St. Bernadette Catholic Church 9020 E. 51st Terrace, Kansas City, MO 64133-2125

Phone: (816) 356-3700 Fax: (816) 737-3447 Priest Emergency: 356-3700, press 4

Special Events: 356-3700, press 3, pause press 3 stbkcmo@gmail.com www.stbernadettekcmo.org

Facebook: St Bernadette Catholic Church KCMO Mass Schedule: Saturday - 4:00 pm; Sunday - 8:00 am and 10:30 am Weekdays: Mass - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8:15 am

Communion Service: Monday and Saturday, 8:15 am

Annulment Process Contact Advocates Linda Sapenaro or Cathy Weidmaier at the Parish Office.

Baptisms Prior to birth, please contact the Parish Office to regis-ter for the preparation class.

Bulletin Notices Please submit in writing to the Parish Office or via email to Vonda@stbernadettekcmo.org and Judy@stbernadettekcmo.org by noon on the Thursday 10 days before bulletin publication. Our bulletin is published weekly, in color, at www.stbernadettekcmo.org

Catechumenate Please contact the Parish Office for more information on the process to join The Catholic Church.

Communion for Homebound We desire community connections. Please call the Parish Office when lifestyle, through age or injury, keeps one from joining our weekend worship.

Food Pantry Monday through Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30 am, by appointment: 356-3700, Ext 228.

Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least nine (9) months before desired wedding date.

New Parishioners Welcome! We are glad you are here. Please see an usher or our Pastor after Mass, or call the Parish Office, to register.

Reconciliation Saturday 3:00 - 3:30 pm or by appointment.

Religious Education Children Preschool to Grade 8

Please contact the Parish Office for information.

Parish Staff - Servants of God’s People

Pastor .......................... Reverend David Holloway Ext. 212 Daveusn2003@yahoo.com

Associate Pastor………..Reverend Jack Fitzpatrick Ext. 226 FrFitz@stbernadettekcmo.org

Pastoral Care Coordinator .... Cathy J. Weidmaier Ext. 232 Cathy@stbernadettekcmo.org

Director of Liturgy & Music ................. Jerry Snow Ext. 214 Jerry@stbernadettekcmo.org

Faith Formation Coordinator ....... Linda Sapenaro Ext. 218 Linda@stbernadettekcmo.org

Business Manager ............................ Vonda Geary Ext. 211 Vonda@stbernadettekcmo.org

Receptionist/Secretary .................... Judy Carneal Ext. 210 Judy@stbernadettekcmo.org Maintenance .............. Mike May, Michael Novak

Report Abuse Diocesan Victim's Advocate Ombudsman Jenifer Valenti………....……...JeniferValenti@att.net 812-2500 Victim Advocate Kathleen Chastain……...Chastain@diocesekcsj.org 392-0011

Pastoral Council Visioners and Dreamers Mike Cushing .......................................... 358-1527 Jean Fahlstrom ........................................ 358-1827 Bonnie Heck ............................................ 737-2686 Kathy Marlatt .......................................... 217-6638 Tom Padilla ............................................. 645-2781 Noda Scherer .......................................... 358-4644

May 7, 2017

St. Bernadette Parish Page 2 Kansas City, Missouri

Mission Statement We, the faith community of St. Bernadette, strive to better know, love, and serve God, through the teachings of

His Son Jesus Christ and the graces provided to us through His Holy Spirit and the Sacraments.

Dear Parishioners,

In the Navy Chaplain Corps, someone is given the title of the Grey Shepherd. This is a Chaplain has been on active duty the longest time. It is a recognition of not only longevity but also of the notion that a Chaplain is also a Shepherd in the service of God and those who are served. This Good Shepherd Sunday, always the Fourth Sunday of Easter, reminds us of the image of someone who loves us as ourselves yet leads to good things. Even in our present age of a faster paced and more urban world the image of a shepherd can give us a sense of peace and trust. Many people in our lives and in our world, take on various roles of shepherding and remind us the model of the true shepherd, Jesus. Today is also Vocation Awareness Day and a time not only to pray for religious vocations but good shepherds as well.

