Announcements
Announcements
May 4, 2008
Ascension of the Lord
WELCOME NEW PARISHIONERS
SAVE THE DATE
Our parish picnic is scheduled for September 7, all afternoon, at Killen’s Pond, Pavilion #2. More information to come.
THANK YOU
My dear friends at St Bernadette's: Mere words cannot express my love & gratitude for all the love, prayers, food and support you have given me during my illness. I could not have gotten through without you. This is really what Christian love is all about. Sincerely, Anne J Harris
If you are in need of a hospital bed, free and in good condition, please call Mike Harris at 284-0181for details.
BULLETIN REQUEST
Please remember, when emailing items for the bulletin, the correct email address is stbea@verizon.net. Please put your requests in writing, either in person or via email. If you wish your information to be considered for St. John’s bulletin, you must specifically ask us to forward the information for you. Thank you for your consideration to Barbara Sena, our Bulletin Editor.
MOTHER’S DAY NOVENA CARDS
Mother’s Day Novena Cards are available at the back of the Church. Please complete the form and return it to the office by May 4.
CAR WASH
We’ll be holding a Car Wash on Sunday, April 27 at 10:45 am. Proceeds will benefit our youth going to Pitcher & Basin, a residential work camp experience which provides our youth the chance to live out Christ’s call to serve others. Working with Habitat for Humanity in Talbot & Dorchester Counties, MD, participants will build or repair homes for families in need. This program is sponsored and organized by the Office for Catholic Youth Ministry of the Diocese of Wilmington.
Our RE parents will soon be selling cards which may be used for discounts at local businesses. The card, good for one year, will be $10 each. Please be as generous as possible in supporting these fundraisers.
SIX FLAGS TRIP
A trip to Six Flags is being planned for Wednesday, June 25. Please contact Heather Yoc-Santos no later than May 12, (work 678-4378, home 284-8007 or email hyocsantos@morrisjames.com) if you are interested in going on trip.
EM RECERTIFICATION
There will be a recertification class for Eucharistic Ministers on Saturday, April 26, from 10 to 12 pm in St. John’s hall. Anyone who needs to be recertified can do so at this class. If you do not know the expiration date of your ministry, please call the church office. Thank you.
MAY PROCESSION
We are planning a May procession on May 4 in honor of the 150th Anniversary of the Blessed Mother appearing to St. Bernadette. We are asking each group, organization, and RE family to donate flowers so each can carry flowers and participate. It will take place after the 9:30 am mass, starting in church, and process out to the grotto. There will be light breakfast snacks and coffee following. Anyone interested, please call Jeanette Minner at 302-284-4324
MALVERN RETREAT WEEKEND
Attention! All Catholic men! Come join us for a weekend with the Lord at the Malvern Retreat House. The dates are April 25, 26, 27. For more information or to register, please call Gene Wright at 424-2421.
PARKING LOT
Kindly leave the Van Accessible parking spaces free for those who have Vans and need to load and unload wheelchairs. We also ask that those spaces marked Handicapped be used appropriately.
DINING WITH OUR PRIESTS
Our parish housekeeper and cook, Eileen Lesser will be on sick leave for the next several weeks due to knee surgery. If you are interested in providing a meal for our priests or inviting them to your home for dinner that would be greatly appreciated. Call the office for information regarding this.
CARE FOR GOD’S CREATION
Most of us have clean water whenever we want it. Ciro didn’t have this experience. He and his neighbors in rural Guatemala had to carry water for miles to meet their village’s needs. With the help of Catholic Relief Services, they were able to construct a water supply system. Disease abated as new sanitation made their village a healthier place to live. God formed Ciro, his neighbors and all of us and infused us with the breath of life. Your involvement in Operation Rice Bowl will help sustain that life, in ways as simple as making clean water accessible. CRS strives to be responsible steward of creation while pursuing sustainable development. Dirty water, deforestation and pollution don’t contribute to a healthier future.
LASAGNA DINNER
St. John’s Walkers for Life relay team is sponsoring a Lasagna Dinner on Saturday, May 17 from 5 to 8 pm, in St. John’s Hall. Please call Maggy McCole at 422-2407, or call the church office. Tickets are $8.00 and will not be sold at the door. Thank you.
SCHEDULED TIME FOR CONFESSION
We will be distributing a survey regarding scheduling a regular time for weekly confessions during mass this weekend. We ask your cooperation in completing the survey.
HOPE & HEALING PRAYER SERVICE
MESSENGERS OF HOPE
The Parish Ministry of Comfort. We support those in our parish who have lost a loved one. We do this by helping families plan the funeral mass and by offering follow up with a grief support group. The Support Group meets on the first Tuesday of each month at 9:30 am at St. John’s in Milford. We begin each meeting with light refreshment followed by our Grief Support session. We meet next on May 6. 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. If you are interested in participating on the committee as we assist those in our community cope with the death of a loved one please contact Deacon Jim Malloy at 422-7661, Eileen Murphy at 398-8269 or Debby Miller at 302 359-9583. Our Messengers of Hope Committee’s next meeting will be May 13
BIBLE STUDY
Deacon Scott Landis will be presenting a Bible Study at 10:45 am in the Church
every Sunday when RE is in session. ”Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of
Christ.”
JOIN OUR CHOIR!
