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Pastoral Staff
Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco
Parish Deacon
Deacon Thomas J. Varney
Pastoral Care Sr. Muriel Aude e
Office Administrator Celeste Mikitarian
Financial Administrator
Amy Halloran
Director of Youth Ministry Lori Howard
Ministry of Education
Religious Educa on 508-393-7445
Administrator Virginia Boland
St. Bernade e School
508-351-9905
School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil
Assistant Principal Julianne Morin
Schedule of Masses
Saturday, The Lord’s Day Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Confession
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Pastoral Office
Phone 508-393-2838 Fax 508-393-2718 Rectory 508-393-2223
Email Office: stbernade [email protected]
Pastor: [email protected]
Parish Website www.stb-parish.org
St. Bernadette Parish A Roman Catholic Faith Community of the Diocese of Worcester
www.stb-parish.org 266 Main Street,. Northborough, Massachusetts 01532
Music Ministry
Organist John Donahue
Director of Adult Choir
Director of Youth Choir Priscilla Nardi
Director of Contemporary Choir Thomas Lowe
cxÇàxvÉáà fâÇwtç ]âÇx G? ECDJ From the Pastor:
My Friends in the Lord Jesus,
Pentecost Sunday! The joy of the Holy Spirit! It has been fifty days since Easter Sunday, and for that many days we have celebrated in particular fashion the Paschal Mystery - the death, resurrection, and ascension of the Lord, and the descent of the Holy Spirit. Today, with this Solemnity of Pentecost, we draw to a close our celebration of Easter.
However, in today’s gospel passage from the Gospel according to John, we are invited back to Easter Sunday. Easter is united to Pentecost because throughout the fifty days of the Easter season, we celebrate the saving act of God in the Paschal event of the Lord Jesus Christ. “On the evening of the first day of the week, even though the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear…Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, Peace be with you…He showed them his hands and his side…’As the Father has sent me, so I send you.’ And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
Pentecost is a celebration of our commission by the risen Lord. The Holy Spirit empowers us to witness to what we have celebrated over these past fifty days: the saving, forgiving, reconciling and compassionate love of God for all people. We are witnesses of this truth. As witnesses we give our best testimony, not so much by our words, but by our actions. That is, we are to bring to others forgiveness, reconciliation, and compassion. We are ambassadors for God, disciples of Jesus, doing divine, grace filled work of forgiveness and mercy. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you.”
The Easter Season may end today, but our work for the Gospel, our ministry in the name of Christ Jesus, continues. We promote peace as we work for Justice, we strive to unite and end division, we pray for and dedicate ourselves to an end to war, violence and all that which divides peoples. We uphold and proclaim the dignity of all life, the sanctity of Marriage, and encourage faith in God. We do so, not alone or by our own efforts, but by the power and gifts of the Holy Spirit, “Jesus breathed on them and said to them, ‘Receive the Holy Spirit.’”
So we pray to the Holy Spirit, “O most blessed Light divine, shine within these hearts of yours, and our inmost being fill…Heal our wounds, our strength renew; on our dryness pour your dew; wash the stains of guilt away: bend the stubborn heart and will; melt the frozen, warm the chill; guide the steps that go astray. On the faithful, who adore and confess you, evermore in your sevenfold gift descend; give them virtue’s sure reward; give them salvation, Lord; give them joys that never end.” Amen. Alleluia.
Happy and joyful Pentecost!
Fr. Ron
Sacrament and Pastoral Information Holy Baptism & the
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Contact Fr. Falco to make arrangements for Infant Bap sms as well as for adult Bap sm,
Eucharist & Confirma on.
Pastoral Care of the Sick Please inform a pastoral staff member of the needs
of those who may be ill, hospitalized or elderly. We are privileged to serve the infirmed.
Holy Orders/Consecrated Religious Life Contact Fr. Ron Falco for informa on on the
priesthood or the permanent diaconate.
Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.
