Saint Bernard
of
Clairvaux
A Pennsylvania Charitable Trust
November 9, 2014
The Dedication of Lateran Basilica
Sacrament of Holy Orders:
Please contact Father Federline or Msgr. Larry Kulick at 724837-0901.
Sacraments: For Baptism, Marriage, Reconciliation,
Anointing of the Sick, and funeral arrangements, please
call the parish office at 724-465-2210. Wedding dates
must be scheduled one year in advance.
PARISH MEMBERSHIP: If you would like to join the parish
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Thomas A. Federline, Pastor
Denise Swope, Principal
Robert Padasak, Business Manager
Becky Anne Hilditch, Director of Faith Formation
Deborah Yarnell, Faith Formation Secretary
Rosemarie Langham, Parish Secretary
Maria Mihoerck, Financial Secretary
Karen Marshall, Music Director
James Rhoades, Cemetery Manager
PARISH OFFICE HOURS
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
PARISH CONTACTS
Parish Office .............................................724-465-2210
[email protected]
School Office ............................................724-465-7139
Faith Formation Office .............................724-465-2210
[email protected]
Ext. 114
Cemetery Office .......................................724-465-4370
Music Director ..........................................724-479-9786
[email protected]
Health Ministry .........................................724-465-2210
Ext. 127
Parish Website .................. www.saintbernardparish.org
E- Prayer Chain ……………[email protected]
INDIANA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Chaplain: Reverend Timothy Kruthaupt ......724-254-3041
........................................................ or 814-948-7253
call for a registration form or come in to the parish office.
Anyone who needs a sponsor certificate must be registered.
Please notify us if you move or will be moving out of the
parish.
BULLETIN
DEADLINE: The deadline for bulletin
announcements is noon of the Thursday nine (9) days prior to
the weekend of the announcement. Mail or email the information
to Mrs. Rosemarie Langham at the parish office. Watch the
bulletin for holiday deadlines.
RITE
OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA):
Those who are interested in learning about the Catholic faith are
to contact the Faith Formation Office.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Mission Statement
Our MISSION is to witness and share the tradition and beliefs
centered in the celebration of Christ in the Eucharist and the
other sacraments, and, to ensure their continuation through ongoing education and faith formation of the entire community,
especially our parents and their children. We endeavor, under
the guidance of the Holy Spirit, to increase the Kingdom of God
through worship, education, and outreach.
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish, a Catholic community, was
established in Indiana, PA, in 1847, by a group of German
Catholics.
Our parish has grown and flourished in its
celebration of faith through hundreds of families of diverse
backgrounds. Our parish facility hosts St. Bernard Regional
Catholic School.
SACRAMENT OF EUCHARIST
Weekdays ........................ Consult Mass Schedule Inside
Saturday (Vigil) .................................................... 5:30 PM
Sunday ................................................. 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
Saturday 8:30 to 10:00 AM or by appointment
200 Clairvaux Drive
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Indiana, PA 15701
"The Eucharist bathes the tormented soul in light and love. Then the soul appreciates these words,
‘Come all you who are sick, I will restore your health.’"
- St. Bernadette Soubirous
Come and be in the presence of Jesus at Eucharistic Adoration on Tuesday from Noon to 7:00 PM !
BOOK OF REMEMBRANCE!
During the month of November, the church,
in a special way, remembers in prayer those
who have died. You are invited to write the
names of your deceased loved ones in the
Book of Remembrance that will remain in our sanctuary near
the altar for the whole month. These intentions will be included in our daily prayers here at St. Bernard Parish.
CD OF A MONTHLY MEETING
Catholic Daughters Ct. St. Bernard #339 Indiana will hold their
monthly meeting on Thursday, November 13, 2014 with rosary
at 6:30 PM and meeting at 7 PM in the St. Bernard's Social
Hall. Chairmen are Julie Receski and Joan Zilner. Come join
us!
2ND COLLECTION “THANK YOU”!
Thank you! “We can certainly call you friends because of the
way you care for our retired members,” writes a religious
brother. Your gift to last week’s collection for the Retirement
Fund for Religious benefits some 35,000 senior sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. May God bless you for your
generosity!
GRANDMOTHERS CORPS :
ADVENT CALENDAR
Reminder: Children’s Advent Calendar November 15th from 9-11:30 AM in the
Church Social Hall. For more information,
call Dorothy at 724-463-9786 or Jan at 724349-1226.
CDOF A BAKE SALE!
Don’t miss the annual CDofA Bake Sale
after all masses the weekend of November 22nd/23rd just in
time for Thanksgiving! There will be cakes, cookies, pies,
breads, candy, preserves and more!! See you there!!
CHURCH OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD:
TURKEY DINNER!
