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

 
 

 

Weekly Bulletin
November 2, 2008

 


Bulletin Deadline:   Monday, 12:00 Noon.

All Souls

      Yesterday was All Saints Day, when we acknowledge the saints.
      Today is All Souls Day, the day we hope and pray that everyone who has gone before us is or will be with God.
      Catholics do a thing that others, including other Christians, find very strange: We talk to "the faithful departed."   There is logic behind our practice.
      When humans are particularly nervous, we ask for help.   Sometimes we go directly to the person who can help us, and sometimes we ask others to intercede for us.   Most people who believe in God pray, so we might ask, "Mom, I have a test tomorrow, will you pray for me?"   (You can bet she is also praying as you drive out of town for spring break.)
      Do we know how prayer works?   No.   Do we know it matters?   Yes.   Instead of asking our friends to pray for us, could we go directly to God?   Of course.   No doubt we do that anyway.
      So why do we look to other people?   Because we are all in this together.   We care about each other.   Of course, Christ has the central place in our prayer life.   He is our intercessor.   He is also the one who taught us to pray with and for each other.
      When we pray, we have a lot of company.   Other types of Christians pray for each other.   Folks from a lot of ancient faiths prayed for each other.   So what makes Catholics different?   We talk to people who are dead.
      And here is why.   We don't think they're dead.   They are joined with Christ and with us when they were here.   Are they any less concerned for us now?   Of course not.   So we ask them, saints and nonsaints alike, to intercede on our behalf with God.
      Christ triumphed over death - his and ours.   He is our hope.   In the Body of Christ, we share hope.

Dan Finucane      


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Coming Events
  • Sunday, November 2   -   Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed (All Souls)
    • 9:00 am   Mass   for Ronald Whitehead   (family)
    • 10:15 am   Donut Sunday (PH)
    • 10:15 am   PSR   (8th grade is in the MPR)
    • 10:15 am   Confirmation student & parent meeting (MPR)
    • 11:30 am   Mass (Fr. Bentz)   for St. Bernadette Parishioners
    • 1:00 pm   Fisher Catholic High School Open House
    • 6:00 pm   Youth Choir Practice - open to all students (public, parochial, or home schooled).   There will be a junior and senior choir.   Any questions call Liz Latorre 243-1872

  • Monday, November 3
    • 8:00 am   Mass   for - Nancy McCormick   (Galloway)
    • 6:30 pm   Spiritual Life Committee Meeting (MPR)
    • 7:30 pm   Ministry of Consolation Meeting (MGC)

  • Tuesday, November 4   -   Charles Borromeo, bishop
    •     Vote!     Vote!     Vote!
    • 8:00 am   Mass   for Msgr. Thomas Bennett
    • 10:00 am   Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy (MPR)
    • 7:00 pm   Scripture Study with Sr. Nancy (MPR)
    • 7:00 pm   School Advisory Board (School office)

  • Wednesday, November 5
    • 8:05 am   Home & School Meeting (MPR)
    • 6:00 pm   Mass   for Linton Ames   (Essman)
    • 7:00 pm   RCIA (MPR)
    • 7:00 pm   Adult Choir Practice - All adult parishioners & high school students are welcome.   Any questions call Liz Latorre 243-1872

  • Thursday, November 6
    • 8:20 am   School Mass   for Harold Schwendeman   (Lynch)
    • 10:00 am   Diocesan meeting for clergy and laity to learn more about child and youth protection policies and audit preparation (MPR)
    • Individual student school pictures taken (PH)
    • 3:30 pm   Parent/Teacher Conferences
    • 7:00 pm   Family Holy Hour

  • Friday, November 7
    • 8:00 am   Mass   for June Gandee   (Krile)
    • 6:30 pm   Wedding Rehearsal for Smith & Wallace

  • Saturday, November 8
    • 8:00 am   Mass   for Nancy McCormick   (Wilson)
    • 8:30 am   Confessions
    • Noon – 8 pm   St. Mary's Holiday Happening (St. Mary School)
    • 1:30 pm   Wedding Service for Kristina Smith & Jeremy Wallace celebrant is Fr. Walter
    • 3:30 pm   Confessions
    • 4:30 pm   Vigil Mass Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome   for Eileen Clark   (McClary)
    • Olive Wood Carvers will be selling in the School Hallway after All Masses

  • Sunday, November 9   -   Dedication of the Lateran Basilica in Rome
    • 9:00 am   Mass   (Rite of Welcoming for candidates in RCIA) for Neil Oatney   (Schwendeman)
    • Olive Wood Carvers will be selling in the School Hallway after All Masses
    • 9:00 am   St. Mary's Holiday Happening (St. Mary School)
    • 10:15 am   PSR   (8th grade is in the MPR)
    • 10:15 am   "The Faith in Depth" (adult formation) with Fr. Walter – (Catechism: paragraphs 976-1065 "Forgiveness, death and resurrection"
    • 11:30 am   Mass (Fr. Kessler)   for St. Bernadette Parishioners
    • 6:00 pm   Youth Choir Practice

WEDDING NOTICE

Congratulations to Kristina Smith, daughter of Pat & Mary Jo Smith of our parish, and Jeremy Wallace, son of Alva and Judy Wallace of Thornville.   The wedding ceremony will take place at St. Bernadette Church on Saturday, November 8th at 1:30pm Fr. James Walter celebrant.   Please unite with them in prayer.

