Pastoral Staff

Pastor Rev. Ronald G. Falco

Pastoral Care

Sr. Muriel Aude e

Office Administrator Celeste Mikitarian

Financial Administrator

Amy Halloran

Director of Youth Ministry Lori Howard

Ministry of Education

Religious Educa on 508-393-7445

Administrator Virginia Boland

St. Bernade e School

508-351-9905

School Principal Deborah C. O’Neil

Assistant Principal Julianne Morin

Schedule of Masses

Saturday, The Lord’s Day Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM

Weekdays: 8:30 AM Holy Days: 8:30 AM & 7:00 PM

Confession

Saturday: 4:00 PM

Pastoral Office

Phone 508-393-2838 Fax 508-393-2718 Rectory 508-393-2223

Email Office: stbernade eparish@stb-parish.net

Pastor: FrRonFalco@gmail.com

Parish Website www.stb-parish.org

St. Bernadette Parish A Roman Catholic Faith Community of the Diocese of Worcester

www.stb-parish.org 266 Main Street,. Northborough, Massachusetts 01532

Music Ministry

Organist John Donahue

Director of Adult Choir

Director of Youth Choir Priscilla Nardi

Director of Contemporary Choir Thomas Lowe

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My Friends in the Lord Jesus,

A Catholic Church trivia question, “What is the name of the Pope’s cathedral?” (Hint: it is not St. Peter’s.) All bishops have a cathedral as the “mother church” of their diocese. Our diocese has St. Paul’s Cathedral, from which Bishop McManus presides, teaches and governs the Diocese of Worcester. The Pope, who is Bishop of Rome, has a cathedral too. It is St. John Lateran in Rome. St. John Lateran is the cathedral of the Diocese of Rome. Every year on November 9th the universal Church celebrates the Feast of the Dedication of St. John Lateran Basilica. November 9th was this past Thursday.

The land on which St. John Lateran is built belonged originally to the wealthy Lateran family. Emperor Constantine received the land from the Lateran family. It was used for the building of this cathedral which is dedicated to St. John the Baptist and St. John the Evangelist. Hence the name, St. John built on Lateran land, St. John Lateran. It is our oldest church. It was in St. John Lateran that Popes were consecrated and had lived until the 14th century. The papal residence and St. John Lateran, to which the papal residence was connected, had suffered fire, earthquakes and ruin. But it survived and has become a symbol of the many trials of Christianity itself. In 1646 Pope Innocent rebuilt the present structure. Tradition tells us that beneath its high altar are the remains of a small wooden table on which St. Peter celebrated Mass.

Popes began to live at the Vatican about the year 1377. St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, which we most commonly associate with the Pope, was begun 1506 and completed in 1626. This is where St. Peter is buried. Our present Pope, Pope Francis, lives in a residence in Vatican City.

What is the significance of celebrating the Cathedral / Basilica of St. John Lateran today? As a cathedral is the center of a diocese, uniting all of the parishes, so this cathedral, the Pope’s cathedral, as the cathedral of Rome, unites all dioceses, all Catholics, around the world. Every church building, although sacred in itself, reminds us that we, the people, are the Church of Christ, living stones, a spiritual edifice unto God. So we pray: “O God, who were pleased to call your Church the Bride, grant that the people that serves your name may revere you, love you and follow you, and may be led by you to attain your promises in heaven…Year by year you sanctify the Church, the Bride of Christ, foreshadowed in visible buildings, so that, rejoicing as the mother of countless children, she may be given her place in your heavenly glory.” Fr. Ron

Sacrament and Pastoral Information Holy Baptism & the

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Contact Fr. Falco to make arrangements for Infant Bap sms as well as for adult Bap sm,

Eucharist & Confirma on.

Pastoral Care of the Sick Please inform a pastoral staff member of the needs

of those who may be ill, hospitalized or elderly. We are privileged to serve the infirmed.

Holy Orders/Consecrated Religious Life Contact Fr. Ron Falco for informa on on the

priesthood or the permanent diaconate.

Christian Marriage Contact Fr. Ron Falco for prepara on for Chris an marriage and wedding plans.

