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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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Marriage: While no “class” can adequately prepare a couple for all the experiences of Christian Marriage, we strive to assist the engaged couple in their journey towards the Sacrament of Matrimony. Couples registered in the parish should contact the Rectory Office at least 6 months in advance in order to schedule an appointment with one of the Parish Priests or Deacons. Non-registered candidates for marriage must have a letter of permission from their current pastor. Couples must appear together personally before a date may be set. Couples who are living together as husband and wife prior to receiving the Sacrament will need to meet Diocesan requirements which the priest or deacon will be happy to elaborate in the first interview. The engaged couple should contact the parish office at least 6 months prior to the proposed wedding date. |
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Office Hours: Regular parish business inquires or calls to the Rectory Office are received by office staff Monday through Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. There are evening hours on Wednesdays until 7:00 PM. Weekend office hours are 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Saturday. The office is closed on Sundays and holidays. Emergency calls to reach a priest are received at any time at 649-6090 Ext. 500. |
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Parish Registration: We welcome new members enthusiastically. A WELCOME NIGHT is scheduled on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 7:30 PM in the Msgr. Nugent Room. Please call the Rectory Office at 649-3090 for further information. |
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Letters of Recommendation: We are happy to issue letters to all registered parishioners who are Confirmed, attend Mass regularly and reflect the faith life of the parish community.
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General Information |
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Baptism: The celebration of Baptism for infants usually takes place on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of each month except during Lent, when we encourage Baptisms to be delayed until the Easter Season. Baptisms outside of Mass occur immediately following the 11:00 AM Mass. Baptisms may also take place during Mass (usually at 11:00 AM on Sunday) if the family wishes, in keeping with the notion that the Baptism of a new member of the Church is not a private affair but a celebration for the entire community. In order for the parents to more fully understand the ritual and their responsibility as Christian mother and father, a preparation group gathers the last Tuesday of each month. We recommend that parents attend this session prior to their child’s birth. Please call the rectory office for more information.
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Sacramental Policies: Confession: 4:00 P.M. every Saturday and any time upon request.
Sacrament of the Sick: Available any time after 9:00 A.M. daily Mass or upon request; call the rectory office. |
