St. Bede Catholic Church

 

"St. Bede Catholic Church is a welcoming spiritual community

where sacraments, education and evangelization lead us to

Jesus Christ"

 

                                        Address

36455 N. Wilson  Road

Ingleside, IL. 60041

 

Phone

(847) 587-2251

 

Fax

(847) 973-1765

 

Archdiocese

Chicago

 

Archbishop

Francis Cardinal

George, OMI

 

Vicar

Bishop George

Rassas

 

Dean

Reverend Ronald

Lewinski

 

Pastor

Reverend Timothy

Fairman

 

Pastor Emeriti

Reverend John Krebs

Reverend Robert Fitzpatrick

 

 

 

                                                       

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Dear Friends,
 
This E-Newsletter focuses on the season of Lent at St. Bede, and gives you information on the variety of opportunities available to you during this time of preparation and reconciliation leading up to Easter.
 
Other happenings are noted as well.
 
Please consider forwarding this E-Newsletter to family and friends so they can keep up on everything that is going on at St. Bede. It's easy and safe!
 
May God bless you always.
 
 
Fr. Tim Fairman
Pastor
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK
Catholic Schools WeekCatholic Schools Week, which took place from January 31st to February 5th, celebrated all that Catholic schools bring to the communities they serve. We are very blessed to have an excellent school at St. Bede, with students from pre-school through eighth grade. The week began with Mass at Church and an Open House in our Faith Formation Center, and concluded with a Pep Rally in our school's gym. This week highlighted how much there is to be proud of with our school!
FUNTIVITY - 1ST ANNUAL TALENT SHOW
Talent Show!One of our recent "Funtivities" took place on February 13th when twelve performances highlighted our first ever talent show at St. Bede.
 
Talent Show!
 
 
 
 
 
A good time was had by all!
FIREPROOF YOUR MARRIAGE
MarriageThis six part series began on Valentine's Day and invites married couples to take the "Love Dare Challenge" as represented in the movie "FIREPROOF." Throughout this series, couples work on strengthening their marriage and facing the many challenges of married life together.
LENT AT ST. BEDE
LentOur Lenten outreach this year is Heifer International, which invites us to focus our almsgiving, fasting and prayer for those in need throughout the world.
Fridays during Lent have always been special at St. Bede, and include the following opportunities for prayer and fasting:
 
· 
Soup Dinners
- all are invited to participate in simple soup and bread suppers on February 19th, March 5th, 12th, and 19th. These have gained in popularity over the years and give us a concrete time and place to embrace the discipline of fasting during Lent.
 
· Knights of Columbus Fish Fry's are offered on February 26th and March 26th and provide good food and fellowship with one another.
 
· The Stations of the Cross and Benediction are offered each Friday evening of Lent at 7:00 and help us to focus our prayer on the tremendous sacrifice of Christ in his passion and death. What better response can we offer than gratitude?
 
· Our teens will also offer the "Living Stations of the Cross" on March 19th. This is a beautiful and meaningful enactment of the Stations as interpreted by young people of our parish.
 
· NEW THIS YEAR - as a response to the "Catholics Come Home" initiative, St. Bede will be joining other parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Chicago in hosting a five week series called "HOMECOMING: Catholics Renewing Their Faith." This series will be offered in Church the first five Fridays of Lent at 7:45 pm, following the Stations of the Cross at 7:00 pm.
 
Ashes for Ash Wednesday
 
 St. Bede School students gather to celebrate the Burning of the Palms. The ashes created were used for Ash Wednesday.
 
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
is offered each Saturday throughout the year from 4:00 until 4:30 pm and during Lent there will be a communal Reconciliation Prayer Service on Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 pm. In the penitential season of Lent, it is especially appropriate to approach the Lord in a spirit of accountability and seek healing and celebrate the forgiveness for our sins.
 
Eucharistic Adoration takes place on the second Tuesday of each month. During Lent that date will be March 9th. Following morning Mass at 7:00 am, the Church will be kept open and the Eucharist exposed so that all who would like to pray before the Blessed Sacrament will have the opportunity to do so. The day will conclude with the praying of the Rosary at 7:00 pm.
CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH
Christ Renews His ParishIf you have not yet had the opportunity to participate in a Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP) renewal weekend, now is your chance! These spiritually uplifting, fun weekends will bring you closer to God and help you feel more connected with your parish. You'll also make new friends and eat a lot of food! The next CRHP weekends will take place on April 17-18 (for women) and May 15-16 (for men). Christ Renews His ParishFor more information and/or to register for a renewal weekend please contact Deacon Larry Spohr at 847-587-2251, or e-mail him at lspohr@stbedechurch.com.
RCIA RITE OF ELECTION
RCIA Rite of Election
 
Five adults gathered at Holy Name Cathedral with Deacon Jim & Melody Devine and Fr. Tim on February 21st to be welcomed by Cardinal George as they continue on their journey to being received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 3rd. These five adults are a part of the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) process, which helps people discern a call from the Holy Spirit to be welcomed into the Catholic Church. Please pray for, Jennifer Boswell, Meghan Konicki, Jennifer O'Grady, Tom O'Grady and Rebecca Rohan as they continue on their spiritual journey during Lent.
CASINO NIGHT
You are invited to enjoy an evening of fun this Saturday, February 27th at St. Bede's Annual Casino Night.
 
Casino Night 2010! 
This event will take place from 6:00 pm until midnight in the Faith Formation Center Gym, and will feature games like Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, Poker, Big Wheel and more. In addition, food and refreshments will be available. Come on out and support this fundraiser, which benefits St. Bede School!
 
Casino Night!
Weekly Mass Schedule 
 
Monday thru Friday: 7:00 AM
Saturday: 8:00 AM, Saturday Evening: 5:00 PM
Sunday Morning: 7:00, 8:30, 10:00 & 11:30 AM
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

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