Announcements

March 7, 2010

Third Sunday in Lent

PLEASE REMEMBER-

If you have someone who is sick in the hospital or nursing home or even homebound and would like us to visit them, please call the parish office and let us know where they are and we will visit them as soon as we can. Thank you.

CHURCH BULLETIN

In May we will be changing our bulletin publisher. Our new company will be Liturgical Publications Inc. We need more advertising to cover the cost of the bulletin. If anyone is interested in advertising on the bulletin please call the church office to leave your name and number. A representative will call you.

COMMITTEES / ORGANIZATIONS ATTN:

In an effort to conserve energy and to reduce expenses we are asking anyone who attends any meeting at St. John’s to please turn off ALL lights before leaving the room. Even if someone else is scheduled for that room turn them off because the next meeting might have been cancelled. Thank you.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE SICK

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS FOR THE SICK are needed at St. John’s . If you are interested please call the church office or Jim Malloy at 422-7661. Thank you for responding to this very important ministry .

HOPE & HEALING PRAYER SERVICE

Each Monday from10 am to 11 am there will be a Healing Prayer Service during Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament by the Hope and Healing Ministry team. Everyone is welcome to attend. After prayer and adoration, the laying on of hands will be available to any who seek healing for themselves or for a loved one. Please note Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament continues as scheduled.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Celebrating 100 years as a faith community is a once in a lifetime joy. Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament is the joy of a lifetime. 2010 is the 100th anniversary of our parish, why not become more active in your parish and help to continue that history?. Come and spend one hour a week, in quiet with He Who is your greatest joy, Jesus Christ!. Interested? call Joan , 424-3406 or Paul, 422-3882

CHURCH BULLETIN BOARDS

All publications on the church bulletin boards must be brought to the office and approved by the pastor before they are posted. The office staff is responsible for putting things on the bulletin board and for taking them down. Thank you for your cooperation.

MINISTERS NEEDED

If you would like to usher, lector, be a Eucharistic Minister to the sick, join the choir, or help in any ministry please call the parish office and leave your name and phone number.

ALTAR SERVERS

NEEDED for all weekend masses. Please call Mike Hinton for more information at 424-3140.

ALTAR FLOWERS

Please do not water the plants or flowers on the altar. We have a committee that takes care of them. If they are watered too much they will rot. Thank you for your cooperation.

PARKING

The Fire Marshal requires that the driveway be totally clear of vehicles. This means parking is only allowed in the parking lot or on the street. We are requesting that you do not park on the grass at St. John’s. In addition the fire marshal requires that the driveway be totally clear with no vehicles parked on it. This means parking is only allowed in the parking lot or on the street. Thank you for your cooperation.

DO NOT PARK in the driveway to the garage. This space is reserved for our priests and visiting priests. Many times they have to leave quickly and oftentimes they are blocked in. Thank you. Father George Brubaker, Pastor

LIGHTS AND LOCKS

A reminder to anyone who uses the church or meeting rooms, PLEASE turn off all lights and lock all doors when you are leaving. Many times there are people working in one of the offices and it is unsafe for doors to be left unlocked. This will also help us to cut costs. Thank you for your cooperation!

PLEASE DO NOT!

Take utensils, pots, pans, dishes or any other equipment from the hall to the church basement or from the church basement to the hall. We are required by the health department to have specific items in our hall kitchen therefore this is very important. Thank you for your cooperation.

PEWS & KNEELERS

Please be aware that the broken kneelers and cracked pews in St. John’s Church are being repaired. A very generous and busy parishioner has agreed to make these repairs at no charge to the church. Please be patient as he gets this enormous task accomplished. Thank you.

SWITCHES & BUTTONS

We ask you to please be very careful when turning switches or pushing buttons on & off. There are many emergency switches and buttons in the Church. This past weekend, someone turned off the emergency switch for the church boiler. As a result, there was no heat on Sunday morning. Also please do not adjust the thermostats. Thank you for your cooperation.

HALL & CHURCH SUPPLIES

We remind you please not to take supplies from the new hall and bring to the basement of the church and vice versa. Our supplies are bought specifically for either the New Hall or for the Church basement and budgeted accordingly. Thank you for your cooperation.

