Christ Our Light
  • About
    • Contact
    • Parish Schedule
    • Gym Rental
    • Mass Intentions
    • Mission
    • History >
      • Pastors
      • Hegewisch
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation
    • Receiving Sacraments at Christ Our Light Parish
  • Ministries
    • Worship >
      • Alter Servers
    • Food Pantry
    • Religious Education
    • Organizations
  • Parish Life
    • News & Events
    • Weekly Bulletins
    • Virtual Tour >
      • Baptismal Font
      • Pieta
      • Stations of the Cross

Pastors


Picture

Reverend David Simonetti (2018-Current)

Picture
Good day, friend.  My name is Rev. David J. Simonetti, ordained for the Archdiocese of Chicago in May 2005. I am serving as the joyful new pastor of CHRIST OUR LIGHT Parish (formerly St. Florian Catholic Church) in the historic  Hegewisch neighborhood of Chicago.  Recently I have earned a Doctorate in Ministry degree from the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary a Thesis inspired by my THREE beautiful dogs titled, PET & PRAY: The Transforming Power of Grace and Communion Through God’s Beloved Creatures. Bella the Ballerina (tri-colored black collie); Francis the Bear (brown bear-like Newfoundland), and Frankie “Blue,” – aka... Frankie Shakes, aka... Frankie “Squeaks” – a black and white Old English Sheepdog.  I earned a Master of Divinity as well as an S.T.B. degree from the University of St. Mary of the Lake coinciding with ordination, and since completed a three-year Certification for Spiritual Directors: Ignatian Method program from the Institute for Priestly Formation at Creighton University.

I have many areas of interest, including cooking, art, golf, music, song writing (The Ballad of Bella & Francis), and table ministry with others.  I find that eating with others builds and strengthen relationships – communion – connection, among us. Five years ago, I took this passion and launched Communio Sauces, a non-profit line of six home-style, professionally produced spaghetti (and other) sauces.  100 % of the proceeds go to local charities.  As of 2020 over$29,000 had been donated to shelters, food pantries, Catholic Charities, etc. in the Chicagoland and NW Indiana regions.  This wonderful Mission has been featured on WGN 9 News, WMAQ Ch. 5 Chicago “Making A Difference,” Chicago Tribune, National Catholic Register, and others. The motto: “It’s More Than A Meal – It’s the Way Back Home!”  I have established The Good Padre Foundation for these wonderful charitable donations to be given through.  My passion is to evangelize through the three great traditional transcendent paths to God -   BEAUTY, TRUTH, AND GOODNESS.   I now add a fourth – TASTY!

I love to preach retreats, days of reflection, and missions with humor and Gospel joy.  See you soon!

Picture
Picture

Picture
Reverend Robert Marchwiany (2012-2018)

Picture
Reverend James Mezydlo (2000-2012)

Picture
Reverend Casimir Szatkowski (1996-2000)


Picture
Reverend Albert John Pizza (1992-1996)

Picture
Reverend Joseph Pachorek (1974-1992)

Picture
Reverend Chester P. Konsowski (1963-1974)

Picture
Reverend Francis A. Kulinski (1934-1963)

Picture
Reverend Vincent Nowicki (1922-1934)

Picture
Reverend Florian Chodniewicz (1900-1922)


Contact Us

Christ Our Light Parish
13145 S. Houston Avenue
Chicago, IL 60633

(773) 646-4877
st.florian@sbcglobal.net

Find What You Need

Mass Schedule
Directions
Contact

Get The Latest News From The Archdiocese Of Chicago

Watch Sunday Mass from Mercy Home for Boys and Girls
Sunday at 9:30 AM CST, WGN (Channel 9), Chicago 

Picture

Connect With The Archdiocese Of Chicago on Facebook

©2020 Christ Our Light Parish
Site powered by The Archdiocese of Chicago

  • About
    • Contact
    • Parish Schedule
    • Gym Rental
    • Mass Intentions
    • Mission
    • History >
      • Pastors
      • Hegewisch
  • Sacraments
    • Anointing of the Sick
    • Baptism
    • Confirmation
    • Eucharist
    • Holy Orders
    • Marriage
    • Reconciliation
    • Receiving Sacraments at Christ Our Light Parish
  • Ministries
    • Worship >
      • Alter Servers
    • Food Pantry
    • Religious Education
    • Organizations
  • Parish Life
    • News & Events
    • Weekly Bulletins
    • Virtual Tour >
      • Baptismal Font
      • Pieta
      • Stations of the Cross