We are living in the Third Day - a season in which the time is short and Jesus' return is near. God has a mighty work for the church to do in this hour. The time is over for church as usual. God is calling St. Sabina to be a Third Day Church.

Characteristics of a Third Day Church

• A church of salvation that accepts our call from God and echoes that call to others.
• A church of transformation that is constantly changing into the image of Jesus.
• A church of hope where the light of God's truth is always shining.
• A church of compassion that walks in the agape love of God.
• A church of excellence that demands and expects God's best
• A church of education where the fresh manna of God's word is always available.
• A church of hospitality that welcomes and receives all
• A church of discernment that is sensitive to the Spirit of God
• A church of revelation that sees and speaks the vision of tomorrow
• A church of revolution that counters the world system with the power of God
•  A church of commitment filled with people who have made a decision to not only know the word of God, but live it.

"He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God?    Micah 6:8 (NRSV)

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Shekhinah Clinic in Tamale, Ghana, West Africa

The word "Shekhinah" in Hebrew means the presence of God. It is the very presence of God, His love, compassion and healing - that the Faith Community of Saint Sabina is committed to spreading throughout the Auburn-Gresham community, the city of Chicago, the nation and the world. St. Sabina's participation in the Shekhinah Clinic in Tamale, Ghana, West Africa is an important first-step in achieving this goal.

Starting with an initial $15,000 donation on February 11, 2001, Saint Sabina contributed more than $22,000 to aid in the construction of a center, "The St. Sabina AIDS Clinic," which offers HIV testing. The center also provides laboratory services to help combat the spread of other infectious diseases such as tuberculosis.

St. Sabina has made a commitment to provide the clinic with annual financial support.

Saint Sabina Martyr was a noble pagan, wife of Senator Valentino, was converted to Christianity by her maid Serapia. She was accused of being a Christian by Elpidio the Perfect (at the time), after having placed, in the family Sepulcher the holy body of Serapia, (who is also a martyr). Killed because she declared herself inscribed in the new religion, she courageously professed her faith in Christ.

Saint Sabina suffered martyrdom on the 29th of August in the year 125 under Emperor Hadrian. Her relics, together with those of the Saints Serapia, Alexander, Evenzio and Teodulo are venerated under the High Altar of the Roman Basilica which bears her name.

Web resources with information about Saint Sabina Martyr of Rome

The Catholic Encyclopedia    Wikipedia