FROM THE ARCHIVES OF FATHER JEWITT’S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
When we celebrate the feast of Pentecost we naturally turn our attention to the role of the Holy Spirit both in our own life, in the Church and in the world. The problem is that we often have no concrete image on which to hang our concept of who the Holy Spirit is and how the Spirit works in our life.

Let me share with you an image first proposed by St. Cyril of Jerusalem, who lived in the last half of the fourth century. Picking up on the word of Jesus in the gospel of St. John, “The water I shall give him will become in him a fountain of living water, welling up to eternal life.” Cyril writes: “But why did Christ call the grace of the Spirit water? Because all things are dependent on water; plants and animals have their origin in water. Water comes down from heaven as rain, and although it is always the same in itself, it produces many different effects, one in the palm tree, another in the vine, and so on throughout the whole of creation. It does not come down now as one thing, now as another, but while remaining essentially the same, it adapts itself to the needs of every creature that receives it…. The Spirit makes one man a teacher of divine truth, inspires another to prophecy, gives another the power or casting out devils, enables another to interpret Holy Scripture. The Spirit strengthens one man’s self control, shows another how to help the poor, teaches another to fast and lead a life of asceticism, makes another oblivious to the needs of the body, trains another for martyrdom. His action is different in different people, but the Spirit himself is always the same. In each person, Scripture says, the Spirit reveals his presence in a particular way for the common good.”

Rather than spend a lot of time agonizing over how best to represent the Holy Spirit, we perhaps need to ask ourselves the question: How does the grace of the Holy Spirit manifest itself in my life, and how am I responding to that grace?


BIRTHRIGHT COLLECTION
The parish will take up a second collection at all Masses this weekend to benefit Birthright of Tulsa. Birthright is a pro-life, non-partisan organization dedicated to a healthy mother having a healthy baby. With your financial assistance Birthright will continue to provide such services as pregnancy testing, confidential counseling, parenting classes, clothing and diapers. As a non-profit group, Birthright is totally depended upon private donations. Thanks in advance to all parishioners for your generosity.


JOB OPPORTUNITY
Birthright of Tulsa is seeking a committed, pro-life person to assist in the staffing of its local office. This is a part-time position with most of the work scheduled in the afternoons. Please contact Susan at: slukeman1@gmail.com or send a resume to Birthright of Tulsa, 6465 South Yale Suite 604, Tulsa, OK 74136.


KAIROS COOKIES
The recent pleas for cookies for Kairos Prison Ministry yielded over a hundred dozen cookies. These, and place mats from young children, were used for the recent men's Kairos and also for the women's Kairos three weeks ago. Your support and prayers are very much appreciated. If you are interested in Kairos, contact Ed Minich at: eminich@minichfamily.us or call 254-1158.


RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REPORT
Thank you to everyone who helped with the Religious Education Program for 2007-2008. We had a wonderful year! There is a list of all teachers, aides, Religious Education Committee members, adult teachers, and everyone who has helped us this year on an insert in this bulletin. When you see them, say thank you for their faithful commitment to our parish.


FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
First Holy Communion was celebrated this past weekend. It was a wonderful celebration. Thank you to everyone who helped make it so special—the teachers; J and Kelsie Thomas, Patty and Scott Wernhardt, Kathy Scott, Donna Smith, Laura Boucher, Alaina Belluomo, Sandra Waelder, Jennifer Schmidt, and Madaline Young; the musicians: the Children’s Choir, the Chancel Choir, Christi Andrews, Anne Roberts; and our pastor, Msgr. Gaalaas.


VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Vacation Bible School has been set for the week of June 23-27. Classes are scheduled for children who are 3 year olds through children entering the 6th grade. Our theme this year is “Fishers of Men”. We need lots of volunteers especially adults and youth entering the 7th grade or older who will serve as teachers, craft workers, refreshment servers, and nursery workers. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please call Sharon in the office or e-mail her at slechtenberg@stbernardstulsa.org. We will be meeting on Thursday, June 12, at 10:00 a.m. to get things organized. Please call the parish office and volunteer for a wonderful week of fun, crafts, singing, learning, playing, and sharing with our children and youth.


PRESCHOOL NEWS
School Activities:
The three year old students will have lunch at Carl’s Jr. on Wednesday and then travel to a Koi Pond to feed the fish.

This Thursday the teachers will be honored with lunch in recognition of teacher appreciation week.

Graduation day is May 22 at 11:00 a.m. in the gym and is also the last day of school. A picnic will follow afterwards also in the gym.

Student slots are still available in the three year old class for next year. The two and four year old classes are now full. Please contact the school at 299-9432 to get on the waiting list for those classes.

We will be happy to receive the Campbell’s food labels even during the summer. Please drop them off at the parish office. To be considered for redemption the UPC bar code must be showing. As always, thanks to everyone who supports pre-school on this project.


BAPTISM CLASS
The next Baptism preparation class here in the parish will be held on Thursday, May 22, at 7:00 p.m. in the community room. New and expectant parents please call the office and let us know you will be attending. The parish nursery will be available that evening.


