Friday, May 18, 2012
 
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St. Bernard Church now offers ONLINE GIVING. 

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St. Bernard Church now offers ONLINE GIVING. 

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News and Announcements
2012 Confirmation

Confirmation
St. Bernard Church
June 1st, 7:00 PM

Rehearsal May 31st, 6:00 PM in the Church.

ACTS Retreat for Men

ACTS Retreat for Men
May 31-June 3
Sponsored by St. Bernard Church

"They devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer."  
ACTS 2:42

Catholic men present an ACTS weekend retreat under the guidance of clergy.  The retreat begins Thursday evening and ends on Sunday at 11:30 A.M. Mass at St. Bernard followed by a reception in the Hall.  The retreat will be at Immaculate Conception Retreat Center, Putnam and the total cost is $195.  For more information, call John Tuszka at 860-881-5793, Stephen Gustafson at 860-324-8636, or Terry Koskovich at 860-742-8008.  More....

Vacation Bible School

St. Bernard Church
Vacation Bible School
July 9-13, 9:00 A.M. - Noon
Ages 3-8 - Save the dates!

Imagine kids trusting God forever...the sky's the limit!  Every kid wishes they could fly...So imagine transforming our Church into the boundless blue sky!  At Sky VBS, kids discover that by trusting God, everything is possible!

Click here to Register!


Take a Stand for Religious Freedom !

 

Click here to email your U.S. Senators and Congressman today to oppose the Obama Administration federal health care insurance mandate and support "Respect for Rights Conscience Act" (H.R. 1179, S. 1467).   The Catholic Bishops urge all Catholics to stand up for religious liberty and conscience protections. The Obama Administration has mandated regulations that will force Catholic institutions to provide insurance coverage for sterilization, medications that induce abortions, and contraceptives - even though this edict would violate the moral teachings of the Church.  

A Statement on Religious Liberty by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops

 

Click here to email your U.S. Senators and Congressman today to oppose the Obama Administration federal health care insurance mandate and support "Respect for Rights Conscience Act" (H.R. 1179, S. 1467).   The Catholic Bishops urge all Catholics to stand up for religious liberty and conscience protections. The Obama Administration has mandated regulations that will force Catholic institutions to provide insurance coverage for sterilization, medications that induce abortions, and contraceptives - even though this edict would violate the moral teachings of the Church.  

A Statement on Religious Liberty by United States Conference of Catholic Bishops


Our Parish Cluster

Our Parish Cluster is:
St. Bernard, St. Joseph, St. Matthew, Sacred Heart

Click on the Church name below for their website:

St. Joseph Church

St. Matthew Church

Sacred Heart

Our Parish Cluster is:
St. Bernard, St. Joseph, St. Matthew, Sacred Heart

Click on the Church name below for their website:

St. Joseph Church

St. Matthew Church

Sacred Heart


 

Message from Father Rick

                                                                                                     May 2012

Dear Parishioners,

The beautiful month of May brings the scents and sights of new life.  It also is the month we continue to celebrate the Easter story of the Resurrection and delve into Pentecost’s great gift of the Holy Spirit. 

May is also a time we honor the life of our Lady.  During this spiritually and theologically filled month we reflect on her life of fidelity, compassion, strength and courage.  Her “yes” to the Lord is a powerful example to all of us who wish to follow His light and truth.  The following is an excerpt from a talk Blessed John Paul II gave to a group of seminarians on February 18, 1979.  May his words continue to encourage you to give your yes to His call. 

"It is my hope that in your reverence for the Word of God, you will be like Mary – whose response to God’s word was 'Let it be done to me as you say' (Lk 1:38).  Like Mary, who treasured those things which were said of her Son and pondered them in her heart.  May you treasure God’s Word always and ponder it each day in your heart, so that your whole life may become a proclamation of Christ, the Word made flesh."  

With peace,
Fr. Rick

Message from Father Rick

                                                                                                     May 2012

Dear Parishioners,

The beautiful month of May brings the scents and sights of new life.  It also is the month we continue to celebrate the Easter story of the Resurrection and delve into Pentecost’s great gift of the Holy Spirit. 

May is also a time we honor the life of our Lady.  During this spiritually and theologically filled month we reflect on her life of fidelity, compassion, strength and courage.  Her “yes” to the Lord is a powerful example to all of us who wish to follow His light and truth.  The following is an excerpt from a talk Blessed John Paul II gave to a group of seminarians on February 18, 1979.  May his words continue to encourage you to give your yes to His call. 

"It is my hope that in your reverence for the Word of God, you will be like Mary – whose response to God’s word was 'Let it be done to me as you say' (Lk 1:38).  Like Mary, who treasured those things which were said of her Son and pondered them in her heart.  May you treasure God’s Word always and ponder it each day in your heart, so that your whole life may become a proclamation of Christ, the Word made flesh."  

With peace,
Fr. Rick


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Parish Office

The Parish Office will be closed
Memorial Day, May 28th

The Parish Office will be closed
Memorial Day, May 28th


Mass Schedule

Holy Day of Obligation
Feast of the Ascension
Thursday, May 17
Masses 8:00 AM, 7:00 PM

Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 28 11:00 AM
St. Bernard Cemetery
(in Church in case of rain)

Daily Mass
8:00 AM Monday to Friday

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 AM Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 
Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Night Prayer at 7:45 PM 
Friday 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM followed by morning Mass.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance):
Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Rosary:
Every Wednesday after
the 8:00 AM Mass

Holy Day of Obligation
Feast of the Ascension
Thursday, May 17
Masses 8:00 AM, 7:00 PM

Memorial Day Mass
Monday, May 28 11:00 AM
St. Bernard Cemetery
(in Church in case of rain)

Daily Mass
8:00 AM Monday to Friday

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 AM Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 
Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Night Prayer at 7:45 PM 
Friday 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM followed by morning Mass.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance):
Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Rosary:
Every Wednesday after
the 8:00 AM Mass


QUICKLINKS

Parish Pictures

New Photos

Click the photo above to see the latest Picture Albums -

The Sacrament of First Eucharist

St. Bernard Lenten Journey 2012

The Living Stations of the Cross


Also lots of other Albums: Religious Education Functions, Preschool Activities, 4th of July Fireworks, Parish Retreat, and a variety of Parish activities.  

New Photos

Click the photo above to see the latest Picture Albums -

The Sacrament of First Eucharist

St. Bernard Lenten Journey 2012

The Living Stations of the Cross


Also lots of other Albums: Religious Education Functions, Preschool Activities, 4th of July Fireworks, Parish Retreat, and a variety of Parish activities.  


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