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St. Bernadette R. C. Church |
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5930 South Abbott Road Orchard Park, New York 14127-4597 716-649-3090 |
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Picture Pages
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There are many pages of parish pictures included on this site. To follow history backward click on the numbered page links, such as Picture Page 2. You can also visit pictures from Faith Formation Programs from their page, Youth Ministry pictures from the Antioch Life Teen Page or see Pictures of our Priests & Deacons . |
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St. Bernadette School is hosting a national touring exhibition on Abraham Lincoln. Students presented a special program on Sunday, April 11th.
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Confirmation candidates spent a busy day at Cradle Beach on April 11th preparing for the sacrament through prayer, liturgy and service.
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Fifty teens attended our youth ministry’s 10th Jesus Revolution Spring Retreat at Camp Turner in Allegany State Park March 19 - 21. |
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(How it all gets that way) |
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FAITH FORMATION GRAND FINALE As classes finished up for the year, a spirited Bible Book Bop was part of the closing celebration.
HOLY NAME FAMILY COMMUNION MASS was held Sunday, April 11th. |
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Our energy bills will be dropping thanks to a grant that covered the entire cost of the solar panels being installed on the school roof the week of April 19th. |
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On Sunday, April 18th, our altar servers were recognized at the 9:00 AM Mass and thanked for their faithful ministry. A family breakfast reception followed. |
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ALLELUIAS CONTINUE Sprinkling rites each Sunday help keep the 50 days of Easter joyful.
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FIRST EUCHARIST Celebrations of First Eucharist are taking place at our regular weekend Masses on April 25th, May 1st & 2nd, and May 8th.
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Preparations are in full swing for the School 50th Anniversary Celebration. Here committee members prepare the invitations for alumni. Click the heading for more info.
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Fr. Richard MacAlear presided at a healing Mass Wednesday, April 28th.
Monday evening and Wednesday morning sessions of “Parables of the Kingdom” have begun.
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This year’s May Crowning on Monday, May 10th, included members of this year’s 1st Eucharist classes.
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MOTHER’S DAY Mothers and Grandmothers stood for a special blessing the weekend of May 8th and 9th.
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POST OFFICE GENEROSITY Parish Neighbors volunteers are sorting the large quantity of food received from the Post Office Food Drive May 8th.
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BLOOD DRIVE Justice and Peace Committee sponsored a blood drive on May 16th. Its success may lead to one in August.
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LUPUS AWARENESS Info on this disease for which WNY is highest in the nation was provided by one of our Girl Scouts on May 16th.
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Bishop Grosz confirmed candidates from three parishes here on May 15th. Click the heading for more.
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Fr. Merrick Bednar’s family presented this year’s scholarship in honor of their brother to Megan Sullivan at the 11 AM Mass on May 23rd. |
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PENTECOST On May 23rd, the end of the Easter season was marked by spirited celebration and the extinguishing of the Pascal Candle. |
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Pat McCormack was honored at the Mass and Reception which took place May 22nd. |
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Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration shifted to the main Church during the night of June 5th-6th in honor of the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. |
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ARTISTS AND MUSICIANS It’s a busy time of year at St. Bernadette School. Exhibits of Living Art graced our Art Show and our musical was alive with song and dance from the five decades of our school’s history. |
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Justice and Peace Committee’s first gathering of their speaker series featured Attorney Michael Marszalkowski on the topic of Immigration. |
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TRADITIONAL VOLLEYBALL CONTEST |
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The annual tradition continued with this year’s 8th grade taking on the teachers and staff of our school |
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FATHER’S DAY BLESSING Dad’s stood for a special blessing the weekend of June 19th & 20th. |
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BACCALAUREATE MASS & RECEPTION Graduating students from all levels of education gathered to celebrate and give thanks at the 5:00 PM Mass on June 19th.
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SUMMER SEMINARIAN Steve Jekielek, a student at Christ the King Seminary, has been assigned here for the summer. |
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DIRECTORIES HAVE ARRIVED! They’re available in the rectory office for those who had pictures taken.
Fr. Paul led parishioners in a blessing for Fr. Richard at the conclusion of the June 27th 11:00 AM Mass that preceded a farewell reception in the pavilion. Click here for a link to Fr. Richard’s nephew’s great photos and use the password “mass”.
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VBS Pictures Coming Soon |