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Dear Friends, Let us go to the neighboring villages, so that I may preach there also. For this have I come". These words of Jesus, from today's Gospel (Mark 1: 38), sum up the mission each of us is responding to, so that MONDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 2018 indeed we may set the world on fire. A thank you to 8:00 am †Ann Marie (Risi) Rice, requested by Philomena & Joe Risi all who filled out Stewardship Commitment Forms last weekend (at last count it was over three hundred of TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2018 you who responded). A thank you to all the others 8:00 am †Rose Gelardi & Anna Miraglia, who are taking the time to consider committing to one requested by Mary Ann & Warren Evensen or two new Ministries here in our , as well as more thoughtfully using 's gifts of time and WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2018 treasure. It is always the correct time to commit to 8:00 am †Manuel & Jessie Benedict, requested by lighting the world on fire… if not now, when? Suresh & Angeline Desai

Very often, we need to remind ourselves that our THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2018 Bishop Barbarito and the entire of Palm Beach 8:00 am †Gloria O’Connor, requested by share in this call. As we begin the parish appeal to be Pat LeVan part of this year's Diocesan Services Appeal (DSA), let FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2018 us as a parish remember that our sharing of our 8:00 am †Bill Ashburn, requested by treasure by means of the DSA further sets the world Jane & Raymond Cizynski on fire through the work of Bishop Barbarito and our Diocese. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2018

This year's Diocesan Services Appeal is: To Love, 8:00 am †Ronald M. Kyovsky, requested by Serve and Give, We are Called. The monetary goal his family assigned by the Bishop to our St. Bernadette Parish 4:00 pm †Donald Miller, requested by has been reduced from approximately $300,000 to Madeline Miller

$125,000. This reduction was recommended to our SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2018 Bishop in light of our parish's first financial priority of 7:30 am †Gloria O’Connor, requested by eliminating the Building Debt of over $5,000,000. Donna & Frank Ponti Thank you for viewing today's DSA video with 9:00 am For the People of the Parish openness and trust. Thank you, good stewards, for 10:45 am †Doris Kurish, requested by your generosity in being what God wants us to be, Julia & Jack Miller here and throughout our diocese and world! 12:15 pm †Josephine Gilardi, requested by Have a blessed week! Mary Ann & Warren Evensen Father Victor Ulto, Pastor

Early to Rise

In the Gospel today, we have some insight into the spiritual practices of Jesus. If the Son of God knew it was important to seek God first thing in the morning, we can make the assumption that a morning quiet time is crucial for the rest of us. What we do first often determines the trajectory of our day. If the alarm blares and we hit snooze several times, catapult out of bed, slam some coffee and hit the road, we can be pretty sure that our day will unfold with us being rushed, scattered and feeling like we are running behind. By setting our alarm a bit earlier and being intentional about seeking God first in Scripture, worship, prayer and praise, we can connect to the Source of peace before our day begins. I notice a difference when I start my days with quiet time. I pour a cup of coffee, light a candle and sit in the silence of the morning with my devotionals and journal. This time creates a foundation of gratitude and reverence that carries me through the rest of the day. K. Armstrong Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Stewardship....Live It! STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2018… Stewardship: a way of life for our The box at the bottom of this column contains St. Bernadette Parish Family… information relating to our offertory and other “Rising very early before dawn, he left collections for the month of January 2018. We also include information for the basis of comparison from the and went off to a deserted place, same month in 2017. We utilize these monthly reports so

where he prayed.” that the members of our faith community will have an Mark 1: 35 understanding of what we offer in gratitude to God for our many gifts.

STEWARDSHIP & SERVICE… This past weekend was also Commitment Sunday in relation to our Annual Stewardship Renewal. One The fact that today’s Gospel from Mark makes of the tenets of stewardship is sharing treasure. A popular reference to Jesus curing Peter’s mother-in- would saying in that regard is “Not equal gift, but equal seem to point to the fact that Peter was married. sacrifice.” We encourage you to make a gift which is However, the majority of scholars are of the opinion that proportionate to your ability to share. We need you; God the wife may have died before Peter was called by Jesus needs you; Jesus is calling you. Ω as an Apostle. In fact, there are many misconceptions about Saint Peter. For one, although often portrayed as much older, he was probably younger than Jesus. In fact January 2018 (current year) all 12 Apostles were most likely younger than Jesus. Four (4) weekends

Also, Peter is often presented in paintings and Weekly average offertory: $ 23,666 movies and books as being a very old man, but historians Average envelopes used per week: 764 have also concluded that Peter was martyred in Rome Envelopes Loose Faith Direct when he was about 66 years old. He was never the old, $ 54,352 (3,055) $ 22,670 $ 17,278 old man in his 80’s we see quite often.

