Time?
If you have some time consider helping your fellow parishioners as you serve the Lord while attending Mass. Some of our regulars have moved away, passed on or are gone for the summer. Please consider volunteering: Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Ushers & Alter Servers help during the Mass. Sacristans have more training and help set up before mass and clean up after. Once trained, you can volunteer for one or more Masses each weekend or weekday. Serve the Lord. To help, Speak to Sacristan Pat Webster or call the office 941.778.4769 during the week.
Rosaries
Do you have any broken or unused rosaries that you would like to donate to the church? The broken ones will be used to make new rosaries by a group who donates their time. Please leave in the baskets on the credence tables in the rear of the church. Thank you for your spirituality.
Left Overs?
SNOWBIRDS, TOURISTS AND VISITORS. UNUSED FOOD CAN BE DONATED TO ROSER FOOD PANTRY. YOU CAN LEAVE ITEMS IN THE BASKETS IN OUR LOBBY OR AT THE HOLMES BEACH FIREHOUSE ON MARINA DR.,nAND WE WILL TRANSPORT ITEMS TO ROSER. CURRENTLY ROSER IS LOW ON CANNED FRUIT. THANK YOU.
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.
Social And Educational
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.
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.