St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church 1 St. Bernard Lane * Bella Vista, AR 72715 Office (479) 855-9069 Fax (479) 855-9067 www.bvstbernard.org office@bvstbernard.org Mass Schedule Sunday 9:00a.m.. Mon-Tues-Thurs-Fri 8:30a.m. Wednesday 5:00p.m. Saturday (Sunday Vigil) 5:00p.m. Holy Day (Vigil) 7:00p.m. Holy Day 9:00a.m. Rosary: Sun 8:25am, Mon.-Tue-Thur-Fri 8:00a.m. Wed-4:30pm Sat-4:25pm. Holy Day Vigil 6:25pm Holy Day-8:25am Reconciliation Schedule Wednesday-4:30p.m. - 5:00p.m..; Saturday-4:15p.m.-4:45p.m: Sunday- 8:15a.m.-8:45a.m. Please call the Parish Office if an appointment is needed. Baptisms Registered parishioners for at least six months. By appointment. Preparation classes required. First Communion Two years in a religious education class is required for the Sacrament of First Communion. Confirmation Two years enrolled and attending confirmation class is required for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Marriage Preparation must begin a minimum of six months before a proposed wedding date whether in this church or any other. Dates will be finalized after consultation with the pastor. * ANNULMENT * If you are in need of an annulment, please contact the parish office. The Pastor will recommend an advocate for you. Prayer Intention Book Special intentions may be recorded in the Prayer Intention Book located in the Lobby of the Church. The book is brought to the altar at Presentation of the gifts. Hospitalized/Homebound The sick and homebound of the parish can arrange a Home Visit by Father, Holy Communion and be added to the bulletin prayer list by calling the Parish Office. (855-9069) Parish Council Michele Australie (Casey), Chair Kim Barrett, Corrine Candela, Clint Perrin, Tom Buchl, Mont McGillivray, John Kittelson, JoAnn Herald, Gilbert Neil, Carl Long and Dale Thelen Al Genna Deacon Russ Anzalone Parish Manager Roxanne Birchfield Finance Christina Laughlin Administrative Assistant Mary Powers Office Assistant Finance Council Charlie Teal - Chair, Tom Woolsey, Carol Buchl, Tim Considine, Don Schmutz, John White Parish Staff Fr. Barnabas Maria-Susai, IMS - Pastor Kay Smith Director, Religious Education Howard Hunt Director, R.C.I.A. Ann Kedrowski Music Director Sam Roller Praise Team Leader Joe Moloney Maintenance January 27, 2019 Third Sunday in Ordinary time Food Pantry Our food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Wednesdays for those in need during regular office hours. New Parishioners If you are new to our parish, we would like to welcome you and invite you to become a member of our parish. Membership cards are available in the Lobby or you may ask an Usher for one. You are always welcome to come by the office and register.
WHITE / GREEN GIFT BEARERS THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME VOCATION CROSS WEEKLY CALENDAR OF Saturday, February 2 Jack & Linda Hoppers, Nelda Tommer Sunday, February 3 Maryalice Szymkowiak, Donna Hunt, Martha Johnston PHONE NUMBER (855-9069) & EXTENTIONS Pastor 229 Manager 222 Finance (Roxanne) 227 Office (Christina) 221 Adoration 231 Kitchen (hall) 232 Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8a.m. - 3p.m. WELCOME We welcome all visitors to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church and Thank You for celebrating with us the liturgy of the Holy Eucharist. We wish you a most enjoyable stay in NW Arkansas and for your safety when you travel back home. Amen Saturday, February 2 Miles & Kim Barrett Sunday, February 3 Gary & Mary Fish Monday 01-28-19 Tuesday 01-29-19 Wednesday 01-30-19 Thursday 01-31-19 Friday 02-01-19 Saturday 02-02-19 Sunday 02-03-19 MASS INTENTIONS FOR January 27, 2019 - February 3, 2019 Sunday (01-27-19) For the Living and Deceased members of our Parish especially Marge Roblee By Bill Roblee Eleanor Boes By Terry & Susan Boes Don Geronime By Jim & Eleanor Caneff Andy Buchl By Fritz & Laurie Jackson Mary Reberry By Thursday Morning Scripture Study Dr SJ & Ann Slanina By Ann Marlowe, PhD Lorene Louk By The Louk Family Marcella Mladucky By Gene Mladucky CALENDAR OF EVENTS 01-27-Sunday 8:15a.m. - 8:45a.m. - Reconciliation 8:25a.m. - Rosary 9:00a.m. - MASS Chaplet of Divine Mercy - following Mass 10:30a.m-Noon - Youth Educ-Class/Hall 01-29-Tuesday 9:15a.m. Scripture Study (Duffy) - Room 203 Noon - 1:00p.m,- AA Mtg - Rm 202a/b 01-30-Wednesday 9:00a.m.- Rosary Makers Guild - Rm203 Noon - 1:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm 202a/b 4:30p.m - Reconciliation 4:30p.m. - Rosary 5:00p.m. - MASS 6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. RCIA - Hall L/C 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm202a/b 01-31-Thursday 9:30a.m. - 11:00a.m. - Get Ready for the Gospel (Smith/Moore), Rm 205 Noon - 1:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm 202a/b 7:30p.m. - Praise Team Practice - Church 02-01-First Friday 9:00a.m.