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you would like to register in the parish, stop by the
rectory to fill out a simple form.
The parish office is open Monday through
Friday, from 8:30 AM to 8:00 PM, Saturday from 9:00 AM
to 5:00 PM, and Sunday from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.
If you have any questions about the parish,
school or religious education program,
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Eucharistic Adoration begins Friday after 8:30 am Mass and continues until 8:30 am Mass Saturday morning. If you are signed up for an hour, please remember to attend during that time! All are welcome to stop in Laske Chapel for prayer before the Blessed Sacrament. All who have committed an hour should come to the chapel during that time and stay for the amount of time they have dedicated. Eucharistic Adoration will begin at 9:00am on Friday, February 5th, 2010 and end at 8:00am on Saturday, February 6th, 2010 in Fr. Laske Chapel.
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Lenten Regulations Abstinence from meats is to be observed by all Catholics 14 years old and older on Ash Wednesday and on all the Fridays of Lent. Fasting is to be observed on Ash Wednesday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age but not yet 59. Those who are bound by this may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. The special Paschal fast and abstinence are prescribed for Good Friday and encouraged for Holy Saturday. “The season of Lent is a preparation for the celebration of Easter. The liturgy prepares the catechumens for the celebration of the paschal mystery by the several stages of Christian initiation: it also prepares the faithful, who recall their baptism and do penance in preparation for Easter.” (General Instruction of the Roman Missal) By the threefold discipline of fasting, almsgiving and prayer the church keeps Lent from Ash Wednesday until the evening of Holy Thursday. All of the faithful and the catechumens should undertake serious practice of these three traditions. Failure to observe penitential days totally or a substantial number of such days must be considered serious. “(On) weekdays of Lent, we strongly recommend participation in daily Mass and self-imposed observances of fasting. In light of grave human needs which weigh on the Christian conscience in all seasons, we urge particularly during Lent, generosity to local, national and world programs of sharing of all things needed to translate our duty to penance into a means of implementing the right of the poor to their part of our abundance,” (U.S. Bishops statement on penitential observances, 1966)
Sacrament of Reconciliation offered each Saturday 3—3:45 pm. Lenten Penance Service on March 16, 7:00 pm
Stations of the Cross Every Friday of Lent in church starting February 19th (except March 26) 1:30 pm with the School children 7:00 pm with Parish Organizations
Little Black Book For daily spiritual reading (available the weekend of February 13/14 at church exits)
St. Bernadette School’s Junior High presents its annual
Operation Rice Bowl For your Lenten almsgiving (available Ash Wednesday) Rice Bowl banks will be distributed to School & Religious Ed children in class. A limited number will be available in church beginning Ash Wednesday.
Lenten Adult Formation Seminar: Catholicism 101-Essentials for the Journey Whether you are a cradle Catholic, a recent convert, or returning to a practice of the faith and wish to renew your knowledge and understanding of Catholic teaching, this is the seminar for you. Thursdays, 7:30 - 9:15 pm Adult Formation Center (formerly Little School). Feb 25 (Prayer: Let’s Communicate) Mar 4 (Sacraments: Actions of the Holy Spirit), Mar 11 (Reconciliation: I Must Confess) Mar 18 (Mass: The Center of Our Faith ) Mar 25 (Mary: Mother & Advocate), Input presented by noted author and former EWTN host Jeff Cavins (via DVD). Discussion follows. Each session is particular; if you are more interested in one or two individual sessions, you are more than welcomed to come for that presentation. ****************************************** St. Bernadette Holy Name Society
Lenten Fish Fry/Bake All
you can eat buffet (Fried or Baked Fish, Baked Mostaccioli, Cheese Pizza
and Fries)
Ask a neighbor out to dinner and bring
your family! Chris Brettman 708-422-2754 or Tom Goodman 708-229-8771
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A Christian steward is “one who receives God’s gifts gratefully, cherishes and tends them in a responsible and accountable manner, shares them in justice and love with others and returns them with increase to the Lord. U a more prayerful parish, U a more active parish, U a more generous parish. Filling out your commitment card is a way to take a step forward in all three areas.
