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Ascension of the Lord
May 4, 2008


Pastor’s Message

Dear Members of Saint Bede,

Today we celebrate the solemnity of the Ascension of Our Lord and the Seventh Sunday of Easter. When given the opportunity to transfer the celebration of this feast to the following Sunday, the bishops of the Baltimore Province chose to do so; therefore, we celebrate the Ascension today. At the 9 a.m. Mass, we will crown the statue of our Blessed Mother, and all during the month of May, our second graders will be making their First Communion at various Masses.

Next Sunday, we will celebrate the solemn feast of Pentecost and the end of the Easter Season. I invite you to wear red, as it is the color symbolic of the fire of the Holy Spirit. After the 5 p.m. Mass on Sunday, our Youth Ministry will host its second annual Pentecost Potluck. All parishioners are welcome to stay for fellowship and food in the Commons and on the portico. Please bring a dish to share!

Yours in the Risen and Ascended Lord,

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Father John A. Abe


View Mass Schedule At Saint Bede

Assistive Listening System: an assistive listening system is available at all Masses and units can be borrowed by contacting an Usher.


Please remember all sick & recovering parishioners, families, & friends, including including: Virginia Adams, John Adie, Donna Bakale, Chip Bounds, Merle Bounds, Nancy Bounds, Ken Breen, Ruthie Burns, Spencer Butts, Cathleen Campbell, Barbara Carrubba, Susan Cary, Janet Cassidy, Charles Chudek, Ronald K. Clark, Hayes Cloninger, Peter Conklin, Helen Cornacchia, Carman Cors, Peggy Counce, Gail Crowley, Paul D’Agostino, Virginia Dausch, Mary DeChristopher, Dominic DeLaurentis, Michael DeVito, Joan Dickinson, Matthew DiMarcantonio, Diane Dofflemeyer, Mildred Esposito, Jane Evertz, Anamaria Frankich, Stephanie Gallas, Laura Gamanche, Charlene Gerard, Carolyn German, Claire Gibson, Beatrice Gignac, Marianne Gilmour, Arthur Gorton, Marguerite Gorton, Greg Gosik, Cheryl Greene, Philip Grifana, Joseph Guion, Kate Gundrum, Ben Gutenburg, Andrea Hall, Loretta Hartigan, Kathleen Hinger, Hank Hofmeister, William Holmes, Jerry Hudgins, Tom Hughes, Brian Hurtig, Sam Isaac, Jane Jackson, Leah Kellogg, William King, Mary Joan Kirchner, Guy Koppe, Robert LeClair, Andrew Lehrer, Stephen Lenhart, Ann Marie Leslie, Baby Lynn, Steve Mains, Giuseppe Malara, Bryan Maleckar, Andrew Malsam, Andrea Markun, Monica May, Mayrhofer Twins, Mike McDermott, Patrick McDermott, Bernie McKenna, Isabelle McLoone, Sheila McSweeney, Phil Meyer, Sally Minich, Mary Jane Minogue, Charles Mitchell, Robert Muller, Lynn Murphy, Ronnie Nowak, Anne Marie Nawrocki, Margaret Oberthal, Karene O’Hare, Lawrence Oman, Taylor Panell, Crystal Papik, Joacqueline Papik, Pablo Platon, Rosemary Prosser, Linda Protocollo, June Riley, Lewis Ross, Sarah Ross, Paul Ruff, Douglas Sharpe, Stephen Stout, Rose Svadeba, Robert Sweeney, Kathryn Bishop Thaxton, Barbara Thomas, Dahlia Toney, Keith Traenkle, Sam Trapani, Margaret Twohey, Ella Voglewede, Sharon Wallace, Michael Walsh, Mary Walters, Arthur Weingarth, Yvonne Whitaker, Ed Yaugo, Lynn Youngs, and Lillian Ziegler.

Attention: Please notify us at 229-3631 if you know you are going to be hospitalized or if you know that a fellow parishioner is hospitalized. Thank you!


Rest in Peace

Please remember Kathleen Buxton, Rebecca Davidson, Keith Gray, Edith Ribeiro, Pitts Robinson, and Barbara Seibert in your prayers.


The Sanctuary Candle

This week, the sanctuary candle in the Reservation Chapel will burn in memory of Mary B. Knoll.


