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Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 29, 2017 Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
T.BERNARD’S S CATHOLICCHURCH 516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: [email protected] Website: www.StBernardChurch.org MISSION STATEMENT PASTORAL TEAM With faith, hope, and love the people of Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor St. Bernard's parish family are on a mission to [email protected] ext. 130 bring the gospel of Jesus Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor to the Levittown Community and beyond. [email protected] ext. 128 Spiritual Life Father Innocent Mbaegbu [email protected] Schedule of Masses: Deacon John Blakeney Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm [email protected] Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am, 516-731-4220 12 Noon, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass) Deacon James Flannery Weekday s: 8:00 am [email protected] Holy Days: see website: www.StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Deacon Timm Taylor Confessions: [email protected] 516-731-4220 Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and [email protected] 516-731-8511 Phone/516-731-7860 Fax Benediction: The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Monday: Check schedule on page 4. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry Morning Prayer: [email protected] Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are 516-731-6074 available. Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry [email protected] Baptism of Children : We welcome infants and children to our Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music [email protected] 1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before ext. 142 an anticipated baptism – even before a new child is born – Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate to ensure enough time to complete the baptism [email protected] preparation process. Our three-step preparation process ext. 143 includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents; Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan 2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff; [email protected] and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning 516-731-4220 Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am [email protected] “Family-friendly” Mass. Please call 731-4220 or e-mail ext. 120 [email protected] to request a Baptism information Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance and preparation packet. [email protected] ext. 126 Marriages: Church arrangements should be made at least CYO Basketball: email: [email protected] 6 months before the marriage and before making any website: www.stbernardcyo.org contracts with restaurants or caterers. Please call the Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Hope Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, 731-4220. and Love at St. Bernard’s? Sign-up and get to know us at Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Wel- someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy come evenings! For information, call the parish office at Communion, please call the rectory at 731-4220. 516-731-4220, or download a form from our website St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218 www.stbernardchurch.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s” on the bottom of the home page form. If you move away, Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or please notify us as well. [email protected] Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may email us at [email protected] or leave a printed copy in the inbox on the bulletin desk in the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation! 2
Water Water Everywhere
E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]
Welcome Bishop Barres One of the biggest fears of Long Islanders this past week was the Bishop John Barres will be “Nor’easter” that threatened to flood coastal communities, create traveling installed as the fifth bishop of the hazards, and dump lots of water into our leaking church tower. Fortunately, Diocese of Rockville Centre next the storm wasn’t as bad as predicted and we only had a little mopping up to week. Telecare* will provide do in the church. complete live coverage from St. Agnes Cathedral of both the One place that too much water isn’t a problem is in Father Patrick’s Evening Vespers service on hometown of Ochagbe in southern rural Nigeria. In fact a supply of clean Monday, January 30th, and the drinking water is always a problem as residents often take water from bishop's Mass of Installation on puddles (when it rains) or walk several miles to the nearest water source and Tuesday, January 31. For the carry the water back to their village in containers on their heads. (Father Vespers service, Telecare's Patrick’s mother does this for her family quite often.) coverage will begin at 6:45 p.m. Before he left our parish to return to Nigeria, Father Patrick presented this with a 30-minute special situation to the young people in our Charitable Kidz group and they offered presentation. For the Mass of to send the proceeds of this year’s “Souper Bowl of Caring” campaign to Installation, Telecare's live help the people of Ochagbe to drill a water well, complete with a storage coverage will begin at 1:15 p.m. tank so that the people of the village would have a safe, clean and with a 30-minute special convenient source of water. presentation. Next Sunday, as Father Joe continues to mourn the loss of the Dallas Bishop Barres will also be Cowboys, and as our nation gathers in homes which will host loud and hi- visiting our area for Mass on caloric Super Bowl parties, the Charitable Kidz will bring their soup pots to Monday, February 27th at 12:10 Mass, as they have in past years, to collect a free-will offering of our at St James Church in Seaford. If congregation. And as promised, they will send the proceeds to Father you’re not working or in school, Patrick in Nigeria so he can arrange for the drilling of the wells. He assures you’re invited and encouraged to us that he will personally oversee the project and send photos and videos of attend this opportunity to meet the progress. and pray with our new bishop. So I invite everyone to consider making a donation to this cause. This is Let us pray for Bishop Murphy one of those situations whereby something given by each of us can affect the as he ends his time as our bishop well-being (no pun intended) of an entire village of men, women and and for Bishop Barres as he children -- well into the future (again, no pun intended.) Sometimes I’m not begins his ministry here. sure exactly how my charitable donations are used, but in this case I’ll know for sure. There is so much we take for granted in our own neighborhood. Here’s a way to share our blessings with brothers and sisters in another part of the planet.
