Pastoral Staff

Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco

Pastoral Care

Sr. Muriel Aude e

Office Administrator Celeste Mikitarian

Financial Administrator

Amy Halloran

Director of Youth Ministry Lori Howard

Ministry of Education

Religious Educa on 508-393-7445

Administrator Virginia Boland

St. Bernade e School

508-351-9905

School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil

Assistant Principal Julianne Morin

Schedule of Masses

Saturday, The Lord’s Day Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Confession

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Pastoral Office

Phone 508-393-2838 Fax 508-393-2718 Rectory 508-393-2223

Email Parish Office: office@stb-parish.net

Pastor: FrRonFalco@gmail.com

Parish Website www.stb-parish.org

St. Bernadette Parish A Roman Catholic Faith Community of the Diocese of Worcester

www.stb-parish.org 266 Main Street,. Northborough, Massachusetts 01532

Music Ministry

Organist John Donahue

Director of Adult Choir Jay Maenhout

Director of Youth Choir Priscilla Nardi

Director of Contemporary Choir Thomas Lowe

g{x DDà{ fâÇwtç |Ç bÜw|ÇtÜç g|Åx ]âÇx DJ? ECDK From the Pastor: My Friends in the Lord Jesus, “We walk by faith, not by sight,” St. Paul says in our second reading today from his Second Letter to the Corinthians. Walking by faith and not by sight is an act of courage. Two separate times in today’s passage St. Paul uses the word courage. We are always courageous because we walk by faith; we are always courageous because our desire is to be with the Lord in Heaven while yet on earth. The Grace of the Lord within each of us is a transformative grace. As described in the parables in today’s gospel passage about different types of seeds planted and growing, the seeds are transformed into a yield for the Lord / the planter of seeds. The seeds of faith, hope and love are planted within our hearts by the Lord. We are by his Grace, to cultivate and nourish them in order to yield a harvest for God. It is a harvest of holy living, of conversion of heart and mind. Everyday holiness, Pope Francis says, is a journey. And the first element needed to achieve it is courage. The path to holiness takes courage. It is the kind of courage that leads to an encounter with Jesus, that hopes every day, for an encounter with the Lord. The Pope says “We cannot achieve holiness on our own. No, it is a grace. Being good, being saintly, going every day a little step forward in the Christian life is a grace of God and we need to ask for it. It is a journey one must take with courage, with hope and with the willingness to receive this grace...The path to holiness is simple. Do not go back, but always moving forward…And with fortitude.” Fr. Ron

Sacrament and Pastoral Information

Holy Baptism & the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Contact Fr. Falco to make arrangements for Infant Bap sms as well as for adult Bap sm,

Eucharist & Confirma on.

Pastoral Care of the Sick Please inform a pastoral staff member of the needs

of those who may be ill, hospitalized or elderly. We are privileged to serve the infirmed.

Holy Orders/Consecrated Religious Life Contact Fr. Ron Falco for informa on on the

priesthood or the permanent diaconate.

Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.

First Communion & Confirmation Contact Mrs. Boland for registra on.

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, June 16 5:00 PM † The Stone Family, By Judi Winning Sunday, June 17 9:00 AM For All Fathers, living and deceased 11:00 AM † Verna Fontaine, By Joseph & Claudette Moineau † Ron Stokes, By his wife Monday, June 18 8:30 AM † Elizabeth Willis, By Joan Matys † David Amato, By Debbie & Michael O’Neil Tuesday, June 19 8:30 AM † Gerald Downey, By the Family † David Amato, By St. Bernadette School Faculty & Staff Wednesday, June 20 8:30 AM † Jackie Angers, By her Husband & Family Thursday, June 21 8:30 AM † Robert and Gerald Downey, By the Miola Family Friday, June 22 8:30 AM Special Intention for Chet Leonard By the St. Bernadette Choir Saturday, June 23 5:00 PM † Bernard and Helen Banks, By Joseph & Claudette Moineau Sunday, June 24 9:00 AM † Ann Charest, By the Boland Family † Joan Boudreau, By the Kurina Family 11:00 AM † Susie Maloney, By the Rahn Family † Ann Daglio, By the Rahn Family

