Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017 Save the Servant Who Trusts in You, Lord!

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Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time August 27, 2017 Save the servant who trusts in you, Lord!

T.BERNARD’S S CATHOLIC CHURCH 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 [email protected] to the Levittown Community and beyond. ext. 128 Father Innocent Mbaegbu [email protected] Spiritual Life Father Innocent Duru, Chaplain In Residence Schedule of Masses: [email protected] Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm Deacon John Blakeney Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am, [email protected] 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

Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education Confessions: [email protected] 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. Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and

Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Benediction: Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry Monday: Check schedule on page 4. [email protected] 516-731-6074 Morning Prayer: Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are [email protected] available. Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our [email protected] Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at ext. 142 Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate 1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before [email protected] an anticipated baptism – even before a new child is born – ext. 143 to ensure enough time to complete the baptism Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan preparation process. Our three-step preparation process [email protected] 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; [email protected] and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning ext. 120 gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance “Family-friendly” Mass. Please call 731-4220 or e-mail [email protected] ext. 126 [email protected] to request a Baptism information CYO Basketball: email: [email protected] and preparation packet. website: www.stbernardcyo.org 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 www.stbernardchurch.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s” on St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218 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!

Shame on Shebna E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]

Block Party My name is already on my tombstone. When my mother died, my dad and I had Father Joe and I were hoping our names engraved along with our dates of birth. All that needs to be written is to visit block parties the end date and neither of us know when that will be. Shebna, the treasurer in throughout Levittown this Israel at the time of King Hezekiah, didn’t know the date of his death either, but summer. However neither of he used his position as a royal official to have a large tomb built for himself -- its us received any invitations inscription can still be seen today. But he was never buried in that tomb. As we and we only found out about hear in the first reading today (Isaiah 22: 19-23) Isaiah tells Shebna that God is these neighborhood displeased with the way he served himself instead of the people and so he would gatherings after the facts. But be sent away and a new official, Eliakim, would be given the keys to the treasury. undaunted, there is one block party we ARE going to Jump ahead 700 years and we see Jesus telling Simon that HE would be receiving attend: The Annual Saint keys (Matthew 16:13-20) -- not to an earthly treasury, but to the kingdom of Bernard’s Block Party on heaven! This was despite Simon’s famous impetuousness, his expressed bravado Sunday, September 17th in followed by his “chickening out.” To reinforce his choice of Simon as the leader our parking lot. And so I of the church, Jesus calls Simon “Peter” -- a name which means “rock”. I want to invite everyone to sometimes wonder if Jesus was having a bit of fun with Simon since, he wasn’t as join in our annual steady as a rock. This might have been a little tease. celebration. We do need to know if you’re attending so On the other hand, Jesus has the ability to see potential in people that isn’t please sign up after Mass or readily noticeable. While Simon wasn’t yet rock-like, Jesus could see that he had use this online form: the ability to take his impetuous fervor and develop that into firm leadership. And www.stbernardchurch.org/ so, for better or worse, Jesus indicates that the keys to the kingdom of heaven go BlockParty to Peter. Everyone is asked to bring a dessert to share. This is certainly encouraging to me. Four years ago the bishop “gave me the Sue Maher and her keys” to St. Bernard’s. I continue to discover what that means as I grow as a priest Renaissance Committee can and leader. Like Peter, I don’t have all the answers and insights as to how to use help in setting up and pastor this parish, but thanks to my fellow apostles on staff and the input from taking down. wise parishioners, I continue to use the keys to open as many doors to as many As an added feature this year people as possible. (besides the DJ, free food, 50/50, games for the Physically, I look forward to the time when we’ll build better doors -- a nice large children) you’ll be able to lobby will be more welcoming and serviceable than the little vestibule we have purchase St BernardWear -- now. But communally and spiritually, we’re looking for ways to open doors to the t-shirts, sweatshirts, polo majority of parishioners who don’t pray with us. I hope to see success in this shirts with our logo are being before that last date is added to my name! sold at just $1 over our cost!

