On behalf of our entire Catholic community,
welcome to our newly unified parish!
Thanks for your prayers for our pastor's speedy recovery
Our pastor, Fr. Stan Kuca, has just returned from Poland, where he was delayed for almost two month after he broke his ankle. Please keep Father Stan in your prayers for a full and pain-free healing as he continues his physical therapy here and makes his way around the parish on crutches.
Quick Info
Mass TimesSaturday Masses
5:00 pm at both St. Luke and St. Bernardine Churches Sunday Masses 8:00 am - St. Bernardine 9:30 am - St. Luke (Family Mass) 11:00 am - St. Luke ----------- Weekday Masses 6:30 am Masses at St. Luke: Mon & Tues St. Bernardine: Wed & Thur 8:30 am Masses at St. Bernardine: Mon & Tues St. Luke: Wed—Sat Holy Day & National Holiday Schedule: See announcement on this website or in the Sunday bulletin |
Church LocationsSt. Luke Church
7600 W. Lake Street (Lake St. & Lathrop Ave.) River Forest, IIlinois 24-hour live streams from both churches are available by clicking on the buttons below: St. Bernardine Church
7246 W. Harrison Street Forest Park, Illinois |
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What's happening this week?
Donations still needed for SLB Turkey Sunday!St. Luke and St. Bernardine ahad a great turnout of volunteers to collect, package and deliver hundreds of Thanksgiving dinners to the homebound and families in need on SLB Turkey Sunday, November 21.
Now donations are needed to help cover the cost of the food. Click here or snap the QR code below on your smartphone to donate online, and thanks for whatever contribution you can make to brighten someone's holiday. 
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Thanksgiving holiday schedule starts Monday
St. Luke School will be closed all week for the Thanksgiving holiday, and the parish offices will also be closed Wednesday through Friday this year.
All are invited to join us in giving thanks to God for all the blessings we have received this past year. We will have one Mass on Thursday at 9:00 am in St. Luke Church. Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! 2022 Mass Book open We are accepting requests for 2022 Mass intentions. Request forms are available here and in church and at the parish offices for Masses at St. Bernardine and St. Luke churches. The suggested offering remains $10 for each Mass and payment is requested along with the request form.
If you have any questions, contact Carol at the St. Luke office at 708-435-8912. |
Welcome back to church! Bring your face mask!We invite everyone to come back to church. However, whether you are vaccinated or not, a face mask is now required in all churches and other public indoor locations for all individuals over the age of 2. Thank you for your cooperation!
Time to get your flu shotThe flu season typically runs from October through May, so now is the best time to get vaccinated for the flu virus. This shot is different from the COVID vaccine, so you need both for full protection this winter.
The flu shot is recommended for everyone over the age of 6 months, and even expectant mothers can get it in the third trimester of pregnancy to protect their children in the first few months after birth. For more info about the flu vaccine, visit archchicago.org/flu. |
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Easy, safe way to show your support
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Use Text-to-Give
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We recommend online giving as a safe, convenient, and easy way to support our parish ministries all year round. Whether it's for your Sunday offering or a one-time gift for special collections, you can sign up and manage all your giving preferences at any time, and you won't need to think about writing a check or carrying cash to church each week. You can manage it on your smartphone, tablet, or any computer anywhere you have an internet connection 24/7.
Online giving helps St. Luke, too, by giving us a predictable cash flow that we can plan on and by ensuring that a gift is received when bad weather, illness, or travel prevent Mass attendance. If you haven't already, please sign up today by visiting our secure GiveCentral page here. On behalf of the entire staff, we thank you for all the prayers and financial contributions you provide so that our parish can be present and serving you. |
Follow these directions to make a quick contribution to St. Luke and St. Bernardine Parish on your phone:
1. Open the text messaging on your phone 2. Send the word "Donation" to 708-616-0633 3. Click on the link you receive in response 4. Fill in your information and press "Submit" to complete your contribution. |
Come visit us!
Directions: The main entrance of St. Luke Church is located at 7600 W. Lake Street in River Forest, Illinois (two lights west of Harlem Avenue at the northwest corner of Lake Street and Lathrop Avenue). For directions from Mapquest.com click here.
Access/Parking: There are handicapped parking spots in the drive on the west side of the church, and there is an accessible entrance (via a ramp) on the west side of the church. There also is an accessible bathroom in the front foyer. Convenient parking is available on Lake Street, Lathrop Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and in the school parking lot, which is located on the north side of the school (just west of the church, turn north at the corner of Lake Street and Ashland Avenue.)
We are also easily accessible by public transportation via the CTA Green Line (Harlem/Lake stop) or the Union Pacific West Metra Line (River Forest stop).
Access/Parking: There are handicapped parking spots in the drive on the west side of the church, and there is an accessible entrance (via a ramp) on the west side of the church. There also is an accessible bathroom in the front foyer. Convenient parking is available on Lake Street, Lathrop Avenue, Ashland Avenue, and in the school parking lot, which is located on the north side of the school (just west of the church, turn north at the corner of Lake Street and Ashland Avenue.)
We are also easily accessible by public transportation via the CTA Green Line (Harlem/Lake stop) or the Union Pacific West Metra Line (River Forest stop).
