Pastor Reverend Christopher J. Papa

Parochial Vicar Reverend John C. Crowley

Weekend Assistant Reverend John T. Kelly, S.J.

Permanent Deacons Deacon Francis B. Burke

Deacon Thomas P. Fitzpatrick

Director of Religious Education Marykate Murphy

School Principal Thomas L. Tobin, Ed.D.

Parish Business Manager Robert J. Helmig

Administrative Secretary Helen V. Kraus

Parish Music Coordinator Dorothy Toomey

Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Parish “Where Miracles Happen”

1035 Turner Avenue Drexel Hill PA 19026 Phone: (610)789-7676 Fax: (610)789-9539

www.stbl.org January 31, 2016 — Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

____________________________________________________________________________ Mass Schedule

Sunday Masses Holy Day Masses Saturday Vigil: 4:30pm Vigil Mass: 7:00pm — Holy Day: 8:30am Sunday: 7:00am, 9:00am and 11:00am Weekday Mass Sacrament of Reconciliation Monday—Thursday 8:30am Saturday: 3:30pm — 4:15pm Friday—4:00pm __________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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Parish Information

NEW FAMILIES Welcome to St. Bernadette Parish! To register in the parish, please come to the rectory on Sunday mornings between 9:00am and 12:00noon. We are eager to greet new members of our parish community and look forward to meeting you.

RECTORY OFFICE HOURS The rectory office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00am to noon and 1:00pm to 5:00pm. During the summer the rectory will close at 3:00pm on Fridays. Items for the Sunday newsletter must be at the rectory by Monday at noon for publication the following Sunday.

BAPTISMS

Baptisms are held at 12 noon on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month. Parents must attend a Pre-Jordan class held in the Wright Center at 12 noon on the first Sunday of every other month (please refer to the bulletin for exact dates). Registra-tion for the class is required. In order to arrange for a baptism, the parents must be active members of the parish for six months. To register, please call the rectory office at 610/789-7676. Godparents should be practicing Catholics, confirmed and at least 16 years of age. If not from this parish, sponsors must have a letter of eligibility from their parish stating that they have been actively participating for six months. St. Ber-nadette Parishioners must be registered and actively participat-ing for six months to receive a letter of eligibility.

MARRIAGES We request that couples contemplating marriage call the recto-ry to make an appointment with the priest. At this initial inter-view, the date and time of your request will be recorded and you will receive a copy of the Parish Wedding Guidelines.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK/COMMUNION CALLS A priest will administer Holy Communion to parishioners who are unable to come to Church. If you desire, Eucharistic Minis-ters can bring Communion each week. Please contact the Rec-tory to be placed on our Sick List. Parishioners who are to undergo serious surgery at a hospital are encouraged to make an appointment at the Rectory before going to the hospital.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION St. Bernadette School offers sessions for Pre-School and Kin-dergarten and conducts full-time classes from first through eighth grades. CCD classes are held in the parish school for all students attending public school. CCD classes are held on Monday evenings at 6:45pm. Adults seeking religious instruc-tion should call Marykate Murphy, Director of Religious Edu-cation at (610) 789-7676 ext. 212. The RCIA Program begins in October.

SAINT BERNADETTE PARISH ON FACEBOOK We can be found at “Saint Bernadette of Lourdes Parish”. Check out the page and “like” us to keep up with the latest par-ish news.

VISITS TO THE MOST BLESSED SACRAMENT can be

made in the Chapel. The chapel is open for visits Monday through Friday from 7:30am - 5:30pm.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY takes place every Monday through Thursday at 8:00am in the church and on Wednesday evenings along with the Miraculous Medal Novena at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

NOVENA TO ST. LEONIE AVIAT takes place every Tues-day at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

FLAME OF LOVE PRAYER CENACLE takes place every Thursday at 7:00pm in the Chapel.

HOLY HOUR FOR LIFE takes place in the chapel on the last

Sunday of the month at 7:00pm.

RESPECT LIFE GROUP information can be obtained by call-ing Doris Hurd at 610-789-2708.

MEN’S PRAYER GROUP meets in the chapel every Tuesday at 7:30pm - call Tom Fitzgerald at 610-446-3667.

MUSIC MINISTRY is open to all who wish to share their

time and talent in praise and thanksgiving to God – call Dottie Toomey at 610/449-4013 for rehearsal times.

