Passion (Palm) Sunday March 24, 2013
Jesus said this and then went on to Jerusalem ahead of them.
(Luke 19:28)
WELCOME TO
THE PARISH UNIT OF
ST. BERNARD’S (Moncton)
SAINT VINCENT (Sackville)
SAINT CLEMENT (Port Elgin)
& SAINT BARTHOLOMEW (Melrose)
† MASS SCHEDULE during Lent †
St. Bernard’s: Tuesday @ 12 noon; Holy Thursday @ 7:00 PM; Good Friday @ 10 AM & 3 PM
Saturday (Easter Vigil) @ 8:15 PM & Easter Sunday @ 11 am
St. Vincent: Good Friday @ 3 PM & Easter Sunday @ 9 am
St. Clement's: Good Friday @ 3 PM St. Bartholomew: Easter Sunday @ 11AM
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:
Liturgy: Rick Shaw, Deb Gillespie Adult Faith:Dr. Andrew Wilson
STAFF:
Secretary: Darlene McGraw, Custodian:
Bookkeeper: Barb Bowes,
Catechetical Coordinator: Lorella Dunnett,
Facilities & Activities Coordinator: Sam Ermen
OFFICE: 43 Botsford St. Moncton, NB E1C 4W9 Phone 857-0425 Fax 857-9565
Web Site: www.stbernardschurch.ca
OFFICE HOURS: Mon. to Fri. 9:00 AM– 12 PM and 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
***(The office will be closed on Good Friday, March 29th & Easter Monday, April 1st)***
Mass Intentions for this Week
Tues. Mar. 26th @12:00 PM—late James Melanson Adrienne Lavoie
Weds. Mar. 27th @ 7:00 PM—Bilingual Chrism Mass @ N.D. de l'Assomption Cathedral
Thurs. Mar. 28th @ 7:00 PM—Mass of the Lord's Supper—late Richard G. Murphy George & Sophie
Fri. Mar. 29th @10:00 AM—Good Friday Children's Liturgy
Fri. Mar. 29th @ 3:00 PM—Good Friday-Liturgy of the Lord's Passion
Sat. Mar. 30th @ 8:15 PM—Easter Vigil—late Michael Clements Brian & Mary O'Donnell
Sun. Mar. 31st @ 11:00 AM—Easter Sunday—anniv. late Anthony Maillard Family
OFFERINGS from last week—March 16th & 17th 2013
Envelopes (354) $ 7,209. 75 Loose $ 781.04 Karing Kitchen $ 51.30 Donation (1) $ 50.00
Easter Flowers (12) $ 475.00 Capital Expenditure (32) $ 983.17 Easter Donation (2) $ 60.00
Good Friday (1) $ 10.00 Share Lent (47) $ 1,564.00 Upkeep of the Holy Land (1) $ 5.00
Holy Thurs./Lenten folder (1) $ 80.00
Thank you for your generous and continued support!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
· Carmelites 3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 6:30 PM
· Circle of Friends -Thursdays - after 9:30 AM Mass (will resume April 11th)
· RCIA - Tuesdays @ 7 PM
· Rosary for the Unborn - Tuesdays @ 7:30 PM
· Tues. Mass @ 12 Noon during Lent - March 26
· CWL Meeting - Monday, April 8th (see note in bulletin)
· Baptism Preparation Course - Next course April 3 & 9 (please note change)
· Marriage Preparation- Thursdays (7- 9:30 PM) Apr. 11/18/25 & May 2/9/16
· Next Baptisms - Sunday - April 28 @ 2 PM
Prayers for our Troops…we pray for all those who serve and for families separated from their loved ones in the military; and for the strength they need to face this time of isolation and uncertainty...
Ecclesiastes3…Under every season there is a time… A TIME TO HEAL…...We remember in our prayers those who are sick...... Jocelyne LaBelle, John Boom, Joe Sweeney, Shirley Boleyn, Harold Peterson, and Sophia McGrath.
A TIME TO MOURN……….our sincere sympathies to the families of......David Weir, Marie Bedford, Susan Fortin, and Edna Dolly Seymour. (sister of Ruth Heath)
Remember that Lent is a joyful march toward holy Easter and that all the readings, rituals and penitential practices are not done mournfully, but with the Risen Christ in mind and heart. Yet, it is also a time of ritual lamentation, of acknowledging the brokenness and pain in our lives and in our world. Lent allows us to articulate the grief and anger we feel through prayer texts and song, to seek repentance and healing by turning to Christ, to do something concrete by works of charity, and to fast in order to give food to others. The prayer and action are the work of the entire community, children as well as adults. Prayer, fasting and almsgiving are not just Lenten disciplines – they are, rather, the year-round regimen of Christian living; the disciplines that many would say, form us as disciples. Lent is like a retreat. Throughout the year the church is directed out into the world, but during these 40 days we pull back into ourselves for reflection and self-examination. We make ourselves “right with God”.