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Because of the Easter Holiday, the bulletin submission dates are moved up. If you have any articles you would like to go into the bulletin, please send the articles to Maureen at maureeng@stbernadettechurch.org by the following dates.
Bulletin Dates Dates to Maureen 3/28/10 3/17/10 4/4/10 3/24/10
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This Week at Home
Monday, March 8 Saint John of God Saint John of God (1495–1550) was born in Portugal and received his name when he had a vision of the infant Jesus. Throughout his life he devoted himself to the care of the poor and the sick, often carrying them to his house where he could minister to their needs. He is known for rescuing hospital patients from a fire in which he, miraculously, remained unburned. He is the patron saint of hospitals. In his honor, visit someone in a hospital or nursing home this Lent, and pray with him or her for the grace of wholeness. Tuesday, March 9 Saint Frances of Rome The Italian saint Frances of Rome (1384–1440) recognized her vocation early. Although she expressed a desire to enter the convent, her parents married her to a good man who supported her in helping the poor. Through many hardships, even in the midst of war, Frances cared for the sick and the poor while also being faithful to her family. She is patron saint of automobile drivers because, according to legend, an angel lit the road for her when she traveled. Wednesday, March 10 Fulfilling the Law Many Christians think that Jesus replaced the Jewish law with something new. In today’s reading (Matthew 5:17–19), Jesus sees his mission as a fulfillment of the law and the prophets. He knew that the law was a gift from God and was at the heart of our covenant relationship. He also knew that the law was not an end to itself, and he often argued with the scribes and Pharisees about this. Jesus distilled the law into two great commandments to love God and neighbor. Thursday, March 11 Seeking Charity—Even Amid Differences In today’s Gospel reading (Luke 11:14–23) Jesus gives his famous teaching, that a kingdom divided against itself cannot stand. He was talking about the rumor that he cast out demons because the devil gave him the power to do so. But his teaching is also true about families, workplaces, nations, and countries. Divisions can weaken or destroy groups—even faith communities. We all need to acknowledge one another as people of faith and be willing to engage in the conversation without considering the other to be an outcast. Let us pray for the grace to do so. Friday, March 12 Hosea Calls Us to Faithfulness Hosea was a prophet who lived in the eighth century before Christ. In today’s First Reading (Hosea 14:2–10) he called the people of Israel back to faithfulness when they had turned away from God. Hosea compared God’s relationship with Israel to his own marriage. By worshipping idols, Israel was behaving like an unfaithful spouse. Today’s reading says that God will lure Israel back into the wilderness to renew the relationship. Hosea also announced the promise of God to bring Israel to wholeness—a promise Christians see fulfilled in Jesus. Saturday, March 13 Seeking Forgiveness with Humility
Luke often shows
us Jesus’ compassion for the outcast and his impatience with the
hypocrite. Today’s reading, the parable of the Pharisee and the tax
collector (Luke 18:9–14), teaches the necessity of our humility before
God and our need for forgiveness, no matter how righteous we think we
are. We all need God’s mercy. If you have not yet received the sacrament
of Reconciliation this Lent, do so soon. © 2010 Liturgy Training Publications. 1-800-933-1800. Written by Mary Katharine Deeley. Illustrated by Clint Hansen. Scripture quotations are from The New Revised Standard Version Bible: Catholic Edition, © 1993 and 1989 by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the U.S.A. Used by permission. All rights reserved. Permission to publish granted by the Very Reverend John F. Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on July 16, 2009.
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A Tribute To St. Joseph Wednesday, March 10th Silver Lake Country Club 14700 S. 82nd Ave. Orland Park
Don’t miss this hardy, multi-course meal & beautiful Slovanian music!!! Doors open ..11:00am..Luncheon..Noon
Reservations..Becky Segler..ASAP (708) 424-1519….Cost..$33.00.
