Walk for Life
Help save lives in Sarasota! Vigils are held daily from 7AM until 7PM outside Planned Parenthood 736 Central Avenue. St. Bernard’s days to Walk for Life are February 18th 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM and March 4th 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM Contact Barbara Murphy at 941.228.2916 for information. A sign-up sheet will be posted in the vestibule of the Church soon.
BASKET BONANZA
Tickets for the Women’s Guild Special Edition Baskets Raffle will be available after all weekend Masses until the drawing on Saturday March 7th. The baskets will be available for viewing and tickets offered for sale in the walkway between the Church and the Hall after all weekend Masses.
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.
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.
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 pregnantwoman 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.
FYI – Hearing Loop
St. Bernard’s has installed a Hearing Loop to assist those with hearing loss. To receive the loop signal, manually activate your T-coil or telephone setting on your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your audiologist if you have questions.