7 SAINT BERNADETTE PARISH March 31, 2019

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Lakewood, Colorado 80214-4712 Of Lent Saint Bernadette Catholic Parish, in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado, is an inclusive Christian community, committed to the teaching of Christ. We are strengthened by the Word of God and the Sacraments, guided by the Holy Spirit, and inspired by our patronesses the Blessed Virgin Mary, Saint Bernadette Soubirous, and Saint Kateri Tekakwitha. We aspire to live our faith through the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy and follow our Lord’s command to call all to discipleship.

Mass Etiquette

Please come to Mass early enough not to disrupt. Leave late enough not to insult. Worship reverently enough not to distract.

My Dear St. Bernadette Family,

Again, this week, we have two gospels. The “A” Cycle reading is the “Man Born Blind” from John’s gospel and the “C” reading is the marvelous story of Sun. Mar. 31 8:00 a.m. Parishioners the “Prodigal Son.” Both stories have surprises, deep 10:00 a.m. + George Sherman Sr. emotions, healing and reconciliations. Mon. Apr. 1 8:00 a.m. + Charles & Cecelia Kush In the story of the man with two sons, which of these Tue. Apr. 2 8:00 a.m. + Maria Strauch children are you most like? Or perhaps, how are you like each of these two sons? Both of them have Wed. Apr. 3 8:00 a.m. + Rose Santopietro some growing up to do as do we. Lent is about that Deb Bailey growing up needed. This fits with the story of the Thu. Apr. 4 8:00 a.m. blind man in that we all need to be able to see, what Fri. Apr. 5 8:00 a.m. + Robert Smith we do not see now. Again, the tools of Lent and the works of prayer, fasting and alms giving help us to Sat. Apr. 6 4:00 p.m. + Evelyn Nelson be able to see clearly and in the end, like the young- Sun. Apr. 7 8:00 a.m. + Berniece Behrent er son, feel the embrace of our loving Father. 10:00 a.m. Parishioners We can see in both sons, how the selfish decisions we make separate us from God and from our broth- FINANCIAL BLESSINGS ers and sisters. It is only through repentance that we Offertory March 24, 2019 . . . $5,708.81 can reconcile and know the renewal Jesus calls us to Faith Direct 3/1/19-3/15/19 . . . $4,820.00 experience. Thank you!

May Lent be for you a time of returning home to the Lord. May you see God face to face. Please pray for our chronically ill: With love, Dan Curl, Deacon Phil, Kevin Howes, Fr. Tom Daniel Kucharski, Veronica Little, Michael Mancinelli, Raymond Trujillo, Teresa Beilfuss, Laurie Crowder, Deacon Joe & Rose Benedetto, Clay Ashurst, Joey Wall, Betty Flory, Baby Austin Bennett, Zachary Quick, Readings for the Week of March 31, 2019 Dana Chavez, Ruben Ramirez, Vince Creadon, Sunday: Jos 5:9a, 10-12/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [9a]/2 Cor Caleb Mamula, Aldene Hansen, Joya Bumpas - - - 5:17 21/Lk 15:1 3, 11 32 - - - Please pray for our ill: Monday: Is 65:17 21/Ps 30:2 and 4, 5 6, 11 12a and 13b [2a]/Jn 4:43-54 Rose Benedetto, Pat Million,

Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9 [8]/Jn 5:1-16 Fr. Joe Damhorst, Julie Koffman, Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-14, 17-18 [8a]/ Glenna Cornish, Robert Flory, Chris Spiess, Jn 5:17-30 Deacon Jim Wall, Dianne Fischer - - - Thursday: Ex 32:7 14/Ps 106:19 20, 21 22, 23 [4a]/Jn Please pray for our deceased 5:31-47 Rita Goldsby, Brian Zamboni, Ambrose Lujan Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-18, 19-20, 21 and 23 [19a]/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Please pray for our service members: Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-10, 11-12 [2a]/Jn Jonathon Bailey, Ryan Hart, 7:40-53 Dominic Gomez, Jonathan Murphy, - - - - Next Sunday: Is 43:16 21/Ps 126:1 2, 2 3, 4 5, 6 [3]/Phil Maj. Alfredo Romero, Connor Techentien, 3:8-14/Jn 8:1-11 Brandon Duran, James Hittle, Daniel Fox ©LPi St. Bernadette Capital Campaign Prayer

Heavenly Father, we worship and adore you. We thank you for the generous gifts you have bestowed on us your servants. You have poured out your love on St. Bernadette Parish for over 70 years and we in return offer the service of our time, talent and treasure. Lord Jesus, we seek to renew and beautify our church, a sanctuary for those who seek comfort, guidance and truth. May this place of worship be a safe and holy refuge for those who seek You and your loving embrace. Holy Spirit pour out your fire upon us as we work together to accomplish these goals you have set before us. Give us strength, courage and clear vision as we use our gifts to serve You. We ask all this through the intercession of our Patronesses, Mary, our Mother, St. Bernadette and St. Kateri. AMEN.

