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The Roman Catholic Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
July 26, 2015 - Seventeenth Sunday In Ordinary Time
“We are the Living Stones”, a family of Faith which strives to love God and our neighbors through the church.
Served by:
Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, Pastor Rev. Keith Cervine, Parochial Vicar
Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B., Weekend Assistant Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon
Mr. Michael Wojcik, Deacon Mr. Paul Anderson, Deacon (Retired)
Mrs. Barbara Sanderman, Director of Sacred Music Mrs. Karen Dill, Director, Office of Catechetical Formation
Mr. Bryant Morin, Director of Youth Ministry Mrs. Barbara Turse, Director of St. Bernard Pre-School and Kindergarten
Mr. Mark LaFleur, Director, St. Bernard Cemetery
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The Liturgical Week Today’s Readings
Feeding The World
Readings for the Week
First Reading — Elisha feeds a hundred people with twenty barley loaves (2 Kings 4:42-44).
Psalm — The hand of the Lord feeds us; he answers all our needs (Psalm 145).
Second Reading — Paul urges the Ephesians to live in a manner worthy of the call they received (Ephesians 4:1-6).
Gospel —Jesus feeds a large crowd with five barley loaves and two fish (John 6:1-15).
The English translation of the Psalm Responses from the Lectionary for Mass © 1969, 1981, 1997, International Commission on English in the Liturgy Corporation. All rights reserved.
With today’s two accounts of feeding miracles and the psalm response about the Lord’s hand feeding us, it is easy to gloss over the marvelous hymn in Ephesians. It is built around the most potent biblical numbers: one, three, and seven. The core of it is the word “one” expressed seven times. Three of these describe the church: one body, one Spirit, one hope; the next three are the foundations of the church: one Lord [Jesus], one faith, one baptism. All of these are bound up together in the one Father of all. While we might feel daunted by the prospect of duplicating the wonders worked by Elisha and Jesus in the feeding of multitudes, Ephesians gives us a more realistic way to live and “feed” others as the church: by living in humility and gentleness, by acting with patience, bearing with each other in love, and al-ways seeking and striving to preserve unity through peace. Who among us cannot increase the way we “feed” the church and the world by living this way? We are always called upon to “feed” the world in the literal sense; but our mission as church tells us that others are also fed by the way we live and act each moment of each day.
Monday: Ex 32:15-24, 30-34; Ps 106:19-23; Mt 13:31-35 Tuesday: Ex 33:7-11; 34:5b-9, 28; Ps 103:6-13; Mt 13:36-43 Wednesday: Ex 34:29-35; Ps 99:5-7, 9; Jn 11:19-27 or Lk 10:38-42 Thursday: Ex 40:16-21, 34-38; Ps 84:3-6a, 8a, 11; Mt 13:47-53 Friday: Lv 23:1, 4-11, 15-16, 27, 34b-37; Ps 81:3-6, 10-11ab; Mt 13:54-58 Saturday: Lv 25:1, 8-17; Ps 67:2-3, 5, 7-8; Mt 14:1-12 Sunday: Ex 16:2-4, 12-15; Ps 78:3-4, 23-25, 54; Eph 4:17, 20-24; Jn 6:24-35
In your kindness we ask you to remember all the sick members of our parish, as well as those who reside in nursing homes and senior facilities. We ask you also to pray for our beloved dead, among them Alfonso Buja and Cathy Partilla.
Monday, July 27
8:00 AM E. Salado, req. by the Schmeltz family
Tuesday, July 28
8:00 AM Josephine Stasiulaitis, req. by Rita Kiernan
Wednesday, July 29
St. Martha
8:00 AM Giovanni Donatich, req. by Flora
Thursday, July 30
St. Peter Chrysologus
8:00 AM Charles Gover, req. by Jim
Friday, July 31
St. Ignatius of Loyola
8:00 AM Julia & William Jackson, req. by their niece
Saturday, August 1
St. Alphonsus Liguori; First Saturday
9:00 AM Maryann Priday, req. by Nicolina Graichen 5:15 PM Vigil Deceased Members of the Boscarato Family, req. by family
Sunday, August 2
Eighteenth Ordinary Sunday
8:00 AM Josephine Kleine, req. by her daughter, Edwina 10:00 AM People of the Parish 11:30 AM John & Adelaide Annucci, req. by Marie & Jim Caprio
Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 26, 2015
The eyes of all look hopefully to you,
and you give them their food in due season.
