SAINT BERNARD. P a r i s h o f. Administration. Parish Ministries

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1 P a r i s h o f SAINT BERNARD A t w o o d A v e. M a d i s o n, W I ( ) Administration Rev. Michael Radowicz, Pastor ext. 222 pastor@sbmsn.org Dcn. Timothy Reilly ext. 221 deacon@sbmsn.org Lori Lauth, Coordinator Admin Services ext. 221 office@sbmsn.org Parish Center & Church Housekeeping ext. 248 Parish Ministries Ken Sosinski, Liturgy & Pastoral Music ext. 225 liturgy@sbmsn.org Connie Hultman, Pastoral Care ext. 229 pcare@sbmsn.org Liturgical Schedule Weekdays Monday 6:30pm (2nd-5th) Tuesday 12:10pm Wednesday 8:30am Thursday 12:10pm Friday 8:30am 1st Saturdays 8:30am The rosary is prayed 20 minutes prior to each daily Mass. For a full listing of daily Mass devotional prayers, please visit our web site or call the office. Weekends Saturday Sunday Adoration 4:30pm 8:00am and 10:00am First Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm 2nd-5th Fridays, following the 8:30am Mass until 10:15am Reconciliation First Fridays, 6:00-7:00pm during the time of adoration. First Saturdays, following Mass. Each Friday, following the 8:30am Mass (dependent on presider s schedule). Saturdays, 3:30 4:15pm Sundays, 9:15 9:45am Welcome! If you are traveling, or visiting this weekend, we welcome you to our parish and our community. If you have moved into the area from out of town, please consider becoming a registered member of our parish family! Registration takes place on the third weekend of each month. You may also stop by the parish office to complete a registration form or download a form from our parish web site. Geri Nehls, Religious Education ext. 230 re@sbmsn.org Baptism Congratulations to our new parents! Please contact the Religious Education office to register for a baptismal preparation class. Marriage Please inform the pastor of your wishes to be married six months before your requested date in order for preparations to be made. To be married at St. Bernard, you must be a registered member of the parish, or have an immediate family member who is registered. Pastoral Care The Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick is celebrated after each weekend Mass on the third weekend of the month. If you are in special need of the Sacrament, please call the parish office. If you are hospitalized or homebound with extended illness and would like a visit, please call our pastoral care director. Pastoral Emergencies / Death Please call the parish office and use option one, regardless of the hour. For more information, including our Twitter and Facebook pages, please visit us on the Internet! L AETARE SUNDAY: T HE FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT M ARCH 31, 2019

2 W E L C O M E TO THE P A R I S H OF S T. BE R N A R D! Dear Friends, We are now closer to Easter than we are to Ash Wednesday! As our Lenten journey continues to move us through the desert to the cross and empty tomb, it s important that we remain attentive to way in which the Lord is moving us to more fully embrace the relationship He wishes to have with us. Once we discover the beauty of being close to the Lord - it s a feeling like none other, friends. Lent is a perfect time to experience the beauty of the Lord s closeness, and once we draw near, we never want to leave. In his Sunday homily, Pope Francis spoke of God s mercy and the temptation for spiritual laziness. The chance for conversion is not limitless. We can rely heavily on God s mercy, but without abusing it. We must not justify spiritual laziness, but increase our commitment to respond promptly to the mercy with sincerity of heart. When we re caught with our hand in the cookie jar, our actions are oftentimes brought into the public forum. If we look at the political field these days, it has been rift with a lot of issues that have been front and center. Our relationship with God is a bit different, friends, in that it can be more internal. We know our sinful tendencies, and we know the things which lead us away from God. If it s between us and God, we can be far less motivated to change our ways. If it doesn t affect our public image and our relationships with others, then what s the big deal, right? An attitude like this can be a great danger to the spiritual