St. Bernard’s Prayer Shawl Ministry has been renamed “Mantles of Comfort of the Blessed Virgin Mary”. “Mantels of Mary” are blessed by Father Sextus and given to the sick and homebound. The mantles are created by women of the parish and are warm reminders of the unconditional love of our heavenly Father and our Blessed Mother. They remind us we are not alone in our sufferings as they wrap, enfold, and give comfort through Mary’s gentle intercession. The next gathering will be at St. Bernard School on Thursday, May 28th from 6:30 to 8 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge. The next two will be June 16th and June 30th, places yet to be determined. Please bring your knitting needles or crochet hooks and yarn and join them! They will be returning to the scriptural devotional book “The Song of the Seed” for the meditation and discussion while knitting. If you have any questions, call Kay Trautvetter or email at etrautvetter@indy.rr.com.
NATURAL FAMILY PLANNING CLASSES
Whether you have just had a baby, or are approaching menopause, the “Couple to Couple League” can help you learn highly-effective Church-approved natural family planning. A series of classes, one per month, begins in Wabash on Sunday, June 14 at 6 p.m. at St. Bernard’s Zahn Hall. The next two dates will be July 12 and August 16. The class will be led by teaching couple Pat and Monica Klein.
CHILD CARE
If you are a parent in need of child care, ”Adventurous Beginnings Child Care” has hone or two openings left. Contact Cherryl Adams if interested or have questions.
PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS
Steve and John
AFTERNOON OF REFLECTION
Sunday, June 14th is the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ, “Corpus Christi”. St. Bernard Liturgy Committee will be hosting an Afternoon of Reflection and Adoration”. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed at the conclusion of the 10:30 a.m. Mass and silent adoration will follow until the beginning of the Adoration Service at 2 p.m.. Father Sextus has explained that this service will fill the requirement for Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist and Proclaimers of the Word (Lectors) to “spend some time once a year in a retreat experience”. Diocesan Office of Worship. If you’re unable to attend St. Bernard’s “afternoon”, the following diocesan “Afternoons of Refection” are available beginning at 1 p.m. and ending at 4 p.m.
June 14 Our Lady of Good Hope Church, Fort Wayne;
June 14 Holy Cross Church, South Bend;
June 21 Immaculate Conception Church, Kendallville;
June 21 Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Warsaw.
Call the Rectory 260-563-4750 for a registration form for any out of town retreats.
A BETTER WAY TO START YOUR DAY!
Join us for “THE SONRISE MORNING SHOW” every Monday through Friday morning at 8 a.m.! Host Brian Patrick brings everything you expect from a radio morning show, plus a “Saint of the Day”, interviews, prayer, and film reviews from the Catholic perspective. It’s motivating, informational, and always current with a Catholic view! Thank you for continuing to pray for the success of the mission of Redeemer Radio, Catholic Radio AM 1450, WLYV, Fort Wayne.
SCRIP INFORMATION
The last SCRIP order for the Summer will be placed on May 26th. “Instant SCRIP” will be available throughout the Summer after weekend Masses and at the Rectory during the week while supplies last.
JOB OPENING
Administration Assistant - St. Joseph Catholic Church, Garrett - 20-25 hours per week. Must be practicing Catholic with secretarial, organization and communication skills. Experience with bookkeeping and computer use (Windows, Office, Quickbooks). Send resume before May 29 to: Fr. Andrew Nazareth, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 300 W. Houston St. Garrett, IN. 46738
ATTENTION...USHERS...PRESENT AND FUTURE...
The Second Usher Training/Refresher Session will be Saturday, May 23 at 10 a.m. in Church.
SUMMER MASS TIMES ON SUNDAY CHANGE TO 10:30 A.M. ON JUNE 7, 2009.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CALENDAR & NEWS!
TUESDAY - May 19 - K of C Parish Carry-In – 6:30 P.M.
Special Events and Parish News