PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Join us on Pentecost Sunday, June 8 for Solemn Vespers, following the 5pm Mass at 6:15pm. A most beautiful way to close the Easter Season celebrating the birthday of the Church. The Novena to the Holy Spirit began Friday, May 30. You
will find the text of the prayers in a handy pull-out section of the 25 May bulletin starting on page 7 or electronically here Holy Spirit Novena 2025.
Please join us for an unveiling ceremony of a beautiful piece of art that has been kindly donated to Saint Bernadette by parishioner, Mike Harrison. The painting has been recently restored. This beautiful piece is called, “Madonna of the Veil”.
This painting is a copy of one painted by Carlo Dolci in the 17th century (1616-1686, Florence). It is estimated to be well over 150 years old. We will unveil the artwork after the Solemn Vespers, Sunday, June 8 at approximately 6:45p. Come
celebrate this welcome addition of art to our parish.
St. Lucy Food Drive is June 7/8. Blue bags will be collected after all Masses this weekend.
Concerts at Saint Bernadette presents the Capital Wind Symphony in a free concert on Friday, June 6, at 7:30 pm. All are welcome!
Join us for our monthly (third Monday) Taizé Prayer Service Monday night, June 16, 8–8:45pm. Come for a peaceful moment of simple song, silence and prayer for unity.
FAITH FORMATION
Living the Liturgical Year:
Happy Pentecost Sunday! It is the last day of the Easter Season. Pentecost is the day the Holy Spirit came down and filled the Apostles with the gifts they needed to lead the Church. It is also the birthday of the Church. You can celebrate Pentecost Sunday by making or decorating a “birthday cake.” You can find directions and suggestions on how to decorate the cake at this link. https://www.catholicicing.com/pentecost-day-celebration-with-strawberry-cake-happy-birthday-to-the-church/.
Registration for 2025-2026 ~ Registration is now open for next year. Continue your child’s growth in the faith by signing them up for classes in 2025-26! Our class sessions will be on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, and we will again offer our Special Religious Development class on Saturday mornings for students with special learning needs and our Family Faith Formation classes once a month on Sunday afternoons (for grades K-5) where parents take a larger role in their child’s faith formation.
Registration information will be in the parish bulletin, on the website, and will be sent via Flocknote to all currently registered children in the first week of June. Who should register? All currently registered students, including all Confirmation 2025, Confirmation 2026, and students preparing to receive First Eucharist next school year. Questions about your child’s registration? Call the Religious Education Office or contact the staff via email.
Volunteers for 2025-2026 ~ As we prepare to plan for the upcoming Religious Education school year, please discern if you would like to help. We are in need of Lead Catechists and aides. If interested, please contact the Religious Education Office or fill out the Volunteer Form on the website. You will also find the QR Code at the bulletin board.
WOMEN'S MINISTRY
Monday, June 2 is our next Dinner with Friends at 5pm, at Saratoga Pizzeria, 8050 Rolling Road. We meet for this casual meal on the 1st and the 3rd Monday of every month.
Our next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, June 10 at 7pm in the Bradican Room. Chair yoga is back! Join us to work out the kinks and enjoy some healthy snacks.
Monday, June 16 is our next Dinner with Friends at 5pm, at Saratoga Pizzeria, 8050 Rolling Road. We meet for this casual meal on the 1st and the 3rd Monday of every month.YOUTH MINISTRY
Middle School Summer Drop-InsAll rising 6th through 8th graders are invited to our Summer Drop-Ins! Join us July 2nd, July 16th, and July 30th for fun, games, friends, and of course, ice cream! We will meet from 6:45-8pm in the gym.
All rising 9th - graduated 12th graders are invited to join us! • July 8 - Game Night - Ice cream sundaes and fun in the youth room - 7-8:30pm, • July 23 - King’s Dominion Day - $39/ticket, volunteers and drivers needed!, • August 5 - End of
Summer Social - bonfire, s’mores, and games on the rectory patio - 7-8:30pm.
To learn more about our middle and high school ministries, please contact Grace Mee, gmee@stbernpar.org