The Roman Catholic Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux 500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807

February 17, 2019 - The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Served by:

Rev. Msgr. Randall J. Vashon, Pastor Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, KHS, Parochial Vicar Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B., Weekend Assistant Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music Mrs. Karen Dill, Director, Office of Catechetical Formation Mr. Sean O’Brien, Youth Ministry Leader Mr. Mark LaFleur, Director, St. Bernard Cemetery

“We are the Living Stones”, a Family of Faith who strive to love God and our neighbors through the church. Page 2 The Liturgical Week Today’s Readings

Monday, February 18 First Reading - The one who trusts in the L is like Presidents’ Day a tree planted beside the waters (Jeremiah 17:5-8). 9:00 AM Helen and Harry Kuncik, req. by their Psalm - Blessed are they who hope in the Lord (Psalm 1). daughter Second Reading - Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits of those who have fallen asleep Tuesday, February 19 (1 Corinthians 15:12, 16-20). 8:00 AM Dorothy McElroy, req. Ron and Mary Haikes Gospel — Blessed are you who are poor, hungry, 12:10 PM Art Grodkiewicz, req. by Barbara and Ray weeping. Woe to you who are rich, filled, laughing Grodkiewicz (Luke 6:17, 20-26).

8:00 AM Ed Dobrosky, req. by his wife, Joan and family 12:10 PM Camillo and Fiorentina Vecchi, req. by their daughter-in-law

Thursday, February 21 St. Damian

8:00 AM Dorothy McElroy req. by the Corvi family 12:10 PM Nicholas Guasco, req. by the Guasco family

Friday, February 22 The Chair Of Saint Peter the Apostle

8:00 AM Theodore Abadie, Sr., req. by Stacey Alvey 12:10 PM Edifanio and Margarita Valderrama, req. by their family

Saturday, February 23 BLESSED St. Polycarp

9:00 AM Nina Mannino, req. by Gina Maroney When we think of the word “Beatitude” we think of 5:15 PM Anteo and Benito Petronio, req. by the today’s discourse from Luke’s Gospel, or the more Petronio family familiar one from Matthew (which begins “Blessed are the poor in spirit . . . ”). Actually, beatitudes occur Sunday, February 24 throughout the prophets and Gospels. Today in 7:30 AM Ed Dobrosky, req. by Karen and Paul Dionisio Jeremiah (with an echo in the psalm) we hear, “Blessed 9:00 AM For the People of St. Bernard is the one who trusts in the Lord” (Jeremiah 17:7). 10:30 AM Norman Lawn, req. by Bridget Following his resurrection in John’s Gospel, Christ 12:00 PM Helen Wall, req. by Shirley and Stanley proclaims, “Blessed are those who have not seen and Horoszewski have believed” (John 20:29). The evangelists placed these sayings throughout the Gospels as short remind- ers about the characteristics that one will find in a follower of Christ, characteristics that will help spread the Good News in this life and lead to eternal blessings Readings for the Week in the next. In Latin, the saints are called the Beati, the “Blessed,” for they are the ones who lived the “blessed” Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25; Ps 50:1, 8, 16bc-17, 20-26; life as described by Jesus throughout the Gospels. How Mk 8:11-13 blest are we, when we also strive to make our own days a living beatitude! Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10; Ps 29:1a, 2, 3ac-4, 3b, 9c-10; Mk 8:14-21 Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22; Ps 116:12-15, 18-19; Mk 8:22-26 In your kindness we ask you to remember Thursday: Gn 9:1-13; Ps 102:16-21, 29, 22-23; all the sick members of our parish as well Mk 8:27-33 as those who reside in nursing homes and Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4; Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6; Mt 16:13-19 senior care facilities. Saturday: Heb 11:1-7; Ps 145:2-5, 10-11; Mk 9:2-13 Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23; Ps 103:1-4, 8, We ask you also to pray for our beloved dead. 10, 12-13; 1 Cor 15:45-49; Lk 6:27-38 Page 3

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time February 17, 2019 “Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. Blessed are you who are now hungry, for you will be satisfied.” — Luke 6:20‑21a

This Week at St. Bernard Sunday, February 17 Thursday, February 21 No CF Classes 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - CF 6th Grade Stewardship with 9:30 am - 11:00 am - RCIA Catechumenate Meeting, Parents and Students, Gym and Cafeteria RMR 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Adult Parish Choir Rehearsal, Church 11:30 am - Donut Sunday (after 10:30 am Mass), 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Women’s Prayer Group, Chapel and Cafeteria Room C (Chapel only when IHN is here) 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - RCIA Precatechumenate, Library 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Youth Choir Rehearsal, Church 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Men’s Basketball, Gym Friday, February 22

