Office Hours: 9:30—1:00 Monday—Thursday Phone: (504) 281-2267 — Fax: (504) 281-2268

E-Mail: stbernard@arch-no.org www.stbernard-stbla.com

DAILY MASSES Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: Mass 8:30 a.m. First Saturday 8:30 a.m.

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m.

St. Joseph Adoration Chapel: Any Time

Rev. Hoang M. Tuong, Pastor Cell Phone: 985-705-0357

Rev. Charles Caluda, Retired Deacon Norbert Billiot, Jr.

Music Director: Bea Girard

St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery: (504) 421-9533 Heather, Parish Secretary, Cell: (504) 421-9533

Lenore—Religious Ed stbchurch.reled@arch-no.org

Baptism: Parents are asked to call the office. Baptisms will be held the 3rd weekend of the month or by special arrangement. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are held before each Mass, or call for an appointment. Communion of the Sick: Please call when someone is ill or in the hospital. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples must contact the church at least six (6) months before the date of the wedding. Christian Burial: Please contact the funeral home to make arrangements they will contact church and cemetery. Pastoral & Finance Meeting - Pastoral Council meetings will be announced.

St. Bernard Catholic Church

(Established in 1787)

MISSION STATEMENT In the total love for Jesus through the Heart of Mary,

We St. Bernard Catholic Church commit to

BE BOLD—BE CATHOLIC—BE CHRIST And faithfully pass it on...Heart to Heart. I.M.

2805 Bayou Road P. O. Box 220

St. Bernard, LA 70085

Volume 53 Issue 42 2ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 17, 2021

Saturday January 16, 2021 Rosary 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. All Parishioners of St. Bernard Catholic Church; Bernard & Chase Naquin; Duke Collins; Donald Serpas, Sr.; William Ybarzabal; Pat Cassagne; Tim George;

Timothy George; Sal Gagliano; Mary Gagliano Jack, Mazie & Jake LaFond; Sky Labat; Velma Bourg; Karen Smith; Donna Gonzales; Scotty Lopez; Beth Byrd Ruiz; Richie Byrd; Charles; Cornelia & Lori Robertson; Donald & Jeanette Evans; Fr John; Louis & Lucille Freire; Thanks to St. Anthony & St. Jude; Perry & Deann Freire Boudreaux; Adam & Evelyn Gonzales; and all on our Sick List especially Dwight Merkl Sunday, January 17, 2021 Rosary 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Charles L. Smith; Rene Nunez; Esther Gonzales; Gauthé Family; Agnes & Wallace Serpas; Jerry Wheat; HJ & Harold Lind; Josephine & Reese Nunez; Mike, Rosie & André Colletti; Dickie Stander; Merle King; Louise M. Alphonso; Heuitt & Alice Howard; Walter & Betty Melerine; Glen & Esther Menesses; Larry Gonzales, Jr.; Raymond Serpas; Frances Evans; Adam Serigne; Walter Guidry; Kathleen Terrebonne; Chester Romero; The Romero Family; Joyce Frichter; Rudy Alphonso; Martin & Cecile Alfonso; Jerry, Vernon & Nathan Alfonso; Alfred Nunez, Sr. & Family; Jason Steele; Myra & Lisa Montelongo; Marlene Campo; Lindy LeBouef; Albert & Lorenza Acosta; Norbert Billiot, Sr.; Lazarus “Satch” Gonzales; and all Military Personnel & Families

DAILY—Rosary 8 a.m.—Mass 8:30 a.m.: Monday For Our Youth Tuesday All Sick & Dying Wednesday All Souls in Purgatory Thursday All Parishioners

Sanctuary Lamp Beth Byrd Ruiz

Marian Candle

Fr. Thomas Kinney

St. Joseph Candle Fr. Jerry Dabria

January 9—10, 2020

Attendance: 50

Collection: $ 1,186.00

Thank you for your support

READINGS FOR THE WEEK: Monday: Heb5:1-10; Ps110:1-4 Tuesday:Heb6:10-20;Ps111:1-2,4-5,9,10c Wednesday:Heb7:1-3,15-17;Ps110:1-4;Mk3:1-6 Thursday:Heb7:25—8:6;Ps40:7-10,17;Mk3:7-12 Friday: Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19 Saturday:Heb9:2-3,11-14;Ps47:2-3,6-9;Mk3:20-21 Sunday:Jon3:1-5,10;Ps25:4-9;1Cor7:29-31

Ministry Schedule For Next Week:

Saturday, January 23, 4:00 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Hoang

Lector: Catherine Ministers of Communion:

Not at this time

Sunday, January 24, 10:00 a.m.