All of that is secondary to a simple statement in January 2018 TOTAL offertory - $ 94,300 today’s Gospel about the mother-in-law. Specifically, Special: Building Debt - $ 12,417 Saint Mark writes, He (Jesus) approached, grasped her Mary Mother of God - $ 1,763 hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she Catholic Education - $ 3,276 waited on them. Saint Matthew reveals this same fact in St. Vincent de Paul - $ 3,284 his Gospel (Matthew 8:15), and he writes, He (Jesus) touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up +++++++++++++++++++++++++ and began to serve him. January 2017 (last year) The message for us is very basic. Peter’s mother-in- Five (5) weekends law responded to Jesus the same way we should when Weekly average offertory: $ 22,995 Jesus blesses us. She responded to the Lord and Average envelopes used per week: 755 immediately served Him out of gratitude. That should be our motivation, and action, as well. Ω Envelopes Loose Faith Direct $ 66,698 (3,774) $ 28,511 $ 19,485

January 2017 TOTAL offertory - $ 114,704

Special: Building Debt - $ 12,976 Mary Mother of God - $ 2,215 Catholic Education - $ 3,011 St. Vincent de Pau l- $ 3,690

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Readings for the Week PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Ryan Saville Mitsy Kovacs 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Nanette & Bob Madden

Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE DECEASED: Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 Kathleen Hilton Harvey William E. Carey and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Neil Kramer Robert W. Nolan Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 The Bread & Wine Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, for the week of

12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 February 4 - 10, 2018 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, are offered 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 In Memory of Observances for the Week of February 4, 2018 Ray Battaglia Sunday: 5th Sunday in Ordinary Time; by Joanne & Richard Banville World Day for Monday: St. Agatha, Virgin & Martyr Tuesday: St. Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs

Wednesday: ———— The Sanctuary Lamp for the week of Thursday: St. Jerome Emiliani; St. Josephine Bakhita, Virgin February 4 - 10, 2018

Friday: ———— is offered Saturday: St. Scholastica, Virgin In Memory of Ray Battaglia by members of Powerhouse of Prayer Group CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BEREAVEMENT Circle of Friends is a support group providing assistance As we enjoy our church building that has and comfort in a warm, caring, safe, and faith-based come to life… Memorials, which come to environment for those in the parish who have recently lost the parish from the kindness and a loved one. Our next group will begin this coming generosity of others, are placed in our Thursday, February 8 and will meet from 3:00 to Parish Debt Relief Fund. This week:

4:30 pm. The program meets each Thursday, and runs for seven consecutive weeks. Meetings are held in room Boly In Memory of Mill. If you have recently lost a loved one, and would like to Carmine Guinta attend, please contact Jack Sutton at (207) 232-7761. by Richard & Jacqueline Clarke by Mary Paglione & Family OUR LADY OF LOURDES NOVENA In Memory of Our novena continues each morning Ray Battaglia beginning at 7:45 am. This novena by Mary Paglione & Family concludes on February 11. All in the by Richard & Jacqueline Clarke parish are invited to join in this novena. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5

THIS WEEK & COMING UP SOON ... OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER MINISTRIES OF SERVICE Divine Mercy Prayers: COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN - BOARD: Monday, Tuesday & Friday after morning Mass. Tuesday, February 6 at 10:00 am in room Boly Mill.

Powerhouse of Prayer: (please note new time). Contact: Barbara Lutton at 878-5120. Monday, February 5 at 10:30 am in room Gave de Pau. Contact: Marilyn at 344-1576 or Cathy at 777-4617. CRHP PLANNING (Men):

Rosary for the Continued Consecration of the Tuesday, February 6 at 7:00 pm, room World to Mary: Massabielle. Contact: Tom Sennott at 233-3260. Tuesday, February 6 at 7:30 am (church). ST. ANASTASIA SCHOOL RETREAT: Respect Life Rosary: Wednesday, February 7 at 8:00 am, Family Life Center.

Wednesday, February 7 at 7:30 am (church). FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH:

Devotion to the Miraculous Medal: Wednesday, February 7 at 1:00 pm, room Nevers. Contact: Judy Stoll at 979-3362. Wednesday, February 7 at 8:30 am (chapel).

Divine Mercy Cenacle - Wednesday Group: PROJECT CHILDREN’S LITERACY: Wednesday, February 7 at 9:00 am, room Nevers. Wednesday, February 7 at 6:00 pm, room Massabielle. Contact: Rita Banashek at 785-7020. Contact: Marie Husain at (954) 803-8517.

