The flyer inserted in this week's bulletin has the big story: groundbreaking for our new church will be held on Sunday, August 5th, when Bishop Tobin comes to celebrate the 10:30 Eucharist with us and then goes with us to the Davis farm to turn over the soil. Let the work continue!

Reaching this most significant step is the result of the hard work and generosity of many people. Special thanks go to the Steering Committee so ably chaired by Tom Orsi. The office staff and the many volunteers who assisted them deserve a lot of credit. Michael Viveiros, the principal architect, has had the patience of Job and has fulfilled every hope we have had that the design for our new church would be beautiful in itself and near-perfect for the site on which it is to be constructed. Bishop Tobin has been a strong supporter of the project and his staff in both the Fiscal Office and in the Building Office have been excellent to work with and very helpful to us. Naturally without the generous financial support by so many members and households in the parish as well as outside benefactors we would not have succeeded in reaching this great moment. Then we move on to the next phase: construction. This will take a full calendar year. This time will allow us to prepare ourselves for our new church.

Tuesday, as announced at the Masses last weekend, we had a meeting of people who had some interest in a trip to Haiti to visit the Louverture-Cleary School we support in various ways during the year . We have five committed to the trip. There is room for three more. If you have any interest in coming along, please speak to me or call the office for further contact information.

• Parish Center Summer Hours
  During the months of July and August the Parish Office hours are as follows:
  Mon. through Wed. 8:30 am--5:00 pm
  Thursday and Friday: Closed
• Save-the-date
  The theme of this year's Stewardship Fair is "Breaking New Ground." It will be held Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. More details to follow.
• Parish Family Day in Jamestown
  Remember, Sunday, August 19, will be the second annual Parish feast of family and friends. You do not want to miss it. Everyone had a fabulous time last year. All are welcomed and encouraged to come. Volunteers are needed. Contact Deacon Ron 884-1687.
• ST.BERNARD BUILDING FUND GRILLED PORK CHOP DINNER
  The Knights of Columbus will have a Grilled Pork Chop Dinner on Saturday, July 21 from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M., at the Council Hall. Proceeds from the 50/50 raffle will be donated to the Building Fund in Memory of Dan Fierro. Grilled Pork Chops, gravy, roasted red potatoes, string beans almondine, and tossed salad with bread and butter, coffee and tea, will be served. $9.00/person, $5.00 children12 and under; children 6 and under are free. Reservations required by July 19th. Call and leave a message at 295-0507.
• "What would the twelve have done, lost in the immensity of the world, if they had not gathered around them men and women, the old and young, saying: 'We carry with us the treasure of heaven. Help to scatter it abroad'" Is God calling you to evangelize? Would you like to welcome our new parishioners? come to a Legion of Mary meeting Saturday at 10 a.m. or call Liz O'Keefe 295-0438.
• Summer Gathering sponsored by The Bishop McVinney Foundation to assist the Seminarians of Providence will be held at Aldrich Mansion, Warwick on Tuesday July 17th. Cocktails, 6:00 pm and Buffet dinner to follow. $100 per person payable to the Bishop McVinney Foundation. For more information please call 831-8011.
• Italian Festival will be held at St. Alexander's Church Grounds, 221 Main St., Warren on Friday and Saturday July 27 and 28 from 6 to 10: p.m. Italian foods, games of chance, children's games, etc. For more information call 245-6369.
• Msgr. Clarke School 40th Anniversary Cookbook Recipe Request
  Do you have a favorite recipe? The 2007/2008 school year marks the 40th anniversary and celebration plans include the creation of a 40th Anniversary Cookbook. If you would like to submit a recipe please call or e-mail Sharon Dziekan, 294-4271; sdziekan@cox.net or Alison Gurnon, 788-9454, alichad03@msn.com for more information.
• 1st Annual Steve Hernandez Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at Quidnessett Country Club on Monday, July 23rd. Proceeds will benefit Monsignor Clarke School. To receive an application for golf and tee sponsorship, please call the parish center at 295-0387 For more information please call Tami Gwaltney 294-9784 or 521-4000 ex. 111.
• The Chur d'Enfants et Jeune Chur d'Ile de France, a 120 member children's choir and youth orchestra, will be in concert on Friday, July 20 at 8:00 pm at the Cathedral of SS. Peter and Paul in Providence, RI. The ensemble comprised of 37 children, 30 persons and a 50 person orchestra will be under the direction of Mr. Francis Bardot. Under his direction, the children's choir has performed throughout the leading concert halls of Europe and North America with stars in music and opera including Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. This year's tour will include an all-French program featuring the recently discovered Charles Gounod Requiem. The concert is open to the public with a good will offering taken in lieu of purchasing tickets.

