Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord April 13, 2014
When he entered Jerusalem, the whole city was in turmoil, asking, "Who is this?" The crowds were saying, "This is the prophet Jesus from
Nazareth in Galilee." (John 21:10-11)
WELCOME TO
THE PARISH UNIT OF
ST. BERNARD’S (Moncton)
SAINT VINCENT (Sackville)
SAINT CLEMENT (Port Elgin)
& SAINT BARTHOLOMEW (Melrose)
† MASS SCHEDULE †
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,
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
Parish Office Hours: Monday to Friday: 9 AM– 12 PM & 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
CLOSED: Good Friday - April 18th & Easter Monday - April 21st
Mass Intentions for this Week
Tues. Apr. 15th @ 7:00 PM—Bilingual Chrism Mass @ N.D. de l'Assomption Cathedral
Thurs. Apr. 17th @ 9:30 AM—Mass of the Lord's Supper—anniv. late Ann Murray Mom & Dad
Fri. Apr. 18th @ 10:00 AM—Good Friday Children's Liturgy
Fri. Apr. 18th @ 3:00 PM—Good Friday - Liturgy of the Lord's Passion
Sat. Apr. 19th @ 8:15 PM—Easter Vigil—late Barbara Wood Leah O'Keefe
Sun. Apr. 20th@ 11:00 AM—Easter Sunday—anniv. late Fr. George Leach, S.J. Jane
OFFERINGS from April 05th & 06th, 2014
Envelopes (363) $ 7,360.00 Loose $ 795.80 Karing Kitchen $ 39.70
Easter Flowers (10) $ 415.00 Capital Expenditure (28) $ 754.00 Share Lent (53) $ 1,537.00
Upkeep of the Holy Land (2) $ 15.00 Easter Offering (2) $ 25.00 Good Friday (1) $ 10.00
Thank you for your generous and continued support!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
· Carmelites - 3rd Tuesday of the Month @ 7 PM
· Catechism - see note within bulletin
· Next Baptism Preparation Course - Tuesday, May 6th & 13th
· RCIA - Wednesdays - 7 PM
· Circle of Friends - Will resume Thursday, after 9:30 AM Mass-April 24th
· Next Baptisms - Sunday, April 27th @ 2 PM
· Holy Week Schedule - see note in bulletin
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...
Catherine McGowan, Mario Di Saverio, Pat Lawlor, Paul Arsenault, Mario Taurian, Cammy Cormier, Mary Boucher, Marie Rowe, George MacIntyre, Tom Clark and Roger Bourque Jr.
A TIME TO MOURN…our sincere sympathies to the families of...
Vera Sinclair, Ann Neville, Muriel Arsenault, and Gloria Smith.
Needed - Sofa, chair, chest of drawers and queen size sheets. If you are able to donate please contact Inez @ 389-3571.
CHICKEN SALAD TAKE-OUT SUPPER with Chicken & Potato Salad, Coleslaw, Roll & Dessert, prepared by St. John’s UCW, on Sat., April 26th. Tickets are $ 8. (COD orders accepted). Delivery in Moncton-Riverview-Dieppe areas from 2 -5 PM. Order your Suppers before Apr. 23rd by contacting Brenda at 852-3550, Phyllis (evenings) at 852-4761, or the Church Office at 858.8289 or .
The 77th Annual Meeting of the Moncton Archdiocesan Council of the Catholic Women’s League of Canada will be held April 26th at Our Lady of Loretto Parish, Lakeburn. Guest speaker, Fr. Allison Carroll will speak on the Sacraments. A lovely meditation /spiritual reflection time will be presented by Jeanne Wood Donna Ermen. Registration begins at 8:15 AM at a cost of $6.00 Mass will be celebrated at 9:00 AM. Noon Luncheon cost is $10.00. Deadline for booking luncheon is April 21st. If you wish to attend contact Louise Ongo at 859-7306.
PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED:
Good Friday - April 18th
Easter Monday - April 21st
From the Offices of Faith Development, Liturgy Youth Faith Ellen - 857- 9952 or ;
Trevor - 857-4879 or
Deb at
Ancient Stories: Modern Meaning – Exploring Genesis 1-11: Given the cancellation of one session because of inclement weather, the final session takes place on Monday, April 14th. Please note change of normal gathering day. Dr. Hugh Farquhar will look at The Tower of Babel and the Call of Abraham. Session goes from 7 - 8:30 PM at St. Bernard’s Church Hall. If you wish to join us for this session and have not yet registered please contact Ellen.
OUR RITUAL BOOKS, part two: exploring the Rite of Baptism, Rite of Marriage, Pastoral Care of the Sick, Order of Christian Funerals, etc. This session, facilitated by Fr. Bill Burke, former Director of the National Liturgy Office, will be held on April 25th, 6:45 – 9 PM, & April 26th, 8:45am – 3:45pm, at Holy Family Church Hall, 52 Falkland Street, Moncton. This session is offered as part of the Liturgy Formation Program, & will be of special interest to mass coordinators & sacristans, parish liturgy committees, parish secretaries, as well as those involved in Marriage Preparation, Baptism preparation, Pastoral Care of the Sick, Dying, or Bereaved, those involved in Funeral ministry (those who meet with and help families in the preparation of a funeral, lay presiders, music leadership, etc.), as well as anyone interested in deepening their understanding of these resources. Note: it is not necessary to have attended previous sessions. Registration fee: $15. See poster for more details. Please register by Monday noon, April 21st, 2014 by contacting either: Deb Gillespie or Ellen Bennett (, 857-9952)
Good Friday Retreat for Young Adults (aged 19-39) will be held on Good Friday, April 18th. We will gather together for Good Friday service at Immaculate Heart of Mary parish in Riverview at 9:30 AM. Our retreat will be held in another location, to be announced after the service, should finish no later than three o’clock pm. For more information and to register, contact Trevor.
