Because of the damage to the Hall, All Masses will be Celebrated in the church. Christmas Eve at 4, 6 and 8 PM and on Christmas Day at 8:30, 10:30 and Noon. Fr. Phil and the St Bernard staff wish everyone a blessed and happy Christmas.
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.
CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE
….IS IN THE LOBBY OF THE CHURCH. IF YOU ARE ABLE TO DO SO, PLEASE TAKE AN ORNAMENT AND RETURN A CHRISTMAS GIFT CARD FOR THOSE LESS FORTUNATE. PLEASE RETURN BY THE END OF THE YEAR.
Social And Educational
The normal Mass schedule has resumed. 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 current cost of $125 will rise to $150 on July 1st 2024 due to increased costs of our supplier. 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.
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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)