Catholics prepare for Advent through prayer, reflection, and a focus on spiritual renewal rather than holiday commercialism. Preparation involves both inward reflection and outward actions, such as setting up an Advent wreath, praying a St. Andrew novena, and performing acts of penance or almsgiving, all of which help clear the heart and create space for the coming of Jesus.
Author: Joseph Reuwer
Graduate of St Louis University and the Air Force Institute of Technology. Lived for over three years each in Japan, Spain and Saudi Arabia. Married for 50 years to Janet Reuwer nee Yaeger of St Louis with 2 children and four grandchildren. Attended St Bernard Elementary School in Springfield, Ohio.
Be Blood Drive Hero
The OneBlood Bus will be in St Bernard’s Parking lot on 20 November from 8 Am until 1 PM. Donate life! Donors receive a wellness check, a One Blood Tee and a $25 gift certificate. Your donation is the greatest Christmas gift.
Poinsettia Sale!
he St. Bernard Women’s Guild is conducting our POINSETTIA SALE to benefit SOLVE Maternity Homes in Manatee and Sarasota Counties and the Community Pregnancy Clinic in Sarasota. We will be selling red and white poinsettias before and after all Masses NOVEMBER 29TH and 30TH. Please support our efforts and enjoy some beautiful Christmas décor.
Social And Educational
All Educational & Social Gatherings are Postponed Until Further Notice. St Bernard’s Rummage will be unable to accept any donations in the near future.
St. Bernard Ministries
The Parish is grateful for the generosity of members past and present for their dedication of time, effort, talent and treasure to make this a vibrant parish. Please consider joining a ministry by contact the office at 941.778.4769 or Office@StBernardCC.org these include:
Respect Life, Hospitality (ushers), Lector, Holy Name Society (men), Women’s Guild, Eucharistic Ministry, Alter and Server Memorial Garden Care.
MARIAN GROTTO BRICKS
Engraved paving bricks to honor your loved ones at the Marian Grotto are available. The cost of an engraved brick is $150. Please see the details at the Women’s Guild Ministry link on the home page. The announcement contains a down-loadable form for ordering bricks.
All Island Denominations (AID)
Can We Help You? Those in need of financial aid who live, work or worship on Anna Maria Island or have children attending AMI Elementary School are eligible. Call AID at 941.725.2433. Cornelia Zanetti, President.
My Parish App
Want the latest news, daily Mass readings, calendar, news or bulletins about St Bernard or any parish you choose on your phone? Go to your favorite App Store and download My Parish App. Easy to use and loaded with essentials.
MOMS IN NEED
WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED
All parishioners will want to learn about “Walking with Moms in Need,” a new program which educates Parish staff and the faithful where to send a pregnant
woman in need (https://dioceseofvenice.org/ walking-with-moms-in-need)