From the Pastor's Desk - 6/29/2025

    This past Friday was a special day in the church; The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. This is a good reminder to each of us that the heart of Jesus is burning with love and forgiveness. The mercy that Jesus offers us is directly from His Sacred Heart. May we never forget the love of Christ.

    The world, our nation, and our church is changing. As I get older, I not only see change take place, but it is taking place much quicker than in the past—or at least it seems that way to me. As you know, we are part of the restructuring in our Diocese of Joliet. After a series of events, it was decided that Ascension in Oakbrook Terrace and Christ the King in Lombard would be merged to form one new parish—new name, one bulletin, one pastor, etc. However, an Appeal has been taken to the Vatican to reverse the decision. Until this Appeal is settled, and all issues come to a close, we are maintaining to a degree, 2 separate parishes. I will, however, be the only assigned priest for the 2 locations. Starting next Sunday, the Sunday morning mass times will be different at each location. Sunday morning at Christ the King, Lombard—8:00 & 11:00. Sunday morning at Ascension, Oakbrook Terrace—9:30.

    You will see me and Fr. Bob Schoenstene on the weekends at both locations, with the help of one of our retired priests at both locations from time to time.

Peace………..Fr. Jeff