PARISH MISSION STATEMENT

245 Azalea Drive • Monroeville, PA 15146-

Saint Bernadette Parish

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: After the 8:30 AM Mass. Monday: 6:00—6:45 PM.

SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:15 PM. Pre-Baptismal

Seminar—The third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office to reserve dates for both the Pre-Baptismal

Seminar and your child’s Baptism.

RCIA PROCESS/SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FOR ADULTS: Inquiry Sessions for those interested in becoming Catholic are held

weekly. Call the Parish Office for more information.

SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Weddings should be arranged at least six months prior to the anticipated date. Call the Parish Office

to make an appointment to assist you in beginning this sacrament.

ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Sunday of each Month after every Mass. .

BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS: Third Sunday of each Month after every Mass. .

We of St. Bernadette Parish, are a

Eucharistic Community, created by the

Father, nourished by the Lord and led

by the Holy Spirit. We are to be the

eyes, ears, hands and heart of Christ,

living by His example, sharing the Good

News in Word and deed.

Devotions:

Mondays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM

Adoration - 10 AM - 7:00 PM (6:30 - 7:00 will include

rosary and novena prayers) - Confessions 6:00—6:45 PM

7:00 PM Mass

Tuesdays: Morning Prayer - 8:45 AM

Wednesdays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM

Thursdays: Morning Prayer - 8:45 AM

Fridays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM

First Saturdays: Adoration - following 8:30 AM Mass including

First Saturday Fatima Devotions. Schedule subject to change on certain holidays. Please check schedule inside bulletin each week.

PARISH PHONES Parish Office ................................................................................................................. 412.373.0050 Religious Education Office .............................................................................. 412.373.1797 School Office ................................................................................................................ 412.372.7255 Lourdes Center........................................................................................................... 412.843.0668 Convent ............................................................................................................................ 412.372.7263 Parish Office Fax ....................................................................................................... 412.374.8113 School Office Fax ..................................................................................................... 412.372.7649 Parish Office Email ............................................................... parishoffice@stbrnadet.org School Office Email ............................................................ schooloffice@stbrnadet.org Bulletin Announcements ........................................................ bulletin@stbrnadet.org

Bulletin announcements and flyers due by Noon on Mondays. Parish Website www.stbrnadet.org PRAYER CHAIN: Call Mercedes at 724.327.5450 Pastoral Council Email: pastoralcouncil@stbrnadet.org

PPPPARISHARISHARISHARISH SSSSTAFFTAFFTAFFTAFF

Rev. Anthony Gargotta, Pastor

agargotta@stbrnadet.org

Deacon Michael W. Kelly mwkelly@stbrnadet.org

Rev. John Twinomujuni

In Residence, Hospital Chaplin

Mr. Jerry Brandl, Business Manager jbrandl@stbrnadet.org

Mrs. Marlene V. Kopper, Director of Religious Education

mvkopper@stbrnadet.org

Sr. Carol Arch, C.S.J., Elementary School Principal scarch@stbrnadet.org

Mr. Christopher Cooley, Youth Minister

youthmin@stbrnadet.org

Mr. Joshua Bandish, Director of Music Ministries jbandish@stbrnadet.org

Mrs. Jane Bobich. Parish Office Secretary

janebobich@stbrnadet.org

Mrs. Sandy Palmieri, Sacramental Department spalmieri@stbrnadet.org

Mrs. Cathy Cowan, Bulletin Editor

bulletin@st.brnadet.org

Mrs. Francine Pochciol, School Administrative Assistant fpochciol@stbrnadet.org

Mr. Tim Jacob, Maintenance Supervisor

tjacob@stbrnadet.org

November 5, 2017 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM

Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM ( Children’s Liturgy of The Word),

12:00 Noon & 7:00 PM Daily:

Monday - 9:30 AM, 7:00 PM

Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7:15 AM

Wednesdays & Fridays - 7:15 AM & 9:30 AM

Saturday - 8:30 AM

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

In the Gospel Jesus ends by saying, “The greatest among you must be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." We currently live in a world that is more about ‘self’ than ever before. As a culture, we are influenced to make decisions based on our own benefit. We have technology that inflates focus on our self: selfies, snap chat, etc. This self-centered world is opposite of God’s image that we were created in and what Jesus teaches us. As we consider this, Fr. Slavko, a Croatian Capuchin, who held a PhD. in psychology stated that mental health begins with serving others and mental illness begins with serving ourselves. Another way of saying this is that by helping others we improve our mental health. The prayer attributed to St. Francis is the best summary of being Mentally Healthy and at the same time living the Gospel. Pray the prayer daily so it becomes part of your way of life and you remain healthy mentally and live as the best disciple of Jesus.

Christ the King feast day is November 26. Last year we did something new. Instead of an afternoon Holy Hour, we had two shorter Adoration and devotion times between the morning Masses, from 9:15 – 10:50 and from 11:15 – 11:50. We will be doing the same thing this year. Please pray about staying after the 8:00 AM Mass or coming early for the 10:00 AM Mass, or staying after the 10:00 AM Mass, or coming early for the 12:00 noon Mass and participating in the devotions as we honor Christ as our King. Olive Wood Sales –November 26 – same day as Christ the King. The organization “Land of Peace” visits us every year with their hand carved items from Olive Wood from the Holy Land. This is the only income and support of many Christians in the Holy Land. They will also speak briefly about the Christian situation in the Holy Land. Items include Crucifixes, religious art work, and rosaries- all made of olive wood which is native to Israel and Bethlehem. Since tourism has greatly declined, Christian families in the Holy Land, who depend on tourists, have been greatly affected. The goal of this mission is to build a Charitable Hospital in Bethlehem and help the poor and needy families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem. Sale of these goods will help them very much and also give you the opportunity to have “something” authentic from the Holy Land. For more information please see the Website: www.landofpeace.org and www.bcfmission.com. Please plan ahead to do some shopping for Christmas as well as supporting Christian families in the Holy Land.

Lord, make me an instrument of your peace, Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy;

O Divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is in pardoning that we are pardoned; and it is in dying that we are born to eternal life.

Fake news information about Sacraments It seems this past year has been filled with a lot of fake news. There is gossip and fake information circling the parish which state that I will not do sacraments under certain situations and circumstances especially when it comes to baptisms and weddings. Do not listen to what you have heard. If you're planning on a baptism or wedding contact me or Deacon Mike and get the truth. From what I have heard in the last several weeks the information was completely false. Do not assume, ask for the truth. Do not listen to others, ask the clergy, or at least a staff member.

Amen to Action will be held on Friday, November 24-the day after Thanksgiving-from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Downtown Pittsburgh. this event is aimed at providing 1 million meals for people who need them. Fr. Joe Mele is asking for volunteers. We can get a bus from our parish to make it easier, if we have enough people. Please contact Fr. Tony ASAP if you can help for this volunteer mission in conjunction with other denominations all around the area. We need 2,500 people, if we can get one bus load from here it would be awesome. Fr. Tony

ST. BERNADETTE PARISH November 5, 2017

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Ralph Conte Husband of Joann, Father of Richard (Laura) Conte, Joseph (Cynthia) Conte, Pamela (James Stultz) Conte, Martin (Jodi)

Conte and Christopher Keene

Joseph Weber Husband of Maxine, Father of Nina Weber, Paul (Dana) Weber,

Mark (Molly) Weber and John (Theresa) Weber

NOTES FROM THE PASTOR CONTINUED:

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TAIZE Wednesday, November 8th — 7:00 PM

On Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 7:00 PM we will have a Special Taize service in the Church. This service is an hour of adoration using the music originated by the monastic order in Taize, France. The songs are characterized by short, musical verses repeated for a meditative experience. Our service will consist of this reflective music, readings, a homily by Father Tony, a time of silent prayer, and reciting of the Lord’s Prayer, and concluding prayers. Please come, listen, and pray, in an environment that will help you draw nearer to the Lord.

