Office Hours: 9:30—1:00 Monday—Thursday Phone: (504) 281-2267 — Fax: (504) 281-2268 E-Mail: [email protected]www.stbernard-stbla.com DAILY MASSES Monday—Friday: Mass 8:30 a.m. First Saturday 8:30 a.m. WEEKEND MASSES Saturday Vigil 4:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph Adoration Chapel: Any Time Rev. Hoang M. Tuong, Pastor Cell Phone: 985-705-0357 Rev. Charles Caluda, Retired Deacon Norbert Billiot, Jr. Music Director: Bea Girard St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery: (504) 421-9533 Lynne, Parish Secretary, Cell: (504) 421-5969 Lenore—Religious Ed [email protected]Baptism: Parents are asked to call the office. Baptisms will be held the 3rd weekend of the month or by special arrangement. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are held before each Mass, or call for an appointment. Communion of the Sick: Please call when someone is ill or in the hospital. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples must contact the church at least six (6) months before the date of the wedding. Christian Burial: Please contact the funeral home to make arrangements they will contact church and cemetery. Pastoral & Finance Meeting - Pastoral Council meetings will be announced. St. Bernard Catholic Church (Established in 1787) MISSION STATEMENT In the total love for Jesus through the Heart of Mary, We St. Bernard Catholic Church commit to BE BOLD—BE CATHOLIC—BE CHRIST And faithfully pass it on...Heart to Heart. I.M. 2805 Bayou Road P. O. Box 220 St. Bernard, LA 70085
Baptism: Parents are asked to call the office. Baptisms will be held the 3rd weekend of the month or by special arrangement. Sacrament of Reconciliation: Confessions are held before each Mass, or call for an appointment. Communion of the Sick: Please call when someone is ill or in the hospital. Sacrament of Marriage: Couples must contact the church at least six (6) months before the date of the wedding. Christian Burial: Please contact the funeral home to make arrangements they will contact church and cemetery. Pastoral & Finance Meeting - Pastoral Council meetings will be announced.
St. Bernard Catholic Church
(Established in 1787)
MISSION STATEMENT In the total love for Jesus through the Heart of Mary,
We St. Bernard Catholic Church commit to BE BOLD—BE CATHOLIC—BE CHRIST
And faithfully pass it on...Heart to Heart. I.M.
2805 Bayou Road P. O. Box 220
St. Bernard, LA 70085
Volume 53 Issue 39 26TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME SEPTEMBER 27, 2020
Saturday September 26, 2020 Rosary 8:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. All Parishioners of St. Bernard Catholic Church; Bernard & Chase Naquin; Duke Collins; Donald Serpas, Sr.; William Ybarzabal; Tim George; Timothy George;
Sal Gagliano; Mazie LaFond; Karen Smith; Donna Gonzales; Scotty Lopez; Beth Byrd Ruiz; Richie Byrd; Charles, Cornelia & Lori Robertson; Fr John; Louis & Lucille Freire; Perry & Deann Freire Bourdreaux; Adam & Evelyn Gonzales; and all on our Sick List especially Dwight Merkl
Sunday, September 27, 2020 Rosary 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. Charles L. Smith; Gauthé Family; Agnes & Wallace Serpas; Jerry Wheat; HJ & Harold Lind; Josephine & Reese Nunez; Mike, Rosie & André Colletti; Dickie Stander; Merle King; Louise M. Alphonso; Walter & Betty Melerine; Larry Gonzales, Jr.; Raymond Serpas; Frances Evans; Adam Serigne; Walter Guidry; Chester Romero; The Romero Family; Joyce Frichter; Rudy Alphonso; Martin & Cecile Alfonso; Jerry, Vernon & Nathan Alfonso; Alfred Nunez, Sr. & Family; Jason Steele; Myra & Lisa Montelongo; Marlene Campo; Lindy LeBouef; Lorenza Acosta; Norbert Billiot, Sr.; and all Military Personnel & Families
DAILY—Rosary 8 a.m.—Mass 8:30 a.m.: Monday For Our Youth Tuesday All Sick & Dying Wednesday All Souls in Purgatory Thursday All Parishioners Friday Deceased Priests Saturday (only First Saturday) 8:30 a.m.
Saturday, October 3, 4:00 p.m. Celebrant: Fr. Hoang
Lector: Lacye Ministers of Communion:
Not at this time
Sunday, October 4, 10:00 a.m.