Please Pray for:
  Norma Boyer Henry Kitsmiller  
  Virginia Bright Diana Krile  
  Susan Clark Ronnie Packard  
  Madge DeMastry Ron Packard  
  Luke DeRolph Cole Smith  
  Edna Dunphy Chris Thimmes  
  Diana Harris Bob Uhl  
  Rita Kilbarger Thelma Williams  
    Lillian Zack  
       
and those in the hospital, nursing homes and those convalescing
  
       
For prayers on the Intercessory Prayer list, email Kathy or call 654-9696.

"Jottings" from Sister Nancy

      Unshakable hope: In a sermon shared with his fellow believers in November 1933, Dietrich Bonhoeffer asked: "Where are our dead?" and "Where will we be after our death?"   (A Testament to Freedom, Harpercollins, San Francisco: 1955).
      Today's celebration in honor of the faithful and, perhaps, not so faithful departed invites our consideration of these same questions.   As his text, Bonhoeffer chose today's first reading, and, like the author of Wisdom, he affirmed that the dead are in peace, at rest in the hand of God, God's peace, insisted Bonhoeffer, means that the battle is over; God's peace means refreshment for those whom life has made weary.   It means security for those who have wandered through this life unprotected; it means a home for the homeless and dignity for those who have had theirs stolen by injustice, violence or the apathy of those who could have made a difference.
      "They are in peace" helps to soothe the pain of those who mourn the fallen soldiers; "they are in peace" encourages the parent of the child who died too soon, too senselessly.   "They are in peace" brings some small comfort to the survivors of this world's hatred and ethnic cleansing as they wonder how so many can be lost and so few care or mark their passing.   "They are in peace" may help to mitigate the shame of Darfur, Tibet, Afghanistan, Iraq, Congo and places life these because these many, many innocents are now with God in peace.
Sr. Nancy, O.P.      

Next Weekend, November 8 & 9, the St. Vincent de Paul Society truck will be at St. Bernadette to accept donations of clean, usable clothing and household items.   Thank you for your continued support.

St. Bernadette Parish -- Celebrating God's Gifts

Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Needed on Wednesday, 1 am and 2 am; Thursday, 7 am, 9 am and 2 pm.   Call Marti Gundelfinger at 654-2277.

The Comforts of November should be embraced.

      Even though the winds get very chilly and the skies grow gray, November brings us some true warmth.   The warmth of pleasant memories of loved ones deceased.   The warmth of family Thanksgiving around an abundant table.   The warmth of His love which is always there.
      Please consider sharing happy family memories with children and grandchildren of loved ones deceased as nature affords us indoor evenings and the Church urges us to remember our departed.   Happy thoughts drive the darkness of night away.
      His risen light comforts the soul.
Father Walter      

Catholic CDs will soon be available here!   Lighthouse Catholic Media (2005) was formed as a division of St. Joseph Communications of Illinois.   Some of America's best known Catholic speakers are available on CDs.   Very soon nine (9) different speakers will be available for you in our up-coming CD kiosk.   CDs will be only $3.   Great for Christmas gifts...for faith growth.

St. Bernadette Church Pre-Cana invites all engaged couples to join us for Pre-Cana on Saturday, November 15th.   To register for your marriage preparation class, please contact John or Margo Zishka at 740-756-4439.

Dear Choir,
      This is just a friendly reminder that we will begin choir practice this coming Wednesday, November 5, at 7PM in the school meeting room.   At this rehearsal, in addition to diving into our new music, we will be giving out the new choir hymnals (so please bring in your old ones to trade in).   At the end of rehearsal I could use a hand getting the freshly cleaned choir robes back into their garment bags, so if you can stay an extra few minutes, your help would be appreciated!   I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday night :)

Have a great weekend,
Liz

Advent Funday Sunday and a pancake breakfast will be held Sunday, November 23rd, 2008 from 9:00 am to noon in the parish hall.   Bring family and friends for an enjoyable morning of making an advent wreath (cost $12) and other activities for the whole family.   If you would like to volunteer for Advent Funday please call Marisa Darfus at 569-3318 or e-mail mltd1011@yahoo.com.

