Pastoral Staff
PastorRev. Ronald G. Falco
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 BolandSt. Bernade e School
508-351-9905
School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil Assistant Principal Julianne MorinSchedule 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
Parish Office: office@stb-parish.net
Pastor: FrRonFalco@gmail.com
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
OrganistJohn Donahue
Director of Adult Choir
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From the Pastor:
My Friends in the Lord Jesus,
This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday! The forty-day preparation for Easter, and the Easter Season, is fast approaching.
Services on Ash Wednesday, with the distribution of ashes during each service, will be Mass at 8:30 AM, Mass at 10:00 AM with St. Bernadette School, and Mass at 7:00 PM. The Sacrament of Confession will be available weekly on Saturday afternoon at 4:15 PM and Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM.
Stations of the Cross will be prayed on Friday evenings at 7:00 PM. Soup and bread prior to the Stations of the Cross will available as part of a Lenten fast, dates will be announced.
The season of Lent is a season which focuses our attention acutely on the transforming grace of the Lord in our lives. The first three weeks of the season of Lent are meant to help us to experience compunction. This word, compunction is related to the word “puncture.” Lent is a season which helps us to “puncture” our inflated egos and our self - centered living. The last few weeks of Lent draw attention to the death and resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ. During Lent we profess our need for redemption.
St. Teresa of Avila wrote: “If Christ Jesus dwells in a man (person) as his friend and noble leader, that man (person) can endure all things, for Christ helps and strengthens us and never abandons us. He is a true friend. And I clearly see that if we expect to please him and receive an abundance of his graces, God desires that these graces come to us from the hands of Christ, through his most sacred humanity, in which God takes delight. All blessings come through our Lord. He will teach us, for in beholding his life we find that he is the best example. What more do we desire from such a good friend at our side?...Whenever we think of Christ we should recall the love that led him to bestow on us so many graces and favors, and also the great love of God showed in giving us in Christ a pledge of his love; for love calls for love in return.”
The Lenten season calls us to holiness. Holiness is expressed by acknowledging one’s need for God and to do good for others. Holiness is the fundamental character of God. As we experience the mercy and love, forgiveness and compassion of God, we confront any illusions we might have about ourselves, recalling the words of Ash Wednesday, “Remember that you are dust and unto dust shall you return.” And “Repent, and follow the gospel.” Yet it is precisely this that moves the heart of God, as we pray, “have mercy on me, O Lord, a sinner.”
Let us enter the season of Lent with the intention of the renewal of our hearts and minds. As we prepare for Easter, we acknowledge the need for the Lord’s saving grace. We join the whole Church in its acclamation, “We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.
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.
Christian Marriage
Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.
The process should begin at least one year prior to an cipated marriage date.
First Communion & Confirmation
Contact Mrs. Boland for registra on.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, March 2
5:00 PM † Bruce Campbell, By Margaret Mossman
† Anne Detora, By the Mikitarian Family
Sunday, March 3
9:00 AM † Ron Fiske, By the Lien Family † Joshua Byrne, By the Lien Family 11:00 AM † John McLellan, By Carmen
† Jerry McLellan, By Carmen
Monday, March 4
8:30 AM † John Wilson, By the LeSage Family
† Anne Detora, By Pat LeSage
Tuesday, March 5
8:30 AM † Yolanda Mangs, By Cathy & Vinny Miola
† Mary Belanger, By Kathy Zechello
Wednesday, March 6
8:30 AM For the People of St. Bernadette Parish 7:00 PM For the People of St. Bernadette Parish
Thursday, March 7
8:30 AM † Francis Ward, By the Kearney Family † Maureen Chambers, By Kathy & Mike
Friday, March 8
8:30 AM † Laura Starr, By Julianne Morin
Saturday, March 9
5:00 PM † Raymond & Gertrude Martin,
By Joseph & Claudette Moineau
Sunday, March 10
9:00 AM † Ron Fiske, By Mr. & Mrs. Richard Pierson
† Laura Breyfogle, By the Family 11:00 AM † Joan Boudreau, 1st Anniversary,
Masses, Feasts & Gospels
SUNDAY Luke 6:39-45 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
MONDAY Mark 10:17-27 Weekday Saint Casimir TUESDAY Mark 10: 28-31 Weekday WEDNESDAY Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 Ash Wednesday
