St. Bernadette Catholic Church
1343 Wheeling Road
Lancaster, Ohio   43130
 
Tel:  740-654-1893
Fax:  740-687-5926
 

 
 

 

Weekly Bulletin
March 16, 2008

 


Bulletin Deadline:   Monday, 12:00 Noon.

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion

      The book of Isaiah has been classed the fifth gospel.   Christians have embraced the prophecies of pain and hope in Israel and have recognized in them what happened to Jesus.   What is most stunning is that the one known as the suffering servant is a teacher" "The LORD God has given me the tongue of a teacher, that I may know how to sustain the weary with a word.   Morning by morning he wakens - wakens my ear to listen as those who are taught" (Isaiah 50:4).   We are meant to see meaning in what he suffers.
      Where is the human image of God Threatened today?   We can hardly bear to look at the starving, the desperate, the poor people without home or hope, those living with war, those with no control over where they might be safe, those who look like pawns in a game out of control.   Faced with all of this, what can we do?   We want to both look and turn away.   If we want to help, what are we up against?   What would we suffer?
      We might embrace the one riding in on a donkey.   We do well to sing in praise.   We are packed along the route that shouts hosannas.   Later we are among those who shout for crucifixion, wanting the whole confusing, painful scene to end.
      The most amazing gift of Christ, the teacher who suffers, is that he will not turn his face from us even though he knows we are the crowd that sings and the crowd that condemns.
      Years after Christ's death and resurrection, the epistle to the Philippians present a hymn, one with deep insight into the Gospel.   Christ humbled himself.   He did not claim his equality with God; he emptied himself.   After this, God raised him.
      The hymn in Philippians says each tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord.   We start there.   God wants to do in us what he did in Christ.   What must we let go?

Dan Finucane      


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Coming Events
  • 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.   Only One 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
    • 7:00 p.m.   St. Mark Lenten Speaker Fr. Peter Gideon on "Catholic Belief: True or False?"

  • Monday, March 17   -   Monday of Holy Week
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Ethel McCall   (Landerfelt)
    • 7:00 p.m.   Practice for Servers & Clergy for Holy Thursday & Easter Vigil

  • Tuesday, March 18   -   Tuesday of Holy Week
    • 8:00 a.m.   Mass for Judy Shaw   (Shaw)
    • 6:00 p.m.   Chrism Mass at St. Joseph Cathedral in Columbus

  • Wednesday, March 19   -   Wednesday of Holy Week
    • 2:00 p.m.   Mass at LanFair Nursing Home
    • 5:30 p.m.   Stations of the Cross before Mass
    • 6:00 p.m.   Mass for Ernest Wilkins – Anniversary of Death   (Family)
    • 7-9 p.m.   Adult Choir Practice in the School Meeting Room

  • Thursday, March 20   -   Holy Thursday
    • 7:30 p.m.   Mass of the Lord's Supper
    • 8:30 - 11 p.m.   Adoration in the School Meeting Room

  • Friday, March 21   -   Good Friday of the Lord's Passion
    • 9 - 10:30 a.m.   Youth Choir Practice in Church
    • 1:00 p.m.   Solemn Liturgy of the Passion of Our Lord;
      Confessions follow
    • 7:00 p.m.   Stations of the Cross;
      Confessions follow

  • Saturday, March 22   -   Holy Saturday
    • 8 - 10 a.m.   Adult Choir Practice
    • 9 - 1 p.m.   R.C.I.A. Retreat in the Mary Good Center MPR
    • No 3:30 p.m. Confessions
    • 8:30 p.m.   Easter Vigil Mass; World Peace
      Reception following Mass in the Parish Hall

  • Sunday, March 23   -   Easter Sunday, Resurrection of the Lord
    • 9:00 a.m.   Mass for Harold Schwendeman   (Spires)
    • 11:30 a.m.   Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners

Condolences   to our parishioner Nanette Rowe and her family.   Her father, Neil Edward Oatney, 84 died on March 9, 2008 in Lancaster.   Funeral Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, March 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mark Church with Fr. Peter Gideon as Celebrant.   Burial followed at St. Mary Cemetery where a military graveside service was conducted by the Lancaster Ohio Veterans Detail.

Elections for Parish Council.   We are looking for individuals interested in serving on Parish Council for terms of one to three years beginning in August 2008.   Elections for three Council seats will be held in May.   If you are interested in running for one of the open seats or wish more information about serving on Parish Council, please call Suzanne Wilkins at 215-0736.

