St Bernard Parish led by Fr G and the Spirit Singers celebrated a Mass on Friday September 11th to remember the victims of that tragedy on the 25th anniversary. The Mass featured the Spirit Singers and a bagpiper to remember those lost on that tragic day. Pictures of the Memorial Mass follow below.

The Spirit Singers are Growing! Could you see yourself as one of us? Speak with Luci Majikas after any Mass or with anyone pictured who can tell you more about our newly formed ministry. We welcome faith-filled singers and instrumentalists of all ages; the young and young at heart.

Please remember Bishop emeritus Frank Dewayne who remains hospitalized in your prayers. Please also remember Fr Bernie who took a serious fall while ministering at Hospice in Bradenton and remains in trauma care.

Pre-K to 8th Grade Open House Wed Sep 8th. 9:30 AM-10:30 AM and 6PM – 7PM. Tours available. See the Bulletin for details, call 941.755.2611 or visit admissions@sjsfl.org. There are few greater gifts than education!

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 941.778.0414 or any church on the island. Cornelia Zanetti, President.

Celebrate Mass on the 25th of each month from the Annunciation – March 25th 2026 – until Christmas for a greater respect for human life.

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.

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.

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.

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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)