During the month of August, parishioners help students in need buy school supplies for the upcoming year.
Every year in September, the Church celebrates the Season of Creation and gives thanks to God for the great gift of the Earth.
In conjunction with the Season of Creation and Faith Formation, the Outdoor Mass is a way to gather for prayer and fellowship after the summer months!
In November, we gather together as a Parish community to remember our friends or family who have passed from this world.
During the month of November, parishioners donate to families in need so they can have a Thanksgiving Day Meal. A list of non-perishable items will be posted at the beginning of November and drop-offs will take place at Allen Place.
Here are nonperishable suggestions for food donations, any donation is very much appreciated:
Canned vegetables (no green beans, please) and fruits, canned beans, stuffing, pasta and pasta sauce, instant mashed potatoes, rice, coffee, cocoa, boxed dairy and nondairy milk, bottled juices, oil, Crisco, peanut butter, sunflower butter, jelly, cereal, breakfast bars, tuna fish, crackers, soup with pop-open tops, pumpkin and apple pie filling, Jell-O, pudding, ready-made pie crusts, and cake, brownie, cookie, muffin mixes.
Many also appreciate the following items as they cannot use food stamps to purchase them:
Napkins, paper towels, plates and cups, reusable bags, and aluminum roasting pans.
Those families living in homeless shelters are also grateful for $25 Stop & Shop gift cards, which they’ll use to buy roasted chickens, sides, and dessert.
Drop-off dates, times and locations will be announced as we approach the Thanksgiving holiday!
During the beginning of Advent, the Parish sponsors local communities in need by collection giftcards and gifts that are donated in time for the Christmas Season.
The Parish Poinsettia Festival is typically held the first weekend of December in the Parish Hall. Throughout the month of December, the parish hosts a calendar draw with different gifts that are given away daily.
The Parish Pancake Breakfast is held annually on the morning of the Super Bowl. It is a great way to gather as a community to catch up after the busy Christmas Season.
This 3 night retreat will look at the importance of listening, learning and living in Jesus’s grace. It seeks to help us understand His message & utilize His grace at our workplace, within our families and all aspects of life that touch the life of a disciple.
The Retreat will be held in Our Lady’s Chapel
We invite you to join us for Stations of the Cross during our Lenten Season. The Stations of the Cross will be held on the following Fridays during Lent:
March 29th at 3:00 PM (Good Friday)
BE SURE TO JOIN US!
The Spaghetti Supper is held annually in April and is a great opportunity to get together and join fellow parishioners in a good Italian meal. We hope to see you there.
Stay tuned for further details!
Everyone is most welcome to join us for dinner, The Guild dinner is a celebration for all the events the parish helps coordinate throughout the year. It occurs Annually near the end of April.
Please join us for this fabulous dinner and fellowship!
"Corpus Christi-St. Bernard Parish is a Catholic faith community centered in the Eucharistic celebration. We give witness to our baptismal promises and commit ourselves to learn, love, and live the message of Jesus Christ."
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Corpus Christi - St. Bernard Parish
1523 Washington Street
West Newton, MA 02465
Office Hours
Monday - Friday | 8:30am - 3:30pm
P: 617-244-0608
F: 617-969-1025
E: info@ccsbparish.org