Pastoral Staff

Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco

Pastoral Care Sr. Muriel Aude e

Office Administrator Celeste Mikitarian

Financial Administrator Amy Halloran

Director of Youth Ministry Lori Howard

Ministry of Education

Religious Educa on 508-393-7445

Administrator Virginia Boland

St. Bernade e School

508-351-9905

School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil

Assistant Principal Julianne Morin

Schedule of Masses

Saturday, The Lord’s Day Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Confession

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Pastoral Office

Phone 508-393-2838 Fax 508-393-2718 Rectory 508-393-2223

Email Parish Office: office@stb-parish.net

Pastor: FrRonFalco@gmail.com

Parish Website www.stb-parish.org

St. Bernadette Parish A Roman Catholic Faith Community of the Diocese of Worcester

www.stb-parish.org 266 Main Street,. Northborough, Massachusetts 01532

Music Ministry

Organist John Donahue

Director of Music Jay Maenhout

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Saturday, December 28 5:00 PM † Vincent and Rose McMahon, By Pat LeSage Sunday, December 29 9:00 AM † Michael J. Young, By Ralph & Lynda Tricomi † Leonard Martinson, By Jim Joubert 11:00 AM † Normand Martel, By the St. Bernadette Choir † John McLellan, By Carmen Monday, December 30 8:30 AM † Robert Scott, By Stephen and Mary Lou Stupik Tuesday, December 31 8:30 AM † Ann Cutler, By her mother Wednesday, January 1 10:00 AM For the People of St. Bernadette Parish Thursday, January 2 8:30 AM For all Priests Friday, January 3 8:30 AM † Bradley Howard, By the Mountzouris Family Saturday, January 4 5:00 PM † Michael Lavigne, By Judi Winning † Mary Winning, By the Family Sunday, January 5 9:00 AM † George Perkins, By Andrea Lincoln † Pedro-Vasquez Rumana, By the Crowley Family 11:00 AM † Joseph Trachimowicz, By Michael & Deborah O’Neil † Joseph and Anna DiAntonio, By Cheryl Maenhout

A Message from the Pastor:

My Friends in the Lord Jesus, We celebrate the Feast of the Holy Family today. The Holy Family is a model for all of our families. In fact, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus, the Holy Family, is a model for all of our relationships. We all live in families. However, the Christian virtues that govern our family life can also serve us in our work place, school, and among friends. Because when our focus is on the love of God and the love, care and respect of others, then we foster in our families, and promote in all relationships, the two great commandments, love God and love our neighbor as our self. In this way we radiate more effectively the light of Christmas. God became a human person so that we humans, by divine grace, might become God like in our words and actions. St. Paul in our second reading from his Letter to the Colossians sets the foundation for a Christian family. St. Paul writes “Because you are God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, clothe yourselves with heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…as the Lord has forgiven you, so you must do….let the peace of Christ control your hearts…And be thankful…And whatever you do, in word or in deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus…” It seems that St. Paul gives us good advice for a Christ centered way to live. We can only imagine how bright the light of Christmas shines forth from us when we are clothed in these virtues. Truly, by living in this manner, we make real “peace on earth, good will toward all.” May God bless our families with a happy and holy Christmas season, and with joy, health and peace in 2020, the new year of grace. Fr. Ron

Masses, Feasts & Gospels

SUNDAY Matthew 2:13-15 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph

MONDAY Luke 2:36-40 Sixth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

TUESDAY John 1:1-18 Seventh Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord

WEDNESDAY Luke 2:16-21 The Octave Day of the Nativity of the Lord

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God

THURSDAY John 1:19-28 Saints Basil the Great & Gregory Nazianzen,

Bishops and Doctors of the Church

FRIDAY John 1:29-34 Christmas Weekday Holy Name of Jesus

SATURDAY John 1:25-42 Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious

FEAST OF THE HOLY FAMILY

“See what love the Father has given us, that we should be called children of God; and so we are.”

(1 JOHN 3:1) During this season of giving, let us remember the most important gift we have received – being children of God. As God’s children, it’s important that we express our love for others as well. Tell your spouse, children and other family members and friends that you love them, frequently.

Parish Events this week…

Saturday, December 21 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, December 29 The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Christmas Open House at the Rectory 12PM-2PM No Religious Education Classes Tuesday, December 31 New Years Eve - Parish Office Closed Wednesday, January 1 Happy New Year! The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Mass at 10:00 AM Parish Office Closed Thursday, January 2 Students return to school at SBS Saturday, January 4 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, January 5 The Epiphany of the Lord Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Holy Grounds Coffee Hour 10:00 AM Altar Server Training 12:30-2:30 PM Religious Education: CGS & Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15 AM Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45 AM Gr. 9 & 10: 6:00-8:00 PM Confirmation: 6:00-8:00 PM

Sacrament and Pastoral Information

Holy Baptism & the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults

Contact Fr. Falco to make arrangements for Infant Bap sms as well as for adult Bap sm,

Eucharist & Confirma on.

Pastoral Care of the Sick Please inform a pastoral staff member of the needs

of those who may be ill, hospitalized or elderly. We are privileged to serve the infirmed.

Holy Orders/Consecrated Religious Life Contact Fr. Ron Falco for informa on on the

priesthood or the permanent diaconate.

Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for

Chris an marriage and wedding plans. The process should begin at least one year

prior to an cipated marriage date.

First Communion & Confirmation Contact Mrs. Boland for registra on.

