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1 Saint Bernadette Parish 245 Azalea Drive Monroeville, PA March 18, th Sunday of Lent PARISH STAFF MASS SCHEDULE Rev. Anthony Gargotta, Pastor Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sundays: 8:00 AM, 10:00 AM ( Children s Liturgy of The Word), 12:00 Noon & 6:00 PM Daily: Monday - 9:30 AM, 7:00 PM Tuesdays & Thursdays - 7:15 AM Wednesdays & Fridays - 7:15 AM & 9:30 AM Saturday - 8:30 AM PARISH PHONES Parish Office Religious Education Office School Office Lourdes Center Convent Parish Office Fax School Office Fax Parish Office ...parishoffice@stbpitt.com School Office ... schooloffice@stbpitt.com Bulletin Announcements...bulletin@stbrpitt.com Bulletin announcements and flyers due by Noon on Mondays. Parish Website PRAYER CHAIN: Call Mercedes at Pastoral Council pastoralcouncil@stbpitt.com Deacon Michael W. Kelly mwkelly@stbpitt.com Rev. John Twinomujuni In Residence, Hospital Chaplain Mr. Jerry Brandl, Business Manager jbrandl@stbpitt.com Mrs. Marlene V. Kopper, Director of Religious Education mvkopper@stbpitt.com Sr. Carol Arch, C.S.J., Elementary School Principal scarch@stbpitt.com Mr. Christopher Cooley, Youth Minister servingothersoulsstb@gmail.com Mr. Joshua Bandish, Director of Music Ministries jbandish@stbpitt.com Mrs. Jane Bobich. Parish Office Secretary janebobich@stbpitt.com Mrs. Sandy Palmieri, Sacramental Department spalmieri@stbpitt.com Mrs. Cathy Cowan, Bulletin Editor bulletin@stbpitt.com Mrs. Francine Pochciol, School Administrative Assistant fpochciol@stbpitt.com Mr. Tim Jacob, Maintenance Supervisor tjacob@stbpitt.com Parking - If you are towed, call Devotions: Mondays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM Adoration - 10 AM - 7:00 PM (6:30-7:00 will include rosary and novena prayers) - Confessions 6:00 6:45 PM 7:00 PM Mass Tuesdays: Morning Prayer and Rosary- 8:45 AM Wednesdays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM Thursdays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM Fridays: Morning Prayer and Rosary - 8:45 AM First Saturdays: Adoration - following 8:30 AM Mass including First Saturday Fatima Devotions. Schedule subject to change on certain holidays. Please check schedule inside bulletin each week. PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We of St. Bernadette Parish, are a Eucharistic Community, created by the Father, nourished by the Lord and led by the Holy Spirit. We are to be the eyes, ears, hands and heart of Christ, living by His example, sharing the Good News in Word and deed. SACRAMENT OF PENANCE: Saturday: After the 8:30 AM Mass. Monday: 6:00 6:45 PM. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM: Baptisms are celebrated every second and fourth Sunday of the month at 1:15 PM. Pre-Baptismal Seminar The third Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM. Please call the Parish Office to reserve dates for both the Pre-Baptismal Seminar and your child s Baptism. RCIA PROCESS/SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION FOR ADULTS: Inquiry Sessions for those interested in becoming Catholic are held weekly. Call the Parish Office for more information. SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE: Weddings should be arranged at least six months prior to the anticipated date. Call the Parish Office to make an appointment to assist you in beginning this sacrament. ANOINTING OF THE SICK: First Sunday of each Month after every Mass.. BLESSING OF EXPECTANT PARENTS: Third Sunday of each Month after every Mass..

