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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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NEW SOCIAL DISTANCING SECTION IN THE CHURCHCovid Protocols in the Parish Changing
With the state of Illinois lifting the mask mandate for indoor public spaces on Monday, February 28, the Diocese of Joliet has revised its protocols and lifted some restrictions for parish churches, offices and gathering areas. Our religious education program will continue to follow its own guidelines the diocese has set for schools and religious ed.
1) Masks will still be recommended in church and foyer, but not required.
2) The church’s special seating area with social distancing near the tabernacle will be enlarged for those with continuing concerns. Those sitting in this special area really should wear masks out of respect for the others in this designated space.
3) Communion in the hand will remain the norm. Pastors have the discretion of making exceptions, but such should be arranged before Mass begins.
4) Communion from the chalice will still not occur.
5) Full congregational singing may be resumed.
6) The Sign of Peace may be shared in whatever ways are comfortable for those gathered.
7) Holy water fonts may return to use.
8) Food and beverages may be served in the parish facilities as in pre-pandemic days.
9) Previously-issued isolation and quarantine procedures for close contact or illness remain in effect.
10) The dispensation from the obligation to attend Mass in person remains in effect, especially for those with health concerns.
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FREE WILL
As Catholics, we are called to be stewards — stewards of our faith, of our loved ones, and of the things in our lives that God has blessed us with. As such, many dedicated Catholics create a legacy that upholds the charitable organizations they value, even after their earthly journey has ended.
There are many ways to be a steward of your blessings and God’s love, and one that we want to highlight is estate planning. Estate planning helps you to feel prepared for your own future, and passes the legacy of our Catholic faith onto the next generation.
St. Bernard Parish, in conjunction with the Diocese of Joliet, is excited to share a free online will-writing tool with our community, courtesy of our friends at FreeWill. The Diocese has partnered with them to provide everyone in our community the opportunity to write their legal will at no personal cost.
Nearly 70% of Americans don’t have an updated estate plan, but this resource makes the process simple, affordable and takes 20 minutes or less. It is also legal in all 50 states. A few of us here at St. Bernard Parish have already personally tried FreeWill and recommend it.Click here to get started!
This tool also makes it easy to support St. Bernard Parish for future generations. Through the FreeWill site, besides leaving gifts to your loved ones, you can choose to leave a gift to any charitable organization including St. Bernard or the Augustinians. Making a bequest is a spiritual commitment to one’s values, faith convictions and the desire to ensure the church is around to share our faith with future generations. By including a gift in your plans, you’ll help to meet the spiritual, educational, and charitable needs of our community for years to come.
We invite you to act as a steward for yourself, the ministries you value, and your faith.
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Mass timesSunday Mass Schedule
- Saturday: 4:00 PM English English EN
- Sunday: 8:30 AM English English EN 10:30 AM English English EN (with Children's Liturgy of the Word)
Daily Mass Schedule- Monday: 9:00 AM English English EN
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM English English EN
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM English English EN
- Thursday: 9:00 AM English English EN Communion Service
- Friday: 9:00 AM English English EN
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Confession Times
- Saturday: 3:00 PM to 3:45 PM Every Saturday
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