WELCOME TO THE OLDEST CHURCH

30 South Main Street • P.O . Box 370 • Assonet Village Freetown • Massachusetts • 02702 - 0370

W ELCOME TO THE O LDEST C HURCH

IN THE D IOCESE OF F ALL R IVER

This church opens wide its doors to you. We hope that you feel at home and among friends. Our wish is that you might find your time among us prayerful, inspiring and uplifting.

If you are visiting, we are glad that you have joined us for worship. Enjoy your stay and come back soon! If you plan to make this area your permanent home, we ask that you make arrangements to formally register in the parish. Just speak to the pastor at the front door after Mass and he will welcome you personally.

If you have been away from the practice of the Faith, we rejoice that you have decided to be with us today. If you are a separated or divorced Catholic, especially know that you belong here just as much as the rest of us, no matter what you may have heard. Even if you are remarried, the Church may be able to annul your first marriage. Your present marriage can then be easily validated under most circumstances. If there is any way we

can be of assistance to you, please do not hesitate to call upon the Parish Priest.

If you have no church family to call your own and are interested in this one, we are prepared to help you make that important decision.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM Sundays by appointment SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Please contact the Pastor in person at least

8 months before your wedding.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE

Saturdays 3:15-3:45pm or anytime by appointment

St Bernard

C a t h o l i c C h u r c h

PARISH STAFF

Father James Fitzpatrick, Pastor Rectory 508-644-5585

Fax—508-644-2136 Email—

[email protected] Website—www.stbernardassonet.org

Deacon Jesse Martins

Donna M. Costa, Administrative Assistant Office Phone 508-644-5585

Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday 9:30am-3:30pm Email: [email protected]

Brian & Marlene Correia Religious Formation Coordinators

Office and Fax—508-644-2032

Email—[email protected] Mark & Sandi Sevigney

Finance / Fundraising Coordinators Jeff DeMarco

Director of Parish Development Dennis Robinson, Organist

Kevin Partridge, Sacristan

Charles Sullivan, Maintenance

Mondays 9:30-6:30pm Benediction follows (except on Civil Holidays) SATURDAY VIGIL MASS 4:00pm SUNDAY MASSES 8:30am and 10:30am

Masses on Holy Days of Obligation 9:00am, 12:00 Noon & 7:00pm unless otherwise stated in bulletin

DAILY MASS Monday - Thursday 9:00am (LENT ONLY—Monday—6:30 pm

Our church facilities are handicapped accessible.

November 10, 2019 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

WELCOME TO ST. BERNARD CHURCH

At the end of each Mass, Father Jim is waiting at the front door of the Church to greet you. If you are new to the parish, if you are just visiting, or you have not had an opportunity to introduce yourself, please take a moment to meet him. We want you to feel at home in our community.

FINANCIAL REPORT

Nov. 2/3 Collection WeeklyExpenditures Our1st. Collection: $3,172.00 Pest Control: $2,800.00 Our2^nd Collection: 869.00 Landscaping: 1,500.00 Weshare: 825.00 Liturg.Supplies: 373.00 Oper./Maint: 548.00 Budg. Envelopes:703.00

Capital Improv. 66.00 TOTAL: $5,376.00 TOTAL: $5,480.00

The second collection this Sunday is for Military Chaplains Second Collection next Sunday is for Capital Improvements.

We wish to thank our parishioners that have kept their donations up to date. Thank you for your continued support and generosity.

Morning Prayer—Chapel—Monday—Thursday—8:30AM

PARISH ORGANIZATIONS

Scripture Study 3rd Wednesday - 6:30PM Bereavement Support Group Meet as Needed

Boy Scouts Thursdays—7:00PM Come…and See (for women) 2nd Sat.—9:00-11:00AM Girl Scouts (Daisy and Brownies) Mondays—6:00PM Knights of Columbus 2nd Monday—7:00PM Men of St. Bernard 3rd Monday—6:30PM Men of St. Joseph 1st Monday—7:00PM Women of St. Bernard 2nd Wednesday—6:30PM St. Vincent de Paul Society

PRAY FOR OUR MILITARY

BULLETIN SUBMISSIONS

All items need to be submitted by Tuesday prior to following weeks bulletin via e-mail to:[email protected].

