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Little Village street Masses bring message of peace, hope

By Karen Callaway | Chicago Catholic
Monday, July 1, 2019

Little Village street Masses bring message of peace, hope

Viatorian Father Fredy Santos raises the chalice during a Mass on Trumbull Street on June 18, 2019. For the 18th year St. Agnes of Bohemia Church, 2651 S. Central Park Ave., is holding street Masses throughout June and July in an effort to bring the Gospel message of peace and hope to the streets of the Little Village neighborhood. The day before a Mass, dozens of parish volunteers go door to door with fliers inviting neighbors to participate. During these visits, volunteers typically encounter people new to the neighborhood as well as longer-term residents who may not be aware of the parish’s services. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Viatorian Father Fredy Santos raises the chalice during a Mass on Trumbull Street on June 18, 2019. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Jose Toledo places a cross on the altar before Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Santos greets a little girl before Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Father Santos gives the homily. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Neighbors bring up the gifts. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
The street Masses take place around the Little Village neighborhood. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Women kneel in prayer during Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants pray during a street Mass on Trumbull street on June 18, 2019. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Participants receive Communion from Father Santos. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)
Parishioners pray over children following a street Mass. (Karen Callaway/Chicago Catholic)

Viatorian Father Fredy Santos raises the chalice during a Mass on Trumbull Street on June 18, 2019. For the 18th year St. Agnes of Bohemia Church, 2651 S. Central Park Ave., is holding street Masses throughout June and July in an effort to bring the Gospel message of peace and hope to the streets of the Little Village neighborhood. The day before a Mass, dozens of parish volunteers go door to door with fliers inviting neighbors to participate. During these visits, volunteers typically encounter people new to the neighborhood as well as longer-term residents who may not be aware of the parish’s services. 

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  • little village
  • street masses

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