Weekly Bulletin

St. Louis Bertrand Treble Choir for Children
 March 18 & 25; April 1, 8, 22 & 29 (no rehearsal during Holy Week);  May 6 
 Tuesdays, 4:30-5:30 pm
 This choir is for children in third grade or older and whose voices are still in the treble range.  The choir will sing at Mass on Sunday, May 11, at 10:30 am. For more information, please contact Christopher Mueller: [email protected]

Walking with Moms Playgroup
 Tuesday, March 18; 10-11:30 am
 Young children and their parents are invited.

Lenten Soup Supper - Canceled Friday, March 21 
 Please come on March 28.

Women on a Pilgrimage
 March 20; 7- 8:30 pm in the Heritage Room
 Come build friendships and grow in faith.

Life-Giving Wounds Retreat
 March 21-23, 2025
 Life-Giving Wounds is a national ministry for adults whose parents are divorced or separated — providing an opportunity for adult children of divorced or separated parents to experience Christ’s healing. This retreat is sponsored by the Family Renewal Project with Fr. John Baptist Hoang, OP as chaplain. Please register at: https://www.familyrenewal project.com/event/life-giving-wounds-retreat/ 

St. Louis Bertrand Men’s Group
 Saturday, March 22; 7:30 - 9 am; Heritage Room
 Come grow in faith with other men of the parish.

Adult Faith Formation
 Sunday, March 23; 10 am
 The series on Mercy begins with “Corporal Works of Mercy”.

Youth Group
 Wednesday, March 26; 6:30 pm 
 We will have a Holy Hour followed by a social. All middle and high school youth are invited.

Traveling Madonna Volunteers Needed in April
 To host the Traveling Madonna statue and pray for vocations, please go to: www.stlb.org/traveling-madonna.

Family Holy Hour
 Thursday, March 27; 6 pm
 All families and friends are invited.

Redbird Child Loss Grief Group
 Thursday, March 27; 6 pm in the Heritage Room
 Please join us to find Christ in your suffering.

St. Louis Bertrand Book Club 
 Thursday, March 27; 7 pm in the Parish Library
 A discussion of the book, Jesus of Nazareth, Holy Week from the Entrance into Jerusalem to the Resurrection by Joseph Ratzinger, Pope Benedict XVI will continue in March. All are welcome to attend.

Catholic Medical Association - 1st Meeting !
 Saturday, March 29; 8 am - 12:30 pm
 O’Brien Hall
 All Catholic healthcare professionals are invited to come for prayer and fellowship.  Please register by emailing [email protected].

First Friday -  April 4
 Devotions to the Sacred Heart of Jesus will be offered after 12 pm Mass.

Youth Confirmation
 Sunday, April 6 at 12 pm Mass
 Archbishop Shelton Fabre Presiding
 Please come celebrate this joyous occasion in the lives of our young people.

STLB Couples Workshop 
 Thursday, April 10; 7 - 8 pm 
 Heritage Room
 Married and engaged couples are invited to join a couple’s workshop based on the book Habits for Healthy Marriage: A Handbook for Catholic Couples by Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons. 

Rosary Altar Society Church Cleaning
 Thursday, April 10 after 12 pm Mass
 Volunteers are encouraged to help!

Knights of Columbus Clay Classic
 Friday, May 23
 Indian Creek Shooting Range (Georgetown, IN)
 Save the date!

 Weekly Parish Updates
 Sign up for updates at www.stlb.org/flocknote.  

It is a holy and pious thought to pray for the dead. 

