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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018 Give Joy to the Souls of Your Servants, O God

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018 Give Joy to the Souls of Your Servants, O God

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Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018 Give joy to the souls of your servants, O God

T. ERNARD’S S BCATHOLIC 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 St. Bernard's parish family are on a mission to Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor [email protected] bring the gospel of Jesus ext. 130 to the Levittown Community and beyond. Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor [email protected] ext. 128 Spiritual Life Father Innocent Duru, Chaplain In Residence [email protected] Schedule of Masses: Deacon John Blakeney Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm [email protected] Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am, 516-731-4220 Deacon James Flannery 12 Noon, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass) [email protected] Weekdays: 8:00 am 516-731-4220 Holy Days: see website: www.StBernardChurch.org

Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education [email protected] Confessions: 516-731-8511 Phone/516-731-7860 Fax The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry Benediction: Monday: Check schedule on page 4. [email protected] Morning Prayer: 516-731-6074 Pat McDonough, Director of Youth & Young Adults Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are [email protected] available. Ext. 144 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 1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate an anticipated baptism – even before a new child is born – [email protected] ext. 143 to ensure enough time to complete the baptism preparation process. Our three-step preparation process Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents; [email protected] 2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff; 516-731-4220 and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning

Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am [email protected] “Family-friendly” Mass. Please call 731-4220 or e-mail ext. 120 [email protected] to request a Baptism information and preparation packet. Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance [email protected] Marriages: Church arrangements should be made at least ext. 126 6 months before the marriage and before making any CYO : email: [email protected] contracts with restaurants or caterers. Please call the website: www.stbernardcyo.org Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, 731-4220. Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of Hope, and Love at St. Bernard’s? Sign-up and get to know someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy us at one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Communion, please call the rectory at 731-4220. Welcome evenings! For information, call the parish office 735-3218 at 516-731-4220, or download a form from our website St. Vincent De Paul Society: www.stbernardchurch.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s” on Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or the bottom of the home page form. If you move away, [email protected] please notify us as well.

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!

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Packing for the Journey

E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]

Sommer in the Summer I do pretty well following a lot of the gospel in my life, but the instructions Jesus Each year I like to spend gives his disciples in today’s gospel (Mark 6:7-13) are ones I’ve not been able to part of the summer time live out. And if you see my car today as I head out for a couple of weeks of visiting parishioners. Would vacation, you’ll know what I mean. you like to host an informal gathering at your home? Invite other parishioners and “Take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no neighbors and have dessert in their belts...wear sandals but not a second tunic.” I’m afraid that my car is fully and I’ll be happy to share packed -- as it often is when I’m travelling. I understand why Jesus tells his some time and conversation disciples to travel light. If they enter a town laden with luggage, the locals will about whatever interests you expect that they’re moving in. But in this particular mission, Jesus wants them these days. moving on, not moving in, as they proclaim the coming of God’s kingdom. You can see a calendar of available dates for when I’m His instructions to not bring food or money will have them relying on the and sign hospitality of strangers. I don’t think that would work on Long Island. Other up online at: cultures are more open to welcoming visitors they don’t know. I actually www.stbernardchurch.org/ experienced that once when I was walking the hills on a Greek island. As we sommertime were headed back to our ship, we walked through a neighborhood and the people This is a nice chance for me who lived there beckoned to us to stop at their homes to have a bite to eat. They to get to meet more saw we were tourists. They didn’t speak English (and whatever language they parishioners in person and were speaking....well it was Greek to me....) We had no expectation that anyone discover what’s on their was going to invite us to visit. Yet, they wanted to welcome us. So Jesus’ minds. And to have dessert. expectation that his disciples would be fed and cared for wasn’t that far fetched in that culture. Other Visits The priests of the parish are is prohibition against wearing a “second tunic” intrigues me. It’s hot in the happy to stop by during any H summer celebrations. So if Middle East. One tunic was certainly enough, so who would wear two? But as is you’re having a block party, often the case, there is symbolism embedded in bible stories. The tunic was the party, going-off- outer garment -- it made the first impression when people met each other. In to-school party or a simple some cases you could tell the occupation of the person by what tunic was worn. BBQ, let us know and we’d Today we also can claim an identity in what we wear -- at work some wear suits; be glad to spend some time some wear uniforms. When we’re headed to the beach, our clothes let others out amidst the “flock”. know that. Likewise when we dress for church. So I suspect Jesus wants his disciples to have one identity, not two. They are representing him in a singlehearted way. So let that be so with us: whatever “tunic” we wear these days, may it remind others of Jesus.

