1523 Washington Street, West Newton, MA 02465 The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
August 15, 2021
www.ccsbparish.org
email: [email protected]

PARISH STAFF

Pastor: Rev. Daniel C. O’Connell

Pastoral Associate: Sr. Jeanette Gaudet, m.f.i.c. Family Faith Formation: Brian Sousa Business Manager: Jay Porter Office Manager: Pam Burke Adult Formation Consultant : Regina O’Connor Director of Music: Mary Nolan

MASS SCHEDULES Sat. Vigil: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00 am 10:00 am Monday-Wednesday 8:00am Prayer Service & Novena: Mondays at 12 Noon (Zoom )

BAPTISM
The baptism of infants is generally celebrated on the third Sunday of each month. Parents should contact the parish office to make arrangements. Adults seeking baptism or desiring to become members of the Catholic Church should contact the office for information.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY
Couples desiring marriage in the Church should contact the parish office for details at least six months prior to the anticipated date of their
wedding.

The SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Due to Covid, Confessions are available by
Assumption appointment.

of SACRAMENT OF THE SICK
Mary Please notify the parish office if you or a family member is hospitalized or homebound and desires
to receive the Eucharist and/or the Sacrament of Corpus ChristiSt. Bernard Parish is a faith community
the Anointing of the Sick.
centered in the Eucharistic celebration. Each day we give witness to our baptismal promises and commit ourselves to learn, love, and live the Gospel
message of Jesus Christ.

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FEAST OF ST. BERNARD of CLAIRVAUX
June 20th
Prayer to Mary based on wrings and prayers of St. Bernard
Saturday
August 14th

4:00 pm Sr Kathleen Reilly,MFIC
Memorial
LOOK TO THE STAR, CALL UPON
MARY
Sunday
August 15th

If storms of temptaons arise, 8:00 am
Constance & Anthony
or you fall upon the rocks of
Vena, Caroline Ruocco
Memorial
tribulaon,

look to the star, call upon Mary.
10:00 am
Nancy Arbing,
If you are tossed by the waves
Kay Corea
Memorial

of pride, ambion, or envy,

look to the star, call upon Mary.
Saturday
August 21st
If anger or greed dash against the ship of your 4:00 pm Pedro A. Morales
Memorial
soul, look to the star, call upon Mary.

Sunday
August 22nd
(Response: AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA, AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA)


8:00 am
Erminia & Michaele Caira
Memorial
If, trouble, shame or dread overcome you and you
begin to sink into sadness or despair, 10:00 am
Nikki Likely
Memoral
look to the star, call upon Mary In dangers, in anguish or doubt, think of her,
look to the star, call upon Mary
In every moment, in every me of need,
look to the star, call upon Mary
(Response: AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA, AVE, AVE MARIA)

Following her, you will not stray;
Invoking her, you will not despair;
JUST A THOUGHT … FROM FR. DAN Thinking of her, you will not wander;
Upheld by her, you will not fall;
A beautiful image is presented to us this weekend as we celebrate Shielded by her, you will not fear;
the Solemnity of Assumption of Mary. As we call to mind her being assumed into heaven, we are reminded of the reasons it Guided by her, you will not grow weary;
happened in the first place. In our tradition, she has always been Favored by her, you will reach the goal.
that woman clothed with the sun. Through her’ Yes’ to God’s
request, we are clothed with the light of her Son. Mary trusted in all that was promised by God, and her belief allowed it to For we remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, transpire. When we trust in all that God promises, the same can that never was it known that anyone who fled to happen. We can change the world by trust & confidence in all your protecon, implored your help, or sought that Jesus taught!

your intercession was le unaided. And so we bring you our prayers for our parish family, for our PARISH
GUILD
world, for all who seek your help. (Let us pause to
bring our needs to Mary) We ask this prayer Our Corpus Christi St Bernard Guild
will be having a board meeting in Fr. Moore Hall on through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Monday, August 23 at 7 pm. All present (Response: AVE, AVE, AVE MARIA, AVE, AVE MARIA)
and future
members of this spiritfilled group
are cordially invited to share suggestions and input, as we move forward this year. Please join us, we look forward to PARISH SUPPORT hearing from you.

AUGUST 8TH $2,523.00 Please contact Lucille [email protected], THANK YOU!! 617 2449386) if you plan on attending, so that we can arrange for seating in the hall. Thank You!