Sunday,  March 16  Second Sunday in Lent
 4:15 pm  People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
 7 am  People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
 9  am  Rosary Altar Society & Sodality/ Knights of Columbus
 10:30 am  Patricia Horton
 12  noon  David Kenney †
 5:15 pm    Mr. & Mrs. Joseph E. Crush Sr.†

Monday,  March 17
 7  am  Adelyn Flood
 12  noon  Dr. John M. Karibo†

Tuesday,  March 18
 7  am  Robert Hess †
 12  noon  Little Way Staff, Board & Volunteers

Wednesday,  March 19  St. Joseph
 7:00 am  Cana Joseph Castlen †
 12:00 noon  Jed & Kristine Kenney & Family

Thursday,  March 20
 7  am  Passafiume, Woodall & Willet Families
 12  noon  Paul & Christine Koprucki

Friday,  March 21
 7  am  Maia Agnes Kenney
 12  noon  Ralston Steenrod †

Saturday,  March 22
 7  am  Salvatore Rizzo †
 12  noon  William Tronzo †

Sunday,  March 23  Third Sunday of Lent
 4:15 pm   Cornwell & Nemes Families †
 7  am  Ted Gage †
 9  am  People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
 10:30 am  Deceased Members of Dominican Laity STLB
 12  noon   Margaret & Joseph Schweitzer †
 5:15 pm   Noe, Yolanda & Fernando Anaya †
 

The sanctuary lamp burning in front of the Tabernacle this week is for Thomas Wood †. 
The sanctuary lamp burning in the Priory Chapel this week is for Len Impellizeri † .
Please pray for the following members and friends of the parish who need healing: Mary Jo Abell, Patricia Ackerman, Mary Ann Barry, Lynn Baunach, Tom Berding, Donnie Bibb, David Bizot, Lillie Bogges, Christina Borders, Joan Bouchard, Ed & Barbara Bowling, Eddie Bowman, Therese Brennan, Linda Breeden, Fr. Anthony Breen, OP, Beth Biegert, Dana Brian, Eliza Brian, Amy Brown, Dcn. Robert Bryant, Randall Burden, Charles “Gordie” Chamberlain, Molly Chesney, Traci Chism, Conroy Family, Roy Craven, Sandy Cummings, Lori Cushing, Vernon David, Nancy Deane, Terri Decker, Rich Dippolito, Mary Sue Draus, Brooke Egan, Judy Evans, Katie Field, Gina Foley, Len Frederick, Junelynne Fultz, Dee Giftus, David Goldner, Justin Goldner, Vince Gottbrath, Marc Graney, Denis Greenwell, Stephen Griswold, Beth Hardesty, Tanya Haycraft, Brian Scott Hazel, Jadyn Hemmer, Joyce Hill, Janice Hines, Sarah Hughes, Jesse Hyde, John Jansen, Jim Johnson, Barbara Jones, Gill Judd, Allie Kanau, Pete Kazunas, Sandie Koellner, Miriam Koprucki, James Krause, Jeff Kustus, Brian Loftus, Betty McCurdy, Suzanne McGee Reynolds, Tonya McGinty, Laura McManus, Richard Martinez, Frances Melton, Haley Millet, Stephanie Money, Marianna Morales, Brian Mullins, Ivy Grace Newman, Rita Nickle, Brandon O’Bryan, Kevin O’Bryan, Will Ostertag, Joann Otlewski, Mark Otlewski, Percival Pajel, Bernadette Pajel-Ebbay, Linda Parrino, Peter Thong Pham, Ron & Doris Ray, Nick Reynolds, Alli Rodenhauser, Rhonda Sen, Gary Sperl, Theo Stearns, Buddy Steele, Anne Stewart, Darlene Stoddard, John E. Thompson, Nick Tse, Michael Uphaus, Exequiela Walker, Stephanie Weedon, Nell Weyler, Debbie Wibbels, Nickolas Wilt, Anna Woodruff, Carol Worth, Joshua Wright, Rob Wright, Gary Yost, Gilbert & Nancy Zinner. 