Celebrant: Fr. Hoang Lector: Maureen
Ministers of Communion: Not at this
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Who Are The Archangels? | Learn Their Names And Meanings The Archangels- Who Are They and What Can They Help You With?
The Archangels are magnificent spiritual beings who vibrate with an incredible light and frequency. Each Archangel illuminates specific attributes and qualities of Creator, God, and of All That Is through the immense Divine Light and love they carry. The Archangels serve according to Divine will within the Heavens and on Earth, and their missions are often closely intertwined with helping humanity, because of this, their presence has been documented in many of the worlds religions. What is an Archangel? Archangels exist outside of any one religion or culture, and they exist outside of time and space. They are able to view reality, including our past, present and future as one stream of energy within the present moment, which enables them to offer powerful guidance and enlightening new perspectives. Archangels can appear to different people in locations across the world, all at the same time. They are great beings of light and unconditional love who coordinate and oversee guardian angels, guides, and other angels who provide help to us on Earth. Archangels project the light of the Divine and the energy of unconditional love always. Archangels are highly evolved spiritual beings of the light, who are more than willing to offer their love, guidance, healing,and support whenever we ask, but will not interfere without our permission. How to Call Upon Archangels There is no one way to properly connect with or evoke the Archangels, but one thing is certain, by increasing your vibration first and learning to open your subtle and psychic senses you're far more likely to connect with the high vibrational energy of the Archangels in a meaningful way. Most of the channeled messages I share on this site are with Archangels. Click the links below to learn more about the specific Archangels and connect with their uplifting and empowering angel messages. How Many Archangels Are There? There are far more Archangels than most people realize. Archangel Michael has recently shared with me that there are not tens or even hundreds of Archangels… But rather Thousands. So while you can find many articles online saying there are 7 Archangels, or 12 Archangels… Know that the reality, is there are far more Archangels serving behind the scenes. The most commonly known Archangels are those referenced in religious texts, and those whose missions most regularly interface with humanity. Here are the names of some of the Archangelic Light Beings I've personally met and worked with:
Archangels Names Archangel Gabriel Gabriel is the Archangel of communication, new beginnings, and strength. When called upon Gabriel will bring you inspiring divine messages to assist you in finding your highest calling. Gabriel also works closely with authors, teachers, artists, councilors and more! Archangel Metatron Archangel Metatron is a Divine record keeper and a powerful spiritual teacher. Often called the “Angel of Life” Metatron offers a link between Heaven and Earth and works around the clock to help those who are ready and willing, align with their highest and best possible path. Metatron can help you release what no longer serves you, so that you can tap into your inner connection with pure light.. Archangel Michael Archangel Michael is a powerful Archangel of protection. Michael oversees guardian angels, and he will help you to release lower energies of fear or worry, so that you can open to experience the incredible love and light of the Angelic Ream, and live a fun, fulfilling and passionate life. Archangel Michael is one of the easiest Archangels to hear, and also one of the most known. Archangel Raphael Archangel Raphael is the main archangel who oversees healing for living beings on Earth. He is a well know and incredibly powerful angelic being, who is ready, willing and waiting to connect with you directly if you so desire. Through the powerful divine guidance from Archangel Raphael, you can learn to activate and use your bodies innate ability to heal itself. Archangel Ariel Archangel Ariel is well known as the “Lioness of God”, as this is the direct translation of the name Ariel, or Arael in Herbew. But there’s more to Ariel, who is a powerful Archangel of abundance, happiness, and nature. Ariel closely works with animals, and the realms of nature and helps those whose missions are aligned with helping animals and the environment. Archangel Haniel Archangel Haniel is an Archangel of energy, vitality, and passion for life. When called upon, Archangel Haniel will cleanse and transmit all worry and lower vibrations back into love with her blue orb of healing light. Archangel Haniel can also help you to awaken your psychic and spiritual abilities like energy healing, clairvoyance, intuition and inner strength.
