General News

Traveling check out: www.masstimes.org for a listing of churches and Mass times around the world.  When you attend a Mass outside of St. Bernard’s, remember to bring back a bulletin.  If you want to stay connected you can find our bulletin on the website each week.      

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Wednesdays: 9:30am after morning Mass // Saturdays:   4:30pm Or anytime by appointment

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The Labyrinth at St. Bernard's Catholic Community - (found behind the Church). Essentially the labyrinth is a prayer walk, a tool used in walking meditation and a symbolic reminder of the spiritual journey. The idea and design of the labyrinth is ancient and found in cultures all over the world. There are many forms of labyrinths, but most are a series of circular paths moving toward a center. Unlike a maze, which places obstacles in the path, the labyrinth draws you toward the center.' St. Bernard's labyrinth is patterned after the labyrinth found in the flo...

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Between demanding schedules, traveling, or just trying to get out the door on time for Mass, it can be challenging to tithe on a regular basis as God calls us to do. Plus, for many families, the parish is one of the last places where you still have to use a checkbook or cash.  Did you know we offer online giving for you to easily give one-time as well as recurring gifts?  Simply make a secure donation via electronic check or debit/credit card by visiting www.stbernardblgs.org (on this page above).  And if you choose to set up a recurring gift, you will be pro...

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Synod Prayer    Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love, to you we turn with trust.    Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families and households, the domestic churches of Eastern Montana, may be places of communion and prayer, of love and mercy; authentic schools of the Gospel.    Holy Family of Nazareth, may our families and households never experience violence, rejection or division: may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing.    Holy Family of Nazareth,...

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We are doing a new parish pictorial directory. Lifetouch will be here in May to take our pictures. Dates: May 2-12, 15-10, 22-26.  Look for a table at the back of church after Easter to sign up for our time.  For your convenience you may click on the picture and sign up today. Click on the read more below and you will go to the site to schedule your session.  Thanks.      

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All Saint's Day Masses will be at 9am and 7pm on Friday, November 1st

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St. Bernard's Annual Craft Fair - Sat. Nov. 3rd - 9am to 3pm.

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Turkey Bingo Sunday, November 17th at 2pm in the basement.  Join us - kids play free.

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Thanksgiving Day Mass, Thursday, November 28th is at 9am.  Join us for this special Mass.

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St. Bernard’s Parish Christmas Party: Sat., Dec. 14th Our Parish Christmas Party is Dec. 14, after the 5pm Mass. Chicken, Mashed potatoes, corn and gravy is on the menu along with your savory and sweets dishes.  A-M brings salad and N-Z brings desserts.  We will have a visit from St. Nicholas, hay ride, bingo, Story Corner, crafts for the kids, such as a Coloring station and Ornament Making.  We are looking for dozens and dozens of unfrosted sugar and ginger cookies for the Parish Christmas Party.   The children Decorate two to eat and two ...

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Advent Penance Services For Billings: December 10 – St. Patrick’s – 7pm December 11 –   Mary Queen Of Peace 11am December 18 – St. Bernard - 7:00 pm December 19 – St. Pius X (West End) 7:00 pm

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    “Merry Christmas” isn’t just a jolly greeting – it’s a blessing. A blessing that God’s peace be with you.     Wonderful and surprising things always happen during the Christmas season – generous sharing of gifts and resources with the poor and loved ones, friendships are renewed with cards, calls, Facebook and twitters, reconciliations happen with family and estranged persons.  God organizes all of this as we stop to remember and continue His love for us with a baby at Bethlehem.  &n...

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What we give to the poor in His name, we also give to Jesus.  We are extremely grateful to each of you for the gifts that you gave during the advent season, Food, toys and baby gifts. You brightened the lives of many people and will continue to do so.  “May the Lord reward you for your kindness.” Ruth 1:8   Thank You!  

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Holy Day of Obligation - The Solemnity of Mary, The Holy Mother Of God - January 1, 2020 -  Mass at 10am  

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Share Your Crèche The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a Nativity Set display January 4th and 5th. This is the weekend of the Epiphany of the Lord. We are inviting parishioners to bring in their Nativity sets for a display before and after all Masses that weekend. We will have tables set up in Daly Hall and ask you to bring in your family Crèche for others to see. Paper will be provided so you can leave the country of origin or other information you feel is important for others to know. Set up will take place Saturday afternoon after 3 pm and maybe be picked up after 1...

