Diocese of Richmond Statement on the Recent CDC Mask Announcement |
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We are aware that on Thursday, May 13th, the CDC released advised guidelines on mask-wearing. The CDC said: “If you are fully vaccinated against COVID19, you can resume activities without wearing a mask or staying 6 feet apart, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal or territorial laws, incl. local business and workplace guidance.” In response to this, Governor Northam’s office said, “We are reviewing the new mask and distancing recommendations and will update our guidance accordingly." Until such time as Bishop Knestout revises the current mask requirements for the Diocese of Richmond, please continue to wear a face mask while inside the church building. We will continue to keep you posted on any changes in the coming weeks.
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May God’s peace and mercy be with you and those you love.
I have a couple of things to remind you of and a couple of things to alert you to as well.
Don’t forget that The Ecumenical Novena to the Holy Spirit began on Thursday. If you haven’t joined in, you can start now. You can find the novena here (https://cmax.tv/pentecost?via=adc). Or by clicking on last week’s pastor’s update/email, or go to the Diocese of Richmond Website (https://richmonddiocese.org/). Cmax TV is also airing many times a day, each day a prayer service of praise and prayer from somewhere throughout the world. Catholics and Pentecostals are praying together for the Holy Spirit who- rejuvenates, unites, and heals.
If you haven’t yet given to the Diocesan Annual Appeal, please do so. Again On the diocesan Website (https://richmonddiocese.org/), you will find information about the appeal and what it supports: direct assistance programs in our parishes, including the Williamsburg House of Mercy, campus and youth ministries, the support of our mission parishes, formation programs for laity, priests and deacons, to name a few. Even our parish gets back a chunk of the funds to support special programs.
The Goepper Scholarship Fund is for the youth of Saint Bede who attend Walsingham Academy. If you wish to contribute to the scholarship, you can make a gift to the attention of our Development Director, Sam Samorian.
At the Pentecost Vigil on May 22, we will receive two adults into full communion and confirm them along with two of our teens. At the Spanish Mass on May 23, two people will be confirmed and one of those will also receive his first Communion. We will use the Vigil readings, which makes this liturgy slightly longer than usual.
Lastly, we remind you:
This Sunday, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Stay well and, we will see you at Mass. Be kind and pray for each other.
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Prayerful Reflection for Mothers May 2021
Provided by USCCB
In the Blessed Virgin Mary, we are given the model of motherhood. When the angel Gabriel appeared to her, Mary accepted the invitation to be the mother of Jesus, who is “the way and the truth and the life” (Jn 14:6). Her unexpected pregnancy presented many challenges. Yet the path laid before Mary was not easy, she chose to give of herself in sacrificial love. Mothers with unexpected or challenging pregnancies can likely relate to the experience of our Blessed Mother, as they, too, often face difficulties in answering God’s call to welcome new life. During all times of difficulty and anxiety, we pray that Our Lady will draw pregnant mothers close to her heart and, through her intercession, bring comfort, encouragement, and joyful hope. In bravely living out their vocation, mothers reflect the sacrificial love of Christ on a daily basis. With the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Life as our guide, may we work to support all mothers.
May all mothers be blessed and numerous graces poured out upon them during this month of Mary.
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Novena to the Holy Spirit |
You are invited to participate in an ecumenical Novena to the Holy Spirit, May 13-22, commemorating the 120 th anniversary of the Pentecostal movement! The movement began in 1897 when Pope Leo XIII decreed that this novena would occur annually prior to Pentecost Sunday. Catholic bishops and Pentecostal leaders will lead us in prayer for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit on our world to change hearts and overcome what divides us. The concluding event will be the Pentecostal Vigil celebrated by Pope Francis at 9 p.m. Rome time (3 p.m. EDT). More information, including resources and instructions on how to participate in the international prayer service, can be found at www.Pentecost.cmax.tv. |
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Mass will be held outside in the piazza at 7 pm for the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church. Please bring your own chair. Confessions will be at 6 pm in the confessionals. In case of rain, Mass will be celebrated inside the church.