*Telecare can be seen on Optimum 29/137, Verizon FiOS 296, and Charter Spectrum 471. Coverage will also be available at TelecareTV.org and Telecare’s Facebook page and Twitter pages.
3 Parish News Gifts of treasure
The Rosary Society members will Sunday collections meet in the prayer room of the church January 22, 2017 January 24, 2016 on Monday, February 6 at 12:30 $ 13,667.45 $ 4,596.50 P.M. We will pray the rosary 561 envelopes 139 envelopes together asking God to bring Faith Direct PEACE into our families, our $ 2,357.95 $ 2,054.72 country, and our world. All women of Total Collection the parish are welcome. Please join us. $ 16,025.40 $ 6,651.22 Second Collection—Fuel $ 4,244.40 $ 508.00 Thinking of Getting 339 envelopes 78 envelopes Married Someday? Did you hear that the Catholic Capital Campaign Church just updated the Goal: $1,000,000.00 marriage ritual with new Pledged: $1,199,925.00 Collected to date: $1,135,081.00 prayers, blessings and options for couples? The new Rite has gone into effect Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. as of 2017 and Father Ralph is doing a Thank you for your continued generosity. workshop to highlight the changes and options on Wednesday, February 1st at 7:30pm in the church. Even if you haven’t found the right partner yet, you should come to this presentation so you’ll be Faith Direct well informed when the time Have you enrolled yet? comes. More info online. Code = NY272 www.stbernardchurch.org/Marriage- Someday. Bring friends! Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, January 30 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 18 Leaders Meeting, next Sunday, February 5 Hospitality Sunday, Parish Center will be hosted by the Catholic Daughters after all 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Masses. Donations for veterans (toiletries, socks, candy, Tuesday, January 31 etc.) will be collected. 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 11:00 am Alzheimer Caregiver Support Group, Parish Center New Zumba Schedule 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center
Starting in February there is a new Zumba Schedule: 6:15 pm Children’s Choir, Parish Center Mondays 2:00 — 3:00 pm 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria Wednesdays 2:00 — 3:00 pm 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 No more Zumba classes on Tuesdays. 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Practice, Church Wednesday, February 1 7:30 pm Folk Group Rehearsal, Off-site 7:30 pm New Marriage Rite Workshop, Church 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center
4 mass intentions Sacraments This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Baptisms Monday, January 30 We welcome into the parish the following new members 8:00 am Edward J. Byrnes, 14th Anniversary Remembrance Rebecca Rae Creegan Nicholas Daniel Gabe Tuesday, January 31 Faith Elizabeth Meihoefer Nathan Charles Russo 8:00 am Jude Raphael San Nicolas Luccia Shea Verdi Wednesday, February 1 Chloe Kathleen Zimberlin 8:00 am Joseph Antonucci, Wedding Anniversary Congratulations to the happy parents. Remembrance Thursday, February 2 8:00 am Cynthia Simpson PRAY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Friday, February 3, First Friday Joan Berg Maureen Guarino Joseph Gould 8:00 am Jose Benin Ann Kelly Sarah Levine Maria Ramirez Saturday, February 4 8:00 am John Quinn 5:00 pm Sr. Mary Kilian Sullivan All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. Sunday, February 5 After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. 7:30 am Living & deceased members of the Lynch/ Albano Families 9:00 am Elvira Martinez Chavez 10:30 am Harry Leggio, Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Bertha Amendola, Baby Mason Francis Combs Living & deceased members of the Holy Susan Arena Brian Austin Arlene Barsch Innocents Council, Kathleen Biscardi Eileen Bopp Irene Boyce Christopher Clark Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello 12 Noon Anthony Wrightington Diane DeSalvo Monica DeLaRosa Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Gerry Finlan Jim Finlan 5:30 pm Anthony John Shoot Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Teresita Gallego Regina Gorman Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer Vicki Jacona Parish calendar (Subject to change) Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Katherine Anne Kwestel Violet Kwestel Tia Mabanta Thursday, February 2 Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Dr. John McLaughlin 2:15 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino 