A community of Faith hope and love
Fifth Sunday of Lent
March 13, 2016 Give me justice, O my God!
’ T. BERNARD S S CATHOLIC CHURCH 516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: [email protected] MISSION STATEMENT Website: www.StBernardChurch.org PASTORAL TEAM With faith, hope, and love the people of Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor [email protected] St. Bernard's parish family are on a mission ext. 130 to bring the gospel of Jesus Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor [email protected] to the Levittown Community and beyond. ext. 128 Deacon John Blakeney [email protected] 516-731-4220 Deacon James Flannery Spiritual Life [email protected] Schedule of Masses: 516-731-4220 Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Deacon Timm Taylor [email protected] Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am, 516-731-4220 12 Noon, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass) Father Patrick Abem, Chaplain in Residence Weekdays: 8:00 am [email protected] Holy Days: see website: www.StBernardChurch.org ext 124 Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education [email protected] Confessions: 516-731-8511 Phone/516-731-7860 Fax Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry Benediction: [email protected] 516-731-6074 Monday: Check schedule on page 5. Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Morning Prayer: [email protected] Monday through Saturday 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music available. [email protected] Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our ext. 142 Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate 1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before [email protected] ext. 143 an anticipated baptism – even before a new child is born – Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan to ensure enough time to complete the baptism [email protected] preparation process. Our three-step preparation process 516-731-4220 includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents; Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager 2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff; ext. 120 and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am [email protected] “Family-friendly” Mass. Please call 731-4220 or e-mail ext. 126 [email protected] to request a Baptism information
and preparation packet. Marriages: Church arrangements should be made at least 6 months before the marriage and before making any 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 http:// 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
Preparing For Holy Week
E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]
Holy Week Tent He’s dead. Oh wait....no, He’s Alive! Nothing in human history compares While temperatures were in with the resurrection of Jesus. For indeed he WAS dead, but death was no the 70’s this past week, match for the power of God’s life. And the Resurrection of Jesus was not a there’s no guarantee that on mere historical event that took place 2000 years ago, but that singular event Palm Sunday and Easter makes it clear even today that our brief time on earth is not all that life is about. things will be as warm. So in We get to live forever too. anticipation, we’ll be setting up a heated tent on the “great So when we get ready to celebrate Holy Week, we’re not just faithfully lawn” outside of church for remembering what happened to Jesus 2000 years ago, but we’re entering into Holy Week. As you may the story by the way we engage in the rituals of next week. So Holy Week recall from past years, people interrupts “business as usual” at least when it comes to how we pray find themselves waiting together. Some people love this; some people are bothered by this. And the outside for the earlier Mass to devil -- who we met at the start of Lent when reflecting on the temptations of end. We hope that waiting in Jesus in the desert -- can have a field day with Holy Week with fresh the tent will be a more temptations: pleasant experience than shivering in the cold. Temptation #1: “Us vs Them.” People who faithfully attend church each We’re also doing the annual week, are tempted to shake their heads at the appearance of the “non-regulars” Palm Sunday Procession at who arrive to get palm and to celebrate Easter. And their real crime appears to the Saturday 5pm Mass and be that they are sitting in “our” seats! So we grumble amongst ourselves and the Sunday Family Mass line up early so “they” can’t have what we’ve had all these other weeks. (arrive by 8:45 please) and we’ll start both those Temptation #2: Business as Usual. Let’s face it: when someone we love is processions in the tent. And dying, we suspend so much of the rest of our busy lives to focus on our loved we’ll also start the holiest one. As we enter into the mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can be night of the year (Easter tempted to say “been there done that” and not stop and re-enter this saving Vigil) outside in the tent. moment. The church offers us not only Palm Sunday and Easter, but also Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday as moments to set aside to be close Loaning Propane to Jesus and each other. The tent heaters use standard BBQ propane tanks. We Temptation #3: Doing our own thing. As we recall in holy week, Judas did his invite people to loan us their own thing. If only he had stayed with the other apostles at the end of the Last BBQ tanks for Holy Week. Supper! But he didn’t. The liturgies of holy week often push us together as this Be sure to label them. Please great and beautiful family of God and we can resist this call to engagement and let Father Ralph know if you unity. This holy week fight this temptation by noticing the people around you. can help in this way. Are they not your brothers and sisters in Christ? The devil would have us ignore this truth.
