Congratulations to parishioner, Melissa Arles, on her retirement from the United States Coast Guard! Melissa leads Children's Liturgy of the Word, is a part of Beloved Women's Ministry, and is a dedicated member of the choir. She is always so generous with her time to our parish family. Melissa has dedicated 25 years in service to our country. She, her husband Tony, and daughter, Tara, will continue to reside in Cleveland. May God bless you and your family, Melissa! Thank you for your service and all that you do for Saint Bernadette Parish!

We were made for the heights. And we don't climb alone. 🏔️ Register today for High School Youth Group! All 9th thru 12th graders welcome!! https://forms.gle/REbFTkNWUS1k5j5Z6

"May we put nothing before our love of God" St. Benedict, pray for us!

Summer is the perfect time to slow down and engage in relaxation. Even a few of our previous popes have thought so! Here are some quotes from our past Holy Fathers about how we should use summer to rest and recharge, specifically with prayer and quiet time with God.

It's time to DIVE IN! 🐳 Register today for EDGE Middle School Youth Group! All 6th thru 8th graders welcome!! https://forms.gle/mGRTEkEKawRFQMUo7

Join Catholics from around the area at Wednesday Evenings Live in the courtyard next to the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist every Wednesday evening at 5:30pm for prayer, music, food and community.

Did you know there are saints that are patrons of your favorite summer things? Here are just a few of the patrons of your favorite summer activities and pastimes!

TONIGHT is the our YOUTH MINISTRY INFO NIGHT! If you are interested in learning how you can help with either Middle School or High School Youth Group, please join us! The entrance to the school library is at the back of the school building. You may park in the lot in front of the main entrance of the church.

You don’t have to wait to be holy — you're called to lead now.⁣ ⁣ Journal Prompt: How can I set an example in my words or actions this week?

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"...Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe." John 20:29 St. Thomas, pray for us!

Kicking off the month of July with Red, White, and Bites Night at Beloved Women's Ministry! 🇺🇸

Summer is in full swing and the time for vacation is here! While our vacations can bring us much needed rest and relaxation, they can get us out of our normal routines and even keep us from good things like prayer.⁣ ⁣ But your prayer life doesn’t have to pause when you travel or take a break. Here are 7 ways to keep your prayer life alive while you’re on vacation.⁣ ⁣ Let us know what your favorite tip is in the comments or share something we didn’t think about!

Mass, sunshine, good food, great fun, and even better company! We had the best time at this summer's Youth and Family Mass + Social! A HUGE thank you to Quinn and the St. Ladislas parish family for joining us and making this event so memorable. We can't wait to do this again! ☀️

The souls of the Saints are rejoicing in heaven, the Saints who followed the footsteps of Christ, and since for love of him they shed their blood, they now exult with Christ forever. Image:CNA

Summer Scripture Mondays ☀️📖⁣ Bring it all to Him. Your peace begins with prayer.⁣ Journal Prompt: What do I need to hand over to God this week?

Today we celebrate the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul. These two men were influential to the spread of the Gospel and the early Christian church.⁣ ⁣ St. Peter was called “the Rock” on which Jesus would build his Church.⁣ ⁣ St. Paul was called in a special way to be an apostle by Jesus on the road to Damascus. Paul preached the Gospel to the Gentiles (non-Jewish believers).⁣ ⁣ Both men are pillars in the history of the Church and are remembered for their virtue and dedication to God.⁣ ⁣ Saints Peter and Paul, pray for us!

Walkers should keep pace with the group in front of them. Parade kicks off promptly at 10:00am.

Today and tomorrow, we celebrate the love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary — two hearts burning with mercy, compassion, and a deep desire to draw us closer to God. May their perfect love inspire us to live with greater faith, trust, and devotion. “Jesus, meek and humble of heart, make our hearts like unto Thine.”⁣ ⁣ Sacred Heart of Jesus, have mercy on us! Immaculate Heart of Mary, pray for us!

