The Catholic Community of Bradford

29th Sunday in Ordinary Time October 21, 2018

The Catholic Community of Bradford

St. Francis of Assisi 15 St. Francis Drive

Website: www.stfrancisomph.com

Our Mother of Perpetual Help (A Secondary Mission Church)

St. Bernard of Clairvaux 95 East Corydon Street

Website: www.stbernardcatholic.org

On-line giving: www.osvonlinegiving/1845

Very Rev. Raymond Gramata, V.F.

Pastor

Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate

P.O. Box 2394 • Bradford, PA 16701-5394

Phone: (814) 362-6825 • Fax: (814) 362-1479

Email: sboffice@atlanticbb.net

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Francis of Assisi

Our Mother of Perpetual Help Mission Church

The Catholic Community of

Bradford

CROCK POT SOUP &

SALAD Fundraiser for rectory Elevator Lift

Attention all soup connoisseurs!

Saturday, October 27

from 4 - 7 pm

Adults $10, Children 6-12 $5,

50/50 Raffles Take-Outs

If you can make a soup for us, fill out a

slip or call the office to let us know

what kind by October 22nd.

COME AND ENJOY!!

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX CHURCH BRADFORD, PA CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD OCTOBER 21, 2018

Do you and I sound like the sons of Zebedee, James and John, in today’s gospel? If we look back at

some of our actions, we truly do. Like James and John we too want to be noticed, we too want to be

rewarded for whatever we do. Like our Olympians we too strive for the gold medal and anything below

that is seen as a failure on our part.

Let us listen to the words of Jesus as He tries to get them and us back on the right path: “You know

that those who are recognized as rulers over the Gentiles Lord it over them, and their great ones make

their authority over them felt. But it shall not be so among you. Rather, whoever wishes to be great

among you will be your servant; whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.” Jesus

uses the term slave and servant. Following Jesus is not about power; it is not about perks of some position we hold; or

showing off some status symbols we have. How many times have we questioned ourselves when we see some important

person lose their job due to some impropriety and then is rewarded with an outrageous severance package. Our role, like that

of Jesus, is the role of servant; that is going out to help someone that may need it.

To give you an example of this, many of you may have seen the movie Schlinder’s List. Here was a German businessman,

Oskar Schlinder, during World War II, who used his talents to save Jews and not make himself rich. He populated his factory

workers with captured Jews and then found ways to keep them alive and safe. With this arrangement, he saved many Jews

while putting himself at constant risk throughout the war. Schindler’s valor and leadership skills assisted a frightened humanity,

and he did it without fanfare.

Food for thought – following Jesus is not about being first, it is about doing the right thing at the right time, just as Oskar

Schlinder did. As Jesus said; “I have come not to be served, but to serve and to give my life as a ransom for many.”

God bless., Fr. Ray

ALL PARISHIONERS PLEASE NOTE:

ALL WEEKDAY (Monday through Saturday morning) MASSES

ARE CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

DUE TO THE PRIESTS’ HEALTH

I want to take this opportunity to thank all who are involved in Crock Pot Soup and Salad Supper on

the 27th Saturday of October to benefit the elevator lift at the rectory. We need and appreciate your

support.

After the plans were in motion for this delightful Crock Pot Soup and Salad fundraiser, we gratefully received a sizeable dona-

tion toward the elevator lift, with the understanding that it would remain anonymous. We have also received many individual

donations totaling almost $6,000. Thank you all so very much!

However, your support is still needed for this fundraiser! The anonymous donation will cover a good portion of the elevator

lift, but we do not know the final cost of it and its installation. There will be demolition of the concrete floors and preparation of

the walls inside the shaft, and electrical work that will be needed to finish the project. Then additional costs for the PA State

inspection and upkeep of the elevator lift each year. As you can see, there is more to it than just purchasing an elevator lift

and all of these factors must be considered in the final cost.

And let me also remind you that any “extra” money collected for the elevator lift project will remain here in the parish. As you

can see from the bulletin, our weekly offertory does not come close to covering our weekly expenses. Every little bit helps!

