St. Bernard Roman

204 N. Main Street, Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Church Office: 219 E. Bridge Street • Breaux Bridge, LA 70517 Phone: 337-332-2159 • Fax: 337-332-2276 

August 6, 2017  Transfiguration of the Lord    MASS SCHEDULE  Saturday Vigil ……………...………...4:00 p.m. Sunday.….7 a.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Weekdays:  Mon………………………………………..... 6:30am Tue…………………………...……………… 5:30pm Wed…………………...…….…………….... 6:30am Thu ...... 5:30pm Fri..………..……………………………...12:00 noon Sat……...…………………….……….……... 8:00am   Open 24 hrs. daily; 7 days per week.   SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Confession Saturday:……... 3:00  3:45 p.m.  and 20 minutes before daily and weekend Masses or by appointment.  MINISTER TO THE SICK AND ELDERLY Call Kathy Romero ...……………….4415122  SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Phone 3322159 day or night.  SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Expectant parents, please contact the office to register for the Baptism Preparation class held on the second Sunday of every other month.  SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY  Contact office to reserve church and meet with priest eight months in advance.  Attend premarriage program.

St. Bernard de Clairvaux (10901153)  French Cistercian Abbot, reformer, preacher, mystic,  miracle worker, reconciler of heretics. Preached the Second Crusade. Mellifluous .  Last of the Fathers of the Church. Feast Day August 20. Symbol: The Bee. Memorare:  Remember, O Most Gracious Mary…Motto: Omnia per Mariam (All through Mary)

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  "This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."  Oh, to be on that mountain! What a priceless experience for Peter, James, and John. If they had ever doubted, if they wondered whether Jesus was really who he said he was, their confidence surely got a boost on the day of the Transfiguration. Before their very eyes, Jesus' divine beauty radiated gloriously while the two ancient prophets also appeared in miraculous manner. And to top it off, the voice of God the Father spoke from the heavens and confirmed that it was all true: Je- sus really is the Son of God! 

Why did Jesus reveal himself in such a remarkable way to these men? Perhaps we have an answer in today's epistle. Peter writes,   "We ourselves heard this voice come from heaven while we were with him on the holy mountain." Peter mentions this fact in order to confirm his credibility as a preacher as he goes on to say, "We possess the prophetic message that is altogether reliable. You will do well to be attentive to it." Because of the mission that Peter had to help shape and nurture the Church in its earliest days, his position as an "eyewitness" to the Transfiguration helped to gain the attention, and the faith, of his hearers. So although we were not there during this holy apparition, we have the bene- fit of it. We, and the faithful through the ages, have heard the testimony that Jesus is truly our God from those who saw in person that it was for real. In this way, the Transfiguration is able to bolster the faith of many, not just the three men who were there that day. May we have the grace to allow the feast we celebrate today to truly deepen our faith. 

 

Scripture Meditation Book of Revelation:  Mary & the Church—p. 3 Matthew 17:19 Ushers Needed! - p. 3 Today we hear the voice of God say, "This is my beloved Son,  RCIA 2017-2018 Kickoff—p. 3 with whom I am well pleased; listen to him."  Rediscover Catholicism—p. 3  What helps you listen to Jesus? Ministry Fair & Edge Ministry—p. 4   Lifeline Screening—p. 4     Daniel 7:9 10, 13 14 Adult Confirmation Class—p. 4 Food for the Journey Rescheduled –p. 4 In his visions, the prophet Daniel sees the heavenly throne of God (the "Ancient One"). What do you think this divine title reveals about God? Food Pantry Collection this Sunday –p. 4  Urgent Need for Perpetual Adorer—p. 5 2 Peter 1:1619 Altar Society Annual Meeting—p. 5 The apostle Peter believed Jesus' transfiguration revealed his  Message from Our Pastor—p. 6 divine "majesty." What else do you think the Transfiguration  Holy Sacraments at St. Bernard—p. 6 tells us about Jesus? And more! Give Online! www.stbernardch.com 