Thank You

6:30 PM

Alcina leonardo NO Adoration

NO Benediction and Evening Prayer TUE Nov. 12 9:00 AM Leon Menard—24th Anniversary Remem.

WED Nov. 13 9:00 AM Fr. William H, O’Reilly—27th Anniv.

THU Nov. 14 9:00 AM For Our Parishioners SAT Nov. 16 4:00 PM Mary Ponte

SUN Nov. 17 8:30 AM Luiz and Maria Tavares—Mem. Remem.

Luiz Leonardo—Memorial Remem.

SUN Nov. 17 10:30AM John Brown—9th Anniversary Remem.

PASTOR’S COLUMN Dear Friends:

It’s never too early to be thinking about Christmas! So in the spirit of the Season Saint Bernard’s Parish is hosting a trip to

New York City on Wednesday, December 11th. We will depart the church parking lot at approximately 7:00 a.m. making our way into the Big Apple for late morn- ing. We would aim for Rockefeller Plaza to see THE TREE and have lunch.

The highlight of the trip would be a 2:00 p.m. per- formance of the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular, then we would make our way over to St. Patrick’s Cathedral to view the newly renovated cathedral and to attend the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

We’d board the bus approximately 6:30 p.m. for an arrival back in Assonet between 11:30—midnight. The cost per person is $140.00 which includes the ticket for the show and bus fare. There are 50 seats availa- ble. Call the Parish Office for sign ups

Hope you can join us!

Father Jim

ANNUAL MEAT PIE SUPPER To be held on Saturday November 16th,

following 4 pm mass. Tickets are availa- ble after all Masses and in the office.

$12.00 for adults and $8.00 for children.

(Children’s Entrée –Chicken Tenders).

Alternate entree is Vegetable Lasagna.

Come and join us for a wonderful meal!

Supper is sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, Cross of Christ Council #12283.

FAUSTINA LOVE AND MERCY movie will be playing at the Regal Theatre in Swansea, MA (across the former Swansea Mall). It will be a one time showing on Monday December 2, at 7:00 p.m. Movie is approximately 2 hours. Hope you get to see it! Help support good Catholic movies.

THE GIVING TREE

You are invited to take part in our Giving Tree Program once again this year. Tags will be on the tree beginning November 23

. This is the week prior to Thanksgiving this year. If you decide to partici- pate, just take a tag from the tree and purchase a gift for a child in need. The tags will either have a specif- ic item, a list of sizes to purchase

clothing, or a wish list of toys (the lists are merely suggestions and you may decide to purchase one or multiple items on the list). Follow the directions on the tag as to wrap or not wrap your gift.

We will also collect new baby

items for Birthright of Greater New Bedford. Please return all items with the tag attached no later than Sunday, Dec.8

at 11:30 am, so that we have time to inventory, sort and distribute them. This is always a popular activity during Advent and well supported.

We thank you in advance for your generosity. Any questions, please call KATHY at 508-644-3063.

NEW BEDFORD SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

Did you know? The New Bedford Symphony Orchestra is offering new matinee concerts this year, with a special discount for St. Bernard church members of just $10 per ticket and children free! Take advantage of this exciting opportunity! Call 508-999-6276 for tickets or more infor- mation. All performances will be held at the Zeiterion Performing Arts Center in New Bedford.

UPCOMING CONCERTS:

Saturday, December 14 at 3:30 pm—Holiday Pops Family Concert Sunday, April 19 at 2:30 pm—Happy Birthday, Ludwig!