2 5TH SUNDAY of LENT Who are the important people in our world? Who are the great people in our country? It depends on your definition of important. These are some of the people in our world who receive glory and renown and fame and publicity: - pop stars, sport stars, successful business people, company directors, billionaires. Are they the really important people in our world? There are other people who are not famous; they are people caring for sick relatives, people suffering crosses without grumbling, emergency medical and fire personnel, those giving encouragement to others, school teachers, those who bring the love of God to others, those who witness to Jesus in small ways in everyday life whether it be a job, career or just daily every day personal life. They are the really great people in our world. Think of a pop song or a great sport score, or a successful business deal. It will not last into eternity. It will end and the memory gone. Think of an act of kindness or any work or action done for others. These are the grains of wheat Jesus is speaking about in the Gospel today that must die to yield fruit. When we do these actions, we die to our self, in imitation of Jesus dying for us. These will not only last into eternity forever, they will actually build the Eternal Kingdom. Deacon With the decrease in the amount of priests, we are relying more on our deacons than we have in the past. We have an excellent Deacon here in Mike Kelly. He really carries the load of taking care of the sick, our ministries, and formation of adults. He assists in many other areas as well, especially in Baptisms. The Diocese of Pittsburgh is initiating the nomination and application process for admitting a new class of interested and qualified men into the Deacon Formation Program. If interested see Deacon Mike or Fr. Tony. The deadline for nominations is May 15, Commandments You may have seen throughout some parts of Westmoreland County, over the last year, yard signs with the 10 Commandments. As many places have taken down public displays of the 10 commandments, people have displayed then on yard signs in their yards. We are doing the same. We have ordered a few hundred to hopefully be ready for Easter time. The reason I chose this time is that the Passover commemorates the passage through the wilderness to the Promised Land for the Jews. This is when Moses received the 10 Commandments. We too are on a journey to the Promise Land, the Promise Land of Heaven. The 10 Commandments are not only relevant for us on this journey, they are the basis and root system for governing of our nation and many nations throughout the world. They will be available soon for a $3 donation. Please consider taking one for your yard. It is a donation so if you cannot afford it, please still consider taking a sign. Let us continue to evangelize how Jesus leads us to the Promised Land of heaven by building a people honoring God and others. Priests and Church Alive During this time of changes in our church, we must remember the cause of this is the severe decline in vocations. I ask you, every one, how many people from your family, immediate or extended, have become a priest, deacon, sister, or brother? The value of vocational work has declined beginning in the 1970 s and now we have less people doing the same amount of work. In our own parish, there had not been an ordained priest since the 1960s. Imagine if we would support vocations, encourage vocations. We might not be in this predicament. Let s together foster, encourage and help those called to answer the call! I would like to call attention to a mistake I made last week. In the 1990s, Fr. Nick Vaskov did join our parish and was ordained recently. Although this is wonderful, with a parish this large, I believe there are many other vocations, please help foster these vocations. 7 Church Visits Holy Thursday There will not be a 7 church walk this year, due to lack of time and lack of reverence. If interested you may join North American Martyrs or create your own church visits. Confessions March 21 confessions with 5 priests along with Taize Prayer. Please use this time for confessions. Monday and Saturday times are impossible to keep up with the number of confessions in Lent. The last confessions in Lent are Monday March 26. Praying For Vocations This week, Sheila DiCroce will be praying for vocations with the vocation kit. Please consider signing up and praying for more vocations to the religious life and priesthood. BULLETIN The bulletin company requires early deadlines for the following weeks in March and April Sorry for the inconvenience, put please note the due dates. March 25 bulletin due by noon on March 19 April 1 bulletin due by noon on March 21 April 8 bulletin due by noon on March 22 The absolute deadline for all Easter flower intentions to be published is March 24. Thank you for your cooperation. DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY will be held on April 8 at 3:00 PM. Details to follow. Peace of Christ, Fr.. Tony

3 ST. BERNADETTE PARISH March 18, 2018 ADORATION Blessed Angela Foligno s devotion to the Holy Eucharist was so great that one day, during the Holy Mass she hears the words: Here is all the joy of the Angels. Here is the delight of the Saints. Here is all your happiness. At this moment, the Son of God, in His humanity and divinity, is on the altar and is in the company of an immense multitude of Angels. The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white host. Bishop Fulton J. Sheen In that little Host is the solution to all the problems of the world. Pope St. John Paul II Join us on Mondays before Jesus in the Monstrance, 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM Calling all Amazon.com Shoppers Make your shopping count twice. Smile.Amazon.com is the charitable side of Amazon.com. Go to Smile.Amazon.com and register and designate St. Bernadette, Monroeville, PA, as your charitable organization and Amazon will send us a small percentage of your purchase. Remember, when you shop Amazon, use