St. Bernardine of Siena News

For parishioners who have had a death of a loved one(s) whether the funeral was or was not at St. Bernardine, we will honor your loved ones who have died during the past year at our Annual Memorial Mass. The Mass takes place on Tuesday, November 2 at 6PM. You may attend in person or online. The Mass will be livestreamed on our social media platforms on Facebook (@StBofSiena) and YouTube (https//www.youtbe.com/c/StBernardineofSienaatholicParish1962)

If you would like your loved one included in the candle ceremony, please call the Parish Office at (818) 888-8200, M-F, between 9AM-3PM or email to parishoffice@stbernardine.org. Please provide us with the name of your loved one, the date of death, your name, address, and phone number. All our invited to attend.

You may also bring in your loved one(s)' picture, with your name and phone number written on the back, and we will place it on our Memorial table in the church. The table will be in the church through the month of November.

"EVERYTHING CHRISTMAS"

"Gifts for the Spirit, you parish gift shop, will be having its Annual "Everything Christmas" sale on Sunday, November 7, from 8AM till 2PM. We will have Advent candles, Advent wreaths, Christmas cards, keeping Christ in Christmas. Nativity sets and other gifts will also be available. Please stop by and see what we have in store for you. In these times of uncertainty, it is important to stick together as a community of faith. Come and purchase something that reminds you that Jesus is with us or just stop by to say hi. So looking forward to seeing you!

AMAZON SMILE

CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

The holidays are 60 days away. Here's a simple way that you can support your parish by shopping on Amazon. Follow the link below to set up us as your charitable organization. Our customized link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/95-2440772

Thank you.

ARE YOU IN 7th or 8th GRADE?

Join us on Tuesdays at 4PM for Middle School (Grades 7 & 8) Faith Formation Classes. Classes have started and are held in the elementary school. For more information, contact Alejandra Gasser at youthministry@stbernardine.org.

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PERSONAL PRAYER TIME EXTENDED

Beginning November 1, the church will be open from 9AM - 4PM for private prayer or small prayer groups (pending any funeral services).

CHRISTIAN INITIATION AND ADULT FAITH FORMATION

St. Bernardine Parish Center

Thursday Nights,

7:00PM - 8:15PM

Come join us each Thursday night as we read from scripture and watch and discuss each episode of this outstanding video series.

Upcoming Episodes

Oct. 28 Indescribable Compassion

Nov. 4 Invitations

Nov. 11 I Am He

Nov. 18 Thunder

MEN'S DISCUSSION GROUP

Attention Men of St. Bernardine! Are you looking to deepen your relationship with God? Be a better husband. Become a more loving father. Build friendships with other like-minded men. And seek to be the best man you can be? Then, Come join..

That Man in You! Meetings are Saturday mornings from 6:00AM - 7:30AM in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Bob Nicholas at bnicholas@stbernardine.org or (818) 340-2087.

HOT DOG NIGHT!

Join us at Dog Haus in Canoga Park - Tuesday, November 2nd ALL DAY! Show the below flyer or mention St. B's and a percentage of all sales will come back to the elementary school.

DOG HAUS FLYER

Starting November 1, our

new Mass times will be:

SAT 5PM

SUN. 7AM, 8:30AM, 10AM; 11:30AM and 5PM

• The Saturday 5PM Mass will be the only livestreamed Mass.

• Our Drive through Communion services will cease.

• Per COVID protocols, facemasks are required for all individuals, vaccinated or not, in the church. Outdoor seating is available at all Masses. For any questions, please contact the Parish Office at (818) 888-8200.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

As we bring back more Masses and services, we are in need of volunteers especially for the 8:30AM and 11:30AM Masses. We have an urgent need for Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Cross Bearers, and Altar Servers (grades 1-4). No experience is necessary. We will train you. For school parents, parish volunteer hours count towards your service hour requirements. To sign up or for more information, please contact Cathy Barkes at (747) 888-9758 or at cdbarkes@stbernardine.org.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTER INFORMATION AND TRAINING NIGHT

The need is great for Eucharistic Ministers to serve the parish. If you've considered becoming a Eucharistic Minister or would like more information about this ministry, please join us on Wednesday, November 3 at 7:00PM in the church. We will talk about this vital ministry and have a training session. All confirmed parishioners are invited to join. For questions, please contact Beth Downing at stbemschedule@yahoo.com or 818-631-5700

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

Confirmation classes are on-going. Please register through our website at www.stbernardine.org. Got questions, please contact Alejandra Gasser at youthministry@stbernardine.org.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Year 1 SUNDAY FAITH DAY

November 7th from 6-7:30PM

Gather outside the church at 4:45PM for 5PM Mass.

Year 2:SUNDAY FAITH DAY

November 14th at 3:30PM followed by 5PM Mass.

Be Sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

YOUTH MINISTRY NITES

Wednesday Youth Night

November 3, 2021

7-8:30PM, Parish Hall

YOUTH MINISTRY

COMMUNITY CLEAN UP

Call all teens to volunteer

Saturday, November 6, 2021

8-11AM

Email Alejandra for more information at youthministry@stbernardine.org.

FAITH FORMATION

Grades 1-6

Classes have begun but it's not too late to register for St. Bernardines Faith Formation Classes. Our on site classes are held on Tuesdays, 4-5:30PM, for first through sixth grades. Catechists and students are required to wear face masks in the classrooms. No adults are allowed beyond the school gate. We are using the "Blest Are We Faith in Action" program. We also offer Homeschool materials. A monthly resource packet is sent home for families to share the Faith with their children. Preparation for the First Sacraments is also a part of the program. To register, please complete the form below and return it to the Parish Office. For questions, contact Eileen Fewless at efewless@stbernardine.org or at (818) 340-1440.

R.C.I.A. / CHRISTIAN INITIATION

ALPHA

What is Alpha? Alpha is a place to explore the Christian Faith with others. It is a low pressure environment to discuss the big questions in life. Every Alpha session has three key ingredients: Food, Talk & Discussion.

• Food - Alpha is relational. Each Alpha session begins with a shared meal.
• Talk - Every week, there is a talk that explores the basics of the Christian faith.
• Discussion - After the talk, there is a time of discussion in small groups where guests can share thoughts and questions.

Meetings are Monday nights at 6:30PM in the Parish Center. Pease sign up so that we know how much food to prepare. Bring a friend! Questions.. contact Bob Nicholas at bnicholas@stbernardine.org or at (818) 340-2087.