Mass Intentions - May 4 - 11

Mon., 5/5
WA 7:00 Neal Bryan and Neal Anthony Edgerton (D)
Church 9:00 Dick Fenn (D)
Chapel 12:00 Elinor Eriksen (D)
Tues., 5/6
Church 9:00 Victor Regone (D)
Patriots Colony 10:45 Betty Ranc (D)
Chapel 12:00 Melani Ward (L)
Wed., 5/7
Church 9:00 Norman LeDoux (D)
Chapel 12:00 Philip Voglewede (D)
Thurs., 5/8
Church 9:00 Barbara Juskalian (D)
Fri., 5/9
WA 7:00 Teresa Aimone (D)
Church 9:00 Mary Famularo (D)
Sat., 5/10
P. Center 3:00 W&M Graduates (L)
Church 5:30 James Fiorentino (D)
Sun., 5/11
Church 7:15 Anne Wendt (D)
Church 9:00 Steven Wandtke (D)
Church 11:00 Dr. William Greer (D)
Church 5:00 Parishioners

Please Note: Mass Intentions are subject to change should there be a Funeral.


Readings for the Week of May 4, 2008

Sunday: Ascension of the Lord: Acts 1:1-11/ Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20
Monday: Acts 19:1-8/Jn 16:29-33
Tuesday: Acts 20:17-27/Jn 17:1-11a
Wednesday: Acts 20:28-38/Jn 17:11b-19
Thursday: Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Jn 17:20-26
Friday: Acts 25:13b-21/Jn 21:15-19
Saturday: Morning: Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/ Jn 21:20-25
Next Sunday:
      Vigil: Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b
              or Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Rom 8:22-27/ Jn 7:37-39
      Day: Acts 2:1-11/ 1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23

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Christian Formation

Contact Gloria Flinn-Linderman, 229-6472
email:gflinnlin@bedeva.org

The School of Religion’s final class for this academic year is this Sunday, May 4th. Re-enrollment information will be sent during the summer. There will be a “rising-up” ceremony for our 5th grade students moving to the Middle School Program. We wish them God’s blessings and bon voyage!

First Communion: Throughout the month of May, beginning this Sunday, May 4th, at the 9 a.m. Mass, 114 children will celebrate First Communion. During the weekends of May 10th/11th and 17th/18th, 111 children will celebrate First Communion at the 5:30 p.m., 9 a.m., 11 a.m., and 5 p.m. Masses. The First Communion celebrations for May will conclude on Saturdays, May 24th and 31st, at the 5:30 p.m. Masses. There will be a final celebration this summer, Sunday, August 17th, at the 11 a.m. Mass. Please keep these children and their families in your prayers.

Baptism Preparation: Class will be held Tuesday, May 6th, 7 - 9 p.m. in the Church on Ironbound Road. All parents who wish to have their child baptized are expected to participate in a Baptism Preparation class prior to Baptism. We encourage parents to attend during pregnancy. For registration information, please contact Gloria Flinn-Linderman.

Saint Bede School of Religion (SOR) teachers, aides, car-line brigade, helpers, substitutes, principal, coordinator, and committee celebrated their labor of love for our children at a breakfast in their honor on Sunday, April 27th. Seventeen enthusiastic parent volunteers served delicious breakfast fare with homemade food and donated items from generous community businesses including: Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Aroma’s Café, Edible Arrangements, and Manhattan Bagels. Thanks also to the following businesses that donated items for us to give away: National Pancake and Waffle House, Mr. Colley for 2 Tribe tickets, California Tortilla, Outback Steakhouse, Bonefish Grill, Taco Bell on Rt. 60, Opus 9 Steakhouse, Cooke’s Landscaping, Home Depot, and Parent Teacher Supply.

The SOR Teacher Appreciation Breakfast Committee of 17 did a remarkable job of giving of their time and talent celebrating for the Glory of God. A special thank you from Pam Hunt, SOR Committee.


Youth Ministry

Contact 229-1745

This Sunday, May 4th, is our last scheduled catechetical session for the semester. Have a safe and blessed summer, and we hope to see you at some of the scheduled summer events! Check the bulletin for activities, and information will be sent via e-mail as well.

Mark your calendars:

  • A Family Pentecost Potluck will be held Sunday, May 11th, following the 5 p.m. Mass.
  • Our annual Bruster's ice cream fund-raiser will take place the weekend of May 17th/18th.
  • An ice cream sundae party and outdoor games are scheduled for Sunday, May 18th, after the 5 p.m. Mass.

Attention High School Seniors: Saint Bede Youth Ministry Scholarship applications are now available in the Commons on the information table near the nursery. Applications are due back no later than Sunday, May 18th. Senior recognition is scheduled on Sunday, June 1st, during the 5 p.m. Mass.


