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We welcome all first-time and
returning visitors who are joining
us for Mass
today or viewing our website.
We
hope that you will feel at home here,
and come to St.
Bernadette as often as possible.
If
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,
call the
rectory at 422-8995.
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Remember
to pray the Rosary for World Peace,
especially in the Mid-East. 
Please
pray for the men and woman
serving in Operation Iraqi Freedom
and in other troubled areas of our world.
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24
Hour Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament
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.
Eucharistic
Adoration
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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
Passion Play in church Friday, March 26, 1 & 7 pm
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.
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St. Bernadette Holy Name Society
Lenten Fish Fry/Bake
Friday March 12th 4:30-7:30PM.
O'Brien Hall and
Adult Formation Center
All
you can eat buffet (Fried or Baked Fish, Baked Mostaccioli, Cheese Pizza
and Fries)
· Prices: Adult $8.00, Senior $6.00, Child $4.00 & Children under 5 yrs
old free.
· Drink tickets: Beer/Wine $1.00, Pop/Water $.50, complimentary coffee.
· New Adult Formation Center set up for Seniors needing kid free zone
and/or no stairs.
· Meals on Wheels for homebound in Parish area pre-arrange 708-229-8771.
· Donations of Salads or Deserts appreciated
In need of service hours, sign up to help with set-up, clean-up and
serving.
Ask a neighbor out to dinner and bring
your family!
· Questions or Pre-Sales see
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
Live Music by Sean and Charlie
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.
For more information/tickets contact
Linda McGinnis @mcg1182@aol.com or Mariadriann Lavin @ 708.636.4167
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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,
from grades 1st through 8th are welcome to join.
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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“…and He will raise you up
on eagle’s wings…”
The
beautiful words from the famous song “ On Eagle’s Wings” are
just one of hundreds of hymns that the Adult Music ministry
labors together on weekly. If you have been thinking about
becoming a part of this vibrant team, either as a singer or
musician, the time to join is now! Beginning Thursday, September
11, rehearsals for the Adult Music Ministry will resume.
Practices are from 7:00 – 8:00 PM, in the church, ( but will
run longer seasonally.)
The sole purpose
of this Ministry is to assist the faithful with sung prayer at
the 11:00 Mass on Sunday. If your inner voice is inviting you
to join and share your gift of music, please answer the call.
Please
contact Maggie Bilas at 708-422-8995 or
mlewis@stbernadettechurch.org
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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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Here's a collection
of movie reviews from
St. Anthony Messenger Press and
Catholic News Service--
search over 500 reviews.
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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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Does someone you know...drink too much or have a drug problem? Help is
available in your community by calling your local telephone information
number for the number of the nearest AA or Al-Anon/Alateen meeting.
Also...A
FREE PRAYER BOOK: “PRAYERS FOR ADDICTED PERSONS AND THEIR LOVED ONES”,
also
FREE “SERENITY PRAYER BOOKMARKS”
are available by contacting the National Catholic Council on Alcoholism
and Related Drug Problems. Write: NCCA, 1601 Joslyn Rd, Lake Orion, MI
48360 or through email at <ncca@guesthouse.org>
or call 800-626-6910, ext 200.
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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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Like to Cook?
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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Holy Name Society News
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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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,
serving in Kuwait, father of Kathaleen Vasko, Grade 4
CPL Terrence Bennett,
USMC, serving in Iraq, father of Brian Smitzin-Bennett, Grade 2
LCPL Anthony Collins,
USMC, serving in Iraq, son of Tony & Jane Collins
WELCOME HOME!
2nd LT JJ Konstant,
USMC, son of Jim & Kathy Konstant
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Don’t take a vacation from Mass
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
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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,
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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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I
am so busy I can’t make it to Mass every Sunday. Besides, I don’t always
get something out of it.”
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.
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Don’t miss out on Mass
Despite rumors to the
contrary, the Church still requires Catholics to participate
in Mass on
Sundays and holy days of obligation. In fact, the Catechism of the
Catholic Church calls it a “grave sin” to miss Mass deliberately (CCC
2181).
Only unavoidable reasons (ex. illness, care of infants or
invalids)
can excuse a Catholic from
attending Mass.
God never stops loving us
God’s love is like
sunlight – nothing can stop it from shining.
But you can shut your eyes
or pull the shades down to lesson the light.
When we sin, we stop God’s
love from entering into us.
Avoiding sin is like stepping out of the
shadows back into the sun.
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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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LOURDES LIBRARY
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.
Lourdes Library is open after all Masses.
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PRO-LIFE CALLING TREE
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.
If you are interested in joining, or want more
information,
call the rectory at 422-8995.
You must be 18 years of age and
a registered voter.
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JustCatholic.com...
...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
might be interested to join us.
Mrs.
Catherine Hogan
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Mercy
Volunteer Corps
Experience Life
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,
www.mercyvolunteers.org
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AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
HIGH SCHOOL VISITS
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Shadow Days at St. Rita
Spend the day at St. Rita
High School
Contact Craig Ferguson
Director of Admissions at 773-925-5029
cferguson@stritahs.com
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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,
please contact Mary Richards at 708-425-5109 for more details.
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
Ann Moses
(773-779-4749),
Sharon Grant (773-233-9156)
Anne Noonan
(773-239-6266).
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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Hospitalized?
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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