2:00 pm - Mass at Rehab at Riversedge HC Monday, February 18 5:45 pm - 9:30 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym Presidents’ Day, Parish Office Closed, No CF Classes 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm - Caritas Rehearsal, Church

Tuesday, February 19 Saturday, February 23 No CF Classes 9:00 am - 11:00 am - Metuchen Cursillo Movement, 6:15 pm - 9:30 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym Ultreya, Room C 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - AFF: Fulfilled 2 - Uncovering the 9:00 am - 6:00 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym Biblical Foundations of Catholicism, OCF Auxiliary, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Confessions, Church Room 7, First Floor, School Building 6:15 pm - 9:15 pm - Men’s Ministry - ‘The Case for Christ’, 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Youth Group, Lighthouse (in the Cafeteria school building), Doors open at 7:00 pm Sunday, February 24 Wednesday, February 20 9:00 am - 10:15 am - CF Classes - Sunday Session, All 10:30 am - 12:00 pm - AFF: Fulfilled 2 - Uncovering the rooms Biblical Foundations of Catholicism, OCF Auxiliary, 9:30 am - 11:00 am - RCIA Catechumenate Meeting, Room 7, First Floor, School Building RMR 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm - CF Classes - Wednesday Session, All 10:30 am - Children’s Liturgy - in conjunction with Rooms 10:30 am Mass, Chapel 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm - RCIA for Children, Wednesday 10:30 am - 11:45 am - CF PACT - Cafeteria and OCF Session, Library Auxiliary Room 6:15 pm - 8:00 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm - Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Church 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm - Baptisms, Church 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Children’s RCIA, Rooms D and E 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Men’s Basketball, Gym 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Music Rehearsals, Church 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm - New Visions, Cafeteria

Stewardship Thought

“No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. A horse is a vain hope for deliverance; despite all its great strength it cannot save. But the eyes of the Lord are on those who fear him, on those whose hope is in his unfailing love,” - Psalm 33 16-18 Page 4

Commission for Liturgy and Worship Ministers of the Liturgy

We acknowledge with appreciation the following Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s Masses:

February 23rd and February 24th 5:15 Mass Altar Servers: 10:30 Mass Altar Servers: Kevin Czarkowski, Paul Loschiavo, John - Paul Renieris Readers: Dominick Batkowski, Jo Casey Readers: Luis Alves, David Blood Eucharistic Ministers: Karen Brophy, Tess Guerriero Eucharistic Ministers:

7:30 Mass Altar Servers: Rohan Mannathukkaran 12:00 Mass Altar Servers:

Readers: Maria DaSilva, Ginny Hayden Readers: Joe Filep Janice Rippas

Eucharistic Ministers: Jane McElroy, Eucharistic Ministers: Susie Grasso, Lori Vitello, Priscilla Weick Fran Lim, Jeannette Merritt, Debbie Rano,

Doreen Sekora 9:00 Mass Altar Servers:

Readers: Stacey Alvey, Ron Haikes

Eucharistic Ministers: Tim O’Connor, Cynthia O’Connor, Vince Riello

February 18th - February 24th, 2019

The Church’s Sanctuary lamp Burns in memory of Bishop Emeritus, John M. Smith, req. by Evelyn and Joe Mutek

The Blessed Mother’s votive lamp Burns in memory of Theodore Abadie, Sr., req. by Stacey Alvey

The Chapel’s Sanctuary lamp Burns in memory of Rajappan Kochupillai, req. by the Raj family

The Parish Prayer Chain is a group of Parishioners that regularly pray for your needs. It consists of two groups, those who pray during the daytime and those who pray in the evening.

Should a need for prayer arise, please call Joan Dobrosky at 908-231-9545 to initiate your prayer request. Your intention will be prayed for by both Chains and kept strictly confiden- tial. If you have an interest in becoming a member of the Prayer Chain, please call Joan. Page 5

From The Office of Catechetical Formation ..

