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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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FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTIONS Saturday, September 4th is First Saturday. There will be special devotions in the chapel following the 9:00 AM Mass. Little Shepherds will also meet in the Community Room following Mass. WELCOME NIGHT If you aren’t registered in the parish, but would like to join, call the Rectory Office (649-3090) to make arrangements to register at any time. Our next official Welcome Night is Thursday, September 16th at 7:30 PM in the Msgr. Nugent Conference Room. The entire family is welcome to come for this evening, which includes refreshments and a slideshow on all that the parish has to offer. Stop by the office, call, or email to let us know you’re coming. SCRIP HELPS EVERYONE SCRIP is being sold in the church/school foyer after all Masses every weekend. These gift certificates and cards make great gifts for friends and family AND/OR they can be used for your ordinary shopping ALL while helping the parish at the same time. Click on the heading for more information. SUNDAY SITTERS BABYSITTING DURING 9:00 and 11:00 AM MASSES A safe and loving environment for children 6 months through 4 years is provided while their parents and older siblings are participating in the 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Eucharistic Liturgies. We are looking for a few more volunteers who can commit to serving one Sunday a month on a team of 2 adults and 2 teens. Baby swings, walkers, etc. are also needed. For questions or to pre-register, call Theresa at 539-5796. (18 and over must attend a Protecting God’s Children Seminar and become enrolled in the Virtus Safe Environment continue training program.) Perpetual Eucharist Adoration has brought many blessings to our community and to the individuals involved. As we hear the Gospel stories of God’s Son walking among us, consider offering your thanks and praise to our Christ our Savior and Brother in this beautiful and enriching way. There is a special need for adorers at several hours. Click on the link above for contact information. STEWARDSHIP Thanks to all who pledged so generously of their time, talent and treasure in stewardship pledges to our parish family. Stewardship Commitment Sunday was November 14th & 15th but you can still return your completed forms at any time. If you have made an offering of time or talent toward a new ministry and have not been contacted, please call the office. You can also call the office at any time for contact information for any group or organization. |
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GARAGE SALE LEFTOVERS? St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy could use your saved-for-someday-that-never-came items, especially clothes and furniture for infants and children. Clear the clutter and help those in need. Call or email the office for contact information. ABITIBI RECYCLING Please bring your recyclable paper to the bright yellow and green bins located behind the school across from the convent. This win-win practice benefits both the planet and the parish. CLOTHING FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Next to the paper recycling bins (see above) is a bin to receive your donations of new or gently used clothing for the St. Vincent de Paul Society. THE BRICKS FOR THE PARISH PAVILION Two sets of engraved bricks have been put in place on the walkway. Many thanks to all our supporters! More “brick layers” are still needed however. For more information on how you can contribute and/or to download a donation form, click on the heading. PARISH NEIGHBORS FOOD COLLECTION The current economy has left many in need of assistance. Click here for a list of what is most needed. JOIN THE CATHOLIC ADVOCACY NETWORK Sign up at www.nyscatholic.org to make your voice heard or visit the New York State Chapter at www.nyscatholic.org. AUTOMATIC BANK WITHDRAWAL St. Bernadette’s offers the option of automatic bank withdrawal for your contributions. A letter with more detailed explanation and forms for signup are available here.
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PASSAGES SONG VIDEO Passages Catholic Music Ministry announces the production of a new pro life video, entitled "Rachel's Dance". The song, which was inspired by the work of Rachel's Vineyard Ministries, speaks to the unending pool of God's mercy and forgiveness available to the many victims of abortions. You can check out this song on Youtube. While there check out some of their other Catholic faith based songs and videos. For more on Passages’ ministry, see the current newsletter. REUSABLE BAGS AVAILABLE AGAIN More of the very popular reusable bags from Justice and Peace Committee are now available. Check the foyer after Masses or stop by the office during regular office hours. $4 for a bag with our church emblem also supports the work of special needs individuals involved in the manufacture of these environmentally conscious bags. SCRIP CARDS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES MAKE GREAT GIFTS The Scrip Program, currently a success with our school and religious education families, is now open to everyone in the parish. SCRIP forms and envelopes are available at all the entrances of the church and people are available to take your orders or answer questions in the church school foyer after all Masses. By ordering SCRIP, you raise money for St. Bernadette’s without any expense to you, since retailers contribute a percentage to the parish. Take home a form with the details and consider making your regular household shopping dollars work for our community. Workers will be in the church school foyer after all Masses every weekend, orders may be placed in the school on Tuesday mornings. For more information, click on the link above. FR. PAUL’S COOKING CD “Food for Thought” is available in the Rectory Office. More information is available at: www.odbtv.org. The Second Passages Ministry CD, entitled Keeping The Faith, is available for those who would like a copy. Please feel free to stop by the Rectory Office and pick up your copy. The CDs are available at no charge. Free will offerings are welcome and will be used solely to produce additional CDs for distribution throughout the diocese. Click on the heading for more information. FR. NUGENT’S BOOKS Our former pastor’s wonderful books Spiritual Reflections in Honor of God the Father and Spiritual Reflections II are available in the Rectory Office. Proceeds will go to charity, including St. Bernadette School. PARISHIONER’S BOOK NOW ON SALE A newly released book entitled Open My Eyes, written by parishioner Kathy Wabick, is now for sale in the Rectory Office. A portion of the proceeds will benefit St. Bernadette School. The book also includes a foreword written by Msgr. Nugent.
