January 30, 2016 - St. Bernard`s Church • Levittown NY

A community of Faith
hope
and love
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2016
We gave thanks for you Holy Name, O Lord!
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T.
B
ERNARD
S
S CATHOLIC CHURCH
516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax
Email: Parish@StBernardChurch.org
Website: www.StBernardChurch.org
MISSION STATEMENT
PASTORAL TEAM
Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor
Shepherd@StBernardChurch.org
ext. 130
Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor
FrNohsBest@StBernardChurch.org
ext. 128
Deacon John Blakeney
DeaconJohn@StBernardChurch.org
516-731-4220
Deacon James Flannery
DeaconJim@StBernardChurch.org
516-731-4220
Deacon Timm Taylor
DeaconTimm@StBernardChurch.org
516-731-4220
Father Patrick Abem, Chaplain in Residence
patabem@gmail.com
ext 124
Father Andres Fernandez, Resident Priest
ext 131
Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education
RelEd@StBernardChurch.org
516-731-8511 Phone/516-731-7860 Fax
The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays.
Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P.,
Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry
PSM@StBernardChurch.org
516-731-6074
Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
skropac@stbernardchurch.org
Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music
MJWitte@StBernardChurch.org
ext. 142
Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
DVella@StBernardChurch.org
ext. 143
Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan
Sacristan@StBernardChurch.org
516-731-4220
Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager
ext. 120
Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance
Maintenance@StBernardChurch.org
ext. 126
With faith, hope, and love the people of
St. Bernard's parish family are on a mission
to bring the gospel of Jesus
to the Levittown Community and beyond.
Spiritual Life
Schedule of Masses:
Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am,
12 Noon, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass)
Weekdays: 8:00 am
Holy Days: see website: www.StBernardChurch.org
Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and
Benediction:
Monday: Check schedule on page 5.
Morning Prayer:
Monday through Saturday 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are
available.
Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our
Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at
1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before
an anticipated baptism – even before a new child is born –
to ensure enough time to complete the baptism
preparation process. Our three-step preparation process
includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents;
2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff;
and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning
gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am
“Family-friendly” Mass.
Please call 731-4220 or e-mail
parish@StBernardChurch.org 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
Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or
the bottom of the home page form. If you move away,
please notify us as well.
Jlyons8234@gmail.com
Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may email us at Bulletin@StBernardChurch.org 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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Welcome Father Patrick
E– mail Father Ralph: shepherd@StBernardChurch.org
We’re happy to welcome Father Patrick Abem to Saint
Bernard’s. He’ll be in residence with Father Joe and me for
at least the next year as he is the new chaplain at Nassau
University Medical Center. People have been asking me
about him so let me tell you ten things about Father Patrick.
1. Father Patrick was born and raised in Nigeria -- one of
God Bless Father
Andres
Father Andres Fernandez
was with us for the past
month to cover St.
Joseph’s Hospital as a
chaplain and now he
moves to Mercy Medical
Center in Rockville Center
to be a chaplain there til at
least June. He is going to
change residences to Our
Lady of Lourdes church in
Malverne since it is closer
to Mercy. Father Andres
will come and visit us from
time to time and we’re
looking forward to his
leading a special Stations
of the Cross in Spanish this
Lent. So he doesn’t want
us to say farewell just yet.
We were very blessed to
have him as a brother
priest in the rectory and for
his short ministerial stay
with us. We continue to
pray for him in his work
among those seeking
healing.
seven children. His father has been a professional
photographer and currently is involved in the cocoa
industry. His mother’s career was raising seven children!
2. For the past five years Father Patrick has been studying in Rome at the School
of the Holy Cross (Santa Croce) where he received his doctorate degree in bioethics. So yes, there is now a doctor in the house.
3. Last weekend Father Patrick experienced his first American snow.
He had been
helping in some Long Island parishes during the summer time over the past few
years, but never was here in the winter. He considers this an “historic” event in his
life. (That and his car battery dying!)
4. Father Patrick likes community life.
While is he a diocesan priest of the Diocese
of Ogoja, Nigeria, he likes living in community with other priests. (How could he
not like living with me and Father Joe?) He was ordained seven years ago -- his
anniversary is August 23rd.
5. Speaking of community, Father Patrick really likes Levittown and Saint
Bernard’s. He has found great friendliness and welcome here since he has arrived.
