St. Bernard (Established in 1787)

DAILY MASSES Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 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.

St. Joseph Adoration Chapel: 2805 Bayou Road Any Time P. O. Box 220 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 Heather, Parish Secretary, Cell: (504) 421-9533 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 42 5TH SUNDY OF LENT MARCH 21, 2021 Saturday March 20, 2021 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 Ybarzabal; Pat Cassagne; Sky Labat; Tim Saturday, March 27, 4:00 p.m. George Family; Joseph “Nuyo” Asevado Family; Victor Celebrant: Fr. Hoang Molero, Sr. Family; Sal Gagliano; Mary Gagliano Jack, Mazie & Jake LaFond; Karen Smith; Donna Gonzales; Scotty Lopez; Lector: Catherine Beth Byrd Ruiz; Richie Byrd; Charles; Cornelia & Lori Ministers of Communion: Robertson; Fr John; Louis & Lucille Freire; Perry & Deann Not at this time Freire Boudreaux; Adam & Evelyn Gonzales; Barbara Alfonso; and all on our Sick List, Barry Adams; and especially Dwight Merkl Sunday, March 28, 10:00 a.m. Sunday, March 21, 2021 Celebrant: Fr. Hoang Rosary 9:30 a.m. Lector: Maureen 10:00 a.m. Charles L. Smith; Rene Nunez; Esther Gonzales; Gauthé Family; Agnes & Wallace Serpas; Jerry Ministers of Communion: Wheat; HJ & Harold Lind; Josephine & Reese Nunez; Mike, Not at this Rosie & André Colletti; Dickie Stander; Merle & Leonard time King; Louise M. Alphonso; Larry Gonzales, Jr.; Raymond Serpas; Frances Evans; Adam Serigne; Walter Guidry; Kathleen Terrebonne; Chester Romero; The Romero Family; Joyce Frichter; Rudy Alphonso; Martin & Cecile Alfonso; Jerry, Vernon & Nathan Alfonso; Alfred Nunez, Sr. & Family; Jason Steele; Myra & Lisa Montelongo; Marlene Campo; Sanctuary Lamp Lindy LeBouef; Albert & Lorenza Acosta; Norbert Billiot, Sr.; Beth Byrd Ruiz Lazarus “Satch” Gonzales; Lionel Serpas, Sr.; Heuitt & Alice Howard; Walter & Betty Melerine; Glen & Esther Menesses; and all Military Personnel & Families Marian Candle Fr. Stanley Iverson

DAILY—Rosary 8 a.m.—Mass 8:30 a.m.: Monday For Our Youth Tuesday All Sick & Dying St. Joseph Candle Wednesday All Souls in Purgatory Fr. John Grenham

READINGS FOR THE WEEK:

Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3,16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Dn 3:14-20,91-92,95; Dn March 13—14, 2021 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42 Thursday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7- Attendance: 61 Collection: $1,608.00 11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 2nd Collection: $ 154.00 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11- 13; Jn 11:45-56 Thank you for your support Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9,17-20,23-24

Lenten Events Way of the Cross: Fridays: 9:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Seafood Dinners: February 19th — March 26th 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m.

********************************************************** THE NEW COVENANT Today’s first reading is an enormously important passage, not only in the history of the Jewish people, but also for us as disciples of Jesus, who see in it a foreshadowing of the Christian dispensation. The prophet an- nounces that God has chosen to forgive the people, and that as a sign of divine forgiveness a new covenant will be established. Contrasting the new covenant with the one made with Moses on Mount Sinai, Jeremiah says that the new covenant will be written on the people’s hearts rather than on tablets of stone. No longer will the community’s tradition be the sole bearer of the covenant; henceforth, God will speak directly and per- sonally to each individual, forgiving sin and calling for a return to God in faithfulness. No longer will mere outward compliance with the dic- tates of the Law suffice; henceforth, God asks for an obedience that springs from the depths of one’s heart. Precisely that kind of obedience is highlighted in today’s second reading, where the author of the Letter to the Hebrews describes Jesus as the me- diator of the new covenant whose obedience has made him the source of salvation for all who, in turn, obey him. Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

