The Catholic Community of Bradford Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018 The Catholic Community of Bradford St. Francis of Assisi 15 St. Francis Drive Website: www.stfrancisomph.com Our Mother of Perpetual Help (A Secondary Mission Church) St. Bernard of Clairvaux 95 East Corydon Street Website: www.stbernardcatholic.org On-line giving: www.osvonlinegiving/1845 Very Rev. Raymond Gramata, V.F. Pastor Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate P.O. Box 2394 • Bradford, PA 16701-5394 Phone: (814) 362-6825 • Fax: (814) 362-1479 Email: [email protected]St. Bernard of Clairvaux St. Francis of Assisi Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mission Church
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The Catholic Community of Bradford
Pentecost Sunday, May 20, 2018
The Catholic Community of Bradford
St. Francis of Assisi 15 St. Francis Drive
Website: www.stfrancisomph.com
Our Mother of Perpetual Help (A Secondary Mission Church)
ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD MAY 20, 2018
What meaning should Pentecost have for us? What role does the Holy Spirit play in each of our own lives and in the life of the Church? Joseph Grant addresses this issue in “Words We Need to Hear” published in Celebration Publications. “In 1968, at the World Council of Churches, Orthodox Metropolitan Ignatius of Latakia offered this description of what happens when we neglect or try to suppress the free-flow and potent presence of the Holy Spirit:
Without the Holy Spirit, God is far away, Christ stays in the past, the Gopel is a dead letter, the Church is simply an organization, authority is a matter of domination, mission is a matter of propaganda, the liturgy is no more than an evocation, Christian living a slave of morality. But in the Holy Spirit: the cosmos is resurrected and groans with the birth pangs of the Kingdom, the risen Christ is there, the Gospel is the power of life, the Church shows forth the life of the Trinity, authority is a liberating service, mission is a Pentecost, the liturgy is both memorial and anticipation and, human action is deified.
(Experiencing God, Kenneth Leech)
Pentecost begs a community and gifts it with a mission! It is in our encounter with the gate-crashing, free and fiery Holy Spirit of Pentecost that we are pulled into the outpouring spiral of God’s healing mission that we call salvation.”
As we look about our world we need Pentecost more than ever. But what we have to do is accept that it is already here and we need to live it out. The Holy Spirit is waiting for us to say: “Come Holy Spirit come.”
God Bless, Fr. Ray
ATTENTION FAMILIES
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blended, military, and adoptive/foster families. At the Diocese of Erie, families always matter! Go Families!
St. Bernard Elementary/ Middle School
Please support St. Bernard School with your monthly envelope.
Registration for 2018/2019 School Year open
May 22 - Recital @ 1 pm & 7 pm in gym
May 23 - MAY CROWNING, 10 am school mass
May 28 - MEMORIAL DAY
- NO SCHOOL OR CARE
June 6 - Graduation mass @ 6:30 pm at
St. Bernard Church
June 7 - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
- early dismissal
*** ALL ACCOUNTS SHOULD BE MADE CURRENT ***
Check our website, www.stbernardcatholic.org
Starting Monday, April 30th, the parish office will be
CLOSED FROM 12:30 pm to 2 pm Monday - Friday.
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Catholic Women: June 12th @ 6:30 pm picnic/dinner
Rosary Altar: June 4th, Installation Dinner
THANK YOU TO
MASCHO FUNERAL HOME, INC.
PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS
OUR PARISHES THANK YOU
FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS St. Bernard - Needed Weekly: $9,129
This week, our 2nd collection will be for the Internation-
al Needs Collection. Funds from this collection help pro-vide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees and Christ’s love and respect to all people here at home and abroad. It is a combined collection for Catholic Relief Ser-vices, Church in Eastern Europe, and Support fot the Church in Africa. Please give generously to this fund and help be a “Jesus in disguise” throughout the world.