— Psalm 145:15
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This Week at St. Bernard
A Stewardship Thought
“Whoever believes in the good in people, draws forth the good in people.”
- Jean Paul
Sunday, July 26 - Seventeenth Ordinary Sunday
9:30 am - 11:30 am - Parish Library Open 1:00 pm - Baptisms, Church
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm - ServiceWorx, Cafeteria
Monday, July 27
9:00 am - ServicWorx, Cafeteria 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - ServiceWorx, Cafeteria
Tuesday, July 28
9:00 am - ServicWorx, Cafeteria 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - ServiceWorx, Cafeteria 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Finance Council, Library
Wednesday, July 29
9:00 am - ServicWorx, Cafeteria 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - ServiceWorx, Cafeteria
8:00 pm - New Visions AA, Cafeteria
Thursday, July 30
9:00 am - ServicWorx, Cafeteria 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - ServiceWorx, Cafeteria
7:30 pm - Women’s Prayer Group, Chapel & Room C
Friday, July 31
9:00 am - ServicWorx, Cafeteria 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm - ServiceWorx, Cafeteria
Saturday, August 1
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm - Confessions, Church
Sunday, August 2 - Eighteenth Ordinary Sunday
9:30 am - 11:30 am - Parish Library Open
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Commission for Liturgy and Worship
Ministers of the Liturgy
We acknowledge with appreciation the following Liturgical Ministers who will serve at next weekend’s Masses:
August 1st and 2nd
5:15 Mass Cantor: Zena Karam
Altar Servers: Ashlyn Jess, Kaleigh Jess
Readers: Ann Mulroy, Elisa Flynn
Eucharistic Ministers: Marilynn Fabiano, JoAnn Fabiano, Bruny Carlo,
Maureen Shackelton, Mila Gaspar 8:00 Mass Cantor: Jim Gunnis
Altar Servers: Spenser Russo, Robert Molinari
Readers: Ginny Hayden, Priscilla Weick
Eucharistic Ministers: Felice O’Hara, Vince Riello, Rand Jerris, Tinu Batra, Elisabeth McConville, Jane McElroy
10:00 Mass Cantor: Kristen Kurtz
Altar Servers: Andrew Daily, Katie Daily
Readers: Luis Alves, Jo Casey
Eucharistic Ministers: John Shanagher, Christine & Mike Macchiarola, Donna & Nick Villanova,
Lisa Holley 11:30 Mass Cantor: Megan Fernandez
Altar Servers: Emily Wallace, Danny McCormick
Readers: David Gallo, Joe Filep
Eucharistic Ministers: Pam Rhaesa, Chris & Greg Madlinger, Gemma Thompson, Lidia Augello, Bernadette Surak
The Parish Prayer Chain is a group of parishioners that regularly pray for your needs. It consists of two groups, those who pray during the daytime and those who pray in the evening.
Should a need for prayer arise, please call Joan Dobrosky at 231-9545 to initiate your request. Your intention will be prayed for by both chains and kept strictly confidential.
If you have an interest in becoming a member of the Prayer Chain, please call Joan.
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Commission for Liturgy and Worship (Continued)
Altar Server Training
We are in great need of altar servers and would like to encourage all youth from 3rd grade (entering 3rd grade in September 2015) to high school seniors to consider joining this ministry. The only requirement is that you have received your First Holy Communion.
For those who are interested in becoming an altar server, there is an additional opportunity to attend an Altar Server Training Session with Father Keith.
(Only one session needs to be attended.) The first session was held on Friday, July 24th. If you missed this session, you can attend the second training on Tuesday, August 4th at 7:00 pm in the Church.
Whether your parents have already discussed your interest of being an Altar Server with Fr. Keith or you are now considering joining this ministry, please have them contact Fr. Keith to let him know which session you plan on attending.
If you are interested and want to learn more about serving in this ministry, please have your parents contact Fr. Keith at [email protected].
Thanks for considering serving our parish!
FOR CURRENT PARISH HAPPENINGS AND NEWS
REMEMBER TO CHECK OUT THE
PARISH WEBSITE AT
WWW.STBERNARDBRIDGEWATER.ORG
AND ALSO
“LIKE” US
ON FACEBOOK
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Commission for Catechetical Formation Activities
From The Office of Catechetical Formation
Time to register for next year!
Registration forms for the 2015 – 2016 Catechetical Formation Classes
are available on the parish website.
