Saint Bernadette - St Bernadette Church

Saint Bernadette
245 Azalea Drive • Monroeville, PA
May 6, 2012
Fifth Sunday of Easter
PARISH STAFF
Reverend Anthony Gargotta, Pastor
[email protected]
Deacon Michael W. Kelly, Director of Evangelization
[email protected]
Mrs. Kathleen A. Klocek, Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
Mrs. Michele Mullen, Business Manager
[email protected]
Mrs. Marlene V. Kopper, Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
PARISH MISSION STATEMENT
Sr. Carol Arch, C.S.J., Elementary School Principal
[email protected]
We of St. Bernadette Parish, are a Eucharistic Community,
created by the Father, nourished by the Lord and led by the Holy
Spirit. We are to be the eyes, ears, hands and heart of Christ,
living by His example, sharing the Good News in Word and deed.
Ms. Lauren Gates, Youth Minister
[email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturdays: 8:30 AM & 5PM
Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM
12:00 Noon, 7:00 PM
Children’s Liturgy of the Word:
In Church at 10:00 AM Mass.
Daily:
Monday 9:30 AM, 7:00 PM
Tuesday & Thursday at 7:15 AM
Wednesdays & Fridays 7:15 AM & 9:30 AM
Holy Days:
See Schedule in Bulletin
PARISH PHONES
Parish Office………………………..…412.373.0050
Pastoral Associate………………….…412.373.7588
Religious Education Office .……….…412.373.1797
School Office………………….……….412.372.7255
Lourdes Center......................................412.843.0668
Convent……………………….……….412.372.7263
Biedenbach Hall………………………412.372.7516
Parish Office Fax………..………….…412.374.8113
School Office Fax…………..………….412.372.7649
Parish Office Email……. [email protected]
School Office Email…… [email protected]
Bulletin Announcements…... [email protected]
Bulletin announcements due by Noon on Mondays.
Parish Website……………….… www.stbrnadet.org
PRAYER CHAIN: Call Mercedes at 724.327.5450
Mr. Joshua Bandish, Director of Music Ministries
[email protected]
Ms. Anne Meynor, Parish Secretary
[email protected]
Mrs. Francine Pochciol, School Secretary
[email protected]
Mr. Tim Jacob, Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
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SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: After the 8:30 AM
and the 5:00 PM Masses. Monday: After the 7:00 PM
Mass.
SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated every
Sunday of the month at 1:15 PM. Pre-Baptismal Seminar—
The last Monday of every month at 7:00 PM. Please call
the Parish Office to reserve dates for both the PreBaptismal Seminar and your child’s Baptism.
RCIA PROCESS/SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FOR ADULTS:
Inquiry Sessions for those interested in becoming Catholic
are held weekly.
Call the Parish Office for more
information.
SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Weddings should be arranged
at least six months prior to the anticipated date. Call the
Parish Office to make an appointment to assist you in
beginning this sacrament.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Will take place the first Sunday
of each Month immediately after the 12 Noon Mass.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
The month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary in
many cultures. May is considered the season of the
beginning of new life. Already in Greek culture, May was dedicated to Artemis, the
goddess of fecundity. In Roman culture, May was dedicated to Flora, the goddess of
bloom, of blossoms. The Romans celebrated the floral games at the end of April,
asking the intercession of Flora for all that blooms. This is also related to the medieval
practice of expelling winter. May 1 was considered the beginning of growth.
With this history in mind, we see that the month of May has always historically been
associated with blossoms, that is, new life. When we think of Mary our Blessed
Mother, we can see how she fulfilled most completely being the instrument to help life
blossom and become new. The above examples are the belief that the false gods will bring this new
life, but for us we know our True God is what brings forth ‘New Life’. Jesus said, “Behold, I make all
things new.” In order for Jesus to make all things new, to become a human being and live perfectly the
way humans were created to live, He needed a vehicle to become human. That vehicle is our Blessed
Mother, her womb, and her whole life. She said yes to God fully and did not hold anything of herself
back. She bore the fruit of the Son of God as a human being. Jesus died for us, gave His whole life
for us, and asked us to do the same for Him and others. He asked us to become one with Him, one
body with Him as the head. If Mary gave birth to Jesus as the head of a body that He is building, she
therefore has to give birth to the rest of the body, that is us. In Revelations Chapter 12, we see that
great vision of Mary as Queen, but at the end of the chapter, it states that Mary becomes the mother of
all who believe in Jesus. As we honor Mary in the month of May, as we honor her bringing forth the
blossom of our Savior and Lord, Jesus Christ, let us entrust ourselves all the more to her to allow her
to help us blossom into the ‘New Life’ as the body of Jesus Christ.
