June 28, 2020

13th Sunday in

Ordinary Time

St. Francis of Assisi 15 St. Francis Drive

Mailing Address: PO Box 2394 Website: www.stfrancisomph.com

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mission Church (Lewis Run, PA)

The Catholic

Community

of Bradford

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

95 East Corydon Street Mailing Address: PO Box 2394

Website: www.stbernardcatholic.org On-line giving: www.osvonlinegiving/1845

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA

Saint Paul, in today’s reading from his letter to the Romans, has us reflect on our Baptism.

Since many of us were baptized as infants, we may not truly realize the life-giving event that

happened at our Baptism. Even when we look again at our Baptismal pictures, we may not

understand what has taken place. Saint Paul begins by reminding us: “Are you unaware that

we who were baptized into Christ Jesus were baptized into His death?” What does it mean to

be “baptized into His death”? It may sound morbid, but truly it is not. Baptism is more than

merely having water poured over us and special oils, the Oil of Baptism and the Oil of Chrism,

placed upon us. At that moment, for the rest of our lives, we are placed in a personal

relationship with Jesus. For those who are old enough, we remember the remark that, at the

moment of our Baptism, we received an indelible mark upon our soul that marks us as a

follower of Jesus. That mark cannot be removed. So then, if we have this mark, we are to live as Jesus would have us live

always. As Saint Paul says in his letter: “Consequently, you too must think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in

Christ Jesus.” In another words, Jesus does not want lip service. He wants us to be, as we hear at Mass right before we say

the Our Father: “Through Him, with Him, and in Him.” So, everything we do must begin and end in Him. Let us not take our

Baptism lightly, but let us truly live it out.

We should also remember, as Jesus says in today’s Gospel reading, that we cannot let things get in the way of following Him.

He reminds us: “Whoever receives you receives Me, and whoever receives Me receives the One who sent Me.” So just as the

tabernacle in our church is where we place the consecrated hosts, making it the home of our God; Jesus reminds us by His

words, that we, by Baptism, also become tabernacles, as we carry Jesus with us all the time. Let us remember our life-giving

event of Baptism and our role as tabernacles.

God Bless,

LAST WEEK’S COLLECTIONS

St. Bernard - Needed Weekly: $ 7,640 June 21……...$ 5,128

2020 SB CSA Assessment……………$ 31,968 SB 2020 CSA Collected………$ 24,998

St. Francis of Assisi - Needed Weekly: $ 3,560 June 21……..$ 1,371

2020 SF CSA Assessment……………$ 23,846 SF 2020 CSA Collected………$ 13,640

OUR PARISHES THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

June 28, 2020

Fr. Ray CONFESSIONS Confessions will be heard from 4:30-5:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 2nd, for First Friday. Confessions are also heard on Sat-urdays following the 9:00 a.m. Mass at St. Francis and from 4:30-5:00 p.m. before the St. Bernard Mass.

FIRST FRIDAY The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for adoration AFTER MASS IN THE CHURCH from 8:00 a.m. until Noon on First Friday, July 3rd.

June 28, 2020

The Bradford Council #403 of the Knights of Columbus

meets on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the rectory/office building across from St. Bernard Church

Call Mark Luciano at 368-5508 for more information.

All Council members are urged to attend and new members are most welcome.

MARRIAGE MOMENTS Marriage advice from 1886: "Let your love be stronger than your anger...Believe the best rather than the worst...Remember that true friendship is the basis for any lasting relationship. The person you choose to marry is de-serving of the courtesies and kindnesses you bestow on your friends." Jane Wells (1886)

Please write individual checks for each dif-ferent type of donation: CSA, candles, spe-cial diocesan collections and any other. These collections are processed separately.

Regular offertory donations can be combined into one check & 1 envelope if you prefer to donate monthly.

Make your signed checks out to the parish on your enve-lope and note purpose in the memo section.

Mass checks should be made out to the church where the mass is to be said.

Please do NOT staple or tape your envelope.

FAMILY LIFE Today’s gospel challenges us to resist the individualism of our culture. Everything we are and have is pure gift which we are expected to share especially to the “lowly ones.” What has been freely given needs to be shared freely. No strings attached.

McQUILKEN PLUMBING CO.

PLEASE GIVE THEM YOUR SUPPORT

FOR SALE:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado K2500 truck with plow - 4 wheel drive - Low mileage 31,287 - Very good condition - price $12,500 - Contact the parish of-fice 362-6825 - Mon - Fri 8am - 4pm

The Catholic Community Parish Office will be closed

on Thursday, July 2nd

and Friday, July 3rd for the holiday.

News From the Pope

On Saturday, June 20th - the Feast of the Immaculate Heart

of Mary - Pope Francis approved three additional invoca-

tions to the Litany of the Blessed Mother, also called the

Litany of Loreto.