THIS SUNDAY is the Youth and Family Mass + Social! Bring the entire family for worship and some fun in the sun! ☀️ Help us round out the meal! https://signup.com/go/iKWmCoy

Summer Pray & Play is today! ☀️🛝 Join us for Mass at 9:00 am followed by fun at the parish playground!

Today is the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and on this day, we honor the birth of the greatest of the prophets who was born to prepare the way for Jesus.⁣ ⁣ Even creation praises the Lord and points us to Heaven! The Feast of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist is near the summer solstice - for us in the Northern Hemisphere, the longest day of the year and the shortest night. Every day after the summer solstice, the days will get shorter and shorter and the nights longer and longer. This happens until the winter solstice when the hours of sunlight begin to increase again. And whose nativity is right near the winter solstice? Our Savior, Jesus Christ! ⁣ ⁣ St. John the Baptist said, "He must increase, I must decrease." ⁣ ⁣ Nature directly reflects this. The sunlight decreases with the birth of St. John the Baptist and increases with birth of Jesus Christ - Our Redeemer, the true light of the world! ⁣ ⁣ “…but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, and I am not fit to remove His sandals; He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.” (Matthew 3:11)⁣ ⁣ May we follow his example and allow ourselves to decrease so that Christ may increase in our heart, in our homes, and in our world! St. John the Baptist, pray for us!

"We are right to celebrate the earthly birthday of the one whose power was of such greatness that he was next to our Lord in his works." From Saint Bede the Venerable St John the Baptist, pray for us!

The Living God. Truly Present. Jesus Christ reigns here. In our parish. In our families. In our hearts. Corpus Christi Sunday 2025

On Corpus Christi Sunday, we carried the KING of KINGS through our neighborhood. Not a symbol. Not a memory. THE LIVING GOD. TRULY PRESENT. Veiled in bread. Carried with honor. Worshipped with our footsteps, our silence, our song. This wasn't just tradition. It was a declaration. That Jesus Christ reigns here. In our parish. In our families. In our hearts. Thank you to all who joined in this powerful procession. May we never be the same. "This is my body, given up for you."

Corpus Christi Procession and Cookout TOMORROW! 11:30 am Mass Procession Cookout

St. Aloysius Gonzaga, patron of Christian youth, pray for us!

Mark your calendars! Our next Youth and Family Mass will take place on Sunday, June 29th at 6:00 PM. ⛪️ ☀️ Following Mass, we’ll gather for a cookout, bonfire, s’mores, and social—a perfect summer night to relax and connect with other parish families. We’re especially excited to welcome St. Ladislas Youth Group and Families, who will be joining us for a friendly kickball game: Youth Group vs. Youth Group! 🌭 Sign Up to Bring a Dish: Help us round out our cookout by bringing a side, dessert, or drinks! https://signup.com/go/iKWmCoy We’re also looking for someone to help out at the grill—let us know if you’re up for it! 🙏 We’re looking for servers! 📖 We’re also in need of readers! Confirmed 8th graders or high schoolers are invited to proclaim the Word during Mass! Please contact Maria Nicaise (mnicaise@stbern.net) if your child is interested in either of these roles. We can’t wait to see you – come pray, play, and celebrate summer with us! 😎

Summer Pray & Play continues this Wednesday! ⛪☀️ 🙏🏻 9:00 am Mass 🛝 Playtime following Except for this week, if there is rain, ☔ we will use the gym for play!

Longing for connection to live a Christian life? Connection to God and to other women? All women are invited to journey through Scripture together and build relationships that matter! Join the next meeting of Beloved tonight at 7:00 pm in the school library! Contact Maria Nicaise for more details: mnicaise@stbern.net.

