CHURCH OF SAINT BERNARD 1160 WOODBRIDGE WOODBRIDGE STREET STREET SAINT SAINT PAUL, PAUL, MN MN 55117 55117 1160 One block west of Rice Street on Geranium Avenue 421 TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME ST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JANUARY 29TH, 2017 AUGUST 27, 2017 Parish Staff Pastor Reverend Ivan Sant Associate Priest Reverend Joseph Kureh Parish Administrator Karen Cronin Secretary Gloria Nava RCIA and Missionary Internship Program Alonna Mertz Refugee Liaison Hsawreh Sharpoehtay Refugee Liaison Assistant Julia Marksue Music Director Mary Beth Redmond Parish Office Phone: (651) 488-6733 Fax: (651) 489-9203 Website: www.stbernardstpaul.org Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 am - 3:00 pm Facebook Page: Parish Life at St. Bernard's Catholic Church, St. Paul, MN Mass Schedule Saturday 8:30 am & 4:00 pm Sunday at 8:00 & 10:30 am Weekday Monday-Saturday - Mass at 8:30 am *Rosary one half hour before daily Mass. *Morning Prayer fifteen minutes before Mass. Mass in Karenni 2nd & 4th Saturday at 5:30pm Mass in Spanish August 13& 27 Confessions Mondays after the 8:30 am Mass Saturdays 3:30 and after the 4:00 pm Mass M I S S I O N S T A T E M E N T Saint Bernard s is a Roman Catholic parish providing vital services to the diverse North End community of St. Paul. As we extend the hand of welcome to all, our mission is to learn, love, and live the challenging Word of Jesus Christ, offering parishioners and neighbors direction and support at every phase of their faith journey.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, A WORD FROM FR. IVAN About two weeks ago we watched the horror of the events in Charlottesville. I join Archbishop Hebda and Cardinal Tobin (Archbishop of Newark, NJ) in his statement, dated August 14, to condemn the racism and vicious rhetoric that contributed to this tragic moment in our nation s history. We stand in prayer and solidarity with all people of good will and we witness to our Christian calling to love your enemies that you may be children of your heavenly Father. (Mt. 5:44-45). In the wake of her daughter s brutal death, the mother of Heather Heyer told reporters in Charlottesville that hate cannot fix the world. Hate only creates more hate. We join her in rejecting the brutality that killed her child, contributed to the deaths of two Virginia State Troopers and left dozens injured. While we denounce such violence, we also call for a thorough examination of racial bigotry and intolerance in the light of reason and love. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed (Jn 3:20). Dark words and deeds must be met with light and love. Reflection of Pope Francis on today s Gospel This Sunday s Gospel reading (Mt 16:13-20) is a well-known passage, central to Matthew s account, in which Simon, on behalf of the Twelve, professes his faith in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the living God ; and Jesus calls Simon blessed for this faith, recognizing in him a special gift of the Father, and tells him: You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church. Let us pause on this very point, on the fact that Jesus gives Simon this name, Peter, which in Jesus language is pronounced Kefa, a word which means rock. In the Bible this term, rock, refers to God. Jesus gives it to Simon not because of his character or for his merits as a human, but for his genuine and steadfast faith, which comes to him from above. Jesus feels great joy in his heart because, in Simon, he recognizes the hand of the Father, the work of the Holy Spirit. He recognizes that God the Father has given Simon steadfast faith on which He, Jesus, can build his Church, meaning his community, that is, all of us. Jesus intends to give life to his Church, a people founded no longer on heritage, but on faith, which means on the relationship with Him, a relationship of love and trust. The Church is built on our relationship with Jesus. And to begin his Church, Jesus needs to find solid faith, steadfast faith in his disciples. And it is this that He must verify at this point of the journey. The Lord has in mind a picture of the structure, an image of the community like a building. This is why, when he hears Simon s candid profession of faith, he calls him a rock, and declares his intention to build his Church upon this faith. Brothers and sisters, what happened in a unique way in St Peter, also happens in every Christian who develops a