Church of the Good Shepherd, Kent will be having their annual
Turkey Dinner on Sunday, November 9, 2014 from 11:30 AM
until 2:00 Pm. Adults/$10.00, Children ages 6-12/$4.00, under
6/Free. The menu includes: Roast Breast of Turkey, Stuffing,
Whipped Potatoes w/Gravy, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes,
Cranberry Sauce, Salad, Fresh Rolls, Beverage and Dessert.
Take out available!
CDOFA EDUCATION CONTEST
The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Ct. St. Bernard #339
would like to invite all students in grades 4-12 to participate in
their 2014/15 Education Contest. The themes this year are
“Love Your Neighbor As Yourself “or “Be a Good Neighbor”.
The categories are Art, Essay, Poetry, Computer Art, Music
and Photography. Students may enter more than one category,
and cash prizes are awarded to the winning entries. For more
information and contest guidelines, please see the info in the
church Narthex on the table. Contest ends December 16, 2014.
Don’t delay. Enter today. Fame and Fortune Await!
SENIOR ENRICHMENT WORKSHOP
Please join Catholic Charities Office for Pro-life and Social
Ministry and the Office for Evangelization and Faith Formation
in welcoming Deacon Gary & Mrs. Kay Aitchison to western
PA for the fall Senior Enrichment workshop. The workshop
begins with a presentation by the Aitchisons at 9 AM in the
Bishop William G. Connare Center. Lunch will follow. An
afternoon discussion begins at 1 PM led by Fr. Donald
Conroy and member of the Grandmothers Corps of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish. The Grandmothers Corps will be
in Greensburg to describe how the grandparenting model has
taken shape in Indiana, PA. The lunch is free and the presentations are open to the public, but registration is necessary.
Please contact Mary Ellen Pellegrino at 724-552-2605, by November 17th, for information and registration.
13TH ANNUAL WHITE MASS:
FOR ALL HEALTH CARE PERSONNEL
The Thirteenth Annual White Mass for all Health Care Personnel will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 11:30 Am at
the Blessed Sacrament Cathedral, 300 N. Main St., Greensburg,
PA 15601. Bishop Lawrence E. Brandt will be the Main Celebrant. All health care personnel are invited to attend!
BULLETIN ALERT: With the holidays approaching, we must submit the bulletins earlier than usual so that we will receive them
on time. Please submit articles for the November 30th bulletin no later than November 19th; our December 21st bulletin no later
than December 10th; our December 28th bulletin no later than December 15th and our January 4th bulletin no later than December 18th. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Rose in the parish office. Thank you for your time and patience!
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL THRIFT STORE
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store has Veterans Sale: RedWhite or Blue $2 this coming week. Where you can find
something for everyone! Located in the BiLo Plaza on N.
4th Street, Indiana… Tues.-Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM;
Saturday 10:00 AM-3:00 PM.
CD OF A THANK YOU!
A Special Thank You to those who
worked, donated, played cards and
attended the lunch at the Catholic Daughters Salad Bar Luncheon Card Party held on Wednesday, October 22. Over 120
joined us for a day of great fellowship and delicious food.
Thank you again. See you in the spring! Chairman Josephine
Valenti and Committee.
ST. JOSEPH ALTAR ROSARY SOCIETY
The St. Joseph Altar Rosary Society in Derry will sponsor its
second annual “Nativity Celebration” on Saturday, December 6
and Sunday, December 7, 2014, the second Sunday of Advent.
The society will be showcasing the Nativity sets of parish
members for the St. Joseph & St. Martin churches. Simple and
unique Nativity sets will be displayed. The “Nativity Celebration” will be held in the St. Joseph’s Social Hall, 117 S. Ligonier St., Derry on Saturday, December 6 from 6-8 PM and Sunday, December 7 from 11:30 AM to 4 PM. Food, drink and
raffles will be available. Also, a variety of Christmas items
will be sold. (Cash or check only). Everyone is invited to attend this celebration and fellowship! Any questions please call
Tish Rossi at 724-694-8309 or [email protected].
THAT MAN IS YOU!
Men keep meeting every Saturday morning, now in its 8th session, we continue to examine how a man can posses himself so
he can give himself away, just like Christ did. The way we see
ourselves and others through a relationship with God can give
meaning and purpose to our lives and make the difference in
our families and society. Men...never too late to join us!!
EVENTS IN THE FAITH FORMATION
AND YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE
FAITH FORMATION (grades K-5) SESSIONS WILL BE
HELD on November 16 from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM. If you
have not registered yet, it is not too late. Please bring your
registration form with you and your child(ren) to their first session. We are looking forward to a great year with your children and teens!
