FIFTH SUNDAY OF ORDINARY TIME
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FEBRUARY 8, 2015
SCRIPTURE FOR TODAY
First Reading:
Job 7: 1-4, 6-7
Responsorial:
Psalm 147
Second Reading: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23
Gospel Reading: Mark 1: 29-39
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WELCOME
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elcome to all who visit with us today. If you do not have a church home, we
WELCOME you to become a part of the St. Bernardine’s Church Family. There are
registration forms in the hanging pockets in the vestibule, as well as in the visitor
packets you will receive today. Please fill one out and drop it in the offering basket,
leave it with an usher or clergy, mail it back, or go onto our web page and reply. You may use the
tear-off page in this bulletin and do the same in returning it.
REST IN PEACE
We hold up in prayer William Ricky Cager, brother-in-law of Robinette Cager.
May he rest in peace.
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK (February 7 – February 15)
Saturday 5:30 pm – John Weldon Stewart,
dec’d
Sunday 8:00 am – Joseph Bush, 22nd anniv,
dec’d
Sunday 11:30 am – Marlene Howard-Fraser,
1st anniv, dec’d
Monday 8:00 am – Robert Johnson, dec’d
Wednesday 8:00 am – Anne DeGeorge, dec’d
Thursday 8:00 am –
Friday 8:00 am –
Saturday 5:30 pm –
Sunday 8:00 am –
Sunday 11:30 am – Dr. Hilbert D. Stanley,
5th anniv, dec’d
SCHEDULING MASS INTENTIONS
Requesting that a Mass be celebrated for someone who is deceased, in need of healing, or simply
observing a milestone event is a wonderful way to remember a loved one. You may request Mass
Intentions by using the Mass Cards that are available in the vestibule, or by calling Debbie Gee in
the parish office, 410-362-8664. As more people ask for Mass Intentions, we are finding it
difficult to accommodate “last minute” requests – e.g., the request for a Mass Intention just days
before the Mass is to be celebrated. – since we are generally not supposed to offer the same Mass
for intentions by multiple people. Please consider planning ahead – especially when such dates as
death anniversaries are known well in advance. As always, we are grateful for any donation you
can offer, but are happy to honor requests regardless of donations.
OUR SCRIPTURE READINGS FOR NEXT WEEKEND
Sixth Sunday of Ordinary Time: Leviticus 13: 1-2, 44-46; Psalm 32;
1 Corinthians 10:31, 11:1; Mark 1:40-45
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE REQUESTED PRAYER
If there are any additions, deletions, or changes, please contact the church office.
Some names have been on for months-should they come off?
We have revising the way names will be listed-recently submitted names are first.
Sheila Burnett (sister of Denise Taylor) ; Vanessa Cassidy; Martha Dotson; Bro. Jim
Miller; Cecelia Johnson; Margaret Marks (grandmother of Trena Carter); Joyce Dugee,
Robert Scales, Yvonne Fields (Genesis Health Center in LaPlata, Md ); Theodore McClain;
Shari Kosko, Lynda White and Alicia Johnson (co-workers of Sharon Winchester), Marcia
Sneed, (daughter of Deloris Kirk), Edward Pumphrey; Geneva Davis, Phyllis Baptist
Ramsey (sister of Debbie Gee) Mary Byrd, Angel Anderson, Ellen Hawkins (Hospice care),
Herb Salley; Veronica Scott, Nyla Walters, Inez McCullough; Sierra Hines;
Shahreen Zannat; Patrick Crittenden, friend of Laura and Milton Keene ; Barbara
Garnett; Marcia Green, Betty Butler; Raymond Pearson Sr., Christine Johnny,
Chris Ajugwe, Jean Barnes; Blanche Hunt; Linwood Toomer, Sharon Henderson,
Steven Cager; Windsor Rodriguez, cancer; Mary Washington, Mae Jordan(Keswick
Assisted Living); Roberta Burton; Joan Lee; Nick Barbalace; Juanita Ridley, Dwight
Lessene; Delores Beverly; Mason A. Thomas, infant born with heart problems.