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Parish News Gifts of treasure
Holy Hour, to pray that the Little Sisters of the Poor Sunday collections will avoid bankrupting fines, will be coupled with the March 6, 2016 March 8, 2015 Monday evening Novena on Monday, March 14 at $ 16,056.95 $ 16,005.90 7pm. 652 envelopes 692 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,017.00 $ 2,017.00 Total Collection Mass Book Opening $ 18,073.95 $ 18,022.90 The Mass book will be open for the 2nd half of 2016, Second Collection—Catholic Relief Services July - December 2016, in the Parish Center on: $ 3,841.25 347 envelopes Thursday, March 31, 2016, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Friday, April 1, 2016, 8:30 am - 9:30 am Capital Campaign
Goal: $1,000,000.00 Pledged: $1,106,103.00 St. Bernard’s Altar Server & Youth Group Collected to date: $1,106,103 Annual Spring Flower Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment Sale will be held so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. April 30, 2016 12:00pm-7:00pm Thank you for your continued generosity. May 1, 2016 8:00am-7:00pm Faith Direct Save money by pre-ordering! Have you enrolled yet? *ALL PRE-ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 FULL PAYMENT BY CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO “ST. BERNARD’S CHURCH” Parish calendar (Subject to change) An order form can be found on pages 12-13 or in the Monday, March 14 rectory or on the St. Bernard’s Website or call 731-8595 and we will email an order form to you! 4:00 pm PBJ Religious Ed, Parish Center All completed forms and payments must be received by the 7:00 pm Holy Hour, Church rectory no later than March 27th! 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:30 pm Rosary Confraternity Board Meeting, Parish Center St. Bernard’s Church 7:30 pm Year of Mercy Series, Parish Center Tuesday, March 15 presents 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center EYEWITNESS 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center A Christian Musical Experience 6:00 pm Religious Award Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria Saturday, April 2, 2016 6:15 pm Children’s Choir Practice, Parish Center 8:00 pm 7:00 pm Boy Scout 316 Meeting, Cafeteria $8 advance ticket/$10 at the door 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room Includes dessert, coffee/tea/ hot chocolate 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 209 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Ushers Needed 7:30 pm Pastoral Council Meeting, Rectory Wednesday, March 16 Men and women are needed to usher for all 7:30 pm Folk Group, Off-site Masses. If you are available to usher, please contact our Usher Coordinator- 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center John Lyons at 516-390-5150.
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mass intentions Sacraments This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Baptisms Monday, March 14 We welcome into the parish the following new members: 8:00 am Frances Bartholomew Makenzy Baeigh Balzano Ethan James Castellano Tuesday, March 15 Robert Jon Domingo Autumn Rose Finochiaro 8:00 am Marilyn Mahoney Aryton Tyler Aguado Raval Wednesday, March 16 . 8:00 am Bill Lacey Congratulations to the happy parents Thursday, March 17 8:00 am Kevin Regan for the sick of our parish Friday, March 18 Mario Barris Norma Beyer Joan Bonsignore 8:00 am Mary Fraser Mary Fugina Vincent Gazzo Regina Gorman Saturday, March 19 Colin Hafner Mary Hartman John McLaughlin 8:00 am Michele Conyers Karin Ann Michaels Mike Mogilski Rick Naughton Janine Kuhner Joan Pata Francisco Perez Jeanette Pokorny 5:00 pm Robert Dienst Nancy Rivera Richard Selesky Orlino Tabag Sunday, March 20 All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. 7:30 am Juanita Collazo Dones After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. 9:00 am Patricia Bolger Thank you for cooperating and God bless all.
10:30 am Santo and Marianna Porcino, Patricia Anne Bolger, Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Judith Valerie, Frank Oftring Baby Mason Francis Combs 12 Noon Frances Ehrmann Susan Arena Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce 5:30 pm For All Parishioners Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Roberta Curran Monica DeLaRosa Harold Encizo Jim Finlan Kathleen Flaherty Teresita Gallego Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Parish calendar (Subject to change) Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Donald Hall Thursday, March 17 Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer 8:45 am St. Patrick’s/St. Joseph’s day Breakfast, Gervas Ignacio Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Parish Center Jerome W. Kalkhof Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney 9:00 am Zumba Gold, Parish Center Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Mary Messina 2:15 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue 6:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Novena, Prayer Room Rosina Perri Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Joseph Popadiuk Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Friday, March 18 Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly Federico Rueda 12 Noon Exposition & Benediction, Church Terri Saccente Eve Saint Thomas Saint 2:00 pm Stroke Support, Parish Center Charles Schieck Keith Sessa Terry Sherwood 7:30 pm Book Pilgrimage, Parish Center Norma Steiger Marina Suazo David Testa 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross, Church Rosalie Travers Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Saturday, March 19 9:00 am CYO Girls Pictures, Parish Center Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them
9:00 am Religious Ed Grade 2 Parent Meeting, Baby Bradley Francis Angerome Cafeteria James Fogg James M. Hoare 10:00 am Welcome Orientation, Parish Center 10:30 am Special Education, Parish Center the Gifts of bread and wine 11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria for the weekend of March 12th and March 13th 1:00 pm Practice for Palm Sunday, Church have been requested Sunday March 20 for the intentions of the Rockville Centre 11:30 am RCIA, Parish Center Divine Will Prayer Group 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room by 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Vivian, Steven & Steven, Jr. Goldman 5
YEAR OF MERCY OCT. 2015—NOV. 2016
A Series of Help and Support
Pope Francis has proclaimed December 8, 2015 -November 20, 2016 A Year of Mercy. In celebration, St. Bernard’s will sponsor a series of monthly presentations designed to support families who are facing various challenges in their homes or community.
