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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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Ash Wednesday, February 17th, began the penitential season of Lent. |
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THE LOOK OF LOVE February 14th, Valentine’s Day and World Marriage Day, included a renewal of wedding vows for those attending the 11 AM Mass. |
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FIRST RECONCILIATION Fr. Richard met with second graders to address their concerns before their First Reconciliation on Tuesday, March 2nd. |
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ALTAR SERVER OF THE YEAR Evangelista Schmarder, pictured here with Bishop Kmiec and Fr. Paul, was honored at the diocese on Saturday, February 27th. |
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THE OLD IS NEW A previously retired confessional with screens is being restored for use. |
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SOUP AND STATIONS Justice and Peace Committee is sponsoring simple Soup Suppers at 6:00 PM on many of the Fridays during Lent - meatless meals in the spirit of fasting and almsgiving where offerings of “beans for bellies” and “bucks for beds” are collected for those in need. Soup and the Stations of the Cross which follow are provided by various groups from the parish. Quiet Waters Productions presented a musical version with slides.
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On Sunday, March 21st the Passages group presented a multimedia concert event. Click the heading for pictures of the concert or visit www.catholicacts.com for more on their ministry.
Sure’n everyone was a wee bit Irish on March 20th at the annual Irish Night Fundraiser at Lucarelli’s. |
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Sr. Anthony coordinated a St. Joseph’s table for the school during the day on Friday, March 19th and the parish celebration followed in the evening. |
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Teens from our youth ministry raised monies for their trips via their sales March 13 & 14.
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Third grade students and their parents gathered for a mini-retreat on Sunday, March13th in preparation for 1st Eucharist.
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were presented by Antioch Youth Ministry on Sunday, March 28 at Nativity and Monday, March 29 at St. B’s.
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Holy week began March 28th with palms and a big procession at the 11 AM Mass as Hosanna’s gave way to “Crucify Him!”
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This popular annual event, hosted by Holy Name and served by St. Bernadette School 8th Grade, took place on Friday, March 26th. Yep, they sold out again!
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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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