Weekly Bulletin

By  Bro. Paul Marich, O.P.

This Sunday, we pause from our reading of Mark’s Gospel and turn to the Gospel of John. Over the next few weeks, we will hear from the “Bread of Life Discourse” of John 6. These Gospel passages teach clearly that Jesus feeds his Church with his body and blood in the sacrament of the most holy Eucharist. Those who partake of this gift receive the very life of Christ within them.

In order to appreciate fully Christ’s love for us in the Eucharist, today’s Gospel reminds us of the hunger that we all experience. On the physical level, our bodies require nourishment, and the feeling of hunger is a natural signal that we must fulfill that need. The crowds have no food, and Jesus’s disciples have nothing to give them. But Jesus performs a miracle for them—he multiplies the loaves, and their physical hunger is satisfied.

It is not so much the desire for physical food that we find in the hunger of the crowds. Rather, their hunger directs our attention to the longing found in every human heart—the desire for union with God himself. Jesus is the one who fulfills and satisfies this desire. He is the Son of God, who became one of us in the Incarnation. As both God and man, he is able to reach out to our starving hearts and fill us with divine love. While it may be easy to satisfy our desires with passing things, such as money, clothes, electronics, or fame, such things will only fulfill us for a time. In Jesus, all our longings cease, for in him we find our true fulfillment. Yet how does he fill us during the course of our lives?

He fills us through the Eucharist! Jesus knows our needs, and so he feeds us in a way that makes us better understand his love for us. The desire for physical food and the experience of eating is common to all humankind. By making his body and blood a sacrament to be eaten, Jesus shows us that he alone satisfies all our longings and desires. The Eucharist is no ordinary food, but the Bread of Life that brings life everlasting. In the Eucharist, Jesus becomes our food, as we share in the banquet that brings us new life and spiritual refreshment. Indeed, his table never goes barren, and his cup never runs dry.

Thank you to Bros. Paul, Cornelius, Linus, and Raphael who concluded their summer ministry this past Friday. It has been a joy to have them with us and please keep them in your prayers as they continue their formation as Dominican Friars. Special prayers and congratulations to Bro. Paul who will be ordained a deacon in September.

Fr. Bernard, OP

n.b. Deacon Maximilian will be with us until August 8th.

Updates on Fr. Ralph
For updates on Fr. Ralph’s health condition, please see the homepage of our website: www.stlb.org

St. Louis Bertrand Church Day at the Franciscan Kitchen
July 31st, 7:45 am - 12:45 pm (Next Saturday!)
Go to: https://franciscankitchen.org/, click on “Volunteer with Sign-Up Genius”, and then “Franciscan Kitchen July Volunteer Schedule”

Parish Groups Coffee & Doughnuts Meet & Greet
Sunday, August 8th in O’Brien Hall after 9 am, 10:30 am, and 12 pm Masses
If you ever wondered exactly what each of the parish groups actually do, here is your chance to find out!

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Live-streaming of Masses at: www.stlb.org/live-streaming

Thank You from Little Way
St. Louis Bertrand Parish raised $3,725 through our spiritual bouquet fundraiser!  What an amazing testament to the value that your parishioners place on Life! 

Belles and Beaus
Tuesday, July 27th after noon Mass. Please call the office ASAP to make your lunch reservation.
Bus Trip to Southern Kentucky Missions
Belles and Beaus (St. Louis Bertrand Seniors) will sponsor a bus trip to the southern Kentucky mission parishes of Holy Redeemer (Greensburg), Good Shepherd (Columbia) and Holy Spirit (Jamestown) on Thursday, August 12.  The bus will depart the Parish Center parking lot at 10 am and return at approximately 8 pm. The cost is $70 per person including transportation, lunch and dinner.  Advance reservations are required.  Please mail or deliver your check payable to St. Louis Bertrand to the Parish Office.  Please put “BUS TRIP” on the memo line of the check and on the outside of the envelope. Please include a telephone number in case we need to contact you.  For more information, contact Deacon Bill Klump at 502-634-5559.

Men’s Night
Tuesday, August 10th at  7pm in O’Brien Hall
John Sohl will speak on “Silent Knights: How the Silence of the Interior Life Spurs Men to Courageous Action.” John works for both the Family Renewal Project and Little Way Pregnancy Center here in Louisville.  Food and drinks will be served. Men’s Nights are sponsored by the St. Louis Bertrand Council of the Knights of Columbus.