Facing Concerns About Divorce and Annulment Monday, March 14, 7:30-9:00 p.m., St. Bernard’s Parish Center—All are welcome.
If you or someone you know has questions about where divorced people, unmarried or re-married, stand in the Catholic Church, come to this evening to learn and ask questions. Common conceptions: divorced people are sinners, unmarried divorced people can’t receive communion, children become “illegitimate” after an annulment, only “important” and/or rich people can get annulments, annulments take a long time and cost a lot of money. COME GET THE FACTS!
Deacon Thomas Rich, D. Min., J.C.L. is the Chairperson of the Nursing Department at Nassau Community College and an Associate Professor of Pastoral Counseling and Canon Law at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Well-equipped with advanced degrees in Nursing, Health Education, Religious Studies, Canon Law and Pastoral Counseling, he serves as a Diocesan Judge of the Marriage Tribunal of the Diocese of Rockville Centre, the team that assists people with the annulment process. He also serves as deacon at Our Lady of Hope Church in Carle Place.
Next Up: Monday, April 11: Topic to be announced.
Words of MERCY from Pope Francis:
“Ours is to plant the seeds...” Over the course of the next year we will feature some thoughts from one of Pope Francis’ talks or homilies. We invite you to think, talk and pray about what it might be saying to you and to our parish about our MISSION as followers of Jesus Christ as we seek with faith, hope and love to bring the Gospel to the Levittown community and beyond.
“Ours is to plant the seeds: God sees to the fruits of our labors. And if at times our efforts and works seem to fail and produce no fruit, we need to remember that we are followers of Jesus...and his life, humanly speaking, ended in failure, the failure of the cross.” From Pope Francis’ Homily at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Sept. 24, 2015
What “seeds” of God’s love have you planted that you are waiting to produce fruit?
Can you pray for the patience to “let go and let God” nurture the “seed “and bring the “fruit” to maturity?
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
Lenten Wednesday GOT QUESTIONS?? Evening Prayer AWAKEN YOUR Wednesday, March 16 FAITH!
Incense + Candles + Music + Prayer + Preaching An informal study and discussion group Guest Preacher: Mr. Jim Philipps for people in their 20s-40s
Jim Philipps teaches theology at Cathedral Prep High SAMPLE TOPICS: School in Manhattan and Molloy College in Rockville Centre, and AM I SPIRITUAL? WHO IS JESUS? WHY GO TO MASS? formerly taught at Holy Trinity DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT IS FAITH POSSIBLE TODAY? Diocesan High School in Hicksville. Jim is a regular contributor to God‘s All are welcome. No topic off base. No registration—Just come, Word Today magazine. He is author of Teaching the Basics of Catholic 4 Saturdays starting Apr. 2, 9:00-10:15 a.m. Morality, Make Room for Scripture, Youth Ministry Room in the School Building Unlocking the Treasures of the Bible, and other books available from Twenty-Third Publications. He is a retreat Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or leader and speaker, and lives in Syosset with his wife [email protected] for more information Rosalie and their two children.
Confirmation WHAT DOES THE BIBLE
for Adults REALLY SAY AND MEAN?
Luke’s Jesus
(Part II) Are you 18 or over and coming to Mass every week? You can join even if you didn’t do Baptized, but not confirmed in the Catholic Church? Part I— Request the book!
