March 5, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

LENT 

On Ash Wednesday (February 22), we heard in the first reading of Masses and our scripture services a reading from the Book of the Prophet Joel, "Blow the trumpet in Zion! proclaim a fast, call an assembly; Gather the people, notify the congregation; Assemble the elders, gather the ... Read More »

February 19, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

LENTEN SEASON

It's time to put away the green vestments and put on purple colors for Masses. The Season of Lent begins this week with the celebration of Ash Wednesday on February 22. During this Lenten Season, I encourage you to attend one of our daily Masses, come to ... Read More »

February 12, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA)

As we are all aware the past couple of years of COVID, unrest in our world and cities and uncertainties facing many of us has been difficult and challenging. In the midst of an often troubled world, the Church has tried to be a source ... Read More »

February 5, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA)

Next week is Commitment Sunday for the 2023 Annual Catholic Appeal. This year's theme is Walking on the road with Jesus. The theme is inspired by Pope Francis’ call to the entire Church to become “synodal,” that is, to journey together with the Lord prompted ... Read More »

January 29,2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

ANNUAL CATHOLIC APPEAL (ACA)

Next weekend, February 4-5, throughout the Archdiocese, will be the beginning of the Annual Catholic Appeal (ACA). This year's theme is "Walking on the Road with Jesus." Many Catholics, throughout the Archdiocese, will be receiving the Annual Catholic Appeal mailing from Cardinal Cupich soon. On ... Read More »

January 22, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

This weekend, we have a second collection for the Church in Latin America. Your contribution today helps provide religious education, lay leadership training, priest and religious formation and many other programs to help the Church in difficult and poor areas of Latin America. Envelopes will be found at the ... Read More »

January 15, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Last Monday, January 9, we celebrated the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Though it is usually celebrated on a Sunday, due to the Liturgical calendar this year, it was transferred to Monday as January 8 we celebrated Epiphany. This week, I invite you to reflect upon your ... Read More »

January 8, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

Today, on this feast of the Epiphany, we are reminded by the liturgy that Joseph and Mary and the child had to escape persecution after the visit of the Magi. Today, throughout the world, many people also are fleeing persecution, hunger and danger and have become refugees and migrants. ... Read More »

January 1, 2023

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

On behalf of the Franciscan Friars and the lay staff of St. Peter's Church, I wish to all of you a Blessed and Peaceful New Year. As we begin a new year, let us pray and work together so that the peace of Christ may guide all people of ... Read More »

December 25, 2022

Posted by Jo Ann Bednar

As we all know, the past couple of years have been very painful for most of the world. The evil of war in Ukraine and other places throughout the world, the deadly danger of COVID and now the FLU and RSV, along with senseless violence and other sins against ... Read More »