Joining the Catholic Church - Fall Classes
Classes for adults who wish to become Catholic or Catholics who would like to be confirmed will start on August 24th.  For more information, please contact the parish office at 502-583-4448 or email Fr. Bernard at btimothy@stlb.org

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

Sunday,  July 25 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm Gene Windchy †
7:00 am Bill Ramser †
9:00 am People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
10:30 am Dominican Laity, St. Louis Bertrand Chapter
12:00 noon Angela Madden †
5:15 pm Marie A. Biegert †
Monday,  July 26
7:00 am Dave Kenney  †
12:00 noon Paige Neill †
Tuesday,  July 27             
7:00 am Clifford Kuhl †
12:00 noon Betty Jane Robertson
Wednesday,  July 28
7:00 am Pat & Annie Kenney & Family
12:00 noon Marty & Nellie Nemes & Family †
Thursday,  July 29
7:00 am Mary McDermott †
12:00 noon Jay Brandi
Friday,  July 30                 
7:00 am John & Helen Kenney †
12:00 noon Diane Kazunas
Saturday,  July 31
7:00 am Berdell O’Connor †
12:00 noon Shawn & Mary Kenney & Family
Sunday,  August 1 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
4:15 pm Leo G. O’Donnell †
7:00 am Ruth Snyder †
9:00 am Ellie Norton
10:30 am Dominican Laity, Queen of Peace Chapter
12:00 noon People of St. Louis Bertrand Parish
5:15 pm Carolyn A. Schneider

Ralph Adams, Jim Alvey, Anita Anderson, Maria Cristeta Aranda, 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, Mr. Burmeister, Misty Carpenter, Donna Carter, Kristi Chisolm, Susan Coleman, James Conway, Traci Cooley, Deacon Frank & Ellie Cotrell, Nancy Deane, George Devine, Shirley Dietz, John Eaton, Brooke Egan, Patricia Z. Elliott, Sally Embry, Eleanor Ennis, Roger Estes, Sheela Fernando, Ella B. Ficher, Len Frederick, Freeman Family, Dolores Fuchs, Nicholas Gabbard, Guia Garcia,  Justin Goldner, Louise Gregory, Whitney Gregory Sr., Jadyn Hemmer, Maxwell Charles Hilsenrad, Shalonda Hobson, Faye David Holt, Scott Hood, Diane Howell, Ruby Hyde, Erik Jensen, Keri Jensen, Dr. Jack Johnson, John Johnson, Clare Joseph, Donna Kaelin, Tony Kaelin, Judy Kerger, Rick and Connie Light, Marcia Long, Fr. Sam Matarazzo, OP, Craig Miller, Miller Family, Gloria Miracle, Ashley Misback, Mike Misback, Elizabeth Moir, Anna C. Moorman, Joe Mullins, Chris Murphy, Natalie & Family, Ashley Neal, Pham Family, Paula Pilcher, Regina Pine, Bonnie Queen, Fr. Francis Ralph, O.P., Mark Raque, Christian Renne, Tonya Ritchie, Everett Romanick, Chase Roth, Steven Russell, Bert Anthony Sauer, Owen Schmitt, Avery Shutt, Martin Sinkhorn, Donald Skaggs, Sr., Nellie Smith, Jill Spanyer, Lisa Spratt, Claire Stanley, Paul Stanley, Gloria Stewart, Anna Maria Tarullo, John E. Thompson, Mary Lou Turner, Irv Turpin, Valerie Vettiner, Natalie Wathen, Darlene Weaver, Kim Wennerberg, Michael Westenhofer, Sheri Russell Whitlow, Debbie Wibbels, Nelson Williams, Sharon Williams, Ed & Fannye Wickley, Linda Winter, Wise Family, Robert Woodmansee, Demetrius Woods, Mary and George Yates.

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, Frank Caylor, Kyle Christian, Aaron M. Grieshop, Chris Kenney, Wesley Peralta, David F. Ralph, Elijah Rock, James Roszyk, Grant Schirmer, 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 583-4448 to add or remove folks.

Prayer & Devotion

Marian Movement of Priests
Mondays after noon Mass in church
The Marian Movement is a worldwide group that prays for and with priests. Fellowship follows the prayer every second Monday of the month in O’Brien Hall.  Please bring your own lunch.

Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction
Wednesdays 12:30pm - 7 pm
Saturdays 11 am

Family Holy Hour
Last Thursday of the Month 6pm
More information about this Holy Hour and the Holy Family Institute can be found on the parish website under Parish Life/Ministries and Organizations. Any questions can be sent to HFIstlb@Gmail.com.

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

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

Faith Formation

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd
Classes begin in the Fall for ages 3-6 and 6-9
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd provides religious education for young children in the Montessori tradition.  For information, contact Leslie Genuis: lesliem0101@gmail.com.

RCIA - Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
For more information, please contact the office at 583-4448.

Groups
Belles & Beaus (St. Louis Bertrand Seniors)
Last Tuesdays, after Noon Mass; O'Brien Hall
The Belles & Beaus meet for noon Mass, followed by lunch. Please make your lunch reservation by calling 583-4448 before 3pm on the Friday before. For more information, contact Deacon Bill Klump at 634-5559.

Bible Study
The Bible Timeline: The Story of Salvation
Beginning September 14th, Tuesdays at 7pm
O’Brien Hall

Book Club
Thursday, August 26th at 7 pm in the Heritage Room
We will discuss The Life of Blessed Margaret of Castello by Fr. William Bonniwell. Saint Margaret was canonized on April 24!

