Sunday, January 22, 2017

P.O. Box 2394 • 95 East Corydon Street, Bradford, PA 16701-5394 Parish Office:( 814) 362-6825 • Fax: (814) 362-1479

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux

A Parish of the Catholic Diocese of Erie

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, PA

OUR PARISH THANKS YOU OUR PARISH THANKS YOU OUR PARISH THANKS YOU OUR PARISH THANKS YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION

January 15th Collection…..………….......$ 6302 Avg Wkly Operating Exp ………………..$ 10,272 THIS WEEK’S DEFICIT………………....$ 3,970

2016 CSA Pledged…………..$ 48,626 2016 CSA Paid……………….$ 46,381

Please do not staple or tape your envelopes closed! Thank you!

On this Third Sunday of the Year, our second reading comes from Saint Paul in his letter to the Corinthians. He was aware of disagreements within the community of believers. His letter indicates that such divisions are not worthy of holy people. Saint Paul reminds them not only of the importance of Who they were baptized by, but also the reason and purpose of that baptism. They were to be sanctified and holy as one body of God. Their relationship to Jesus and their belief in Him was what mattered - as it with us.

Our future as the Catholic Community of Bradford will depend on how we – as holy people – react to the many changes forthcoming. Some of these changes will seem quite drastic but rest assured much

thought has gone into these decisions. We have not heard the words - merger or partnership - before and no matter who we are, we are afraid of change and the difficulty in dealing with it. Saint Paul, in his letter, reminds us of what is important and that is our faith in Jesus, not the changes.

As you heard from the pulpit last weekend, I have been named Pastor of the Catholic Community of Bradford. I will have the assistance of a Senior Associate, Father Stanley Swacha. Both of us are looking forward to strengthening and expanding the vibrant faith that already exists in our parishes. As a family, we will build upon our strengths and work together to expand our Catholic identity. In the bulletin, you will find the new Mass schedule that will begin on Monday, February 13, 2017. These changes have been made based on directives from the Diocese and much contemplation. It is an exciting time for all of us as we begin to work together.

All of us grew up identifying with one particular parish and the sense of belonging that it gave us. Now many will go through a grieving process of letting go and forging ahead, led by the Holy Spirit. We must look at this as a transition process, taking place over time. No one wants to make hasty decisions. While some changes will be immediate due to their nature, that doesn’t mean they won’t be adjusted in the future. Mistakes will also be made during the process and resolved after due consideration. As the Mass schedule changes for all the parishes in February, some will feel that they have “won” and others will feel that they have “lost”. But what we have to remember is that we are one holy Church working together for the good of Jesus. We are called by God, called to be holy. So let us pray that the Holy Spirit will guide us in this Faith Journey.

God Bless, Fr. Ray

UPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGS

Catholic Women: TBA

Widows Group: TBA

RCIA: Sundays @ Noon, January 22, 29

REP 1-8: Sundays @ 9am, January 29

REP 9, 10 & Confirmation: Sundays @ 5:45 at Fr. Ritchie Hall, January 22

St. Bernard Elementary/ Middle School

Please Support St. Bernard School with your monthly School envelope

� Niagara Chocolate Sale continues � Report Cards - January 27

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Check our website, www.stbernardschool.net

Wed, Jan 25th, 10 am Mass—Grade 4

ST. BERNARD SCHOOL ST. BERNARD SCHOOL ST. BERNARD SCHOOL ST. BERNARD SCHOOL ANNUAL FUND RAISERANNUAL FUND RAISERANNUAL FUND RAISERANNUAL FUND RAISER

See any student to order or call the school office at 368-5302 or the church office at 362-6825

Orders due to SBS by

February 3, 2017

Delivery is Friday, March 24, 2017

3333RDRDRDRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMESUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 22, 2017JANUARY 22, 2017JANUARY 22, 2017JANUARY 22, 2017

DESTINATIONS BRADFORDDESTINATIONS BRADFORDDESTINATIONS BRADFORDDESTINATIONS BRADFORD Destinations is preparing to kick off their 2nd Annual Cam-paign/Event and are looking at March 25th for the "Live, Love, Laugh" event. They are looking for some local musi-cians to share their talents at the event. If you have performance skills and are interested in sharing your gift with the community, please call Becky Plummer at Des-tinations, (814) 331-4551.

MARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTS St. Paul urged the Corinthians to "be united in the same mind and in the same purpose." (1 Cor. 1:10). Marriages can survive many differences of opinion as long as you hold basic values in common. What heartfelt values do you share?

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTS

Please Pray for the Following Priests

Sunday, Jan 22 - Rev. Lawrence R. Richards Monday, Jan 23 - Rev. David J. Wilson Tuesday, Jan 24 - Rev. Stephen L. Collins Wednesday, Jan 25 - Rev. John R. Neff Thursday, Jan 26 - Rev. Chris M. Hamlet Friday, Jan 27 - PRAY FOR VOCATIONS Saturday, Jan 28 - Rev. Daniel C. Wolfel, O.S.B.

WORD OF LIFEWORD OF LIFEWORD OF LIFEWORD OF LIFE This week in Washington, DC we will have the PRO-LIFE March. We will witness thousands of people attending the event; listening to the many speeches defending life. But, what will happen the next week? Let us not focus on this as a one week or one day event, but rather a lifetime event. You will hear people say that the church is out of step with the world, but in reality the world is out of step with the church. Life is sacred from conception to natural death.

FAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFEFAMILY LIFE When Jesus called his disciples, they came “immediately.” Parents wish their children would respond as quickly, but they don’t. Children grow slowly into responsibility. It is a process like walking, not done “immediately”, but in small steps. Parenting demands patient encouragement.

Due to the parish restructuring changes there will no longer be

Sunday evening masses at University of Pittsburgh at

Bradford Wick Chapel.

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ITALIAN/AMERICAN PROGRESSIVE CLUB

PREPREPREPRE----CANA 2017CANA 2017CANA 2017CANA 2017

The next local Pre-Cana session will be at St. Bernard on February 19, 2017 beginning with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and running until 5 p.m. A lunch will be provided. All persons planning a 2017 wedding should make plans to attend. To register contact Kathy Durner at 362-7733 or the parish office at 362-6825.

2016 FINANCIAL 2016 FINANCIAL 2016 FINANCIAL 2016 FINANCIAL STATEMENTSSTATEMENTSSTATEMENTSSTATEMENTS

REQUEST FORMS for a 2016 Financial printout for tax purposes can be found in the back of the Church. Return them to the Parish Office or in the Sunday collection. Please allow 2 weeks for statements to be ready.

COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC COLLECTION FOR CATHOLIC COMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNCOMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNCOMMUNICATION CAMPAIGNCOMMUNICATION CAMPAIGN

The second collection this week is the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign con-nects people with Christ here and around the world in de-veloping countries, through the internet, television, radio and print media. Fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your sup-port helps spread the gospel message… so please be gen-erous in this collection.

To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc

FAMILIES ALWAYS MATTERFAMILIES ALWAYS MATTERFAMILIES ALWAYS MATTERFAMILIES ALWAYS MATTER Looking for resources for your family?

Visit the Diocese of Erie Family website at: http://www.eriercd.org/fam.htm

and discover why families always matter!

University of University of University of University of Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh at Pittsburgh at

Bradford Bradford Bradford Bradford

Empty Bowls & Baskets DinnerEmpty Bowls & Baskets DinnerEmpty Bowls & Baskets DinnerEmpty Bowls & Baskets Dinner Thursday, March 16, 2017

Mukaiyama University Room 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Admission to the event is $10.00.

Guests are served a simple meal of soup, bread, beverage and dessert and are invited to keep a ceramic bowl, basket or set of napkins as a re-minder of the ongoing fight against hunger.

If you are interested in donating a crockpot of soup or a batch of cookies, please contact

Carma Horner at 362-7609 or email clh71@pitt.edu.

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX PARISH INFORMATIONPARISH INFORMATIONPARISH INFORMATIONPARISH INFORMATION

IN WRITING BY NOON ON FRIDAY

2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BULLETIN DATE.

PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Father Raymond C. Gramata, Pastor Mrs. Kimberly A. Mooney, Principal SBS

OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9 am to 4 pm

Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 4 pm Ms. Wendy Thomson, Financial Manager

Ms. Kathy Bryant, Secretary

MASS SCHEDULE: Monday-Saturday: Please consult bulletin.

Weekend: Saturday (Vigil): 5:15 pm, Sunday: 8:00 am & 10:00 am

Holy Days: Please consult bulletin

RECONCILIATION: Saturday: 8:30 am, 4 to 5 pm, Thursday before First Friday: 4 to 5 pm. Private appointments may be made by calling Parish Office.

RELIGIOUS EDCATION PROGRAM (REP) Students not attending Catholic school should be enrolled in REP programs. St. Bernard, St. Francis and OMPH Religious Education programs are combined. Grades 1 through 8 meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am at St. Bernard in Fr. Gallina Social Center and grades 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation) meet at St. Francis in G. Carlton Ritchie Hall at 5:15 pm on Sunday. Both programs begin in September.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): We welcome all inquiries about the Catholic faith. This process begins in the fall of the year. Please call the Parish Office for further information.

ST. BERNARD ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL: 450 West Washington Street: serving students, preschool through eighth grade. Open to parishioners, Catholics from other parishes and those of other faiths. Offering Extended Care before, during, and after school. For complete information, please call 368-5302.

MEMBERSHIP: All Baptized Catholics should be registered, practicing and supporting members of a Parish. Only properly registered members appear on our parish list and are eligible to receive the benefits of parish membership for sacraments, and educational opportunities (including tuition assistance) at our Catholic School. Each parishioner is called upon to practice good stewardship of time, talent and treasure. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, you may not be registered. Call the Parish Office - we would love to meet you!

MARRIAGE: Couples need to contact a priest at least six months before their wedding. Registered and active participation needs to be considered before marriage.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion for the sick is taken to the hospital, nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis.

BAPTISM: Both parents must attend the Pre-Baptism Preparation Program. Please call the St. Bernard Parish Office for dates and times of upcoming class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing the program. Call the Parish Office to schedule the class and baptism. Godparents must be at least 16, confirmed and active, registered members of their parish.

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES OF TIME & TALENT

Religious Education: Grades 1-8, 9 am Sunday mornings at St. Bernard Grades 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation), 5:45 pm Sunday evenings at St. Francis

Liturgical Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors

Music Director Kathy O’Mara 331-8084 Folk Group Peggy Errera 368-3024 Resurrection Choir Mariann Pascarella 368-5356 God’s Housekeepers Parish Office 362-6825 Liturgy Committee Fr. Raymond C. Gramata 362-6825

Parish Community St. Bernard School Kim Mooney, Principal 368-5302 Parish Council Catholic Women’s Club Joan Yohe 362-3929 Telephone Prayer Chain Natalie Marasco 363-9110

Cover photo by LongArt Photography

Catholic Schools Week KickCatholic Schools Week KickCatholic Schools Week KickCatholic Schools Week Kick----off off off off

Sunday, Jan 29 @ 10 am massSunday, Jan 29 @ 10 am massSunday, Jan 29 @ 10 am massSunday, Jan 29 @ 10 am mass

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Come Celebrate with us!Come Celebrate with us!Come Celebrate with us!Come Celebrate with us!

MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSES JANUARY 28 JANUARY 28 JANUARY 28 JANUARY 28 –––– 29, 201729, 201729, 201729, 2017

LECTOR SCHEDULELECTOR SCHEDULELECTOR SCHEDULELECTOR SCHEDULE Saturday, January 28 5:15 pm Paul Curcio Sunday, January 29 8:00 am Jody Randolph 10:00 am Tom Dalton

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULEEUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULEEUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULEEUCHARISTIC MINISTER SCHEDULE Saturday, January 28 5:15 pm Cliff Ackley/ VOLUNTEER/ VOLUNTEER Sunday, January 29 8:00 am Sue Bradley/ Marcia Riley/ Ruth Dixon 10:00 am Paul Curcio/ Kathy Howe/ Kim Lance

HOSPITAL/PAVILION: J.E. O’Mara

ALTAR SERVERSALTAR SERVERSALTAR SERVERSALTAR SERVERS Saturday, January 28 5:15 pm Cara & Laryssa Webster Sunday, January 29 8:00 am Danny Manion & Tara Moonan 10:00 am Brent, Hugh & Rhys Kennedy

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering:

Thomas Ackley, Betty Baliski, Bill Baynes, Barb Bernheisel & Foster Family, Shirley Black, John Bove, Tom Burke, Dick Clark, Ryley Cleveland, Betsy Costello, Ann Cummiskey, Helen

DeFrank, Michael Eaton, Helen Ewell, Rose Feldhaus Family, Ysbella Feldman, Pat Girard, Pearl Harris, Brandon M. Henry, Jill Henry, Sandy Holsinger, James Kibby, Bill Kline, Lori Kozlowski, Kaylee Marsfelder, Colleen McNamara, Shannon McNamara, Mariana Militelo, Joe Monago, Shirley Mongillo, Lou Monti, Cheri O’Mara, Courtney Prentiss, James Romanelli, Tim Romanelli, Cindy Sayers, Nancy Shaw, Judith Shick, Caro Simonds, Steve Skaggs, Sandy Spehar, Bonnie Swackhamer, Matthew Whelan, Richard Yovichin, Tom Zimbardi

May they be strengthened by the healing presence of God’s Spirit.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 22, 2017READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 22, 2017READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 22, 2017READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 22, 2017

Sunday: Is 8:23--9:3/Ps 27/1 Cor 1:10-13, 17/Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17 Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28/Ps 98/Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10/Ps 40/Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22/ Ps 117/Mk 16:15-18 Thursday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Ps 96/Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39/Ps 37/Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Heb 11:1-2, 8-19/Lk 1/Mk 4:35-41 Next Sunday: Zep 2:3; 3:12-13/Ps 146/1 Cor 1:26-31/ Mt 5:1-12a

MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK OF JAN 23 OF JAN 23 OF JAN 23 OF JAN 23 ---- JAN 28, JAN 28, JAN 28, JAN 28, 2017201720172017

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

Monday, January 23 8:00 am Parishioners Wednesday, January 25 8:00 am Stanley Black (Shirley Black) SBS10:00 am Rudy & Rose Cammaroto Family (Family) Thursday, January 26 12:10 pm Harry Hannon & Family (Kathy Symington) Friday, January 27 8:00 am Lawrence “Bunny” Grassi (M/M R. Caliguiri) Saturday, January 28 8:00 am James Croker (in thanksgiving of his generosity) 5:15 pm James Craig (Peggy Rich) Sunday, January 29 8:00 am Matthew, Jr. & Joseph Hannon (Sapko & Erickson Families 10:00 am John Iaderosa (Vince & Mary Lou Iaderosa)

WEEKDAY MASSES HELD IN THE CHAPELWEEKDAY MASSES HELD IN THE CHAPELWEEKDAY MASSES HELD IN THE CHAPELWEEKDAY MASSES HELD IN THE CHAPEL

GOD'S GOD'S GOD'S GOD'S HOUSEKEEPERSHOUSEKEEPERSHOUSEKEEPERSHOUSEKEEPERS

Jan 23 – Jan 27: Team 2 D. Jadlowiec/ C. Bennett/ P. Foote

V. Comilla/ D. & L. Williams/ K. Smeal

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Monday, January 23 9:00 am Victoria Taylor (Ken & Lynn Hogue) Wednesday, January 25 9:00 am NO MASS Saturday, January 28 4:30 pm Richard Shaw (Nancy Shaw) Sunday, January 29 11:00 am Jim Grove (Lorna & Family)

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELPOUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELPOUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELPOUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP

Sunday, January 29 9:00 am Albert Montecalvo (Teri Synborski)