-Women s Club Bd Mtg-Library 9:00a.m. - Noon - Mah Jongg - Rm 203 3:00p.m. - Chaplet of Divine Mercy 02-02-Saturday 8:00 a.m. - Rosary 8:30a.m. MASS Noon - 1:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm202a/b 4:15p.m.- 4:45p.m - Reconciliation 4:25p.m. - Rosary 5:00p.m - MASS - Chaplet of Divine Mercy following Mass 7:00p.m.-8:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm202a/b 02-03-Sunday 8:15a.m. - 8:45a.m. - Reconciliation 8:25a.m. - Rosary 9:00a.m. - MASS - Chaplet of Divine Mercy-following Mass After Mass - Celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the ordination of Deacon Al in the church Hall 10:30a.m-Noon - Youth Educ-Class/Hall February 2 and 3 is food pantry weekend. Please be generous with people in need. Non-perishables only. Thank you for your generosity. 01-28-Monday Noon - 1:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm 202a/b 7:00p.m. - 9:00p.m. - Parish Council Mtg - Hall 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - AA Mtg - Rm 202a/b 7:00p.m. - 8:00p.m. - Al-Anon - Rm 203 We Welcomed January 5..... 222 January 6.... 323 Homebound...... 40
WHITE / GREEN JANUARY 27, 2019 CALLED & GIFTED SPRING 2019 (Discerning Charisms) There will be 4 session locations this Spring: St. Vincent de Paul, Thursday evenings 6-9:00p.m. February 14, 21, 28, March 7, 14 (English). St. Mary s, Siloam Springs, Saturday 9-Noon, February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16 (Spanish). St. Joseph, Fayetteville, Saturday evening 6:15-9:15pm February 16, 23, March 2, 9 & 16 (English). St. Vincent de Paul, Monday evenings 6-9:00p.m. February 18, 25, March 4, 11,& 18 (Spanish). Cost of this program is $35.00 (payable by cash or check). Sign-up will be in the Narthex on January 26 & 27, 2019. More information on the discernment is available at: https:/siena,org/called-gifted PLEASE KEEP THESE PEOPLE IN YOUR PRAYERS THIS WEEK Mike Miciotto, Hank Schlapkohl, Richard Vinton, Robert Frankel, Marylee Piha, Paul Mollicone, Mary Ann Healy, Ann Marlowe, PhD, Mary Kletti PILGRIMAGE There will be a bus trip to the Ark and the Creations Museums in Kentucky, May 16-19, 2019. This is a Knights of Columbus sponsored trip to raise funds for seminarians, however, anyone interested is invited. There will also be a docent-led tour of the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington, KY. The Basilica contains one of the largest stained glass windows in the world. We will attend Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis, St. Louis, on our return trip. Cost of trip is $490 per person, double occupancy. For further information, please contact Dean Mechels at (479) 876-8884 or cell (479) 685-9514.Please leave a message if there is no answer. BLACK & INDIAN MISSION Today, our parish will take up the 134 th annual National Black and Indian Mission Collection. Our support of this collection helps build the church in African American, Native American, and Alaska Native communities from coast to coast [including our diocese, which received $50,000 from the Black and Indian Mission Collection last year]. Schools, parish religious education programs and diocesan ministries depend on your generosity to help them spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ! You can help meet unmet needs with a generous contribution today. Thank you for your support. Robert Mueller, brother of Donna Villirillo, Shannon Rospond, daughter-in-law of Donna Rospond, Samantha, granddaughter of Joan & Ron Hiller, Sandy Hutchinson, daughter of Tom Page, Malcolm Berry, brother-in-law of Connie Berry, Pray for all who care for the ill and infirm. Remember the deceased of our parish. May they and all our departed loved ones rest in peace. READINGS FOR THE WEEK Monday: Heb 9:15, 24-28; Ps 98:1-6; Mk 3:22-30 Tuesday: Heb 10:1-10; Ps 40:2, 4ab, 7-8a, 10, 11; Mk 3:31-35 Wednesday: Heb 10:11-18; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 4:1-20 Thursday: Heb 10:19-25; Ps 24:1-6; Mk 4:21-25 Friday: Heb 10:32-39; Ps 37:3-6, 23-24, 39-40; Mk 4:26-34 Saturday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Sunday: Jer 1:4-5, 17-19; Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17; 1 Cor 12:31 13:13 [13:4-13]; Lk 4:21-30