“The Word” Prayer Group: K. of C. COLOR CORPS: Wednesday, February 7 at 9:15 am, room Lourdes. Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm, room Gave de Pau. Contact: Joe Lisboa at 233-3977. Contact: Stella DiGiorgio at 873-9023. STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: World Mission Rosary for World Peace: Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm, room Le Cachot. Thursday, February 8 at 7:30 am (church) Contact: Rich D’Aloia at (908) 216-0955.

Divine Mercy Cenacle - Thursday Groups (2): CRHP PLANNING (Women): Thursday, February 8 at 9:00 am, rooms Gave de Pau Wednesday, February 7 at 6:30 pm, room Massabielle. & Nevers. Contact: Marie Husain at (954) 803-8517. Contact: Kate Spector at 409-4542.

Hearts on Fire Prayer Group: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL - 1st DEGREE: Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 pm, room Le Cachot. Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 pm, room Boly Mill. Contact: Rosina Ciocca at (856) 264-0055. Contact: Tom Mollica at 344-2084.

Legion of Mary: DIVORCED / SEPARATED MINISTRY: Saturday, February 10 at 9:00 am, room Lourdes. Thursday, February 8 at 6:30 pm, room Lourdes. Contact: Ellen Hale at 332-2446. Contact: Alice Pachon at (201) 981-7993.

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: Sunday Afternoon Great Adventure Bible Study: Thursday, February 8 at 7:00 pm, room Massabielle. Today, February 4 at 1:30 pm, room Boly Mill. Contact: Marian Schroeder at 344-3809. Contact: Alice Sennott at (561) 526-3927. PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN-VIRTUS: Monday Morning Bible Study: Saturday, February 10 at 9:00 am, room Boly Mill. February 5 at 9:00 am, room Boly Mill. Contact: Alice Sennott at (561) 526-3927. Call Jay Devey at 621-9793. PASTORAL COMMISSION Wednesday Morning Bible Study: (for the ministries in this commission): Wednesday, February 7 at 11:00 am, Saturday, February 10 at 9:30 am, room Massabielle. room Nevers. Call Marilyn Rose at 464-1108. Contact: Brenda Foglia at 343-7884. YOUTH MINISTRY

St. Bernadette High School Youth Ministry will not meet today, Sunday, February 4… enjoy the Super Bowl! Questions about Youth Ministry? Call Sonny Gaudet at 336-9956. St. Bernadette Catholic Church February 4, 2018 350 NW California Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Page 6

FOUR CHAPLAINS PROJECT CHILDREN’S MEMORIAL LITERACY PRAYER SERVICE ANNUAL BOOK DRIVE All are encouraged to FOR CHILDREN pray at the Memorial Service to Honor the Project Children’s Literacy Four Chaplains TODAY! Sunday, February 4 at Ministry will be conducting their 3:00 pm here at St. Bernadette Parish. This annual Annual Book Drive next weekend, February 10 & 11, to benefit the students of Parkway Elementary. Please prayer service honors four U.S. Army Chaplains from donate new or slightly used children’s books… different religious traditions, who gave up their life appropriate for students in Kindergarten through 5th jackets and prayed together as brothers when their grade. Monetary donations to purchase books will also be transport ship, the U.S. A. T. Dorchester was torpedoed gratefully accepted. If writing a check, please make your eighty miles south of Greenland on February 3, 1943. check out to: Parkway Elementary School. Thank you, This service is always beautiful and most moving. Please good stewards of St. Bernadette for your continued help represent our St. Bernadette Parish Family and generosity in this worthwhile effort. welcome those of other faiths who will join us at the Prayer Service. A reception will follow. LOURDES VIRTUAL PILGRIMAGE EXPERIENCE

LENTEN DAY OF PRAYER Our St. Bernadette Parish joyfully announces that with Matthew Leonard a two-hour Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience will take place on: Saturday, February 17 Mark the date! Date: Sunday, February 25, 2018

 Join us for light refreshments after Time: 2:00 pm morning Mass, followed by Location: In the Church Matthew Leonard’s first talk beginning at 9 am During this guided Lourdes Experience, we will