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2010 annual Catholic Appeal Begins
“…they left everything and followed Him.” (Luke 5:11) Many of our parishioners either have or soon will receive a mailing from Cardinal George. He will ask that you make a pledge to the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal.The Annual Catholic Appeal is the largest philanthropic source of financial support for ALL of the Catholic schools in the Archdiocese. In addition, it funds services that are of great help to the ministries here in our parish. This year, the theme of the Appeal is, “…they left everything and followed Him.” This familiar phrase from the story of the Apostles walking away from their livelihoods and their worldly possessions to follow Jesus is a familiar one. But, how often do we reflect on their example as it applies to our lives. At the core of discipleship is the practice of stewardship. Stewardship is the recognition that all that we have is a gift from God and we are obligated to return a significant portion of our gifts to assist in his work. Our gifts are to be given in gratitude for what God has given us. A gift to the Annual Catholic Appeal helps to provide education, services, and ministry to thousands within and outside of our Archdiocese. Also, when our parish reaches its goal of $29,673.78 in cash, 100% of the additional funds received will be returned to us for use in our parish. Please prayerfully consider a pledge to the 2010 Annual Catholic Appeal.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010 @7:30pm Featuring Sean and Charlie Saturday, March 20, 2010 7:30pm-Midnight Tickets: $15.00 in advance & $20.00 at the door Price includes food and entertainment. In keeping with tradition please bring a dish or dessert to share.
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URGENT: USCCB NATIONWIDE BULLETIN INSERT Stop Abortion Funding in Health Care Reform! Protect Conscience Ensure Affordable Health Coverage Allow Immigrants to Purchase Private Health Insurance
As long-time advocates of health care reform, the U.S. Catholic bishops continue to make the moral case that genuine health care reform must protect the life, dignity, consciences and health of all, especially the poor and vulnerable. Health care reform should not advance a pro-abortion agenda in our country.
* On November 7, the U.S. House of Representatives passed major health care reform that reaffirms the essential, longstanding and widely supported policy against using federal funds for elective abortions and includes positive measures on affordability and immigrants. * On December 24, the U.S. Senate rejected this policy and passed health care reform that requires federal funds to help subsidize and promote health plans that cover elective abortions. All purchasers of such plans will be required to pay for other people’s abortions through a separate payment solely to pay for abortion. * Outside the abortion context, neither bill has adequate conscience protection for care providers, plans or employers. * These two bills must now be combined into one bill that both the House and Senate that will vote on in final form. Provisions against abortion funding and in favor of conscience protection, affordability, and immigrants’ access to health care must be part of a fair and just health care reform bill, or the final bill must be opposed. ACTION: Contact your Representative and Senators today by e-mail, phone or FAX. * To send a pre-written, instant e-mail to Congress go to www.uscb.org/action. * Call the U.S. Capitol switchboard at: 202-224-3121, or call your Members’ local offices. Contact info can be found on Members’ web sites at www.house.gov & www.senate.gov. MESSAGE—HOUSE: “I am pleased that the House health care bill maintains the longstanding policy against federal funding of abortion. I urge you to work to uphold essential provisions against abortion funding, to include full conscience protection and to assure that health care is accessible and affordable for all. Until and unless these criteria are met, I urge you to oppose the final bill.” MESSAGE—SENATE: “I am deeply disappointed that the Senate health care bill fails to maintain the longstanding policy against federal funding of abortion and does not include adequate protection for conscience. I urge you to support essential provisions against abortion funding, similar to those in the House bill. Include full conscience protection and assure that health care is accessible and affordable for all. Until and unless these criteria are met, I urge you to oppose the final bill.” WHEN: Votes in the House and Senate on the final bill are expected in January.
Act today! Thank You!