Once Again the “Coats for Kids” drive will run from October 12th through November

9th. There will be drop off boxes placed at both side entrances to the church. Please donate only new or slightly used coats/jackets sizes 4 Toddler and up to size 16/large. Also needed are hats, gloves, scarves and mittens. As always we would

like to thank you in advance for your continued generosity .

The Bishop Stang Thigh School Theatre Company will present Joseph

Kesselring’s “Arsenic and Old Lace” at 7:00 pm on November 15th and 16th. Join them for a laughter-filled evening! Tickets are available at the door: $10 for

Adults and $7 for Seniors and Students.

MALASSADAS BREAKFAST

SUNDAY NOVEMBER 10th—8 AM to 12 PM We don’t want to disappoint anyone, so please pre- order Malassadas and Breakfast Sandwiches using the form below and dropping it in any of the week-

end collection baskets, or by calling the Church office at 508-644-5585 or via email at

[email protected]

Name_____________________________________

Phone___________________

Pick Up Time__________

# of Malassadas

#_____$1.50 each #_______6 for $7

#______12 for $13.00

Croissant, English Muffin & Whole Wheat Break- fast

Sandwiches—Egg and Cheese on Either Bread—

$2.00

With Bacon, Sausage, Chourico or Ham—$2.50

# of Sandwiches:__________________________

Type of Sandwiches:

____________________________________________

OUR LADY OF FATIMA NOVENA:

The Novena to honor Our Lady of Fatima will continue to meet at 6:30PM each Tuesday evening. Please come and join us.

All are welcome!

GROWING IN FAITH BAPTISM PREPARATION Takes place on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00p.m. at the Church by appointment only. You can schedule the appointment by calling the Church office at (508) 644-5585.

MASS OF REMEMBERANCE

On Monday, November 18th at 7:00 p.m. a Mass for the Dead will be offered here for all our departed faithful: those names are written in the book of the Dead but especially for those who have died recently in the last year or so. The names of the recently deceased will be read and family members will be invited to come forward with a candle (provided by the parish) to be placed near the altar to burn in their memory. For more info. Call the Parish Office.

St. Bernard’s Church - Parish Fundraiser

2019-2020 Bernie’s Bucks Club Registration Form

Please Check one: [ ] I am renewing my membership [ ] I was not a member of the Bernie’s Bucks Club in 2018-2019

Please Check one: [ ] Payment in full; check/cash at tached.

[ ] I will make monthly payments – send me envelopes.

Please print and fill out completely.

Name:_________________________________________

Address:_______________________________________

Address:_______________________________________

Phone: (please provide at least 1 number) [ ] home ___________________________

[ ] cell ___________________________

Email:

_________________________________________

Membership Information:

Cost is $15.00 per month for 10 months – September to June. Checks are to be made payable to St. Bernard’s Church. Monthly payments must be made by the end of each month to be eligible for that month’s drawings of

$100 per week. Full payment of $150 must be received by June 15, 2020 to be eligible for the Grand Prize draw- ings of $2,000, $1,000 and $500. Members paid in full by 11/30/19 are eligible for a special drawing of $500, held the first Saturday of December. Member s paid in full by 6/15/20 deadline are entitled to attend the annual brunch held at Chamberlain Farms, Berkley, MA at no cost.

Place registration form in an envelope marked “Bernie’s Bucks” together with check or cash (if cash, please be

DROP IN COLLECTION BASKET or mail to:

St. Bernard’s Church Attn: Bernie’s Bucks

P.O. Box 370 Assonet, MA 02702

Any questions call Sandi at 508-644-2024 or email [email protected].

PIES FOR SCHOLARSHIPS

10 ” - Pumpkin Pie 10 ” - Apple Pie

10 ” - Custard Pie

10 ” - Chocolate Cream Pie

$10.00 each

Support our future graduates as well a getting a tasty treat for your Thanksgiving Dinner Celebration.

Pre-orders will be taken.