Welcome Parishioners and Visitors! If you are new to the area, we welcome you and want you to be a part of our Church family! Registering begins by visiting our website, calling the parish office or using the bright yellow cards found at church exits.  Using envelopes or giving online identifies you and your family as active and practicing for the purpose of Baptism, First Communion,  Confirmation & Marriage sponsorship and for Catholic School enrollment. Visit www.stbernardch.com to request registration.   ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH DIRECTORY   Pastor…………………….…………….……….…….... Rev. Garrett McIntyre Parish Organist…………………….………………….Beth Hebert 8494506 Transitional Deacon……………….………..Rev. Mr. Stephen Pellessier  Maintenance Supervisor………..Anton van de Klundert 3322159 x5 Deacons….….… Marcel Hebert, Jr., James Davis; Kenneth Soignier Maintenance Technician……………..…….……Earl Courville 3322159 PARISH STAFF Cemetery Clerk……………………..……..Sherry LeBlanc 3322159 x241 Receptionist/Sacraments/Information…..Linda Wyatt 3322159 x0 OFFICE HOURS Bookkeeping/Bulletin/Website………..Dianne Latiolais 3322159 x3 Monday, Tuesday, Thursday. ……….8 amM12 Noon and 1 pmM4 pm Director of Religious Education….……...Christine Angelle 3324488 Wednesday…………………………………...8am  12 noon and 1pm 3pm Religious Education Secretary…………………….Judy Savoy 3324488 Friday.…………….…………...8 am  12 Noon. Closed Friday afternoon RCIA (Adult Baptism)………………..Emmaline Thibodeaux 3322126 Cemetery  Office……………….Monday through Friday 8 amM12 Noon Director of Music……………………….………………Pat Menard 3195744 ST. BERNARD SCHOOL…………………...…………………...3325350 3

 MONDAY, AUG 7 ST. SIXTUS II & COMPANIONS • ST. CAJETAN

TUESDAY, AUG 8 ST. DOMINIC WEDNESDAY, AUG 9 ST. TERESA BENEDICTA OF THE CROSS

THURSDAY, AUG 10 ST. LAWRENCE FRIDAY, AUG 11 ST. CLARE SATURDAY, AUG 12 ST. JANE FRANCES DE CHANTAL

 Men, Women and Students:   NEEDED St.Bernard Church    needs you!  Join us as we delve into the Book of Revelation and its You are invited and encouraged to become  role in our Catholic heritage and worship.  an active participant in our Ushers Ministry.  Hosted by Deacon Pellessier and Fr. McIntyre.   To join, or to reactivate membership, Next Class: Thursday, August 10, 6:00pm, call Greg Benoit at 3372572887 and let  in the Borel Center him know your preferred Mass time to serve.

The theme for the coming Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is   “Who is the Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven?”  I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will not enter the  Kingdom of Heaven. (Matthew 5@:7)  The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) at St. Bernard and St. invite you to a FAITHVFILLED JOURNEY for the coming year 2017V2018. We welcome anyone who wishes to inquire about becoming Catholic to seek out our RCIA Program if  YOU WERE NEVER BAPTIZED or YOU WERE BAPTIZED IN ANOTHER FAITH. Come to the church that Christ built, as we strive to become like little children, trusting to do the will of the Father. Call Emmaline Thibodeaux (280V9058), Joey Picard (332V4995) or  Kathryn Allemand (332V7990) for more information.

Want to learn more and share more of your Catholic Faith with others?   As a followup to the book given out at Easter, REDISCOVER CATHOLICISM by Matthew Kelly,  St. Bernard Church is offering a SixWeek Study Group to help you along on your Catholic Faith journey.   An introductory / signup meeting will be held on Saturday, August 26, at 5:00pm in the Borel Center. For more information about this Study Group, please contact Dynamic Parish Champion,  Dana LaCombe, 3378311069.  BE BOLD. BE CATHOLIC.  4 ST. BERNARD, DIOCESE & COMMUNITY NEWS   FOOD FOR THE JOURNEY RESCHEDULED MINISTRY FAIR AND THE EDGE MINISTRY No August Food for the Journey. Next event will be Mark your calendars for Saturday, August 12, 2017, in the   WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2017, 12:00 NOON. Borel Center. See Message from the Pastor, p. 6.  River Oaks Catering and Event Center LIFELINE SCREENING 520 East Kaliste Saloom Rd., Lafayette Take a step toward staying HEALTHY & ACTIVE! Optional Buffet ($) available beginning 11:30am Pick up a pink flyer at one of the Church exits and . All are invited to come “eat and be fed”. make your appointment today. Info: Danielle Huval, 2321322 

