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| About Our Church... the Saint Nicholas Parish was established and founded by German and Luxembourger immigrants who wanted to have church services conducted in their own language. Prior to this the priests from Chicago Illinois would just visit to minister the spiritual needs of the Catholics of this locality. Our parish is a historic landmark in the city of Aurora. |
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We the people of Saint Nicholas Church of Aurora, Illinois are a multicultural Catholic Christian community; aspiring to make God the center of our lives by daily drawing our strength from prayer, word, sacrament and each other; striving together to proclaim Jesus' message of the kingdom of Justice, Peace and Compassion to all. |
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Who is Saint Nicholas? - He was a bishop of the 4th century of Myra (modern part of Turkey). His parents died in an epidemic, and he became a wealthy young man. He followed Jesus’ words and sold what he owned and gave the money to the poor and needy. There are many stories and legends of his generosity. He died on December 6th, and this became his feast day. Much later Santa Claus story started (centuries later), but inspired with the generosity of Saint Nicholas. | |
