Posts by Rick Caporali

Dear Faithful Volunteers, It was with a considerable amount of discernment that we are postponing our annual Night of Stars event. There are several variables informing this decision: the potential for 1–3 inches of snow Saturday afternoon and evening locally and to our south, many neighborhoods still are not fully cleared, uncertainty regarding the availability…

      This weekend (weather permitting) join Fr. Don at noon on Sunday in the Bradican Room for faith250 in preparation for our nation’s 250th anniversary. If we are snowed out this weekend, too, we will meet next weekend, Feb. 8, for a final wrap up of the last two meetings.       …

Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, Pope Leo XIV often speaks about Catholic Social Teaching in his writings and certainly chose his name for a reason. Catholic Social Teaching is the body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church to guide individuals, communities, and societies in promoting justice, peace, and the dignity of every human…

Winter Weather Parish/School Activities canceled The following activities are canceled for the parish and/or school beginning at 3pm Saturday through 8am Monday. Cursillo Regional Ultreya, Children’s Liturgy of the Word, Saint Bernadette School Open House, faith250 with Fr. Don, CYO Sports, Boy Scouts, Eucharistic Minister Training (Spanish), Spanish Young Adults Meeting, Weekend Coffee and Donuts, Family…

Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, Pope Leo XIV often speaks about Catholic Social Teaching in his writings and certainly chose his name for a reason. Catholic Social Teaching is the body of doctrine developed by the Catholic Church to guide individuals, communities, and societies in promoting justice, peace, and the dignity of every human…

        For the next four weeks, join Fr. Don at noon on Sundays in the Bradican Room for faith250 in preparation for our nation’s 250th anniversary. See the bulletin for details.       Join us for our monthly (third Monday) Taizé Prayer Service on Monday night, January 19, 8 – 8:45pm.…

Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, Every once in a while I am approached by a family who are new to the parish and am so happy they take the time to introduce themselves! To be honest, it is difficult to keep track of names, but if you keep telling me – (like my dad…

Celebrating the Christmas Season Jan 11 – The BAPTISM of the LORD The Christmas season ends today with our regular Saturday Vigil / Sunday schedule         For the next four weeks, join Fr. Don at noon on Sundays in the Bradican Room for faith250 in preparation for our nation’s 250th anniversary. See…

Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, One of the drawbacks of holidays is that bulletins must be prepared so far in advance to meet the printer’s deadlines. Two documents have come from Pope Leo for Christmas and the new year, his Urbi et Orbi message (“to the city and to the world”) and his message…

Celebrating the Christmas Season Jan 4 – EPIPHANY of the LORD Regular Saturday Vigil / Sunday schedule Jan 11 – The BAPTISM of the LORD The Christmas season ends today with our regular Saturday Vigil / Sunday schedule         Join us for our monthly (third Monday) Taizé Prayer Service on Monday night,…