 ADULT CONFIRMATION CLASS  This Sunday and every first Sunday of the St. Bernard Church will be offering a Confirmation class month, St. Bernard Church will have a box in for those Catholics beyond high school age who have  not yet received the Sacrament of Confirmation. the vestibule for your donations of non The six week program will be on Saturdays beginning on perishable food and personal care items to Saturday, August 26th, at 8:30am in the Church Office be donated to the St. Bernard / St. Francis Food Conference Room. Upon completing the program, the Pantry. Help us keep the Pantry stocked Rite of Confirmation will take placeon October 8th.There  is no registration fee but please contact the office to sign so it may be of help to those in need.   up at 332 2159 ext. 0 or [email protected].  Thank you!

  MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT WITH SINGLES ENRICHMENT WITH FR. JUDE OF JESUS CHURCH IN FR. JUDE HALPHEN “Tips for Marrying the Right Person: BROUSSARD has an opening for a church “Tips for a Happier Marriage: Simple Ways for Helping Singles Find Each Other, parish organist, a salaried position with Couples to Grow Closer to God and Each Other” Contemplate Marriage, and Say I Do” bench privileges, and the potential of Music September 6, 2017, 6-8pm, St. Pius X October 17, 2017, 6-8pm, Coordinator being part of this position could “Just Married: The Catholic Guide to Surviving Our Lady of Wisdom be discussed. Call Sacred Heart of Jesus and Thriving in the First Five Years of Marriage” Info: 337-261-5653  office at 337-837-1864. October 4, 2017, 6-8pm, St. Pius X CIRCLE OF FRIENDS Info: 337-261-5653 For single, separated, divorced, wid- The Well A gathering of young adults 18 RETROUVAILLE WEEKEND owed & never married, ages 30 & up. 40, married or single, every 4th Tuesday  A Program for Troubled Marriages For info, call 257 1078 or visit at Sts. Peter & Paul in Scott. For info:   www.helpourmarriage.com www.catholicfellowshipnetwork.webs.com. [email protected] or on FacebookK.