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Parish News Gifts of treasure ST BERNARD'S Sunday Collections July 8, 2018 July 9, 2017 HIGH SCHOOL MINISTRY $ 12,402.20 $ 14,632.00 Tonight, Sunday, July 15th 472 envelopes 535 envelopes Faith Direct 6:30pm - 8:00pm $ 2,506.30 $ 2,145.00 Total Collection in the Parish Center $ 14,908.50 $ 16,777.00 Two of our teens, Liam Stasinsky and Ashley Glover, spent last week at the Vincentian Leadership Program at St. John's University. They lived in the dorms for the week and immersed themselves in theology, leadership training, prayer, faith sharing and service opportunities throughout Faith Direct NYC, returning to the university each evening for Have you enrolled yet? community building games and fun designed www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 specifically for adolescents. Ashley and Liam would like to share the Parish calendar (Subject to change) highlights of their week-long experience at St. Monday, July 16 John's with all high school students here at St. 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center Bernard's. Students who will be Freshmen and 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Sophomores beginning this September will be Tuesday, July 17 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center eligible to attend next summer, so PLEASE JOIN 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room US to hear all about it !! 7:00 pm SOS Group, Parish Center Rsvp Pat McDonough, Director Of Youth Ministry at 7:00 pm Strengths Group, Parish Center [email protected] 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 7:30 pm AA Meeting Rehearsal, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir, Parish Center Thank you to all donors Wednesday, July 18 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center who came down to St. 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Bernard’s Summer Thursday, July 19 to help our community and 9:30 am Padre Pio Prayer Group, Prayer Room or neighbors in need during a Marian Room 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center Blood Emergency! We were 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House hoping for 90 donations and Friday, July 20 received exactly that amount. Additionally, 20 2:00 pm Stroke Life Society, Parish Center more potential donors were deferred for various 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, Prayer Room Saturday, July 21 reasons. If you were deferred please do not be 11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria discouraged, try again, we need you! God Bless! Sunday, July 22 9:00 am Baptism Preparation Mass, Church Thanks again for you support and commitment 10:00 am Baptism Gathering, Parish Center to this vital cause! 10:00 am Youth RCIA, Parish Center Sincerely your Blood Drive Chairpersons, 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, Parish Center Ernie and Maryclare Meditz 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria

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mass intentions Pray for the sick of our parish This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Kathy Bonura Rita Carr Debra Crocitto Saturday, July 14 Daniel Ihroog Mary Kelly Mike Kirby 8:00 am John Tanico Andrew Lalonde Jr. Joseph O'Donnell Fred Rappa 5:00 pm Elizabeth Compton Thomas Wenz 7:30 PM Nehemias Figuera Sunday, July 15 All names will remain on for 4 weeks after you call in. 7:30 am Michael Giampetruzzi – Living After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. 9:00 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. 10:30 am Anthony "Ricky" Riccardo, James Ryan, Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Frank and Saveria Cruiscuolo, Anna and Louis Scarpa, Baby Mason Francis Combs Nelson Garcia Susan Arena Brian Austin Lorraine Bardolf 12 Noon Mora Quinn Bannon Arlene Barsch Lois Byrne Jean Caprera 5:30 pm Harry W. O'Toole Sr. Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Monica DeLaRosa Monday, July 16 Sr. Juliana Deptuch Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell 8:00 am Rev. Paul Driscoll– Living Gerry Finlan Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Muriel Gallagher Tuesday, July 17 Teresita Gallego Michael Giampetruzzi Colleen Grasing 8:00 am Joseph McNulty John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Wednesday, July 18 Carolyn Hakim Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare 8:00 am Lisa Sparrow John Hartofil Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Thursday, July 19 Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Katherine Anne Kwestel 8:00 am June Garguilo Violet Kwestel Martin Logan Tia Mabanta Friday, July 20 Jaime Macias Andrew Mahoney Lucy and Richard Marconi 8:00 am Len Martinez William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Saturday, July 21 Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino 8:00 am Rigoberto Vizcaino, Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou Dolores Pizzo Joan Rampolla Michelle Fitch, Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly Kenneth Jessnik Vinny Rosa John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. 5:00 pm Walentyna Kruk Flore Rowe Federico Rueda Eve Saint Sunday, July 22 Thomas Saint Terry Sherwood Guadalupe Silva 7:30 am Joann Webb Danielle Stallone Frances Stallone Norma Steiger 9:00 am John F. Kurz Liberty Tabag David Testa Rosalie Travers 10:30 am David Pierce, Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Saint Anthony, Bill Coulman, Help Us Keep the Sick List Up-to-date FOR ALL PARISHIONERS When your loved one’s health improves, please call the rectory at 12 Noon Leonardo Paladino 516-731-4220 to let us know so their name can be removed 5:30 pm Settina Pollera from the sick list. It is important that the list remain current. Thank you for your cooperation.

Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them James Dowd Christopher Rzemieniewski

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Adult faith formation Summer Faith & Film Series

Join us for our annual summer Faith & Film series, with films curated for you by Deacon John and Father Augustine.

5 Tuesday evenings, 7:00 p.m., Parish Center

July 31 August 7 August 14 August 21 August 28 The Insult Like Father, St. Paul Wonder Pope Francis (Lebanon, 2018) Like Son (USA, 2018) (USA, 2017) (Germany, 2018) (Japan, 2013)

For information, contact Deacon John at [email protected]

Maybe it’s Are you worshipping at St. Bernard’s time to Belong but not a registered member

of the parish?? Going to church but not baptized? Baptized, going to a Catholic church, but not Catholic? Baptized Catholic, going to church, but not confirmed in the faith? Join the journey to adult faith!

Name: New Parishioner Registration ______And Welcome Orientations Phone: Monday, July 23 ______Or Best time to call: ______Tuesday, August 21 7:30 p.m., Parish Center Place form in collection basket, or contact Diane Vella: You can just “walk in” - or let us know you’re coming: 516-731-4220 ext. 143 or [email protected] 516-731-4220 or www.stbernardchurch.org/welcome Bring the whole family!

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Alpha is coming!

Noticing a lot of gray hair in Church?

Wouldn’t it be nice to see more of this?

You can be a part of making

that happen!

We will be inviting our young families to participate in ALPHA 8 Friday evenings this fall (Sept. 21– Nov. 16).

We will offer them FREE DINNER for the whole family, an ENGAGING MOVIE and DISCUSSION about life and faith for the adults (English and Spanish) and teens, and CHILD CARE for the little ones.

If you’re an adult or teen who loves kids and would like to help with child care so young parents can take advantage of this program (and you’re not participating in Alpha yourself), your presence as a child helper may make it possible for our younger parishioners to take that next step in faith.

What’s Alpha? For information and pre-registration, or to volunteer, go to www.stbernardchurch.org/alpha