Parish Ministry Leaders

Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186

Altar Society Walter Zydlewski 508-485-7683

Arts & Environment Anne Wall 508-393-3042

Baptism Preparation Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Bereavement Contact the Parish Office 508-393-2838

Eucharistic Adoration Parish Office 508-393-2838

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Parish Office 508-393-2838

Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500

Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Rick McAuliffe - Grand Knight 508-250-2281 Steve Phillips - Deputy Grand Knight 508-826-1573

Bernie Gillon - Membership Director 978-771-1725 www.kofc.org/joinus

Parish Finance Amy Halloran 508-393-2838

Lectors Horace Turner 508-393-5340

Marriage Ministry Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Mom’s Group Stephanie Devaney 774-473-2689

Monthly Food Collection Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500

Music Ministry Jay Maenhout 508-494-1362 maenhoutjay@gmail.com Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-2838

Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096

Respect for Life Evelyn & Russ Lindquist 508-393-9199

R.C.I.A. Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Women’s Faith Sharing Ginny Boland 508-393-2838

Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838

Praying With Our Parish

Please remember in your prayers … Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Kenny, Lynn, Betsy, Elizabeth, Robin, Christopher, Don, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Eleanor, Jessie, Meaghan, Sue, Peter, Gary, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Bert, Bill, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Charlie, Judy, Katie, Mary, Richard, Agnes, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Patricia, Jane, Meg, Alfred, Maro, Chris, Cathy, Henry, Jenny, Vincent, Jeff, Dottie, Sharon, Maureen, Robert, Jeannette, Nancy, Andrew, Chet, Joe, Silvia, Anthony, Marsha, Betty, Roy, Craig, Barbara, Tom, Nicole, Ed, Deirdre, Jeff, Amy, Emma, Christina, David, Cheryl, Gilda, Ben, Mary, Donna, John, Paula, Marie, Bob, Amanda, Faith, Tess, Jackie, Lauren, Claire, Martin, Patrick, John, Cora, Natalie, Kate

Please call the parish office for those in need of prayers, a home visit or are in the hospital or nursing home.

Offertory Collection

Weekend of December 15

Offertory: $ 4,805.44 Loose: $ 425.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !

March for Life January 24, 2020

Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891 E-mail: youth-ministry@stb-parish.net

Religious Education News

Class Schedule for January:

CGS & Gr. 1: January 5 & 12 ~ 10:15-11:15 AM

Gr. 3-8: January 5 & 12 ~ 10:15-11:45 AM

Gr. 9 & 10 January 5, 12 26 ~ 6:00-8:00 PM

Confirmation January 5, 12, 26 ~ 6-8:00 PM

www.stb-parish.org ~ 508-393-7445

Faith and Finances

December 2019 Parish Budget Bill: Payable to the Diocese of Worcester

Cathedratucum: $ 1,830.00 Property Insurance/Workers Comp: $ 789.00 Priests’ Retirement/Custodial Care: $ 542.00 Communication Ministry Assessment: $ 319.00 $ 3,480.00

Weekday Morning Mass

What better way to start the day than with morning Mass! It brings us many blessings and special graces. This week, Mass will be celebrated Monday Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at 8:30AM. The rosary begins at 8AM. Wednesday is the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God, and New Year’s Day. Mass will be celebrated at 10AM.

The Following Feast Days will be celebrated this week:

Wednesday: The Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God Thursday: Saint Basil the Great Saint Gregory Nazianzen, Friday: The Holy Name of Jesus Saturday: Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton

Altar Server Training New altar Server training will begin on Sunday, January 5 from 12:30-2:30. Training is open to all 4th graders and beyond, who have received their First Communion. There will be five training sessions lasting about 2 hours each. All trainees are expected to attend all five sessions. A parent must be present for the first half hour of the first session. Signup sheets are in the gathering space.

Contact Chuck Dinovo @ 508-662-0186 with questions.

The schedule dates are: January 5

January 12 (1:30-3:30)

January 26

February 2

February 9

New Years Parish Office Hours The Parish Office will be closed on

Tuesday, December 31 and

Wednesday, January 1

Happy New Year!

Diocesan Collections in 2020

Beginning in 2020, the collection basket will be passed only once during the

Offertory at Mass. If you would like to donate to a Diocesan Collection, for example, The Catholic University in January, 2020, be sure to use an envelope specifically for The Catholic University. In this way, we will be sure to identify the intention of your gift. Envelopes will be available at the entrance of the church the weekend of the collection, if needed. Donations may also be made direct-ly through the parish website.

Thank you for your generosity!

Prayer Shawls

If you know someone who would like a prayer shawl, there are several available. please contact Rose Marie Clark for more information at 978-415-0272.

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Prayer for the New Year

Remember us, O God; from age to age be our comforter.

You have given us the wonder of time, blessings in days and nights,

seasons and years. Bless your children at the

turning of the year and fill the months ahead

with the bright hope that is ours in the coming of Christ.

You are our God, living and reigning, forever and ever.

Amen.

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January 5 Hosted By the Mom’s Group

Please remember in your prayers…

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Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Holy Mother of God

Wednesday, January 1 New Year’s Day

Mass will be celebrated at 10:00 AM

SAVE THE DATE !

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Altar Society Ministry

The Altar Society is in need of some new members. If you are interested in this ministry of cleaning and preparing the church for weekend Masses, contact Walter Zydlewski at 508-485-7683 for more information.

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Feast of the Holy Family

Please join us for a

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