Archangel Orion Orion is like the galactic Archangel… He is an incredibly powerful, cosmic, and love filled guide from the Celestial Realms. Archangel Orion offers powerful help with energy clearing, protection, releasing dark or negative energy (or entities), and on the lighter side he will help you to open to receive and understand the vast beauty, magic and high vibrational frequency present now. Archangel Jophiel Jophiel is a wonderful ally to call upon when you need help seeing the beauty within and around you. Archangel Jophiel will help you to shift your perspective from focusing on what is wrong and bad, into seeing the positives, beauty and magic that is all around you. Archangel Muriel Archangel Muriel is a powerful and yet gentle Archangel of peace and harmony who oversees emotions, and intuition, with unconditional love and compassion. Archangel Muriel helps all who call upon her, but is especially connected to those who are empathic, or struggling with emotions. Muriel also assist individuals who are ready to open up intuitively to the next level. Archangel Uriel Archangel Uriel's name means “the Light of God,” and she is often depicted with an open hand… Holding forward a flame of light that is a gift of illumination for all human souls. The open hand of Archangel Uriel represents the openness and willingness to receive the love of God and to remain spiritually devoted. Uriel pours light upon the world illuminating humanity and helping us each along the path of enlightenment. Archangel Azrael Archangel Azraels name means “Whom God helps”. Archangel Azrael’s primary angelic responsibility is assisting souls in making the transition from physical life to the spirit world after death. Archangel Azrael can also help you to complete a life review now. Archangel Zadkiel Archangel Zadkiel radiates joy, love, forgiveness, freedom and mercy. Zadkiel is connected to the seventh ray, or violet flame, and has such an uplifting vibration simply calling upon Archangel Zadkiel will cleanse and illuminate your vibration.. Archangel Chamuel Archangel Chamuel is a powerful Archangel of protection, comfort, love, peace and compassion. Chamuel often works behind the scenes to help ease tension, alleviate burdens and rinse away fear and pain energy from your being. Call upon Archangel Chamuel to integrate Divine love and peace into your life now. Archangel Jeremiel Archangel Jeremiel assists with developing clairvoyance, receiving prophetic visions, understanding the meaning of dreams, and sorting through past memories to review your life. Call upon him when you're ready and willing for help, and Archangel Jeremiel will help resolve challenges and guide you to make changes which will impact your future in a positive way. Archangel Raziel Archangel Raziel is like the wizard of the Archangels as he holds the key to unlocking many of the secrets and mysteries of the Universe. Connecting with Raziel can help you to uncover new spiritual insights, develop your psychic abilities, remove blockages, increase your creativity, and tune into Divine magic and manifestation! Archangel Sandalphon Archangel Sandalphon is the Archangel of music, poetry and prayer and works closely with musicians. Sandalphon receives and delivers prayers to the Divine so they are clearly heard and answered. He also has a close connection to the crystalline grid, and the New Earth Energies. Archangel Sachiel Archangel Sachiel is the archangel of water, wealth, success, abundance and prosperity. While the presence of Sachiel has been largely hidden from humanity, he is now stepping forward in a big way to help restore true abundance, love and harmony on Earth. I personally feel Sachiel is coming more into our awareness now that humanity is evolving beyond valuing money, profit and power in a higher regard than things like harmony, community, peace, and positive co-creation with all beings. Archangel Christiel Archangel Christiel is an archangel of peace, love, balance and the Divine Feminine Christ Consciousness. Christiel offers powerful angelic support in helping you to stay centered in Christ Consciousness amidst any challenges, or struggles in your life… And in raising your vibration and expanding your awareness so you can embody a higher level of your Divine Christ Consciousness Light. Christiel has been largely unknown due to her* location and work presiding far outside of the 12-dimensional Earth realm, but she serves in bringing higher dimensional light and awareness to us in the Earth plane so by expanding our consciousness we can tune into her incredible help and presence.