Masses, Feasts & Gospels

SUNDAY Mark 4:26-34 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time

MONDAY Matthew 5:38-42 Weekday

TUESDAY Matthew 5:43-48 Weekday

Saint Romuald, Abbot

WEDNESDAY Matthew 6:1-6,16-18 Weekday

THURSDAY Matthew 6:7-15 Saint Aloysius Gonzaga, Religious

FRIDAY Matthew 6:19-23 Weekday

Saint Paulinus of Nola, Bishop Saints John Fisher, Bishop & Thomas More, Martyrs

SATURDAY Matthew 6:24-34 Weekday

Parish Events this week…

Saturday, June 16 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Youth Ministry Bake Sale after Mass Youth Ministry Steubenville Scavenger Hunt 6PM Sunday June 17 11th Sunday in Ordinary Time Father’s Day Mass 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Youth Ministry Bake Sale after Mass Wednesday, June 20 Community Meals Thursday, June 21 Prayer Group 8:00 PM Friday, June 22 YM Middle School Ice Cream Social 6:30-8:30 PM Saturday, June 23 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM 2nd Collection: Peter’s Pence/for the Holy Father Sunday, June 24 The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Mass 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM 2nd Collection: Peter’s Pence/for the Holy Father

Parish Ministry Leaders

Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186

Altar Society Walter Zydlewski 508-485-7683

Arts & Environment Anne Wall 508-393-3042

Baptism Preparation Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Bereavement Contact the Parish Office 508-393-2838

Eucharistic Adoration Parish Office 508-393-2838

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Parish Office 508-393-2838

Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819

Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Bernie Gillon (Grand Knight) 978-771-1725

Tom Lowe (Dep. Grand Knight) 508-393-6594

Parish Finance Amy Halloran 508-393-2838

Lectors Horace Turner 508-393-5340

Marriage Ministry Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Mom’s Group Stephanie Devaney 774-473-2689

Monthly Food Collection Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500

Music Ministry

St. Bernadette Contemporary Choir: Thomas Lowe 508-393-6594

St. Bernadette Adult Choir Jay Maenhout 508-485-4191

St. Bernadette Youth Choir: Priscilla Nardi 508-485-2705

Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-1290

Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096

Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Anne Curtis 508-393-6751

Respect for Life Evelyn & Russ Lindquist 508-393-9199

R.C.I.A. Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Women’s Faith Sharing Peg Lien 508-393-7180

Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838

11TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive good or evil,

according to what he has done in the body.” (2 Corinthians 5:10)

We are all accountable for the gifts God has given us------ our time, our talent and our treasure. Each of us is account-able not only for our own life but for the lives of others as well. One day God will ask each of us what did we do with the gifts we were given. How will you respond?

Praying With Our Parish Please remember in your prayers …

Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Kenny, Lynn, Betsy, Elizabeth, Robin, Christopher, Don, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Eleanor, Jessie, Meaghan, Hazel, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Charlie, Judy, Katie, Mary, Richard, Leo, Joan, Julie, John, Agnes, Beth, David, Jackie, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Patricia, Fran, Jane, Meg, Alfred, Maro, Chris, Kenneth, Henry, Jenny, Vincent, Jeff, Dottie, Allison, Sharon, Phyllis, Ronnie, Maureen, Robert, Jeannette, Nancy, Andrew, Steve, Chet, Joe, Emma, Marsha, Betty, Roy, Craig, Barbara, Tom, Nicole, Aubri, Jeannine, PJ, Ann, Ed, Mr. Galindo, Deirdre, Jeff

Please call the parish office for those in need of prayers, a home visit or are in the hospital or nursing home.

Thank You!

Liturgical Roles June 23 & 24

Lector EMC Servers

5:00 PM E. Soboyejo B. Conboy G. Conboy D. Lizotte T. Conboy M. Soboyejo D. Soboyejo

9:00 AM J. Lien J. Somers P. Quinn P. Lien F. Somers A. Somers I. Somers

11:00 AM J. Andrasko H. Turner L. Ukairo M. Clune T. Ukairo E. Rame K. Martinez

Altar Society Ministry - June 23

P. Van Arsdell K. Brouillard

Offertory Collection

Weekend of June 10

Offertory: $ 5,075.00 Loose: $ 497.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !

June 16 Steubenville East Scavenger Hunt

June 16 & 17 Bake Sale after all Masses

June 22 Middle School Ice Cream Social

July 13-15 Steubenville East Youth Conference

Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891 E-mail: youth-ministry@stb-parish.net

What better way to start the day than with morning Mass! It brings us many blessings and special graces. This week, Mass will be celebrated Monday thru Friday at 8:30am.

The following feast days will be celebrated this week:

Tuesday: Saint Romuald Thursday: Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Friday: Saint Paulinus of Nola Saints John Fisher and Thomas More

2018 Partners in Charity Appeal WE HAVE EXCEEDED OUR PARISH GOAL!!

Thanks to all of our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2018 Partners in Charity Appeal. We have exceeded our parish goal of $73,500!

Thank you to all of our parishioners for your generosity!

