Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 31, 2016
Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!
WELCOME TO
THE PARISH UNIT OF
ST. BERNARD’S (Moncton)
SAINT VINCENT (Sackville)
SAINT CLEMENT (Port Elgin)
& SAINT BARTHOLOMEW (Melrose)
MASS TIMES
St. Bernard’s: Thursday @ 9:30 AM Saturday @ 4:00 PM Sunday @ 11:00 AM
St. Vincent: Sunday @ 9:00 AM
St. Clement's & St. Bartholomew's: Saturday @ 7 PM (alternating)
Priest is available for Confessions prior to Saturday Mass upon request.
PASTORAL MINISTRY TEAM:
Priest Moderator: Rev. Allison S. Carroll Social Justice: Claudia McCloskey
Assistant: (part-time) Rev. Charles Broderick Catechetics: Lorella Dunnett
Liturgy: Rick Shaw, Deb Gillespie Adult Faith: Dr. Andrew Wilson
STAFF:
Secretary: Darlene McGraw, Custodian: Michel Saulnier
Bookkeeper: Barb Bowes, Facilities Manager: Mike Murphy
Catechetical Coordinator: Lorella Dunnett,
OFFICE: 43 Botsford St. Moncton, NB E1C 4W9 Phone 857-0425 Fax 857-9565
Web Site: www.stbernardschurch.ca
PARISH SUMMER OFFICE HOURS:
PARISH OFFICE CLOSED MONDAY, AUGUST 1ST
Tuesday-Thursday: 9 AM–12 PM & 1 PM–4 PM Friday: 9 AM – 12 PM
MASS INTENTIONS FOR THIS WEEK
Thurs. Aug. 04 @ 9:30 AM—anniv. late Elizabeth LeBlanc Pauline, Terry & families
Sat. Aug. 06 @ 4:00 PM—deceased family members Henri Mendy
Sun. Aug. 07 @ 11:00 AM—anniv. late Chris Keenan Sr. & Wallace Haley Sherry Pitre
OFFERINGS FROM JULY 23 & 24, 2016
Regular Envelopes $5294.00 Loose $547.22 Karing Kitchen $149.50
Capital Expenditure $150.00 ReConnect $25.00
Thank you for your generous and continued support!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
· Carmelites - 1st Sat. of Month - (10:30-12:30)
· RCIA - Will resume approx. mid September
· Circle of Friends - will resume in the fall
· Craft Group - will resume in the fall
· Next Baptism Preparation - Tuesdays, September 6 & 13
Ecclesiastes 3…Under every season there is a time…
A TIME TO HEAL…
we remember in our prayers those who are sick...
Sharon Fox, Lylla Roach, Philip Barton, Mary Butler, Anne Cummings, David Devine, Corry Evers, Ryan Pitre, Elizabeth Hogan, Charlie Chamberlaine and Gerry Bannister.
A TIME TO MOURN…our sincere sympathies to the families of:
Helen Donohue
Jim Touchie, brother of Boyd and Jeannette
Bernie Boyle
Patrick Teed
and to all who mourn the loss of a loved one...
Congratulations to Greg and Laura Murphy as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary last weekend.
No Scent Policy
Out of respect for those with sensitivities, please avoid wearing scented products in the Church, Parish Office and the
Church Hall. Thank you.
St. Bernard's Church is open Monday to Friday 11 AM to 1 PM
(with the exception of statutory holidays)
Please feel very welcome to come and use the church at this time as an opportunity for quiet reflection, personal prayer, or simply a time of refreshment for the soul. Volunteers are required - If you are interested in helping with this please call the parish office at 857-0425.
Parish office will be closed on Monday, August 1st, 2016
in observance of NB Day
Pilgrimage to Cap de la Madeleine, St Joseph Orators, in St. Anne de Beau Pré, August 16-19th. Contact Sarah Miller at 506-622-4839 for info.
Organized bus tour to the National Shrine of the Divine Mercy Stockbridge, MA, USA
September 12, 13 & 14th 2016 with Father Robert Savoie Passeport required. For information and reservation : 506-858-0571 (Marie)
St. Bernard's Syrian Refugee Response Team
If you have questions on St. Bernards plan of action, please call the Social Justice line at 204-4882. Or you can also view this information at www.stbernardschurch.ca àMinistries & Groups àSocial Justice àSyrian Relief Fundraising Campaign.
The Volunteer Centre’s Respite Care Services for Children with Special Needs program offers local families hours of relief care and an opportunity for their child to make new friends. We need caring people to help support these families a few hours each month.We are presently looking for volunteers in the following areas: Dieppe, Moncton, Riverview, Hillsborough, Dorchester, Shediac and Kent County. For more information please contact: Edie Savoie Shituku, Director of Respite Care Services, Volunteer Centre of Southeastern NB Inc. 22 Church Street, Suite T290, Moncton, NB, E1E 0P7 (506)869-6774 email:
Located in Bartibog, NB, (20 minutes outside Miramichi) on 150 acres overlooking the beautiful Miramichi River, Camp Sheldrake boasts two waterfronts, and several kilometers of woodland trails. We are a residential outdoor adventure summer camp for youth and teens. As a Catholic-based camp, affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John, our program bases itself in Christian values and often focuses on the theme of Social Justice. Our days & meals begin with prayer and we end our days around a group campfire based on Spiritual and Social Justice themes. For more information: Telephone: 506-622-8907 or email us at or check out our website at www.campsheldrake.ca
Hand in Hand, Faith in Action
St. Bernard's Catechism Program
Are you someone to whom faith is important?
