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th
Eucharistic
Ministers
10am
Eucharistic
Ministers
6pm
Readers
10am
June
Readers
6pm
June
Weekday
readers
This week
Eucharistic
Ministers
weekdays
Tony Black
Carol Cooper
Yvonne
Tapodi
By Ju
Joseph
Christine
Kelly
Comfort
Mensah
Stephen
Bourke
Kathy Petty
Audrey
Stedford
Janice
Banks
Liam
McMahon
Barbara
Philips
Kathleen
Clarke
Comfort
Mensah
Thomas
McCormack
Irene
Edwards
Counting
Team
Imelda Dean
Little
Church
Tea &
Coffee
Christine
Blackburn
Tess
Kendrick
Margaret
Mining
Ann &
Angela
Dympna
Dumpleton
10am
Offertory
Margaret
Cox
Jane
Kendrick
Christina
White
M Seamark
Olive Hogan,
Michael
Flatley
Margaret
Arthurs
Olive Hogan
Clare Clegg
V Hesketh
Cleaning
team
Church Cleaning teams; Willing to help on a monthly basis then please speak to
Christine Kelly. John & Ossa will provide the hoovering team; and the Ladies will top and
bottom once a month or before special occasions. Thank you.
FAMILY FLOWERS: Thank you for the continued gifts of flowers for the Church. New
flower list at the back of Church; Special intention for CJB. Thank you.
Last week’s Offerings to the Parish: Total £ 606 04p Thank you
Items for the Bulletin can be left at the Presbytery or emailed to annieteresa@hotmail.com or
to michaelkujac[email protected] by Thursday as the Newsletter for inclusion the following Sunday is
usually published Friday Morning.
Signed Mass Cards can be obtained from Bridie Close, 44 Shawbrook Rd, during the week or on
Sundays from the Bookstall (back of Church) or the Piety Stall (Parish Hall
).
ST. BERNARD’S PARISH NEWSLETTER
PENTECOST SUNDAY
Sunday 8
th
June 2014
Parish Priest Mgr. Michael J Kujacz: Assistant Fr. Michael Job
Address St. Bernard’s R C Church, Burnage Lane, Manchester M19 1DR
Telephone0161 432 3628 Website http://stbernards-burnage.homeip.net
Contact: michaelkujacz@hotmail.com
Pentecost MASS 7/ Creed 11; Sunday P.288 Eucharistic Prayer 1 (p18)
Hymns 684, 26, 630,185, 672.
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Good Morning.
Today we would like to dwell on a gift of the Holy Spirit that often
becomes misconstrued or considered in a superficial way, but
rather touches the very heart of our Christian life and identity: it is
the gift of piety.
It should be clarified immediately that this gift is not to be
identified with having compassion for someone, feeling pity on
one's neighbour; rather, it indicates our belonging to God and our
profound relationship with Him, a bond that gives meaning to our
life and keeps us sound, in communion with Him, even during the
most difficult and tormenting moments.
1. This relationship with the Lord is not intended as a duty or an imposition. It is a bond that
comes from within. It is a relation lived with the heart: it is our friendship with God, granted to us
by Jesus, a friendship that changes our life and fills us with passion, with joy. Thus, the gift of piety
stirs in us above all gratitude and praise. This is, in fact, the reason and the most authentic
meaning of our worship and our adoration. When the Holy Spirit allows us to perceive the
presence of the Lord and all his love for us, it warms the hearts and moves us quite naturally to
prayer and celebration. Piety, therefore, is synonymous with the genuine religious spirit, with
filial trust in God, with that capacity to pray to him with the love and simplicity that belongs to
those humble of heart.
2. If the gift of piety makes us grow in relationship and in communion with God and leads us to
live as his children, at the same time, it helps us to pass this love on to others as well and to
recognize them as our brothers and sisters. And then, yes, we will be moved by feelings of piety –
not pietism! - in relation to those around us and to those whom we encounter every day. Why do I
say not pietism? Because some think that to be pious is to close one's eyes, to pose like a picture
and pretend to be a saint. In Piedmont we say: to play the “mugna quacia” [literally: pious/serene
nun]. This is not the gift of piety. The gift of piety means to be truly capable of rejoicing with those
who rejoice, of weeping with those who weep, of being close to the lonely and those in anguish, of
correcting those in error, of consoling the afflicted, of welcoming and helping those in need. The
gift of piety is closely tied to gentleness. The gift of piety which the Holy Spirit gives us makes us
gentle, makes us calm, patient, at peace with God, at the service of others with gentleness.
Dear friends, in the Letter to the Romans the Apostle Paul states: “For all who are led by the Spirit
of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you
have received the spirit of sonship. When we cry, 'Abba! Father!'” (Rm 8:14-15). Let us ask the
Lord for the gift of his Spirit to conquer our fear, our uncertainty, and our restless, impatient
spirit, and to make of us joyful testimonies of God and of his love, by worshipping the Lord in
truth and in service to neighbour with gentleness and with a smile, which the Holy Spirit always
gives us in joy. May the Holy Spirit grant to all of us this gift of piety. Pope Francis
2014 Year of Our Parish
THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS [June]
General: That a culture of dialogue, listening, and mutual respect may prevail among
peoples. Missionary: That where secularization is strongest, Christian communities may
effectively promote a new evangelization.
