St. Zachary Church, Des Plaines, IL
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St. Zachary Parish in Des Plaines, IL, was established on January 18, 1962 and is a Roman Catholic parish in the Chicago area.
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[edit] History
St. Zachary Parish was officially formed on January 18, 1962 when the founding pastor Rev. William Cunningham took the oath of office and the name St. Zachary was chosen. The parish property consisted at first of two barns and a farmhouse. One of the barns served as the first church. In September, 1962, ground was broken for St. Zachary Catholic School. On September 4, 1963, the school opened to serve Grades 1-5. The present church was originally built as a gym/auditorium, and the first Mass was held on November 7, 1965. The convent, which is now a Ministry Center, was built in 1967.[1]
[edit] About the Church
St. Zachary Parish serves the Des Plaines community and surrounding area.
St. Zachary Parish's cornerstones are a Roman Catholic Church, a PreK-8 Catholic school, and a Religious Education program.
A Catholic education at St. Zachary School begins with a prekindergarten program and continues through 8th grade. St. Zachary School has been listed among the top 25 private and/or parochial schools in the October issue of Chicago magazine. The school was listed among an elite group as chosen by top educators for excellence in the Chicago area to include the surrounding suburbs.
School-age students grades 1-8 can enroll in the parish's Religious Education program to be instructed in the Catholic Faith and be guided through the sacraments of Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation. An RCIA Program is also run to bring new adult members into the faith through instruction/reflection and sacraments.
The parish is also home to many other ministry groups and clubs, including an active Youth Group. For more information on these groups, please visit the parish's "Parish Life" page.
[edit] Staff and Clergy
Rev. Jack Plotkowski, Pastor
Rev. Dave R. Straub, Associate Pastor
Rev. Lawrence Springer, Retired Resident
Rev. Joseph P. McGinnity, Pastor Emeritus
Rev. John Milton, C.S.V., Weekend Celebrant
Rev. Franciszek Czaicki, O.C.D.
Peter N. Lagges, Deacon
John J. Smith, Deacon
Sam Pincich, Deacon
Ms. Cathy Determann, School Principal
St. Zachary's Clergy Listing
St. Zachary's Staff Listing
[edit] Augustfest
In the first weekend of August, St. Zachary holds their annual Augustfest, which lasts 4 days. There are carnival rides, food from local restaurants, live bands, bingo, and casino games. Augustfest is used as a fundraiser for the church and school.
[edit] Mass schedule
Sunday Masses 7:15 a.m. • 8:30 a.m. • 10:00 a.m. (H)• 11:30 a.m. • 6:00 p.m. (P)
Weekday Masses: Mon, Wed, Fri: 7:00 a.m. Tue, Thurs, Sat: 8:30 a.m.
Saturday: Mass of Anticipation: 5:00 p.m. • 7:00 p.m. (P)
Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesdays @ 7:00 p.m.
Rosary Devotion: Tuesdays @ 7:30 p.m.
Sacrament of Penance: Saturday: 9:00-10:00 a.m. • 6:00-7:00 p.m. (P)
Marriages: Please call the Parish Office to make an appointment at least 4 months in advance.
Baptisms: 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Call the Parish Office to make arrangements.
Bulletin Material: Due Fridays, one week prior to publication.
Parish Office: Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
(H) indicates services that include translations for the hearing-impaired
For the most current schedule, visit the parish's Mass Schedule Page
[edit] External links
- Main Parish Site
- Parish School Site
- Parish Fundraiser Site
- Archdiocese of Chicago Site