These invocations are as follows:

1. Mother of Mercy - This will follow after the invocation of Mother of the Church.

2. Mother of Hope - This will follow after the invocation of Mother of Divine Grace.

3. Comfort of Migrants - This will follow after Refuge of Sinners.

June 28, 2020

SACRED HEART OF JESUS

Whether statues or stained glass, the image of the Sacred Heart of Jesus can be found in churches all

over the world. Jesus looks down, one hand extended out and another pointing to a heart wreathed in

thorns and glowing with light. In the Sacred Heart, we see both the sorrow and the joy of the life of

Christ, who became one of us out of love. "Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life, his ag-

ony, and his Passion and gave himself up for each one of us ? He has loved us all with a human

heart" (CCC 478). In the Incarnation, God becomes man. Jesus experienced the fullness of humanity,

including its sufferings. June 8th is the Feast of the Sacred Heart. We remember all that Jesus endured

for us. We also remember why he endured it -- out of love.

Jesus revealed 12 promises to St. Margaret Mary Alacoque for those who honor the Sacred Heart:

1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state in life.

2. I will establish peace in their families.

3. I will comfort them in their trials.

4. I will be their secure refuge during life, and, above all, in death.

5. I will shed abundant blessings on all their

undertakings.

6. Sinners will find in My Heart an infinite ocean

of mercy.

7. Lukewarm souls will become fervent.

8. Fervent souls will rapidly grow in holiness and

perfection.

9. I will bless every place where an image of My

Heart shall be exposed and honored.

10. I will give to priests the gift of touching the

most hardened hearts.

11. The names of those who promote this devo-

tion will be written in My Heart, never to be blot-

ted out.

12. I promise thee, in the excessive mercy of My Heart, that My all-powerful love will grant to all those

who receive Holy Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months, the grace of final peni-

tence; they shall not die in My disgrace nor without receiving their Sacraments; My Divine Heart shall

be their safe refuge in this last moment.

You can check out the Sacred Heart window at St. Bernard. It is on the Blessed Mother side of the church above the confessionals.

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PASTORAL STAFF: Rev. Raymond C. Gramata, Pastor

Rev. James Gutting, Senior Associate

OFFICE HOURS: Monday thru Friday: 8 am to 4 pm

Ms. Wendy Thomson, Financial Manager Ms. Kathy Bryant, Secretary

MASS SCHEDULE: Please consult bulletin

CONFESSIONS: St. Bernard — Saturdays from 4:30 to 5 pm before 5:15 mass, Thursday before First Friday from 4:30 to 5 pm. St. Francis — After 9 am mass on Saturdays. Private appointments may be made by calling the Parish Office (362-6825).

Students not attending Catholic school should be enrolled in REP programs. St. Bernard, St. Francis and OMPH Religious Education programs are combined. Grades 1 through 7 meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am at St. Bernard in Fr. Gallina Social Center and grades 8, 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation) meet at St. Francis in G. Carlton Ritchie Hall at 5:15 pm on Sunday. Both programs begin in September.

We welcome all inquiries about the Catholic faith. This process begins in the fall of the year. Please call the Parish Office for further information.

⬧Visit www.osvonlinegiving/1845, St. Bernard’s web site for on-line giving, to sign up and begin contrib-uting in this convenient way to your parish.

⬧You are not required to contact your bank to sign up or to make changes. You can use any of your checking or sav-ings accounts and MasterCard/VISA or DISCOVER credit cards to make donations to our parish.

⬧You have complete control of amounts and withdrawal dates, can make changes at any time, see reports on your contribution history and even generate tax statements at each year’s end. Visit the website today!

Check it out: www.osvonlinegiving/1845

REP Coordinator: Kim VanHorn Grades 1-7, 9 am Sunday mornings at St. Bernard

Grades 8, 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation), 5:45 pm Sunday evenings at St. Francis

Liturgical Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors

Music Director Kathy O’Mara Organist St. Francis Michael Hicks Resurrection Choir Joan Raabe God’s Housekeepers Parish Office Liturgy Fr. Raymond C. Gramata

Parish Community Parish Council Fr. Raymond Gramata Catholic Women’s Club Teri Everett Rosary Altar Society Telephone Prayer Chain -Natalie Marasco (598-5565)

Cover photos by LongArt Photography

Normal Parish Office Hours:

Monday thru Friday 8 am - 4 pm

(Closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:45 pm)

NOTE: Please call the parish office at 362-6825 if you have

concerns about any of the church facilities. Thank you.