Are you someone who understands the importance of developing Christian spirituality?
Are you someone who is willing to move from your comfort zone?
Then why not consider parent coaching?
With the upcoming changes in the children’s catechetical program we can no longer count on parents to be the catechists for their children and we need to reach out to you – the faith community.
If you are interested in finding out more information please contact Lorella at 857-0425 or by email at Lorella_st.bernardschurch.ca
Giving Back To Our Community
Milk Bags for Beds
St. Bernard's parish will be collecting the 4 liter milk bags for our servicecomponentfor our confirmation class this upcoming fall.
Our youth will beinstructedon how to weave these bags onto a loom to make light,waterproof sleepingmatsfor the homeless. A box will be placed at both entrances of the church for you to drop off the bags.
Thank you.
There is a promise of marriage between:
Albert Chiasson & Judith Clark
Saturday, August 6, 2016 @ 2:00 PM
at St. Bernard's Church
We are happy to have you join us! Are you new to the parish or have you been part of our community for awhile but have just never registered? There are registration forms available at the entrances to the church, at your parish office, on our web site (www.stbernardschurch.ca) or just give us a call and we’ll mail you one. Fill in the information, return the form to the office and you will be formally registered. This will help us to better serve you individual needs!
The Kidney Foundation of Canada is a national volunteer organization committed to kidney health and improving the lives of all people affected by kidney disease. We are people working together for a common cause. We are volunteers, individuals living with kidney disease, donors, and staff members — from all walks of life, all across Canada.1 out of 10 Canadians suffer from kidney disease and everyday 15 people are told that their kidneys have failed.
The Kidney Foundation of Canada - Atlantic Branch is looking for volunteers in Moncton, New Brunswick and surrounding areas for our events this summer, especially our “Give the Gift of Life Walk” taking place September 25th at the Moncton Press Club. If you would like to volunteer or if you would like more information please contact Jennifer Vienneau at 1-877-453-0533, or Sandra Lagace at , thank you.
IT'S OK TO SAY NO - SAY NO TO PANHANDLING
By supporting panhandling, you may be contributing to the problem, whatever it may be...Recent stats indicate more than 95% of people panhandle to feed their addictions. Be part of the solution by supporting the agencies that provide services to those in need, community contributions go a lot further towards employment, housing and social services that go directly towards supporting those in need. A list of these organizations are posted on the church bulletin boards.
Volunteers Wanted! We are currently seeking volunteer Run Directors and Committee Members for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation
CIBC Run for the Cure!
The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation is looking for dynamic, highly organized, and motivated individuals with strong leadership experience to make this year’s event the most successful one to date. These roles will allow you to gain professional experience in logistics, fundraising, project management and more. We need your help! We depend on the support of hundreds of volunteers across the country to help make the CIBC Run for the Cure a success each year. For more info. contact Courtney Gilfoy at
1-866-273-2223 or
Senior Support Services
A wide range of support services are offered by the Red Cross throughout Canada to provide daily to help seniors stay in their homes longer by increasing independence and promoting health and safety. Canadian Red Cross in-home personal support services help individuals maintain their independence and dignity. Some of the services they offer are:
Meals on Wheels: When community members are unable to prepare their own food the Meals on Wheels program provides them with affordable, nutritious and delicious meals. The program allows clients to maintain a healthy diet as well as their independence.
Specialized Equipment Program: This program provides customized mobility aids to seniors residing in New Brunswick.
Telephone Reassurance Program: This program offers a unique two-tiered social inclusion and wellness check program to adults living in New Brunswick:
Tier 1: Social Inclusion: This program matches compassionate volunteers with socially or geographically isolated and vulnerable adults living in New Brunswick. Volunteers phone clients regularly to provide social interaction and support and promote community engagement.
Tier 2: Wellness Checks: This program provides an added level of support and security for adults throughout the province who may be of increased vulnerability due to isolation, illness, or lacking immediate social support networks. Coordinators from the Canadian Red Cross’ 24-hour bilingual Client Service Centre phone to conduct a wellness check and ensure the client is remaining safe in their home. This program provides peace of mind to the client, their family and caregivers.
For more information about the programs above you may contact:
The Canadian Red Cross Moncton Branch located at :
246 Lutz Street, Moncton NB, E1C 5G3.
Tel: (506) 863-2650, Fax: (506) 863-2662.
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM. Saturday - Sunday: Closed.