Young Adult Ministry

Contact David Barr
email: debarr2k4@wmalumni.com

Saint Bede Young Adult Ministry (YAM) aims to meet the spiritual and social needs of those in and around their 20’s and 30’s. YAM serves all Catholic young adults, married or single, in the Williamsburg area. Graduate students, young professionals, any and all young adults are welcome to join us. To learn more or to join our mailing list, visit www.bedeva.org/YAM, or stop by one of our meetings. They are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. in the Youth Room at Saint Bede. If you have any questions, please contact David Barr, debarr2k4@wmalumni.com.


Charity and Peace

Contact Gail Vaughan, 253-0664
E-mail: gvaughan@bedeva.org

The PROLIFE Across AMERICA Project of the Saint Bede Friends For Life Committee: Funding has progressed to the point that strategic sites can be explored relative to the placement of billboards. Major traffic arteries leading to known abortion mills or tax supported Planned Parenthood facilities are the most desirable. As the billboard comes to fruition, it will join over 600 others erected across America so far in 2008. In 2007, over 6000 billboards were erected in 41 states. Please consider assisting us with this project by picking up an envelope in front of the PROLIFE Across AMERICA display on the information table by the nursery. Watch the Sunday bulletins for progress reports and the Saint Bede Newsletter for additional details. Pray for the end of the horrors of abortion.


Stewardship

Contact Rosanne Black, 229-3631
email: rblack@bedeva.org

Parishioners interested in becoming involved at St. Bede are welcome! Visit the listing of ministries in the parish.

Welcome! While in Church, please feel free to approach parishioners who are wearing St. Bede name tags. We are happy to answer your questions or concerns regarding our parish. If we cannot answer immediately, we will find the response and get back to you. We look forward to meeting you!

Parish Nurse Ministry: Last weekend, our parish nurses asked all parishioners to complete a brief “Needs Assessment Survey” so that they can design programs based on your needs and desires. The results of this survey will be published as soon as the survey review and tally are completed. You may complete a survey at anytime and give it to a volunteer in the Church Office or the Parish Center. By completing a survey, you will assist our parish nurses in assisting you! They will provide professional care that encompasses body, mind, and spirit. For additional information, please contact the Parish Nurse Ministry coordinator, Barbara Anderson at 258-4765. Learn More

A coordinator is needed for Noah's Nursery. If you are interested in applying for this position, please refer to the job description on our website. You also may contact Rosanne Black in the Stewardship Office, Monday - Thursday, 7 a.m. - 3 p.m. Please consider offering your God-given talents to the children of our parish! Please visit with our current coordinators, Diana Pierro and Helen Owens, in the nursery during the Saturday 5:30 p.m. Vigil Mass or on Sundays during the 9 and 11 a.m. Masses to see this position in action! Thank you for your prayerful consideration of joining this important ministry!


Music Ministry

Contact Neil Kraft, 229-7723
email: nkraft@bedeva.org

Please plan to attend our special spring concert, Music of Our Faith, Sunday, May 18th, at 2 p.m. in the Church. The concert will feature choral music sung by the Adult Chorale, the Ensemble Singers, and the Angel Choir. This is a special program to celebrate the closing of our parish's 75th Anniversary year. All are welcome.

Would you be interested in helping our Adult Chorale look all nice and "spiffy" as they resume their music ministry in the fall? We are preparing to purchase choir robes to enhance our appearance and to add some liturgical color to our Sunday worship. Your assistance in this venture with donations both big and small would be greatly appreciated. Please speak with the Music Director for more information, 229-7723.

Did you know that the American Catholic Bishops approved a new document about music in the liturgy at their fall gathering last year? It is entitled Sing to the Lord: Music in Divine Worship and can be downloaded from the National Association of Pastoral Musician’s website, www.npm.org. Interesting reading!


Parish News


Opportunities:

Director of Religious Education: The Church of Saint Bede in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a highly motivated individual to plan, develop, lead, and be fully responsible for a comprehensive parish religious education program for grades K - 8 in a collaborative manner. Candidate sets and implements catechetical vision, selects and evaluates curriculum, and serves as the parish resource person. The candidate must be an active, practicing Catholic who possesses an Mdiv/MA Degree in Religious Education, Theology, or related field, or Bachelor’s Degree plus graduate level study. Preferred candidate has PATHWAY Certification with minimum of three to five years’ experience as coordinator or leader. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining budgets is preferred.

Director of Youth Ministry: The Church of Saint Bede in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a highly motivated individual to direct a comprehensive Youth Ministry program with the 8 components, including catechesis and Confirmation for grades 9 - 12 in a collaborative manner. The preferred candidate maintains an environment appropriate to legal and moral responsibility for minors, including Safe Environment Certification. Candidate supports families in role of promoting healthy adolescent development and faith growth. The candidate must be an active, practicing Catholic who possesses a Master’s Degree in Theology, Religious Studies, or related fields or Bachelor’s Degree plus graduate level study. PATHWAY Certification with minimum three to five years’ experience as Coordinator or Leader in Youth Ministry is preferred. Demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining budgets is preferred.

