Third Sunday in Lent. March 3, I will give you a new Spirit, says the Lord

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1 A community of Faith hope and love Third Sunday in Lent March 3, 2013 I will give you a new Spirit, says the Lord

2 MISSION STATEMENT We are a Parish Community of men and women who serve God, our country and one another. Inspired by St. Bernard s love of God and humanity, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by praying and worshipping together, educating one another in faith, providing assistance for those in need, working for justice in the world, and welcoming all to the sacramental life of the Church in the Roman Catholic tradition. With Faith, Hope, and Love, we dedicate ourselves to the mission of living and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world / Fax Parish@StBernardsLevittown.org Website: PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Msgr. Gerard A. Ringenback, Pastor Rev. Christopher M. Costigan, Assistant Pastor Rev. Mr. John Blakeney, Deacon Rev. Mr. James Flannery, Deacon Rev. Joy Varkey, Resident Center for Religious Education & RCIA Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P., Director / Fax The Religious Center is closed on Fridays. Parish Social Ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator Youth Ministry Mike Rodgers, Coordinator MRodgers@StBernardsLevittown.org or Liturgical Music Mary Jane Witte, Director Adult Faith Formation Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate dvella@stbernardslevittown.org or Church Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan Facilities Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager Stefan Jensen, Maintenance Supervisor IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Martin J. Hall 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 Weekdays: 8:00 am Holy Days: see website: 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 or parish@stbernardslevittown.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 Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the rectory at St. Vincent De Paul Society: Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Hope and Love at St. Bernard s? Sign-up and get to know us at one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Welcome evenings! For information, call the parish office at , or download a form from our website Click on Join St. Bernard s Parish on the left side of the home page. form. If you move away, please notify us as Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may us at Bulletin@StBernardsLevittown.org or leave a hard copy in the inbox on the bulletin desk in the 2 Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation!

3 Clairvaux chronicle Before Lent is over. Give your soul a treat and attend some of the events offered by our parish. New Pastor Named for St. Bernard's LENTEN DEVOTIONS Exposition and Benediction Fridays 12:00-1:00 pm Stations of the Cross Fridays 7:30 pm Evening Prayer Wednesdays, February 27, 7:30 pm LENTEN FELLOWSHIP Soup Supper Wednesday, March 6, 6:00 pm Mass, Pizza and Family Movie Saturday, March 16, 5:00 pm DIOCESAN DAY OF RECONCILIATION Monday, March 25, 3:00 9:00 p.m. Confessions at St. Bernard s and every Catholic Church in Nassau, Suffolk and the 5 boroughs. Shed your sins this Lent! MONDAY EVENING MASS WITH NOVENA PRAYERS 7:30 PM MARCH 11, MARCH 18 KEEPING FAITH IN A TIME OF TRANSITION Wednesdays, March 13 and 20, 7:30 pm Prayer, Presentation, Reflection, Discussion on St. Bernard s transition of pastors. How will we keep the faith and our parish mission going? Make the Mission A message from Father Jerry This weekend marks the beginning of our Lenten Parish Mission. We are fortunate to have 4 diocesan priests who have formed a mission team and have given missions in our diocese for over 15 years. Although they each have a primary ministry during most of the year, they periodically take time aside to give a mission and share a wealth of experience and pastoral insight in parishes throughout the diocese. They have been well received wherever they have gone. If you choose only one special thing to do this Lent, making the mission would be a wise and very worthwhile choice. The schedule of times and dates is in this bulletin B ig news travels fast, and by now most of you are aware that Fr. Ralph Sommer has been assigned by Bishop Murphy to be the new pastor of St. Bernard's effective this coming June. Although I will miss being the pastor of St. Bernard's, I am very pleased that Fr. Ralph will be succeeding me. He is a fine priest and a very talented man. For the past 12 years he has served as pastor of St. Brigid's Parish in nearby Westbury, which is a large, diverse, muti-cultural community. Despite many challenges Fr. Ralph's leadership has been outstanding. I have no doubt that he will bring that same ability and enthusiasm to St. Bernard's. At the same time I trust that you will welcome him and work with him to continue the good work that has been accomplished during my pastorate. He is coming to a parish of generous, faith-filled people who have always been supportive of their priests. These next few months signal a time of transition for the parish. With that in mind I am putting together a "Transition Team," a group of ten parishioners and a staff member, Sr. Christine, who will work with me and the incoming pastor to provide a smooth transition over the coming months. Aside from assisting me in bringing closure to my term as pastor, they will serve as a resource for Fr. Ralph Sommer in providing information about the parish and feedback from parishioners. Change is an inevitable part of life, and it can evoke a variety of feelings: excitement, anxiety, hope, uncertainty, etc. How we go about this transition time will have an impact on the parish for some time to come. Please join me in praying that the Holy Spirit will continue to guide us in the days ahead. Also keep in mind the two upcoming Wednesday Evening Prayer Gatherings on March 13 and March 20 which will focus on change and the arrival of a new pastor for St. Bernard's. I have been assigned by Bishop Murphy to be the new pastor of Good Shepherd Parish in Holbrook beginning this June. While there is sadness in leaving St. Bernard's, I look forward to a new apostolate in the eastern part of our diocese. It is slightly smaller than St. Bernard's, without a school, and in a more rural setting. Good Shepherd is a newer parish having been founded in The current pastor, Fr. Tom Spadaro, is retiring after serving there for 31 years. As I prepare for this new chapter in my life, I ask for your continued prayers for wisdom and strength.. 3

