The Roman Catholic Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux 500

The Roman Catholic Community of
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
March 13, 2016 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy
December 8, 2015 - November 20, 2016
Served by:
Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, Pastor
Rev. Keith Cervine, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B., Weekend Assistant
Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon
Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon
Mr. Michael Wojcik, Deacon
Mr. Paul Anderson, Deacon (Retired)
Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music
Mrs. Karen Dill, Director, Office of Catechetical Formation
Mrs. Barbara Turse, Director of St. Bernard Pre-School and Kindergarten
Mr. Mark LaFleur, Director, St. Bernard Cemetery
“We are the Living Stones”, a family of Faith which strives
to love God and our neighbors through the church.
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The Liturgical Week
Today’s Readings
Monday, March 14
First Reading — The LORD does something new for
the chosen people (Isaiah 43:16-21) or Ezekiel 37:1214.
8:00 AM Ina Myles (1st ann.), req. by the Flood family
12:10 PM Daniel Santos, req. by his parents
Tuesday, March 15
8:00 AM Mary L. Celano, req. by Msgr. J. Celano
12:10 PM Francis Caroselli, req. by Rosemarie Caroselli
Wednesday, March 16
8:00 AM James Choi (2nd ann.), req. by his parents
12:10 PM Edmund O’Connor, req. by Zara D’Antignac
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick
Psalm — The Lord has done great things for us; we are
filled with joy (Psalm 126) or Psalm 130.
Second Reading — The supreme good is knowing
Jesus as Lord (Philippians 3:8-14) or Romans 8:8-11.
Gospel — A woman caught in the act of adultery is
brought to Jesus. He challenges anyone without sin to
throw the first stone (John 8:1-11) or John 11:1-45 [37, 17, 20-27, 33b-45].
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for
Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the
Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
8:00 AM Lee Argiro, req. by Ben Younes-Millot family
12:10 PM Carmine Molinari, req. by the Scholer family
Friday, March 18
St. Cyril, Abstinence
8:00 AM Giuseppa Scalia, req. by John & Jo Casey
12:10 PM Cathy Partilla, req. by Gerry & Debbie Sims
Saturday, March 19
Saint Joseph
9:00 AM Kevin Organ, req. by M/M J. Mutek
5:15 PM (Vigil) Deceased Members of the Boscarato family,
req. by family
Sunday, March 20
Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord
7:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
12:00 PM
Lisa Sanford, req. by Tom & Judy Wisniewski
Carmela Acito, req. by the Natale family
People of the Parish
Chris Coppola, req. by family
Readings for the Week
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62];
Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:12-20 (or Jn 8:1-11 if Year
A readings were used on Sunday)
Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30
Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52-56; Jn 8:31-42
Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59
Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42
2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29;
Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or
Lk 2:41-51a
Lk 19:28-40 (procession);
Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24;
Phil 2:6-11; Lk 22:14 — 23:56 [23:1-49]
Straight Lines
“God writes straight with crooked lines,” the saying
goes. The power of Paul’s testimony that everything is
junk but knowledge of Jesus and the power of his
resurrection is a straight enough message. And, God
knows, Paul had a crooked journey before his blinding
insight straight from God.
Through Isaiah, God reminds us all that the past great
works were as nothing compared to the new creation.
“Can’t you see it?” we are asked, as if we are still
wandering along our crooked lines.
And there is no straighter line than that between the
woman whose misery is intense and the God whose
mercy in Jesus is deeper and more acute. You just can’t
beat this kind of good news.
In your kindness we ask you to remember all
the sick members of our parish, as well as
those who reside in nursing homes and
senior facilities. We ask you also to pray for
our beloved dead.
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Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2016
I consider everything as a loss
because of the supreme good of knowing
Christ Jesus my Lord.
