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15500 EL CAMINO REAL | HOUSTON, TEXAS 77062 | 281-486-0337 | WWW.STBCHURCH.ORG
MAY 26, 2019
REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE Tuesday - Saturday: 8:30 a.m. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. Sunday Vigil: Saturday 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:15 a.m.*; 11:00 a.m.*, and 5:30 p.m. *The nursery is available RECONCILIATION
Saturday, 3-4 p.m. or by appointment
CLERGY Robert Barras
Deacon Kevin Woodvine
BAPTISM To begin the process of having your child baptized, please call the office. FUNERALS Please contact the parish office if there is a death in the family. The parish will cooperate with funeral arrangements. A priest will assist the family with funeral preparations. COMMUNION FOR THE SICK & SHUT-INS: To make arrangements for home or hospital visits, contact the Parish Office. MARRIAGE It is necessary for couples to contact the parish when the engagement is made. You should be a registered active member of the parish. Allow six to nine months for preparation for the sacrament. Extra time must be allotted if either of the parties has been married before.
Paul speaks of Jesus' resurrection and ascension into heaven as the source
of divine wisdom for the unity of the Church. How do you think Jesus'
ascension unifies the Church?
NORMAL PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday-Thursday:8 a.m.—5 p.m. Friday: 8 a.m.—4 p.m. Sunday Receptionist: 9:20—10:50 a.m.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Welcome To
St. Bernadette Church
“My peace I give you,” says
Jesus. “ … Do not let your
hearts be troubled and do not be
afraid” (John 14:27, NIV). As
we enter into worship, I invite
you to share the peace of Christ
with one another.
Commissioned & Sent Have you heard the Good News?
If you're reading this, chances are
you probably have. You've heard the
good news that God became man
and that Jesus suffered, died, and
rose for you, me, and everyone in
between. Do you know you're part
of it?
This week, we celebrate the
Ascension of our Lord. When Jesus
ascended into heaven, he gave
specific directions to his Apostles.
"Go and make disciples of all
nations." They listened! They made
disciples, who made disciples, who
made disciples, who made disciples,
on down the centuries. And here we
are! So what's next? The truth is that
we're all commissioned and sent. It happened at our baptism, when we
were made sharers in this sacred
mission of Jesus. Who will make the
next disciples? I hope it's you!
FAITH COMMITMENT OF TREASURE
Sunday May 12, 2019 $ 15,453.62
Children’s 207.82
Faith Direct* 9,651.31
Total Collection $ 25,312.75
Budget 29,231.00
Over (under) budget $ (3,918.25)
Thank you for your continued commitment to St. Bernadette Parish. We pray
for your continued generous support of God’s work here at St. Bernadette.
*Faith Direct is a weekly average based on a monthly total
Sunday Evening Summer Eucharist
moves to 5:00 p.m. on June 2, 2019
and will remain at 5:00 p.m.
throughout the summer months.
Readings for the Week
Sunday: 6th Sunday of Easter Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [4]/Rv
21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29
Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-2, 3-4, 5-6a and 9b [cf. 4a]/Jn 15:26--16:4a
Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, 7c-8 [7c]/Jn 16:5-11
Wednesday: Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-12, 13, 14/Jn 16:12-15
Thursday: The Ascension of the Lord Acts 18:1-8/Ps 98:1, 2-3cd-4 [cf. 2b]/Jn
16:16-20 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23
or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23/Lk 24:46-53
Friday: The Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Zep 3:14-18a or Rom 12:9-
16/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [6]/Lk 1:39-56
Saturday:Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-9, 10 [8a]/Jn 16:23b-28
Next Sunday: The Ascension of the Lord; 7th Sunday of Easter: Acts 1:1-11/
Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/Eph 1:17-23 or Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23/Lk 24:46
-53 7th Sunday of Easter: Acts 7:55-60/Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9 [1a, 9a]/Rv
22:12-14, 16-17, 20/Jn 17:20-26
Parish Offices will be closed in
observance of Memorial Day on
Monday, May 27, 2019.
We will be back to our normal
schedule on Tuesday, May 28.
