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An Update From Our Music Director
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LITTLE LAMBS FAITH FORMATION CLASS
We are so excited to announce that the faith formation program will now be enrolling in Little Lambs, a kindergarten-beginning faith formation class! Find out more here!
Director of Music Position
We are looking for a Director of Music. If you are interested, please apply here: https://legacy.archchicago.org/Employment/Parishes?id=1814
2024-2025 FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM REGISTRATION
Find all the details regarding registration HERE
2024 VBC Registration is now LIVE!!
Children K-5th grade are invited to join us this summer from July 17-21 for SCUBA VBC! Find out more here: https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/2022-vacation-bible-school/
LENT
See all of our lenten offerings here: https://www.saintzachary.org/community/lent-2023/
2024 CHWC MISSION TRIP!
Details about the trip and registration can be found here: 2024 Mission Trip
St. Zachary’s 2nd Annual NFL Playoff Party
Come and have some fun at the playoff viewing party (1st playoff game only) - this is a 21 and over event.
Join the Children’s Choir this Christmas!
St. Zachary Music Ministry Program is looking for you!
The St. Zachary Music Ministry Program is looking for you! If you enjoy singing, either as a soloist or in a group, please consider joining the St. Zachary Music Ministry Program. We are in need of Cantors for the 5:00pm Saturday mass and 7:30am and 11:00am Sunday...
Wreath Sale
Support Troop 160's Holiday Wreath Sale!
CHILDREN’S LIVING NATIVITY PLAY!
St. Zachary Parish is delighted to invite children grades K-5 to perform the Living Nativity Play once again this year! Practices: Monday, November 20th, from 6-7 pm & Monday, December 4th, from 6-7 pm Performances: Sunday, December 10th during Winter Wonderland...
Oktoberfest
🎉🍻 Get Ready for the Ultimate Octoberfest Extravaganza in Chicagoland! 🍻🎉 It’s that time of the year again – the biggest Octoberfest event in Chicagoland is just around the corner! Get ready to indulge in the sights, sounds, and flavors of Bavaria, all in one...
Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima
Pilgrim Virgin Statue of Fatima
Saint Vincent De Paul Society – Bundle Weekend
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The Archdiocese Of Chicago SPRED Ministry: Special Religious Development
SPRED dates back to 1960. That's when the archdiocese began formally to work with the parents of children with developmental challenges to help them receive the sacraments.
2023 Donation Letter
2023-2024 REP Registration is now LIVE!
2023-2024 registration links for students & volunteers: Wednesday Class Sign-Up: vbspro.events/p/wednesday-repregistration Sunday Class Sign-Up: vbspro.events/p/sunday-repregistration In-person registration will be on April 5 from 5-6:15 PM & April 16 from...
Lenten Fish Dinner on March 24
March 24 from 4:45 - 7:15 PM St. Zachary PLC All are invited to our parish-wide lenten fish dinner, catered by Don's Dock. Enjoy a meal with your parish family and attend the Lenten devotion of the Stations of the Cross led by the St. Zachary School students at 6 PM....
2023 Vacation Bible School Registration is now open!
JOIN US THIS SUMMER AT OUR STELLAR VBS! Register using this link: https://vbspro.events/p/events/st-zacharyvbs2023 For more details about VBS, click here https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/2022-vacation-bible-school/
Lenten Fish Dinner on March 10th
March 10th from 4:45 - 7:15 PM St. Zachary PLC All are invited to our parish-wide lenten fish dinner, catered by Don's Dock. Enjoy a meal with your parish family and attend the Lenten devotion of the Stations of the Cross led by the Religious Education students at 6...
Ash Wednesday Services
2023 Vacation Bible School – SAVE THE DATE!
For more details, check out the VBS tab here: https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/2022-vacation-bible-school/
Trip to the Shrine of Christ’s Passion
Register here: https://forms.gle/6H6BFzEqN3AVzaHt6. Please fill out ONE form per attendee.
FORMED- A PARISH WIDE RESOURCE!
Dear Parishioners, It gives me great joy to share with you that our parish now has a subscription to FORMED, a premier online platform filled with over 4,000 Catholic studies, movies, audio dramas, talks, e-books, and even cartoons for our children. FORMED...
Mission Trip Registration is now LIVE!
Registration is now LIVE! Please visit the Mission Trip page (linked below) to learn more about the trip and to register. https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/mission-trip/
Kringle Sale!
Online ordering is available through this link: https://forms.gle/bb3YyQefgvhfcN8v8
Mission Trip this Summer!
Open to those entering 8th grade in the fall and older! To learn more, visit the mission trip tab or by clicking this link: https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/mission-trip/
Join the Altar Server Ministry at St. Zachary!
For more information and to sign-up please click this link: https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/altar-servers/
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed for the drive in movie night on Friday, September 16th. Please click the link below to sign up. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e45aca728abfec70-drive
Children’s Liturgy Of The Word is back!
Children's Liturgy of the Word will return to the 9 am mass beginning Sunday, September 11th. All children are invited and welcome to join us!
Join the St. Zachary Youth Group!
Please visit the Youth Group tab (https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/youth-group/) for more information.
Saint Zachary Fest August 20 – 2:00-9:00pm
St. Zachary Church and School invites you to Saint Zachary Fest!
St. Zachary’s Vacation Bible School
St. Zachary invites all youth grades Kindergarten-5th grade to join our Vacation Bible Camp and go off-road through the colorful canyons and trails of the southwest for a Monumental adventure exploring all of God's Greatness. Registration for campers and volunteers...
Trivia Night May 13 at 7pm
Join us Friday May 13th at 7pm in the Parish Life Center - Online Registration Payment
2022-2023 Religious Education Program Registration is LIVE!