Congratulations to our First Communicants
To all the children who made their First Holy Communion for the first time yesterday. We are so happy
for them to be able to experience Jesus inside them in this special way. Congratulations!
May Crowning
Our May Crowning of our Blessed Mother will be today Sunday, May 6 after the Noon
Mass. Please plan on staying for this time honoring our Blessed Mother.
Festival of Praise
A few weeks ago we had our first Festival of Praise. It was an awesome night of
praise and worship. Our next one is scheduled for Friday, May 11. Please see the
flyer inserted in today’s bulletin, and come praise the Lord with us.
Jerusalem
I will be away from the parish May 14-25 and on Pilgrimage to the Holy Land. Pray for me and our
group. We will pray for you too.
Peace of Christ,
Fr. Tony
ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
MAY 6, 2012
In love and support to Eddie MacMurchy’s plea to help
children with cancer, the Wednesday third grade CCD class
from Saint Bernadette’s wanted to help in observance of
the Lenten Season, and the teachings of Jesus. The
students and their teachers donated one hundred dollars,
along with many prayers for God’s Blessing. Truly Eddie is
an inspiration to these young third graders, and to us all!
THE INFANT JESUS RESPECT LIFE GROUP meeting for
the East Suburbs will be held on Tuesday, May 8 at 7:00
PM in Beaufort Hall at St. John Fisher Parish in Churchill,
Sister Michele Bisbey, CDP, Ph.D., Division Chair,
Humanities and Professor of Religious Studies at LaRoche
College will present, “Lessons from the Good Samaritan;
the View from the Ditch” with a slide show. Refreshments.
All parishioners are most welcome to join us for this special
evening presentation. For more information, please call;
412.373.2076
MAX AND ERMA’S FUNDRAISER Please support our
School by attending the Max and Erma’s Fundraiser in
Monroeville on Thursday, May 10. This fundraiser will be
held all day long. A profit of 20% of each check will be
given back to our school. A flyer is included in the bulletin
this weekend that must be given with your bill in order for
the School to benefit. Make copies of the flyers and give to
family, friends and neighbors.
Sunday 5/6
Monday 5/7
Tuesday 5/8
Wednesday 5/9
Thursday 5/10
Friday 5/11
Saturday 5/12
KEY: AR=Art Room, BH=Biedenbach Hall, BMR=Borchick Mtg
Rm, CH=Church, LC=Lourdes Cafeteria, MR=Music Room,
NAM=North American Martyrs, RC=Rectory Conf. Room SCH=
School, SL=School Library, ATI=Atrium 1, ATII=Atrium 2
Attention anyone who will be in high school
during the 2012-2013 school year and is
interested in playing softball this summer should
contact Heather Bache at 412.380.9310.
Children ages 4 through 2nd grade are invited to
break open the Word of God with a Catechist each
Sunday during the 10:00AM Mass.
PROTECTING GOD’S CHILDREN
Biedenbach Hall –
Thursday May 17, 6:30 PM
DIOCESAN DATABASE & REGULATIONS ARE FOR ALL
MINISTRIES. Questions? Call Marlene Kopper 412.373.1797.
PLEASE REMEMBER these parishioners during
your prayer time, that they may find peace and
healing in the Holy Spirit.
Comfort Quilt
Recipients
Tom Delaney
Paul Decker
Walt Forrest
Ed Griger
Andy Grego
Lee E. Kearney
Marion Krul &
Family
Barbara Mikulich
Florence Moser
Bill & Andrew Puskas
Grace Signore
Florence Sweeney
Paula Titus
Barbara Uniatowski
Jean Valla
1:15PM May Crowning– Mary Shrine
12:00-2:30PM CGS Dinner– BH
3:15-4:30PM Children’s Cantor Choir– CH
6:30-9PM Youth Ministry– BH
7PM Divorced and Separated– BMR
10AM Tai Chi– BH
1:30-3:30PM Cursillo– LC
3-5PM Brownies– BH
6PM Meditation Group– RC
1:00-2:30PM Faith Study– ATII
3:15-4:30PM Children’s Cantor Choir– CH
3:15-5PM Jr. Girl Scouts– BH
6PM Cantor Practice– CH
6:30PM Band Concert– Gym
7PM Choir Practice– CH
3-6PM Market Day– BH
3:15-4:45PM Jr. Girl Scouts– SCH
6:30PM Pastoral Council– AR
7:30PM Pastoral Council– RC
7PM Festival of Praise– CH
8PM Festival of Praise Social– LC
10:30-Noon Fr. Tom’s Theatre Group-BH
6PM SBS Gala– Churchill CC
OFFERTORY REPORT
Collection
Budget
Over/
Under
Week
4/22/12
$13,981
$15,900
-$1,919
43
To Date
$656,669
$683,700
-$27,031
Envelopes: 557
A GENTLE REMINDER that the handicapped
parking spaces are reserved for those persons
who need them, meet the requirements and
display the proper handicapped placards or
license plate. Thank you.