~ Parish Office Summer Hours ~

Throughout the summer months, the Parish Office will close at noon on Fridays. Our summer office hours will be:

Monday-Thursday: 9AM - 4PM Friday: 9AM - 12PM

Please plan accordingly. Have a safe and blessed summer! Altar Society Ministry

If you have ever considered joining the Altar Society or perhaps you have been looking for a ministry to join, the Altar Society is in need of several new members. The Altar Society Ministry members are responsible for cleaning and preparing the church for weekend services. No one is asked to work beyond his or her capabilities. You can expect to work in small groups for 2 hours (usually Saturday mornings) once every 2 months. The ministry is made up of individuals, couples and families. For more information or to volunteer, contact Walter Zydlewski at 508-485-7683.

Second Collection Next weekend, June 23 & 24,

there will be a second collection for Peter’s Pence.

Thank you for your generosity.

Can’t Get Out to Mass?

The Daily Mass is webcast Monday thru Friday at: www.worcestercatholictv.com or on Charter TV3 (Channel 193) throughout Worcester County. The Mass is broadcast from Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Paul.

“A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just.”

—Pope Francis, Angelus, March 17, 2013 June15,2018 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ,

On the weekend of June 24, our diocese will take up the Peter’s Pence Collection. Our participation supports the charitable work of Pope Francis as he reaches out to those who are marginalized and suffering around the globe. By supporting this collection, you join the Holy Father in bringing a little more mercy into the world.

Pope Francis challenges us to look at those around us with the eyes of mercy. At a Papal Audience he said, “We encounter so many weary and oppressed people today . . . And how is our heart? Is it merciful? And our way of thinking and acting, is it inclusive?” (Jubilee Audi-ence, Nov. 12, 2016). I invite you to reflect on how you feel moved to answer the call to mercy.

In Iraq, many people still live a nightmare of war and violence. This has left many displaced, including young people in the midst of their studies. Without an educated population, it will be difficult for the country to gain stability. Thanks to support from this collection, the Archdiocese of Erbil, in Iraqi Kurdistan, has received funding for 10 scholarships for young displaced persons. With this help, the students can complete their university education and move forward with the hope of rebuilding their country.

Let us join with our brothers and sisters in faith from around the globe to help Pope Francis reach the marginalized in our world. I ask that you prayerfully consider how you can best support the collection this year. For more information about the good works that result and the response over past years, please visit the website of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at www.usccb.org/peters-pence.

Thank you for considering how you can respond to the call to be a “Witness of Charity” by your prayers, your spreading the word about this good work, and by your financial support.

With every prayerful best wish, I remain,

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, S.T.D. Bishop of Worcester

Youth Volleyball League Week 1

Come support our parish youth as they play volleyball in the Diocesan Volleyball League!

Join us Monday night, June 18th at 6:15 PM as St. Bernadette Parish competes with Our Lady of the Lake, Leominster.

This week’s game will be played at Greenbriar Park Courts, 591 Main Street, Oxford, MA.

Father’s Day Prayer

God our Father, in your wisdom and love you made all

things. Bless our fathers, that they may be strengthened as

Christian fathers. Let the example of their faith and love

shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may

honor them with a spirit of profound love and respect.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

Amen.

God Bless

Lilly Anna O’Brien

who will be baptized this weekend. Welcome to our parish community!

July 15th St. Bernadette

Steubie Return Gathering 3-4 PM walk over to

Trombetta’s Ice Cream

August 25th LIFT Ministry

12th Anniversary Celebration 4pm—9pm

Mass, Barbeque , Adoration LaSalette Shrine, Attleboro, MA

SAVE THE DATE!

Youth Ministry Bonfire Music , Friends & Food

Date TBA

Youth Ministry Bake Sale June 16 & 17

After all Masses

June 16th Steubenville East Prep Meeting

& Scavenger Hunt St. Bernadette Pastoral Center

6:00 pm

RELIGIOUS FREEDOM WEEK

Religious Freedom week will be celebrated in dioceses nationwide from June 22 to June 29. Throughout the week we will focus on the importance of preserving the essential right of religious freedom, both now and in the future, for Catholics and all people of faith. This year’s theme is “Serving Others in God’s Love” reminding us that religious liberty allows people of faith to serve God and others freely in ministries like healthcare, adoption and foster care, education and migration and refugee service to name a few. The significant feast days during the week (Saints Thomas More and John Fisher - June 22, Saint John the Baptist - June 24, and Saints Peter and Paul - June 29) inspire us to follow the example of these great saints who loved God above all and remained faithful in the face of adversity. Please visit www.usccb.org/ReligiousFreedomWeek to download the ”Pray-Reflect-Act” one -pagers for each day on various religious liberty topics. These excellent resources are intended to inspire us to learn more about religious liberty from a Catholic perspective, help us to pray about particular issues, and provide us with tools to act on what we learn. Additional information can be found at: www.worcesterdiocese.org/religiousfreedomweek.

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