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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
Please
adore our Eucharistic Lord on that day, however, because
it is still the first Friday of the month. God bless
everyone and have a wonderful and safe summer!
Eucharistic
Adoration
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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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Without Sunday, we cannot live
In a homily on May 29, 2005, closing the 24th Italian Eucharistic
Congress, Pope Benedict XVI said,
“The Sunday precept is not . . . an externally imposed duty, a burden on
our shoulders. On the contrary, taking part in the celebration, being
nourished by the Eucharistic bread and experiencing the communion of
their brothers and sisters in Christ is a need for Christians, it is a
joy; Christians can thus replenish the energy they need to continue the
journey. . . . We must rediscover the joy of Christian Sundays. We must
proudly rediscover the privilege of sharing in the Eucharist, which is
the sacrament of the renewed world.
”http://www.vatican.va/holy_father/benedict_xvi/homilies/2005/documents/
hf_ben-xvi_hom_20050529_bari_en.html

SOUTH SIDE THEOLOGY ON TAP
Many
young adults sense that everything develops and grows–but sometimes it
becomes difficult to see how our religious heritage “fits” into our
adult lives. We know what it meant to be
young
and Catholic, but what does it mean to
be Catholic as an adult?
This summer, the parishes of the
southwest side and suburbs are joining together to bring Theology on Tap
to our communities. This four-week series aids young
adults–college-aged and in their twenties and thirties–as they focus on
the important questions in their lives. Theology on Tap brings engaging
and enlightening speakers who help young adults grapple with the
questions they face during this important time of their lives.
South Side Theology on Tap begins
Sunday, July 11, and, with the assistance of our community’s parishes,
is being hosted at St. Bernadette. Come out on Sundays July 11, 18, 25,
and August 1 for free food, beer, and wine; great conversation; and
amazing speakers. Reconnect with old neighborhood friends and meet new
ones!
Join us on Sunday, July 11 as Fr. Steve
Newton helps us consider “The Faith of Our Members: What Exactly Do
Catholics Believe?” Doors open at 6:15 pm for barbeque, beer, wine,
bags, and music. Fr. Newton will lead our conversation at 7 pm.
South Side
Theology on Tap will be located outside on the parish's north lawn
(located on 93rd St). Email
southsideTOT@gmail.com
for more information, or check us out on
the web at
southsideTOT.wordpress.com.
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St. Vincent DePaul Food Collection
St.
Vincent DePaul will be collecting donations for the food collection next
weekend, Saturday, July 24th and Sunday, July 25th. Please bring any
donations you have to the church vestibule after or before mass.
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CATHOLIC CHARITIES
OF
THE ARCHDIOCESE OF CHICAGO
13th.
ANNUAL GOLF
INVITATIONAL
WEDNESDAY, JULY 28, 2010
Cog Hill Golf &
Country Club,
Lemont, Illinois
Featuring all four
courses
Presented by Happy Products
Benefiting Catholic Charities’ Family Services
7:30 a.m.
registration
10:00 a.m.
Shotgun Start
Featuring:
· Outstanding
golfer gifts
· Hot
breakfast, grilled lunch and steak dinner
· Open
Driving Range
· Hole-in-One
prizes and exciting skill contests
· Fun
celebrity contest holes, including the one and only “Beat the Nun”
· Fantastic
silent auction featuring sports, entertainment and travel opportunities
For more
information about the Golf Invitational, please contact Jennifer Wolff,
Event Coordinator at 312-948-6797 or
visit
www.catholiccharities.net/golf
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The
99th
Street Summer Theatre Festival presents
Cole Porter's hit musical
Anything Goes
A madcap
comedy set in the 1930's on a luxury cruise
Thursday,
July 22,
Friday,
July 23 and Saturday, July 24-8 p.m.
