St. Bernadette Catholic Church
1343 Wheeling Road
Lancaster, Ohio   43130
 
Tel:  740-654-1893
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Weekly Bulletin
January 6, 2008

 


Bulletin Deadline:   Monday, 12:00 Noon.

The Epiphany of the Lord

      A huge stage is built on the highest hill in town.   Banks of lights set it aglow to create a spectacular focus in the night.   Sound towers send the music and the voices from the stage out over a huge distance.   Crowds that would fill several stadiums surround the place.   Who is worth waiting in line for here?   Who is worth traveling to see?   Who should be on the stage?   A rock star?   A world leader?   A pope?   What would it be like to be in that crowd and take it all in?   What would it feel like to be on stage with the focus of all that attention?
      Isaiah sees an event ahead where all the nations will pay attention, where hearts will "throb and overflow."   Neither land nor sea can keep people away.   Splendor and light are drawing travelers to come.   What sort of show could this be?   Who is drawing all this attention?
      A simple house with a newborn is described in the Gospel of Matthew.   Christmas crèche scenes traditionally portray a very humble place.   Wood, straw, animals, and humble parents: these are embedded in our image of where this child is discovered.   Maybe as the visitors got close they would have heard a baby crying.   Maybe they would have heard only quiet words between the new parents while the child slept.
      What would it be like to look in a window, to see the small gathering crowded around the child?   When they left the place, the visitors had to keep quiet, hiding what they knew, leaving no path to follow, sending no message about whom they had met.
      We use the word epiphany to describe a sudden appearance, a revelation.   How can you tell where God will show up?

Dan Finucane      


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Coming Events
  • Sunday, January 6   -   Epiphany of the Lord
    • 9:00 a.m.   Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
    • 10:15-11:15 a.m.   Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.)
    • 11:30 a.m.   Mass for Robert Kessler   (Family)

  • Monday, January 7
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Angie Gildow   (Schehl)
    • 9:00 a.m.   Parish Office Staff Meeting in the Mary Good Center MPR

  • Tuesday, January 8
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Jenny Young   (Ames)
    • 10:00 a.m.   Scripture Study in the Mary Good Center MPR
    • 6:00 p.m.   St. Bernadette School Board Dinner at Castaway

  • Wednesday, January 9
    • 3:15-4:30 p.m.   Yoga in the Mary Good Center MPR
    • 6:00 p.m.   Mass for Betty Darfus   (Willard)
    • 7-9 p.m.   R.C.I.A. in the Mary Good Center MPR

  • Thursday, January 10
    • 8-9 a.m.   School Picture Retakes
    • 8:20 a.m.   School Mass - Grade 1 - Harold Schwendeman   (Hayes)
    • 12 Noon   "Friends Forever" Potluck -- Mary Good Center MPR

  • Friday, January 11
    • School - End of 2nd Quarter
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Carl Fauble   (Roma)
    • 4:30-7:30 p.m.   Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Fish Fry.   Adults-$6 and Children-$4

  • Saturday, January 12
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
    • 8:30 a.m.   Confessions
    • 10:30 a.m.   Liturgy Team Meeting - Mary Good Center
    • 3:30 p.m.   Confessions
    • 4:30 p.m.   Vigil Mass, Baptism of the Lord for Deceased Members of Waits Family   (Waits)

  • Sunday, January 13   -   Epiphany of the Lord
    • 9:00 a.m.   Mass for LaVerne Faulkner   (Essman)
    • 10:15-11:15 a.m.   Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.)
    • 10:15 a.m.   First Communion Parent Meeting in Church
    • 11:30 a.m.   Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
    • 6-8 p.m.   Teen Mass Rehearsal in Church

Friends Forever Potluck   on Jan. 10 at 12 noon in the Mary Good Center MPR.

Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Fish Fry   will be held on Friday, January 11 from 4:30-7:30 p.m.   Adults-$6 and Children-$4.

Ministry of Consolation   will be held on Monday, January 14 at 7:30 p.m. in the Mary Good Center MPR.

The next Men's Fellowship Meeting   will be held on Thursday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. in the Mary Good Center MPR.   There will not be a meeting in January.

FUTURE SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:

January 27-February 1  -  Catholic School Week.

February 2  -  Home & School Mardi Gras in the Parish Hall.
February 6  -  Ash Wednesday.
February 10  -  Rite of Sending and Election for our R.C.I.A. Candidates & Catechumens.
February 11  -  Our Lady of Lourdes 150th Anniversary Celebration.   (Feb. 2nd -11th)

March 9  -  First Communion at 9 a.m. Mass.

TRIDUUM
      March 20  -  Holy Thursday
      March 21  -  Good Friday
      March 22  -  Holy Saturday
      March 23  -  Easter Sunday

April 15-20  -  Pope Benedict will be in the United States
April 16  -  Confirmation at 7 pm at St. Mark Church with both St. Mark & St. Bernadette students.