6. He is a soccer player and a soccer fan (though he calls that game “football”).
His
favorite team to root for is Chelsea. And if there are men in the parish who play
informal soccer games, let him know when and where. He might just join you.
7. Father Patrick loves being a priest because it is a life of service that brings him
joy.
8. He would rather read on his Kindle than read a physical book.
He likes
electronics. His favorite read? Motivational books.
9. He is adjusting to his life as a chaplain at the hospital. He was surprised that so
many people in this country are disposed to accepting the ministry of a chaplain.
But he is equally surprised at how forward people can be in saying that they do not
need a chaplain or religion.
10. I’m going to let you discover the tenth thing about Father Patrick yourself.
You’ll be glad to get to know him.
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Parish News
Gifts of treasure
Sunday collections
The Rosary Confraternity will meet on
January 24, 2016
January 25, 2015
$ 4,596.50
$ 13,495.10
139 envelopes
647 envelopes
Faith Direct
$ 2,054.72
$ 2,017.00
Total Collection
$ 6,651.22
$ 15,512.10
Monday, February 1 at the 7:30 pm Novena in
the church where we will recite the rosary. We
will then proceed to the parish center for our
meeting and a social. All women of the parish
are welcome.
FAMILY LIFE COMMITTEE PRESENTS
CANDY BAR BINGO!!
Second Collection - Fuel
$ 508.00
$ 4,449.65
78 envelopes
358 envelopes
Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 6:00pm
St. Bernard’s Cafeteria
Capital Campaign
Goal: $1,000,000.00
Pledged: $1,199,925.00
Collected to date: $1,098,295
Admittance Fee: One large size candy bar
8 games of Bingo
Chances to win fun prizes and Chinese Auction, too!
Hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase
Fun for the whole family!!
For more information:
susan.maher3@verizon.net or 516-633-8960
Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment
so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished.
Thank you for your continued generosity.
Faith Direct
Have you enrolled yet?
www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272
BRING YOUR OLD PALM TO CHURCH
NEXT WEEKEND.
Parish calendar
Monday,
7:30 pm
After Novena
Tuesday,
10:00 am
10:30 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Wednesday,
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Thursday,
9:00 am
10:00 am
2:15 pm
We're collecting it to burn for ashes for Ash Wednesday.
All invited to the palm fire on Monday, February 8th at
8:30pm outside the church. We'll serve hot chocolate.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY gathers
this Saturday, February 6 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.
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(Subject to change)
February 1
Miraculous Medal Novena, Church
Rosary Confraternity Mtg, Parish Center
February 2
Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center
Rosary Executive Board, Parish Center
Zumba Gold, Parish Center
Religious Award Boy Scout Troop 316,
Cafeteria
Children’s Choir Practice, Parish Center
Boy Scout 316 Meeting, Cafeteria
Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room
Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 209
AA Meeting, School Room 207
Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church
February 3
Folk Group, Off-site
Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center
February 4
Zumba Gold, Parish Center
Shawl Ministry, Parish Center
St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House
for the sick of our parish
mass intentions
This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions.
Monday, February 1
8:00 am Joseph Antonucci
Tuesday, February 2
8:00 am Robert Dienst
Wednesday, February 3
8:00 am Father Ralph Besendorfer
Thursday, February 4
8:00 am John J. Quinn - 7th Anniversary
Friday, February 5
8:00 am
Saturday, February 6
8:00 am
5:00 pm Steve Kalman
Sunday, February 7
7:30 am Hynes and Legere Families
9:00 am Joseph Masi & William Svec Birthday Remembrance
10:30 am William F. Burke III,
Father Ralph Besendorfer,
Cathleen Boccio
12 Noon Sr. Mary Kilian Sullivan
5:30 pm For All Parishioners
Parish calendar
Mario Barris
Mary Mawn
Piedad Mero
Mary Fugina
Richard Jones
Michael McCrae
Martha Mero
William Pannullo
Mrs. Tina Sterns
Maureen Wicelinski
All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in.
After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again.
Thank you for cooperating and God bless all.
Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List
Baby Mason Francis Combs
Susan Arena
Arlene Barsch
Irene Boyce
Jean Caprera
Rosemary Clark
Ed Costello
Roberta Curran
Monica DeLaRosa
Harold Encizo
Jim Finlan
Kathleen Flaherty
Teresita Gallego
Colleen Grasing
John Guiffre
Mike Hach
Patricia Hafner
Carolyn Hakim
Donald Hall
Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon
Cynthia Hansen
Donna Hare
John Hartofil
Judy Hupfer
Gervas Ignacio
Vicki Jacona
Steve Jugan
Jerome W. Kalkhof
Amanda Kuck
Tia Mabanta
Andrew Mahoney William McDonagh Teresa McDonald
Mary McLean
Mary Messina
Irmgard Montanino
Kerri Orlando
Johnny Perdue
Rosina Perri
Raymond Pfiefer
Catherine Pipinou
Joseph Popadiuk
Joan Rampolla
Fred Rappa
Laureen Quinn-Sturge
Deanne Reilly
Federico Rueda
Terri Saccente
Eve Saint
Thomas Saint
Keith Sessa
Terry Sherwood
Joseph Smithwick, Sr.
Norma Steiger
Marina Suazo
Liberty Tabag
David Testa
Rosalie Travers
Donna Vollaro
Theresa Votta
Ann “Dolores” Walsh
Pat Welisher
Charles Yevoli
(Subject to change)
6:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Novena, Prayer Room
7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center
Friday, February 5
10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center
6:00 pm Possible FOCCUS, Parish Center
Saturday, February 6,
All day CYO BB Championships, Gym
9:00 am Awakening Faith, YM Room
10:00 am First Penance, Church
10:30 am Special Education, Parish Center
11:00 am First Penance, Church
11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria
2:00 pm First Penance, Church
6:00 pm Candy Bar Bingo, Cafeteria
8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church
After 5pm Mass, Souper Bowl of Caring
Sunday February 7, Souper Bow of Caring &
Hospitality Sunday
9:00 am Scout Sunday Mass
6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room
8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria
Pray for our beloved deceased
and those who mourn for them
Baby Steven R. Filipelli
Kerry Flynn
Laura Krause
Terrence J. Whalen
Are YOU
the salt of the earth?
Table salt enhances the flavor of food.
Our SALT is a new ministry that seeks
to enhance the lives of the
Sick Aging Lonely Tired
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through little acts of kindness
( ex. a telephone call, a card, a visit, a pat on the
back).
Would you like to join us and be a “Salt Shaker”?
Do you know of someone that we can serve?
Please call Bob Foley at 735-3278.
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
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 Bullying
Thursday, February 25, 7:30-9:00 p.m., St. Bernard’s Parish Center—All are welcome.
Are you concerned about bullying in our schools and community? School Social Worker Nina Glenn from
Wisdom Lane Middle School will give a presentation on the nature of bullying, how to identify it, the
phenomenon of cyber bullying, and what parents can do to respond.
Nina Glenn, LMSW, is a school Social Worker at Wisdom Lane Middle School in Levittown, working with students,
staff and families. She started out as a teacher's aide, and then studied Social Work at Molloy College and Fordham
University. She has also worked at the Cerebral Palsy Center in Nassau and for the North Babylon school district.
Nina lives in Levittown, and is a product of the Levittown SD (MacArthur),. She has been married 42 years, and has
three children and six grandchildren. She LOVES working with kids—they keep her young!
Next Up: Monday March 14: Facing End-of-Life Issues—Alice O’Shaughnessy, CSJ, M.D.
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Lenten
Mission:
Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
Lenten Wednesday
Evening Prayer
Walking in Faith
Through a
Holy Year of Mercy
with Father Paul Fagan, C.P.
Preaching at all Masses Feb. 20-21
Evening Mission Services Feb. 21-24
7:30 p.m.
Morning Mission Talks Feb. 22-24
after 8:00 a.m. morning Mass
Wednesdays Feb. 17, Mar. 2, 9, 16
Incense + Candles + Music + Prayer + Preaching
Guest Preachers:
Themes and Activities:
What do we stake our lives on?
Are we willing to take a risk?
God demands our life!
Feb. 17 -Father Michael Bartholomew
(a son of St. Bernard’s!)
Mar. 2—Sister Maureen Jessnik, RSM
Reconciliation Service and Mass
(once resided at St. Bernard’s!)
Introducing Father Paul Fagan
I am a Passionist priest, a
preacher, and a runner.