Monday, May 21, 2018 6 pm—8 pm
Masonic Center 625 South Ave
Event includes:
A decadent chocolate buffet
including
chocolate fountains
Live and silent auctions
Music by:
Ronan & Copeland
Benefits the Salvation Army
HAPPENING AROUND THE DIOCESE
An Evening of Prayer and Music in Falls Creek:
An evening of prayer and music will be held May 20 beginning at 6 p.m. at St. Bernard Church in Falls Creek. Music will be provided by Shalom. The evening will include a homily, Scripture reading and prayers for healing with Deacon Daniel Satterlee. For more information, contact Judy Smart at 814-637-5930 or Rich Kenawell at 814-771-7932.
Villa Maria-thon 5-K Run and 2-Mile Walk
Villa Maria Education and Spirituality Center will sponsor its ninth annual Villa Maria-thon 5-K Run and 2-Mile Walk on Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 at 9 a.m. at Villa Maria Community Center in Villa Maria, Pa. The event includes activates for the entire family! Go to www.vmesc.org for registration and additional information. All pro-ceeds from this event benefit the Center’s youth and children’s programs.
May Crowning
St. Bernard School
Tuesday, May 23rd
10 am School Mass & Crowning
FAMILY PERSPECTIVE
Today, on Pentecost, we remember Christ has given us the Holy Spirit to assist us in raising our family and he expects us to use this personal gift. Let’s set aside the distractions in our lives and let the Holy Spirit “guide us to the truth.”
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CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD MAY 20, 2018
MARRIAGE MOMENTS
Pentecost is a feast of fear, community, and brav-ery. Have you ever feared for the safety of your beloved? When? What helps you keep your mar-riage vows? Have you ever needed to defend your spouse to others? Stand up for each other's goodness. Gently and privately correct if neces-sary.
St. Mary of the
Angels
2nd Annual
BasilicaFEST
June 9th & 10th
Saturday Noon - 9:30 pm
Sunday 8 AM - 6 PM.
$15,000 Raffle Drawings
S. Union St. & W. Henley St. Olean, NY
Proceeds go toward upkeep of our historic building.
Sari Cattoni & Steve Peloquin 3rd
DID YOU KNOW?
The Metz Culinary group that provides food for the University of Pittsburgh is renting St. Ber-nard’s parish center/kitchen for the summer. Their kitchen and dining facilities at Pitt are being remodeled and we are happy to provide a place for them. Fortunately, we have the G. Carlton Ritchie Hall available for social activities. Please call the Parish office for reservations.
ALTAR SERVER CLASS
Anyone interested in becoming an altar server should attend a class at St. Bernard church on Sunday, May 20th at 2 pm. Open to anyone who has made 1st communion or older.
GIFT CARD ORDER FORMS
New forms are available at the back of the Church or in the Office. Orders are due to the office by noon, Monday, May 21
st with your pay-
ment. Checks should be made out to the church you are supporting - St. Bernard or St. Francis.
COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK
The Blood Bank will be available
in the St. Bernard Gymnasium
Monday, May 21st
12:00 Noon until 5:30 pm.
WELCOME
May 13, 2018
Connor Robert Butler
YOUR 2018 CSA HELPS SUPPORT
• Parish projects
• Catholic Charities' nine affiliate agencies and multiple
programs: More than 57,000 men, women and children
of all faiths received services last year.
• Support and advice for administrators and teachers of
the 38 Catholic schools
• Scholarships for Catholic school students – CSA provided
more than $500,000 in scholarships for needy students
• Continuing education opportunities for catechists
• Youth rallies
• Bishop’s breakfast program for the homeless Rural
ministries
PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018
Please join Father Ray Gramata and the parish staff in congratulating Andrew Boyd on his upcoming ordination. We were blessed to have had
him serve here, in the St. Bernard Parish, the summer of 2015.
BULLETIN INFORMATION MUST BE
RECEIVED IN WRITING
BY NOON ON FRIDAY
2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BULLETIN DATE.