7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Friday, February 3 Raymond Pfeifer Catherine Pipinou Joan Rampolla 10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly 6:00 pm Girl Scout Cadette Troup, Parish Center John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Flore Rowe Saturday, February 4 Federico Rueda Terri Saccente Eve Saint 10:15 am Special Ed, Parish Center Thomas Saint Angela Scilla Terry Sherwood 11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria Norma Steiger David Testa Rosalie Travers 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church Jerry Valinoti Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Sunday, February 5, Souper Bowl of Caring & Brendan Wagner Richard Yankowski Frank Zizzo Hospitality Sunday 9:00 am Scout Sunday Mass 4:15 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room Pray for our beloved deceased 7:00 pm Men’s Catholic Fellowship, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria and those who mourn for them Barbara A. Neist Roselind Mary Stanislaus
5 Christian unity week January 18-25 If Jesus prayed that all his followers “may be one,” how come we’re not?? (Part III) by Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
Many Lutherans once thought that Catholics Christians have been on a path toward the unity “prayed to saints” in addition to praying to God. that Jesus prayed for and willed for over a hundred While we Catholics do sometimes use this language, we years. The Catholic Church officially joined the party explained to the Lutherans that, in reality, we are pray- in the 1960s, and has been a leader in the ecumenical ing “through” and “with” the saints to God. Just think movement ever since. of the words of the Hail Mary: Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners…. In the Hail Mary, we are ask- (Little know fact: “ecumenism,” from the Greek word ing Mary to pray for us, and Lutherans have absolutely meaning “household,” refers to the journey of different no problem with that, as we all believe in the kinds of CHRISTIANS toward unity—it’s about reunit- “communion of saints” where all of God’s friends who ing Christians into one “household.” It does NOT in- have gone before us can be asked to pray for us. volve other religions such as Judaism, Islam and Hin- duism. Dialogue among different religions is the On the flip side, many Catholics once thought that “interfaith” movement, not ecumenism.) Lutherans did not share our belief that in the Eucharist, the bread and wine really become the Body of Blood, the So what has been achieved in this quest to answer Real Presence, of Jesus. Our Lutheran dialogue part- Jesus’ prayer for this followers? By the grace of God, ners pointed out that Martin Luther and the Lutheran quite a bit! First of all, as the result of open dialogue Catechism say clearly that they DO believe this. But and good will on the part of all, we are simply more because some other reformers and their followers denied open to one another as fellow disciples of Jesus who are the real presence, we somehow thought they all did. on the same mission to bring his Good News to the But Lutherans don’t. Nor do Orthodox and Anglican world. We are no longer suspicious of one another’s Christians. The only difference is in the technical ex- motives. We know that it’s OK to disagree on minor planation of how this might occur. And ecumenical matters, and we can disagree respectfully on more ma- dialogue experts have concluded that this difference is a jor matters. Most importantly, we can pray together, minor technicality that doesn’t really separate us from and we can join together in our common mission of one another. being, in Pope Francis’ words, “ a field hospital for the wounded.” These are just two of many examples where we have come to agreement on issues that once divided us. Last week St. Bernard’s kicked off the Week of With God’s help, we will work through the remaining Prayer for Christian Unity by holding a joint presenta- issues with the goal, affirmed by our last three popes, tion and prayer with local Lutherans and Roman Cath- that someday we all share at the same Eucharistic table. olics in commemoration of the 500th anniversary of the This doesn’t mean that there still wouldn’t be different Lutheran reformation. So, to illustrate some of the churches that have their own distinct gifts and practic- progress that’s been made, let me mention some of the es, but that these practices would no longer divide us ways that specifically Lutherans and Roman Catholics and hinder Christ’s work. have come to agreement on some matters that original- ly separated us.
