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St. Bernard Catholic Church (Established in 1787) St. Bernard Catholic Church (Established in 1787) DAILY MASSES Monday—Friday: Mass 8:30 a.m. First Saturday 8:30 a.m. WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. 2805 Bayou Road St. Joseph Adoration Chapel: P. O. Box 220 Any Time St. Bernard, LA 70085 MISSION STATEMENT In the total love for Jesus through the Heart of Mary, We St. Bernard Catholic Church commit to BE BOLD—BE CATHOLIC—BE CHRIST And faithfully pass it on...Heart to Heart. I.M. Office Hours: 9:30—1:00 Monday—Thursday Phone: (504) 281-2267 — Fax: (504) 281-2268 E-Mail: [email protected] www.stbernard-stbla.com Rev. Hoang M. Tuong, Pastor St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery: (504) 421-9533 Cell Phone: 985-705-0357 Lynne, Parish Secretary, Cell: (504) 421-5969 Rev. Charles Caluda, Retired Lenore—Religious Ed Deacon Norbert Billiot, Jr. [email protected] Music Director: Bea Girard Baptism: Parents are asked to call the office. Baptisms will be held the 3rd weekend of the month or by special arrangement. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are held before each Mass, or call for an appointment. Communion of the Sick: Please call when someone is ill or in the hospital. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples must contact the church at least six (6) months before the date of the wedding. Christian Burial: Please contact the funeral home to make arrangements they will contact church and cemetery. Pastoral & Finance Meeting - Pastoral Council meetings will be announced. Volume 53 Issue 39 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 Saturday September 26, 2020 Rosary 8:00 p.m. Ministry Schedule 4:00 p.m. All Parishioners of St. Bernard For Next Week: Catholic Church; Bernard & Chase Naquin; Duke Collins; Donald Serpas, Sr.; William Saturday, October 3, 4:00 p.m. Ybarzabal; Tim George; Timothy George; Sal Gagliano; Mazie LaFond; Karen Smith; Donna Gonzales; Celebrant: Fr. Hoang Scotty Lopez; Beth Byrd Ruiz; Richie Byrd; Charles, Cornelia Lector: Lacye & Lori Robertson; Fr John; Louis & Lucille Freire; Perry & Ministers of Communion: Deann Freire Bourdreaux; Adam & Evelyn Gonzales; and all Not at this time on our Sick List especially Dwight Merkl Sunday, September 27, 2020 Rosary 9:30 a.m. Sunday, October 4, 10:00 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Charles L. Smith; Gauthé Family; Agnes & Celebrant: Fr. Hoang Wallace Serpas; Jerry Wheat; HJ & Harold Lind; Josephine & Lector: Maureen Reese Nunez; Mike, Rosie & André Colletti; Dickie Stander; Ministers of Communion: Merle King; Louise M. Alphonso; Walter & Betty Melerine; Larry Gonzales, Jr.; Raymond Serpas; Frances Evans; Adam Not at this Serigne; Walter Guidry; Chester Romero; The Romero Family; time Joyce Frichter; Rudy Alphonso; Martin & Cecile Alfonso; Jerry, Vernon & Nathan Alfonso; Alfred Nunez, Sr. & Family; Jason Steele; Myra & Lisa Montelongo; Marlene Campo; Lindy LeBouef; Lorenza Acosta; Norbert Billiot, Sr.; and all Military Personnel & Families Sanctuary Lamp DAILY—Rosary 8 a.m.—Mass 8:30 a.m.: Beth Byrd Ruiz Monday For Our Youth Tuesday All Sick & Dying Marian Candle Wednesday All Souls in Purgatory Thursday All Parishioners All Sick & Dying Friday Deceased Priests Saturday (only First Saturday) 8:30 a.m. St. Joseph Candle All Parishioners READINGS OF THE WEEK Monday: Dn 7:9-10, 13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a; Ps 138:1-5; Jn 1:47-51 Tuesday: Jb 3:1-3, 11-17, 20-23; Ps 88:2-8; Lk 9:51-56 Wednesday: Jb 9:1-12, 14-16; Ps 88:10bc-15; September 19—20, 2020 Lk 9:57-62 Attendance: 49 Thursday: Jb 19:21-27; Ps 27:7-9abc, 13-14; Mt 18:1-5, 10 Friday: Jb 38:1, 12-21; 40:3-5; Ps 139:1-3, 7-10, Collection: $2,185.00 13-14ab; Lk 10:13-16 2nd Collection: $ 130.00 Saturday: Jb 42:1-3, 5-6, 12-17; Ps 119:66, 71, 75, Thank you for your support 91, 125, 130; Lk 10:17-24 Sunday: Is 5:1-7; Ps 80:9, 12-16, 19-20; Phil 4:6-9; Mt 21:33-43 Who Are The Archangels? | Learn Their Names And Meanings The Archangels- Who Are They and What Can They Help You With? The Archangels are magnificent spiritual beings who vibrate with an incredible light and frequency. Each Archangel illuminates specific attributes and qualities of Creator, God, and of All That Is through the immense Divine Light and love they carry. The Archangels serve according to Divine will within the Heavens and on Earth, and their missions are often closely intertwined with helping humanity, because of this, their presence has been documented in many of the worlds religions. What is an Archangel? Archangels exist outside of any one religion or culture, and they exist outside of time and space. They are able to view reality, including our past, present and future as one stream of energy within the present moment, which enables them to offer powerful