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Email: [email protected] Web: www.stbchurch.org May 26, 2019
Adult Faith Formation
FTCM
“Formation Toward Christian Ministry”
Coming to St. Bernadette FTCM is a series of Adult level Theology courses
leading to a diocesan certification to teach adult level
theology within the Archdiocese. This series is for any-
one who is a catechist for any age group or those who
want to further their theological learning. Registration
is ongoing. The Fall semester begins August 27.
Please go to the Parish Website to register or contact
Jason Honeycutt at [email protected]
St. Bernadette Parish will have two part-time jobs opening
up soon.
We are looking for a Ministry Secretary to work 20 hours
per week. This person will support our Faith Formation
Team and other ministries, and should be adept at
Microsoft Office Suite.
Our other job opening is for a new Director of Christian
Action. This position will be 25 hours per week.
Please visit our website at www.stbchurch.org => News &
Events => Job Openings for more details.
Seven Things Every High School
Graduate Should Hear
1. Live with intention. College will be full of new
opportunities. Think carefully about your
priorities for your new start.
2. Make the right friends. There will be plenty of new
people! Concentrate on the ones who motivate
you to be a better person.
3. It's a big world! Look for new perspectives, new
opportunities, and new ideas that push you to
grow.
4. Find a mentor. Building relationships with people
who have "been there, done that" can be a great
help.
5. Give yourself away. You may not need to volunteer
anymore, but you'll surprised what you learn, how
you grow, and who you meet when you serve.
6. Before you go, learn how to do your laundry,
address an envelope, schedule a doctor's
appointment, use public transportation, and cook
basic meals (ramen doesn't count!).
7. Remember that God is in control. And that's a good
thing!
“Kindness is like
a garden of blessings.”
—Sirach 40:17
Join bible scholar, speaker, and Franciscan University
professor, Dr. John Bergsma, for an in-depth study of
Salvation History as we focus on the Covenants of
Salvation History, Friday, May 31 at 6 p .m. till
Sunday, June 2 at 1 p.m. at the Christian Renewal
Center in Dickinson. Choose a commuter rate which
includes 3 meals, or either a shared room, or private
room rate which includes 2 nights lodging and 6 meals.
Register online at www.retreatcentercrc.org. Space is
limited to only 90 people! Deadline is May 30.
Sixth Sunday of Easter
Christian Action
Day for Children with Disabilities
Every Person Contributing as They Are Able Equals a
Beautiful Bounty
Dear St. Bernadette Family,
Each Lenten Season the people of St. Bernadette host a six
week series of Lenten Soup Suppers.
The Knights of Columbus, Christian Action, Form, RCIA,
Faith Formation, Pastoral Council and ACTS, all cooked a
delicious soup each week and served it with great love.
Many other people provided labor to set up the tables, make
the power point, bring and serve desserts, collect donations,
clean up and count all of the coins! It takes many people
each serving as they are able.
This Lenten Season we selected UNBOUND, a Catholic
lay organization sponsoring seniors and children in 86
underserved areas of our world.
We all gave donations at the Lenten Soup Suppers and
filled bags with coins from our spare change. Each
contribution, (no matter the size) totaled a great amount!
The total amount of our donation to UNBOUND is
$8,335.79. May God bless the generous people of St. Bernadette!
Christ’s Peace.
Jane
Thank you scholarship supporters
A heartfelt “thank you” to all of our supporters, volunteers,
tamale makers and Matachines Dancers from Immaculate
Heart of Mary for another successful scholarship
fundraiser. The Mexican Dinner sales netted a total of
$2,858.00 to be added to the scholarship fund. A total of
$10,250.00 have been awarded to the following recipients:
Recipients from St. Bernadette Church: Claire Marie
Romero; Miranda Cecilia Asuncion; Cristina Elena
Mendez; and Emily Mary Roberts.
Recipients from Immaculate Heart of Mary: Marlene Ester
Garcia; Lesley Citally Martinez; Tracy Ochoa; Emanuel
Enrique Sanchez; and Christian Jair Ramirez.