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Liturgy corner Readings for July 15, 2018—July 22, 2018 FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME July 15, 2018 Always remember that any one of us could at any time go astray; hence, the prayer goes on to ask that all who “are accounted Christian” may be given “the grace to reject whatever is contrary to the name of Christ.” First Reading: Amaziah, a priest of Bethel, flatly rejects Amos’s words and orders him to leave town and go to the land of Judah. Amos was one of the twelve minor prophets. Sunday, July 15. Amos 7:12-15. Ephesians 1:3- He proclaimed the Lord’s words in the northern kingdom 14; Psalm 85:9-14; Mark 6:7-13. during a relatively successful period in Israel’s history Yet Monday, July 16. Isaiah 1:10-17; Psalm 50:8-9, Amos’s prophetic words disgruntled many affluent kings, 16-17, 21, 23; Matthew 10:34 11:1. priests, and other leaders whose greed caused them to trample the poor. While Amaziah aligns Amos with the professional Tuesday, July 17. Isaiah 7:1-9; Psalm 48:2-8; class of prophets in today’s reading, Amos is clear that he was Matthew 11:20-24. working as a shepherd when the Lord called him. From Wednesday, July 18. Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16; Psalm within our ordinary, daily work, the Lord calls us, too. 94:5-10, 14-15; Matthew 11:25-27. Responsorial Psalm 85: in the refrain, we ask the Lord for the Thursday, July 19. Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; favor of his kindness and salvation. Psalm 102:13-21; Matthew 11:28-30. Friday, July 20. Isaiah 38:1-8, 21-22, (Ps) Isaiah Second Reading: What gifts God gives us! Spiritual blessing 38:10-12, 16; Matthew 12:1-8. from the heavens belongs to us. Adoption through Jesus Christ is ours. Redemption by the Blood of Christ and the Saturday, July 21. Micah 2:1-5; Psalm 10:1-4, 7- forgiveness of sins is also ours. 8, 14; Matthew 12:14-21. Gospel: Not alone does Jesus send the Twelve out, but with a Sunday, July 22. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary partner. He sends them out in Mission with authority over Time. Jeremiah 23:1-6, Ephesians 2:13-18; demonic spirits, the same authority he had that comes from Psalm 23:1-6; Mark 6:30-34. God. What are the Twelve to take with them for the journey? Nothing. Proper footwear is essential, but they will not need a Daily readings can be found online at: second tunic. They are only to stay where people welcome www.usccb.org/bible/readings them, following Jesus’ example of leaving places that take offense at their preaching and miraculous deeds. The message of the Twelve is repentance, a change of heart akin to Amos’ message to those who acted unjustly. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their Saints of the Week thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Monday, July 16. Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mount Carmel is part of a mountain range in northern Israel, significant to Christians for its biblical association with the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time prophet Elijah (see 1 Kings 18). In the twelfth century, the Carmelites were founded at a site that is supposed to have July 15, 2018 been Elijah’s cave and soon built a monastery there. For this reason, the Carmelites honor the Blessed Virgin Mary under Gospel: Mark 6:7-13 the title Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The English Carmelite St. Simon Stock (feast day, May 16) is believed to have been Adults: What part of the Good News of Jesus given the brown scapular by Our Lady, and those who wear it Christ can I share this week? believe they can be sure of her help at the hour of their death. Sourcebook 2018 Children: Which of Jesus’s stories can I tell this week?

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LITURGICAL MINISTERS CORNER Spotlight on E.M.H.C.’s

30 years ago, I was asked “would I become a Eucharistic minister,” by Helene Lacey, our sacristan at the time. I felt so blessed to be asked. This is the most important part of the mass. As an EM, I would be serving the body and blood of Christ to my fellow parishioners. I remember feeling so nervous the day I attended my EM instructions. They were held at holy Trinity high school, and were led by Father William Hanson, Thank God. Father Hansen had been a priest at St. Bernard’s years before and his presence helped me feel more comfortable. But, “would I be able to show the proper reverence?” Our instructions instilled in us the correct way to serve both the body and the blood. I must confess I try not to think about… Dropping the host (his body), or spilling the wine (his blood). I still approach the ministry with a tinge of that first day’s nervousness. Each time I am scheduled to be an EM, I am blessed to be a part of the sacramental ceremony, and I hope all I serve can feel the love and respect I have in my role. Midge Finck Watercolor Painting Classes with Father Augustine One of the favorite activities returns this summer! Join us, as Father Augustine brings his art to life and helps you to discover your own creative energy! Children’s class: Monday 10 - 11:30 AM July 16th, 23rd, 30th & August 6th, 13th, 20th New Adult Classes: Wednesday 6:30 – 8:00 PM July 18th, 25th & August 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd All classes are located in the Parish Center. Each class is limited to 12 students. First come first served. No Registration fees. No walk-in students, please. Supplies are not provided. Visit Parish Rectory office to receive a copy of the supply list. To register, call 516 731 4220 or send email to [email protected]

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Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: “stunned, and are just going through the motions.”

Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income Politics aside, there are children who are separated from Levittown neighbors with food and monetary donations. the parents. Our staff is considering how we might Through your great generosity, we are able to adequately reach out to children who have been affected by the provide for those adults, seniors and children who are “zero tolerance policy” of our country. What might we “food insecure.” This week, our pantry needs include: be able to do to provide some of the basic needs of living for the children?  Canned meat (tuna, chicken)  Canned tomatoes To quote the pastor of St. Mark’s Parish in El Paso, TX,  Canned corn “Immigrant children are our children. Our destinies are  Cup Noodles linked, and God can tear down borders faster than  Ramen noodles humans can build them up.”  Canned Pasta (“Chef Boyardee” style)  Pasta St. Matthew may have quoted Jesus best: “I was a  Toilet tissue stranger and you welcomed me.” Or, in the gospel of Fred Rogers, “Children are our superiors in the way As always, thank you! they trust each person they meet, the way they lack Please remember the poor boxes and to guile, the way a child can admit simple vulnerability.” “buy one, get one free!” Let us pray for all vulnerable parents and children “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” around our world, and do what we can to alleviate some of the suffering many are enduring. I haven’t seen it yet, but I intend to see “Won’t You Be My Neighbor” sometime soon. But I have spoken to The video of Bishop Brennan is posted on our parish several people who have seen the new documentary facebook page. about Fred Rogers, and they highly recommend it. We will keep you posted! David Brooks, the opinion columnist, says that the documentary demonstrates how Rogers’s children’s show got started and how he used it to teach and accompany children, and how he gave children obvious and nonobvious advice: “You are special just the way Happy Birthday, you are; no, children can’t fall down the drains in the Arthur! bathtub.” Mary and Arthur have He says that “the power is in Rogers’s radical kindness been delivering Meals- at a time when public kindness is scarce,” and that on-Wheels every week “moral elevation gains strength when it is scarce.” since 2004! We took If you are reading the papers, or watching the news, you this picture on Friday, know that thousands of parents are being separated from July 7th in our pantry their children, without any clear reassurance that they because it is Arthur’s will be reunited any time soon. 90th birthday! What a wonderful couple! Bishop Brennan from our diocese was part of the God bless, Mary and delegation who visited children at a detention center in Arthur! You are a McAllen, TX, a converted Walmart warehouse where blessing to our parish! 1400 boys are being detained. He said, “from a human level, this is incredibly sad.” The children looked

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Total Raised to Date $1,365,082

Percentage of 78% Minimum Goal

Number of Pledges 447

Average Gift $1.68 per day

Could it look like this?

Thanks to everyone who pledged to our building campaign during the week. We received another $40,000 in pledges bringing us close to 80% of our minimum goal. We’ll get started with our architects once we hit that goal so encourage everyone to pledge now.

If you haven’t had the chance to look at the various designs for our new church entrance which were prepared by students at Division Ave High School and MacArthur High School, you can see the various slides at our home page:

www.stbernardchurch.org THANK YOU!!! After we suggested using our We are grateful to Mr. Ed Gambitsky, the teacher of the online donation site, Faith Direct, architecture class, for his guidance and for letting the students we received quite a few new pledges. help us imagine what our new entrance and lobby could be That was easy, wasn’t it? To pledge like. on line, you can use the Q-Code above or go to www.stbernardchurch.org and and click on the Faith Direct link at the bottom of the page.

Benefits of using Faith Direct? • No need to mail your contributions in. Save paper and postage • Save the parish money -- we won’t need to mail out reminders • Get points if you use your credit card to donate • It’s fast, safe and secure

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Water Color Art Show

Selected watercolor paintings by Father Augustine are being displayed in the Prayer Room of St. Bernard’s Church, Levittown, from July 15-29 for viewing and acquisition through silent auction. This silent auction will end on July 29 before the 5.30 mass (Sunday).

The proceeds of the sale of paintings go to help the ministry of the Little Sisters of the Poor for the aged and the destitute.

The Little Sisters of the Poor provide service to the poorest of the poor in all the impoverished areas of the world. They pick up the homeless and destitute from the streets and offer them quality dedicated service absolutely free. It is their charism to live by the providence of God without receiving big donations but sustain their ministry by begging day by day. This art show is only a little effort to afford them small help to support their mission. By buying one of these paintings you are adding your tiny mite to the great work of God for the poor that Pope Francis has been consistently promoting the faithful to do.

All the pictures are matted and framed and are ready to decorate your homes or to be presented as gifts.

This will be a Silent Auction and here is the procedure:

1. Please choose the painting that you are interested in and note the number.

2. From the plastic box pick the card that bears that number.

3. Write your name, phone number, and your offering for the painting.

4. The highest bidder gets the picture.

5. The last date for the auction will be July 29.

Thanks to the Peck Family for donating the picture frames.