life, friends, and it causes us to be flippant with the beautiful grace God wishes us to have in order to draw more closely to Him. Our lack of relationship with the Lord has far greater consequences than our exterior appearances to the world. It affects our salvation. There are many descriptions of eternal life in the absence of God, but I always find the gospel of the rich man and Lazarus a true representation of what hell can be like. The soul knows the delights and the joy of being with God, but it cannot cross that chasm which separates the blessed from the cursed. Can we even imagine how painful it must be to know the joy of heaven, but yet, also know that it will never be ours? That s why this life and how we live it out is so very important, friends. Pope Francis reference to sincerity of heart means that we take a long, hard look at the things which are keeping us from God and take them seriously. We don t just shrug it off and say, This is how God made me - He ll have to live with it. The Lord is constantly inviting us to conversion of heart, and it s something we must strive to do each day as we engage the spiritual life. God knows the true person we are, friends, and even though we may be able to mask our sinfulness and keep it hidden from the world, God sees all and God knows all. Lent is an invitation for us to grow in sincerity of heart and to live as God invites us to live. It s time for us to move toward that narrow gate the Lord references in regard to those on the way to salvation. It s far easier to go along with everyone else, but the Lord calls us to something far greater, friends. That s the jewel - the eternal prize - we must always have in our hearts. Lent gives us that opportunity to rediscover the beauty of God s love, and as the color of rose returns this weekend to signal the coming of the Lord s resurrection, it s time to throw our Lenten journey into overdrive and hasten to that place where the Lord wants us to be. A number of you have expressed concern about the lower numbers for offertory in the bulletin. They seem to be much lower than usual. I wanted to address this concern, because there s a logical explanation. When we introduced the new electronic giving system, we had a very good response. We have approximately 60 families using the new system now, which means that we have 60 families who are no longer using the offertory envelopes and dropping one in the basket. This transition has led to lower amounts on the weekends, and thus, the lower numbers in the bulletin. We publish the electronic giving amount once per month after we complete the accounting procedures for month-end to ensure the numbers balance with our bank statement. Last month, we received $7,160 in electronic giving, and that s an approximate amount we ll expect to receive going forward, give or take a little fluctuation with quarterly contributors, special gifts, new givers, etc. That amounts to about $1,800 per week. When you look at the weekend offertory, add another $1,800 to that number, and it will more accurately reflect our offertory numbers. The operating account is beginning to stabilize a bit after a very rough winter. Thankfully, we had built up a little extra in the operating account over the past few years which was able to carry us through a winter with high snow removal and heating costs. When we re in a budget surplus, friends, that s not code for Father has enough money so I don t have to give now. If we have a little extra, it s put to good use in times where our costs far exceed budget projections. Thanks for your continued commitment to your gift of treasure - we couldn t accomplish everything on our campus without your generous support. I wanted to provide you all with an update on Lori - it s been awhile since I ve written of her health. She had a bit of a setback over the past few weeks. She ended up with a respiratory infection, and it quickly escalated due to her compromised immune system from the chemotherapy treatments. It required hospitalization for 10 days so the doctors could give her IV antibiotics and monitor her oxygen levels. She s crossed the hurdle and is feeling much better. She underwent another positron emission topography (PET) scan about a week ago, and to our delight, there were