Weekly Bulletin

 by Fr. Bernard Timothy, O.P.

During the Sundays of Easter, the first reading is taken not from the Old Testament, but from the Acts of the Apostles. The passages chosen are examples of the early Christians’ lives and witness to the Resurrection of Christ. There is a beautiful harmony and simplicity in the transformed lives of these early Christians: “The community of believers was of one heart and mind, and no one claimed that any of his possessions was his own, but they had everything in common. There was no needy person among them.” Undoubtedly, this was because of their faith and hope in the Resurrection: “With great power the apostles bore witness to the resurrection of the Lord Jesus, and great favor was accorded them all.”

The first Christians heard of the Resurrection from Mary Magdalene (the apostle to the apostles) who had seen the empty tomb. In the weeks after the Resurrection however, Jesus would appear to his followers to encourage them. “On the evening of that first day of the week, when the doors were locked, where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, ‘Peace be with you.’” He even showed them the wounds on his hands and side. He did this to expel any doubts of the Resurrection that they might have. Jesus had an important mandate for them: to spread the faith by the example of their lives, the breaking of the bread, and the sharing of the Word.

The Acts of the Apostles describes how everyone was awed by the witness of these Christians, and how they enjoyed favor with all the people. One of the main characteristics of the early Christian witnesses was their merciful attitude toward the Jews and gentiles. They were bold in their proclamation of the Resurrected Christ, and the apostles did not shy away from pointing out those directly responsible for the Crucifixion. But they were not vengeful or spiteful for what was done to Jesus. For as Peter says, “Now I know, brothers, that you acted out of ignorance, just as your leaders did.” The apostles’ sole desire was for all to be able to accept the good news of salvation: “Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.” It was this mercy, even more than miracles and great works, that have brought people to the faith ever since.

The mercy of Christians has its source in the mercy of God shown on the Cross and in the Resurrection. The Cross stirs us to compassion for others while the Resurrection stirs us to hope and courage in proclaiming the Gospel of salvation. On this Divine Mercy Sunday, we are reminded of the infinite mercy of Jesus to all, and like the early Christians, we are called to witness that mercy to others in how we live our lives and in the proclamation of the Word.

Eucharistic Holy Hour for Divine Mercy Sunday
April 11th; 2 pm – TODAY!
Exposition & Adoration, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, and Benediction
"The soul that will go to Confession and receive Holy Communion shall obtain complete forgiveness of sins and punishment. On that day all the divine floodgates through which graces flow are opened.” from the Diary of St. Faustina, entry 699

Little Way
Celebrate your mom with a Mother’s Day Spiritual Bouquet!Your mother will be remembered in a Mass by Archbishop Kurtz.  A personalized card will share the details of your gift. Cards will be available in back of church on Mother’s Day weekend or visit  www.littleway.org/mothersday

Serra Club
April 19th at 12pm in O’Brien Hall
Non-members please make reservations by contacting Chuck Lynch at  (502) 442-9302. For the April newsletter, see: https://www.archlou.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/20210401-SERRA-NEWSLETTER.pdf
 
Ignite Your Torch
July 9-10, 2021; at St. Louis Bertrand Parish
Ignite Your Torch is a Catholic youth conference for high schoolers. For more information, contact Katie Reed at kreed@stlb.org.  Please contact Katie before you register.

Parish Library OPEN - First Floor of Parish Center
Sundays, 10:15 -11:45 am
Devotional Books, Church History, Lives of the Saints, and More!

Live streaming of Masses at: www.stlb.org.

Creighton Model System of Natural Family Planning
Introductory Session
April 21st at 7pm in the parish center
The cost is $25. For more information or to sign up, please contact Katie Parris, FCP at 321-615-4674 or keparris@gmail.com You may also sign up at www.stcatherinefertilitycare.com.

The Way of Trust Pentecost Rosary Novena
March 31st - Pentecost (May 23)
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Dear Parishioners,

You might have noticed the scaffolding erected in front of the parish center building. We are in the process of repairing the brickwork of the building.  This is a project that is a long time in coming and is needed to preserve this beautiful historic building.

Thanks to your continued generosity, this project will be funded by the monthly renovation and maintenance collection.

It will take a couple of months to finish the project so thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions do not hesitate to contact me.

God Bless,
Fr. Bernard, OP
 

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

Sunday, April 11 Second Sunday of Easter
4:15 pm Tom Monaco  †
7:00 am People of the Parish
9:00 am James Meffert †
10:30 am Austin Saylor & Fred Yeager
12:00 noon Phyllis Beierle †
5:15 pm Cummins Family

Monday, April 12
7:00 am Doug Karrer †
12:00 noon Fr. Anthony Breen, O.P.