Please pray for those who risk their lives to serve us:
 Army: Daniel K. Bourke, Kara Brown, Matthew Cannon, Jake Frankrone, Bridger Graves, James McWhorter, Kevin Meany, Alex Newsom, Juan “Johnny” Quiroz, John Serrano, Gregory M. Smith, Dan Tabacchi, Joseph Larry Thomas, Christian Weathers, Jim Wolkensperg.
 Marine Corps: Matthew Bersot, Casey Carraro, Frank Kyle Christian, Braeden Graves, Aaron M. Grieshop, Chris Kenney, Wesley Peralta, Joseph Recktenwald, Elijah Rock, James Roszyk, Grant Schirmer, Stephen Wolf
 Navy: John Chapman, Mitchell M. Givens, Fr. Ed Gorman, OP, Michael Karas, Fr. Joachim Kenney, OP, Todd Owen
 Air Force: Jonathan Banta, Jeff Dillman, David Douglas, Joshua Ford, Nicholas Hughes, Craig McGreal, Eric May, T.J. May, Kristie Miller, Michael Richards
 Air National Guard: Vincenzo LaFronza
 Army National Guard: Noah Maguire, Vincent Olson, John Rock
 First Responders: Tyler Owen 
 

Contributions for the week of March 9, 2025: Collections & Online Giving  $28,544.51; Ash Wednesday $ 4,442.00; Black/Indian Missions       $ 2,401.00; Poor Box  $ 2,518.50.

If you would like to Donate Online, go to: https://stlb.org/ and click on “Donate.”

Emergency Aid Center
 Please put individually wrapped toothbrushes in the bin at the back of church for the needy of our community.

Please remember St. Louis Bertrand Church and the Dominican Friars in your will. 

Prayer & Devotion

 Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction
 Wednesdays 12:30pm - 7 pm & Saturdays 11 am
Confessions are heard on Wednesdays from 6-7 pm and on Saturdays from 11 am - 12 pm.

Family Holy Hour
 Last Thursday of the Month at 6pm
This Holy Hour is designed with families in mind. All are welcome to come pray with and for families. Confessions are available during the Holy Hour.

First Friday Devotion
 following 12 pm Mass
Prayers will be offered to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Marian Movement of Priests
 Mondays after noon Mass in church
MMP is a worldwide group that prays for and with priests. Fellowship follows the prayers every 2nd Monday.

Traveling Madonna
Families host the statue and pray for vocations from our parish. Go to www.stlb.org/traveling-madonna or call Christina to sign up.

Veneration of the Relic of St. Bernadette
following 12 pm Mass on Saturdays.

Faith Formation

Adults Interested in the Catholic Faith
For information, please contact Fr. Bartholomew: [email protected].

Bible Study
 Tuesdays 7 - 8:30 pm  or Thursdays 10 am - 12 pm
Revelation: The Kingdom Yet to Come began on January 14 (Tuesday) and January 16 (Thursday).
 
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
 for Ages 3-6
CGS provides religious education for young children in the Montessori tradition.  Contact Katie: [email protected].

Parish Library 
 Open Sundays after 9 and 10:30 am Masses
Browse at  www.stlb.org/library.

St. Louis Bertrand Men’s Group
 4th Saturdays, 7:30 - 9 am; Heritage Room
Study and discuss the Summa Theologica, pray morning prayer, and have breakfast with other men. For more information email Fr. Bernard: [email protected].

Sunday Adult Faith Formation
 Sundays; 10:15 - 10:45 am
These sessions will be held on the same Sundays as youth sacrament classes.

Groups

Belles & Beaus (St. Louis Bertrand Seniors)
 Last Tuesdays, after Noon Mass; O'Brien Hall
The Belles & Beaus meet for noon Mass, then lunch. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Klump at 634-5559.

Book Club
 Last Thursdays, at 7 pm; Parish Library
The Book Club discusses books that support growth of the life in Christ.  See announcements for the next book.

Couples Workshop 
 Second Thursdays, 7-8 pm; O’Brien Hall
Married and engaged couples are invited to join a couple’s workshop based on the book Habits for Healthy Marriage: A Handbook for Catholic Couples by Dr. Richard Fitzgibbons. Contact Fr. Bernard for more information.

