UPDATE AS OF MARCH 1, 2021
WE'RE BACK IN!

Beginning the weekend of March 6/7, we are pleased to announce that all Masses will be indoors. All Masses will have the option of outdoor seating on the plaza for those individuals not comfortable coming indoors. The Sat. 5PM and Sun. 10AM Mass will continue to be livestreamed.

NEW MASS SCHEDULE (effective Saturday, 3/6/2021)

Saturdays 5PM – Inside the church, with optional outdoor seating, and livestreamed.

Sundays 7AM – Inside the church, with optional outdoor seating.

Sundays 10AM – Inside the church, with optional outdoor seating, and livestreamed. (For parking, please enter the lot using the Calvert driveway only.)

Sundays 4PM – Inside the church, with optional outdoor seating.

We will also continue to offer our Drive-through Communion services on Sundays from 8:30 – 9:30 AM.
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As per state and local health regulations, the following COVID protocols will be in place for all Masses.

1)     You must register to attend weekend Masses. There is a limit of 180 individuals inside the church. If not registered, you may need to wait outdoors to see if there is available seating inside. Registration can be done online via our church website or by calling our Parish Office at (818) 888-8200. Online registration starts on Mondays at 10AM for the current week and closes on Saturday by 9AM or if we reach capacity, whichever is sooner.

2)     There is seating outside on the plaza. Please bring you own chairs if sitting outdoors. We will have a very limited number of chairs available. You still need to register for Mass to attend if sitting outdoors.

3)     Face coverings are required to be worn during Mass for all people, ages 2-years old and older. Please bring your own.

4)     There are NO PUBLIC BATHROOMS available. Please plan accordingly.

5)     Entrance into the church is through the main doors only. Exit from the church is through the two south doors on either side of the altar only.

6) Hand sanitizer dispensers are available in the church and on the plaza.

7)     Offering envelopes/donations may be dropped off in the baskets on the baptismal font as you enter the church.

8)     You must maintain 6’ physical distancing at all times unless members of the same household. The 6’ physical distancing applies to designated seating in the pews, while entering and exiting the church, during the Sign of Peace, and during Communion.

9)     Holy Communion will be distributed only by hand. Communion will be distributed at the regular time during Mass and parishioners can return to their seats. Parishioner will be released section by section to receive Communion. Please adhere to the ushers’ instructions.

10)     The church will be cleaned after every Mass.

If you do not feel safe or well, please stay home. The Archbishop has extended his dispensation from the obligation to attend in-person Masses.

If you have any questions about our Masses or services, please contact the Parish Office at (818) 888-8200 or at parishoffice@stbernardine.org.

All services and times are subject to change and weather permitting.
Please check with our church website, Facebook page, and
Constant Contact emails for any updates.
SANDWICH SUNDAY - MARCH 7th

This Sunday, March 7th, is Sandwich Sunday. We are collecting bagged meals that contain a sandwich, chips, dessert, and fruit. We are also collecting water, socks, and blankets. Please have the items at the church no later than 11:00 AM this Sunday. Thank you for your continued support for those less fortunate in our community.
Enjoy a tasty cold treat while supporting
our wonderful elementary school.

ST. B. SCHOOL ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
12PM - 10PM
Baskin Robins (Platt Village)
6422 Platt Avenue, West Hills

Must present the attached flyer.
VOLUNTEERS WANTED!

The success of our Masses and drive up Communion service is due to wonderful volunteers who give 1.5 hours of their time to the parish. If you have been looking for a way to get involved, consider volunteering. We are looking for:

Masses (Sat 5PM, Sun 7AM, 10AM, 4PM)
  • Greeters - Welcome and check in parishioners before Mass; clean pews after the service
  • Ushers - Help parishioners with seating and Communion lines; clean pews after the service

Drive Through Communion (Sun 8:30 AM)
  • Hand Sanitizers - distribute sanitizer to parishioners in there cars; help with set up and take down of drive through
  • Parking Lot Ushers - help out with traffic; help with set up and take down of drive through

No experience is necessary - we will train you. If interested, please contact Cathy Barkes at 747-888-9758 or at cdbarkes@stbernardine.org.

Lastly, I also want to recognize and thank our amazing volunteers who have really dedicated themselves in helping our parish during this COVID period. They have been incredible! Thank you.
ST. BERNARDINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL & PRESCHOOL ENROLLMENT

St. Bernardine of Siena Elementary School and Preschool are accepting applications for SUMMER & FALL 2021-2022 terms.

Applications for the Elementary School, grades K-8, for the FALL 2021-2022 school year, are available on their website at www.stbernardineschool.org. You can also get more information or schedule a tour by calling the elementary school office at (818) 340-2130.