PENTECOST
8
th
June
Mass of Pentecost
Evening Mass
10am
6-00pm
Monday
9
th
June
Mass of the day
9-30am
Tuesday
10
th
June
Mass of the day
6-7pm
7pm
Wednesday
11
th
June
St. Barnabas
9-30am
Thursday
12
th
June
Mass of the day
9-30am
Friday
13
th
June
St. Anthony of
Padua
9-30am
Saturday
14
th
June
Feast; Dedication
of the Cathedral
11- 12noon
12 Noon
Holy Trinity
15
th
June
Mass of Sunday
Evening Mass
10am
6-00pm
Masses received this week: Special Intentions, Cissie Corrigan, Pat Jones, PJ Carey,
Paul McHugh, Bishop George Kirstein, Cassis Naughton, Bernard Moss, Tommy Colbert,
Fr. William Techie, Christopher Ryan, David Teehan, Lisa & David’s intentions, Pat
McLoughlin, Margaret Topping, Stansfield Family, and Michael Duffy.
Sick; please commend to your prayers the sick and housebound of the Parish especially,
Maximus, Daniel, Martin, Sarah, Cissie Corrigan, Pat Jones, Mary Duffy, Leanne Todd
Michael Doyle, Jacob Bannister, Janet Roberts, Simon Kelly, John Doona, Margaret
Keable, Ruth Sivori, Pat Preston, Clare Bainbridge, Breda Gallagher, Dr Sean Doohan,
Sheila MacCrimmon, Carolyn Smith, Louis Sivori, Pat Reid, Simon McDermott, Julie Ann
Keeney, Stephen Gatley, Kath Rafter, Bernadette Maloney, Margaret Keable, Constance
Murphy, Maria Baker, John Barnes, Denny McGuigan, Maureen Nash, Bet ty Foster,
Steven Moorhouse, Alan O’Donnell, Dorothy Hampsey, L oui s K e rr , Jean Owen, Mary
Whieldon, Delia Connelly and Colin Pearson.
Our Lady’s Lamp burns this week for the intentions of Mary Duddy &
Family and Celia Giliigan and family. Thank you. There is a list at the back of
the Church if you would like to be involved on any particular week. Suggested
offering £5
The Sacrament of Baptism: Pick up yours forms after Mass and return them at our
next Baptism meeting on Tuesday July 1st at 7-30pm in the Presbytery.
House Masses around the parish. Please consider the possibility of hosting one.
I am sure it will be a source of many blessings. New Forms to arrange a House
mass at the back of the Church. [Only one application so far]
Missio [Red boxes] Collectors books are now ready for picking up in the Parish Hall.
The annual APF-Mill Hill open day will be held on Saturday 21
st
June at Salford
Cathedral. Holy Mass at 3pm followed by refreshments in the Cathedral Centre. All
promoters, red box holders and annual members are warmly invited to attend.
Ecumenical Pentecost Prayer days. Today 8
th
St. Margaret’s 4pm. (Followed by a bring
and share tea).
Next September we will be introducing a new Sacramental programme; essential to its
working are Catechists or team leaders; we will need eight at the moment. So if your
child is due to be involved next time round you would be ideal also if you are just willing
to help that would be brilliant. The programme is very well formed, and everything you
need to know is given to you in advance. Please come and join in and help other grow in our
beautiful faith. (So far 5 volunteers: 3 more please!!!!!)
CAFOD: Connect2Ethiopia: Did you see the new photos on the CAFOD notice board
from Sebeya? ... & you can meet 2 visitors from Sebeya on Thurs evening (June 12) at
St. Thomas, Bolton. Full details on the posters in the porch. Thank you for your ongoing
support.
"Good food: Good Cause: Good Company" - A Fund-Raising Dinner for Burnage Foodbank
is being held at Gusto Didsbury on Tues June 17 at 7pm. Tickets, £25, including a 3-
course meal & entry into prize draw, are available after Mass in the Parish Hall. Full
details on the poster in the porch.
DROP IN THURSDAY after Mass in the Parish Hall, Good conversation, games,
newspapers, constant tea and coffee, and toast. Homemade soup and
bread at 12-30pm, heating and warm atmosphere, till 2-30pm. Young,
middle, not so old, and golden oldies most welcome. This event is for
all our Parishioners, why not pop in and show your support?
Holy Land 2015 19
th
-26
th
February 2015. £899, Includes flight, baggage, hotels, fees to
holy sites and boat ride on the Sea of Galilee. This price is on hold till May 31
st
. Deposit of £250.
Flying from Manchester: [price does not include insurance, tips to guide or at hotels. This year’s trip
was great value for money as well as being a wonderful experience. Don’t miss out. Last few places
Pope Francis says: Pope Francis Tweet; At times we can be self-absorbed. Lord, help us
to open our hearts to others and to serve those who are most vulnerable.