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    Welcome! 708.597.3180 [email protected] Incarnation St. Terrence Parish, 5757 W. 127th Street, Crestwood, IL 60418-2402
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    St. Terrence Worship Site
    St. Terrence Worship Site
    St. Terrence Worship Site Masses: Sat. Vigil 5pm & Sun. 11am
    Liturgies for Families with Children
    Masses at Incarnation Church: Sat 4pm, Sunday: 8am, 9:30am, 11am
    Palm Sunday Passion Reenactment by TRAIN Youth Group
    Music Ministry

  • The New Logo of our Parish



    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.

    The new logo of Incarnation St. Terrence Parish beautifully symbolizes the unity and harmony of the two former parishes.  This is represented by the two coats of arms impaled, a heraldic term for when two coats of arms are placed in equal halves on a single shield.

    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 ANNOUNCEMENT

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  • Warning

    Important Notice: Beware!

    Kindly be aware of an ongoing fraudulent activity that requires your attention. There has been a recent incident where an individual impersonating a pastor or associate pastor, utilizing their genuine names, 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 phone numbers outside the local area or from suspicious email addresses that can be easily created. This deceitful scheme has unfortunately 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. If you have any doubts or concerns, we strongly encourage you to contact the parish directly.

    Rest assured that we have promptly reported this scam to the appropriate authorities, and they are diligently addressing the matter.

  • 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!

  • YouTube Broadcast
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    We livestream Sunday 9:30 am Mass and all Weekday Liturgies 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).


     


  • 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:

  • 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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