— Philippians 3:8
This Week at St. Bernard
Sunday, March 13 - Fifth Sunday of Lent
Thursday, March 17
Social Concerns Sunday, Stewardship Sunday,
Donut Sunday in the Cafeteria after the 10:30 am Mass,
Stewardship Tree in Narthex,
IHN Guests Depart
9:00 am - 10:30 am - Spiritual Direction Meeting, Library
6:00 pm - 9:45 pm - Basketball, Gym
6:30 pm - 7:25 pm - Children’s Choir Rehearsal, Church
7:00 pm - Children’s RCIA, Room G
7:30 pm - Women’s Prayer Group, Chapel & Room C
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - RCIA Precatechumenate Meeting, Library
7:30 pm - 9:15 pm - Parish Choir Rehearsal, Church
8:30 am - 9:45 am - Catechetical Formation Classes
9:30 am - 11:00 am - Catechumenate Meeting, RMR
10:30 am - Children’s Liturgy at Mass, Chapel
10:30 am - 11:30 am - Preschool CF Class, Rooms D/E
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Confirmation Retreat, All Rooms
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Men’s Basketball, Gym
Monday, March 14
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm - Catechetical Formation Classes
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Confessions, Church
7:00 pm - 8:15 pm - Catechetical Formation Classes
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Finance Council, RMR
Tuesday, March 15
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm - Catechetical Formation Classes
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Youth Group Meeting, LH
7:00 pm - 9:30 pm - Small Faith Group, Library
Friday, March 18 - Abstinence
8:30 am - 12:00 pm– Adoration, Chapel
2:00 pm - Communion Service at Green Knoll HC
6:00 pm - 9:45 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Stations of the Cross, Church
Saturday, March 19
9:30 am - 1:00 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym
1:45 pm - 4:00 pm - Young Builders Club, Cafeteria
4:00 pm - 9:30 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Confessions, Church
Sunday, March 20 Palm Sunday of the Passion of The Lord
Wednesday, March 16
4:30 pm - 5:45 pm - Catechetical Formation Classes
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm - CYM Basketball, Gym
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm - Separated, Divorced & Beyond, Library
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm - Open Music Rehearsal, Church
8:00 pm - New Visions AA, Cafeteria
Second Collection for
the Retirement Fund for Diocesan Clergy,
No Catechetical Formation Classes,
No Children’s Liturgy
10:30 am - Procession of Palms at Mass
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm - Youth Choir Rehearsal, Church
1:00 pm - 6:00 pm - RCIA Sedar, Cafeteria
1:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Private Group Day of Prayer,
(1-4:30 Chapel, 4:30-5:30 Church, 5:30-7:30 Rooms A/B/C)
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Confessions, Church
Stewardship Thought
“He forgives your iniquities, he heals all your ills,
he redeems your life from the pit, he crowns you with steadfast love and mercy.”
- Psalm 103:3-4
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From the Pastor
The Diocese of Metuchen Welcomes Our New Shepherd, Bishop-Elect James Checchio.
This past Tuesday morning, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul Bootkoski, who reached
retirement age this past July, and appointed Msgr. James Checchio, a priest of the Diocese of Camden and
former Rector of the North American College (the American Seminary) in Rome as the fifth bishop of
Metuchen. A short bio about Bishop-Elect Checchio can be found in this weekend’s bulletin. Let us be one in
prayer both for Bishop-Elect Checchio and for Bishop Bootkoski as he begins his well-deserved retirement.
40 Hours of Mercy
Once again, our Lenten parish mission “Forty Hours of Mercy” was a spiritually rich time for our parish. I was
very encouraged to see so many people attending Evening Prayer each evening and by those who made time to
spend in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament both day and night during the mission. My gratitude goes out to
you all.
I especially want to acknowledge our preachers Fr. Keith Cervine and Fr. Peter Cebulka, C.O. for their fine
homilies, Christina Blalock and our choir for their talents and hard world preparing for Evening Prayer, and
Mrs. Jane McElroy, Mrs. Vivian Cline for organizing our adorers. Thank you!
Palm Sunday and Holy Week
Next Sunday, March 20, is Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord and the beginning of Holy Week. Please
see the bulletin, webpage, or Facebook page for detailed information on all the events of holy week, which I
will include in this column next week.
The Solemn Entrance and Procession of Palms will take place at the 10:30 am Mass next Sunday. Those who
wish to participate in this are kindly asked to gather in the Alpha-Omega garden by 10:20 am.