Don’t Miss REBOOT!

JOIN US: ONE EVENING REGIONAL EVENT WEDNESDAY, May 22nd, 7:00 – 9:30PM Fourth Sunday of Lent St. Bernadette Parish Your life won’t be the same! This is NOT sitting easy with the neighbors as that - What are people saying about REBOOT? half starved kid makes his way home. They hear he is at the gate, and they prepare a nice gauntlet of • I have new things to think about. New things I taunts, spittle, and even belts to welcome him as he want to think about. Chris touched-and touched passes through them on his way to the house. me-on every aspect of life. From marriage,

But look! Here comes the shameful father, with his parenting, Mass, Eucharist, death, hope. . . the

robe lifted up and running like a girl right through list goes on. Wonderful! • the gauntlet! He throws his arms around this Extend an invitation to someone who needs disgraceful son and even kisses him! And now he’s something to change in their life. Trust in God for the rest. calling for a beautiful robe and putting it on this rotten son. For more information and to get your tickets: contact Michelle Bauer, at 303-233-1523, ext. 112 Is this what we can all expect now? Are we sup- http://www.stbernadettelakewood.org or go to: posed to just hand over their inheritance when our www.RealLifeCatholic.com greedy sons say, “Drop dead. I want my money”?

And to think of how he spent it! He’s probably filled with infection after consorting with the Gentile Catholic Relief Services Collection  dancing girls. And look how skinny he is! Rumor This week we take up The Catholic Relief Services has it he worked as a PIG FEEDER. A Jewish boy, Collection to help Jesus in disguise. This collection helps feeding the swine. How disgraceful. He is dead to six Catholic agencies provide relief and support to strug- us. At least they didn’t give him any of that nauseat- gling communities and work for peace and reconciliation ing gruel they give the pigs. He’d have diarrhea for among our marginalized brothers and sisters here and a month after eating those bitter berries. around the world. Please prayerfully consider He and his father are embracing. He is weeping, collection at www.usccb.org/catholic-relief. and his father is dancing and laughing and ―hold up―is that a ring he’s putting on his finger? And shoes on his feet? This son who ran away is being Women of St. Bernadette, you are invited to consider treated like nothing ever happened, like he’s a reg- going on a faith journey. Our topic this year is keeping in ular member of the family! balance. As we all find ourselves in different places in our knowledge, our understanding, and even our practice of Oh, boy. Is that the fattened calf on the spit? That’s faith, it is hard to know where to start. We welcome you enough to feed the whole village. And we’re all to start with our women’s group. invited! Well, sure we’re going to the party. Let’s at least hear what he has to say. Exploring balance between mediocrity and perfectionism. Have you heard the song Oceans (Where Feet May Fail)? How have you been lured into forgiveness through It tells a great story how much God wants for us. Come God’s artful powers of persuasion? listen and learn. Come as you are!

Kathy McGovern ©2019 www.thestoryandyou.com Women’s Faith Group meets on Wednesdays at 9:00 am or 6:30 pm. Questions please call Michelle Bauer at 303-233-1523 x 112 or email: [email protected]  PARISH OFFICE PARISH STAFF  303-233-1523 Pastor: Father Tom Coyte Fax # 303-233-7285 Deaf Ministry: Deacon Joe Benedetto www.stbernadettelakewood.org  Pastoral Associate: Julie Plouffe PARISH OFFICE HOURS Dir. of R.E.: Michelle Bauer Monday-Friday Youth Ministry &  8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Young Adult Coord.: Frank Trujillo  MASS SCHEDULE Deaf Ministry: Sue Metz Saturday (anticipatory): 4:00 p.m. Deaf Interpreter: Glenna Cornish Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Dir. Of Maintenance: Jerry Stravia Daily: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. Maintenance: Jose Silva Holy Days: 8:00 a.m & 7:00 p.m. Maintenance: Fidel Suazo Eucharistic Adoration: Fridays Admin. Assistant: Kim DeCianne After Mass until 2:30 Admin. Assistant: Dorene Woodruff Homebound Ministry: George Sherman

Church Housekeeper: Vanessa Theroux

ANOINTING OF THE SICK ~ Anyone seriously ill may SAINT KATERI CATHOLIC COMMUNITY be anointed. Please call the Parish Office or ask to be Sunday Mass: 12:00 p.m. anointed after any Mass. Please do not wait until Chaplain: Father Joe Damhorst the last minute. Deacon: Deacon Bill Stow BAPTISM ~ Baptism Preparation classes will be held on Religious Ed. Margaret Tranekier the third Monday of the month at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish SAINT BERNADETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Office for parents and godparents. Please call the Parish Preschool Office at 303-233-1523 to schedule a Baptism Preparation Director: Karina Campa Class and Baptism.