Thank you for your continued support
of our youth and of your time, treasure
and talent. May you continue to be
blessed with many blessings.
Volunteers Needed on Friday, June 28, 2019
We are looking for teens and adults to help
with a special education Vacation Bible
School experience. You can help with an
activity area or be a buddy to an individual
with special needs.
No special education or experience is
needed. A brief training program will be held before the
participants arrive. Adults must have completed a safe
environment program, either the old VIRTUS program
(prior to 2019) or our new training program, CMG Safe
Haven (after 1/5/19). Please call Suzanne at 832-915-5644
or email [email protected] to sign up.
Bay Area Deanery CCW invites you to join us on our
Bus Trip to tour the unique Lanier
Theological Library which houses
historical documents such as
artifacts from the Dead Sea Scrolls and Roman currency.
See also the 500 AD reconstruction of a Turkish Stone
Chapel. Lunch is on your own at a local eatery. On
Wednesday, May 29 we will leave from St. Bernadette
Catholic Church , 15500 El Camino Real, at 9 a.m., and
return 4:30ish. Men and women 55 years of age or older are
welcome. Cost is $15. For more information, or to RSVP,
please contact Gretchen Mitchell at 832-605-8360 or
Around the Archdiocese
“Baptism is the best gift we have received.
Through it, we belong to God and we possess
the joy of salvation.”
Pope Francis Verified account @Pontifex
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Houston, Texas May 26, 2019
HOLY SPIRIT WORKSHOP When...... Saturday, June 8, 2019,
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where.....St. Bernadette Mini-hall, next to the main office
Cost........$30.00; a $5.00 discount for additional family members (includes breakfast, lunch
and books)
Join us for music and song the Saturday of Pentecost weekend. You don't want to miss this
happy celebration which begins with breakfast at 9:00 a.m. (after the 8:30 Mass) and includes a
Bar-B-Que lunch. See a DVD of the popes and hear what they say about Pentecost and the
gifts of the Holy Spirit. Come grow in the Spirit's Knowledge, Wisdom and Discernment. Learn
about his healing power.
Please go online to www.stbchurch.org to register and pay. For more information, call Marsha
281-480-9308. We need to hear from you by Thursday, June 6, 2019, in order to plan.
SUMMER IS COMING AND SO ARE VACATIONS! First Friday Adoration is in need of many substitutes for the summer months. If you can commit to help cover for
our vacationers during June, July, and/or August, please contact Virginia Thompson, 281-480-4131 or
[email protected] , or Jacqui Chauvin, [email protected] and let them know. They will be glad to
hear from you and let you know what slots need to be filled.
THINK YOU MIGHT WANT TO BECOME CATHOLIC? The process by which we welcome people into the Church is called
RCIA – The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults.
Who is it for?
Those wanting to know more about the Catholic faith
Those unbaptized
Those baptized in another Christian tradition
Those baptized Catholic who have not yet received First Holy Communion and
Confirmation
If you think you might be interested in becoming Catholic or completing your sacraments
of initiation in the coming year, now is the time to get started! Join this year’s group!
For more information, call Chris at the parish office, 281-486-0337 ext. 317.
WANT A REAL SUMMER EXPERIENCE? We practice Christian meditation every week on Tuesday mornings after morning Mass (9:15) and/ or Wednesday
afternoon at 4:00 p.m. Join us for the opportunity to find peace - inner and outer harmony, and a sense of being fully,
humanly alive. For more information, contact Chris Twardowski at the parish office, 281-486-0337, ext. 317 or
WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND St. Bernadette's is offering a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend to Married Couples July 12-14, 2019. Share
this beautiful experience and opportunity with your spouse here at the parish where you will be affirmed and supported in
your chosen vocation – Marriage. Take advantage of this great gift to enhance your relationship and enjoy a love-filled
weekend. For more information call Brian and Tina Little (281-773-4014) or go to houstonme.org to apply for the
weekend. Type in the code StBsMEWeekend to receive 50% off application fee to the first 15 applicants.