Donations needed for Advent Funday Sunday are:
      Medium sized dry pinecones (when pinecones are dry they open up) and Bags of pine (small twigs) for wreaths - all kinds

Look for upcoming flyer in the bulletin!

St. Bernadette Spiritual Life Committee presents "Positive Communication: Talking it Through", Thursday, November 13 at 7pm in the MPR.   Donna Menigat will be the speaker.

2009 Collection envelopes will be available for pickup soon.   To save paper we will offer weekly or monthly packets.   Please contact church office for more information.
      Contributions packets are the same except for how many Sunday Collection envelopes you will receive.   For those who pay on-line we will be happy to give you a list of all the collections for the year and please send your check to 1343 Wheeling Rd.

Storm Sewer Repairs Completed

      On October 6, 2008, Bob Huber of Huber Contracting started work on the repair of St. Bernadette's storm sewer.   Our storm sewer runs from the back parking lot, behind the church, down the south side of the church, across the front of the church and school, and meets up with the drains in the front parking lot.   In the 45 years since its installation, the sewer had been overtaken by tree roots, and had collapsed in several places.   The back parking lot often flooded in heavy rains because of this damaged sewer.
      Bob Huber, with contracted help from Nick Beiter and Larry Smith, worked two long, 14-hour days to complete the project before the rain on October 8th.   They replaced 90 feet of 8" pipe and 95 feet of 6" pipe.   They also installed 2 cleanouts for future maintenance.   (There were no cleanouts in the original sewer.)
      While we were digging the storm sewer pipe, we also made a repair in the sanitary line that serves the rectory and Mary Good Center; installing a cleanout in that line as well.   While we had the front yard torn up, we replaced some bad wiring for our front sidewalk lights.   We eliminated some patches in the wiring where the line had been damaged and repaired in the past.   All the sewer pipe, fittings, and electrical conduit were bedded-in with gravel and then the trenches backfilled.
      We would like to thank Bob Huber and his crew.   This much needed project was completed at the cost of $7,909.40 (the next closest bid was $14,650).
Steve Huber, Maintenance      

Prayer Shawl Ministry will meet on November 13th at 7:00pm in the Church office area.   We need more members to help us create our prayer shawls.   Donations of yarn and money are always appreciated.   Please help us with this wonderful ministry that helps people in a time of need.

The Lazarus Program would like to thank everyone for their help.   With so many funerals, we have too many dishes and no where to keep them.   Please pick up your dish in the school hallway.

THANK YOU TO THE 228 FAMILIES that had their pictures taken.   If you would like to submit a picture remember:
  • A picture of you or your family (group pictures from events will be put on the activity page)
  • Submitted photos will be inserted alphabetically with other photos.
  • should not be cut, glued, or defaced
  • Matte finish photographs reproduce as blurry pictures.   Please submit glossy finished photos.   Books will not be reprinted when problems result from submitted portraits.
  • Submit good quality photographs.
  • Color slides, copies of photos, and ink jet or laser jet prints cannot be accepted these reproduce poorly.
  • Ensure your photos are free of ink - do not write directly on the front or back of the photo.
  • Prints that are too dark, overexposed, fuzzy, poor color, out of focus or have holes in them do not reproduce well.   Note: We do not color correct submitted photographs.
  • Professional photographs are copyright protected.   Reproducing copyrighted photography is against the law.   You must submit a signed Publication Authorization form (available at the Church office) for any and all professional photographs submitted for inclusion in the directory.

FINAL DAY FOR PICTURES!   Pictures are going to be taken on Friday, November 21st if you would like to have your picture retaken or if you just could not make the other times please call the church office and make an appointment.

Join the Catholic Foundation Thursday evening, November 13th, at St. Agatha Parish at 7:00pm for Passionate Estate Planning... for yourself, your family, and the Church.
      This intimate, focused presentation will be targeted to the needs and concerns of Catholic families.   It will be delivered by nationally known attorney and author Conrad Teitell, one of the most dynamic speakers in the industry.   He will address the reasons families tend to fail to plan, and helps Catholics who may not have a strong financial background see that estate planning can play an important role in conveying to their heirs not just assets, but their values and beliefs.   Teitell is known for his wit and humor, and this presentation will be as enjoyable as it is enlightening.
      The event is free of charge and open to anyone looking to learn more about estate planning.   Reserve a seat for yourself and a friend or family member no later than November 3rd by calling the Catholic Foundation at 614-443-8893 or 1-866-298-8893 or visit www.catholic-foundation.org for more information.

"Coats for Kids"
      In an effort to provide warm coats for needy children during the cold winter months we are asking for donations of good quality, gently worn coats (no tears, stains or broken zippers, please).   Drop of at the following locations: Fashion Cleaners (Plaza Shopping Center on Memorial Dr.) Vanity Cleaners (E. Main St. next to Kroger) or the lobby of Lancaster Eagle-Gazette (138 W. Chestnut St.).   All coats will be cleaned at no charge and then distributed by Jenny Ruff at Job & Family Services.   The coat drive will run from October 2008 thru January 2009.