God Bless, Fr. Dave

Mass Intentions for the Week MONDAY May 8 8:15am Word/Communion Service TUESDAY May 8 8:15 am ✝ Katie Young by Betty Medina WEDNESDAY May 9 8:15 am ✝ Ernest Huffman by Linda Sapenaro THURSDAY May 10 8:15 am ✝ Lucy Weber by Wayne & Connie Hale FRIDAY May 11 8:15 am Patsy Mitchell by Ed & Cheryl Willis SATURDAY May 12 4:00 pm ✝ CCW SUNDAY May 13 8:00 am Lucille Carr by Linda Sapenaro 10:30 am St Bernadette Parishioners

✝ Indicates Deceased

Readings for the Week of May 7, 2017 Sunday Third Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 9-10, 11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 Monday Saint Joseph the Worker Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 or, for the Memorial, Gn 1:26—2:3 or Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Ps 90:2, 3-4, 12-13, 14 and 16; Mt 13:54-58 Tuesday Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Acts 7:51—8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6 and 7b and 8a, 17 and 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday Saints Philip and James, Apostles 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Jn 14:6-14 Thursday Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 16-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday Fourth Sunday of Easter Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10

Many thanks to Fr. Dave, Cathy and everyone who shared in the celebration of Larry’s life. Special thanks to all the ladies who prepared and served the lovely luncheon. May God bless you for your thoughtfulness. The Kelly Family

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Holding in prayer…...Homebound

Annie Boehm, Mary Carter, Phil Dahm, Margaret Farrell, Deanna Kunzweiler, Leo Martinez, Kimberly Sanders, Prichard von David, Helen Conway (Villa Hills, Ken-tucky)

Care Center Residents Benton House of Tiffany Springs - Nancy Rove

Bridgewood Healthcare Center - Frank Cucchiara Liberty Health & Wellness - Patricia Sandridge Brookdale Wornall Place - Ethelreda Thomas

Cameron Veterans Home - Don Herring Edgewood Manor/Westridge Gardens - Evelyn Hall

Good Samaritan Care Center, Cole Camp, Missouri - Mildred Bahner John Knox Apartments - Faye Bloom

Lees Summit Pointe Care Center - Ralph Storms Maywood Terrace Living Center - Jack Cocherell

Rosewood at the Groves, Independence - Kay & Catherine Siron The Groves Mike McMahon

Wilshire at Lakewood - Peggy Neger, Patsy Smith St. Mary’s Rehabilitation Kathleen Grace

Please Pray For: Glenn Albin, Barbara Allegri, Bob Babich, Esther Brandt, Clifford Bryant, Patrick Chapin, Claudia Dugan, Joanne Ferdig, Beth Fisher, Charlie Fisher, Susie Franklin, Nettie Gaughran, Pauline Gove, Estel Honeycutt, Ray Kline, David Konecny, Clara Lenox, Donna Licktieg, Chuck Linton, Donna Linton, Ed Linton, Dorothy Marra, Patsy Mitchell, Ron Nye, Joe Pilsl, Pat Rhodes, Doug Rhodes, Jerry Risser, Bea Robles, Chris St. Germain, Levon Taylor, Jeanne Traxler, Mike Turck, Tami Worm-ington

