Enfolding Mystery,

when the earth quakes and the seas tremble

we become our smallness,

the eyes of our hearts are opened

and we fall into your arms.

Heart of our sorrow and source of our joy,

hold us in your stillness, your oneness, your love.

Enfold us gently in your presence,

and hold us all in one common suffering, one hope.

Divine Sufferer,

you who are the light that shines out of all darkness,

the love that rises out of all brokenness,

you enlarge as your people suffer.

Enlarge our hearts with yours.

Hold those who are bereaved; guide those who are lost.

Strengthen those who risk, who give and who serve

for the sake of healing.

Christ, you who live among those who mourn,

shed your tears, lay your hands, shine with your rising.

Your Spirit move in us,

that we may bring healing, companionship and hope.

Your Spirit burn in us that we may give and serve,

that we may continually bear the light of compassion.

Eternal Lover,

receive our hearts, and with them love your children.

We give ourselves to you

for the sake of the healing of the world,

which alone is your desire.

Amen.   Pastor Steve

Haiti News

St Bernard’s parish supports a sister parish in Meribalis Haiti.  We have been sending money for the poor for over ten years.  In 2002 we raised $60,0000 to build a school (Our Lady of Grace) and we sponsor the students every year.  The last couple of years we have been able to sponsor almost all 300 students. We ask $100 for the school year to sponsor.  We are connected to HOM of Detroit which yearly sends a team of medical and construction workers to help Catholic and Episcopal parishes in the area. We are always looking for other groups or parishes to come on board, as there is always plenty of need to go around.  Fr Faublas, the Catholic priest would love to be able to build another much needed school for a parish in his surrounding area. If you have any questions or want to learn more contact Mary Koelzer 259-4618.