Coronavirus: The latest updates from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and our parish
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PARISH UPDATES: Updated at 9:13 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021.
UPDATED GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR L.A. CATHOLIC CHURCHES TO REOPEN
As certain restrictions have been lifted and others re-imposed, all parishes and pastors are to implement the new guidelines with prudence, following public health precautions, and with the safety and wellbeing of their parishioners in mind.
ST. BERNARD UPDATED PROTOCOLS FOR OPENING
With the assistance of staff and volunteers, we will: 1.) S̶a̶n̶i̶t̶i̶z̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶h̶a̶n̶d̶s̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶a̶l̶l̶ ̶w̶h̶o̶ ̶e̶n̶t̶e̶r̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶h̶u̶r̶c̶h̶. 2.) Guarantee proper distancing. 3.) Enforce the wearing of masks by everyone over 2 years of age. 4.) A̶s̶k̶ ̶i̶f̶ ̶a̶n̶y̶o̶n̶e̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶y̶o̶u̶r̶ ̶p̶a̶r̶t̶y̶ ̶i̶s̶ ̶s̶i̶c̶k̶ ̶o̶r̶ ̶h̶a̶s̶ ̶a̶n̶y̶ ̶s̶i̶g̶n̶s̶ ̶o̶f̶ ̶i̶l̶l̶n̶e̶s̶s̶. 5.) P̶r̶o̶p̶e̶r̶l̶y̶ ̶s̶a̶n̶i̶t̶i̶z̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶c̶h̶u̶r̶c̶h̶ ̶a̶f̶t̶e̶r̶ ̶e̶a̶c̶h̶ ̶M̶a̶s̶s̶. 6.) Provide hand sanitizer at each of the entrances to the church.
We must all do your part to care for one another and prevent the spread of COVID-19.
LIVE STREAM OF SUNDAY MASS
Join us at 5 p.m. Pacific each Saturday for a live Facebook broadcast of the Saturday vigil Mass.
Join us at 9:30 (in English) and 11 a.m. (en español) Pacific each Sunday for a live Facebook broadcast of Sunday Mass.
Mass is celebrated by Father Perry D. Leiker, pastor, for our faith community at home around our city and world. Follow us on Facebook, at www.fb.me/stbla, to watch.
If you cannot make it to Mass, or decide not to join us, the community is encouraged to continue to pray at home with their families and join to the sacrifice of the Mass by making an act of spiritual communion. We will continue to post each day’s Mass intention on our Facebook and Twitter feeds, so that you may continue to pray for those named.
CHURCH OFFICE Office hours are 10 a.m. to noon; and 1:30 to 5 p.m.. You are welcome to stop by anytime. If you need to get in touch with us, call the church office at (323) 255-6142. Our parish secretary will take your call, or return your call if you leave a message.
RESTAURANT FUNDRAISERS Our monthly restaurant fundraisers for St. Bernard Catholic church and school are active again.
St. Bernard Catholic church and school
St. Bernard Catholic Church is committed to the health and safety of the entire community
As a church — like any faith-based organization — the parish is committed to the spiritual and emotional well-being of those who need and seek it, especially in times of stress and anxiety.
We invite all parishioners to make decisions in the best interest of their households, families, and common-sense guidelines.