Praying For Vocations This week, the Knechtel Family will be praying for vocations with the vocation kit. Please consider signing up and praying for more vocations to the religious life and priesthood.

45th ANNUAL SPAGHETTI DINNER PRESENTED BY THE ST. BERNADETTE ATHLETIC

ASSOCIATION Sunday, November 19th, 2017

Please join us for a great meal with good friends at the annual Spaghetti Dinner and support the Athletic Programs for our St. Bernadette Students. The dinner is held in the Lourdes Center from 1:00—6:00 PM. All proceeds directly benefit our athletes who participate in Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Track, Cheerleading and Volleyball. Please contact Jill Vovaris at (724) 757-6210 or via email at jvovaris@gmail.com for tickets.

Parking recently yellow lines and signs were added to several areas of our property. I have noticed several people not obeying the no parking signs posted at the yellow lines. The yellow lines were added, and Noah took on this project because some areas prevent emergency vehicles from getting to where they need to be in the event of an emergency. This has happened in the past; and we have to ensure an area around all public buildings for emergency vehicles. Some areas also block in people that need to leave the property, or the priest on call for the hospital. I personally have had to approach people while I am in my Mass vestments and ask to have the car moved, as I watch them pull in, park and ignore the signs and lines. Due to the sever nature of this, if you are parked in any of these areas, you will be towed at your expense. I am sorry but this is for the safety and good of all.

Confirmation will be on November 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM, with Bishop Zubik. Therefore that Saturday there

will NOT BE an 8:30 AM Mass and NO CONFESSIONS.

November 8 – Taize at 7:00 pm 12 – Fellowship Sunday 18 – Confirmation 19 – Spaghetti Dinner 23 – Holiday Meal – Thanksgiving Day. 26 – Feast of Christ the King 25+26 – Olive Wood Sales

December 3 – Santa Breakfast 8 – Immaculate Conception Feast Day – Holy Day 12 – Bell Choir Concert 13—Advent Taize Service in conjunction with Confessions for Advent 16- Children’s Christmas Pageant 17 – Volunteer Breakfast 25 – Holiday Meal – Christmas

FUTURE PARISH EVENTS

Website – the website has been under reconstruction lately, I am sorry about the inconvenience to anyone who uses it regularly. It should up and running very soon, New and Improved. Please keep checking.

TMIY – This Man is You – Saturdays 7:00 AM

THANK YOU to each and every parishioner, including Father Tony, who participated in the 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood with Saint Bernadette on September 28 and October 19. We never know how our prayers and sacrifice have saved lives. Please continue to pray and fast to close the abortion clinic at 933 Liberty Avenue, Downtown, Pittsburgh

Time to order Thanksgiving and Pumpkin Logs. For each nut roll sold, $1.00 will go towards the air conditioning fund. Please call Jan @412-372-6555 or email to janutroll@gmail.com by Nov. 13, 2017. I will confirm your order. They will also be available at the St. Bernadette's Craft Show on Nov.11. Nut rolls, Apricot rolls and Poppy seed rolls are $12.00, Cherry/nut, Apricot/nut and Banana/nut rolls are $15.00. 10" pumpkin log with cream cheese filling are $11.00.

Due to the Thanksgiving Holiday, all bulletin submissions for Sunday, November 26 must be submitted by Wednesday, November 15 at Noon.

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CHILDREN’S LITURGY OF THE WORD Come join us each Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass as we celebrate the

Children’s Liturgy of the Word!