Books for Breakfast for young adults (19-39) will take place again on Sat., May 24th, 10 AM, at McDonald’s Restaurant (Magnetic Hill). The selection for this discussion will be Change of Heart, by Jodi Picoult. For more info. and to register, contact Trevor.
CATECHISM UPDATE
Regular classes - April 13 & 27 @ 9:45 & 12 noon
Year 5 - April 13, & 27 @ 6 PM
Good Friday - April 18th @ 10 AM for all families
Easter Sunday - April 20 - No Catechism
Sacrament of Confirmation - Weds., April 30 @ 7 PM
Sacrament of First Communion - Sun., May 4 @ 11 AM
Sacrament of First Reconciliation - Tues., May 13 @ 6:30
Reception Volunteers Needed
Throughout the year at St. Bernard’s there are opportunities when we should gather in fellowship & social celebration. Gatherings following liturgies when people have become initiated into the faith through the sacraments of First Eucharist & Confirmation, whether as children or adults, & congratulating our graduates & wishing them well as they move into the workforce or onto further education. Times when we offer our supportive presence & hope such as the November mass for deceased parishioners & the mass for anointing of the sick (we host this every 2 years) are an important part of how we live our faith. We already have a group of dedicated volunteers who provide receptions for funerals as well as the refreshments for weekly Circle of Friends. However, in order to provide these other social times for the parish to share in the community spirit of the church, help is needed. A group of volunteers would mean that the same people would not have to serve at all events. What will you have to do? It isn’t difficult: set up cups, saucers, glasses, serviettes, prepare tea/coffee(instruction will be given), put out the food which will be made available, clean up following the event (instruction on how to use the dishwasher will be provided). The custodian will do the floors. If you feel that you could volunteer this service to the parish, please call the parish office @ 857-0425.
Highlighting in Vision Bookstore this week ...
“ In Search of Belief ” by Joan Chittister ($18). A great read as we move into the Easter Season, connecting to the Creed what we profess each time we pray this statement of faith. In this book Chittister spells out the meaning of the Apostle’s Creed, phrase by phrase. You’ll never pray it the same again. Information: www.visionbookstore.ca (St. Augustine's Rectory, Tues. to Fri., 9 to noon).
If you or someone you know is in need of a Rollator please call the Parish office at 857-0425.
Annual Celebration of the Feast of Divine Mercy Sunday to be held on Sunday, April 27th at St. Augustine’s Church (corner Dominion and Mountain Rd.) from 2 - 4 PM. Adoration at 2 PM. Confession available. All are welcome. Info.: 382-3533
Last Friday, April 4th,Sister Gilberte Bussière, a Canadian Sister of the Congregation of Notre-Dame, together with two Italian priests, were kidnapped in the Cameroon. Sister Bussière is from the same religious community as the sisters in Saint Louis de Kent. Sister Bussière, 74, is a teacher and director of a school in Cameroon, since 1979. I invite all faithful to pray for Sister Bussière and the two priests.
Most Rev. Valéry Vienneau
Lenten Penitential celebration is intended for all 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. The opportunity to celebrate this sacrament, and to help us welcome the Lord’s pardon and peace, will be offered at St. Augustine's, April 14 @ 7 PM. May we all take advantage of these sacred days to draw ever nearer to the Lord.
The Mass of Chrism is one of the most solemn and significant liturgies of our church. During the Mass, Most Rev. Valéry Vienneau, our bishop will bless the oil of catechumens, the oil of the sick, and the oil of chrism. This Mass also acknowledges the ministry of priests who renew their commitment of service. The Mass of Chrism gathers the faithful of the diocese at their mother church with their shepherd to prepare for celebrations of Christ in all our churches throughout the year. The Bilingual Mass of Chrism will be held at the Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral, in Moncton, on Tues., April 15th at 7 PM. Welcome to all.
This Sunday, Palm Sunday, we celebrate the triumphal entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, the week before his death and resurrection. Palm Sunday is also referred to as "Passion Sunday." It marks the beginning of Holy Week, which concludes on Easter Sunday.
When Jesus entered Jerusalem, the crowds greeted him by waving palm branches and covering his path with palm branches. Immediately following this great time of celebration in the ministry of Jesus, he begins his journey to the cross.
Holy Week is the week which precedes the great feast of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday -- it includes the last days of Lent and the beginning of the Easter Triduum. During Holy Week, the Church celebrates the mysteries of salvation accomplished by Christ in the last days of his life on earth, beginning with his messianic entrance into Jerusalem.
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 $
Chrism Mass - Cathedral, Tuesday, April 15th @ 7 PM
Holy Thursday - Mass of the Lord's Supper
St. Bernard’s (Parish unit)- Thursday, April 17th @ 7 PM
Good Friday - Children’s Liturgy April 18th@ 10 AM
Good Friday - Liturgy of the Lord's Passion
St. Bernard’s, April 18th @ 3 PM
St. Vincent's, April 18th @ 3 PM
St. Bartholomew's, April 18th @ 3 PM
Easter Vigil (for the Parish Unit)
St. Bernard's, Saturday, April 19th @ 8:15 PM
Easter Sunday
St. Bernard’s, April 20th @ 11 AM
St. Vincent’s, April 20th @ 9 AM
St. Clement's, April 20th @ 11 AM
PARKING DURING HOLY WEEK & EASTER
Reminder -- to avoid the boot on your vehicle.
DO NOT PARK ON WESLEY STREET