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

 
 

 

Weekly Bulletin
June 15, 2008

 


Bulletin Deadline:   Monday, 12:00 Noon.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

      Jesus took a good look around and saw a lot of work to be done.   Matthew describes him as going out to preach in a lot of towns and villages, aching - groaning inside = because of the condition they were in, even those places in which people gathered to pray.
      The next thing he does is stir up help.   The disciples have been following him around - have they learned anything?   He sends them out with authority.   Diseases and demons are waiting for them.   They are sent as healers.   All the apostles are named in this passage.   There is a lot to do - even Judas is sent out for his work.
      What are we sick of?   We still talk about diseases.   Do we believe God has a hand in their cure?   We tend not to talk much about demons.   Are we done with the dark areas that lurk inside ourselves and in others?   Who has authority for this kind of work today?   Those who study medicine or psychology may certainly be doing the work of God.   Our trust in medical plans and financial systems that help us find doctors and hospitals is not misplaced.   The works of mercy done for centuries by followers of Christ have laid the foundations for modern responses to cure and care.
      But are we vulnerable in a new way, especially because of the success we have in modern terms?   Do we still need the help the disciples were told to give?
      Saint Paul repeats the Gospel message in such a simple way we are apt to let it by as pious Bible talk without noticing the question it raises for us.   Christ died for the helpless and the ungodly.   Do we ever fit into either category?
      If Jesus traveled around our cities and neighborhoods, what would he find?

Dan Finucane      


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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, June 15   -   11th Sunday of Ordinary Time
    • 8:30 am   Mass for Ron Whitehead   (Bush)
    • 10:30 am   Mass for Robert Fuchs & Paul Fox   (Clark)


  • Monday, June 16
    • 8:00 am   Mass for Zolton Seech, Lindy Landefeld & Leo Steinhauser, Jr. (Landefeld) – For Father's Day

  • Tuesday, June 17
    • 8:00 am   Mass for Linton Ames   (Yenrick)
    • 10:00 am   Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy in the Mary Good Center MPR
    • 7:00 pm   Parish Self-Study Future Planning Meeting in the St. Bernadette Parish Hall

  • Wednesday, June 18
    • 2:00 pm   Mass at LanFair Nursing Home
    • 6:00 pm   Mass for Richard Foreman   (Sheridan)

  • Thursday, June 19
    • 8:00 am   Mass for Angie Gildow   (Schehl)
    • 11:00 am   Friends Forever.   Leave St. Bernadette to Clay House for Lunch then visit a Llama Farm
    • 7:00 pm   Parish Self-Evaluation Meeting in the Parish Hall

  • Friday, June 20
    • 8:00 am   Mass for Rita Merk   (Family)
    • 5:00 pm   Wilson & Guenther Wedding Rehearsal in Church
    • 7:00 pm   Married Couples Dinner for Two at St. Mark's

  • Saturday, June 21   -   Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, religious
    • 8:00 am   Mass for Pope's Intention
    • 8:30 am   Confessions
    • 1-3 pm   50th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Jim and Madonna Ketcham (Sweeney) at the St. Patrick Parish Hall in Junction City.   Please come and celebrate this celebration.
    • 1:30 pm   Libby Wilson and Corey Guenther Wedding Mass
    • 3:30 pm   Confessions
    • 4:30 pm   Vigil Mass for 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time for Robert and Donna Waits

  • Sunday, June 22   -   12th Sunday of Ordinary Time
    • 8:30 am   Mass for Mary Ann Van Meter   (Brown)
    • 10:30 am   Mass for Saint Bernadette Parishioners
    • 7:30-10:30 pm   St. Mary Bremen CYC Square Dance at Schmelzer's Grove (4 miles south of Bremen)s

The Sanctuary Flowers are in memory of Pat Rich from the Smidebush Family.

Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Needed on Tuesday, 4 pm; Wednesday, 1 am and 2 am; Thursday, 7 am and 2 pm.   Please call Marti Gundelfinger at 654-2277.