JUSTICE AND PEACE
Saint Bernard’s Habitat House Report-
House #8: The Saint John Vianney Habitat House was dedicated on Saturday, May 10. Tracy Mullowney and her daughters Tracy 17, DeVary 14 and CeCe 2 ˝ are very happy and excited about moving into their new home.

House #9: Thanks to many families of the parish the entire $40,000 has been collected for the Father Bernard Jewitt House.

House #10: We are now collecting funds for St. Bernard’s Habitat House #10. Since other parishioners have indicated an interest in donating to a house in memory of Fr. Jewitt House, house #10 will also be named in his memory. To date we have collected $14,597.29 of the $40,000 which is needed. Anyone who is interested in making a donation for Habitat House #10 in remembrance of Fr. Jewitt or in honor of another loved one should make checks payable to Saint Bernard’s Habitat House #10 to the attention of Deacon Richard Campbell. Your gift will be acknowledged.

Snack Items are needed each Tuesday for the homeless. Items such as packaged fruit bars, crackers and sandwich bags for snacks are needed. Mark all donations for the Day Center and have them at the parish any Tuesday by 10:00 a.m.

Meals on Wheels: If you are interested in being a driver or packer for the Jenks Meals on Wheels, please contact Deacon Campbell at the parish office at 299-9406.


BISHOP KELLEY ENROLLMENT NEWS
Have you considered Catholic education for high school for your student? Bishop Kelley, the high school for the Diocese of Tulsa has opportunities for transfer students in grades 10 and 11 for the 2008-2009 school year. Through strong academics, spiritual growth, top-rated athletics and extra-curricular activities, Bishop Kelley provides many opportunities to make high school a challenging and rewarding experience. For more information contact the admissions office at 609-7133.


ALL SAINTS SCHOOL STUDENT OPENINGS
All Saints Catholic School in Broken Arrow is now enrolling for the 2008-2009 school year. All Saints serves grades Pre-K through the eighth grade and is 93% Catholic. To schedule a tour, please call the school at 251-3000. Additional information is available on the All Saints website at: www.allsaintsba.com.


SATURDAY SING-ALONG
The Saturday Sing-Along to area health care centers is continuing. If you are a singer, dancer or enjoy being with people please join us. The next two visits are scheduled for Colonial Nursing Center on May 17, 10:00 a.m. and May 24, at Franciscan Villa, 9:00 a.m.


LATIN DANCE NIGHT
The San Lorenzo community is hosting Latin Dance Night on June 7, at 6:30 p.m. in the gym. This promises to be a fun filled evening with appetizers, non-alcoholic beverages, babysitting and multiple dance instructions given throughout the event. Tickets are $10 and will be available in the parish office this week and at the door on June 7.


PARISH LIFE AND MINISTRY NOTES
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OUR MOTHERS! We have a small gift for each of you as you leave Mass today.

Pictorial Directory: Olan Mills will be on hand May 21 to take pictures for the new directory for those with appointments. If you still would like to be in this year’s directory, a final date has been scheduled for May 22. Please sign up in the back of the church for a time slot. Hopefully, everyone has had the chance to sign up for a picture. We would love to have a very full directory this year for our 30th! Thank you for enduring all our announcements.

Parish Council Nominations Day: There are papers in the pews today for parishioners to nominate new parish council members for the next three years. If you are 15 or older and a registered parishioner you may nominate three members of the parish who are in total communion with the church, are 18 or older and are willing to serve on the council for the next three years. These nominees will be notified by mail next week. Thank you so much for your assistance.

KEENAGERS: We are on recess for the summer now but all of you are invited to continue to come to the church on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays to visit and have some fun. Please feel free to bring a brown bag lunch. The kitchen will be open.

The only exception to this schedule will be the last Thursday in June.


CLAIRVAUX CLUB MEETING
Women please mark your calendars for the next Clairvaux Club meeting scheduled Monday May 19 at 7:00 p.m. If you have a creative side or just want to come socialize this is the meeting to come to. The Clairvaux Club will be meeting at the Purple Glaze Studio, on the southeast corner of 91st and Sheridan. Bring some money to paint a piece of pottery of your choice (generally costing $10-$20). Snacks will be provided.

When you come to the Purple Glaze, please bring a flower in honor of Mary, May is a special month dedicated to our Blessed Mother. The flowers will be brought back to Saint Bernard’s and displayed in the Marian Chapel.


PARISH MAYFEST CELEBRATION
This is the last weekend to purchase tickets for the parish Mayfest Celebration. Please make plans to attend this celebration on Saturday, May 17, at 6:30 p.m. on Saint Bernard’s backyard terrace. A delicious German dinner catered by Siegi’s Sausage Factory with beer and wine will be served. Authentic German music by the “The Polkatimers” with a special appearance of the “Mayfest Chicken” is also part of the evening. Tickets are $15 per person-adults only please. This event is sponsored by the Clairvaux Club for the enjoyment of the parish. Come celebrate spring!


