Parish Events

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Life in the Spirit

"I will ask the Father and He will give you another Helper who will stay with you forever. He is the Spirit, who reveals  the truth about God.”

                                 - John 14:16

WHO:   All who desire a deeper personal relationship with Our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ
WHAT: A series of talks, discussions and praise of God leading up to individual prayer for the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit.
WHEN: Eight consecutive weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 pm
April - May, 2010 on Tuesday Evenings   (Come the first night to check it out, then decide!)

For more information or to register call: Pam Mullins (739-0331 ext. 319)

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SERVICE SUNDAY

On Sunday, April 11, 2010, St. Bernard’s will hold its second Service Sunday.  At our first Service Sunday, approximately 200 parishioners participated in six different types of service projects for a half hour at 10:15 a.m. Mass.  It’s was a wonderful opportunity to meet others, serve others, and follow Christ.  Come and join us for our next Servuce Sunday!

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Join us for our next Welcoming Weekend on April 17-18, 2010.  We will have food after all the Masses and a full breakfast after 10:15 am Mass.

Do you want to invite someone to the weekend? 

We are called to Evangelize!

WHY?  Because God wants everyone to go to heaven, and he calls us to be his messengers!  This is an urgent call!

Part of the process of Evangelization can involve inviting someone to church. 

Here are some steps that might help us to spread the Good News:

First, have a passion for people.

“Jesus once said that he would leave ninety-nine faithful sheep in order to find one lost sheep.  Jesus values every soul.  He wants everyone to come to heaven, that kind of passion made him effective.”  Ask God in prayer, to have the same type of passion for people’s souls.

Second, pray.

“Make a list of people you know who are lukewarm in their faith or who have left the church altogether.  Pray for them every day, asking the Holy Spirit to draw them home.  Believe and trust that Holy Spirit will work.”

Third, prepare.

“Try to write down what you would say to someone should the opportunity arise.  But before you write, ask the Holy Spirit to help you formulate your thoughts.  Ask him, too, to help you overcome any fear of rejection.”  Loving them is one of the best things you can do!  Ask yourself the question, Why do I follow this Jesus the Christ?

Please take up the call of Evangelization!  “Lord, give me a spirit of evangelism.  Help me to overcome fear and shyness.  And please move in the people I am praying for.”

Adapted/Quoted from the Word Among Us, January 25, 2009.

Check Word Among Us out on line at wau.org