🌟 Join us for the Solemnity of Corpus Christi! 🌟 Come be a part of the beauty, reverence, and joy of our Corpus Christi Procession—a powerful public witness of our love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament. 🕚 11:30 am Mass this Sunday, June 22nd ✝️ Eucharistic Procession immediately following Mass 🌭 Parish Cookout to follow the Procession Walk with us as we bring Christ into the streets, lifting hearts and voices in praise of His Real Presence in the Eucharist.

Summer Scripture Mondays ☀️📖God’s goodness is not just a truth — it’s an experience.⁣ ⁣ Journal Prompt: When have I recently experienced God’s goodness?

Today we celebrate the mystery at the heart of our faith — One God in Three Persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. ⁣ The Trinity is not something to solve, but Someone to know.⁣ Let’s live in the love that flows from the Father, through the Son, in the power of the Holy Spirit.⁣ Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit!

Today we give thanks for all the men who live out the vocation of fatherhood—biological fathers, adoptive fathers, spiritual fathers, and mentors. Your love, strength, and guidance reflect the heart of God the Father. May St. Joseph, faithful guardian of Jesus and Mary, intercede for you and inspire you to lead with humility, courage, and faith.

This Saturday a group of St. Bernadette parishioners will participate in the 2025 Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity Faith Build program as they volunteer their time to help build a new home in Cleveland’s Mt. Pleasant neighborhood. This is one of many opportunities we have to celebrate our 75th anniversary as a parish, reaching out and serving others as Missionary Disciples. We’re proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity – here’s another opportunity where you can support Habitat on behalf of St. Bernadette parish.

Often associated with the devotional prayer of finding lost things, St. Anthony was in fact a gifted preacher of God's word. He sought out those lost in unbelief and denial and brought them back to the fold of faith by the power of the word he preached. St Anthony, pray for us!

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🎉 Congratulations, Father Phil! 🎉 Today we give thanks to God as we celebrate 48 years of your priestly ordination! Your faithful "yes" has blessed countless lives, and your priesthood continues to be a powerful witness of Christ’s love. You are always pointing us to the heart of our faith—the Holy Mass. Through your words and your example, you challenge us to learn, live, and love the Mass. We are especially grateful that God called you to be our pastor. Your leadership, kindness, and unwavering devotion have strengthened and inspired our parish family in so many ways. Thank you for your priestly service and your shepherd’s heart. Ad multos annos, Father! 🙏✝️

Summer Pray & Play starts this Wednesday, June 11th! Families with young children are invited to 9:00 am Mass followed by playtime and fellowship at the parish/school playground. Come and connect with your parish family this summer! 😎☀️🙏🏻⛪🛝

Tune in for TWO new episodes of The Saint Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast! For our 18th episode, Debbie Chinchar joins the podcast to share her story of faith and her incredible journey as a teacher at St. Bernadette School. In this BONUS EPISODE of the podcast, we hear the recording of our parish and school, celebrating the incredible work of our beloved teacher, Mrs. Chinchar.

Summer Scripture Mondays ☀️📖⁣ You are known and loved by name. God claims you as His own.⁣ Journal Prompt: What does it mean to me that God calls me by name?

Through our Blessed Mother Mary, we poor banished children of Eve entrust ourselved to you, O Lord.

A note of thanks from Debbie Chinchar Tune in Tuesday to hear her story on the St. Bernadette Parish, Westlake Podcast!

He came. And everything changed.�After days of prayer, hope, and holy waiting… the Spirit rushed in — filling the Upper Room and setting hearts on fire.⁣ ⁣ 🕊️ Pentecost isn’t just a moment in history.�It’s now.�The Holy Spirit still comes — to guide, to comfort, to stir courage, and to send us out.⁣ ⁣ You waited well. Now, go boldly.�The Church needs your fire. 🔥

School’s out and summer is here! ☀️🌻 St. Bernadette Parish wishes all of our school families, students, teachers, and staff a joyful, restful, and blessed summer break. May this season bring you time to recharge, enjoy God’s creation, and make lasting memories with loved ones. We’re so grateful for another wonderful year of growing in faith, learning, and friendship together. See you soon! #HappySummer #StBernadetteSchool #FaithFamilyFun #GodIsGood #SummerBlessings

