Sts Martha, Mary and Lazarus Parish

09/07/2026

"Human beings are called to be co-workers in the work of creation, not merely passive consumers of content generated by artificial technology. Our dignity lies in our ability to reflect, choose freely, love unconditionally and enter into authentic relationships with others.” — Pope Leo XIV

09/06/2026

Notice: There will no Communion Service Tuesday, September 8th, 2026. Communion Services will resume on Wednesday, September 9th.

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

09/06/2026

Please join SMOS/SVDP for our 10th Annual 6th District Friends of the Poor 5k Walk/Run Saturday, September 6th, 2026

Registration is at 9:30A.M.
Start time is at 10:00A.M.

Starting Point:
Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Parish
9830 S Vincennes Ave.
Chicago, IL 60643

We hope to see you there!

09/03/2026

September 3: Memorial of Saint Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor c. 540–604

Patron Saint of choir boys, educators, masons, musicians, popes, students, and singers. Invoked against gout and the plague. Pre-Congregation Canonization. Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Boniface VIII in 1295

Pope Gregory contributed to the standardization of the Liturgy by offering clear guidelines and rubrics. He established prayers, the flow of the Mass, and the liturgical year, and helped develop liturgical chant, which came to be known as “Gregorian Chant.”

St. Gregory, pray for us.

09/01/2026

Reading of the Day:

A reading from the First Letter of St. Paul to Corinthians
2:10b-16

Brothers and sisters:
The Spirit scrutinizes everything, even the depths of God. Among men, who knows what pertains to the man except his spirit that is within? Similarly, no one knows what pertains to God except the Spirit of God.

We have not received the spirit of the world
but the Spirit who is from God, so that we may understand the things freely given us by God. And we speak about them not with words taught by human wisdom, but with words taught by the Spirit,
describing spiritual realities in spiritual terms.

Now the natural man does not accept what pertains to the Spirit of God, for to him it is foolishness, and he cannot understand it, because it is judged spiritually. The one who is spiritual, however, can judge everything
but is not subject to judgment by anyone.

For “who has known the mind of the Lord, so as to counsel him?”
But we have the mind of Christ.

Reflection:

Do our thoughts align with those of Christ? When we look at others, do we see them through the lens of God's love and extend grace?

Prayer:

Loving and merciful Lord, as we go through our day, help us to see clearly the choices that reflect your will for us. Guide us by your Holy Spirit we pray, amen.

08/31/2026

Morning Communion Services will resume tomorrow, September 1st, 2026 at 8:30A.M. in Meeting Room 1 in the gymnasium.

May the peace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be with you.

08/27/2026

Something new!

Sts. Martha, Mary, and Lazarus Parish is the first in the Archdiocese of Chicago to receive placement of a Parish Pastoral Director.

When faced with change, there are often many questions and concerns that arise, "What is a Parish Pastoral Director?", "What do they do?", "How does this affect the celebration of Mass?" are just a few that immediately come to mind.

In this Catholic Chicago Diakonia interview, Deacon Herbert Johnson discusses his role as Parish Pastoral Director at Saints Mary, Martha, and Lazarus Parish. He shares his experiences over the first 30 days at the parish and his hopes and aspirations for the next 3 to 5 years.

Deacon Herbert Johnson discusses his role as a Parish Pastoral Dire...

08/27/2026

This school year at St. Margaret of Scotland is underway! Beginning with prayers and blessings from Deacon Johnson, these young scholars set forth on an expedition of faith, learning, discovery, and growth.

Let us support our school's faculty and staff, scholars, and parents with our prayers.

Registration for enrollment is still open! Please use the link below to start the application process.

https://www.smoschicago.org/apply

08/27/2026

Starting this Saturday, August 29th, 2026, the Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available from 3:30 p.m. until 4:15 p.m. in the northeast confessional in the church.

"The Sacrament of Reconciliation restores our unity with God through the forgiveness of sins and the infusion of sanctifying grace." - Pope Leo XIV

08/24/2026

NOTICE: Weekday Communion Services will be suspended this week from Tuesday August 25th through Thursday August 27th. Communion Services will resume Tuesday September 1st at 8:30 a.m. in Meeting Room 1 of the gymnasium.
Peace be with you.