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St. Bernardine of Siena News

Update: November 29, 2022

SANDWICH SUNDAY &

DIAPER DONATION


This Sunday, December 4, St. Bernardine's Justice and Peace Committee will be collecting bagged meals, socks, and blankets for our Sandwich Sunday Collection for the Family Rescue Center. We are also collecting donations of diapers to be delivered to the West Valley Food Pantry. The greater need is for larger size diapers, but any size is gratefully accepted. Thanks for your continued support.

FIRST FRIDAY MASS & LUNCHEON

Friday, December 2


Please join us this Friday, December 2, for the First Friday Luncheon. The First Friday Mass is at 11:30 AM in the Chapel followed by a handmade lunch in the Parish Hall.


Be social and meet friends! There is no charge but please bring a food donation item for the Guadalupe Center. Lastly, we are still looking for volunteers. If interested, please contact Janey at (818) 570-1144.

ADOPT A FAMILY 2022


This Christmas, St. Bernardine will again join other area parishes and participate in the Catholic Charities Guadalupe Community Center Adopt A Family Program. Over the past 32 years, St. Bernardine parishioners have shared the joy of Christmas with less fortunate families in our community. Justice and Peace Committee volunteers will be available after all the Masses the weekends of December 11 and 18 to provide information and accept donations of money or toys. Approximately 300 families are currently registered to receive gift cards and toys. Please consider donating early.



ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE


We will hold a Penance Service on Tuesday, December 13th, from 7-8 PM in the church for those wishing to make confession. We will also extend the time of our Saturday Confessions on December 17th to 9AM - 10:30AM. Please note: there will be no confessions on Saturday, December 24th.

SIMBANG GABI


Join us as we celebrate Simbang Gabi, a Filipino Tradition on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at 7:00 PM here at St. Bernardine of Siena. For a schedule of the San Fernando Valley Simbang Gabi celebrations, please see the attached flyer below.


2022 SFV Simbang Gabi Schedule

Are you being called to "Confirm" your Catholic faith?


If you are over 18 years old and have been baptized and received the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Eucharist but have not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation, we offer the Adult Confirmation Process.


Please come to our information/orientation meeting on Tuesday night, January 10, 2023 form 7-9PM in the Parish Hall. We will discuss our multi-session adult spiritual journey which will prepare you to be confirmed here at St. Bernardine in April 2023.


If interested, please complete and return the enrollment forms at "Adult Confirmation" at www.stbernardine.org For any questions, contact Bob Nicholas (818) 340-2087 or bnicholas@stbernardine.org

THE CATHOLICISM

FILM SERIES

Bishop Robert Barron presents,

Bob Nicholas hosts


Sessions are in the Parish Hall Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm


Wednesday, Nov. 30 - NO SESSION


Wednesday, Dec. 7 - NO SESSION


Wednesday, Dec. 14 - 20th Session -

"Pivotal Players" - St. John Henry Newman


Wednesday, Dec. 21 - 21st Session -

"Pivotal Players" - Fulton Sheen

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THURSDAYS


THE CHOSEN

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Parish Hall


Thursday, Dec. 1 - NO CHOSEN SESSION


Thursday, Dec. 8 - NO CHOSEN SESSION


Thursday, Dec. 15 - Premiere - Parish Hall

Season Three, Episode 1

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MASS SCHEDULE


SAT. 5PM

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


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


  • Confessions take place in the church on Saturdays from 9AM - 10AM.


For any questions, please contact the Parish Office at (818) 888-8200.

The Feast of the Immaculate Conception is on Thursday, December 8th. This is a holy day of obligation. There will be 6:30 AM and 8:30 AM Masses on that day.

POINSETTIA CHRISTMAS MEMORIALS & TRIBUTES


Order Deadline:  Friday, 12/9


St Bernardine Parish invites you to make a gift of a Christmas poinsettia this season dedicated to the memory of or in thanksgiving for loved ones. The plants will adorn our worship space during the holiday season. A contribution of $15 is asked for each 6" tribute (note: there are 8 larger 24" plants at a cost of $80 each, first come, first serve). If interested, please pick up a form in the back of the church or in the Parish Office. You may also click on the link below.


2022 Poinsettia Form

While you are doing your holiday shopping, please consider choosing St Bernardine as your Amazon Smile Charity. To shop, please click the link below. Thank you!


Amazon Charitable

Organization Program

MEMORIAL TABLE PICTURES


Just a reminder that the pictures of your loved ones on our church Memorial Table must be picked up by Wednesday, November 30th after the 8:30AM Mass. Pictures not picked up will be in

our Parish Office.


MEMORIAL MASS CANDLES


We also still have several Memorial Mass candles from our All Souls Mass that have not been picked up. The deadline to pick up the candles is Wednesday, November 30th in our Parish Office. Our office is open Monday-Friday, 9AM -4PM, and closed for lunch 12-1PM. Thank you.

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PROCESSION


The Archdiocese of Los Angeles will host the 91st Annual Procession and Mass in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe in East Los Angeles on Sunday, December 4th. The festivities will begin at 10:30AM, at the corner of Cesar Chavez Ave. and Ford Blvd., with indigenous dance groups, mariachi and faithful from throughout the Archdiocese. The procession will conclude at the East Los Angeles College Stadium at 1PM with a Mass presided by Archbishop Jose H. Gomez. All are welcome to this beautiful and historic tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

YOUTH CONFIRMATION


UPCOMING


Year 2 Sunday Faith Day

Sunday, December 4, 2022

3:15PM in Parish Hall

5-6 PM Mass


Year 1 Sunday Faith Day

Sunday, December 11, 2022

3:15PM in Parish Hall

5-6 PM Mass


Questions? Contact Alejandra Gasser at youthministry@stbernardine.org


May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13

Youth Ministry Nite

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

7PM - 8:30PM - Parish Hall


These nights include fun games, snacks, a discussion on our faith, prayer, and service projects. All High School teens are welcome!


Contact Alejandra Gasser @ youthministry@stbernardine.org.

FAITH FORMATION


Classes resume on Tuesday, 11/29, from

 4-5PM. Parents, please note that we have our Advent Faith Celebration on this date led by our First Grade class. Plan to join us at 4:45 PM.


JR. HIGH FAITH FORMATION

Grades 6, 7, & 8


Questions, Contact Alejandra

youthministry@stbernardine.org

OTHER PARISH SERVICES


We offer:


  • Confessions are on Saturdays from 9AM - 10AM in the church.


  • The Parish Office is open, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with holiday exceptions.


  • The Church Building is open, Monday - Friday, from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM with funeral or holiday exceptions.


  • To access the Parish Gift Shop, please contact Jean Sampson at (818) 888-7073, Monday - Friday from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.


  • Funerals and Weddings are being scheduled. Services are in the church. Please contact Jean Sampson at (818) 888-7073.


  • Baptisms are being scheduled. Please contact Emily Lapp at (818) 888-8200.


  • Anointing of the Sick is still being offered in danger of death situations. Please call the Parish Office at (818) 888-8200.


  • For any questions, please leave a message at (818) 888-8200 or email parishoffice@stbernardine.org. Call and emails will be returned in a timely manner. You may also find information on our church website at www.stbernardine.org.
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