PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Watch this short video to learn more about our Work of Mercy Meal Packing Event November 13-15th. You are invited to support the event with your prayers, your financial support or your gift of time.
All Saints Day: Saturday November 1st is not a Holy Day of obligation this year. Because it is still an important feast, we will add a 10 AM Mass on Saturday morning.
The All-Souls Day Masses on Sunday, November 2 follow our regular Sunday Mass schedule. Our All Souls Novena of Masses envelopes are in the vestibule of the church and the parish office. Please return them by October 31st.
The Knights of Columbus are asking for your support in filling a Box of Joy with presents like small toys, toiletries, and more perfect for children in need. You are also encouraged to mail a $9 check separately for each box to cover international shipping costs. Boxes will be distributed after Mass next weekend and collected for delivery in November 8/9.
Please plan to join us for the next three Mondays (10/20, 10/28, and 11/03) for Saint Bernadette Dining Nights out at local Springfield restaurants. These dining nights out support our Parish Work of Mercy, Rise Against Hunger. Silver Diner (10/20), Malek’s Pizza Palace (10/28), and McAllister’s (11/3) will donate a portion of their proceeds for meals purchased. Remember to mention Saint Bernadette when dining in, ordering delivery or take-out.
For the next two weekends we are excited to be raffling a chance to win Fr. Don’s beautiful, framed prints; Both prints are of Piazza San Marco, #18 and #20 of editions of 50 both from 2002 Watercolors. Raffle tickets are $ 10 each or 6 for $ 50 and are available after all Masses. Tickets are sold separately for each print. All proceeds will support Rise Against Hunger.
Our Rise Against Hunger Meal packing event opens this weekend. This meal packing event is free and will require a large contingent of volunteers, please select a shift and job that is right for you. Please visit the Rise Against Hunger link on parish website for job descriptions. Please join us!
You are invited to join Bishop Burbidge in praying and fasting every Friday in October before the Nov. 4 elections that will decide the next governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, along with all 100 seats in the House of Delegates. For more information regarding election resources please visit the Virginia Catholic Conference 2025 Resource hub at vacatholic.org.
+ Mark your calendars for these upcoming dates!
Taizé Ecumenical Prayer, October 20
Silver Diner Dining Night Out to benefit our RAH Meal Packing Event, Monday, October 20, 5-8pm, mention Saint Bernadette when ordering!
Malek's Dining Night Out to benefit our RAH Meal Packing Event, Monday, October 27, 4-9pm, mention Saint Bernadette when ordering!
ECHO Yard Sale, Saturday, November 1
McAllister's Deli Dining Night Out to benefit our RAH Meal Packing Event, Monday, October 20, 5-8pm, mention Saint Bernadette when ordering!
FAITH FORMATION
Living the Liturgical Year:
On October 22, we celebrate the Feast Day of Pope St. John Paul II. He was known for his warmth, wisdom, and deep love for humanity. He encouraged the laity to “Be Saints in the World,” to “Open Wide the Doors to Christ,” and to become agents of Christian Unity and interreligious dialogue. He was an inspirational Pope who sought to bring his papacy to the laity, especially the young people. Help your children get to know St. Pope John Paul II by watching this link: https://youtu.be/y9lYvkmY874. Celebrate his feast day with a Polish feast with pierogis and polish sausages.
Volunteers for 2025-2026 ~ We are still in need for volunteers (assistant catechists, teen catechists, and hall monitors). If interested, please contact the Religious Education Office or fill out the Volunteer Form on the website https://stbernpar.org/religious-education-volunteers/.
Upcoming Religious Education Activities:
Regular Classes: October 21-22, 28-29
Confirmation Mass: October 25,10am
Sunday Donut Social: October 26 after 9am Mass
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, October 20 is our next Dinner with Friends at 5pm, at Saratoga Pizzeria, 8050 Rolling Road. This casual meal is one of our normal dinners on the 1st the 3rd Monday of every
month.
YOUTH MINISTRY
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.
High School Youth Diocesan Rally - Sunday, October 26, This annual event is an opportunity for the young Church in the Diocese of Arlington to gather each year to for fun, entertainment, prayer, and to celebrate the Catholic faith. RALLY includes Mass with Bishop Burbidge, Eucharistic Adoration, inspirational speakers and entertainers, breakout sessions, inflatable games, music, and more! The cost is $25, and adult volunteers are needed. Contact Grace Mee at gmee@stbernpar.org for information on how to register.
Middle School Youth Ministry - our next gathering is November 5th
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.
To learn more about our middle and high school ministries,
please contact Grace Mee, gmee@stbernpar.org