Parish News Gifts of treasure

Catholic Daughters Court 1690 Sunday collections begins its 2017-18 program year August 20, 2017 August 22, 2016 with a meeting on Thursday, September 7. $ 11,987.80 $ 12,011.10 495 envelopes 501 envelopes Upcoming events include: Faith Direct  Annual Election Day Pasta Night $ 2,145.00 $ 2,388.00 on Tuesday, November 7. Total Collection  Annual Craft Market on Saturday, $ 14,132.80 $ 14,399.10 November 25.

New members are always welcome to join the Court. Please contact Rosemary Brunoforte at 516-796-0021 for information.

Have you enrolled yet? Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group. Meetings www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 are now held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am in St. Bernard’s Parish Center. This program is designed to help each other cope with the challenging situation of dealing with Parish calendar (Subject to change) someone with dementia. For more information, Monday, August 28 please call Mike Bartholomew at 516-735-1685. 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Tuesday, August 29 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 Wednesday, August 30 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center It’s that time of year again! Thursday, August 31 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center St. Bernard’s Parish Annual Block Party 1:45 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House Sunday, September 17th 1pm-4pm Saturday, September 2 11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria Food! Games! DJ!! Lots of FUN! 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration,Church See page 12 Sunday, September 3 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting,YM Room (School) 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria

NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY gathers this Saturday, September 2 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.

mass intentions SACRAMENTS

This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. BANNS OF MARRIAGE Saturday, August 26 8:00 am Jayne Jaros, Gena Zanank, Tommy Fitzgerald, Eileen Rogers - 1st Anniversary Second Time 5:00 pm All Parishioners Christian Eduardo Castro, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Sunday, August 27 Mairee Stephanie Rodriguez, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown 7:30 am Michael Giampetruzzi - Living 9:00 am Daniel Huggard Pray for the sick of our parish 10:30 am Andrew Mongiardo, Daniel Huggard, Baby Jonathan Albano Rosemary Diaz Michelle Donohue Anton Miskulin, Ryan Hollett Mike Ligouri Josefina Leon Living & Deceased Members of St. Martin Logan Sister Paul Maria Milagros Rivera Bernard's Usher Society 12 Noon Rose Savino Mary M. Schmidt Norma Steiger 5:30 pm Andrew Musumeci Monday, August 28 All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. 8:00 am Annette Hannon After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. Tuesday, August 29 Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. 8:00 am David Buttacavoli Wednesday, August 30 Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List 8:00 am Stephen Barone Baby Mason Francis Combs Thursday August 31 Susan Arena Brian Austin Arlene Barsch 8:00 am Leila Perez– Living Irene Boyce Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Friday, September 1 Ed Costello Monica DeLaRosa Sr. Juliana Deptuch 8:00 am Sean Perez– Living Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Gerry Finlan Saturday, September 2 Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty 8:00 am Madeline Galizi-25th Anniversary Rich Fuleki Teresita Gallego Regina Gorman Remembrance Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Mary Donahue, Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Cynthia Hansen Patricia Rosalia, Donna Hare John Hartofil Vicki Jacona Patricia Sharkey Ann Johnson Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof 5:00 pm Donald Gancio Anne Kalman Claudia Kwasnik Katherine Anne Kwestel Sunday, September 3 Violet Kwestel Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh 7:30 am All parishioners Teresa McDonald Dr. John McLaughlin Mary McLean 9:00 am Joan Erickson-Ormond Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando 10:30 am Lucas Juana Herrera, Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou Edward Donnelly, Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Anna Scarpa and Jean Madeya, Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Richard Santer Flore Rowe Federico Rueda Eve Saint 12 Noon Yolanda Dunne-Birthday Remembrance Thomas Saint Terry Sherwood Norma Steiger 5:30 pm Raymond Joseph Pfeifer Louis Steinberg David Testa Rosalie Travers Mary Vonstein Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Richard Yankowski

Friday, September 1

is the First Friday Pray for our beloved deceased of the month and is and those who mourn for them

always dedicated to the Johanna R. Grosso Nicole Marie Hirt Thomas J. Laban Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Our Mission: Adult faith formation Bringing the Gospel to the Levittown Community and Beyond! The Catholic Faith and

St. Bernard’s rolls out the the Common Good: red carpet to welcome RACIAL VIOLENCE

new parishioners! This is the latest in our series of articles to keep parishioners informed about what the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is saying about the current issues affecting the common good. More information is available at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and- dignity/racism/index.cfm

USCCB PRESIDENT AND DOMESTIC JUSTICE CHAIRMAN CALL FOR PRAYER AND UNITY IN Do you have a “welcoming” way about you? RESPONSE TO DEADLY CHARLOTTESVILLE Are you enthusiastic about the mission ATTACK of our parish? Could you be part of our Welcome team? WASHINGTON, AUGUST 13—Cardinal Daniel N.

DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, President of the U.S. Commitment is for just 3 evenings or Saturday Conference of Catholic Bishops and Bishop Frank mornings over the next year. Dewane of Venice, Florida, Chairman of the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human For information, contact Diane Vella at Development, are calling on all people of goodwill to join 516-731-4220, ext. 143 or in prayer and unity today in response to [the August [email protected] 12] violent protest and deadly attack in Charlottesville, Virginia. The full statement follows: Are you good at "As we learn more about the horrible events of yesterday, our prayer turns today, on the Lord's Day, to the people of meeting and greeting?? Charlottesville who offered a counter example to the hate marching in the streets. Let us unite ourselves in the spirit of hope offered by the clergy, people of faith, and all St. Bernard’s Worship Greeters greet people people of good will who peacefully defended their city and at the doors of the church and make them feel welcome. country. We are looking for welcoming individuals, couples, We stand against the evil of racism, white supremacy and or families to join our team of Greeters. neo-nazism. We stand with our sisters and brothers united in the sacrifice of Jesus, by which love's victory over every form of evil is assured. At Mass, let us offer a WE PARTICULARLY HAVE SPOTS FOR THE special prayer of gratitude for the brave souls who sought to protect us from the violent ideology displayed 5:00 Sat. and 12:00 Sun. MASSES! yesterday. Let us especially remember those who lost their lives. Let us join their witness and stand against Commitment is to arrive 30 every form of oppression." minutes before Mass, and greet at a particular Mass. every As Catholic Christians we are called to carefully third week for one year. consider the guidance of our bishops on this matter, and to use our power as citizens to ensure that the bishops’

Contact Diane Vella at goals of proclaiming the Gospel of life, protecting the 516-731-4220 ext. 143 or least among us, and pursuing the common good are [email protected] honored.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Confused by the Bible? GET SMART!

One-Session Introduction to Reading the Bible* Have you ever been lost when you hear readings from the Bible on Sunday? Have you ever tried to read it yourself and gotten even MORE lost? Be smart about the Bible—learn how the Catholic Church makes sense of it in this one-session introduction. (Really important to attend if you want to continue with Bible study, below).

Thurs. Sept. 14, 7:30-9 p.m. or Fri. Sept. 15, 10-11:30 a.m., Parish Center *Please sign up for intro session; see below.

Fall Bible Study: The Marvelous Gospel of Matthew 5 sessions starts Thurs. eve. 9/21 or Fri. morn. 9/22

Diane Vella, M.A., instructor, 516-731-4220 or [email protected]

Maybe it’s Time to Belong

A student in a by Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate  Going to church but not baptized? Catholic high school once asked me: What’s the difference between a  Baptized, going to a Catholic church Catholic and a Christian? Over the years I’ve found that but not Catholic? many Catholics don’t really understand this. Catholics  Baptized Catholic, going to church, ARE Christians. Christians are people who experience but not confirmed in the faith? God as the Trinity of Father, Son and Holy Spirit, and Jesus Christ as their savior and healer. Christianity, of course, Join the journey to adult faith! includes all us Catholics, but the Christian religion is a much wider net. Sadly—and contrary to the will of Name: ______Jesus— Christians have divided into different churches and denominations. Yet, as Pope St. John Paul II pointed out Phone: ______so strongly, all Christians believe and experience the same essential things about God, Jesus and the Christian life. He Best time to call: ______also said that ALL Christians bear responsibility for the sins that have divided the ONE Church of Jesus Christ and ______for healing those divisions. Place form in collection basket, Questions? Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or or contact Diane Vella: 516-731-4220 or [email protected] [email protected]