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High Tea Time Ladies! Time to take out those bonnets and gloves, invite the nieces and granddaughters and join us at the annual St. Bernard High Tea produced by those wonderful women in Sisters of Faith CCW Circle on Saturday, January 25th from 1-3PM. Call Alice at 248-2420 or purchase tickets after Masses. Prices are the same as last year: $15 for adults; $8 for those 12 and under.  

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Adult Education is starting up again on January 20!  We will be offering meetings at both 11:30am and 6pm in the classrooms in the back of Daly Hall.  Anyone is welcome to join us for any night.  If you want to be on our email list for updates please contact Brian Shea at brians@stbernardblgs.org.   January 20 - Best of the Year  January 27 - Two Popes Movie and Discussion (Part One) February 3 - Two Popes Movie and Discussion (Part Two) February 10 - History and background of Catholic Popes  

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St. Bernard's Masses For Ash Wednesday are Wednesday Feb. 26th at 9am and 7pm. Distribution of Ashes.

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We will be hosting Family Promise guests March 1  - 8.  Could you spend two hours, from 6:30-8:30pm visiting with guests? Could you sleep over one night by arriving at 8:30pm and leaving at 6:00am? Could you prepare a meal and serve to our guests? Other opportunities to serve include helping with setup or cleanup. Family Promise parents are working hard to overcome homelessness and create a better life for themselves and their children. Contact Traci at  696-1454 to find out more about this meaningful and family friendly ministry or to volunteer.  O...

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As promised, this update comes to you immediately following our notification by Bishop Michael Warfel.   In short, ALL public Masses and general gatherings of the faithful for meetings/group prayer in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings have been suspended until Monday, March 30th.  There will be no daily Masses or weekend Masses until then, and the bishop includes his extension of a general dispensation for all the faithful from the obligation to participate at Mass on Sunday.  This confirms that Communal Penance services have also been cancelled through ...

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Pandemic Prayer from Catholic Theological Union, Chicago: May we who are merely inconvenienced remember those whose lives are at stake. May we who have no risk factors remember those most vulnerable. May we who have the luxury of working from home remember those who must choose between preserving their health or making their rent. May we who have the flexibility to care for our children when their schools close remember those who have no options. May we have to cancel our trips remember those that have no place to go. May we who are losing our margin mo...

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Here are some helpful hints during this time at home to have some resources available to aid in your formation and study, especially during this Lenten season. Hopefully there is something for everyone here. ·         Our own local Billings Catholic Radio: https://www.kjcrradio.com/listen-live-1    ·         Fr. Larry Richards (Homilies published online): https://thereasonforourhope.org/category/homilies/   ·   &nb...

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We will have posted Service of Shadows (stations sung by choir members) for Good Friday and Easter Sunday Mass.  Please join us - www.stbernardblgs.org or YouTube - St. Bernard's Catholic Church Billings, MT. God Bless and pray for each other.

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Go the bulletins above and find an article about Holy Week at Home.

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We have free devotional books for the month of April.  They are on a table inside the 2nd set of doors at the front of church if you would like to stop by and get one.  It has daily readings, prayers.

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BILLINGS CENTRAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS:   Application forms are now available in the St. Bernard’s church office for two $1,000 tuition-assistance scholarships to Billings Central Catholic High School for the year 2019-2020.  These scholarships are sponsored by St. Bernard’s Council of Catholic Women and are offered to girls from the parish who will be attending Billings Central in the fall of 2020. Deadline for turning in applications is May 29, 2020.   

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To all Graduating seniors of St. Bernard’s church,           Due to the Covid 19 outbreak, we have canceled the Senior Breakfast.  We still want to congratulate all your accomplishments and reward you for all your success.  Know that the parish community of St. Bernard’s is praying for you and wish you the best for your future.            To best celebrate your accomplishments here at St. Bernard’s we would still like to present you with a gift.&n...

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Prayer for a Spiritual Communion: My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things and I desire to receive You into my soul Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

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Brian and the youth group volunteers are trying to find new and creative ways to meet and keep the youth busy during this time of social distancing.  If you would like to keep up to date with what they youth group is doing please contact Brian Shea at brians@stbernardblgs.org and he will make sure that you are part of his weekly updates.  