MEMBERSHIP: All Baptized Catholics should be registered, practicing and supporting members of a Parish. Only properly registered members appear on our parish list and are eligible to receive the benefits of parish membership for sacraments. Each parishioner is called upon to practice good stewardship of time, talent and treasure. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, you may not be registered. Call the Parish Office - we would love to meet you!

MARRIAGE: Couples need to contact a priest at least six months before their wedding. Registered and active participation needs to be considered before marriage.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion for the sick is taken to the hospital, nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis.

BAPTISM: Both parents must attend the Pre-Baptism Preparation Program. Please call the St. Bernard Parish Office for dates and times of upcoming class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing the program. Call the Parish Office to schedule the class and baptism. Godparents must be at least 16, confirmed and active, registered members of their parish.

MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSES JULY 4 - 5

Saturday, - SB 5:15 pm Lector: Stephanie Frederick EM: VOLUNTEER Servers: Liam & Grace Frasier/Andrew Kane

Sunday, - SF 8:00 am Lector: VOLUNTEER

EM: VOLUNTEER Servers: VOLUNTEER

SB 10:00 am Lector: Tom Dalton EM: VOLUNTEER Servers: Owen Manion/Elaina Kane

OM 11:30 am Lector: Linda Cox EM: Carol Vinca Servers: Jacob Hannahs

: No visits until further notice

Get resources and suggestions for your family at the Diocese of E r i e ’ s f a m i l y w e b s i t e ,

www.ErieRCD.org/fam.htm. At the Diocese of Erie, fami-lies always matter! Go Families!

MASS INTENTIONS

St. Bernard weekday masses will be held in the church

Monday, June 29 SB 8:00 am All Parishioners SF 9:00 am Kristi VanOrden (Family) Tuesday, June 30 SF 9:00 am Peter Hvizdzak, Sr. (Mary Murphy) Wednesday, July 1 SB 8:00 am Dale Maduri (Family) Thursday, July 2 SB 8:00 am Walter Michalski (Family) SF 9:00 am Msgr. Carlton Ritchie (Fr. Ray) (SB Confessions 4:30-5 pm)

July 3 - First Friday SB 8:00 am Mary & John Yablonski (MarySue Yablonski) (SB Church - Adoration until Noon) Saturday, July 4 SF 9:00 am Susie Pascarella (Family) SB 5:15 pm Tom Girard (a) (Family) Sunday, July 5 SF 8:00 am Gaetano & Liberata Pace (Family)

SB 10:00 am Honey Colella (Family) OM 11:30 am Louise & Edward Dudick (Nellie Vecellio)

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS

June 29 - July 3 TEAM 1: L. Hogue/S. Madison/P. Pyle

R. & J. Geis/V. Hauser

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTS

Please Pray for the Following Priests

Sun, Jun 28 - Rev. Peter Pierjok, O.S.B. Mon, Jun 29 - Rev. Philip A. Pinczewski Tues, Jun 30 - Rev. Mark J. Mastrian Wed, Jul 1 - Rev. Msgr. George Appleyard Thurs, Jul 2 - Very Rev. Matthew J. Kujawinski, V.F. Fri, Jul 3 - Rev. Ian McElrath Sat, Jul 4 - Rev. Joseph V. Wardanski

Readings for the Week June 28, 2020

Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-17, 18-19 [2a]/Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/ 2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Am 3:1-8; 4:11-12/Ps 5:4b-6a, 6b-7, 8 [9a]/Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/ Jn 20:24-29 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9b]/Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-9, 10-11, 13-14 [cf. 1]/Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30

Thomas Ackley, Virgil Anderson, Mary Beth Behan, Barb Bernheisel, Theresa Bond, Barbara Boser, Jane Bowes, Kathy Bryant, Bonnie Buccolini, Gigi Carroll, Annie Champagne, Dick

Clark, Billie Cummins, Paul Curcio, Charlotte Cuthbertson, Denise Douthit, Richard Douthit, Alliyson Feldman, Patrick Franco, Virginia Frigo, Pat Geary, Pat Girard, Jill Henry, Dominic Iaderosa, Jody Iaderosa, Mary Lou Iaderosa, Craig Johnson, Mary Keesler, James Kibby, Bill Kline, Mason LaBrozzi, Rita Leone, Paula Louk, Barbara Matto, Dick Melka, Mariana Militelo, Joe Monago, Lou Monti, Christy Moyer, Cheri O’Mara, Dom Piganelli, John Pockey, Dan Popiel, Courtney Prentiss, Stacie Riddel, Angela Rimer, Steve Schmidt, Judy Signor, Steve Skaggs, Hailey Smith, Larry Smith, Jr., Bonnie Swackhamer, Alex Tingley, Mary Webster, Matthew Whelan, Corrine Wilson, Donna Whitford, Lisa Zurat May they be strengthened by the healing presence of God’s Spirit.