Thank You to Parishioners and Visitors of St. Bernard Parish! The St. Bernard Women’s Guild is extremely grateful to all our members who helped with the annual fundraisers and to the parishioners and visitors who so generously supported the Poinsettia Sale, the Super Bowl Bake Sale and Basket Bonanza Raffle in February & March. We were able to donate $6,500 to the following charities: All Island Denominations, Community Pregnancy Clinics, the Diocese of Venice Seminarian Fund, F.E.L.T. (Feeding Empty Little Tummies), Project Light Literacy, Saint Joseph School, Saint Joseph Food Pantry, Saint Martin de Porres Ministry in Honduras, Saint Matin de Porres Prison Ministry, Saint Mary’s Academy, Saint Michael Parish in Wauchula, Saint Vincent de Paul Society, Selah Freedom, S.O.L.V.E. and Still Point.
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.
Upcoming Events
First Communion Sunday May 3rd at the 10:30 Mass followed by May Crowning.
Confirmation Sunday May 10th Bishop Dewane presiding.
Sunday May 10th is Mother’s Day
Chapel Reopened
The Chapel, located on the Northwest corner of the church behind the “Cry-Room”, will be open for prayer Monday to Friday from after the 8:30 AM Mass until 3:30 PM.
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)