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Pastoral Staff
Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco
Parish Deacon
Deacon Thomas J. Varney
Pastoral Care Sr. Muriel Aude e
Office Administrator Celeste Mikitarian
Financial Administrator
Amy Halloran
Director of Youth Ministry Lori Howard
Ministry of Education
Religious Educa on 508-393-7445
Administrator Virginia Boland
St. Bernade e School
508-351-9905
School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil
Assistant Principal Julianne Morin
Schedule of Masses
Saturday, The Lord’s Day Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM
Confession
Saturday: 4:00 PM
Pastoral Office
Phone 508-393-2838 Fax 508-393-2718 Rectory 508-393-2223
Email Office: stbernade [email protected]
Pastor: [email protected]
Parish Website www.stb-parish.org
St. Bernadette Parish A Roman Catholic Faith Community of the Diocese of Worcester
www.stb-parish.org 266 Main Street,. Northborough, Massachusetts 01532
Music Ministry
Organist John Donahue
Director of Adult Choir
Director of Youth Choir Priscilla Nardi
Director of Contemporary Choir Thomas Lowe
Y|yà{ fâÇwtç Éy _xÇà TÑÜ|Ä E? ECDJ From the Pastor:
My Friends in the Lord Jesus, There are two weeks until Easter. Holy Week begins next Sunday with the celebration of Palm Sunday. It is my prayer that Lent continues to be a source of hope and renewal for you. The miracle sign of Jesus calling forth Lazarus from the dead, in the Gospel according to John today, directs our attention to the Lord’s resurrection. As in all of the gospels of the Sundays of Lent, this one too has great meaning for us. “I am the resurrection and the life”, Jesus proclaims, and asks Martha “do you believe this?” That is the question for us to ponder in these last weeks of Lent. Our response, like that of Martha, enlightens our hearts and increases our faith and hope. “Yes, Lord. I have come to believe that you are the Christ, the Son of God…” After calling forth Lazarus from the tomb, Jesus gave the command to untie his burial cloths, “Untie him and let him go free.” This is a powerful command. Only God can set a person free from the shackles of death. “Untie him and let him go free” are words addressed to each of us. It is the will, desire and the grace of God that we be set free from all that binds us. With power and love to transform our lives, Jesus forgives us our sins, frees us from the burdens that bind our hearts and souls, strengthens us in time of temptation, and gives the command for us to come forth into his light and life. As Holy Week approaches, we pray and hold close to our hearts this truth, “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.” Fr. Ron
Sacrament and Pastoral Information
Holy Baptism & the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults
Contact Fr. Falco to make arrangements for Infant Bap sms as well as for adult Bap sm,
Eucharist & Confirma on.
Pastoral Care of the Sick Please inform a pastoral staff member of the needs
of those who may be ill, hospitalized or elderly. We are privileged to serve the infirmed.
Holy Orders/Consecrated Religious Life Contact Fr. Ron Falco for informa on on the
priesthood or the permanent diaconate. 3
Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.
First Communion & Confirmation
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, April 1 5:00 PM † Katherine Tulis, By Maureen Walker † Sr. Rose Clarisse Gadoury, By Ann Williams Sunday, April 2 9:00 AM † Richard Alliegro, By the Family 11:00 AM † Marguerite Buisson, 5th Anniversary, By her daughter Lorraine † Edward Clark, 1st Anniversary, By his wife Monday, April 3 8:30 AM † Maurice & Muriel Wintrode, By Frank & Barbara Morris Tuesday, April 4 8:30 AM For the People of St. Bernadette Parish Wednesday, April 5 8:30 AM † Marie Penhallow, By Ralph Parente † Priscilla Wilson, By Ralph Parente Thursday, April 6 8:30 AM † Pasquale DiBara, By the Howard Family † Dottie Fay, By Deborah & Michael O’Neil Friday, April 7 8:30 AM † Robert Downey, By Pat LeSage Saturday, April 8 5:00 PM † Frances Martel, 6 month remembrance, By Judi Winning † Catherine Maryman, 6 month remembrance, By Judi Winning Sunday, April 9 9:00 AM † Lula Martinson, By Jim Joubert † Frank Lincoln, By the Family 11:00 AM † Mark Duggan, By the Family † Paul Hagerty, By the Rahn Family
Masses, Feasts & Gospels
SUNDAY John 11:1-45 Fifth Sunday of Lent
MONDAY John 8:1-11 Lenten Weekday
TUESDAY John 8:21-30 Lenten Weekday
Saint Isadore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
WEDNESDAY John 8:31-42 Lenten Weekday
Saint Vincent Ferrer, Priest
THURSDAY 8:51-59 Lenten Weekday
FRIDAY John 10:31-42 Lenten Weekday ~ Abstinence
Saint John Baptist de la Salle, Priest
SATURDAY John 11:45-56 Lenten Weekday