Fr. Ray

THANK YOU TO

MASCHO FUNERAL HOME, INC.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS

OUR PARISHES THANK YOU

FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS

St. Bernard - Needed Weekly: $ 11,262 Oct 14

th Collection ......$ 4,632

2018 CSA Assessment�.$ 37,338 2018 CSA Collected ..$ 39,687

St. Francis of Assisi - Needed Weekly:$ 4,706 Oct 14

th Collection ....$ 1,684

2018 CSA Assessment!..$ 28,275 2018 CSA Collected .........$19,820

WORD OF LIFE "The fight for the right to life is not the cause of a special few, but the cause of every man, woman and child who cares not only about his or her own family, but the whole family of man.” ~Dr. Mildred Jefferson

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION Anyone interested in becoming Catholic or learning more about the Catholic Faith is invited to attend the R.C.I.A. classes which will begin soon. Please contact the office at 362-6825 to register.

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A NEW BLESSING BOX "take what you need...leave what you can"

There are now 3 boxes in the Bradford area, one near the Church of Ascension on Chatutaqua Place, one at 31 Boylston Street, and now one in Lewis Run near Our Mother of Perpetual Help Church.

People are encouraged to donate sanitary and baby items, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, shampoo, toilet paper, diapers and baby socks as well as canned and boxed goods, cracker sandwiches and fruit snacks, hot and cold cereal, pasta and rice and other nonperishable items.

People are encouraged to take items as needed and leave whatever they can at another time, in other words:

"take what you need...leave what you can"

DONATING CARD FRONTS TO

ST. JUDES RECYLING CARD PROGRAM

St. Jude’s Ranch for Children repurposes the fronts of greeting cards into beautiful new cards which are sold to benefit their programs. ONLY CARD FRONTS WITH NO HANDWRITING ON THEM can be used. All themes welcome: birthday, Christ-mas, holiday, get well etc. RESTRICTIONS: CANNOT USE HALLMARK, DISNEY or AMERICAN GREETINGS card… do not send. 5x7 size or smaller cards preferred. A box will be in the vestibule of both St. Bernard & St. Francis churches and will be collected every 2 weeks. REMEMBER– CARD FRONTS ONLY– NO WRITING & NO DISNEY/HALLMARK/AMERICAN GREETING cards

29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 0CT0BER 21, 2018

UPCOMING MEETINGS

Catholic Women: Tues, Nov 6 at 6:30 pm - Fr. Gallina Hall Pie making Oct 28 @ 3 pm - Fr. Gallina Hall 50+ Club: Wed, Nov 14 at 11 am - Fr. Ritchie Hall St. Francis Bell Choir: Tuesdays at 6:30 - SF choir loft RCIA: TBA REP 1-7: Sun, Oct 21, 28 at 9 am - Fr. Gallina Hall REP 8 -11: Oct 21, 28 at 5:45 pm - Fr. Ritchie Hall Revelations Class: Wed’s at 6:30 pm - Fr. Ritchie Hall Rosary Altar: Nov 8 at 6:30 pm - Fr. Ritchie Hall Widows Group: Tues, Nov 13 @ 1 pm - Fr. Gallina Hall -

Food Drive

NOTICE TO ANY 11th or 12th GRADE STUDENTS

who have not received Confirmation and have not been attending REP classes, and want to be confirmed, call the parish office at 362-6825. If you attend a short class with Brother Michael before the Confirmation class, complete the confirmation class and fulfill the other confirmation re-quirements you can be confirmed next year. After gradua-tion you must attend an R.C.I.A. program.

Get resources and suggestions for your family at the Diocese of E r i e ’ s f a m i l y w e b s i t e ,

www.ErieRCD.org/fam.htm. At the Diocese of Erie, fami-lies always matter! Go Families!

2018 CSA HELPS SUPPORT

Your CSA gifts support the many programs and services offered through the Office of Educa-tion of the Diocese. The Catholic Schools Office supports and advis-

es elementary and secondary schools in the areas of curriculum, federal and state funding programs, teacher personnel, school finance and general operation of the Catholic School System.

The Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) provides over $430,000 in scholarships for elementary & secondary school students in need, through the Bishop’s Tuition Assistance Program

A FAMILY PERSPECTIVE While many good books abound on marriage and parenting, Jesus tells us in today’s gospel the real secret: satisfying relationships depend on how well we sacrifice our needs to serve others. It is not about “getting,” it’s about “giving” our-selves.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD OCTOBER 21, 2018

Parish Office Hours: Monday 9am - 4pm

Tuesday-Friday, 8am - 4pm

MARRIAGE MOMENTS Do something unexpected for your beloved today that shows you appreciate them. For example, Place a love note in their briefcase or computer bag; Take a selfie and send as a mes-sage; Say, "I appreciate you because... (from #marriageworks)

www.osvonlinegiving/1845

Community Sharing Day:

Assembly of God Church at the downtown storefront,

located next to the Grocery Stretcher.

Saturday, October 27th

9 am to 2 pm

Call Destinations at 331-4551 or First Baptist Church at 368-6335 for more information.

HOLIDAY PIES St. Bernard Catholic Women are again making apple pies for their holiday sale. If you can help, bring your favorite paring knife to Fr. Gallina Social Center on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28th at 3 pm. All are welcome! Proceeds from the sale will benefit an altar railing for St. Bernard Church.

ELEVATOR LIFT 50/50

RAFFLE The Crock Pot Soup committee is also sponsoring a

50/50 raffle to benefit the rectory elevator lift.

Tickets will be $5 each and available in the parish

office and from other committee members.

Drawing at the dinner on October 27th.

ST. BERNARD SCHOOL

Oct 31 — EARLY DISMISSAL 12:20 pm For scholarship information visit our

website, www.stbernardcatholic.org

Mass—Wed, Oct. 24th, 10 am - Grade 6

COMMUNITY BLOOD BANK The Blood Bank will be available in the St. Bernard Gymna-sium Monday, October 22nd from 12:00 Noon until 5:30 p.m.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY

This is WORLD MISSION SUNDAY and our 2nd collection will benefit our world missions in the dioceses in Africa, Asia, the Pacific Islands, and parts of Latin America and Europe, where priests, reli-gious and lay teachers serve the world’s

most vulnerable communities. Our Holy Father calls every Catholic to celebrate our vocation to be a missionary. As Catholics around the world gather at Eucharist, let us PRAY for the Church’s worldwide mission and offer financial help through the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 mission dioceses. Please be as generous as you are able.

29TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME 0CT0BER 21, 2018

Annual Pipe Organ Concert Saturday, October 27, 2018, 2 pm

Emanuel Lutheran Church 152 Seaward Avenue, Bradford, PA

Come & enjoy an afternoon of uplifting music, hymn sign, and reception which follows

Open to the public — Free of charge.

HELP IS ON THE WAY

A Praise & Worship Musical of Hope

and Encouragement Created & Arranged by Cliff Duren

Presented by All4ONE

directed by Jeanne Gross (Ecumenical Choir / 22 singers / 15 churches)

Sunday, October 21 at 6 p.m.

First Wesleyan Church 692 South Kendall Avenue, Bradford

Sunday, October 28 at 6 p.m.

Hilltop Bapst Church, Gifford

Free-Will Offering will benefit

The Gra�tude House

(sober-living home for ladies, in Bradford)

Recep�on to follow each performance

Everyone is invited to a�end

THANKSGIVING FOOD

DRIVE

St. Bernard/ St. Francis are now collect-ing non-perishable food stuffs in support of the Bradford Salvation Army Thanks-

giving food boxes! They made about 180 boxes last year and are counting on your generosity to help again. They are in need of items such as boxed or instant potatoes, canned or readymade gravy, cranberry sauce, boxed stuffing and no-bake style desserts. Items can be dropped off at the parish office Monday-Friday from 8:00 am to 3:30 pm. Your support of this worthwhile cause is appreciated.

All donations should be brought in BY MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2018.

CHRISTMAS SHOP EARLY Gift Card order forms are available in the back of the churches and the parish office. Orders with payment are due in to the office BY NOON, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14th.

St. Bernard Church Christmas Cards are available in the Parish office They are in packs of 5 for $5 a pack. The cards feature St. Bernard altar/church 2011

Christmas decorations. Contact the Parish office to purchase these cards. Photos by Long Art Photography.

