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 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 Jay Maenhout

Director of Youth Choir Priscilla Nardi

Director of Contemporary Choir Thomas Lowe

XtáàxÜ fâÇwtç Éy à{x exáâÜÜxvà|ÉÇ Éy à{x _ÉÜw TÑÜ|Ä D? ECDK From the Pastor: My Friends in the Lord Jesus, Happy Easter Sunday! God’s blessings for a grace filled fifty days of joy of the Easter season! Today we join the Church in proclaiming the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. We have longed to hear the glorious words of St. Mary Magdalene once again proclaiming, “I have seen the Lord!” Today is the day of Easter joy! Throughout Lent we have prayed, fasted and reached out to those in need, having, by grace, grown more into the likeness of the risen Christ. It is this good news of salvation that we celebrate too today, as we proclaim Jesus Christ, our Lord and savior, raised triumphant. “When the Sabbath was over, Mary Magdalene, Mary, the mother of James, and Salome…came to the tomb…On entering the tomb they saw a young man sitting on the right side, clothed in a white robe, and they were utterly amazed. He said to them, Do not be amazed! You seek Jesus of Nazareth, the crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Behold the place where they laid him.” We, like those first disciples, rejoice too. It is tradition every Easter for our Holy Father to impart a special blessing to the city of Rome and to the world, in what is called the Urbi et Orbi blessing. Pope Francis, in his 2014 blessing, said, “The Church throughout the world echoes the angel’s message to the women: Do not be afraid! I know that you are looking for Jesus who was crucified. He is not here; for he has been raised…Come and see the place where he lay…This is the culmination of the Gospel, it is the Good News par excellence: Jesus, who was crucified, is risen! This event is the basis of our faith and our hope. If Christ were not raised, Christianity would lose its very meaning; the whole mission of the Church would lose its impulse, for this is the point from which it first set out and continues to set out ever anew. The message which Christians bring to the world is this: Jesus, Love incarnate, died on the cross for our sins, but God the Father raised him and made him the Lord of life and death. In Jesus, love has triumphed over hatred, mercy over sinfulness, goodness over evil, truth over falsehood, life over death.” May the joy of Easter fill our homes and hearts, increase our faith, strengthen our hope, and ennoble our acts of love. Happy and blessed Easter, 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. 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, March 31 8:30 AM Holy Saturday ~ Morning Prayer Service 7:30 PM The People of St. Bernadette Parish Sunday, April 1 9:00 AM The Homebound 11:00 AM The People of St. Bernadette Parish Monday, April 2 8:30 AM † Edward Clark, By his wife † Ellie Mahoney, 1st Anniversary, By Mary Ellen Tuesday, April 3 8:30 AM † Joan Boudreau, By Deborah O’Neil † Ann Charest, By Deborah O’Neil Wednesday, April 4 8:30 AM † Ann Daglio, By Margaret Mossman Thursday, April 5 8:30 AM † Michael & Antoinette Seymour, By the Family Friday, April 6 8:30 AM † Matteo Chronchio, By Lori Howard & Terry Hunt Saturday, April 7 5:00 PM † Marguerite Buisson, 6th Anniversary, By her daughter Lorraine † Vincent Luciano, By the Halloran Family Sunday, April 1 9:00 AM † Arnie Swanson, By Judi Winning † Frank Lincoln, By the Family 11:00 AM † Ken and Rita Mitchell, By Jayne Stokes

Masses, Feasts & Gospels

SUNDAY Luke 24:13-35 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord

MONDAY Matthew 28:8-15 Monday within the Octave of Easter

TUESDAY John 20:11-18 Tuesday within the Octave of Easter

WEDNESDAY Luke 24:13-35 Wednesday within the Octave of Easter

THURSDAY Luke 24:35-48 Thursday within the Octave of Easter

FRIDAY John 21:1-14 Friday within the Octave of Easter

SATURDAY Mark 16:9-15 Saturday within the Octave of Easter

Parish Events this week…

Saturday, March 31 Holy Saturday: Morning Prayer Service 8:30 AM Easter Vigil 7:30 PM Sunday, April 1 Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM No Religious Education Classes Monday, April 2 Youth Choir 6:00 PM Tuesday, April 3 Women’s Faith Sharing 10AM Thursday, April 5 Prayer Group 8:00 PM Friday, April 6 Youth Ministry Middle School Laser Craze 6:30PM Saturday, April 7 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday April 8 2nd Sunday of Easter Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Coffee Hour 10:00-11:00 AM Religious Education: PK, K & Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15AM Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45AM First Communion: 10:15AM-12:00 noon Gr. 9 & 10: 6:00-8:00 PM (Last Class) Confirmation: 6:00-8:00 PM (Last Class)

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 508-393-1819

Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Bernie Gillon (Grand Knight) 978-771-1725

Tom Lowe (Dep. Grand Knight) 508-393-6594

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 Adult Choir Jay Maenhout 508-485-4191

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

Praying With Our Parish Please remember in your prayers …

Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Kenny, Mary, Barbara, Lynn, Betsy, Zachary, Evan, Colin, Kathy, Bill, Ryan, Alexis, Aubrey, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary, Robin, Christopher, Don, Nicole, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Ed, Doris, Carlton, Janet, Eleanor, Jessie, Meaghan, Hazel, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, Kathleen, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Charlie, Judy, Katie, Geri, Mary, Richard, Leo, Joan, Julie, John, Agnes, Ann, Beth, David, Jackie, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Patricia, Fran, Jane, Meg, Alfred, Maro, Chris, Kenneth, Henry, Jenny, Vincent, Jeff, Dottie, Allison, Sharon, Phyllis, Ronnie, Maureen, Robert, Jeannette, Nancy, Andrew, Steve, Chet, Kathy, Joe, Emma, Marsha, Betty, Roy, Craig, Barbara, Tom

