Mass Times

Weekend Saturday: 4:00 p.m. Sunday: 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Weekday Monday-Saturday: 8:30 a.m.

June 21, 2020 12th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Parish Staff Fr. Benedykt Pazdan, Pastor

Fr. Bob Tonelli, Resident Priest

Deacon Kevin O’Donnell, Permanent Deacon kodonnell@stbernadettechurch.org

Anita O’Donnell, Religious Education Administrator aodonnell@stbernadettechurch.org

Ellie Joyce, Admin. Asst. to the Pastor ejoyce@stbernadettechurch.org

Kim Osowiec, Business Manager kosowiec@stbernadettechurch.org

Tom McNamara, Director of Music tmcnamara @stbernadettechurch.org

Kayla Hughes, Children’s Choir Director khughes@stbernadettechurch.org

Rick Gutierrez, Director of Facilities rgutierrez@stbernadettechurch.org

Mark Wilkey, Director of Communication mwilkey@stbernadettechurch.org

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Frank Albarran Robert Biancalana Carl Bigonger Roland Bigonger Achilles Bigongiari John Bigongiari Luigi Bigongiari Walter Budz Alfred Burmeister Eleuterio Cavazos John P. Coan John B. Cook Frank Cunningham Micah Doornbos John J. Gibbons Redmond Gibbons Mark Houston Ray Kash William V. Kennedy William J. Kennedy Frank W. Latek Henry Latek Thomas Latek Bart Maestranzi Ben Maestranzi George Manning Luis Medel Tom Memmesheimer Frank Meyer Daniel Murphy James Newark Munib Novkinic Jesus (Chuy) Nunez

Jack O'Connell Tom O'Connell John O'Donnell James O'Neill

Piotr Pazdan Martin Peterson

Jim Phillips Max Rickman Jr.

Bill Roth Daniel Santiago

James V. Scanlon James W. Scanlon

Billy Scanlon George

Schnitzenbaumer John J. Seiter Brian Seiter

Chester Skubiszewski Cory Slightom

Tom Timmermann Scott Timmermann Adolfo Tonelli Frank Tonelli Norbert Trela Carl Wilkey Lloyd Wilkey

George Williams Kristofer Williams

John Woolley John Woolley, Sr.

John R. Zofkie John E. Zofkie Nick Zuklic

God Bless Our Fathers

God, our Father Bless these men, that they may find strength as fathers.

Let the example of their faith and love shine forth. Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always

with a spirit of profound respect. Amen.

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St. Bernadette Catholic Church welcomed the following child by baptism

Sunday, June 14, 2020

Taylor Panico

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The psalmist cries out to God, “Lord, in your great love, answer me.” In each of our readings today, there is movement from darkness and despair to trusting in God as our source of salvation. Jeremiah sounds almost a madman as he describes the evil and vileness that surrounds him. In the midst of that terror, he professes his faith in God. Similarly, in Saint Paul’s letter to the Romans, we are reminded that one man, Jesus Christ, came into the world for the sake of many, to overcome the evil and sin that have been prevalent since Adam. In Mark, Jesus calls us from fear, sin, and darkness to live in the light. He reminds us that we are not alone and how very precious each of us is in the eyes of God. Indeed, God hears our cries! DO NOT BE AFRAID In our world today, it seems there are many things to make us fearful. We can become distraught over personal finances, relationships, poor choices our children are making, issues with jobs, the changing climate, the way our parish is being run, or a zillion other things. The problems may not even be evil but may be simply life and all its challenges. But these struggles are real, and s o m e t i m e s w e s e e k unhealthy solutions. Many people suffer with issues of anxiety and depression, and fear leads others to addiction as a means of coping. In our Gospel today, God lovingly calls us beyond that darkness to light. YOU ARE WORTH MORE THAN MANY SPARROWS Sometimes we look for very complex answers when a simple promise or solution is right in front of us. As I am writing and looking out the window, I see half a dozen

little birds sitting in a bush. Their presence is a reminder to me of God’s love and care for each and every one of us. If something that seems so insignificant or incidental is known by God, how much more are we loved and cared for! Take a moment, look at the world around you, breathe, take it in, and ask God for the help you need. Turn matters over and place your trust in a loving God. Remember, though, Jesus seldom heals without some sort of action on our part. When you have given your concern over to God, other concrete steps may be necessary. Is it time to schedule an appointment with a professional? Time to name an issue? Or time for the sacrament of reconciliation? Evil’s power comes from remaining in the darkness. When we no longer close ourselves off or suffer alone but share our concerns with someone, we can begin to grow and heal and move past them. It is seldom magical or instantaneous. It is a long arduous process. But we hold on to the simple reminder, “You are worth more than many sparrows!” Copyright © J. S. Paluch Co., Inc.

Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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Mass Intentions for the Week

Monday, June 22, 2020 8:30 a.m. John Konecki, Terrence O’Connor Tuesday, June 23, 2020 8:30 a.m. All Souls Wednesday, June 24, 2020 8:30 a.m. John Coan Thursday, June 25, 2020 8:30 a.m. George & Margo Lullo, for God’s blessings on their 60th wedding anniversary Friday, June 26, 2020 8:30 a.m. James & Beatrice O’Neill Saturday, June 27, 2020 8:30 a.m. All fathers, living and deceased 4:00 p.m. Carter D’Aguanno Sunday, June 28, 2020 8:30 a.m. Mrs. Alfred Jablonski, Michael Wagner 10:30 a.m. Terrence O’Connor, Vince Vizza

Pray for the Sick, Especially...

Rectory Reopening

The rectory office reopened on Monday, June 15. Our hours are as follows: Monday—Friday: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m. Saturday: 9:00 a.m.-12 noon Sunday: closed You must wear a mask or face covering if you visit the office. Six feet of social distance should be maintained at all times, and we will have hand sanitizer available for use. Remember that these precautions are for everyone’s safety and we thank you for your understanding.

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Spiritual Communion

While the church gradually reopens, we are nonetheless painfully aware that not everyone is able to join us yet. Being cut off from the sacramental life of the church, especially the Eucharist, creates a great hardship for the Church and Her people. However, we make this sacrifice for the common good, convinced that we, like all citizens, have a responsibility in preventing the spread of COVID-19. We remind everyone unable to join us in person, but participating spiritually, to do the best they can to practice spiritual communion and to use this prayer in the absence of the Eucharist: “My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already

St. Bernadette Parish Outreach Ministry

The mission of St. Bernadette Parish Outreach program is to support those in need in our parish who are faced with hardships; whether that be poor health, financial struggles, or those with spiritual and emotional needs. It is our desire to seek them out and assist them with the gifts of help and hope.If you are in need of Outreach support or know of someone who is, please contact the ministry at 708-425-7697. All requests are confidential and kept

Altar Bread and Wine will be offered in memory of

Daniel Finn for the week of June 22, 2020

Signing Up for Mass

We are celebrating our weekend and weekday Masses once again. If you would like to join us, please sign-up below. Remember to bring a mask and arrive 15-20 minutes early so that we may seat you. While we may be able to seat “walk-ups” if we have not reached our capacity, priority will always be given to those who have signed up in advance. You can find links to our Sign-Up Genius forms for both weekend and weekday Masses at: /www.stbernadettechurch.org/sign-up-for-masses

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The Stewardship Prayer

My parish is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. It will be holy, if I am.

Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will be prayerful, if I pray.

It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring others into its worship, if I invite and bring them.

It will be a parish of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, of compassion, charity, and mercy, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I now dedicate myself to the task of being all the

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