Tuesday, April 13
7:00 am Susan Hellmann †
12:00 noon Diane Haag

Wednesday, April 14
7:00 am Jim Bilotta †
12:00 noon Paula Ruda †

Thursday, April 15           
7:00 am Wall Family
12:00 noon Stuart Fink †

Friday, April 16                 
7:00 am Anna Rose & Ben Dattilo †
12:00 noon Dr. John M. Karibo †

Saturday, April 17            
7:00 am McDermott & Fink Families
12:00 noon Jerry Casabella

Sunday, April 18 Third Sunday of Easter                              
4:15 pm Otto Schuwey †
7:00 am Pat Dippolito
9:00 am Knights of Columbus/Rosary Altar Society
10:30 am People of the Parish
12:00 noon Jorge Diaz Guma
5:15 pm Roger A. Brady †


The sanctuary lamp burning in front of the Tabernacle this week is for Geneva Raisor † 
The sanctuary lamp burning in the Priory Chapel this week is for Ralph Adams.

Please pray for the following members and friends of the parish who need healing:
Ralph Adams, Frank Alvey, Jim Alvey, Sam Alvey, Anita Anderson, Mary Elise Biegert, Maria Cristeta Aranda, Sharonda Bailey, Ray Barry, Jr., Anna Beck, Fr. Emmanuel Bertrand, O.P, Shirley Blumer, Christine & Patricia Borders, Buddy & Joan Bouchard, Gayle Brady, Eliza Brian, Bob Breckheimer, Pam Britt, Janette Brown, Elizabeth Browning, Michael Browning, Mr. Burmeister, Misty Carpenter, Donna Carter, Amy Casabella, Molly Chesney, Kristi Chisolm, Susan Coleman, James Conway, Traci Cooley, Beverly David, Vernon David, Peggy Dawson, Nancy Deane, George Devine, Shirley Dietz, Lorli Dolson, John Eaton, Brooke Egan, Patricia Z. Elliott, Sally Embry, Eleanor Ennis, Roger Estes, Sheela Fernando, Ella B. Ficher, Len Frederick, Freeman Family, Delores Fuchs, Nicholas Gabbard, Mary Ann Gahafer, Guia Garcia, Denise Geiger, Justin Goldner, Louise Gregory, Whitney Gregory Sr., Jadyn Hemmer, Dottie Hickerson, James Hickerson, Maxwell Charles Hilsenrad, Shalonda Hobson, Faye David Holt, Scott Hood, Ruby Hyde, Erik Jensen, Keri Jensen, Dr. Jack Johnson, Clare Joseph, Tony Kaelin, Martha King, Robert King, Christine Koprucki, Rick Lesch, Dorothy Lish, Marcia Long, Fr. Sam Matarazzo, OP, Gloria Miracle, Ashley Misback, Mike Misback, Elizabeth Moir, Anna C. Moorman, Chris Murphy, Natalie & Family, Ashley Neal, Alex Pasqual, Violeta Peralta, Pham Family, Paula Pilcher, Regina Pine, Bonnie Queen, David Ralph, Fr. Francis Ralph, O.P., Mark Raque, John Raynor, Christian Renne, Tonya Ritchie, Everett Romanick, Chase Roth, Steven Russell, Bert Anthony Sauer, Owen Schmitt, Donald Skaggs, Sr., Nellie Smith, Jill Spanyer, Lisa Spratt, Claire Stanley, Paul Stanley, Gloria Stewart, Anna Maria Tarullo, Mary Lou Turner, Irv Turpin, Valerie Vettiner, Natalie Wathen, Darlene Weaver, Leslie Weinfeld, Kim Wennerberg, Sheri Russell Whitlow, Debbie Wibbels, Nelson Williams, Sharon Williams, Ed & Fannye Wickley, Linda Winter, Wise Family, Robert Woodmansee, Demetrius Woods, Mary and George Yates, Michael Zauche.

Please pray for our men and women serving in the armed forces:
Army: Daniel K. Bourke, Matthew Cannon, Jake Frankrone, James McWhorter, Kevin Meany, Michael Mullaney, Alex Newsom, Juan “Johnny” Quiroz, Adam Renn, Gregory M. Smith, Dan Tabacchi, Joseph Larry Thomas, Jim Wolkensperg
Marine Corps: Matthew Bersot, Casey Carraro, Kyle Christian, Aaron M. Grieshop, Chris Kenney, Wesley Peralta, David F. Ralph, Elijah Rock, James Roszyk, Stephen Wolf, Cody Wright
Navy: John Chapman, Mitchell M. Givens, Fr. Ed Gorman, OP, Michael Karas
Air Force: Jeff Dillman, David Douglas, Joshua Ford, Craig McGreal, Eric May, T.J. May, Kristie Miller, Michael Richards, Henry H. “Tres” Triplett III
Air National Guard: Vincenzo LaFronza, Robert Paul Yaden
Army National Guard: John Rock

Please call the office at (502) 583-4448 to remove folks from the list after they are healed or have returned from service.