 Dominican Laity Chapters
 · Queen of Peace Chapter (Men and Women)
   First Sundays, 1 pm; Heritage Room
 · St. Louis Bertrand Chapter (Women)
   Fourth Sundays, 11:30 am; Knight’s Room
The Dominican Laity are professed laypeople who are called to prayer, study, community, and apostolate as children of St. Dominic.

Knights of Columbus
 Third Sundays, 10 am; O’Brien Hall
K of C is Catholic a men's organization, dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Contact Shane Weppler: [email protected].

Redbird Grief Group
 Fourth Thursdays, 6 - 7:30 pm; Heritage Room
RGG invites parents who have lost a child find Christ in their loss and suffering. Please email Kathleen if you would like to attend: [email protected].
 
Rosary Altar Society
 Third Sundays, 10 am; Heritage Room
RAS invites ladies to join to help improve the parish through various service projects.  For more information, contact Barbara Klump at 634-5559.

Walking with Moms Playgroup
 Third Tuesdays; 10 - 11:30 am
This group strengthens & supports mothers in their spiritual and maternal roles, promotes their spiritual growth, and provides a social network for them within our parish. Contact Mary: [email protected].

Women on a Pilgrimage
Third Thursdays, 7- 8:30 pm in O’Brien Hall
This group seeks to build holy relationships between women through prayer, fellowship, and growth in our Catholic faith.  Contact Lauren Montfort for more information at [email protected]


Young Adults
 First and Third Wednesdays, 7pm; Frassati Room
Young Adults are men and women aged 18-39 who meet for fun, prayer, and education.  For more information contact Katie Reed: [email protected].

Youth Groups

7th & 8th Grade and High School Youth Groups
 Second and Fourth Wednesdays, 6:30 - 8 pm
 Parish Center
For more information please contact [email protected], or 583-4448 x 244.

Sodality of the Most Holy Rosary (Girls 7 - 18 years old)
 Third Sunday after the 9am Mass
Girls in this sodality learn and promote the Rosary, pray for members, develop holy friendships, and participate in fun activities. For more information contact Katie at [email protected].

Charity

St. Louis Bertrand Emergency Aid Center
 Open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; 1-2 pm
This center provides charitable assistance to parishioners and members of the local community.

Walking with Moms and Families in Need
This charitable group provides social, emotional, spiritual, and material help to families in need. Please email Barbara at [email protected] to volunteer or refer a family that needs help. 

Respect Life: Please pray for an end to abortion.

Assumption High School’s Senior Citizens Prom
 Saturday, March 22, 2025; from 2 - 4 pm 
 Assumption High School Cafeteria (2170 Tyler Ln)
 The theme is Sail Away with Us! inspired by a sunset cruise. There will be music, dancing, and refreshments at no cost.  Seating is limited to 150, so reservations are necessary.  Please call 502-271-2530. This event is sponsored by the Junior Class Beta Club.

Young Catholic Professionals Speaker Series
 March 25; 6:30pm 
 500 West Jefferson Street 
 Dr. Kate Bulinksi and Deacon Ned Berghausen, a married couple, will speak. Dr. Bulinski is an associate professor of geosciences in the Department of Environmental Studies at Bellarmine University. Deacon Berghausen is the theology chair at Assumption High School and a permanent deacon at St. Agnes Catholic Church. This free event includes complimentary beverages and snacks. It is open to all young adults in any profession. Dress is business casual. When you get there, please see the ushers in the lobby for directions .

72^nd Queen’s Daughters Fashion Show & Luncheon
 April 10, 2025; 11 am
 Crown Plaza Hotel (830 Phillips Ln)
 Fashions by Dillard’s will be modeled by members of local parishes and 2025 Ms. Kentucky. Raffles for fun prizes will be held. Tickets ($65pp) are available at: queensdaughtersinc.com/fashion-show-and-luncheon. Queen’s Daughters is a Catholic ministry of women who provide scholarships to Catholic high schools and help families in our community.