About Us
Mission
Saint Bernadette Parish is an ethnically diverse, welcoming community of Christians. We share the good news of Jesus Christ with the people we serve as we strive to grow more fully as a community in the traditions of the Catholic Church.
Vision
Recognizing our rich historical heritage, we embrace the future with the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Contact Us
Reverend Marcos León, V.E.
Mailing address:
311 11th St., Butner, NC 27509
919. 575. 4537
st_bernadette3@frontier.com
Prayers and Reflections
It's about Life in the Eucharist. What is Eucharistic Adoration?
The Eucharist is the central act of our worship and life as Catholics. Our life in Jesus, our witness to him, and our service of others in His name all flow from this powerful experience of His love.
Eucharistic Adoration is a way to enter more deeply into the prayer and contemplation that begin at Mass. (This is why there are moments in the liturgy when we pause for quiet prayer and reflection.) Eucharistic Adoration (prayer before the tabernacle or a monstrance where a blessed host is exposed) is a prayer of presence; we come into the presence of Jesus who loves us.
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta, the tireless servant of the poor, destitute and dying, loved this form of prayer. She said, "When you look at the crucifix, you understand how much Jesus loved you then. When you look at the sacred host, you understand how much Jesus loves you now." We make a response of love to Christ's loving presence by spending a few minutes, a half-hour, or an hour in prayer. It is a time of intimacy with God in Jesus our Lord. When you love someone, it isn't as important what you say but that you spend time with him or her, listening and responding. Stay with the Lord a while.
Stewardship Prayer
My church is composed of people like me. I help make it what it is. It will be friendly, if I am. Its pews will be filled, if I help fill them. It will do great work, if I work. It will make generous gifts to many causes, if I am a generous giver. It will bring other people into its worship and fellowship, if I invite and bring them. It will be a church of loyalty and love, of fearlessness and faith, and a church with a noble spirit, if I, who make it what it is, am filled with these same things. Therefore, with the help of God, I shall dedicate myself to the task of being all the things that I want my church to be.