Fisher Catholic High School News:

      Fisher Catholic High School will hold an open house Sunday, November 2nd, 2008 from 1pm to 4pm for all 6th, 7th, & 8th grade students and parents and all other who would like to attend Fisher Catholic.   Come meet the teachers and visit exhibits.   Registration for incoming 9th graders will start that day.   Families who come to the open house receive $25.00 off registration fee.   Any questions please call Mr. Silcott, president/principal at 654-1231.

      The Fisher Catholic High School Marching Band will perform their 3rd annual Marching Concert on Friday, November 14th at 7:30pm and Sunday, November 16th at 2:00pm in the Fisher Catholic Gymnasium.   The concert will consist of music selections from halftime shows and popular band favorites from years past... the band might even "get down" and dance a little!   The show is free to the public, so come out and enjoy it!   Any questions please contact Band Director, Brian McCauley 740-654-1231.

      2nd Annual Pancake Breakfast with Santa to support the Fisher Catholic marching band is Sunday, December 7th from 8:00am to 1:00pm at Fisher Catholic High School Cafeteria.

      The 3rd annual Christmas Shop for Fisher Catholic Athletics will be held November 12th, from 6-9pm at School Colors/Promotions, located at 136 N. Columbus St. (corner of Wheeling and Columbus St).   There will be a wide range of Irish wear available to purchase from winter coats to sports bags.   A percentage of the sales from this evening will go directly to the general fund for athletics.
Thank you for your support.

The 3rd annual Christmas Shop for Fisher Catholic Athletics will be held November 12th, from 6-9pm at School Colors/Promotions, located at 136 N. Columbus St. (corner of Wheeling and Columbus St).   There will be a wide range of Irish wear available to purchase from winter coats to sports bags. A percentage of the sales from this evening will go directly to the general fund for athletics. Thank you for your support.

St. Mary Cemetery News:
      Cemetery Sunday will be held Sunday, November 2nd at 2:00pm at the cemetery (weather permitting).   All are welcome.

      Artificial Flowers are permitted in the cemetery, including stone top arrangements from November 1st until March 1st.   Thank you for your cooperation.

St. Mary bereavement ministry is hosting a "special evening" with Rich Schneider of Fairhope Hospice as a guest speaker and a short movie "Beyond Death's Door" on Wednesday, Nov. 19th at 7pm in the St. Mary Spirit Center.   Everyone is invited, especially those who are coping with the loss of a loved one.   For additional information call Sharon Boyden 740-687-4989 or Linda Barnecut 740-687-1476.   Your presence and sharing is comforting to those who mourn.

St. Mary School is starting their Holiday early with the biggest fund-raising event of the year... it's HOLIDAY HAPPENING!   Located at 309 E. Chestnut St., Lancaster on Saturday, November 8th from noon to 8:00pm and Sunday, Nov. 9th from 9am till 4pm.   ADMISSION IS FREE.

"Thank You to our Advertiser this Week"

Jim Fox, State Farm Insurance

Please patronize the advertisers found in our Weekly Sunday Bulletin.   They're generosity makes it possible for us to receive the bulletin free of charge.

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

Free Home Study Courses on the Catholic Faith – You are invited to study the Catholic Faith by taking free correspondence courses at home.   For information about the eight courses available, go to our Catholic Home Study Service web site (www.amm.org/chss.htm).   Or you may write to this address:
      Home Study Service,
      P. O. Box 363,
      Perryville MO 63775-0363
or call 573-547-4084.   These are prepared by Father Oscar Lukefahr, C.M. (Vincentian) who is a veteran priest and highly recommended.
Fr. Walter      

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.

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:

      November 14 - 16, 2008

      February 13 - 15, 2009
      April 24 - 26, 2009
      June 5 - 7, 2009
      July 17 - 19, 2009
      September 25 - 27, 2009
      November 6 - 8, 2009

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

Catholic Engaged Encounter Weekend dates:

      Feb 27 - Mar 1, 2009
      Mar 20 - Mar 22, 2009
      Apr 24 - Apr 26, 2009
      Jun 5 - Jun 7, 2009

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

The Cum Christo Movement Weekend dates:

      March 12-15, 2009 (Men's)
      April 23-26, 2009 (Women's)
      Sept. 17-20, 2009 (Men's)
      Oct. 15-18, 2009 (Women's)

If you are interested in attending a weekend, please contact Ed Price (614)314-1129 or visit the web site www.cumchristo.org.

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
Web Site: www.cathedral-bookshop.com

 

 

 
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