Do you have a child entering 1st Grade this fall?
Or are you and your children new to the Parish?
Please contact the Parish Center at 295-0387 to register for the Religious Education program and make sure that you receive all the mailings.

9th graders who are attending Catholic school and are planning to be confirmed at St. Bernard's in the 10th grade should contact the Parish Center to make sure that they are registered.

Generations of Faith - Registration forms were mailed to all families who were enrolled in Religious education. If you have not received yours, please contact the Parish Center at 295-0387.

Service Hours - Are you in the 8th , 9th, or 10th grade and need Service Hours? Contact the Parish Center for service opportunities.

Praying the Psalms

St. Ambrose tells us that "a psalm is a blessing on the lips of the people, a hymn in praise of God...". For over 2000 years the Psalms have been a source of comfort and guidance to Christians and Jews alike. Join us on Wednesday, July 25th at 7:00pm in the Parish Center as we begin to explore praying with the Psalms.

To prepare for this first gathering please read Ps. 16 from your favorite Bible translation.

Hope to see you there!

CRS (Catholic Relief Services) Fair Trade network guarantees fair wages to disadvantaged artisans, farmers and workers. It also provides the technical and financial assistance that poor people so desperately need but so rarely get in the conventional trading system. To find out more about the CRS FAIR TRADE program, join the CRS FAIR TRADE network, purchase FAIR TRADE chocolate, coffee or handcrafts, or organize an educational event or CRS FAIR TRADE sale in your deanery, parish, school or campus, go to www.crsfairtrade.org or contact your local CRS FAIR TRADE ambassador Pat Jaehnig, Diocesan Office of Community Services and Advocacy at 421-7833 x 101 pjaehnig@diocsesofprovidence.org or 421-7833 x 101.

While we are doing inventory and year end reporting this month, there are no scheduled full-service hours; however, you may call Deborah at 885-6405 for flexible openings, questions, or special orders.

Is this you? Or somebody you know? For any number of reasons baptized Catholics do not always complete their initiation into the Church. This is done through the Sacrament of Confirmation and receiving Holy Communion. This is a simple process of preparation that results in the satisfaction of participating fully in the sacramental life that Christ has given us for our joy and support. For more information call Father Reardon.

Do you wonder? Do you regret? Healing the Wounded Heart is a support group for women and men who have been involved in an abortion experience. The group meets twice a month in a confidential setting. Come meet Jesus and be made whole again. Call Kris at 421-7833x119.

Those who would like to bring the bread and wine to the altar, please call the Parish Center at 295-0387 to arrange.

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For prayerful preparation during the week before Sunday Mass, please visit http://liturgy.slu.edu. Reflecting on the spirituality of the scriptures before Mass can have a great impact on hearing the Word proclaimed on Sunday.

Please submit bulletin materials directly to the Parish Office, or via e-mail to parishcenter@sbcwickford.org, attention to Jane Allen. The deadline for the submission is Tuesday by 5:00 pm. Please take into consideration the cutoff time and the space limit. Thank you.

The good Samaritan was also a good steward, giving his time and his treasure to meet his neighbor's need. At the end of this familiar story, Jesus urges his hearers -- and us -- to go and do the same.

St. Bernard's now offers parishioners the opportunity to make their budget contributions by Direct Debit. Call the Parish Center, 295-0387 for further information.

July 7 / 8	Actual $8,530.28	Budget
Through 06/30/07	Actual $390,614.00	Budget $366,245.00

ACH $3,441.00

From "Madame Secretary":
Reminder - If your address or phone number have changed please call the Parish Center so we can update our records!

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Thank you for your continuous support and generosity.