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Passionists at this time is
that of an itinerant
preacher. I give parish
missions, retreats, and
other kinds of programs. I
post daily thoughts about
the scripture, thoughts for runners, and a daily
prayer. I run marathons and I try to connect running
with our faith journey. - See more at: http://
www.preacherman.org/
Mar. 9—Ms. Laura Cassell
(CEO of Catholic Charities, Diocese of RVC)
Mar. 16—TBA
Lord,
may our prayer
rise like incense
in your sight...
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Liturgy Corner
FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
January 31, 2016
First Reading: The First Reading relates the call of the
prophet Jeremiah. Knowing the challenges that faced
God’s prophets, Jeremiah demurred from accepting
God’s call, giving all the reasons that he
would not be a good prophet. Following
God’s path is never easy. The Lord tells
Jeremiah as much. But, at the same time,
God promises Jeremiah that he will never
abandon him.
Second Reading: Paul was and is known for the power
of his teaching and for his skill in building up the
Church. Yet here he makes his priorities clear. No
accomplishment has value without love. In
the end, the love we have poured forth will be
the measure of our lives. Only the faith we
have shared, the hope on which we have
relied, and the love we have expressed will last
when our earthly achievements have passed
away.
Responsorial Psalm 71: The psalm builds on
the assurances of the Lord that conclude the
First Reading. The psalmist recalls that God
has been with him from the first moments of
his life, to guide and protect him. He
expresses his hope and his trust that God will
maintain his saving presence. As always, the
experience of God’s loving presence and
faithful protection transforms us and calls us
to “declare [his] justice” and proclaim his
“wondrous deeds.”
Gospel: Last Sunday’s Gospel related Jesus’
preaching in the synagogue in Nazareth.
Today’s Gospel shows the aftermath of the
preaching. While the people were impressed
by his preaching, they could not accept that it
came from someone familiar to them. They
wanted more proof. Jesus responds not with
proof, but by reminding his listeners that God
does not act in the way we expect. He seeks
out those disregarded by others and he
protects all of those he calls.
Saints of the Week
says that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone.
Tuesday, February 2. Feast of the Presentation of the
Lord. The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord is also
called Candlemas Day. According to Luke’s account of
the Gospel, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah in
the Temple and declared him “a light for revelation to
the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel” (Luke
2:32). This sparked the tradition of blessing enough
candles to last an entire year.
St. Ansgar, born in France, was a monk with a
missionary spirit. He longed to travel to distant lands to
draw more and more souls to the saving message of
Christ. His missionary endeavors were directed toward
Scandinavian territory, thus earning him the title Patron
of Denmark. He is credited with organizing missions to
Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and building the first
Christian church in Sweden.
Wednesday, February 3. Although St. Blaise (†316)
and St. Ansgar (801-865) were separated by time, they
both wanted to care for souls. While serving as Bishop
of Sebastea, in Armenia, St. Blaise was a visible witness
of the Gospel, which eventually led to his martyrdom
during the persecutions of Diocletian. His feast day is
commemorated with a blessing of throats because legend
Friday, February 5. St. Agatha. Virgin and Martyr.
Agatha was born in Sicily, probably around the year
231, and is one of the women mentioned by name in
Eucharistic Prayer I. According to legend, she was the
daughter of a prominent family and was very beautiful.
The Roman senator Quintianus wished to marry her,
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Liturgy Corner
Readings for
January 31, 2016– February 7, 2016
but when Agatha spurned him, he had her put in a
brothel. In spite of this Agatha held to her Christian
faith. Quintianus then had her tortured by having her
breasts cut off. She eventually died in prison in 253. St.
Agatha is the patron of the city of her martyrdom,
Catania, and is invoked against the fire, earthquakes,
and eruptions of Mount Etna. She is also considered the
patron saint of breast cancer patients.
Saturday, February 6. St. Paul Miki and Companions.
Martyrs. St. Paul Miki (†1597), a Jesuit priest, was one
of the twenty-six martyrs of Japan. Feeling threatened
by the growing influence of the Jesuits, the local
governor had members of the Christian community
arrested and thrown in jail. They were forced to walk
600 miles from Kyoto to Nagasaki as a deterrent to other
Christians, but they sang the Te Deum as they went. At
Nagasaki they were crucified. When Christian
missionaries returned to Japan in the nineteenth century,
they found that a secret Christian community had
survived by transmitting their beliefs and prayers from
generation to generation.
Sunday, January 31. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary
Time. Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31—
13:13; Psalm 71:1-6, 15, 17; Luke 4:21-30.
