A Christian Community

St. Bernards Church

199 Stafford Ave. Waterville, NY 13480-1152 (315) 841-4481 sbwat1@yahoo.com Parish Office Hours: Mon-Thur 9:00am-Noon, and by Appointment Confessions: Saturday 4:00 4:45 pm
Rev. Paul V. Carey, Pastor David Faulkner, Trustee Richard Martin, Trustee Ginny Battaglia, Pastoral Associate Judith Kemp-Barnes, Director of Faith Formation Diane Bootie, Safe Environment Coordinator Sandy Nagy, Administrative Assistant Brian Gibbons, Parish Sexton & Cemetery Superintendent Ronnie Morgan, Prayer Intentions, call: 841-8473

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Liturgical, Sacramental & Devotional Schedule
September 28th 7:00 8:00 am 5:00 pm September 29th 8:30 am 10:30am October 1st 1:30 - 2:30pm October 1st 7:00pm October 2nd 7:30am 8:00am October 3rd 7:30am 8:00am October 4th 8:00am-8:00pm 10:00am October 5th 7:00am - 8:00am 5:00 pm October 6th 8:30am 10:30am Morning Prayer Mary Jane Schmidt Morning Prayer Paul Carey Sr

Eucharistic Adoration Vigil 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time Mary Cleary 26th Sunday of Ordinary Time Lorenzo Pumilia Anne Helen Carey Bible Study @ the Rectory Anne Helen Carey ( 15th anniversary)

Family Family Family

Fr Paul

Rocco, Bonnie, Paige & Rocky

Gary & Sandy Haselhorst

Eucharistic Adoration Harding Nursing Home Mass Eucharistic Adoration Vigil 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time Richard Moore 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time June Garrett Raymond P Ireland

All Deceased Members of the Parish

Bob & Kay Schieble Estate Family

Next Weekends Liturgical Ministers

NOTE: Current schedules are not available yet due to Ginnys absence. Please check schedule in bulletin! If you are unable to keep one of your assignments, please be sure to get a substitute. Thanks! October 5th 5:00 PM Lector Host Cup Hospitality Dave Faulkner Lurena McNamara Katie Peck Lynne Pletl Mary McLean Sandy Nagy October 6th 8:30 AM Liz Barnes Keith LaBarge Kathy Riley Kay Schachtler Sue Barnes Dennis Roberts October 6th 10:30 AM Linda Nichols Brian Bogan Sandy Davis John Sigmund

& Sue Campion MemorialsMike for August

Last Weekends Stewardship

Sunday Regular collection $2526.00 Youth Programs $453.00

Sanctuary Lamp is in memory of Beverly Imbert

From Friends

As always, thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to your parish. Special thanks to those who make up their contribution after being away.

Bread & Wine are in memory of John Rueger

From Family

Social Action News

Thank you for the wonderful collection of soup
For the Waterville Area Food Pantry! We are asking for applesauce donations For the month of September

If you have any questions please call Mary Beth at 841-4638

Good News Center, Utica, NY

Ongoing Events
Third Option..Every Other Sunday 6:30-8:30pm (next meeting September 15th) Grief Sharing.Every Other Tuesday 6-7pm (next meeting September 17th) Separated & Divorced Support Group...Every Other Sunday 5-6:30pm (next meeting September 15th) Women at the WellLast Tuesday of each month 6:30-8pm (next meeting September 24th) Upcoming Event Discover the Big Picture of the BibleWednesdays, 10:00-11:30am Sept. 4th-Oct 23rd or 6:00-7:30pm
Good News LuncheonWednesday, September 25th & October 9th Letters of St. Terese (2 Part Series) 10am-noon Lunch to follow

GOOD NEWS! September 29, 2013 TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Am 6:1a, 47 / 1 Tm 6:1116 / Lk 16:1931 My husband and I have been married more than three yearsmost of the time, happily. Occasionally a disagreement morphs into an argument, which sometimes turns into an actual fight. When we eventually apologize and recommit to each other, my husband often reminds us that when we married we didnt enter into a contractwe committed to a covenant. In a contract, the parties focus on whats in it for me; in a covenant, each party actively works toward the others good. When we treat our marriage like a contract instead of a covenant, our relationship suffers. Todays readings from Amos and St. Luke challenge our commitment to our covenant bond. The Israelites were in covenant relationship with God, meaning they had responsibilities to God as well as one another. Unfortunately, the people in the readings didnt heed the covenantthe rich in Amos time were oblivious and complacent; the man in the gospel was aware of Lazarus, but he did nothing to help him. We too are covenanted with God and Gods children. We arent just people who happen to be along for the ride to heaven; as a result of the covenant, we have responsibilities to actively care for one another, especially those in need. Its about more than just occasionally handing money to a homeless person. Its also about consciously incorporating this active care more deeply into our livesinto our purchases, our political activism, our career choices, our free time. The work of our covenant bond cant be an afterthought. As in a healthy marriage, it must be at the heart of our relationship with others and with God.

For information about programs or to register Email: andrea@thegoodnewscenter.org, or Visit our website www. thegoodnewscenter.org

Marion Tours
Join our four day pilgrimage to The Shrine of The Devine Mercy in Stockbridge, Massachusetts, The Basilica of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Boston including visits to various shrines and churches during The Feast of the Most Holy Rosary October 4th - 7th, 2013. For more information or reservations call: Norb & Marlene Figurski @ 800-752-8856 or 814-455-76163

RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation) Who is it for?
Anyone not Baptized Anyone Baptized in another faith Baptized Catholics who havent received First Eucharist or Confirmation Anyone who wants to find out what the Catholic faith is all about For more information or with questions Call Lurena McNamara @ 841-4361

Janel Esker | sundaybulletin@liguori.org

Fall Hospice Training

Wednesdays, October 9th-November 6th, in Herkimer, 6:15-9:15 pm
Hospice & Palliative Care Inc. needs volunteers to work with patients & families in your own area, participate in bereavement support groups, help in the Siegenthaler Center and assist in the office. Pre-registration & interview required by September 27th. Contact Kate Doran, volunteer/Bereavement Services Supervisor @ 735-6487, ext. 240 or @ 1-800-317-5661 0r visit www.hospicecareinc.org

2013 HOPE Appeal

St. Bernards Parish Goal is $16,263.19 So far we have pledges of $14,614.00
If you have not returned your HOPE Appeal Pledge/donations Please pray-fully consider doing so. Please keep in mind that St. Bernards Church is responsible for the remainder of the amount not raised in pledges. You can drop it in the collection basket or mail it in the envelope provided in the Bishops letter. Extra envelopes are available on the front table and at the entrances. You may also make a secure online gift or pledge at www.syrdio.org

Attention All Ministers Due to Ginnys absence, the schedule has not been done for the upcoming months. Please check bulletin for assignments. Sorry for any inconvenience!

Your support helps many in our diocese Thank you those who have already Returned their pledges/donations your generosity is appreciated

Syracuse Catholic Womens Conference

Make Me an Instrument of Your Peace prayer of St. Francis Saturday, October 26, 20013 Convention Center at the Oncenter, Syracuse, NY Register online at www.SyracuseCWC.com