St. Bernard Mass IntentionsSunday, Oct 23 - 30th SUNDAY in Ordinary Time10:00 + Bernadine Burza12:00 Liv/Dec of Michael J. Kulick, Sr. & Family8:00 For the Welfare of America

Monday, October 2412:10 Pro Populo

Tuesday, October 2512:10 + Helen Noel

Wednesday, October 2612:10 All Souls in Purgatory

Thursday, October 2712:10 + Rosemary Frail

Friday, October 28 - Sts. Simon and Jude12:10 Intention of Mary Ann Haag

Saturday, October 294:30 + Maria Gomez

Sunday, Oct 30 - 31st SUNDAY in Ordinary Time10:00 + George Fritsch12:00 Pro Populo8:00 + Jennie Ferrise

Scripture Readings for the WeekMon. Eph 4:30-5:8; Lk 13:10-17Tues. Eph 5:21-33; Lk 13:18-21Wed. Eph 6:1-9; Lk 13:22-30Thur. Eph 6:10-20; Lk 13:31-35Fri. Eph 2:19-22; Lk 6:12-16Sat. Phil 1:18-26; Lk 14:1, 7-11Sun. Wis11:22-12:2; Ps145; 2Thes1:11-2:2; Lk19:1-10

Collection OfferingOctober 16 - $8,096.00

Your sacrifice at Mass is a support to your Church community, its ministries, and helps keep St. Bernard open.

Thank you for your charitable giving.

PRAYER REQUESTS: Philip Mernaugh, Helen Sparhawk, Georgina Valerio, Dr. Aldon Villalba, Helen Bailey, Patricia Finn, Ann Miller, John W. Didado, Marilyn Maximovich and in our Book of Prayers.

PRAYER PARTNERS – Following the 10:00 AM Sunday Mass, a Prayer Team is available to pray

for and with anyone in need. Meet at the St. Joseph altar. THE JOY OF LOVE - We are pleased to offer this prayer/study/reflection group on Pope Francis' latest work on love in the family: join us on Wednesdays, from 7 to 9 PM, in our Parish House. October 26, then November 9 and 30, and December 14. 2017 dates TBA. To register, order a book or if you have any questions, contact Michele email: mtschmidt@sbcglobal.net or at 313-319-1188.

FALL TEMPERATURES - Outside temperatures in the Fall Season do just that - they fall. Please bring a sweater or light jacket to church in October.

PARISH MOVIE NIGHT -Friday, Oct. 28th at 7pm is the showing of "Joan of Arc" starring Leelee Sobieski. Bring a refreshment and stay for a little discussion. All are welcome to meet in the Parish House.

MASS INTENTIONS - for 2017 will be accepted at the parish office beginning on Monday, Oct. 31. It is a way to offer personal Thanks for one's many blessings; or for a living or deceased loved one; or for a married couple or family; or for the donor's intention.

ST. BERNARD OUTREACH PROGRAMS–As winter nears we can use the following items:ANY SOCKS; STOCKING CAPS; GLOVES (not garden gloves); SWEATSHIRTS (with hood, a plus); UNDER CLOTHING (men & women); ANY PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS; AND GENTLY-USED BLANKETS. Place items in the wooden container at the front entrance of the church doors, or bring them to the sacristy before Mass.

COLLECTION COUNTERS - If you can help us count the Mass collections, please contact Fr. Dan or Cheri, the Business Manager, at 330-253-5161. We can show you when, where, and what is involved. Thanks.

ETERNAL REST - Our prayers for the repose of the soul of John P. Regan (10am) who was buried from this church in the past week. Please remember his wife Cindy and family at this time. May he all the faithful departed rest in peace.

FATHER FRANK - is due to return from his Florida vacation this week; rested and available. Welcome back, Father!Comunidad LatinaCUARTO para los Niños - Hay un Cuarto en el segundo piso/nivel de la iglesia para su bebe o niño que molesta a otras personas alrededor de ellos gritando, corriendo, etc. El Cuarto contiene juguetes, libros, bancas, y audio para seguir la Misa de allá. Favor de usar el Cuarto arriba cuando su niño interrumpe la Misa para otros. Gracias.