Celebrant: Fr. Hoang Lector: Maureen

Ministers of Communion: Not at this time

Children’s Mardi Gras Parade

On Sunday, January 24, 2021, after 10:00 mass, we will have a Mardi Gras parade. So, dress up your children and decorate a wagon with colorful decorations. A panel of judges will choose the most decorative float and costume. Since we can’t go to any big parades this year, we will have our own. Please see Lenore for details and to offer help. ********************************************************************************

“Behold the Lamb of God.”

Today’s Psalm, “Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will” is the response of John the Baptist to God’s call to “prepare the way of the Lord.” People were drawn to John, not be-cause he proclaimed his own greatness, but because he un-derstood that there was one to come after him who was greater than he. When he saw Jesus walk by he proclaimed, “Behold the Lamb of God.” John accepted and fulfilled his role to prepare the way for the “man who ranks ahead of me” and not to seek his own glory. John directed his fol-lowers to Jesus; they became his disciples and eventually responded to God, “Here I am, Lord; I come to do your will.” Do we accept the role God has given to us and stand ready to say, “Here I am, Lord, I have come to do your will!” when God calls us to be all that he has created us to be and prepare the way for Jesus to enter our lives and the lives of others.

St. Agnes St. Agnes of Rome was born in 291 AD and raised in a Christian family. Agnes was very beautiful and belonged to a wealthy family. Her hand in marriage was highly sought after, and she had many high ranking men chasing after her. However, Agnes made a promise to God never to stain her purity. Her love for the Lord was great and she hated sin even more than death! Whenever a man wished to marry Agnes, she would always say, "Jesus Christ is my only Spouse." According to legend, the young men she turned away became so angry and insulted by her devotion to God and purity that they began to submit her name to authorities as a Christian follower. In one incident, Procop, the Governor's son, became very angry when she refused him. He tried to win her for his wife with rich gifts and promises, but the beautiful young girl kept saying, "I am already promised to the Lord of the Universe. He is more splendid than the sun and the stars, and He has said He will never leave me!" In great anger, Procop accused her of being a Christian and brought her to his father, the Governor. The Governor promised Agnes wonderful gifts if she would only deny God, but Agnes refused. He tried to change her mind by putting her in chains, but her lovely face shone with joy. Next he sent her to a place of sin, but an Angel protected her. At last, she was condemned to death. Even the pagans cried to see such a young and beautiful girl going to death. Yet, Agnes was as happy as a bride on her wedding day. She did not pay attention to those who begged her to save herself. "I would offend my Spouse," she said, "if I were to try to please you. He chose me first and He shall have me!" Then she prayed and bowed her head for the death-stroke of the sword.

Other accounts of Agnes' life hold the Prefect Sempronius responsible for her martyrdom. It is said he condemned the young girl to be dragged through the streets naked. Some versions of the legend state that Agnes' hair grew instantly to cover her entire body and all the men who attempt-ed to rape the beautiful virgin were immediately struck blind. The stories go on to explain that another man presided over Agnes' trial after Sempronius excused himself. The new man sentenced Agnes to death. At first, Agnes was tied to a stake, but either the wood would not burn or the flames parted away from her. This prompted an officer to draw his sword and behead the girl. It is believed that her blood, which poured out to the stadium, was soaked up with cloths by Christians. She died a virgin-martyr at the age of 12 or 13 on 21 January 304. Agnes was buried beside the Via Nomentana in Rome. Her bones are currently conserved beneath the high altar in the church of Sant'Angese fuori le mura in Rome, which was built over the catacomb that held her tomb. Her skull is preserved in the church of Sant'Agnese in Agone in Rome's Piazza Navona. In 1858, Father Caspar Rehrl, an Austrian missionary founded the Con-gregation of Sisters of St. Agnes. St. Agnes is widely known as the patron saint of young girls. She is also the patron saint of chastity, rape survivors and the Children of Mary. She is often represented with a lamb, the symbol of her virgin innocence, and a palm branch, like other martyrs. She is shown as a young girl in robes holding a palm branch with the lamb either at her feet or in her arms. Her feast day is celebrated on January 21. On her feast day, it is custom-ary for two lambs to be brought in to be blessed by the pope. On Holy Thursday the lambs' wool is removed and woven into the pallium the pope gives to a newly consecrated archbishop as a sign of his power and union with the pope.

ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH—PHASE 3 We are in Phase 3 and we have opened the church to all who feel safe

and/or want to come. We can now have 75% occupancy. With that there are a few things to keep in mind: You will be coming to a small area with a large number of people and the social distancing might not be maintained. You will be coming to a small area where people may or may not be wearing masks. We will leave that up to each individual. Remember that wearing a mask does not protect you, but keeps your germs to yourself. Also by wearing the mask for a period of time you are breathing in much CO2 which can cause some to pass out or have other issues. You will be coming to this small church that we all love and care about to receive our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and this may take some strong faith that you will stay safe in doing so. If anyone is not comfortable attending there is no judgment it is understood. We ask that if you feel bad in anyway the day before and/or the day of Mass please stay home. If you have any of the underlying conditions that will make getting sick with the virus or anything else harder on you, please stay home. Probably the majority of St. Bernard’s parishioners fall into the category of being over 65 and we know some have other health issues and some do not. This is a time to use your faith to pray and listen to the Lord to make your decision along with medical advice hopefully from your physician. If you do not want to be in church with a lot of people but still want to physically attend a mass, please remember we are having daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and rarely is there more than 4 people. We hope in the near future we can continue with the home visits to our shut-ins when all parties are comfortable. Continue to do your best to socially distance from others, but remember it is not a guarantee it can happen in the church. Please keep this in mind when you come up to receive the Eucharist and try to give a little space. Upon receiving the Eucharist you will not hear Fr Hoang say the Body of Christ he will just make a small sign of cross with the host and place in your hand. There will be no passing of the collection basket. Please drop your donation in the basket by the bulletins. For the sign of peace, please just wave or nod to others.

Here am I Lord; I come to do your will.