Family and Friends Asking for Prayers

Marion Saladino, father in law to Rita Saladino, Mark Lutgen former parish-ioner, Jim Miller and Jodi Hamblin relatives of Clara Lenox; Mindy Ca-tron, daughter of Vonda Geary; Kim-berly Ann von David, daughter-in-law of Prichard von David; Bob Boehm, son of Annie and nephew of Rosie; Paul Buckman, brother of Charlotte Cook; Tom Neff, brother of Mary (Jerry) Snow; Richard Habiger, broth-er of Liz (Don) Tattershall; Sam Heck, grandson of Pat and Bonnie Heck; Andrea Marchese, daughter of Patty Marchese; Marge Sosna, sister-in-law of Rosie Sosna; Robert Sosna, brother-in-law of Rosie Sosna; Rosie Young, sister of Maria Sanchez; Anna Marie Williams, daughter of Betty Medina; Adolph Barringhaus & Larry Barring-haus, brothers of Aloise Barringhaus; Isabella Angotti, former parishioner; Margaret (Kobosky) Cardamone, aunt of Chuck Linton; Thomas Cordamone, uncle of Chuck Linton; Lucille Koborky, aunt of Chuck Linton; Rosemary Sailler, Godchild of Rosie Sosna; Car-mella Giangreco, sister-in-law of Rosie Sosna; Greg Novak, brother of Ed and Mike Novak; Michael Shortino, son of Marguerite Shortino; Lewis Smith, Jr., neighbor of Levon Taylor; Rhoda Slebioda; Phyllis Alquest, cousin of Liz (Don) Tatterhsall; Paul Shortino, son of Marguerite Shortino; Rosemary LeVota, former parishioner; Kevin Fiscus, son of Madeleine Fiscus; Wal-ter Lamb & Robert Lamb, brothers of Esther Brandt; Joe Pruente, brother of Martha Hodson; John Henik, former parishioner; Dana Ruark, daughter of Dee Phillips; Michael Perez, son-in-law of Art & Betty Winter; Norma Ana, sister of Naty (Gary) Pricer; Lisa Medina, daughter of Betty; Freida Sanger, friend of Viola Sopher; Teresa Clemmons, daughter of Madeleine Fiscus. Did we miss anyone? Call Cathy

Faith Formation Gathering Please plan to attend the Together in Faith Formation Gathering this coming Wednesday beginning at 6 PM in the Parish Hall. We will begin with a light meal and then continue with our program. Sign-up sheets can be found in the vesti-bule. Everyone is encouraged to attend.

Flowers for the Blessed Mother Do you have flowers in your garden that you would like to share? Garden flow-ers can be brought in during the month of May to honor Our Mother, the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please bring your flowers in on Fridays before 10 am in May for placement at her statue. Thank You!

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with St. Margaret of Scotland Parish

St. Margaret of Scotland Parish and Fr. Ernie Davis invite you to join them on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, January 10 – 20, 2018. Visit Bethlehem, Mt. Carmel, Galliee, Nazareth, Cana, Jerusa-lem and more. The price of $3446 includes airfare from Kansas City, First Class Hotels, Buffet Breakfast and Dinner daily, Deluxe Motor coach, Professional Guide and Driver, Entrance Fees and more! For a brochure and more information call St. Margaret of Scotland 816-246-6800 or go to www.stmos.org.

Plant Sale and Bake Sale May 6 (4-6pm) & May 7 (9-1) at Coronation of Our Lady, 13000 Benning-ton. Proceeds benefit our Sister Parish in Vladivostok, Russia. For further information, call Bernard Lohkamp, 816-763-7526

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Question of the Week Fourth Sunday of Easter

Called to be shepherds Reading I Acts 2:14, 36-41 (Peter’s discourse) Reading II 1 Peter 2:20-25 (for the slave) Gospel John 10:1-10 (the Good Shepherd)

Key Passage: [The shepherd] goes ahead of them, and the sheep follow him because they know his voice. (John 10:4) Adult: How are you a shepherd to those in your care? Child: What will you do this week to show you love those around you?

Reflection The sheep follow their master because they recognize his voice. How do you listen for the voice of the Good Shepherd? To discern and hear our Lord requires practice. We practice being aware of living in God’s presence, listening in prayer, immersing ourselves in the Scriptures and identify-ing our story in those stories, knowing him in the breaking of the bread and in the poor and needy.

CELEBRATE EASTER 4th Week of Easter

My sheep hear my voice. I know them and they follow me. John 10.27

Good shepherds care for their flocks, or employees, or clients, or students as they do for themselves. They accompany their flocks through danger, drought, and dark valleys.

Hear what God’s voice directs you to do in your daily life. Be a caring friend and co-worker this week, especially to those who seem outside the flock or in danger.

Prayer of the Week Lord, you are my shepherd.

Let me hear your voice.

4th Annual Pitching for Priests Soft-ball Game Friday, June 2

nd at 7:00 PM

Community America Ballpark T-bones Stadium

Catholic Pilgrimage to Italy/ Rome/Monte Cassino/Naples/Pompeii/Amalfi Coast

September 11 - 20, 2017, $3,799.00 per person including air from Kansas City. Breakfast & Dinner Daily. Mass daily at the Holy Shrines. For a Flyer or more detailed information please call Cathie or Michael Milano at 1-800-773-2660.