Mother
McAuley Auditorium
3737 W.
99th Street, Chicago
Tickets
for children 10 and under are $12,
Senior
$14, and Adults $16
For info
call 773-881-6512
Partially
funded by the Illinois Arts Council
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Wellness Programs at Little Company of Mary Hospital
- The health education
center at Little Company of Mary Hospital is offering the Red Cross
certified baby sitting class to youths between the ages of 11 and 14 on
July 28th. The classes will start at 9am and go till 3pm, registration
is available now.
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Relevant
Radio 930AM/950AM: Take
your faith beyond Sunday, and into the rest of the week with Relevant
Radio! It’s Talk Radio for Catholic Life! Tune in to Relevant Radio
930AM or 950Am. Listen online at
www.relevantradio950.com.
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Evergreen Park Farmer’s Market Re-opens
June 3rd is opening
day for the 2010 E.P. Farmer’s Market. The Market will be open every
Thursday (7A.M.-1P.M.) through October 28 at Yukich Field, 90th & Kedzie.
OCS Mini-Bus
available (9:40-10:00 A.M.) to transport Evergreen Park residents to the
Farmer’s Market. Phone (708) 422-8776 for a Mini-Bus reservation or for
further information.
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Softball
Is Back!
Teens
from St. Bernadette will be participating in the SSYMA summer softball
league with parishes from across the Southwest Side and suburbs.
Softball was popular last year, and those interested in participating
are asked to email
bernadetteYM@gmail.com
to receive updated information on registration. Permission Forms will
be available on the YM blog soon. Check it out at
bernadeteYM.wordpress.com
We Need
Umps!
Interested in helping out with YM softball by volunteering as an umpire?
Please email
bernadetteYM@gmail.com
or call Tom McNamara at
708-692-7078.
All umpires must have undergone VIRTUS training
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May Drop-In:
St. Bernadette’s teen YM Team is busy
planning a Drop-In for May. This is a casual event, and you’re welcome
to stop by for food and fun. Watch the bulletin for more details!
SPLASHaction 2010! Young
people from across the Chicago Archdiocese will be gathering for a day
of fun at Deep River Water Park in Crown Point, IN. You can come for
only $17, and you’re also welcome to invite friends! Email
bernadetteYM@gmail.com
if you’re interested.
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SPRED
(Special Religious
Development)
Would you be
willing to help make a difference in the lives of our brothers and
sisters with developmental disabilities? SPRED is a ministry which
focuses on the spiritual development of those with developmental
disabilities ranging from all ages and function levels. Through small
faith communities known as SPRED groups, we strive to form a closer
relationship with God and each other through a symbolic catechesis.
Most of our special friends
live in the community with their family or in a group home. In some
cases they are not always comfortable being part of the larger parish
community which is why SPRED has become a critical ministry. SPRED
provides our friends with disabilities with an environment that gives
them the opportunity to experience our Catholic faith and God’s presence
in their lives.
If you
are interested in volunteering or know someone who might benefit from
SPRED please contact Colleen Doherty at 773-320-3874 or Joe Quane at
773-936-2139.
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Summer
Cooling Program
Beginning Monday, July 19, PLOWS Volunteers will assist seniors and
disabled (with a disability requiring air conditioning) in filing
applications. Call PLOWS (708) 361-0219 for an appointment.
Applications will be processed at Office of Citizens’ Services, 3450
West 97th Street.
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Key
Findings: Faith and Practice Survey
Thanks to all
who participated in the Archdiocese’s Faith and Practice Survey in
April. The survey included questions that were directed at all teenage
and adult Catholics, and others that were specifically directed at
teenagers, adults, parents, and catechists. An executive summary of the
survey is posted online at
www.archchicago.org.
The survey provided
insight on a wide range of topics. A few highlights include:
· There
is a major opportunity and need to increase the participation of
teenagers in parish life. In our survey, Mass attendance as a teenager
was the strongest predictor of adult Mass attendance. Significant
numbers of teenagers and parents expressed an interest in having more
opportunities and activities for Catholic teenagers, and the teen survey
provided ideas as to what might make those activities more attractive.