First Communion & Confirmation Contact Mrs. Boland for registra on.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, June 3 5:00 PM † Hubert Moineau, By Joseph & Claudette Moineau † Ruth Stone, By Judi Winning Sunday, June 4 9:00 AM † Emanuel Rame and Thomas Calzetta, By the Rame Family 11:00 AM † Marilyn Shanahan, 15th Anniversary, By the Family † Ellie Mahoney, By Sr. Muriel Monday, June 5 8:30 AM In Honor of the Holy Spirit, By Kathy & Mike Tuesday, June 6 8:30 AM † Kenneth Dunker, By Julianne Morin † Jayne Dudley, By Margaret Mossman Wednesday, June 7 8:30 AM † Pauline Charbonneau, By Pat LeSage † Mary Shead, By Pat LeSage Thursday, June 8 8:30 AM † David Senecal, By Andrea Lincoln † Joseph O’Shea, By Debbie & Michael O’Neil Friday, June 9 8:30 AM † Dan Rooney, By Melissa Kane Saturday, June 10 5:00 PM † Charles and Bertha Thomas, By the Shields Family Sunday, June 11 9:00 AM † The Donahue Family, By the Family 11:00 AM † Ron Stokes, By Jayne Stokes † Richard Alliegro, By Barbara and Family
Masses, Feasts & Gospels
SUNDAY John 20:19-23 Pentecost Sunday
MONDAY Mark 12:1-12 Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr
TUESDAY Mark 12:13-17 Weekday
Saint Norbert, Bishop
WEDNESDAY Mark 12:18-27 Weekday
THURSDAY Mark 12:28-34 Weekday
FRIDAY Mark 12:35-37 Weekday
Saint Ephrem, Deacon and Doctor of the Church
SATURDAY Mark 12:38-44 Weekday
Parish Events this week…
Saturday, June 3 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM High School Senior Baccalaureate Mass
Sunday, June 4 Pentecost Sunday Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Wednesday, June 7 Youth Ministry Jr. High Summer Olympics
Thursday, June 8 St. Bernadette School 8th Grade Graduation 6PM Prayer Group 8:00 PM
Saturday, June 10 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Knights of Columbus Cookout 6PM
Sunday, June 11 The Most Holy Trinity Mass: 9AM & 11AM
Parish Ministry Leaders
Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186
Altar Society Walter & Rose Zydlewski 508-485-7683
Arts & Environment Anne Wall 508-393-3042
Baptism Preparation Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838
Bereavement Contact the Parish Office 508-393-2838
Eucharistic Adoration Celeste Mikitarian 508-393-2838
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Deacon Tom Varney 508-845-3469
Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819
Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Russ Lindquist (Grand Knight) 508-393-9199 Bernie Gillon (Dep. Grand Knight) 508-466-8312
Parish Finance Amy Halloran 508-393-2838
Lectors Horace Turner 508-393-5340
Marriage Ministry Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838
Mom’s Group Stephanie Devaney 774-473-2689
Monthly Food Collection Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500
Music Ministry
St. Bernadette Contemporary Choir: Thomas Lowe 508-393-6594
St. Bernadette Youth Choir: Priscilla Nardi 508-485-2705
Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-1290
Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096
Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Anne Curtis 508-393-6751
Respect for Life Evelyn & Russ Lindquist 508-393-9199
R.C.I.A. Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838
Women’s Faith Sharing Peg Lien 508-393-7180
Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838
Pentecost Sunday
“To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good.” (1 CORINTHIANS 12:7)
To receive the gift of the Holy Spirit you must open your heart and let Him in! Open your heart and be grateful for all the gifts God has given us. Regardless of your circumstance, God has given us all blessings. What we do with those gifts is our gift back to God. Generously shar-ing our gifts keeps us more “God-centered” and less “self-centered”.
Please pray for the sick, suffering & shut-ins of our parish. Keep them in your daily prayers that when they are physically weak, they will have the strength of God and His love.
Praying With Our Parish Please remember in your prayers …
Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Sharon, Kenny, Mary, Barbara, Lynn, Ernest, Betsy, Zachary, Evan, Colin, Kathy, Bill, Ryan, Fr. Steve, Fr. Devlin, Alexis, Aubrey, Craig, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary, Fran, Robin, Jack, Christopher, Don, Nicole, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Ed, Doris, Carlton, Matthew, Janet, Eleanor, Carol, Debbie, Jeri, Jessie, Meaghan, Hazel, Nancy, John, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, Kathleen, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Ron, Donna, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Robert, Charlie, Bob, Judy, Katie, Geri, Mary, Richard, Leo, Ronnie, Rose, Dottie, Joan, Christine, Andrew, Julie, John, Agnes, Ann, Beth, David, Jackie, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Joan, Patricia, Fran, Jane
~ Hope Ministry ~ Are you interested in helping out in
any of our outreach programs?
Our Father’s Table On the first Monday of each month, we prepare and serve a meal at 204 Main Street, Marlborough to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Monday, June 5.
Dismas Family Farm Help prepare and serve a meal to men who are living and working on a farm as they prepare to go back into the community. Meals are prepared on the 2nd Monday of every month. The next meal will be served on Monday, June 12
Community Meals The St. Bernadette Outreach Ministry serves meals at the Trinity Church in Northborough approximately every six weeks on Wednesday evenings to help those in need. The next meal will be served in July.