First Communion & Confirmation Contact Mrs. Boland for registra on.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, November 11 5:00 PM † Mark Duggan, 1st Anniversary, By the Family † Ellie Mahoney, By the Family Sunday, November 12 9:00 AM † John McLellan, By Carmen † Una Campbell, By the Cianfichi Family 11:00 AM † Patricia Gerry, By the Kearney Family † Herbert Glynn, 8th Anniversary, By the Family Monday, November 13 8:30 AM † Patricia Lefevre, By the Family † Donald Vrooman, By the Family Tuesday, November 14 8:30 AM † Maurice Dillon, By the Family † Thomas Gaucher, By the Family Wednesday, November 15 8:30 AM † John J. & Maryann Ferris, By the Ferris Family Thursday, November 16 8:30 AM † Estella Messier, By Steve & Mary Lou Stupik † Courtney Baldino, By Mrs. Fox & Mrs. Westberg Friday, November 17 8:30 AM † Nancy Falco, By Fr. Ron Falco † Sharon L. Joubert, By the Family Saturday, November 18 5:00 PM † Danny Staniunas, By his wife † Jeanette Leroux, By her daughter Sunday, November 19 9:00 AM † Cathi Gault, By Mary Ellen Duggan † Jayne Dudley, 6 month remembrance, By Judi Winning 11:00 AM † Alice & Joseph O’Shea, By Mary Ellen Duggan

Masses, Feasts & Gospels

SUNDAY Matthew 25:1-13 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

MONDAY Luke 17:1-6 Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin

TUESDAY Luke 17:7-10 Weekday

WEDNESDAY Luke 17:11-19 Weekday

Saint Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

THURSDAY Luke 17:20-25 Weekday

Saint Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin

FRIDAY Luke 17:26-37 Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious

SATURDAY Luke 16:9-15 Weekday

The Dedication of the Basilicas of Saints Peter and Paul, Apostles

Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin

Parish Events this week… Saturday, November 11 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Youth Ministry - Middle School Ultimate Obstacles Sunday, November 12 32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass: 9:00 AM & 11:00 AM Altar Server Training 1:30 No Religious Education Classes Monday, November 13 Dismas Farm Youth Choir 6:00 PM Wednesday, November 15 Community Meals SFO Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 16 1/2 Day of School at SBS - Parent/Teacher Conferences Prayer Group 8:00 PM Friday, November 17 1/2 Day of School at SBS - Parent/Teacher Conferences Saturday, November 18 Confession: 4:00 PM Mass: 5:00 PM Sunday, November 19 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Mass: 9AM & 11AM Altar Server Training: 12:30 PM Religious Education: PK , K & Gr. 1: 10:15-11:15 AM 1st Reconciliation: 10:15AM - 12:00 PM Gr. 3-8: 10:15-11:45 AM Gr. 9 & 10: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Confirmation Parent/Candidate Mtg. 7PM

Parish Ministry Leaders

Altar Servers Chuck Dinovo 508-662-0186

Altar Society Walter Zydlewski 508-485-7683

Arts & Environment Anne Wall 508-393-3042

Baptism Preparation Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Bereavement Contact the Parish Office 508-393-2838

Eucharistic Adoration Celeste Mikitarian 508-393-2838

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion Parish Office 508-393-2838 Hope Ministry Mary Ellen Duggan 508-393-1819

Knights of Columbus St. Augustine Council #5724 Bernie Gillon (Grand Knight) 978-771-1725

Tom Lowe (Dep. Grand Knight) 508-393-6594

Parish Finance Amy Halloran 508-393-2838

Lectors Horace Turner 508-393-5340

Marriage Ministry Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Mom’s Group Stephanie Devaney 774-473-2689

Monthly Food Collection Mary Ellen Duggan 774-258-1500

Music Ministry

St. Bernadette Contemporary Choir: Thomas Lowe 508-393-6594

St. Bernadette Youth Choir: Priscilla Nardi 508-485-2705

Pastoral Care of the Sick Sr. Muriel Audette 508-393-1290

Prayer Group Mike Thome 508-393-9096

Prayer Shawl Ministry Mary Anne Curtis 508-393-6751

Respect for Life Evelyn & Russ Lindquist 508-393-9199

R.C.I.A. Fr. Ron Falco 508-393-2838

Women’s Faith Sharing Peg Lien 508-393-7180

Youth Ministry Lori Howard 508-393-2838

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

“Therefore, stay awake, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” (Matthew 25:13)

Many of us have put off doing something because we think we are too busy. We’ve all said, “I’ll do it later when I have time.” Unfortunately, too many of us apply this attitude to our Faith. Jesus’ call is urgent, in the here and now, in your current circum-stances. Don’t delay, how is God calling you to use your gifts today?

