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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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Overnight adoration in the main church during the night of the feast of The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ was capped by Benediction on June 26th. |
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Vacation Bible Camp 2012 (July 11th—14th) concluded with skits featuring “The Acts of the Apostles” |
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CLASS OF 2011 Graduation for St. Bernadette School Class of 2011 took place the evening of June 22nd. |
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SCHOLARSHIP A new scholarship in honor of Sr. Diane Swanson, RSM, was awarded to two returning 7th graders. |
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PRO-LIFE CROSSES Our Cenacle for Life erected 330 crosses to represent the babies killed by abortions every day in New York State.
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Parishioners had an opportunity to meet our new principal and his family following the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, July 31st. |
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SIGN OF THE TIMES (and of pride in St. Bernadette School)
A new banner displayed on the front of our school reflects our pride in both our ranking and our students. As the beginning of the school year approaches, a number of new families are enrolling and joining our community. Visit www.stbschool.org for more information |
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11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, August 21st, was crowded with grateful parishioners, our school faculty, her family and many of the Sisters of Mercy as the parish celebrated Sr. Diane’s retirement as our principal and gave thanks for the Mercy Sisters’ many years here. |
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A beautifully sunny morning on Saturday, August 20th, brought smiles to both sellers and buyers at St. Bernadette’s first-ever “Junk in the Trunk” Parking lot sale. |
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BEHIND THE SCENES Have you visited the back parking lot recently? Not only was the surface recently sealed and striped, but the scouts, as an Eagle Scout project, are building a shrine for the bronze statue of Our Lady with the Infant Jesus. Click HERE to see them at work and check back to watch the project progressing. |
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LETTERS FROM PRISON The topic for this fall’s Little Rock Bible Study, which meets Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings, is St. Paul’s letters from prison. |
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IT WAS KICKIN’ Our soccer fields hosted a big tournament for teams of little players the weekend of September 10th. |
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VIRTUS FOR VOLUNTEERS As faith formation teachers and others who work with children prepare for the start of the year, they attended a workshop for Protecting God’s Children. |
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NEW ROMAN MISSAL At the September 21st meeting on the New Roman Missal, parishioners worked on learning to sing the new acclamations.
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SUMMERFEST AND 14TH ANNIVERSARY OF ADORATION On Saturday, September 17th, the double celebration of picnic and anniversary included an outdoor Mass in the Pavilion, a testimony from and blessing of those who participate in Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration, a blessing of Catechists for Catechetical Sunday AND our annual parish picnic! (More pictures coming.) |
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CATECHIST BLESSING Those who teach our faith, whether in faith formation classes or in public or Catholic schools were offered a blessing at all Masses the weekend of September 17th & 18th. |
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BRETT ULLMAN SPEAKS The internationally renowned youth speaker addressed concerns of faith.media.culture as he spoke to youth and parents from five Southtowns parishes on Saturday, September 17th. |
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On Friday, October 7th, the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary, participants joined in a unique devotion developed at St. Bernadette where all four sets of mysteries are voiced as one prayer. |
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Parishioner Michael Reilly’s completed Eagle Scout Madonna and Child Shrine project was blessed and dedicated by Fr. Paul on Sunday, October 2nd. (Click heading & scroll down for pics.) |
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Pro-Life sponsored a bus trip to the local, peaceful protest against abortion where, despite inclement weather, they stood and prayed along Niagara Falls Blvd. on Saturday, October 1st. |
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SCHOOL IN SESSION First Grade smiles surround new principal Cory Pecorella as he poses for a picture for the fall issue of the newletter’s cover story. Click here to read the story!
Msgr. Ted Bertagni of Cross International Catholic Outreach spoke at all Masses the weekend of October 8th & 9th, 2011. Click the heading to find out more or make a donation. |
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HEALING MASS Fr. Richard celebrated Mass on the evening of Wednesday, October 19th. Well-known healer Frank Kelly spoke after Mass and prayed individually with those seeking healing. |
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OKTOBERFEST The fun was non-stop at this year’s Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 15th, including not only foot stomping music, but amazing decorations, great food, wonderful prizes and excellent company. |
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SATURDAY CHOIR A new choir directed by Lisa Oun is forming to sing at 5:00 PM Masses. Children and adults are invited to join! Visit the Ministry Page for more information. |
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VOTIVE CANDLES Thanks to a generous donor, we now have available votive candles, which can be purchased and lit for your special prayer intentions. |
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STATIONS OF THE CROSS Throughout Lent on Mondays at noon and Friday evenings at 7:00 PM our parish prayed the Stations of the Cross. |
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On Saturday, April 2nd, St. Bernadette School hosted an evening of fun and fund-raising. An alternative to the annual Irish Night of the past several years, this return to the “track” included the raffling of some magnificent gift baskets. Click the heading to see some of the fun. |
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Life Teen performed this moving devotion both at Nativity and at St. Bernadette’s April 10th & 11th. |
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Lou Piccone was the speaker at this year’s event on April 10th. |
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Sr. Mary McCarrick and Bob McDonnell promote Catholic Charities April 9th & 10th. |
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ST B SCHOOL LIVING STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fourth Grade students at our parish school presented the Living Stations of the Cross on Thursday, April 14th. |
