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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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FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS Saturday, March 6th is First Saturday. There will be special devotions in the chapel following the 9:00 AM Mass. Little Shepherds will also meet in the Community Room following Mass. WELCOME NIGHT If you aren’t registered in the parish, but would like to join, call the Rectory Office (649-3090) to make arrangements to register at any time. Our next official Welcome Night is Thursday, March 18th at 7:30 PM in the Rectory Conference Room. The entire family is welcome to come for this evening, which includes refreshments and a slideshow on all that the parish has to offer. Stop by the office, call, or email to let us know you’re coming. SUNDAY SITTERS BABYSITTING DURING 11:00 AM MASS A safe and loving environment for children 6 months through 4 years is provided while their parents and older siblings are participating in the 11:00 AM Eucharistic Liturgy. We are looking for a few more volunteers who can commit to serving one Sunday a month on a team of 2 adults and 2 teens. Baby swings, walkers, etc. are also needed. For questions or to pre-register, call Theresa at 539-5796. (18 and over must attend a Protecting God’s Children Seminar and become enrolled in the Virtus Safe Environment continue training program.) Perpetual Eucharist Adoration has brought many blessings to our community and to the individuals involved. As we hear the Gospel stories of God’s Son walking among us, consider offering your thanks and praise to our Christ our Savior and Brother in this beautiful and enriching way. There is a special need for adorers at several hours. Click on the link above for contact information.
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PARISH NEIGHBORS FOOD COLLECTION Although the holidays are over, the economy has still left many in need of assistance. Click here for a list of what is most needed. NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION TO CLEAN OUT THE BASEMENT? St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy could use your saved-for-someday-that-never-came items, especially clothes and furniture for infants and children. Clear the clutter and help those in need. Call or email the office for contact information. ABITIBI RECYCLING Please bring your recyclable paper to the bright yellow and green bins located behind the school across from the convent. This win-win practice benefits both the planet and the parish. THE BRICKS FOR THE PARISH PAVILION Two sets of engraved bricks have been put in place on the walkway. Many thanks to all our supporters! More “brick layers” are still needed however. For more information on how you can contribute and/or to download a donation form, click on the heading. JOIN THE CATHOLIC ADVOCACY NETWORK Sign up at www.nyscatholic.org to make your voice heard or visit the New York State Chapter at www.nyscatholic.org. AUTOMATIC BANK WITHDRAWAL St. Bernadette’s is now offering the option of automatic bank withdrawal for your contributions. A letter with more detailed explanation and forms for signup are available here.
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SCRIP CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS The Scrip Program, currently a success with our school and religious education families, is now open to everyone in the parish. SCRIP forms and envelopes are available at all the entrances of the church and people are available to take your orders or answer questions in the church school foyer after all Masses. By ordering SCRIP, you raise money for St. Bernadette’s without any expense to you, since retailers contribute a percentage to the parish. Take home a form with the details and consider making your regular household shopping dollars work for our community. Workers will be in the church school foyer after all Masses every weekend, orders may be placed in the school on Tuesday mornings. For more information, click on the link above. FR. PAUL’S COOKING CD “Food for Thought” is available in the Rectory Office. More information is available at: www.odbtv.org. The Second Passages Ministry CD, entitled Keeping The Faith, is available for those who would like a copy. Please feel free to stop by the Rectory Office and pick up your copy. The CDs are available at no charge. Free will offerings are welcome and will be used solely to produce additional CDs for distribution throughout the diocese. Click on the heading for more information. FR. NUGENT’S BOOKS Our former pastor’s wonderful books Spiritual Reflections in Honor of God the Father and Spiritual Reflections II are available in the Rectory Office. Proceeds will go to charity, including St. Bernadette School. PARISHIONER’S BOOK NOW ON SALE A newly released book entitled Open My Eyes, written by parishioner Kathy Wabick, is now for sale in the Rectory Office. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Bernadette School. The book also includes a foreword written by Msgr. Nugent.