THURSDAY after Ash Wednesday Luke 9:22-25 Saints Perpetua and Felicity, Martyrs FRIDAY after Ash Wednesday Matthew 9:14-15
Saint John of God, Religious
SATURDAY after Ash Wednesday Luke 5:27-32 Saint Frances of Rome, Religious
Parish Events this week…
Saturday, March 2Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM
Sunday, March 3
8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Coffee and Conversation: 10:15 AM
Religious Education: First Communion : 10:15-12:00 PM Tuesday, March 5 Senior Luncheon 12:00 PM Wednesday, March 6 Ash Wednesday
Masses: 8:30 AM, 10:00 AM (with school), 7:00 PM
Thursday, March 7
Prayer Group - 7PM
Friday, March 8
Soup and Stations of the Cross 6PM
Saturday, March 9 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, March 10 1st Sunday of Lent Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM
Holy Grounds Coffee Hour 10-11:00 AM
Religious Education: First Communion : 10:15-12:00 PM Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15 AM Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45 AM Gr. 9 & 10: 6:00-8:00 PM Confirmation: 6:00-8:00 PM
Parish Ministry Leaders
Altar Servers
Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186 Altar Society
Walter 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
Parish Office 508-393-2838 Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Parish Office 508-393-2838 Hope Ministry
Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819 Knights of Columbus
St. Augustine Council #5724
Tom Lowe - Grand Knight 508-393-6594 Rick McAuliffe - Deputy Grand Knight 508-250-2281 Bernie Gillon - Membership Director 978-771-1725
www.kofc.org/joinus 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 774-258-1500
Music Ministry St. Bernadette Choir
Jay Maenhout 508-485-4191
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
8TH SUNDAYIN ORDINARY TIME
“A good tree does not bear rotten fruit, nor does a rotten tree bear good fruit.”
(Luke 6:43)
Are you using your God-given gifts in the way God intended? Do you compare yourself to others and complain about what you don’t have instead of being thankful for what you do have? God gives each of us unique gifts and a unique plan. Listen to how God is calling you to use your gifts, to bear good fruit, for the glory of His name.
Praying With Our Parish
Please remember in your prayers …
Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori,
Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Kenny, Lynn, Betsy, Elizabeth, Robin, Christopher, Don, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Eleanor, Jessie, Meaghan, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Charlie, Judy, Katie, Mary, Richard, Leo, Joan, Julie, John, Agnes, Beth, Jackie, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Patricia, Fran, Jane, Meg, Alfred, Maro, Chris, Kenneth, Henry, Jenny, Vincent, Jeff, Dottie, Allison, Sharon, Maureen, Robert, Jeannette, Nancy, Andrew, Steve, Chet, Joe, Silvia, Anthony, Marsha, Betty, Roy, Craig, Barbara, Tom, Nicole, Aubri, Ed, Deirdre, Jeff, Amy, Emma, Cathy, Christina, David, Cheryl, Gilda, Ben, Mary, Donna, John
Please call the parish office for those in need of prayers, a home visit or are in the hospital or nursing home.
Thank You!
Liturgical Roles March 9 & 10
Lector EMC Servers 5:00 PM J. Winning E. Rame A. RameJ. Foster D. Soboyejo T. Foster B. Small
9:00 AM H. Turner J. Somers F. Somers M. Rotondo L. Secrist
K. Dougert I. Somers
11:00 AM J. Lien B. Conboy A. Kurina P. Lien J. Kurina
K. O’Leary T. Kurina
Altar Society Ministry - March 9
M. Walker J. Foster A. Wall
Offertory Collection
Weekend of February 17 Offertory: $ 4,240.44 Loose: $ 378.00 Novena: $ 1,106.70 Weekend of February 24 Offertory: $ 5,736.77 Loose: $ 503.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !March 8
Soup & Stations
March 23/24
Youth Ministry Bake Sale
Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891
E-mail: youth-ministry@stb-parish.net
Lord, hear our prayer….
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.
Upcoming Classes: Gr. 1: March 10 & 24 ~ 10:15-11:15 am
Gr. 3-8: March 10 & 24 ~ 10:15-11:30 AM Gr. 9 & 10: March 10, 24 & 31 ~ 6-8:00 PM
Confirmation: March 10, 24 & 31 ~ 6-8:00 PM
First Communion: March 3, 10, 17 & 31 ~ 10:15AM-12PM Retreat ~ March 23
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Please remember in your prayers…
Jeffrey Shown
Sandra Teele-Cormier
Margaret Ontso
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.
What better way to start the day than with morning Mass! It brings us many blessings and special graces. This week, Mass will be celebrated Monday thru Friday at 8:30 AM. The rosary begins at 8:00 AM. On Ash Wednesday, Mass will be celebrated at 8:30 AM, 10AM with the school children and 7:00 PM.