Parish Events this week… Saturday, April 1 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM 2nd Collection for Catholic Relief Services Bowling Night for Adults at Sawyers Bowling 6:30PM Youth Ministry Obstacle Course 6:30 PM Sunday, April 2 5th Sunday of Lent Mass 9AM & 11AM 2nd Collection for Catholic Relief Services Religious Education: PK, K & Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15 AM First Communion: 10:15AM-12:00 PM Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45 AM Monday, April 3 Youth Choir 6:00 PM Parish Finance Meeting 7:00 PM Tuesday, April 4 Women’s Lent Faith Sharing 10:00 AM Confession 7:00 PM Wednesday, April 5 Youth Ministry Faith Night 7:00 PM Thursday, April 6 Bible Study w/ Fr. Ron 7:00 PM Prayer Group 8:00 PM Friday, April 7 Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Saturday, April 8 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, April 9 Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mass: 9AM & 11AM Pancake Breakfast after 9AM & 11AM Masses Religious Education: Pk, K & Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15 AM 1st Communion: 10:15 AM - 12PM Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45 AM Confirmation: 6:00-8:00 PM
Parish Ministry Leaders
Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186
Altar Society Walter & Rose Zydlewski 508-485-7683
Arts & Environment Anne Wall 508-393-3042
Baptism Preparation Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838
Bereavement Contact the Parish Office 508-393-2838
Eucharistic Adoration Celeste Mikitarian 508-393-2838
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Deacon Tom Varney 508-845-3469
Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819
Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Russ Lindquist (Grand Knight) 508-393-9199 Bernie Gillon (Dep. Grand Knight) 508-466-8312
Parish Finance Amy Halloran 508-393-2838
Lectors Horace Turner 508-393-5340
Marriage Ministry Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838
Mom’s Group Stephanie Devaney 774-473-2689
Monthly Food Collection Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819
Music Ministry
St. Bernadette Contemporary Choir: Thomas Lowe 508-393-6594
St. Bernadette Youth Choir: Priscilla Nardi 508-485-2705
Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-1290
Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096
Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Anne Curtis 508-393-6751
Respect for Life Evelyn & Russ Lindquist 508-393-9199
R.C.I.A. Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838
Women’s Faith Sharing Peg Lien 508-393-7180
Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838
5th Sunday of Lent
“Jesus said to her, ‘Did I not tell you that if you believe you will see the glory of God?’” (John 11:40)
Many of us say that we believe in God. We go to church on Sunday. We volunteer for events at our parish. But when life gets hard, the pressure is on, things aren’t going our way, do we really believe, do we really put our trust in the Lord? When we live a life of gratitude, being thankful for the gifts we have been given, we really do see that God is providing all that we need.
Praying With Our Parish Please remember in your prayers …
Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Sharon, Kenny, Joseph, Mary, Barbara, Jim, Debbie, Lynn, Ernest, Betsy, Zachary, Evan, Colin, Kathy, Bill, Ryan, Fr. Steve, Fr. Devlin, Alexis, Aubrey, Craig, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary, Fran, Robin, Jack, Christopher, Don, Nicole, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Ed, Dottie, Doris, Carlton, Matthew, Janet, Eleanor, Carol, Debbie, Jeri, Jessie, Meaghan, Jayne, Hazel, Nancy, John, Mildred, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, David, Kathleen, Kelly, Mike, Naomi, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Ron, Donna, Jackie, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Robert, Charlie, Ginny, Bob, Judy, Katie, Geri, Mary, Richard, Leo, Allison, Ronnie, Mary Anne, Rose, Dottie, Joan, Christine, Andrew, Julie, John, Agnes
Gr. PK, K & 1: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 2 10:15-11:15 AM in the Pre-School Bldg. April Classes: April 2, 9 & 23
Gr. 3-8: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 2 10:15-11:45 AM in the School Building. April Classes: April 2, 9 & 23
1st Communion: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 2 10:15 AM-12:00 PM in the School Building. April Classes: April 2 & 9
Confirmation: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 9 6-8:00 PM in the Parish Hall April Classes: April 9 & 23
~ Hope Ministry ~ Are you interested in helping out in
any of our outreach programs?
Our Father’s Table On the first Monday of each month, we prepare and serve a meal at 204 Main Street, Marlborough to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Monday, April 3.
Dismas Family Farm Help prepare and serve a meal to men who are living and working on a farm as they prepare to go back into the community. Meals are prepared on the 2nd Monday of every month. The next meal will be served on Monday, April 10.
Community Meals The St. Bernadette Outreach Ministry serves meals at the Trinity Church in Northborough approximately every six weeks on Wednesday evenings to help those in need. The next meal will be served on May 3.