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Living Stewardship Now Put aside the lists and waste some time with God—pray, take a nap, play with the kids, admire nature. It may not be productive, but it will be fruitful. Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved
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A Men’s Faithsharing Group is being organized to discuss the many issues and challenges faced by Catholic men in today’s world. If you could like to learn more, call Allen Stahl at 708.439.9104. Next Meeting March 15th. 7:30 Pm
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Support our Patrons…
Along with our website and newsletter, our Sunday bulletin is important in establishing communication with parishioners. Through our arrangement with the JS Paluch Company, the parish does not pay for the printing of our weekly bulletin, saving us thousands of dollars every year. Our bulletin is supported through the generosity of the advertisers, many parishioners of St. Bernadette and members of our local community. During these difficult economic times, please support our advertisers with your patronage. Especially be sure to tell the business owners that you appreciate their support of St. Bernadette by advertising in the bulletin. This is one small way to work within our community to weather these challenging times. A strong and vibrant parish is good for our community—and a strong business community is good for our parish.
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Children’s Liturgy of the Word every Sunday at the 9 am Mass. Those interested in participating in this ministry should contact Mary Ellen Lynch at 708.425.7697.
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All children who are
parishioners, Practices are held every Wednesday from 2:30 to 3:30 PM in the Church. (We understand that dismissal times vary with each school. Drop off time is flexible depending on individual needs.) Please contact Maggie Bilas at 708-422-8995 or mlewis@stbernadettechurch.org for additional information.
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Pre-Planning Your Funeral Liturgy “Brothers and sisters, our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we also await a savior, the LORD Jesus Christ.” Philippians 3:20 If you would like to pre-plan your funeral liturgy- the scripture readings, liturgical music selections, other thoughts you might have— St. Bernadette Parish can provides you with that opportunity. Upon completion of your plans, a copy will be provided to you for your files, and one will be kept here at your Parish home to insure your final requests, when the time comes. Appointments can be made by contacting Maggie Bilas, the director of Music and Liturgy, at 708-422-8995, or via the internet at mlewis@stbernadettechurch.org.
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God’s love does not distinguish between the infant in the mother’s womb or the child or the youth or the adult or the older person. In each one God sees His image and likeness. Human life is a manifestation of God and His glory.
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Ever Consider Being a Sacristan? As some of our sacristans go on vacation or leave the parish, we could use some help with chores like rearranging misplaced missalettes and songbooks on Monday morning; replacing burned out votive candles daily; assistance with the weekly dusting of the altars, sacristy, chapel, and library. Help is needed to put returned library books on their proper shelves. Servers’ albs need to be laundered when soiled. These are just a few tasks for which help would be greatly appreciated. Please call Maggie Bilas, at the Rectory 422-8995
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Looking for Donations… ...of used towels, sheets, comforters, and dog crates for a local rescue group. It takes a lot of effort and supplies to rescue dogs from shelters and re-home them. If you are in need of cleaning some closets and can help, please contact: Kathy Bartosiak 708-857-7579 Chicagoland Shepherd Rescue Volunteer, foster, supplies
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WWW….Ministries If you are a Lector, Eucharistic Minister or Altar Server and have access to a computer, please send an email to mlewis@stbernadettechurch.org, and all future schedules will be sent to you. Thank you.
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A group of parishioners who have been cooking and serving meals once a month at PADS (71st & Troy, Chicago) is looking for cooks to help out. The dates required are the first Sunday of each month, November through April. The task is simple, requiring only about two hours a month, but the rewards are great! If interested, please call Mary Claire Prendergast, 708-423-7365.
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A Catholic Family Organization in Action with ideals that encompass Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism!
Þ Knights Hurricane Relief surpasses $9 million Þ Knights donate $8 million to Catholic University of America for Marriage & Family Institute. Þ Knights donate $3,000 per victim to the Families of 9/11. Þ Knights donate $1 million for Special Olympics. Þ Knights give over 750 scholarships per year for college education. Þ Knights provide the Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Fund for policemen, firemen, and our men in the military. Þ Knights provide many great fraternal benefits for being part of the Order. Þ The Knights of Columbus needs you as a member in order for all of these great activities to continue, so why not fill out an application next weekend at St. Bernadette (after Masses in the vestibule) to join . Þ For more info, call Steve Kristich, Grand Knight of the Leo XIII Council (which meets at St. Bernadette on the first & third Mondays of the month), at 773-582-5476.
