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Join us on Wednesday, June 4 at 11:00 am at St. Bernard Church for Mass, followed by our Lunch Bunch. This month Meg Pearson is back and will teach practical techniques for reducing stress, such as mindfulness, deep breathing and relaxation practices that promote a calm and centered state of mind. For planning purposes, please RSVP at the parish office. Please bring your favorite dish to pass.

On May 4th Father John Peter celebrated his ordination anniversary and on June 1, he will celebrate his birthday. Please join us on Saturday, May 31, following the 5:00 pm Mass at St. Bernard Parish Center, to celebrate all he does for our parish family with a pot luck dinner. The parish will provide the hamburgers and hot dogs. This will be a wonderful way to celebrate Father and the start of summer!

1. Know Your Rights Resources for Immigrants

Knights of Columbus, Council 1120 will host a Chili & Euchre Night on Saturday, January 25th, in the St. Bernard’s Parish Center following the 5:00 pm Mass. Bring your best pot of chili for judging and plan to have some winter fun! We hope to see you there!

Tuesday, December 24,Christmas Vigil 4:00 pm Pageant - St. John 4:30 pm Mass - St. John 6:45 pm Caroling - St. Bernard 7:00pm Mass - St. Bernard - Bilingual Wednesday, December 25, Christmas Day 9:45 am Caroling - St. Bernard 10:00 am Mass - St. Bernard

SS. John and Bernard is hosting a night for our young people in grades 4 -12 on Monday, December 16th from 4:30 - 7:00 pm. Our night will include Eucharistic Adoration, Mass, Games, Food, and a Christmas Gift for everyone who attends. We hope that you can join us for this special night! Please let us know you are coming by emailing Chad at 4ChurchesYM@gmail.com

Join us on Sunday, November 3 after the 11:00 am Mass at St. Bernard Parish Center for an open meeting for questions about YOUR parish. Light refreshments will be served.

All Saints' Day is a solemn holy day of the Catholic Church celebrated annually on November 1. The day is dedicated to the saints of the Church, that is, all those who have attained heaven. All Souls' Day, which is observed on November 2, and is dedicated to those who have died and not yet reached heaven. Mass times for All Saints Day (Holy Day of Obligation) Friday, November 1, Mass 8:00 am - St. John’s Church Mass times for All Souls Day Saturday, November 2, Mass 9:00 am - St. Bernard’s Church. On All Souls Day, the Mass will remember those from our Parish who have passed away in the past year. Please plan to bring a labeled picture of your loved ones as we remember those who have gone before us through the month of November.

We are inviting all of our parishioners that are 55 and older to join us the First Wednesday of the month 11:00 am Mass 12:00 noon Lunch and an activity. (The parish will provide the main dish—please bring a dish to pass in a disposable container) For planning please RSVP with the parish office 269-925-2425 or ssjbsecretary@gmai.com

On Friday, August 9th our youth, grades 4-12 are invited for Blessings & Barbecue. 4:00 pm at St. John's Church for Adoration until Benediction at 4:30 pm After Adoration, come to the Rectory for a Barbecue and games.

We are looking for Catholics of all ages who love our Catholic Faith. We need you to be a joyful witness at our Catholic booth at the Berrien County Youth Fair, The BCYF runs from, August 12-17. 3 shifts are available each day: 

Bishop Lohse, as he communicated in his Letter to the Faithful regarding the release of the Attorney General’s Wednesday, July 31, - St. Bernard Parish Center at 6:00 pm