PLEASE NOTE
that there is a $25 late fee for all registrations turned in after June 30th. Registrations will not be accepted after August 28th.
Please be sure to fill in a second choice when filling out your form.
If you have a child entering 1st grade this fall who will be the first in your family to attend our program,
please call our office to schedule an appointment. Sunday Morning Pre-School
If your child is a 4-or 5-year-old, we have a wonderful way to introduce her/him to the bountiful love of God for all children – our Sunday Morning Pre-School! Classes are held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am beginning in October and ending in April. We use stories, discussions, songs and games to teach the children about God our Creator, and how He makes each one of the children special. Please call our office or stop by to complete a registration form.
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Special Education Teachers Needed!
Our program is in need of SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
for next year. Please call our office
if you are able to help serve God’s special children.
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News From The Commission For Christian Service
IHN Note
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the October 8th cocktail party at the USGA in Far Hills has been postponed and will be rescheduled in 2016. Thank you for your continued support of IHN.
Guatemala Partnership News
If you would like to send a note or card of encouragement to any of the 15 students that St. Bernard parish is supporting in Guatemala, you can do so by dropping off the note/card at the parish office. There is a mail slot for Guatemala in the office.
The next delegation is traveling in late August and can hand-carry your note or card. You can send it to a specific student if you have contributed to a sponsorship or just write a general note of encouragement. We will take care of the translation.
Get your notes in by August 15th so we can translate to Spanish. Any questions, contact Karen Castellon at [email protected] or 908-240-9941.
Thank you for your generosity in sponsoring these students.
Thank You!
Thank you to all who supported Fair Trade during Donut Sunday. We appreciate the efforts of our 7th and 8th grade confirmation candidates and their parents who staffed the tables in the vestibule and cafeteria. For Spring 2015 (March thru June), the Fair Trade sales of our parish and Immaculate Conception in Clinton yielded a contribution of $632 for the Guatemala Scholarship program. The Scholarship program, with contributions from 5 parishes, now supports 80 students and their families in grades 2 through high school.
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Diocesan News
Papal Visit
Join the Diocese of Metuchen delegation
for this historic first visit of Pope Francis to the United States The Diocese of Metuchen invites you to participate in a pilgrimage to Philadelphia for the Mass to be celebrated there by Pope Francis on September 27, 2015. The Holy Father announced last November that he will come to Philadelphia for the eighth World Meeting of Families being held there. He will celebrate a public Mass with a million or more participants on Sunday, September 27 on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art, in full view of the crowds arrayed from the museum down the Ben Franklin Parkway. No tickets are required for the Mass. No general seating will be available. The Mass is a standing event. The Diocese has made arrangements for bus transportation from various locations throughout the diocese. A number of parishes/groups are also running bus trips to the Papal Mass. The Papal Mass is tentatively scheduled for 4:00 pm. The exact schedule is not yet available from the event planners in Philadelphia, but we anticipate very early departure times. Once we have a clear picture of the number of people who want to participate from each site, we will assign bus coordinators and send confirmation materials with precise details. Prayer and reflection resources will also be provided to enable pilgrims to share a common experience as the Diocesan Church in preparation for and on the day of this special event. The round trip bus reservation and pilgrimage package will be approximately $55 per person. Each participant is responsible for their own meal costs on that day and also any train/shuttle expenses from the parking lot to the event site and back. Pilgrims should be physically fit and prepared to walk several miles. Reservations for bus seats are limited and will be accepted on a “first-come, first-served” basis. For those interested in reserving a bus seat, you may do so starting on July 8, 2015 using the preferred online method by visiting: www.diometuchen.org/WMOF. You may also register via phone by calling 732-562-1990 ext. 1543 during the hours of 10:00 am -1:00 pm, Monday thru Friday starting on July 8, 2015. All payments will be by credit card only. Space is limited. There will be no refunds. Once the seats are filled, a waiting list will be formed. All participants must make payment and agree to the Trip Terms and Conditions before reservations will be confirmed. Additional details regarding the Pilgrimage will be sent out at the end of the summer. Bus Trip Pick-Up Locations:
• Immaculate Conception, Annandale • St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Bridgewater • St. Bartholomew, East Brunswick • St. Cecelia, Iselin • St. Augustine of Canterbury, Kendall Park • St. Thomas the Apostle, Old Bridge • St. John Neumann Center, Piscataway
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Diocesan News (Continued)
Catholic Charities Diocese of Metuchen
Connections Program
Catholic Charities is looking for volunteers, both men and women, to participate in one-to-one activities and become a mentor to the Youth of Middlesex County and Franklin Township.