ST. BERNADETTE MARTHAS AND A JOSEPH are a ded-

icated group who clean the church every Thursday after the 8:30am Mass; new volunteers always welcome—call Pat Ly-ons at 610-789-2516.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meetings are held every Thursday at 9:30am in O’Brien Hall.

ST. JOHN’S HOSPICE Casseroles to feed the homeless, sponsored by St. John’s Hos-pice in Philadelphia, are collected in O’Brien Hall before the weekend Masses that precede the first Tuesday of the month. Casserole pans are available in the main entrance of church. Call Mary at 610/789-6206.

FOOD PANTRY Non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry can be place in bags and left in the vestibules of church. Any monetary dona-tions or donations of gift cards should be sent to Fr. Papa. If you have a question, call the Food Pantry at 610-789-7676 ext. 213.

FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME (Year C Readings #692) As we gather today at the invitation of our Lord God, we will hear about the prophet Jeremiah and Jesus the prophet without honor in his native land. A prophet in the Bible is not a fortune-teller who can see into the future. A biblical prophet is a truth-teller, a messenger of God. It might be good for us today to think of and pray for the prophets whom we know, those in our own lives and those about whom we have heard. Let us thank God for these prophets today.

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MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Saturday, January 30 Thursday, February 4 4:30pm 8:30am Maureen Speakman

Sunday, January 31 Friday, February 5 - St. Agatha 7:00am 4:00pm Deceased of Staffen & Sulena Famlies 9:00am Mary Contino 11:00am Rocco & Doralice Presenza

Monday, February 1 Saturday, February 6 8:30am Peggy Pepenelli 4:30pm Aloysius & Kathryn Gallagher

Tuesday, February 2 - Presentation of the Lord Sunday, February 7 8:30am Living & Deceased of St. Bernadette 7:00am Living & Dec’d of St. Bernadette 9:00am Josephine Knob Wednesday, February 3 11:00am Janet McCarthy 8:30am Michele St. Leger-Buchan

FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL REFLECTION This week’s readings are: First Reading - Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13 Gospel - Luke 4:21-30 Next week’s readings will be: First Reading - Isaiah 6:1-2a, 3-8 Second Reading - 1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Gospel - Luke 5:1-11 January 31 Catholic Schools Week Begins February 3 School Mass - 8:30am 5 Designer Bag Bingo 10 Ash Wednesday 15 Presidents Day School, CCD and Rectory closed 23 Confirmation - 4:30pm Mass

LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS A number of our parishioners, especially the el-

derly, have limited financial resources, as well as

health problems. These people are in need of

help with transportation, errands, repairs, chores,

visits, etc. In this “Year of Mercy” we are look-

ing to form a group of helpers who can assist.

What you volunteer for and when you can help is totally up to

you. For more info, questions or to sign up ….……call Joe

Johannesson at 610-716-7292.

BERNADETTE SOCIAL CLUB The St. Bernadette Seniors meet for lunch in

the Wright Center on the 2nd and 4th Fridays

of the month at 12:30pm (doors open at

12noon). We are an over 55 group; new mem-

bers are always welcome. Our next meeting is Friday, Febru-

ary 12. Call Annette Pauswinski at 610-246-8506 for more

information.

ST. BERNADETTE PARISH

ADULT FAITH FORMATION — LENT 2016

THE CHURCH’S TEACHING ON THE MERCY OF GOD

Come and rediscover the mystery of divine mercy that guides the Church’s teaching on the mystery of God, who is love. St. Bernadette Parish will offer an adult faith formation series this lent that will focus on the divine mercy,

during this special year devoted to a deeper experience of the mercy of God by Pope Francis. Father John Crowley will lead three nights of catechesis and faith sharing on March 2, 9 and 16, the first three Wednesdays of March 2016, at 7:00pm in the Wright Center. The mercy of God forms the foundation of the Gospel of Christ and is something experienced by all of humanity from the very beginning of Creation, especially in salvation history by Israel and the Church. God continually forgives us of our sins and enables us to forgive one another through the grace we experience from the merciful God, who is love. Look for more information on this adult faith formation series in the parish bulletin and on the parish website during the months of February and March.