Adult Faith Director: The Church of Saint Bede in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a highly motivated individual to direct, facilitate, and conduct numerous adult faith activities and programs in the parish, including RCIA, Bede Lectures, Scriptural study, retreats, and other adult formation programs in a collaborative manner. The candidate serves as a direct contact, is a resource for small groups, and facilitates prepared educational programs. The candidate must be an active, practicing Catholic, who possesses a Master’s Degree in Religious Studies or related field or equivalent education. Three to five years experience in related recruitment, evaluation, and supervision is preferred. Candidate must have spiritual leadership skills, and demonstrated experience in establishing and maintaining budgets.

Development/Stewardship Coordinator: The Church of Saint Bede in Williamsburg, Virginia is seeking a highly motivated individual to coordinate and implement a stewardship program for the parish including education of stewardship on time, talent, and treasure with a concentration on the treasure component in a collaborative manner. Candidate coordinates annual fundraising activities and special events. The candidate is preferred to be a practicing Catholic, who possesses a Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent education and experience. Fundraising certification desired, along with one to three years’ experience in fundraising with proven success.

If interested in any of these positions, please send resume to: Fr. Rob Cole, PO Box 5400, Williamsburg, Virginia 23188, by May 15, 2008.


As mentioned at the We Walk By Faith Open Forum sessions, the Saint Bede Parish Assessment Report is now available in the Church Office and via email by contacting the Church Office. Bishop DiLorenzo will be here on June 1st to celebrate Mass and to have a meeting with parishioners regarding this report. If you have any questions, please contact Peg Crews, 741-2991, or Greg Ballentine, 259-1289.

Saint Bede Adoration Society will hold a meeting Thursday, May 8th, at 7 p.m. in the Conference Room. Please join us as we share thoughts, ideas, and fellowship centered on Jesus in the Most Blessed Sacrament. Light refreshments will be served. For further information, contact Mary Ann, 565-3486.

Around One Table Committee: Beginning next weekend and for two consecutive weeks thereafter, special inserts will be included with each bulletin containing reports from the AOT Committee regarding parish facilities and the need for expansion. Please remember to watch for and read this very important information.

Save the Date! Vacation Bible School, June 23rd - 27th! Come explore God's love in the Rainforest! Art, drama, snacks, music, recreation, and science experiments await! Registration and volunteer opportunities will be announced in late April.

The Virginia Arts Festival will present Cantus, Thursday, May 22nd, 7:30 p.m. at Saint Bede. Hailed as one of America's finest male vocal ensembles, Cantus' repertoire spans many periods and genres, including Renaissance motets, contemporary works, art songs, folk music, spirituals, world music, and pop. Admission is $30. For tickets, call (757) 671-8100 or visit www.vafest.org.

Pentecost Potluck Dinner: All are welcome to attend the Youth Ministry-sponsored Family Pentecost Potluck following the 5 p.m. Mass, Sunday, May 11th. It will be held on the Church grounds or in the Commons, depending on the weather. Bring your family and friends and a dish to share. For more information, please contact 229-1745 or cmprezioso@yahoo.com.

The Tidewater Intergenerational Orchestra (TIO) in residence at Saint Bede is comprised of concert artists, string teachers, and accomplished members of the community who perform beautiful music together for the glory of God. It will perform the final concert of its fourth season Saturday, May 24th, at 2 p.m. The program will include works by Mendelssohn, Vivaldi, Corelli, Kreisler, and Kabalevsky. The concert is free. Other branches of the TIO are “The TIO Tykes” and the “TIO Tweens,” youth orchestras that also are preparing for their next concert. If interested in participating, string players of elementary school, middle school, and high school age should contact Dr. Alice Lindsay, 565-5463 or TIO@cox.net.

Endowed Chair for Catholic Studies: Father Gerald Fogarty, SJ, faculty member of the University of Virginia, will be in Virginia Beach to seek support for the Endowed Chair for Catholic Studies at UVA. He will speak at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School, Thursday, May 8th, at 7:30 p.m. in the James Barry Robinson Theater. His address will be Saints and Sinners in Virginia Catholic History. Father Fogarty will also host a Wine and Cheese Reception at the Social Hall of Saint Nicholas Parish, Virginia Beach, Saturday, May 10th, 6:45 p.m. Please join in supporting this significant Catholic contribution to Catholic education in the Old Dominion. For more information, please call (434) 924-7213.