Please Pray for Our Sick Manuel Alfonso; Debbie Gonzales; Charles Duhe; Aiden Smith; Madeline Colletti Cimino; Gene Perez; Patricia Fincher; Donald Campo; Edna O’Rourke; Bernard Naquin, Jr.; Dorothy Easley; Devin Dimadigo; Kylie Gritter; David Naquin; Sheri Fernandez; Christina Landry; Brett Gagliano; Brendan Graf; Emile Evans; Landon Ansardi; Kayla Vogelaar; Mindy Casanova Dardar; Wilmoy & Florine Shows; Brett Bergeron; Allen Nunez; Eleanore Erato; David Casanova; Danny Morales; Riley Richards; Hyacinth Serpas; Jerrilee Odinet; Karley Draper; Hailey Martin; Lorraine Daroca; Barbara Simpson; Michael George; Joy Fernandez; Marianne Marks; Kimberly Mones; Avery Cantrelle; Rita Bauer; Sandy Thurman; Talor Gutierrez; Erica Stewart; Maggie Serigne; Valerie Wheat; Hunter Hoffmann; Christina Gardner; AJ Arnone; Evis; Michelle Matthews; Fr. Charley; Don Clark; Thelma Lee; Janey Yates; Connie St. Pierre; Tino Mones; Patrick Campo, Sr.; Michael Fernandez; SE Kreiger; Pasqual Alfonso; Henry Dietrich; Sidney Evans, Jr.; Hope Serigne; Mr. & Mrs. Caesar; Mary Barker; Bob Couch; Linda Gagliano; Rhonda Riley; Lisa and Samantha; Paul Remick; Justin Serpas; Rene Poche; Lisa Montelongo; Bobbie Schmitt; Barbara Robin; Becky Couture Riker; Linda Melerine; Stephen Lobre; Barney Koons; Romona Lucas; Paul Serigne; Taylor Tycer; Dan Assevado; Wendy Walls; Kaleah Kate Ma; Robert Oalmann; Noah Campo; Arley Jarammillo; Robert Burns; Peter Peterson; Anna Morales; Elsie Smith; Philip Deogracias; Beverly Bachemin; NS; Ryan Peltier; Lonny Becnel; Kerry Robertson; Jimmy & Dolly Brien; Margie Palmeri; Misty Morales; Katie Caluda Sanpart; Carol Morales; Michele Morales; Kim Juminias; Charlotte Luna; Elba Quiles; Branden David; Ralph Ziegler; Sylvia Guillot; Ryan Guerra; Hillary Miller; Phillip Acosta; Sherrie & John Graf; Linda Barrett; Stanley Alfonso; Steve Navarre; Marie George; Frances Edwards; Michael Pizzuto; Alfred Pizzuto; Alexis Binschul; Jeff Meche; Jordan Serigne; Ms Birdie; Arnold & Earline Serigne; Carolyn Serpas; Dwight Merkl; Ella Butler; Barbara Perez; Joann Billiot, Victoria Sanders, Pat Gould, Isiaih Acosta, Fr. Raymond Guillot, Ed & Margo Lee

Call the office to add or remove someone from list.

ADORATION CHAPELS The Deanery Adoration Chapel located at OLPS invites you to come spend a little time with the Lord in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Come for a few minutes or consider becoming a “committed adorer” for a particular hour. OLPS 8 am to 8 pm Monday-Friday. If anyone would like to be on the committee at OLPS please contact them. OLPS is need of adorers if you can commit please call them. Our Lady of Lourdes has Adoration on the first Wednesday of the month. St. Bernard has Adoration on Thursday. Please consider spending an hour with the Lord.

TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Every year, close to the feast of the Conversion of St. Paul on January 25, and before the feast of the Chair of St. Peter on February 22, the cause of Church unity is commended to Christians everywhere. Sadly, Protestants, Orthodox, and Catholics have settled to a status quo of separation. When baptized people become Catholic, we speak of them as being received into “full communion.” That means we already share a communion in faith in many ways, including the Word of God. Many Protestant denominations have received and revised the three-year cycle of readings first arranged by Catholics in the early 1970s. Therefore, many of your neighbors who are not Catholic are celebrating and reflecting on the same readings we are savoring on most Sundays of the year. This makes for a new spirit of cooperation among preachers of the gospel, and gives hope that the cause of reunion, desired by Christ, has great vitality at the table of God’s Word, and will one day lead to unity at the table of the Lord’s Body and Blood. —James Field, Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co.

He said to them, "Come, and you will see."

In the time of Jesus few people, called scribes, could read or write. The Torah and other books were rare. Students listened to teachers, called rabbis, not all of whom could read or write. Such rabbis were valued for their understanding of Scripture. They rarely, if ever, sent their students [disciples] to another rabbi. John knew that the scribes could read the law but Jesus understood the intent of the Lawgiver. John sent his disciples to Jesus, who asked “Where are you staying?” They were really asking, “What do you teach?” Jesus did not embark on a theological dissertation. He said, “Come, and you will see.” John’s disciples followed Jesus and learned from his life and teaching. They saw and believed. They tried to imitate Jesus. When they failed, they tried again. We have the benefit of Scripture and Tradition, and more than 2000 years of Christian models who risked much and sacrificed all to imitate Jesus. It is not too late in the new year to resolve to do our best to imitate Jesus. And if we fail, we can try again.

Phase 3—Continuing ALL VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents.

All individuals, WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 50 people, where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed.

LARGE VENUES (e.g., sit-down dining, movie theaters, sporting venues, places of worship) can operate under moderate physical distancing protocols.

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