Slain CPD officer remembered during Mass

Members of the Chicago Police Department's Mounted Patrol Unit stand as sentinels outside the church. Parishioners and first responders attended a Mass on Nov. 10, 2024 at St. Christina Parish, located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood dedicated to slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez. At the end of Mass, Father Ryan Brady, pastor, blessed all first responders and veterans in attendance. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

A memorial to slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez is displayed next to the altar. Parishioners and first responders attended a Mass on Nov. 10, 2024 at St. Christina Parish, located in the Mount Greenwood neighborhood dedicated to slain Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez. At the end of Mass, Father Ryan Brady, pastor, blessed all first responders and veterans in attendance. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Attendees filled the church and choir loft for Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Father Ryan Brady, pastor, delivers the homily. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Chicago Police Officers attend the Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

A member of the Chicago Fire Department wears a button for Officer Martinez during Mass. Participants received the buttons as they entered Mass. Organizers ran out of buttons because there were so many attendees. The parish and school are home to many families of first responders. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

An officer receives Communion from Ryan. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

Members of the Chicago Police Department stand for a blessing at the end of Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)

A member of the Chicago Police Department's Pipes and Drums plays "Amazing Grace" at the end of Mass. (Denise Duriga/Chicago Catholic)