Adult Spiritual Life
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Email: [email protected] Web: www.stbchurch.org May 26, 2019
Sat. 5pm: JB Mulvany +
Sun. 8:15am: Marion Forstenhausler +
Sun. 11am: Marie Trahan +
Sun. 5:30pm: All Parishioners
Mon No Mass
Tues 8:30am: Gaetano & Enrico Ruggiero +
Wed. 8:30am: Sarah Patterson +
7pm: Josephine Lechnar +
Thurs. 8:30am: Pat "Nene" York +
Fri. 8:30am: John & Lucy Nguyen +
Sat. 8:30am: Patrick Mewes +
MASSES FOR THE WEEK
PLEASE REMEMBER OUR PARISHIONERS:
William Bower, 05/26/1980; JoAnna Chiari, 05/26/2004;
Hertha Strassner, 05/27/2001; Rudolph Morales,
05/27/2004; James Carney, 05/27/2016; Judy Hans,
5/27/2017; Baby Benoit 05/28/1987; Katlin Speth,
05/28/1991; Janes Cartwright, 05/28/2009;
Christopher Corona, 05/28/2011; August Tarasi,
05/29/1982; Mary Jane Crucian, 05/29/1989;
Raymond Pawlikowski, 05/29/2003; Gigi Baccaro,
05/29/2014; Paul Coyle, 05/30/1982;
Norma Hand, 05/31/1990; Betty Middleton, 05/31/2012;
Robert Incerto, 06/01/1983; Helen Spears, 06/01/2003
on the anniversaries of their entrance into Heaven.
Why do we do that?
Summer Volunteer Needs Special Projects: We will have a summer mailing project
that will involve stuffing envelopes, labeling and sealing mail.
Coffee and Donut Social Help: If you enjoy meeting people,
consider helping 1 time a month with a coffee and donut social.
Socials are held at 9:15 a.m. on the 2nd and 3rd Sunday of the
month. We will work with your vacation schedule.
Yard Work Volunteers (AKA Blades of Grass): Adults and
teens are needed to help with the parish lawn one Saturday
morning a month. Help mow, edge, sweep, rake, maintain a
flowerbed, etc. All equipment will be provided. If you prefer to
work as your schedule permits, you can adopt an area to main-
tain.
Computer Volunteer: Looking for a volunteer who knows
how to create and utilize an image disk for setting up multiple
computers with Win 10 OS and with the same user settings in a
corporate setting. You could help by providing training.
Gift Store Clerk: Looking for adult volunteers who would
like to assist customers with our Parish Gift Store. Volunteers
assist customers in finding merchandise, handle the cash regis-
ter, and assist with inventory.
Interested in helping? Please call Suzanne at 832-915-5644.
Time and Talent
Question: Why is the Easter season so long? And should we be doing
something special for it?
Answer:
You've probably noticed the priest continuing to
where white vestments at the Sunday liturgy. While we
celebrated Christ's resurrection several weeks ago, the Easter
season extends fifty days - just over seven weeks - from Easter
Sunday to Pentecost. For most of that time - about six weeks -
Jesus is still with the disciples, teaching and encouraging
them. The Easter season isn't just a celebration of when Jesus
is with us. At the Last Supper, Jesus promised to send an
"advocate" or "counselor" when he left. At the Ascension, he
directs the disciples to await "power from on high" - the
coming of the Holy Spirit. The Ascension completes the
paschal mystery, beginning with Jesus' suffering and death and
continuing in the resurrection. But the Holy Spirit ushers in a
new era for the Church.
After spending weeks in prayer, fasting, and service
during Lent, it may seem odd that we don't widely have
similar practices for Easter. That doesn't mean you can't
embrace the season! Commit to taking moments of little joy
throughout the weeks, like random acts of kindness towards
others. Consider reading the Acts of the Apostles to learn more
about the early Church or picking up an Easter devotional to
pray with. He is still risen indeed!
SEASONAL REFLECTION
Mary, Elizabeth & Friendship
What does a 2,000-year-old girl talk and
look like? The Gospel tells us in the story
of the Visitation, recorded in Luke
Chapter 1. This week, we celebrate that
special feast when Mary visits Elizabeth.
So what can women learn from this
friendship?