Do you:
Have a minimum of three hours a week to offer to a child? Like having fun? Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Enjoy being a positive role model?
Then call Jeannette Cullen at 732-738-1323 or email her at [email protected] for more information.
Foster A Child!
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Metuchen is seeking loving families to foster children of all ages, who have been abused, neglected or have had multiple out of home placements, through its Treatment Family Homes Program, contracted by New Jersey’s Department of Children and Families.
The goal for the children in this program is to leave foster care and achieve permanency through reunification with their families, adoption, or independent living. Catholic Charities provides these resilient children with individual and family therapy, assistance with educational and medical needs, and independent living skills to help them reach their full potential.
Applicants must have adequate space for a child and complete a home study which includes background checks, references, interviews, and a home inspection. All Catholic Charities licensed families receive initial and ongoing specialized training, 24 hour emergency access to staff, respite services, monthly reimbursement for the child’s expenses and support from experienced families.
For more information about the program, please visit www.ccdom.org or contact Miguelina Nunez at 866-247-HOME (4663) or at [email protected].
Other Items
OPENING FOR A PART-TIME HOME HEALTH AIDE
11:00 pm ~ 7:00 am
This position serves a small Religious Community in Morristown, NJ
Please call Monday - Friday from 7:00 am - 3:00 pm 973-538-3231 Ext: 2080
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Other Items (Continued)
Seeking Assistance
A parish family with triplets and a newborn are looking for a parishioner to be a mom's helper (paid position) in preparing dinner for the family and cleaning up in the kitchen. The family lives in Bridgewater and is seeking assistance for 2 hours per day, Monday through Friday. If interested, please call Deborah at 908-393-5333.
Trip to Newport, Rhode Island
The Circle of Friends (a Catholic/widowed club from Blessed Sacrament Church in Martinsville) is planning a bus trip to Newport Rhode Island on Tuesday, September 29 through Saturday, October 3, 2015. It includes: 4 breakfasts. 2 luncheons (one includes "Odd Couple Show"), 2 dinners, 4 nights lodging in Newport Hotel, visits to Doris Duke Newport residence, Rose Cliff Mansion and the Breakers Mansion, Mystic Seaport, Mohegan Sun Casino (and much more). Driver/meal/guide gratuities included plus trip insurance. The cost is $885 per person/double occupancy. For reservations and additional information, please call Irma Huhn at 908-722-3565. Call soon to save a seat.
EVERYONE IS WELCOME!!!
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Circle of Friends is a Catholic/widowed club that meets September through June at 2:00 pm on the third Sunday of every month at Blessed Sacrament Church in Martinsville. Please call Alicia Conklin at 908-393-4088 or Jack Mc Cullen at 732-752 3922 if you are interested in attending a meeting or just finding out about the group. Our purpose is to enjoy social activities and make new friends.
Celebration of Marriage Retreat
September 18th - 20th
Marianist Family Retreat Center
417 Yale Avenue, Cape May Point, NJ This weekend is intended for couples married at least 10 years. It honors and celebrates the commitment of marriage. We strike a deliberate balance among participation / reflection liturgy, free time, fun activities and plenty of “couple time” for walks on the nearby beaches.
Cost: $260 per couple (includes all meals, room, program, etc.)
Sign up online at www.capemaymarianists.org or call 609-884-3829 for more information.
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Report of Sunday Offerings in Support of our Parish
July, 2015 to June, 2016 Financial Year
Remember that money is a resource for ministry.
Thank you for making ministry possible at St. Bernard.
When writing or changing your will, please consider remembering your parish of St. Bernard.
For more information, please contact Margaret Guellich at 732-562-2436 or [email protected].
Finance Council Update
Weekly Offertory Collection
(July 19, Week 3) Weekly Budget Need $ 22,650.00
Weekly Plate Contributions $ 9,459.00
ParishPay/Other Contributions $ 8,300.00
Surplus/(Deficit) $ (4,891.00)
Year to Date Offertory Collections
Weekly Budget Need $ 67,950.00
Actual Weekly Plate Collections $ 33,032.20
ParishPay/Other Contributions $ 24,900.00
Surplus/(Deficit) $ (10,017.80)
Summer Mass Schedule
Saturday Vigil Mass at 5:15 pm
Sunday Masses at
8:00 am, 10:00 am and 11:30 am
(The regular Mass schedule will resume, after Labor Day weekend,
on Sunday, September 13th)
Summer Daily Mass Schedule
Starting Monday, June 29, 2015, through and including Monday, September 7, 2015, the daily 12:10 pm mass will be suspended. The daily 12:10 pm mass will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2015.