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Envelopes Mailed Out in January, 2016 -- 1,277 Sunday, January 24, 2016 (Blizzard) Sunday, January 25, 2015 Envelopes Used: 97 Envelopes Used: 401 Weekly: $5,479 vs Target of $15,000 (a) Weekly: $12,713 vs Target of $15,000 (a) $4,231 Collection + $1,248 Parish Giving (29) $10,696 Collection + $867 Parish Giving (6) Mass Attendance: 278 Mass Attendance: 1,031 Poor Box: $313 Poor Box: $154

(a) Weekly target necessary to fund Parish operating expenses and avoid operating deficit. As followers of Christ Jesus, we are reminded that all things including life itself are a gift from God. What matters to God is not the gift, but the giver. Giving is God’s invitation to a way of life. It helps us to overcome our selfishness and love of things. What we do with what we have been given is a sign to God and to the world of the depth and meaning of our commitment. By recalling that all is gift, we therefore must strive to be generous with the financial gifts, both great and small, that God has be-stowed upon us. Thank you for your support and your generosity to God and to St. Bernadette Parish. St. Bernadette Parish has enlisted Parish Giving to provide its parishioners and supporters with the opportunity to use Electronic Funds Transfer as an alternative method for giving. The Program is free of charge for parishioners. More information about Parish Giving is available on our Parish web site: www.stbl.org on the “Parish Giving” page.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic

Lay organization in the world. The Knights are

committed to exemplifying the virtues of charity,

unity, fraternity and patriotism. Ave Ma-

ria Council #4063 is re-forming under new leadership and with

new members at St. Bernadette's and is committed to directly

supporting this parish and its pastor. If you are a Catholic man

at least 18 years old and are interested in joining the Knights of

Columbus, please plan on attending an information meeting on

Monday, March 14 at 7:00pm in the Wright Center (1st floor)

or contact Chris Onesti at amdhillkofc@gmail.com or call him

at (856) 562- 2779.

YOUTH MASSES In the Spirit of Pope Francis’ message to

encourage our youth, St. Bernadette Par-

ish will have Youth Masses throughout

the year. Our goal is to have students and

families from our entire parish worship

and share time together. All grades will be assigned a date and

students in those grades will be lectors and gift bearers. After

each Mass, there will be a small social in the hall for all fami-

lies. Check the schedule and mark your calendars! Details will

be sent to each grade as needed through school and CCD. Each

Youth Mass will be part of the Parish 11:00am Mass. Please

contact Marykate Murphy (mmurphy@stbl.org) or Ciaran Bell-

woar (cbellwoar@stbl.org) with any questions.

February 28 4th Grade and 7th Grade

April 24 Pre-School & Kindergarten Families

May 22 All Grade School Families

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FAMILY LITURGY OF THE WORD

St. Bernadette offers a simple way for families to

discuss the weekly Gospel together. The Rite of

Baptism tells us “Parents are the first teachers in

the ways of faith. May they be the best of teach-

ers bearing witness to the faith in all they say and do.” We are

happy to answer the call of Pope Francis “to support our fami-

lies as the first teachers of the faith” and introduce the “Family

Liturgy of the Word.” Each week, at the entrances of Church,

there will be handouts with the next week’s Gospel and a sim-

ple activity. You are encouraged to take as many handouts as

needed for your family. Families can read, discuss, and pray

over the coming week’s Gospel. Our hope is that when the

Gospel is proclaimed at Mass, our younger members will be

more familiar with the stories because it has been discussed in

the family during the week. Thank you, in advance, for your

help in this new family ministry.

THE BEAUTY OF HIS MERCY: REFLECTIONS ON THE PASSION

OF GOD FOR MAN Please join us on Tuesday, February 9 at 7:00pm in church for an evening of re-flection on the beauty of creation, and of God's plan of redemption through the great works of artists throughout the centuries. Discover how God in Christ

can turn the broken path of sin and failure into the Way of Beauty.

"The beautiful wounds... this is exactly how it summons man to his final destiny."

Pope Benedict XVI Learn more about international speaker and teacher Bill Donaghy of the Theology of the Body Institute at

http://tobinstitute.org/programs/schedule-a-speaker/

"We, the women and men of the Church, we are in the middle of a love story: each of us is a link in this chain

of love. And if we do not understand this, we have understood nothing of what the Church is…."

