MASS SCHEDULE: Sunday Liturgy Saturday 4:00 PM Sunday 8:00 and 10:30 AM

PSR Classes: 9:00 to 10:15 AM Sunday Mornings September to April Weekday Liturgy: Monday through Friday 8:00 AM

Holyday Liturgy: (Non-Holiday – Working Days) Vigil (day before) 6:00 PM Holyday: 8:00 AM

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturday 3:00 to 3:30 PM or by appointment

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Sunday after 10:30 AM Mass. Registered parishioners MISSION STATEMENT should contact the Rectory Office at least three weeks We, the people of God, in the Parish of St. Bernadette, prior to desired date. understanding ourselves to be a part of the Universal Baptisms are not usually celebrated during Lent. Church, have received the call of His son Jesus through SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY: Baptism and Confirmation, to be His disciples and to Registered Parishioners should make arrangements with spread and promote the Kingdom of God in faith and the priest of the parish as soon as you are seriously p rayer through Christian worship, education, and service. contemplating marriage - The Council, strengthened by the Holy Spirit, and at least six months prior to the wedding. nourished by the Sacraments, attempts to listen to the Weddings are strongly discouraged during needs and furnish leadership to the people of St. Lent and the Octave Easter. Bernadette. We do this to serve our God and to develop in Holy Orders and Consecrated Life (Religious) our parish, His presence as the source and cause of our Those who feel called to this life are invited to call the common Christian life and holiness. Archdiocesan Office of Vocations at 314-792-6460 or

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PARISH STAFF: Rev. Robert Reiker Pastor COMMUNION CALLS: Deacon Michael L. Buckley Part-time Deacon Holy Communion is brought to the homebound of the Sister Ruth Emke Office Manager Parish. If you would like Holy Communion brought to Mrs. Mary Winkelmann PSR Director someone in your household, simply notify the Mr. Joe Simpson Music Minister Rectory Office. Please inform the Rectory Office if a parishioner is in the hospital or nursing home. RECTORY: 68 Sherman Road PRAYER NETWORK: Saint Louis, MO 63125 Prayer Works! Parishioners are ready to pray for those in Phone (314) 892-6882 need. Ask and it shall be given to you. Fax Number (314) 892-7716 Contact Gen at 892-2429 Parish Email: [email protected] Audrey at 487-6077

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