GOOD NEWS! THE BROKEN WATER LINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED. MASS ON TUESDAY THE 31ST WILL BE HELD IN THE CHURCH AS USUAL.
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Holy Week Masses
During Holy Week Morning Mass will be celebrated Mon-Wed at 8:30 AM. There will be no morning Masses on Thursday, Friday or Saturday. On Thursday the Mass of the Lords Supper will be celebrated at 6:00 PM in the Church. There is no Mass on Friday with a Communion Service starting with the Stations of the Cross at 2:30 PM. On Saturday there is no 4:00 PM Mass the Easter Vigil will be celebrated at 8:00 PM
Easter Masses
The Easter Vigil Mass will be celebrated in the Church at 8:00 PM there will be no Mass at 4:00 PM. On Easter Sunday, Masses will be celebrated at 8:30 and 10:30 . The 8:30 and 10:30 Masses will be celebrated in both the Church and the Hall.
Pastoral Assignment From Bishop Dewane
March 20, 2026
Dear Parishioners of St. Bernard Parish,
Greeting in the Lord Jesus Christ! As the Church continues its Lenten Pilgrimage, it is my prayer that all of St. Bernard Parish may draw ever closer to the Lord through the disciplines of prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
I am pleased to announce the appointment of the new Pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Reverand Gerard P. Critch, effective March 24, 2026.
Reverand Critch is a priest of the Diocese of Venice. Father has previously served as Parochial Vicar at Sacred Heart Parish in Bradenton, St. Thomas Moore Parish is Sarasota, Epiphany Cathedral in Venice, and most recently as Pastor of St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Naples since 2009.
In his assignments, Father demonstrated that he is a man of prayer and deep pastoral solicitude for his people. It is my belief that he will bring many blessings in spiritual care to your parish community.
At the same time, is wish to bring to your attention that Reverand Phillip Schweda has retired as Administrator of St, Bernard Parish effective, March 24, 2026. Allow me to express my sincere gratitude and appreciation to Father Schweda for his dedicated service as Administrator of St. Bernard Parish for the past four years. He has helped to provide spiritual care and growth to all of the faithful that he has served.
Kindly welcome Father Gerard Critch to the community of St. Bernard Parish and please keep him in your prayers as he assumes his responsibilities as your new Pastor.
Sincerely yours in Christ,
+ Frank J. Dewane
Bishop of the Diocese of
Venice in Florida
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
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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)