Missionary of Mercy Reflection
I am in the process of writing a reflection on my experiences in Rome for the commissioning of the
missionaries of mercy last month. This article will be published in an upcoming edition of our diocesan
newspaper, The Catholic Spirit.
With Gratitude……
Many thanks to Bishop Bootkoski for his 14 years of service and
dedication to our diocese as its shepherd. May many blessings
continue to be bestowed on him during his well-deserved
retirement.
The Most Rev. Paul Gregory Bootkoski was named the Bishop of
the Diocese of Metuchen by Pope John Paul II on January 4, 2002.
He was installed as the Fourth Bishop of Metuchen on March 19,
2002.
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Congratulations to Bishop-Elect Checchio.
On Tuesday, March 8, 2016, Pope Francis appointed Msgr. James F. Checchio, a
priest of the Diocese of Camden and the former rector of the Pontifical North
American College in Rome, as the fifth Bishop of Metuchen.
Bishop-elect Checchio will be ordained a bishop and installed formally in the Diocese of Metuchen on
May 3, 2016.
Until then, Bishop Bootkoski, who has been the Bishop of Metuchen since 2002, will oversee the
diocese.
A native of New Jersey, Bishop-elect Checchio was born in Camden April 21, 1966, one of four
children of James and Helen Checchio. He was raised in Collingswood, where he attended St. John
School, and went on to Pope Paul VI High School in Haddon Township.
Most recently, Bishop-elect Checchio served as rector of the Pontifical North American College in
Rome from January 2006 to January 2016, after serving as vice rector there for two and a half years.
Prior to that, he held various roles in the Diocese of Camden. Bishop-elect Checchio served as secretary
to Bishop James T. McHugh, vice chancellor, director of communications, moderator of the curia, and
episcopal vicar for administration of the diocese. He also served in the Tribunal and as a member of the
College of Consultors, Presbyteral Council, Investment Committee and Diocesan Finance Council.
He served as parochial vicar at St. Agnes Parish, Blackwood, and assisted at St. Jude Parish,
Blackwood; and summer parochial vicar at St. Peter Parish, Merchantville, and St. Peter Celestine
Parish, Cherry Hill.
Bishop-elect Checchio was appointed a Chaplain to His Holiness by Pope John Paul II in 2000, granting
him the title of monsignor; and, was appointed a Prelate of Honor by Pope Benedict XVI in 2011, a
papal honor bestowed on diocesan priests.
Bishop-elect Checchio received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of
Scranton, Pennsylvania. He studied at North American College, Rome, and was ordained a priest for the
Diocese of Camden, N.J. on June 20, 1992 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Camden.
He holds a Masters of Business Administration Degree from LaSalle University, Philadelphia; and
Doctorate of Canon Law and Bachelor of Sacred Theology degrees from University of Saint Thomas
Aquinas, Rome.
- Press Release/Bio from the Diocese of Metuchen
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Commission for Liturgy and Worship
Ministers of the Liturgy
We acknowledge with appreciation the following Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s Masses:
March 19th and 20th
5:15 Mass
Altar Servers: Ashlyn Jess, Kaleigh Jess
10:30 Mass
Readers: Dominick Batkowski, Ann Mulroy
Readers: Luis Alves, JoAnne Coppola
Eucharistic Ministers: Martha & Tom Eckert,
Marilyn Fabiano, Jo Ann Fabiano, Gina & Teo
Gonzales
7:30 Mass
Eucharistic Ministers: Lisa Holley, Michele
Olson, Tom Kelly, Brenda Garcia, John
Shanagher
Altar Servers: Matt Parayil, Jos Parayil
Readers: Ron Haikes, Ginny Hayden
12:00 Mass
Eucharistic Ministers: Ian Carmody, Joan
Dobrosky, Ray DiDominico, Heather Lynch
9:00 Mass
Altar Servers: John Grebeck, Sean Kelly,
Greg Kelly
Altar Servers: Kitty Blood, Erika Wasterman,
Spenser Russo
Altar Servers: Chloe Blanton, Gabby Mouridy
Readers: Janice Rippas, David Gallo
Eucharistic Ministers: Joyce & Dominick
Coppola, Lidia Augello, Mary Ann Bryant, Joe
Filep, Jeannette Merritt
Readers: Noah Jerris, Dan McDonald
Eucharistic Ministers: Margaret Blood, Lynn
Ruezinsky, Donna & Nick Villanova, Mai &
Rich Corvi
MONTHLY “MERCY CHALLENGE”
In an effort as a parish to embody the Pope’s call to live out God’s mercy in our daily lives, throughout
this Jubilee year, we will call out a monthly challenge to our parishioners that speak to the Corporal
and Spiritual Works of Mercy. We ask you to sign the challenge poster in the Narthex as an
acknowledgement of your participation and as an individual or family, carry out the challenge within
the designated month.