Suggestion Box is in the Church Lobby.   Parishioners are able to utilize this for making suggestions for the good of the Parish.   Please sign and add your phone number if you wish to get a response or wish to discuss your suggestion with one of our Parish Staff.
Thank you      

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY

Beloved God,
      We thank you for giving us Dad and for the many ways he shows us your fatherly care.   On this, his special day, we ask you to bless him, with your peace and joy.   Give him the strength and understanding that he needs to care for us as a family.   Help us to appreciate more all he does for us and to show him how much we love him.   Amen.

Our Very Popular Potluck Parish Picnic is Back!   Please mark your calendars for Sunday, June 29th after the 10:30 AM Mass.   Hotdogs and hamburgers provided as well as family games, a bounce house and a performance by St. Bernadette's Expressive Sign team.   White Elephant bingo.   Donate an item as a prize and play bingo in the parish hall.   We are in desperate need for volunteers for both June 28th after the 4:30 PM Mass to put the tent up (sledge hammers needed to drive in tent pegs) and June 29th after the 8:30 AM Mass to set the tables up.   Please contact Ginny Frank at 503-8484.   ANY help would be greatly appreciated.

Career Opportunity:   Due to the tremendous growth of the Knights of Columbus insurance programs, an opportunity for a motivated, energetic and career minded Catholic gentleman is available in the Central Ohio area, including Lancaster & Logan.   Benefits package includes medical, dental, LTD, pension and 401K plan.   We are now conducting interviews for a full time field agent.   To see if you qualify and for information, please contact James Valent, General Agent, 740-280-0280 or james.valent@kofc.org.

Married Couples Dinner for Two on June 20 at 7 PM at St. Mark's.   Cost is free!   Make your reservations to Bruce & Patty 614-833-6156.

32 Parishioners Plan to Attend Parish Self-Study Meeting on Tuesday, June 17, 7 pm. in the Parish Hall.   In response to our bishop's request for all parishes to do a Self-Study, we are doing a major portion on Tuesday night.   Any parishioner is welcome to participate, even though you have not registered.   Just come.
      Leaders for Tuesday evening's sessions are:
          Jeff Carpenter & Susan Eyerman - Sacramental life of our Parish (worship and community)
          Paul Deshaies & Denny Forquer - Strategic nature of our Parish (meeting needs of all)
          Brian Shonk & Pam Eltringham - Sustainable nature of our Parish (paying and developing future)

      All groups will meet in the parish hall.   Specific points will be discussed which follow the diocesan Self-Study format.   Ideas will be recorded by a secretary for each group.   A minimum of 1½ hours will be needed, maybe longer to complete properly.   (Leaders will meet again on June 30.)
      Self-evaluation and future planning go together.   The Bishop is leading us to have a five-year plan for the diocese and for each parish.   May the Holy Spirit guide us each and every year.   Thanks to all.
Father Jame Walter      

St. Bernadette Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts

St. Bernadette 2008 Soubirous Award.   "Rosemary Mock is one of the many quiet yet consistent volunteers of St. Bernadette Parish.   She works behind the scenes using her gifts of organization and skills in cooking and meal planning to bring the good people of St. Bernadette Parish together.   On several occasions, Rosemary has rescued us by planning, shopping, cooking, and serving meals on very short notice.   When I think of the efforts of Rosemary Mock, I am reminded of Martha and Mary from Luke's Gospel.   Rosemary, like Martha, works hard so that the rest of us can enjoy the words and works of Christ.   She gives generously of her time and talents to meet the needs of our Parish."
-- from nomination letter      

Please Pray for:
  Mike Adams Martha Kidder  
  Virginia Bright Diana Krile  
  Luke DeRolph Nancy Mason  
  Gerald & Theresa Dunaway Sean Murnane  
  Ruth Faulkner Cole Smith  
  Diana Harris Jason Snider  
  Timothy Heck Debbie Tencza  
    Lillian Zack  
       
and those in the hospital and nursing homes
  
       
For prayers on the Intercessory Prayer list, call Kathy at 654-9696.

Fisher Catholic Sports Camps:

Girls Volleyball:   June 16-20,   6-8 pm,   for girls entering grades 7-12,
          Cost is $35 and includes t-shirt.
Boys Basketball:   June 25-27,   1-4 pm,   for boys entering grades 3-8.
          Cost -- $50 ($35--2 or more siblings) and includes t-shirt & basketball.

