St. Bernard Catholic Community 7500 Tangelo Drive Louisville, KY 40228 Parish and School Offices April 29, 2018 239-5178 www.stbernardlou.com Mass Schedule Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 11:00 am Weekday & Holyday Mass See inside bulletin Pastor Rev. Robert L. Stuempel Deacons Mr. Michael Edwards Mr. Philip Hettich February 11, 2018 6th Sunday in Ordinary Time St. Bernard community, centered in the Word of God and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church, is a welcoming and active faith-family, united in our love of God and each other as we work for justice and live out our call to stewardship.
Mass Intentions SUNDAY, April 29 5th Sunday of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass - Pat Anderson 11:00 a.m. Mass w/children s Liturgy of the Word Lonnie Burton MONDAY, April 30 St. Pius V, Pope 8:15 a.m. Phil Hettich, Jr. Recitation of the Rosary TUESDAY, May 1 St. Joseph the Worker 8:15 a.m. People of the Parish Recitation of the Rosary WEDNESDAY, May 2 St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church 8:15 a.m. Barbie Portman Recitation of the Rosary THURSDAY, May 3 Sts. Philip and James, Apostles 6:10 p.m. Recitation of the Rosary 6:30 p.m. Jacob Tyler Wilson, Jr. FRIDAY, May 4 8:15 a.m. Harriett Bischoff SATURDAY, May 5 5:00 p.m. NO MASS SUNDAY, May 6 6th Sunday of Easter 8:30 a.m. Mass - Brian Spalding 11:00 a.m. Mass w/children s Liturgy of the Word Dana Sims Meetings SUNDAY, April 29 9:30 a.m. Scripture Study - All Saints Room 9:45 a.m. RCIA - Preschool Building 12:15 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30 p.m. A.A. Alanon - Middle School MONDAY, April 30 10:00 a.m. Follow Me Bible Study - All Saints Room 7:00 p.m. Follow Me Bible Study - CKBD Room TUESDAY, May 1 6:00 p.m. Children s Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:00 p.m. Handbell Choir Rehearsal - Music Room 7:30 p.m. A.A. - Middle School WEDNESDAY, May 2 7:00 p.m. Adult Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30 p.m. A.A. - Middle School THURSDAY, May 3 9:00 a.m. Label Newsletter - CKBD Room 1:15 p.m. Crowning of Mary - Church FRIDAY, May 4 OAKS DAY - NO SCHOOL SATURDAY, May 5 DERBY DAY SUNDAY, May 6 9:30 a.m. Scripture Study - All Saints Room 9:45 a.m. RCIA - Preschool Building 12:15 p.m. Youth Choir Rehearsal - Church 7:30 p.m. A.A. Alanon - Middle School
Preparing for Next Week Parish Stewardship Easter of Your Neighbor I Sunday Offering Received - April 22nd $ 9,832.50 Budgeted Amount for April 22nd $ 11,770.00 The Record Collection - April 22nd $ 392.00 God? TIME & TALENT STEWARDSHIP MINISTERS SCHEDULED FOR MAY 5/6 CHURCH CLEANERS, MAY: M. Sidebottom, M. Duvall, M. Metzler, J. Jutz I am the vine, you are the branches. Whoever remains in me and I in him will bear much fruit, because without me you can do nothing. John 15:5 We cannot produce abundantly without a deep prayer life, without living in God. A woman with a full time job and four children was once asked how she possibly had time to pray. She replied: "I am too busy not too pray! If I didn t take time to be with God, I would be swallowed up in chaos." ALTAR LINENS: MAY: C. Webb BREADBAKERS: TBA CANTORS: 5:00 No Mass 8:30 B. Rasche 11:00 TBA LECTORS: 5:00 No Mass 8:30 G. Blair, S. Schneringer 11:00 S. Harris, K. Yann HOSPITALITY: 5:00 No Mass 8:30 P. Huelsman, S. Goins, B. Miller, M. Csernik, D. Brohm, O. Brohm, C. Tellman, C. Tellman 11:00 J. Hughes, L. Hughes, M. Hughes, A. Watts, C. Watts, G. Young, C. Webb EUCHARISTIC: 5:00 No Mass 8:30 S. Goins, C. Mayer, J. Mayer, B. Miller, S. Miller, V. Schuckmann 11:00 S. Goins, C. Mayer, J. Mayer, B. Miller, S. Miller, V. Schuckmann HOMEBOUND: Gp. I D. Saldana Gp. II L. Shaughnessy Gp. III A. Stemple Happy Birthday wishes to the following parishioners who have reached the wonderful age of 70: Mary Fusting, Apr. 30th Joan Ballard, May 4th QUOTE OF THE WEEK Bruce Flannery, May 2nd Edward McInerney, May 5th Faith will carry you further than anything else. EXTRA COLLECTIONS APRIL 29TH - STEPHEN MINISTRY MAY 6TH - HAND IN HAND MINISTRIES SPONSOR OF THE WEEK **Insert Sarah Willett Ecken, DMD ad here * This bulletin is furnished to the Parish without charge. The advertisements that appear completely defray all publishing costs with which the church would otherwise be burdened. Please patronize these sponsors as a thank you for their kind generosity.
