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October 30, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Ask any child/adult what tomorrow is (October 31) and many will reply.... It's Halloween and "Trick or Treat." It's time for candy, hot dogs, and parties for both kids & adults. It's time for scary tales and movies, of carved pumpkins and varieties of costumes both funny and frightening.

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October 23, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

In 1926 Pope Pius XI, instituted World Mission Sunday for the universal Church. He asked Catholics to pray, learn about the missions and give donations for those working in mission territories as well as all the people they served. His concern was to foster a sense of responsibility in ... Read More »

October 16, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Throughout the month of October, the Church in the USA asks that we focus our attention on our Baptismal call to promote Respect for all of Life. As I mentioned in the past two weekend bulletins, I encourage each of us to contemplate these words of Pope Francis who ... Read More »

October 9, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

As I mentioned in last weekend's bulletin, during the month of October throughout the Church in the USA, we focus attention on our call to promote Respect for all of Life. As we gather this weekend to celebrate the Eucharist, I encourage each of us to contemplate these words ... Read More »

October 2, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

During the month of October, throughout the Church in the USA, we focus attention on our call to promote Respect for all of Life.

Tuesday, 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 ... Read More »

September 25, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

FEAST OF THE ARCHANGELS

On Thursday, 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 18, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

This week's bulletin article has a few information items. After these items you will find an article from Sr. Fran Sulzer, FSPA and Br. Guillermo Morales, OFM about Spiritual Direction and their ministry here at St. Peter's Church.

Throughout the Archdiocese a second collection will be taken up this ... Read More »

September 11, 2022

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 4, 2022

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 28, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

In the bulletin this weekend, you will find a some photos from the August 14, 2022 concluding Mass for the 175th anniversary of the parish. The photos were provided to us by Karen Callaway of the Chicago Catholic newspaper of the Archdiocese. Cardinal Blase Cupich, in his homily, spoke ... Read More »