      Registration forms can be found on the Fisher Catholic website www.fishercatholic.org or stop by the school.

Attention All Alumnus of St. Mary, Bishop Fenwick and Fisher Catholic High School.   You are invited to join the Class of 1958 for their 50th Reunion Celebration on Saturday, July 12 from 6-11 pm at Cheers Chalet Party House, 1211 Coonpath Rd. NW, Lancaster, with cocktails and a full-course dinner.   Be entertained with music from those by-gone days, then dance and listen to the Big Band sound of The Cyndi Black 16 pc. Orchestra and Vocalist Anne Hart, from 8-11 pm.   If you have not received an invitation in the mail, please contact Michael Joos for details and information at 740-654-6081 before June 23rd.   Cost per person is $45.   Cost of Beer/Cocktails is $2.50 to $4 each (you must order the number and kind of drinks on the order form that will accompany the invitation).   Payment for these drinks must be included in with the cost of your reservation.   The bar will not accept cash at the dinner/dance.   Reservations are limited, so we must have your paid reservations by June 26th.   The Class of 1958 hopes to see as many of you at our 50th Celebration.

Celebrate 2000 Years of Faith and Beauty.   Opened May 31, 2008.   One of three exclusive engagements in the world. VATICAN SPLENDORS at The Western Reserve Historical Society, 10825 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH.   Open Mon.-Wed. 10 AM-9 PM.   Last entry at 7 PM.   Thurs.-Sun. 10 AM-6 PM.   Last entry at 5 PM.   www.wrhs.org  or  www.vaticansplendors.com.
      Parish Advantage:   Our parish can obtain tickets before they are available to the public at a discount of $2 off per ticket.   This discount and Parish Advantage is only offered for tickets purchased before June 22, 2008.   For tickets and information, call 1-888-5VATICAN or visit www.ticketmaster.com/vatican.   When ordering please use discount code: Parish.   Additional discounts available for groups of 15 or more.

Father/Son Retreat   "Fathers and Sons Growing Together" on Friday, June 20 thru Saturday, June 21 at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center, 2734 Seminary Rd. SE, Newark, OH, for fathers and sons (7th grade and older) with Fr. Rod Damico, retreat master.   Fr. Damico, a father of four, is parochial vicar at St. Paul Catholic Church in Westerville, and also serves at Sts. Peter and Paul Retreat Center.   The cost for father and son is $125 and for father and sons, $175.   The retreat will begin at 7 PM on Friday until close at 4 PM Mass on Saturday.   For more information or to register call 740-928-4246.

Natural Family Planning (NFP) Workshop on Wednesday evenings, 7-9:15 PM on July 2, 16, 30; August 27, and ending September 24 at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, Westerville; couples are expected to attend all five classes.   Diocesan NFP workshops are open to Catholic and non-Catholic couples who desire to learn a safe, effective and morally acceptable method of family planning.   For more information and registration forms, contact the Marriage and Family Life Office at email: FLOMailbox@colsdioc.org, 614-241-2560 or go to www.familylife.colsdioc.org to print a brochure.

St. Mary Bremen, CYC sponsors Square Dances at Schmelzer's Grove (four miles south of Bremen) during the summer.   Dances are from 7:30 pm until 10:30 pm on June 8, June 22, July 6, July 20, August 3, August 17 and August 31.   Everyone is invited!

Young Adult Summer Kick-Off (ages 18-35, married or single) on Tues., June 24 at St. Joseph Cathedral with Mass at 5:15 PM followed by a BBQ & Beer in the Undercroft.   The cost for BBQ is $7 ($5 if you bring a non-perishable item that will benefit the Holy Family Soup Kitchen).   If you have questions or would like to be added to the Diocesan Young Adult email list, please call the Office of Youth & Young Adult Ministry at 614-241-2565 or klavelle@cdeducation.org

Youth Conference.   Any high school student interested in attending the Franciscan University High School Youth Conference on June 20-22, the cost is $155 includes food, lodging and transportation.   Call Leslie Lantz 687-5207 or Claire Smith 653-3737.

Bishop's Annual Appeal

    Week Six
------------		   Total
------------		  
  Envelopes 4   217  
  Pledges $  2,950   $47,323  
  Payment Received $  2,437   $20,728  
           
        Target:   $44,886  
    Over goal:    $2,437  
           
Thanks for pledges or gifts which assist the needs of the whole diocese.

