Pastoral Staff

Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco

Parish Deacon

Deacon Thomas J. Varney

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 Office: stbernade eparish@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 Adult Choir

Director of Youth Choir Priscilla Nardi

Director of Contemporary Choir Thomas Lowe

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My Friends in the Lord Jesus,

Alleluia! Christ is raised from the dead! Last Sunday we celebrated the joy of Easter. This joyous celebration continues today, and throughout this fifty day holy season. Each day of this season, we disciples proclaim and witness to the triumph of Jesus Christ over sin and death. St. Peter, in his preaching the resurrection of Jesus Christ proclaimed “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who in his great mercy gave us a new birth to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept for you in heaven…”

We listen to, and join as well, the witnessing of the Apostles to the resurrection of Jesus. Today in the Gospel according to John, Jesus appeared to the disciples. Although the doors of that place were locked out of fear, Jesus came and stood in their midst. He greeted them with “Peace be with you.” He then showed them his hands and his side, his wounds of crucifixion.

When Jesus came to the disciples as the resurrected Lord, he bestowed on them his Holy Spirit, and empowered them to bear witness to the truth of his resurrection. “As the Father has sent me, so I send you. And when he said this, he breathed on them and said to them, receive the Holy Spirit.” It is this same Holy Spirit, bestowed on us in baptism and in confirmation, who gives us courage to live our faith in our day, bearing witness to the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

In this season of joyful witnessing, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, instructs us, “The joy of the gospel fills the hearts and lives of all who encounter Jesus. Those who accept his offer of salvation are set free from sin, sorrow, and inner emptiness and loneliness. With Christ joy is constantly born anew…I wish to encourage the Christian faithful to embark upon a new chapter of evangelization marked by joy, while pointing out new paths for the Church’s journey in years to come…The Church which ‘goes forth’ is a community of missionary disciples who take the first step, who are involved and supportive, who bear fruit and rejoice…Such a community has an endless desire to show mercy, the fruit of its own experience of the power of the Father’s infinite mercy…An evangelizing community is filled with joy; it knows how to rejoice always…Evangelization with joy becomes beauty in the liturgy, as part of our daily concern to spread goodness.” May the grace of Easter instill in our hearts the desire always to spread goodness.

Fr. Ron

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. 3

Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.

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

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, April 22 5:00 PM † Delia Moineau, By Joseph & Claudette Moineau † Kevin McShane, By Pat Englund Sunday, April 23 9:00 AM † Mary E. Fouracre, 20th Anniversary, By the Family † Henry L. Munson, By the Matys Family 11:00 AM † John McLellan, By Carmen † Richard Alliegro, By the Alliegro Family Monday, April 24 8:30 AM † James Young, By Melissa Kane † Evelyn Milton, By Richard and Deanna Charves Tuesday, April 25 8:30 AM † Kay D’Urso, By The Detora Family † David DeFlorio, By Randy & Paula VanArsdell

Wednesday, April 26 8:30 AM † Edward Darney, Jr., 1st Anniversary By the Turner Family

Thursday, April 27 8:30 AM † Pasquale DiBara, By Joan Matys † Nicola Smarra, By Alicia Bonneau

Friday, April 28 8:30 AM † Joseph Breare, By the Family

Saturday, April 29 5:00 PM † Amy Taylor, By Paul Congdon † Dick Winning, By the Family

Sunday, April 30 9:00 AM For the People of St. Bernadette Parish 11:00 AM † Robert Englund, By his wife † Robert Lundberg, Jr., By Judi Winning

Masses, Feasts & Gospels

SUNDAY John 20:19-31 Second Sunday of Easter

MONDAY John 3:1-8 Easter Weekday

Saint Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest and Martyr

TUESDAY Mark 16:15-20 Saint Mark Evangelist

WEDNESDAY John 3:16-21 Easter Weekday

THURSDAY John 3:31-36 Easter Weekday

FRIDAY John 6:1-15 Easter Weekday

Saint Pater Chanel, Priest and Martyr Saint Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest

SATURDAY John 6:16-21 Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church

Parish Events this week… Saturday, April 22 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, April 23 2nd Sunday of Easter Mass 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Religious Education: PK, K & Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15 AM (Last Class) Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45 AM (Last Class) First Communion: 10:15AM-12:00 PM Confirmation: 6:00-8:00 PM (Last Class) Monday, April 24 Youth Choir 6:00 PM American Heritage Girl Information Mtg. 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 25 Anointing of the Sick Service 11:00 AM Senior Luncheon 12:00 PM Wednesday, April 26 Youth Ministry Faith Night 7:00 PM Thursday, April 27 Confirmation at the Cathedral of St. Paul 7:00 PM Prayer Group 8:00 PM Saturday, April 29 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, April 30 3rd Sunday of Easter Mass 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Religious Education: 1st Communion 10:15-12PM

Parish Ministry Leaders

Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186

Altar Society Walter & Rose 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 Celeste Mikitarian 508-393-2838

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Deacon Tom Varney 508-845-3469

Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819

Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Russ Lindquist (Grand Knight) 508-393-9199 Bernie Gillon (Dep. Grand Knight) 508-466-8312

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

St. Bernadette Contemporary Choir: Thomas Lowe 508-393-6594

St. Bernadette Youth Choir: Priscilla Nardi 508-485-2705

Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-1290

Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096

Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Anne Curtis 508-393-6751

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

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

Women’s Faith Sharing Peg Lien 508-393-7180

Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838

Second Sunday of Easter

“ Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” (John 20:19)

Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can probably do a much better job at this. When we make people feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead of being excluded. A simple “hello” and a smile go a long way.