· There
is a need to improve the understanding of the meaning and the value of
the sacraments.
· Catholic
parents, even most of those who attend Mass infrequently, still want to
pass a Catholic identity to their children, and to make sure that they
are baptized and receive First Communion. This represents an opportunity
to do more to evangelize these parents and their families.
· Although
respondents scored very well on a “quiz” of basic Church teachings, many
Catholics wish they knew more about their faith.
The Archdiocese will
use the findings from the survey to work with parishes across the
Archdiocese to improve our evangelization and formation efforts.
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Fabretto Children’s Shoes, Socks and Blanket Drive
On Saturday, July 24th,
volunteers from Old St Pat’s will leave Chicago for Nicaragua to
participate in a service trip. The volunteers have developed some great
activities to benefit the children of Fabretto. Most of the children do
not own shoes, so we would really love to be able to provide each child
(600) we visit with a pair of gym shoes, socks, and a blanket. Fabretto
has cut funding in certain programs in order to put money towards shoes
for the children. By donating new or gently used shoes, you are not only
helping 10% of the children, but you’re also helping the bottom line.
Help us reach and exceed our
goal by donating the
following:
· new or gently used children’s gym shoes (grades K-8)
· new children’s socks
· new fleece blankets
· $5 sponsorship will buy a packet of socks
· $10 sponsorship will buy a blanket
· $15 sponsorship will buy socks and a blanket
· $25 sponsorship will buy a pair of gym shoes
· $40 sponsorship will buy a pair of gym shoes, socks and a blanket
St. Bernadette will be a local
collection site for this drive on Saturday, June 12th and Sunday, June
13th. Containers will be in the north vestibule and front vestibule of
church for your donations. Our parishioner, Bob Heffernan will be going
to Nicaragua with these donations. Please feel free to call him and ask
any questions, 708-636-9874 or email him at heff9045@aol.com.
Your donation will make a big
difference for the children we are serving. Thank you for your continued
kindness.
For more information about
Fabretto, visit their website at
http://www.fabretto.org/. Please
contact Beth Marek with any questions regarding the shoes, socks, and
blanket drive at
elizabthm@oldstpats.org.
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"Market Day Wants You - We are looking for two chair
people to run the Market Day Program.
If you are interested, please
contact Lisa Healy at 708-424-7039 or
Mary McKeating at 708-425-1981
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WATER’S EDGE GOLF CLUB
7205 W. 115th St., Worth
JULY 18th...10:30am
Enjoy delicious food in a picturesque
setting!
(Order from menu)
RESERVATIONS
Betty C...424-4009…Before July 14th
AN AFTERNOON OF MUSIC & MAGIC
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 11th
ORLAND
CHATEAU
14700 S.
LaGrange Rd.
John Measner,
a skillful, amazing manipulator of mystifying illusions will entertain.
And, our friend, TT Nelson and his Society Band, will provide Dick
Jergens’ Music
from the 40’s and 50s for our listening pleasure.
Cost…$31.00
RESERVATIONS..ASAP...Becky..424-1519
Doors
Open...11:00am...Luncheon...12:00pm
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Gathering
Every time we gather to pray together,
we are being invited to become part of
something larger than ourselves—
part of a community, part of the body of
Christ.
From many directions, through many
doors, we come into one place.
From our individual prayer, we are
called into prayer together.
We stand together. We make the sign of
the cross together.
We sing together. Through words,
gestures, and music, we say
yes,
I want to be part of this community of
faith.
The unity of our prayer makes visible,
today,
in this
place,
the body of Christ, living and active in
the world.
Why is there so much singing at Mass?
Because when we stand and sing together,
we acknowledge that we are not the
audience,
those who merely listen.
We are a community of believers, the
body of Christ,
called to take an active, not a passive
role in the prayer of the Church.
The Church teaches that there is nothing
like singing
for expressing unity and helping to
strengthen it.
