In case you were the one who didn’t make Father Stan’s party at St. Bernardine last Sunday, you probably didn’t meet our distinguished visitor from Jakarta, Indonesia, Rosmerry Aman. Rosmerry is here with her son, Alejandro Ajufarry, not pictured. (Most Asian women do not take their husband’s name when they marry but keep their father’s name.) I’ll try to find out more about them later.
The reception was a great, friendly happy party with several behind-the-scenes parishioners responsible for the festivities, including cantor David Claudon, lectors Helen Kreidermfacher and Ryan Scott, commentator Julia Doloszycki, gift bearers Antoinette Jumaoas and Sara Strong, altar servers Gavin O’Connor, Jose Pantaleon, Krystyn Raza, and Kal Scollard. Kal’s sister, Mallory, just born July 16, was there with her daddy.
Music was provided by director Jurate Lukminiene and the adult choir. Most impressive was the Bishop John R. Manz presiding. Carol Good must get a mention for all the good she has been doing for St. Bernardine for years. We wish Father Stan a long and happy stay here in Forest Park. The new pope may be bringing in lots of former Catholics, so get ready!
There was a memorial service in honor of Robert Ainley last Thursday evening. The service was held at the VFW here in Forest Park. As you approached the building, you would have thought anything but a memorial service was going on. Loud talking, music, people on the street laughing and having a wonderful time. It was a fitting tribute to this fun-loving man. He was a loving father, devoted husband and all-around nice guy who loved people and fun. His big, happy family includes Susan, Tim, Peggy, Debbie, Lynnie, and Mary. Their mother, Mary Ann preceded her husband in death.
If you feed the birds and squirrels, take note: The Feed Store, 5408 S. Harlem Ave. in Summit will have its annual wild bird seed sale from Nov. 7 until the 17th. Call 708-458-1327 for more information.
On to the birthdays: Gigi Alfano, Van Esta Harris, Daniel Lotus, Rachel Riske, Gene Fletcher, Bishoy Saleeb, Isla Faith Brunkhorst, Samantha Grams, Gianna Lopez, Kathy Thompson, Caryn Lichtenberg, Lou Thompson, Mary Ann Murray, Jason Almeroth, Laura Zimmer, Christina Wiesneth, Sydney Mangiaracina, Roy Sansone, Michael Clifton, Kimberly O’Shea, Abigail Childs, Pat Falbo, and Sawyer Paeth.
Happy anniversary to Brigo and Narcissa Millar, Marge and Al Bucholtz, Lori and Jim O’Shea, Art and Diane Janopoulos, and Tina and Gary Neubeiser.
Don’t forget Saint Crispin’s Day and the anniversary of the Battle of Agincourt on Sept. 25.
Jackie is a former Chicago and Elmwood Park schoolteacher with an undying love for music, friendly pets and a host of life’s other treasures too numerous to list. She was born on the far southwest side of Chicago in a great neighborhood when it was a great time to be young.