sincere faith in Jesus the Christ, the Son of the Living God. Today s Gospel passage also asks each of us, is your faith good? Each one answer in his or her heart. Is my faith good? How does the Lord find our hearts? A heart that is firm as a rock, or a heart like sand, that is doubtful, diffident, disbelieving? It will do us good to think about this throughout the day today. If the Lord finds in our heart, I don t say a perfect, but sincere, genuine faith, then He also sees in us living stones with which to build his community. This community s foundation stone is Christ, the unique cornerstone. On his side, Peter is the rock, the visible foundation of the Church s unity; but every baptized person is called to offer Jesus his or her lowly but sincere faith, so that He may continue to build his Church, today, in every part of the world. Even today, so many people think Jesus may be a great prophet, knowledgeable teacher, a model of justice... And even today Jesus asks his disciples, that is, all of us: Who do you say that I am?. What do we answer? Let us think about this. But above all, let us pray to God the Father, through the intercession of the Virgin Mary; let us pray that He grant us the grace to respond, with a sincere heart: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God. This is a confession of faith, this is really the Creed. Let us repeat it together three times: You are the Christ, the Son of the living God God bless! Wishing you a blessed Sunday. Fr. Ivan Sant Page 2 FrIvanSant@churchofstbernard-stp.org St. Bernard
Mass Intentions Saturday July August 29 26 St. Martha 8:30am John Raish 4:00pm Mary Cliff Rose and Rice Irene Charpentier Sunday August July 302717th 21st Sunday in in Ordinary Time 8:00 am St. Parish Bernards Men Club Living/Decease 10:30am Parish Monday July August 3128 St. St. Ignatius Augustine of Loyola 8:30 am Bruce Jeannette Larson M. Badger Tuesday August 129 St. The Alphonsus Martyrdom Liguori of St. John the Baptist 8:30 am Miguel Dobon Family Wednesday August 230 8:30 am Margarita Dobon Thursday August 31 8:30 am Audrey Marie & Gangl Rodney Brown Friday August September 4 St. 1 John Vianney 8:30 am John William Reinhardt B. Flaspeter & Family Saturday August September 5 2 8:30am Edward Edward Gunter Gunter 4:00pm Altar John & Rosary Albert Society Sunday August September 6 18th 3 22nd Sunday Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:00 Time am Parish 10:30am 8:00 Parish Faith Formation Volunteers 10:30 am Finance Living Counsel & Living/Deceased 1:30 pm Spanish Mass Sacraments Call the Parish Office to make arrangements (651) 488-6733 Anointing of the Sick This Sacrament is to be celebrated when a person is suffering from a prolonged illness or when a person s condition becomes serious. Communion for the Sick & Homebound Please call the Parish Office to make arrangements. Baptism of Infants It is recommended that parents who wish to present their child for Baptism make arrangements several months before the due date, as the Church asks that children be baptized within a few weeks after birth. Parents should contact the Parish Office to meet with a priest. Baptism of Older Children & RCIA To become a full member of the Roman Catholic Church, contact Alonna Mertz or Fr. Ivan at the Parish Office. Marriage Preparation Couples anticipating Christian Marriage need to contact the Parish Office at least six months prior to the wedding date they desire. After a pre-nuptial interview with a priest, a specific date will be set. Marriage preparation classes are required. Ministries Prayer Line..Shirley (651) 488-6330 or Judy (651) 224-2966 Liturgy Parishioners are encouraged to offer to be readers and altar servers at Mass. Faith Formation Faith Formation... Fr. Ivan (651) 488-6733 Mass Readings for the 21st week of Ordinary Time: Sunday : Is 22:19-33/Rom 11:33-36/Mt 1:13-20 Monday: 1Thes 1:1-5,8b-10/Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Mt 25:14-30 Page 3 Please pray for the sick and homebound Yvonne Spence Rosie Lynch Lloyd Anderson Devra Shepherd Lorraine Eheim Lucille Biron Bob Rauen Helen Reinhardt George Kramlinger Thanks for your Donations! St. Bernard