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Important Announcements and Dates |
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Have you recently moved or changed your number? Please let us know of any information that has recently changed so we can update our system and keep you informed. Please include your first and last name in the email. |
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We are in the final stages of editing our new website and hope to launch it within the next couple of weeks. We would like a panel of parishioners to review the website to make sure it flows, and to give back constructive criticism. If you are interested in being one of the first to view the brand new website and offer your critiques, please contact Brittney Kinstetter. |
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Knights of Columbus Christmas Tree Survey |
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The Knights of Columbus is conducting a survey to gather information on selling live Christmas trees for the 2021 Christmas season. If you purchase live Christmas trees every year, your input will be most helpful. The survey is only 3 questions long and will take less than 2 minutes to fill out. The link for the survey is below. Thank you in advance for your assistance. |
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Join the ministry that brings Jesus to those who are homebound and not able to attend Mass on Sundays. There is a need for this ministry in our community, especially during Covid times. If you have a calling for sharing your time the Joy Ministry is a great option for you. Please contact Deacon Bill for information wwesterman@bedeva.org |
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Catholic Scout Emblem Program |
This program is for those ages 14 to 21 years old either in a troop or venture crew. It will help scouts fully develop a Christian way of life within a faith community through discernment of service and ministry. Participants will explore their baptismal call to bring awareness of their current and future calls from God to understand their primary vocation of giving witness to the Gospel of Christ. They will look at the inner self, secular community, and church community. For more information contact Ms. Terri Chang at Tchang@stolaf.cc by May 20.
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Have you ever wondered about the connection between Saint Bede and Walsingham Academy? It dates to 1947 when Walsingham was started by our founding Pastor, Father Thomas Walsh. The school and parish have always had a close but separate organizational relationship. One of our parishioners, H. Holtman “Merc” Goepper left a wonderful legacy for parishioners who wanted to send their children to Walsingham but needed some financial assistance. Since 1994, the Goepper Fund has provided scholarships for Saint Bede families in need. This year, the need is particularly great, enrollment is increasing and one parish family has agreed to match up to $12,500 in contributions so that families will be able to begin or continue their education at Walsingham. If you would like to support this effort, contact Sam Samorian (ssamorian@bedeva.org or 757-229-3631 ext. 2315) and he can provide information on contributing to this special fund.
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Williamsburg House of Mercy |
Williamsburg House of Mercy is asking for your help with some items for the food pantry. They are in particular need of beans, mac and cheese, instant mashed potatoes, saltine crackers, rice, cereal, and feminine hygiene products. You can drop off your donations at the church this weekend. Thank you for your continued generosity as we work together to continue to feed our community.
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Kaplan Parish Hall Events |
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Kaplan Parish Hall is officially booking Memorial Receptions again! If you would like more information on how to reserve the hall for a memorial reception, please contact Jennifer Murtha.
KPH is also on Social Media!
Just search Kaplan Parish Hall on both Facebook and Instagram!
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Thank you to all those who donated Easter Flowers |
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Charles and Julia Alley
The Ambrogi Family
Susan Balistierri
The Barrett Family
Robert and Martha Beckman
The Bedoloto Family
Silvino and Ceferina Berberabe
Bernier Deceased Family Members
Duane Berquist
Finley Berry
Mary Ann Bertig
Gerald Beth
Elmer and Helen Bigley
Donald Boggan
William Boggan
Boivin Deceased Family Members
Phil Bondi
Billy Boykin
Ida Low Boykin
Willi B. Boykin
Maryann and Richard Brady
Donald Brannon
Joan Brannon
David Brown
Nathan and Gertie Brown
Fleming and Viola Buck
Judy Buckley
Gloria Burke
Burkhardt Deceased Family Members
Christine Burns
Major General Donald J. Butz
The Byington Family
Vincent J. Byrne Jr.
Vincent J. Byrne Sr.
Cardenuto Deceased Family Members
The Carnot Family
Richard Cawley
George John and Kay Mucha Cebra
Donald F.X. Chambers
Peggy Clancy
Tom Clancy
John Cloonan Family
Ann Coisman
Ron Cole
Anne Conway
The Thomas Cook Family
Guadalupe A. Coronado
Leonora Tulod Coronado
Caroline Craven
The Crea Family
Nelli Crocco
Sam Crocco
Henry B. Custis
Anna DeLang
Barbara DeLang
Gerry DeLang
Helen DeLang
Janet DeLang
Joe DeLang
John DeLang
John C. DeLang
Benjamin deLeon Sr.
Helen and Joe DeSimone
The DiGiandomenico Family
Lee DiNome
The Danelli Family
Mr. and Mrs. Dauphinais
Kenneth Dec
Giuseppe Dello Stritto
Francisca Delorise
Mr. and Mrs. Eduardo Dizon
Edward Doocey
Frances Doocey
Ruth Douglas
Dury Deceased Family Members
Iraida M. Echeandia
Clarita and Florencio Edradan Sr.
