St. Bernadette Catholic Church
1343 Wheeling Road
Lancaster, Ohio   43130
 
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Weekly Bulletin
March 9, 2008

 


Bulletin Deadline:   Monday, 12:00 Noon.

Fifth Sunday of Lent

      Do we dare face the pain of Christ?   Do we dare believe something is going to be accomplished by pain - his or ours?
      Today's readings couldn't focus more around a single life-and-death point.   Ezekiel is told to prophesy to a people who have given up.   Their hope is gone.   They are sent a prophet who announces that the Lord will open up graves and bring up the dead.
      Let us be very careful here, because familiarity with this theme can dull the message.   If a people have lost hope, if they feel cut off from God, what should you tell them?   If new life is something that cannot be delivered, it is the most treacherous thing possible to raise their hopes.
      Saint Paul's audience is pushed to the limit.   These Christian Romans have been challenged to sake their lives, their inner spirit, any human sort of peace they could hope for, to follow a Lord different from the lord those around them follow.   They are asked to reject the empire's lord, Caesar, to follow Christ.   That could get them killed.   Paul promises they can expect what Jesus got - death and resurrection.   The Spirit of him who raised Jesus is in them.
      When called to help Lazarus, Jesus seems to delay, to show up late.   In Judea, he himself is walking into danger.   At the tomb, Jesus asks others to do a lot.   Show me where he is.   Move that stone.   Do you want to see God's hand now?   Then Jesus screams, Lazarus, come out!   And Lazarus does.   Others are told to unbind him.   With all the activity, all the directions to others, Jesus does one thing no one else can do.   He calls Lazarus to life.   And Lazarus lives again.
      Jesus is greatly disturbed at Lazarus' tomb.   He and we face something deep and serious.
      If the Spirit of him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, he who raised Christ from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies also through his Spirit that dwells in you   (Romans 8:11)

Dan Finucane      


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Coming Events
  • Sunday, March 9   -   5th Sunday of Lent
    • Daylight Savings Time Begins   (Move Clocks Ahead)
    • 9:00 a.m.   Mass for Ronald Whitehead   (Schweikert);   2nd Grade First Communion Day
    • 10:15-11:15 a.m.   Parish School of Religion (P.S.R.)
    • 10:15-11:15 a.m.   Confirmation in the Mary Good Center MPR
    • 11:30 a.m.   Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
    • 1:00 p.m.   Baptism of John & Jacob Lindstrom by Deacon Paul
    • 6-8 p.m.   Youth Choir in the Church & School Meeting Room
    • 7:00 p.m.   St. Mark Lenten Speaker Msgr. Robert Noon on "The Dwelling of Saints Come from Family Life"

  • Monday, March 10
    • 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.   Spring Book Fair in the School Library All Week
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Angie Gildow   (Schehl)
    • 7:30 p.m.   Ministry of Consolation -- Mary Good Center MPR

  • Tuesday, March 11
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Albert Roma   (Roma)
    • 10:00 a.m.   Scripture Study in the Mary Good Center MPR

  • Wednesday, March 12
    • 3-4:30 p.m.   Children's Expressive Sign in the Parish Hall
    • 5:30 p.m.   Stations of the Cross before Mass
    • 6:00 p.m.   Mass for Ernest Wilkins – Anniversary of Death   (Family); Anointing of the Sick at Mass
    • 7:00 p.m.   R.C.I.A. in the Mary Good Center MPR
    • 7-9 p.m.   Adult Choir Practice in the School Meeting Room
    • 7-8:30 p.m.   St. Mary Bereavement Ministry -- Rectory Conference Room

  • Thursday, March 13
    • 6:30-7 a.m.   Working Men's Study Group with Fr. Walter in the Mary Good Center MPR.   Coffee, donuts & juice provided
    • 8:20 a.m.   School Mass w/Grade 3 for Mary Ann Van Meter   (Shonebarger)
    • 12 Noon   "Friends Forever" Pot Luck in the Mary Good Center MPR with speaker Sr. Christina Kraus
    • 1:00 p.m.   5th Grade to visit LanFair
    • 7-8:30 p.m.   Sr. Nancy Spirituality Network for Adults -- Mary Good Center MPR

  • Friday, March 14
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Carl R. Fauble   (Sheridan)
    • 1:50 p.m.   School Stations of the Cross and Eucharistic Benediction with Grade 3
    • 2:30-4 p.m.   Mini-School in the Parish all
    • 4:30-7:30 p.m.   Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Fish Fry.   Adults-$6 and Children-$4
    • 7:00 p.m.   "Lent Event: Ancient Thoughts, Contemporary Sounds" -- Music, Expressive Sign and Meditations for all the Family

  • Saturday, March 15   -   Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Celebrant's Intention
    • 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.   Easter Egg Hunt in the Parish Hall
    • 8:30 a.m.   Confessions
    • 3:30 p.m.   Confessions
    • 4:30 p.m.   Vigil Mass, PALM SUNDAY for Teresina McCleery   (Jones Family)

  • Sunday, March 16   -   PALM SUNDAY OF THE LORD'S PASSION
    • 8:00 a.m.   Adult Choir Breakfast in the Parish Social Hall
    • 10:00 a.m.   Mass for Richard Sullivan   (Welker).   Meet in the Parish Social Hall for Readings and Gospel and then Procession to Church for Mass of Passion Sunday
    • 6-8 p.m.   Youth Choir in the Church & School Meeting Room
    • 7:00 p.m.   St. Mark Lenten Speaker Fr. Peter Gideon on "Catholic Belief: True or False?"

