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Sunday Holy Qurbana starts at 9:45 A.M.
PARISH BULLETIN 2023 October 1
PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 24
PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 17 (Fr. Mulavanal, new pastor & Farewell photos of Fr. Mutholath)
PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 10 (Farewell Message of Fr. Mutholath)
PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 3
Tenth Anniversary Souvenir of the Parish 2016
Silver Jubilee Souvenir of Knanaya Catholic Mission of Chicago 2008.
Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish of Chicago commits to serve the pastoral needs of the Knanaya Catholics in the State of Illinois, having domicile on the Southside of the Expressway 90 and those having domicile in the State of Indiana, in communion with the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago and the Archeparchy of Kottayam. The church provides liturgical services in the Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Rites, offers Religious Education and spiritual formation, organizes pious associations, ministries for all ages, koodara yogams (tent gatherings), promotes Knanaya traditions, and develops a spirit of Christian love
Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish is the first parish church established for Knanaya Catholics outside the proper territory of the Archeparchy of Kottayam, India, and the first parish church of the Knanaya Catholic Region in the United States.The church was established on September 1, 2006, under the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago with Rev. Fr. Abraham Mutholath as its founding pastor. The church was elevated as a forane church by Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath on March 22, 2015.
Day | Time | Service |
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Sunday Liturgies | ||
Sunday | 8:00 AM | Holy Qurbana followed by Adoration |
10:00 AM | Holy Qurbana | |
11:30 AM | Holy Qurbana (English) | |
Daily Liturgies | ||
Monday | 8:30 AM | Holy Qurbana |
7:00 PM | Holy Qurbana | |
Tuesday | 8:30 AM | Holy Qurbana |
7:00 PM | Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to St. Anthony | |
Wednesday | 8:30 AM | Holy Qurbana |
7:00 PM | Holy Qurbana | |
Thursday | 8:30 AM | Holy Qurbana |
7:00 PM | Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to St. Jude | |
Friday | 8:30 AM | Holy Qurbana |
7:00 PM | Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to Sacred Heart | |
Saturday | 10:00 AM | Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help |
Community, Ministries, and Activities | ||||
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Koodara Yogams | ||||
A collection of prayer groups dedicated to fostering fellowship and spirituality. Members gather for special devotions and social activities under the patronage of various saints:
Infant Jesus | Our Lady of Guadalupe | St. Alphonsa | St. Augustine | St. Michael | St. Stephen |
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Ministries | ||||
Active ministries that serve different demographics and strengthen the community bond:
Joy Ministry | Men’s Ministry | Women’s Ministry | Youth Ministry | Teen Ministry | Holy Childhood Ministry |
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Pious Associations | ||||
Organizations dedicated to enhancing devotion and supporting the needy:
St. Vincent de Paul Society (charitable works and support), Legion of Mary (evangelization and prayer), Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) (missionary outreach for youth), Prayer Group (for communal prayer), and Darsana Samooham (devotion and service). |
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Main Feast | ||||
Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: A significant celebration that brings the entire parish together with processions, special prayers, and a grand feast. Held on the first weekend of June, it reflects our deep devotion and unity. | ||||
Other Activities | ||||
Regular and special events that enrich our spiritual journey:
Annual Retreat (a time for reflection and renewal), Parish Day (celebration of our community), Pilgrimages (visits to holy sites), and the Weekly Bulletin (updates and information). |