CPR by Theresa

11/03/2026

Please make your voice heard and vote. Not a political debate regarding your views. Your views are your views so please use your voice and vote. Well you’re at it please thank the election judges for their hard work. Thank you Mark Materna

10/31/2026

On Sunday, October 4, parishioners from St. John the Evangelist and St. Ansgar came together along Irving Park Road in Hanover Park for the Annual Pro-Life Prayer Chain.

United in faith and prayer, participants stood in peaceful, silent witness to the dignity and sanctity of all human life, from conception to natural death.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in this beautiful expression of faith, love, and respect for life. May we continue to be witnesses of God's love, recognizing the inherent dignity and worth of every person and striving to protect and cherish the gift of life in all its stages.

10/31/2026

10/17/2026

HEALTH LITERACY MONTH | OCTOBER

During the month of October, Health Literacy Month encourages everyone working to provide easy access to understandable health information.


During this time, organizations and individuals promote the importance of understandable health information along with bringing awareness to breaking down the barriers of understanding. According to health experts, there is a large gap between the way health care issues are communicated by professionals, and the ability of the average person to understand them. Most people have limited health literacy... Not just those with limited reading or writing skills. If someone struggles to understand health literacy, statistically, they are more likely to skip important medical tests, have a harder time living with conditions, and visit the emergency room more often. This is why understanding health literacy is so important for everyone.

HOW TO OBSERVE HEALTH LITERACY MONTH
The good news is, that many health care facilities are trying to improve the way they communicate with patients to make sure everything is clear before the patient leaves. They are doing things like simplifying their written materials, using video and photos to teach patients, and more to help doctors clearly get their message across. There are a few things you can do to improve your own health literacy, too.

*Improve your communication with health professionals. Make a list of your symptoms before you go in, have questions written down, and take a few notes when your doctor is explaining things to you.

*Make sure you know who to call with any questions when you leave.

*Attend health education programs at a library, community center, or anywhere you can find them in your community.

*Talk to local schools and request that kids are taught about health literacy and education so they are prepared as they get older.

HEALTH LITERACY MONTH HISTORY

For more than 20 years, October has been recognized as Health Literacy Month. Health Literacy Month is a time of international observance when hospitals, health centers, literacy programs, libraries, social service agencies, businesses, professional associations, govern­ment agencies, consumer alliances, and many other groups work collaboratively to integrate and expand the mission of health literacy.

Learn more about health literacy, how to take action to create awareness, and access a digital toolkit for your promotional needs atwww.healthliteracymonth.org

Helen Osborne founded Health Literacy Month in 1999. She said the theme is “Be a Health Literacy Hero.”

Information taken from National Day Calendar

10/10/2026

What are you doing for yours and your families HEART HEALTH?

We have such wonderful weather to celebrate:
NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY

National Walk to a Park Day on October 10th encourages us to walk to our local parks. Fall is a beautiful time of year and perfect for spending some time appreciating the green spaces parks offer in our communities.


Public parks and green spaces are a community's backyard. They offer nearby residents a place to play, connect, and reap the benefits of the outdoors. Parks are an essential part of improving public health that provide a place to play, exercise, and commune with nature. They support equitable and thriving communities and even protect communities from the impacts of the climate. Yet, 100 million people, including 28 million kids, do not have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk from home.

National Walk to a Park Day is not only a celebration of green spaces but is a call to action for cities to ensure everyone across the U.S. has access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of their home. As part of National Walk to A Park Day, walk to your local park, encourage your community to support more public parks and green spaces, too.

On National Walk to a Park Day, you'll find many ways to celebrate. The first step is to step out of your home! Invite family, friends, and neighbors to join you. Add events to make your day at the park fun and memorable.

5 WAYS TO CELEBRATE WALK TO A PARK DAY
1: Walk your favorite route to your local park.
2:Bring sporting equipment - frisbees, balls, gloves.
3:Pack a picnic lunch.
4:Host a community event.
5:Bring a book or art materials.