LITURGIES FOR THE

WEEK

Vigil Mass for 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time 5:00 PM In Memory of Amelia Ntabe — Michele Khosah

Sunday-November 5, 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Mal 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10; Ps 131:1, 2, 3; 1 Thes 2:7b-9, 13; Mt 23:1-12 8:00 AM Catherine Devine — Family

10:00 AM Welfare of St. Bernadette Parishioners

(Children’s Mass) (Parish Choir) 12:00 PM Peter Nese — Wife & Family 7:00 PM Martha Slack —Teresa Swaim

Monday-November 6 Rom 11:29-36; Ps 69:30-31, 33-34, 36; Lk 14:12-14 9:30 AM Trey Mitlo — Betty Mitlo 10:00 AM — 7:00 PM — Adoration 7:00 PM — Caroline Cummings— Rosemarie Pascuzzi

Tuesday-November 7 Rom 12:5-16b; Ps 131:1bcde, 2, 3; Lk 14:15-24 7:15 AM Raymond Naccarati — Family

8:45 AM Morning Prayer and Rosary Wednesday-November 8

Rom 13:8-10; Ps 112:1b-2, 4-5, 9; Lk 14:25-33 7:15 AM All the people who prayed for Michele Poydence — Mom, Jerry

8:45 AM Morning Prayer and Rosary 9:30 AM Deceased: Ward/Flynn Families — Kay Schuetz

7:00 PM Taize Thursday-November 9, The Dedication of the Lateran Basilica Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 7:15 AM Marge Crosson — Friend

8:45 AM Morning Prayer and Rosary Friday-November 10, St. Leo the Great Rom 15:14-21; Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4; Lk 16:1-8 7:15 AM Rose Swiderski— Kate Cummings

8:45 AM Morning Prayer and Rosary 9:30 AM Charles Spritz Sr, — Denny, Cheryl & John

Saturday-November 11, St. Martin of Topurs Rom 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11; Lk 16:9-15 8:30 AM Edward P. Foley. — Children

5:00 PM Bernadine Aiken — Family

Sunday-November 12, 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Wis 6:12-16; Ps 63:2, 3-4, 5-6, 7-8; 1 Thes 4:13-18 or 4:13-14; Mt 25:1-13 8:00 AM Herman Lieb — Ray & Lois Weaver

10:00 AM Veronica Bain — Bill & Sylvia Bain

(Children’s Mass) (Contemporary Chori) 12:00 PM Welfare of St. Bernadette Parishioners 7:00 PM Mike & October Solito & Child — The White Family

This Week in Our Parish

Sunday, November 5 CCD, School, 8:40 AM CCD Parent Class, Biedenbach Hall, 9:00 AM

Monday, November 6 Youth Group, Biedenbach Hall, 7:00 PM Bible Study, Church, 7:30 PM

Tuesday, November 7

Tai Chi, Biedenbach Hall, 10:00 AM Meditation Group, Rectory Conference Room #2, 6:45 PM Quilt Ministry Meeting, Biedenbach Hall, 7:00 PM

Wednesday, November 8 Grief & Healing, Rectory Conference Room, 4:00 PM Serenity, Rectory Conference Room, 4:50 PM Just for Today, Rectory Conference, 6:00 PM Taize, Church, 7:00 PM RCIA, Art Room, 7:00 PM Youth Group Bible Study, Youth Ministry Office, 7:00 PM Love-Hate-Food, Rectory Conference Room, 7:15 PM

Thursday, November 9 Bible Study, Biedenbach Hall, 11:00 AM Intentional Disciples, Biedenbach Hall, 7:00 PM Prayer Group, Church, 7:00 PM

Friday, November 10 Lectio Divina, Church, 10:15 AM

Saturday, November 11 That Man is You, Lourdes Center, 7:00 AM Catholic Daughters, Rectory Conference Room, 9:00 AM Craft Show, Lourdes Center, 11:00 AM

Sunday, November 12 CCD, School, 8:40 AM Fellowship Sunday, Biedenbach Hall, After the 8, 10 and Noon Masses

FRATERNITY OF PRIEST HEALING MASS

The date of the next healing Mass is

Wednesday, November 8, 2017 It will be held at Holy Family Church, Latrobe, PA

ST. BERNADETTE PARISH November 5, 2017

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Grocery/Gasoline cert. sold:……………….……........$ 17,275 Script sold:………………………………………………$ 1,625 Profit ……………………………………..……………….$ 971

We sell certificates for Giant Eagle, Shop ‘n Save, Labriola’s, McGinnis Sister’s and Community Market. Please consider using grocery certificates when shopping at these stores. Thanks for your help!!!