To learn more about the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy
visit the United States conference of Catholic Bishops website at www.usccb.org
MARCH CHALLENGE ~ FEED THE HUNGRY
Ideas/Suggestions (but not limited to this list):
Donate food to our local food bank or contribute a bag of food to our
Social Concerns Collection on March 13th
 Cook a casserole for our SHIP collection on March 13th
 Cook a meal for our IHN guests the week of March 6th
 Serve a simple family supper on a Friday of Lent and donate the amount
saved to a charity that serves the homeless
 Volunteer to serve a few hours in a local soup kitchen or shelter
 Avoid wasting food

SIGN THE POST-IT NOTES ON THE BACK TABLE IN THE NARTHEX
AND AFFIX TO THE DISPLAY BOARD TO ACKNOWLEDGE
YOUR COMMITMENT TO MARCH’S MONTHLY CHALLENGE.
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St. Bernard Church ~ Lenten Activities
Exposition and
Adoration of
The Blessed Sacrament
Fridays Mornings
during Lent in the Chapel
8:30 am until Noon
Stations of the Cross
Friday Evenings
During Lent
7:30 pm in the Church
March 18
March 18
Confessions
Confessions take place on
Saturday Evening
in the Church
from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.
Additionally, confessions
will be heard on the following
Mondays in the Church
from 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
March 14
Holy Week at St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Palm Sunday of
The Lord’s Passion
Good Friday of
The Lord’s Passion
Holy Saturday
Saturday, March 19
Vigil Mass at 5:15 pm
Friday, March 25
Morning Prayer in the Chapel 9:00 am
Sunday, March 20
Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am,
10:30 am, and Noon
Sacrament of
Reconciliation
Sunday March 20
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Morning Prayer in the Chapel 8:00 am
Carrying of the Cross from North
Branch Reformed Church to St.
Bernard - 1:00 pm
Solemn Liturgy of The Passion
of The Lord in the Church - 3:00
pm
Saturday, March 26
Blessing of Food in the Cafeteria 12 Noon
The Resurrection of
the Lord
Saturday, March 26
The Great Vigil of Easter 7:30 pm
Holy Thursday
Thursday, March 24
Morning Prayer in the Chapel 8:00 am
Mass of The Lord’s Supper in the
Church - 7:30 pm
Sunday, March 27
Easter Sunday
Masses at 7:30 am, 9:00 am,
10:30 am, and 12 Noon
Daily Masses for the Octave of Easter
will be celebrated at 8:00 am in the Church.
There will be no 12:10 pm Daily Mass during the Octave (March 28th - April 1st.)
(The 12:10 pm Daily Mass will resume on Monday, April 4th.)
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Stewardship Council News
The Stewardship Tree
Our parish ministries often have a need for some short-term assistance on specific projects, but find it difficult
to find people to help. The Stewardship Tree is a great way to take a “test drive” with a ministry. If you
wondered what a particular ministry is like, but did not feel you could commit for a significant length of time,
the Stewardship Tree lets you dip your toe into the water of community service.
The Stewardship Council is pleased to announce that the Stewardship Tree will return again for the Lenten
season. It will contain a variety of brief, specific service opportunities to enhance your spiritual preparations
for Easter. Each “leaf” on the tree contains a brief description of the volunteer opportunity and a contact name/
number for information. Aligned to 2016’s designation as a Jubilee Year of Mercy, the volunteer opportunities
will be aligned to either the corporal or spiritual works of mercy.