Priests Seminarians Sun Aug 6 Rev. Clint Trahan Benefactors & Seminary Faculty

Mon Aug 7 Rev. Harold Trahan Reed Bellingham

Tue Aug 8 Rev. Nicholas Trahan Donald Bernard

Wed Aug 9 Rev. Sai Tran, SVD Br. John Joseph, CJC

Thu Aug 10 Rev. Gene Tremie Joseph Boustany

Fri Aug 11 Rev. Stephen Ugwu Alex Cormier

Sat Aug 12 Rev. Jason Vidrine Randy Courville

5 PARISH STEWARDSHIP - Time, Talent & Treasure Pastoral Council Chairman - Tina Breaux; Secretary - Ashley Roberts; Trustees: Clayton Castille & Bruce Montesano Commissions: Education - Paula Granger, 356-1645; Maintenance - Ike Nomey, 845-4038; St. Bernard School - Bart Hebert, 332-0616; Parish Life - Danielle Huval, 258-0575; Finance - Dickie Guidry, 332-4381; Liturgical - Tina Breaux, 332-1111; Apostolic - Courtney Pourciau, 332-2904    PERPETUAL ADORATION WITNESS TO LOVE  Give a one-hour weekly gift to Our Lord. Or be A Marriage Prep Renewal Movement for engaged a substitute adorer. You’ll be the gifted one!! couples. Please contact the church office at least 8 CHAPEL VACANCIES months prior to desired wedding date to allow time to complete this Mon 2am—3am (URGENTLY NEEDED!) program. Pat & Courtney Pourciau, 332-2904 or [email protected]. Tue 2am—3am  To sign up for an hour or to substitute occasionally, call:  Midnight - 5am 6am - 11am Noon - 5pm 6pm - 11pm CHILDREN’S CHOIR  Lorraine Castille Theresa Gonsuron Lou Castex Velma Comb All children ages 8 13 are invited. Meets 845-4394 845-5442 680-2077 332-1980 1st Sunday of the month, when possible, SeptemberMay. Call Pat Menard, 3195744.    ALTAR SOCIETY CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS Altar Society Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, August 8, Monthly meeting in the Borel Center Altar Society Room at 6:00pm 2017, 2:00pm in the Altar Society Room of the Borel Center. All on the first Monday of each month (except July & August). members are invited to attend. Reminder: Any unpaid dues should Ladies 18 or older, please join us to learn more about Catholic be mailed to Barbara Angelle, 301 Ogden St., Breaux Bridge, LA 70517. Daughters of the Americas. Info: Marcia Angelle - 962-6768.  Next Monthly Meeting will be in September. 

 ARMADA ROSARY - 25TH OF EACH MONTH AT 6 PM IN CHURCH ST. BERNARD SCHOOL www.sbscrusaders.com 337-332-5350 PrincipalNJohn Paul Masterson CURSILLO ULTREYA Vice PrincipalNMelanie Heintz Meets every Wednesday at 7:00pm in the Borel Center. Everyone who has  made or is interested in making Cursillo is welcome. For information call PARISH SCHOOL OF RELIGION Geoff Gallet at 337-280-9574. Christine Angelle, Director • Judy Savoy, Secretary

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2398 Parents of First Graders: A Fraternal Organization of fellow Catholic men dedicated to the Register your children for Parish School of Religion.  service of the Church. KC’s are pleased to invite practicing Catholic www.stbernardch.com men of our parish18 years or older to join. KC meets second Tues- day of each month at 7pm at the KC Hall on Washington Street. To join, call Babineaux, 371-9922 or Kenneth Tauzin, 654-4944. Offertory Collection Diocesan Missionary Co-op COME, LORD JESUS! Offering our parish an opportunity to study the life-giving Word of God in the Online Giving format used by the Apostles and the early Church, we invite you to experi- Second Collections Aug 6—Church Interior Renewal Fund ence Come, Lord Jesus for a deeper understanding of Scripture, our Catho- Aug 13—Parish Insurance lic faith through the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and a closer rela- tionship with our Lord and each other. For more information, call Shawn &  Liz Gautreaux, 337-889-6127.   @DVERTISERS OF THE WEEK RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Emmaline Thibodeaux, Coordinator 280-9058 or 332-2126 / Joey Picard 316-3095

 6   MINISTRY FAIR AND MIDDLE  SCHOOL YOUTH PROGRAM Mon., 8/7 M “St. Sixtus II & Companions; St. Cajetan” 6:00 am   Rosary 6:30 am Mass: John & Norma Boudreaux; Special Inten- There are many great things hap- tions & Thanks pening in St. Bernard Parish and we  want more people to have the op- Tues., 8/8 M “St. Dominic” 5:15 pm OUR LADY OF PERPETU- portunity to be a part of something AL HELP NOVENA  Catholic Daughters 5:30 pm Mass: Special great. Join us Saturday, August Intentions & Thanks; John C. Tabor, Sr. (13th Ann) 12th, for a ministry fair to get a bet-  ter idea of where the Lord might be Wed., 8/9 M “St. Teresa Benedicta of the Cross” 6:00 am Rosary calling you to be involved. This 6:30 am Mass: Mertille (Bth), Lennis, Lucille, Delores & Lester Boudreaux; Special Intentions & Thanks event will be in conjunction with the  kickoff of our middle school youth ministry pro- Thurs., 8/10 M “St. Lawrence” 5:15 pm DIVINE MERCY CHAP- gram. There will be a jambalaya cookoff and a LET  Catholic Daughters 5:30 pm Mass: Special Intentions & scavenger hunt as fundraisers for the youth min- Thanks; J. C. & Thelma Guidry istry. See our parish's Facebook page for more  information or contact Kelly Breaux M Fri., 8/11 “St. Clare” 12:00 Noon Mass: Margaret B. Huval at [email protected] to register, (Ann); Harry F. Huval; Leo & Gussie Delahoussaye; Special In-  sponsor a team, or make a donation.  tentions & Thanks   Fr. McIntyre Sat., 8/12 M “St. Jane Frances de Chantal” 8:00 am Mass: Special

