The Church of St. Bernard 51 Prospect Street White Plains, NY 10606 www.stbernardswp.com June 30, 2019 The Little Disciple Learning Center Graduation
Rectory The Little Disciple Learning Center 914-949-2111 914-428-4727 Rev. Robert J. Morris Jennifer Frias Pastor Director of The Little Disciple Learning Center Director of Religious Education Executive Director of The Little Disciple Learning Sunday Masses/Misas del Domingo Center Saturday/Sábado Weekend Associates: 5:30pm Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J Sunday/Domingo Rev. Msgr. Peter C. O’Donnell 9:00 am 10:30 am Veronica Cuahuey 12:00 pm (Spanish/Español) Rectory Office Manager Confessions: Virna Verastegui Saturday/Sábado Coordinator of Religious Education 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Invest just five minutes a day, and Wednesday, Jul 03, 2019 you faith will deepen and grow - a FEAST OF THOMAS, APOSTLE Have your doubts day at a time, How we need Saint Thomas now. He, more than anyone, could understand our swishy tango between doubt and faith. When so many institutions— Sunday, Jun 30, 2019 governmental, religious, financial—behave abysmally, doubt seems the THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME only appropriate response. How can intelligent people trust those who only How free do you dare to be? seem to act out of greed and hypocrisy? For Thomas, as for us, doubt is the You’re only as free as your nearest master. portal to truth. The ultimate pragmatist boldly demands, “my hands in his That might be a person who exerts authority over you. It could also be side”—and gets what he asks for. Jesus doesn’t criticize; instead he an addiction that governs your decisions or a personal “Prime responds vulnerably, tenderly. So forget the rigid certainties; try doubt. Directive” that shapes your choices. Not all forces that hold sway over TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29 (593). “You are us are negative. We may choose to be governed by moral principles, or citizens with the saints and . . . members of God’s household.” to follow the recommendations of our doctors or the commandments Thursday, Jul 04, 2019 of the Bible. The higher our governing authority, the more freedom MASS FOR INDEPENDENCE DAY we’ll experience. If the only power we answer to is ourselves, we may Freely believe be in for a rough ride. The Catechism of the Catholic Church devotes several pages to the topic of TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Kings 19:16b, 19-21; Galatians 5:1, 13-18; freedom, a concept Americans hold dear and celebrate today. Catholics Luke 9:51-62 (99). “For freedom Christ set us free . . . do not embrace freedom as essential to the dignity of each human being, but not submit again to the yoke of slavery.” the idea of a “free for all”—rather, the common good holds weight. The best Monday, Jul 01, 2019 use of freedom is when, through our close connection to God, we freely MEMORIAL OF JUNÍPERO SERRA, PRIEST choose goodness and righteousness. However you celebrate Independence Faithful to the journey Day, take a moment to consider your own freedom and how you exercise it. The Franciscan friar Junípero Serra did not become a missionary until TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 22:1b-19; Matthew 9:1-8 (380). “When he was 56, after years of teaching philosophy in Spain. In 18th- Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralytic, ‘Courage, child, your century colonial California, Serra set up missions a day’s journey sins are forgiven.’ " apart, or however far he could walk on his bad leg, in which an insect Friday, Jul 05, 2019 bite had caused a chronic infection. Eventually he established nine MEMORIAL OF ANTHONY ZACCARIA, PRIEST missions, among them San Luis Obispo and San Juan Capistrano. At Go about doing good one point he made his way to Mexico City and back to plead the Native Much of Jesus’ ministry was made up of teaching, proclaiming the kingdom Americans’ case with the Spanish authorities. Pope Francis canonized of God, and healing. He sent the disciples out to do the same. Anthony him on September 23, 2015 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Zaccaria (1502-39), a doctor, followed this call. He founded a religious order Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. It’s never too late to renew and served the poor and sick. As disciples of Jesus today, we take up similar your path in life as a Christian. Look at each day as a daily pilgrimage, work: showing others our faith in the gospel, the Good News of Christ, by one you can get through even if you have to limp. How far can you get looking for opportunities to be a healing presence in the world around us. today? TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67; Matthew 9:9-13 TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 18:16-33; Matthew 8:18-22 (377). (381). "Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" “Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go.” Saturday, Jul 06, 2019 Tuesday, Jul 02, 2019 MEMORIAL OF MARIA GORETTI, VIRGIN, MARTYR A calm port in a storm With God’s grace, reconciliation is always possible The world has seen its share of disasters, both natural and of human One of the marks of sanctity is that it inspires radical change in the lives of origin: earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, oil spills, and wars, those who encounter it. Such was the case with Maria Goretti, murdered in to name a few. People also experience their own personal 1902 by a would-be rapist when she was only 11 years old. She forgave her catastrophes: illnesses, deaths, losses of jobs and homes, the killer, Alessandro Serenelli, on her deathbed. Serenelli, however, was crumbling of families and relationships. Such events can give us some unrepentant until he had a dream in which Maria gave him lilies that perspective on biblical stories like the oneabout the sleeping Jesus immediately burned his hands. After his release from prison decades later, and his scared-to-death disciples on a storm-tossed boat. It can be Serenelli visited Maria’s mother and begged her forgiveness. They attended hard to trust God—or anyone for that matter—when events threaten Mass together the next day, receiving Communion side by side. On June 24, to overcome us. It is at those times, though, that trust is most needed. 