To encourage participation by parishioners of all ages, there will be “leaves” designated for youth and different
“leaves” for adults. Please take this opportunity to choose the volunteer activity you wish to participate in and
take the entire “leaf” home as a reminder. Parishioners in need of assistance are invited to place a “leaf” on the
tree detailing their request for assistance.
The Stewardship Tree will be in the narthex on the following weekends during Lent: This weekend, March 1213.
Commission for Catechetical Formation Activities
From The Office of Catechetical Formation
IMPORTANT DATES FOR MARCH
Sunday, March 13th:
8th Grade Students Confirmation Retreat, 12:00 pm Mass – 5:00 pm
Sunday, March 20th – Wednesday, March 30th:
No CF Classes, Palm Sunday, Holy Week and Easter
Adult Confirmation Classes
Adult Confirmation classes for baptized adult Roman Catholics who have received First
Eucharist but were never confirmed will be held during Lent.
If you or someone you know would like to be confirmed here at St. Bernard in 2016 or would
like more information, contact either the Parish Office at 908-725-0552 or Deacon Patrick
Cline at 908-444-1183.
Please note that these classes are mandatory for any adults wishing to be confirmed this year.
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Commission for Catechetical Formation Activities (Continued)
The Oremus study program teaches you the essentials of an effective and fruitful prayer life.
Over the course of eight weeks you will discover how God speaks to you, even in the smallest
encounters. Following the Tradition of the Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, you
will learn how to express yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear his voice.
Time:
Thursdays, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location:
Rooms A/B
Dates:
April 21, 28
May 12, 19, 26
June 2, 9, 16, 23
$17, cash or check made payable to St Bernard of Clairvaux
Fee:
(cost of materials)
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OREMUS REGISTRATION
Last Name: _______________________________
First Name: ___________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________ ____________________________________
Phone: _______________________________________ Alt Phone: _________________________________
Email: __________________________________________________________________________________
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Submit registration forms via either:
Mail to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Oremus Registration, 500 Route 22, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Drop it off in the parish office, place in the collection basket at any weekend Mass
or email to: [email protected].
If you have any questions, please call us at 908-725-0552 or email us at [email protected]
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Commission for Christian Community Activities
Let’s Be Creative with St. Bernard Young Builders’ Club (YBC)!!!!
Saturday, March 19th from 1:45 pm to 4:00 pm
Calling all kids ages 3 - 10+! If you think it, you can build it! Let your imagination be
your guide, or use instruction sheets provided, to build your own K’Nex project! All
children, ages 3-10+, along with their parents and/or grandparents, are invited to work
together to build (and keep) a special K’nex item, display their creation in our Project
Parade, and win a fun door prize! So bring an adult and join us at 1:45 PM on Saturday,
March 19th in the cafeteria of the Parish Center. Invite a friend to come along!
YBC provides a faith-based learning environment for our parish children, where they
practice creative thinking, problem solving and life-long social skills. Sessions are held
one Saturday per month and all children must be accompanied by an adult, who stays
and works with their young builder(s) on the K’nex project of their choice.
Adult volunteers are always appreciated, especially for setup at 1:00 pm, registration at 1:45 pm, and cleanup
from 3:30 to 4:00 pm. Confirmation candidates and scouts are eligible to earn service hours at YBC, but they
must register in advance with Debra Kurtz or Martha Eckert. YBC graduates are also always welcome to come
back and help us build door prizes!
Please email Debra at [email protected] for information or to be added to our mailing list, or call Martha at
908-704-6749.
Separated, Divorced & Beyond Ministry
A healing ministry for anyone who is experiencing the loss of a spouse through separation, changes in family
dynamics, emotional turmoil of change, and grieving a marriage.
The journey of divorce is rocky and filled with unexpected challenges. This ministry welcomes all who want
to begin the healing process of forgiveness. In this Jubilee Year of Mercy, this ministry will be most helpful
for anyone who desires a deeper relationship with Jesus while on this journey.
Weekly meetings are on Wednesday evenings
from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm in the Library.