The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary

DAILY MASS

9:30am LIVE, 7pm and 11:30pm
Bernard of Clairvaux. Adviser of popes, healer of a schism, reformer of a monastic Order, Scripture scholar,
theologian, and eloquent preacher: any one of these titles Sunday, August 15
would distinguish an ordinary man. Yet Bernard was all of Father Frank Silva, Boston
theseNand he still retained a burning desire to return to the
hidden monastic life of his younger days. The zealous Monday, August 16
Father John Carmichael, Marshfield
young man was quite demanding, though more on himself
than others. His ability as arbitrator and counselor became Tuesday, August 17
widely known. More and more he was lured away from the Father Richard Fitzgerald, Brighton
monastery to settle longstanding disputes. It was Ber-
nard who intervened in a fullblown schism and settled it Wednesday, August 18
in favor of the Roman pontiff against the antipope.
Father Paul Ring, E/W Bridgewater

One of Bernard’s favorite prayers, “Whence arises the love Thursday, August 19
of God? From God. And what is the measure of this love? Father Michael Sheehan, Arlington
To love without measure,”

Friday, August 20
St. Bernard was declared a
doctor of the church
in 1830 Father Adrian Milik,
and was extolled in 1953 as
doctor mellifluus
in an encyc-
lical of Pope
Pius XII.
Saturday, August 21
Father Brian Clary, Dorchester

A GOOD TIME FOR ALL!!
SUNDAY SEPTEMER 12TH
OUTDOOR MASS AT 10:00AM
ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH
PARISH BBQ STARTS AT 11:30AM
“I learn so much about our faith from these kids!”
Plan to bring your favorite dish and desserts to share.

Sign “I never thought I had it in me to teach others about up sheets are in the front of the church.
Jesus.”
WE’LL ENJOY GREAT FOOD, AND TERRIFIC RAFFLE “Being a catechist has brought me so much joy! It’s so rewarding!”
Do you have a relationship with Jesus? Do you want to help others develop their relationship with Jesus? If yes, then helping with the Faith formation ministry is for you!

No matter you background, age, or how much training you think you may need being a Catechist is simple! Come join the team of dedicated volunteers who walk in faith with the young people of our parish!
We’re looking for catechists, assistants, Religious Education Registration
behind the scenes help, security, etc. You know how the saying goes It takes The Registration Forms for Religious Education next year a village…
have been mailed to families who were enrolled in the pro- Reach out to Brian after Masses or at
gram this year. If you did not receive one in the mail you can contact the religious education office or download the [email protected]
forms from the website. www.ccsbparish.org/faith formation.

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Sacred HeartOur Lady’s Collaborative Racial

You can financially support Corpus Christi St.

Justice Ministry Meetings
Bernard Parish Here:
A new Racial Justice Group gathers
on Zoom every two weeks to
discuss current topics on race and faith, view short films, and explore action plans.
Next Meeting will be Monday, August 16th 7:30 to 8:30pm. If you are interested in receiving a Zoom link to attend,
please contact
Deanna Morgan
[email protected].

You can set up weekly/monthly on line donations or even a one time donation for the Grand annual. Go to our website
Fall 2019 Project Rachel https://www.ccsbparish.org and look for the picture above. PostAbortion Healing Retreats  Click on the picture and follow the directions for setting September 25, October 16 & up your donations.
November 20
“Project Rachel led me to a place of forgiveness and mercy.
During the retreat, I realized the lasng impact of forgiveness.
I knew God had forgiven me, and now I needed to forgive myself.”T
A Project Rachel retreat parcipant. The Project Rachel ministry of the Archdiocese of Boston extends a special invitaon to women suffering from the pain of a past aboron to Back
To
School Supplies for aend a “Come to the Waters of Healing” oneRday Julie’s Children and Moms
retreat. Fall dates are September 25, October 16 and School is right around the corner, the families at Julie’s November 20 from 9 AM to 5 PM. Locaons are con- Family Learning Program will need help with fidenal. Limited to ten parcipants per retreat. For backtoschool supplies for the upcoming year.
more informaon, contact Project Rachel at Please bring your donations to ALLEN PLACE on 508.651.3100 or
[email protected].
Saturdays August 21 and 28 from 3:30pm to 5 pm and Sundays August 22 and

Save the Date:
Annual Archdiocesan Jusce August 29, from 7:30am to 11:30am. Convocaon (11/13)


 Backpacks
 Calendars
If you would like to get involved in the planning,  Book bags
 Pencil Sharpener
please contact Pat Dinneen, Chair, Archdiocesan  Spiral Notebooks (1,3,5
 Pocket Folders
Subject)
Social Jusce Ministry  Large Crayons
 3Ring Binders
 Regular Crayons
[email protected].
 Subject Dividers
 Washable Markers
 PaperM loose leaf/  Safety Scissors
computer
 Pencil Boxes
Are you looking for something social?
 Composition books  Rulers
You are welcome to join us this Sunday for a virtual small group (Marble Color)
 Colored Pencils
meeting. These meetings are designed for parishioners to come  Pencils
 Watercolor Paint/Brushes
together (virtually) and share faith together.
 Pens
Sunday at 12:15 pm:
 Assignment books
Join Zoom Meeting
 Highlighters
 Construction Papers.
hps://zoom.us/j/91247458857?  Glue sticks
 Insulated lunch bags with  Erasable pens
pwd=dytXcmlhbEFPb3R1UXZqUStWQjFuUT09
ice packs
 Index cards
 Brown paper lunch bags

 Hand Sanitizers
 Small tissue packets
 Calculators:
 Headphones
Meeting ID: 912 4745 8857 Scientific (Sin, Cos, Tan)
 Face masks
Passcode: 1523617
Basic (add/subtract)

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