Proceeds to go to the Scholarship Fund PIE ORDER FORM

# of Pies ________ 10” Apple Pie ________ 10” Pumpkin Pie ________ 10” Custard Pie

________ 10” Chocolate Cream Pie

NAME____________________________________________

PHONE___________________________________________

Fill-in Pickup Time Below

Tuesday Noon—4PM/Your Time____________

Wednesday 8 AM—2PM/Your Time_________

Please fill out completely and put in envelope with payment. Mark envelope

“PIES” and drop in the collection basket. Also, make checks payable To: Knights of Columbus # 12283. Note: Order Deadline is November 24th.

SATURDAY NOV. 9 4:00 PM

Judi Morin Claudette Rebello

Claire Stevens Paulette Martinville SUNDAY

NOV. 10 8:30 AM

Doug Michaud Jane Rego-Kalif

Bob Adams Agnes Martins SUNDAY

NOV. 10 10:30 AM

Maurice R. Michaud Paul Sardinha

Jerry Comeau Ernie Benoit SATURDAY

NOV. 16 4:00 PM

Claudette Laffan Judi Morin

Paul Berube Andy Degiammo SUNDAY

NOV. 17 8:30 AM

Bob Adams Art Bendinelli

Sharon King Linda Rodrigues SUNDAY

NOV. 17 10:30 AM

Ellen Demetrius Ernie Benoit Paulette Martinville

Chris Plonka

Date Eucharistic Minister/ Lector

A LIT CANDLE FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER The Mary Candle burns In Loving Memory for

Our Parishioners

The St. Joseph Candle burns for For the Souls in Purgatory The St. Mother Teresa Candle burns for

Our Parishioners

The St. Bernard Candle (Inside the Church) burns For Our Parishioners

The Sanctuary Candle burns for The Souls in Purgatary

St. Bernard Candle (In front Church/Outside) burns for Our Parishioners

Sacred Heart Candle burns for Our Parishioners THANKSGIVING EVE MASS

On Wednesday November 27th at 7:00 p.m. all are invited to a PARISH FAMILY MASS OF THANKSGIVING. Wherever I’ve been assigned I have had the custom of inviting the parishioners to gather the eve before the holiday to celebrate the Eucharist before the busyness of football, pealing vegetables and setting tables. During the Mass some of our youngsters will dress up as “Pilgrims and Indians” to assist in the gath- ering of food items that you will be invited to bring to Mass. The food offerings will be given to Marie’s Place.

The Confirmation Class will assist in the Gospel narration of the

“Ten Lepers” - the Gospel for the Thanksgiving Mass. Also...breads will be blessed and distributed for your tables at home for your Thanks- giving meal. Then let’s plan to gather for coffee and goodies down in the hall to wish each other a Happy Thanksgiving. I’LL NEED HELP!!!

Some seamstresses to assist with costumes...some to wrap breads on that Wednesday. Please speak to me if you can help!!!- Fr. Jim

MEETINGS FOR

LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS PLEASE PLAN TO ATTEND

LECTOR MEETING:

Tuesday, November 12^th, 2019 @ 6:30PM.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER MEETING:

Tuesday, November 19^th, 2019 @ 6:30PM Both are being held in the church hall

SHARING IN OUR GOSPEL

All are invited to join in a monthly gospel discussion led by fellow parishioners Michelle Houghton, Nancy Faria and Ann Leonardo. Each month a gospel is chosen and followed by a healthy discussion. All sessions will take place in St. Ber- nard’s Church library on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. We hope to see you there!

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * WANTED: Snow Shoveler: We are looking for some- one to take over the position of shoveling the walk- ways and stairs surrounding the Church and rectory.

This is a paid position. If interested, speak to Charlie Sullivan or Fr. Jim.

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VETERANS DAY

Due to veterans day weekend office will be closed.

A Message From Fr. Mike:

Fr. Mike wishes to express

his deepest gratitude to all who

donated money to the St. There-

sa of Calcutta statue as a farewell

gift when he left St. Bernard’s

Parish.

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