Special collection for Haiti recovery efforts set for weekend of Sept. 11-12

     The people of Haiti have suffered greatly in recent days, as both an earthquake and tropical storm have struck the country located in the Caribbean Sea. Numerous lives have been lost, and many Church properties, along with homes and businesses, have been severely damaged or destroyed.
     Catholic Relief Services is on the ground providing humanitarian aid, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee on the Church in Latin America has approved $10,000 grants to each of the three most affected dioceses. But more help is needed. 
     In his role as USCCB president, Archbishop Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has called for a voluntary, special collection to support the USCCB Bishops Emergency Disaster Fund to provide additional aid to Haiti. The Diocese of Joliet has set the weekend of Sept. 11-12 for this special collection.
     There are CRS envelopes that may be used for this purpose by the church doors.  We will have special baskets set out for this collection, in the entrance of church and in the Worship space.   
 
     Thank you for your generosity and prayers for the people of Haiti. 
 

St. Bernard’s 15^th Annual Capital Improvement Fund Raffle

 How would you like to win $25,000!!!!!

 
 St. Bernard’s is holding its 15^th annual fundraiser to support the Capital Improvement Fund.  All proceeds will go into the Parish Improvement Fund to be used for upgrades to our building.  In the past we were able purchase new computers and phone system for the parish office, replace the north parking lot, install High Efficient LED lighting throughout the Church’s exterior, seal and stripe the south parking lot and driveway, and replace the 7 heating and A/C units.  In previous years we were also able to replace all of the floor covering in the Worship Center and the foyer and install High Efficient Lighting in the foyer.  Thank you all who supported the Parish in these efforts.
This year we will again use the funds to install the new Sound System.
With your support we will be able to accomplish our goals. 
 
We are selling chances for $100 each with 9 prize winners as follows:
 
Grand Prize                                $25,000
Second Place                              $4,000
Third Place                                   $3,000
Fourth Place                                $2,000
Fifth Place                                    $1,000
Sixth Place                                   $1,000
Seventh Place                             $1,000
Eighth Place                                 $   500
Ninth Place                                   $   500
 
Only 1,000 tickets will be sold.  You cannot beat these odds!

If you sell the Grand Prize ticket to someone other than yourself or family member living with you, you will receive $500.
Remember that you can split the cost of a ticket with your friends and/or relatives.  Two people can split a ticket at $50 each or four at $25 each and so on, as many as you want.
The Grand Prize will be drawn first.  Drawing to be held at our Raffle Night Party (if possible), Saturday, November 6, 2021 at St. Bernard’s Church after the 4:00 Mass.  Winners need not be present.  All ticket purchasers are invited to attend as our guest.
In the event 1,000 tickets are not sold, all prize monies will be rewarded on a pro-rated basis.
For tickets contact Mike Fricilone @ (312) 502-1030, Don Guinta @ 708-675-9070, or the St. Bernard’s Parish Office @ 708-301-3020.  There will also be a representative of the raffle committee available after each Mass.
Thank you for your support and God bless.

 Sunday, September 19 at the 10:30am Mass will be the Religious Education Family Mass.  All Religious Ed families are invited to attend.

 There will be a small reception following the Mass.
 
 

St. Bernard’s Men’s Club is hosting the St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive on the weekend of October 2 & 3 before and after each Mass.
So, start taking little walks through your home and pick out those things you have been holding onto until someone else could use it. They could use it right now!
 We have bags by the doors this weekend, or use your own heavy-duty boxes or bags. Fill them with clean, gently used items such as clothing, shoes, purses, small appliances, dishes, cookware, lamps, books, knick-knacks, towels, bedding, toys, etc.
Bring your items with you when you come for Mass the weekend of October 2 & 3.
Please call 630-231-4658 for the Society to send a truck to your home for furniture or other large items. Receipts are always gladly given.