- Pope Francis

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REGISTRATION TIME LINE

2016 - 2017 School Year

JANUARY 25 Reenrollment opens for current students. We will hold a place for current students until March 1. All required forms and fees must be submitted and cur-rent tuition payments up-to-date before reenrollment is accepted. Forms will be sent home in the Family Folder on January 25 and available on the school website.

JANUARY 31 Open House from 12noon - 2:00pm

FEBRUARY 11 PreK and Kindergarten Information Night at 7:00pm in O’Brien Hall

FEBRUARY 16 Special Parish Registration Day from 8:00am - 11:00am or 2:00pm - 6:00pm in O’Brien Hall for new students who are members of our parish. All required forms and fees must be submitted before registration is accepted. Be sure to bring original birth certificate; baptismal certificate; immunization records. Alt-hough not necessary, we encourage you to download and fill out the forms from our website before you come.

FEBRUARY 22 Registration for New Out-of-Parish Students from 8:00am - 11:00am or 2:00pm - 6:00pm in O’Brien Hall. All required forms and fees must be submitted before registration is accepted. Be sure to bring origi-nal birth certificate; baptismal certificate; immuniza-tion records. Although not necessary, we encourage you to download and fill out the forms from our web-site before you come. _______________________________________________

Registration Fee (non-refundable)

$110 per student if registered before March 1

$150 per student after March 1

A list of required admission forms can be found on our website:

www.st-bernadette.org

ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL “What’s Happening”

From the Fifth Grade

It's hard to believe we are in the 2016 school year already! The Fifth grade is currently

completing various Science Labs as well as assessments to expand their knowledge of plant life and ecosystems. They have also been busy exploring each state of the United States as we venture through our Social Studies unit. We are greatly looking forward to Catholic Schools Week and all of the fun activities ahead! God Bless you in the New Year!

BERNIES BIG BUCKS LOTTERY One $20 ticket gives you 30 chances to win! Drawings begin April 1st for daily prizes ranging from $100 - $2,000 (prizes based on number of tickets sold). Winners are deter-mined by the three-digit Pennsylvania Evening Pick Three Number during the month of April. Tickets are available for purchase after the January, February and March Masses; Mon-day evenings in the school gym from 6:45 – 8:00pm. You can order tickets to be mailed to you through the school website: www.st-bernadette.org/bernies-big-bucks. If you have any questions, please contact Ciaran Bellwoar, Director of Development, cbellwoar@stbl.org or 610-789-7676 Ext. 211. All proceeds benefit St. Bernadette School. Thank you for your support and Good Luck!

DESIGNER BAG BINGO

Play to win beautiful designer handbags! BYOB - bring a favorite beverage or snack. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. Doors will open at 7pm. BINGO will start at 7:30pm. Advanced ticket purchase is encouraged. More details at

www.st-bernadette.org. Questions? Contact Susan: 610-405-6439 or email spwex@comcast.net

ST. BERNADETTE GROCERY CLUB AND NATIONAL SCRIP PROGRAMS

Scrip is a way to save money on St. Bernadette School tuition, CCD registration and high school tuition. For Grocery Scrip, 4% is returned on every dollar spent at Acme, FreshGrocer, Giant, Pathmark, SuperFresh, Kohl’s, Swiss Farms and Colo-nial Village and can be purchased by anyone. Grocery scrip is available daily for purchase from the home sellers: - Megan Kearney 610-446-4219 - Karen Rollo 610-789-1531 - Carolyn Frank 610-220-8716 - On Monday from 6:30pm – 8pm in the school gym (When CCD is in session) Our National Scrip Program includes gift cards to hundreds of retailers, airlines & restaurants providing a 3% tuition voucher for every dollar spent. This scrip is ordered through Megan Kearney. For a complete list of participating companies, go to www.st-Bernadette-org. If you have any questions, call Me-gan Kearney at mbkearney95@verizon.net or 610-446-4219.

