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Message from Fr. Joe
Altar Rededicated
- Video of Mass from 10am 7/19
- Offertory
Faith Formation Survey
Community:
- Volunteers needed
- Office Communication
Then He said to his disciples “The Harvest is abundant, but the laborers are few; so, ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.” (Matthew 9: 38)
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
For our third and final piece in Matthew 9:38, let us consider:
...So, ask the Master to send out laborers for his harvest.
At times we forget this all Is His, the whole of creation, our lives exist in His mercy and grace. All of creation is being cared for by His tenderness, mercy, peace, correction, and providence. We, his followers, specifically as his disciples, sit at his feet, and learn from him. When we are sent by him to labor and work the harvest we act as his apostles, but only when he sends us. We must be docile enough that when he calls, we act on what he calls us to. In the same moment we are to pray because we are encouraged by Jesus to call on the Master to send laborers to work his harvest.
To take this reflection to a more practical pitch, I want you to consider the following questions this week:
- How am I sharpening my tools for the harvest: i.e. Bible Study, time in prayer, reading the lives of Saints, reading the Catechism, and other methods?
- Am I strong enough to enter the field and work: Am I receiving the Sacraments of the Eucharist and Confession when possible and necessary and finding time for silent prayer or sitting before the Lord in Adoration?
Know of my love for each of you, and my prayer this week for you: That God provide you with the grace to intellectually and spiritually delve into breadth, length, height and depth of His Church and Sacraments.
Peace in Christ,
Fr Joe
Altar rededicated.
FAITH FORMATION PLANNING
Dear St. Bernadette Family,
As we are looking at the opportunities for Faith Formation (bible study, family study and sacrament preparation) this Fall, we would like your feedback. St. Bernadette is fortunate to have large gathering spaces, so accommodating social distancing (6ft) is realistic in almost all of our Faith Formation settings. Please take time to complete the survey to help us move forward with planning.
Peace,
The Department of Faith Formation
FAITH FORMATION SURVEY
Adult in person Bible Study
Yes, I would attend.
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No, I would not attend.
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Adult online group Bible Study
Yes, I would attend class.
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No, I would not attend class.
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Faith Formation Class (foundational class for everyone), 1st Saturday
Yes, I would attend in person class.
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No, I would not attend in person class.
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American Sign Language Classes (Monday evenings)
Yes, I would attend in person class.
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No, I would not attend in person class.
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Sacrament classes for youth
Yes, I would attend in person class.
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No, I will not attend in person class.
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RCIA class for adults
Yes, I would attend in person class.
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No, I will not attend in person class.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Saturday July 25th is playground clean up day. Wellspring Catholic Academy is preparing for in person classes and focus is being put on the inside of the building to assure the students and teachers have a safe environment. We could use some help with giving the playground a thorough clean up. Hands to help and tools (battery or gas tools would be ideal but if not, we have extension chords) to expedite the work are needed. Please contact the parish office and let us know if you are able to assist on this day so we can plan accordingly. We will start at 7:30 am.
Mass Intentions
There are Mass intentions available for the remainder of 2020, beginning October 17th. Please call or stop by the office if you would like to have a Mass scheduled.
We are hiring:
St. Bernadette parish is looking for a part time housekeeper. Responsibilities include general cleaning of the church, parish office & gym. Shift is during the day, generally Monday - Friday. Please contact the parish office if you are interested or for more information.