The annual ECHO yard sale is this Saturday, October 31st, from 8 am to noon in the school gym. Proceeds will help local residents experiencing an emergency and those with long-term low-income needs.
The Knights of Columbus are asking for your support in filling a Box of Joy with presents like small toys, toiletries, and more for children in need. Boxes will be collected for delivery on the weekend of November 7 and 8.
All Saints Day falls on Sunday, November 1st this year, therefore we will follow the regular Saturday and Sunday Mass schedule. The All Souls’ Day Mass schedule for Monday, November 2nd will be 7am, 9am, Noon and 7:30pm (bilingual) for all our deceased. Remembrance envelopes, in which you may include the names of your deceased family or friends, are in the vestibule of the church and parish office. Please return them by October 30.
This weekend we will continue our Work of Mercy Fundraising efforts by raffling a chance to win Fr. Don’s beautiful, framed prints; This years’ prints are of Mdina, Malta and Orvieto, Italy. Raffle tickets begin at $ 10 each and are available after all Masses. Tickets are sold separately for each print. All proceeds will support Rise Against Hunger.
Help us share the warmth this season! We are collecting new winter coats to support children at North Springfield elementary school. They are requesting 50 coats for children in all grades. Please consider a winter coat for a child in need, an Amazon Wish list has been created: “Winter Coats”. For your convenience you may use the Tap to Give plate on the back of the pew to check out our published list or check out the list here. Thank you for supporting our local Work of Mercy.
Our parish thrives because of the gifts and generosity of its members. We invite you to explore the many volunteer opportunities available and consider how you might share your time and talents in service to our parish community. Whether you want to just stick your toe in or jump in the pool, there is an activity that can bring out the best in you! Discover where God may be calling you to serve. Please visit the parish website for more information or complete an interest form HERE.
We are pleased to introduce Tap to Give, a convenient and secure way to make electronic donations through our ParishSoft Giving platform. To use the Tap to Give feature, simply tap your NFC-enabled smartphone or smart-watch on the Tap to Give device. Make sure NFC is enabled on your device. (Bluetooth is not required for NFC payments.) ParishSoft Giving supports both Apple Pay and Google Pay, making your donations fast, secure, and convenient. Thank you for your continued generosity and for supporting the mission and ministries of Saint Bernadette Parish.
FAITH FORMATION
Volunteers for 2026-2027 ~ If you feel called to help with the Religious Education program, we are in need of volunteers on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 6-7:15pm (arrive by 5:45pm). For Tuesday: hallway helpers, sixth grade (first year Confirmation) lead, and four aides for various classrooms. For Wednesdays, Fourth Grade Lead, sixth grade (first year Confirmation) lead, one hallway monitor, and three aides for various classrooms. Feeling called to help? Need to know more? Please contact Lynn Jones at ljones@stbernpar.org or 703-451-8576 ext. 136.
Happy 31st Sunday of Ordinary Time! This Sunday, we celebrate All Saint’s Day! It is a solemn Christian feast dedicated to celebrating the lives and examples of all saints. “Saints” refers to people who lived lives of exceptional holiness and are believed to be in heaven. As Catholics, we are called to be Saints. You can find suggestions to celebrate All Saints Day here: https://www.catholicicing.com/saint-post-directory/
Children’s Liturgy of the Word – Children’s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) is a program for 3-6 year olds. The children leave the 9am Mass with their catechists during the Liturgy of the Word so they can hear the Word of God at their level. Child-ren return to Mass during the offertory and worship with their families for the remainder of the Mass. The program is held most Sundays from September through July except holiday weekends.
Please remember there are no cellphones and electronic devices allowed in the classroom. Children should bring their book(s) in their clear plastic folder each week to class, and parents should check the folder weekly for assignments and information from the catechist. Class times on Tuesday and Wednesday are 6-7:15pm – please arrive and pick-up on time! Students arriving more than 15 minutes late will have to be signed in by a parent at door 1
WOMEN’S MINISTRY
Come and enjoy warm fellowship and great food. For more information, please email us at women@stbernpar.org
Tuesday, November 3is our next Dinner with Friends at 5pm, at Saratoga Pizzeria, 8050 Rolling Road. We meet for this casual meal on the 1st and the 3rd Tuesday of every month. No need to RSVP.
Our next monthly meeting will be on November 10 at 7pm in the Bradican Room. We will be assembling the gift labels for the parish annual Giving Tree as well as addressing Christmas cards for seminarians and other religious. It’s a great way to start getting into that holiday spirit!
YOUTH MINISTRY
High School
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. Contact Grace Mee for more information!
Join us this Monday, November 2nd for Daily Mass and Donuts from 9-10:30am. All high schoolers are invited to spend their day off with us, beginning with 9 am Mass, followed by donuts and games in the Youth Room.
Middle School
All 6th-8th graders are invited for games, snacks, and fun every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month, beginning in September! Meet in the school gym from 6:45-8pm.
CYO Sports – Winter Sports Registration is now OPEN
Joining sports teams can be a rewarding experience for young athletes. Saint Bernadette’s CYO sports offers a variety of options, including cross country, tennis, track & field, basketball, cheer, and volleyball, fostering both physical fitness and teamwork. Participating helps in developing athletic skills but also emphasizes the importance of faith, sportsmanship, discipline, and community involvement. These programs often create a supportive environment where players can build lasting friendships and learn valuable life lessons. CYO sports are open to children who attend Saint Bernadette’s school or are enrolled in the parish’s religious education program this school year.
Registration for basketball and cheer is now open. Register for basketball by 10/19 and cheer by 11/1.
