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Discover Incarnation St. Terrence Catholic Parish: where Catholic tradition thrives, ministries flourish, and warmth abounds.
Join us for an enriching journey rooted in timeless values and diverse ministries.
Experience the genuine embrace of our welcoming community, where down-to-earth parishioners make you feel at home.
Come, be part of a place where tradition is honored, ministries are plentiful, and hospitality is our hallmark.
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Today's Readings
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Catholic Devotions
Holy Rosary:
Daily 7:50 A.M., Incarnation
First Saturdays 7:45 A.M., Incarnation
Wednesdays 6:00 P.M., Incarnation
Divine Mercy Chaplet:
Daily 3:00 P.M. Adoration Chapel
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Saturdays: 2:30 - 3:30 P.M., Incarnation
(except Holy Saturday / Easter Vigil)
Stations of the Cross, Incarnation:
During Lent, on Fridays at 7:00 P.M.
Marian Garden (Incarnation & St. Terrence):
Open Daily
Perpetual Adoration Chapel at Incarnation:
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PLEASE REMEMBER INCARNATION IN YOUR WILL.
If you are contemplating making a will or changing your will and plan to leave something to charity, please keep Incarnation in mind. A bequest to your parish continues your love and concern for your parish long after your life on earth has been completed.
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We are a Family-oriented Parish
Join us for an enriching experience on select Sundays at 9:30 am during Family Mass! Our Children's Liturgy of the Word, led by our dedicated catechists, offers an engaging and age-appropriate exploration of scripture tailored for our youngest members. Through storytelling, activities, and reflection, we guide children on a journey to understand and appreciate the Word of God in a way that resonates with them. Bring your little ones to deepen their faith in a welcoming and nurturing environment while you enjoy the Family Mass, knowing they're in caring hands. See you there!
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Let's Stay in Touch!
Visit our WEBSITE at www.IncParish.com to view our recent bulletins and updated parish information, including different Ministries. You can also become our parishioner online if you are not a registered parishioner yet.
Also, here on our website, you can donate, ask for a Mass intention, or obtain a sacramental record!
Follow us on INSTAGRAM
@IncarnationCatholic
Visit our official FACEBOOK page, click ‘like’ and make sure to “like” and ‘follow’ us. You need to type in Facebook’s search bar:
“Incarnation St. Terrence Parish.”
Text @2g77e to the following phone number: 81010 to receive weekly inspirational text messages.
We are on YouTube at
Incarnation St. Terrence Parish
@IncarnationSt.Terrence
We live-stream all Liturgies from Incarnation Church via our website, YouTube channel, and official Facebook page.
The Parish Officeis located at Incarnation Parish Church and is open on the following days:
Monday through Thursday:
9:00 am - Noon & 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Friday:
9:00 am - Noon & 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Parish Office is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, Holy Days & Civic Holidays.
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Pope Leo XIV Elected to Lead the Catholic Church
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Rest in Peace Pope Francis
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. -
Generation to Generation: Answer the Call Campaign in our Parish
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Campaign Prayer
God of abundant and generous mercy,
we gratefully acknowledge the many gifts
you have given us across the years
from the sacrifice of generations before us.
And so, we confidently trust that you will walk
with us into the future.
We echo the words of the Blessed Virgin Mary:
truly, your mercy is from generation to generation.
Help us now to respond generously to your gifts,
as we support our Church in the Archdiocese of Chicago
and work to bring faith forward
for the generations that follow us.
By your grace and help, let our gifts be a blessing
for our children, our grandchildren,
and those who follow them.
Through Christ our Lord.Amen.
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Jubilee 2025: “Pilgrims of Hope”
Jubilee 2025: “Pilgrims of Hope:”
2025 is the Jubilee Holy Year, the 2025th anniversary of the Incarnation of our Lord, an "event of great spiritual, ecclesial, and social significance in the life of the Church."
The concept of "Jubilee" originates in the Book of Leviticus (25) as a special year of reconciliation, pilgrimage, and coming home.
Pope Francis has designated the 2025 Holy Year as a time to renew ourselves as "Pilgrims of Hope."
Plenary Indulgence:
Pope Francis has granted special Indulgences to the faithful who observe and participate in the celebration of the Jubilee of Hope.
One may gain this special Indulgence by participating in any pilgrimage and fulfilling the usual conditions (see below) during the pilgrimage to one of the 24 churches across the archdiocese designated as Jubilee pilgrimage sites for the Jubilee of Hope from December 29, 2024, through December 28, 2025.
The two closest Jubilee pilgrim sites are the following Parishes:- St. Michael Parish, located at 14327 Highland Avenue, Orland Park, IL 60462
- St. Gianna Molla Parish, located at 10233 South Central Park Avenue, Evergreen Park, IL 60805
What must one do to receive the special Plenary Indulgence?
To gain this special Indulgence, a Catholic is required to:
- make sacramental Confession before or after visiting a designated Jubilee pilgrimage site,
- receive the Eucharist at Mass before or after visiting a designated Jubilee pilgrimage site.
- make a profession of faith and offer prayers for the Holy Father’s intentions.
(Those who, for various reasons, cannot participate in a pilgrimage or an individual visit - especially the sick and elderly who are alone, such as those confined to home or incarcerated - can obtain the Jubilee indulgence under the same conditions. If they are united in spirit with the faithful participating in person, they should recite the Our Father, the Profession of Faith, and invocations to Mary).
Prayer for the Jubilee Year
Father in heaven, may the faith you have given us in your son, Jesus Christ, our brother, and the flame of charity enkindled in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, reawaken in us the blessed hope for the coming of your Kingdom.
May your grace transform us into tireless cultivators of the seeds of the Gospel. May those seeds transform from within both humanity and the whole cosmos in the sure expectation of a new heaven and a new earth, when, with the powers of Evil vanquished, your glory will shine eternally.
