Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Stewardship....Live It! STEWARDSHIP & ST AUGUSTINE... Stewardship: a way of life for our St. Bernadette Parish Family… “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.” John 6: 69 STEWARDSHIP & THE SPIRITUAL… In today’s Gospel Reading Jesus says, It is the spirit that gives life, while the flesh is of no avail. That declaration could very well be considered the premise of everything we have heard from the Lord for the past few weeks in our Gospel Readings. Of course, it has been supported by the Holy Word we have heard in the other readings as well. On Tuesday, August 28, we celebrate the Feast Day In fact, it is the lesson Jesus continually teaches. It of one of the most significant of the saints— calls us to put our concentration on spiritual realities, not St. Augustine, who died on August 28 in the year 430. material things or other diversions we may enjoy which St. Augustine, also known as St. Augustine of Hippo, was are of an earthly nature. There is no question that our born in what is now Algeria. His original name was society is “materialistic.” It is an ongoing struggle for Aurelius Augustinus, an indication of his Roman parents many of us. and background. However, materialism becomes a problem when we start letting things, or our desire for things, to control us. We have often pointed out what wonderful Jesus is telling us to seek to be motivated by what is examples of stewardship our saints are, and he is one of inside of us, what is truly beneficial to us like our spiritual the best examples of this. As a theologian, a development, our relationships, our learning, and our philosopher, and a prolific writer he became a great peace of mind. If we do that, we will take a large step influence on the Church and the development of all of toward being the disciple He wants us to be. Western philosophy. His influence was far reaching. The English philosopher and writer Sir Francis Bacon He traveled to Rome against his mother’s wishes, issued a warning about being materialistic when he said, and became a student and follower of St. Ambrose. (his “Money is a great servant, but a bad master.” A few mother incidentally is better known to many as centuries later the American poet and philosopher Ralph St. Monica). However, he is better known as one of the Waldo Emerson echoed that comment when he pointed most important Church Fathers himself. He has been to the consumerism which threatened our American called the “most significant Christian thinker” since St. society. He said of materialists: “They measure their Paul. He had a great influence on St. Thomas Aquinas. esteem of each other by what each has, and not by what Among his most famous works are The City of God, On each is.” Ω Christian Doctrine, Confessions, and On the Trinity. He served as the Bishop of Hippo (in what is now Algeria) from 396 until his death in 430. He is, of course, the patron saint of our Florida city of St. Augustine, in addition to being the patron saint of brewers, printers, and theologians. He is the patron saint of many U.S. dioceses, including Bridgeport, Kalamazoo, St. Augustine, Superior (WI), and Tucson. Ω Financial stewardship for the month of August will be reported in the bulletin of Sunday, September 2, 2018. St. Bernadette Catholic Church August 26, 2018 350 NW California Boulevard, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 Page 4 Readings for the Week PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE SICK: Sunday: Jos 24:1-2a, 15-17, 18b/Ps 34:2-3, 16-17, Joe Kremer Precious Knox 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 [9a]/Eph 5:21-32 or Bob Caracello Angela Pignatelli 5:2a, 25-32/Jn 6:60-69 PRAYER INTENTIONS FOR THE DECEASED: Monday: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12/Ps 96:1-2a, 2b-3, 4-5 Radame (Rod) Montalvo John Imperato [3]/Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17/Ps 96:10, 11-12, 13 Thelma Lucero [13b]/Mt 23:23-26 Wednesday: 2 Thes 3:6-10, 16-18/Ps 128:1-2, 4-5 [1]/ The Bread & Wine Mk 6:17-29 for the week of Thursday: 1 Cor 1:1-9/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [1] Mt 24:42-51 August 26-September 1, 2018 Friday: 1 Cor 1:17-25/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11 [5] are offered /Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Cor 1:26-31/Ps 33:12-13, 18-19, 20-21 In Memory of [12]/Mt 25:14-30 Beatriz Nocon by Joanne & Dick Banville Observances for the Week of August 26, 2018 Sunday: 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Monica Tuesday: St. Augustine, Bishop & The