CHURCH CLEANING

Volunteers are need to help clean the church on the second Tuesday of each month. If you can help please call Debbie Toms at 424-0610.

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

St. John’s Parish will be serving as a collection site for Catholic Charities semi-annual “Stock the Pantry” project, which will be held from March 6^th thru March 28^th. Parishioners are encouraged to donate non-perishable food items such as canned meats, soups, fruits and vegetables, boxes of pasta, cereal, baking mixes, jars of peanut butter and jelly, coffee, tea, powered milk. Food items should be dropped off in the box at the back of the church.

CENTENNIAL COVERED DISH – THIS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR!

Hold the date! On Sunday, March 21^st at 5 PM there will be a covered dish supper in St. John’s Hall. Bring your family and your favorite dish. We are having great entertainment. Call the parish office for more information.

RCIA - ENTERING THE CATHOLIC FAITH

Do you, or someone you know, want to know more about the Catholic faith? Do you need to complete your sacraments? The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the usual way for people to come into the church. For more information call the parish office at 422-5123 or call Deacon John@422-4554.

RCIA ADAPTED FOR CHILDREN

A one day retreat will be held for children 8 years of age and older who have not received the sacraments of initiation. The date is Saturday, January 16^th at 1:30pm with Mass at 6 PM with their families.

CENTENNIAL PICTURE DIRECTORY

Picture taking sessions were cancelled due to the snow storm. We are rescheduling for the week of March 8^th. It is important for all our families to be in the directory. Please call the office between 9 AM and 2 PM to schedule. We are still in need of hostesses for each day of the picture taking sessions. If you can volunteer a day please call the church office, ext. 13. You can also sign up on line at www.newpicturedirectory.com to schedule your pictures.

CENTENNIAL SOUVENIRS

Souvenirs for our Centennial are available now. There are: (1) Afghans picturing St. John’s Church and two of the stained glass windows from the church. They are selling for $50.00 each; (2) beautiful Navy Blue sweatshirts with St. John’s Church embroidered on it and the years 1910 – 2010. They are selling for $20.00 each, XXL are $22.00 each; (3) Red hats imprinted with St. John 1910 – 2010. All are beautiful, you must see to appreciate. Please call Cheryl Fancovic at 302-245-4042 or the church office.

CENTENNIAL COOKBOOK

Are you looking for a special gift for an upcoming birthday, shower, anniversary, graduation or wedding? Then the St. John’s Centennial Cookbook may be your answer. The cookbook has 600 recipes in a padded three-ring binder, celebrating St. John’s 100 years of Faith and Fellowship. They are $17.00 and can be purchased through the church office or by calling Peggy DeMartin at 422-9479. Proceeds benefit the Social Concerns Committee and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

SEAMUS KENNEDY RETURNS

Looking for an original Christmas Gift, a special Stocking Stuffer? Would you like to give an affordable fun gift to your postal delivery person, beautician, or that neighbor who has been so kind and generous to you this year? Why not gift them with a ticket or two to one of our two Seamus Kennedy Shows? Seamus will be returning with to St. Bernadette’s with evening shows on April 9 & 10 and a special FREE children’s show on April 11th. Tickets for the evening shows are $15.00 each and are bound, as usual, to go quickly … so don’t delay contact Eileen at 398-8269 for your tickets.

THE MILFORD COMMUNITY CLOTHES CLOSET

This worthy organization is in need of volunteers throughout the year. The volunteers are drawn from area church communities. St. John’s regular assignment is in March; however we have been called to help at other times. The Closet is open the first and third Saturdays of the month at Calvary Methodist Church . If you can spare an hour occasionally on a Saturday morning please call Carole Frick, Social Concerns Committee member at 422-3546..

CHRISTIAN FORMATION COMMITTEE

Each year on January 1^st we celebrate the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary Mother of God. An early origin of this feast dates back to the Council of Ephesus, 431 AD, when Mary was formally declared “Theotokos” which means ‘God-bearer’ or ‘She who bore God in her womb’. Mary also holds the title “Mother of the Church” in being the first and primary believing Disciple of Jesus. As we move into the future let us deepen our own commitment to become believing Disciples of Jesus. The Christian Formation Committee (CFC) invites you join with them in exploring growth and education as a Disciple of Jesus through Mary His Mother.