IMPORTANT DATES FOR FEBRUARY

Sunday, February 17th – Tuesday, February 19th: No Classes – Presidents Weekend

Thursday, February 21st: 6th Grade Parent/Student Stewardship meeting 7:00PM – 8:30PM Cafeteria (All 6th Graders with parent – No Regular 6th Grade classes this week – all other grades have classes as usual)

Sunday, February 24th: Monthly PACT classes 10:30AM – 11:45AM

THE CASE FOR CHRIST

Saturday, February 23rd

Join us following the 5:15 pm Mass in the cafeteria for

a movie night Reminder that on Monday, February 18th sponsored by the St. there will be a 9:00am mass in the chapel Bernard Men’s Ministry. There will not be an 8:00 am or Pizza and refreshments will 12:10 pm mass. be served.

Feel free to use the RSVP in the weekly FlockNote to let us know you’re coming .... ATTENTION

Please be aware that once again, there has been a reoccurrence of the email Two Parish Projects - Looking for Assistance scam/spoofing of my account.

 Do you have any expertise in the security It is happening here as well as to many field (i.e. facilities, buildings)? of the pastors in the area. As a reminder, ALL communications from me will  Do you have any experience in grant writing? come from my parish account.

Would you be interested in joining us for one or If you are in any way suspicious of an both of these projects that we will be working email, PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE on? If so, please contact Msgr. Randy at FIRST TO CONFIRM ITS [email protected] for more VALIDITY. information. - Msgr. Randy Page 6 Page 7 Page 8

ACTION ALERT !!!

Take ACTION NOW TO OPPOSE ASSISTED SUICIDE

The Senate Health Committee has scheduled a hearing on S1072 on February 7, 2019 at 1 p.m. The full Assembly may vote on it by the end of February, 2019.

The NJ Assembly Judiciary Committee had previously released A1504/S1072, the Assisted Su- icide bill, on March 12, 2018 after hearing hours of testimony from physicians, disability and patient advocates, and other health care professionals. Please contact your Member of the State Assembly and State Senate to urge them to Vote No on A1504/S1072. Go to the link below to contact your Senator and State Assembly member. https://njrtl.org/legislation/?vvsrc=%2fCampaigns%2f59065%2fRespond

You can also find the link on our parish home web page and Facebook page.

Respect for Life

Keep filling our crib!

Please know that the mothers in need are truly grateful for the support they receive from the St. Bernard Community. So please keep the donations coming. The crib is located in the Cry Room.

Currently, there is a need for formula, baby cereal, diapers and wipes, baby lotion, baby shampoo, and layette items are always appreciated. Gently used clothing, toys and children’s books are welcome.

“Every life, cherished-chosen-sent!”-- Respect for Life Theme 2018-2019

Take advantage of these two opportunities to put our faith into action by being a public witness for the sanctity of God’s gift of life and being a voice for those unable to speak for themselves.

You’re Invited! - Life Choices Resource Center’s Annual Charity Banquet

“Surprised by Joy”

Sunday, February 24, 2019 (4pm-8pm) Pines Manor, Edison, NJ

An inspirational evening highlighting God’s love at work in the work of Life Choices Resource Center.

Tickets are $65.00 per person. For more information call: (732) 516-0911 Or Download a Reply/Sponsor Form @ www.LifeChoicesRC.com Booster & Sponsorship Opportunities Available Page 9

Diocese News and Other Events

SOMERSET COUNTY SENIOR WELLNESS CENTER AT BRIDGEWATER 876 East Main Street, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908) 203-6101 Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

February 21 – “Armchair Travelers Presents Morocco” by Dorothy & Irwin Vogel – 11:00 a.m.

Dorothy and Irwin Vogel started traveling the world 25 years ago after they retired. Together they have visited 89 countries! In each country, they have col- lected artifacts, and have taken extensive photo- graphs and recorded all of this on a DVD complete with music and narration of their experiences. To- day’s feature is Morocco. Page 10

Somerville Knights of Columbus Comedy Knight 2019 Saturday, February 23rd

Doors Open at 6:00 pm; Food at 7:00 pm; Comedians at 8:00 pm

Contact Ron Newsom at [email protected] or call 908-829-0285 for ticket reservations.

Food - Silent Auction - 50/50 - Friendships - Laughter - Fun

SHENANDOAH VALLEY, VA.

The Circle of Friends’ (a widowed Catholic group from Blessed Sacrament Church in Martinsville) next motor coach trip will be Monday, June 10 - Friday, June 15, 2019. It includes 4 overnight accommodations, 4 breakfasts, 2 dinners, (1 dinner with “Patsy Cline” entertainment, 1 dinner with historical songs and stories), Luray Cavern, Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, Harper’s Ferry, homes of Madison, Monroe, Woodrow Wilson, and Monticello - home of Thomas Jefferson. Meal/drive gratuities and travel protection plan included. $906 per person double occupancy. Early reservation is recommended and neces- sary to hold your space. For additional information and reservations, please contact Irma Huhn at 908 - 722 - 3565.

