St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Parish Notes
Father James Walter, Pastor
Parish Office: 740.654.1893
February 2008
Volume V   No. 2
 
 
Table of Contents


  
  The Lent Event
Pope Benedict XVI Visits the U.S.

Sacraments:
  Baptisms
  Weddings
  Funerals

K of C Fish Fry
Teen Led Mass
Home Page

Newsletter Index Page




Submission Deadline
for the next issue
April 30, 2008

 A Sincere "Thank You"
Parish Hall Reminder
Lancaster Area Lenten Activities
A Service Opportunity
40 Ways to Get the Most Out of Lent
150th Anniversary Celebration of
      Our Lady of Lourdes
Holy Week Service
  
 

 

 

  
 
 
 

The Lenten Event

Ancient Thoughts,
Contemporary Sounds

On Friday, March 14 at 7:00 P.M., the Music Ministry and Expressive Sign Team of St. Bernadette Parish will present an evening of reflection exploring the spirituality and prayers of some of the church's most beloved saints.   Come to be encouraged and inspired before Holy Week. 		 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Pope Benedict XVI Visits the U.S. in April
      Pope Benedict XVI will make his first visit as the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church to the United States this April   The six-day trip will begin in Washington D.C., and continue to New York City.

Tuesday, April 15
* Arrival at Andrews Air Force Base
Wednesday, April 16
* President Bush and the First Lady meet the Holy Father.   This is only the second time in history that a pontiff has visited the White House.
* Private prayer service and meeting with the 350 bishops of the United States at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Thursday, April 17
* The Pope will offer Mass at the new Nationals Park in Washington.   This will be the first non-baseball event in the park.
* At the campus of The Catholic University of America, Pope Benedict will address heads of Catholic colleges and universities and diocesan superintendents on the importance of Catholic education.
* Buddhists, Muslims, Sikhs, Hindi, Jews and representatives of other religions will gather with the Holy Father for a prayer service at the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center
Friday, April 18
* After an early morning flight to New York, Pope Benedict XVI will address the United Nations.
* Prayers service with leaders from other Christian denominations at St. Joseph's Church in Manhattan.
Saturday, April 19
* Mass for priests, deacons and members of religious orders at St. Patrick's Cathedral.
* The Holy Father will meet with young Catholics at St. Joseph Seminary in Yonkers.
Sunday, April 20
* The Holy Father will visit Ground Zero, the site of the disaster at the World Trade Center.
* The pope will offer Mass at Yankee Stadium.
*Departure of Shepherd One from JFK Airport, heading east to the Eternal City. 		 
 
 
 
 
 

Baptisms
Sydney Rose Lutz Nov 18, 2007
Madison Eve Warner Nov 18, 2007
   


Weddings
Thomas Kemper
      and Jenifer Daniels		 Oct 20, 2007
Alberto Ortega
      and Dana Marie Orwig		 Dec 22, 2007
   


Funerals
Richard E. "Ace" Foreman
Nov 17, 2007
Helen E. Rogers
Dec  2, 2007
Harold B. Jeffery
Dec 15, 2007
Carl Raymond Fauble
Dec 19, 2007
Ethel M. McCall
Dec 28, 2007
Mary Ann VanMeter
Dec 28, 2007
   
 

Knights of Columbus
Have Fish to Fry



      The Knights of Columbus will again be hosting their famous FISH FRIES throughout Lent !!!

Every Friday
K of C Hall
343 E. Walnut St.
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Adults: $6   Children: $4



Mark Your Calendars

Teen-Led Mass
May 18, 2008
9:00 AM

 Senior Recognition Mass
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Sincere
Thank You to:

The Casto Family
The Bolster Family
The Saddler Family

for helping to assemble the
last edition of Parish Notes
  
 
 
 
 
 
 

Reminder For Parish Hall and Room Reservations

To help us better serve our parishioners and those who wish to use our facilities, please contact Darlene Yenrick for rental of the Parish Hall and Irene D'Amore for rental of the Mary Good Center Multi-Purpose Room.   We need to know the exact times that the facilities will be used, including the scheduled event, set-up, tear-down, and clean-up times.   We have policies and paperwork that must be completed.   The Diocese of Columbus is no longer providing insurance for certain events and requires us to notify them when our facilities are in use so a separate insurance policy can be in place.   Anyone using the facilities without permission will be responsible for any insurance problems that arise. 		 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Lancaster Area Lenten Activities

 
  St. Bernadette

Weekend Mass Times:
      Saturday at 4:30 p.m.,
      Sunday ay 9 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Stations of the Cross:
      Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. followed by 6:00 p.m. Mass on 2/13, 2/20 and 2/27, Fr. Peter Gideon from St. Mark will be guest celebrant and will be available for confessions after Mass.