Saint ’s Story

Together with Rose of , Turibius is the first known saint of the New World, serving the Lord in , South America, for 26 years. Born in Spain and educated for the law, he became so brilliant a scholar that he was made professor of law at the University of Salamanca and eventually became chief judge of the Inquisition at Granada. He succeeded too well. But he was not sharp enough a lawyer to prevent a surprising sequence of events. When the archdiocese of Lima in Peru required a new leader, Turibius was chosen to fill the post: He was the one person with the strength of character and holiness of spirit to heal the scandals that had infected that area. He cited all the canons that forbade giving laymen ecclesiastical dignities, but he was overruled. Turibius was ordained priest and bishop and sent to Peru, where he found colonialism at its worst. The Spanish conquerors were guilty of every sort of oppression of the native population. Abuses among the clergy were flagrant, and he devoted his energies and suffering to this area first. He began the long and arduous visitation of an immense archdiocese, studying the language, staying two or three days in each place, often with neither bed nor food. Turibius confessed every morning to his chaplain, and celebrated Mass with intense fervor. Among those to whom he gave the Sacrament of Confirmation was the future Saint Rose of Lima, and possibly the future Saint Martin de Porres. After 1590, he had the help of another great missionary, Francis Solanus, now also a saint. Though very poor his people were sensitive, dreading to accept public charity from others. Turibius solved the problem by helping them anonymously.

Reflection The Lord indeed writes straight with crooked lines. Against his will, and from the unlikely springboard of an Inquisition tribunal, this man became the Christlike shepherd of a poor and oppressed people. God gave him the gift of loving others as they needed it. ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH—PHASE 3

We are in Phase 3 and we have opened the church to all who feel safe and/or want to come. We can now have 75% occupancy. With that there are a few things to keep in mind: You will be coming to a small area with a large number of people and the social distancing might not be maintained. You will be coming to a small area where people may or may not be wearing masks. We will leave that up to each individual. Remember that wearing a mask does not protect you, but keeps your germs to yourself. Also by wearing the mask for a period of time you are breathing in much CO2 which can cause some to pass out or have other issues. You will be coming to this small church that we all love and care about to receive our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and this may take some strong faith that you will stay safe in doing so. If anyone is not comfortable attending there is no judgment it is understood. We ask that if you feel bad in anyway the day before and/or the day of Mass please stay home. If you have any of the underlying conditions that will make getting sick with the virus or anything else harder on you, please stay home. Probably the majority of St. Bernard’s parishioners fall into the category of being over 65 and we know some have other health issues and some do not. This is a time to use your faith to pray and listen to the Lord to make your decision along with medical advice hopefully from your physician. If you do not want to be in church with a lot of people but still want to physically attend a mass, please remember we are having daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and rarely is there more than 4 people. We hope in the near future we can continue with the home visits to our shut-ins when all parties are comfortable. Continue to do your best to socially distance from others, but remember it is not a guarantee it can happen in the church. Please keep this in mind when you come up to receive the Eucharist and try to give a little space. Upon receiving the Eucharist you will not hear Fr Hoang say the Body of Christ he will just make a small sign of cross with the host and place in your hand.