Liturgy corner

TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME August 27, 2017

First Reading: This reading describes the transferal of Gospel: In the First Reading, God chose Eliakim as a authority as Shebna is removed from his high post, leader for his people. Here, Jesus chooses Peter. Peter is master of the palace, and a new leader, Eliakim, put in chosen not because of his leadership potential—just two his place and invested with all his power. God is the Sundays ago, our reading showed us a Peter who boldly giver of authority. stepped out onto the sea, but whose confidence quickly Responsorial Psalm 138: We ask God to be involved in faded at the sight of the waves. Rather, Peter is chosen our lives, to stay with his creation and continue to bless because he has learned to listen to the voice of God—for “the work of your hands.” it is through God that Peter is able to recognize Jesus as the Christ. Peter is called the “rock,” but the strength of Second Reading: This wonderful meditation on the the Church built upon him does not come from Peter, mystery of God concludes the sequence of readings we but rather from God. have heard about the Jewish people. God’s ways are beyond our understanding. We can only wonder and trust in the wisdom of God.

Saints and World Day of Prayer

Monday, August 28. St. Augustine, Bishop and modern-day John the Baptists who continue to remind Doctor of the Church. Saint Augustine was born to a us of the power of the Holy Spirit that accompanies us pagan father and a devout Christian mother. This wild, even in the most difficult circumstances. Trust in God’s unruly young man later became one of Western Spirit, we, too, may find the courage to speak and act for Christianity’s most influential figures. He tried it all – God’s goodness and truth. living with a woman, fathering a child out of wedlock, Friday, September 1: World Day of Prayer for the and dabbling in Manichaeism, a heretical belief similar Care of Creation. On August 10, 2015, Pope Francis to Gnosticism. Through his mother’s prayers and a instituted the World Day of Prayer for Creation to be friendship with Ambrose, he eventually converted to held each year on September 1. Following the heels of Christianity, was ordained a priest, and then became his encyclical, Laudato Si, the day calls Christians to take bishop of Hippo in 396. His prolific writing formulated care of God’s creation that he has entrusted to us. In his theories and doctrines on original sin, just war, human encyclical, Francis emphasizes that it is a human will, divine predestination, the Trinity, and Christology. responsibility to take care of our world: We are not God. Tuesday, August 29. Memorial of the Passion of St. The earth was here before us and it has been given to us. John the Baptist. For speaking the truth, John the This allows us to respond to the charge that Judaeo- Baptist is imprisoned, and eventually beheaded. The Christian thinking, on the basis of the Genesis account story of his death cries injustice to this day. Yet the which grants man “dominion” over the earth (Gem courage of John the Baptist to speak the truth to Herod 1:28), has encouraged the unbridled exploitation of is also inspiring and awesome. How did he find the nature by painting him as domineering and destructive courage? Did he have a sense of what would be at risk? by nature. This is not a correct interpretation of the Bible What might have sustained his spirit in prison” To as understood by the Church. answer these questions, we could look to the many Sourcebook, 2017 people, such as political prisoners or victims of religious intolerance or ethnic persecution, who are imprisoned September is Dedicated to unjustly today for daring to speak the truth. People like Our Lady of Sorrows Oscar Romero, Edith Stein, and Dietrich Bonhoeffer are

Readings for Catholics For Freedom August 27, 2017—September 3, 2017 of Religion www.cffor.org

Pope Francis Warns: There is a "polite persecution" in America and the world that "takes away from man and woman their Sunday, August 27. Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary freedom as well as their right to conscientious Time. Isaiah 22:19-23; Romans 11:33-36; Psalm 138:1- objection." "We see every day that the powerful make laws that 3, 6, 8; Matthew 16:13-20. force people to this path (against their conscience and Monday, August 28. Memorial of Saint Augustine, beliefs)." Bishop and Doctor of the Church. 1 Thessalonians "If you don't do this you will be punished. You'll 1:1-5, 8-10; Psalm 149:1-6, 9; Matthew 23:13-22. lose your job and many things; or you'll be set aside. Tuesday, August 29. Memorial of the Passion of This is the persecution of the world." (ncregister.com; Saint John the Baptist. 1 Thessalonians 2:1-8; Psalm catholicnewsagency.com; christianpost.com) 139:1-6; Mark 6:17-29.