6 Adult faith formation
Return visit from St. Thomas Indian Orthodox Church, Levittown
In November, 85 St. Bernard’s parishioners visited St. Thomas Church for a tour and to learn about the worship and ministries of our newest fellow BEGINS MARCH 1! LOOKING Christians in Levittown. AHEAD: Join us as we have invited the people of St. Thomas to visit us in return! PARISH MISSION SUNDAY, JANUARY 29 Looking for God in all the Wrong Plac- 3:00 P.M. IN THE es: Encountering Grace Right Under CHURCH Your Nose! with Deacon Kevin McCormack If you are able to join our hospitality team for this event, Sun. Mar. 5—Tues. Mar. 7, 7:30 p.m. please contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or [email protected] EVENING PRAYER Candles, incense, chant, music, guest preachers Are you a man or woman over 50? Wed. Mar. 15, 22, 29, Apr. 5, 7:30 pm
AWAKENING FAITH
Informal study and discussion for
seekers in their 20s-40s
4 Sat. starts Mar. 18, 9:00-10:15 am Spirituality for the Golden Years
Monday, February 13, 1:30 p.m. ASH WEDNESDAY MARCH 1
Parish Center FRIDAY ADORATION 12:00
This month’s topic: FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS 7:30 The Spirituality of Compassion TURNPIKE STATIONS SAT. APR. 1, NOON
Leader: Sister Jo Ann Walsh, R.S.M. RECONCILIATION DAY APR. 10, 3-7 pm Retreat Director and Certified Spiritual Director.
7 Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
St. Vincent De Paul: F.Y.I.: Spring bereavement groups (recently bereaved, We are most grateful to all who contributed through parents who have lost children, survivors of suicide, plus a the recent blue envelope collection. Your support training session) will be starting at the beginning of makes it possible for us to provide economic support to March. Further details to follow! some of our neighbors in need. Thank you so much! Levittown Chamber of Commerce: Our pantry always struggles a bit in January and The Levittown Chamber of Commerce is honoring: February, so we look forward to re-engaging with Nassau County Police Department Island Harvest and Long Island Cares to stretch our St. Bernard Parish Outreach offerings of basic staples. We look forward to food drive which our Charitable KIDZ will have at the end Kevin Regan (posthumously) of March. In the meantime, our pantry needs include: Anthony Testaverde YES Community Counseling Center Regular, instant and decaf coffee at their 56th Annual Installation of Officers and Directors Pasta of all kinds on Wednesday, February 8th. Father Ralph and Sister Tuna fish Christine will attend the event to represent all of our Chef Boy-ar-dee canned pasta parishioners who minister through The Society of St. Diapers, size 5 and 6 Vincent De Paul and Parish Social Ministry, and all of
As always, thank you for your kind generosity. our generous benefactors who make it possible to reach out to our Levittown neighbors who might be in need of Please remember the poor boxes and to our support. “buy one, get one free!”
