Parish News
Altar Boys Annual Retreat Recap
After the Divine Liturgy on September 15th, the Altar Boys held their annual retreat. Led by Fr. Rick, this was an opportunity for him to take the Altar Boys through the basics of the divine services and to talk to them about his expectations going into the new ministry year.
Saints Peter & Paul Divorce Rebuilders Support Group Meetings
Saints Peter and Paul’s Divorce Rebuilders, Glenview, IL, offers support, guidance and hope to those who are separated and divorced. meetings will begin this Fall starting on Monday October 14th through November 18th at 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm for six weeks in the church library.
Parish Council News for September 2019
First Things First Throughout the year, many of our events are lead by volunteers, all of which do outstanding work on behalf of the parish. As the new church year starts this September 1, I want to recognize and thank our parish staff for their dedication and...
Pastoral Message for September 2019
I am continually grateful for everyone’s welcoming and patience as I get know you and the culture of the parish. It is certainly providential that I begin my ministry at Saints Peter and Paul so very near the beginning of the Ecclesiastical/Church New Year on September 1st. And it is certainly no accident that church ministries and activities begin again around this time.
Thank You to Our August 18th Soup Kitchen Volunteers
We served a meal to about 80 guests at the Saint Paul Lutheran Church in Evanston. There was tremendous support from our SSPP community. It is always rewarding to get out in the community and serve. Thank you everyone! Onsite Crew: - Brad DeSent - Samartzis Family...
Metropolis of Chicago First Annual Golf Outing
The Metropolis of Chicago will host its First Annual Golf Outing on Monday, September 9 at Sydney Marovitz Golf Course (formerly known as Waveland).
This unique golf course is located between Lake Shore Drive and the shores of Lake Michigan, with unparalleled views of the lake, Montrose Harbor, and the city skyline. This is a 9-hole outing.
Habitat Work Date Recap
We had a great day this Saturday at Habitat Lake County. We put up some drywall at a home being built in Waukegan. Brad DeSent, Maria Demos, Sophia Giannakopoulos, Pam, Tony and Margaret Dakis spent the day working on the project. We had lunch with the future home...
Project Mexico Update Part III
With a final coat of stucco, tarring the roof, and two coats of beautiful bright blue paint, we completed the final stages of our house build for Maria and her family. All of the finishing touches were attended to, making sure the house is sealed and secure. Maria cooked us a final meal sustaining us through the end of our workday. The sun was beating hard and we were covered in stucco and blue paint, but our spirits remained high through the end of our project.
Project Mexico Trip Update Part II
We are at the halfway mark of our trip and we are over halfway done building the home for Maria and her family. With just one more day of work and two days left on the ranch, we gathered tonight to reflect on our experience so far. As I challenged the college students...