The 8:00 am daily Mass will take place as normal throughout the summer.
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Finance Council Update (Continued)
Scrip Parish Vendor Contributions
C & R Construction $ 6,370.00
Mangia Buono Caterers $ 1,323.00
Distinctive Landscaping $ 2,481.00
Accounting Alternatives $ 364.00
Other $ 405.00
TOTAL: $ 10,943.00
Scrip Update --- Week 245 (July 19, 2015) Scrip Income
* July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015
Current Week: 124.75
Current Year(*): $ 9,405.98
Cumulative: $ 59,035.17
Scrip Parish Vendors Scrip Parish Vendors: Numerous local companies owned/operated by our parishioners have elected to become Parish Scrip Vendors. While providing our families high quality services, they return a portion of their profits back to the Parish as a part of the Scrip Program. This has result-ed in a win-win-win proposition for our Parish Families, the Vendors and the Parish. Please consider these vendors should you have need for the types of services they provide. Many Parish Families have already used their services and have been very pleased with the services provided.
If you are interested in joining the growing number of Parish Scrip Vendors, please contact Bernie McElroy at 908-923-4160 or via email at [email protected]. By joining the Scrip Program, your company can increase its exposure for business within the St. Bernard community of over 2,400 families.
General Scrip Information Don’t forget that cards ordered by noon on Sunday
are generally available for pick-up starting the following Thursday.
Order forms are available in the Parish Office, at the Scrip Table in the Narthex after masses, and
on the Parish web-site.
Orders are accepted in the Parish Office during normal working hours or they can be placed in the Scrip Order
Box after Weekend Masses.
Distinctive Landscaping: Contact Distinctive Landscaping for all your landscaping needs. From routine lawn and shrub maintenance to thedesign and installation of new landscaping effects, Distinctive Land-scaping does it all. Their knowledge of local shrubbery, deer resistant plants, and special lighting effects are a plus. Call Gary Puzio to discuss your needs on 908-672-3204.
Kerith Brook Financial Services: Has there been or will there be a major change in your life? Retirement? New Job? New child or grandchild? Do you need to review your life and disability insurance needs? How about your retire-ment and estate plans? Are there retirement plans that you haven’t looked at in months/years? Would you like to help your children/grandchildren with escalating costs of higher edu-cation? Take action! Contact Greg Elia at 908-642-4197 or email at [email protected]. For more info please take the updated booklet “Navigating a Course” from the Scrip table in the Narthex. As a BONUS, if you do not implement one or more recommendations, we will donate $20 to the Charity of your choice. A WIN-WIN offer!
LMS Marketing LLC: LMS Marketing, LLC is a boutique marketing and strategy firm with expertise in Digital, Strategic, Communications/PR, and Branding. With their innovative surround approach, they can help you develop a message that resonates with existing and new clients. Their strategy will help you map out new areas of growth by identifying opportunities and how to capitalize on them. Their goal is simple, to help you accelerate your growth. If you want to have a record breaking 2015, find them on the web at http:/www.lsmmarketingllc.com or call Jim DeMaioribus at 908-872-1315.
Accounting Alternatives: Need accounting or tax assistance or services? Accounting Alternatives provides comprehen-sive and solution oriented accounting and tax services to small businesses and individuals. We’re an ally to our clients. We’re located in downtown Raritan. Contact Michael Di Bianco, CPA at 908-707-8733 or visit their website at [email protected].
C&R Construction: Contact C&R for all your construction and home repair needs. From the simplest repair to the most complicated job, C&R can do the job. Numerous Parishioners have used their services and have been very satisfied with the work performed. To get a quick quote on your job contact C&R at 908-927-0744 or via email at [email protected]. You can also pick up their flier at the Scrip table.
Mangia Buono Caterers: Contact Mangia Buono for all your family or business catering needs. They specialize in birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, award celebrations, meetings, business outings, family get-togethers, repas services, and just about any other event. Their fresh ingredients and flexi-bility will guarantee a successful event. Call Nick Avicolli to discuss your needs on 347-865-2237.
Approaching the $60,000 Mark!
