Twenty Sixth Sunday In Ordinary Time

Our bulletin is our parish/school source of communication.  Please remember to take a bulletin home; you can find one in the vestibule or by the side exit doors.  Please pay special attention to the following announcements:

1..  The Queen of Hearts jackpot continues to grow!  It is now at over $15,000+!  Although chances        will be available after this weekend’s  8:30 Mass. First drawing will be This Wednesday October        27th at the Nest – 6859 W. Irving Park Rd.  Thank you for your support, and good luck to all  for       our next drawing.

2. St. Ferdinand Parish is seeking qualified volunteers to teach in our Religious Education Program in      English or  Spanish. Individual(s) will encourage our children to know, to love and to serve God in     accordance with the  teachings of the Catholic Church. For more information and any questions     please  check our  Sundays  bulletin and/or contact  our new Director of Religious Education     Xochlt (So-Chee) Alaman or visit our  parish website .

  3.  During the month of October, the Ushers and Br. James will check attendance by counting       everyone at the Mass for Archdiocese statistical purposes and the basis of which new procedures       and structures can be implemented in our Parish.

  4.  On Wednesday, October 4th at 2:00 pm, we will bless your pets at the Pope John Paul Courtyard in

       honor of the Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi. Also School Mass on Wednesday in honor of St         Francis will be at 8:15 AM. NOT 8:00 AM

    Do Not Read at the Sunday 5PM Mass

5. This Weekend  October 1st  at the 11:30 AM Mass we will have the Blue Mass to honor all First     Responders, and following the Mass we will have the blessing and dedication of the new Spred      Center which is located in the St. Ferdinand’s convent. Please come and join us in these special     events.