smile.amazon.com. Thank you. Fr. Tony Deacon s Beacons This short reflection on Scripture is available to anyone who is interested. You may receive it through by sending your address to Deacon Mike at mwkelly@stbpitt.com or you may also view it on the St. Bernadette website at It is also available on Facebook on the Pius XII Council 4925 Knights of Columbus page. February, 2018 on line contributions Offertory - $ 8, Building - $ School - $ PSP - $ 1, March 3 & 4, 2018 Offertory $ 16, Building $ School $ PSP $ God Bless you for your continued support of our Parish. PLEASE PRAY FOR THE REPOSE OF THE SOUL OF Gertrude A, Beamon Aunt of Margaret Walsh, Francis J. Walsh (Marguerite), David Walsh (Joann) and Jerome R. Beamon WELCOME TO ST. BERNADETTE PARISH So that we might better serve your needs, if any of the situations below apply to you, please fill out this form and drop it in the collection basket or mail it to the Parish Office. Thank you. Name Address City/Zip Code Phone-H C New Parishioner New Address/Phone Interested in RCIA Interested in Choir Wish to speak to a priest Moving out of Parish Returning to Parish Returning Catholic A Shut-in lives with me Questions on Catholicism WEEKLY SUPPORT GROUPS Grace Wagner LPC, CAADC, SAP gracecounseling8@gmailcom You Are Not Alone! Each group provides a supportive environment and opportunity for individuals to share their personal struggles with those who can relate, learn effective coping mechanisms to manage life s challenges, while building hope & strength through emotional & spiritual healing. Preregistration is required prior to attendance. Please contact Grace Wagner, Catholic, and Licensed Professional Therapist, , for potential registration. SATURDAYS DYING YOUNG (drug overdose, alcohol related death, suicide) 1:00-2:00 PM SERENITY (Anxiety, Depression, Loss, & Relationship Issues) 3:00-4:00 PM WEDNESDAYS GRIEF & HEALING (Bereavement & Caregiving for Terminally ill)) 3:50-4:50 PM SERENITY (Anxiety, Depression, Loss, & Relationship Issues) 4:50-5:50 PM JUST FOR TODAY (Have love one with drug abuse/addiction/ alcoholism) 6:00-7:10 PM LOVE~HATE~FOOD (Food Addiction, Compulsive/Binge Eating) 7:15-8:15 PM

4 5TH SUNDAY of LENT LITURGIES FOR THE WEEK Vigil Mass for 5th Sunday of Lent 5:00 PM Deceased Mura, Mulloney & Mulholland Familes Family Sunday March 18, 5th Sunday of Lent Jer 31:31-34; Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 14-15; Heb 5:7-9; Jn 12: :00 AM Welfare of St. Bernadette Parishioner 10:00 AM Paul Campbell Marilyn & Family (Parish Choir) RCIA 3rd Scrutiny 12:00 PM Gilbert Cecere Pototo Family 6:00 PM Mary Lou Doemling Nancy & Art Monday March 19, ST. JOSEPH 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16; Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29; Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22; Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a 9:30 AM Welfare of Jane Bobich Friends 11:00 AM 7:00 PM Adoration 7:00 PM Reparation of Sin Tuesday March 20 Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-18, 19-21; Jn 8: :15 AM Welfare of Sr. Nancy Huebert Office Staff Wednesday March 21 Dn 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Dn 3:52, 53, 54, 55, 56; Jn 8: :15 AM Maria & Francesco Veccio Family 9:30 AM Egan J. Durkin Sons and Daughters 7:00 PM Taize 6:00 PM Confessions (Leave the light on) Thursday March 22 Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Jn 8: :15 AM Harry Pelligrini Kate Cummings Friday March 23, St. Turibius of Mogrovejo Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-3a, 3bc-4, 5-6, 7; Jn 10: :15 AM Henry Lock Wayne Lock 9:30 AM Welfare of Leslie Gelpi Family 10:30 AM Stations of the Cross 4:00 PM Stations of the Cross 7:00 PM Stations of the Cross Saturday March 24 Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-12abcd, 13; Jn 11: :30 AM Aubrey Hussey 5:00 PM Ross Giorgianni Kathie Forrest Sunday March 25, Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16; Is 50:4-7; Ps 22: 8-9, 17-18, 19-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47 or Mk 15:1-39 8:00 AM Nick & Josephine Mignogna Paul, Jean & Family 10:00 AM Welfare of St. Bernadette Parishioners (Parish Choir) 12:00 PM Michele Poydence Sally Collins (Contemporary Choir) 6:00 PM Dorothy & Frank Novak Cousin-Marge Zidanic THIS WEEK IN OUR PARISH Sunday, March 18 CCD, School, 8:40 AM CCD Parent Session, Biedenbach Hall, 9:00 AM Youth Group, Biedenbach Hall, 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 20 Tai Chi, Biedenbach Hall, 10:00 AM Women s Bible Study, Art Room, 6:00 PM Meditation Group, Rectory Conference Room #2, 6:45 PM Pre-BP, Rectory Conference Room, 7:00 PM 500 Card Club, Biedenbach Hall, 7:00 PM Wednesday, March 21 Grief & Healing, Rectory Conference Room, 4:00 PM Serenity, Rectory Conference Room, 4:50 PM Faith Formation, Rectory Conference Room #2, 5:30 PM Just for Today, Rectory Conference, 6:00 PM Youth Group Bible Study, Youth Ministry Office, 7:00 PM RCIA, Art Room, 7:00 PM Love-Hate-Food, Rectory Conference Room, 7:15 PM Friday, March 23 Fish Fry, Lourdes Center, 4:30 PM 7:00PM Saturday, March 24 That Man is You, Lourdes Center, 7:00 AM Jesus Day, Lourdes Center, 10:00 AM Sunday, March 25 CCD, School, 8:40 AM Youth Group, Biedenbach Hall, 7:00 PM CHILDREN S LITURGY OF THE WORD Come join us each Sunday at the 10:00 AM Mass as we celebrate the Children s Liturgy of the Word! PRE BAPTISMAL CLASS The next Pre- Baptismal seminar for anyone baptizing a baby in the near future will be held on Tuesday March 20, 2018 at 7:00 PM in the Rectory Conference Room. We require this class for all new parents. Please call the Parish Office to register PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS Father you call each one of us by name and ask us to follow you. Bless your Church by raising up dedicated and generous leaders from our families and friends who will serve you as Sisters, Priests, Brothers, Deacons and Lay Ministers. Inspire us as we grow to know you, and open our hearts to hear your call. We ask this in Jesus name Amen.

