Pastoral Staff

Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco

Pastoral Care

Sr. Muriel Aude e

Office Administrator Celeste Mikitarian

Financial Administrator

Amy Halloran

Director of Youth Ministry Lori Howard

Ministry of Education

Religious Educa on 508-393-7445

Administrator Virginia Boland

St. Bernade e School

508-351-9905

School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil

Assistant Principal Julianne Morin

Schedule of Masses

Saturday, The Lord’s Day Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Confession

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Pastoral Office

Phone 508-393-2838 Fax 508-393-2718 Rectory 508-393-2223

Email Parish Office: office@stb-parish.net

Pastor: FrRonFalco@gmail.com

Parish Website www.stb-parish.org

St. Bernadette Parish A Roman Catholic Faith Community of the Diocese of Worcester

www.stb-parish.org 266 Main Street,. Northborough, Massachusetts 01532

Music Ministry

Organist John Donahue

Director of Adult Choir Jay Maenhout

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My Friends in the Lord Jesus, Easter and its fifty days of rejoicing is a celebration of the love of God for all people. The redeeming and saving graces of the resurrection of Jesus draws us into deeper union with the Lord. His divine presence is an abiding love with us and for us. “As I have loved you, so you also should love one another.

The love command of Jesus is not some pious platitude or emotional sentimentality. This command of the Lord Jesus comes during the Last Supper. The love command is exemplified truly in the Lord giving himself in his body and blood, not only sacramentally, but in his flesh and blood in the crucifixion.

The love command is the command of duty to care for the good of another person. It is more than even liking another. It is the command to recognize the other as a person created by God and redeemed in Christ. Therefore, caring for the person’s soul with prayer and guidance. It is also to desire salvation for whom ever, no matter who the other is or what the other has done. It also includes the actual looking out and attending to another’s material and emotional needs. It is a tall order, but one that is not to be taken lightly, or reduced to sentimentality.

The Easter season is one in which we reflect on empowerment. At its conclusion we celebrate the feast of strength, empowerment and mission. The Easter season concludes with the Solemnity of Pentecost. On that day every year we listen to the words of Jesus, the words which empower, strengthen and commission each one of us in the Church, “As the Father has sent me, so I send you…receive the Holy Spirit.”

But, for now, we reflect on our identity in the Lord, discipleship. “I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another. This is how all will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” Fr. Ron

Sacrament and Pastoral Information

Holy Baptism & the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Contact Fr. Falco to make arrangements for Infant Bap sms as well as for adult Bap sm,

Eucharist & Confirma on.

Pastoral Care of the Sick Please inform a pastoral staff member of the needs

of those who may be ill, hospitalized or elderly. We are privileged to serve the infirmed.

Holy Orders/Consecrated Religious Life Contact Fr. Ron Falco for informa on on the

priesthood or the permanent diaconate.

Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.

The process should begin at least one year prior to an cipated marriage date.

First Communion & Confirmation Contact Mrs. Boland for registra on.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, May 18 5:00 PM † Suzanne Landry, By the Family † Travis Forren, By Judi Winning Sunday, May 19 9:00 AM † Joseph & Alice O’Shea, By the Family 11:00 AM † George and Anthony Napoli, By Josephine Napoli Monday, May 20 8:30 AM † Marguerite Stirk, By Pat LeSage † Rose McMahon, By Pat LeSage Tuesday, May 21 8:30 AM † Florence Shanley, By the Falco Family Wednesday, May 22 8:30 AM For the People of St. Bernadette Parish Thursday, May 23 8:30 AM For our Military Friday, May 24 8:30 AM † Robert Boland, By Dottie Lizotte Saturday, May 25 5:00 PM † Dick Winning, By Judi Winning † Sr. Rose Clarisse Gadoury, By Ann Williams Sunday, May 26 9:00 AM † Mary Polanski, By Judi Winning † Therese Boulay, By Andrea Lincoln 11:00 AM † Anne Detora, By the Rahn Family † Mary Fallon McKee, By Cheryl Maenhout & Joanne Rumsey

Masses, Feasts & Gospels

SUNDAY John 13:31-33a, 34-35 5th Sunday of Easter

MONDAY John 14:21-26 Easter Weekday

Saint Bernadine of Siena, Priest

TUESDAY John 14:27-31a Easter Weekday

Saint Christopher Magallanes, Priest, and Companions

WEDNESDAY John 15:1-8 Easter Weekday

Saint Rita of Cascia, Religious

THURSDAY John 15:9-11 Easter Weekday

FRIDAY John 15:12-17 Easter Weekday

SATURDAY John 15:18-21 Easter Weekday

Saint Bede the Venerable, Priest and Doctor of the Church Saint Gregory VII, Pope

Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi, Virgin

Parish Events this week…

Saturday, May 18 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, May 19 5th Sunday of Easter Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Wednesday, May 22 Community Meals Thursday, May 23 Prayer Group 7:00 PM Faith Sharing 7:00 PM - Conference Room Saturday, May 18 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, May 26 6th Sunday of Easter Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Parish Ministry Leaders

Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186

Altar Society Walter Zydlewski 508-485-7683

Arts & Environment Anne Wall 508-393-3042

Baptism Preparation Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Bereavement Contact the Parish Office 508-393-2838

Eucharistic Adoration Parish Office 508-393-2838

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Parish Office 508-393-2838

Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500

Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Tom Lowe - Grand Knight 508-393-6594

Rick McAuliffe - Deputy Grand Knight 508-250-2281 Bernie Gillon - Membership Director 978-771-1725 www.kofc.org/joinus

Parish Finance Amy Halloran 508-393-2838

Lectors Horace Turner 508-393-5340

Marriage Ministry Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Mom’s Group Stephanie Devaney 774-473-2689

Monthly Food Collection Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500

Music Ministry St. Bernadette Choir Jay Maenhout 508-485-4191

Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-2838

Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096

Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Anne Curtis 508-393-6751

Respect for Life Evelyn & Russ Lindquist 508-393-9199

R.C.I.A. Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Women’s Faith Sharing Peg Lien 508-393-7180

Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838

5th Sunday of Easter

“I give you a new commandment: love one another. As I have loved you, so you also should love one another."

(John 13:34) It is easy to love someone when they love you back. But it takes strength and courage to love someone when we feel unappreciated, used or feel our opinion doesn’t matter. It takes courage to “love my neighbor” when he may be someone I don’t like, someone I don’t know or someone that doesn’t look like me.

Praying With Our Parish

Please remember in your prayers …

Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Kenny, Lynn, Betsy, Elizabeth, Robin, Christopher, Don, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Eleanor, Jessie, Meaghan, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Bert, Bill, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Charlie, Judy, Katie, Mary, Richard, Leo, Joan, Julie, John, Agnes, Beth, Jackie, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Patricia, Jane, Meg, Alfred, Maro, Chris, Cathy, Henry, Jenny, Vincent, Jeff, Dottie, Allison, Sharon, Maureen, Robert, Jeannette, Nancy, Andrew, Steve, Chet, Joe, Silvia, Anthony, Marsha, Betty, Roy, Craig, Barbara, Tom, Nicole, Ed, Deirdre, Jeff, Amy, Emma, Christina, David, Cheryl, Gilda, Ben, Mary, Donna, John, Paula, Marie, Bob, Amanda, Cheryl

Please call the parish office for those in need of prayers, a home visit or are in the hospital or nursing home.

Thank You!

Liturgical Roles May 25 & 26

Lector EMC Servers

5:00 PM J. Winning B. Conboy H. Lowe M. Soboyejo D. Soboyejo A. White M. Abe

9:00 AM J. Lien P. Lien S. Gaskamp B. Breyfogle I. Gaskamp K. Dougert O. Gaskamp

11:00 AM J. Andrasko D. Coad L. Reuter M. Leonard L. Sandini S. Vorderer K. Martinez

Altar Society Ministry - May 25

G. Amato M.J. Pierson L. Litchfield

Offertory Collection

Weekend of May 5

Offertory: $ 6,859.54 Loose: $ 351.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !

Steubenville East Youth Conference

July 12-14

Youth Ministry Fund Raiser at Chick -Fil-A May 29

Bake Sale June 15-16

Middle School Ice Cream Social June 7

Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891 E-mail: youth-ministry@stb-parish.net

Lord, hear our prayer….

Please pray for the sick, suffering & shut-ins of our parish. Keep them in your daily prayers that when they are physically weak, they will have the strength of God and His love.

Faith and Finances

April Office Expenses Including:

offertory envelopes, office supplies,

computer software & support, and copier:

$1,458

What better way to start the day than with morning Mass! It brings us many blessings and special graces. This week, Mass will be celebrated Monday thru Friday at 8:30 AM. The rosary begins at 8:00 AM.

