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Weekly Bulletin
March 23, 2008
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Bulletin Deadline: Monday, 12:00 Noon.
Easter
Twenty centuries after the life,
death, and resurrection of Jesus, it is tempting to wish we had been among
the first witnesses.
What if we heard Jesus preaching? What if we
traveled to Galilee, anticipating the arrival of the teacher who is in every
town's gossip, and then actually heard and saw him? How wonderful
it would have been to be there!
What questions do his disciples face? Are we
among the "blessed poor" - those who will see the reign of God?
Are we among those who weep now but will laugh again? What if we were
sitting on a hill near Bethsaida, shocked to find there was bread for us, too,
in a huge crowd of people Jesus taught about the reign of God and then fed?
Would faith be easy then? Could we do anything other than
believe? What brings faith? Then and now, what brings doubt?
After following him to Jerusalem, Jesus' disciples
met violence, confusion, and a fear that made them run from him when he died.
They were right there with him. They had to face doubt and pain
and fear, and they could not do it by themselves.
So what changed them? What did this bunch of frail
human beings experience that made them walk back into the center of the town
they had fled, start preaching about the man who had been killed, and talk
about him as if he were the God of life itself?
In every account of the resurrection, the story of the
witnesses is strange. They have trouble recognizing Jesus. Words
in the Scriptures struggle to talk about the risen Lord. Witnesses are
surprised, sad, mistaken, and shocked - and then they are struck with wonder
and realization. A different sort of recognition is called for.
Jesus is changed. He is the man they knew, yet he has become something
else.
They are changed. They met him alive
again. We were not there. Can we take their word for what
happened? Do we dare believe them? If they are right,
if he does live, we can meet him too.
Dan Finucane
© 2007 Liguori Publications. Liguori, MO 63057-9999. Printed in U.S.A.
Imprimatur: Most Rev. Robert J. Hermann, Archdioceses of St. Louis
We Welcome New Members: For Parish
Registration, please fill a Form for Registration/Information Changes,
available in the lobbies of the Church and School and return it in the mail
to our Church Office or place in the collection basket on the weekend.
Also available we have a list of our Parish Ministries. Please take one.
Parishioner: If you have any changes (members, address, phone no.,
etc.), please fill out a Form for Registration/Information Changes and
place it in the collection basket on the weekend. Please notify us if
you are moving away.
Coming Events
- 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
- Monday, March 24 - Easter Monday
- 8:00 a.m. Mass for Robert "Bob" Levacy (Shaw
- Tuesday, March 25 - Easter Tuesday
- 8:00 a.m. Mass for Elizabeth "Libby" Krogg (Wilkins)
- NO Scripture Study
- Wednesday, March 26 - Easter Wednesday
- 10:30 a.m. Mass at SunBridge Rehabilitation Center, E. Main St.
- 6:00 p.m. Mass for Wilford & Loretta Beiter (Family)
- NO R.C.I.A.
- Thursday, March 27 - Easter Thursday
- 8:20 a.m. Mass for Angie Gildow (Schehl)
- Friday, March 28 - Easter Friday
- 8:00 a.m. Mass for Father Thomas Shonebarger
- 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. K of C Fish Fry (make-up from March 14 snow day)
- Saturday, March 29 - Easter Saturday
- 8:00 a.m. Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
- 8:30 a.m. Confessions
- 3:30 p.m. Confessions
- 4:30 p.m. Vigil Mass 2nd Sunday of Easter for Jack Blanchard (Bowes)
- Sunday, March 30 - 2nd Sunday of Easter & Divine Mercy Sunday
- 9:00 a.m. Mass for LaVerne Faulkner (Fannon)
- 11:30 a.m. Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
- 3:00 p.m. Divine Mercy Chaplet at St. Mark Church.
3:20 p.m. Holy Sacrifice of Mass. Reception after Mass.
(This counts as your
Sunday Obligation.)
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.
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.
Mark your calendars for Sunday, April 13. At
4 pm, 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. Thanks
to our most generous benefactors who have enabled us to enhance our liturgies.
Andrew's Army will gather at
Elk's on Main Street at 6 pm on Friday, April 4. This assists
research on muscular dystrophy – in honor of our "lovable" Andrew Kilbarger.
"Jottings" from Sister Nancy
Awaken Me
Risen One, come, meet me in the garden of my life.
Lure me into elation. Revive my silent hope.
Coax my dormant dreams. Raise up my neglected gratitude. Entice
my tired enthusiasm. Give life to my faltering relationships. Role
back the stone of my indifference. Unwrap the deadness in my spiritual
life. Impart heartiness in my work.
Risen One, send me forth as a disciple of your unwavering
love, a messenger of your unlimited joy.
Resurrected One, may I become ever more convinced that
your presence lives on, and on, and on, and on.