Applications for the preschool are now being accepted for both SUMMER and FALL 2021-2022. Applications are accepted for children ages 18 months - 5 yrs. old. They also have a TK (Transitional Kindergarten) program available. For more information, please contact the preschool office at (818) 716-4730 or visit their website at www.stbpreschool.com
CONFIRMATION - YOUTH MINISTRY PROGRAM

Our Youth Confirmation Preparation Process Sessions for both Year One and Year Two students are still taking place. Meetings are on Sundays at the times listed below. Please log into Zoom using the meeting#s and passcodes.

Year One at 7:00 pm on Sundays
Zoom Meeting # 822 06062790
Passcode: Jeshua

Year Two at 3:00 pm on Sunday
Zoom Meeting# 823 7772 2011
Passcode: Jeshua

Zoom meeting information is available on our church website. Meetings are for parents and high schoolers. If you have not yet registered, you may do so by completing the appropriate forms at “Sacraments”; “Confirmation”; on the St. Bernardine website. If you have any questions, please contact Bob Nicholas, CYM Director, at (818) 710-1662, or at stbym13@stbernardine.org
PRESCHOOL FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITY

Did you know that you can help raise money for St. Bernardine of Siena Children's Center by eating pizza? Look on Ameci pizza boxes for the "Ameci Cares About Our School" stamp. Cut the stamp off your pizza box and bring it into the preschool or our parish office. Each stamp is worth $.50 for the preschool. Thanks in advance for your support.
AMAZON SMILE CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION

Here is a simple way that you can support our Parish by shopping on Amazon. Follow the link below to set us up as your charitable organization.
 
Our customized link:

Thank you for supporting St. Bernardine of Siena Parish.
MASS INFORMATION

Weekdays - Monday-Friday at 8:30 AM. No registration required. Mass is held inside the church with the option of sitting outside on the plaza.

Weekends – Saturdays at 5PM, Sundays at 7AM , 10AM & 4:00 PM. Mass is indoors with an outdoor seating option on the plaza. Registration is required. Live-streamed Masses are available on Saturdays at 5:00 PM and Sundays at 10:00 AM.

Parishioners may register in one of two ways:
1) Online by using the Registration button on our church website. Registration will be open the Monday preceding each weekend at 10:00 AM or
2) By calling the Parish Office at (818) 888-8200 after 10:00 AM the Monday preceding the weekend.

There are limited chairs available for parishioners. Please have your own chair just in case.

PARKING INFORMATION

For weekday parking (Monday-Friday), please enter the parking lot using the Calvert Street driveway only.

For weekend parking for Sunday Masses, parishioners can center from either gate; EXCEPT THE 10AM MASS. 10AM Mass participants- please enter via the Calvert Street driveway.

We continue to offer:
  • Drive through Confessions on Saturdays from 9:00 - 10:00 AM.
  • Drive through Communion on Sundays from 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
  • Live-streamed Masses on Saturdays @ 5:00 PM; Sundays @ 10:00 AM 

Livestreamed Masses are available at:
PARISH INFO

1) The Parish Office is open, Monday-Friday, from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
To access the Parish Gift Shop, please contact Jean Sampson at (818) 888-7073 during business hours.

2) Private Prayer Sessions - the church building is open for private prayer sessions one time a week, on Tuesdays, from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM. Parishioners must adhere to COVID protocols for the church with specified seating areas, mandatory face coverings, and 6' physical distancing.

3) Daily Masses are Monday - Friday at 8:30 AM inside the Church with the option of outdoor seating for those who want to remain outside. Parishioners must adhere to COVID protocols for the church with specified seating areas, mandatory face coverings, and 6' physical distancing.

For Mon.-Fri. parking, please enter the parking lot using the Calvert Street driveway.

5) Drive through Confessions are on Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM only.

6) Drive through Communion services are on Sundays from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM.


All services and times are subject to change and weather permitting.
Please check with our church website, Facebook page, and
Constant Contact emails for any updates.

Thank you for your continued support, understanding, and patient endurance. For any questions, please contact our Parish Office at (818) 888-8200 or at parishoffice@stbernardine.org.
OTHER SERVICES

  • Our Church is open for 8:30 AM Daily Mass and for private prayer sessions on Tuesdays from 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM.

  • Funerals and Weddings are being scheduled. Services are in the church and limited in attendees. To schedule a funeral or wedding, please contact Jean Sampson at (818) 888-7073.

  • Baptisms are being scheduled. Baptisms take place on Sundays in the church with a limit of 10 participants per baptism. To schedule a baptism, please contact Margaret Mahoney 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 other questions, please leave a message at (818) 888-8200 or email parishoffice@stbernardine.org. Calls and emails will be returned in a timely manner.  More information is also located on our church website at www.stbernardine.org.