And so we sing during the entrance of
the ministers;
we sing as we are sprinkled with
baptismal water;
we sing the Gloria, the ancient prayer
that begins with a song of angels,
as we give glory to God on high, and
pray for peace on earth.
Our prayer together is like a symphony.
Like a symphony, it needs all kinds of
instruments:
loud and soft, high and low, young and
old, nasal and throaty—
all
kinds of instruments, given to us by
God.
Each and every voice is the one God
simply has to have
to make this symphony complete.
So, we are tuned and ready to rejoice
and sing to the Lord.
Questions for Reflection and Discussion
•
What brings you to Mass Sunday after Sunday? Where and when does your
“procession” begin? What do you look forward to at Sunday Mass?
• Can you think of
a time when a particular hymn or song has moved you deeply or spoken to
you in a special way?
• Describe a
celebration of Mass that fully engaged you. What was different about it?
• What
expectations do you bring to the Mass? What does the Mass expect of you?
Let us rise!
Gathering
In this time to
Believe, Celebrate, Live the Eucharist,
we all have an opportunity to reflect on the rich mysteries of our
faith, with a focus on our greatest prayer, the Mass. As you might
expect, we start at the beginning: with the gathering of the assembly,
the entrance procession, and the opening song.
Called to Worship
“It’s Sunday morning.
You decide to go to Mass. Or rather, God decides for you. God draws each
of us out of our solitude and isolation, and makes us into a people that
lives by faith and whose unity is Christ,” writes Cardinal Jean-Marie
Lustiger, the recently deceased Archbishop of Paris. “Yes, we should
consider it a grace of God to have been ‘chosen’ to be members of the
People of God, ‘to serve in his presence,’ to be gathered into his
Church, the Body of Christ” (Lustiger,
La
Messe, p. 11). We
come to Mass not because we happen to have the time or because we feel
like it or because we have to. We come in response to a call. In coming
to Mass, Sunday after Sunday, we are letting ourselves be gathered by
God.
When God’s people are
thus gathered together, God’s Church is made visible. Many diverse
individuals become something altogether new. They become one community
entrusted with a task that no one else can accomplish for them: to be
the body of Christ in this place, at this time. The whole is truly
greater than its parts.
The
Entrance
The entrance procession
doesn’t begin with the entrance hymn! Perhaps you could say it begins at
mid-afternoon Saturday, or very early on Sunday morning, when someone
arrives to turn on the lights and open the doors. This great procession
continues as the faithful arrive from every direction—on foot, by car,
by bus, by taxi, by van, maybe even by boat—to greet one another and
take their places in the church. This is the great entrance procession;
the vested ministers simply conclude it. The formal entrance is an
emblem of what has already begun to happen. We see in it a people
ceasing to be a civic or other kind of community, and becoming a
liturgical one. But, of course, there is more, because the procession is
not just about us. It’s about Christ’s living presence in our midst. As
the cross enters the church, we stand—the simplest possible gesture, and
yet a powerful sign of attention and respect. We’ve already seen that it
is the living God who gathers us here, though we may think we arrive
under our own steam. The cross leads us, and the solemn, deliberate pace
reminds us that the pilgrim people of God have nothing to fear. Their
destination is sure and their guide cannot go astray. Candles are signs
of a living presence, and the candles carried with the cross remind us
that the cross we adore is a living cross, a flowering tree, both alive
and life-giving.
The procession points to
other signs of Christ as well. Servers carry candles around the Book of
the Gospels, because, as the Second Vatican Council teaches us, “Christ
himself speaks when the scriptures are proclaimed in the Church” (Constitution
on the Sacred Liturgy
[CSL]
#7). The priest presiding over the celebration is another sign of
Christ’s presence. This is perhaps most obvious in the vestments he
wears. One fourth-century Christian commentator wrote, “Their outer garb
is more sublime than they are”; the priest-presider “does not wear his
usual
clothing nor does he wear his ordinary outer garment; a vestment of
fine, bright linen envelops him” (Quoted in Martimort,
Principles of the Liturgy,
p. 189). The vestment is an outward sign of an interior reality, the
sacrament by which the priest is enabled to act
in persona Christi,
in the person of Christ, in the celebration of the Eucharist. The priest
is the last to enter, for when he “joins the celebrating community, the
Church, the Body of the risen Lord, with its head and its members, is
signified in its totality” (Deiss,
The Mass,
p. 17).