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Adult Education - We will be discussing the entire book He Leadeth Me on May 4 at 11am on Zoom.  For a link and password to this Zoom meeting please contact Brian at brians@stbernardblgs.org.  If you are not receiving adult education emails and would like to be added to our list please email Brian at brians@stbernardblgs.org.  

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You can find our Masses and some musical selections with pictures by some choir members, along with some messages from parishioners on our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtswA3pETCPuP1yWduHYvqQ St. Bernard's Church Billings, MT

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This Thursday, May 28th at 11am, Gary Rome will be leading a presentation about Mary on Zoom.  You don’t want to miss this talk as he will be covering a lot of interesting material.  Here is the link and password.   Topic: Adult Education - Mary  Contact Brian for information on Zoom and for general information on Adult Education.

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Remember to wear RED for Pentecost Masses, May 30 & 31.

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Diocese of Great Falls-Billings Catholic Church of Eastern Montana M E M O R A N D U M DATE: May 29, 2020 TO: Parishioners of the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings FROM: Bishop Michael W. Warfel +BMW SUBJECT: Phase Two reopening of parishes for public worship     The announcement from Governor Bullock for Phase Two of Reopening the Big Sky to begin on June 1, 2020, has expanded our protocols for public gatherings. It is important to remember that even with a relaxation of restrictions, the need to practice safety remains, i.e., six feet physical d...

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Next Baptism, Sunday, July 5th after the 9am Mass.  Call the office to schedule.  259-4350

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Food Bank weekend July 4 & 5.  Please help out and bring some food.

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Parents Meeting: We will be having a parents meeting  Monday July 13th, at 6:00pm in the main church. Please come in the main doors of the church and sit in the pews to continue social distancing. This meeting is to talk about the K-3 Faith formation program.  We will talk about what is going well, what you would like to see moving forward, and how to improve on some of the areas we may be lacking.  All parents are invited.  Contact Tim McDonald for more information at 259-4350.  

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) program is for those looking to receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist).  Classes are held Sunday mornings, following the 9am Mass.  Any Catholic who has not received the Sacrament of Confirmation, those who have been baptized in another Christian faith as well as any adult who has never been baptized is encouraged to contact me to learn more about the RCIA program.  If you or someone you know has questions about joining the Catholic Church join us after Mass on August 16th ...

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Because we had to cancel our Vacation Bible School this year due to the coronavirus doesn’t mean we can’t learn about God this summer right in our own homes.  This at home VBS includes a bible story with a video, talking points, an interactive activity or craft that connects to the bible story, a holy person to learn about, and a song you can learn together.  For one full week you can spend time learning about our faith while having fun!  Spend some time beforehand and gather all the supplies you will need.  If you would like to dress the par...

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Masses are Saturdays at 5pm and Sundays at 9am. (9am is live streamed - facebook and on our website before 12noon on Sundays)

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Join pro-life people in the Billings area on Respect Life Sunday, Oct. 4th at 2 pm for the 14th Annual LIFE CHAIN – an international movement that consists of a peaceful, prayerful, public witness of pro-life people standing for 90 minutes, praying for our nation and for an increased respect for the inherent dignity of ALL human life, from the moment of conception.  Come to our table near the City Brew at King Ave. & 24th St. W. at 2 pm and choose one of several different signs with positive pro-life messages. Then line up 6...

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10th Annual Billings Rosary Rally! When:   Sat., Oct. 10, Noon Where: At the 40 Days for Life vigil site 100 W. Wicks La. (at Babcock & Wicks) Why:     To beg Our Lady’s Intercession! For our country, that we turn to God & honor Him in all things For the upcoming elections, that God’s will be done and the right leaders and decision-makers be elected at all levels of government For an end to abortion in our city, state, country, world For all victims of abortion – babies, women, men, siblings, others For h...

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The Eucharist: Catholic Beliefs and Practices The fourth in a series of teachings on the Eucharist  By Bishop Warfel I was at one of our Catholic schools for Mass a while back. A Communion Minister mentioned to me that some of the Precious Blood had accidently spilled on the floor. I covered up the spill with a purificator and then, after Mass, knelt at the spot of the spill in order to properly clean up the spill. Another Communion Minister who was present, related the incident to a member of my staff saying that I had made a big deal out of that issue of the Precio...