Job Position Available Secretary for Church & Cemetery Salary is $1,040.00 gross a month
There are no benefits The pay is for 16 hours a week, but the job requires more than that most of the time. There are no benefits which is why the job is listed at 16 hours because the church/cemetery cannot afford any benefits which start at 20 hours a week. It is basic office duties like answering the phone, scheduling masses, deposits, paying bills, payroll, and whatever comes up. We also pay a portion of utility bills for people in need, so with that they need to come in the office. A lot can actually be done from home although you will need to spend some time at the office. If someone will volunteer for the bulletin and other things like the liturgical notebooks for weekend masses, and update the website occasionally, that will be a little less to do. We have a volunteer right now entering the envelope information, but never knowing how long someone will continue to volunteer, if they stop you will need to do that until another person is found. You will be taking calls from funeral homes and families to set up all burials in the cemetery. They may want to use the church for visitation and mass. You need to learn to set up for mass. Fr Hoang most of the time does it himself, but we do get visiting priests for funerals, so you need to know what to do. You need to be there when the funeral home arrives to set up for the viewing. Usually, after the family arrives you are not really needed unless they are using the hall for either coffee and donuts during the visitation and if they are using it for a bereavement luncheon you need to be around. This can also be on a Saturday just not Monday - Friday. Once you know you have the correct location for the burial you let Rocky, the sexton, know the location and the date and time of the burial. He handles all the burials along with the upkeep of the cemetery and church grounds. There are records to keep and other things with it. The cemetery can be a 24/7 job in that occasionally, a family will call whenever someone dies not knowing what to do. The funeral homes are generally during the day, but it is 7 days a week. There is a cell phone for the cemetery you can carry around. I got tired of carrying around two phones so I get calls on my personal cell phone and actually have the voice mail messages on both church and cemetery telling them to call my cell phone when I am not in the office. I will try to continue with the database until it is completed unless someone objects and wants to finish it. Some programs you will need to know/learn: Word, Excel, Publisher, Adobe, QuickBooks, from the archdiocese Pronto for the email, e-Catholic (website), and ConnectNow for church management. For the cemetery database—FileMakerPro. Of course, there is no one to takeover when you take off.
ST. BERNARD CATHOLIC CHURCH—PHASE 3 We are in Phase 3 and we have opened the church to all who feel safe
and/or want to come. We can now have 75% occupancy. With that there are a few things to keep in mind: You will be coming to a small area with a large number of people and the social distancing might not be maintained. You will be coming to a small area where people may or may not be wearing masks. We will leave that up to each individual. Remember that wearing a mask does not protect you, but keeps your germs to yourself. Also by wearing the mask for a period of time you are breathing in much CO2 which can cause some to pass out or have other issues. You will be coming to this small church that we all love and care about to receive our Lord Jesus Christ in the Eucharist and this may take some strong faith that you will stay safe in doing so. If anyone is not comfortable attending there is no judgment it is understood. We ask that if you feel bad in anyway the day before and/or the day of Mass please stay home. If you have any of the underlying conditions that will make getting sick with the virus or anything else harder on you, please stay home. Probably the majority of St. Bernard’s parishioners fall into the category of being over 65 and we know some have other health issues and some do not. This is a time to use your faith to pray and listen to the Lord to make your decision along with medical advice hopefully from your physician. If you do not want to be in church with a lot of people but still want to physically attend a mass, please remember we are having daily Mass at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday and rarely is there more than 4 people. We hope in the near future we can continue with the home visits to our shut-ins when all parties are comfortable. Continue to do your best to socially distance from others, but remember it is not a guarantee it can happen in the church. Please keep this in mind when you come up to receive the Eucharist and try to give a little space. Upon receiving the Eucharist you will not hear Fr Hoang say the Body of Christ he will just make a small sign of cross with the host and place in your hand. There will be no passing of the collection basket. Please drop your donation in the basket by the bulletins. For the sign of peace, please just wave or nod to others.
Remember your mercies, O Lord.