Amanda Emerson
Ronald Fedrizzi
Barbara Feldkamp
Susan Fichter
Joseph Fidure Jr.
Joseph and Theresa Fidure
Kevin Fogarty
Kenneth A. Friedl
The Anton Funk Family
The Garliss Family
Mr. and Mrs. Garr
Mr. and Mrs. Garrot
Mr. and Mrs. Garaud-Requillet
Adriano and Esperanza Gayamat
The Gielinski Family
Frederick H. Gillman
William H. Gillman
Catherine Goggin
Claire Goggin
Claire Goggin
Gene Goggin
James A. Goggin
James Goggin Sr.
Sr. Kathleen Goggin
Marie Goggin
Maurice Goggin
Migdalia Gonzalez
David and Agnes Goodison
Grandma Mamie Gunn
Joan Haase
Edna and Joseph Harford Family
Father of Denise and Jeff Helbing
Andrea L. Henna
Barbara Herrmann
Bill Hicks
The Walter B. Hoffman Family
Milton and Helen Hubbard
Paul and Mary Hubbard
The Mary and Fred Hueber Family
Thomas Hutton
Sam Isaac
Izbicki Deceased Family Members
Richard Jablonski
Albert Jacobini
Harold Jacobson
Bill and Skip Jacoby
Mr. and Mrs. E. Keefe
William and Milagros Keith
Susan Kendra
Carol A. Kisielewski
The Klimek Family
The Knox Family
Joseph Koman
Ted Kretschmer
Mr. and Mrs. Kubovcik
Kimberly Kubovcik
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer La Branche
The LaBranche Family
Charles Laubach
Jim LeMarie
Bud Leid
Jane Leid
Eleanor Lenz
John E. Leoper
Lorriane and Carroll Link
Christina Llerandi
Manuel Llerandi
Carl & Josephine LoGiudice
The Loh Family
Evelyn Lull
Rose and Gerald Madden
Dionisio and Prudencia Magcumot
Jovita Javier Magcumot
Christine M. Maglieri
Mr. and Mrs. Giovani Maglieri
The Maltby Family
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Elvie Mante
Inay Mante
Peter Mante
Tito Mante
Eric Mayhey
Albert McCarty
Lorena McCarty
Mary Ann McDonald
Robert and Rena McFarland
Ray and Mona McGrath
Joseph McHughs
McPeek Deceased Family Members
Jimmy Mentz
Raymundo Mercado
Belen Mercado
The Mercier Family
Dale Merriss
Garrett Metacarpa
Leo Mezzina
Martha Mezzina
The Mikulski Family
Beulah M.S. Miller
The Milligan Family
The Mills Family
Anna Marie Mollo
Bridget Monaghan
Bella Montgomery
Claud Montgomery
Cristine Montgomery
Manuel Montgomery
Rosa Montgomery
Patrick Morrissey
James and Mary Mullany
Mickey and Peggy Mullany
Margaret Murphy
Patrick and Elizabeth Murray
Angeline Mushinski
The Napolitano Family
Joseph Nemeth
The Noonan Family
Eugenia and Gualberto Noveras
Edmund Oberc
Helen and Charles O’Brien
The O’Donnell Family
Anne and Simon O’Donnell
Richard O’Donnell
Miriam O’Donnell
James M. Olley
Bernard J. Olszyk
Carmela Olszyk
Margaret Olszyk
O’Reardon Deceased Family Members
The Peggy and John Otis Family
Viola and Costello Otto
Gabriel Pall
Jennie Passalacqua
Marie Passalacqua
Reginald A. Pelletier, Sr.