BIBLE STUDY

Continues, after the 4:30 Mass at St Bernadette's. No homework involved. All you need to bring is yourself & a Bible (Bible optional--we can lend you one!) Start the liturgical year off right by learning more about Scripture. Questions? Ask Deacon Scott. How do we interpret Scripture? In the words of Tevye from Fiddler on the Roof, “Tradition!!”— which is what we’ll talk about next month.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

All religious Education and Teen Challenge classes are now in session

For more information and events go to our RE page

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION We ask for your continued prayers for the children making their First Confession and Confirmation this month.

PRO LIFE PROCESSION We invite young adults between 20 & 35 from our parish to sign up for the Right To Life procession on January 24^th at the 11:00 Mass. If you are between the ages of 20-35, we ask that you participate in this moving and wonderful experience. Please call Cathy Riddle at 684-4318.

SUPER BOWL HOAGIE orders will be taken until January 24^th. until January 24^th. The Hoagies are $5.00 and the proceeds will benefit St. Vincent De Paul. Call the Religious Ed Office for more information.

HELP NEEDED We need a few adults to volunteer to bake cupcakes for our monthly birthday celebrations. Birthdays are celebrated the first Sunday of every month from September to May. Can you give us a hand? Please call Maritza if you are willing to help out.

DID YOU KNOW?

That the effectiveness of parish, school and family efforts in adolescent faith formation can be assessed by witnessing faith communities alive with young people who demonstrates their love for God and their Catholic faith by:

1 Articulating the fundamental teachings of the Catholic faith and demonstrating a commitment to learning and growing in faith.

2 Discerning and using their gifts to actively belong to and participate in the life and mission of the parish, school and larger community.

Our policy states that parents or person designated to pick up the student, must enter the building to pick up their children, grades Pre K-8 at the end of any R.E. or Youth Ministry program (in case of class cancellations in program, absence of a catechist).

ASSOCIATION OF THE TWO HEARTS

If you are interested in having your home enthroned to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary please call John Egan at 302-492-8598.

MARIAN DEVOTIONS

Join us for Our Lady Queen of Peace devotions. We meet on the second and fourth Mondays of the month, after the 7 p.m. Mass. All are invited to attend.

FUNDRAISING COMMITTEE

The Fundraising Committee seeks more members. If you are interested, please call Ann Burton at 422-9560.

PARISH GROUP BLOOD BANK

Join our Group Plan now! Our members get blood when needed anywhere in the U.S., at no cost! If you cannot donate for any reason when it is your turn, our group has volunteer donors. All this for a $5.00 annual fee (65 years and older, only $2.00 per year after the first year.) Note: the cost of blood is usually not covered by health insurance plans. For more information, please call Don McDonough at 422-7859.

PARISH & FAMILY LIFE

Parish & Family Life is seeking more members. The areas of concern include home schooling, natural family planning, and communications within the parish. If you are interested, please e-mail Joe Plummer at herbertjplummer@hotmail.com .

MESSENGERS OF COMFORT

MESSENGERS OF COMFORT is the Parish Ministry of Comfort that supports those in our parish who have lost a loved one. This Support Group meets for breakfast on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am at St. John’s in Milford. The Messengers of Hope Committee meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1:30 pm. If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, we invite you to come and be ministered to by others who have and are going through the grieving process. For more information contact Deacon Jim Malloy at 422-7661, Eileen Murphy at 398-8269 or Debby Miller at 302 359-9583

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS

St. Joseph Council 3792 is seeking a few good men. If you are a practicing Catholic 18 years of age or older we invite you to join our council. If you have recently moved into the parish and are already a Knight we invite you to transfer to our council. You are more than welcome. Please contact the Grand Knight, Tony Infante at 335-5511.

See our K of C page for more information on activities of the Knights and a schedule of our meetings for 2007-2008.

We encourage all members of St. Joseph Council to attend meetings. We will be busy with fundraisers and dinners to support our parish. Please plan to attend our next meeting on Thursday, February 21at 7:00pm at St. John's in MT. For more information contact Grand Knight Tony Infante at 335-5511. Next officers meeting, February 4, 2010 at 7:00 pm.

K OF C BREAKFAST has been changed this month to Sunday, March 28^th following the 8 AM and 9:30 AM Masses. Please plan to join us.