Contact Mary Ellen Duggan at Home: 508-393-1819, Cell: 774-258-1500
Liturgical Roles June 10 & 11
Lector EMC Servers
5:00 PM J. Powers Deacon Tom C. Arcona C. Dinovo A. Arcona J. Arcona A. Arcona J. Arcona
9:00 AM G. Amato P. Amato F. Devaney B. Breyfogle G. Devaney K. Dougert J. Devaney G. Crowley
11:00 AM R. Clark Deacon Tom L. Reuter M.J. Pierson A. Kurina M. Clune J. Kurina D. Kurina
Altar Society Ministry - June 10
M. Walker J. Foster A. Wall
Offertory Collection
Weekend of May 28
Offertory: $ 4,952.80 Loose: $ 494.00 Ascension Thursday: $ 482.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !
June 7 Middle School Summer Olympics
June 17
Photo Scavenger Hunt
July 14, 15, 16 Steubenville East Youth Conference
Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891
E-mail: [email protected]
2017 Partners in Charity Appeal
Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2017 Partners in Charity Appeal. St. Bernadette Parish has already raised over $67,000 toward our goal of $73,500. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope located in the pews. Or you may visit www.partners-charity.net to donate online. Through your generous support we are able to serve thousands of families and individuals in Worcester County through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank you!
Second Collection—June 3 & 4
This weekend, there will be a second collection for the Catholic Communications Campaign.
Thank you for your generosity!
Summer Mass Don’t take a break away from Mass when you are on vacation for the summer. Find a Church near you at:
www.masstimes.org
This site lists Mass times, directions to the nearest Catholic Churches, both domestic and international information is provided.
What better way to start the day than with morning Mass! It brings us many blessings and special graces. Mass is celebrated Monday thru Friday at 8:30 AM. The Rosary begins at 8:00AM. This week we will celebrate the following feast days:
Monday: Saint Boniface Tuesday: Saint Norbert Friday: Saint Ephrem
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Bulletin Information: Please email all bulletin information to [email protected] or drop it off to the Pastoral Center office no later than Monday morning at 9:00AM. Thank You.
Time Out Retreats
Upcoming Retreats with Edwina Gateley at LaSale e Retreat Center in A leboro, MA: “Mothers, Sisters, Daughters,” June 26-30 and “I Hear God Laughing” on Wednesday, June 28. For more informa on contact Charlo e - office@lasale eretreatcenter.com or 508-222-8530 OR Peggy - [email protected] or 508-548-9149.
Contemporary Choir holding Open Rehearsals
The Contemporary Choir will be holding OPEN REHEARSALS on Saturdays from 3:00 until 4:45 PM for anyone interested in joining our group of singers and musicians. All ages are welcome however we are particularly interested in high school age students who enjoy listening to contemporary Christian vocalists. We sing every Saturday for the 5PM Mass. We are learning new music so now is a good time to join. We look forward to meeting you!
FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM
SAVE THE DATE!
The sixth annual Fortnight for Freedom will take place in dioceses nationwide from June 21, the vigil of the feast of Saints Thomas More and John Fisher, through July 4, Independence Day.
All are invited to join Bishop Robert J. McManus for a special Mass for the Protection of Religious Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 22 at St. Paul’s Cathedral, 19 Chatham St., Worcester. The Mass will be followed by a light reception in the Cenacle with a presentation on this year’s theme, Freedom for Mission, by Bishop McManus. We look forward to all our parishes being rep-resented on June 22! For more information contact the Respect Life Office at 508-929-4311 or visit www.fortnight4freedom.org. All are welcome to attend!
Congratulations to the
2017 High School Graduates and
St. Bernadette Scholarship Recipients:
John Arcona
Michael Bennett
Lilly Kurina
Nicholas Rino
Alec Somers
Henry Tomasuolo
Krista Tomasuolo
Marissa Tomasuolo
“In all ways acknowledge Him and He shall direct thy path.”
Proverbs 3:6
St. John's Annual Rummage Sale
In the Parish Hall - 20 Church Street Hopkinton
June 12th - 16th Open daily 9 AM - 7 PM
1/2 Price All Day Friday - Lots of great buys on:
Clothing, household items, furniture, books, toys, baby items, tools, electronics, sports equipment, etc.
FATIMA DAY AT THE SHRINE IN HOLLISTON:
On Tuesday June 13th, the Xaverian Missionaries will hold the traditional Fatima Day celebration in honor of Our Lady. It is going to be our second Fatima Day 2017. This year’s theme is connected to the ANNIVERSARY OF THE APPARITIONS OF OUR LADY AT FATIMA (1917 – 2017). The main celebrant and homilist will be Rev. Jonathan Gaspar, a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Boston. At present Fr. Jonathan serves as the secretary to Cardinal Sean P. O’Malley, OFM Cap. The evening begins with sing-along at 6:30pm; Mass at 7:00pm; Rosary and Candlelight procession at 8:00pm. The evening will conclude with refreshments served in the Shrine’s Hall. All are welcome!
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