The Parishes of Saint Mary in Bremen & Saint Bernadette in Lancaster

I Am the Living Bread that Came Down from Heaven

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him on the last day. For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true drink.

Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me and I in him.

- From today’s Holy Gospel, John 6:51-58

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Corpus Christi

June 14, 2020

St. Bernadette Parish 1343 Wheeling Road NE. (740) 654 • 1893 LANCASTER, OH 43130-8701

St. Mary Parish 602 Marietta Street (740) 569 • 7738 BREMEN, OH 43107

Cover Picture: Adoration of the Holy Sacrament Oil on canvas (ca.1690-99) by Cristobal de Villalpando (ca.1649-1714) Now in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Our Parishes Both Parishes Father Tyron Tomson Pastor (740) 654 • 1893 fathertomson @ icloud . com Stephen Karnes Business Manager (740) 654 • 1893 stbernbook @ gmail . com Kathy Kehnast Secretary (740) 654 • 1893 stbernparish @ yahoo . com Bremen St. Mary Parish Sarah Borah Religious Education (740) 974 • 5925 sborah920 @ gmail . com Ben Factor Liturgical Music (614) 736 • 1689 benjamin.e.factor @ gmail . com St. Bernadette Parish Jeff Carpenter Deacon (740) 681 • 9918 carpenter.277 @ osu . edu Mark Scarpitti Deacon (740) 438 • 3970 dcn.scarpitti @ gmail . com Ann Essman Pastoral Minister (740) 654 • 1893 aessman001 @ att . net Steve Huber Facilities Coordinator (740) 654 • 3137 shuber57 @ yahoo . com Angie Kerns Religious Education (740) 654 • 2588 kwkerns @ gmail . com Liz Latorre Liturgical Music (740) 243 • 1872 lizlatorre @ gmail . com St. Bernadette School Pam Eltringham Principal (740) 654 • 3137 peltring @ cdeducation . org Barb Huber Secretary (740) 654 • 3137 bhuber @ cdeducation . org The St. Mary Bremen Parish Office is at the church vestibule. Hours: 9-11 AM, Thursdays. The St. Bernadette Parish Office is in the Mary Good Center, across the back parking lot from the school. Hours: 9 AM-1 PM, Monday through Friday. St. Bernadette School is located at 1325 Wheeling Road, Lancaster, OH 43130-8701 The Parish Website is www . stbernadetteparish . net Flocknote: text STBERN or STMARY to 97000 to be added to our news, updates, and reminders.

Sacramental Life Baptism To have a child baptized, parents must register and attend a class as a couple. Try to attend before your child is born. At least one parent and godparent must be practicing Catholics. Please call or email the church office for information or to register.

Confession The priest is available for Penance at St. Bernadette on Saturdays at 8:30 AM and 3:00 PM, and on Thursdays at 5:30 PM. Confessions are offered Sundays at St. Mary Bremen at 8:00 AM. Every Catholic priest is available whenever needed.

Anointing and Care of the Sick The priest gives the Anointing of the Sick to one who is dangerously ill, facing major surgery, or suffering from the ravages of old age. Call the parish office to inform us if a loved one is in need of pastoral care in sickness, particularly with an extended absence from attending Mass.

Holy Matrimony Couples wishing to marry should contact the parish office six months before a wedding. Why so long? Because this Sacrament, not just the ceremony, requires serious preparation. And the Church needs to be involved in that preparation. The Church needs to support couples through the years of married life and offers programs to enhance married life. To learn about these programs, watch the bulletin. Eucharistic Adoration Eucharistic Adoration takes place each Wednesday at St. Bernadette with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament at 9:00 AM and Benediction and Reposition at 2:00 PM. Exposition also takes place each Thursday at St. Bernadette from 7:00 PM until MIDNIGHT. On the first Thursday of the month we offer a Eucharistic Holy Hour at St. Mary in Bremen after the morning Mass. All are welcome to come as you are able, or stop in for prayer anytime.

Collar Corner

Today is Corpus Christi, the Solemnity of the Eucharist. God has taken on human flesh in the person of Christ, remaining with us in the Holy Eucharist for all time. Please, if you can, head to our deanery celebration today at St. Mary in Lancaster. Details are below.

Friday is the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. If you are able to make it to Mass that day, please do! If not, stop in for some personal prayer in the church. Anyone interested in the home Enthronement to the Sacred and Immaculate Hearts can find details at www.welcomehisheart.com. Dan and Sharon Boyden are the local coordinators and will be happy to help. The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart; we’ll be providing more details about it next week.

