July 23, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR

I encourage your generosity to the appeal of the Little Sisters of the Poor at Masses next weekend, July 29-30 to help in their challenging ministry to the elderly poor here in Chicago and in other places throughout the USA. For over 145 years the ... Read More »

July 16, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

It is hard to believe, but we are already half way through July and already stores are advertising "Back to School" sales. In this weekend's bulletin, I want to update you on some information about St. Peter's Church and the Franciscans.  Effective this month, the church office will only ... Read More »

July 9, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

On Friday, July 14, we will celebrate the Feast of Saint Kateri Tekakwitha, the “Lily of the Mohawks.”  As a young boy, I was introduced to this 17th century holy woman through the deep devotion of my maternal grandparents. My grandfather was raised in the area of Trois-Rivieres, Québec ... Read More »

July 2,2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

This weekend, we are celebrating our nation’s Independence (July 4). As many of the restrictions of the previous years have eased and more and more people are able to once again enjoy gatherings and celebrations together, we give thanks and pray for our many health care workers and scientists ... Read More »

June 25, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

This Thursday, June 29, we celebrate the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul. These two saints took to heart and put into action Jesus' exhortation, "Go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature." We honor Peter to whom Christ said, “You are Peter, and upon ... Read More »

June 18, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

This weekend we celebrate Father's Day. This recognition of fathers was first observed in the State of Washington on June 19, 1910. Sonora Dodd of Spokane, Washington is credited with helping establish this day to honor fathers. When Dodd was 16, her mother died while giving birth to her ... Read More »

June 11. 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

The feast of Corpus Christi was first celebrated in Liege, Belgium in 1246. Pope Urban IV extended the feast to the entire Church in 1264. Today, in many countries throughout the world, Corpus Christi is a public holiday with special Masses, processions with the Blessed Sacrament through city streets ... Read More »

June 4, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Today, the Church celebrates the great mystery of the Trinity. As we know, mystery is, by definition, not able to be explained fully. The Trinity has, over the centuries, been a mystery to believers and non-believers alike. However, through our faith and trust in revelation, we have come to ... Read More »

May 28, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

In the second reading today from St. Paul we hear, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord…..To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Cor12: 4-7) On this feast ... Read More »

May 21, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

On this day when we recall the Ascension of the Lord, we hear Christ's words to the disciples as found in the Acts of the Apostles, "... you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and ... Read More »