5 ST. BERNADETTE PARISH March 18, 2018 G C 3/10/2018 Grocery/Gasoline cert. sold:....$ 8,305 Script sold:..$ 8,770 Profit:...$ 737 THANK YOU We sell certificates for Giant Eagle, Shop n Save, Labriola s, McGinnis Sister s and Community Market. Please consider using grocery certificates when shopping at these stores. Thanks for your help!!! MONTHLY COMMEMORATIVE CELEBRATION The next MCC Liturgy will be held on Friday, April 6, 2018 at 9:30 AM Mass Intention requests for April should be returned by March 23 to the school office Thank you for supporting our children!! ABUSE HOTLINE: DioPitt VICTIMS ASSISTANCE HUMAN TRAFFICKING: Helping Victims Reclaim Their Lives Thursday, April 12, 7-9 p.m. St. Bernadette Lourdes Center HUMAN TRAFFICKING FACT: Victims are vulnerable and tend to be recruited by false promises of security, free drugs, marriage proposals, or job offers. Victims remain trapped by abuse (emotional, physical, economic), isolation, and threats. Sex trafficking victims may be in forced marriages or working in escort services, massage parlors, prostitution, pornography, or sex tourism. Labor trafficking victims have been found in sweatshops, agriculture, residential labor, domestic work, traveling sales crews, factories, construction sites, restaurants, hotels, or begging. To report suspected trafficking or get help, contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline at For more information on this topic, visit Come learn what signs to look for at a presentation and discussion by Sherrill Rudy, Awareness and Prevention Team Lead for Living in Liberty, a local nonprofit that assists trafficking victims. There is no charge for admission, but we will be collecting donations for Living in Liberty at the event. Bath Bags: Package the following items in a gallon size zipper bag (regular or hotel size items): Toothbrush toothpaste, deodorant, women s razor, washcloth, small bar of soap, small lotion, shampoo and conditioner, candy mints, and one pair of ladies underpants (sizes S, M, L, or XL). Items that may be donated separately (hotel size is fine): Lip balm, hand cream, hand sanitizer, lotion, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, toothbrushes, toothpaste, washcloths, small bars of soap, small mouthwash, personal feminine wipes, socks, small flashlight, gallon size zipper bags, snack size zipper bags, wrapped candy, granola bars, Q-tips, cotton balls, emery boards, safety pins, and band-aids. BAPTIZED INTO THE LORD Morgan Shane Falascino Daughter of Sean M. and Kristen L. (Dull) Falascino Madison Mae Falascino Daughter of Sean M. and Kristen L. (Dull) Falascino Kyle Brian Ferrer Son of Francis And Rosalie (DelaCruz) Ferrer Tripp Paul Porter Son of Kenton and Pamela (Strang) Porter Luke Matthew Hickenboth Son of Matthew and Ashley (Petraglia) Hickenboth Nathan Logan Law Son of Keenan And Megan (Russitano) Law

6 5TH SUNDAY of LENT YOUTH GROUP INFORMATION On March 4th, 2018, our Youth Group had 2 major changes. We will now allow all students 7th-12th grade to attend our Jr/Sr High Youth Group and we will now meet from 7 to 9 PM in Biedenbach Hall on Sunday evenings after the 6 PM Mass, and the Bible Study time and place will remain the same on Wednesday evenings, in the Youth Ministry Office in Bidenbach Hall from 7 to 9 PM. We are looking forward to growing the group with new members since we are now a 7th-12th grade Youth Group and we hope that more students can attend on Sunday evenings without the conflicts of sports or academics. We look forward to seeing you all on our new night on Sunday s at 7 PM.!! Peace and God bless!! LITURGICAL MINISTERS March 23 Stations on the Cross 10:30 AM Servers: School Servers 4:00 PM Servers: P. Reynolds, J. & J. Johnston 7:00 PM Servers: N. & J. Vovaris, A. Alexander March 24 5 PM Altar Servers: A. Dzuban, K. Jones, P. Jones Lector: D. Palumbo Eucharistic Ministers: Group F March 25 8 AM Altar Servers: H. & J. Chase Lector: J. M. Farina Eucharistic