Don't forget, public parks include playgrounds, beaches, trails, and some schoolyards. Capture your celebration in pictures and video and share them on social media, too.

NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY HISTORY
The Trust for Public Land launched the 10-Minute Walk Campaign on 10/10/2017, a movement that calls on mayors to ensure that everyone in US cities has access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk of their home. By 2021, the Campaign generated nearly 300 pledges from mayors across the country to increase park access for its residents. That same year, The Trust for Public Land founded National Walk to a Park Day on October 10th to further the campaign and focus on the importance green spaces play in our lives.

I would love to hear what you did to celebrate NATIONAL WALK TO A PARK DAY send to CPR by Theresa

10/03/2026

We have had great weather to be outside today!!! What have you done to be outside?

10/03/2026

10.3.26 JUICE WITH THE CHAMBER STAFF
Bartlett Area Chamber of Commerce IL Elevate.Bartlett All Ages Chess Opportunities to Grow CPR by Theresa
What a great way to start my Saturday morning: motivation, sharing goals & learning about other chamber business's

09/26/2026

Some fun September fall facts:

The ninth month of the calendar year ushers in a host of Autumn loving holidays, beginning in the month of September. Before the Julian and Gregorian calendars, September was the 7th month of the Roman calendar called Septem, which means seven in Latin. At the time, there were only 10 months. In 700 BC, Numa Pompilius added January and February to the calendar. This change more accurately reflected the length of a year on Earth. As a result, September became the 9th month on the calendar.

While September sees a downtick in the number of outdoorsy days, that doesn’t mean you can’t get outside and enjoy the waning days of summer. September is the first month of fall in the Northern Hemisphere and the first month of spring in the Southern Hemisphere. September’s full moon is appropriately named the Harvest Moon. However, the Harvest Moon occasionally lands in October because this full moon is so named. After all, it’s the closest one to the autumnal equinox in September. When the Harvest Moon lands in October, September’s full moon is named the Corn Moon.

Two lesser meteor showers occur in September. The first is the Aurigids and the second is ∈Perseids (not to be confused with the Perseid meteor shower in August).

09/23/2026

Cancer research is such an important part of the medical community:

Did you know that one of the founders of the field of Cancer Immunology was born today:

Lloyd J. Old
Born: September 23, 1933
Died: November 28, 2011 (age 78 years)

Share your story of how cancer immunology research has affected your life.

09/03/2026

If you have suicidal thoughts please get help: reach out to a friend, family members, your physician or call 911

NATIONAL SU***DE PREVENTION MONTH

September is National Su***de Prevention Month to shine a spotlight on a topic not often talked about...su***de.

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Everyone is affected by su***de, not just the victim. Su***de impacts family and friends long after the loss of a loved one. On average, one person commits su***de every 16.2 minutes. Two-thirds of the people who commit su***de suffer from depression.

“We use this month to reach out to those affected by su***de, raise awareness and connect individuals with suicidal ideation to treatment services. It is also important to ensure that individuals, friends and families have access to the resources they need to discuss su***de prevention. NAMI is here to help.” - National Alliance on Mental Illness Website

One way to help prevent su***de is to increase access to treatment for depression. However, identifying depression can be difficult. Not all people who suffer from depression show signs. The first step in identifying someone who is suffering from depression and contemplating su***de is to see how serious the issue is. Talking to the person involved and asking about their thoughts will decrease the trigger of suicidal action. Suggesting a counselor or treatment for depression might also help. Often, people who are depressed need a caring friend. A common fallacy is that people who talk about su***de never act on it. If a friend or loved one is talking about su***de, it's time to get help for that person.
The mental health of yourself or a loved one can never be taken too seriously. Whether the weight of a long-term struggle or a crisis weighs you down, allow friends, family or a profession to lighten the burden by finding support. There is no shame in seeking help.

HOW TO OBSERVE ***dePreventionMonth

Learning about su***de prevention during the month of September is a great way to educate yourself and others. If you or someone you know needs emergency assistance, contact the National Su***de Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255. Find more help at www.nami.org/Find-Support.