We are quickly approaching the $60,000 plateau for our Scrip Program. Please consider purchasing Scrip cards for your various day to day needs. In addition, please consider using our Parish Scrip Vendors (see list below) whenever you can. Thanks for your support of this key Parish fundraiser. It’s Back to School Time!
Believe it or not it’s time to start planning for all your family’s back to school need. Scrip cards are available for all major clothing and back to school supply needs. Plan ahead a bit and purchase Scrip cards before making your back to school purchases. Your contribution to the parish is much needed and will be greatly appreciated.
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The Finance Council – an advisory or consultative body to the Pastor in matters pertaining to the ordinary and extraordinary matters of financial administration. The Council shares, with the Pastor, the responsibility for prudent administration of financial affairs and the formation of its policies and procedures in service to effective management of parish assets.
The Stewardship Council – provides a systematic way of infusing the theology and practice of Stewardship into the life of the parish, identifying opportunities for members to exercise their gifts for the betterment of the parish and community.
The Pastoral Council – devoted to prayer and the study of church documents and other sound resources, as well as parish centered reflection on that study; collaborates with the pastors, clergy and staff in the work of ministry. From the Pastoral Council evolved five commissions and their ministries:
Commission for Christian Service Appalachian Mission Pro-Life Awareness
Bereavement Ministry SHIP Mobile Soup Kitchen Blood Drive Social Concerns Collections Crop Walk Peace, Education and Action Guatemala Partnership Interfaith Hospitality Network
Commission for Christian Community Christian Word Ministry Doughnut Sunday Divorced/Separated Support Group Golden Stewards Hospitality Committee Prayer Shawl Ministry Men’s Breakfast Club Singles Alive in Christ Mom’s Group Small Faith Community Parish Dinner Dance Young Builder’s Club Parish Events Committee Youth Basketball
Commission for Evangelization Cursillo Retreat Public Relations Committee Ecumenical Board Women’s Cornerstone Parish Retreat (Beloved) Women’s Prayer Group
Commission for Liturgy and Worship Altar Servers Adult Altar Servers Care Facility Visitation Ministry Children’s Liturgy of the Word Choir & Instrumental Readers Eucharistic Ministers Right of Christian Initiation Liturgical Environment Sacristan Ministers of Hospitality Visitors to the Homebound
Commission for Catechetical Formation Adult Spirituality/Scripture Study Baptism Preparation
Catechetical Formation Fr. Barton Parish Library Senior High Youth Group
If you are interested in finding out more about a particular council, commission or ministry, please call the Parish Office.
The Councils and Ministries of St. Bernard Parish Directory St. Bernard of Clairvaux Church
500 Route 22 East, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
Telephone: (908)725-0552 Fax: (908)725-4524
Website: http://stbernardbridgewater.org / Also on Facebook All emails are @stbernardbridgewater.org
Bulletin articles are due no later than Noon Sunday for publication in the upcoming Sunday’s bulletin.
Please submit article requests to Christine Yarwood at [email protected] or drop off in the Parish Office.
The Parish Clergy
Rev. Msgr. Joseph G. Celano, Pastor - ext. 803, Email: [email protected] Rev. Keith Cervine, Parochial Vicar - ext. 806, Email: kcervine@ ... Rev. Andrew Smith, O.S.B. Weekend Assistant Mr. Patrick Cline, Deacon, Email: [email protected] Mr. Gerard Sims, Deacon, ext. 805, Email:[email protected] Mr. Paul Anderson, Deacon (retired) Mr. Michael Wojcik, Deacon, Email: mwojcik@...
The Parish Office
Email: [email protected] Ms. Virginia (Ginny) Hayden, Office Mgr. & Adm. Asst. to the Pastor - ext. 802, Email: ghayden@... Mr. Brian Curtis, Finance & Business Mgr. – ext. 821, Email: bcurtis@... Mrs. Donna Blanton, Receptionist, Parish Registrar and Wedding Prep.– ext. 800, Email: dblanton@... Mrs. Christine Yarwood, Bulletin Editor, Parish Calendar and Website Management - ext. 818, Email: cyarwood@... Mrs. Evelyn Mutek, Sacristan Mr. Bill Chmielewski, Maintenance Supervisor – ext. 819
The Office of Catechetical Formation
Office: 908-725-0552 ext. 811 Fax: 908-725-9949, Email: [email protected] Mrs. Karen Dill, Director – ext. 825, Email: kdill@... Mrs. Mary Sullivan, Admin. Assistant - ext. 811
The Office of Youth Ministry
Mr. Bryant Morin, Director of Youth Ministry - ext. 804, Lighthouse - ext. 816, Email: bmorin@...