This May the Diaconate office will begin the process of In-quiry and Application for the next group of men who are interested in becoming Permanent Deacons. A number of Information and Discernment Sessions will be scheduled in June. If you know of a man who may be interested in serv-ing the church and would like to learn more about becom-ing a Deacon have him contact Deacon Paul Muller at mul-ler@diocesekcsj.org or call 816-714-2302 at the Catholic Center. Requirements are listed at www.diocese-kcsj.org All inquiries should be directed to the Diaconate office.

Decorating Help! Soon it will be time to return to Ordinary Time. Please help in the

church on Friday June 2nd, after daily Mass, to take down our lovely Easter decorations. See you then!!

Thank You Everyone

I have severe Crohn’s Disease. I have been having many health relat-ed problems since December, spending 5 weeks in the hospital and a pretty major surgery. Everything is going very well now. Thank you to all of you for your thoughts and prayers, much appreciated. Linda Larsen’s daughter Diann Price

Spring Card Party & Luncheon K. of C. Aux. # 4962 is hosting their annual Spring Card Party & Luncheon When: Friday May 19th, 2017 10:00 am- 3:00 pm. Location: Lower level 5105 Blue Ridge Cutoff Kansas City, Mo. 64133 Cost: $12.00 advance prepaid reservations required by May 6 & 7th and May 13th & 14th. Thank You!

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Calendar of Events Week of

May 7 through May 14 Sunday, May7 Maintenance Fund Collection Coffee and Donuts Pastoral Care Adv. Cmte. PSR Monday, May 8 Women's Cursillo Tuesday, May 9 Exercise Staff Meeting Renew Choir Practice Wednesday, May 10 St. Ann’s Guild Faith Formation Gathering Thursday, May 11 Exercise Friday, May 12 Altar Angels Saturday, May 13 Pantry Collection Sunday, May 14 Pantry Collection Coffee and Donuts Happy Mother’s Day!

Healing and Hope after abortion. If you have had an abortion and are still grieving, Project Rachel can help. Visit www.ProjectRachelKC.com or call 816-591-3804, 913-621-2199 or 1-888-246-1504. Complete confidentiality is assured.

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph is committed to combating sexual abuse in the Church. If you are a victim of sexual abuse, or if you observe or suspect sexual abuse:

1. Call the Missouri Child Abuse Hotline at 1.800.392.3738 (if the victim is currently under the age of 18), and 2. Contact your local law enforcement agency or call 911, and 3. After reporting to these civil and law enforcement authorities, report suspected sexual abuse of a minor or vulnerable adult to the Diocesan Ombudsman,

Jenifer Valenti, at: 816.812.2500 or JeniferValenti@att.net if the abuse involves a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer of the Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph.

The Diocese has a sincere commitment to providing care and healing resources to victims of sexual abuse and their families. Please contact the Victim Advocate, Kathleen Chastain, at: 816.392.0011 or Chastain@diocesekcsj.org for more information.

Bulletin Deadline 10 days before publication date

New Evangelization Summit

• The New Evangelization Summit will be live video-streamed on Friday even-ing, May 12, and Saturday May 13 to St. John Francis Regis Parish, 8941 James A. Reed Road, KCMO.

• Eight speakers including Bishop Robert Baron, Fr. Michael White and Tom Corcoran.

• Cost $35.00, includes breakfast, lunch and snacks. Priests and religious are free.

• For more information call 816-714-2326 or to register go to newevangeliza-tion.ca

Calling All Graduates

We want to acknowledge all those who will be graduating and have any connection to our parish family (child, grandchil-dren, former St. Bernadette student, etc). Please email Judy@stbernadettekcmo.org or call 816-356-3700, ext. 210, by Friday, May 26th with the name of your family member who is graduating and from where they are gradu-ating. We will publish in the June 4th bulletin.

Congratulations to Theresa Orrick on being commis-sioned as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion!!

Volunteer Appreciation Dinner 2017

Congratulations to Chris St. Germain Volunteer of The Year

HOLY WEEK