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FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION REGISTRATION forms for the 2010-2011 Faith Formation sessions are due immediately! Your immediate and full cooperation is needed for the purpose of ordering books, supplies, and to plan our year. THANK YOU for your help! Those who have questions or concerns may contact the Faith Formation Office directly for information and forms. Students who are attending a Catholic High School must register for Confirmation Prep if they are to be confirmed next spring. As well, we remind parents of 1st graders to please register their children as soon as possible. The classes are filling up quickly. VOLUNTEER CATECHISTS NEEDED FOR 2010 — 2011 YEAR Volunteer catechists are needed for the Faith Formation sessions starting in mid-September. We will provide training and materials. This is a very rewarding ministry! Please contact the Faith Formation Office at 648-1720 for further information. PARISH OFFICES CLOSED The parish offices will be closed on Labor Day, Monday, September 6th. HOLY NAME HOT DOG ROAST The St. Bernadette’s Holy Name Society is sponsoring a hot dog roast to kick off the beginning of their 2010-2011 meetings. This event will take place on Thursday, September 9th at 6:00 PM in the parish pavilion. All current members and new members are invited to attend. Hope to see you there! SUMMERFEST AND ANNIVERSARY OF EUCHARISTIC ADORATION It’s different this year — beginning with a Saturday 5:00 PM Mass on September 11th — and continuing into the evening. Come early at 4:45 PM for the official dedication of the lift in the church/school foyer. Click on the heading for details. LITTLE BETHLEHEM GROUP This organization will be selling religious articles from the Holy Land after all Masses the weekend of September 11th and 12th. BIBLE STUDY ON THE BOOK OF JOB Begin your fall with a story that speaks eloquently of the mystery of human suffering. Listen to God‟s Word in the midst of pain. You are invited to participate in an 8-session, Little Rock Scripture Study, that will be offered on Wednesdays at 9:45 AM and repeated on Wednesdays at 7:00 PM beginning the week of September 15th (No meetings on Big Meeting Nights). A review of home study questions in a group setting are followed by a video presentation summarizing the lesson. Beginners are welcome. Give it a try. Come for food and fellowship. For more information or to register, click on the heading. IMMACULÉE - LEFT TO TELL THE STORY “SOLD” OUT!!! Rawandan Genocide survivor Immaculée Ilibagiza will be speaking here at 7:00 PM on September 17th, 2010. Visit her website, www.immaculee.com, for more information about this remarkable woman of faith. Her presentation, entitled “Reconciliation or Revenge? One Woman’s Experience of the Rawandan Genocide” will be offered free of charge. However, FREE TICKETS ARE REQUIRED, and right now ALL OUR TICKETS HAVE BEEN DISTRIBUTED. If you took tickets that you will not be using, PLEASE return them so someone else may attend. VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR IMMACULEE EVENING Volunteers are still needed to assist the evening of Immaculée’s visit (September 17th). If you can help, contact Tony at 648-7921. OKTOBERFEST 2010 Mark your calendars! October 16th is our 5th annual Oktoberfest. We need volunteers to work the event, sponsors to support the event, gift donations for the raffle baskets and silent auction, bakers for desserts, and don’t forget to buy your raffle tickets to win the grand prize of $1,000.00!! Tickets for dinner and raffle will go on sale in September. PICTORIAL DIRECTORIES ARE HERE! If you had your picture taken, your free copy is now available in the rectory office. A limited number of copies will also be available on a first-come, first-served basis for $7 by those who did not have pictures taken. |
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September 5th is the 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time
“Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after me cannot be my disciple.” |
