FIRST COMMUNION
The 2024 First communicants will experience the sacrament at the 10:30 AM Mass on Sunday May 5th. Please attend to lend your support and congratulations.
MAY CROWNING
The crowning of the Marian statue will be conducted on Sunday May 12th after the 10:30 Mass. Please join the St Bernard Community for this event in the garden east of the Church.
All Island Denominations (AID)
Can We Help You? Those in need of financial aid who live, work or worship on Anna Maria Island or have children attending AMI Elementary School are eligible. Call AID at 941.725.2433. Cornelia Zanetti, President.
My Parish App
Want the latest news, daily Mass readings, calendar, news or bulletins about St Bernard or any parish you choose on your phone? Go to your favorite App Store and download My Parish App. Easy to use and loaded with essentials.
MOMS IN NEED
WALKING WITH MOMS IN NEED All parishioners will want to learn about “Walking with Moms in Need,” a new program which educates Parish staff and the faithful where to send a pregnantwoman in need (https://dioceseofvenice.org/ walking-with-moms-in-need)
Marian Grotto Bricks
Engraved paving bricks to honor your loved ones at the Marian Grotto are available. Please see the details at the Women’s Guild Ministry link on the home page. The announcement contains a down-loadable form for ordering bricks.
Diocese of Venice Televised Sunday Mass
You’ll find the Diocese of Venice televised Mass from the Diocese is on Sundays at 9:30 am on Channel 4 and EWTN is on Channel 111, both on Spectrum. The mass is also on the web at diocese venice.org/tvmass.
Please Drive Carefully in Parking Lot
The speed limit in the parking lot is 9 1/2 mph for the safety of parishioners, especially before and after Masses when many small children are present.
FYI – Hearing Loop
St. Bernard’s has installed a Hearing Loop to assist those with hearing loss. To receive the loop signal, manually activate your T-coil or telephone setting on your hearing aid or cochlear implant. Consult your audiologist if you have questions.