guidance and enlightening new perspectives. Archangels can appear to different people in locations across the world, all at the same time. They are great beings of light and unconditional love who coordinate and oversee guardian angels, guides, and other angels who provide help to us on Earth. Archangels project the light of the Divine and the energy of unconditional love always. Archangels are highly evolved spiritual beings of the light, who are more than willing to offer their love, guidance, healing,and support whenever we ask, but will not interfere without our permission. How to Call Upon Archangels There is no one way to properly connect with or evoke the Archangels, but one thing is certain, by increasing your vibration first and learning to open your subtle and psychic senses you're far more likely to connect with the high vibrational energy of the Archangels in a meaningful way. Most of the channeled messages I share on this site are with Archangels. Click the links below to learn more about the specific Archangels and connect with their uplifting and empowering angel messages. How Many Archangels Are There? There are far more Archangels than most people realize. Archangel Michael has recently shared with me that there are not tens or even hundreds of Archangels… But rather Thousands. So while you can find many articles online saying there are 7 Archangels, or 12 Archangels… Know that the reality, is there are far more Archangels serving behind the scenes. The most commonly known Archangels are those referenced in religious texts, and those whose missions most regularly interface with humanity. Here are the names of some of the Archangelic Light Beings I've personally met and worked with: Archangels Names Archangel Gabriel Gabriel is the Archangel of communication, new beginnings, and strength. When called upon Gabriel will bring you inspiring divine messages to assist you in finding your highest calling. Gabriel also works closely with authors, teachers, artists, councilors and more! Archangel Metatron Archangel Metatron is a Divine record keeper and a powerful spiritual teacher. Often called the “Angel of Life” Metatron offers a link between Heaven and Earth and works around the clock to help those who are ready and willing, align with their highest and best possible path. Metatron can help you release what no longer serves you, so that you can tap into your inner connection with pure light.. Archangel Michael Archangel Michael is a powerful Archangel of protection. Michael oversees guardian angels, and he will help you to release lower energies of fear or worry, so that you can open to experience the incredible love and light of the Angelic Ream, and live a fun, fulfilling and passionate life. Archangel Michael is one of the easiest Archangels to hear, and also one of the most known. Archangel Raphael Archangel Raphael is the main archangel who oversees healing for living beings on Earth. He is a well know and incredibly powerful angelic being, who is ready, willing and waiting to connect with you directly if you so desire. Through the powerful divine guidance from Archangel Raphael, you can learn to activate and use your bodies innate ability to heal itself. Archangel Ariel Archangel Ariel is well known as the “Lioness of God”, as this is the direct translation of the name Ariel, or Arael in Herbew. But there’s more to Ariel, who is a powerful Archangel of abundance, happiness, and nature. Ariel closely works with animals, and the realms of nature and helps those whose missions are aligned with helping animals and the environment. Archangel Haniel Archangel Haniel is an Archangel of energy, vitality, and passion for life. When called upon, Archangel Haniel will cleanse and transmit all worry and lower vibrations back into love with her blue orb of healing light. Archangel Haniel can also help you to awaken your psychic and spiritual abilities like energy healing, clairvoyance, intuition and inner strength. Archangel Orion Orion is like the galactic Archangel… He is an incredibly powerful, cosmic, and love filled guide from the Celestial Realms. Archangel Orion offers powerful help with energy clearing, protection, releasing dark or negative energy (or entities), and on the lighter side he will help you to open to receive and understand the vast beauty, magic and high vibrational frequency present now. Archangel Jophiel Jophiel is a wonderful ally to call upon when you need help seeing the beauty within and around you. Archangel Jophiel will help you to shift your perspective from focusing on what is wrong and bad, into seeing the positives, beauty and magic that is all around you. Archangel Muriel Archangel Muriel is a powerful and yet gentle Archangel of peace and harmony who oversees emotions, and intuition, with unconditional love and compassion.
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