MOUNT ST. MARY HOUSE OF PRAYER 1651 U.S. Highway 22 Watchung, NJ 07069-6587 (908) 753-2091 * [email protected]

LIFE IN THE TIME OF JESUS As Christians, we have chosen to follow in the footsteps of Jesus. Therefore, it is natural to become more familiar with the land, time frame and places where Jesus lived and walked. The more that we know about His life and the country of His origin, the more this knowledge allows us not only to deepen our relationship with God, but also the more real our own love can become. Sat., Feb. 23, 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. ($20-$30 as you are able) Presenter: Judith Schubert, RSM Theologian, author, & Professor at Georgian Court University

Registration required. Please call or go online @www.msmhope.org

How to Report Sexual Abuse

If you were sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or you know of someone who was, you are encouraged to report that abuse to law enforcement, and/or by contacting the Diocesan Response Officer at (908) 930-4558 (24 hours/7 days a week). For more information on how to report abuse, visit our diocesan website: http://diometuchen.org/report-a-suspected abuse. Page 11

Ongoing Benefits of WeShare Online Giving!!!

Family Budget Flexibility

 Set up your recurring gift using a credit card, checking or savings account  Opportunity to gain credit card points  Leave your checkbook at home  Donations can be processed weekly, monthly, semimonthly, quarter- ly, semiannually, or annually based on your designation

Your Funds Are Protected

 Your donations are automatically transferred to St. Bernard’s parish account so it’s safer and more secure

Consistent Parish Support

 Ongoing donations even if you are unable to attend Mass or travelling

Enroll at www.stbernardbridgewater.org

Thank you for your continued support to the parish!

Finance Council Update

Report of Sunday Offerings in Support of our Parish

July, 2018 to June, 2019 Financial Year

Weekly Offertory Collection Year to Date Offertory Collections

(February 10, Week 33)

Weekly Budget Need $ 20,300.00 Weekly Budget Need $ 669,900.00

Weekly Plate Contributions $ 9,371.00 Actual Weekly Plate Collections $ 374,472.81

WeShare/Other Contributions $ 8,600.00 WeShare/Other Contributions $ 279,300.00 Surplus/(Deficit) ($ 16,127.19) Surplus/(Deficit) $ (2,329.00)

Remember that money is a resource for ministry. Thank you for making ministry possible at St. Bernard. When writing or changing your will, please consider remembering your parish of St. Bernard. For more information, please contact Monsignor Randy at 908-725-0552 ext. 803 or [email protected].

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Scrip Update --- Week 429 (February 3, 2019)

Scrip Income

Current Week: $ 81.25

Current Year(*): $ 6,055.54 Don’t have time to wait on your Scrip Order being delivered next weekend. Purchase cards immediately at Cumulative: $ 96,190.96 the Scrip Table after any weekend mass or in the Parish * July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019 Office during the week. The following cards are always available for immediate delivery:

Scrip Parish Vendor Contributions C & R Construction $ 6,851 Barnes and Noble Chipotle Distinctive Landscaping $ 5,504 iTunes L.L. Beane Macys Olive Garden Accounting Alternatives $ 1,159 Panera Bread ShopRite Kerith Brook Financial $ 830 Stop & Shop Starbucks Wylde Group of Remax $ 500 Other $ 1,548 TOTAL: $ 16,392

Scrip Parish Vendors: Numerous local companies owned/operated General Scrip Information by our parishioners have elected to become Parish Scrip Vendors. While providing our families high quality services, they return a portion of their profits back to the Parish as a part of the Scrip Program. This has Don’t forget that cards ordered by noon on Sunday resulted in a win-win-win proposition for our Parish Families, the are generally available for pick-up Vendors and the Parish. Please consider these vendors should you have starting the following Thursday. need for the types of services they provide. Many Parish Families have already used their services and have been very pleased with the services Order forms are available in the Parish Office, provided. Companies include: C&R Construction, Juniper Lane Swim Club, Distinctive Landscaping, Accounting Alternatives, Kerith Brook at the Scrip Table in the Narthex after masses, and Financial Services, LMS Marketing and Wylde Group. on the Parish web-site.

