Blessing of Companion Animals
In the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi Father Frank Critch offered a blessing for companion animals on October 4th.
Bishop Dewane’s Funeral
Beginning on Tuesday, October 13, at 4:00 p.m., Bishop Frank J. Dewane will lie in state at the Epiphany Cathedral Parish Center, 310 Sarasota Street, in Venice. (The Viewing will be held at the Parish Center as Epiphany Cathedral is currently under renovation.) The Rite of Committal and Burial will take place at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 14, at Epiphany Cathedral Parish in Venice. Bishop Dewane will be laid to rest in the Epiphany Cathedral Bishops’ crypt. All of the faithful are welcome to attend the Viewing, Morning Prayer, and Funeral Mass. For those unable to attend, the Funeral Mass will also be livestreamed at dioceseofvenice.com/livestream.
Journey to Assisi
Fr. G is making a pilgrimage to Assisi in October. A prayerful scroll will be carried to Assisi asking the intercession of St Francis for the families and loved ones named on the scroll. The scroll will be available for you to add names until Saturday the 14th of October.
First Fridays At St Bernards
On the first Friday of every month St Bernard Church offers morning Mass at 8:30 followed by Adoration and Anointing of the Sick. Plan to attend the next First Friday on November 6th.
Stations in the Garden
St Bernard appreciate and thanks parishioner Kim Rash, Larry from the Maintenance staff and the Womens Guild for the installation of the Stations of the Cross in the Memorial Garden. Please take the time to pray and walk the stations.
Spirit Singers in October
Rehearsals are 11:45 am -12:45 pm Oct 4th, 11th, 18th. and 25th in Spirit Hall.
Religious Education
Helping children grow in faith, knowledge and love of Jesus. For more information or registration call the Parish Office at 941.778.4769 or contact Diana Lang at Diana.Lang@stbernardcc.org.
Novena of Masses for Life
Celebrate Mass on the 25th of each month from the Annunciation – March 25th 2026 – until Christmas for a greater respect for human life.
Office and Chapel Hours
The St Bernard Chapel is now open from the end of the morning Mass until 3:00 PM Monday to Friday. The Office is open from 8:00 AM until 3:30 Monday – Friday but closed on Holy Days and National Holidays.
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.