PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Summer is here!
Set sail on the S.S. American for a hilarious romp on the high seas with Anything Goes! Featuring unforgettable tunes, this classic Golden Age musical guarantees a night of delightful entertainment. Get ready for laughter, romance, and fantastic tap-dancing sailors! Performances are Thursday, July 31 thru Saturday, August 2 with performances each evening at 7pm. There is also a matinee performance on Saturday, August 2 at 1pm. Tickets go on sale July 15 (online) and will be available after all Masses on July 16-17 and 23-24 at a discounted price. All performances are at Bishop Ireton High School. Tickets are valid for any one performance.
FAITH FORMATION
Living the Liturgical Year:
Hello August!!! The month of August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The dedication had been established because of World War II and Pope Pius XII’s devotion to Our Lady of Fatima. He wanted to establish a more universal devotion to Our Lady’s Heart so he established the Feast of the Immaculate Heart on August 22. It is now the Feast of the Queenship of Mary. You can create an Immaculate Heart Rosary Craft, instructions found here: https://www.catholicicing.com/sacred-and-immaculate-heart-rosaries-a-fun-catholic-craft/.
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. Monday, August 4, is our next Dinner with Friends at 5pm, at Saratoga Pizzeria, 8050 Rolling Road. We meet for this casual meal in addition to our normal dinner on the 1st and the 3rd Monday of every month.
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 End of Summer Social - 5 August
All rising 9th-graduated 12th graders are invited for a bonfire, S'mores, and games on the rectory patio from 7-8:30pm. Contact grace for more information - gmee@stbernpar.org.
To learn more about our middle and high school ministries,
please contact Grace Mee, gmee@stbernpar.org