Praying With Our Parish Please remember in your prayers …

Colleen, Mary, Lynn, Joanne, Bobby, Carol, Tori, Stephen, Eileen, Anna, Sharon, Kenny, Mary, Barbara, Lynn, Ernest, Betsy, Zachary, Evan, Colin, Kathy, Bill, Ryan, Alexis, Aubrey, Craig, Robert, Elizabeth, Mary, Fran, Robin, Christopher, Don, Nicole, Janice, Theresa, Kathryn, Tiffany, Diane, Mark, Betty, Ed, Doris, Carlton, Janet, Eleanor, Jessie, Meaghan, Hazel, Nancy, Sue, Sheila, Peter, Gary, Kathleen, Kelly, Mike, Kathy, Charlotte, Bert, Bill, Pat, Karen, Jerry, Walter, Ruth, Maggie, Jean, Charlie, Bob, Judy, Katie, Geri, Mary, Richard, Leo, Joan, Christina, Julie, John, Agnes, Ann, Beth, David, Jackie, Ethan, Jack, Honor, Joan, Patricia, Fran, Jane, Debbie, Meg, Alfred, Maro, Chris, Craig, Henry, Joe, Jenny, Vincent, Jeff, Dottie, Allison, Sharon, Ronnie, Maureen, Robert, Jeannette, Nancy, Andrew, Matthew, Blanca, Steve, Chet

~ Hope Ministry ~ Are you interested in helping out in

any of our outreach programs?

Our Father’s Table On the first Monday of each month, we prepare and serve a meal at 204 Main Street, Marlborough to help those in need.

Dismas Family Farm Help prepare and serve a meal to men who are living and working on a farm as they prepare to go back into the community. Meals are prepared on the 2nd Monday of every month. The next meal will be served on Monday, November 13.

Community Meals The St. Bernadette Outreach Ministry serves meals at the Trinity Church in Northborough approximately every six weeks on Wednesday evenings to help those in need. The next meal will be served on Wednesday, November 15.

Contact Mary Ellen Duggan at Home: 508-393-1819, Cell: 774-258-1500

meduggan62@gmail.com

Liturgical Roles November 18 & 19

Lector EMC Servers

5:00 PM M. Duggan D. Coad K. Mongeon J. Winning M. Borges A. White D. Brouillard

9:00 AM J. Ryan R. Lindquist J. Secrist E. Lindquist L. Secrist K. Dougert C. Secrist

11:00 AM J. Lien R. Clark E. Rame K. O’Leary A. Rame M. Pierson H. Lowe

Altar Society Ministry - November 17

M. Stupik G. Patulak P. Goulet

Offertory Collection

Weekend of November 5

Offertory: $ 5,809.01 Loose: $ 690.00

THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY !

What better way to start the day than with morning Mass! It brings us many blessings and special graces. This week, Mass will be celebrated Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM. The Rosary begins at 8:00AM.

The following feast days will be celebrated this week:

Monday: Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini Wednesday: Saint Albert the Great Thursday: Saint Margaret of Scotland Saint Gertrude Friday: Saint Elizabeth of Hungary

Bulletin Information: Please email all bulletin information to stbernadetteparish@stb-parish.net or drop it off to the Pastoral Center office no later than Monday morning at 9:00AM. Thank You.

Religious Education

Upcoming Classes:

PK, K & Gr.1: November 19 10:15-11:15AM

Gr. 3-8: November 19 10:15-11:45 AM

Gr. 9 & 10: November 19 6-8:00 PM

First Reconciliation: November 19 10:15 AM-12:00 PM

Confirmation: Parent/Sponsor Meeting ~ November 19

www.stb-parish.org 508-393-7445

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Prayer shawls are made with love by the members of St. Bernadette Prayer Shawl Ministry, for those who need comfort, encouragement, reassurance, and the warmth of community in a time of illness, loss, transition or difficulty. When making the shawls, we pray for the recipient as we knit or crochet, so the person who uses one of our handmade shawls will be wrapped in prayer.

If you know someone who needs a prayer shawl, or if you are interested in our ministry, please contact Mary Anne Curtis at 508-393-6751.

Middle School Ultimate Obstacle November 11

Festival of Lights @ LaSalette Shrine December 2

March for Life January 19

Youth Ministry cell phone # 774-258-1891 E-mail: youth-ministry@stb-parish.net

Altar Server Training November 12 1:30-3:30 *

November 19 12:15-2:15

December 3 12:15-2:15

December 10 12:15-2:15

Contact Chuck Dinovo @ 508-662-0186 with questions.

The “FUN” Committee

Has some great events planned for the next year!

Mark your calendars for:

Monthly Senior Luncheon ~ November 28

Bunco ~ January 12

Plus….. Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events!!