The Office of Liturgy and Sacred Music
Mrs. Barbara Sanderman, Director of Sacred Music - ext. 807, Email: bsanderman@...
St. Bernard Pre-School and Kindergarten
Mrs. Barbara Turse, Director – ext. 813, Email: bturse@...
St. Bernard Cemetery and Mausoleums
Email: [email protected] Mr. Mark LaFleur, Cemetery Director-908-725-8305 Mrs. Mary Beth Hansen, Cemetery Sec. 908-725-5566
Clergy Residence (For Emergency Only): 908-526-6859
Welcome to the Parish Community of St. Bernard of Clairvaux
Parish Life at St. Bernard
Sacramental Life at St. Bernard
Parish Membership
Welcome Newcomers! So that we might provide for all of your sacramental and pastoral needs, we would like to officially welcome and register you in the parish. If you haven’t already done so, please call the Parish Office to begin your registration process.
Parishioners are reminded that we can best serve you if we have accurate information in our Parish Census program. Please call the Parish Office with any changes in your ad-dress, phone number, family status, etc. or if you notice any misinformation in any correspondence you might receive from us.
Catechetical Formation
Students in grades Pre-K through 8 are provided Catholic instruction and sacramental preparation by our Catechetical Formation staff and parent volunteers. Parish membership is required for enrollment in our program. Please call our Office of Catechetical Formation to register your child for classes.
Youth Ministry
Our youth are an active part of our ministry here at St. Bernard. Our parish Senior High Youth Group welcomes all high school youth to our Sunday events and youth friendly Mass. Those who are looking to go deeper can join our Service and Leadership Team (SALT) which meets weekly for Bible study and planning. Meetings are held in The Lighthouse, our very own room on the third floor of the Parish Center. Please call the Youth Ministry Office for details. Join Us!
Young Builder’s Club at St. Bernard
As part of our Youth Ministry program, we offer our Young Builder’s Club one Saturday each month for children aged 3 to 10, with a parent. Using the K’nex build-ing toys, the group encourages teamwork and social interaction. Each meeting opens with prayer and song. Watch the bulletin for upcoming events.
Pre-School and Kindergarten at St. Bernard
Welcome to St. Bernard Pre-School and Kindergarten! Our programs are available to all! We are licensed by the state of NJ and offer a 3 half-day, a 5 half-day, or a 5 full-day program, which includes extended care. Our hours of oper-ation are 7:30 am – 5:30 pm for Extended Care and 9:00 am – 11:30 am for our half-day programs. Children must be 3 years old by December 31st of the school year in which they are enrolled to be eligible for our pre-school program.
We offer a challenging and exciting full-day Kindergarten Program. Our school is open from September through June.
Baptism
Expectant and adoptive parents are required to attend our Baptism preparation class. It is best to call the Parish Office at least four months before your child’s birth or in the case of adoption, upon completion of the adoption process. The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults
Individuals who have never been baptized, baptized Christians from other denominations, and baptized Catholics who have never received the Sacraments of first Eucharist and Confirmation, and who are interested in becoming full participants in the Catholic faith are invited to call the Parish Office to begin the Inquiry process. The Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM, or by appointment The Celebration of the Eucharist
Monday— Friday (Chapel): 8:00 AM & 12:10 PM (12:10 PM suspended in July and August)
Saturday: 9:00 AM (Chapel); Vigil 5:15 PM
Sunday: SUMMER SCHEDULE: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM, and 11:30 AM
Holy Days of Obligation: 8:00 AM, 12:10 PM and 7:30 PM The Celebration of Christian Marriage
Arrangements with the Church for a wedding should be made approximately one year prior to the desired date. Participation in a Diocesan Pre-Cana program will assist couples in their preparation for the sacrament of Matrimony. Catholics who have been away from the Church and the Sacraments need to re-establish their Church and Sacramental life as a pre-requisite for marriage. Sacrament of the Sick - Homebound
We encourage you to call the Parish Office to make arrangements for either the Celebration of the Anointing of the Sick or for the Eucharist to be brought to the sick, the elderly, and the homebound.
Please call the Pre-School / Kindergarten Office for further information and watch the bulletin for open-house, registration and enrollment information!
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