PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer is here!
Friday, August 15 is the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and a holy day of obligation. Here is the Mass schedule: Vigil, August 14, 7:30pm; Masses on Friday at 7, 9, Noon, and a bilingual Mass at 7:30pm. Come and celebrate this beautiful
feast.
Calling all rising 4th graders who would like to serve at the altar as Altar Servers! Training starts September 8, so contact Jean Corday in the parish office to sign up.
Pick up your blue Saint Lucy Food Drive bags next weekend at Masses, and bring them back for the collection at Masses the following weekend, August 23-24. See p. 7 for a list of most needed items.
The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Pancake Breakfast for the parish on Sunday, August 24 following the 7, 9, and 11am Masses to celebrate the end of summer and the beginning of a new school year. Proceeds will go to KofC charities.
There will be a Rise Against Hunger planning meeting on Sunday, August 24 in the Bradican Room. Come and see how you can get involved in all the aspects of feeding 250,000+ meals to people who don’t have food today.
Join us for our monthly Taize Prayer Service, Monday, August 18 from 8 - 8:45pm. The perfect, peaceful, prayerful end of the day. Join us as we pray for unity in the world.
Thank you to all who have responded to our request to reduce our parish envelope costs. If you are receiving offertory envelopes but don’t use them or no longer wish to receive them, please contact our parish office so that we can remove that service from your registration file. Remember Second and Special Collections can be done electronically through Faith Direct.
FAITH FORMATION
Living the Liturgical Year:
On Friday, August 15, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. It commemorates when Mary, the Mother of God, was assumed into Heaven at the end of her earthly life. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. One way to celebrate the feast day with your children is to create “Heavenly Assumption Parfaits” with blue jello and whip cream. Cooking Instructions can be found here: https://catholiccuisine.blogspot.com/2013/08/heavenly-assumption-parfaits.html. If you would rather craft, you can find craft ideas for the Assumption of Mary at Catholic Icing here: https://www.catholicicing.com/assumption-of-mary-are-you-ready-to/.
Children's Liturgy of the Word ~ As the CLOW team preps for the new school year, we are in need of volunteers. If you are interested in supporting this ministry, please reach out to Kathryn Melton at yanezka@gmail.com or Lynn Jones at ljones@stbernpar.org.
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
Come and enjoy warm fellowship and great food. No need to RSVP. For more information, please email us at women@stbernpar.org. Our next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, August 12 with Friends at 5pm, at 7pm in the Bradican Room. Summer is travel season: time to explore the world with family and friends. We will hear about recent adventures from several of our members. Come enjoy their stories and get some ideas for your next trip.
YOUTH MINISTRY
High School Socials begin 26 August!
All high schoolers are invited to join us for Tuesday Socials every Tuesday from 7-8:30pm! Meet in the youth room (in the parish office) for games, ice cream, and a discussion on the faith. Our first Tuesday social of the school year will be Tuesday, August 26. Contact Grace Mee for more information!
All High schoolers are invited for dinner, games, a fellowship on Saturday, September 13. Meet in the Bradican room from 6-8:30pm!
Middle School Youth Ministry begins 2 September
All 6th-8th graders are invited for games, snacks, and fun every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month! Meet in the school gym from 6:45-8pm, beginning Wednesday, September 2.
To learn more about our middle and high school ministries,
please contact Grace Mee, gmee@stbernpar.org