Today we celebrated a beloved member of our St. Bernadette family - Mrs. Debbie Chinchar! Mrs. Chinchar has been a teacher at our school for 49 years. She has blessed generations of St. Bernadette students through her excellence in teaching, her joyful spirit, and, most especially, her love of Jesus. Mrs. Chinchar has taught countless children about God's love for us and the importance of listening for His voice in the quiet stillness of our hearts. Her impact has become a part of the very fabric of our school community - woven into every class, hallway, and heart she's touched. We give thanks for her faithful witness, her tender care, and the JOY she has shared so generously for nearly five decades. Congratulations, Mrs. Chinchar! We are so happy for you as you begin this new chapter in retirement. You are deeply loved, and your legacy will continue to shine for years to come! ✨💙💛

Watch "Holy Hour Healing - Julianne's Journey" and feel the power of prayer as a wife and mother of three recounts her journey surviving a life-threatening brain aneurysm. Plus, you can read more about Julianne in the latest edition of Northeast Ohio Catholic.

Welcome to Summer Scripture Mondays, take a moment to slow down and rest with Jesus. ⁣ ⁣ Journal Prompt: Where in my life do I need Jesus' rest the most right now?

“Sing to the Lord a new song”—on this feast of the Ascension, our Liturgical Choir echoes the joy of heaven with Pitoni’s Cantate Domino.

Mary, newly pregnant with Jesus, runs in joy to see her cousin Elizabeth — and when they meet, the Holy Spirit moves. John leaps in the womb. The presence of Christ is already stirring hearts.⁣ ⁣ This feast reminds us:✨ Joy is contagious.✨ God shows up in our ordinary visits.✨ And every yes to love can carry Christ to someone else.

What’s the deal with the Ascension?Jesus rising into the clouds might sound like the end of the story — but it’s actually the beginning of ours.⁣ ⁣ The Feast of the Ascension celebrates the moment Jesus returned to the Father in glory, not to leave us behind, but to make space for the Holy Spirit to come and empower us to continue His mission.⁣ ⁣ The disciples didn’t just stand there staring at the sky.They got moving. They prayed, they waited, they went out — and they changed the world.⁣ ⁣ For us today, it means:Jesus entrusted us with the mission. We’re not spectators. We’re sent.Even when life feels confusing, Jesus hasn’t left — He’s leading from above, and His Spirit is moving within.⁣ ⁣ So…— Where do you need to be reminded that Jesus is still with you?— Where might He be sending you?

In this episode, Trapper Jack and Maria Nicaise hijack the podcast — and the best part? Fr. Joe has no clue! What surprises do they have in store? Tune in to find out!

🎉 Happy Birthday, Father Joe! 🎉 On this special day, we thank God for the gift of your life and the spiritual fatherhood you so generously share with our parish! You lead with wisdom, love with the heart of Christ, and reflect the fatherhood of God through your words, presence, and sacrificial service. Your faithful witness strengthens and inspires us all. May the Lord continue to bless you with joy, peace, and every grace needed in your priestly mission! Comment a birthday wish for Fr. Joe below! 🥳

Of St. Philip, St. John Henry Newman wrote "Nothing was too high for him, nothing too low. He taught poor begging women to use mental prayer; he protected orphans...Cardinals hung about his room, and popes asked for his miraculous aid in disease...It would be his mission to save people, not from, but in, the world." St. Philip Neri, pray for us!

On this Memorial Day, take a moment today to honor and remember the lives of those who died in service to our country.