SACRAMENT PREPARATION: There is a MANDATORY PARENT & CHILD Workshop for all parents and students preparing for the Sacrament of Reconciliation on Tuesday, November 18 in the Social Hall from 6:30-8:00 PM.
This is the only time this workshop will be held – there will be
no “make-up” scheduled. You must attend this workshop in
order to ensure that your child will be able to continue with
preparation for the Sacrament of Reconciliation. If you have
any questions concerning this, please do not hesitate to contact
Becky Hilditch at [email protected] or at
724-465-2210, ext. 114. Thank you.
SENIOR HIGH Youth Ministry will meet on Sunday, November 9 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Teen Room.
We will discuss Judaism, Christianity, and Islam faiths in our
upcoming sessions. Please feel free to bring a friend and any
questions you may have concerning these different faiths.
JUNIOR HIGH Youth Ministry will meet on Sunday, November 16 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. in the Teen Room.
We will be learning about and discussing “The Church’s Calendar: Understanding the Liturgical Year”, which covers the
Faith Learning component of your curriculum.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION WILL
meet on Wednesday, November 12. We
will go over chapters 35 and 36, which
discusses Prayer: The Faith Prayed.
Please join us for this discussion to learn
about this topic. We meet from 6:30 to
8:00 PM in the Brady Room. This is our
last scheduled Adult Faith Formation
class . We will begin a new session on January 7, 2015. All
are invited to join us at any time! We welcome all to come and
learn about and share our faith.
Joy of the Gospel is once again being hosted by our parish for
all adults 21 and over on Wednesday, November 19 from
7:00-8:30 PM. The topic of discussion is On the Journey:
Living Out Catholic Social Teaching. Our speaker is Sister
Christine Kiley, ASCJ. Please plan on joining us for refreshments and an evening filled with learning and sharing.
Knights of Columbus
Event Schedule
Fr. McNelis Council 1481
Nov. 12...Council Meeting, 7 PM at the Lodge
No 4th Degree Assembly Meeting ...Thanksgiving Holiday
Dec. 12...Christmas Dinner Party at the Lodge, 6:15 PM
Jan. 18…NFL Pig Roast, at the Lodge...time to be announced
RCIA will meet on Saturday, November 8, at 3:30 in the
Brady Room. Our topic of discussion is The Laity facilitated
by Robert Turnbull with Breaking Open of the Word with
Cathy Williams.
THE THIRTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA
NOVEMBER 9, 2014
ACTIONS AND CONSEQUENCES
Reading I
Wisdom 6:12-16 (the availability of wisdom to those who seek)
Reading II
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 (resurrection of the dead)
Gospel
Matthew 25:1-13 (parable of the ten virgins)
Key Passage
Jesus said, “Keep awake therefore, for you know neither the day nor the
hour.” (Matthew 25:13)
Adult: We meet Christ sometimes when we least expect it. How can you be ready to see him in all
ways he is present?
Child: What are some surprising ways in which you meet Christ in your daily life?
the
In all three of today's readings, the Temple or an image of the Temple is dominant. Ezekiel speaks of streams of living water flowing out from the Temple, watering the desert, bringing life to all living things, offering fresh healing to God's people. Paul reminds
the Corinthians that their faith rests upon the firmest of foundations, Christ himself. More than that, Paul reveals that those who follow Christ are themselves temples, temples of the Holy Spirit. That is, God dwells not only with them but in them as well. For the
Jews of Jesus' time, the Temple had come to be identified with the presence of God and the only place where authentic worship of
God took place. Jesus had a different perception. Jesus identified himself not with the Temple, but as the temple. By so doing, Jesus
indicated a drastic shift in what it means to worship God, to be in God's presence. Jesus replaced a place as the focus of prayer with
a person--himself.
THE HOLY TEMPLE
Sometimes reflection on God's word leads to meditation, sometimes to action, and sometimes to storytelling. This is one of the storytelling times. In ancient Israel lived two brothers who loved each other dearly. The older brother had no family. The younger did.
As poor farmers, the brothers shared the same field. At harvest, they shared the wheat they had grown, each one receiving an equal
share. Each would gather his pile of wheat and place it in a sheaf outside his house.
But one day, after the harvest, when the two had divided the wheat, the older brother woke up in the middle of the night and thought
to himself: "My brother has more responsibilities and mouths to feed than I." So, night after night, he took some of his wheat and
added it to his brother's share. Meanwhile, the younger brother, too, could not sleep. He thought: "My brother has no sons to care
for him in his old age as I do." So, night after night, he took some of his wheat and added it to his brother's share. Each morning, the
brothers were surprised that their heaps of wheat had not grown smaller. At last, one night, the brothers caught one another carrying
a bundle of wheat to the other's house. Realizing what had been happening, the brothers rushed to embrace one another with great
brotherly love.