Contact Mary Ellen Duggan at Home: 508-393-1819, Cell: 774-258-1500
Liturgical Roles April 8 & 9
Lector EMC Servers
5:00 PM M. Duggan Sr. Muriel P. Quinn K. Ryan A. White K. Mongeon J. Arcona M. Borges
9:00 AM G. Amato Deacon Tom C. Arcona R. Lindquist K. Somers E. Lindquist A. Arcona
11:00 AM S. Sheilds Deacon Tom V. DiMauro H. Turner H. Lowe L. Kurina L. Reuter
Altar Society Ministry - April 8
P. Van Arsdell D. Gallagher K. Brouillard
Bulletin Information:
Please email all bulletin information to [email protected] or drop it off to the Pastoral Center office no later than Monday morning at 9:00AM. Thank You.
Offertory Collection
Weekend of March 26
Offertory: $ 3,778.00 Loose: $ 573.00
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !
April 5 Youth Ministry Faith Night
April 9 Pancake Breakfast
Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891 E-mail: [email protected]
Please remember in your prayers…
Jeanne Widner
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Please pray for the sick, suffering & shut-ins of our parish. Keep them in your daily prayers that when they are physically weak, they will have the strength of God and His love.
2017 Partners in Charity Appeal
Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2017 Partners in Charity Appeal. To date, St. Bernadette Parish has raised over $40,665 toward our goal of $73,500. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope located in the pews. Or you may visit www.partners-charity.net to donate online. Partners in Charity, formerly know as the Bishop’s Fund, is the Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28 charitable, educational, and pastoral ministries. Through your generous support we are able to serve thou-sands of families and individuals in Worcester County through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank you!
St. Bernadette School PreK3 – Grade 8
Committed to providing a challenging, quality education, which combines rigorous academic standards with a strong spiritual foundation.
Accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
266 Main Street, Northboro, MA [email protected] www.stb-school.org 508-351-9905
Now enrolling for the 2017-18 school year Join us for our
Open House Wednesday, April 12, 2017
10:00 am -1:00 pm
Knights of Columbus St Augustine Council #5724
The St. Bernadette/St. Rose of Lima, Knights of Columbus Council will be holding a membership
information weekend April 29-30 after all Masses. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Par-ish in New Haven, CT by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, and it has since grown to become the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world. Our local Coun-cil was established 50 years ago and currently has over 120 members - a band of brothers dedicated to doing good in the service of God and neighbor. We are very active in support-ing our Parishes, families and helping those in need in the wider community - exemplifying our Order’s principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. If you are a Catho-lic man interested in growing your faith and putting it into action, please consider becoming a Knight. For more infor-mation about the Knights, visit our Council website www.kofcnorthborough.org or contact Grand Knight Russ Lindquist at 508-393-9199 or Deputy Grand Knight Bernie Gillon at 508-466-8312.
Highest Heaven at Worcester Art Museum Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art from the Collection of Roberta and Richard Huber
March 11 — July 9, 2017 Discover this stunning private collection during its only New England visit and explore a time when art, spirituality, and religious devotion flourished in the Spanish and Portuguese colonial world. Over 100 works-paintings, sculptures, ivories, silver objects and furniture—trace the development and spread of the Catholic faith in 17th and 18th century South America.
Parish Days ~ Sunday, April 9, May 15, June 11, July 9 ~ 11AM-5PM Present your parish bulletin for $2 off admission for you and up to three guests.
CONFESSION
Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday evenings at 7:00 PM
Quiet Evenings of Lent
LENTEN BIBLE STUDY Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM
Visitation of the Seven Churches
Holy Thursday ~ April 13
Following the 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper
Please sign up in the gathering space or call the parish office if you will be riding on the bus. There is a free will offering to help defray the cost. All are welcome!
St. Bernadette Youth Ministry invites all teens to participate in our
Holy Week activities
Holy Week
Holy Thursday, April 13 Mass at 7PM followed by the Visitation to the 7 Churches
Good Friday, April 14 Living Stations: Practice at 10AM ~ Stations at 3PM
The Passion of the Christ ~ 8:15PM in the Pastoral Center Hall
Holy Saturday, April 15 Easter Vigil ~ 7:30 PM
Easter Sunday, April 16 Masses ~ 9AM & 11AM
Living Stations of the Cross
Good Friday ~ April 14 at 3:00 PM
All are welcome to join us on Good Friday at 3:00PM as the Youth Ministry presents the Living Stations of the Cross.
St. Bernadette’s Youth Ministry Fundraiser
Pancake Character Breakfast and Red Sox Raffle
Sunday, April 9, 2017 Following the 9am and 11am Masses
Proceeds of this event will help defray the cost of this year’s
Steubenville East Youth Conference July 14-15-16
For tickets please contact Lori Howard in the parish
office at
[email protected] 508-393-2838
Get your picture taken with Paws!
Pooh and Dory will be there too!
Enter the Red Sox Raffle for your chance to win a pair of tickets to see the Red Sox
play the Yankees on April 26th at Fenway Park!
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