Catholic Health Services Bereavement Workshops for Souper Bowl of Caring: Valentine’s Day: Next weekend, our Charitable KIDZ will invite you to Valentine’s Day can be particularly difficult for someone support their effort to raise $5000 for Father Patrick’s who has lost a loved one. Bereavement specialists from building a new well in his Good Shepherd Hospice are hosting a free workshop native Nigeria. The offering encouragement, education, coping strategies and Souper Bowl of Caring support. collection will take place Nassau: February 7 at Mercy Medical Center, 1000 on February 4th and 5th, N. Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, 7-8:30 p.m. 2017 at each Mass! As Registration required: Carolyn Lisi-Haas, LCSW-R, in years past, we will greet you with a smile and thank (631) 828-7629; you for your kind generosity. And we will keep you posted on the project of the new well in Nigeria! Suffolk: February 9 at Good Shepherd Hospice Administrative Office, 110 Bi-County Blvd., Farmingdale, 7-8:30 p.m. Registration required: Michelle Graff, LCSW, (631) 828-7629
Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion
Meet Ove. He's a curmudgeon, the kind of man who points at people he dislikes as if they were burglars caught outside his bedroom window. He has staunch principles, strict routines, and a short fuse. So when a chatty young couple with two chatty young daughters move in next door and accidentally flatten his mailbox, it is the lead-in to a comical and heartwarming tale of unkempt cats, unexpected friendship, and the ancient art of backing up a U-Haul. Here is a moving and unforgettable story that draws you in and grips your heart. Join your fellow parishioners for an informal discussion of Fredrik Backman’s internationally acclaimed A Man Called Ove (368 pages) on Wednesday, February 22 at 10 AM in the Parish Center. For more information contact Wally Rodier at [email protected] or 516-731-6690.
8 Scenes from a dinner.... Last year we raised more than our goal for the Catholic Ministries Appeal and received a rebate of $28,000 for our parish, thanks to hundreds of generous donors. Here are some scenes for the dinner that last year’s contributors won for their participation in the appeal. Once again this year anyone giving over $250 or any first-time giver of any amount will be entered into a drawing for dinner at the rectory, cooked and served by the priests.
I’d like to contribute to the Catholic Ministries Appeal to support the diocese as it educates, provides charity, supports youth and vocations. Make checks payable to Catholic Ministries Appeal and return to Parish office if using this form.
Name ______Address ______City State Zip ______email ______Phone ______Whether you are in the drawing Amount Pledged $______for dinner or not, thank you for Down Payment $ ______
supporting this charity with Signature ______Date ______your contribution.
9 Liturgy corner
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME January 29, 2017 First Reading: The reading has two sections coming Second Reading: Those whom the psalmist identifies from separate chapters of Zephaniah. The first verses are recipients of the Lord’s care share a similar identity with strong exhortations to the people to do three things: seek those that Paul addresses in Corinth. Paul reminds these the Lord, seek justice and seek humility. The presump- early believers that on their own they have very little sta- tion is that the people have been unfaithful, sinful, and tus or power or influence. Yet, they are precisely the arrogant. In the second section it is the voice of the Lord ones that God has chosen to spread the Gospel. Paul that addresses the people. The tone is quite different states that God’s choice is deliberate; the circumstances than the first part. The Lord promises that of their lives will be instruments of the a remnant of Israel will know salvation. Gospel. Their lowliness will bring down This remnant will be a transformed peo- the haughty; their foolishness will con- ple; they will be faithful, honest, and live found the wise. Such is the intention of with integrity. God; for God’s ways are not the way of Responsorial Psalm 146: The psalmist humans. can hardly contain his exuberance in pro- Gospel: The eight Beatitudes are perhaps claiming the praise of the Lord. In the one of the best known teachings of Jesus. twelve lines of the psalm he lists ten actions performed The beatitude is a genre of teaching from wisdom litera- by the Lord on behalf of the people. Although the Lord ture. A blessing is bestowed on a person or persons be- is solicitous of the whole people, those most vulnerable cause of their status, that is, the poor, the meek, and that are afforded special mention and care. The oppressed, blessing is followed by a subsequent action that benefits the hungry, the captives, the blind, the strangers, the them. The virtues and actions that are espoused are at orphans, and the widows all receive divine help in their odds with the current ideology; they embody the vision situation. Each of these actions will be marks of Jesus’ of the Kingdom of God that Jesus has come to establish. ministry generations later.