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WE PRAY FOR THE SICK - Joe Anderson, Dennis Annelli, Tommy Bellenghi, Pamela Bower, Marie Bree, Jarod Callan, Theresa Caputo, Dennis Conway, Patricia Cooley, Dave Costella, Irene Cotto, Charlie Craig, Barbara

Cunningham, Ann Davis, Rita Davis, Laurel Dee, Michael DeEmilio, Avery Mae Dill, Christopher DiMarto, Marie DiMeo, Gabriella DiSaverio, Julia Donohue, Darrin Dougherty, Dawn Dougherty, Michael Dougherty, James Drumm, Jeff Dudley, Jason Durkee, Jeffrey Edwards, William Egbert, Patrick Flanigan, Emily Flynn, Jerry Flynn, Joe Flynn, Sherry Fon, Toni Fonzo, Tom Forester, Sr., Rose Foulk, Janet Friel, Larry Gallow, John Gavin, Megan Gentile, Marie Gilligan, Christine Grosso, Joan Grycewicz, Rachel Hagan, Christian Hampton, Mildred Hart, Lizzy Hennessy, Baby Lila Holmes, David Kasella, Kevin Kelly, Brooklyn & Madelyn Kulinski, Thomas Laskey, Betsy Long, Walter Losch, Paula Lumi, Michael Marino, Dalton Martin, Kathy Martin, Larry Martin, Ashley McDonough, Kathleen McGinley, Theresa Merlini, Janice Molluro, Robert Molluro, Charlie Morris, Sydney Nihill, Carmen Pettin, Tara Polto, Sharon Pozzuolo, Michele Re, Dan Rock, Jim Roden, Anna Rokos, Kathi Rosenberry, Donna Roth, Evelyn Runk, Michael Russo, Michael Shane, Bridget Sharpe, Harry Sullivan, Caroline Tamaccio, Mario Turchiarolo, Carol Tyson, Gavin Tyson, Charlie Uebele, Sean Williams, Joseph Zimmerman and those suffering from serious illnesses and incurable diseases.

HOSPITAL SICK CALLS - Emergency sick calls may be made to the rectory at any time. If surgery or admission to the hospital is scheduled, please call the rectory ahead of time to make arrangements to receive the Sacrament of the Sick. Due to the privacy act, if you are in the hospital and wish to see a priest while you are there, you must register as a Catholic when admitted or make sure a family member does so for you. This is the only way to assure a visit by a priest or Extraordinary Minister of The Eucharist. ___________________________________________________

ST. JAMES

HIGH SCHOOL ALUMNI High School Scholarships

2016-2017

St. James High School Alumni

Association will again be sponsoring high school scholarships

for the 2016 - 2017 school year. Applications are available

upon request beginning in January (610-876-2006 or

stjdoghouse@comcast.net). These are partial 4-year high

school scholarships with required attendance at a Philadelphia

Archdiocesan High School. Applicants must be a practicing

Catholic from a Delaware County parish and graduating 8th

graders or current high school students. Completed

applications must be returned by 2pm Wednesday, April 7,

2016.

The St. James Alumni Association will host a Scholarship

Program Open House on Wednesday, February 18th at 7

PM. The open house will be held at the St. James

headquarters, The Doghouse, located at 1499 E. 9th St.

Eddystone, PA.

PRESENTATION OF JESUS THE FLAME OF LOVE FEAST DAY

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

St. Charles Seminary - 6:00pm Evening begins with songs of praise, rosary and testament

Presentation by

Rev. Carl Pieber, CM Executive Director of the

Association of the Miraculous Medal

Celebration of Mass - 7:30pm

Main Celebrant Msgr. Ralph Chieffo

Concelebrants

Rev. Stephen DeLacy Rev. James Otto

Rev. Carl Pieber, CM

Music By “Spread the Flame”

22nd ANNUAL MOM-HEART OF THE HOME

DAY OF RENEWAL Registration is OPEN! Calling moms of all ages and types: new moms, seasoned moms, grand-

mothers, step-mothers. Even if you’re not a mom, you are still welcome! Start your Lenten season by replenishing your spirit. Come listen to two amazing, inspirational morning and after-noon speakers Renee Eells and Kathi Clapham on February 13 from 9am - 3:30pm at Sts. Simon and Jude Meehan Center, West Chester. See our registration form for all details at

www.mom-heartofthehome.org/events.html or call 484-798-7368.

MOM registration form: http://www.phillyevang.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Feb-

13-MOM-Heart-of-Home.pdf

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VALENTINE RETREAT WORKSHOP FOR ALL MARRIED COUPLES

Discover what makes your husband or wife feel “in love” and enjoy a refreshingly positive pro-active approach to put the fun and delight into marriage for the sake of the whole church on

February 13-14 at St Monica’s Berwyn or February 27-28 at St Thomas of Villanova For more information or to register on line visit www.livinginlove.org or call 610-640-4105 .