2022 Vacation Bible School – Save the Date!
Save the Date for VBS 2022! More detailed information will be posted on the Vacation Bible School tab which can be found here
Holy Week and Easter Schedule
Palm Braiding
Thursday April 7 at 7pm
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday April 16 @ 10am
Volunteer for the Fish Fry Here!
Please use this link to volunteer for the Fish Fry Here! Your help is greatly appreciated!
St. Zachary Fish Dinner – Friday April 8th – 5pm-7pm
Click here for tickets!
St. Zachary Social Justice Lenten Project- TREE OF HOPE FOR UKRAINE
Shrine of Christ’s Passion Trip on April 2nd, 2022.
Use this link to register and submit payment online: https://forms.gle/jYVqXuZiLiJcNBD69
Ash Wednesday Schedule
Ash Wednesday, March 2 Ashes will be distributed at all Masses and Services 9:00 a.m. Mass in English 12 noon Service in English 1:00 p.m. Service in Polish 4:00 p.m. Service in English 5:00 p.m. Mass in English 7:00 p.m. Mass in Polish
37th Annual St. Zachary St. Joseph Table
The tradition of the St. Joseph table began in Sicily, Italy, during the Middle Ages when there was a severe drought. The Faithful began a novena to St. Joseph, praying for nine consecutive days for the drought to end. Their prayers were answered as the rainy weather...
Dine & Share at the Beacon Tap
Des Plaines Renew My Church Update: January 2022
St. Zachary St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
St. Zachary Super Bowl Squares
Squares can be purchased after all weekend Masses or in the school office during the week
Support Saint Zachary by Dinning at the Beacon Tap!
Future of our Parishes
Dear Parishioners, We are pleased that Bishop Jeffrey Grob, our regional bishop and Cardinal Cupich’s representative to our region of the archdiocese, will be with us on Thursday, January 27, at 6:30pm, to join us in prayer and share an important update on the future...
Winter Wonderland Sign Up
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aaab2da3ffc16-winter
Dine and Share – December
Bring the family and enjoy lunch, dinner or dessert while watching a game on the Multimedia TV screens!
Winter Wonderland and Living Nativity Event
Dine and Share
Bring the family and enjoy lunch, dinner or dessert while watching a game on the Multimedia TV screens!
Queen of Hearts
It's time to play Queen of Hearts! [pdf-embedder...
CALLED TO BE SAINTS- In celebration of ALL SAINTS DAY, we invite all children to join us at the 9 am Mass to dress up like a saint.
St. Zachary is calling all Altar Servers!
We are bringing back the Altar server ministry. If you served before or would like to join this ministry, please contact the Ministry Center or Religious Education Office for more information. Altar servers provide a vital ministry during parish liturgies. They lead...
St. Zachary Children’s Liturgy of the Word ”Little Seeds, Big Promises”
We are very excited to be able once again to begin our Children's Liturgy of the Word. This program ranges from the ages 3-6 years old ( older siblings are welcome). It will be offered during our 9 am Mass on Sundays. Children are called forward after the opening...
Anniversary Gala
Friday Nov 5, 2021
Holiday Bazaar – Saturday Nov 27, 2021 9am-4pm
$1 Admission (12 and under are free!) In the St. Zachary Parish Life Center Gymnasium[
Oktober Fest – Celebrating 60 Years
Join us for Oktober Fest on Saturday Sep 25, 2021 6pm-10pm
Updated Mask Notification
Updated August 23, 2021 Where masks are required: indoors in the City of Chicago and Suburban Cook County for all clergy, staff, volunteers and parishioners inside archdiocesan facilities, including Masses, liturgies and all activities/events within our parishes....
It’s Time for a New Directory!
Our church directory will not be complete with you! Please join us and help celebrate faith and family with our new church family directory!
Bundle Weekend
Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Zachary Parish
Updated Mask Guidance-Archdiocese of Chicago
Updated Mask Guidance-Archdiocese of Chicago 08/03/2021 The good news that our country was gaining some control over the pandemic, unfortunately has stalled as we learn of setbacks in our...
New Office Hours
The Parish Office is now closed on Fridays. The new office hours are Monday through Thursday 9am - 4pm. Thank You.
St. Zachary Polish Preschool Enrollment 2021-2022
Enrollment is now open for the 2021-2022 school year at St. Zachary Polish Preschool in Des Plaines. Update: Please click here for an article from the Archdiocese of Chicago regarding our dual language preschool program. We are the ONLY Catholic preschool in Des...
Summerfest 2021 Thanks
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in Summerfest. We look forward to seeing you at upcoming Saint Zachary events. Dates and details will be posted soon. [pdf-embedder...
Mass Notice
After receiving approval from the Archdiocese, we will be ending registration for Mass and Confession. Also, anyone who is fully vaccinated is no longer required to wear a mask, but of course, may still do so if they wish. For those who are not vaccinated, a mask will...
Archdiocese of Chicago Mask Update
All individuals are required to wear masks until Phase 5.
2021 Annual Catholic Appeal
WE’RE ALMOST TO OUR ACA GOAL! The theme for this year’s Annual Catholic Appeal is the Lord’s call “Come, follow me”. As the disciples of Jesus, we are called to inspire his hope in the world. The Annual Catholic Appeal uniquely positions us to inspire hope, especially...
Watch the St. Zachary Virtual Gala
Thanks to everyone who joined us for the gala! In case you missed it, the video is available on demand via the links below. The auction has ended and winners will be contacted by St. Zachary. Virtual Gala: Click here watch the gala or go to...
Welcome to our New Website
Dear family and friends of Saint Zachary, We are excited to roll out our new online experience! Our hope is that it is attractive, easy to navigate, and an overall great source of information for everyone at Saint Zachary.