There will be no passing of the collection basket. Please drop your donation in the basket by the bulletins. For the sign of peace, please just wave or nod to others. Create a clean heart in me,, O God. TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION FEAST OF FAITH The First Reading Ask senior parishioners about this fifth Sunday, and Each Sunday, we listen to three scripture readings. The first they will share memories of this Sunday years ago, reading usually comes from the Old Testament. “The New Testament lies hidden in the Old; the Old Testament comes when it was known as “Passion Sunday.” In those days, fully to light in the New,” we read in the Introduction to the the statues and crucifixes were draped in purple cloth, Lectionary. “Christ himself is the center and fullness of the and a deeply somber atmosphere infused worship. The whole of Scripture” (5). On Sundays, these readings usually structure is different today for good reason. The have a close connection to the Gospel. In this season of Lent, stunning changes in the appearance of the church for example, the Exodus account of the thirst of the Israelites in building drew attention away from the twofold work of the desert is paired with the Samaritan woman’s encounter with Jesus at the well. Ezekiel’s vision of the Lord raising people Lent: reconciliation and preparing for initiation. Today, from their graves is paired with the narrative of Christ raising this Sunday is given to reflection on the necessity to Lazarus from the dead. commit, like Jesus, to the Father’s will. Wherever elect The readings are taken from many sources—historical books are present today, the “A” reading reveals Jesus’ like Judges, Kings, and the Acts of the Apostles, prophets like compassion in the face of human suffering, and his Isaiah and Ezekiel, wisdom literature like Proverbs or desire to call us from the tombs of sin, isolation, and Ecclesiastes. But no matter its genre, the first reading always ends with the same acclamation: “The word of the Lord.” The even death itself. scriptures are written by human authors who wrote in widely As Lent draws to a close over the next ten days, and different cultural and historical contexts, but these human before the beginning of the Easter Triduum on Holy authors are also divine instruments through whom God speaks Thursday, we enter an ideal time for celebrating the to us. And so we say, “Thanks be to God.” sacrament of reconciliation. Today’s old title of —Corinna Laughlin, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. “Passion Sunday” has migrated to next Sunday, also called “Palm Sunday.” In many places, people prepare Please Pray for Our Sick their own bundles of branches for next week’s liturgy: Manuel Alfonso; Debbie Gonzales; Charles Duhe; Aiden Smith; pussy willow, forsythia, dogwood. If your parish Madeline Colletti Cimino; Gene Perez; Patricia Fincher; Donald schedules a procession, you may want to prepare these Campo; Edna O’Rourke; Bernard Naquin, Jr.; Dorothy Easley; Devin branches at home and bring them along. Dimadigo; Kylie Gritter; David Naquin; Sheri Fernandez; Christina —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co. Landry; Brett Gagliano; Brendan Graf; Emile Evans; Landon Ansardi; Kayla Vogelaar; Mindy Casanova Dardar; Wilmoy & Florine Shows; Brett Bergeron; Allen Nunez; Eleanore Erato; David Casanova; Danny Morales; Riley Richards; Hyacinth Serpas; Jerrilee Odinet; Karley Phase 3—Continuing Draper; Hailey Martin; Lorraine Daroca; Barbara Simpson; ALL VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS should continue to Michael George; Joy Fernandez; Marianne Marks; shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable Kimberly Mones; Avery Cantrelle; Rita Bauer; Sandy residents should be aware that by returning to work or other Thurman; Talor Gutierrez; Erica Stewart; Maggie Serigne; environments where distancing is not practical, they could Valerie Wheat; Hunter Hoffmann; Christina Gardner; AJ carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to Arnone; Evis; Michelle Matthews; Fr. Charley; Don Clark; isolate from vulnerable residents. Thelma Lee; Janey Yates; Connie St. Pierre; Tino Mones; Patrick Campo, Sr.; Michael Fernandez; SE Kreiger; Pasqual Alfonso; Henry All individuals, WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor Dietrich; Sidney Evans, Jr.; Hope Serigne; Mr. & Mrs. Caesar; Mary recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical Barker; Bob Couch; Linda Gagliano; Rhonda Riley; Lisa and distance from others. Social settings of more than 50 people, Samantha; Paul Remick; Justin Serpas; Rene Poche; Lisa Montelongo; where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be Bobbie Schmitt; Barbara Robin; Becky Couture Riker; Linda avoided unless precautionary measures are observed. Melerine; Stephen Lobre; Barney Koons; Romona Lucas; Paul LARGE VENUES (e.g., sit-down dining, movie theaters, Serigne; Taylor Tycer; Dan Assevado; Wendy Walls; Kaleah Kate Ma; sporting venues, places of worship) can operate under moderate Robert Oalmann; Noah Campo; Arley Jarammillo; Robert Burns; physical distancing protocols. Peter Peterson; Anna Morales; Elsie Smith; Philip Deogracias; Beverly Bachemin; NS; Ryan Peltier; Lonny Becnel; Kerry Robertson; Jimmy & Dolly Brien; Margie Palmeri; Misty Morales; Katie Caluda Sanpart; ADORATION CHAPELS Carol Morales; Michele Morales; Kim Juminias; Charlotte Luna; Elba Quiles; Branden David; Ralph Ziegler; Sylvia Guillot; Ryan Guerra; The Deanery Adoration Chapel located at OLPS invites you to come spend a little time with the Lord in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Hillary Miller; Phillip Acosta; Sherrie & John Graf; Linda Barrett; Come for a few minutes or consider becoming a “committed adorer” Stanley Alfonso; Steve Navarre; Marie George; Frances Edwards; for a particular hour. OLPS 8 am to 8 pm Monday-Friday. If anyone Michael Pizzuto; Alfred Pizzuto; Alexis Binschul; Jeff Meche; Jordan would like to be on the committee at OLPS please contact them. Serigne; Ms Birdie; Arnold & Earline Serigne; Carolyn Serpas; Dwight OLPS is need of adorers if you can commit please call them. Our Lady Merkl; Ella Butler; Joann Billiot, Victoria Sanders, Pat Gould, Isiaih of Lourdes has Adoration on the first Wednesday of the month. St. Bernard has Adoration on Thursday. Please consider spending an Acosta, Fr. Raymond Guillot, Claudia Casanova, Mark Ostendorf, hour with the Lord. Ronnie Austion; Barry Adams Call the office to add or remove someone from list. Bulletin Number: 111200

St. Bernard Catholic Church St. Bernard, LA 70085 504-281-2267—Church Office [email protected]

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