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Events for the Parish: Join the Holy Name Society Interested Men of all ages from St. Bernadette Parish please contact Tom Goodman about joining this volunteer organization. No heavy lifting required. Tgoodman17@comcast.net or 708-229-8771
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Catechetical Beatitudes BLESSED ARE THE CHILDREN who are taught to see beauty in all things around them...for their world will be a place of grace and wonder. BLESSED ARE THE CHILDREN who are led with patience and understanding...for they will learn the strength of endurance and the gift of tolerance. BLESSED ARE THE CHILDREN who are taught the value and power of truth...for they shall search for knowledge and use it with wisdom and discernment. BLESSED ARE THE CHILDREN who are guided by those with faith in a loving God...for they will find Him early and will walk with Him through life.
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Young Adult Ministry Office: phone: 312/466-9473 fax: 312/466-9474 e-mail: yam@yamchicago.org website: www.yamchicago.org
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Response to Bread Pickup… ...was wonderful. If there are others who would also like to get involved in this very simple way of performing acts of justice and charity, there is still room for more volunteers. Pickup days are Monday-Friday at 6:00 PM, and Saturday at 5:00 PM. The bread is then brought to the rectory garage and stored in the freezer. Call the rectory if you wish to volunteer 1/2 hour of your time once/week or two, or occasionally.
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We Support Our Troops
Michael Vasko DCI,
CPL Terrence Bennett,
LCPL Anthony Collins,
WELCOME HOME!
2nd LT JJ Konstant,
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When you go on vacation in the summer, do you take a vacation from Mass? Do you make the days of summer lazy by staying home on Sunday? Here are four reasons to fit Mass into your summer schedule: 1. After Jesus’ resurrection, his followers became the early Church by together to keep his message alive. Every time you attend Mass, you help to keep Jesus’ message alive – but that can only happen in church. 2. At Sunday Mass, millions of people you don’t know are praying for you and with you. Where else can you get that kind of help? 3. Attending Mass connects you to the Communion of Saints – the saints in heaven, the souls in purgatory and believers on earth. That’s powerful company. 4. Mass is the way a Catholic fulfills the commandment to keep holy the Sabbath day. If God tells you to do something, you should probably do it. Note: to find a church or Mass time anywhere in the country, call (410)676-6000 or visit www.parishesonline.com.
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A Unique Opportunity Loyola Press, a dynamic Catholic publishers, is devoted to nurturing a lived faith in everyday life. To do this effectively, it needs to understand the needs of people. You are invited to join a unique online community of people who are willing to share with Loyola Press their perspectives about Catholic life, spirituality, and faith. Periodically you will be invited to participate in brief online surveys. To join in, register at www.SpiritedTalk.org. Become a member and receive surveys regarding the products and services you use in relation to your life as a Catholic. Your responses are confidential and are for the sole use of Loyola Press. You may also have the opportunity to evaluate new Loyola Press products and services before they are introduced. For each survey you complete, you will earn points good toward Amazon or Target certificates. No need to worry about a long-term commitment; you may opt out at any time. Loyola Press thans you for helping it serve the Catholic community. Join at www.SpiritedTalk.org.
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Three ways to know you are a follower of Christ At our death, Jesus won’t quiz us on the Bible or ask if we ever missed Mass. He will want to know if we loved: “This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another" (John 13:35). Show love. You do this when you demonstrate a concern and compassion for the needs of others before your own. Value Love. You are not satisfied with what the world offers. Instead, you value those things that can only come from God – the greatest one is love. Act with love. When we are face to face with Jesus, he will say, “I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, ill and you cared for me, in prison and you visited me. Then he will say, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father. Inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world’” (Matthew 25:34-35).