For more information and to register please contact the Parish Office
or email [email protected]
The Parish Prayer Chain is a group of Parishioners that regularly pray for
your needs. It consists of two groups, those who pray during the daytime and
those who pray in the evening.
Should a need for prayer arise, please call Joan Dobrosky at 231-9545 to
initiate your request. Your intention will be prayed for by both Chains
and kept strictly confidential.
If you have an interest in becoming a member of the Prayer Chain, please call
Joan.
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Commission for Christian Service News
SHIP MINISTRY AND THE JUBILEE YEAR OF MERCY
St Bernard SHIP (Samaritan Homeless Interim Program) would like to invite you to participate in this month’s
mercy challenge by joining us in providing casseroles/veggies/drinks for collection on the second Sunday of
each month, or volunteering with the Mobile Soup Kitchen to deliver hot cooked meals to those who are
hungry. This is a very concrete and immediate way to practice this Corporal Work of Mercy! Please see the
website under “Ministry at St. Bernard” for more information about the SHIP program.
In a special appeal, we are looking for additional people to join us in dropping off the SHIP cooler and then
picking up/delivering the collection to SHIP after the Masses on the 2nd Sunday. This is an activity which
takes about an hour in total, and (depending on the number of volunteers in our collection group), only comes
up every 2-4 times a year. For more info or to be added to a monthly 'no obligation' reminder email list for
making casseroles, please email Margie McFadden. If you might be interested in helping with the collection,
you are welcome to join us on 4/10 to see what it is involved! For more info, please contact:
SHIP Collections - Margie McFadden [email protected] or 908-722-7293
SHIP Mobile Soup Truck Volunteering - Marie Cinque [email protected] or 908-252-3744
Other Area News
Chili Dinner Fundraiser
Please support Boy Scout Troop 46 of Martinsville as they host their 16th Annual Chili
Dinner on Sunday, March 13, 2016 from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Blessed Sacrament Church
on 1890 Washington Valley Road, Martinsville NJ. Regular, vegetarian and Spicy Chili (and
hot dogs) are served with salad, rolls, drinks and desserts to benefit the Troop. Takeout is
available as well! Adults $10, Seniors and Children under 10 only $8 (kids under 3
free!). Come enjoy a meal and support the boys!
Finance Council Update
SAVE THE DATE!
The Sixth Annual St. Bernard Golf Classic
will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016,
at Raritan Valley Country Club in Bridgewater.
As at our last five outings, it should be a wonderful day of golf, prizes, food and fun for all.
LOOK FOR MORE DETAILS AND REGISTRATION INFORMATION SOON!
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Finance Council Update (Continued)
Scrip Update --- Week 277 (February 28, 2016)
Scrip Income
Current Week:
Thank You Kerith Brook Financial!
The Parish Finance Council wishes to thank Kerith Brook
Financial Services for its recent contribution to the Scrip
Program as a result of work done for our Parishioners.
$208.54
Current Year(*):
$ 8,730.67
Cumulative:
$ 67,395.49
* July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016
Scrip Parish Vendor Contributions
C & R Construction
$ 6,551.00
Kerith Brook Financial
It’s almost Spring Think Scrip!
Spring is on its way. Think Scrip for all your Spring clothing
purchases.
$ 330.00
Distinctive Landscaping
$ 2,949.00
Accounting Alternatives
$
377.00
Other
$
1828.00
TOTAL:
$ 12,035.00
Also, think about using our Scrip Vendors for all of your
landscaping, home improvement/maintenance, income tax
preparation and investment planning needs.
Report of Sunday Offerings in Support of our Parish
July, 2015 to June, 2016 Financial Year
Weekly Offertory Collection
Year to Date Offertory Collections
(March 6, Week 36)
Weekly Budget Need
$ 22,650.00
Weekly Budget Need
$ 815,400.00
Weekly Plate Contributions
$ 14,429.00
Actual Weekly Plate Collections
$ 494,540.68
ParishPay/Other Contributions
Surplus/(Deficit)
$
$
ParishPay/Other Contributions
$ 298,800.00
Surplus/(Deficit)
$ (22,059.32)
8,300.00
79.00
Remember that money is a resource for ministry.
