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Deacon John Lovitsch
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Congratulations Deacon John Lovitsch

By David Bachtel | Yesterday at 8:23 a.m.

St. Mary Immaculate Parishioner, John Lovitsch will be ordained transitional deacon for the Diocese of Joliet on Saturday, June 2, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at … Read more ›

Torah scrolls contain the Five Books of Moses
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Festival of Shavuot Marks Giving of Torah at Sinai

By Marcia Kaplan | Tuesday at 4:26 p.m.

On Saturday, May 26th at 7 pm, the members of Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County will encircle themselves in Torah—the sacred scrolls of the … Read more ›

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Summer Bible Study—Revelation

By David Bachtel | May 2 at 2:17 p.m.

Anita Besch and David Fiday will host a 10 week study of The Book of Revelation as detailed in the Navarre Commentary. This study debunks … Read more ›

Mrs. Schonta’s 6th Grade Class totaled 944 Acts of Denial. For their paragraph the class wrote, “This Lenten mission has changed us as a class by inspiring us to do good things and to see Jesus in everybody. We learned more about Holy Week and to appreciate the special meaning of each day. It reminded us to reflect on our shortcomings and to try to do better
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7,009 Lenten Acts of Denial and Good Works

By David Bachtel | April 4 at 1:44 p.m.

As a part of their Lenten Mission, each St. Mary Immaculate classroom displayed, along with a picture of the Sacred Heart, a poster with heart … Read more ›

Matzah, the unleavened bread of Passover
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Congregation Etz Chaim to Celebrate Passover Seder

By Marcia Kaplan | March 11 at 9:55 p.m.

On Saturday, April 7th, members of Congregation Etz Chaim will gather with friends and neighbors to celebrate Passover in a communal seder (ritual meal) at … Read more ›

Professor David Shyovitz
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Professor David Shyovitz Will Discuss Judaism and the Occult

By Marcia Kaplan | March 1 at 9:24 p.m.

From Friday through Sunday, March 16-18, 2012, visiting scholar Dr. David Shyovitz will present four provocative learning sessions on the topic “Judaism and the Occult: … Read more ›

Hamantaschen, traditional Purim pastries.
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Joy and Humor–Congregation Etz Chaim Celebrates Purim

By Marcia Kaplan | Feb. 29 at 9:01 p.m.

Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, the self-proclaimed “Purim Capital of North America,” will hold its traditionally raucous Purim carnival and service on Wednesday, March … Read more ›

Hamantaschen, resembling evil Haman's three-cornered hat, are a traditional Purim treat.
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Joy and Humor–Congregation Etz Chaim Celebrates Purim

By d r | Feb. 25 at 9:39 p.m.

Congregation Etz Chaim of DuPage County, the self-proclaimed “Purim Capital of North America,” will hold its traditionally raucous Purim carnival and service on Wednesday, March … Read more ›

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Cat of the Week – Shadow

By Will County Humane Society | Feb. 24 at 2:33 p.m.

Meet Shadow. She is a friendly gray tabby waiting at the Will County Humane Society for a new forever home. Her previous owner found her … Read more ›

Will County Board approves permit for Muslim house of worship

By Alicia Fabbre | Feb. 16 at 5:30 p.m.

Despite resident objections, Will County Board members on Feb. 16 approved a special use permit for a Muslim house of worship and religious studies center … Read more ›

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