The following feast days will be celebrated this week: Monday: Saint Casimir
Wednesday: Ash Wednesday
Thursday: Saint Perpetua, Saint Felicity Friday: Saint John of God
Our Father’s Table ~ Monday, March 4 Dismas Family Farm ~ Monday, March 11 Community Meals ~ Wednesday, March 20
Contact Mary Ellen Duggan at Home: 508-393-1819, Cell: 774-258-1500
Join us next Sunday for
Holy Grounds Coffee Hour
Hosted by the HOPE Ministry!
Sunday, March 10th
10AM-11AM
2019 Partners in Charity Appeal
Partners in Charity….Generate Joy! What an inspiration it is for all of us to know that when we support the Annual Partners in Charity Appeal we generate joy in the lives of those served by our many agencies and ministries. And you, in turn, share in the joy of bringing hope into the lives of those we serve. Text giving is hands down the easiest and most secure way to give. If you know how to send a text message, you can make a gift to Partners in Charity in seconds on your phone. Best yet, our parish, St. Bernadette will receive credit! Text the word: donate to 84576. In addition to giving you can also view the 2019 appeal video. You can also make your gift online at partners-charity.net. Thank you for your continued support!
The In Pew Commitment Weekend for the 2019 Partners in Charity Appeal will be held March 23 & 24. Once a year, we commit ourselves to this ongoing work by supporting this life giving appeal. We reflect on God’s great generosity, and respond with generous giving of our own. With your support, faith in action is visible every day in the compassionate outreach of Catholic Charities, to the least among us; in the prayerful witness of our retired priests and the joy of new priestly vocations; to the many diocesan ministries and programs that heal, teach and care for others. Watch the Appeal Video at home this week at www.partners-charity.net.
St. Bernadette Parish Parents
A group for Catholic parents to focus on the challenge to learn and grow in faith so that we can better
pass on the faith on to our children. Come and join us on the following dates while your children are in
class on Sunday morning following the 9AM Mass for coffee & conversation!
This Sunday: March 3rd at 10:15 AM - The Eucharist
March 31st at 10:15 AM Sin and Reconciliation
We will meet upstairs in the Pastoral Center Conference room.
Contact Ginny Boland with Questions at ginnyboland@stb-parish.net
Join us this Tuesday for the
Senior Luncheon!
Tuesday, March 5th
at 12:00 PM
in the Parish Hall.
Please sign up in the gathering space if you
would like to attend or need transportation.
Save the Date!
Saturday, March 16 at 6 PM
Charbonneau Activity
Center
Traditional Corned Beef Dinner
The K of C from St. Bernadette and St. Rose will be hosting a St. Patrick's Day Corned Beef Dinner on Saturday, March 16 @ 6:00 PM in the St. Bernadette Charbonneau Activity Center. An evening of entertain-ment is planned with performances by Irish Step Dancers and live music with local performers. Dinner will include corned beef, potatoes, carrots, turnips, cabbage and home made soda bread and desserts. Tickets will be sold next weekend, March 9/10 after all Masses. Save the date----you will be glad you did!
Forty Days For Life
On Saturday, March 30 from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM St. Bernadette Parish Respect for Life Ministry is
partici-pating in the national 40-Days for Life fall campaign by holding a peaceful prayer vigil outside Planned Parenthood in Worcester. You can make a life-saving impact by joining us in prayer and fasting or by signing-up for an hour or two at the vigil. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in Worcester – and throughout America. 40 Days for Life is a focused pro-life effort that consists of:
40 days of prayer and fasting 40 days of peaceful vigil
40 days of community outreach
For more information contact Russ Lindquist at: 508-277-5719 or russlindquist11@gmail.com Or log-on to: www.40daysforlife.com/worcester
Quiet Evenings of Lent
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Friday evenings at 7:00 PM
Tuesday evenings at 7:00 PM
CONFESSION
Guidelines for Fast & Abstinence
Lenten fast and abstinence regulations for the Diocese of Worcester are as follows:
Abstinence from meat is to be observed by all Catholics fourteen (14) years of age and older on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all the Fridays of Lent.
Fasting is to be observed by all Catholics who are eighteen (18) years of age but not yet fifty-nine (59) years of age on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
Those who are bound to fast may take only one full meal. Two smaller meals are permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Catholics should not lightly excuse themselves from these prescribed Lenten penitential practices.
LENT BEGINS
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8:30 AM ~ 10:00 AM ~ 7:00 PM
St. Bernadette Youth Ministry invites you to a
Lenten Soup Supper
Friday, March 8
th
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