Thank you for making ministry possible at St. Bernard.
When writing or changing your will, please consider remembering your parish of St. Bernard.
For more information, please contact Margaret Guellich at 732-562-2436 or [email protected].
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Parish Directory
St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Telephone: (908)725-0552 Fax: (908)725-4524
Website: http://stbernardbridgewater.org / Also on Facebook
All emails are @stbernardbridgewater.org
The Parish Clergy
Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, Pastor - ext. 803,
Email: [email protected]
Rev. Keith Cervine, Parochial Vicar - ext. 806,
Email: kcervine@ ...
Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B. Weekend Assistant
Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon, Email: [email protected]
Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon, ext. 805, Email:[email protected]
Mr. Michael Wojcik, Deacon, Email: mwojcik@...
Mr. Paul Anderson, Deacon (retired)
The Parish Office
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Virginia (Ginny) Hayden, Office Mgr. & Adm. Asst.
to the Pastor - ext. 802, Email: ghayden@...
Mr. Brian Curtis, Finance & Business Mgr. – ext. 821,
Email: bcurtis@...
Mrs. Donna Blanton, Receptionist, Parish Registrar and
Wedding Prep.– ext. 800, Email: dblanton@...
Mrs. Christine Yarwood, Bulletin Editor, Parish Calendar
and Website Management - ext. 818, Email: cyarwood@...
Mrs. Evelyn Mutek, Sacristan
Mr. Bill Chmielewski, Maintenance Supervisor – ext. 819
The Office of Catechetical Formation
Office: 908-725-0552 ext. 811 Fax: 908-725-9949,
Email: [email protected]
Mrs. Karen Dill, Director – ext. 825, Email: kdill@...
Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Admin. Assistant - ext. 811
The Office of Youth Ministry
Contact Fr. Keith Cervine - ext. 806
Lighthouse - ext. 816
The Office of Liturgy and Sacred Music
Mrs. Christina Blalock, Director of Sacred Music ext. 807, Email: cblalock@...
St. Bernard Pre-School and Kindergarten
Mrs. Barbara Turse, Director – ext. 813,
Email: bturse@...
St. Bernard Cemetery and Mausoleums
Email: [email protected]
Mr. Mark LaFleur, Cemetery Director-908-725-8305
Mrs. Mary Beth Hansen, Cemetery Sec. 908-725-5566
Clergy Residence (For Emergency Only): 908-526-6859
Bulletin articles are due no later than Noon Sunday for
publication in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin.
Please submit article requests to Christine Yarwood at
[email protected] or drop off in the
Parish Office.
The Councils and Ministries of St. Bernard
The Finance Council – an advisory or consultative body to
the Pastor in matters pertaining to the ordinary and extraordinary
matters of financial administration. The Council shares, with the
Pastor, the responsibility for prudent administration of financial
affairs and the formation of its policies and procedures in service
to effective management of parish assets.
The Stewardship Council – provides a systematic way of
infusing the theology and practice of Stewardship into the life of
the parish, identifying opportunities for members to exercise
their gifts for the betterment of the parish and community.
The Pastoral Council – devoted to prayer and the study of
church documents and other sound resources, as well as parish
centered reflection on that study; collaborates with the pastors,
clergy and staff in the work of ministry. From the Pastoral
Council evolved five commissions and their ministries:
Commission for Christian Service
Appalachian Mission
Pro-Life Awareness
Bereavement Ministry
SHIP Mobile Soup Kitchen
Blood Drive
Social Concerns Collections
Guatemala Partnership
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Commission for Christian Community
Christian Word Ministry
Doughnut Sunday
Divorced/Separated Support Group
Golden Stewards
Hospitality Committee
Singles Alive in Christ
Men’s Ministry
Small Faith Community
Parish Events Committee Young Builder’s Club
Prayer Shawl Ministry
Youth Basketball
Commission for Evangelization
Cursillo Retreat
Public Relations Committee
Ecumenical Board
Women’s Prayer Group
Parish Retreat (Beloved)
Commission for Liturgy and Worship
Altar Servers
Adult Altar Servers
Care Facility Visitation Ministry
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Choir & Instrumental
Readers
Eucharistic Ministers
Right of Christian Initiation
Liturgical Environment Sacristan
Ministers of Hospitality Visitors to the Homebound
Commission for Catechetical Formation
Adult Spirituality/Scripture Study
Baptism Preparation
Catechetical Formation
Fr. Barton Parish Library
Senior High Youth Group
If you are interested in finding out more about a particular
council, commission or ministry, please call the Parish Office.