Dominican Laity, Queen of Peace Chapter
First Sundays, 11:30 am; Rosary Room 
The Dominican Laity, Queen of Peace Chapter is a group of professed ladies and gentlemen who are called to prayer, study, community, and apostolate as children of St. Dominic.
                                   
Dominican Laity, St. Louis Bertrand Chapter
Fourth Sundays, 11:30 am; Rosary Room
The Dominican Laity, St. Louis Bertrand Chapter is a group of professed ladies who are called to prayer, study, community, and apostolate as daughters of St. Dominic.

Knights of Columbus
Third Sundays, 10 am; O’Brien Hall
Knights of Columbus is a Catholic men's organization, dedicated to the principles of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism.  For more information: stlbkofc@gmail.com.

Rosary Altar Society 
Third Sundays, 10 am; Rosary Room
The Rosary Altar Society invites ladies to join to help us improve the parish through various service projects.  For more information, contact Barbara Klump at 634-5559.

Young Adults
Wednesdays, 7pm in the Frassati Room
Young Adults are men and women in aged 18+ who meet for fun, prayer, and education.  For more information and schedule, contact Katie Reed: kreed@stlb.org.

Youth Groups

High School Youth Group
Second Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 pm; Parish Center
For more information: kreed@stlb.org.

7th & 8th Grade Youth Group
Second Thursdays, 6:30 - 8 pm; Parish Center
For more information: kreed@stlb.org.
 

Contributions for the week of July 18, 2021
Collections & Online Giving $24,204.83
Poor Box $614.00

Contributions YTD as of June 30, 2021
Collections & Online  $993,800.00 (budget) $1,065,965.01 (received)
Maintenance/Renovation $80,000.00 (budget) $80,658.94 (received)
Poor Box $52,000.00 (budget) $52,625.34 (received)

Thank you for your generous donations

Tax Tip
If you are the owner of an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), Required Minimum Distributions have returned in year 2021.  The rules for Required Minimum Distributions are complex.  For IRA owners who are age 70 1/2 it is possible to make a Qualified Charitable Donation (QCD) directly from your IRA to any qualified charity, including St. Louis Bertrand Church.  There are income tax related benefits related to such direct contributions.  If you would like to know more about this tax saving idea, please call or email the parish office.

Kroger Community Rewards
If you shop at Kroger, please support St. Louis Bertrand! https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards.

Donations Needed for the Emergency Aid Center
Please put jars of peanut butter or jelly in the bin at the back of church for the needy of our community. Thanks!

STLB Day at the Franciscan Kitchen:
July 31st, 7:45 am - 12:45 pm
To volunteer, please go to: https://franciscankitchen.org/ and click on “Volunteer with Sign-Up Genius”.  

Respect Life
During the week of  July 11-18, 91 women entered EMW abortion clinic at 2nd & Market St.  From July 4- 10, 90 women entered. Please pray for an end to abortion.

Young Adults’ Mass with Archbishop Kurtz
Sunday, August 1st, 2pm
Cathedral of the Assumption
Adults aged 18-39 are specifically invited.

The Eucharist, Christ’s Farewell Gift of Peace
by Fr. Adrian Burke, OSB
Sunday, August 8th
10:30 am and 1:00 pm (two opportunities!)
Cathedral Undercroft
Please join in reflecting on the deep meaning of the Holy Eucharist.  Learn more about how the Crucified and Risen Lord is truly and substantially present among us and for us in the Word, preached and proclaimed; in the gathering of the disciples; in the ministry of the priest; and in the Bread broken and the Cup shared in fellowship. Fr. Adrian is a professed Benedictine monk of St. Meinrad Archabbey and School of Theology.

Max Fest - Family Day at Fiat Farms 
Saturday, August 14, 2021; 10 am (Mass) - 5 pm
1250 Conner Station Rd, Simpsonville, KY
Celebrate the Vigil of the Assumption and the Feast of St. Maximilian Kolbe with us. Featuring speaker Fr. Bernard Timothy, O.P., a Taylor Tripodi concert, fun activities, and ice cream. For more details and to register for the free event, visit: https://ticketstripe.com/FamilyDayFiatFarms.

Lifehouse Ministries: 6th Annual Tee Up "FORE" Life
August 30, 2021  -  Shotgun starts at 8:30 am and 2 pm
Polo Fields Golf & Country Club
This event is sponsored by Tea Station Asian Bistro and Knights of Columbus Council #390. Foursomes can register at lifehouselouisville.org/events or call 897-1655.

Serra Club of Louisville Meeting
Monday, August 16th at 11:45 am 
O’Brien Hall
The Serra Club promotes religious vocations. Attendance is free, but please bring your own food, drink, eating utensils, and napkins. For more information, call Chuck Lynch at 442-9302.