Sunni Perretta
Mary Petrick
The Plumley Family
Joseph Pohren
Teresa Pohren
The Poirier Family
Henry and Madelyn Pollock
Patrick Power
Rita M. Powers
Joe Pumilia
The Rak Family
Albert Randall
Amelita and Rodolpho Rapadas
The Reed Family
The Ridgeway Family
Leldon and Helen Riggleman
Sherry Riggleman
Thadeus Robak
The Roman Family
Ceferino and Rodrigo Ronquillo
Mr. and Mrs. Felipe Ronquillo
Tom Rosche
Helen and Richard Rumpf
Art Ryan, Col USAF
Jeanne Ryan
Ethel and Stanley Safarik
Louis Sakloch
The Saludo Family
Ethel & Carmine Santoro
Madeleine Schneider
The Schneider Family
Laura and Rodimer Sekloch
Peggy Sertz
Colleen Shaw
Ron Siebert
The Similia Family
The Singhoff Family
Frank & Esther Slomski
Jose Solei
Emma Solei
Mr. and Mrs. John Solomon
Edward Spera
Alice and Robert Spike
Dorothy Spino
The St. Pierre Family
Daniel Stachowski
Stephen Stout
Eric Stromfors
Edmund and Bernice Stuczynski
Rose and George Svadeba
Tommy Svadeba
Eva & Emma Sweeney
The Bernard Szrama Family
Mila Tabora
Nelly Tabora
The Tabora Family
Rosita Taguines
Carlito Taguines
Felix Taguines
Thanksgiving for all our Blessings
Wildor Theroux
The Thiel Family (Extended)
Rose Tierno
Stell C. Tobias
Dahlia Toney
Dorothy Toth
Ann Martin Touhey
Joseph V. Touhey
Edwin Town
Alice Town
Mr. and Mrs. Pat Treadwell
Lee Tyson
Joseph R. Van Bergen
Rose Verderame
Lorraine Anne Villarreal
Gwen Vincent
Lawrence Wasko
Joseph Wagner
Rudolf Walentisgh & Family
Steven A. Wandtke
Page Warden
Louie Wegscheid
Klara Werner & Family
Patrick Whelan
Norman White
Wanda Wilkinson
Horace Wilkinson
Moriah Faith Williams
Pauline M. Williams
Robert Yacobi
Margaret Yehle
Mary and Joseph Yehle
The Yelich Family
Dorothy M. Young
George W. Young
James P. Young
Jason M. Young
Jeanne Young
Robert E. Young
Alfredo Yulo
Mr. and Mrs. R. Earl Zweir
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"BULLETIN" PRAYER LIST
PRAYER REQUESTS:
Father John Abe, Bobby Andrews, David Ballentine, Patricia Ballentine, Rosemary Basquill, Carol Bonesteel, Patrick Brophy, Michael Evans Tracy Hall, Leslie Hanna, Mary Hrbek, Doreen Kahl, Elmer May, Daniel Mayes, Marilyn Metzler, Philip Merriss, Thomas Murphy, John Preisser, Jim Rettig, Barbara Smith, Pat Vaughn, Lynne R. Walker, Williamsburg House of Mercy Staff and Volunteers
OUR TROOPS:
Emily Bessler, Brian Connolly, Patrick Hart, David Holland, Thomas Mueller, Geof Palmer, Evan Poole, James Martin Ryan, Matthew Speicher, Edward Alexander Ustaris, Timothy Weber
SBCC Mass Intentions
Subject to change if there is a funeral
or if a celebrant is unavailable
Saturday, 05/15
9:00 a.m. Jose Sison (D); Victor Zodda (D); Hugh Sharp (D)
5:30 p.m. Patricia Lim (D); Mary Jo & Terry Duncan (D)
Sunday, 05/16
8:30 a.m. David Barrows (D); Marie A. Maynes, IHM (D); Hugh Sharp (D)
11:00 a.m. Parishioners
5:00 p.m. Anne Kinney (L); Barbara Poma (L)
Monday, 05/17
9:00 a.m. Susan Sorelle (D); Charlotte Lombardo (D); Carlos Comes (D)
Tuesday, 05/18
9:00 a.m. Kay Boaz (D); Bob Morris (D); Lewis Dixon (D)
Wednesday, 05/19
9:00 a.m. Mary Pecci (D); Nick LaValle (D); Monique Anastasio (D)
Thursday, 05/20
9:00 a.m. Vera Girrard (D); Bernard Szrama (D); Priscilliano Curvas (D)
Friday, 05/21
9:00 a.m. Allen Swanson (D); Michael Levanti (D); James P. Riley (D)
Saturday, 05/22
9:00 a.m. Kenneth Friedl (D); Charles Steele (D); Veronica Podrasky (D)
5:30 p.m. Louise Sheyker (D); Wynn Harding (D); Raymond Agapay (D)
Sunday, 05/23
8:30 a.m. Parishioners
11:00 a.m. Maria Dahlia Toney (D)
5:00 p.m. Kenneth A. Friedl (D); Patrick Joyce (D)
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