Ministers: Group G 10AM Altar Servers: R. & D. Bozicevic, A. Lopez Lector: F. Randazza Eucharistic Ministers: Group H 12 Noon Altar Servers: A. & C. German, E. Parrish Lector: K. Brown Eucharistic Ministers: I 6 PM Altar Servers: M. O Brien, C. Folino Lector: J. Kromka Eucharistic Ministers: E SACRAMENTAL VISITS TO THE HOMEBOUND Eucharistic Ministers and Parish Staff are available to take Communion to the homebound. Just call Deacon Mike Kelly at or him at mwkelly@stbpitt.com RAPHAEL S GROUP AND ST. BERNADETTE GROUP FOR THOSE WHO ARE SEPARATED AND DIVORCED Raphael s Group, the St. Bernadette s Group for those who are Separated and Divorced, will meet in the school on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month at 7:30 PM. Call Dr. Peg Christopher at to register or to the following website: and click on the Raphael s Group tab. Neighborhood News Dr Susan Muto will be giving an evening of reflection on March 19th, 6:30 PM at St. Irenaeus Church 387 Maryland Avenue in Oakmont. The presentation is Gratefulness The Habit of a Grace Filled Life. Dr Muto is the Dean of the Epiphany Academy. All are welcomed. Live Stations of the Cross on Friday, March 23 at St. Susanna Church, 200 Stotler Rd., Penn Hills at 7:00 PM. Performed by St. Bartholomew, St. Gerard and St. Susanna s CCD students. Reception will follow in the Spirit Room. Questions, Please call Epiphany Lenten Evening of Reflection A special Lenten Evening of Reflection is being offered at Epiphany Academy of Formative Spirituality in Beechview on Palm Sunday, March 25, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. Please join us for a special evening of music, prayer, silence and reflection as we prepare our hearts to enter Holy Week. Free will offering only. Please RSVP by Tuesday, March 20 by calling St. Januarius Church, located at 1450 Renton Rd., Plum, invites you to an Irish Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, March 24 from 9:00 AM till 12:30 PM. Menu includes pancakes, sausage, scrambled eggs, juice, coffee and tea. Cost is $7 adults and $3 children 4-12 and 3 and under no charge. Easter Blessing of Families On Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018, Bishop David Zubik together with his brothers Auxiliary Bishop William Waltersheid and Retired Auxiliary Bishop William Winter will welcome families of the Diocese of Pittsburgh to the Annual Blessing of Families at Saint Paul Cathedral in Oakland at 2:00 PM. All are welcome to the Cathedral to receive this special Blessing imparted by our bishops as they also take the opportunity to thank families for the beautiful witness of love and faith that they share with us. Easter Egg Hunt/March 31, 2018 Children are invited to an Easter Egg Hunt on Holy Saturday, March 31, 2018, on the church grounds at St. John Fisher Church, 33 Lewin Lane, Churchill at 1:00 PM. This fun-filled experience is a fun way for the children to begin the celebration of Easter. Registration is required (no Cost) and must be in no later than Monday, March 26, For more information please call the church office at A LIFE-SAVING OPPORTUNITY KIDNEY DONOR NEEDED Organ donation is a testimony of love for our neighbor. - Pope Francis, 2015, at a meeting in Rome with the Transplant Committee for the Council of Europe Ron Lombardo and his wife Pat have been parishioners at St. Thomas More for 30 years. Currently, Ron is going through kidney dialysis waiting for a kidney donation. Humbly, Ron and his family are coming to you for prayer and to ask you to consider being a living donor. Ron has devoted his life to serving his country (he is a veteran of the Army), community, parish and his wonderful family. If you would like to anonymously see if you could be a match for Ron, please contact the transplant center within Presbyterian/St. Luke s Medical Center at All inquiries are discreet (unless you wish otherwise). To learn more about Ron what he is going through, please visit the website bit.ly/2ezts4k.