Feasts and Saints of the Week
Tuesday, January 31. St. John Bosco. Priest. God Thursday, February 2. Feast of the Presentation of the gifted St. John Bosco (1815-1888) Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is with the ability to read and interpret rooted in everyday life. In faithful observance of the the signs of the times. Living during Law of Moses, Mary, and Joseph present Jesus in the rapid industrialization and growing Temple to consecrate him to the Lord. There they met anticlericalism, he became very the righteous Simeon and the prophetess Anna, for concerned about the emotional and whom Temple worship was part of everyday life. God spiritual livelihood of people, rewarded their fidelity by allowing them to see the one especially the plights of the young. who was Savior and to hold him in their arms. The In the spirit of his favorite hero, St. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, on February 2, is Francis de Sales, he founded the also called Candlemas Day. According to Luke’s Salesians, a religious congregation devoted to works of account of the Gospel, Simeon recognized Jesus as the charity, with an emphasis on empowering young people Messiah in the Temple and declared him “a light for to become strong pillars of faith in a culture of revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people instability. Israel. Sourcebook 2017
10 Readings for The Beatitudes January 29, 2017– February 5, 2017
1. Blessed are the poor in spirit; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 2. Blessed are the meek; for they shall possess the land.
3. Blessed are they that mourn; for they shall Sunday, January 29. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary be comforted. Time. Zephaniah 2:3; 3:12-13; 1 Corinthians 1:26-31; 4. Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after Psalm 146:6-10; Matthew 5:1-12. justice; for they shall be filled. Monday, January 30. Hebrews 11:32-40; Psalm 31:20- 24; Mark 5:1-20. 5. Blessed are the merciful; for they shall Tuesday, January 31. Memorial of Saint John Bosco, obtain mercy. Priest. Hebrews 12:1-4; Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32; Mark 6. Blessed are the clean of heart; for they shall 5:21-43. see God. Wednesday, February 1. Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Psalm 103:1-2, 13-14, 17-18; Mark 6:1-6. 7. Blessed are the peacemakers; for they shall Thursday, February 2. Feast of the Presentation of be called the children of God. the Lord. Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Psalm 24:7 -10; Luke 2:22-40. 8. Blessed are they that suffer persecution for Friday, February 3. Hebrews 13:1-8; Psalm 27:1,3,5,8 justice' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of -9; Mark 6:14-29. heaven. Saturday, February 4. Hebrews 13:15-17,20-21; Psalm (Matthew 5:3-10) 23:1-6; Mark 6:30-34. Sunday, February 5. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Isaiah. 58:7-10; 1 Corinthians 2:1-5; Psalm 112:4-9; Matthew 5:13-16.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY gathers this Saturday, February 4th at 8:00 pm in the Church. All are welcome to attend
and spend time in adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 29, 2017
Friday, February 3 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
is the First Friday of the month Adults: Do you believe everyone is welcome in the and is always dedicated to the reign of God? Why or why not?
Sacred Heart of Jesus. Children: Who is welcome in the reign of God? Who would you like to tell about the reign of God?
11 FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE PRESENTS Come join us for the CANDY BAR BINGO!! Columbiettes Valentine Breakfast Saturday, February 18, 2017 at 6:00pm St. Bernard’s Cafeteria
On Sunday, February 12, 2017
From 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Admittance Fee: One large size candy bar $10.00 per person at
8 games of Bingo Holy Innocents Council at Chances to win fun prizes and Chinese Auction, too! 3581 Jeffries road - Levittown Hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase Sign up at council or Fun for the whole family!! For more information: Call for reservations: [email protected] or 516-633-8960 Marie Chavez – 735-0037 or Fran Beers - 735-7746
K of C Annual Free Throw Shooting Competition PICTURE DAY Picture day for all Girls Intramural When: TBD – Look on our website Teams 3rd – 7th grade will take for updates: www.stbernardcyo.org th Where: St. Bernard’s Gymnasium place on Saturday March 11 , Time: TBD Who: All ages 8-14 2017 Coaches will have your scheduled times. More info will be posted on the website: www.stbernardcyo.org
ST. BERNARD’S CYO BASKETBALL FEBRUARY 11, 2017 DOOR OPEN AT 7PM More info will be on our web site: www.stbernardcyo.org
John and Karen Cahill's (CYO Board members) nephew, Devin O'Rourke has been battling Steven Johnsons Syndrome for a while and while thankfully he is getting better and is out of the hospital, the bills have been devastating to this family. We're trying to help them and plan on doing a 50/50 at the Night of the Races.