"Jottings" from Sister Nancy

      Welcome to the New Year of 2008. Our life is a journey and we are always on the road.   Each time another January greets us we have an opportunity to pause, to see where we have been, to notice how far we have come, and to ponder how that journey has been for us.   Each new year is a time to clear our vision, to take stock of our resources to refresh our dreams as we set out once more on the journey that is ours.
      As we look back over the year, it is helpful to reflect on challenges, blessings, and those moments that enriched, affirmed, tested, discouraged or enlivened us.   It is helpful to recall the people who may have been part of those times or situations.
      In light of this we pray the following blessings together for each other, our loved ones and our parish.
      May our inner vision be transformed so that we can see more clearly our own journey with all humankind as a journey with all human kind as a journey pf peace, hope and unity.
      May you know God as your rock, your shelter, your strength, your wing of comfort and support.
      May we be ones with welcome in our smiles and hello etched upon our hands, the hand we extend to everyone who blesses us with their presence.
      May the wellsprings of compassion flow deep within us until we can taste the tears of our brothers and sisters.
      May our lives this new year of 20089 be a living legacy to our God.

      God of this new year, we are walking into mystery.   Be love in us as we journey and may we welcome all who come our way.   Deepen our faith to see all life through your eyes.   Fill us with hope and abiding trust and a deep faith in You and your gracious love for each of us.   Amen.

Sr. Nancy, O.P.      

A Giving Time "Thank You"

      Thank you once again to all the members of St. Bernadette Parish who helped make Christmas a time of joy for the people of Vinton County.   Your donations of new clothing, shoes, games and toys arrived at the St. Francis Center in McArthur in time to help fill their "Santa's Workshop."   Thanks to Fr. Walter and Becky Hedges and her decorating committee for providing space.   Thanks also to everyone who helped sort, store, and load, especially Toni Blanchard and Dr. Jim Merk.   Thanks to Pat Keaton for continued support.   Phil Messerly and Ted Abbott braved snowy weather and slick roads to deliver the gifts to McArthur and helped unload there.   Sr. Linda reported in her thank you note to our parish that 671 children benefited from your willingness to share with the less fortunate.   They were able to provide clothing, gifts and wrapping paper to every shopper for each child.   As one parent stated, "without [the Center], my children would not have Christmas."   May God bless you all abundantly in the New Year ahead.

Please Pray for:
  Linton & Gertrude Ames Veronica McDevitt  
  Thomas Blower Ellis Riggins  
  Alda Corsi Les Schmelzer  
  Luke DeRolph Charles Schooley  
  Pat Dreyer Bert Sells  
  Ruth Faulkner Fr. Thomas Shonebarger  
  Christine Gentry Jason Snider  
  Timothy Heck Mary Louise Snider  
  Angie Hill Tod Stevens  
  Dick Kilbarger Ben Thimmes  
  Rita Kilbarger Carl & Mary Tripp  
  Carter Kline Suzy Turner  
  Cathy Lineberger Jenny Wagner  
  Julia Lines Robert Waits  
  Gloria & Bill Mast Matt Wildermuth  
  James Matz Thelma Williams  
  Nick Maul Peter Yanuzzi  
  Sue McCormick    
       
For all inactive Catholics
  
       
For prayers on the Intercessory Prayer list, call Kathy at 654-9696.

We Remember our Deceased Parishioners:

Richard E. "Ace" Foreman, 85.   He passed away Sat., Nov. 17 at Crestview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Service.   Mass was held on Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. James Walter as celebrant.   Burial at St. Mary Cemetery.
Helen E. (Konkler) Rogers, Zanesville, 82.   She passed away on Sun., Dec. 2 at Adams Lane Care Center in Zanesville.   Service was held on Fri., December 7 at 11 a.m. at Sheridan Funeral Home with Fr. James Walter as celebrant.   Burial at Carroll Cemetery.
Harold B. "Jeff" Jeffery,   He passed away on Wed., Dec. 5 at his residence.   Mass was held on Dec. 15.
Carl Raymond Fauble, 91.   He passed away Dec. 19 at his home.   Mass was held on Sat., Dec. 22 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. James Walter as celebrant.   Burial at St. Mary Cemetery.
Ethel M. McCall, 89.   She passed away on Fri. Dec. 28 at Crestview Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Service.   Mass was held on Wed. Jan. 2, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. James Walter as celebrant.   Burial at St. Mary Cemetery.
Mary Ann Van Meter, 58.   She passed away on Dec. 28 at the Fairfield Medical Center.   Mass was held on Thurs., Jan. 3, 2008 at 10:00a.m. with Fr. James Walter celebrant.   Burial at St. Mary Cemetery.

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.   Amen.