"Jottings" from Sister Nancy

      This Thursday evening, March 13, the St. Bernadette Spirituality Network will sponsor an evening of prayer entitled "Celebrate the Gift of Womanhood."   This Lenten opportunity is offered to all women of our parish as well as an invitation extended to St. Mary's and St. Mark's.   Spouses are also invited to accompany their wives if they feel so moved.
      I have asked a friend, Debbie Richey, to share her reflections on the friendship between Ruth and Naomi.   This particular account of the Old Testament will shed a "new light" on these two figures.   Please bring a friend and meet perhaps some new faces in our community.   This Lenten experience begins at 7 p.m. in the Mary Good Center and will conclude at 8:30 p.m.

Sr. Nancy, O.P.      

St. Bernadette Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts

The St. Bernadette Spirituality Network:
      Thursday, April 17 at 7 p.m.,   making a choice to focus your thoughts to propel you towards an optimistic, positive outlook can contribute greatly toward a sense of well-being and happiness.
      To all women and men of the parishes: come join us at St. Bernadette Mary Good Center for these evenings, make new friends, learn and grow in your faith life.

BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS

      Jon Spears son of Carrie Spears, on Sunday, March 2, at 1:00 p.m.   Jon will be a First Communicant on March 9.
      Ruthie Jean Bailey daughter of Matthew & Lora Anne Bailey, on Saturday, March 8 at 5:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul Deshaies
      John & Jacob Lindstrom children of Jason and Nicolette   Lindstrom, on Sunday, March 9 at 12:30 p.m. by Deacon Paul Deshaies
      Daxton Joseph Christ son of Joseph & Jennifer Christ, on Sunday, March 23 at 12:30 p.m. with Deacon Paul Deshaies

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR
FIRST HOLY COMMUNICANTS

  Adyson Berkfield Ethan Henry
  Tyler Bevan Joshua Leach
  Sadie Blandford Gabrielle Lemaster
  Mark Bowman Logan Loy
  Riley Brill Emma Marcinko
  Colin D'Amore Alexis Matheney
  Cullen Dennis Braeden May
  Preston Ewing Marcie McGuire
  Isabel Frasure Matthew Phillips
  Samuel Frazier Carson Price
  Shane Funk Kaylee Savage
  Kylee Guinan Jonathan Spears

Congratulations to our R.C.I.A. Elect:   Dustin Rizer, Allison Solt, and Shawn and Renee Short.   Please keep them in prayer as they journey towards the Sacraments of Baptism, Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil.

Congratulations to our R.C.I.A. Candidates:   Sherry Brunney, Larry Duley, Shawn McConnell, James Morrison and Dana Ortego-Nava.   Please keep them in prayer as they journey towards Eucharist and Confirmation at the Easter Vigil or later in the year.

Please Pray for:
  Luke DeRolph Nancy Mason  
  Pat Dreyer Betty Runco  
  Gerald & Theresa Dunaway Tonya Sheets  
  Ruth Faulkner Jenny Wagner  
  Timothy Heck Victoria Wellington  
  Ann Laukiavich Lillian Zack  
       
and those in the hospital and nursing homes
  
       
For prayers on the Intercessory Prayer list, call Kathy at 654-9696.

Sanctuary Lamp and Altar Breads   for the week are in memory of Mary Houser from Pauline Brown.

Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Needed   on Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.   Please call Marty Gundelfinger at 654-2277.

School Advisory Board   will have 3 open seats for next school year.   This is a 3-year term.   We meet the first Tuesday of the month at 7 pm.   Interested candidates may submit a short bio, or may pick up a bio form in the school office.   Nominations/bios must be submitted to the school office by March 30.   Elections will be held in April.

Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) -- Dignity of the Human Person.  Being diagnosed with HIV and AIDS can be devastating.   CRS helps them to accept their situation, gain access to anti-retro viral medications and other treatments, and meet others living with HIV and AIDS.   Your participation in ORB helps CRS restore a feeling of hope for millions living with HIV and AIDS across the globe.

Holy Name Lenten Retreat  on March 14-15 with Dr. John Clabeaux speaking on "The Word that Remains: The Vision of John's Gospel."   The retreat beings with Mass on Friday at 5:30 pm, and will end Saturday with evening prayer at 3:40 pm and conclude at 4 pm.   The retreat is free.   We ask if you wish to eat any or all the meals with us that you call Holy Name Rectory at 614-262-0392 and let us know.

Annual Senior Citizen's Day with the Bishop  on Tuesday, May 20th at St. Andrew Church, 1899 McCoy Rd., Columbus.   The day begins with Mass at 10:30 am, followed by lunch and entertainment, and then the annual raffle of door prizes!   The price for the luncheon is $10.   Call the diocesan Office for Social Concerns to register at 614-241-2540 by May 14.

