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Summer Ordinary Time 2017

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THEY GET AROUND!
Whether at a leadership conference, a ball game, or working on a mysterious project, Antioch Life Teen is quite a dynamic group!   Coming soon: their big kick off event, which includes Googa Mooga.   Visit their page to learn more.  
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LET IT SHINE...
New 35 year lights and fixtures were installed in the Church and the Ministry Center in August.

LET IT SHINE...
The projector shone in the darkness of the pavilion on Adult Movie Night, August 18th, as folks gathered to see "Moonstruck".
                    Photo Courtesy of J. Saltarelli

LET IT SHINE!
And smiles were shining at the Pastoral Council Coffee on Sunday, August 20th, following the 11 AM Mass.
                 Photo Courtesy of K. Gerken
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MISSION APPEAL
Father Denis Kiyenje of the Diocese of Butare in Rwanda spoke here the weekend of August 6th and celebrated several Masses with our community. On this Feast of the Transfiguration, he shared the needs of his diocese since the genocide in his country.
                                 Photos Courtesy of J. Cwynar
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ANTIOCH at COVECREST
Youth from Saint Bernadette joined others from Queen of Heaven, St. John the Baptist in Alden and Annunciation in Elma at Life Teen's camp in Georgia. On their last day, they played some "messy games". Visit their page to learn more about regular game nights here and all the Antioch activities.
                                              Photo Courtesy of J. Druzbik/Life Teen
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LOVELY LADIES, LOVELY GIFT
The Altar & Rosary Society had a lovely day for their picnic on Wednesday, August 3rd, and they did a lovely thing for the parish in purchasing new chalices for use at Mass.   Photo Courtesy of M. Bugaj
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GOOD SPORTS
The Holy Name Society had a beautiful day on Monday, July 31st, for their annual golf tournament.   Deacon Ed's party is pictured on the left.
The 17 members of The Saint Bernadette Softball Team posed on July 24th after their last game.

Photos Courtesy of D. Giroux
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AROUND THE GROUNDS
It was a busy week July 24th as tornado cleanup continued, a new storage shed for the ECA was set up and new entryway rugs were installed.
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THEY'VE STILL GOT BRAINS
Life Teen Game Night on Tuesday, July 25th,
​ included Zombie Tag.
Check out everything they've got going on this summer at:
Youth Ministry
WOW ON THE VOWS!
Congratulations to Sr. Colleen O'Toole who celebrated her First Profession of Vows with the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas on July 22nd at Mercyhurst University.  She is pictured here (in the center) with her friends from our convent: Sr. Sally, Sr. Joan, Sr. Jenny and Sr. Priscilla.
 SUMMERFEST
The tornado did not detract from attendance at our annual outdoor Mass and picnic/reunion on Sunday, July 23rd.  
Fr. Charles Zadora, a former associate here, presided at Mass, and current and past parishioners and alums enjoyed abundant, delicious food, pleasant fellowship and good music.   More pictures to come.

                            Mass photos courtesy of J. Cwynar and L. Cieslica
VACATION BIBLE CAMP 2017
Campers and volunteers alike enjoyed 'tracking' the Mysteries and Messages of Mary this week.  
        Photos courtest of L. Jeswald
TORNADO AFTERMATH
At about 12:30 PM on Thursday, July 20th, a tornado went through our neighborhood, leaving a swath of destruction.   Although we have a lot of chean-up ahead, thankfully there were no injuries.  
                                                                               Many photos courtesy of J. Druzbik
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GETTING ON TRACK FOR VBC
During the week of July 10th - 14th volunteers prepared the Parish MInistry Center for the upcoming week of Vacation Bible Camp July 17th - 21st.
               Most photos courtesy of L. Jeswald
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THANKSGIVING FOR FREEDOM
Our parish celebrated the holiday with a 9 AM Mass on the Fourth of July.

A GATHERING OF GRADS
Grads who would have been the Class of 2017 from Saint Bernadette School gathered on Friday, June 30th, to picnic, reconnect and remember.
                                  Photo Courtesy of J. Saltarelli

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​WEST VIRGINIA
MISSION TRIP

Two of our parishioners joined a group from SS Peter & Paul helping to repair homes in rural West Virginia for a week beginning June 25th.
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JUNK IN THE TRUNK
Our annual parking lot and gym rummage sale extravaganza took place on Saturday, June 24th.  
                     Photo Courtesy of J. Cwynar  (More coming soon.)
YOUTH MINISTRY LEADERSHIP GROUP
Meeting a number of times over the summer, they began by catching up and getting some bagels before diving into their session.
                            Photo Courtesy of J. Saltarelli
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LOOKING AT THE LENS
Photography for the upcoming pictorial directory from LifeTouch began with sessions Tuesday, June 13th - ​Saturday, June 17th.  
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LADIES AND GENTLEMEN FINISHING AND STARTING
Sr. Priscilla's Tuesday Morning Bible Study group celebrated another year together with their annual luncheon on Tuesday, June 13th.  Meanwhile the new Men's Group began their summer sessions on Friday, June 9th.  
​                                              Photos courtesy of Sr. Rosemary and J. Saltarelli respectively
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EARLY CHILDHOOD ACADEMY
CLASS OF 2017

Graduation for the 2016-2017 class took place at 9:30 AM on Friday, June 9th.
To learn more about what's behind these smiles, visit the ECA Website
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Saint Bernadette Roman Catholic Church

5930 S. Abbott Rd.
Orchard Park, NY 14127
(716) 649.3090

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