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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!

Find all the details regarding registration HERE

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/    

See all of our lenten offerings here:  https://www.saintzachary.org/community/lent-2023/

Details about the trip and registration can be found here: 2024 Mission Trip

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...

Support Troop 160's Holiday Wreath Sale!

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...

🎉🍻 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

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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.

2023-2024 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...

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....

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/

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...

For more details, check out the VBS tab here: https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/2022-vacation-bible-school/

Register here: https://forms.gle/6H6BFzEqN3AVzaHt6. Please fill out ONE form per attendee.   

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...

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/

Online ordering is available through this link: https://forms.gle/bb3YyQefgvhfcN8v8

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/

For more information and to sign-up please click this link: https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/altar-servers/

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 will return to the 9 am mass beginning Sunday, September 11th. All children are invited and welcome to join us!

Please visit the Youth Group tab (https://www.saintzachary.org/religious-education-program/youth-group/) for more information.

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...

Join us Friday May 13th at 7pm in the Parish Life Center - Online Registration Payment

Save the Date for VBS 2022! More detailed information will be posted on the Vacation Bible School tab which can be found here

Click here for tickets!  

  Use this link to register and submit payment online: https://forms.gle/jYVqXuZiLiJcNBD69

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

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...

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...

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c48aaab2da3ffc16-winter

It's time to play Queen of Hearts!   [pdf-embedder...

  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...

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...

Friday Nov 5, 2021

Join us for Oktober Fest on Saturday Sep 25, 2021 6pm-10pm

Our church directory will not be complete with you!  Please join us and help celebrate faith and family with our new church family directory!

Society of St. Vincent de Paul of St. Zachary Parish

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...

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...

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...

All individuals are required to wear masks until Phase 5.  

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...

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...