 Bring a “brown bag” entrée; the parish will provide drinks, almost feel like we are actually in Lourdes! We will chips, fruit, dessert and paper goods to accompany lunch. immerse ourselves in the Gospel Message of Lourdes as given by Our Lady to our St. Bernadette. We will  Matthew Leonard will be available for book signing at the have the opportunity to touch the Grotto Rock and to conclusion of his talks. experience the healing grace of Lourdes water. As  A selection of Matthew’s books will be available to part of this spiritual opportunity to draw nearer to purchase during the event. God, we will receive a Eucharistic blessing and pray  This presentation is FREE; (free-will offerings are accepted the Rosary. A Plenary and appreciated). is granted to A convert to Catholicism and former missionary to Latin all, under the usual America, Matthew is a frequent guest on radio and television conditions, who attend programs across the country appearing on Sirius XM, EWTN, this experience. By all CBS, and the Magnificat. He hosts a very popular podcast on means, invite your iTunes titled The Art of Catholic,...heard in more than 160 family, children and countries around the world. Matthew is the Executive Producer friends! God extends His and host of the best-selling Bible and the Virgin Mary and Bible invitation, through His and the Sacraments video series’ and is a featured speaker by Lighthouse Catholic Media. He also holds a Masters in mother, to all! Please Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville. In addition contact Father Ulto if you to numerous articles, he is the author of two books, Louder have any questions. Than Words: The Art of Living as a Catholic and Prayer Works! Getting A Grip On Catholic Spirituality. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 7

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STEWARDSHIP OF ACCOUNTABILITY AND THANK YOU!

2018….Bernie’s Diner

Good stewards of St. Bernadette,

Thank you to all who joined us for a fun-filled evening to support Catholic education in our faith community. We thank and recognize our business sponsors:

The Bernard Egan Foundation Watercrest at St. Lucie West School Development Group Is something missing in your life? Do you feel if you Artisan Quality Foods weren’t so busy that you would be happier, healthier, more Treasure Coast Seltzer Works effective, more fulfilled, and maybe even a better person? Culver’s of Port St. Lucie This is an incredible experience that will help you discover Southern Eagle (Gerry Hoeffner & Family) what is missing in your life and what to do about it.

We thank and recognize our Women’s Weekend Retreat: March 3 & 4, 2018 individual sponsors: Men’s Retreat: March 10 & 11, 2018 Michael & Jacqueline Bader Come prepared to relax, have fun, and renew Sally Pavilowski your heart! There will be time for prayer, Rachel Monaco discussion and personal reflection. Daniel Deering No cost to participants (yes...you read that right!)

Kay Rodriguez For more information: Plus the many parishioners who bought Women’s retreat: Jean Kulan 917-710-6793 tickets and made this event a great [email protected] success! Men’s retreat: Tom Sennott 772-233-3260 After all expenses, the total amount which [email protected] benefits our parish is: There must be is More to Life. Welcome! $20,469.50

Polish your dancing shoes and save the date Our Annual St. Patrick Dinner for next year’s event: January 12, 2019! Dance is shaping up to be the In gratitude, Social Event of the Season! It is Father Victor A. Ulto, Pastor and scheduled for Saturday, March Eric Seibenick 17, cocktails beginning at 5:15 pm, and will feature your choice of either homemade Corned Beef and Cabbage or Shepherds Pie....all the trimmings, homemade Irish Soda Bread (of course), Irish Coffee, dessert and a lot of surprises. Tickets, at $35.00 per person, are available this weekend - February 3-4, until the event.

Do you have any unused bottles of liquor at home? How about donating them to our parish, to be used for a Basket of Cheer at our St. Patrick Dinner Dance on March 17? Simply bring what you have to the Parish Office. Many thanks! Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Page 9