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Post-Abortion Healing Hotline Do you know someone who is suffering from the emotional and spiritual effects of abortion? Ask them to call 312-337-1962 or 888-456-HOPE, a post-abortion hotline and referral service for women and men.
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THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS… ...meet on the first and third Mondays of each month in the Rectory Meeting Room. The Knights encourage men of the parish 18 years of age and older to visit with them, discover the excellent work the Knights do, and consider becoming a part of this Council’s 100 year history. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM. For further information call either Grand Knight James Loicano (708-361-0699) or Deputy Grand Knight Victor Filomeno (708-857-7412).
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Sound familiar? Many of us have thoughts like this from time to time. Next time you feel this way, consider these benefits to attending Mass: You get to … 1. Increase the power of your prayers. “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them” (Matthew 18:20). When you participate in the Mass, you support the prayers of others – and they support yours. And Jesus gives special attention to prayers that are shared. 2. Start fresh each week. Before Mass, think about something in your life you’d like to change. Then look for an idea in the Mass that will help – and there will always be at least one. It may be a phrase from the readings, a thought from the homily, or part of a prayer that applies. Then you can start to make a change in your life strengthened by the power of the Mass. 3. Take your place with Jesus. As a baptized Catholic, you have the right and power to be part of the Body of Christ. You become a member of the Body whenever you “do this in memory of me" (Luke 22:19). Copyright 2004 Success Publishing & Media, LLC Text reprinted with permission. __________________________________________________________ Don’t miss out on Mass
Despite rumors to the
contrary, the Church still requires Catholics to participate
God never stops loving us
God’s love is like
sunlight – nothing can stop it from shining.
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TRAVELING ? FREE ministry to traveling Catholics. For nationwide Mass times and locations: Call Mass Times (1-410-676-6000) or on the internet at www.Masstimes.org.
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Are you looking for some good
spiritual reading? Check out the resources available in the Lourdes
Library in the south end of the vestibule of the church. There is a
notebook on the desk for you to record the books you have taken.
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St.
Bernadette Parish is setting up a telephone tree to call state
legislators when bills relating to life issues are up for a vote in
Springfield.
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...is an on-line religious goods store whose mission is to support the Catholic Church through the sale of Catholic bibles, gifts, books, music, art, jewelry, rosaries, statues and more. 25% of the profits from your purchase will be rebated to St. Bernadette parish. When you make a purchase, simply look up St. Bernadette’s ID (#1854), and your purchase will help support our parish. Check out their large selection of religious goods to help you walk your faith journey.
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WHO ARE THE SECULAR FRANCISCANS? We
are lay men and women who work to grow in holiness, observing the Gospel
of Jesus, by following the example of St. Francis of Assisi, who made
Christ the inspiration and center of his life. We are a fraternity (St.
Anthony of Padua), a local group of Seculars who meet
on the first Sunday of every month in rectory meeting room at 1:15 PM.
Our meetings consist of study, discussion and prayer. We invite anyone who
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Committed
to a more merciful and just world, Mercy Volunteer Corps invites women and
men to work alongside the Sisters of Mercy and give one year of full-time
service to people who are poor, sick or uneducated.
For more information, contact Sister JoAnn Persch, RSM,
773-779-6011, ext. 50, or mercycorps@mercychicago.com,
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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD HIGH SCHOOL VISITS
Fridays at Marist: Interactive day for current eighth grade students. Reservations necessary. Contact Alex Brown at 773-881-5330.
Other Neighborhood Information
WANTED
Co-worker of
Mother Teresa is seeking a partner to help with Mission Work. This
would require a small amount of driving and lifting at the dinner
hours three days a week. If able to help,
Little Company of Mary News Caregivers’ Support Group for those living with a loved one with cancer. First and third Wednesday of the month from 7:00—8:30 p.m. in Meeting Room I. Ongoing program. Attend as many sessions as you choose. Free. No registration. Info: 708.229.6015.