Do you like to sing? St. Bernadette’s has organized a choir under the direction of organist Ruth Layne. The plan is for the choir to sing two Sundays a month at the 9:30 am Mass. Men and women are encouraged to participate – no formal training or prior experience is necessary. If you have questions or if you are interested in participating, please contact Music Coordinator Maggie Legates at 422-8043 or email MaggieLg8s@aol.com.
WOMEN OF GRACE
The Women of Grace will not meet in May. Our next meeting will be a covered dish on June 14 – 10 am – 1 pm. After the June meeting, we will break for the summer and meet again on September 13.
BULLETIN ADVERTISERS
Did you know that at St. Bernadette’s our bulletin is typed and run off on the copier, where then it is folded and then put together with the center page and additional inserts? The level of service we receive from Liturgical Publications is based on the number of advertisers. If we are able to obtain just 15 more advertisements on the back of our bulletin, we will then be able to email our bulletin to Liturgical Publications and they will do all the rest! This will save valuable time and also the expense of paper, toner, wear and tear on the copier, etc. So, if you or someone you know might be interested in placing an advertisement please call 1-800-888-4574.
RCIA
Do you have questions about the Catholic faith? Are you searching for the contents of Catholic Doctrine? Are you searching for the meaning of life? We invite you to come inquire and search for GPD coming to meet man through the RCIA. Call Eileen Murphy at 398-8269 for more information.
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.
St. Bernadette KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council 14317 News
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For more information about our activities check out the Parish's Knights of Columbus page.
WELCOME BREAKFAST: The RCIA members will be welcomed at the April 20, Knights of Columbus – St. Bernadette Council Breakfast. Please join us in welcoming Darrin Daigrepont, Lorretta LaVere, Gaby Pratt, Michael Rowan, Michael Toms, Eric Ellis, Andrea Stasny, and Dominick Trotta.
The next meeting will be Thursday, May 1.
SAINT BERNADETTE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AUXILIARY
The Saint Bernadette Knights of Columbus Auxiliary will be selling Joe Corbi and Grandma Corbi Pizza Kits, Homemade Cookie Dough and Specialty Items. Please see the insert in the bulletin.
The Auxiliary will hold its next meeting on May 15 at 7 p.m. in the Church Hall. Anyone interested in joining is invited to attend.
CATHOLIC MOM’S GROUP
In an effort to support the moms at St. Bernadette’s, our community would like to assist in forming a Catholic MOM’s group. This group could include such things as speakers, organized play groups, couples activities, meals for mom’s, Spiritual Devotions such as Rosary, Bible Study, etc, Mom’s Night Out, Children’s Activities; but its main purpose would be the opportunity for Moms to meet on a monthly basis for support, friendship and the affirmation of your role as Catholic Mothers. If you are interested in being part of the formation of this group please call the office.
Baptismal Preparation
Classes for parents is held on the first Monday of the month at 7:30 p.m. at St. John’s. Please call St. John’s office (422-5123) to register if you plan to attend. Our next class is scheduled for May 5.
THE WOMEN’S OF GRACE
Anyone interested in attending a Women of Grace Bible Series – please call Jeannette Minner at 302-284-4342.
ST VINCENT DE PAUL
Today as we celebrate the Feast of the Ascension, we are reminded that Christ’s saving work on earth continues through His disciples…and now through us. When we give to the poor, God indeed pours His love and joy into our hearts, into our lives and into the hearts of those who are poor. Thank you!
SOCIAL CONCERNS
Andy Zampini from the Diocesan Social Ministry will be speaking at St. Bernadette’s on April 21at 6:30 pm. We encourage any interested members or non members to attend. Mr. Zampini will be helping to set the groundwork for Social Concerns goals. Also, we remind you to please remember our food pantry when doing your shopping. Thank you.
LAKE FOREST CHURCH ASSOCIATION
During the month of February we provided for 97 families comprised of 135 adults and 89 children. Some received help with prescription drugs and gasoline. 9 families received diapers, 27 received fresh milk, while all families received meat/poultry, fresh eggs, some fresh fruit and vegetables, bread and non-perishable food items. This has been the busiest month in all the years of our Food Pantry operation. Thank you for your continued support which makes this ministry possible. If you know of a family in need, call toll free 222-8404.
If you know of a family in need, have them call, toll free, 302‑222-8404. All calls will be returned.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY/GROTTO NEWS
A $50.00 donation will provide a 4” x 8” brick with your choice of engraving up to 3 lines with 21 spaces and or characters per line. A donation of $90.00 will provide an 8" x 8" brick with your choice of engraving up to 6 lines with 21 spaces and or characters per line. In this way you may honor a loved one, living or deceased, commemorate a special event, advertise your business or organization or offer a congratulatory message. A sample brick along with order forms and envelopes are on the display table at the back of the church. Checks should be made out to The Historical Society for St. Bernadette and sent C/O Anne Paladino, 207 Commerce Street, Harrington, DE 19952. For questions or more information call Anne at 398-4285.
The final phase will be outdoor Stations of the Cross. Plans are underway to determine plan and cost. Memorial bricks will continue to be a part of all phases of the Grotto project.
CHURCH SUPPORT
| Offertory - | Total | Budgeted |
| St. John's - | ||
| Sunday Offering | $167,948.53 | $152,576.52 |
| Other Income | $83,455.90 | $99,028.30 |
| Total Income | $251,404.43 | $251,604.82 |
| Expenses | $257,899.00 | $236,431.12 |
| Net | ($6,494.57) | $15,173.70 |
| St. Bernadette's - 4/27/2008 | $2,471.00 | $2,850.00 |
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