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Welcome to the Parish Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Parish Life at St. Bernard
Parish Membership
Welcome Newcomers! So that we might provide for all of
your sacramental and pastoral needs, we would like to
officially welcome and register you in the parish. If you
haven’t already done so, please call the Parish Office to
begin your registration process.
Parishioners are reminded that we can best serve you if we
have accurate information in our Parish Census program.
Please call the Parish Office with any changes in your address, phone number, family status, etc. or if you notice any
misinformation in any correspondence you might receive
from us.
Please call the Pre-School / Kindergarten Office for
further information and watch the bulletin for openhouse, registration and enrollment information!
Sacramental Life at St. Bernard
Baptism
Expectant and adoptive parents are required to attend
our Baptism preparation class. It is best to call the
Parish Office at least four months before your child’s
birth or in the case of adoption, upon completion of
the adoption process.
The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Catechetical Formation
Students in grades Pre-K through 8 are provided Catholic
instruction and sacramental preparation by our Catechetical
Formation staff and parent volunteers. Parish membership
is required for enrollment in our program. Please call our
Office of Catechetical Formation to register your child for
classes.
Individuals who have never been baptized, baptized
Christians from other denominations, and baptized
Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of
first Eucharist and Confirmation, and who are
interested in becoming full participants in the Catholic
faith are invited to call the Parish Office to begin the
Inquiry process.
Youth Ministry
Our youth are an active part of our ministry here at St.
Bernard. Our parish Senior High Youth Group welcomes
all high school youth to our Sunday events and youth
friendly Mass. Those who are looking to go deeper can join
our Service and Leadership Team (SALT) which meets
weekly for Bible study and planning. Meetings are held in
The Lighthouse, our very own room on the third floor of
the Parish Center. Please call Fr. Keith Cervine at ext. 806
for details. Join Us!
The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Young Builder’s Club at St. Bernard
As part of our Youth Ministry program, we offer our
Young Builder’s Club one Saturday each month for
children aged 3 to 10, with a parent. Using the K’nex building toys, the group encourages teamwork and social
interaction. Each meeting opens with prayer and song.
Watch the bulletin for upcoming events.
Pre-School and Kindergarten at St. Bernard
Welcome to St. Bernard Pre-School and Kindergarten! Our
programs are available to all! We are licensed by the state
of NJ and offer a 3 half-day, a 5 half-day, or a 5 full-day
program, which includes extended care. Our hours of operation are 7:30 am – 5:30 pm for Extended Care and 9:00
am – 11:30 am for our half-day programs. Children must be
3 years old by December 31st of the school year in which
they are enrolled to be eligible for our pre-school program.
We offer a challenging and exciting full-day Kindergarten
Program. Our school is open from September through June.
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or by appointment
The Celebration of the Eucharist
Monday— Friday (Chapel): 8:00 AM & 12:10 PM
(12:10 PM suspended in July and August)
Saturday: 9:00 AM (Chapel); Vigil 5:15 PM
Sunday:
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM and
12 NOON
Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and
7:30 PM
The Celebration of Christian Marriage
Arrangements with the Church for a wedding should
be made approximately one year prior to the desired
date. Participation in a Diocesan Pre-Cana program
will assist couples in their preparation for the
sacrament of Matrimony. Catholics who have been
away from the Church and the Sacraments need to
re-establish their Church and Sacramental life as a
pre-requisite for marriage.
Sacrament of the Sick - Homebound
We encourage you to call the Parish Office to make
arrangements for either the Celebration of the
Anointing of the Sick or for the Eucharist to be
brought to the sick, the elderly, and the homebound.