St. Bernardine of Siena News

• Are you missing something?
• Are you an adult over 18, been baptized, received First Communion and Reconciliation but NOT confirmed?
• Do you feel called by the Holy Spirit?

The next Adult Confirmation process (a ten-week process) begins on Wednesday, January 26, in the Staff Conference Room of the Parish Center from 7-9PM. You may register in person on January 26th or prior.

Any questions? Contact Bob Nicholas, Coordinator of Christian Initiation and Adult Formation at (818) 340-2087 or bnicholas@stbernardine.org

RCIA

(Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults)

RCIA is an open-ended process of formation and education for those interested in the Catholic faith. RCIA is the normal process to become Catholic. RCIA is a deeply spiritual journey that invites people to broaden and deepen their personal prayer life, to know God through Scripture, and to come to realize Jesus' presence in their lives. If you know of anyone interested in joining our church community, please invite them to come.

Meetings are held on Mondays at 7PM in the Parish Center. If you or anyone is interested in discovering or rediscovering what it means to be Catholic, please join us.

For questions, contact Bob Nicholas at bnicholas@stbernardine.org or at

(818) 340-2087. We look forward to seeing you there.

Attention Men of St. Bernardine!

Our TMIY meetings will resume on Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 6AM - 7:30AM in the Parish Hall. For any questions, please contact Bob Nicholas, at (818) 340-2087 or at bnicholas@stbernardine.org.

THE CHOSEN

St. Bernardine Parish Center

Thursday Nights - 7PM - 8PM

Meetings are held on Thursday nights. Next meeting is January 20, 2022

Join us as we read from scripture and then watch and discuss each episode of this outstanding video series. For questions, contact Bob Nicholas at (818) 340-2087.

FAITH FORMATION

Grades 1-5

On-site classes resume Tuesday, January 18th from 4-5PM for first through sixth grades. It's still not too late to register your child if you haven't already done so.

Many times, parents want to share their Faith with their children but scheduling, worry about the virus and other problems that are essential make it difficult. We also have a home program for parents to help you share your Faith. It is for first through sixth grades and answers the problem. Remember there is always room around the Table. This is one part of their young lives you don't want to neglect.

To register or for questions, contact Eileen Fewless at efewless@stbernardine.org or at (818) 340-1440.

ST. BERNARDINE SCHOOL FUNDRAISER

The Stand - Calabasas

23683 Calabasas Road

Support St. Bernardine's Elementary School by eating out or ordering food from The Stand - Calabasas on January 22, 2022 between 11AM - 9PM.

Go to The Stand app or online at TheStand.com to place orders. Enter coupon code: StBernardine at check-out. You can also go eat at the restaurant and show the attached flyer. The school receives 20% of designated orders from that day. Thanks in advance for your support.

The Stand Fundraiser

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 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.

ARE YOU BEING CALLED?

Do you want to get involved? We have numerous opportunities to participate in Mass and within our parish Ministries. Make a new year's resolution to give your time and talent to your parish. Become a volunteer!

We are looking for Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Cross Bearers, Ushers, and Altar Servers (Grades 4-12) for all the Masses. No experience is necessary. We will train you. For school parents, parish volunteer hours count towards your service hour requirements. Student hours also count towards service hours for high school.

To sign up or for more information, please contact Cathy Barkes at (747) 888-9758 or at cdbarkes@stbernardine.org.

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

January 23, 2022 from 6-7:30PM Gather outside church at 4:45 for 5PM Mass

Year 2: SUNDAY FAITH DAY

January 30, 2022 at 3:30PM followed by the 5PM Mass

Please wear your black t-shirt and bring your blue booklets.

YOUTH MINISTRY NITE

Wednesday, January 19, 2022

7-8:30 PM in the Parish Hall

GIFTS FOR THE SPIRIT

Parish Gift Shop

The Parish Gift Shop is open on Sundays from 9:30AM - 1PM. Come and see what we have in store for you. We have statues, crucifixes, rosaries, greeting cards, Baptism, First, Communion & Confirmation gifts. Maybe you would like to just come up, browse, and have a friendly conversation. We welcome any and all visits with a smile.

During the week, Monday-Friday, please come to the Parish Office between 9AM - 12PM for access to the gift shop. There are hundreds of languages around the world but a smile speaks them all. Don't forget to smile.

PERSONAL PRAYER TIME



The church is open from 9AM - 4PM for private prayer or small prayer groups (pending any funeral services or school events).

PRAY THE ROSARY

The rosary is prayed following the 8:30AM Mass in the church on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays pending any funerals or school events. All are welcome.