On behalf of our entire Catholic community,
welcome to our newly unified parish!
If you -- or someone you know -- is thinking about joining our parish as a new Catholic, you are invited to join our new group of inquirers. Our parish is starting a new season of our introduction to the Catholic Faith -- known as the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA). Anyone ready to learn about our faith is welcome, which will prepare them to become a full member of the Catholic Church next Easter. It's also helpful for those who have been away from the Church for a while and would like a refresher. If you feel the call to be a part of our faith community, or if you are willing to accompany someone who is exploring our faith, please contact Deacon Bob Slobig at 312-804-0513 or Donna Gawlas at 708-373-1172.
Quick Info
Mass TimesST. LUKE CHURCH
Weekdays: Mon-Fri, 6:30 am Mon - Sat 8:30 am Sunday Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 and 11:00 am ST. BERNARDINE CHURCH Weekdays: Mon-Thur 6:30 am Sunday Mass Times Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 and 10:30 am Holiday Schedule at both churches: 9:00 am only |
Church LocationsSt. Luke Church
7600 W. Lake Street (Lake St. & Lathrop Ave.) River Forest, IIlinois 24-hour live-stream here St. Bernardine Church 7246 W. Harrison Street Forest Park, Illinois 24-hour live-stream here |
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What's happening this week?
Support our Archdiocesan seminarians this weekendCardinal Cupich asks all parishioners to give what they can to this weekend's collection for the Seminarian Education Fund. This is the major way the archdiocese raises the funds needed to cove the cost of tuition and fees, room and board, and health insurance for the 33 men who are currently preparing for the life-long commitment of the priesthood. If you cannot participate this weekend, you can give online at our parish site on GiveCentral by clicking here.
Parish blood drive filledThank you to all those who signed up for this weekend's parish blood drive. All spaces are now filled. For those who registered the American Red Cross will be set up in Fearon Hall on the St. Bernardine campus on Sunday between 8:00 am and 1:00 pm. If you are still interested in giving the gift of life to someone in need, click here to locate other nearby blood drives.
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Religious Ed starts
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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. With the recent rise in COVID rates across Cook County, state and county health officials are saying the combination of COVID vaccination and masks is needed to help us get past this latest uptick in infections.
If you cannot attend Mass in person, you can always join us virtually with our live streams on YouTube. Both churches have a continuous video running 24/7. Click on the links in the buttons below: |
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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).
