St. Bernardine of Siena News

STATIONS OF THE CROSS

Throughout Lent, St. Bernardine ministry groups will host the Stations of the Cross on Friday nights at 7:00PM in the church.

Our next session will be on Friday, March 24 at 7:00PM led by the Legion of Mary. We welcome you to join us as we journey with Jesus.

EASTER LILY

MEMORIAL & TRIBUTES

St. Bernardine invites you to make a gift of an Easter lily plant this Lenten season dedicated to the memory of or in thanksgiving for loved ones. The lily plants will adorn our worship space from April 7-17. The lily plants are $18 each or $25 for eight larger plants (first come, first serve). To place an order, please click on the link below for a form. Forms will also be available at the back of the church or in our Parish Office. Please turn in completed forms and payment no later than March 24th.

2023 Easter Lily Form_V1

ST. BERNARDINE YOUTH MINISTRY EASTER CANDY SALES

Our Youth Ministry group will be selling Easter See's Candy after all the Masses this weekend, March 25-26, and next weekend, April 1 -2. Please stop by and support this wonderful ministry. They will accept cash, checks and credit cards.

BOY SCOUT

EAGLE PROJECT

This past weekend, Boy Scout and St. Bernardine parishioner, Luke Sater, worked on his Eagle Scout Project, here at St. Bernardine. The project, a special prayer garden for families that have lost children, is almost done. A very special thank you to those parishioners who have donated to his project. Donations are still being accepted and would be greatly appreciated. To donate, you can:

1) Donate by check, payable to Luke Sater, and dropped off or mailed to our Parish Office.

2) By Paypal: www.paypal.com/pools/c/8RX1lqx8Fw

3) Send a Venmo payment to: Paul Sauter (Paul-Sauter-1)

4) Use the QR code below:

Thank you for your support!

THE UNIVERSITY SERIES

During Lent, The University Series offers a multitude of seminars connecting faith with real life. This year, they are offering 67 in-person sessions across 15 parishes. Paper catalogs are available in the church or parish office. An online catalog is available below. Payments are accepted at the door if you decide at the last minute to attend a session. More information can be found on The University Series website.

For series info, click

2023 The University Series

For the catalog of classes, click

University Series 2023 Catalogue

CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS

A journey to the fullness of faith.

Christian Initiation for Adults is a journey of self discovery, recognizing who you are and the profound love God has for you, every moment of your life. We meet regularly on Monday evening and you are invited to journey with us. For more information, please contact Bob Nicholas, 818.340.2087 or email: bnicholas@stbernardine.org.

MEN of St. Bernardine!

What are YOU doing for Lent this year?

How about adding an hour of prayer and fellowship each week during Lent?

Join other men of the parish as we become better Catholic men, better fathers, better brothers, and better followers of Jesus.

That Man is You!

Saturday Mornings

7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Parish Center

Full breakfast, great discussions.

 Make it a part of your Lenten Journey.

Questions, contact Bob Nicholas, 818.340-2087 or email:

bnicholas@stbernardine.org

Look forward to seeing YOU!

MASS SCHEDULE

Sat. - 5PM

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

• The Saturday 5PM Mass is 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.

LENTEN PENANCE SERVICE

Our Lenten Penance Service will take place on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 7:00PM in our church.

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

HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE

Palm Sunday - April 2, 2023

Masses - 5PM Vigil Saturday (Livestream)

Sunday 7AM, 8:30AM, 10AM, 11:30AM & 5PM. Distribution of palms at all Masses.

Holy Thursday - April 6, 2023

7:30PM Mass of the Lord's Supper (Livestream)

Good Friday - April 7, 2023

12PM - Celebration of the Lord's Passion (Livestream)

7:30PM - Celebration of the Lord's Passion

Holy Saturday, April 8, 2023

7:30PM Easter Vigil Mass (Livestream)

Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023

Masses - 7AM, 8:30AM, 10AM (Livestream) and 11:30AM. No 5PM Mass.

Streaming Information:

http://facebook.com/StBofSiena

www.youtube.com/c/StBernardineofSienaCatholicParish1962

YOUTH CONFIRMATION

Year 2 Sunday Faith Day

Sunday, March 26, 2023

3:15 PM in Parish Hall

5 – 6 Mass

Year 1 Sunday Faith Day with Sponsor

Sunday, April 2, 2023

Parish Hall

5-6 Mass

6-6:30PM Dinner

6:30-7:30 Meeting

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

No Youth Ministry Nite

this week.

Next meeting on 3/29

7PM - 8:30PM

These nights include fun games, snacks, a discussion on our faith,

prayer, and service projects.

All High School teens are welcome!

Contact Alejandra Gasser at youthministry@stbernardine.org

FAITH FORMATION

Elementary Faith Formation is meeting

on Tuesdays, 4PM - 5PM.



First Reconciliation for 2nd year sacrament preparation students is Wednesday, March 22nd at 6PM in the church. Please mark your calendars.

For any questions about our program,

call (818) 340-1440.

JR. HIGH FAITH FORMATION

Grades 6, 7, & 8

Next class on

March 21st, 4PM - 5PM

Questions, Contact Alejandra

youthministry@stbernardine.org

PRAY THE ROSARY

The Rosary is prayed every morning after the 8:30AM Mass (Mon.-Fri.) in the church, with the exception of any funeral or school activities taking place. All are welcome.