~ Bowling ~ Movie Night ~ Ballroom Dancing ~ Country Line Dancing ~ ~ Game Night ~ Craft Fair ~ Family Picnic ~

~ Senior “Stretching to the Oldies” ~ Adopt a Mission ~

Please send us your ideas for “FUN” things you would like to do

with our Parish Community! We would love to hear from you!

stbernadetteparish@stb-parish.net

ST. BERNADETTE SCHOOL SCRIP PROGRAM

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING TO DO?

Help St. Bernadette School by purchasing gift cards to so many retailers and restaurants.

After all the Masses on December 2nd and 3rd, Saint Bernadette School will be selling gift cards as part of its Shop with Scrip program. Get your Christmas shopping done early and support our Blue Ribbon School! If you’d like to purchase gift cards earlier, the Scrip Office is open on Mondays from 8:30am to 11:00am and is located in the Pastoral Center building. Questions, call Jamie Rame, Scrip Coordinator at 508.397.6955 or email at:

Jamie.rame@gmail.com.

Attention Lectors:

Please pick up your copy of the 2018 Handbook for Proclaimers of the Word in the gathering space.

MARCH FOR LIFE 2018

Join St. Bernadette’s in Support of Life! Friday, January 19, 2018

Transportation Cost $90 ~ Bus will depart on January 18th

All are to welcome to join us!

“The credibility of the Church and of the Chris an Message rests en rely on how Chris ans serve

those marginalized by society.”

Pope Francis in his homily to new cardinals in 2015

November 9, 2017 My dear brothers and sisters in Christ, In the United States, more than 46 million people are living in poverty. The Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is our an -poverty program to help them find hope and a way to a more secure life. Your support of this collec on reaches those living on the margins and gives them a hand up, not a hand out.

For example, around Charleston, South Carolina, many children live in poverty, crea ng undue stress and uncertainty in their lives. Compounding these problems, deteriora ng school systems struggle to provide quality educa on and appropriate discipline, and there is a high rate of school-based arrests. By engaging congrega ons and communi es all over the city, the Charleston Area Jus ce Ministry is working to improve the educa on system and keep kids in school and out of the juvenile jus ce system. With your support of the CCHD Collec on, the Charleston Area Jus ce Ministry is able to provide community engagement to reduce youth arrests and violence.

This collec on is the primary source of funding for CCHD’s an -poverty grants and educa on programs. Twenty-five percent of the collec on stays here in our diocese. On October 30, I once again had the privilege of mee ng with our parish and community groups who receive the local grants from this campaign. It is always inspiring to me to see how these small seeds grow into frui ul programs to support the dignity of people who find themselves most o en on the margin in our ci es and towns.

Please help the efforts of CCHD to break the cycle of poverty. Fight poverty in Central Massachuse s and in America. Support CCHD on November 18 & 19 and par cipate in the inaugural World Day of the Poor called for by our Holy Father, Pope Francis. For more informa on about the CCHD and the scope of poverty in America, please visit www.povertyusa.org. Thank you for joining us to work on the margins. With every prayerful best wish, I remain Sincerely yours in Christ, Most Reverend Robert J. McManus Bishop of Worcester

Men’s 2017/18 CYO Basketball

St Rose of Lima, partnering with St. Bernadette, has had a long tradition of participating in the

Worcester Diocese Youth Ministry CYO High School Basketball Program. This League is open to all high school men from any school as long as you are a member of St. Rose or St. Bernadette Parish* (2 non parish/non Cath-olic players are allowed on each team). This is a great opportunity to bring your time, treasure and of course no talent needed in representing your parish! First of several evaluations will start Sunday night, December 3rd, from 6:00 – 9:00 pm at the St. Bernadette Gym. [St. Rose CCD students, please come before or after your religious educa-tion classes. Please do not miss your class.] Bring basket-ball practice type attire with proper sneakers. If have any questions, please contact John Macchi, CYO Director at jpmacchi@verizon.net or 774-245-0078. Anyone interest-ed in Coaching, please reach out as well. Coaching needs will be determined by number of teams formed. Thank you and see you on 12/3!

God Bless

Parker Jude Curran

Who will be baptized this weekend.

Welcome to our parish community!

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The students, faculty, and administration of St. Bernadette School would like to thank the Parishioners of St. Bernadette Church for their generosity during the Fall Appeal for Catholic Schools in September. Close to $5,000 was collected within the Parish—which will directly benefit our School. Through the Fall Appeal for Catholic Schools, our students are provided boundless opportunities with a strong curricu-lum, advanced technology in the classroom, exposure to the arts, and an ever-present focus on our faith—as evidenced by being named a 2014 National Blue Ribbon School. Funds from Appeal also allows us to provide tuition assistance to those families in need.

The continued generosity and support of St. Bernadette Parish is a blessing to our

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