Feeling “called” to a relationship with Jesus through the Church? 6 weeks, evening or morning, starts If you’ve come this far, consider “confirming” your faith in Thursday, April 7*, 7:30 pm or Jesus and your relationship with his community of faith through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Friday, April 8*, 10:00 a.m. St. Bernard’s Parish Center Question and Information session: Instructor: Wed. Mar. 30, 7:30 p.m., Parish Center Diane Vella, M.A., Pastoral Associate
Preparation sessions: *These first sessions are 6 Wed. beginning Apr. 6, 7:30 p.m. INTRODUCTION TO CATHOLIC BIBLE STUDY sessions. If you have already participated in this series Interested but unable to come to the info session? you do not need to attend this first session. Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or [email protected] before March 30. Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or [email protected]
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE MARCH 2016 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 March 5 & 6 March 12 & 13 March 19 & 20 March 24th March 26th March 27th 4th Sunday 5th Sunday Palm Holy Thursday Easter Easter of Lent of Lent Sunday Children's Footwashing Vigil Sunday 5:00 pm Sat. 4:45pm 3:00pm 8:00pm Church C Jayson Melgar Russ Tornabene C Russ Tornabene C Tyler Zorn C Tyler McManus 7:30am A Marcela Vasquez Kathy Aguilar A Michael Pietraniello A Michael Pietraniello A Gina McGough C Michael Fitzgerald A Walter Vasquez Jenna Summer A Frankie Pietraniello A Frankie Pietraniello A Kelly Doherty A Zac Martin B open open B Juliana Pietraniello B Isabelle Torre A Jessica Vespa A Louie Sabino 7:30 am Sun. TH Ryan Thompson A Michael Pietraniello C Michael Mahoney Jared Paladino 7:30 AM Mass of the B Kerry Zorn 9:00am A Gina McGough Colin Siegel C Jayson Melgar Lord's Supper TH Tyler Zorn C Gina McGough A James May Elisa Montanino A Jenna Summer 7:30pm A Nicole Leshinsky 9:00am Sun. A Zachariah Hirt C Michael Mahoney A Christopher Leshinsky C Kelly Doherty Matthew Leshinsky 8:45 AM A James Mandi B Kevin Leshinsky A Elisa Montanino Chris Leshinsky C John Deegan A Eddie Cahill A Bridget Paddock Nicole Leshinsky A Kaitlin Deegan A Kenneth Gonzalez 10:30am B Kevin Leshinsky Kevin Leshinsky A Britney Cardenas A Bridget Paddock C Danny Russo 10:30 am Sun. B Kevin Leshinsky B Adriana Barkey A Michael Albrecht C Collin McVetty Michael Barsch TH Matt Leshinsky TH Ryan Thompson A Kelly Doherty A James Mandi Nicole Barsch 10:30am B Jake Hopkins A Kenneth Gonzalez Louie Sabino C Russell Macias March 25th March 27th B Isabelle Torre Adriana Barkey A Scott Macias Good Friday Easter Sunday 12 noon 12 noon Sun. A James Mandi 12 noon Auditorium C James May C Danny Russo Colleen Daly B Keith Macias C Zac Martin A Collin McVetty A Britney Cardenas Michael Pietraniello 12 noon The Passion 10:45am A Kenneth Gonzalez A Lauren Barsch Frankie Pietraniello C James May 3:00pm C Aidan McCaughey B Adriana Barkey B Adriana Barkey Juliana Pietraniello A Collin McVetty C John Deegan A Bridget Paddock 5:30 pm Sun A Lauren Barsch A Kaitlin Deegan A Eddie Cahill C Zachariah Hirt Tyler Zorn B Isabelle Torre A Kelly Doherty B Isabelle Torre A Michael Albrecht Greg Milau 5:30 PM B Isabelle Torre A Eddie Cahill Anthony Louie C Walter Vasquez Stations & Veneration Easter Sunday A Marcela Vasquez 7:30 PM 12:15pm A Kathy Aguilar C Collin McVetty C Jared Paladino B Kerry Zorn A Aidan McCaughey A Russell Macias A Tyler McManus A Scott Macias B Keith Macias HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: C. McVetty 3/12 J. Paladino 3/15 K Aguilar 3/19 T. Zorn 3/20 J. Hopkins 3/20 C. Leshinsky 3/25 M. Pietraniello 3/26 M. Mahoney 3/30 As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE MARCH 2016 St. Bernard’s CYO Swim Team invites you to:
C=Crossbearer 1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass A=Acolyte 2. Please dress appropriately for Mass Come Paint With US
B= Bookbearer 3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve Friday, April 1st, 2016, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm T=Thurifer 4. Please remember to sign in $35.00 MASS March 5 & 6 March 12 & 13 March 19 & 20 March 24th March 26th March 27th (Please note, this is an adult event, not appropriate for children under 15)