Mark Your Calendars!  The Lighthouse will hold our 9th Annual Golf Outing on May 10.   This event is our largest fund-raiser and your participation can make it a success.   Please contact our shelter office at 740-687-2558 for further details.

FUTURE SIGNIFICANT EVENTS:

Way of the Cross:   -   Wednesdays at 5:30 pm. with Mass following.   On Fridays with the school children at 1:50 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 Evening Mass:   During Lent Fr. Gideon will be guest celebrant.   Confessions available after Mass during Lent.
Working Men's Study Group:   Thursday mornings, 6:30-7 a.m. in the Mary Good Center MPR with Fr. Walter on A Study of the Pope's new Encyclical "On Christian Hope."   Coffee, donuts and juice provided

March 13  -  7:00 p.m. -- St. Bernadette Lenten Penance Service
March 14  -  7:00 p.m. -- Lenten Event with Sign Team and music

Living Water  presents The Way of the Cross, A benefit concert for Ben Thimmes at Fisher Catholic Gymnasium on Wed., Mar. 12 at 7 pm.   A love offering will be requested for Ben and his Family.   All ages welcome.   Please visit http://www.livingwatermusic.org.

Fisher Catholic Bid O' Luck  on Saturday, April 26.   Along with our $20,000 cash raffle, we have a gourmet dinner prepared by Hocking College Culinary School.   Cocktails and Silent Auctions will start at 5:30 pm.   The Grand Auction Preview is between 5:30-7 pm.   Dinner at 7 pm then followed by the Grand Auction.   Proceeds benefit Fisher Catholic.   Call Joyce at 654-1231.

Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation Shrine in Carey, Ohio  on Wed., May 7.   Cost is $25 for bus fare. Your reservations must be received by Sat., April 5.   Make checks payable to Margaret Kronenbitter and send to:

      Margaret Kronenbitter
      2700 Wayne Ridge Rd.,
      Zanesville, OH   43701-9240

Transportation made available at St. Bernadette parking lot for people who don't want to drive at 7 am.   Everyone else, please meet at the Truck Stop at Rt. 37 and 70 at 8 am.   Please call Rita Merk 654-3255 or Ann Messerly 654-3447.

Sts. Peter & Paul Retreat Center Gift Shop,   2734 Seminary Road, SE. Newark.   First Communion &Confirmation is just around the corner!   We just received a new shipment of gift items for these two special times in your child's life.   Please stop by the gift shop anytime between 8:30 am-4 pm, Monday-Friday, to see the many religious articles that are available.   Call Libby 740-928-4246.

Silent Weekend Retreat for Men   on March 14-16 at Therese's Retreat Center with Fr. Michael Corriveau, C.P.M.   Theme: "The Kingdom of Heaven is at Hand."   Call Bob Muetzel 614-299-7700 (w) or 740-743-3848 (h).

Catholic Youth Summer Camp   registrations available online at www.cysc.com.   CYSC offers jet skis, tubing, mountain biking, horseback riding and much more.   In addition, there are great talks, music, the sacraments, and a week that draws you closer to Christ.   High School week is July 28-August 2.   Junior High weeks are August 3-8 and August 10-15.   Go to the website to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

School Threat Assessment Training   with Sheriff Dave Phalen and FBI, Special Agent Harry Trombitas on school violence issues on Wed., Mar. 19 from 9-11 am at the Liberty Center, 951 Liberty Dr., Lancaster.   Please call Pam Renko at 687-6751 if you plan to attend.

On Holy Thursday,   please bring your Rice Bowl Collection to the Holy Thursday Mass at 7:30 p.m. or on Sunday after Easter.

On Good Friday,   our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.   Your financial contribution helps to support the struggling Christian community and to protect Christianity's holiest places.   Please be generous.

Marriage and Family Life Speakers Series During Lent   Sundays: February 10, 17, march 2, 9, and 16 7:00 p.m. each night. Click to view the scheduled talks and speakers.

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

We are Back!! K of C Fish Dinners   start on Feb. 8, for seven weeks.   Start serving 4:30-7:30 p.m.   Adults-$6 & Child-$4.   Come one, come all.

Spiritual Direction.   Are you aware of the presence of God in your life?   Do the events of your day remind you of your connection with God?   Spiritual Direction is a process which may deepen your relationship with God.   It involves a meeting once a month for an hour with a Spiritual Director, for a donation.   Please call Donna Menigat at 687-0441 for more information.

Parish Hall & Mary Good Center Multi-Purpose Room Reservations:   Please contact Darlene for the Parish Hall and Irene for the Mary Good Center MPR.   We need the exact times the facilities will be used including set-up, tear down, and clean-up time (not just the time the event is scheduled to occur).   We have policies and paperwork that need to be completed.   The Diocese of Columbus is no longer providing insurance for certain events.   If you use the facilities without permission, you will be responsible for any insurance problems that arise.

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.

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:

      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:

      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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