THE PATRON SAINT OF THE IMMIGRANT
The Parish of Sts. Peter and Paul are hosting two events honoring the patron saint of the immigrant, Saint Toribio Romo. The first event is scheduled for May 21, 7:00 p.m. and includes the blessing of the newly made statue of Saint Toribio. The second event is set for May 25 at 8:00 a.m. beginning at the Parish of Saint Francis Xavier and concluding with a pilgrimage to Sts. Peter and Paul in time for Mass in Spanish at 12:10 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend and help celebrate this wonderful event.


SIMON’S SHOULDER
“Bear one another’s burdens.” Galatians 6:2
In your prayers please remember the following parishioners and others who are ill or recovering from surgery this week: Lila Lindner, Virginia Johnson, Gloria Clifton, John McCleary, Martha Valancius, Arthur Geweniger, Rita Dean, Peg Lewis, Lucillo Roman, Robin Hill, Norma Jean Taylor, Eddie Williams, Phillip Honeywell, Lawrence Williams, James Lavendusky, William Stoce, Deb Pitvorec, Cecilia Mares and Betty Mars.


MASS INTENTIONS for May 11-17
Sunday:
8:30 a.m., +Joe Rocco, by M/M Andy Carr
5:00 p.m., +Lillian Sullivan, by M/M Donald Karecki

Monday:
8:30 a.m., +Hal Hightower, by Helen Hightower

Tuesday: 8:30 a.m.:
+Thomas Grego, by Jan Dailey

Wednesday:
8:30 a.m., Spl. Int. for our Bulletin Sponsors, by Ray Barron, Trinity Publications
6:30 p.m., +Jim Olzawski, by M/M Tom Barruso

Thursday:
8:30 a.m., +Thomas Grego, by Jan Dailey

Friday:
8:30 a.m., +Hal Hightower, by Helen Hightower
12:00 p.m., Spl. Int. for Meghan Cunningham by M/M Bud Kehew

Saturday:
8:30 a.m., Spl. Int. for the Anthony Martino family, by M/M Hal Braham
5:00 p.m., +Dorothy McGrath, by M/M Richard Hoyle

Rosary prayed, 8:05 a.m., Tuesday-Friday, Good Shepherd Chapel.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament held, 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Monday – Friday, Good Shepherd Chapel. More Adorers are always welcomed. Please sign up for an hour each week on the tables in the back of the church.


LAST WEEKS OFFERINGS
Envelopes: 338/$28,541.88
Electronic: 58/$11,125.91
Loose: $1,261.00
Misc.: $253.03
Total: $41,181.82
Children’s: 15/$20.10
Thank you for your support of the parish.
To sign up for electronic contributions please call the office.


NURSERY HELP NEEDED
The parish nursery is still looking for adult and youth attendants. To apply call Diana Hall at 493-5950 or Mike Stich at 299-9406. These are paid positions but volunteers are also welcome.


HOLY FAMILY HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
Holy Family High School is holding its 6th annual get-together May 23, 7:00 p.m., at Holy Family Cathedral Hall. All classes are invited. Call 628-0793 for details.


ARMED FORCES DAY
May 17 is Armed Forces Day. Since our country remains at war, it might be helpful to offer a prayer (found on another insert page in this bulletin) for those serving in the military. Also, we need to update the poster located in the entry of the church. If you have, or know of, parishioners, family, etc that are members of the services please call the office so that their names can be added. Pictures are also welcomed. If possible, please get this information to us this week so everyone will know who is defending our country as they come to Mass on May 17 & 18. Thanks!


YOUTH GROUP NEWS
***If interested in receiving youth updates via email, sign up in back of church***

Middle School Youth Group:
*May 16 -Meet at Riverwalk Theater for Chronicles of Narnia movie.
*May 23 -Middle School meets in gym for a new game! 4-6:00 p.m.
*May 30 -Dawg House gathering, 4-6:00 p.m.

High School Youth Group:
*May 11 -Come to the community room for Yatzee. Prizes for winner! 7:30-9:00 p.m.
*May 18 -Meet at Riverwalk Theater for Chronicles of Narnia
*May 25 -Cookout in Pavilion 7:30-9:00 p.m.

All Wednesdays in May (14, 21 & 28) - Bible Study 7:30-9:00 p.m., Dawg House

Six Flags forms now available for both middle school and high school youth On Stacy’s office door, room E-5 in the Griffith Building.


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Now is the perfect time to join other men of Saint Bernard’s and become a member of Council 11959 here in the parish. For more information regarding membership please visit www.okkcofc.org/11959. Dates to remember:

*Weekly: Rosary prayed, 6:30 p.m., Good Shepherd Chapel.
*May 17, 24 & 31, Tootsie Roll sales.
*May 25, meal for the homeless at the Day Shelter.
*June 14, 4th Degree Exemplification, here in the parish (please note the change in dates).


THEOLOGY ON TAP
Parishioners and friends, age 18-39, are encouraged to join the Catholic Young Adults of the Diocese at McNellie’s Irish Pub Tuesday, May 13, at 7:00 p.m. Father Tom Boyer from Saint Marks in Norman will discuss the Seven Deadly Sins. McNellie’s is located at 409 East 1st Street.