4th Sunday 5th Sunday Palm Holy Thursday Easter Easter Sip. Snack. Laugh. Paint. of Lent of Lent Sunday Children's Footwashing Vigil Sunday Join us at The St. Bernard’s Cafeteria for a fun night of sipping, snacking & throwing some paint into the mix as we help to raise funds for our CYO 5:00 pm Sat. 4:45pm 3:00pm 8:00pm Church Swim Team! C Jayson Melgar Russ Tornabene C Russ Tornabene C Tyler Zorn C Tyler McManus 7:30am NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED!!! Our master artist, A Marcela Vasquez Kathy Aguilar A Michael Pietraniello A Michael Pietraniello A Gina McGough C Michael Fitzgerald Michael Scully (of Paint by Scully) will walk us through A Walter Vasquez Jenna Summer A Frankie Pietraniello A Frankie Pietraniello A Kelly Doherty A Zac Martin creating a beautiful piece of artwork, step-by-step. Our B open open B Juliana Pietraniello B Isabelle Torre A Jessica Vespa A Louie Sabino paint party consists of 2 hours of instruction and includes all supplies (paint, brushes, easels, canvases, smocks, etc.) 7:30 am Sun. TH Ryan Thompson A Michael Pietraniello as you enjoy your snacks and drink and turn a blank C Michael Mahoney Jared Paladino 7:30 AM Mass of the B Kerry Zorn 9:00am canvas into a colorful masterpiece! A Gina McGough Colin Siegel C Jayson Melgar Lord's Supper TH Tyler Zorn C Gina McGough Please note, our paint party will be an adult setting and is not intended for A James May Elisa Montanino A Jenna Summer 7:30pm A Nicole Leshinsky young children. Snacks will be provided, however, drinks are BYOB. 9:00am Sun. A Zachariah Hirt C Michael Mahoney A Christopher Leshinsky Please plan to arrive about 15 minutes prior to start time as instruction C Kelly Doherty Matthew Leshinsky 8:45 AM A James Mandi B Kevin Leshinsky will begin promptly at 7pm. A Elisa Montanino Chris Leshinsky C John Deegan A Eddie Cahill A Bridget Paddock Nicole Leshinsky A Kaitlin Deegan A Kenneth Gonzalez 10:30am Important:
B Kevin Leshinsky Kevin Leshinsky A Britney Cardenas A Bridget Paddock C Danny Russo If you have any special needs/requests, please note them in the COMMENTS section. 10:30 am Sun. B Kevin Leshinsky B Adriana Barkey A Michael Albrecht Payment is due when you make this reservation. You must C Collin McVetty Michael Barsch TH Matt Leshinsky TH Ryan Thompson A Kelly Doherty COMPLETE the entire registration form in order to be registered for A James Mandi Nicole Barsch 10:30am B Jake Hopkins this event. Please make checks payable to St. Bernard’s CYO Swimming. A Kenneth Gonzalez Louie Sabino C Russell Macias March 25th March 27th Please do not send any credit card information via email. B Isabelle Torre Adriana Barkey A Scott Macias Good Friday Easter Sunday 12 noon 12 noon Sun. A James Mandi 12 noon Auditorium C James May ------Complete and mail with your payment------C Danny Russo Colleen Daly B Keith Macias C Zac Martin A Collin McVetty St. Bernard’s CYO Swimming A Britney Cardenas Michael Pietraniello 12 noon The Passion 10:45am A Kenneth Gonzalez 64 Birch Lane A Lauren Barsch Frankie Pietraniello C James May 3:00pm C Aidan McCaughey B Adriana Barkey Levittown, NY 11756
B Adriana Barkey Juliana Pietraniello A Collin McVetty C John Deegan A Bridget Paddock Attendee First Name: ______5:30 pm Sun A Lauren Barsch A Kaitlin Deegan A Eddie Cahill Attendee Last Name: ______C Zachariah Hirt Tyler Zorn B Isabelle Torre A Kelly Doherty B Isabelle Torre
A Michael Albrecht Greg Milau 5:30 PM B Isabelle Torre Email (Please check CAREFULLY) A Eddie Cahill Anthony Louie C Walter Vasquez Stations & Veneration Easter Sunday ______
A Marcela Vasquez 7:30 PM 12:15pm Phone: (_____)______Zip: ______A Kathy Aguilar C Collin McVetty C Jared Paladino B Kerry Zorn A Aidan McCaughey A Russell Macias # of tickets you'd like to purchase (at $35 each) ______
A Tyler McManus A Scott Macias Please seat me with: ______B Keith Macias HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: ______
C. McVetty 3/12 J. Paladino 3/15 K Aguilar 3/19 BYOB Public Party: T. Zorn 3/20 J. Hopkins 3/20 C. Leshinsky 3/25 M. Pietraniello 3/26 M. Mahoney 3/30 As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's Over 21* __YES __NO (Only adults over 21 may consume alcohol.*)
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CALL TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS for our Sixth ANNUAL SPIRIT OF ST. BERNARD AWARD!
This award will be given annually to a parishioner or parishioners who have responded exceptionally to their baptismal call to build up the Kingdom of God in the parish of Saint Bernard, especially in the year just completed. These men and women have followed the call of Christ and participated in the mission of the parish by praying and worshipping, educating others in the faith, assisting those in need, and/or working for justice in the world. They have shown their devotion to the Holy Father, the Diocese, and the Parish through their commitment to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Qualifications for nominees are as follows: Registered parishioners of Saint Bernard’s who participate regularly in Sunday Eucharist and the sacraments. Members of a formal parish organization or group, or may work informally. Consideration is to be given to those whose work is seen by the parish as well as those who work “behind the scenes.” Nominees cannot be prior recipients of the Diocesan Saint Agnes Medal or the Spirit of St. Bernard Award. Nominees can be an individual, couple, or in certain cases, a small team working together.