The following feast days will be celebrated this week:

Monday: Saint Bernadine of Siena Tuesday: Saint Christopher Magallanes and Companions Wednesday: Saint Rita of Cascia Saturday: Saint Bede the Venerable Saint Gregory VII Saint Mary Magdalene de’ Pazzi

Steubenville East Youth Conference Sponsors Needed

If you would like to sponsor a teen to attend the Steubenville East Youth Conference in July, the cost is $275. Please contact Lori Howard in the Youth Ministry Office at 508-393-2838 or youth-ministry@stb-parish.net

Thank You!

2019 Partners in Charity Appeal

Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2019 Partners in Charity Appeal. St. Bernadette Parish has raised $55,556 towards our goal of $73,500. If you

have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a com-mitment pledge envelope located in the pews. You can also make your gift online at: www.partners-charity.net or you can text the word donate to 84576. Thank you!

Can’t Get Out to Mass?

If you are homebound or caring for someone at home and don’t want to miss Mass, tune in to WCTR TV3 on Monday through Friday at 9am for Daily Mass Live from the Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Paul or Sunday at 6pm for delayed broadcast of the 10:15 am Mass. Many priests from around our diocese volunteer to say Mass each month to help those who cannot attend. It is also available at: www.worcestercatholictv.org to watch from your computer!

~ Hope Ministry ~ Are you interested in helping out in our outreach programs?

Our Father’s Table On the first Monday of each month, we prepare and serve a meal at 204 Main Street, Marlborough to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Monday, June 3rd.

Dismas Family Farm Help prepare and serve a meal to men who are living and working on a farm as they prepare to go back into the community. Meals are prepared on the 2nd Monday of every month. The next meal will be served on Monday, June 10th.

Community Meals The St. Bernadette Outreach Ministry serves meals at the Trinity Church in Northborough approximately every 8 weeks on Wednesday evenings to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Wednesday, May 22nd.

Contact Mary Ellen Duggan at Home: 508-393-1819, Cell: 774-258-1500

meduggan62@gmail.com

Bulletin Information Please email all bulletin information to:

Office@stb-parish.net

or drop it off to the Pastoral Center office no later than Monday morning at 9:00AM. Thank You.

High School Seniors ~ Class of 2019

Any graduating Senior interested in applying for the Saint Bernadette Scholarship, may pick up an application in the Parish Office. Scholarship applications are for High School seniors who are furthering their education at a 2-year or 4-year college or technical school. Applications must be submitted to the Parish Office by 4:00pm on Friday, May 24th. Please note, this is a firm deadline.

Visitation House Custom Father’s Day Cards

Visitation House will be selling custom Father’s Day Novena Cards this weekend, May 18 & 19.

All proceeds will benefit the Visitation House in Worcester, a caring home for women facing

crisis pregnancies.

Honor a loved one and support pregnant women in crisis by purchasing custom Visitation House Novena Cards. Your loved one will be remembered in a Novena of Masses starting on Father’s Day.

Did You Know? Take the Child Safety Quiz

Parents, guardians, and adults who care for children face constant challenges when trying to help keep children safer in today’s fast-paced world. The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) offers easy-to-use safety resources to help address these challenges. NCMEC’s Web site offers a range of practical information for parents and guardi-ans that will help keep children safe from harm. The site also features an interactive quiz on child safety designed for both adults and children. To take the quiz, visit the NCMEC Web site and click on “Child Safety”: www.missingkids.com. For particular help you may call: Judith Audette, Director of Office for Healing and Prevention at (508) 929-4363

TICKETS now ON SALE! for the 22nd Annual St. Bernadette School

G LF Tournament May 31, 2019

Highfields Golf & Country Club, Grafton, MA

PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS by using the Golf Tournament Brochure available at the back of

the Church or by visiting www.stb-school.org

**Senior Parishioner Discount available!

The St. Bernadette School Golf Tournament is an important fundraiser each year, as it helps to offset operating costs, provides Tuition Assistance for those in need, and allows the school to offer more academic enrichment programs for its students and professional development for its teachers. Please support this important event through a sponsorship, by golfing, or by donating an item for the auction or raffle.

QUESTIONS? Contact Megan Kelleher, Advancement Director mkelleher@stb-school.org or (508)351-9905

Spirit Night Wednesday May 29th

5:00-9:00 PM

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