From the Offices of Faith Development
To contact us please call 857-9531:
Ellen, ext. 227 or
Deb, ext. 296 or
Trevor, ext. 289 or
Archdiocese of Moncton Liturgy Formation Program. Registration forms to audit the spring courses being offered as part of the Liturgy Formation Program are now available. Registration and payment should be received on the Monday prior to each course. The two spring courses are as follows: April 19/20: Gifted For Ministry: Spirituality and Liturgical Ministry (Claudette Derdaele); May 31/June 1: Sundays and Seasons: The Liturgical Year (Bernadette Gasslein)For more information, contactDeb or Ellen.
Books for Breakfast - Our book selection for April will be The Life of Pi, by Yann Martel. All young adults in their 20s and 30s are invited to join us for a discussion of this book over breakfast. We will meet on Sat., Apr. 6th at 10 AM at the Chris Rock Tavern (48 Albert Street, Moncton). For more information, contact Trevor at the Office of Youth Faith Development.
Theology on Tap - Our next Theology on Tap for young adults in their 20s and 30s will take place on Mon., Apr. 15th at 7 PM at Five Bridges Bar & Grill (121 Pine Glen Road, Riverview). Our guest speaker will be Fr. Angus Johnston, and he will be speaking about vocations. For more information or to register, please contact Trevor at the Office of Youth Faith Development).
CATECHISM SCHEDULE
March 24th - 9:45 AM or 12:00 PM
March 29th- Good Friday Service @ 10 AM for all families
March 31st - No Catechism Easter Sunday
April 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th @ 9:45 AM or 12:00 PM
CIRCLE OF FRIENDS: Please note: Circle of Friends will resume on Thurs., April 11th.
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED:
Good Friday -- March 29th
Easter Monday -- April 01st
LENTEN PENITENTIAL SERVICE
Sunday – March 24 @ St. Bernard’s 2:00 PM
This Lenten celebration is intended for all parishioners, adults, youth and children who have already celebrated the Sacrament of Reconciliation. We are invited to listen to the word of the Lord, and take some time to examine our Christian living (examination of conscience) in preparation for Easter…
What attitudes or actions have kept us from loving God and neighbor the way the Lord calls us to do?
Maybe we have hardened our hearts to others, or hurt others…
The Lord calls us to come back with all our hearts… to recognize and celebrate his forgiveness, mercy, compassion and peace.
Four priests will be available during this service to help us welcome the Lord’s pardon and peace. May we all take advantage of these sacred days to draw ever nearer to the Lord.
PARKING DURING HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Reminder -- to avoid the boot on your vehicle...
DO NOT PARK ON WESLEY STREET
St. Lawrence O’Toole Church will hold a SPRING TEA in the Church basement on Saturday, April 20th from 12:00 - 2:00 PM. Advance tickets are $15.00 with proceeds towards church maintenance. Contact Claudia at 383-9027 for your ticket!
& EASTER SCHEDULE
Chrism Mass Cathedral, Wednesday, March 27th @ 7 PM
Mass of the Lord's Supper St. Bernard’s, Thursday, March 28th @ 7 PM
Good Friday St. Bernard’s Children’s Liturgy March 29th@ 10 AM
Liturgy of the Lord's Passion St. Bernard’s, Good Friday, March 29th @ 3 PM
St. Vincent's, Good Friday, March 29th @ 3PM
St. Clement's, Good Friday, March 29th @ 3 PM
Easter Vigil (for the Parish Unit) St. Bernard's, Saturday, March 30th @ 8:15 PM
Easter Sunday St. Bernard’s, March 31st @ 11 AM
St. Vincent’s, March 31st @ 9 AM
St. Bartholomew's March 31st @ 11 AM
If you would like to donate funds for Easter Flowers in memory of a loved one you may do so by completing the information below & placing it with your donation in a plain envelope. That envelope can be put into the collection basket at mass or dropped off at the office. Names will be in the Easter bulletin.
Thank you to all those who donate to this yearly project.
In Memory of:
Donated by:
Address:
Envelope # Amount $
BRUNCH – Knights of Columbus Council 1310. (84 Broadway St.) - Sunday April 7th from 8:30 - 12:30. Cost: Adults 7$, Children (under 12 years of age) 2$, children under 5 free.
Positive Parenting. Thursdays (9:30-12:00)-April 4, 11 & 18, 2013. Cost is $40.00. Facilitator: Charlene Savoie, B.A.,RTC. In this 3-part seminar, parents with children ages 2-12 will learn: how to greatly decrease unwanted behaviors in their children; the six types of testing and manipulation and how to handle them; and how to increase positive behavior. To register, call Debbie at 858-1303 extension 3302 or email
Needed (for single mothers): Frame for queen size bed or a queen size bed, dresser, baby gate, chest of drawers, lamps, and a coffee table. If you are able to donate any of these items please call Inez @ 389-3571.
CWL MEETING -- MONDAY, APRIL 8th
7:00 PM--Rosary in church prior to the meeting.
7:30 PM Regular meeting and annual meeting.
MARRIAGE FORMATION COURSE
The 6-week course for the Marriage Preparation Program “Saying I Do” will start April 11th at St. Bernard’s Church hall from 7 - 9:30 PM. This Marriage Preparation course is a requirement for marriage in the Catholic Church. It is recommended that couples complete this program at least 6 months before their marriage date. If you have not yet registered, please do so as soon as possible by calling the Parish Office at 857-0425.