October 1, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

This Wednesday, October 4, we celebrate the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi. Francis showed care and concern for all, especially the poor. He reverenced God’s hand in all creation. He lived his life so faithful to that of Christ that he is called alter ... Read More »

September 24, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

FEAST OF THE ARCHANGELS

On Friday, September 29, we celebrate the feast of the Archangels, Michael, Gabriel and Raphael. Angels are mentioned many times throughout the Old and New Testament — from when God revealed the Ten Commandments to Moses and said, “Behold, I send an angel before you ... Read More »

September 17, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Yesterday, Saturday, September 16 was Mexican Independence Day. The Grito de la Independencia ("Cry of Independence"), was uttered from the small town of Dolores, near Guanajuato, Mexico on September 16, 1810. It is the event that marks the beginning of the Mexican War of Independence from Spain. The "grito" ... Read More »

September 10

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

On Monday, September 10, 2001, Fr. Mychal Judge, a Franciscan priest and NYFD Chaplain celebrated Mass for a group of firefighters. In his homily he preached, “You do what God has called you to do. You get on that rig, you go out and do the job. No matter ... Read More »

September 3, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

LABOR DAY

Since 1894, the first Monday in September has been observed as a federal holiday to honor workers in the USA. Our Canadian neighbors also celebrate Labor Day on the first Monday in September.  Originally established to honor the nation’s working people, this holiday has come to be ... Read More »

August 27, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

In last weekend's bulletin, I included the first part of a message that Pope Francis recently issued for the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation that will be celebrated this year on Friday, September 1st. As I wrote, the Holy Father's message is challenging and timely ... Read More »

August 20,2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

CARE FOR THE EARTH

The past few years has seen growing extreme weather patterns throughout the world. In many parts of the world drought, dangerous storms and increasing temperatures have had a devastating impact upon the quality of life of thousands of people. Scientists, meteorologists, farmers and many others ... Read More »

August 13, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

MISSION APPEAL

Each summer parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago are asked to host a Mission Appeal from various mission areas of the world. This weekend St. Peter's hosts Fr. Dennis Vargas a priest of the Diocese of Lucena in Quezon Province, the Philippines. Fr. Vargas will speak at ... Read More »

August 6, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

MISSION APPEAL

Each summer parishes of the Archdiocese of Chicago are asked to host a Mission Appeal from various mission areas of the world. This year St. Peter's will host Fr. Dennis Vargas a priest of the Diocese of Lucena in Quezon Province, the Philippines. Fr. Vargas will speak ... Read More »

July 30, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

This weekend, I encourage you to be generous to the appeal of the Little Sisters of the Poor at our Masses to help in their challenging ministry to the elderly poor here in Chicago and in other places throughout the USA. For over 145 ... Read More »