PARISH EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS – 12 APRIL 2026, The Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday
Join us this Sunday afternoon, April 12 at 3pm for the Divine Mercy Chaplet and devotions for Divine Mercy Sunday.
Mary’s Comfort will be hosting a Gratitude Reception on April 19 from 2:30–4:00 PM in the Bradican Room. This is an opportunity to celebrate the generosity of our donors, connect as a parish community, and learn more about the mission of Mary’s Comfort. Please contact the parish office for additional information.
The Virginia MARCH FOR LIFE is Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at the Virginia State Capitol Grounds, 1000 Bank Street, Richmond. The day begins with a rally at 10am followed by the march starting at 11am. New this year is the opportunity to register for training sessions after the march at 12:30 to help prepare advocates to stop the extreme proposed constitutional amendment that would allow virtually unlimited abortion at any stage of pregnancy. Register here: https://marchforlife.org/virginia/.
We will celebrate our parish, Saint Bernadette, Feast Day on Thursday, April 16, with a bilingual Mass at 7pm.
The annual Spring ECHO Yard Sale returns to the school gym on Saturday, April 11, 8am until noon.
Adults who, for whatever reason, are catechized but have never received the sacrament of Confirmation are invited to contact the office. Fr. Don will be planning a series of classes during the Easter Season in preparation for Confirmation with Bishop Burbidge on Pentecost Sunday.
All Saints Church Multi-Car Raffle is still in full swing. Four vehicles will be raffled along with a $20,000 cash drawing, plus other cash drawings. The final deadline for ticket returns is April 21th. The drawings begin at 1:00pm Saturday, April 25th at All Saints Parish in Manassas. Please return all tickets by mail directly to All Saints in the envelope provided.
FAITH FORMATION
Living the Liturgical Year:
Happy Divine Mercy Sunday! This feast is usually held on the 2nd Sunday following Easter. In a series of revelations to St. Maria Faustina Kowalska, our Lord called for a special feast day . It focuses on the gift of mercy and love given through Christ's death, burial and resurrection. Did you know that you can receive a Special Plenary Indulgence and the Extraordinary Grace? To receive Extraordinary Grace, the condition is to receive Holy Communion worthily on Divine Mercy Sunday by making a good Confession beforehand and being in a state of grace and trusting the Lord in His Divine Mercy. A way to celebrate Divine Mercy Sunday is to make Divine Mercy Sundaes and explain the meaning as you create it! https://www.catholicicing.com/celebrate-divine-mercy-sunday/. You can also find other Divine Mercy Sunday Activities here: https://youtu.be/B4fa0tsozL4
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 http://stbernpar.org/religious-education-volunteers/.
Upcoming Religious Education Activities
Regular classes: Apr. 14/15, 21/22, 28/29
Note: we will hold classes on April 21 although FCPS has a day off
No classes: Mar. 31, Apr. 1, 7/8
SPRED Classes: Apr. 11, 25
Sunday Doughnut Social: Apr. 26
Family Faith Formation: Apr. 26
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, April 14 at 7pm in the Bradican Room. Back by popular demand is an evening of chair yoga followed by healthy snacks. Wear comfortable clothes that allow you to move freely. Come enjoy gentle stretching and mindful movement to calm your mind and lift your spirit.
YOUTH MINISTRY
High School Live CLUE Night - Saturday, April 11
All 9th-12th graders re invited to join us for a live CLUE night on Saturday, April 11 from 6-8:30pm in the Bradican Room! Just like the board game, visit different rooms, talk to other players, and collect clues. Bring your magnifying glass and notepads! Dinner will be included.
All high schoolers are invited to attend our Thursday night small group sessions. Guys’ Small Groups will be on 1st and 3rd Thursdays at 7pm in the Youth Room. Girls’ Small Groups will be on 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 7pm in the Youth Room.
Middle School BASH - Saturday, April 25th
All middle schoolers are invited to join us for the Diocese of Arlington BASH at Bishop O’Connell High School! This is an exciting day for more than a thousand middle school students to gather with Bishop Burbidge to celebrate our Catholic Faith! To register, pay the $15 fee online, and turn in a permission form either to the parish office or email to Grace Mee (gmee@stbernpar.org). The Deadline to register is Friday, April 17, but spots fill up early, so register now! Adult chaperones and drivers are needed.
Middle School Youth Ministry
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- next gathering April 1
To learn more about our middle and high school ministries,
please contact Grace Mee, gmee@stbernpar.org