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Greg Alleyne; Sarah Bailey; Louise Baptist, Manor Care, Towson; Lawrence Barnes, Jr.;
Gertrude Bell; Teresa Brock; Bill Brown; Camila Brown; Helen Brown; Marion Brown; Faye
Butler; Eileen Bynum; Gloria Callen; Carol Christian; Kenneth Christian; Marie Clarke; Mark
Craddock and Joey Askew; Richard Dameron; Shelia Danzey; Mekhia Darden; Annie Lou
Davison-Turner; Fred Dalton; Carmen Enciso; Thelma Foote; Mildred Garner; Hilton Gayles;
Eugene Goodison; Wilfred & Gloria Goodison; Sandra Griffin; Alfred Guthri; Dawn Hall;
Florine Hall; Inez Harcum; Mary Harcum; Deacon Phil; Edith M. Hardy; Christian Harley;
Tony Harley; Theresa Harrington, Curtis Harris; Michael Hawthorne; Ulysses Hawthorn, Future
Care (Charles St.); Rosalind Haywood; Carlette Hebron; Alva Hunt Henson; Bobby Hill; Ian
Holland; Camelia Howell, Manor Care, Rolling Rd.; Akilah Jackson; Edana Jackson; Freda
Johnson; Guy Johnson; Brenda Jones; Burrell Jones; Curtis Jones; Dorothy Jones; Carole
Joyner; Kermit Lindsay; Tyler Nicole Long; Barbara Lumpkins, Manor Care (Rolling Rd.); Tony
Mangum; Donald Manna; Barbara Marshall; Gwen Mason; Jeffery Mason; Mary Matthews;
Wilhelmenia Mayden; Jeremy McClain; Liz Miller; Ellen Morgan; Claire Morris; Mary
Owens; F. Angela Page; Louise Parker; Marenda Parker; Cornelia Pendleton; John Prince; Troy
Quinn, stage 4 cancer; Antonio Reveley; Sister Catherine Reichenberg; Edythe Riddick; Brenda
Rideout; Renee Riley; Ronald Rollins; Pattie Sheen; Marie Simms, Manor Care (Rolling Rd);
Erica Smith; Theresa Spain; Brenda Steward-Evans; Sandi Stewart; Roxanne Sykes; Orlando
and Robert Taylor; Gail Thomas Eloise Thompson, Future Care; Marsha Thompson, Beverly
Timmons; Annie Lou Dawson-Turner; Wendell Walker; Mabel Walters, Manor Care, Towson;
Doris Washington; Valeria Wilkins; Lois Williams; Marie Williams; Robert Williams; Flora
Wilson; Howard Woodington; Ruby Wright; Nicholas Wunder.
WORLD MARRIAGE DAY
This weekend we celebrate World Marriage Day, with couples participating in
vow renewal at ALL masses. Prayers will also be offered for engaged couples,
widows/widowers, and troubled marriages.
2015 ARCHBISHOP’S ANNUAL APPEAL
This week, Catholics across the Archdiocese are being asked to make a
commitment to support the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal. Ministries
supported by the Appeal have a direct impact on the administration and
evangelization efforts at St. Bernardine’s as well as at the 144 other parishes in
our Archdiocese. Your generous support and participation is critical to the success
of the 2015 Archbishop’s Annual Appeal here and helps move us forward in hope
as we seek to better embody the Gospel message in our lives. Please complete a
pledge form or pledge online at www.archbalt.org/appeal. Thank you for your
prayers and support for a successful Archbishop’s Annual Appeal.
THANK YOU FROM OUR PARISH YOUTH GROUP
Thank you so much for your efforts in helping us help others, because of you we
raised a total of $ 731.68. All proceeds will be given to our Poor Box, which
helps those in need. The Souper Bowl Campaign is an inspiring youth-led
movement to help hungry and hurting people around the world, as well as right
here in our own community. Together we transformed Super Bowl weekend into
an unprecedented time of giving and sharing. We love you and we appreciate your
continuous support!
