Announcements and Updates
State of the Parish Report
Fr. Sunny has completed our 2024-2025 State of the Parish report. This report is a comprehensive review of all the events that we hosted in our Church and within our Ministries last year. This report also highlights our Parish financials, our Building and Grounds reports, as well as our Faith Formation Program and our School. Please take the time to read about your Parish! Take a book with you after the Masses this weekend.
Work Continues on Willow Avenue as Capital Campaign Committee Continues with the Campaign Appeal
The construction on Willow Avenue continues. The bank building has been demolished, the work area has been fenced for safety, the company that is replacing the water main is working diligently, and the project is ahead of schedule. For all these great news, thank most of us for the patience of our parishioners and guests. Please participate in our fundraising campaign and be part of this beautiful legacy. God bless our parish.
Evangelical Catholic Set to Engage the Parish in Intentional Evangelization Work
Evangelical Catholic (https://evangelicalcatholic.org) is one of the evangelization movements that have been endorsed by Bishop Hicks at the launch of his pastoral letter “Make”. The simple raison d’etre of the organization is summarized in their website: “We equip Catholics to live the Great Commission,” the same jumping off point of Bishop’s letter:
"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age" (Matthew 28:19-20)
Safety and Security Initiatives are Underway at St. Michael Parish
Security and safety protocols are being prioritized in our parish. Since two months ago, Fr. Sunny has been working with Maribeth Spittler on prioritizing safety protocols. They were able to convene a small core team to work on jumpstarting the initiative: Maribeth Spittler, Mary Ellen Kripp and Deacon Dan Simmet.
Together with the parish staff, and after presenting to the Parish Council, the checklist for safety protocols has commenced implementation. This is an ongoing task in our parish, as this initiative will eventually give birth to a safety and security ministry. We are leveraging all communication channels to disseminate information and updates on these topics.
CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS 2025-2026
2026
Jan 1 New Year - Mater Dei Jan 19 Martin Luther King Day Jan 23 St Mike School Gala Jan 25 Catholic Schools Week
Jan 31 Leadership Vision Meeting
Feb 16 Presidents Day Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Feb 28 RE First Reconciliation
Mar 7 Holy Fire in Wheaton Mar 14 20th Anniv Dedication Mass & Party
Mar 15 Lenten Mission Day 1 Mar 16 Lenten MIssion Day 2 Mar 18 20th Anniversary of Dedication Mar 29 Palm Sunday Mar 30 Chrism Mass
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Apr 3 Good Friday Apr 4 Easter Vigil Apr 5 Easter Sunday Apr 12 Divine Mercy Sunday Apr 23-24 8th Grade Musical Apr 25-26 RE First Communion May 2 School First Communion
May 2-3 May Crowning
May 10 Mother’s Day
May 12-13 Confirmation
May 20 8th Grade Brunch / Graduation May 25 Memorial Day May 28 Last Day of School June 6 Joliet Priest Ordination
June 30 Fiscal year Ends