Copyright
2008 World Library Publications, the music and liturgy division of J.S.
Pauluch Co. Inc.
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Archdiocese of Chicago
Catholic Faith and Practice Survey
The Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mass will be held on Sunday,
September 19, 2010 at 3 PM at
St.John Brebeuf, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, IL.
Couples married in 1960 interested
inattending this celebration should contact their parish to register.
For further information call the Family
Ministries Office at 312.534.8351 or
visit the website:
www.familyministries.org.
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Living Stewardship Now
Is Jesus the center of your life? If not,
why not?
Decide to offer prayers and financial
support to a missionary organization of your choice.
Are other
languages spoken in your parish? Try learning phrases so that you can
greet and thank parishioners whose mother tongue is not English, or
volunteer as a teacher for an English as a Second Language program.
Declare one day a week “Random Acts of
Kindness Day” and do things for people you don’t know or are reluctant
to be involved with.
Develop the habit of thanking people
whose work often goes unnoticed, such as supermarket cashiers, postal
and delivery people, office cleaners, and fast-food servers.
Copyright © 2009, World Library Publications. All rights reserved
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This Week & Beyond at
Home
July 22 and
July 29
Mary Magdalene
and Martha
Among the women who accompanied
Jesus, Mary Magdalene and Martha seem to have been involved
continuously. Mary Magdalene was at the foot of the cross and was first
to see and report on Jesus after his Resurrection. Martha served the
Lord along with her sister Mary and was present at the raising of
Lazarus. She told Jesus: “Yes, Lord, I believe you are the Messiah, the
Son of God, the one coming into the world” (John 11:27).
August 15
Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary
Though it was not declared dogma
until 1950, the story of Mary’s assumption into heaven has been told
since the early fifth century. Most of the Church fathers taught that
Mary died, but did not suffer corruption. Rather, she was taken body and
soul into heaven. In his statement about the dogma, Pius XII says that
she was taken, after “having completed the course of her earthly life.”
In any case, Mary’s assumption anticipates the resurrection of the body,
a promise given to all Christians and which we affirm in the Creed.
© 2010 Liturgy Training Publications.
1-800-933-1800. Written by Mary Katharine Deeley. Illustrated by Clint
Hansen. Permission to publish granted by the Very Reverend John F.
Canary, Vicar General, Archdiocese of Chicago, on July 16, 2009.
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As we conclude the
Year of the Priest, let us remember the priests who have served St.
Bernadette during the past 63 years.
Pastors of St. Bernadette Parish
Morgan
O’Brien
Richard
Laske
David
Byrne
Kurt Boras
Gary
Miller
Associate Pastors/Residents
Richard O’Donnell Robert Kyfes
William Graney
Robert Spielman
Paul McArdle
John Parker
Walter O’Grady
John Ahern
Richard Mueller
Leonard Huske
William Ward
David McCormick
John Hennessy
Edward Myers
Patrick Utz
Polienado Barnabe
Bart Kelly
Alfredo Salera
Michael Ahlstrom
Bernard Blasich
William Malloy
Bernard Cotter
Ronald Scarlata
William Vollmer
Theodore McNulty
Joseph Seitz
David Baldwin
William Curran
Thomas Winikates
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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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United
States Conference of Catholic Bishops
3211 FOURTH STREET NE
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WASHINGTON DC
20017-1194
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202-541-3103
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FAX 202-541-3166
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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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.
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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
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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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).
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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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of the Catholic Bishop of Chicago,
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