There will be a second collection during the Vigil and Sunday Masses on March 30th to benefit Catholic Relief Services. In this year of wars and natural disasters this collection can improve the conditions for our sisters and brothers in the United States and in other nations of the world.

Pope Francis declared 2025 a Jubilee Holy Year. A plenary indulgences is gained by passing through a designated Holy Door, completing the sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Communion and praying for the intentions of the Pope. Fr. Bernie will lead such a pilgrimage to the Venice Retreat Center on Friday, April 11th. A bus will leave St. Bernard at 9:15 AM and return by about 3:00 PM. The cost is $40 including the bus and lunch. See the bulletin or the forms in the entrance to the Church for more detail. Questions? call Matt Nowicki at 941.778.4769

Parishioners are invited to join the tradition of adding bells to the Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday. Bell ringers need not be able to read musical notation. Rehearsals after the 9:30 Masses in March. To participate see Luci Majikas after any Mass.

St Bernard Church will be open for personal prayer and reflection during Lent from 2 PM until 4 PM Monday through Friday until April 11th. This offers a quiet time for all to consider the intentions and benefits of the Lenten Season.

Join the St Bernard Walk Days on March 31st from 9:30 until 1:00 PM. Details and the sign up sheet are located in the vestibule. These marches promote respect for the lives of unborn children.

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 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.

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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