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Thank You from Fr. Jerry

Dear Friends,

Although I have been away from St. Bernard’s for the past 5 years, it was a joy to be with you again for the 5:00 P.M Saturday evening Mass last weekend marking my retirement from full-time ministry. Seeing so many familiar faces reminded me of the 12 years I spent pastoring the people of St. Bernard’s and how much you have contributed to my priestly ministry by your faith, hope, and love. I am grateful to Fr. Ralph for the invitation to celebrate this Mass and to join him and Fr. Joe, Fr. Augustine, and Deacon Jim at the altar. I wish to thank you for your good wishes, your cards, and your gifts. Thanks also to Jane Nieman and her committee for making all the arrangements.

A number of people have asked me what I will be doing in retirement. I hope to devote some time to the St. Vincent de Paul Society on the diocesan level as their spiritual advisor. I will also be celebrating Sunday Mass at St. Elizabeth Parish in Melville starting in September. Of course I look forward to more time for prayer and study as well as time for relaxation and keeping up with social relationships. I am sure the Lord has a few things in mind as well which will be forthcoming. I will be residing in a private residence on the north fork of Long Island in the hamlet of Laurel. My address is:

1367 Aldrich Lane Laurel, New York 11948

St. Bernard’s will always be near to my heart, and I will always be grateful for the privilege of serving the good people of this parish.

Fr. Jerry Ringenback

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Please pray for those Serving in the military Michael Agunzo, Jr. Albert Giovanniello, USAF Frank Pascale Joseph Albertini, US Army Frank Iadevia, USAF Jacqueline Peterson Edward Alexander, USAF Major John P. Kilbride LCPL. Christopher Piccolo, USMC PFC John Amon, USMC Major Thomas J. Kilbride Joseph R. Ralph, USN Andrew Anton Michael Kruszewski, USN Cpl. Michael Randazzo Patrick Ayoung, USAF Lt. Jacen Lanclos Sgt. Samuel Rodriquez, US Army Sean Ayoung, USN Pvt. Nicholas Lane, US Army John Ross, USAF Sgt. Eric R. Brouillet, USMC Sgt.1st Class Chris Manzililio Cpl. Tony G. Rotondo, USMC Nicholas Catalano Lt. Kyle McDermott Carl M. Saviano LCpl Steven Churchill Airman 1st Class Maritza R. Mazzara, USAF MSgt. Matthew Schwally, USAF Sgt. William Curtin, US Army Ricardo Melendez, USMC Sgt. Vince Senn Cpt. Christopher DarConte, USAF Seaman Mike Mercado, USN PFC Desmond Slattery Sgt. Mark Dennington Robert S. Meyers Kevin J. Smithwick, USMC Michael J. DiDomenico, Jr., USMC LCpl Nicholas Montalvo, USMC Sgt. Jonathan Soto, US Army Seaman Jack Doupe, USN Pvt. William Munn, US Army Joseph A. Squillace, USAF Captain Carey Eden Conor O’Leary, US Army Thomas Sullivan Pvt. Erick Elkowitz, USMC P.O. Dawn M. Orlando LCpl William Sutch, USMC Sgt. Matthew Ferrante, USMC Rob Owens, USMC

Call the Rectory to have names added or removed from this list, or to add the branch of service.

Remember and pray for all the wonderful men and woman serving in our Military especially those who are away from their homes so that we can enjoy peace and freedom. God bless all of them and comfort those who have suffered sickness or injury.

Come Join the Columbiettes st for their 1 Annual

Rockin’ & Rollin 50’s & 60’s Party! July 18-22. CDA 57th Biennial National Convention in th Friday, July 20th, 7—11 pm Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 100 Anniversary of the State Court. For information: contact Jean Leviton at $25 Tickets/ $30 at Door 516-796-6750. Includes: Food, DJ, Beer, Wine & Soda Sunday, August 5. 12:00 PM. Past Regents’ Summer Spree (Court St. Frances Cabrini hosting): to raise Dress to Impress—Costumes Welcome monies for the Past Regents’ various charities. Cost $40. Contact Chairperson Rosemary Brunoforte at 516-796- Holy Innocents Council #3581 0021 for information.

3581 Jefferies Road Catholic Daughters Mission Levittown, New York 11756 Catholic Daughters of the Americas strives to embrace the principle of faith working through love in the Contacts: Edith 516-993-0643 or promotion of justice, equality and the advancement of Jeanette 516-941-6209 or human rights and human dignity for all. New members are always welcomed. For information, please contact Angela 516-330-2076 Rosemary Brunoforte at 516-796-0021.

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