FROM OUR HISTORY & CULTURE MINISTRY
The History & Culture Ministry is looking for participants to sing, dance, recite or
present a visual tribute for Black History Month. Presentations will occur at the
end of ALL Masses during the month of February. Please limit to 5 minutes. We
are looking for presentations for our Saturday 5:30 pm Masses. Please use the
tear-off in the bulletin & indicate what you plan to present or you can contact
Yvette Belt 443-635-4842 or James Butler 410-493-2785 asap. Thanks.
OFFERING STATEMENT FOR 2014
If you wish to receive your statement for your 2014 giving through the envelope
system, please use the tear-off slip to request it. Please note that statements are
ONLY sent upon request.
SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS
Sacrament Prep continues and celebrations are coming soon...please continue your
efforts towards weekly class attendance! Ms. Beverly will notify any students
who will receive the sacrament of Eucharist, Reconciliation or Confirmation
within the next few weeks. Parent Meetings regarding Sacrament Prep will be
scheduled as well as a meeting for all parents with Fr. Rich will happen
soon...please check email messages and bulletin announcements for further
details! Keep our youth in your prayers!
Beverly White
ALTAR SERVERS NEWS
Congratulations to Amber Adkins and David Anoma...both served on the altar for
the first time last weekend! Thank you Amber for your service at the 8:00 Mass
on Sunday and thank you David for your service at the 11:30 Mass...you both did
a fantastic job! Please continue to encourage and lift our youth in prayer...church
ministry helps them become responsible leaders in the world and in the church!
You make your church family proud young people!!
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER
Our Annual Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper will be held on Tuesday, February
17, 6:00-7:00 p.m., in Harcum Hall. Come enjoy breakfast for supper
(pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, and more) before we enter the Lenten
Season. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children.
WOMEN’S DAY CHOIR FORMING
Ladies, OH, Ladies!!! Come one, come all!!! The Women's Day choir needs
you!!! Come help prepare the musical ministry for the Liturgy on Women's Day
2015. Use your voice to lift the name of Jesus and share in the fellowship with
your Sisters in Christ. Join us Tuesday nights, 7pm - 9pm. The first practice will
be held Tuesday, February 17th, 7pm. If you need more information please
contact Lori Mahoney 410-298-4259 or email [email protected]
Hope to see you there!!
ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
Services on Ash Wednesday, February 18, will be as follows: 8:00 a.m. Mass;
12:00 noon Word Service; 7:00 p.m. Mass. Ashes will be imposed at all services.
Ministry of the Month
HAVE YOU THOUGHT ABOUT JOINING . . .
The GOLD DOME CLUB? A group of seniors who come together, spiritually
and socially, to enhance the lives of its members and the community. Meetings are
held on the second Saturday of the month at 12:00 p.m. in Harcum Hall or the
Parish Center. The only skill needed is to be a good, loving person at least 50 years
of age. The contact person is Dr. Everett Garnett, 443-904-8099.
INSTALLATION OF FR. HONEST MUNISHI
The St. Edward’s Church Family invites you to celebrate the installation of Fr.
Honest Munishi, C.S.Sp. as their new pastor, Sunday, February 8, at 10:00 a.m.
A light reception will follow. Call 410-362-2000 for more information.
SAVE THE DATE: BLACK HISTORY MOVIE NIGHT
The History & Culture Ministry will be sponsoring Movie Night on Saturday,
February 28, 2015 in Harcum Hall. Time: 7pm. The exact movie will be
finalized over the next week and that information will be provided. There will be
NO CHARGE for entrance into this event. So get your comfy chairs or pillows &
blankets ready to come on out for an evening of fellowship. Stay tuned for more
information.
MILFORD MILL GOSPEL CHOIR CONCERT
The Milford Mill Academy Gospel Choir will be at St. Bernardine’s in full concert
on Sunday, March 8, 2015, at 4:00 p.m. The concert is a fundraising event for
the Choir’s trip to the Vatican in June. The Choir includes two of St. Bernardine’s
own: Desmond Oliver and Carl (C.J.) Reed, Jr., so please come out in support.
