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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.