Monday, February 08, 2010
 
News and Announcements
"We are Catholic" - Feb. 14th 3:00 pm

"Everybody's doing IT, does that make IT right?"

Join us Sunday, February 14th at 3:00 pm as our "We are Catholic" speaker series continues as Deacon Dennis Dolan discusses Catholic moral decision making in today's complicated world. Refreshments and fellowship will follow in the Rectory.  Click here for more information.

 
Haitian Earthquake Relief

Prayer for Haiti

God of all creation, as we weep with our family in Haiti, console us. In this time of crisis, open our eyes to look beyond the disaster to see Christ in our brothers and sisters in Haiti, as Christ sees us. Be with us as we stand in solidarity with those living and working in Haiti.  Be with us in our mourning and guide our efforts to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, comfort the grieving and stand for justice. With your mercy, sustain us at this time as we continue to work for peace and justice.
Amen. 

To help through the Haitian Ministries, Diocese of Norwich, click here.  

Couples Retreat - Enders Island, Mystic CT

Married Couples Retreat
Enders Island, Mystic
Feb. 12-14th

Give your spouse a great Valentine's Gift!  The Couples Retreat will look at the love between husband and wife in the context of Pope Benedict XVI's encyclical "Deus Caritas Est", which begins "God is love, and he who abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him." (1 Jn. 4:16).  Directed by Deacon Michael and Mary Frances Berstene. 

Click here for more information.....

 
 
 
 

Message from Father Rick


                                                                                            February 1, 2010
Dear Parishioners and friends of St. Bernard Church,

As we enter February, we rejoice that we are one month closer to warmer weather and the resurgence of spring.  As much as we anticipate what awaits us in the future, we need to also embrace the reality of where we are today.  With the rising of a new day, we thank Him for allowing us the moments we are graced with.  In a similar fashion, as we enter February we anticipate with joy the coming of the celebrations of Easter.   Prior to its arrival, however, we need to take a moment and thank God for the journey of Lent that awaits us this month.  For it is through the journey and the Cross that we find and experience the resurrection. 

February 17th, Ash Wednesday, begins our Lenten journey of prayer, sacrifice, alms giving, and reflection.  Lent is an essential part of our Christian life, just as winter is intimately tied to spring.  We need the time of Lent, the practices of Lent, and the messages of Lent to prepare for Easter. 
 
I pray that this holy season is a transforming one for you and our community.  Let’s continue to pray for each other.

With peace,
Fr. Rick
 

 

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Mass Schedule

Daily Mass
8:00 AM Monday to Friday

Weekend Mass Schedule
Saturday: 5:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, 11:30 AM
Children's Liturgy of the Word at 10:00 AM Mass

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
Every Wednesday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with Benediction.
Every Friday from 7:00 AM to 8:00 AM followed by morning Mass.

Sacrament of Reconciliation (Penance):
Saturday: 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM

Rosary:
Every Wednesday after
the 8:00 AM Mass

 

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Parish Pictures

New Photos


Click the photo above to see the latest Picture Album -

Religious Education Retreat; Taking a Leap of Faith", Saint Bernard Church Hall,  January 23, 2010

Also lots of other Albums:

"We Are Catholic" Speaker, Deacon Jim Toner; "Never Say Die: Catholics and End of Life Issues"

2009: Year in Review

Advent and Christmas Decorations

Creche Caroling

Religious Education Service Programs

and many more! 

 

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