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The 2020-2021 registration forms for Sunday School, Kindergarten through High School are available in the lobby of the church and online at www.stbernardblgs.org. Whether you are going to be doing in-person groups or distant learning, we ask that everyone please turn in a new registration for the new year.  All the registration money goes directly to helping run our youth programs, but if money is an issue don’t worry about the registration fee we just want to keep your children involved.  All programs start the week of September 28th.   Sunday Scho...

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The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the means for those looking to receive sacraments of initiation into the Catholic Church.  RCIA is also a wonderful catechesis for Catholics to grow in understanding of the Rites and celebration of the faith.  We are making these instructional classes available through an on-line program and encourage you to contact us if you would like more information about this form of learning.  Please contact Roy Brown- rcia@stbernardblgs.org or call 406-259-4350 today.  Christ calls everyone to an intimate relati...

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Due to the growing number of active Covid cases in Yellowstone county, we will not be able to have our annual Halloween party here at St. Bernard’s, and that includes trunk or treat.  We still wish to celebrate with you, so this year we will be having a digital Halloween party!  Send us a picture of your carved pumpkins and family Halloween costumes, also add your permission to place pictures in bulletin, on Facebook and YouTube.  We will have a committee to decide the winners in each category.  Everyone who enters will be given a prize just for se...

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40 DAYS for LIFE: Sept. 23 - Nov. 1  Help us witness to the sanctity of every human life by scheduling an hour per week. Our parish has committed to covering every Wednesday of the campaign; to help fill our church’s day, call Alvina Buck at 860-5553 or 259-3168. For more information or to sign up for a different prayer shift, contact Amy Seymour (855-3737) or Alvina (860-5553), or go to www.40DaysForLife.com/Billings.  

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Did you know that besides serving a warm lunch, St. Vincent de Paul also provides sack lunches that our friends can take with them. Typically these include peanut butter and jelly or a meat and cheese sandwich, bottled water, soft fruit or a fruit cup, and a sweet treat like a granola bar. Feel free to be creative with your own healthy choices as well. If you would like to provide sandwich making materials or make them from home please give us a call at 252-1855or visit our web site at www.svdpmt.org. Thank you for considering this ministry.  

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Craft Show Cancelled According to the announcement by John Felton, head of the Yellowstone County Health Board, on October 12, we regret to tell you that we must cancel this year's 39th annual Council of Catholic Women Craft Fair to be held on November 7, including bake sale and lunch counter. Thank you, Parish Bakers, for all your good intentions of contributions. Thank you to all who have worked to make this year's Craft Fair a success.  CCW will return all reservation money to the vendors, unless the vendors wish to contribute tha...

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Adult education has started.  We meeet on Mondays at 11:30am in Daly Hall and 6pm in St. Clare.  Please join us for lively discussions as we gather together to learn more about our faith.  All are welcome!  In order to keep everyone safe and healthy we ask that everyone wear a mask.  Here is our upcoming schedule for October.  For more information contact Brian Shea at 259-4350. Nov. 16 - Jesus’ Teachings Nov. 23 - NO CLASS - Thanksgiving week Nov. 30 - Our Father  Dec. 7 - Our Father Dec. 14 - Our Father  

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St. Bernard's will have a 9am Mass on Thanksgiving Day, November 26th.

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Holy Day: Tuesday, Dec. 8th - The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary: Masses at St. Bernard's: 9am and 6pm. NO 7am Mass that day.

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Those popular “Little Books” for Advent can be ordered directly from their website:            littlebooks.org.  

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4th Weekend: Dec. 19 & 20 Baby Shower.  This weekend is set aside to honor Jesus through babies and children by having a Baby Shower for Jesus.  NO need to wrap these baby items with paper, just your love.  Bring your gifts to the ALTAR before Mass.  LaVie will use these gifts to affirm the young moms and their new born babies.  Thank you for your interest in donating items to LaVie for our patients and clients. The gifts they receive are always a huge blessing to them! Please note, especially with the Covid 19 season we are in, we ask that A...

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We will be live streaming Christmas Eve Mass at 4pm.  To view the live stream you will need to go to Mary Strauss Facebook page.  We will upload to YouTube (St. Bernard's Church Billings, MT) and our website as soon as we can after the Mass is finished.  Check after 7pm. Thank you.

