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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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Altar & Rosary Society |
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CATHOLICS
EVANGELIZING IN
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Remember
to pray the Rosary for World Peace,
Please
pray for the men and woman |
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The
next Adoration of
Jesus Christ, Truly Present in The Blessed Sacrament,
will take place in Fr. Laske Chapel on
Thank you to everyone who became a new Eucharistic Adorer in our church. Welcome to our ministry!
Could you not watch one hour with Me? Matthew 26:40
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Check out this great website
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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. Our “stewardship goals” are to become : 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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Registration Monday, August 25, 2008 7:00pm O’Brien Hall
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Commemorate the Year of St. Paul The GREAT ADVENTURE continues this Fall with Adventures in Acts — The Spread of the Kingdom.
Seminars begin on Wednesday, September 24th at 7:30 pm In our new Adult Formation Center (located on the 1st floor in the Little School) and continue the following six Wednesdays (Oct 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & Nov 5) Input from noted Scripture scholar Jeff Cavins. Prayer & small group discussion help apply insights into daily living. Pre-registration requested by calling 708-422-8995.
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Anyone interested in entering the Rib Cooking contest should contact Kelly Zawisza at 708-987-9992. There is a $50 entry fee, which includes 15 slabs of ribs and two official t-shirts. To make this event a success, we are offering local companies the opportunity to advertise their businesses through sponsorship. To learn more about the levels of sponsorship, please contact Betty Goodman at 708-955-3281.
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...will meet September 7th at 10:00 am in the Rectory meeting Room. Please use the north entrance and ring the doorbell.
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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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Theology of the Body Beverly parish pro-life groups will sponsor a two hour presentation on Theology of the Body at St. Walter Parish, 11721 South Western Avenue, on Thursday, August 21st, starting at 6:45 pm. Theology of the Body teaching has its origins in 129 audience addresses by Pope John Paul II delivered between 1979 and 1984. Fr. Thomas Loya will give a presentation intended for adults and college students. He has presented the topic nationwide in person, on Relevant Radio and through his DVD series. Free will offering will be solicited. For more information call Joseph O’Connor at 773-238-4456.
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“THOSE WERE THE DAYS MY FRIENDS” LINCHEON & ENTERTAINMENT Silver Lakes Country Club 14700 South 82nd Avenue
Thursday, September 25th
Members of the Radio Hall of Fame Recreates hilarious programs of yesterday! Games and prizes for all!!!
Call … Becky Segler … 424-1519 Cost … $32.50
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The Golden Wedding Anniversary
Mass will be
held
on
Couples married in 1958 who are
interested in
attending this celebration
should contact their parish to register. |
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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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St. Bernadette Ladies Pinochle Club
We could use new members and if you are interested, please call Eileen Fitzgerald, through the Rectory 708-422-8995
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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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Seniors’ Club Invitation Want to enjoy a pleasant afternoon? Come join St. Bernadette Seniors Club. It meets on every second & fourth Tuesdays of the month in the Rectory Meeting Room at 12:30 PM. Enjoy talking with your neighbors, playing cards, Bingo and much more. Refreshments are served. For more information, please call 422-6892.
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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!
Ž Knights Hurricane Relief surpasses $9 million Ž Knights donate $8 million to Catholic University of America for Marriage & Family Institute. Ž Knights donate $3,000 per victim to the Families of 9/11. Ž Knights donate $1 million for Special Olympics. Ž Knights give over 750 scholarships per year for college education. Ž Knights provide the Matthews and Swift Educational Trust Fund for policemen, firemen, and our men in the military. Ž Knights provide many great fraternal benefits for being part of the Order. Ž 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 . Ž 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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Honoring Mary "The mood of springtime is embedded in the church's interior; nature's blossoming, the warm air of May evenings, human gladness in a world that is renewing itself -- all these things enter in. Veneration of Mary has its place in this very particular atmosphere, for she, the Virgin, shows us faith under its youthful aspect, as God's new beginning in a world that has grown old. In her we see the Christian life set forth as a youthfulness of the heart, as beauty and a waiting readiness for what is to come." Pope Benedict XVI
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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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