WHITE / GREEN JANUARY BIRTHDAYS (January 27th - February 3rd) Marilyn Fiebig, 29th Ken DeBauche, 29th Mary Powers, 29th Tom Buchl, 30th Margaret Plante, 31st Phil Kalinowski, 31st Brycen Smith, 1st Cy Hilger, 3rd THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 6:30p.m. - Parish Hall Next scheduled date is: FEBUARY 7th JACKPOT is at $1000 Doors open at 5:45p.m. Men s Club Special Announcement The Men s Club will grant a $500 Merit Award to a graduating high school senior who is a member of St. Bernard s Parish. Applications will be available at the parish office or from the Men s Club. Applications must be received not later than Monday, April 1, 2019. For further information, please contact Bob Stewart at: StewartBob1942@gmail.com ST. BERNARD LIBRARY The library staff is in the library most Monday s from 10:30a.m. to 2:00p.m. The library is open for browsing whenever the hall is open. Contact us at: stblibrary2016@gmail.co, or call Linda Hoppers (616-0268) if you are looking for a particular book or author or simply have questions about the library. At Christmas all of us were offered a copy of the book Why We re Catholic by Trent Horn. Have you read it yet? Why do we believe that God exists, that he became a man and came to save us,? What looks like a wafer of bread is actually His body. Why do we believe that he inspired a holy book and founded an infallible Church to teach us the one true way to live? Beginning with how we can know reality and ending with our hope of eternal life. It s the perfect way to help skeptics and seekers (or Catholics who want to firm up their faith) understand the evidence that bolsters our belief-and brings us joy. 100th Birthday Celebration! Please join us as we honor Lorene Louk on her very special birthday! Saturday, February 2, 2019 2:00 to 4:00 pm Concordia Retirement Center-Lounge 1 Concordia Drive Bella Vista, AR No gifts please, Birthday wishes welcome! **************************** SAVE THE DATE!! Valentine Social Saturday, February 9, 2019 Pork Loin with all the trimmings plus dessert. Refreshments available. Social 6:00p.m. and Dinner 7:00p.m. $15.00 per person. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus.
WHITE / GREEN JANUARY 27, 2019 SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CATHOLIC CHURCH PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL ELECTION During Mass on February 23 rd & 24 th 2019, three parishioners will be elected to serve on the Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish Pastoral Council. The Parish Pastoral Council assists the Pastor in promoting the spiritual growth of the Parish Community and in planning ways for the Parish to carry out the Mission of the Church. The Council is a consultative body regulated by the Norms issued by the Bishop of the Little Rock Diocese as well as a locally-written Covenant. Council members receive first-hand information on life in the Parish and Parish activities. The parishioners elected will replace three Council members whose terms of office have expired. Nomination Forms will be available in the Parish Office and published in the Church Bulletin until Sunday, February 17, 2019. If you wish to nominate a St. Bernard parishioner for service on the Parish Pastoral Council, please complete and submit the Nomination Form. Completed Nomination Forms should be sent to the Parish Office. If you are nominating a parishioner other than yourself, please obtain the parishioners consent to be a candidate and assurance that they will serve as a Council Member, if elected. Interested parishioners are encouraged and welcomed to serve on the Parish Pastoral Council. The Parish Pastoral Council Covenant requirements for Council membership are that the person is: (1) Catholic; (2) at least 18 years of age; and (3) a registered member of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish Community for more than one year. The nominee should not be a staff member or employee of the Church, or a person in the immediate family of a staff member, council member, or a nominee of the Council. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- SAINT BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL NOMINATION FORM To nominate a parishioner for service as a member of the Saint Bernard Parish Pastoral Council, please provide the following information about the nominee: NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE NUMBER: Every person who is Catholic, at least 18 years of age, and a registered member of Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Parish Community, is eligible to serve as a member of the Parish Pastoral Council. (Article II, Section 1. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux Pastoral Council Covenant)