CAPACITAR –La próxima reunión será el 29 de octubre. Te esperamos. Tema: La Salud de la Mujer y Prevención

CLASES DE PRE-BAUTIZO – La próxima clase es el 29 de Octubre, en el Salón Histórico a las 10:00am. Bautismos son celebrados el primer y tercer sábado del mes a las 11:00 de la mañana.

AVISO IMPORTANTE: La misa para Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, con Mariachis, será el 10 de diciembre a las 4:30 pm. Gracias por su apoyo y sugerencias. Más información hable con las Guadalupanas: Rosita, Rosalia, Lucy, Alma, Lety, Rosa, Vanesa, Rosa, Verónica, Leticia, Leonor, Nancy, Carmen, Mariana, Mónica. Todas ellas sabrán dar información de lo acordado en la reunión porque todas ellas asistieron a la reunión. Algunos hombres como Daniel, Frank, Freddy pueden también dar información de lo que se hablo en la reunión.

ROSARIOS – A la Virgen de Guadalupe, los primeros sábados, a las 7:00 pm. Llame a Alma 330-634-7574. A la Virgen Rosa Mística, los segundos sábados, llame a Julia 815-603-6724. Todos están invitados a participar de esta devoción

AVISO PARA JÓVENES – El Seminarista Michael Crookston, invita a todos los jóvenes de la comunidad Hispana, a visitar el Seminario los sábados. La visita empezará con una misa a 11:45 y luego con un partido de fútbol, luego seguida de una discusión enfocada en las vocaciones. La visita se terminará de 2:30 – 3:00pm. Más información llame a Michael al 330-592-3129, en las tardes o llame a la oficina parroquial 330-253-5161.

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MEN'S SCHOLA - There will a meeting after the 10:00 Mass on Sunday, October 30th for any men interested in being part of a small parish choir here. It is an opportunity to learn a chant

style of music to add to our other Mass choirs during the upcoming liturgical year. Just come down to the Social Hall and we'll meet during Coffee & Donuts.

Small Groups:Men's Group (Agape) - Mondays at 7pmWomen's Group (Fiat) - Thursday at 7pmSports Group - Check the roocatholic website for time and place.

HALLOWEEN COSTUMES - If you haven't already, start thinking about your Halloween costume. THIS Wednesday, October 26th, we will be hosting a Halloween party for our weekly gathering at 6:30. This will include a costume contest and we want to see everyone's creative ideas!

PARKING - Students, when going to the Newman Center please park in the UPPER Lot. Thanks.

THEOLOGY ON TAP, AKRON - The next Theology on Tap Akron will be on Wednesday, November 9th at 7:00pm at the Thirsty Dog Brewing Co., 529 Grant St. The speaker will be seminarian, Dan Semide, on "New Era, Same Church: Catholicism's relevance amid Millenials, Relativism, and Shifting American Values". The admission is only $5.00.Theology on Tap is a program for young adults in their 20s and 30s, single or married, who want to get together for fellowship and lively talks on contemporary theology topics...and a beer!To Sponsor a Theology on Tap Event, contact Fr. John Valencheck at St. Sebastian Parish 330-836-2233.

ST. BERNARD GIVING TREES - It's hard to believe that it's that time of the

year again! At its recent meeting, the pastoral council again approved having two Giving Trees for the needy this Christmas. One will be dedicated to the needs of the Akron Pregnancy Center and the other tree will be for the needs of people who attend our parish Hunger Programs. If you are available to help make ornaments for the trees or to help in any way, please contact the parish office at 330-253-5161 and we will connect you.HEROIN ADDICTION - is on the rise in Summit and Stark Counties. Judge Frank Forchione, is currently one of five Stark County Common Pleas Judges. He is the founder and Chairman of the “Stop Heroin from Killing Committee”, which has targeted the heroin epidemic that is engulfing Ohio. They have established a public awareness program through billboards, radio and public symposiums combatting the heroin epidemic.