2011 recipients: Marie McNamara and Denise Lownie 2012 recipients: Sandy Leonard and Patricia Muench 2013 recipient: Bill Lynch 2014 recipients: Connie D’Auria, Ted and Carol Blach 2015 recipients: Ellen Borosky and Dick McKinney
PLEASE SUBMIT FORMAL LETTERS OF NOMINATION DETAILING HOW THE NOMINEE/S MEETS THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS TO FATHER RALPH NO LATER THAN APRIL 1, 2016
Community Bulletin Board
COLUMBIETTES Holy Innocents Council Presents 80's/Disco Night EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST
Friday, April 8, 2016 - 7 to 11pm SUNDAY, MARCH 20, 2016 DJ, Dancing, Food, Beer, Wine & Soda 10:00 AM—12 Noon $10.00 per person Prizes, Raffles, and Fun Reservations available at $25 per person the Knights of Columbus Sign up sheet at the Council or call 3581 Jeffries Road, Levittown 516 306-1152 for Information Or Call Lori Ann Flaherty 516-735-8650 Bring your camera and take a picture of your child with the Easter Bunny!
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ST. BERNARD’S PLANT SALE ORDER FORM
April 30, 2016 12 NOON-7PM & MAY 1, 2016 8AM-7PM
NAME:______CONTACT NUMBER:______
ADDRESS:______EMAIL:______
PRE ORDERS AND PREORDER PRICING ACCEPTED UNTIL 3/27/16 AND MAY BE DROPPED OFF OR MAILED TO RECTORY. WE WILL DELIVER TO THE LEVITTOWN VINCINITY FOR $5.00. Cash and checks made out to St. Bernard’s Church are accepted.
Please indicate quantity
FLATS(48 plants) FLATS(cont) Economy(cont) 4” Annuals 8”Hanging Basket Garden
$12.00 per flat $12.00 per flat $12.00 per flat $3.50 per 4” pot ($16.00 per basket)
Ageratums Petunia African Marigold or $30.00 per case of 10 ____Asst. Mix
____Blue ____Mix ____Yellow ____Bacopa 10” Hanging Basket
Begonia ____Pink ____Orange ____Bounce Impatiens ($20.00 per basket)
____Pink ____Purple Angelonia ____Butterfly Daisy ____New Guinea Imps.
____Red ____White ____Pink ____Double Begonia ____Petunia
____White Portulaca ____Purple ____Geraniums ____Million Bells
Celosia ____Mix New Guinea Imp ____Mex. Heather ____Ivy Geranium
____Mix Salvia ____Lavendar ____Million Bells 10” Hanging Basket Garden
Coleus ____Mix ____Mix ____New Guinea Imp ($22.00 per basket)
____Mix ____Red ____Orange ____Petunia ____Asst. Mix
Dahlia Snapdragon ____Pink ____Rosebud Impatiens 12”Hanging Basket Garden
____Mix ____Mix ____Red ____Spikes ($25.00 per basket)
Dusty Miller Verbena ____Violet ____Strawflower ____Asst. Mix
____SilverLeaf ____Mix Zinnia ____ Sunscape Daisy 12”Garden Patio Planter
Flowering Vinca PREMIUM ____Mix ____Verbena ____Asst. Mix
____Apricot ECONOMY FLAT Nicotiana ____Vinca Vine 5” Pots
____Hot Pink (12 Jumbo plants) ____Purple 8”Hanging Basket ($5.00 each)
____Mix $15.00 per flat ____Pink ($15.00 per basket) ____Dahlinova Dahlia
____Purple Bounce Impatiens ____Mix ____Angelonia ____Gerbera Daisy
____Red ____Pink Flame Torenia ____Lobelia
____Soft Pink ____Purple ____Rose ____Million Bells Please see ____White ____Cherry ____Lemon Drop ____Rosebud Impatiens next page for Lobelia ____White Blush ____Blue ____Strawflower perennials & ____Blue Economy Flat Wave Petunia ____Torenia vegetables! Marigold (12 Jumbo Plants) ____Purple ____Fuchsia
____Orange $12.00 per flat ____Coral ____Ivy Geraniums
____Yellow Polka Dot Plant ____Mix ____New Guinea Imps
____Two-tone ____Pink ____Pink ____Flowering Vinca 11
Perennials/GallonTubs Perennials/Quart Tubs 4” Herbs Vegetable Flats(48 Plants)
($8.00 per tub) ($6.00 per tub) ($3.50 each) ($12.00 per flat)
____Asiatic Lily ____Black Eyed Susan ____Basil ____Hot peppers
____Black Eyed Susan ____Blue Salvia ____Cilantro ____Sweet Peppers
____Blue Festuca Grass ____Columbine ____Dill ____Beefsteak Tomatoes
____Blue Salvia ____Coreopsis ____French Tarragon ____Cherry Tomatoes
____Nepeta ____Lavender ____Lavender ____Roma Tomatoes
____Columbine ____Nepeta ____Lemon Mint ____Basil
____Cone Flower ____Russian Sage ____Mint ____Corn
____Coreopsis ____Shasta Daisy ____Oregano ____Cucumber
____Dianthus
____Foxglove 16” Oval Garden ____Parsley ____Eggplant
____Gaillardia ($18.00 each) ____Rosemary ____Peas
____Lavender ____Mixed Vegetable ____Sage ____String Beans
____Russian Sage ____Herb Garden ____Sweet Marjoram ____Zucchini
____Shasta Daisy ____Mixed Lettuce ____Thyme
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If requesting DELIVERY, please indicate your nearest cross street______We will do our best to have all deliveries made by 6pm Saturday. If you will not be home that day, please indicate where you would like order left______No Deliveries will be made unless order is paid in full. On behalf of the St. Bernard’s Youth Group & Altar Server Ministries, we sincerely THANK YOU for your continued support!!
