Waiting with Mary as We Wait for Jesus
3:00 PM, December 8, 2024
St. Bernard Catholic Church, Holmes Beach. As we wait in HOPEFUL ANTICIPATION in this season of Advent, we gather to celebrate Mary, the Mother of Jesus. Come honor the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on its vigil with Sacred Scripture, Music, Marian Devotions, and Sacred Silence.
The normal Mass schedule and office hours have resumed. All Educational and social activities are still suspended. Everyone is your neighbor. Your prayers and assistance are needed by many.
The Catholic Charities web site notes this: For Help Cleaning up from Hurricane Helene and Milton, call the Cleanup Hotline at (844) 965-1386. You Will Be Connected with Volunteers That Can Assist With Muck Out – Trees – Tarp and Debris. Cleanup Hotline (844) 965-1386. See https://catholiccharitiesdov.org
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.
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.
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.
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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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)