Liturgical Roles April 7 & 8

Lector EMC Servers

7:30 PM P. Soboyejo C. Dinovo F. Devaney E. Lindquist G. Devaney P. Lien J.P. Devaney K. Mongeon

9:00 AM G. Amato R. Rahn A. Arcona J. Rahn S. Gaskamp P. Amato I. Gaskamp P. Quinn

11:00 AM L. Ukairo B. Conboy G. Conboy K. O’Leary T. Conboy M. Leonard L. Sandini V. DiMauro

Altar Society Ministry - April 7

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

Offertory Collection

Weekend of March 18

Offertory: $ 5,188.00 Loose: $ 665.00 Catholic Relief Services: $ 1,029.50

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !

Religious Education

Upcoming Classes:

PK, K & Gr. 1: April 8 & 22 - 10:15-11:15 AM

Gr. 3-8: April 8 & 22 - 10:15-11:45 AM

Gr. 9 & 10: April 8 - 6:00-8:00 PM (Last Class)

Confirmation: April 8- 6:00-8:00 PM (Last Class) Confirmation: April 29 at 3:00 PM at the Cathedral of St. Paul, Worcester

First Communion: April 8, 22 & 29 First Communion: May 5 at 10AM

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

April 6 Middle School Laser Craze 6:30-8:30 PM

April 21 May 12 Coffee Night Taco Night

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

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 through Friday at 8:30 AM. The rosary begins at 8:00 AM

EASTER SUNDAY

“Think of what is above, not of what is on earth.” (Colossians 3:2)

On this day we thank God for His Son, Jesus, who died and rose for us. We celebrate and sing “Alleluia”. Let’s try to keep the joy of this Easter season in our hearts throughout the year! Pray daily and listen for how He is calling each of us to joyfully use our gifts to fulfill His sal-vation plan.

2018 Partners in Charity Appeal

Thanks to all of our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2018 Partners in Charity Appeal. To date 88 of our St. Bernadette Parish families have responded, raising over $42,000

toward our $73,500 goal. If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill our a commitment pledge envelope located in the pews and gathering space. Or visit www.partners-charity.net to donate online. Partners in Charity, formerly known as the Bishop’s Fund, is the Annual Appeal for the Diocese of Worcester, serving 28 charitable, educational, and pastoral, ministries. Through your generous support we are able to serve thousands of families and individuals in Worcester County through out-reach, formation, evangelization and worship. Thank You!

Join us next Sunday, April 8 at 10AM for the

Holy Grounds Coffee Hour Hosted by the HOPE Ministry!

Easter 2018 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, As the grieving women walked to the tomb in the pre-dawn darkness of Easter Sunday, their companion was not only grief but worry. How would they remove the stone that blocked the tomb so they could anoint Jesus’ body? When they arrived at the tomb the women found the stone removed. To their amazement, they also found much more—an angel and the announcement that Jesus had been raised from the dead! Overjoyed, the women ran to announce the good news to the disciples. That evening, two of the disciples were leaving Jerusalem on the road to Emmaus. Grief and disappointment hung over them as they discussed the events of the last three days. Just as worry about the stone distracted the women from recalling Jesus’ promise, the events of Good Friday, shattering their hopes, prevented the disciples from believing the women’s report. Many times worries and disappointment over the immediate events of life cause us distraction. When that happens, do not forget Christ’s promises. Do not forget history’s greatest event, Christ’s resurrection. The women’s worry about the stone proved to be a trifle. God would move the stone. The expectations of the disciples on the road to Emmaus were inconsequential when compared to God’s plan fulfilled in Jesus. When the angel told the women that Christ’s promise was fulfilled, they were overjoyed. When Jesus enlightened the disciples about the prophecies of Scripture, their hearts burned. The women’s worry and the dis-ciples’ disappointments were utterly dispelled by the joy of the Resurrection. May we live in the light of Easter—full of hope and anticipa-tion. May we never let our worries or disappointments distract us from the realization that God’s love provides us with the means to overcome every fear and to live in the confidence that God’s promises will exceed our most fervent hopes. With every prayerful best wish for a joyous Easter, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester

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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, April 2.

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, April 9

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 16.

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

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Join us for the next REEL Movie Night

Wednesday, April 17th Regal Cinema - Solomon Pond Mall

7:00 PM

The Dating Project A documentary from Paulist

Productions explores challenges facing single people today.

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.

Catholic Relief Service Rice Bowls

Please remember to return your Rice Bowls next Sunday, April 7 & 8.

Baby Items Collection The 6th grade religious education class will

be collecting baby items for women who have heroically chosen life for their babies as their service project. All donations gratefully will be accepted. Next weekend, April 7/8 there will be a pack-n-play in the back of the Church for donations. Especially needed are onesies, receiving blankets, swaddlers, sleepers, baby towels and wash cloths, and clothes up to 12 months. These items will be taken by the students to Problem Pregnancy in Worcester where they will see how the generosity of Catholics give women hope and support, encouraging them to choose life.

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