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The Weekly Calendar and other news are in the Bulletin, available through the links on the Home Page.
For Information on Regularly Scheduled Meetings, visit the Organizations Page or check the Parish Calendar. |
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If you would like a Parish event or information published on this page: Email the Rectory Office |
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LENTEN SOUP SUPPERS Lenten Soup Suppers continue this week on Friday, March 5th. Soup will be served at 6:00 PM; Stations of the Cross will begin at 7:15 PM. This week’s Stations of the Cross will be presented by Fr. Richard. Next week (March 12)will be Living Stations presented by St. Bernadette School 4th Grade. Students will be selling tickets after Masses (or at the door) for the Chiavetta’s Chicken BBQ on Sunday, March 7th, from 12 Noon – 4:00 PM. Price is now $9. Click on the heading for info. PARISH PENANCE SERVICE Our parish penance service will be held on Tuesday, March 9th at 7:00 PM. WEDNESDAY EVENING MASSES On Wednesday, March 10th there will be a Lenten Mass at 7:00 PM. There will be NO 11:30 AM Mass that day. LOTS OF LENTEN EVENTS AND ACTIVITES Click the links for a List of Events being held during Lent and Holy Week, a Calendar of Lenten Activities or a Label of Love for your family Lenten offerings (directions included). LENTEN BIBLE STUDY: MARK’S PASSION NARRATIVE Presented by Sr. Mary Thompson, SSMN, on Monday evenings from 7-8:30 PM and repeated on Wednesday mornings from 9:30 –11AM. All are welcome. TEACHING MASS There will be a special teaching Mass at our Sunday 11:00 AM Mass on March 14th. Come and learn what’s behind what we say and do. Our parish will host a St. Joseph’s Table on Friday, March 19th at 6:00 PM. Click on the heading for details. This year’s conference is March 20, 2010. For more information click on the heading or visit www.SpiritIsCalling.org to register on-line. This year’s Irish Night will be held at Lucarelli’s on Saturday, March 20th. Click on the heading for details. Passages will present a Lenten Concert on Sunday, March 21st at 3:00 PM. Click on the heading for more information on the concert or here for more information on their ministry.. This eagerly awaited annual event will be held Friday, March 26th. Click on the heading for more information. ALTAR & ROSARY SOCIETY’S HOLY THURSDAY SEVEN CHURCHES TRIP Make your reservations now to be assured of a spot on the bus for Altar & Rosary Society’s Holy Thursday Pilgrimage to Seven Churches. Check the bulletin (available from the homepage) for more details and information on how to register. REUSABLE BAGS AVAILABLE AGAIN More of the very popular reusable bags from Justice and Peace Committee are now available. Check the foyer after Masses or stop by the office during regular office hours. $4 for a bag with our church emblem also supports the work of special needs individuals involved in the manufacture of these environmentally conscious bags. NEW LECTOR SCHEDULES Lectors, if you didn’t receive your new schedule by email, they are available in the usher’s room or by email request. NEW ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE Servers, please pick up your schedules in the sacristy or email for a copy to be sent to you. ADULT CONFIRMATION Any adult desiring to be confirmed should call Sr. Rosemary at 649-3090 ext. 107 for more information. We will be scheduling sessions after the New Year and preparing for the Confirmation in the spring. STEWARDSHIP Thanks to all who pledged so generously of their time, talent and treasure in stewardship pledges to our parish family. Stewardship Commitment Sunday was November 14th & 15th but you can still return your completed forms at any time. If you have made an offering of time or talent toward a new ministry and have not been contacted, please call the office. You can also call the office at any time for contact information for any group or organization. SCRIP HELPS EVERYONE SCRIP is being sold in the church/school foyer after all Masses every weekend. These gift certificates and cards make great gifts for friends and family AND/OR they can be used for your ordinary shopping ALL while helping the parish at the same time. Click on the heading for more information.
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March 7th is The Third Sunday of Lent |
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“This is my name forever; thus am I to be remembered through all generations...” |
