St. Mary Immaculate Lenten Parish Mission April 4, 2011

Rev. Thomas R. McCarthy, O.S.A. C.V. will present a Lenten Parish Mission on three consecutive evenings from Monday, April 4 through Wednesday, April 6. All sessions begin at 7:00pm at St. Mary Immaculate Parish, 15629 S. Route 59 in Plainfield.

Fr. Thomas McCarthy is an experienced teacher, administrator, retreat director and popular mission preacher. He was widely acclaimed for his inspiring talks during his past visits to St. Mary Immaculate Parish.

In 1993, Fr. Tom made his solemn vows as an Augustinian Friar and in 1994 was ordained to the priesthood. He has been at St. Rita of Cascia High School (Chicago) since 1994, first as a Campus Minister and teacher, then as President and Principal. He is currently President of St. Rita of Cascia High School and is also the Vocation Director for the Midwest Augustinian Province.

Fr. Tom’s Lenten Mission program includes the following activities and topics:
Monday, April 4 - One Hour Homily. Topic - The Saints: How are they the heroes of our faith? Am I a saint in training?
Tuesday, April 5 - Homily followed by Reconciliation. Topic - Prayer: Is it worth it? Does God listen to me? Answered or unanswered prayers, which do I believe in?
Wednesday, April 6 - Mass with Homily. Topic - The Family of Faith: Do I consider my Parish a family? How do I build up my family of faith? I want to belong, how do I do it?

Please stay for refreshments and fellowship following each evening’s service. For more information call the St. Mary Immaculate Parish Office at 815-436-2651 or visit www.smip.org.

Official Website: http://www.smip.org