1950 the repentant Serenelli was present for Goretti’s canonization. Change Take some biblical advice. Jesus “rebuked the winds and the sea, and someone’s life today through forgiveness. there was great calm.” In the face of calamity, the voice of God is not TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 27:1-5, 15-29; Matthew 9:14-17 (382). in the sound and fury but in the stillness of your heart. “Jesus answered them, ‘Can the wedding guests mourn as long as the TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 19:15-29; Matthew 8:23-27 (378). bridegroom is with them?’ ” “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?” Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, July 5th is the First Friday of the Month. Please join the community at 7:00pm for an hour of Prayer with Christ during the Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament the Benediction. Christopher Merenda, the son of Mary and John Merenda was ordained to the permanent diaconate by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Saturday, June 15, 2019. Chris will Upcoming Parish Meetings serve as a deacon at St. Columba, Hopewell Junction, Where he and his wife are parishioners. • Lord of the Miracles, today, Sunday, June 30th Congratulations to Chris, his family and friends and at 1:30 pm in the Community Room. the parish community of St. Columba in this joyful • Virgin of Guadalupe, Monday, July 1st at and blessed occasion. 8:00pm in the Cafeteria. • Divine Mercy, Sunday, July 7th at 1:30pm in the Main Church. Catholic Charities • Divine Infant Jesus, Sunday, July 7th at 1:30pm Catholic Charities helps immigrants reunite legally in the Guadalupe Room. with their families, obtain proper work authorization, learn English and civics, and prepare to pass citizenship exams. Catholic Charities also assists immigrants in avoiding exploitation by Online Support Group for Individual & unscrupulous practitioners by providing correct Families affected by Divorce/Separation information and realistic counsel about immigration status. They also support a vast network of soup For anyone struggling due to a divorce/separation kitchens in NYC and food pantries in NYC, in their family, there is a free on-line “Webinar-like” emergency shelters, temporary and transitional support/sharing group. Sponsored by the St. housing and permanent affordable housing Raymond Nonnatus Foundation for freedom, family to help homeless families and individuals. and Faith, this group meets every first Tuesday For more information or to receive help call from 8-9pm and is on going. Prayer, reflection, 1-800-744-7900 or 1-800-566-7636. guidance by Church teachings, and attended by a Mercedarian friar from the Order of Mercy and the Organization’s Director, Did you know? the group allows for listening and [optional] sharing guided by an Did you know that the businesses who experienced facilitator. To learn more advertise in the back page of our weekly visit www.nonnatus.org or to get in bulletin help to pay the publishing cost? contact with the director of the If you have a business in the area that foundation call 215-870-9913. could benefit from advertising on the back page of our bulletin please consider it. Each weekend over a thousand people attend Mass at St Bernard Church, most of whom live and shop in Save the Date the area. It’s an easy way to reach local families 2019 St. Bernard’s Carnival with information about your business. Maybe your This year our Parish Carnival is scheduled to run business has been blessed by the support of this from Wednesday, August 14th through Saturday, community. If you would like to advertise as a August 17th from 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm. sponsor on the back of our bulletin please call 1-800 524-0263. Renew + Rebuild Total Amount Pledged: $700,960 Junior High School Youth Group Total Amount in payments: $220,606 On Friday, July 5th the Junior High School Youth We hope that all of our parishioners will make Group will meet for a Spiritual conference at every effort to complete their pledges so that we 6:30pm in the Recreation Room. All Junior High are able to accomplish our parish projects. Thank School students are welcome to join! you very much. Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento Viernes, 5 de julio es el primer viernes del mes. Por favor únase a la comunidad a las Christopher Merenda, el hijo de Mary y John 7:00 pm por una hora de oración con Cristo Merenda fue ordenado al diaconado permanente durante la Exposición del Santísimo por el Cardenal Timothy Dolan en la Catedral de St. Sacramento la Bendición. Patricio el sábado 15 de junio de 2019. Chris servirá como diácono en San Columba, Hopewell Junction, donde él y su esposa son feligreses. Próximas Reuniones Felicitaciones a Chris, a su familia y amigos y a la comunidad parroquial de San Columba en esta • Señor de los Milagros, hoy, domingo, 30 de junio a la ocasión alegre y bendecida. 