Sanctuary Lamp Doctor of the Church for the week of Wednesday: The Passion of St. John the Baptist Thursday: ———- August 26-September 1, 2018 Friday: ———- is offered Saturday: World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation In Memory of Blake Wheeler Prayer for the Protection of Storms by James & Pat Donnelly od our Father, Creator of the universe and Lord over all creation, we humbly come before You as Your G The Altar Flowers children, mindful of Your hearing our prayers in the past, and confident of Your hearing these as well. We ask that for the week of You keep us safe from all hurricanes that may threaten us August 26-September 1, 2018 in the coming season. Protect us from all fear and anxiety are offered of storms and give us an ardent trust and hope in Your love and mercy. You alone have the power to command the sea, In Loving Memory of the wind, and the rain. You alone bring peace, calm and Alvar Lindblad safety. Father, we thank You in advance for You are our by wife, Arlene Nice only refuge. We ask this through Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. men. The Catholic Diocese of Palm Beach is committed A St. Bernadette and Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us! to the safety and protections of all children and vulnerable adults in its care. Victims of abuse are encourage to contact the Diocesan Victim Assistance August is almost over! Coordinator to begin necessary emotional, Where did the summer go? psychological, and spiritual healing. The Diocese of Just a reminder that our 12:15 pm Palm Beach Victim Assistance Coordinator is Sunday Mass returns NEXT Sunday, Mrs. Lorraine Sabatella. She can be reached at: September 2. (561) 801-0999. Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 THIS WEEK & COMING UP SOON ... OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER MINISTRIES OF SERVICE Divine Mercy Prayers: ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY: Monday, Tuesday & Friday after morning Mass. Monday, August 27 at 10:30 am, room Powerhouse of Prayer: Massabielle. Contact: Marie Deeg at 878-1743. Monday, August 27 at 10:30 am in room R.C.I.A. MAKE-UP CLASS: Gave de Pau. Contact: Marilyn at 344-1576 or Tuesday, August 28 at 6:00 pm, room Boly Mill. Arlene at 871-2198. Contact: Sonny Gaudet at 336-9956. Rosary for the Continued Consecration of the CRHP PLANNING (Men): World to Mary: Tuesday, August 28 at 7:00 pm, room Gave de Pau. Tuesday, August 28 at 7:30 am (church). Contact: Tom Sennott at 233-3260. Respect Life Rosary: CRHP PLANNING (Women): Wednesday, August 29 at 7:30 am (church). Wednesday, August 29 at 7:00 pm, room Devotion to the Miraculous Medal: Gave de Pau. Contact: Linda McMahon at 812-6282. Wednesday, August 29 at 8:30 am (chapel). KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS OFFICERS: Divine Mercy Cenacle - Wednesday & Thursday Thursday, August 30 at 6:30 pm, room Boly Mill. Groups: Both Cenacle groups resume meeting in Contact: Tom Mollica at 344-2084. September. Call: Marie Husain at (954) 803-8517. AL-ANON FAMILY GROUP: “The Word” Prayer Group: Thursday, August 30 at 7:00 pm, room Wednesday, August 29 at 9:15 am, room Lourdes. Gave de Pau. Contact: Marian Schroeder at We meet all summer. Call: Stella at 873-9023. 344-3809. World Mission Rosary for World Peace: Thursday, August 30 at 7:30 am (church) Coming Soon ... CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH - Legion of Mary: Women Spiritual weekend... Saturday, September 1 at 9:00 am, room Lourdes. October 6-7, 2018 Contact: Ellen Hale at 332-2446. Contact Mary Koenig for more information [email protected] - (772) 812-8400 Parents of students Pre‐K ‐ Grade 5...PARENT NIGHT THIS WEEK! Date: This coming Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Time: 6:00 pm Place: Family Life Center Welcome back parents! Join us to learn what’s new in Religious Education. We invite you to be inspired by our guest speaker, John Collins. John is a retired elementary school principal a former teacher and a former Director of Curriculum and Professional Development. He is also a former DRE (Director of Religious Education) and catechist. He is now a full‐time National Religion Consultant with William H. Sadlier Publishing Company. He is a keynote speaker at both regional and national catechetical congresses and always brings the practical approach to catechesis with his experience as a professional educator and and faith‐filled Catholic. Following John’s presentation, you’ll have an opportunity to meet our Catechists at St. Bernadette and register for classes, if you have not already done so.