ST. XAVIER SCHOLARS Congratulations to the following St. Bernard students who were named to the Honor Roll at St. Xavier High School for the 3rd quarter. Principal s List - Alex Foley, Nick Geoghegan, Ross Just, Andrew Moore, Hunter Roadhouse, Trey Sweeney Second Honors - Todd Able, Evan Brown, Nolan Bruner, Aaron Cambron, Spencer Disselkamp, Clay Fitzhugh, Jacob Geoghegan, Grant Goodman, Justin Howard, Austin Raley, Joseph Senninger PRAYER INTENTIONS Please keep the following parishioners in your prayers: George Ballard, Pat Bohannon, Joyce Downs, Jessica Drury, Larry Fogarty, Bridget Harman, Amy Havel, Jackie Recktenwald Hazelrig, Deacon Phil Hettich, Elana Hohl, Laura Hughes, Mike Kremer, Peggy Kuchenbrod, Pat Langan, Delores Lawson, Sonny Lucas, Susie Lutz, John Manning, Nicholas Manning, Chuck McDonald, Jim Meeks, Carol Montgomery, Irene Mueller, Daryl Norris, Rita Riggs, Theresa Stopher, Betty Striegel, Nataley Thompson, Tommy Walsh. REST IN PEACE The McCall family would like to thank the entire St. Bernard Community for their love & support during our time of loss. COMMUNION MINISTER FORMATION Communion Minister Formation is a two-session program for those preparing to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion in their parishes. Each two-hour session will include the Theology of the Eucharist, Liturgical Ministry and the Practical Aspects of the Role of the Communion Minister. This formation Program will fulfill the training portion of the canonical mandate required for Extraordinary Ministers. Cost: Free Funded by CSA. For more information, call 502-6361260, or email worship@archlou.org. May 8 & 15, 2018 Tuesdays, 6:00 8:00 p.m. Catholic Enrichment Center 3146W. Broadway UPDATE SESSIONS Communion Minister Update Sessions are for those ministers needing a mandate renewal. May 9, 2018 Wednesday, 7:00 9:00 p.m. St. Michael Church Please pray for the family and friends of Janis Lucas, wife of Sonny Lucas, Mason Boone, grandson of Sherry and Ronald Boone, and Doreen Stratychuk, mother of Donnia Schlaff who passed away recently. May they enjoy the Eternal Peace of the Risen Lord.
PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION As always, WE NEED YOU! No matter how you are a part of this St. Bernard Community, we depend upon each and every one of us to make the Picnic a success. We need everyone to step forward and help prepare, make donations, set-up, work, and clean-up to make this major fund-raiser happen. May has been designated to bring in GOODIE BAGS. : Gallon Zip Lock Bags filled with kid s toys and items geared for smaller children are needed for the Kiddie Booths. Bags should not be worth more than $2 or $3. The PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION of Rev. Mr. Robert Barnell, Rev. Mr. Brandon DeToma, Rev. Mr. David Farrell, Rev. Mr. Kien Nguyen and Rev. Mr. Minh Vu will be celebrated by Archbishop Joseph Kurtz on Saturday, May 26, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Assumption. The people of the Archdiocese of Louisville are welcome and encouraged to attend this joyful celebration. For more information, contact the Vocation Office at 502-471-2121. There will also be a Holy Hour offered in thanksgiving for the ordination on Friday, May 25 th from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. All are welcome to join us as we pray in vigil for those about to be ordained. It takes a lot of volunteers to make our Picnic successful. BOOTH CHAIRS ARE NEEDED! If you would be willing to chair a booth, for one night or both, please contact Renae Neal. We are all responsible for the success of our picnic! Sign up Genius is now open for picnic worker sign up. Please visit www.stbernardlou.com to find the link to Sign up Genius. NEWSLETTER MAILING The mailing team for our quarterly parish newsletter will gather in the Checkerboard Room on Thursday, May 3, between 9:00 and 11:00 am, to label and prepare The Connection newsletter to be mailed.