1:30 pm en el Salón de la Comunidad. • Virgen de Guadalupe, lunes, 1 de julio a las 8:00 pm en la Cafeteria. Caridades Católicas • Divina Misericordia, domingo, 7 de julio a la 1:30 pm en la Iglesia. Caridades Católicas ayuda a los inmigrantes a reunirse • Divino Niño Jesus, domingo, 7 de julio a la 1:30pm legalmente con sus familias, obtener una autorización en el Salón de Guadalupe. de trabajo adecuada, aprender inglés y educación cívica y prepararse para aprobar exámenes de ciudadanía. Caridades Católicas también ayuda a los Grupo de apoyo en línea para individuos y inmigrantes a evitar la explotación por parte de familias afectadas por divorcio/separación practicantes sin escrúpulos proporcionando información correcta y consejos realistas sobre el Para cualquier persona que esté luchando debido a estado de inmigración. También brindan apoyo a una un divorcio / separación en su familia, hay un grupo amplia red de comedores populares en Nueva York y de apoyo / intercambio "en línea" similar a un despensas de alimentos en Nueva York, refugios de seminario web. Patrocinado por la Fundación San emergencia, viviendas temporales y de transición y Raymond Nonnatus para la libertad, la familia y la viviendas asequibles permanentes para ayudar a fe, este grupo se reúne cada primer martes de 8 a 9 familias e individuos sin hogar. Para obtener más pm y sigue en marcha. La oración, la reflexión, la información o para recibir ayuda, llame al guía de las enseñanzas de la Iglesia y la asistencia 1-800-744-7900 o 1-800-566-7636. de un fraile mercedario de la Orden de la Misericordia y el Director de la Organización, permiten escuchar y Sabias? compartir [opcional] guiados por un facilitador experimentado. Para ¿Sabías que las empresas que anuncian en la última obtener más información, visite página de nuestro boletín semanal ayudan a pagar el www.nonnatus.org o para ponerse en costo de publicación? Si tiene un negocio en el área contacto con el director de la que podría beneficiarse de la publicidad en la última fundación, llame al 215-870-9913. página de nuestro boletín, considérelo. Cada fin de semana, más de mil personas asisten a misa en la iglesia de San Bernardo, la mayoría de los cuales Reserva la Fecha viven y compran en el área. Es una manera fácil de Carnaval de San Bernardo 2019 llegar a las familias locales con información sobre su negocio. Tal vez su negocio ha sido bendecido con el Este año, nuestro Carnaval Parroquial está apoyo de esta comunidad. Si desea anunciarse como programado para ejecutarse del miércoles 14 de patrocinador en la parte posterior de nuestro boletín, agosto al sábado 17 de agosto de 6:00 p.m. a llame al 1-800 524-0263. 11:00 p.m.
Grupo de Jóvenes de la Renovar & Reconstruir Cantidad total prometida: $700,960 Escuela Intermedia Monto total de pagos: $220,606 El viernes, 5 de julio, el Grupo de Jóvenes de la Escuela Intermedia se reunirá para una conferencia Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan espiritual a las 6:30 pm en el Salón de Recreación. todos los esfuerzos posibles para completar sus ¡Todos los estudiantes de secundaria son promesas para que podamos llevar a cabo bienvenidos a unirse! nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas gracias. Mass Intentions for the Week Last Sunday’s Collection:
Saturday, June 29, 2019 First Collection 6/23/19: $3,543 Second Collection 6/23/19: $1,115 5:30 Terence Gaven Today’s Second Collection is for Utilities. Next Sunday, June 30, 2019 week’s Second Collection will be for Air conditioning. Thank you for your generous support 9:00 Maria Valeri Ramoz to our parish. 10:30 Brijida Villafran Torres La Segunda Colecta de hoy será para las Utilidades. La Segunda Colecta de la próxima 12:00 For the people semana será para el Aire Acondicionado. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra Monday, July 1, 2019 parroquia. 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, July 2, 2019 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, July 3, 2019
9:00 Communion Service Goal/Meta: $37,000 Thursday, July 4, 2019 Pledge to Date/Promesa hasta la fecha: 9:00 Communion Service $16,848 Number of Gifts/Número de Regalos: Friday, July 5, 2019 105 Average Gift/Promedio de Regalo: 9:00 Communion Service $160.46
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BOCES will be offering a new cycle of English BOCES estará ofreciendo nuevamente clases de classes and G.E.D/TASC Prep in Spanish for the inglés y de preparación para G.E.D/TASC en summer. For more information, please call español para el verano. Para más información, El Centro Hispano 914-289-0500. llame al Centro Hispano 914-289-0500. Spaces are limited! ¡Los cupos son limitados! El Centro Hispano will be offering its Summer El Centro Hispano estará ofreciendo el programa de Reading Program for second and third graders from lectura para los estudiantes de segundo y tercer grado July 1 to August 22. del 1 de julio al 22 de agosto. Location: Post Road Elementary School Lugar: Post Road Elementary School - Mondays and Wednesdays - Lunes y miércoles de 4:30 Time: Second Graders Horario: Segundo Grado from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm pm a 6:30 pm Third Graders - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4:30 Tercer Grado - Martes y jueves de 4:30 pm a 6:30 pm. pm to 6:30 pm Las registraciones ya están abiertas. Si está interesado en Registration is now open. If you are interested in registrar a su niño/a, por favor pase por el Centro registering your child, please stop by El Centro Hispano, o llámenos al 914-289-0500. Hispano or give us a call at 914-289-0500. ¡QUEDAN POCAS PLAZAS! SPACE IS LIMITED!