WINGS (Women in God's Service) Group   of St. Mary's Church invites all parish women to join them for fellowship, prayer, and spiritual reading during their winter session.   They will be reading Gary Chapman's The Five Love Languages book and viewing Dr. Chapman's fun-filled presentation on this topic!   The presentation of this material will not be limited to the spousal relationship; it will include material that will allow women to learn love languages of their children, siblings, and friends.   The will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 30 and Feb 13 from 6:45-8:30 pm in St. Mary Spirit Center.   You may purchase the book on your own or call Kristin Gentile at 653-1949 to order the book and answer any questions.   Please RSVP to kgentile@columbus.rr.com or at 653-1949, so she can prepare for handouts and folders.

Divorce Workshop   is intended for persons in the early stages of the divorce process.   This program offers a safe place for people who are recently divorced or are in the midst of a divorce to gain perspective on their loss.   January 15, 22, 29; February 5, 12, 19, 26 and ends March 4 at 6-9 p.m. at the Catholic Center, Diocese of Columbus, 197 E. Gay St., Columbus.   Fee is $40, which covers all materials.   (Scholarships are available.)   Registration forms available at the Marriage & Family Life Office 614-241-2560; flomailbox@colsdioc.org or www.familylife.colsdioc.org then click on the Hurting Families link to print a brochure and registration form.

Charitable Contributions-Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements.  There are recordkeeping and substantiation rules imposed on donors of charitable contributions and disclosure rules imposed on charities that receive certain quid pro quo contributions.
  • A donor must have a bank record or written communication from a charity for any monetary contribution before the donor can claim a charitable contribution on her/her federal income tax return.
  • A donor is responsible for obtaining a written acknowledgment from a charity for any single contribution of $250 or more before the donor can claim a charitable contribution on his/her federal income tax return.
A separate acknowledgment may be provided for each single contribution of $250 or more, or one acknowledgment, such as an annual summary, may be used to substantiate every single contributions of $250 or more.

Thank You   to Parishioners and guests for Christmas offerings for the Church and Catholic Charities.   Thank you for your generous donations for the new Church organ.   Thank you for personal gifts to teachers, staff and Father.

St. Mary Bereavement Ministry   on Wednesday, January 16 at 7-8:30 p.m. in the Rectory Conference Room.   If you need transportation or additional information, please call Sharon at 687-4989 or Linda at 687-1476.

"Out of gratitude we share our income for the works of God."

2008 Contribution Envelopes, not yet distributed,   will be mailed out as of January 20.   Please call the Church Office at 654-1893 to make arrangements to either pick up, to mail, or to be sent home by school kid mail.

Please support your school!  Earn money for your school by shopping at Meijer.   To sign up, go to www.meijer.com/rewards.   St. Bernadette School's 6 digit code is 733374.   Thank you.

St. Bernadette Bloodmobile  in the Parish Hall on Saturday, February 23 from 10 am-2 pm.   Our goal is 30 units of blood.   Central Ohio uses 650 units of blood every day, for transfusions for surgery, care and industrial accidents, chemotherapy patients and blood disorders.   Fairfield Medical Center alone uses over 7000 units every year.   To volunteer to help at the mobile, to provide food or donate blood, please contact Joyce Guenther at joyceguenther@msn.com or call 974-5040.

Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Needed  on Tuesday, 4 p.m. and Thursday, 1 p.m. and 8 p.m.   Call James Merk at 654-3255.

Parish Hall and Multi-Purpose Room:   If you are interested in reserving the Parish Hall, please call Darlene Yenrick at 654-1893.   You must reserve the Mary Good Center Multi-Purpose Room for a meeting.   Please call Irene D'Amore at 654-1893.

FLOWER CHART:   Please sign up to sponsor flowers for the altar.   There are plenty of spaces left on the two sign up sheets in the school hallway.   More than 1 person can sign up per week.   Make our altar beautiful each Sunday.   The cost is $30.

RELIGIOUS BOOKS that are for sale in the book rack in the back of the Church, please put money in an envelope and drop it in the offertory basket on the weekend.   Thank You.

Marriage Encounter Weekend dates:

      February 22-24, 2008
      April 18-20, 2008
      July 18-20, 2008
      September 26-28, 2008
      November 14-16, 2008

For more information or to register, call Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9003 or www.wwmecolumbus.org

Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend dates:

      February 22-24, 2008
      March 28-30, 2008
      April 11-13, 2008
      June 6-8, 2008
      September 5-7, 2008

For more information or to register, visit www.engaged.org or ColumbusEE@aol.com or call Sherilynn Barley at 614-235-1143.

Cathedral Book Shop New Address and Information:
      209 E. Broad Street
      Columbus, OH 43215

Phone:   614-221-6981   800-479-9021   Fax:   614-241-2566
Email: mmurphy@cathedral-bookshop.com
www.cathedral-bookshop.com

 

 

 
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