School Stations of the Cross:
      Fridays at 1:50 p.m.

The Lent Event:
      Ancient Thoughts, Contemporary Sounds
      Friday. March 14 at 7:00 p.m. - music, expressive sign and readings exploring the spirituality of the saints

Scripture Study in Mary Good Center:
      Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Sr. Nancy's Spirituality Group:
      in Mary Good Center at 7:00 p.m.
      Thursday, February 21, "Feelings"
      Thursday, March 13, "Celebrating the Gift of Womanhood"

Working Men's Study Group:
      in Mary Good Center
      Thursdays, 6:30 a.m. - 7:00 a.m.
      Father Walter will lead a study of the new encyclical "On Christian Hope" beginning February 14

Lenten Penance Service:
      Thursday, March 13, at 7:00 p.m.

   St. Mary

Weekend Mass Times:
      Saturday at 5:30 p.m.,
      Sunday ay 8:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.

Stations of the Cross:
      Fridays at 7:00 p.m.

St. Mary Women's Retreat:
      Friday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. through Sunday, February 17, at noon

St. Mary Bereavement Ministry:
      Wednesday, February 20, 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Morning of Recollection:
      Tuesday, February 26, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Lenten Penance Service:
      Tuesday, February 21, at 7:00 p.m.

 

St. Mark

Weekend Mass Times:
      Saturday at 6:30 p.m.,
      Sunday ay 8:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.

Stations of the Cross:
      Fridays at 6:00 p.m.   (Good Friday at 7:00 p.m.)

Speaker Series:
      Sundays at 7:00 p.m.
      February 10, "Death as a Part of Life"
      February 17, "Funeral Planning"
      March 2,
            "The Universe Story and Our Faith Journey"
      March 9, "The Dwelling of Saints"
      March 16, "Catholic Belief: True or False?"

Lenten Penance Service:
      Tuesday, March 11,at 7:00 p.m.

  
 
 
 
 
 
 

A Service Opportunity

Foundation Dinners of Lancaster provides a hot evening meal for the homeless of our area.   The Catholic community helps prepare and serve these dinners, and new volunteers are always welcome.   If you are interested in such an outreach and could be scheduled from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. one night a month, call the church office at 654-1893 for further information. 		 
 
 
 
 
 
 