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12 An evening of Prayer for all Liturgical Ministers Please mark your calendars.
N.B.: This is NOT a MANDATORY gathering.
On Monday, February 6th from 7:30 – 8:30, we will have an evening of prayer for all Liturgical Ministers.
Who are they: Greeters; Ushers; E.M.H.C.’S; Lectors; Music Ministers; Sacristans; Clergy; and Servers.
Lent is only weeks away and as Liturgical Ministers we should spend some time together preparing ourselves mentally, physically, emotionally, but more to the point… Spiritually. So come and let’s spend an hour together in prayer before the Lord.
As I said, this is not a mandatory meeting. I have not stopped giving thanks for Although I do encourage anyone who is new to you and remembering you a liturgical ministry to come. After prayer we could in my prayers. spend some time together for training or clarifications for those who want.
Please pass the word! All Ministers are welcome. Ephesians 1:16 God be with you always and in all ways. Fr. Joe
Catholic Schools Week is January 29—February 4 To learn more call 516-678-5800 ext. 258 or visit www.LICatholicElementarySchools.org
13 14 ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2017 C=Crossbearer 1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass A=Acolyte 2. Please dress appropriately for Mass B= Bookbearer 3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve T=Thurifer 4. Please remember to sign in
MASS Feb 4 & 5 Feb 11 & 12 Feb 18 & 19 Feb 25 & 26 5th Sunday of 6th Sunday of 7th Sunday of 8th Sunday of Ordinary Time Ordinary Time Ordinary Time Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Sat. C James May Walter Vasquez Russell Macias Jayson Melgar A Kenneth Gonzalez Marcela Vasquez Keith Macias Anthony Louie A Jenna Summer Louie Sabino Emilia Salazar Britney Cardenas B Danny Lang Frank Vespa Liliana Toborg Nic. Stueckenschneider 7:30 am Sun. C Kaitlin Deegan Russell Macias Michael Manfredo Nicole Leshinsky A Elisa Montanino Keith Macias Greg Milau Chris Leshinsky A John Deegan Scott Macias Anthony Louie Kevin Leshinsky 9:00am Sun. C Aidan McCaughey Gina McGough Nicole Leshinsky Jared Paladino A Britney Cardenas Chris Leshinsky Colin Siegel Gina McGough A Kathy Aguilar Kevin Leshinsky Elisa Montanino Colin Siegel B Alyssa Leshinsky Alyssa Leshinsky Isabella Montanino Ryan Paladino 10:30 am Sun. C Tyler McManus Collin McVetty Michael Barsch Eddie Cahill A Greg Milau Jake Hopkins Lauren Barsch Louie Sabino A Eddie Cahill Jenna Summer Nicole Barsch Kenneth Gonzalez B Frank Vespa Isabelle Torre Danny Lang Christopher Gordon 12 noon Sun. C Liam Burden Danny Russo Zac Martin Michael Manfredo A Mike Albrecht Michael Pietraniello Juliana Pietraniello Shannon Zorn A Bridget Paddock Juliana Pietraniello Frankie Pietraniello Emilia Salazar B Liliana Toborg Kevin Prosceo Joshua San Nicolas John Prosceo 5:30 pm Sun C Walter Vasquez Tyler Zorn Ryan Thompson Michael Barsch A Lauren Barsch Elisa Montanino Bridget Paddock Colleen Daly A Marcela Vasquez Shannon Zorn James Mandi Nicole Barsch BB Thomas Kruk Isabella Montanino Nic. Stueckenschneider Adriana Barkey HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: Joshua San Nicolas 2/7 Zac Martin 2/12 As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's
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