If you have any announcements that you would like to be
read at mass please contact Anne in the Parish Office or
email her at [email protected].
Please remember St. Bernadette Parish in your will.
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
WINNERS UPDATE
Cherise & Dave
Reynolds
4/28 #136 Carl Maskiewicz
Grocery Certificates Sold………………….………..$10,525
Profit….………………………..…………………..……..$550
Thanks!!!
250 Club Winners:
4/21 #010
On Saturday, May 12, St. Bernadette will
celebrate their FIRST ANNUAL GALA
fundraiser at Churchill Valley Country Club.
Prices are $75. The price includes hot hors
d’oeuvres, a 4-course sit-down dinner and
complimentary beer and wine. Each ticket
purchased also receives chips “on the house”
to be used in the casino. In addition to live music and
dancing, there will be both silent and live auctions, raffles
and door prizes. Won’t you join us for this fun filled
evening in support of St. Bernadette School? Ticket forms
will be available after Masses. If you have any additional
questions,
please
contact
Leslie
Giannetta at
412.824.8984.
ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL ACCEPTING
REGISTRATIONS for the 2012-2013 school year
each day at the school office from 9:30-11:30 AM.
Students must be 3 years old by
September 1, 2012 to be eligible for 3 year
old Pre-school, 4 by the same date for 4
year old Pre-school, and 5 by the same
date for Kindergarten. Please bring Birth
Certificate and a check to pay the registration fee.
THANK YOU!
Almighty God, help me to understand that peace does
not come in rebellion or grieving, but is obtained
through the calm of the soul. Grant that if I may be perplexed or worried today, I may have the power to control
myself and wait in thy strength. Amen.
SACRAMENTAL VISITS TO THE HOMEBOUND—
Eucharistic Ministers and Parish Staff are available to
bring Communion to the homebound. Just call Deacon
Mike Kelly at 412-373-0050 or email him at
[email protected].
PRE–BAPTISMAL CLASS for
anyone baptizing a baby in the
near future will be held
tomorrow, Monday, May 21, at
7:00 PM in the school library.
Please call the Parish Office to
register.
Sr Hi Youth Group schedule:
Monday, May 7, 7:30 PM Biedenbach Hall (St. Bernadette's)
Doors open at 7:00 PM
Monday, May 14, NO YOUTH GROUP -- NAM'S
CONFIRMATION
Jr Hi Youth Group schedule:
Tuesday, May 15, 7:30 PM TBA -- Note: this is a 3 week gap
from our last meeting!
Tuesday, May 29, 7:30 PM TBA
Tuesday, June 12, 7:30 PM TBA -- Final Jr Hi Meeting!
CEDAR POINT: Reservations are now being taken for the
annual trip to Cedar Point. Any high school youth who will
have finished 8th grade is eligible to attend. The trip will be
Thursday and Friday, July 26/27. The cost of the trip,
including the bus, hotel, tickets to the park for both days, pizza
Thursday night and breakfast Friday morning will be $140.00
per student. A non-refundable deposit of $20 is due at the
time of your reservation to hold your seat. Full payment must
be made by June 30 (any payments made beyond this date
will be assessed a late fee of $15). We will meet in the church
parking lot at 6:00 AM on Thursday, July 26 and return
approximately 1:00 AM Saturday morning, July 28. We will be
staying at the South Shore Inn on Thursday night. Make a
reservation by completing a REGISTRATION FORM and
PERMISSION SLIP. These forms are available via email to
[email protected] or in the Youth Ministry box in the
back of the church. Please direct any questions to Karen at
724-733-5430. Space is limited…please make your
reservations as soon as possible.
CYM SOFTBALL: To join the high school, co-ed CYM Softball
team, please contact Lauren Gates or Heather Bache at
[email protected]
Sr Hi Youth Group is 9-12 grade
Jr Hi Youth Group is 7-8 grade
Young Adult Group is college age to age 35.
Contact
Lauren
Gates:
412-445-6570;
[email protected]
"Just going to church doesn't make you a Christian any more
than standing in your garage makes you a car." -- G.K.