July Rupp
My Easter prayer for each of you on this glorious Feast
of the Resurrection.
Sr. Nancy, O.P.
St. Bernadette Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts
BAPTISM CONGRATULATIONS
Daxton Joseph Christ, son of Joseph & Jennifer
Christ, on Sunday, March 23 at 12:30 pm with Deacon Paul Deshaies as
celebrant
Cameron Alexander Petro-Roy, son of Christopher
and Sonja Petro-Roy, on Sunday, March 23 at 12:30 pm with Deacon Paul Deshaies
as celebrant
Luke Matthew Schmeltzer, son of Matthew &
Mialee Schmeltzer, on Saturday, March 29 after the 4:30 pm Mass with Father
James Walter as celebrant
First Holy Communion. First Communion
has been rescheduled for Sunday, April 6 at 9 am Mass. Families are
asked to arrive by 8:40 am. All students and parents are asked to
attend rehearsal and class on Sunday, March 30. Events scheduled:
10:15-10:30 am 1st Communion Rehearsal in
Church;
10:30-10:45 am parents will meet with Fr. Walter in
Church;
10:30-11:15 am students will attend class in the second
grade classroom with Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Loy.
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.
"Peace Be With You All for a Joyous and Grace Filled
Easter Week."
Jesus brought God's Love to the table of the Last
Supper. He pledged his body and blood would be given for us and it was
fulfilled on Good Friday. His self-gift is present and energizing in
every Mass.
My pledge to you is to make Mass as available as possible
in my ministry for you. It is the reason for my priesthood, and an
imitation of the self-giving of Our Lord.
By receiving His Body and Blood, you are energized to be
self-giving in your homes, workplace and in community affairs. Rejoice
that you share in the love feast!
Fr. James Walter
Please Pray for:
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Mike Adams |
Ann Laukiavich |
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Luke DeRolph |
Nancy Mason |
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Gerald & Theresa Dunaway |
Sean Murnane |
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Ruth Faulkner |
Jeff Parano |
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Timothy Heck |
Betty Runco |
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Martha Kidder |
Jason Snider |
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Lillian Zack |
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| For prayers on the Intercessory Prayer
list, call Kathy at 654-9696. |
Yes, All Nations Need God's Mercy. Please
join in the world-wide nine days of prayer for Divine Mercy, from March 21
(Good Friday) thru March 29, Vigil of the Feast of Divine Mercy. Pope
John Paul II instituted this Feastday on the Sunday after Easter, now called
"Divine Mercy Sunday." You may use the Novena of the Immaculate
Conception (booklets given out during Lourdes observance in February).
Or, simply say three Our Father's and Hail Mary's for nine days with the
acclamation: "Jesus I trust in you."
Fr. Walter and Bishop Campbell
Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Needed on
Thursday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please call Marty Gundelfinger at 654-2277.
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. A light breakfast and lunch are provided
and dress is casual. Cost is $40. To register call Tim & Annie
Deitz (740) 687-5610.
Operation Rice Bowl (ORB) -- Rejoice! Our
Lord is risen, offering us new joy and hope. By generously giving
through ORB, you too are offering hope to millions who benefit from the work
of Catholic Relief Services (CRS). Visit www.crs.org to learn more about global
solidarity, and to discover how CRS is putting your donations to use.
Please bring your Rice Bowl Collection ($5 per week
of Lent = $30) on the Sunday after Easter. Make checks out to
St. Bernadette.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends on
April 18-20 and July 18-20. Please let us know as soon as possible.
For information or to register, call Paul & Marilou Clouse at 740-746-9008
or visit our website at www.wwmecolumbus.org.
Pope Benedict XVI will Visit the United States Tuesday -
Sunday, April 15-20. He will be received at the White
House in Washington and will address the General Assembly of the United Nations
on Friday morning, April 18. Turn on the TV. Closing Mass on Sunday, April 20
in Yankee Stadium, New York City.
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.
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. $20,000 cash raffle and 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
will be served at 7 pm then followed by the Grand Auction. Proceeds
benefit Fisher Catholic High School. Call Joyce King at 740-654-1231.
St. Mary Boy Scout Troop 141 is
inviting young men 11 & up on Wednesday evenings at 7 pm 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.
Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Consolation Shrine in Carey, Ohio on
Wed., May 7. Cost is $25 for bus fare. Your reservations and money
must be received by Saturday, 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 654-3477 for questions or more information. Once
you go to Our Lady's Shrine, she will call you again & again.
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society will
be at all weekend Masses on March 29-30 to receive donations. "Make
a small donation!" Also next weekend, March 29-30, the St. Vincent
de Paul Society truck will be at St. Bernadette Church parking lot to accept
donations of clean, usable clothing and household items. Thank you for
your continued support.
"Out of gratitude we share our income for the works of God."
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.
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.
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.
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 & 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.
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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