"Jottings" from Sister Nancy

"Hear Ye  -  Hear Ye"

      A word about the upcoming "special liturgies" that will occur on Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday.
      I would like to extend an invitation to all persons in our parish to consider coming to church to celebrate, revere and honor these three days better referred to as the "Triduum."   These 3 days are marked as red on the Liturgical Calendar indicating the importance of these days for communal worship.
      The Triduum begins with the evening Mass of the Lord's Supper, continues through Good Friday and Holy Saturday culminates in the Easter Vigil, and concludes with Evening Prayer of Easter Sunday.
  • Lent is observed until Mass of the Lord's Supper
  • The Great Three Days are celebrated
  • The Great Feast )(Easter) is observed for 50 days
      The element of music sets the tone and stage for these celebrations.   In addition to Christmas, the Triduum music, reflection and songs that lead up to Easter are well worth your time to hear and appreciate
      Please mark your calendars to conclude your Lenten journey; and celebrate in joyful triumph the feast of the Resurrection.

Sr. Nancy, O.P.      

St. Bernadette Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts

Palm Branches   should be placed in a permanent location in the house.   Where the palm goes, there the protection of God goes.   It is a sign of Christ's victory over sin and death.   It is a trophy.

BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS

      Ruthie Jean Bailey daughter of Matthew & Lora Anne Bailey, on Sunday, March 9 at 7:00 p.m. by Deacon Paul Deshaies
      John & Jacob Lindstrom sons of Jason and Nicolette Lindstrom, on Sunday, March 9 at 7:00 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

First Holy Communion.   Due to the inclement weather on March 9, our First Holy Communion Mass was cancelled.   The Mass has been rescheduled for April 6 at 9:00 a.m.

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.

Mark you calendars for Sunday, April 13.   At 4:00 p.m., an organist Charles Yanarella will be giving a dedication concert for our new Allen organ.   J. D. Latorre will be performing with Mr. Yanarella on several trumpet and organ selections.   The event will be free and open to the public.   A light reception will follow the event.

Thank You   to the Delisio Family, the fifth grade students and Regina Gallagher for cleaning the Church and linens during February.   God Bless!

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

Historical Service: This Saturday 8:30 p.m. Easter Vigil with Baptisms.   Have you ever been to the Opening Easter Mass - The Eater Vigil?   Consider coming to welcome our new Catholics, to join in illuminating the darkness with Easter candles, to be among the first to worship the Risen Lord in 2008 and to do yourself a favor in experiencing this ancient yet refreshing Liturgy of the Resurrection.
Fr. James Walter      

P.S.   Over-crowding at 9 & 11:30 a.m. on Easter morning; come Saturday Night to the Easter Vigil at 8:30 p.m.

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) -- Right & Responsibilities.  You know Catholic Relief Services (CRS) helps people around the world - and some of may be your own neighbors!   Your diocese keeps one quarter of the funds raised through ORB to assist the needy in your own community.   Giving with ORB helps good people alleviate suffering and strengthen communities.
      On Holy Thursday, please bring your Rice Bowl Collection ($5 per week of lent = $30.00) to the Holy Thursday Mass at 7:30 p.m. or on the Sunday after Easter.

Canopy (baldachino) over Tabernacle houses speakers for the new organ.   It was an inspiration of the Holy Spirit that prompted the red fabric baldachino over the center of the Sanctuary.   It lends focus to the Sanctuary, and to the Tabernacle where the Eucharist is reserved.   It adds a more finished appearance to the Sanctuary.   Functionally, the canopy conceals a shelf which supports (4) four customized speakers for the new organ.   The center location was recommended by the Graves Music Company of Columbus so the sound would be evenly dispersed to the congregation.
      Thanks to our parishioners Steve Huber, Bob Huber, Becky Hedges and Kathy Heck for their design, craftsmanship and dedication.
      The new Allen Organ will be played at Easter Masses.

Fisher Catholic School Play   "Cinderella's Class Slipper" on Friday, April 4 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 5 at 7:30 p.m.   Reserved seating - $10 and General Admission - $7.50.   Tickets available in the school office, 654-1231.

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.

Open Your Cum Christo Gift.   Renew your commitment to Christ by making a Cum Christo Weekend.   The Cum Chisto ministry brings Christians together in an ecumenical environment to renew their relationship with Jesus Christ and o motivate them to grow as disciples of Jesus in their churches, everyday life and other places where God leads them.   Applications are now being accepted for upcoming Men's on April 10-13 and Women's May 15-18.   For more information, call Suzanne Wilkins ay 740-653-7620 or suzwsmiles@aol.com or visit www.cumchristo.org.

St. Mary Boy Scout Troop 141   meeting for young men 13 & up on Wednesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the basement of St. Mary's Church.   The troop is involved in fund-raisers, weekend camp outs and excursions, and a week long summer camping trip.   Call Mark Spangler 740-974-6666 or Mike or Darlene Yenrick 740-468-3618.

Marriage Preparation (Pre-Cana):   Rescheduled for Saturday, April 19 at St. Mark Church, 324 Gay St., from 9 am - 4 pm, with sign-in beginning at 8:30 am.   Cost is $40.   To register call Tim & Annie Deitz (740) 687-5610.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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