very positive results. There are no areas in her body that have new cancer activity, and the area originally affected (the spine) is beginning to show a significant response to the chemotherapy treatments. If all goes well, Lori will finish with her treatments in late May or early June, and she could be back with us part time by the middle to end of June. Thanks for all of your prayers and support for Lori - she is so grateful for all of your good wishes. I ll keep you posted as her treatment progresses. I m bolding this paragraph because we re in great need of additional support for our Lenten service project. We typically provide about 150 bags to those in need at Luke House. As of this writing, we have about 70. Please see the blurb in this weekend s bulletin and consider either purchasing a bag for donation, or making a contribution of $25 to help those who are in need. We need to have all of the bags assembled and ready by Palm Sunday. Completed bags can be dropped off at the parish office. Thanks so much for your commitment to those in need. Blessed Lent, Fr. Michael

3 H A P P E N I N G IN O UR P A R I S H AND C O M M U N I T Y Our Gift of Treasure OFFERTORY BUDGET Envelopes...$384, Loose (Cash)...$ 42, TOTAL...$426, NEEDED EACH WEEK...$ 8, OFFERTORY: March 24, 2019 (Week 39 of 52) Envelopes...$ 2, Loose...$ 1, Catholic Herald...$ St. Vincent de Paul...$ TOTAL...$ 4, OFFERTORY PROGRESS Needed to-date...$314, Collected to-date...$319, Surplus(Shortfall)...$ 5, Grief Support for Youth This spring, SSM Health at Home Hospice is offering Camp GLOW in Waunakee (April 27th), Edgerton (June 1st) and Baraboo (June 8th). Camp GLOW is a free, grief support day camp for children ages 6-14 and the grown-ups who love them. Space is limited and registration is required. For more information, or to register, please visit campglow/ or call If you have questions, contact: Sr. Georgeann Roudebush Pray for Our Confirmandi We congratulate our three young adults who will receive the Sacrament of Confirmation this weekend at St. Dennis Parish. Please keep them in prayer as they are filled with the gifts of the Holy Spirit to give great witness to the faith. Blessed Trinity Fish Fry Blessed Trinity Parish will be hosting a fish fry at the St. Michael Campus, 109 S. Military Rd, Dane, on Friday, April 5th. Serving buffet style from 5-8pm. Carryouts available. This will be the last fish fry of the season. SCRIP News Our next order will be submitted on April 2nd. Thanks for your support of SCRIP! America s Best Flowers has been added to the Shop- WithScrip.com web site. You ll find them under Specialty Retailers. Tuesday Evening Lenten Devotions Please join us during Lent for our evening Lenten devotions! Lenten devotions will be celebrated on March 26th, and on April 2nd, 9th and 16th. Please note that you need not come right at 5:30pm. You are welcome to come anytime during the holy hour. Lenten Service Project: Luke House For many years, St. Bernard has given 150 to 200 Easter bags to those in need at Luke House for their Easter meal. We are looking for your help again. Many people receive gifts at Christmas, but are forgotten at the holiest time of the year. Could you help fill a bag or two or donate $25 for a basket? To purchase items, visit any Dollar Tree store. The following items are needed for each bag donated: 1. One gender neutral recyclable bag from the Dollar Tree (14x5x13) 2. One 16 oz. gender neutral scented combined Body Wash/Shampoo 3. One gender neutral deodorant (size 1 oz) 4. One bath Scrunchie 5. One single individually sealed toothbrush (no case) 6. One 2.8 oz. size tube of toothpaste 7. One individually sealed dental floss (55 yds) 8. One box of 25 count band-aides 9. One box Dermasil lotion (8oz) 10. One two-pack of lip balm (individually wrapped and unscented) 11. One 60 count antibacterial wet wipes 12. One box of 5 individually wrapped granola bars 13. One box of fruit roll-ups/fruit snacks 14. One 6-8 oz. bag individually wrapped candy (no large items) Please bring your bag by Palm Sunday to Room 1 in the Parish Center Lenten Communal Penance East Side Cluster One of the most beautiful ways we can prepare our hearts for the Lord s resurrection is to create a clean heart within us through the grace of the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Please plan to join us at one of the east side communal penance liturgies: April 7th April 9th April 10th April 11th St. Bernard St. Peter IHM St. Dennis