If you are interested in joining the growing number of Parish Scrip Vendors, please contact Bernie McElroy at 908-923-4160 or via email at Orders are accepted in the Parish Office [email protected]. By joining the Scrip Program, your during normal working hours or they can be placed company can increase its exposure for business within the St. Bernard in the Scrip Order Box after Weekend Masses. community of over 2,400 families.

Accounting Alternatives: C&R Construction: Distinctive Landscaping: Need accounting or tax assistance or services? Contact C&R for all your construction and Contact Distinctive Landscaping for all your Accounting Alternatives provides comprehen- home repair needs. From the simplest repair to landscaping needs. From routine lawn and sive and solution oriented accounting and tax the most complicated job, C&R can do the job. shrub maintenance to the design and installa- services to small businesses and individuals. Numerous Parishioners have used their ser- tion of new landscaping effects, Distinctive We’re an ally to our clients. We’re located in vices and have been very satisfied with the Landscaping does it all. Their knowledge of downtown Raritan. Contact Michael Di Bian- work performed. To get a quick quote on your local shrubbery, deer resistant plants, and spe- co, CPA at 908-707-8733 or visit their website job contact C&R at 908-927-0744 or via email cial lighting effects are a plus. Call Gary Puzio at [email protected]. at [email protected]. You can also to discuss your needs on 908-672-3204. pick up their flier at the Scrip table.

Wylde Group with RE/MAX Premier: Kerith Brook Financial Services: has joined our group of Parish Scrip Ven- Has there been or will there be a major change in your life? Retirement? New Job? New child or dors. David and Florence Wylde, of Wylde grandchild? Do you need to review your life and Group, are well versed in the dynamics of disability insurance needs? How about your retire- our area and stand ready to manage all your ment and estate plans? Are there retirement plans realty needs. They have been recognized for that you haven’t looked at in months/years? Would you like to help your children/ their excellence in performance by both RE/ grandchildren with escalating costs of higher MAX Premier and New Jersey Realtors. To education? Take action! Contact Greg Elia at 908- contact them please call 908-752-2305 or 642-4197 or email at email them at [email protected]. [email protected]. For more info please take the updated booklet “Navigating a Additional information can be found on their Course” from the Scrip table in the Narthex. As a web-site www.wyldehomes.com. BONUS, if you do not implement one or more recommendations, we will donate $20 to the Page 13

Parish Directory The Councils and Ministries of St. Bernard St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church

500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807 The Finance Council – an advisory or consultative body to

Telephone: (908)725-0552 Fax: (908)725-4524 the Pastor in matters pertaining to the ordinary and extraordinary matters of financial administration. The Council shares, with the Website: http://stbernardbridgewater.org / Also on Facebook Pastor, the responsibility for prudent administration of financial All emails are @stbernardbridgewater.org affairs and the formation of its policies and procedures in service to effective management of parish assets.

The Parish Clergy The Stewardship Council – provides a systematic way of infusing the theology and practice of Stewardship into the life of Rev. Msgr. Randall J. Vashon, Pastor - ext. 803, the parish, identifying opportunities for members to exercise Email: [email protected] their gifts for the betterment of the parish and community. Rev. Edmund A. Luciano III, KHS, Parochial Vicar - ext. 806, Email: eluciano@... The Pastoral Council – devoted to prayer and the study of Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B. Weekend Assistant church documents and other sound resources, as well as parish Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon, Email: [email protected] centered reflection on that study; collaborates with the pastors, Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon, ext. 805, Email:[email protected] clergy and staff in the work of ministry. From the Pastoral Council evolved five commissions and their ministries: The Parish Office Commission for Christian Service Email: [email protected] Ms. Virginia (Ginny) Hayden, Office Mgr. & Appalachian Mission Pro-Life Awareness Adm. Asst. to the Pastor - ext. 802, Email: ghayden@... Bereavement Ministry SHIP Mobile Soup Kitchen Mr. Brian Curtis, Finance & Business Mgr. – ext. 821, Blood Drive Social Concerns Collections Guatemala Partnership Email: bcurtis@... Interfaith Hospitality Network Mrs. Donna Blanton, Receptionist, Parish Registrar and Wedding Prep.– ext. 800, Email: dblanton@... Commission for Christian Community Mrs. Mary Ann Stevens, Bulletin Editor, Parish Christian Word Ministry Calendar and Website Management - ext. 818, Doughnut Sunday Email: mstevens@... Divorced/Separated Support Group Mr. Bill Chmielewski, Maintenance Supervisor – ext. 819 Golden Stewards Art & Gardening Ministry The Office of Catechetical Formation Men’s Ministry Small Faith Community Office: 908-725-0552 ext. 811 Fax: 908-725-9949, Parish Events Committee Young Builder’s Club Email: [email protected] Prayer Shawl Ministry Youth Basketball Mrs. Karen Dill, Director – ext. 825, Email: kdill@... Commission for Evangelization Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Admin. Assistant - ext. 811 Mrs. Michele Godleski, Admin Assistant - ext. 824 Cursillo Retreat Public Relations Committee Ecumenical Board Women’s Prayer Group The Office of Youth Ministry Parish Retreat (Beloved)