CONFESSIONS ~ Saturdays 2:45 - 3:45 p.m. or by appointment.

MARRIAGE ~ Contact the Parish Office at least eight months prior to planning your wedding ceremony.

CELEBRATING 25 YEARS SINCE in Denver. Another inspiration from World Youth Day of 1993 and the inspiration of St. John Paul II. Did you realize Denver, Colorado had so many amazing inspirations? This week’s spotlight is on the Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in Denver.

During the closing Mass of World Youth Day in 1993, Pope Saint John Paul II charged the young people of the world “to go, in the power of the Holy Spirit, to those who are near and those who are far away” and “share with them the freedom you have found in Christ.” Little did the Holy Father know that by these words, seeds were planted for what blossomed into Redemptoris Mater Missionary Seminary in Denver. It was that providential visit by Pope Saint John Paul II in 1993 that set the path.

Inspired by the visit of the Holy Father, then Archbishop Francis J. Stafford asked to open a Redemptoris Mater seminary in Denver. Three years later, on March 25, 1996, he signed the decree of erection, and the first group of seminarians arrived, along with the rector, Father Florián Martín and the vice rector, Father Angel Molina. The men initially lived with host families in the Neocatechumenal Way before Redemptoris Mater was moved permanently into the original structure of the former St. Thomas Seminary. On March 25, 1999, the seminary was canonically erected by Archbishop Charles J. Chaput. Redemptoris Mater seminaries are also closely linked to the Neocatechumenal Way, a charism inspired by the early that serves as a means of ongoing Christian formation. Learn more at http://rmsdenver.org/. CHURCH MINISTRIES SCHEDULE THE WEEK AHEAD April 6th & 7th Sun. Mar. 31 8:00 a.m. Mass ALTAR SERVERS 9:00 a.m. Invitation to Prayer-DH Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Breakfast served by Youth on Fire Colleen Monahan 8:30 a.m. RCIA Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Mass (2nd Scrutiny) Avery Kroeger, Adam Kroeger 12:00 p.m. St. Kateri Mass Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Mon. April 1 8:00 a.m. Mass Zion Morris, William Johnson 8:30 a.m. Stations, April 5, 7:00 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Parish Penance Service Avery Kroeger, Ada Kroeger 7:00 p.m. ASL Tues. April 2 8:00 a.m. Mass LECTORS 8:30 a.m. Rosary 9:30 a.m. Catholic Biblical School Saturday, 4:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Vespers

Bob Johnson, Patrice Gunderson Wed. April 3 8:00 a.m. Mass Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Rosary Mike Koffman, JoAnne Ibarra 9:00 a.m. Women’s Faith Group, WWP Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. Adult Study Dianne Fischer, Katie Frew, 4:30 p.m. Parish Council Meeting-PO Sylvia Emmett, Judith Burfield 6:30 p.m. Women’s Faith Group, WWP 7:00 p.m. Choir EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS Thurs. April 4 5:30 a.m. TMIY 8:00 a.m. Mass Saturday, 4:00 p.m. 8:30 a.m. Rosary Teresa Benson, Jackie Campeau, 8:30 a.m. Holy Chat Group Bernalee LoSasso, Dona & Steve Sanchez, Fri. April 5 8:00 a.m. Mass Anita Timmons 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Adoration Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Stations Frances O’Brien, Andy & Peggy Spaulding, 5:30 p.m. Soup Suppers Marianne Stackhouse, 7:00 p.m. Stations Need 2 Sat. April 6 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m., St. Kateri Retreat Sunday, 10:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Prayer Shawl James Blazon, Judith Burfield, 2:45-3:45 p.m. Confession Sylvia Emmett, Pennie Estrada, 4:00 p.m. Mass (3rd Scrutiny) Nancy Good, Doreen Marquez 5:00 p.m. Family Faith Formation Sun. April 7 8:00 a.m. Mass SACRISTANS Coffee & Donuts-Deaf Comm. Serving 8:30 a.m. RCIA Saturday, 4:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m. Mass Anita Timmons 11:00 Invitation to Prayer

Sunday, 8:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. Youth on Fire

Peggy & Andy Spaulding 12:00 p.m. St. Kateri Mass

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Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Marie Fettig, JoAnn Mancinelli

HOSPITALITY

Observances for the week of March 31, 2019 Saturday, 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 4th Sunday of Lent Richard & Mary Stika Monday: April Fools’ Day Sunday, 8:00 a.m. Tuesday: St. Francis of Paola, Hermit The Kroeger Family Thursday: St. Isidore,

Sunday, 10:00 a.m. Bishop & Doctor of the Church Al & Kathy Vaske Friday: St. Vincent Ferrer, Priest Next Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent

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