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St. Bernadette R. C. Church |
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5930 South Abbott Road Orchard Park, New York 14127-4597 716-649-3090 |
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Picture Pages
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There are many pages of parish pictures included on this site. To follow history backward click on the numbered page links, such as Picture Page 2. You can also visit pictures from Faith Formation Programs from their page, Youth Ministry pictures from the Antioch Life Teen Page or see Pictures of our Priests & Deacons . |
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BEAM, ME UP! Reconstruction of the beams in our portico (after the bus accident in March) began the week of January 10th. |
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Third graders inscribe their names as they begin preparations for the sacrament at the 5:00 PM Mass January 9th. |
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EPIPHANY BLESSING Fr. Paul blesses our going out and our coming in for the new year: “20+C+M+B+10” |
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FOYER FACE-LIFT Construction began on the lift being installed in the church-school foyer. |
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BEGGARS FOR LIFE COLLECTING PENNIES January 23rd and 24th, Beggars for Life, a group of pro-life young people, spoke at three of our weekend Masses, offering facts about abortion and soliciting pennies toward their goal of 1,000,000 pennies to show what 1/50 of the lives lost to abortion would look like. |
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PARADE OF PASTORS Portraits of our pastors have been gathered from around the premises into a gallery in the hall outside the rectory offices. Can you remember them all? |
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PRAYERS FOR LIFE On Sunday, January 24, parishioners gathered at 3:00 PM to pray for all life issues. |
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BLESSING OF THROATS Parishioners and school children had their throats blessed on the Feast of St. Blaise, Bishop and Martyr, February 3rd. |
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Puppets were part of the presentations and fun that took place at the retreat on February 7th for the 2nd grade children who will soon celebrate the sacrament of reconciliation for the first time. |
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Thursday, February 11th, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, many in need of healing were anointed at a special evening Mass. |
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SCOUT SUNDAY At the 9:00 AM Mass on Sunday, February 7th, scouts and leaders took part in the opening procession to start their celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Scouting. Following Mass, they had a reception in the Community Room. |
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to the Immaculate Heart of Mary took place at 6:50 PM on Thursday, February 11th, the culminations of 33 days of prayer. |
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The lift to make our school more handicapped accessible was installed February 10th. |
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Ash Wednesday, February 17th, began the penitential season of Lent. |
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THE LOOK OF LOVE February 14th, Valentine’s Day and World Marriage Day, included a renewal of wedding vows for those attending the 11 AM Mass. |
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ST. LAWRENCE & ST. BERNADETTE SHARE A LAST PARTY BEFORE LENT On Saturday, February 13th, Fr. Paul’s former parish and his current parish joined together to put on a great Mardi Gras celebration for both congregations. With music by The Jazz Chaps from St. Bernadette and food by Fr. Paul and his good friends, Drs. Ed & Leigh Simone, a great time was had by all. (MORE PICTURES HERE.) |
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Deacon Tom and Gini Schultz, co-directors of Family Life Ministries were among the presenters the evening of February 12th. |
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PALMS TO BURN Last year’s palms were collected to make this year’s ashes. |
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REUSABLE BAGS Our Justice and Peace Committee sponsored a non-profit sale of reusable bags which both benefited special needs workers and the earth. |
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LIFETEEN ON THE MOVE Whether involved in seriously action for Pro-Life during the March for Life in Washington, DC on January 22nd or action for recreation at Lasertron, our teens rarely stand still! |
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FIRST RECONCILIATION Fr. Richard met with second graders to address their concerns before their First Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 2nd. |
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ALTER SERVER OF THE YEAR Evangelista Schmarder, pictured here with Bishop Kmiec and Fr. Paul, was honored at the diocese on Saturday, February 27th. |
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THE OLD IS NEW A previously retired confessional with screens is being restored for use. |
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SOUP AND STATIONS Justice and Peace Committee is sponsoring simple Soup Suppers at 6:00 PM on many of the Fridays during Lent - meatless meals in the spirit of fasting and almsgiving where offerings of “beans for bellies” and “bucks for beds” are collected for those in need. Soup and the Stations of the Cross which follow are provided by various groups from the parish. Quiet Waters Productions presented a musical version with slides.
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