Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

We have never seen anything like this!  What is more amazing, the ability to heal, or the gift to forgive sins?  Consider being an instrument of God's forgiveness through the ministry of priesthool. Call Fr. Michael Dolan, Director of Vocations, Archdiocesan Center at St. Thomas Seminary, Tel. 860.761.7456, e-mail vocations@stseminary.org or visit the web at www.vocationshartford.org

"COME AS YOU ARE"

Looking for something different this Lent? Our parish is sponsoring six weekly  “Come as You Are” meetings during the season of Lent.   This is a group of 8-12 adults who come together every week for six weeks to share something of their stories with one another and to share God's story (i.e., the Sunday scriptures). Noticing one's story and the story of God, listening appreciatively to the story of another, people help each other to make connections between everyday life and faith. For more information on this Lenten program, please contact rectory @ 860-749-8353 or by e-mail at manager@sbc-enfield.org

St. Bernard School Alumni Scholarship

St. Bernard School will present a one-year $500.00 scholarship to a graduate of St. Bernard School graduating from high school in 2012.  The student must be accepted to a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning and matriculate.  Financial need is not a requirement.  Scholarship applications for graduates of St. Bernard School are available at the school, rectory or EHS and Fermi guidance offices.  Please have all required information sent to:  St. Bernard School, 232 Pearl St., Enfield, CT. 06082, to the attention: Scholarship Committee.  Deadline is May 1, 2012.

Religious Education News

 
Grade 10:
Confirmation Saint Name Essays and Sponsor Certificates are due at the end of this month.

Countless people looked forward to the late Andy Rooney’s quip at the end of the “60 Minutes” broadcast.  He would site some observation and give his commentary on the subject.  I thought I might give it a try this week.

We have our fair share of funerals at Saint Bernard.  I am utterly amazed at the lack of respect shown to the funeral procession by traffic as we leave for the cemetery.  In recent times, the lead car (with a flashing purple light!) and the hearse (we all know what is inside!), are literally in the middle of Hazard Avenue with traffic continuing to speed by and give dirty looks and gestures.  One car literally sped along the curb to pass on the right as the procession finally took control of the lane.  Is it not obvious why we are in the middle of the road?  Has society become that indifferent to sacred moments? The irony in the situation is that if the funeral were for their loved one a different viewpoint would be expressed.  So, I urge, you to please respect a funeral procession when you see one.  Please share this with your family and friends.  Yes, in the State of Connecticut the funeral procession has only the courtesy and not the right of way, but I ask…Where is the courtesy?

Parishioners who purchase goods and services and pay bills online want to have the same option for their parish contributions. Online Giving provides secure access for parishioners to set up payment schedules that fit their needs. They can set up one-time gifts and pledges as well.

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More info: Online Giving

Divine Mercy Devotions

1st Friday Divine Mercy Devotions are held every month at 3pm and ending with evening prayer at 5pm in the Chapel.  This beautiful devotion will consist of Exposition of the Most Blessed Sacrament, the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy and evening prayer.  Please join us next month, on March 2, 2012.

RCIA program

Are you, or someone you know, interested in becoming a Catholic? We will shortly be beginning our RCIA program. This is a program for adults to be confirmed Easter 2012.

For more information please call the rectory at 860-749-8385.   

Our LITTLE ANGELS Catholic Pre-School 

The pre-school is designed for a child’s first exploration into a school experience.  The purpose of the program is to provide a safe and nurturing learning environment and to help each child become aware that they are unique and special individuals.  

* Accepting 3 and 4 year olds.

* Flexible Programs  

   - Mon., Wed. & Fri. & Mon.-Fri.

* Half Day Mornings or Full Day

* Also offering                

   - Tues. & Thurs. Half Day Mornings

424 Hazard Ave. , Enfield, CT               

Phone:   860-745-6135

Before & After School Program

MARK YOUR CALENDAR!     SAVE THE DATE!

The Legion of Mary meets weekly on Tuesday mornings at 8am.  New members welcome.

ROSARY

The Legion of Mary invites you to join with them is reciting the Rosary before the 5pm Mass (4:40pm) on January 21st. and before the 8am Mass (7:40am) on January 22nd.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Monthly Meetings

The Prayer Shawl Ministry meets monthly on the first Monday of each month. 

The next meeting will be held on March 5, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm in the Chapel.  New members welcome.