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    • SACRED HEART KNANAYA CATHOLIC FORANE PARISH
 
    145 E Grand Ave, Bensenville, IL 60106
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Upcoming Events

Sunday Holy Qurbana starts at 10:00 A.M.

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 October 1

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 24

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 17 (Fr. Mulavanal, new pastor & Farewell photos of Fr. Mutholath)

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 10 (Farewell Message of Fr. Mutholath)

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 September 3

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 August 27

PARISH BULLETIN 2023 August 20

Souvenirs

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Tenth Anniversary Souvenir

Tenth Anniversary Souvenir of the Parish 2016

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Silver Jubilee Souvenir

Silver Jubilee Souvenir of Knanaya Catholic Mission of Chicago 2008.

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Mission Statement

Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish of Chicago commits to serve the pastoral needs of the Knanaya Catholics in the State of Illinois, having domicile on the Southside of the Expressway 90 and those having domicile in the State of Indiana, in communion with the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago and the Archeparchy of Kottayam. The church provides liturgical services in the Syro-Malabar and Syro-Malankara Rites, offers Religious Education and spiritual formation, organizes pious associations, ministries for all ages, koodara yogams (tent gatherings), promotes Knanaya traditions, and develops a spirit of Christian love

Brief History

Sacred Heart Knanaya Catholic Parish is the first parish church established for Knanaya Catholics outside the proper territory of the Archeparchy of Kottayam, India, and the first parish church of the Knanaya Catholic Region in the United States.The church was established on September 1, 2006, under the St. Thomas Syro-Malabar Catholic Diocese of Chicago with Rev. Fr. Abraham Mutholath as its founding pastor. The church was elevated as a forane church by Bishop Mar Jacob Angadiath on March 22, 2015.

Pastoral Services

HOLY MASS SCHEDULE

Day Time Service
Sunday Liturgies
Sunday 8:00 AM Holy Qurbana followed by Adoration
10:00 AM Holy Qurbana
11:30 AM Holy Qurbana (English)
Daily Liturgies
Monday 8:30 AM Holy Qurbana
7:00 PM Holy Qurbana
Tuesday 8:30 AM Holy Qurbana
7:00 PM Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to St. Anthony
Wednesday 8:30 AM Holy Qurbana
7:00 PM Holy Qurbana
Thursday 8:30 AM Holy Qurbana
7:00 PM Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to St. Jude
Friday 8:30 AM Holy Qurbana
7:00 PM Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to Sacred Heart
Saturday 10:00 AM Holy Qurbana followed by Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help
OTHER PROGRAMS
Community, Ministries, and Activities
Koodara Yogams
A collection of prayer groups dedicated to fostering fellowship and spirituality. Members gather for special devotions and social activities under the patronage of various saints:

Infant Jesus | Our Lady of Guadalupe | St. Alphonsa | St. Augustine | St. Michael | St. Stephen
Ministries
Active ministries that serve different demographics and strengthen the community bond:

Joy Ministry | Men’s Ministry | Women’s Ministry | Youth Ministry | Teen Ministry | Holy Childhood Ministry
Pious Associations
Organizations dedicated to enhancing devotion and supporting the needy:

St. Vincent de Paul Society (charitable works and support), Legion of Mary (evangelization and prayer), Cherupushpa Mission League (CML) (missionary outreach for youth), Prayer Group (for communal prayer), and Darsana Samooham (devotion and service).
Main Feast
Feast of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus: A significant celebration that brings the entire parish together with processions, special prayers, and a grand feast. Held on the first weekend of June, it reflects our deep devotion and unity.
Other Activities
Regular and special events that enrich our spiritual journey:

Annual Retreat (a time for reflection and renewal), Parish Day (celebration of our community), Pilgrimages (visits to holy sites), and the Weekly Bulletin (updates and information).
Contact
  • Pastor / Vicar: Rev. Fr. Thomas Mulavanal
  • 1-310-709-5111 | tmulavan@gmail.com
  • Trustee Coordinator: Thomas Neduvampuzha
  • 630-854-9517
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