NURSERY

A nursery for children 3 to 6 years of age ONLY is available during the 11 am Mass. Younger children cannot attend unless we have other parent helpers in the program. Please call the Religious Education office for details.

LECTORS and EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

If you are unable to keep your scheduled time, please get a replacement . Ask them to please inform the Deacon or Priest that they are a substitute.

RCIA- BECOMING A CATHOLIC

Adults get baptized too! Do you know someone who’s never been baptized? Maybe you know someone who never finished confirmation? The RCIA is the usual way for adults and older children to receive their sacraments. Do you have a friend or loved one who has expressed interest in joining our Catholic Church? Or perhaps you or someone you know has not yet received all the Sacraments. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the usual way for Adults to come into the Church. For more information call the Parish Office at 422-5123 or call Deacon John at 422-4554.

BULLETIN DEADLINE

This is just a reminder that all bulletin items must be received no later than noon on Monday of each week in order to be in the bulletin the following weekend. This also applies to Mass intentions. Thank you for your cooperation.

DID YOU FIND A MISTAKE in the bulletin?

We do apologize for any outdated information or incorrect dates that might appear in the bulletin. Our source of information comes from our parish calendar. The parish calendar is updated through information received in the office from the various committee leaders. Please call the office if you have updated information for us and we will continue to strive for perfection. Also for your convenience please review our web site www.stjohn-stbernadette.org which is updated on a daily basis. Thank you.

CHURCH WEBSITE

www.stjohn-stbernadette.org . Check out our new church website and let us know what you think. A big thanks to Jim Newton for setting up and maintaining it. Is there anything you don’t like? Would you like to see something else included on it? Call the church office or e-mail us at denewts@comcast.net.

VISITS TO THE SICK

Several of our parishioners are presently residents of a nursing home and would love to have visitors. If you would be interested in making a visit to the nursing home to share some quality time with them, please call the parish office for their names. Thank you.

BAPTISM PREP

Baptismal preparation class for parents is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s. The next class is scheduled for June 8th. Pease call the office to register if you plan to attend.

DID YOU KNOW

It cost many dollars to equip the new hall and kitchen? We feel the kitchen is state of the art; however various items have been removed. These items are the property of St. John’s Church. If you have or know of anyone who has borrowed anything from the kitchen, could you please see that it gets returned? Thank you for your help!

SOCIAL CONCERNS

RELIGIOUS ARTICLE SHOP

We invite you to stop by the Religious Article Shop located in the new hall. We have many beautiful new items and will be open on the 2^nd Sunday of each month in conjunction with the Knights of Columbus’ monthly breakfast. All proceeds go toward expenses for the new hall. To purchase items outside of regular shop hours please call Manuela Wright at 424-2421. Thank you for your support.

SOCIAL CONCERNS COMMITTEE

EASTER FOOD BOXES The Social Concerns Committee is in need of the following items to fill our Easter food boxes this year: hams, instant mashed potatoes, applesauce, canned vegetables, yams and fruit (especially pineapple), frosting, cake, brownie and cookie mixes, powdered milk, coffee, tea. $5-$10 gift cards would be helpful for fresh dairy items. Thank you for your continued generosity in our mission to help those in need.

MEETING ROOMS

When you are holding a meeting in any of the parish facilities please remember to turn off the lights, the heat and/or air conditioning. We ask you also to please leave the area clean. And last but not least, please lock the entrance to the building as you leave. Thank you.

DIVORCED & SEPARATED SUPPORT GROUP

A support program for the divorced and separated is being offered at St. John’s, Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. There is a one-time registration fee of $12.00. For more information please call Susan Lewis at (302) 284-0331.

NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING

Call Cathi and Andrew Riddle at 684-4318 for more information.

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER

Experience a Marriage Encounter Weekend and experience a better marriage. For more information, please call Bob and Michelle Dooley at 1-800-688-9963.

ALUMINUM CANS

St. John’s will no longer be collecting aluminum cans. Therefore we request that you do not drop any more cans at the church. Thank you for all your donations in the past.

CHURCH SUPPORT

Offertory	Total	Budgeted
St. John's - 2/21/2009	$6,011.37	$6,753.84
Mortgage (July)		$2,058.07

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