Sunday, January 3, 2016 St. Bernard of ClairvauxSunday, January 3, 2016 St. Bernard of ClairvauxSunday, January 3, 2016 St. Bernard of ClairvauxSunday, January 3, 2016 St. Bernard of Clairvaux

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, PA BRADFORD, PA

OUR PARISH THANKS YOU OUR PARISH THANKS YOU OUR PARISH THANKS YOU OUR PARISH THANKS YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONFOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION

What we sacrifice and return to God through His church will be returned to us many times over.

December 20, 2015 Weekly Collection….$ 5861 December 27, 2015 Weekly Collection….$ TBA

Average Weekly Operating Expenses……..$ 10,936

2015 CSA Pledged……………..….$ 51,355 2015 CSA Paid……………….….…$ 50,535

Please do not staple or tape your envelopes closed!

Thank you

Christmas Day has come and gone, but for as a Church we continue to celebrate Christmas until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The Feast that we celebrate today – The Epiphany of the Lord - commemorates the visit of the Magi or wise men. This is the second of the Manifestations of our Lord and Savior to the

world. The first is Christmas and the third is the Feast of the Baptism (January 10th).

The feast of the Magi is on record as the first celebration for Christmas. This feast celebrates the manifestation of Jesus to the whole world via the Magi. From tradition we learn their names of Melchior, Caspar, and Baltizar. These three men saw something special in a certain star that would attract them to follow it for close to two years, leaving behind all that they knew and were comfortable with. They saw in the star the announcement of the new King of the Jews. The beauty of their journey is their faith that prompted them to begin it and see it to completion. Their entourage must have attracted a lot of attention along the way. They must have brought a lot of people to this new king of the Jews as they shared their story. When they finally reached what they thought was their destination, they witnessed lack of faith. The star shut down over Jerusalem. When they got the information that they needed and left Jerusalem, the star reappeared and led them to the site. Their journey represents our own journey of faith, like the Magi we are called not only to believe, but to share the story of our faith journey.

From Scripture, we learn that they brought gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh. The significance of the gifts they brought is described by Father Edward Steiner in “The Priest” magazine as follows: “The finest gift was gold; a gift for a king. You gave incense to a priest because incense was used by the priests who would offer sacrifice to God for you. Jesus was both king and priest. Both were part of the vision, but there was more. Isaiah did not foretell all. The Gospel saw the vision widen. Myrrh was used to embalm the dead. It symbolized suffering. God’s vision of the world involved Jesus, and this was a threat. This new king and priest threatened the old order, and this old order would attempt to kill Jesus. We know the end of the story. Jesus would suffer and die, but He would also defeat death. This defeat gave us the new, wider vision. There will be unity but not just of one people, the Israelites. In the new order all people will become united in God. On this Feast of the Epiphany we do not just see Jesus revealed as the Son of God, we see what Jesus came to do for us. The King and Priest, one who would suffer as part of God’s plan, came to unite all of us. The Magi from the East serve the vision. They represent the foreigner and the occult, the mysterious. Eventually everyone and everything will bend a knee and give praise to God. This unity is our vision, our hope, and our peace. We pray for it at every Mass.” May God bless all of you as we celebrate Little Christmas.

UPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGSUPCOMING MEETINGS

Parish Council: TBA Catholic Women: TBA Widows Group: TBA

RCIA: NO CLASS on Jan 3rd REP: Gr.1-8: NO CLASS or Jan 3rd Gr. 9-11: NO CLASS on Jan 3rd

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Fr. Ray

PREPREPREPRE----CANA 2016CANA 2016CANA 2016CANA 2016

The next area Pre-Cana session will be at St. Bernard on February 28, 2016 beginning with Mass at 8:00 a.m. and running until 5:30 p.m. A lunch will be provided. All persons planning a 2016 wedding should make plans to attend. To register contact Kathy Durner at 362-7733 or the parish of-fice at 362-6825.

St. Bernard Elementary/ Middle School

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Check our website, www.stbernardschool.net

Monday, January 4th - Classes and Care Resume

Catholic Schools Week: Jan 31—Feb 5

Wed Jan 6, 10:00 am mass: Grades 3 & 4

To all our Parishioners

~Parish Staff~

EPIPHANY OF THE LORD EPIPHANY OF THE LORD EPIPHANY OF THE LORD EPIPHANY OF THE LORD JANUARY 3, 2016JANUARY 3, 2016JANUARY 3, 2016JANUARY 3, 2016

SUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEKSUPPORT OUR SPONSOR OF THE WEEK

ST. BONAVENTURE UNIVERSITY

FAMILY PERSPECTIVEFAMILY PERSPECTIVEFAMILY PERSPECTIVEFAMILY PERSPECTIVE After meeting Jesus, the Magi returned home by “another way.” What in your family needs to be done “another way?” Do you need “another way to resolve differences, to com-municate or show affection? This is a new year, time to change what isn’t working. Take a tip from some wise men, there’s always “another way.”