Please Pray for Our Sick Manuel Alfonso; Debbie Gonzales; Charles Duhe; Aiden Smith; Madeline Colletti Cimino; Gene Perez; Patricia Fincher; Donald Campo; Edna O’Rourke; Bernard Naquin, Jr.; Dorothy Easley; Devin Dimadigo; Kylie Gritter; David Naquin; Sheri Fernandez; Christina Landry; Brett Gagliano; Brendan Graf; Emile Evans; Landon Ansardi; Kayla Vogelaar; Mindy Casanova Dardar; Wilmoy & Florine Shows; Brett Bergeron; Allen Nunez; Eleanore Erato; David Casanova; Danny Morales; Riley Richards; Hyacinth Serpas; Jerrilee Odinet; Karley Draper; Hailey Martin; Lorraine Daroca; Barbara Simpson; Michael George; Joy Fernandez; Marianne Marks; Kimberly Mones; Avery Cantrelle; Rita Bauer; Sandy Thurman; Talor Gutierrez; Erica Stewart; Maggie Serigne; Valerie Wheat; Hunter Hoffmann; Christina Gardner; AJ Arnone; Evis; Michelle Matthews; Fr. Charley; Don Clark; Thelma Lee; Janey Yates; Connie St. Pierre; Tino Mones; Patrick Campo, Sr.; Michael Fernandez; SE Kreiger; Pasqual Alfonso; Henry Dietrich; Sidney Evans, Jr.; Hope Serigne; Mr. & Mrs. Caesar; Mary Barker; Bob Couch; Linda Gagliano; Rhonda Riley; Lisa and Samantha; Paul Remick; Justin Serpas; Rene Poche; Lisa Montelongo; Bobbie Schmitt; Barbara Robin; Becky Couture Riker; Linda Melerine; Stephen Lobre; Barney Koons; Romona Lucas; Paul Serigne; Taylor Tycer; Dan Assevado; Wendy Walls; Kaleah Kate Ma; Robert Oalmann; Noah Campo; Arley Jarammillo; Robert Burns; Peter Peterson; Anna Morales; Elsie Smith; Philip Deogracias; Beverly Bachemin; NS; Ryan Peltier; Lonny Becnel; Kerry Robertson; Pat Cassagne; Jimmy & Dolly Brien; Margie Palmeri; Misty Morales; Esther Gonzales; Katie Caluda Sanpart; Carol Morales; Michele Morales; Kim Juminias; Charlotte Luna; Elba Quiles; Branden David; Ralph Ziegler; Sylvia Guillot; Ryan Guerra; Hillary Miller; Phillip Acosta; Sherrie & John Graf; Linda Barrett; Stanley Alfonso; Steve Navarre; Marie George; Frances Edwards; Michael Pizzuto; Alfred Pizzuto; Alexis Binschul; Jeff Meche; Jordan Serigne; Ms Birdie; Arnold & Earline Serigne; Carolyn Serpas; Dwight Merkl; Ella Butler; Barbara Perez
Call the office to add or remove someone from list.
ADORATION CHAPELS The Deanery Adoration Chapel located at OLPS invites you to come spend a little time with the Lord in adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Come for a few minutes or consider becoming a “committed adorer” for a particular hour. OLPS 8 am to 8 pm Monday-Friday. If anyone would like to be on the committee at OLPS please contact them. OLPS is need of adorers if you can commit please call them. Our Lady of Lourdes has Adoration on the first Wednesday of the month. St. Bernard has Adoration on Thursday. Please consider spending an hour with the Lord.
TREASURES FROM OUR TRADITION Over time, the severe form of one-chance penance collapsed under lack of enthusiasm for its burdens and its public nature. As ordinary Christians prayed for the great sinners, it must have occurred to them that they were sinners no less, and they required a form of penance also. The Irish came to the rescue, never having had a public form of penance, but inventing a system called “tariff penance,” which was completely private, available to everyone, and wildly popular. After a detailed confession, priest and penitent would lie on the floor before the altar and recite a number of psalms. The priest then pronounced a judgment, a tariff, giving a task or a prayer to complete before reconciliation.
“Which of the two did his father’s will?” This is a parable that every parent should be able to cite and recite at a moment’s notice -frequently. It captures the true meaning of the difference between honesty and dishonesty, good and evil, right and wrong. There are very few of us who have agreed or promised to do something and then failed to do so. Sometimes we forget. Sometimes we get overwhelmed by other events or emergencies and cannot make the time to do what we promised. But sometimes we commit to do something and have no intention to fulfill that commitment. And then there are the occasions when we refuse to do something, then reconsider and do what we have been asked. Jesus knew that when we truly open ourselves to God in prayer we may hear Him ask us to do something we are not willing to do. But when we are being good stewards of our prayer and continue to be open to God’s will for us, we will do God’s will regardless of the challenge of consequences. It is then that we are honest, good and righteous.
Phase 3—Continuing ALL VULNERABLE INDIVIDUALS should continue to shelter in place. Members of households with vulnerable residents should be aware that by returning to work or other environments where distancing is not practical, they could carry the virus back home. Precautions should be taken to isolate from vulnerable residents. All individuals, WHEN IN PUBLIC (e.g., parks, outdoor recreation areas, shopping areas), should maximize physical distance from others. Social settings of more than 50 people, where appropriate distancing may not be practical, should be avoided unless precautionary measures are observed. LARGE VENUES (e.g., sit-down dining, movie theaters, sporting venues, places of worship) can operate under moderate physical distancing protocols.
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