Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time

"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."

1523 Washington St.

West Newton, MA 02465

617-244-0608

E-mail Inquiries can be left at info@ccsbparish.org

Julie's Family Learning Thanksgiving Drive

It is once again that time of year where we help the families Julie’s Family Learning Program and help provide them with a Thanksgiving dinner.

Our hope is to provide FROZEN TURKEYS (preferably 12—15 lbs.) or FROZEN HAMS and Thanksgiving dinner trimmings for all of Julie's families. 

Here are nonperishable suggestions for Julie’s moms and kids as some families do not make a traditional American meal:

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. 

Julie’s moms appreciate the following items as they cannot use food stamps to purchase them: 

napkins, paper towels, plates and cups, reusable bags, 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. 

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A Message from the Pastor

Welcome to the website of Corpus Christi - St. Bernard Parish (a Roman Catholic faith community) in the 'Garden City' of Newton. Our parish, living and thriving here on the western edge of our city, provides much to our parishioners and those outside of that description - all by the grace and life of God our Father and in the name of His Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.

Our beautiful and reverent celebrations of the Mass on Sunday are made more so by the faithful and active participation of all present. The Mass's daily and Sunday celebrations provide an oasis of grace and faith for many parishioners and those who visit. Eucharistic Adoration offers a moment of silence with the Lord and enables us to hear the voice of our Shepherd. Through the Eucharist, we can accomplish the other works of service and mercy that so define our Catholic tradition.

Each day, through the grace of Christ, we try to build this holy place of Corpus Christi-St. Bernard into a monument of what it means to be prayerfully and generously worthy of the promises of Christ-all in the middle of a public square, often alive with voices calling folks elsewhere. As you navigate these pages, please know that our parish community welcomes and prays for you.

Blessings,

Fr. Dan O'Connell

Pastor

@FrDanOConnell

Prayer Resources

The CatholicTV Network

CatholicTV strives to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the fullness of Catholic Tradition through TV and new media. The Network does this first and foremost through the daily broadcast of the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Their 24/7 channel also provides other prayerful, educational, and inspirational programming.

Novena of St. Bernard

St. Bernard of Clairvaux is the patron saint of the Cistercians. You can ask for his prayers if you are a Cistercian or are discerning a vocation to the Cistercians. You can also ask for his prayers on behalf of a Cistercian you know.

The Liturgy Course

Liturgy focuses our awareness on the Paschal Mystery bringing us closer to Christ. We hope you will find this series of articles intersting, informative, and helpful in enriching your experience of the Liturgy through learning about the various roles you and other play.

Daily Readings

Listening, Learning, and Living in Christ