Monday, February 1. 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13;
Psalm 3:2-7; Mark 5:1-20.
Tuesday, February 2. Feast of the Presentation of the
Lord. Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Psalm 24:7-10;
Luke 2:22-40.
Wednesday, February 3. 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Psalm
32:1-2, 5-7; Mark 6:1-6.
Thursday, February 4. 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; (Ps) 1
Chronicles 29:10-12; Mark 6:7-13.
Friday, February 5. Memorial of Saint Agatha, Virgin and Martyr. 2 Sirach 47:2-11; Psalm 18:31, 47, 5051; Mark 6:14-29.
Saturday, February 6. Memorial of Saint Paul Miki
and Companions, Martyrs. 1 Kings 3:4-13; Psalm
119:9-14; Mark 6:30-34.
Sunday, February 7. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time.
Isaiah 6:1-8; 1 Corinthians 15:1-11; Psalm 138:1-5, 7-8;
Luke 5:1-11.
Sourcebook 2016
FEBRUARY
is the Month of the Passion of Our Lord
For The Ride Home
This feature is for families to share their thoughts as
they travel to and from Church.
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 31, 2016
Gospel: Luke 4:21-30
Adults: What do you do when a message you are
trying to deliver “falls on deaf ears”?
Friday, February 5,
is the First Friday of the month
and is always dedicated to the
Sacred Heart of Jesus.
Children: Are there times when you have not listened
as well as you could to what someone was telling you?
Why didn’t you?
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Parish social ministry
Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
St. Vincent de Paul:
The Souper Bowl of Caring:
Dear Parishioners:
Pope Francis has declared a “Year of Mercy” throughout the world. In keeping with his hope for a more merciful society, our Charitable KIDZ are collecting next
weekend, SUPER BOWL WEEKEND for Catholic
Charities of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Catholic
Charities, whose mission is “Care with Dignity…Life
with Hope” provided 1.5 million face-to-face services to
over 61,000 Long Island neighbors last year.
The St. Bernard’s Conference of the Society of St. Vincent
de Paul offers sincere thanks for the generosity shown to
our Conference. We received hundreds of donations in the
special collection of our Blue Envelopes, receiving more
than $9000.00. Your continual kindness to the needy of
our community enables us to help our less fortunate neighbors who struggle in their daily lives. Our Conference
prays for you at every weekly meeting. May you continue
in your charitable works in helping us to help others.
If you miss our Charitable KIDZ on the way into
church, they will be there when you leave Mass. They
will be delighted to accept your offering in their soup
pots!
This week, our pantry needs include:
Checks should be made out to “Parish Social Ministry.”
Of course, we are looking to surpass our collection of
last year when we were able to give $4000 to Bethany
House for homeless women and children.
Ramen or Cup-of-Noodles soups
Tea
Peanut butter
Please remember the poor boxes
and to “buy one, get one free!”
Thanks!
The Holy Trinity High School Boys and Girls Bowling
Team had a food collection at their Alumni Day. The
donated food was brought to our pantry by five of the
students under the direction of Mary and Frank Messina.
Jan Jamroz, Director of Parish Social Ministry for Catholic Charities, will be back to pick up the check, and to
thank everyone, in the near future. If you forgot to bring
your donation, you can bring it to the office during the
week of February 7th.
Catholic Health Services Healthy Sundays:
Catholic Health Services will be our guest this weekend,
Sunday, January 31st from 10:00-noon for free flu shots
and blood pressure screenings. Please stop in to the parish center before or after Mass. P.S. They bring lots of
good snacks and freebies!
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Please join us for a St. Valentine’s Day Celebration
For all couples
Friday, February 12, 2016, 7:00 pm in the evening
St. Bernard’s Auditorium
Enjoy dinner and dancing, Buffet Dinner, Beer, Wine and Soda
Coffee, Tea and Dessert, DJ
All couples are welcome
$60 per couple
Reservations and advance payment may be made in person at the Parish Office
or call (516) 731-4220 or e-mail DeaconJohn@StBernardChurch.org
Please let us know your special song when reserving and if there are any seating preferences.