 

Contributions for the week of April 4, 2021:
Collection & Online Giving $35,612.24
Rice Bowl $2,836.00
Holy Land $4,210.00 
Poor Box $1,406.50

Please remember St. Louis Bertrand Church in your will.

St. Louis Bertrand Day at Franciscan Kitchen: May 29th.

Thank You!
From November 29, 2020 to February 27, 2021 127 households contributed to the $ 742.34 donation from Kroger Community Rewards.
If you shop at Kroger, please support St. Louis Bertrand! https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards.

Respect Life
During the week of March 21-27,  90 women entered  the EMW abortion clinic at 2nd & Market St.  Please pray for an end to abortion.

April Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz
In segment one, Dr. Brian Reynolds and Archbishop Kurtz reminisce about Conversations with Archbishop Kurtz – as Archbishop Kurtz completes 12 years of television ministry with this last episode of the show – and thank all those involved with it. During segment two, Archbishop Kurtz welcomes Dr. Mary Beth Bowling, who will become the new Superintendent of Schools, to talk about the vocation of teaching and the gifts of Catholic education. In segment three, Archbishop Kurtz shares his 2021 Easter message.  Conversations airs on the Faith Channel (Spectrum channels 19 and digital channel 279) and on radio stations WLCR 1040 AM, and WLHN 95.3 FM.  Conversations is online at www.archlou.org/conversations.

Upcoming Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats
These weekend retreats offer a supportive, confidential, and non-judgmental environment where women and men can express painful post-abortive emotions to begin the process of healing.  Join us for a weekend of Emotional Healing:
April 16-18, an Interdenominational Rachel's Vineyard retreat will be offered virtually by the Louisville retreat team. Contact Rev. Linda Johnson, (502) 235-3191; lindajohnson@TWC.com or April 23-25, a Catholic Rachel's Vineyard retreat will be offered at the Passionist Retreat House in Whitesville, KY. Contact Constance: (270) 474-4707 or Constance@hopeafterabortionky.com

Sister Visitor Center Collecting New Summer Clothing
Catholic Charities of Louisville’s Sister Visitor Center is seeking donations of new summer clothing, to be distributed to families May 17-21.  Due to COVID-19 restrictions and to provide neighbors in need with new items, the Sister Visitor Center can only accept new items. Please drop off clothing at Sister Visitor Center, 2235 W. Market Street (Louisville) from 8:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday, and donations will be accepted through Friday, May 14.  Questions? Email Shaniece at svc@archlou.org for more information.

Did you know? Catholic Charities is hiring!
If you’re interested in work with a mission, check out our open positions at cclou.org/employment. CCL’s mission is to support all 24 counties in the Archdiocese of Louisville and, in this case, even a couple of extras. You may apply online today!

Sitio Clothing Ministry 
We Care Banquet; Thursday, August 5th
Hotel Louisville Ballroom (120 W Broadway)
Doors open 6pm, Dinner 7pm
with guest speaker Fr. Bernard Timothy, OP
speaking on “How Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy Quench the Thirst for Christ”
For reservations, please contact Debbie Green at 502-451-0807. Silent auction items are needed. If you have questions or donations, please contact Linda Gottbrath at (502) 969-0018. 

Queen’s Daughters’
La Vie en Rose Fashion Show & Luncheon
Monday, April 19, 2021
Crowne Plaza Hotel; Doors Open 11 am; Lunch 12 pm
Masks are required to enter the building and suggested
when away from your table. Tables are socially distanced.
RESERVATIONS: $50. To RSVP or make a donation online go to the Membership & RSVP tab at: Queensdaughtersinc.com. For more information, contact Barbara Klump at (502) 634-5559.

Archdiocese of Louisville Catholic Schools - Now Hiring!
Positions are available for talented teachers, teacher assistants, and office personnel. Teachers must be certified by the Kentucky Department of Education. For job openings in Catholic schools, go to www.archlou.org/school-job-openings.  This site includes an employment application for teachers and substitute teachers and a listing of job openings for all positions. Teachers or subs should complete and forward the application found on this page. Those interested in other school positions should contact the school directly. Questions? Call or email the Office of Catholic Schools, 502-585-3291 or lweiter@archlou.org.

Catholic Enrichment Center’s 21st Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, April 22, 2021, from 1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Most Reverend Joseph E. Kurtz, D.D. and other dignitaries will make presentations at 4 pm. Please join us as we celebrate the CEC’s role in the community and the archdiocese for more than two decades. The Catholic Enrichment Center was established to provide cultural enrichment, formation, and academic development for the community. Masks are required and social distancing will take place. The Catholic Enrichment Center is located at 3146 West Broadway, Louisville, KY 40211. For further details on the event, please call the Catholic Enrichment Center at (502) 776-0262.