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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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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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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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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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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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FIRST RECONCILIATION Fr. Richard met with second graders to address their concerns before their First Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 2nd. |
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ALTAR 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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On Sunday, March 21st the Passages group presented a multimedia concert event. Click the heading for pictures of the concert or visit www.catholicacts.com for more on their ministry.
Sure’n everyone was a wee bit Irish on March 20th at the annual Irish Night Fundraiser at Lucarelli’s. |
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Sr. Anthony coordinated a St. Joseph’s table for the school during the day on Friday, March 19th and the parish celebration followed in the evening. |
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Teens from our youth ministry raised monies for their trips via their sales March 13 & 14.
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Third grade students and their parents gathered for a mini-retreat on Sunday, March13th in preparation for 1st Eucharist.
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were presented by Antioch Youth Ministry on Sunday, March 28 at Nativity and Monday, March 29 at St. B’s.
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Holy week began March 28th with palms and a big procession at the 11 AM Mass as Hosanna’s gave way to “Crucify Him!”
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This popular annual event, hosted by Holy Name and served by St. Bernadette School 8th Grade, took place on Friday, March 26th. Yep, they sold out again!
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