St. Bernadette School Mission Statement St. Bernadette Catholic School is a Roman Catholic elementary school serving students in Pre-K through Grade 8. Inspired in faith and rooted in Gospel values, St. Bernadette, as a ministry of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, is dedicated to excellence in Catholic education. In partnership with each family, neighboring parish and faith community, our principal, faculty and staff endeavor to instill in each child a life-long commitment to learning, service to others and trust in God. St Bernadette’s provides the foundation for each child to grow in spiritual development, wisdom, faith and integrity in order to prepare them to meet any future challenges.

ADORATION Saint Faustina, who was known for sharing Christ’s message of

Divine Mercy with the world, wrote about her deep love and devotion to the Holy Eucharist on various occasions. “I adore

You, Lord and Creator, hidden in the Most Blessed Sacrament,” the saint once wrote. “I adore You for all the works of Your hands that reveal to me so much wisdom, goodness and mercy, O Lord.

You have spread so much beauty over the earth and it tells me about Your beauty, even though these beautiful things are but a faint reflection of You, incomprehensible Beauty. And although You have hidden Yourself and concealed Your beauty, my eye, enlightened by faith, reaches You and my soul recognizes its

Creator, its Highest Good, and my heart is completely immersed in prayer of adoration.”

“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white

host.” Bishop Fulton J. Sheen

“In that little Host is the solution to all the problems of the world.”

Pope St. John Paul II Join us on Mondays before Jesus in the Monstrance, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM.

THANK YOU

MONTHLY COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION The next MCC Liturgy will be held on Wednesday,

November 22 at 9:30 AM Mass. Intention requests should be returned by November 13 to the school office.

Thank you for supporting our children!!

YOUTH GROUP INFORMATION All Meetings are held in Biedenbach Hall. High School (9-12) Youth Group: Monday evenings from 7 to 9 PM Jr. High (7-8) Youth Group: Thursday evening from 7 to 9 PM Bible Study (High School and Jr. High) is Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 PM Email Chris Cooley at servingothersouls@gmail.com to let us know you are attending.

WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS Grace Wagner LPC, CAADC, SAP

gracecounseling8@gmailcom 412-352-6634

You Are Not Alone! Each group provides a supportive environment and opportunity for individuals to share their personal struggles with those who can relate, learn effective coping mechanisms to manage life’s challenges, while building hope & strength through emotional & spiritual healing. Preregistration is required prior to attendance. Please contact Grace Wagner, Catholic, and Licensed Professional Therapist, 412-352-6634, for potential registration.

SATURDAYS DYING YOUNG (drug overdose, alcohol related death, suicide) 1:00-2:00 PM SERENITY (Anxiety, Depression, Loss, & Relationship Issues) 3:00-4:00 PM

WEDNESDAYS GRIEF & HEALING (Bereavement & Caregiving for Terminally ill)) 3:50-4:50 PM SERENITY (Anxiety, Depression, Loss, & Relationship Issues) 4:50-5:50 PM JUST FOR TODAY (Have love one with drug abuse/addiction/alcoholism) 6:00-7:10 PM LOVE~HATE~FOOD (Food Addiction, Compulsive/Binge Eating) 7:15-8:15 PM

CHRISTMAS BAKE SALE Come and do some of your Christmas Shopping and simultaneously support the works of the Sisters of St. Joseph. At the annual Christmas Bake Sale you can

take home some yummy treats for yourself and your family and friends. This year the Bake Sale will be held after the evening Mass on Saturday Dec. 2 and after the Sunday Masses on Dec. 3, in the School Art Room, at the school entrance closest to the Church. The sale will feature homemade nut rolls, breads. cookies pies and candies. All of the proceeds go to the education and mission funds of the Sisters of St. Joseph who have been serving our Parish for over 50 years. If you would like to donate to the Bake Sale, we will be accepting donations before the Masses in the School. All donations and purchases are most appreciated. Thank you for continue support and have a Blessed Christmas.

31ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

ABUSE HOTLINE: 800.932.0313 DioPitt VICTIMS

ASSISTANCE 412.456.3060

CONTRIBUTIONS October 21 & 22

Offertory ——-$12,738.00 Building——– $ 175.00 School——— $ 85.00 PSP ——— $ 672.50 Mission Sunday $ 1830.00

September on Line

Contributions Offertory ———$ 8898.50 Building ————$ 486.00 School——— —$ 471.00 PSP—————$2416.30

God Bless you for your

continued support of our Parish. RAPHAEL’S GROUP AND

ST. BERNADETTE GROUP FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED

Raphael’s Group, the St. Bernadette’s Group for those who are Separated and Divorced, will meet in the school on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Call Dr. Peg Christopher at 724.733.2928 to register or to the following website: www.deerwoodswcs.com and click on the Raphael’s Group tab.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS

November 11 5 PM Altar Servers: S. Hogue, J. Webster, A. Dzuban Lector: D. Fennessy Commentator: S. Palmieri Eucharistic Ministers: Group A

November 12 8 AM Altar Servers: N. T. Almeter Lector: B. Bafuma Commentator: F. Randazza Eucharistic Ministers: Group B 10 AM Altar Servers: School Students Lector: School Students Commentator: School Students Eucharistic Ministers: Group C 12 Noon Altar Servers: A. Zappa, G. Hawes, P. Malandra Lector: K. Brown Commentator: N. Boyko Eucharistic Minister: Group D 7 PM Altar Servers: P. Reynolds, J. & J. Johnston Lector: . J. Kromka Commentator: M. F. Thorn Eucharistic Ministers: Group E

EVENTS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Mass and Dinner — Monday, November 6, 2017, 7 p.m. Be fed spiritually and physically with other Catholic young adults! Meet us at St. Bernadette for the Monday evening Mass at 7 PM. We'll sit in front of the Mary and Baby Jesus icon on the left side of the church. Then we'll head over to Primanti Brothers (3847 Northern Pike, Monroeville) for dinner and fellowship. Young adults are also encouraged to attend the St. Bernadette Holy Hour before Mass at 6 PM. Confession is offered from 6-6:45 PM.

Theology on Tap Thursday, November 16, 2017, 7 PM — Rivertowne Pourhouse Theology on Tap is back! Come for a night of fellowship and a talk by Catholic author and EWTN Host Mike Aquilina on "The Mass is What We Do." Free appetizers!. Please see flyer in bulletin.

The Ladies of Charity are asking your help to supply Thanksgiving Dinner to members of our parish who are in

need of our assistance. We request donations of the following items: dried fried onions, applesauce, turkey gravy, flour, sugar, stuffing mix, pie crust mix; or the following canned products peas, corn, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin, cream of mushroom soup or evaporated milk. Donated items may be left in the Bride's Room (marked LoC). Monetary donations are used to help defray cost of perishable items that complete the dinner. Please know that we are thankful for all donations and your ongoing support. God Bless You for your continuing care of your parish family.

Breaking Bread Ministry

HELP NEEDED

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY MEAL

on Thursday, November 23, 2017 In the Lourdes Center at St. Bernadette Church

Sign-up starting Sunday, November 12th for Volunteer Opportunities listed on the Sign-up Board in the Church entrance. Opportunities, details and times are listed on the board. Desserts are needed. Pies, cakes, cookies and sweets can be dropped off on Thanksgiving morning in the Lourdes Center.

Thank you for your generous support!

Comfort Quilt Ministry The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 7 at 11 am in Biedenbach Hall. Please come, help us as we arrange individual squares into quilt kits. It’s a fun way to meet new people and explore your artistic talents. There will be no night meeting this month. Please call Joan at 412.372.1488 or Laura at 724.325.3523, if you have any questions or if you would like to have us send a quilt to a loved one.