May the grace of the Jubilee reawaken in us, Pilgrims of Hope, a yearning for the treasures of heaven. May that same grace spread the joy and peace of our Redeemer throughout the earth. To you, our God, eternally blessed, be glory and praise forever. Amen. – Pope Francis. -
Our New Logo
We are delighted to introduce the new Incarnation St. Terrence Parish logo.
The combined coats of arms reflect our shared commitment to living out the Gospel and celebrating Christ's presence among us.
On the left side is a coat of arms representing the old Incarnation Parish. At its center is a Bible inscribed with the Latin words from the Gospel according to St. John, "ET VERBVM CARO FACTVM EST ET HABITAVIT IN NOBIS," translating to, "And the Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us” (John 1:14). This verse encapsulates the mystery of the Incarnation: the Word, which St. John identifies with God, becoming human and living among us, His people.
Above the Bible are the white fleur-de-lis (lily) and the gold star, symbolizing the Annunciation and the Nativity, the two holidays celebrating the Incarnation. The gold star represents the Star of Bethlehem that guided the Three Wise Men to the newborn Messiah. In depictions of the Annunciation, the Archangel Gabriel is often shown holding a white lily, symbolizing either Mary's purity or Christ Himself (an interpretation favored by St. Bernard of Clairvaux). The lily and the star may also represent Mary and Jesus. To complete the Holy Family, a spikenard flower, symbolizing St. Joseph, is placed beneath the Bible. Spikenard is used to symbolize St. Joseph in the coat of arms of Pope Francis, though the way it is typically depicted in His Holiness' coat of arms is different.
Tradition holds that St. Joseph's staff bloomed with flowers to show that God chose him to become the husband of Mary. In most places, the flowers at the end of St. Joseph's staff are depicted as lilies (because they symbolize purity), but in Hispanic culture, the spikenard is shown instead. It is unclear why, but part of the reason may be because some varieties of spikenard are native to Latin America. All of these symbols are on a blue field to symbolize how Mary's words, "May it be done to me according to your word” (Luke 1:38), allowed for the Incarnation to take place in her womb.
On the right side is the coat of arms representing the old St. Terrence Parish. St. Terrence, also known as Tertius, is mentioned in the Epistle to the Romans: "I, Tertius, the writer of this letter, greet you in the Lord" (Romans 16:22). He transcribed the Epistle to the Romans for St. Paul, who likely dictated it to him. This is symbolized by the feathers in the coat of arms. The red field represents St. Terrence's martyrdom. The white chevron with three black crosses resembles a bishop's pallium, symbolizing the tradition that St. Terrence was a bishop.
May this new logo inspire us all to grow in faith, hope, and love as we continue our journey together as one parish community. -
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Renew My Church
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Men's Club Ministry
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Drone Footage
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Warning
Important Notice: Beware!
Please be aware of ongoing fraudulent activity that requires your attention. There have been incidents where an individual impersonates a pastor or associate pastor, utilizing their genuine names, and attempts to deceive individuals by soliciting money or gift cards through email or text messages under the guise of an "emergency."
Typically, these requests originate from local or outside-of-the-area phone numbers or suspicious email addresses that can be easily created. Unfortunately, this deceitful scheme has affected numerous parishes in our Archdiocese and beyond.To safeguard yourself, it is crucial to exercise caution and remain vigilant against scammers. It is imperative not to fall victim to their deceitful tactics.
Remember, no one associated with Incarnation St. Terrence Parish will ever ask for monetary contributions or gift cards via text or email for any reason whatsoever. We strongly encourage you to contact the parish directly if you have any doubts or concerns.We have promptly reported this scam to the appropriate authorities.
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Live Mass Broadcast
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As of June 25th, 2024, we established a new live-streaming service with the latest technology. Happy Watching!
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YouTube Broadcast
Facebook Broadcast
We livestream all Masses from Incarnation Parish Church.
An Act of Spiritual Communion
(Permission to podcast & stream the music in our services obtained from ONE LICENSE, License #A-721856. All rights reserved).
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The Journey - Alpha Program
Answering the call for the New Evangelization, all leaders and members of all ministries from Formation/Education, Spiritual Life, Parish Life and Human Concerns Commissions participated in the spiritual and evangelical renewal program “Alpha” that was adopted to the needs of Incarnation Parish and given our own name of “Journey to the Heart of the Faith.” This faith formation in our Parish is ongoing. We continue by offering programs to all parishioners throughout the year. Please watch the video below:
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Parish' Reliquary
- The Saintly Treasures
In the specially built reliquary in our Church, we have the following first-class relics registered and certified by the Vatican:
- True Cross of our Lord Jesus
- St. Faustyna Kowalska
- St. John of the Cross
- St. Simon Stock
- St. Germaine
- St. Maria Goretti
- St. Brother Albert Chmielowski
- St. Vincent de Paul
- Bl. Francis Xavier Seelos
- Bl. Sister Bernardyna Jablonska
- St. Frances Xavier Cabrini (Second Class Relic)
May God continue to bless our Incarnation Family, and may the Saints intercede for us.
May St. Michael the Archangel and all Saints intercede for our parish, for our Archdiocese, and the whole Church. May their example inspire us to imitate Jesus in our own life!
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Eucharistic Revival Video
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Eucharistic Revival Blog
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a week agoThis personal testimony is a witness to the power of hope, prayer, and perseverance for any family who struggles with mental illness. -
a week agoIn a struggle that many mothers can relate to, Katherine learned to let go of control and receive the peace that comes with surrender and trust. -
a week agoRevival continues, but only with the help of Eucharistic Missionaries living out their faith and inviting others into it. Will you be one of them?
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