Considering the great response and attendance from the Latin Masses especially since the return to public worship, Thursday evening Masses will continue to be offered in the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite. If you have not participated in these beautiful liturgies make sure to give it a try. Translations are provided.

Last week’s Ordinations for our diocese to the Diaconate and Priesthood were glorious events. Solemn Masses of Thanksgiving for the newly ordained are days for the whole Church to rejoice, recommitting ourselves to prayer for holy vocations. While we always like to see new priests, we need more seminarians to fill the empty rooms left behind!

Any high school student discerning the Priesthood should plan to attend the Quo Vadis days, July 26-29. The parish will cover the cost of this program for you. Just give us a call if you are interested.

Registered, active parishioners who have requested a subsidy grant for any of our Catholic schools for the coming school year will be receiving an application. If you were expecting one and did not receive it, please contact us.

In Our Lord and Our Lady,

Father Tomson

Corpus Christi Celebration Our annual deanery celebration of the Solemnity of Corpus Christi will be held at St. Mary Church in Lancaster today. Exposition begins after the 11:15 AM Mass and continues until 3:00 PM, concluding with Solemn Evening Prayer and Benediction.

Hear the Word of the Lord June 14, The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Deut 8:2-16 Psalm 147 1 Cor 10:16-17

John 6:51-58

June 15, Monday

1 Kings 21:1-16 Psalm 119

Matt 5:38-42

June 16, Tuesday

1 Kings 21:17-29 Psalm 51

Matt 5:43-48

June 17, Wednesday

2 Kings 2:1-14 Psalm 31

Matt 6:1-18

June 18, Thursday

Sirach 48:1-14 Psalm 97

Matt 6:7-15

June 18, Thursday Latin Mass St. Ephrem of Syria, Doctor of the Church

2 Timothy 4:1-8 Psalm 36

Matt 5:13-19

June 19, Friday The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

Deut 7:6-11 Psalm 103 1 John 4:7-16

Matt 11:25-30

June 20, Saturday Latin Mass Saturday of Our Lady

Eccles 24:14-16 Luke 11:27-28

June 20, Saturday Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary

2 Chron 24:17-25 Psalm 89

Luke 2:41-51

June 21, Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Jeremiah 20:10-13 Psalm 69 Romans 5:12-15

Matt 10:26-33

Intentions at Mass Sat, June 13 4 PM St. Bernadette David Matovich

Sunday, June 14

8:30 AM Bremen St. Mary

Hugh Messerly

Sunday, June 14

10 AM St. Bernadette For the People of Both Parishes

Mon,June 15 8:20 AM St. Bernadette Patricia Darfus

Wed,June 17 8:20 AM St. Bernadette Peg Rogers

Thursday, June 18

8:20 AM Bremen St. Mary

Ruby Medaugh

Thursday, June 18

6 PM St. Bernadette Celebrant’s Intention

Fri, June 19 8:20 AM St. Bernadette Sharron Rider

Saturday, June 20

9 AM St. Bernadette Celebrant’s Intention

Sat, June 20 4 PM St. Bernadette Sandra Morris

Sunday, June 21

8:30 AM Bremen St. Mary

For the People of Both Parishes

Sunday, June 21

10 AM St. Bernadette Ray Bolster

Quo Vadis Retreat Attention all Catholic young men entering 9th – 12th grade. Do you know where your life is going? The Lord Jesus has a great plan for you! You are invited to attend the Quo Vadis Retreat, spending time with other young men discerning God’s call. Quo Vadis is led by priests and seminarians of the Diocese of Columbus and is supported by the Diocesan Office of Vocations. It will be held July 26th - July 29th . The cost is $40. For information or to register go to https:// faceforwardcolumbus . com/quo-vadis/ or contact Michael Haemmerle at columbusquovadis @ gmail . com.

We Pray in June We pray that all those who suffer may find their way in life, allowing themselves to be touched by the Heart of Jesus. Protecting God’s Children While many of the Protecting God's Children classes are still on hold, a few are being offered via Zoom (teleconferencing). If you have not completed this important volunteer requirement, you can participate this summer without leaving your home. To view a list of classes, or to register for a class, visit www . virtusonline . org

Confirmation at St. Bernadette

Please pray for our young people who were recently confirmed by Bishop Brennan: Owen Bailey, Averie Bruce, Elizabeth Bruce, Becca Fuller, Brianna Hilyard, Zoie Hopper,

Emma McCormick, McKenzie Metz, Madeline Pechar, Johnathan Pennington, Gunner Robertson, Jacob Taylor, Colton Tooill, Cody Utz, Lexi Utz, and Sarah Woo.