Judge Forchione will speak THIS WEDNESDAY, October 26 at Nativity of the Lord Jesus Parish, 2425 Myersville Rd., Akron:

Dinner - 5:45pm - RSVP requiredCall the parish: 330-699-5086 or at:nativityfaithformation@gmail.com

Judge Forchione - 6:30-7:30pmNo RSVP needed for his presentation

Jesus Heals MinistryWednesday - October 26

5:30 Confessions6:30 Mass with Abbot Clement, OSB

7:30 Healing Service

Assumption Parish - 9183 Broadview Broadview Hts. 440-526-6326

Dominican Sisters of Peace Mission Bazaar

benefiting the Dominican Sisters' mission in Nigeria andthe economic poor where our Sisters serve.

Saturday, November 12, 2016

Please contact their Columbus Convent to learn how to participate in this online benefit for their work to

many peoples in the world (614) 416-1038.

Eucharistic Adoration

for Vocations

Nov. 9th

St. Bernard Blessed Sacrament

Chapel9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Prayer Services at 10:00 A.M. & 6:00 P.M.

Sponsored by Vocation Directors across Ohio

During the 10:00am Sunday Mass we hold a Liturgy of the Word for children ages 3-6 years old. Please seat your child with the

Teacher in the cross-aisle pew BEFORE Mass begins.

There is a Nursery on the second level with books, toys, etc. for children needing a quiet space during Mass.

Please support the businesses on the back page of our bulletin. Their advertisements provide this bulletin.

Dear Community of St. Bernard,

Some have asked what I thought about the Priest Convocation held earlier this month with Bishop Lennon. First off, I thank you for your prayers for all of us during those days and for your interest now.

There were two elements to our gathering this year: spiritual renewal of priests, and, further discussion on the personnel and demographic changes of the Diocese over the next 25 years.

For the majority of those gathered, the spiritual input by the Franciscan, Fr. Albert Haase, was superb. Often are biennial gatherings delve into many 'heady' topics that we sit and discuss. In my opinion, this was the first Convocation where together we laughed our heads off!!

Many of you may still remember Fr. Haase's Lenten Mission here five years ago. His talks then were engaging, humorous, and difficult to sleep through. So, you can

imagine among an audience of priests and bishops, he was in rare form. We could relate to many of his funny, real life experiences. Yet, his talks were insightful, spiritually helpful, and practical for parish ministry.

I mention this because Fr. Haase has agreed to return to Akron in 2018 for another Parish Lenten Mission. Get ready!

The presentations by Deacon Lou Primozic on future changes were informative. He updated us on all the organizations that have been part of the process, including the Bishop's Pastoral Council that consists of lay men and women from around the Diocese.

It was made abundantly clear that the direction we take in the future must entail all the Church of Cleveland, not merely boards that represent the clergy and diocesan organizations.

For instance, as we move forward, we must look at the future of Catholic Education as well; our schools and religious education programs. How will we serve the decreasing number of children in Northeast Ohio? How will we serve the growing number of Hispanic families in all eight counties of the Diocese? There is more to discuss than the decline in clergy.

For some of us, myself included, I had hoped to hear about a vision for the future; or a goal with some set action plans. Deacon Lou and the Diocesan staff have done an excellent job in gathering information, opinions, and suggestions to go along with the statistical data we received last October from the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). So, this portion of the Convocation was a little disappointing to learn that we are still at the drawing board.

All in all, there is an element to these biennial Convocations that is amazing: the fraternal spirit among brother priests. You can't plan it or put it on any agenda. That spirit simply is created and renewed when we celebrate Mass together, pray and anoint our elderly and infirmed priests, have the opportunity for Confession, relax, laugh, and catch up on one another's life. Just when you wonder some days if you can go on, these gatherings are a reminder that the Lord is our life. Our faith in Him and our call by Him to minister to His Church is an amazing and shared privilege.

Together with Bishop Lennon, Bishop Gries, and so many of our home-grown Diocesan Priest you have to know of the sincere care and love the clergy have for this Church, the People, of the Cleveland Diocese.

My Catholic ancestors came to Cleveland in 1841. When or from where your family came, you and I stand today on what they built; not just buildings but a vibrant Catholic presence to serve Christ in Northeast Ohio. I pray we will stand together - bishop, priests, laity - to make the right decisions, and even sacrifices, for the Good of the families who come after us. May our efforts and example inspire them to be faithful. Fr. Dan