40 Ways to Get the Most Out of Lent
 		 
 
  1.   Take 30 minutes to pray, ask the Holy Spirit's guidance, look over this list, and make a few practical Lenten resolutions.   Be Careful.   If you try to do too much, you may not succeed in anything.   If you need to get up early or stay up late to get the 30 minutes, do it.   Turn off your phone and computer.   Don't put it off or allow interruptions.
2.   Get up earlier than anyone else in your house and spend your first 15 minutes of the day thanking God for the gift of life and offering your day to him.
3.   Get to daily Mass.
4.   If you can't do Mass daily, go to Mass of Fridays in addition to Sunday and thank Him for laying his life down for you.   Maybe you can go at other times also.
5.   Spend at least 30 minutes in Eucharistic Adoration during the week.
6.   Recover the Catholic tradition of making frequent visits to the Blessed Sacrament throughout the week, even if it is only for 5 minutes.
7.   Get to confession during Lent after making a good examination of conscience.
8.   In addition to your assigned penance, fulfill the conditions for a plenary indulgence.
9.   Make a decision to read at least some Scripture every day.
10.   Even if you can't get to daily Mass, get a Daily Roman Missal or visit www.crossroadsinitiative.com (source of this article) for a link to Daily Mass readings.
11.   Pray the Liturgy of the Hours.   You can buy an edition.   Or you can get it day by day online for free at www.universalis.com.   Or you can subscribe to"'Magnificat"'.
12.   Get to know the Fathers of the Church and read them along with Scripture.
13.   Make the Stations of the Cross each Friday.   If you have kids, bring them.
14.   Pray the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary, on Fridays and Wednesdays.
15.   Purchase the Scriptural Rosary, which supplies you with a scripture verse to recite between each Hail Mary.   This makes it easier to meditate on the mysteries.
16.   If you've never done a family rosary, begin doing it.   If starting with once a week, try Friday or Sunday.   If it's tough to start with a full five decades, try just one.
17.   Make it a habit to stop at least five times a day, raise your heart and mind to God, and say a short prayer such as "Jesus, I love you."
18.   Pray each day for the intentions and health of the Holy Father.
19.   Pray each day for your bishop and all the bishops of the Catholic Church.
20.   Pray for your priests and deacons and for all priests and deacons.
   21.   Pray for the millions of Christians suffering under persecution in various Muslim and Communist countries around the world.
22.   Pray for Christian unity. That there would be one flock and one shepherd.
23.   Pray for the evangelization of all who have not yet heard the Good News.
24.   Pray for your enemies.   In fact, think of the person who has most hurt or most annoys you and spend several minutes each day thanking God for that person and asking God to bless him or her.
25.   Pray for an end to abortion on demand in the United States.   Pray for pregnant women contemplating abortion.
26.   Pray for a just peace in Iraq, Afghanistan, the Holy Land and elsewhere.   Pray for our troops and for others in harm's way.
27.   Pray for an end to capital punishment.   Pray for those on death row and for the families victims.
28.   Find a form of fasting that works for you, given your age, health, and state of life.   Give the money saved to a ministry serving the physically or spiritually poor.
29.   Prayer is like breathing - you have to do it continually.   But sometimes you need to pause and take a very deep breath.   That's what a retreat is.   Plan a retreat this Lent.   During or at the end of the retreat, write down what the Holy Spirit seems to be saying.
30.   Find and read a written biography of a Saint that particularly appeals to you.
31.   Instead of videos for entertainment, try some that will enrich your spiritual life.
32.   While driving, listen to some teaching on audiocassette or CD.
33.   Find a local homeless shelter, soup kitchen, pregnancy center, and volunteer some time throughout Lent.   Try to see Jesus in each person there.
34.   Visit someone at a nursing home or in the hospital or sick at home.
35.   Invite a widow or divorced neighbor to your home for diner, coffee, etc.
36.   View The Passion of the Christ, if you feel you can handle the violence.
37.   Invite folks to view The Passion of the Christ with you.
38.   Spend some focused time together with your spouse, strengthening your marriage.
39.   Spend some focused time together with each of your children.   Listen, have fun.
40.   When Easter comes, don't drop the new practice you've begun during Lent! 		 
 
 
 
 
 
 

150th Anniversary
Celebration of
Our Lady of Lourdes

I - It is a timeless message, which is still as fresh and modern as it was 150 years ago.   It is a way to Jesus through Mary, the way of prayer, penance and faith.   How relevant this message is, at a time when spirituality is no longer considered priority.   This is a time to examine ways to come back.   In going through Mary, people find lasting value and peace.

II - It talks not only of physical healing but spiritual healing as well, and today it is spiritual healing that is most needed.   The sick are the special people in Lourdes, so are the poor and marginalized, the curious and the volunteer helpers of the sick.   All come in pilgrimage in their spiritual life.

III - It tells story of a soul, Bernadette, a modern woman model for believers of today.   She had struggles in herself, in the church, but remains a strong woman and keeps her eyes on the goal.   She is honest, simple and persistent.   "Here is what I have experienced.   Believe me if you like."



There are many resources which deal with the theological, historical, and personal aspects of the Immaculate Conception dogma and the Lourdes Apparitions.   A good place to begin is the Catechism of the Catholic Church.   Lourdes and the Anniversary are highlighted at www.lourdes2008.com, which is French, but can be translated into English, and www.friendsoflourdesusa.com.
      In addition, a local woman, Elizabeth Ficicelli, has written an excellent book, LOURDES Font of Faith, Hope and Charity.   c. 2007, available from Paulist Press   (www.paulistpress.com) 		 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Check out our
Parish Website:
www.stbparish.org
 		 
 
 
 
 
 

Holy Week Services


Palm Sunday (03/16)
Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
Sunday at 10:00 a.m. with Procession from Parish Hall

Holy Thursday (03/20)
Mass of the Lord's Supper at 7:30 p.m.

Good Friday (03/21)
Solemn Liturgy at 1:00 p.m.
Way of the Cross at 7:00 p.m.

Solemn Easter Vigil (03/22)
Mass at 8:30 p.m. with Adult Choir

Easter Sunday Morning (03/23)
9:00 a.m. with Youth Choir
11:30 a.m. with Cantor