Chesterton
WELCOME TO ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
So that we might better serve your needs, if any of the
situations below apply to you, please fill out this form and
drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish
Office. Thank you.
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ST. BERNADETTE PARISH
MONROEVILLE, PENNSYLVANIA
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
I—Krista Rafferty & Donald Turner
II—James Ferchak & Jessica Yost
BAPTISIMS
Noah James Snyder
son of Timothy & Christine (Glasser) Snyder
Joseph Anthony Charmello
son Christian & Tina (Cutruzzula) Charmello
DEATHS
Kathleen Schreck
aunt of John (Beth), Debbie (John), Robert (Mary); and
sister of “Chris”
Grace Signore
mother of Mary, Tina (Eric), & Michael (Jennifer);
grandmother of Josh, Michael, & Hunter
Lord, I love you and I need you,
come into my heart, and bless my family,
my home, my friends, and me. Amen.
SAINT JOSEPH HIGH SCHOOL has kicked off the
new 2012 Super Raffle! Only 500 tickets will be sold at
$100 a ticket. The grand prize will be $20,000. The
drawing will be held at the 20th Anniversary Spartan
Scramble Golf Outing on June 11, 2012. Winner need not
be present to win. Please support the young men and
women of Saint Joseph High School. View the brochure
and order form online: www.saintjosephhs.com. Even buy
your ticket online! Or, call the high school office to
purchase your ticket at 723.224.5552.
MAY 6, 2012
FAITH STUDY GROUP
Did you ever wonder what goes on in the Atrium or what is the
Atrium?
Have you wanted to go deeper into the understanding of our
liturgy?
Have you wondered what is the connection between the Old
and New Testament?
Where do I fit into Salvation History?
If you would like answers to these questions and more, you
are invited to attend Adults in the Atrium beginning
Wednesday, May 9 from 1 PM to 2:30 PM in the Level II
Atrium (former Choir Room)
To register, please contact Kathy Klocek
at
[email protected] or 412-373-7588.
If you or someone you know would benefit from receiving a
Comfort Quilt, please submit their name for consideration
on a slip of paper and deposit it in the Collection Basket.
Please indicate your name and phone number as well as
the name and address of the recipient.
The Verizon Pioneers are again reaching out to our
Parish community asking for help so that they can
assemble health kits for the homeless shelters. They
are in need of small hotel sample toiletries of every
kind such as soaps, shampoos, lotions, washcloths,
combs, conditioner, but are especially in need of
small tubes of toothpaste, toothbrushes, and
disposable razors. There are boxes located in the
vestibule of the Church and also at the side door to
make your donations. This will be an ongoing project.
The annual SAINT MAURICE CHURCH GIANT FLEA
MARKET will be held on Saturday, May 12 from
9:00AM to 2:00PM in the Church garage, 2001 Ardmore
Boulevard in Forest Hills. Jewelry, housewares,
electronics, small appliances, toys, tools, crafts, holiday
decorations, books, music, and much, much more!
FLEA MARKET AND CRAFT SALE Saturday, May 19 –
the biannual indoor Flea Market and Craft Sale will take
place at Saint Gerard Majella Church– 121 Dawn Drive, off
of Hamill Road in Penn Hills– From 8AM-2PM. A number of
vendors have already signed on but there are still tables
available at $15 each. If you are interested in selling,
please call Rose Graziano at 412.795.0085 after 7PM.
Thank you!
Chances are available at the
Parish Office for a beautiful
hand
made
PENQUIN
QUILT measuring 72” x 94.”
We are grateful to Jean Ryer
for
donating
such
a
gorgeous piece of handiwork
to help our parish. Tickets are $2 each or 3 for $5.
Drawing will be on Saturday, June 23, the last night
of our Annual Parish Festival. Proceeds benefit our
parish.
On Saturday, May 12, letter carriers will be collecting
perishable food donations along their routes for
delivery to the local food banks and pantries. It is the
20th annual “STAMP OUT HUNGER” food drive
conducted by the National Association of Letter
Carriers– the largest one-day food drive in the nation.
It’s also easy for you to help; simply place a food
donation by your mailbox on Saturday, May 12 before
your mail is delivered. Your letter carrier will deliver it
to the local food bank or pantry. HELP US HELP
OUR COMMUNITIES!
FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
Liturgies For The Week
May 6-13, 2012
SUNDAY—FIFTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:00—Richard Deane– Family
10:00—Anne Petsche– Joe & Maureen Petsche
12:00—Agnes Wozniak– Doreen Franceschini, Louis &
Nina
7:00pm—Joe D’Agostino– Mom & Dad
MONDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY
8:50—Morning Prayer
9:30—Stella Constantin– Family & Friends
7:00 pm—Michael Schaab– Family
TUESDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY
7:15—Rinaldo Policicchio– Tony, Jennifer, Anthony &
Angelo Mauro
9:30—Morning Prayer
7:00pm— Holy Hour
WEDNESDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY
7:15—Edward P. Patula– Family
8:50—Morning Prayer
9:30—Kathy Pristak– M/M Chet Kempinski
THURSDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY
7:15—Betty Graham– Edward & Family
9:30– Morning Prayer
FRIDAY— EASTER WEEKDAY
7:15—June Mitlo– Friends & Family
8:50– Morning Prayer
9:30—Helen Rausch– Donald Rausch.
10:30-Noon—Holy Hour
SATURDAY—EASTER WEEKDAY
8:00—Rosary
8:30—Jim Moon, Sr.– Carmel & Family
5:00pm—Deceased Members of Kliche & Gurski
Families– Chris & Joe Gurski
SUNDAY— SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
8:00—James Hajdukiewicz– Family
10:00—Marie Ward– Family
12:00—Fran Mascaro– Maureen & Joe Petsche
7:00pm—Welfare of St. Bernadette Parishioners
We reserve the right to make unavoidable changes in the
Mass schedule.
Readings for the Week of May 6th, 2012
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22; 1 Jn 3:18-24; Jn 15:1-8
Acts 14:5-18; Ps 115; Jn 14:21-26
Acts 14:19-28; Ps 145; Jn 14:27-31a
Acts 15:1-6; Ps 122; Jn 15:1-8
Saint Damien Joseph de Veuster of
Moloka’i, Priest
Acts 15:7-21; Ps 96; Jn 15:9-11
Acts 15:22-31; Ps 57; Jn 15:12-17
Saint Nereus and Achilleus, Martyrs
Saint Pancras, Martyr
Acts 16:1-10; Ps 100; Jn 15:18-21
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; Ps 98; 1 Jn 4:710; Jn 15:9-17
Liturgical Ministers Schedule
Saturday, May 12, 5:00 PM
R. Reinersmann, M. Whalen, L. Damratowski, F. Tartal,
P. Boccardi, L. Biel, C. Gurski, J. Gurski
Commentator Elwyn Hildum Lector Sherry Aubele
Altar Servers Brian & Megan Corletti, Gianna Bermeulen
Sunday, May 13, 8:00 AM
J. Yakim, L. Hajdukiewicz, D. Clark, C. Bossart, L. Sepp
Commentator Randy Berner Lector Erin Almeter
Altar Servers Clara, Nicholas & Teddy Almeter
Sunday, May 13, 10:00 AM
M.K. Mariotti, F. Steve, E. McDermott, J. Farr, J. Hildum,
A. Matthews
Commentator Bill Mackowick Lector Michelle Chapkis
Altar Servers Elizabeth, Benjamin & Zachary Wernert
Sunday, May 13, 12:00 Noon
B. Colcombe, T. Colcombe, P. Coddington, W. Ritter,
K. Horner, C. Horner, S. Hogue, P. Larkin
Commentator Linda Valentine Lector Joe Hogue
Altar Servers Natasha Herald, Noah Chough, Ryan
Parsley
Sunday, May 13, 7:00 PM
P. Rogus, R. Rogus, E. Kulman, D. Marney, V. Wadyko,
L. Lucas, K. O’Toole, J. Burke III
Commentator Lisa Mears Lector Laura Lynskey
Altar Servers Joseph & Whitney Burke, Amanda
DeVlaeminick
WALK THIS WALK!
Join Catholic Charities Free Health Care Center staff and
volunteers for the Highmark Walk for a Healthy Community, Saturday, May 19 at Stage AE on Pittsburgh’s North
Shore. Your participation in the 5k or 1 Mile Fun walks will
help provide free medical and dental care for people without health insurance. Not able to join us? You can make a
donation as a virtual walker. Get registration and donation
details at www.ccpgh.org. Thanks for your support.
MASS INTENTIONS AVAILABLE There are still plenty of
daily dates and times available in the 2012 MASS Book if
you would like to schedule intentions (there are no Sunday
or Holy Day intentions left). Even if you already scheduled
intentions for this year, you may come to the Parish Office
and schedule additional ones. We do ask that you come to
the office to do this in person. The stipend for Masses is
set by the Diocese of Pittsburgh and that amount is still
$10 each.
ABUSE HOTLINE: 800.932.0313
DIOPITT VICTIMS ASSISTANCE: 412.456.3060