PASTORAL STAFF: Very Rev. Raymond C. Gramata, Pastor Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate Mrs. Linda Cecchetti, Principal SBS
OFFICE HOURS: Monday: 9 am to 4 pm
Tuesday - Friday: 8 am to 4 pm Ms. Wendy Thomson, Financial Manager
Ms. Kathy Bryant, Secretary
MASS SCHEDULE: Please consult bulletin
CONFESSIONS: St. Bernard — Saturdays from 4:30 to 5 pm before 5:15 mass, Thursday before First Friday from 4:30 to 5 pm. St. Francis — After 9 am mass on Saturdays. Private appointments may be made by calling the Parish Office (362-6825).
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (REP) Students not attending Catholic school should be enrolled in REP programs. St. Bernard, St. Francis and OMPH Religious Education programs are combined. Grades 1 through 8 meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am at St. Bernard in Fr. Gallina Social Center and grades 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation) meet at St. Francis in G. Carlton Ritchie Hall at 5:15 pm on Sunday. Both programs begin in September.
RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): We welcome all inquiries about the Catholic faith. This process begins in the fall of the year. Please call the Parish Office for further information.
ST. BERNARD ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL: 450 West Washington Street: serving students, preschool through eighth grade. Open to parishioners, Catholics from other parishes and those of other faiths. Offering Extended Care before, during, and after school. For complete information, please call 368-5302.
MEMBERSHIP: All Baptized Catholics should be registered, practicing and supporting members of a Parish. Only properly registered members appear on our parish list and are eligible to receive the benefits of parish membership for sacraments, and educational opportunities (including tuition assistance) at our Catholic School. Each parishioner is called upon to practice good stewardship of time, talent and treasure. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, you may not be registered. Call the Parish Office - we would love to meet you!
MARRIAGE: Couples need to contact a priest at least six months before their wedding. Registered and active participation needs to be considered before marriage.
PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion for the sick is taken to the hospital, nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis.
BAPTISM: Both parents must attend the Pre-Baptism Preparation Program. Please call the St. Bernard Parish Office for dates and times of upcoming class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing the program. Call the Parish Office to schedule the class and baptism. Godparents must be at least 16, confirmed and active, registered members of their parish.
STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Religious Education:
Grades 1-8, 9 am Sunday mornings at St. Bernard Grades 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation), 5:45 pm Sunday
evenings at St. Francis
Liturgical Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors
Music Director Kathy O’Mara Organist St. Francis Michael Hicks Resurrection Choir Joan Raabe God’s Housekeepers Parish Office Liturgy Fr. Raymond C. Gramata
Parish Community St. Bernard School Linda Cecchetti, Principal Parish Council Fr. Raymond Gramata Catholic Women’s Club Teri Everett Rosary Altar Society Joan Hoffman Telephone Prayer Chain - Natalie Marasco (363-9110)
Cover photos by LongArt Photography
CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD MAY 20, 2018
PRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTS
Please Pray for the Following Priests
Sun, May 20 - Rev. Msgr. Ernest J. Daley Mon, May 21 - Rev. Jason Mitchell Tues, May 22 - Rev. Msgr. Jan C. Olowin Wed, May 23 - Rev. Daniel J. Prez Thurs, May 24 - Rev. Richard C. Tomasone Fri, May 25 - Rev. John M. Schultz Sat, May 26 - Rev. James J. Kennelley
MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF MAY 21 - 27, 2018
Weekday masses are held in the Divine Mercy Chapel
Monday, May 21 SB 8:00 am All Parishioners SF 9:00 am Phyllis & Al Gaul (David Vinca) Tuesday, May 22 SF 9:00 am Nancy Shaw (Patty Quinn Family) Wednesday, May 34 SB 8:00 am Jim Matthews (Tom & Gayle Kochan Families) SBS 10:00 am Judith Mongillo (Kim Mooney) May Crowning Thursday, May 24 SB 8:00 am Adrianne Magnella ( Anthony & Betty Caserio) SF 9:00 am William Hogan (Helen Vogel Hunt) Friday, May 25 SB 8 am Helen Hepfer (Marty & Kris Sapko) Saturday, May 26 SF 9:00 am Thomas Burke (Greg & Karen) SB 5:15 pm Robert Zande (Marty, Kris & Mary Lou Sapko) Sunday, May 27
SF 8:00 am Gerald Hull (Patrick & Mary Beth Murphy) SB 10:00 am Frank & Jennie Ulyan (Family) OM 11:30 am Louise & Edward Dudick (Marcia Lindstrom)
(Weekly confessions Saturdays after 9 am mass at St. Francis and before 5:15 mass at St. Bernard)
Please pray for those who are sick or suffering:
Thomas Ackley, Virgil Anderson, Michelle Allen, Betty Baliski, Bill Baynes, Barb Bernheisel & Foster Family, Shirley Black, Barbara Boser, John Bove,
Kathy Bryant, Mary Brzenski, Annie Champagne, Dick Clark, Billie Cummins, Bob Curcio, Paul Curcio, Charlotte Cuthbertson, Helen DeFrank, Paul Eakin, Michael Eaton, Helen Ewell, Rose Feldhaus Family, Alliyson Feldman, Ysbella Feldman, Pat Geary, Pat Girard, Ken Hall, Pearl Harris, Susan Hamric, Brandon M. Henry, Jill Henry, Sandy Holsinger, Kathy Howe, James Kibby, Bill Kline, April Lang, Rita Leone, George MacFarlane, Sr., Kaylee Marsfelder, Colleen McNamara, Shannon McNamara, Mariana Militelo, Anne Miller, Joe Monago, Jay Monti, Lou Monti, Cheri O’Mara, Dan Popiel, Andy Pingie, Courtney Prentiss, Lori Rigowski, James Romanelli, Tim Romanelli, Cindy Sayers, Caro Simonds, Steve Skaggs, Dan Songer, Hailey Smith, Lillian Stoddard, Bonnie Swackhamer, Matthew Whelan, Corrine Wilson, Richard Yovichin, Lisa Zurat
May they be strengthened by the healing presence of God’s Spirit.
MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSES MAY 26 - 27, 2018
Saturday, May 26 SB 5:15 pm Lector: Peggy Johnson EM: C. Ackley/Volunteer/Volunteer Servers: Volunteers
Sunday, May 27 SF 8:00 am Lector: Joyce Schaming EM: D. Woodley/S. Sperry/C. Tingley Servers: Samantha Soyke/ Noah Meyer
SB 10:00 am Lector: Greg Ulyan EM: K. Lance/C. Beattie/P. Curcio Servers: T. & C. Mulcahy/C. Peterson
OM 11:30 am Lector: Mike Kozminski EM: Dawn Kozminski Servers: Jacob Hannahs
Hospital/Pavilion: Randy & Kathy Durner Chapel Ridge: Deb Woodley
GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS
MAY 21-25, TEAM 3:
M. & P. Curcio/ A. Campogiani T. Orris/P Curcio/J. Keenan/T. Maduri
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 20, 2018
Sunday: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, 34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13 or Gal 5:16-25/Jn 20:19-23 or Jn 15:26-27; 16:12-15 Monday: Jas 3:13-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [9a]/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Jas 4:1-10/Ps 55:7-8, 9-10a, 10b-11a, 23 [23a]/Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: Jas 4:13-17/Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11 [Mt 5:3]/Mk 9:38-40 Thursday: Jas 5:1-6/Ps 49:14-15ab, 15cd-16, 17-18, 19-20 [Mt 5:3]/ Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Jas 5:9-12/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12 [8a]/Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Jas 5:13-20/Ps 141:1-2, 3 and 8 [2a]/Mk 10:13-16 Next Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40/Ps 33:4-5, 6, 9, 18-19, 20, 22 [12b]/ Rom 8:14-17/Mt 28:16-20
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