Space is limited – First come, first served – Reserve Early
Sorry, no reservations will be accepted after February 8
St. Valentine’s Day Dinner Dance
Name: ________________________________________________________
Phone number: ________________________________Wedding Date (if applicable): __________________
Special Song: _______________________________________________
Seating requests (if applicable)
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
St. Bernard’s Mid-Week
Mid-Morning Book Discussion
Our first read for 2016! – a courtroom thriller that triggers every
parental instinct to protect our children. Assistant District Attorney
Andy Barber is respected in his community, tenacious in the
courtroom, and happy at home with his wife, Laurie, and son,
Jacob. But when a shocking crime shatters their
New England town, Andy is blindsided by what
happens next: His fourteen-year-old son is
charged with the murder of a fellow student.
Join your fellow parishioners on
Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00 am in the
Parish Center for an informal discussion of NY
Times Best Seller Defending Jacob by William
Landay. Delacorte Press 2012 – 421 pages. Start
reading now! For more information contact
Wally Rodier at wrodi@verizon.net or 516-731-6690.
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A special thank you to Connie, Betty,
Mary, Kathy, Norma and Sr. Maureen
for volunteering their time to get out the
Lenten mailing.
Your time and help is truly appreciated!
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
This letter brings with it my sincere hope that your Christmas and New Year’s Holidays were filled with
many blessings and that God continues to share his love and graces with you throughout the coming year.
We wish to thank you for your continued leadership support of your Parish and the Catholic Ministries
Appeal. We are so deeply grateful for the extraordinary sacrifices that you have made to support the work
of our church on Long Island. Your generosity and commitment to our faith, and community fills me with
confidence that many wonderful things will continue to take place in our Diocese.
Last year because of your support we not only were able to continue to bring religious education to more
than 100,000 students in public schools, but we were also able to initiate a special training program for
Catechists so they can assist the ever-growing number of autistic children in our community. We were
proud to ordain five priests for the Diocese of Rockville Centre and continue to support the men in our
Diaconate program, all of which you help make possible.
Last year at secular college campuses across our Island more than 3,500 students a month participated in
Mass and other faith-based activities. At one of the campuses students didn’t have a sacred place to pray so
they worked together with our Office of Campus Ministry to convert a storage closet into a chapel. These
young adults are growing in their faith and you are helping them to do that.
Please know how grateful I am for your support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal, and in all humbleness
on behalf of all who would benefit from your kindness, I am asking you to make a gift to the 2016 Catholic
Ministries Appeal and, so that together as one faith family, we can continue to meet the needs of our
community.
With gratitude and prayers, I am Sincerely yours in Christ,
Bishop of Rockville Centre
To learn more about the Catholic Ministries Appeal, see our video at www.CatholicMinistriesAppeal.org
Diocese of Rockville Centre • PO Box 4000, Rockville Centre, NY 11571-4000 • 516.379.5210 x 2
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St. Bernard’S Center for religiouS eduCation
Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, 516-731-8511
Our Confirmation retreats have been a wonderful
retreat is scheduled for February 13th at 10am to 4pm.
experience for both the students and Youth Group
This is the MAKE UP date due to the past snow storm.
Team these past few Saturdays. After introductions and
We ask your prayers for our little ones who will be
an ice breaker, they viewed a clip from a poignant film
meeting Jesus in the Sacrament of Reconciliation on
entitled “Facing the Giants.” The film focused on how
Saturday January 30 and Saturday February 6th. Parent
a football team was challenged to give their best and
(s) are asked to bring in snacks for the children for a post
leave the rest up to God. The team players
Reconciliation celebration in the Parish
had to examine their strengths and
Center. Parents are encouraged to bring
attitudes for success. Our candidates
their children again to this healing
were asked to reflect on their own gifts and
sacrament prior to First Communion.
how they can use their gifts for the
A special thank –you to Mrs. Laura
building of God’s kingdom here in
Cardinale and Confirmation students who
Levittown and beyond.
After deep
helped make our Bake Sale a success.
discussions, pizza lunch, and prayer, they
Some proceeds will go to our Parish Social
met again for a second film entitled
Ministry and the diocesan Mission Office.
