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Celebrating the Christmas Season Dec 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASSES 4:30pm, 8:30pm (preceded by Choir Prelude at 4 and 8pm) Midnight Mass • 12am (preceded by Choir Prelude of Carols at 11:15pm) Dec 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Midnight Mass 7, 9, 11am & 1pm (en español) Note: There is NO 5pm Mass Dec…
Read MoreFr. Don’s Weekly Letter ~ 21 December 2025
Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, Patience, people. The message of the second reading from the letter of St. James last weekend: Be patient, brothers and sisters, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient with it until it receives the early and…
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Celebrating the Christmas Season Dec 24 – CHRISTMAS EVE VIGIL MASSES 4:30pm, 8:30pm (preceded by Choir Prelude at 4 and 8pm) Midnight Mass • 12am (preceded by Choir Prelude of Carols at 11:15pm) Dec 25 – CHRISTMAS DAY MASSES Midnight Mass 7, 9, 11am & 1pm (en español) Note: There is NO 5pm Mass Dec…
Read MoreFr. Don’s Weekly Letter ~ 14 December 2025
Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, Advent waiting and reflection is a Christian practice of preparing for Christ’s coming by actively waiting with hope, peace, joy, and love, focusing on both the historical birth of Jesus (Christmas) and his future return. It is a movement from “something to something more” by finding God’s presence in…
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Mark your calendars NOW – our Parish Advent Penance Service is December 16 at 6:30pm, your best bet for Reconciliation before Christmas. Everyone is encouraged to participate in our Parish Bake Sale December 13-14 by contributing baked goods, helping with setup and cleanup, or shopping during the sale. Baked goods should be…
Read MoreFr. Don’s Weekly Letter ~ 7 December 2025
Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, In his homily last weekend (First Sunday of Advent) in Istanbul, Pope Leo used the metaphor of the three bridges that span the Bosporus Strait and unite two continents: Asia and Europe. He explains, “Their triple span across the Strait reminds us of the importance of our common efforts…
Read MorePARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS (11/30)
Mark your calendars NOW – our Parish Advent Penance Service is December 16 at 6:30pm, your best bet for Reconciliation before Christmas. Please join us at our Senior Luncheon on Friday, December 5th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM for some Christmas hospitality! This year’s theme celebrates Family Christmas Traditions. Bring along an ornament to hang…
Read MoreFr. Don’s Weekly Letter ~ 30 November 2025
Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, The Lord be with you,
Read MorePARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Mark your calendars NOW – our Parish Advent Penance Service is December 16 at 6:30pm, your best bet for Reconciliation before Christmas. Please plan to join us for the 42nd Annual Interfaith Thanksgiving Prayer Service on Tuesday, November 25 at 7pm. Saint Bernadette will host the event. Interested volunteers are invited to contact…
Read MoreFr. Don’s Weekly Letter ~ 23 November 2025
Dear Good People of Saint Bernadette, “The Lord comes to rule the earth with justice.” The liturgical year ends this week and the new year of grace 2026 begins next weekend with the First Sunday of Advent. It is a time for all of us to take an inventory of the past year and consider…
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