Behold Peace in the Holy Land Speakers’ Tour will take place Monday, May 12th, 7 - 9 p.m. at Catholic Charities, 4855 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. The program will feature a talk by Mazen Faraj and Rami Elhanan who are proud members of the Parents Circle - Families Forum, an association of Israeli and Palestinian families who have turned their shared bereavement into a shared passion for peace. This event is sponsored by Catholic Relief Services, the Catholic Diocese of Richmond, and Sowers of Justice and is free and open to the public. Please call Patrice Schwermer, (804) 622-5129 for more information.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School in Newport News is in need of a full or part-time Spanish teacher for grades kindergarten through eight, as well as a full-time Music teacher for preschool through grade eight. Teacher certification is required. For further information, please contact Mrs. Tucker, 596-2754.

Job openings at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia: The following positions are available: full-time Housing and Financial Counselor, part-time Licensed Clinician (LPC or LCSW), and part-time Secretary/ Receptionist. Please mail resume to Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia, Inc., 5361-A Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA. 23462, FAX (757) 456-2367, or e-mail hr@cceva.org. For more details, please visit www.cceva.org/emp.htm . EOE

Catholic Charities, with the help of a recent grant, is now able to expand its mental health counseling services to uninsured individuals. Please contact (757) 467-7707.


Prayer for Our Troops

Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need, and bring them home safely. May their sacrifices bring about a lasting and just peace in those lands. I ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen.

Please pray for our men and women in the service, especially: Andrew, Beau, Bobb, Bryan, Craig, David, David, David, Eric, Erin, Jacob, James, Jason, Jason, John, Jon, Jonathan, Joseph, Kevin, Patrick, Pete, Richard, Robert, Ryan, Sam, Sarah, Sean, Seth, Shawn, and Wayne.

If you would like to add the name of a family member who is in harm’s way to this list, please e-mail the first name to bulletin@bedeva.org, or call the Church Office.


Parish Calendar - May 4 - 11

Sun., 5/4
Coffee and Doughnuts, Commons after 9 and 11 a.m. Masses

9:00 First Communion, Church
9:00 Religious Education (K - 8), WA
9:00 Parent Formation, WAUS
9:30 5th Grade “Rising-up” Ceremony, WALS
2:30 Angel Choir Rehearsal, Youth Room
6:00 H. S. Religious Education, Church
Mon., 5/5
9:30 Weekly Adoration, Reservation Chapel
9:45 JOY Ministry Meeting, Commons
5:00 Benediction, Reservation Chapel
6:00 ESL for Hispanic Community, Conf.
7:00 Hispanic Community Rosary, Conf
7:00 Chorale/Ensemble Rehearsal, Church
7:00 Bible Study: Book of Samuel, P. Center
Tues., 5/6
10:00 Bereavement Group, Conf.
10:45 JOY: Patriots Colony Mass
6:00 Bell Choir Rehearsal, Church
7:00 Baptism Preparation for Parents, Church
7:15 Liturgy Committee Meeting, Conf.
Wed., 5/7
9:30 Coffee after Mass, Commons
9:30 Mom’s Morning Fellowship, WPC
10:00 Knitting Group, Conf.
10:00 ARK, Parish Center
5:30 Youth Ensemble Rehearsal, Church
7:30 Cub Scout Committee Meeting, Youth Rm.
7:30 RCIA, Commons/Conf.
Thurs., 5/8
3:00 Quartet Bell Rehearsal, Church
3:30 Finance Council, Conf.
4:30 Children’s Handbell Rehearsal, Church
6:00 Ensemble Singers Rehearsal, Church
7:00 Adoration Meeting, Conf.
7:00 Young Adult Ministry, Youth Room
7:00 K of C, Parish Center
7:30 Chorale Rehearsal, Church
Fri., 5/9
1:00 Parish Nurse Meeting, Conf./Commons
Sat., 5/10
8:00 Legion of Mary, Conf.
8:00 Early Bird AA Group, Parish Center
10:00 Angel Choir Rehearsal, Youth Room
10:00 Persons with Disabilities, Conf.
5:30 First Communion, Church
Sun., 5/11
Mother’s Day

9:00 First Communion, Church
11:00 First Communion, Church
2:30 Angel Choir Rehearsal, Youth Room
5:00 First Communion, Church
6:00 Pentecost Potluck Dinner, Church

The bulletin deadline is Monday at 10am. Phone 229-3631, fax 229-7845 or email: bulletin@bedeva.org.


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