"Thank You to our Advertiser this Week":
Steven D. Cox, M.D., Inc.

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

CHURCH ETIQUETTE

      - Please turn off your cell phones!
      - Wear appropriate dress!   NO shorts or halter tops.   Please remove hats while in Church.
      - Avoid talking in Church (a whisper is OK when necessary).
      - No gum chewing.   Remember the one-hour fast before Holy Communion.   Water and medications are permitted.
      - Get to Church on time.

Ben Thimmes Van Fund.   Ben Thimmes, former teacher and baseball coach at Fisher Catholic H.S. was diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's Disease (ALS) in 2007.   This disease has confined him to a wheelchair, but that is not going to stop Ben and his family from accomplishing his dream of traveling to several baseball stadiums this summer.   Of course Ben's special needs require a special vehicle. This is where you can help!   Fairfield National Bank has set up a special account entitled the Ben Thimmes Van Fund.   Donations can be made at any FNB location or you can mail your donation to:
      Fairfield National Bank
      Attn: Dusty Miller
      P.O. Box 607
      Lancaster, OH 43130

The Power Of Intercessory Prayer at the 2008 Catholic Charismatic Renewal Men's and Women's Retreat.   We will gather under the anointed direction of Rev. Clifton E. Bishop, Jr. on June 20-22 at St. Therese's Retreat Center, 5277 E. Broad St., Columbus.   For info or to register call the CCR Center at 614-237-7080.

50th Wedding Anniversary Open House for Jim & Madonna Ketchem (Sweeney) on Saturday, June 21 at St. Patrick Parish Hall, Junction City from 1-3 pm.   Please come and celebrate this wonderful celebration.

Attention All Married Couples Celebrating Their 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, 60th Anniversary and every year thereafter: Jubilee of Anniversaries 2008 will be held on Sunday, June 22 at St. Peter Church, 6899 Smoky Row Rd., Columbus at 3:30 pm.   The occasion includes a Mass celebrated by Bishop Frederick F. Campbell and a reception in your honor.   Registration forms are available from the parish office or you may call the Marriage and Family Life Office at 614-241-2560 or register online at www.FamilyLife.colsdioc.org.   Reservations for you and your guests are necessary and must be received by Monday, June 9.

Congratulations to Our Ten Eighth Grade Servers who have received a commendation certificate from the Serra Club of the Columbus Diocese.   We encourage our servers to continue and thank them for their service.
     
  Chessa Blower Iris Miller
  Megan Berens Caity Poston
  Cameron Bond Jordan Shonk
  Daniel DeGenova Martin Vajen
  Jarrod Dodds Jacob Wood

Relay for Life.   Do you know someone whose life has been touched and changed by cancer?   Please consider joining our Relay team or donating funds to fight cancer in honor of your loved one.   You can register online: http://events.cancer.org/RFLlancasterOH.   Just look for St. Bernadette "Catholics for the Cure" and then register to join us.   Relay is June 27 & 28 at the Lancaster Fairgrounds with funds benefiting the American Cancer Society.   Questions?   Please Call Donna Menigat at 687-0441.

2008 Irish Alumni Golf Outing on Saturday, June 14 at Pleasant Valley Golf Course at 9 AM Shotgun, 3 Person Scramble, Fees: $40 per player ($120 team) First 42 teams.   Teams 43-46--$132 team.   Make check payable to Fisher Catholic Alumni, c/o Mike Wolshire, P.O. Box 961, Lancaster, OH 43130-096.   740-653-7955

The Christian Band "Everyday Sunday" --known for Christian rock song of 2007 -- "Wake up! Wake up!" will perform free outdoor concert "under the big top" (rain or shine) on Sunday, June 29, Noon-5 PM on the grounds of St. Catharine of Siena Church, 500 S. Gould Rd. Columbus.   Also the local praise & worship band "The Fiery Fish", free food, free inflatable games, and personal discernment stories presented by religious women and recently ordained diocesan priests.   Created especially for high school students, but open to families and your of all ages.   Information at www.seekholiness.com or contact Bob at 614-221-5565 x293.

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:

      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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