Prayer Intentions for May and June Please pray for the sick and those in need of healing, especially:

Mark Amato Denny Daugherty Doug & Paul David & Tommy Kevin Sigg Nancy Bailey Maxwell Deckop Hockman Meyer Barb Smelzer Sr. Sharen Baldy Dolores DeFillippo Ashlee & Phyllis Rod Miller Tom & Sue Smith Luke Ball Rosalie DeFillippo Hunt Patty Mohler Helen, Sue & Nicole Heather Baskin Dcn. Paul Deshaies Chuck Huston Gabriel Moore Smith Jolene Beatty Barbara & Joe Jocelyn Hykes Daniel Morris Mary Lee Snoke Christen Beck Difilippo Becky Jewel Walter & Jane Emma Spizzirri Anthony & Tracie Olivia Dreyer Deb Johnson (Wring) Angie Stiverson Binetti Dianne Dunbar Leon & Mary Muckensturm David Strohmeyer Barron & Rita Cooper, Dylan & Johnson Lynda O’Brien Marci Studer Black Rachel Echard Theresa Juncewicz George Palmer Jeff Stuyvesant Joan Black Pamela Eltringham Sally Kearns Aubree Parsons Jenny Sutherland Toni Blanchard Bill Fisher Danielle Kilbarger Mary Rice-Patt Wally & Sharma Joe Blaney Laura Fox Fonseca DeAnn Kirkwood Zane Peters Tate Sharon Bloom Mike Ford Greg Klopfer Karen Phillips Clark Thurmond Patrick Boch Cyndi Fox Stacy Knight Andy Pivovarnik Carol Tooill Richard & Virginia Nancy Fox Carol Knotts Barb Popelas Rowan Toro Boch Meredith Frear Tiffany Kohler Kate Prentice Jaxon Tracy Hayden Brothers Christine Gentry Zach Koontz Daryl Raymond Emery Twehues Marcie Brown Jim Griffith Steven Kress Donna &Bill Roark Betty Underwood Rhonda Brown Jean Grimm Samantha Lamp Tony Ross Michelle Unger Kathleen Butler Mary Guinan Edna Lee David Roundhouse Derek Upp Aaron Capretta Marilyn Haag Joe & Betty Lee Sam Runco Mary Jane Vajen Deb Carpenter Donte Hall Adrianne Leith Keary Ryan Phil Weldon Gary Carver Becky Hams Twila Liggitt Brent Sanford Elizabeth Wellington Milissa Casto Eric Hansley Patricia Lininger Shirley Schambach James Whalen Mike Christian Steve Hawk Nina Lombardo Tom Schmeltzer Matthew, Michael & Emily Clark Luke Hay Monica Lutz Matt Schmeltzer Scott Whitehead Helen Clark Timothy Heck Brian Mahon Les & Loren Sharon Willis Ray Clark Julia & Mark Helen Manuel Schmelzer Rose Wilson Jeanne Corsi Hedges Nancy Mason Maurice Schmelzer Ed Wolfe Dcn. Bob Crook Todd Hedges Larry Mattox Teresa Schmelzer Henry “Bud” Woltz Kennedy Crook Debbie Hibbard LuAnn McKenzie Lynda Sharret Peter Yanuzzi Irene D’Amore Jodi Hill Donna Menigat Kayla Shaw Linda Young Jim Darfus Isaiah Hurd Fran Miller Reese Shirey

-for all the deceased, and for the comfort and consolation of their families -for an increase in vocations to the Priesthood and religious life, and for holy marriages -for guidance for Pope Francis, Bishop Brennan, Father Tomson, and all our clergy and religious leaders -that Mary, the Holy Mother of God, will continue to care for our parishes and lead us to her Son -with praise and thanksgiving to God for the gift of the Resurrection!

Thanks & Congratulations We thank our graduating seniors who have been Altar Servers for many years at our parishes. From St. Bernadette: Clara Craaybeek Tori Loy Drew Solt Bryson Vogel From St. Mary: Reagan Conrad Christopher Hahn