St. Bernardine of Siena News

FIRST FRIDAY MASS & LUNCHEON

July 1, 2022

Our First Friday Mass and Luncheon will take place this Friday, July 1, 2022. Chapel service is at 11:30 AM in the Parish Chapel followed by a handmade luncheon in the Parish Hall. 

Be social and meet friends! There is no charge but please bring a food donation item for the Guadalupe Center (canned or dry goods, peanut butter, etc). Fruits and vegetables grown from your own garden are also welcome. We are also looking for volunteers to set tables, cook, clean and serve food. We start at 10:30AM. If interested in volunteering, please contact Janey B. at (818) 570-1144.

SANDWICH SUNDAY & DIAPER COLLECTION

This Sunday, July 3rd, St. Bernardine's Justice and Peace Committee will be collecting bagged meals, socks, and blankets for our Sandwich Sunday Collections for the Family Rescue Center. We are also collecting diapers to be delivered to the West Valley Food Bank. There is a greater need for larger size diapers but any size is gratefully accepted. Thank you again for your support.

FOURTH OF

JULY

The Parish Office will be closed Monday, July 4, in observance

of the national holiday. 

There will be only one Mass celebrated at 9:00 AM. The church building will be closed the rest of the day. 

MONDAYS

RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) / Faith Enrichment

7:00PM - 8:30PM

Staff Conference Room - Parish Office

Join our newly received Catholics as we explore the faith using the "Symbolon" series from the Augustine Instituate. Prayer, small group discussion, and enrichment. All our welcome!

WEDNESDAYS

CATHOLICISM SERIES

7:00 PM - 8:30PM  Parish Hall

The CATHOLICISM Adult Faith Formation Program has been created to enhance and support the Church's mission to evangelize and teach the content of the Faith. This program explains not only what Catholics believe and why, but also displays in breathtaking, visual detail the richness of the Church's global culture. During each lesson, you will be invited to listen to a presentation of the Church's essential teachings and to travel with Bishop Robert Barron around the globe to see the faiths in depths of its beliefs and practices. The Catholicism series will take place on Wednesday nights starting June 29. Please join us. All our welcome. Bring a friend. 

THURSDAYS

"THE CHOSEN" RETURNS

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Parish Hall

Join us for the Chosen resumes on Thursday nights in the Parish Hall from 7PM - 8:30PM. Each Thursday night, we will read from scripture and watch and discuss each episode of this outstanding video series.

ST. BERNARDINE

MEN'S PRAYER GROUP

SATURDAYS 

6:30AM - 8:30AM Parish Hall

Calling All Men!

St. Bernardine's Men's Prayer Group resumes on Saturday mornings from 6:30AM-8:00AM in the Parish Hall. Our group will enjoy a scrumptious breakfast and then watch and discuss The Menanoia video series featuring Father Dave Pivonka. Come pray and share your faith with us. All men are welcome.

MASS SCHEDULE

SAT. 5PM

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

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

• Face masks are optional but highly recommended in the church and parish hall. Outdoor seating is still available at all Masses.

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

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

TOGETHER IN MISSION 2022

"As One, We Believe"

We're climbing our way to the top! Way to go, St. Bernardines!

To date, we have reached 68% of our goal. A very big thank you to those who have donated! And it's still not too late to donate to this worthy cause that helps schools and communities in need in our Archdiocese. 

There are 4 ways to donate:

1) Click the link below to give a donation to Together in Mission

2) Text the word BELIEVE to 213-397-0682

3) Turn in an envelope into the Collection baskets or Parish Office

4) Use the QR Code

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

2022-2023 Registration will open August 1, 2022.

• Confirmation is a 2-year process.

• A candidate can begin their Confirmation journey when they reach the 9th grade.



• A candidate who completed the Year 1 program must re-register to continue onto the Year 2 program.

Registration Fee - $150

Check out our website for more information at www.stbernardine.org

For questions, please contact Alejandra Gasser at youthministry@stbernardine.org

Be sealed with the Gift of the Holy Spirit.

ALTAR SERVER TRAINING

We will be conducting 2 more Altar Server Training sessions during the summer. This program is open to boys and girls in grades 4 & up.

Students serve as altar servers during weekend Masses, at school Masses, and funerals and weddings, if available. All training is done in the church.

• Thursday, July 14, 6-7 PM
• Monday, August 15, 6-7 PM

You must RSVP if attending.

For any questions or to RSVP, please contact Cathy Barkes at 747-888-9758 or at cdbarkes@stbernardine.org.

HOW CAN I HELP?

As we bring back more ministries, we are in need of help. Our parish has numerous opportunities for parishioners to participate in. Will you consider giving your time & talent?

We are looking for:

• Eucharistic Ministers 
• Lectors 
• Cross Bearers 
• Ushers 
• Altar Servers (Grades 4-12) 
• Volunteers for Coffee/Donuts
• Volunteers for 1st Friday Luncheons
• Social Committee, and many other ministries

No experience is necessary. We will train you. All our welcome! For more information, contact Cathy Barkes at (747) 888-9758 or at cdbarkes@stbernardine.org.