Wednesday, August 30. 1 Thessalonians 2:9-13; Psalm 139:7-12; Matthew 23:27-32. Catholics For Freedom of Religion is dedicated to educating all Americans about the facts of First Thursday, August 31. 1 Thessalonians 3:7-13; Psalm Amendment religious freedom ... what it is, how dearly 90:3-5, 12-14, 17; Matthew 24:42-51. it was purchased for us and how quickly it can be lost. Friday, September 1. 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Psalm Through education, prayer and inspiration, each 97:1 and 2B, 5-6, 10-12; Matthew 25:1-13. American is empowered to act, according to his Saturday, September 2. 1 Thessalonians 4:9-11; conscience, to preserve religious liberty. CFFR has Psalm 98:1, 7-9; Matthew 25:14-30. developed the following materials and programs to assist in this goal: Sunday, September 3. Twenty-second Sunday in Or- dinary Time. Jeremiah 20:7-9; Psalm 63:2-6, 8-9; Ro-  Empower our Children: "Free to Be - Students of mans 12:1-2; Matthew 16:21-27. Faith": Our lesson empowers students, parents and teachers by revealing "THE BIG SECRET"...

"Public Schools are not God-Free Zones!" Video and guide. The Ride Home  Educational Bulletin Items: "Focus on Religious This feature is for families to share their thoughts Freedom": Emailed weekly to parishes and as they travel to and from Church. individuals upon request.

Twenty-first Sunday of Ordinary Time  Rosary Meditations: For the blessing of religious liberty and the preservation of Catholic Healthcare. August 27, 2017  Religious Freedom 101: 6 session, small group study course with materials and guide - basic facts. Gospel: Matthew 16:13-20

Adults: Which Church leader has most influenced "Polite persecution" is "disguised as culture, disguised as your personal faith? modernity, disguised as progress." Pope Francis

Children: What has your pastor taught you about Jesus?

Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074

St. Vincent de Paul: Bereavement Groups: Back to School! We are very fortunate that under the direct supervision We have begun sorting and distributing all of the school of Dr. Lou Sabatini we are able to have three different supplies which you have generously donated. There types of support groups: have been many stories about the cost of back-to-school supplies, and our families are most grateful for the many 1. General Bereavement Group: Thursdays, ways you are helping them provide for their children. September 21- November 30; 6:30-7:45 p.m. 2. Survivors of Suicide: 2nd and 4th Mondays, In addition to the regular pens, pencils, pencil cases, September 11th-ongoing, 7:00-8:15 p.m. rulers, marble notebooks, crayons, etc. which we 3. Bereaved Parents: 1st and 3rd Mondays, September ordinarily receive, we request these harder-to-come by 18th-ongoing, 7:00-8:15 p.m. supplies, if you can help us with one or more! And of course, thank you! Anyone interested in a group may call our office (731- 6074) for a registration form; a fee of $20 is requested.  2 inch 3-ring binders  3-inch 3-ring binders In addition, Dr. Sabatini is offering training for those  Loose-leaf paper and dividers wishing to become a support group facilitator. This 7-  3x5 index cards week training will take place on Thursdays from 7:45- st nd  Pocket folders 9:00 p.m. from September 21 -November 2 . There is a  Markers $60 registration fee; if you are interested, please contact Dr. Sabatini directly at 516-799-5873.  XL backpacks for High School or College (17-20-

inch height) Can you help? NO spiral books, please! Father Innocent Duru is living at St. Bernard’s and is working as a chaplain at NUMC. He is in need of a car We can accept these items in our office (Monday- for the time that he will be staying here. Does anyone Friday, 10-2; Saturday, 10:30-11:30) or in the food bin have a car to loan him or sell inexpensively? He would in church during weekend Masses. Thank you in need it primarily for work and other necessary errands. advance for your great generosity! If you know of such a car, could you call our office? Special thanks to Our Lady of Consolation Prayer Group for their gift of school supplies! Additional Support Groups at St. Raphael: Sister Judy extends an invitation to our neighbors to join Pantry needs this week include: their support groups if they meet your needs:

1. Cancer Survivors Support Group: Tuesday  Canned meat (tuna, chicken) afternoons, beginning September 5th, 1:30-3:00 p.m.  Cake frostings in the church.  Canned tomatoes, any kind 2. Initial Bereavement Support Group: Wednesday  Tomato sauce afternoons beginning September 17th for 7 weeks.  Beans, any kind (canned or 1-lb. bag) 3. Support Group for Families/Friends of Loved  Canned corn Ones Struggling with Mental Health Issues: Tuesday, September 26th from 7-9 p.m. Call Carol As always, thank you! Ann for information at 221-6168. Please remember the poor boxes and to Call Sister Judy for further information: 308-3808. “buy one, get one free!” Special Thanks to the Levittown Swimming Association for their recent, significant food donation to our pantry. As always, we are most grateful! Thanks!

Parish social ministry St. Bernard’S Center for religiouS Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 Education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, 516-731-8511 Catholic Charities Employment Opportunity: Religious Education registration is now in full Catholic Charities is looking to hire an office assistant/ swing. Remember to mail in your registration driver for their Meals-on-Wheels program in Amityville forms. We have openings for LEVEL 5 classes on (M-F, 10-1:45 p.m.) A HSD/GED, valid NYS Driver’s Monday and Wednesday from 4:15-5:30pm. License, and at least 2 years’ each of office and clerical College students, retirees, parents are asked to driving experience are required. Bi-lingual (Spanish/ consider sharing faith with a small group of students English) skills are a strong plus! To apply, transmit as CATECHISTS are needed. Looking for a special resume and cover letter via email or fax. Please way to volunteer to make a difference in the reference “MOW Office Asst./ Driver” in the subject line of your email/fax. Fax: 516.733.7038. Email: spiritual life of a child? Call us at 731-8511 for an [email protected] interview. Training, lesson plans, and manuals will For a full listing of jobs and their descriptions, please go to: be given to you. God bless you. www.catholiccharities.cc and click on the “jobs” tab.

REGISTERATION FOR THE 2017/2018 SEASON. Registration for the following leagues are now open. There will be NO LATE registration this year so you are not guaranteed to play if not registered prior to September 8th. Please visit our website at www.stbernardcyo.org to register and for more info. Only users of the website will get email notifications about CYO events. We no longer do mailings.

We offer the following Intramural Leagues run by volunteers  2nd grade clinic • for 2nd graders • Start January 2018 • 8-10 weeks  Boys Novice • 3rd graders only • Expected to start October/November  Boys Juniors • 4th and 5th graders • Expected to start October/November  Boys Intermediate • 6th and 7th grade • Expected to start October/November  Boys Seniors • 8th, 9th and 10th grade • Expected to start November/December (Not available for High School team players)  Girls Novice • 3rd graders only • Expected to start February/March  Girls Juniors • 4th and 5th graders • Expected to start November/December  Girls Intermediate • 6th and 7th grade • Expected to start February/March  Girls Seniors • 8th, 9th and 10th grade • Expected to start February/March (Not available for High School team players) ALL POTENTIAL TRAVEL PLAYERS MUST BE REGISTERED FOR AN INTRAMURAL TEAM IN ORDER TO TRY OUT FOR A TEAM.

It’s that time of year again!

St. Bernard’s Parish Annual Block Party

th Sunday, September 17 1pm-4pm

Food! Games! DJ!! Lots of FUN!

We will supply hot dogs, hamburgers, condiments and drinks.

& Bring a Dessert for the Sharing Table.

Please feel free to bring additional food for your tables.

PLEASE SIGN UP AFTER ALL MASSES ON SEPT 9/10!

Note: Children must be accompanied by an adult.

No skate boards, bikes, scooters, etc.

For more information, contact Susan Maher

516-633-8960

In case you don’t get to sign up after Mass, fill out tear off sheet and leave in box in rectory. Thank you. ------FAMILY NAME ______HOW MANY ATTENDING ______PHONE # ______

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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE September 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

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