Help a sister out. The Visitation involves a
first-trimester mother traveling cross-
country to serve a friend. Who needs your
help this week?
Affirm each other. Elizabeth's first words were ones of
encouragement. We may know our friends' flaws, but we
don't need to fixate on them.
Sing out loud. Mary ends their encounter with the Magnificat,
one of the most celebrated song-prayers of Scripture.
Celebrate with your friends! Rejoice over each other's
blessings.
St. Bernadette Catholic Church
Email: [email protected] Web: www.stbchurch.org May 26, 2019
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All numbers are (281) unless
otherwise noted.
ACTS Jennifer Hammock 772-3227 Adult Faith Formation/Sacraments Jason Honeycutt 486-0337 x315
Adult Spiritual Life/RCIA Chris Twardowski 486-0337 x317 Baptismal Preparation Jeanette Valdez 486-0337 x102 Bereavement Support Annette Propp 782-3437 Blades of Grass Andy Romero 286-1147 Blood Services Kathy Bjork 713-870-3543 Boy Scouts Andrew Turner 832-315-9980 Christian Action 486-7664 Communion for Sick 486-0337 x102 Cub Scouts Joel Cervantes 713-392-3354 Early Childhood Connections Jennifer Nevins 486-0337 x114 Faith Formation (PreK 3-5) Aurora Summa 486-0337 x254 Faith Formation (K-5th ) Courtney Fossati 486-0337 x112
Faith Formation (6th-8th ) Marianne Bartos 486-0337 x113 Finance Council Melissa Teets 636-1458 Helping Hands Lillian Teixeira 488-4412 Holy Spirit Fellowship Marsha Morthland 480-9308 Knights of Columbus Woodie Shay 713-859-6802 Ladies of St. Bernadette Carmen Moreno 486-5186 Marriage Prep. Deacon Bob Rumford 486-0337 Music Minister Kathy Corbett 486-0337 x116 Newcomers Suzanne Staron 832-915-5644 Nursery Aurora Summa 486-0337 x254 Pastoral Council Lisa Spence 832-443-1114 Prayer Heartline Amparo Zabak 488-5562 Prayer Shawl Ministry Kathy Barlett-Ching 486-0337 Parish Administrator Kathleen Keating 486-0337 x105 Sacrament Coordinator Deacon Kevin Woodvine 486-0337 x104 Time and Talent Suzanne Staron 832-915-5644
Youth Ministry (9th-12th) Haley Heiberger 486-0337 x311
GOSPEL MEDITATION What is the most common image
you've seen of the Ascension? It's
typically Jesus hovering above the
earth surrounded by brilliant light.
The Ascension is a beautiful feast,
but it's about more than the distant
glory of God. It's about the blessing
of God and the transformative power
of trust.
"You are witnesses to these things."
Before he ascends, Jesus reminds the
disciples of the basic message of the
Gospel and of the disciples' own
important role. They are to proclaim
the Gospel message by their personal
witness to the saving power of God.
"I am sending the promise of my
Father upon you... clothed with
power from on high." Jesus promises
to equip the disciples for this
important mission. Not only are they
receiving a command, but they're
receiving the empowerment they
need to move. "He... raised his
hands, and blessed them." Even now,
though the fulfillment of Pentecost is
still to come, Jesus gives them a
parting gift before he ascends into
heaven. Finally, "They... returned to
Jerusalem with great joy, and they
were continually in the temple
praising God."
The disciples faced an unknown
future. Their teacher had left them,
and the political and religious
authorities weren't exactly thrilled
about Jesus and his growing
movement. But the memory of our
Father's redemptive love, the
promise of the Holy Spirit, and the
blessing of Christ sustained them.
Jesus trusted them to act in his name.
They could trust him in return. Do
you face uncertainty in your own
life? Remember, we are all called to
be disciples and witnesses. We have
received the indwelling of the Holy
Spirit at our baptism. We are blessed
by Christ beyond imagining in the
sacraments. This Ascension feast,
we too can trust in God! With this
firm trust, we too can return to our
daily lives, praising God with great
joy!