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July 26, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As I write these words for the first time as Pastor of St. Peter's Church, I must say I feel a bit at home. Though I have never been stationed at St. Peter's before I have been here for many meetings, ordinations and professions. In fact, I made my ... Read More »
July 19, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Since this is my (Fr. Kurt’s) final bulletin article, I decided to write about happiness and how we find it as an abiding characteristic in our lives. We all seek it and hope that most of the time we enjoy it, but we can sometimes be derailed in its ... Read More »
July 12, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Even though Fr. Michael becomes pastor of St. Peter’s this week, he and I decided that I would still prepare the bulletins of July 12 and 19 so that he would have a bit of time to unpack and to acclimatize himself in his new position. He will begin ... Read More »
July 5, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
During these past months and weeks when we could not gather as a faith community because of the COVID-19 pandemic, I suspect that most of us concentrated on personal prayer at home even more than we did before the “Shelter in Place” began. It was a real opportunity for ... Read More »
June 28, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Transitions in one way, shape or form are a regular part of life. Our Presidents can only serve two terms in office and then there must be a change. Even the best of school principals eventually indicate that they feel they have given their all and so ask that ... Read More »
June 21, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
It seems like an eternity since we had to close down on March 14 due to the direction of Governor Pritzker and Cardinal Cupich as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic crisis. It was the first time in memory that Catholic Churches throughout the Archdiocese all had to close ... Read More »
June 14, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
In times of joy and sorrow, Catholics gather around the table of the Lord. We seem drawn to celebrate the Eucharist by an instinct of faith when we welcome new members, bid farewell to loved ones, seek strength and consolation, reach out to the victims of a tragedy, offer ... Read More »
June 7, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
As I write this article (Memorial Day 2020), there is a great divide in our country about how fast or how slowly all aspects of the closures due to the COVID-19 pandemic should be lifted. Some states have already almost completely opened everything, including beaches, gyms, restaurants, bars, daycares, ... Read More »
May 31, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
So much of our time these days is spent on wondering when we all will get back to a semblance of what we have known in the past. We have tried to listen to professional medical personnel as they have outlined what they thought was absolutely necessary in order ... Read More »
May 24, 2020
Posted by Jo Ann Bednar
Just for a few minutes I ask you to think back to the time when you were a child. Those were some good times when probably playing was the most important aspect of your life—none of these adult responsibilities like earning a living, being a parent, making decisions based ... Read More »