36th ANNUAL SOCIAL MINISTRY CONVOCATION
The 36th annual Social Ministry Convocation will take place on Saturday, March
7, 2015 at Seton-Keough High School, Baltimore. Everyone is welcome to share,
learn, and better foster social justice education and action in our parishes. The
theme of this year’s convocation is, “The Joy of the Gospel: The Call to Celebrate
and Serve.” Keynote Speaker: Sister Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN, current
president of Pax Christi, USA. Workshops, Exhibits, Luncheon, Social Ministry
Recognition Awards. 8:15 A.M. $10 Registration includes lunch. Register NOW:
Dennis Murphy 410-261-6781 ([email protected]).
MARTHA DOTSON CONTACT
If you would like to contact Martha Dotson while she recovers from back surgery,
you may call her at 410-294-0915.
ESSAY CONTEST
Are you a 4 through 12 grade student, or a member of the Catholic Daughters
of America, who aspires to display your writing creativity? If so, the Catholic
Daughters of America invite you to participate in their 2015 Education Contest.
This year’s themes are (1) Love Your Neighbor As Yourself and (2) Be A Good
Neighbor. The winning students will receive: $100, 1s t prize; $50, 2n d prize, and
$25, 3rd prize. Members of the CDA will receive a certificate of acknowledgement.
The entry forms are located in the vestibule according to grade level. Please read
the guidelines to ensure a successful entry. The deadline for submission of all
entries is March 8, 2015. For more information, please contact Michelle Pajardo
at 410-730-7530.
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STAND TRAINING
Volunteers must be in the new system by March 2015.
Procedures for Volunteers: General…All volunteers, ages 14 and over, must
complete the Archdiocese of Baltimore Application for Volunteer Service, review
a copy of A Statement of Policy for the Protection of Children & Youth, and
review the Code of Conduct for Church Personnel in the Archdiocese of
Baltimore. Particular Covered Entities may have additional requirements for
volunteers to complete before they are able to begin serving…..This apply even if
you have NON-SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT or NO CONTACT with youth. To
view this document each volunteer must sign o n
to
https://www.shieldthevulnerable.org/ as a first time Sign-up, follow instructions,
when you get to the drop down box, which says primary position click on Nonsubstantial contact with youth. The review takes between 30 - 40 minutes. At
the end of the review there is a completion certificate, which states your have
completed the following course, “Archdiocese of Baltimore Policy", for you to
print… ANY PARISHIONER WHO VOLUNTEERS IN ANY PARISH
MINISTRY THAT HAS SUBSTANTIAL CONTACT WITH YOUTH IS
REQUIRED TO TAKE THE ONLINE STAND TRAINING, INCLUDING any
group planning a youth activity. For questions please email Dee Hawthorne,
[email protected], or call 410-362-6870, and press option 2.
THE CAUSE FOR THE CANONIZATION OF FR. AUGUSTUS TOLTON
Tolton was the first recognizably black Roman Catholic priest in the United States.
Bishop Joseph Perry invites you to come and learn more about the Tolton story
and get updates from Brother A. Gerard Jordan, O. Praem. Saturday, February
7, 2015, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 5001 Eastern
Ave, Hyattsville, MD 20782; Sunday, February 8, 2015, after 11:00 AM Mass, St.
Joseph Catholic Church, 2020 St Joseph Dr, Largo, MD 20774. For more
information, contact Deacon Al Turner, 301-853-5371.
LOBBY NIGHT
Join Maryland’s bishops and hundreds of fellow Catholics on Presidents’ Day –
Monday, February 16th from 2:30-8:00pm for the 31s t annual Catholic Lobby
Night in Annapolis and make your voice heard. Meet your new legislators and urge
them to protect the poor and vulnerable, build up the common good and respect
h u m a n l i f e a n d d i g n i t y . R e g i s t r a t i o n i s r e q u i r e d . Visit
www.mdcathcon.org/lobbynight or call the Maryland Catholic Conference at 410269-1155/301-261-1979 to register or for more information.