Questions? Call Elizabeth (516)731-8595 or Kathy (516)697-0303
**We do our best to fill your order, but please know that sometimes the grower must make substitutions!
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Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
St. Vincent de Paul: Bethpage Federal Credit Union V.I.T.A. We are always grateful for the food donations we re- Free tax help is offered through April 9th by the Credit ceive and are able to share with our neighbors. We are Union. You may contact Community Development at a lifeline to over 100 Levittown families! This week our Bethpage Federal Credit Union: pantry needs include: [email protected] or (516) 349-4288.
Bars of soap, toothpaste Do you know about the Adelphi NY Statewide Breast Milk (shelf-stable, powdered, evaporated) Cancer Hotline and Support Program? Coffee and tea (regular and decaf)
Laundry and dish soap All services are free and confidential; the hotline num- Paper towels, tissues, toilet tissue, napkins ber is 800-877-8077. There are support groups, opportu- As always, thank you for your kind generosity. nities to speak with a professional counselor, education- al forums, wellness workshops, celebrations of survivor- Please remember the poor boxes and to ship and more. Check out their website at: “buy one, get one free!” www.breast-cancer.adelphi.edu.
Spring Bereavement Groups: Nassau Summer Recreation Program: Everyone who has experienced the loss of a loved one Registration is open for the Summer Recreation Pro- and could use some support in the days and months fol- gram, which runs from June 27th-August 4th. It is for lowing the death is invited to join one of our bereave- children ages 5-12, from either 9:00-3:00 or 8:30 to 5:30 ment groups. in one of the county parks. The program includes
swimming, arts and crafts, board and recreational (1.) Beginning on Thursday, March 31st from 6:30 PM games and sports. Fees vary from $700-$900 depending to 7:45 PM there will be a weekly support group for on session. For further information, call (516) 572-0245 the recently bereaved. This program is designed to or e-mail: [email protected] . Registration help the newly bereaved learn about the grief process, is open until May 27th, 2016. develop skills to learn to cope with their grief, and to begin adjusting to living in a world without the de- ceased. (March 31 through May 26)
(2.) Beginning on Monday, March 7th from 7:00 PM to
8:15 PM, there will be a group which meets every other Have you subscribed week for parents who have lost a child. This group is to our free staff blog yet? designed for newly bereaved parents and for those who 317 people have so we're may have already been in a support group, but who 83 people away from our desire additional support. This group will be led by a goal of 400 subscribers by couple who have lost a child. (March 7, 21, April 4, 18, Easter. May 2, 16, 30, June 13) Each week you get the
latest news and reflections (3.) Beginning on Monday, March 14th from 7:00 PM from our staff sent directly to 8:15 PM, there will be a group which meets every to your computer or other week for family members and friends of someone mobile device. Be among who died by suicide. We call the group S.O.S., for the first to know what's “Survivors of Suicide.” (March 14, 28, April 11, 25, happening in our parish. May 9, 23, June 6.)
Pre-registration is required, and a $20 registration fee per person is requested. Please call the Parish Social Ministry office (731-6074) to register.