Parish News & Events Two Bible Studies begin in September! This year, we will have two bible studies, both led by Jeff Cavins on DVD: First Day of Class: Sunday, September 10th Registration Days: Weekend of Aug 6, 13 & 27 At the Parish Office: Office time 9am-3pm (after each Mass in the back of church or in the parish If you or anyone you know would like to be baptized, receive first Holy Communion, first Reconciliation, and/or be confirmed (and are more than 14 years old), RCIA orientation classes will start Sunday, August 6th. Classes will be every Sunday from 11:30am-1:15pm on the third floor of the parish office building at 1160 Woodbridge St. Lunch will be provided. Please contact Alonna Mertz at (651) 488-6733 if you would like to enroll or would like more information. Sweepstake Tickets Winners Grand Prize 1st Prize 2nd Prize Last Chance Prize Congratulations to the winners and thanks everyone who Participated. Sunday s class from 9:15 to 10:15 am will be studying the Book of James, an 11-part study that offers pearls for wise living by applying the wisdom of James to the present. Like the book of Proverbs, James is a book of wisdom, a collection of teachings on issues faced by ordinary Christians in everyday life. The first day of class will be Sept. 17; each part of the study will take two Sundays so this study will finish in May 2018 (class does not meet on SVdP Sundays.) The study guide is $25. Thursday s class from 6:30 to 8:30 pm will be studying the entire Bible! The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation is a 24-part study that goes deep into each period of salvation history. We will learn the major people, places and events of the Bible and see how they all come together to reveal the remarkable story of our faith. The first day of class, Sept. 7, will be shorter than the others: study guides will be handed out and a short introduction to the study will be presented. The study will meet approx. 3 Thursdays a month and will finish in May 2018. The study guide is $35. These studies are open to all, including non-parishioners; no prior bible study experience is required, and Thursday s study is a great way to begin if you are new to bible study! More information about the studies can be found at www.ascensionpress.com All study guides must be pre-paid before they are ordered. To ensure arrival by the first Thursday study, guides will be ordered Tues. August 22. Late orders will be accepted, but delivery by the start of class cannot be guaranteed. Order your study guide by placing an envelope with your contact information and payment (check made out to: Church of St. Bernard) in the offertory basket or by dropping off/mailing your order to the Parish Office. Both studies meet in the Parish Center, door #10. Simple refreshments will be served. The study guide is not mandatory, but is recommended. A list of assigned readings for both studies will be provided along with a class calendar. The study days will also be noted on the Parish website s calendar. Contact the Parish Office (488-6733) or Elizabeth Doherty (317-9488) with questions. St. Paul, Minnesota Page 4
August 20th Parish Picnic Big Thanks for all who helped out! It was a Beautiful day! We were blessed with a beautiful summer day for your picnic and hope you were able to enjoy the Feast of St. Bernard outdoor mass at Como Park, delicious food, games face painters and magic Bob. Looked like everyone enjoyed themselves and was great to see all the smiles through the day! Watch for pictures on the Parish Website. In total 500 meals were served (250 hamburgers and 250 hot dogs). It was really fun to see Fr. Ivan s human foosball skills! A huge thank you to: Father Ivan & Father Joseph for presiding over the Feast of St. Bernard outdoor mass The Festivities Committee (Barb Graff, Kathy Hounder, Jeanne Palmer, Rhonda Pfiffner, Kathy Pojar, Steve Polson & Elizabeth Doherty, Mary Rinehart, John Stafford, Tim & Betsy Struntz, Angie Vargas) for their time and hard work in planning and hosting the picnic The Men s Club for cooking great food Tom Kneissel, Roy Jaworski, Matt Berg and several others for preparing the park for mass The Choir for beautiful singing The many other volunteers that helped setup for the picnic and oversee games Also would like to recognize: The anonymous donors supplied the majority of the food and supplies for the picnic The Boy Scouts for donating the propane for cooking Dar s Double Scoop for their generosity of donating the ice cream for root beer and orange floats! What a great treat on a warm summer day! We are still tabulating the picnic cost, but because of the generous donations received and sweepstakes support, there was little cost to the parish to host the picnic. St. Paul, Minnesota Page 5