Sean O’Brien, Youth Ministry Leader, ext. 804 Commission for Liturgy and Worship

Email: sobrien@... Lighthouse - ext. 816 Altar Servers Adult Altar Servers The Office of Liturgy and Sacred Music Care Facility Visitation Ministry Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music - Children’s Liturgy of the Word ext. 807, Email: cblalock@... Choir & Instrumental Readers Eucharistic Ministers Right of Christian Initiation St. Bernard Cemetery and Mausoleums Liturgical Environment Sacristan Ministers of Hospitality Visitors to the Homebound Email: [email protected] Mr. Mark LaFleur, Cemetery Director, 908-725-8305 Commission for Catechetical Formation

Mrs. Mary Beth Hansen, Admin. Assistant, 908-725-8305 Adult Spirituality/Scripture Study Baptism Preparation Clergy Residence: 908-526-6859 Catechetical Formation Clergy, After Hours Emergency: 908-227-1960 Fr. Barton Parish Library Senior High Youth Group Bulletin articles are due no later than Noon Sunday for publication in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin. If you are interested in finding out more about a particular council, commission or ministry, please call the Parish Office. Please submit article requests to Mary Ann Stevens via email at [email protected] or drop off in the Parish Office. Page 14

Welcome to the Parish Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Parish Life at St. Bernard Sacramental Life at St. Bernard

Parish Membership Baptism

Welcome Newcomers! So that we might provide for all of Expectant and adoptive parents are required to attend your sacramental and pastoral needs, we would like to our Baptism preparation class. It is best to call the officially welcome and register you in the parish. If you Parish Office at least four months before your child’s haven’t already done so, please call the Parish Office to birth or in the case of adoption, upon completion of the begin your registration process. adoption process.

Parishioners are reminded that we can best serve you if we The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults have accurate information in our Parish Census program. Please call the Parish Office with any changes in your Individuals who have never been baptized, baptized address, phone number, family status, etc. or if you notice Christians from other denominations, and baptized any misinformation in any correspondence you might Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of receive from us. first Eucharist and Confirmation, and who are interested in becoming full participants in the Catholic Catechetical Formation faith are invited to call the Parish Office to begin the

Youth: Students in grades 1 through 8 are formed in the Inquiry process. Catholic faith and prepared to receive the sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist and Confirmation by The Sacrament of Reconciliation our Catechetical Formation staff and parish volunteers. Saturday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or by appointment Parish membership is required to enroll in our program. Please call the Office of Catechetical Formation to register your child for classes or to volunteer in our The Celebration of the Eucharist program. Monday— Friday (Chapel): Adults: Continuing faith formation for adults is offered 8:00 AM & 12:10 PM throughout the year. Generally spring, summer, fall and (12:10 PM suspended in July and August) winter. Please check the bulletin, website or e-board for Saturday: 9:00 AM (Chapel); Vigil 5:15 PM more details. You may also contact the Office of Catechetical Formation or email the Adult Faith Formation Sunday: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and team at [email protected]. 12:00 PM

Youth Ministry Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and 7:30 PM; Vigil 4:30 PM Our youth are an active part of our ministry here at St. Bernard. All high school teens are welcome to attend Tuesday youth group meetings in The Lighthouse, on the The Celebration of Christian Marriage third floor of the Parish Center, from 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm. Arrangements with the Church for a wedding should Please call Sean O’Brien at ext. 804 or email Sean at be made approximately one year prior to the desired [email protected] for details. Please join date. Participation in a Diocesan Pre-Cana program us! will assist couples in their preparation for the sacrament of Matrimony. Catholics who have been Young Builder’s Club at St. Bernard away from the Church and the Sacraments need to

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