St. Bernard Catholic Church (Established in 1787) DAILY MASSES Monday—Saturday: Adoration Mass Tuesday & Thursday: Adoration Mass 7:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 6:00 p.m. 7:00p.m. WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil 4:30 p.m. Sunday 9:00 a.m.; 11:00 a.m. 7:30 p.m. MISSION STATEMENT In the total love for Jesus through the Heart of Mary, We St. Bernard Catholic Church commit to BE BOLD—BE CATHOLIC—BE CHRIST And faithfully pass it on...Heart to Heart. I.M. 2805 Bayou Road P. O. Box 220 St. Bernard, LA 70085 Phone: (504) 281-2267 Fax: (504) 281-2268 Office Hours: 9—4 Monday-Thursday E-Mail: [email protected] www.stbernardcatholicchurch.com and www.stbernard-stbla.com Rev. Anton Ba Phan, Pastor Cell Phone: (504) 909-0462 Rev. Charles Caluda, Retired Deacon Norbert Billiot, Jr. St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery: (504) 421-9533 Lynne, Parish Secretary, Cell: (504) 421-5969 Sr. Anne Marie Khuong, FMSR—Religious Ed [email protected] Baptism: Parents are asked to call the office or speak with Fr. Anton in person following Mass. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are held before each Mass, or call for an appointment. Communion of the Sick: Please call when someone is ill or in the hospital. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples must contact the church at least six (6) months before the date of the wedding. Christian Burial: Please contact Fr. Anton before going to the funeral home to make arrangements. Pastoral & Finance Meeting will be held on the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m. 28TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Volume 47 Issue 39 Saturday, October 11, 2014 Ministry Schedule Rosary 4:00 p.m. For Next Week: 4:30 p.m. Jack LaFond Saturday, October 18, 4:30 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2014 Celebrant: Fr. Anton Deacon: Norbert Lector: Catherine Ministers of Communion: Philomene Rosary 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. Charles L. Smith; Donald Serpas, Sr.; Shellie Pentney Critten; Bernard & Chase Naquin; Gauthé Family; Robert Lepine; Agnes & Wallace Serpas; Eurilda “Nona” Alfonso; Herman “Dut” Alfonso; Herman Alfonso, Jr.; Larry & Stella Robino; Jason Steele; and all Military Personnel & Families Rosary 10:30 11:00 a.m. Josephine & Reese Nunez; Mike, Rosie & André Colletti; Larry Gonzales, Jr.; Barry John Melerine; Anna Melerine; Raymond Serpas; Mabel Campo 7:30 p.m. All Parishioners of St. Bernard Catholic Church Monday, October 13, 2014 Tuesday, October 14, 2014 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 15, 2014 Thursday, October 16, 2014 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 17, 2014 Saturday, October 18, 2014 Peace in the World Benefactors of St. Bernard Our Youth The Unborn End to Violence All Priests All Souls in Purgatory For the Sick and Dying October 12, 2014 9:00 a.m. Sunday, October 19 11:00 a.m. Celebrant: Fr. Anton Deacon: Norbert Lector: Pat Ministers of Communion: Don Celebrant: Fr. Anton Deacon: Norbert Lector: Wendy Ministers of Communion: Carol 7:30 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Anton Sanctuary Lamp Agnes & Wallace Serpas Readings For The Week Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Sunday: Gal 4:22-24, 26-27, 31 — 5:1; Ps 113:1b-5a, 6-7; Lk 11:29-32 Gal 5:1-6; Ps 119:41, 43-45, 47-48; Lk 11:37-41 Gal 5:18-25; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 11:42-46 Eph 1:1-10; Ps 98:1-6; Lk 11:47-54 Eph 1:11-14; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 12-13; Lk 12:1-7 2 Tm 4:10-17b; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Lk 10:1-9 Is 45:1, 4-6; Ps 96:1, 3-5, 7-10; 1 Thes 1:1-5b; Mt 22:15-21 Marian Candle All Unborn St. Joseph Candle All Souls in Purgatory Stewardship October 4—5, 2014 Attendance: 133 Collection Poor Box $1,351.00 $ 299.00 I shall live in the house of the Lord all the days of my life. Baked Goods Auction 9th & 10th Grades There will be an auction held after the 9:00 a.m. Mass on October 12th and 19th. This is to help the 9th & 10th graders raise money to attend World Youth Day on October 26th Please consider supporting their fund raiser to help them attend this youth gathering. BIBLE STUDY Breaking of the Word Fr. Anton will begin a Bible Study held on Mondays. There will be two sessions one from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and the other from 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. More information will be announced in the future with a starting date. St. Jerome gives a perfect to study scriptures: “For if, as Paul says, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God, and if the man who does not know Scripture does not know the power and wisdom of God, then ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” Pumpkin Patch The Patch will start on Thursday, October 16, 2014 If you can help, please plan to be at Iverson Hall around 9:00 a.m. If the time changes I will post it. RAFFLE We thank Deacon Norbert for the bicycle we have to raffle off. Tickets are $1.00 each or 6 for $5.00. We will draw for the winner before the All Hallows Mass on October 31, 2014. A PRAYER FOR HURRICANE SEASON Our Father in Heaven through the intercession of Our Lady of Prompt Succor, spare us during this Hurricane season from all harm. Protect us and our homes from all disasters of nature. Our Lady of Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen. ADORATION CHAPELS The Deanery Adoration Chapel located at OLPS invites you to come spend a little time with the Lord in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Come for a few minutes or consider becoming a “committed adorer” for a particular hour. Please consider signing up for Adoration at St. Bernard. This will save you time and money going to Chalmette. Whichever place you select remember the hour spent with the Lord is rewarding Please Pray for Our Sick Manuel Alfonso; Debbie Gonzales; Charles Duhe; Jimmy Simmons; Deacon Doug Strahan; Albert Acosta; Erica Gonzales; Aiden Smith; Madeline Colletti Cimino; Gene Perez; Loretta Mader; Sidney Evans; Patricia Fincher; Frances Evans; Donald Campo; Edna O’Rourke; Marlene Campo; Bernard Naquin, Jr.; Dorothy Easley; Devin Dimadigo; Kylie Gritter; David Naquin; Sheri Fernandez; Christina Landry; Brett Gagliano; Brendan Graf; Emile Evans; Landon Ansardi; Faith Gonzales; Kayla Vogelaar; Mindy Casanova Dardar; Wilmoy & Florine Shows; Brett Bergeron; Allen Nunez; Eleanore Erato; David Casanova; Danny Morales; Riley Richards; Hyacinth Serpas; Paul Morales, III; Jerrilee Odinet; Karley Draper; Hailey Martin; Sal Gagliano; Duke Collins; Lorraine Daroca; Barbara Simpson; Michael George; Tim George; Jamie Harris; Joy Fernandez; Marianne Marks; Kimberly Mones; Jules Turjeau; Avery Cantrelle; Rita Bauer; Sandy Thurman; Talor Gutierrez; Wallace Piquet, Sr.; Stephanie & Mason Villagrin; Erica Stewart; Armantine Verdin; Maggie Serigne; Howard Serigne; Regina Waguespack; Valerie Wheat; Hunter Hoffmann; Christina Gardner; HJ Lind; Barbara Pond; Alice White; AJ Arnone; Michelle Matthews; Fr. 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