Intentions & Thanks    4:00 pm Mass: Rene' Calais; M/M Marks & James Green; Special Intentions & Thanks;  Vandelle Latiolais; Lee Roy Dupuis & Family; Wilton "Zorro"  Thibodeaux; Anna Dean Peltier;  Lawrence & Eunice Delahoussaye; Kathy T. Knowlton (Bth), John Trosclair, Willis & Antoinette G. Mathews; M/M Alexie Theriot,  Sr., Nolan Theriot, Ledia Theriot, Alexie Theriot, Jr., Mildred & William Degeyter, Herband Guidry, Tony Ozenne, Louella Melan-  con, Hickley Waguespack, All Deceased Most Holy Sacrament Sisters, Richard Comeaux, Lois & Reynold Guilbeaux, Stephanie  Schexnayder, Jay Sullivan, Sr. Marilyn Millar, Lance Champagne; Kern Nargassans (Bth), Mae (Ann) & Mac Nargassans  Sun., 8/13  7:00 am Mass: Lillian D. Angelle (22nd Ann); Spe- HOLY SACRAMENTS AT ST. BERNARD

cial Intentions & Thanks; Ann Champagne   BAPTISM Isley Eve Proctor  Nathan James LaFleur 9:00 am Mass: Ethel "Pete" Huval, Jay Huval, Craig Huval,    Burt Huval & Joey Huval; Bill Friedman, Sr., Felix & Rose Bou- Jessy Jolie Minh Nguyen Barron Mateo Shute Connor Haynes Landry  Jolie Rose Sage dreaux; Special Intentions & Thanks; Dieu Donne "D.D." & Mae  "Mit" LeBlanc; Eric Pierret   WEDDING BANNS Dane Anthony Taylor & Courtney Lynn Thibodeaux 11:00 am Mass: Lee Roy, Verna H. & Dennis Lee LeBlanc; Baylon Myles Sonnier & Christina Nicole Lassiter Whitney & Yuline Guidry; Kris Melancon, M/M Clement Dupuis, Aaron Poupart & Amber Calais M/M Lawrence Richard, Sr.; Special Intentions & Thanks; Simon Anthony Ricky Quebedeaux, Jr. & Ashley Marie Aymond & Terry Melancon; Emelie Lopez; Nolan Landry; Edwin &  Jared Marshall Guidry & Candace Lorin Aucoin Yolande Guidry; Cleveland Samuel Banquer   DEATHS  ioners 5:00 pm Mass: Doris & Edward Guidry; All Parish Joseph Nolan Landry Mary White Randy Roberts Ernest Tauzin, Sr. Robert L. Domingues  Earl “Sonny” Hollier Donald J. Usie  CANDLES BURNING August 6 - August 12 Randy LeGrand  Larry LeBlanc   CHURCH Paula Breaux (Ann) Ruby Menard Emily Conde  M/M Alexie Theriot, Nolan Theriot &

Lance Champagne 

CHAPEL Edward Baudin, Sr. The Joyce Dupuis family  Armand Johnson (Bth) has accepted the Vocation Cross and is praying for vocations this week. To take the If a name is not printed due to human error, be assured God has received the intention in Vocation Cross home for a week, call Linda heaven. - Canon law 945. If a daily Mass is cancelled or substituted with a Word Service,   Mass intentions MAY be transferred to another Mass. at the Church Office, 332 2159, Ext. 0.