💙 Marian Monday: Our Lady, Refuge of Sinners As we conclude our Marian Mondays for the Month of Mary, we turn to one of Mary’s most tender titles: Refuge of Sinners. She is the safe place we run to when we’ve fallen, the gentle mother who never tires of pointing us back to Jesus. In her, we find mercy, hope, and a love that never gives up on us. 🙏 “O Most Holy Virgin Mary, refuge of sinners, I beg of you by the infinite merits of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and by the graces God has granted to you since your Immaculate Conception, the grace of never going astray again. Mother, keep me, a sinner, constantly bathed in the light of your Immaculate Heart. Amen.” Mary, our refuge, pray for us. 💫

Happy 3rd Anniversary of Priesthood, Father Joe! ⛪️ Today we joyfully celebrate three years since you answered God's call and were ordained to the sacred priesthood. In that time, you have led us closer to Christ through the sacraments, your prayers, and your fatherly presence. Your faithful “yes” continues to bear fruit in the life of our parish and in the hearts of all who know you! We thank God for your vocation, and your witness, and we pray He grants you many more years of grace-filled ministry. 🙏🏻 Say a prayer for Father Joe today!

In this brand new episode, Father Joe walks across the parking lot and into Saint Bernadette School! Colleen Colman rejoins the podcast alongside her class as they ask Father Joe questions about the Papal election, the Church, and more!

🌊✨ Marian Monday: Our Lady, Star of the Sea In life’s storms and uncertain waters, Mary is our guiding light—steady, faithful, and always leading us closer to Christ. This week we honor Our Lady, Star of the Sea, protector of travelers and comforter of the lost. When we feel adrift in life or faith, she gently brings us back to safe harbor. 🙏 “Our Lady, Star of the Sea, through you came the light of the world. You cared for the Son of God. Now all God's children are your charge... In dark times we pray to you, everlasting light of our lives... Our Lady Star of the Sea, pray for us. Amen.” May she guide us through the waves with courage and peace.

This weekend we celebrate and congratulate Deacon Mark on his retirement! While we will miss seeing him on a regular basis, we are looking forward to him remaining a part of our parish community. Thank you, Deacon Mark, for your devoted service and for always reminding us of the faithful, never ending love of God! Following the 9:45 am Mass there will be a reception for Deacon Mark. Please stop by to thank and wish him well!

☔️ April Showers, bring May Flowers 🌷 One way to honor Mary is to plant a Mary Garden in your yard. A Mary garden usually consists of a statue of the Blessed Mother surrounded by flowers and plants that represent her or Jesus. Whether you are planting flowers in your yard or arranging them in a vase, use these flowers to honor Mary this month and all season long!

Lord God, You choose St. Matthias to be an Apostle replacing Judas. Through his intercession may we enjoy the reward of Your love and be numbered among the elect. Amen

🌟 Marian Monday Continues! This week, we celebrate the grace and message of Our Lady of Fatima. Her loving prayer inspires us to deepen our faith and nurture hope every day: 🙏 “My God, I believe, I adore, I hope, and I love You. I ask Your pardon for those who do not believe, do not adore, do not hope, and do not love You.” And a special reminder: tomorrow, the 13th, is the Feast Day of Our Lady of Fatima—an auspicious moment to honor her intercession and share her message of love and hope with the world.

🌸 Happy Mother’s Day! 🌸 Today we honor and celebrate all mothers—biological, spiritual, adoptive, and motherly figures—who reflect the love, strength, and tenderness of Our Blessed Mother. 💐 "Her children rise up and call her blessed." – Proverbs 31:28 Mary, Mother of God, pray for all mothers: May they be strengthened in their vocation, comforted in their trials, and filled with joy in their calling to nurture life and faith. 🙏 Tag a mom who inspires you! 💗 #MothersDay #CatholicMoms #MaryOurMother #FaithAndFamily #DomesticChurch

The future Pope Leo XIV with Pope John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI, and Pope Francis. God’s providence is truly remarkable. ⛪️ 🙏🏻

Pope Leo XIV 🕊️⛪️🔔 Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for our new Pope, pray for us, bring us all closer to your Son, Jesus! Deo Gratias!!