Praying With Our Parish Please remember in your prayers …

Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Sharon, Kenny, Joseph, Mary, Barbara, Jim, Debbie, Lynn, Ernest, Betsy, Zachary, Evan, Colin, Kathy, Bill, Ryan, Fr. Steve, Fr. Devlin, Alexis, Aubrey, Craig, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary, Fran, Robin, Jack, Christopher, Don, Nicole, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Ed, Dottie, Doris, Carlton, Matthew, Janet, Eleanor, Carol, Debbie, Jeri, Jessie, Meaghan, Jayne, Hazel, Nancy, John,, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, David, Kathleen, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Ron, Donna, Jackie, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Robert, Charlie, Ginny, Bob, Judy, Katie, Geri, Mary, Richard, Leo, Allison, Ronnie, Rose, Dottie, Joan, Christine, Andrew, Julie, John, Agnes, Ann, Beth, David

Gr. PK, K & 1: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 23 10:15-11:15 AM in the Pre-School Bldg.

Gr. 3-8: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 23 10:15-11:45 AM in the School Building.

1st Communion: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 23 10:15 AM-12:00 PM in the School Building.

Confirmation: Next Class ~ Sunday, April 23 6-8:00 PM in the Parish Hall

Confirmation will be held on Thursday, April 27th at 7:00 PM

at St. Paul’s Cathedral.

~ Hope Ministry ~ Are you interested in helping out in

any of our outreach programs?

Our Father’s Table On the first Monday of each month, we prepare and serve a meal at 204 Main Street, Marlborough to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Monday, May 1.

Dismas Family Farm Help prepare and serve a meal to men who are living and working on a farm as they prepare to go back into the community. Meals are prepared on the 2nd Monday of every month. The next meal will be served on Monday, May 8.

Community Meals The St. Bernadette Outreach Ministry serves meals at the Trinity Church in Northborough approximately every six weeks on Wednesday evenings to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Wednesday, May 3.

Contact Mary Ellen Duggan at Home: 508-393-1819, Cell: 774-258-1500

meduggan62@gmail.com

Liturgical Roles April 29 & 30

Lector EMC Servers

5:00 PM M. Duggan Deacon Tom F. Devaney D. Coad J.P. Devaney A. White G. Devaney

9:00 AM J. Lien J. Somers K. Somers P. Lien F. Somers M. Leonard S. Gaskamp

11:00 AM S. Shields Deacon Tom V. DiMauro C. Dinovo P. Quinn R. Clark B. O’Brien

Altar Society Ministry - April 29

L. Valianti M. Valianti C. McCree C. Dwinells

Offertory Collection

Weekend of April 8

Offertory: $ 7,025.11 Loose: $ 684.50

Weekend of April 16

Offertory: $ 7,863.73 Loose: $ 779.00 Easter Offering: $ 3,974.00 Good Friday/Holy Land: $ 755.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !

April 26 Youth Ministry Faith Sharing

July 14, 15, 16 Steubenville East Youth Conference

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

2017 Partners in Charity Appeal

Thanks to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2017 Partners in Charity Appeal. St. Bernadette Parish has already raised over $53,500 toward our goal of $73,500. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope located in the pews. Or you may visit www.partners-charity.net to donate online. Through your generous support we are able to serve thousands of families and individuals in Worcester County through outreach, formation, evangelization, and worship. Thank you!

Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls

A Reminder to return your Rice Bowls this weekend, April 22-23.

Bulletin Information:

Please email all bulletin information to stbernadetteparish@stb-parish.net or drop it off to the Pastoral Center office no later than Monday morning at 9:00AM. Thank You.