WHITE / GREEN THE THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME LET S CELEBRATE DEACON AL GENNA S 25 TH YEAR OF ORDINATION Deacon Al was ordained a permanent deacon on December 4, 1993. St. Bernard s is planning to celebrate the 25 th Anniversary of his ordination on Sunday, February 3, 2019 after the 9:00a.m. Mass in the Hall. The Parish will provide eggs and sausage and we ask that parishioners bring some type of breakfast items such as banana bread, casseroles, hash browns, muffins, fruit, etc. There is no charge to attend the breakfast; however, we do need a head count for planning purposes. Please stop by the Parish Office to pick up your ticket to this special event. We plan to fill the Parish Hall to celebrate the Deacon s Anniversary and enjoy great food. ********** VALENTINES FOR MARRIED COUPLES What did you give your valentine last year - a dancing gorilla singing Come on Baby Light My Fire? Give your spouse something they really would appreciate, a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. A valentine that you will remember for a lifetime. Apply now for the February 15-17 weekend at Subiaco. Space is limited, don t delay! Apply online at: http://www.arkansawwme.org/or call Leah & Ben Brewer at (501) 733-1235. ********* POSTION OPENING St. Edward Catholic School in heart of downtown Little Rock is seeking applications for a principal. The PK-8 grade school was established in 1885 and has an enrollment of 143 students. An applicant must be able to demonstrate leadership ability in past or present educational assignments and be a practicing Catholic actively committed to developing their faith community. Qualifications include; five years teaching or administrative experience in a Catholic school system and a MSE or its equivalent in Educational Leadership. Compensation includes; a salary commensurate with experience as well as excellent benefits. To apply, please send cover letter, complete resume, and copy of licensure or transcript to: Theresa Hall, Superintendent of Catholic Schools, Diocese of Little Rock, 2500 N. Tyler Street, Little Rock, AR 72207 or email: thall@dolr.org The deadline for applications is Friday, March 1, 2019. ***** RETROUVAILE WEEKEND Is your marriage going down the right road... or is it a little off track? Life can be difficult and so can the challenges you face in marriage. Does the distance between you seem wide? Are you already separated? Looking for a better way? Retrouvaille can help and offers hope for a better relationship. Retrouvaille is a peer ministry of volunteer couples that can help you learn the tools of healthy communication, build intimacy and heal, just as they have done in their own marriages. Retrouvaille is Christian-based, and Catholic in origin, but welcomes couples of all faiths as well as non-religious couples. Retrouvaille can help get your relationship back on track. For more information about an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend (February 22-24, 2019) program for couples, contact registration team: Mike and Carole Glancy @ 1(800) 470-2230 or visit our website: HelpOurMarriage.com
WHITE / GREEN JANUARY 27, 2019 I AM A SINNER Pope Francis: his words to us as pope. I am a sinner. It is not a figure of speech. I am a sinner but I trust in the infinite mercy and patience of our Lord Jesus Christ, and I accept Him in a spirit of penance. It is an honest statement; we can all relate. It helps us understand and accept Pope Francis. His friends describe him as a man of prayer, a humble man who spends much time in prayer. What is his preferred way to pray? I pray the breviary every morning. I like to pray with the psalms. Then, later, I celebrate Mass. I pray the Rosary. I really prefer adoration in the evening, even when I get distracted and think of other things, or even fall asleep praying. In the evening then, between seven and eight o clock, I stay in front of the Blessed Sacrament for an hour in Adoration. Pope Francis continued: Prayer for me is always a prayer full of memory, of recollection of my own history or what the Lord has done in his Church I ask myself: What have I done for Christ? What am I doing for Christ? What should I do for Christ? But above all I also know that the Lord remembers me. I can forget about Him, but I know that he never, ever forgets me. Christ never forgets any of us. We should remember Him in Adoration. Think about what the pope says. The pope does an hour of adoration every day. You can volunteer for adoration once a week or every month. It will be time well spent; join the Pope in a prayerful nap. For information about Adoration call the office at 855-9069. ***************************** RCIA Our Early Leaders This week our faith journey in RCIA will begin with the People of God. We will learn about Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Saul, David, Solomon and those in between. Did you know that Abraham s wife, Sarah, was very old when she gave birth to Isaac? How about Joseph being sold by his brothers? There are many other stories that perhaps you aren t familiar with in our church history. Come join us our session Wednesday at 6:30 pm in the parish hall. Coffee is always on and everyone is welcome to attend. All Are Welcome Your RCIA team ***************************** Third Sunday in Ordinary Time January 27, 2019 The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. Luke 4:18a