It’s a day to honor, appreciate, and support priests affirming the vital role of the priesthood in the Catholic Church. Venice Diocesan Council of Catholic Women SUPPORT, ENCOURAGE AND EDUCATE OUR FUTURE PRIESTS through the SEMINARIAN FUND! Our diocese is educating 16 men in various seminaries. A donation of ANY AMOUNT would help. Please send your donation (made out to VDCCW Seminarian Fund) plus $1.00 per “honor of” card to cover postage and printing to: Cornelia Zanetti,, Seminarian Fund Guardian, 5808 Gulf Drive, #204, Holmes Beach, FL 34217
Category: News & Events
LECTORS AND EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS
SEPTEMBER’S EM/LECTOR SCHEDULE HAS BEEN EMAILED TO ALL EMS AND LECTORS. IF YOU DID NOT RECEIVE A COPY, PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW SO WE CAN UPDATE OUR EMAIL LIST AND GET YOU A SCHEDULE.
LECTOR’S WORKBOOKS FOR 2026 ARE ON THE COUNTER N THE VESTRY. PLEASE SIGN WHEN YOU TAKE ONE.
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)
Diocese of Venice Televised Sunday Mass
You’ll find the Diocese of Venice televised Mass from the Diocese is on Sundays at 9:30 am on Channel 4 and EWTN is on Channel 111, both on Spectrum. The mass is also on the web at diocese venice.org/tvmass.
Please Drive Carefully in Parking Lot
The speed limit in the parking lot is 9 1/2 mph for the safety of parishioners, especially before and after Masses when many small children are present.