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St. Bernard's Christmas Eve: 4pm, 6:30pm, 8:30pm Christmas Day: 9am Reservations are Required. Dear Parishioners, Due to limited seating during this Covid 19 affliction, we shall offer reservations  for  Christmas Masses so that everybody doesn’t show up at the same time.  We won’t have the children’s pageant this year to safeguard the kids. Details to reserve a spot for yourselves are below. Hopefully this will work smoothly – we’ve never done it before.  We are allowing 200 people per Mass. Reservations...

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To all St. Bernard’s families,                 This Saturday would have been our annual Christmas party here at St. Bernard’s. Unfortunately, due to Covid we had to cancel yet another event.  To help celebrate this season and this coming Sunday in advent we would like to see all the joyful things your families have been doing.  Send us a photo of your family doing an activity that brings you joy during this season. Maybe it is looking at Christmas lights, drinking hot co...

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Solemnity of Mary - Mass on January 1, 2021 is at 10am.

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Be aware of a text or email coming from Fr. David.  The text comes from 406-318-7955 and asks for Apple Store Gift Cards.   This is a scam, do not respond.  So sorry in advance. 

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Join Bishop Michael Warfel and others for the 14th Annual Billings MARCH FOR LIFE, marking the sad anniversary of 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, which ushered in an era of abortion on demand. Since then, an estimated 65 million innocent human beings have been legally killed in the U.S., all in the name of “choice”! Date:  Sunday, January 24, 2021 Time:  2 to 3:30 p.m. Place:  Yellowstone County Courthouse, 217 N. 27th St., Billings We won’t be gathering inside St. Patrick’s this year; however, we will still d...

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Click on link for video.   As we begin the second semester of school at Billings Catholic Schools, we also celebrate Catholic Schools Week. Our greatest appreciation goes out to Father Dave and all of the St. Bernard parishioners and staff for the support given to our schools during this most challenging year. We are grateful that our schools are open and thriving in spite of the pandemic. Currently all of our students are back on campus except those at-risk students who have opted to stay home and learn remotely. Temperatures are still checked daily on entry, an...

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Feb. 10, 2021 To All: Governor Gianforte has reversed Governor Bullock’s mandate to wear masks which will begin on Friday, i.e., tomorrow. The wearing of masks at Catholic parishes in the Diocese of Great Falls-Billings, however, will continue to be required until such a time that a sufficient number of people have been vaccinated and cases of Covid 19 has diminished. In Christ, + BMW  (Bishop Michael Warfel)

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World Wide Marriage Encounter sees an opportunity to use the technology we have all recently become familiar with, to enrich our lives, by hosting several virtual marriage enrichments. Join us in taking this time to renew your marriage. Register for one or all three virtual events. Each enrichment is approximately 2 hours in length. Pre-registration is necessary to receive the link for the event. When a dozen roses aren’t enough. March 7 - 2:00 pm CDT/1:00 pm MDT Enjoy some time together focusing on building your relationship. Registration is free, but limited, ...

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St. Bernard’s: Fridays during Lent 5:30pm Adoration 6pm Stations of the Cross  

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Holy Week Schedule For St. Bernard’s Palm Sunday: Sat. March 27 – 5pm Sun. March 28 – 9am and 11am Holy Thursday Mass: April 1 – 7pm Good Friday Service: April 2 – 7pm Easter Vigil Mass: April 3rd – 8pm Easter Sunday Mass: April 4th – 9am and 11am We will live stream Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil and 9am on Easter through Facebook - Mary Strauss.  They will all be upoaded to our YouTube: St. Bernard's Church Billings, MT.  Sunday Masses will be on our website. Reservations are full...

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RESERVATIONS ARE FULL FOR EASTER SUNDAY. There is space available in Daly Hall or the Basement - no reservation needed. Easter Sunday Reservations As with Christmas this year, our celebrations of the Lord Jesus on Easter Sunday will require some extra care to ensure the safety of all who will gather for worship. Please read this information to reserve your place for worship Easter Sunday. We will use the same company we used at Christmas, with the same ticketing. * Reservations will be available for Easter Sunday Masses – 9am and 11am online Monday, March 15 ...

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Posture Change for Mass Directed By Bishop Michael Warfel “After consultation with the Diocesan Worship Commission and with members of the Priest’s Council on this question, the normal posture following the Lamb of God at Mass will be kneeling until the beginning of the Communion procession. The effective date in which all parishes are to return to the kneeling posture following the Lamb of God is the First Sunday of Advent.”

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There is still time to get your tickets. They are available in the parish office.

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