SAFE ENVIRONMENT WORKSHOP The Archdiocese of Louisville requires that all adults who work with children in our parish communities attend a Honor Thy Children Safe Environment training session and have a background check. Background check forms are in the Parish Office. The following workshop dates are on the calendar. You do not need an appointment, just come 15 minutes early and register. Please note: Children are not allowed to attend this training. May 23rd - 6:30 p.m. - Assumption High School - Media Center June 11th - 6:30 p.m. - St. Gabriel the Archangel - School Gym CURSILLO Cursillo, What is it?: Seeking a closer relationship with Jesus? If so, the Archdiocese of Louisville Cursillo Movement offers a timeproven Method for making that possible. To learn more about Cursillo and its Method you are invited to attend an information meeting on Mondaynight, May 14th, 7 p.m., Saint Gabriel the Archangel Church, 5505 Bardstown Rd. (Loft). For more information please contact Ken Jackey 502-554-1763 or email Ken at kjjackey@att.net MARRIAGE MOMENTS "Let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth." (1John 3:18) Saying "I love you." is good. Doing an act of kindness is an even stronger testament of love. Use both "love languages" once today. By Susan Vogt, www.susanvogt.net CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING April is Child Abuse Prevention Month. Did you know prevention and education to prevent child abuse is a priority in the Archdiocese of Louisville and in Catholic dioceses across the United States. Nationally, more than 2.4 million employees and volunteers have been trained to recognize the behavior of offenders and what to do to address child abuse, and in the Archdiocese of Louisville, more than 46,000 employees and volunteers have received this training. For more information about safe environment training, go to www.archlou.org/safe. PRAYER SERVICE FOR VICTIMS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING People Against Trafficking Humans (PATH) Coalition of Kentucky is hosting a prayer service remembering those who are victims/survivors of human trafficking on Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. in Louisville, KY at Jefferson Square Park (6th and Jefferson Street). The public is welcome, and individuals are encouraged to bring a sign to increase awareness of human trafficking. PARENTING POINTERS Do you really listen to your child? Of course you do. Now be honest. Do you sometimes "listen with your answer running"? Today, just for today, pay attention to a request your child makes and look for the reason behind the request before automatically saying, "No." By Susan Vogt, www.susanvogt.net
PARISH PASTORAL TEAM Mr. Larry Abell Facilities Manager Mrs. Donna Bruno Dir. of Early Childhood Educ. Mr. Michael Edwards Deacon Mr. Philip Hettich Deacon Mr. Fred Klausing Principal Ms. Cyndi Marlow Faith Formation Coordinator Mrs. Denise Meyer Pastoral Associate Mrs. Paula Miles Confirmation Coordinator Ms. Risa Musto-School/Parish Counselor Mrs. Kari Ogle Youth Ministry Coordinator Mr. Jim Parr Business Manager Mr. Barry Russo Director of Worship/Music Rev. Robert L. Stuempel Pastor Mrs. Molly Williams School Development Dir. Parish/School Phone Numbers Office - 239-5178 Fax - 239-9025 Prayer Line - 239-0757 Office hours Mon. - Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm Parish email address stbparish@stbernardlou.com labell@stbernardlou.com dbruno@stbernardlou.com mikeandjoycee@aol.com philiphettich36@gmail.com fklausing@stbernardlou.com cmarlow@stbernardlou.com dmeyer@stbernardlou.com pmiles@stbernardlou.com risa@stbernardlou.com kogle@stbernardlou.com jparr@stbernardlou.com brusso@stbernardlou.com frstump@iglou.com mwilliams@stbernardlou.com Bulletin Deadline Please submit all bulletin items no later than Monday 12:00 pm. (Holiday schedules or office closings may require earlier deadline). All content is subject to approval. Email content/request to Janet DeMasters jdemasters@stbernardlou.com. Visit us at www.stbernardlou.com INFANT BAPTISMS (0-7) The Rite of Infant Baptism for children, ages 0-7, is celebrated quarterly. Please contact Julie Tobbe Perdue, 641-9290 to register and begin the process. Parish membership and attendance at a preparation class are required. Children above the age of 7 and adults seeking baptism should contact Cyndi Marlow in the parish office, 239-5178 to inquire about the RCIA process. Marriage Please call Fr. Bob Stuempel at 239-5178, ext. 131 at least 6 months before the intended wedding date to allow an adequate amount of time for marriage preparation. New Member Registration When moving into our parish, please call the Parish Office at 239-5178 for information on new member meetings and the registration process. Reconciliation The sacrament of Reconciliation may be celebrated by appointment, 239-5178. Communal celebrations with area churches are held seasonally. Watch the bulletin for more details. Pastoral Care of the Sick Arrangements for home reception of Holy Communion and the Anointing of the Sick are made by calling Denise Meyer, 239-5178, ext. 128. Please let us know when a family member is hospitalized or enters a nursing facility.