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June 26-30, 2017 Daily 9am—12 Noon

For kids ages 5 to 11 $50 per child

$150 Family Max Registration Deadline:

June 16th

Contact: Ginny Boland 508-393-7445 ginnyboland@stb-parish.net

American Heritage Girls

American Heritage Girls is a scout organization that strives to “build women of integrity through service to God, family, community and country.” We are hoping to start a troop at

St. Bernadette parish in the fall of 2017. There will be in information meeting for parents on Monday, April 24 at 6PM in the Parish Hall. Please contact Lynn Somers at 508-393-8642 or at lmmsomers@gmail.com with any questions.

https://www.americanheritagegirls.org/

Knights of Columbus St Augustine Council #5724

The St. Bernadette / St. Rose of Lima, Knights of Columbus Council will be holding a membership information weekend April 29-30 after all Masses. The Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882 at St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven, CT by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, and it has since grown to become the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world. Our local Council was established 50 years ago and cur-rently has over 120 members - a band of brothers dedicated to doing good in the service of God and neighbor. We are very active in supporting our Parishes, families and helping those in need in the wider community - exemplifying our Order’s princi-ples of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. If you are a Catholic man interested in growing your faith and putting it into action, please consider becoming a Knight. For more infor-mation about the Knights, visit our Council website www.kofcnorthborough.org or contact Grand Knight Russ Lind-quist at 508-393-9199 or Deputy Grand Knight Bernie Gillon at 508-466-8312.

High School Seniors ~ Class of 2017

Any graduating Senior interested in applying for the Saint Bernadette Scholarship, may pick up an application in the Parish Office. Scholarship applications are for High School seniors who are furthering their education at a 2-year or 4-year college or technical school. Applications must be submitted to the Parish Office by 4:00pm on Monday, May 22, 2017. Please note, this is a firm deadline.

Save the Date!

Ladies - mark your calendar for Friday, May 12th @6:30pm in the Pastoral Center for our next Bunco Game Night. All women in the Parish are invit-ed. Look for the registration form in the upcoming bulletins. Please register early as space is limited. Any questions call the Parish Office at 508-393-2838 or email: TriciaTemte@gmail.com

Can’t Get Out to Mass?

If you are homebound or caring for someone at home and don’t want to miss Mass, tune in to WCTR TV3 on Monday through Friday at 9am for Daily Mass Live from the Chapel at the Cathedral of St. Paul or Sunday at 6pm for delayed broadcast of the 10:15 am Mass. Many priests from around our diocese volunteer to say Mass each month to help those who cannot attend. It is also available at: www.worcestercatholictv.org to watch from your computer!

St. Bernadette School is now accepting applications for

Grades PK 3 thru Grade 8

Contact the admissions office: (508) 351-9905 or admissions@stb-school.org

Come and see the stock of CDs that are in. A display is located in the Gathering Space of the Church with CD’s and brochures.

Rooted in Sacred Scripture, the Rosary has been called the Gospel in miniature. Beautiful music is blended with subtle voices as the symphony of prayers of this timeless treasure is presented by Matthew Arnold so that all can participate. The

recitation of this traditional Catholic prayer honoring the Blessed Virgin Mary is perfect for personal use in private meditation or for family devotions.

TICKETS now ON SALE! for the 20th Annual St. Bernadette School

G LF Tournament June 2, 2017

Highfields Golf & Country Club , Grafton, MA

PURCHASE TICKETS & SPONSORSHIPS by using the Golf Tournament Brochure available at the back of the Church

or by visiting www.stb-school.org

**Senior Parishioner Discount available!

The St. Bernade e School Golf Tournament is an important fundraiser each year as it helps to offset opera ng costs, provides Tui on Assistance for those in need, and allows

the school to offer more academic enrichment programs for its students and professional development for its teachers. Please support this important event through a sponsorship,

by golfing, or by dona ng an item for the auc on or raffle.

QUESTIONS? Contact Melissa Kane, Director of Advancement, St. Bernade e School at mkane@stb-school.org or (508)351-9905

Highest Heaven at Worcester Art Museum Spanish and Portuguese Colonial Art

from the Collection of Roberta and Richard Huber March 11 — July 9, 2017

Discover this stunning private collection during its only New England visit and explore a time when art, spiritual lity, and religious devotion flourished in the Spanish and Portuguese colonial world. Over 100 works-paintings, sculptures, ivories, silver objects and furniture—trace the development and spread of the Catholic faith in 17th and 18th century South America.

Parish Days ~ Sunday, May 15, June 11, July 9 ~ 11AM-5PM ~

Present your parish bulletin for $2 off admission for you and up to three guests.

St. Bernadette School

Diocesan Science Fair Judges needed

St. Bernadette School is seeking individuals that would like to be a Judge at the upcoming Diocesan Science Fair on Thursday, May 18th from 2-5 pm. The Fair will be held at Assumption College and will include the winners of science fairs at all of the schools in the Worcester Diocese - including St. Bernadette School. If you have a science background and/or work in a science-related field and are interested in helping please contact SBS Science Teacher Linda Boyer at lboyer@stb-school.org.

With the Sacrament of

Anointing of the Sick

Tuesday, April 25th at 11:00am in the Church

Followed by the Senior Luncheon in the Parish Hall at noon, with Haddock and Rice on the menu.

All are welcome!

If you are in need of a

ride, or can provide a ride

for someone else, please

contact the parish office.

Please sign up in the

gathering space or

contact the parish office

.