Broken ...A Time For Healing ANGELS: (Preparing altar linens) Marge Culkin at 489-0542. ALTAR SERVERS: (youth) Father Lopez at 336-9956. Our Catholic Church teaches that is a community ART & ENVIRONMENT: Donna /John Francavilla at 873-9055. of life and love, an enduring and exclusive partnership between BERNADETTE’S ANGELS: Mary Ann Evensen at 879-7968. one man and one woman for the giving and receiving of love, BIBLE STUDY... Three groups: Jay Devey at 621-9793. and for the procreation and education of children. BIG APPLE MINISTRY: Tim Reardon at (607) 785-6033. Unfortunately, not every marriage is successful, including BIRTHDAY MINISTRY: Chrissy Savage at (419) 408-2548. some that are entered into with the best of intentions. Many CANA COMPANIONS: Linda Riccio at 285-4745. marriages end in . The Church is aware of the stress CIRCLE OF FRIENDS BEREAVEMENT: and suffering experienced by separated, divorced, and Support Group: Diane Jones at 344-1771. COLUMBIETTES COUNCIL 13042: Marilyn Suriano at 878-2623. remarried people, particularly Catholics, and we embrace them COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN: Barbara Lutton at 878-5120. with loving hearts and prayers. CLEANLINESS WITH GODLINESS: Carol Lindner at 370-4066. The Marriage Tribunal is composed of trained personnel, DIVORCED & SEPARATED: Alice Pachon, (201) 981-7993 and is designed to help the divorced and remarried person, the EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Don & Kathleen Cupples at 249-1232. divorced person intending another marriage, and the divorced EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS (Homebound): Catholic seeking clarification on his or her standing in the Ann Marie Burchell at 429-1321. Church. FUNERAL PLANNING: Cathy Lavin 345-7592. A Declaration of Nullity (a Church ) is a GOLF TOURNAMENT MINISTRY: Bob Russo at 336-8885. judgment of a Marriage Tribunal of the Catholic Church GOOD SHEPHERD MINISTRY: Taking seriously our concerning the validity or invalidity of a particular marriage. If common call as Christians to provide for the safety of our brothers and sisters while they are at our parish. the marriage is declared invalid, it means that in the eyes of the Contact Mike Rios at 324-1539. Church, a basic element was missing from the union in question MINISTRY OF HOSPITALITY / USHERS: Gary Lee at from the very beginning, and that, as a result of this, the 332-0100. marriage was not valid from the start. K. of C. COUNCIL #13042: Tom Mollica at 344-2084. The Annulment in no way affects any children born of a K. of C. 4th DEGREE #3090: Tony Frasca at 672-4719. marriage that has been declared null by the Church. Those LECTORS: Maryellen McGarry at 359-5416. children are still considered legitimate by the Church. LEGION OF MARY: Call Ellen Hale at 332-2446. Divorced Catholics, even those who have entered into new MARTHA’S HANDS: Call parish office at 336-9956. marriages outside the Church, are not excommunicated by the MOMS MINISTRY: Laura Dube at 203-6533. Church. The question of whether they may receive Holy MUSIC / CHOIRS: Thomas Bold at 336-9956. PARISH NURSE: Carol Lindner at 370-4066. Communion at Mass is best discussed with their parish . PRAYER GROUPS: (Four groups) To initiate the process of obtaining a Declaration of Nullity, Rosina Ciocca at (856) 264-0055 (Hearts on Fire), those who believe that their marriage may have been invalid Marilyn Hight 344-1576 & Cathy Vitta 777-4617 from the beginning, should contact their parish priest or (Powerhouse of Prayer), for an initial interview. At that time, the person, known as the Stella DiGiorgio at 873-9023 (The Word), petitioner, will tell the story of his/her marriage. If appropriate, Marie Husain at (954) 803-8517 (Divine Mercy). the priest or deacon will assist in filling out the initial form to PRISON MINISTRY: Patti Wheeler at (540) 226-1616. introduce the case and forward the case to the Marriage PROJECT CHILDREN’S LITERACY: Rita Banashek at Tribunal. Upon acceptance of the case, the Tribunal will 359-3335. forward the necessary forms and questionnaires to the priest or PROJECT MOTHER TERESA: Veronica Lacoparra at 871-6405 or Kathy Cole at 206-6683. deacon. This person is known as the advocate. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: Eric Seibenick at 336-9956. The other person in a marriage case is known as the RESPECT LIFE: Sue Campbell at 489-5419. Post Abortion respondent. Church law requires that every possible effort be Healing: call 1‑877-908‑1212 (may call anonymously). made to contact that person and give that individual an SACRISTAN: Adele Lamour at 879-7892. opportunity to testify if they choose. If he/she chooses not to ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: Financial Assistance: 344-1233. respond, the Marriage Tribunal will proceed without participation Store: 344-1341. Join ministry: Marie Deeg at 878-1743. from that individual. SOCIAL MINISTRY: Interim leaders: Brenda Foglia, 343-7884 or Those who are interested in obtaining more Marianne Doughney, (561) 704-8010 information about the Declaration of Nullity or about their STEWARDSHIP COUNCIL: Richard D’Aloia (908) 216-0955. own previous marriage(s) are encouraged to contact Father TECHNOLOGY MINISTRY: Thomas Bold at 336-9956. VOICES FOR GOD’S CHILDREN: Janet Priore at 489-4867; Victor Ulto or Father Antony Lopez at the parish office, WELCOME MINISTRY: Gail Barlowe at 871-2810. (772) 336-9956. We love you! Let us help you experience the YOUTH MINISTRY: Sonny Gaudet at 336-9956. healing grace of God and the Church!