God saw what the two brothers had done and said, "Blessed be the field where these two brothers are standing and embracing."
Many years later, King Solomon built the holy Temple on the very same ground where these two brothers had embraced, and the
holy Temple became a place of love and blessing to all people everywhere.
HOLY PEOPLE HOLY PLACE
God's Temple - God's church - is built on the care, support, and love of its members. Where people embrace, where people gather in
God's name, God is present, uniting them to one another, making them and the place holy.
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Daily Readings—Week of November 9, 2014
Sunday: Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time; The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica
Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22
Monday:
St. Leo the Great
Ti 1:1-9; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 17:1-6
Tuesday:
St. Martin of Tours; Veteran’s Day
Ti 2:1-8, 11-14; Ps 37:3-4, 18, 23, 27, 29; Lk 17:7-10
Wednesday:
St. Josaphat
Ti 3:1-7; Ps 23:1b-6; Lk 17:11-19
Thursday:
St. Fances Xavier Cabrini
Phlm 7-20; Ps 146:7-10; Lk 17:20-25
Friday:
2 Jn 4-9; Ps 119:1-2, 10-11, 17-18; Lk 17:26-37
Saturday:
St. Albert the Great
3 Jn 5-8; Ps 112:1-6; Lk 18:1-8
Sunday: Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Prv 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; Ps 128:1-5; 1 Thes 5:1-6; Mt 25:14-30
Liturgical Ministry Schedule for November 15/16
Altar Servers:
5:30 PM
7:30 AM
9:30 AM
Bobby K.
Jim H.
Paul B.
Branden K.
Vincent B.
Nathan B.
Cantor:
Linda
Tom
Elise
EME:
Tish R.
Anthony B.
Roberto T.
Peggy S.
Brenda B.
Claire V.
Patti A.
John B.
Pat W.
Ruth B.
Nikki C.
Ray Y.
Cathy W.
Corrine H.
Marge A.
Barbara F.
David H.
John A.
Don F.
Len K.
Lisa A.
Bill H.
Nancy K.
Christina B.
Vicky N.
Becky T.
Jim V.
Lector:
Offertory Counters for November 15/16
Team #2
Offertory for October 25/26, 2014
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Liturgy Schedule
Week of November 10-16
Monday, November 10
St. Leo the Great
7:30 AM +Sam & Catherine Adornato
(Bob & Connie Stewart)
Tuesday, November 11 Veteran’s Day
St. Martin of Tours
7:30 AM +Irvin Schroth, Jr.
12-7 Eucharistic Adoration
(Family)
Wednesday, November 12
St. Josaphat
7:30 AM +Bernard E. Fay (Sabena, Edward Fiala & Family)
Thursday, November 13
St. Frances Xavier Cabrini
7:30 AM +Deceased Members of the Krynock Family
(Krynock Family)
Friday, November 14
7:30 AM +Frank Pounds
(Joe & Janice Filipovich)
Saturday, November 15
St. Albert the Great
8:30-10:00 AM Confessions
5:30 PM +Sueanne Budash
(Budash Family)
Sunday, November 16
Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time
7:30 AM For Our Parishioners
9:30 AM +Eileen Horvath
(Barb Mongomery, Patricia Presto & Joy Askew)
Offertory
$
10,325.00
Maintenance
$
5.00
All Saints
$
121.00
Accent
$
4.00
Seminary/Clergy
$
10.00
Monday, 11/10
5:45 PM Legion of Mary (Brady Rm.)
Mission Sunday
$
137.00
Tuesday, 11/11
Noon - 7 PM Eucharistic Adoration
Diocesan Poverty Relief
$
5.00
Schedule of Events
Wednesday, 11/12 1. 6 PM SVdP Meeting
September/October 2014
2. 6:30 - 8 PM Adult FF
(Social Hall)
(Brady Room)
St. Bernard School Support
$
1584.00
Thursday, 11/13
7 PM CDofA Meeting
(Social Hall)
St. Bernard Cemetery UpKeep
$
676.00
Saturday, 11/15
3:30-6:30 PM RCIA
(Social Hall)
Sunday, 11/16
1. 10:45-12:15 PM FF & JHY
(Social Hall)
2. 6:30 PM Cantor Practice
(Church)
Liturgy Schedule
St. Thomas More University Parish
Week of November 10-16
Monday, November 10
12:10 PM Mass
Tuesday, November 11
12:10 PM Mass
No Confessions
Wednesday, November 12
7:30-8 AM Confessions
12:10 PM Mass
Thursday, November 13
No Mass
Friday, November 14
12:10 PM Mass
Saturday, November 15
4:00 PM Mass
Sunday, November 16
10:00 AM Mass
7:00 PM Mass
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burn in memory of Jim McGinnis
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