Faith, family, tradition, rootedness—is the spirit and mortar of this Jefferson Park parish celebrating 75 years on April 21.

The youthfulness of its patron saint, Tarcissus, Christendom’s “Martyr of the Eucharist,” is celebrated in the artistry of this contemporary-style church designed by Pirola and Erbach, dedicated by Cardinal Stritch in 1954. A series of stained glass windows that frame the marble altar’s reredos continue the theme with symbols of our Lord’s passion and the Eucharist.

Tall, slender stained glass windows in bold colors flank both sides of the nave, depicting youthful saints and saints who dedicated their lives to caring for children. The building’s decorative white stone facade, with another likeness of young Tarcissus, is an area landmark.

The parish continues to attract second- and third-generation youngsters of founding families to its thriving elementary school.

Pastor: Father Daniel P. McCarthy
Masses: Saturdays 5 p.m./ Sundays 7, 8:30, 10, 11:30, 4 p.m.
Seating capacity: 900
Parish founded: 1926
Phone: (773) 763-8228

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