OBLATE SISTERS OF PROVIDENCE ANNUAL CHICKEN DINNER
Come one! Come All! Save the date of Saturday, February 28, 2015 for the
seventh annual Chicken dinner for the Oblate Sisters of Providence, which will be
held from 11:00 am – 3:00 pm at St. Frances Center, 501 E. Chase St. Delicious
chicken dinner ($10.00), new items at great prices, jewelry-This is one of our
biggest fund-raisers. Come and bring lots of friends. For more information call
410-536-5687 or 443-255-5600.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR 40WEST ASSISTANCE & REFERRAL CTR
St. Bernardine’s, together with the 40 West Community of Churches, supports the
40 West Assistance and Referral Center (40 West A&R Center) which is an
outreach ministry providing service to people in crisis. The 40 West A&R Center
(located at St. Bartholomew Episcopal Church 4711 Edmondson Ave.) assists
those in zip codes 21207 or 21229, or those referred by a supporting church.
Services include helping clients with food assistance, BGE turn-off, eviction
notices, prescription assistance, lodging, and providing information about housing,
health and job development. The 40 West A&R Center needs volunteers to assist
on Monday, Wednesday or Friday from 10:00am to 1:00pm. If you are interested
in volunteering or need more information, call the 40 West A&R Center at 410239-4357, Debbie Jones at 410-796-7874 or Alicia Bynum at 410-303-6089.
OPEN HOUSE AT SISTERS ACADEMY OF BALTIMORE
You are invited to an Open House at Sisters Academy of Baltimore on Sunday,
March 8, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sisters Academy is a Catholic, tuitionfree, middle school for girls. The school is accepting applications from families of
girls currently in the fourth grade who will enter the fifth grade in September
2015. For more information or to apply, please call 410-242-1212 or visit our
website: www.sistersacademy.org.
MARRIED COUPLES RETREAT
Elaine & Frank Galeone are sponsoring 3 retreats for Married Couples at Priestfield, West Virginia
on the weekends of March 6-8, March 27-29 and April 17-19. The retreat facilitators will be Fr.
John Trigilio (EQTN), Fr. Paul Schenck and Fr. Jim VanDorn, O.F.M. For more information call
Elaine Galeone at 410-252-5355.
ARTSTRAVAGANZA 2015
Exciting Wine Tasting Event & New Art Show! Featuring Contemporary/Abstract Artist Ryan
Miller. Sunday, March 15th at the Champagne Ballroom; 5:00-9:00 pm; $35 per person….See
Milton Keene for more information……Flyers are on table in vestibule.
FREE TRAINING AND JOB PLACEMENT
Baltimore Center for Green Careers is offering free training and job placement for two
positions—Weatherization Installer Technician (12 weeks training) and Brownfield Mitigation &
Environmental Technology (5 weeks training). The training is free and the training dates vary
throughout the year. For additional information contact 410-929-6136 or visit the website
www.civicworks.org. Flyers with job descriptions and training requirements details are in the
vestibule.
YOUTH WORKS
It’s that time again- time for Baltimore City residents ages 14-21 to apply for a summer job
through Youth Works! All Youth Works 2015 applicants must complete two important steps:
1. Pre-register online between January 5 and March 13
If you are NEW to Youth Works and did not pre-register online for Youth Works in 2013or 2014,
you must use your current, active email address to create an account does not mean you have preregistered. If you are RETURNING to Youth Works and pre-registered online for Youth Works in
2013 or 2014 (whether or not you completed certification and were placed in a summer job), you
must access your existing youthworks.oedworks.com account by using the same email address
you used to create your account. Whether you are NEW or RETURNING to Youth Works you
must complete and submit the 2015 pre-registration form at youthworks.oedworks.com before
March 13, 2015.
2. Attend an in person certification appointment between January 27 and March 28.
Once you submit your pre-registration form, you will receive a confirmation email with the date,
time and location of your in person certification appointment. If you did not complete the
certification process for Youth Works in 2013 or 2014, you will need to provide all necessary
eligibility documents birth certificate, Social Security card, proof of identification (a Maryland
state photo ID, school ID or report card), a printed copy of your pre-registration form, a work
permit if you are between the ages of 14-17, and verification of family income at your certification
appointment. If you did complete the certification process for Youth Works in 2013 or 2014,
your birth certificate and social security card are on file, but you will need to bring proof of
identification (a Maryland state photo ID, school ID or report card), a printed copy of your
printed copy of your pre-registration form, a work permit if you are between the ages of 14-17,
and verification of family income to your certification appointment.