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Liturgy Corner FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT Saints of the Week March 13, 2016 Thursday, March 17. Many legends have developed First Reading: The poetic juxtaposition between the around St. Patrick (390-460), from driving snakes out of wonders of the past and the affirmation that God is Ireland, to using the shamrock to explain the Trinity; doing something new is both startling and gripping. The however, his popularity stems beyond these stories, to critical question is that of perception: Can God’s people his missionary zeal and astonishing ability to inspire see it? This is an apt question for those awaiting the new faith. He was sold into slavery at a young age and life given in the Resurrection of Jesus. eventually freed, and so he wanted people enslaved by Responsorial Psalm 126: The psalmist assures the doubt and skepticism to know the liberation found in returned exiles of Judah that the Lord has transformed Jesus Christ. Although he had little education, he was captivity. Zion slowly realizes this, and sees that what appointed Bishop of Ireland. His many God has given is even more than what was promised. accomplishments include the conversion of Ireland, Joy is the authentic response to the salvific power of ordination of clergy, consecration of virgins, and God. organization of missions to evangelize Europe. St. Patrick’s life has a universal appeal, therefore, his feast Second Reading: Paul writes to the community in day is celebrated by the Roman Catholic Church, the Philippi from prison. He has lost all, and in fact may Church of England, the Episcopal Church in America, lose his life. He is not perfect, he says; he simply keeps and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. He striving to live a mature Christian life. He is willing to also makes an appearance on the Russian Orthodox let go of the past and any errors it may contain so that calendar. Today is a solemnity and Holyday of he can keep his eyes on the horizon of the future. Obligation in Ireland. Gospel: The story of the woman caught in adultery is Parades, corned beef and cabbage, and service projects powerful and pointed. The scribes, who call Jesus usually mark this special day of our favorite Irish saint. “teacher” but who do not follow him, seem to have Remember to celebrate this saint and to think of the found an open-and-shut case in the correct outreach associated with him. Consider serving at a interpretation of the Mosaic Law. In his very first local food pantry as part of your Lenten concern for the Angelus address, Pope Francis spoke of the poor. transformative nature of mercy, which invites conversation. “A little mercy makes the world less cold and more just. We need to understand properly this mercy of God, this merciful Father who is so patient,” said the Holy Father. Sourcebook 2016
From our parish Lenten book: Saying Yes to Soul Time, Daily Reflections, Practices & Prayers by Joseph Sica March 13. Turning the dial. “Has no one condemned you?” John 8:10
Soul work: Rather than dwelling on the chronic accusers, focus on your gifts, talents, and strengths. Heed the consistent advocates who encourage you to turn your life around. Read Philippians 4:6-0.
Heart words: Jesus, thank you for never giving up on me, walking away from me, or leaving me at the mercy of the relentless stone throwers. Amen
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Readings for March 13, 2016 - March 20, 2016 Catholics For Freedom of Religion -
CFFR
"May you defend these rights, especially your religious freedom, for it has been given to you by God himself."
Pope Francis
EWTN and Supreme Court: As the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear the Sunday, March 13. Fifth Sunday of Lent. Isaiah religious freedom case of Little Sisters of the Poor on 43:16-21; Psalm 126:1-6; Philippians 3:8-14; John 8:1- March 23, EWTN Global Catholic Network has filed a 11. brief with the Court. "Our brief argues that the Monday, March 14. Daniel 13:1-9,15-17, 19-30, 33- government's mandate (requiring employers to offer 62; Psalm 23:1-6; John 8:12-20. health insurance plans covering contraception, sterilization and abortion-producing drugs) ... seek to Tuesday, March 15. Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102:2- coerce EWTN and other religious organizations into 3,16-21; John 8:21-30. violating our strongly held beliefs," said EWTN Wednesday, March 16. Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; Chairman. "The Supreme Court needs to find the (Ps) Daniel 3:52-56; John 8:31-42. mandate unconstitutional."
Thursday, March 17. Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105:4-9; For failing to comply with the mandate, EWTN would John 8:51-59. face fines of $35,000 per day, about $12.7 million per Friday, March 18. Good Friday of the Lord’s Pas- year. The brief charges that the government aims to sion. Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 18:2-7; John 10:31-42. force EWTN into "complicity with wrongdoing. ... Giving in would not only violate EWTN's conscience, Saturday, March 19. Solemnity of Saint Joseph, hus- but would destroy its credibility as a witness to the band of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2 Samuel 7:4-5,12- Catholic faith it proclaims every day to a worldwide 14,16; Romans 4:13,16-18, 22; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; audience." (www.patheos.com, 1/13/16) Matthew 1:16,18-21, 24.
Sunday, March 20. Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Pas- Event: April 20, 2016, 7:00PM. Thomas Renker, sion. Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Psalm 22:8- Counsel for Diocese of Rockville Centre and Barbara 9,17-20, 23-24; Luke 22:14--23:56. Samuells, President, Catholics for Freedom of Religion, St. John the Evangelist, 25 Ocean Ave,
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Fifth Sunday of Lent Gospel: John 8:1-11
March 13, 2016
Adults: Have you ever been too willing to “cast the first stone” when you disapprove of someone’s behavior? How can you resist these feelings?
Children: When have you criticized or made fun of someone? What could help you act differently?
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