AREA HOLIDAY BAZAARS

Saturday, November 10, 9 am - 3 pm 8th Annual Christmas Extravaganza,

Sawyer Evangelical Church 777 South Kendall Avenue, Bradford PA 16701

Saturday, November 17, 9 am - 3 pm 24th Annual Hollyday Faire,

Hill Memorial Church 44 Kennedy Street, Bradford PA 16701

Veterans, families & friends Please join us to celebrate

those who have served and continue to serve our country

at the 10 am Mass at

St. Bernard Church

on Sunday, November 11, 2018

A reception will follow after in Fr. Gallina Social Center

We are in need of soups, sandwiches and desserts for this reception. Please contact the parish office at 362-6825 or Beth Mongillo at 558-5740 if you can provide some of these foods. We also need volunteers to help with the reception.

BULLETIN INFORMATION MUST BE RECEIVED IN WRITING BY NOON ON FRIDAY

2 WEEKS PRIOR TO BULLETIN DATE.

MEMBERSHIP: All Baptized Catholics should be registered, practicing and supporting members of a Parish. Only properly registered members appear on our parish list and are eligible to receive the benefits of parish membership for sacraments, and educational opportunities (including tuition assistance) at our Catholic School. Each parishioner is called upon to practice good stewardship of time, talent and treasure. If you are not currently receiving envelopes, you may not be registered. Call the Parish Office - we would love to meet you!

MARRIAGE: Couples need to contact a priest at least six months before their wedding. Registered and active participation needs to be considered before marriage.

PASTORAL CARE OF THE SICK: Please call the Parish Office to request the Sacrament of the Sick for family members who are seriously ill. Communion for the sick is taken to the hospital, nursing homes, and the home-bound on a regular basis.

BAPTISM: Both parents must attend the Pre-Baptism Preparation Program. Please call the St. Bernard Parish Office for dates and times of upcoming class. Baptisms are scheduled after completing the program. Call the Parish Office to schedule the class and baptism. Godparents must be at least 16, confirmed and active, registered members of their parish.

STEWARDSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Religious Education:

Grades 1-7, 9 am Sunday mornings at St. Bernard Grades 8, 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation), 5:45 pm Sunday

evenings at St. Francis

Liturgical Altar Servers, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors

Music Director Kathy O’Mara Organist St. Francis Michael Hicks Resurrection Choir Joan Raabe God’s Housekeepers Parish Office Liturgy Fr. Raymond C. Gramata

Parish Community St. Bernard School Linda Cecchetti, Principal Parish Council Fr. Raymond Gramata Catholic Women’s Club Teri Everett Rosary Altar Society Dawn Kozminski/Theresa Bond

Telephone Prayer Chain - Natalie Marasco (598-5565)

Cover photos by LongArt Photography

PASTORAL STAFF: Very Rev. Raymond C. Gramata, Pastor Rev. Stanley Swacha, Senior Associate/ REP Co-ordinator Mrs. Linda Cecchetti, Principal SBS

OFFICE HOURS: Mon: 9 am to 4 pm Tues - Fri: 8 am to 4 pm

Ms. Wendy Thomson, Financial Manager Ms. Kathy Bryant, Secretary

MASS SCHEDULE: Please consult bulletin

CONFESSIONS: St. Bernard — Saturdays from 4:30 to 5 pm before 5:15 mass, Thursday before First Friday from 4:30 to 5 pm. St. Francis — After 9 am mass on Saturdays. Private appointments may be made by calling the Parish Office (362-6825).

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION PROGRAM (REP) Students not attending Catholic school should be enrolled in REP programs. St. Bernard, St. Francis and OMPH Religious Education programs are combined. Grades 1 through 7 meet on Sunday mornings at 9 am at St. Bernard in Fr. Gallina Social Center and grades 8*, 9, 10 & 11(Confirmation) meet at St. Francis in G. Carlton Ritchie Hall at 5:15 pm on Sunday. Both programs begin in September. *8th gr. now meets in evening.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA): We welcome all inquiries about the Catholic faith. This process begins in the fall of the year. Please call the Parish Office for further information.

ST. BERNARD ELEMENTARY / MIDDLE SCHOOL:

450 West Washington Street: serving students, preschool through eighth grade. Open to parishioners, Catholics from other parishes and those of other faiths. Offering Extended Care before, during, and after school. For complete information, please call 368-5302.

CATHOLIC COMMUNITY OF BRADFORD OCTOBER 21, 2018

2019 MASS BOOK IS OPEN

Request forms are now available in the back of each church. The mass schedule and stipend of $10 remain the same as last year. MAKE SURE TO NOTE THE CHURCH OF CHOICE and make your checks out appropriately. Return your request with payment to the office or in the Sunday collection.

