A reminder not to respond to any strange emails or texts from Fr. Falco...There have been numerous emails, and now texts, from people claiming to be Fr. Falco.  Please do not respond.  If Father needs to reach you, he will call you on the phone or speak to you personally.  Thank you!

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Thank you to all our parishioners who have made their gift to the 2019 Partners in Charity Appeal.   St. Bernadette Parish has raised over $50,000 towards our goal of $73,500 (over 50% of our goal).  If you have not yet made a gift or pledge, please fill out a commitment pledge envelope located in the pews.  You can also make your gift online at www.partners-charity.net, or you can text the word donate to 84576.  Thank you!

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Ladies, mark your calendar for Friday, April 26th at 6:30 PM for Ladies Bunco Night in the Pastoral Center!  All women in the parish and community are welcome!  Please join us for an evening of good times spent with friends, games, prizes, and refreshments.  Are you new to Bunco?  Come roll with the rest of us! Games start at 7 PM.  Admission is $5 and an appetizer, dessert, or bottle of wine.  Must be 21 or older to attend.  Please register by April 20th.  Registration forms are available in the bulletin, or you can download one here.  If you have any questions, please contact Tricia Temte at triciatemte@gmail.com or 508-667-4564.

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Please remember to return your Rice Bowls the weekend after Easter, April 27 & 28. Thank you for your generosity!

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The St. Augustine Council of the Northborough Knights of Columbus would like to invite all Catholic men and their spouses to a Council information evening on Tuesday, April 30th at 7:00 PM downstairs in the St. Rose of Lima Parish Hall. For more information, please click on the title above.

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Are you interested in helping out in our outreach programs?  For more information, click on the title above. The dates for the next outreach meals are:

• Our Father's Table: Monday, May 6th
• Dismas Family Farm: Monday, May 13th
• Community Meals: Wednesday, May 22nd

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If you would like to sponsor a teen to attend the Steubenville East Youth Conference in July, the cost is $275. Please contact Lori Howard in the Youth Ministry Office at 508-393-2838 or youth-ministry@stb-parish.net. Thank you!

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Registration for the Conference is now open!  Students entering grades 9-12 in the fall or have graduated high school in the spring of 2019 are all welcome to attend.  For more information and to register, visit our Steubenville East page.

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The Columbiettes is a Catholic Women Civic Organization which addresses the spiritual needs of both the church and the community. They are affiliated auxiliaries of the Knights of Columbus. The St. Augustine Council of the Northborough Knights of Columbus has approved the potential formation of the Columbiettes. For more information, please click on the title above.

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Save the Date! All women are invited to this exciting conference, to be held at Assumption College on Saturday, November 23rd.  The 2019 conference theme is “The Eucharist: Source and Summit of Our Faith”.  For more information, click on the title above.

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If you have ever considered joining the Altar Society or perhaps you have been looking for a new ministry to join, the Altar Society is in need of several new members.  The Altar Society Ministry members are responsible for cleaning and preparing the church for weekend services.  No one is asked to work beyond his or her capabilites.  You can expect to work in small groups for 2 hours (usually Saturday mornings) once every 2 months.  The ministry is made up of individuals, couples, and families.  For more information or to volunteer, contact Walter Zydlewski at 508-485-7683.

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The Youth Rally is open to all students in Grades 6-8 and will be held at St. Peter-Marian High School in Worcester on Sunday, April 7th from 1:00-5:00 PM. For more information and to sign up, visit the Youth Rally page.

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St. Bernadette Youth Ministry will be presenting Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, April 19th.  Rehearsal begins at 10 AM.  Pizza lunch provided.  Living Stations will be presented at 3 PM.

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Save the date! The Steubenville East Youth Conference will take place July 12-14, 2019.  Visit the Steubenville East page for all the details and to sign up!