Adult Day
Center in the
Heritage Building, 2800 W. 87th St. provides day care for adults
with impaired physical or emotional abilities or who need
supervision. Call 773-863-7575.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED The Renaissance at 87th Street is looking for people of all ages who are interested in helping the elderly. Volunteers play an important part in maintaining the connection to the community. If you enjoy friendly, personal visits or like assisting with games, crafts, clubs, cultural activities, or community outings, then consider being a volunteer. Please contact the Activity Director at 773-434-8787 for more information.
St.
Stephen Divorce Support Ministry will be meeting on the first &
third Thursdays of each month at 7:30 PM in Room 116 of the parish
center, located at 17500 South 84th Avenue in Tinley Park. This
ministry is a self-help group composed of individuals who wish to
share their questions and wisdom. For more info, contact Deacon Ken
at 708-342-2400, ext 136 or
denken@ststephentinley.com St. Rita offers summer camps/clinics in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, & volleyball to grade school students. Also, a co-ed Recreational Camp is offered with trips to Notre Dame & the Indiana Dunes. Call 773-925-RITA to register. The Village Pantry Coalition was formed to provide emergency food to EP individuals & families experiencing temporary financial problems due to unemployment. To those in need, contact OCS, 708-422-8776. Home Instead Senior Care is a non-medical company providing assistance for senior citizens in their homes: light housekeeping, errands &/or transportation, meal prep, laundry, medication reminders & companionship. Bonded & insured with background check. Call 708-671-2648. OCS PROGRAMS Double Nickel Chorus is seeking a director. Call 422-8776.
St. Denis Bingo every Thursday in Fullmer Hall, 8300 S St. Louis.
Doors open 6 PM; early bird at 6:45 PM. LCM seeking positive, friendly, energetic people to
join Adult Volunteer Program. Training provided. 229-5280.
Irish Dance
class at St. Germaine on Saturdays, 1:30-2:30 PM for boys &
girls 5 yrs & older. Madeleine, 630-505-1799.
Mothers &
Company, a local organization run by neighborhood moms, offers fun for kids
& moms. If you are interested in playgroups for children
from birth to 5 yrs & activities for moms, call
Maryville
Academy is seeking donations of new, used, or even un-drive able
vehicles. Get a tax break, easily dispose of a vehicle, help
financially struggling Catholic schools, and aid Maryville in its
mission. Call 1-877-888-1500. LCM has opened a new Diabetes
Center. A Diabetes Support Group meets the last Wednesday of
each month from 6:30-8 PM. For more info call 708-229-5629. OCS Garden Clinic meets 4th Monday of each month at
10 AM in Rm 112 of Maher Community Center. St. Joseph School, Homewood is looking for alumni. For
more info call 708-798-0467 or
www.alumni@sjshomewood.org
or www.sjshomewood.org. Power wheel chairs are available to those who cannot
walk & cannot self-propel a manual wheelchair in their
home or assistance living facilities at no cost to the
recipient if they qualify. Call 800-340-8525 or
www.statemedical.com. EVERGREEN PARK MINI—BUS One of the outstanding services provided by the Office of Citizen Services for senior and disabled adults of Evergreen Park is its mini-bus transportation. The OCS mini-bus operates Tuesday through Friday (9 AM-3:30 PM) transporting clients to medical appointments within a five mile radius, and business appointments to village merchants. Medical appointments take priority. The mini-bus is equipped to handle two wheelchairs. Service includes EP banks, barber and beauty shops, library, OCS activities at the Community Center, Plaza, Post Office, Village Hall & Wednesday morning shopping at Menu Mart and Thursday afternoon shopping at Aldi’s. Call OCS (422-8776) to make your bus appointments, giving at least 24 hour notice and up to two weeks in advance of scheduled appointment. |
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If
you are ill and would like to be on the prayer list,
call the Rectory, 422-8995.
If you are in the hospital , please inform us
if you would like a visit.
And if you would like to receive Holy Communion
at home, be sure to let us know. |
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