“Pardon and Peace” which focused on
God’s forgiveness and mercy in this year’s
The "peanut butter and jelly" ministry also
Merciful like the Father
“Jubilee Year of Mercy.” Questions were
organized by Mrs. Laura Cardinale made
posed such as “why is it hard to say I’m sorry to
over 1,335 sandwiches last Monday. This was a huge
someone?” “What happens when you hold onto anger,
undertaking in which 28 Confirmation students
pain, or guilt for a long time? Father Ralph met with
participated. The gang used over 50 loaves of bread, 38
the sponsors to review their expectations and
jars of peanut butter and 34 jars of jelly and these protein
responsibilities and were then asked to write a personal
rich sandwiches have been delivered to the INN in
letter to their confirmandi student. These moving and
Hempstead. We thank those enthusiastic students who
personal letters expressed feelings about being chosen as
performed this necessary corporal work of mercy with
sponsor, qualities of the candidate’s personality they
the guidance of Mrs. Cardinale. It's cool to be "nutty!"
admire, or beliefs about God’s presence in their lives.
At the concluding Mass, the sponsors gave their letters
to the students which were read silently. The final
Holy Innocents Knights of Columbus
Holy Innocents Council
Presents
Columbiettes
Save the Date
Birthright
Valentine's Day Dance
Valentine Breakfast
Sunday, February 14,
Sunday, February 14, 2016
10 Am - 12 Noon
$10 Per Person
For Tickets – Call
Holy Innocents Knights Of Columbus
Birthright Cocktail Party
&
Chinese Auction $20 Per Person
Saturday, February 27, 2016
6 pm – 10 pm
Music, Food, Tap Beer,
Wine, Soda, Cash Bar
5 pm to 9 pm
DJ, Dancing, Food, Beer,
Wine & Soda
$20 per person
Sign up Sheet at the Council
Call 516 306-1152 for
Information
Cathy – 796-9154
Joanne – 622-3356
Ita – 735-4062 Or
Maureen – 731-0090
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Call For Tickets:
Chris Wilson 516-242-5605
Richard Coyne 516-417-0007
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 2016
C=Crossbearer
A=Acolyte
B= Bookbearer
T=Thurifer
MASS
1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass
2. Please dress appropriately for Mass
3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve
4. Please remember to sign in
Feb 6 & 7
5th Sunday of
Ordinary Time
Feb 13 & 14
1st Sunday
of Lent
Feb 20 & 21
2nd Sunday
of Lent
Feb 27 & 28
3rd Sunday
of Lent
5:00 pm Sat.
C
Jenna Summer
Danny Russo
Jared Paladino
Michael Barsch
A
Kenneth Gonzalez Marcela Vasquez
Frankie Pietraniello Eddie Cahill
A
Lauren Barsch
Walter Vasquez
Mike Pietraniello
Nicole Barsch
B
Nicole Barsch
open
Juliana Pietraniello
Lauren Barsch
C
Kelly Doherty
Russell Tornabene Zac Martin
Mik e Fitzgerald
A
Bridget Paddock
Russell Macias
Michael Albrecht
Collin McVetty
A
Jak e Hopk ins
Scott Macias
Anthony Louie
James Mandi
C
Aidan McCaughey
Nicole Leshinsk y
Gina McGough
Zachariah Hirt
A
Britney Cardenas
Chris Leshinsk y
Chris Leshinsk y
Gina McGough
A
Kathy Aguilar
Louie Sabino
Elisa Montanino
Jenna Summer
B
Kevin Leshinsk y
Kevin Leshinsk y
Kevin Leshinsk y
Adraina Barkey
C
Mik e Mahoney
Collin McVetty
John Deegan
Jayson Melgar
A
Greg Milau
Colin Siegel
Kaitlin Deegan
Jak e Hopk ins
A
Eddie Cahill
Jenna Summer
Kathy Aguilar
Kenneth Gonzalez
B
Isabelle Torre
Isabelle Torre
Isabelle Torre
Isabelle Torre
C
Mik e Manfredo
Ryan Thompson
Tyler McManus
Russell Macias
A
Mik e Albrecht
Frankie Pietraniello Colin Siegel
A
Ryan Thompson
Mike Pietraniello
James Mandi
Greg Milau
B
Adriana Bark ey
Juliana Pietraniello
Adriana Bark ey
Keith Macias
C
James May
Tyler Zorn
Jessica Vespa
Tyler Zorn
A
Walter Vasquez
Elisa Montanino
Bridget Paddock
Colleen Daly
A
Marcela Vasquez
Anthony Louie
Danny Russo
Britney Cardenas
7:30 am Sun.
9:00am Sun.
10:30 am Sun.
12 noon Sun.
Scott Macias
5:30 pm Sun
HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To:
Zac Martin
2/12
As alw ay s Thank You for y ou r Se rv ice & De d ication to St. B e rnard ' s
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