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Norridge Car Show

Norridge Car Show

| November 19, 2021

Here is a short video that I created  using photos that I took while attending the Norridge Car Show at Divine Savior Church.  The app I used was Ripl.  Many vintage cars were on display.

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Saint Francis Borgia Fall Fest Carnival

Saint Francis Borgia Fall Fest Carnival

| October 22, 2021

A fun time was had by all who attended the Saint Francis Borgia Fall Fest Carnival. There were many carnival rides, food, games and entertainment. Here is a photo collage and short video that I created to highlight the event.

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Taste of Saint Gertrude’s

Taste of Saint Gertrude’s

| October 13, 2021

Taste of Saint Gertrude’s was held this past August. Great Hispanic, Polish, Filipino and American foods were served. There was also great entertainment featuring Mexican and Polish folkloric dances. There was also live music, games for children and a raffle. Everyone who attended had a great time.

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Taste of Saint Gertrude Church 2019

Taste of Saint Gertrude Church 2019

| December 17, 2019

Saint Gertrude Church held their annual Taste on August 17 and 18, 2019.  There was a wide variety of food from around the world as well as song and dance.  A great time was had by all that attended.

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The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL.  Part Three

The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL. Part Three

| October 11, 2018

Delicious food from around the world, entertainment, games for children, music and raffles were all a part of the fun at the Taste of Saint Gertrude Church in Franklin Park.  Here are the final set of pictures that I took at the taste.  Make sure to pick up the latest issue of People and Places […]

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The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL.  Part Two

The Taste of St. Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL. Part Two

| October 10, 2018

Here are a few more photos that I took at The Taste of St. Gertrude Church in Franklin Park.  There was Polish Folk Dancers and traditional Mexican  Folkloric Dancers as well.  Not to mention very delicious foods from around the world.  

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The Taste of Saint Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL.  Part One

The Taste of Saint Gertrude Church – Franklin Park, IL. Part One

| October 10, 2018

The weekend of August 18, 2018 through August 19, 2018 Saint Gertrude held their annual Taste of Saint Gertrude’s.  There was food from the United States, Italy, Mexico, Nigeria, Philippines and Poland.  There was various ethnic entertainment groups performing, children’s games and a raffle with proceeds going to help the church.  A good time was […]

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CARDINAL BLASE CUPICH TO CELEBRATE ST. CELESTINE SCHOOL’S 80TH ANNIVERSARY

| January 24, 2017 | 0 Comments

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich to celebrate St. Celestine School’s 80th Anniversary for Catholic Schools Week Sunday, January 29, 2017 9:00 am Mass St. Celestine Church 3020 N. 76th Court, Elmwood Park, IL 60707   All are invited to St. Celestine School Open House following Mass, Sunday, January 29, 2017. 10am till Noon. St. Celestine School 3017 N. […]

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Be Humble, Be Loved

| October 4, 2013 | 0 Comments

In the Book of Sirach from the Old Testament, the author says, “My child, conduct your affairs with humility, and you will be loved more than a giver of gifts” (Sir. 3:17).  That one sentence – isn’t that a great mantra for us to live our lives by?  After all, what’s the alternative?  To conduct […]

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Doing Our Duty

Doing Our Duty

| April 1, 2013 | 0 Comments

Back in March the world watched as the Roman Catholic Church held the ancient ritual of the conclave to elect its new pope.  A conclave doesn’t happen every day, of course, so naturally people have questions about it whenever it occurs.  I thought it was interesting how, before the conclave began, many people asked me […]

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