4 This Week at a Glance 2:30pm (Room 1) 6:30pm (Room 1) 12:30pm (Room 1) 5:30pm (Choir Rm) 6:00pm (Gym) 6:00pm (Room 1) 6:30pm (Choir Rm) 7:30pm (Choir Loft) 7:00pm (Choir Rm) 11:00am (Gym) 11:00am (Choir Rm) Monday, April 1st Tuesday, April 2nd Garage St. Peter Acts of the Apostles Wednesday, April 3rd KC 4th Degree Assemb. Craft and Chat Folk Group Madison Unicyclists Fulfilled Lenten Study Contemporary Choir Youth Handbells Thursday, April 4th Adult Choir Sunday, April 7th Core Lesson Adult Choir St. Peter Parish, 5001 N. Sherman Ave., will hold a huge indoor garage sale on Friday, April 12th and Saturday, April 13th from 8:00am - 4:00pm. There will be a large variety of household items, jewelry, small appliances, furniture, linens, children's toys, games, puzzles, books, antiques, sporting goods and small electronic items. Terri Lynn nuts and candy will also be for sale! No clothing. Handicap accessible and plenty of free parking. Prayer Line The parish has many dedicated parishioners ready to assist you with prayer in times of need. To place your intentions on the Prayer Line, please call Connie ( ) or Carol ( ). Parish Welcome! We extend a warm welcome to the newest members of our parish family: James Buchanan Ron and Rebecca Miller Trenton Piltz and Savannah Mooney St. Bernard Parish is a parish located in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Madison, Wisconsin. (608) Rev. Msgr. James R. Bartylla, Diocesan Administrator This Week s Liturgical Schedule Monday, April 1st THE FOURTH WEEK OF LENT IS 65:17-21 PS 30 JN 4:43-54 NO DAILY MASS OR CONFESSIONS Tuesday, April 2nd EZ 47:1-9, 12 PS 46 JN 5: :10pm Richard Fuszard Following Devotions to OLO Miraculous Medal 5:30pm Adoration and Confessions 6:30pm Devotional Prayers and Benediction 6:45pm Stations of the Cross Wednesday, April 3rd IS 49:8-15 PS 145 JN 5: :30am Living and Deceased Members of the James and Janice McDaniel Family Following Devotions to OLO Perpetual Help Thursday, April 4th EX 32:7-14 PS 106 JN 5: :10pm Living and Deceased Members of the Primo Canete Family First Friday, April 5th St. Vincent Ferrer (m) WIS 2:1A, PS 34 JN 7:1-2, 10, :30am Karen Sines 6:00pm Adoration & Confessions 7:00pm Devotional Prayers & Benediction First Saturday, April 6th BVM JER 11:18-20 PS 7 JN 7: :30am Joseph Conway Following Litany of the IHM & Confessions The Fifth Sunday of Lent IS 43:16-21 PS 126 PHIL 3:8-14 JN 8:1-11 4:30pm Richard Trace 8:00am In Honor of the 70th Wedding Anniversary of Bill & Rosemarie Fleck 9:15am Confessions 10:00am Anna Sosinski 3:00pm Communal Penance Liturgy

5 Liturgical Ministries Cantor: Cantor: April 4:30pm Mickey Reynolds Grace Reynolds Annie & Gabby Reynolds Kathy Last April 8:00am Keith Hildebrand Martha Nielsen Tim Quirke Margie Christoph April 10:00am JaNae Teer Peter Williamson Ethan Arndt Cathy Scott Madison Catholic Woman s Club Spring Luncheon The Madison Catholic Woman's Club (MCWC) invites all women of the Diocese of Madison to their Monday, April 8th meeting at St. Bernard Parish, 2438 Atwood Ave. The meeting will begin with the rosary at 10:40am, Mass at 11:00am followed by a luncheon and program. Janie Ocejo has a unique perspective to share in her talk on "Re-entering Society after Incarceration". After successfully completing its re-entry program, she is on staff as a service provider for Madison Urban Ministry. Paid reservations of $18.00 per person by check to MCWC should be mailed to Judy Riddle 4282 Severson Dr. Madison, WI Reservations due April 1st. For questions, please call (608) or visit Retreat Director Position Opening St. Anthony Spirituality Center in Marathon, WI, is hiring a full-time Retreat Coordinator. The Retreat Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that a wide variety of high-quality, spiritually enriching retreats, workshops, liturgies, and other appropriate events are available throughout the year to St. Anthony guests, staff, volunteers, and residents. For more information or to begin the application process, please contact Dr. Lori Randall, Center Director, at lrandall@sarcenter.com or xt 114.