3333rdrdrdrd ANNUAL TRIANNUAL TRIANNUAL TRIANNUAL TRI----PARISH PARISH PARISH PARISH CHILI CONTESTCHILI CONTESTCHILI CONTESTCHILI CONTEST

Saturday, January 16, 2016, 5:30-8:00 pm G. Carlton Ritchie Hall, St. Francis Dr.

3 Categories: Traditional—Non-traditional—Hot & Spicy

Prizes will be awarded to the winning Chili maker in each category. Grand Prize Winner’s Parish receives a traveling trophy and bragging rights for the year, as well as 1/2 of the proceeds.

Come, sample the entries. Dinner includes choice of chilis, tossed salad, bread, desert & beverage

Adults-$8 * Children 6-12 yrs $5 * Children under 5 FREE Max. family cost =$25

RSVP to parish office by Jan 10th if you are planning to attend so we have a tentative headcount.

CONTESTANT REGISTRATION FORMS DUE by Jan 10th are available at each parish office— LIMITED TO THE FIRST 32 ENTRIES Free admission to all contestants.

Drop off chili at the hall from 4:00-5:00 pm for judging.

St. Bernard Parish is asked to supply salad greens and fixings for about 100 people dropped off to the hall between 4:00-5:00 pm.

MARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTSMARRIAGE MOMENTS Epiphany: The 3 Magi (kings or wise men) recognized pow-er in the unlikely person of a baby. Indeed it is wisdom that helps us see the Godliness within the ordinary people in our lives. Our beloved may seem pretty ordinary today. Look for the Godliness within.

THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS THANK YOU & MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY NEW YEAR & HAPPY NEW YEAR

TO OUR BULLETIN SPONSORSTO OUR BULLETIN SPONSORSTO OUR BULLETIN SPONSORSTO OUR BULLETIN SPONSORS Each week the cost of printing the Parish Bulletin is support-ed by our advertisers. We encourage you to patronize these businesses and thank them for supporting our Parish. The bulletins we enjoy would not be possible without your contin-ued support. Space is still available on the bulletin for new advertise-ments. Little ads can fill big spaces! We need your support in order to continue producing quality bulletins for the parish. Contact the parish office for further information.

WELCOME TO OUR PARISHWELCOME TO OUR PARISHWELCOME TO OUR PARISHWELCOME TO OUR PARISH Baptism January 2, 2016

Olivia Kathleen Noble

CHANGE OF ADDRESS/GOING AWAY?CHANGE OF ADDRESS/GOING AWAY?CHANGE OF ADDRESS/GOING AWAY?CHANGE OF ADDRESS/GOING AWAY? If you have had a change of address or are going away for an extended period of time and will not be receiving mail at your usual address, please call the Parish Office, 362-6825, to let us know as soon as possible. Offertory Envelopes are mailed every two months and they are not forwarded. We are charged for any returned as undeliverable.

SAVE THOSE BOX TOPS!SAVE THOSE BOX TOPS!SAVE THOSE BOX TOPS!SAVE THOSE BOX TOPS! St. Bernard School participates in the Box Tops for Education Campaign. The students have the poten-tial to earn thousands of out-of-community dollars by collect-ing Box Tops. We have a collection box in the back of church for YOUR Box Tops, which can be found on hun-dreds of items such as Kleenex, Cheerios, Ziploc bags and many other items. Each Box Top that you turn in earns 10 cents for the school. Simply cut out the Box Tops and leave them in the collection box at church. You can also donate any loose change rolling around in your purse! The students at St. Bernard thank you. Please call the school at 368-5302 with any questions.

2015 FINANCIAL 2015 FINANCIAL 2015 FINANCIAL 2015 FINANCIAL REQUEST FORMSREQUEST FORMSREQUEST FORMSREQUEST FORMS

REQUEST FORMS for a 2015 Financial printout for tax purposes can be found in the back of the Church.

Return them to the Parish Office or in the Sunday collection. STATEMENTS will be available

after JANUARY 29th, 2016.

MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS MASS INTENTIONS WEEK WEEK WEEK WEEK OF JAN 3 OF JAN 3 OF JAN 3 OF JAN 3 ---- 10, 201610, 201610, 201610, 2016

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUXST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

Monday, January 4 8:00 am Parishioners Wednesday, January 6 8:00 am Sorokes & Zetts Families (Family) SBS10:00 am Joseph Tascone (Audrey Stidd) Thursday, January 7 12:10 pm Bill Cauley (Mary Anne & Family) Friday, January 8 8:00 am Gertrude & Kenneth Luke (Lois & Kim Romanelli) Saturday, January 9 8:00 am Genevieve Patterson (Martha Williams & Family) 5:15 pm Emily Giermek (M/M Tracy Veno & Family) Sunday, January 10 8:00 am Zachary P. Vigliotta (Ann Keane) 10:00 am Michael Pecora (Hank & Norma Guelfi) Pitt 7:00 pm In Honor of Vince & Mary Lou Iaderosa (John & Evelyn Anderson)

WEEKDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPELWEEKDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPELWEEKDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPELWEEKDAY MASSES WILL BE HELD IN THE CHAPEL

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISIST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI Monday, January 4 9:00 am NO MASS Wednesday, January 6 9:00 am NO MASS Friday, January 8 9:00 am NO MASS Saturday, January 9 4:30 pm Parishioners of St. Francis and Our Mother of Perpetual Help Sunday, January 10 11:00 am Philip & Pauline Rose Family (Ralph A. Rose)

OUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELPOUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELPOUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELPOUR MOTHER OF PERPETUAL HELP Tuesday, Januray 5 8:00 am NO MASS Thursday, January 7 6:00 pm NO MASS Sunday, January 10 9:00 am Victoria Taylor (Mary & Tom O’Connell)

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTSPRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTS

Please Pray for the Following Priests

Sunday, Jan 3 - Rev. Jerome S. Simmons Monday, Jan 4 - Rev. Matthew J. Ruyechan Tuesday, Jan 5 - Michael Polinek Wednesday, Jan 6 - Rev. Mark A. O’Hern Thursday, Jan 7 - Rev. William J. Maloney Friday, Jan 8 - Rev. Regis J. Meenihan Saturday, Jan 9 - Rev. Casimir J. Wozniak

MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSESMINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSES JANUARY 9 JANUARY 9 JANUARY 9 JANUARY 9 ---- 10, 201610, 201610, 201610, 2016

LECTOR SCHEDULELECTOR SCHEDULELECTOR SCHEDULELECTOR SCHEDULE

Saturday, January 9 5:15 pm Stephanie Frederick Sunday, January 10 8:00 am Richard Frederick 10:00 am Tom Dalton

EXTRAORDINARY MINISTERSEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERSEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERSEXTRAORDINARY MINISTERS

Saturday, January 9 5:15 pm Gene Cornelius/ Sheila Carlson/ Harold Wiley Sunday, January 10 8:00 am Randy & Kathy Durner/ Marcia Riley 10:00 am Doris Hungiville/ Celia Romanelli/ Teri Everett HOSPITAL/PAVILION: Rosemary Burke

ALTAR SERVERSALTAR SERVERSALTAR SERVERSALTAR SERVERS

Saturday, January 9 5:15 pm Ailya & Emma Webster Sunday, January 10 8:00 am Danny Manion/ Tara & Tori Moonan 10:00 am Eric Marshall/ Nick & Abby Coffman

GOD'S HOUSEKEEPERSGOD'S HOUSEKEEPERSGOD'S HOUSEKEEPERSGOD'S HOUSEKEEPERS

January 4 - 8, Team 3:

M & P. Curcio/ A. Campogiani/ T. Orris/ K. Sapko

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Please pray for those who are sick or suffering:

Thomas Ackley, Betty Baliski, Barb Bernheisel, Shirley Black, Tom Burke, Dick Clark, Fr. Steve Collins, Betsy Costello, Paul Curcio, Helen Ewell,

Jim Fenstemaker, Tom Ewell, Rose Feldhaus Family, Carolyn Gatesman, Kevin Gatesman, Pat Girard, Nova & Nadia Gleason-Cummings, Pearl Harris, Brandon M. Henry, Sandy Holsinger, James Kibby, Bill Kline, Dr. Edward Konwinski, Lori Kozlowski, Peter McCoy, Colleen McNamara, Joe Monago, Lou Monti, Christy Moyer, Cheri O’Mara, Courtney Prentiss, Lois Romanelli, Tim Romanelli, Cindy Sayers, Kim Schuler, Steve Skaggs, Sandy Spehar, Bonnie Swackhamer, Matthew Whelan, Martha Williams

May they be strengthened by the healing presence of God’s Spirit.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 3, 2016READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 3, 2016READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 3, 2016READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JAN 3, 2016

Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-13/ Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12 Monday: 1 Jn 3:22--4:6/Ps 2:7-8, 10-12/Mt 4:12-17, 23-25 Tuesday: 1 Jn 4:7-10/Ps 72:1-4, 7-8/Mk 6:34-44 Wednesday: 1 Jn 4:11-18/Ps 72:1-2, 10, 12-13/Mk 6:45-52 Thursday: 1 Jn 4:19--5:4/Ps 72:1-2, 14-15, 17/Lk 4:14-22a Friday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/Lk 5:12-16 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:14-21/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 3:22-30 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/ Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 or Acts 10:34-38/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22