Please, one intention per mass.

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR PRIESTS

Please Pray for the Following Priests

Sun, Oct 21 - Rev. Msgr. Daniel K. Arnold Mon, Oct 22 - Rev. Samuel G. Bungo Tues, Oct 23 - Rev. Msgr. Robert L. Brugger Wed, Oct 24 - Rev. Jason A. Glover Thurs, Oct 25 - Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. McSweeney Fri, Oct 26 - Rev. Robert Horgas Sat, Oct 27 - Rev. James T. O’Hara

MINISTER SCHEDULE FOR MASSES OCTOBER 27 – 28, 2018

Saturday, October 27— SB 5:15 pm Lector: Jean Truman EM: Cliff Ackley/ Mary Mongillo/ Volunteer Servers: Cooper Haight/ Volunteers

Sunday, October 28 — SF 8:00 am Lector: Joyce Schaming EM: Deb Woodley/ Joan Yohe/ Suzie Sperry Servers: Noah Meyer

SB 10:00 am — Student Mass Lector: REP Students EM: Lynn Hogue/ Doris Hungiville/ Chuck Beattie Servers: Tim & Clare Mulcahy/ Christian Peterson

OM 11:30 am Lector: Mike Kozminski EM: Dawn Kozminski Servers: Joe Ditz/ Jacob Hannahs

Hospital/Pavilion: Clare Pusateri Chapel Ridge: Deb Woodley

MASS INTENTIONS WEEK OF OCT 22 - 28, 2018

WEEKDAY MASSES ARE CANCELLED

UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Monday, October 22 NO MASS Tuesday, October 23 NO MASS Wednesday, October 24 NO MORNING MASS SBS 10:00 am Antoinette Camas DeAmbrose (Family) Thursday, October 25 NO MASS Friday, October 26 NO MASS Saturday, October 27 9:00 am NO MASS SB 5:15 pm Robert Zande (Ron & Kathy Symington) Sunday, October 28 SF 8:00 am Nancy Shaw (Richard & Ann Cavallero) SB 10:00 am Ellen Bator (Family) OM 11:30 am Al Gaul (Richard & Ann Cavallero)

(Weekly confessions before 5:15 mass at St. Bernard)

GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS

OCTOBER 22 - 26: TEAM 1

L. Hogue/ S. Madison/ R. & J. Geis/ P. Pyle

Please pray for those who are sick or suffering: Thomas Ackley, Virgil Anderson, Michelle Allen, Betty Baliski, Bill Baynes, Barb Bernheisel, Shirley Black, Barbara Boser, John Bove, Mary Brzenski,

Annie Champagne, Dick Clark, Billie Cummins, Paul Curcio, Charlotte Cuthbertson, Helen DeFrank, Paul Eakin, Michael Eaton, Everett Family, Helen Ewell, Alliyson Feldman, Pat Geary, Pat Girard, Ken Hall, Susan Hamric, Jill Henry, Craig Johnson, Judy Keenan, James Kibby, Bill Kline, Rita Leone, George MacFarlane, Sr., Barbara Matto, Kaylee Marsfelder, Colleen McNamara, Shannon McNamara, Mariana Militelo, Anne Miller, Noel Miller, Joe Monago, Jay Monti, Lou Monti, Cheri O’Mara, Karen McDowell Phillips, Andy Pingie, Dan Popiel, Courtney Prentiss, Lori Rigowski, James Romanelli, Cindy Sayers, Steve Skaggs, Dan Songer, Hailey Smith, Lillian Stoddard, Patrika Straneva, Bonnie Swackhamer, Jess Whelan, Matthew Whelan, Corrine Wilson, Lisa Zurat May they be strengthened by the healing presence of God’s Spirit.

(If a name has been removed from this list that you feel should still be included, please call the parish office.)

READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF OCT 21, 2018

Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/ Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 [3b]/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Eph 2:12-22/Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9]/ Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [cf. 3]/ Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 [5b]/ Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/ Heb 5:1-6/Mk 10:46-52

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Each time you see the word “volunteer” in the Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors or Altar Servers schedule that means you are needed! Please step up and help. Call the Parish Office at 362-6825 to let us know when you can help.