4 4 parish news Catholic Daughters of the Americas Will be presenting their annual Bread and Soup Supper on March 6th, see details on page 9. Please come and support their efforts and make a small sacrifice for the Lenten Season. Girl scout Sunday March 10th is Girl Scout Sunday. All levels of Girl Scouts are invited to attend 9:00am Mass in uniform. Some Brownie Girl Scouts will be receiving Religious Awards. Diocesan Patches will be available. All are welcome to bring a paper good (tissue, toilet paper) for the benefit of St. Bernard s Social Ministry Program. Books for next year s Religious Awards will be available to purchase on Girl Scout Sunday. It is not too early to think about Religious Awards for next year. If you have any questions, please call Ann Tear The Sampson Ministry...read on Are you looking for a way to give to your parish that does not involve money, meetings, or much time?? We are forming a new "Sampson" ministry, named after the strong man of the Old Testament. The idea is to get a list of parishioners who would be willing to volunteer just a few hours during the course of the year to help with setup and clean up of large events, such as moving tables and chairs. Many hands make light work and a group of people who can give just an hour can make a big difference for our parish. An /phone list will be compiled and when an event is coming up a notification will be sent out and anyone who is able to help out will be given specific information. This is a great way to give back to the parish for those who cannot commit to regularly scheduled meetings and events as well as those who like to work in the background and not be in the spotlight. Simply return the form in the collection basket or the rectory, or me at fathercostigan@yahoo.com Name: Age: Address: Phone #: address: Gifts of treasure Sunday collections February 17, 2013 February 19, 2012 $ 13, $ 13, envelopes 660 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 15, $ 15, Second Collection Church in Need $ 3, envelopes February 24, 2013 February 26,2012 $ 14, $ 14, envelopes 645 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 16, $ 17, Second Collection Social Ministry $4, envelopes Thank you for your continued generosity. The Second Collection on March 10 will be to assist Catholic Relief Services St. Bernard S WinnerS CirCle January 2013 is Walter Stack February 2013 is Bunny Hare Congratulations! the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of March 2, and 3, 2013 were requested in memory of Richard J. Lawlor requested by Catherine and John Powers

5 mass intentions Monday, March 4, St. Casimir 8:00 am Rosalie Chamber Tuesday, March 5, 8:00am Margaret and Jerome Diffley Wednesday, March 6 8:00 am Living and deceased members of The Lynch and Albano Families Thursday, March 7, St. Perpetua and St. Felicity 8:00 am Mary Pat Gallagher Corva Friday, March 8, St. John of God 8:00 am Alfonso Tutone Saturday, March 9, St. Frances of Rome 8:00 am Frank Carila Lillian Condoleo Peggy A. Burlingame Catherine Sorrese 5:00pm Daniel Callery and Grace Callery Sunday, March 10, Fourth Sunday of Lent 7:30 am Living and deceased members of The Lynch and Albano Families 9:00 am Andrew Mineo 10:30 am Eileen Flynn James P. Rice Patricia McBride Dorothy Faltin 12:00 Noon Roland French 5:30 pm For all parishioners Parish schedule Monday, March 4 8:30 am Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 4:15 pm Awakening Faith, Youth Ministry Room 7:30 pm Lenten Mission, Church Tuesday, March 5 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center 6:30 pm Cub Scout Meeting, School 7:00 pm Boy Scouts, Youth Ministry Room 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:30 pm Lenten Mission, Church 7:30 pm PFI, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Wednesday, March 6 4:15 pm Awakening Faith, Youth Ministry Room 6:00 pm CDA Soup and Supper, Gym 7:30 pm Lenten Mission, Church Thursday, March 7 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 2:00 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 7:00 pm The Most Holy Trinity Adoration, Prayer Rm Friday, March 8 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 12 Noon Eucharistic Adoration, Church 7:30 pm Marriage Preparation, Parish Center 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross, Church Saturday, March 9 9:00 am Marriage Preparation, Parish Center 11:00 am AA Meeting, Cafeteria Sunday, March 10 9:00 am Marriage Preparation, Parish Center 9:00 am RCIA, Parish Center 6:30 pm Youth Ministry, Parish Center 7:00 pm Men s Prayer Group, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Prayer requests Baptisms: We welcome into the parish the following new members: Paige Aderre Milhaven BANNS OF MARRIAGE Third Time Jason Ferrante, St.Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Jenna Goldman, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY for the sick of our parish Rita Ayala Leigh Ann Caporale Catherine Colon Lisa Derienzo Mafada Derienzo John Esposito Michelle Groenert Carlota Haltenhof Derojo Vicki Jacona John McManus Michelle Neithersole Andrew Pfortsch Laureen Quinn-Sturge Rosalie Travers Steven Turkovitz Mary-Ellen Walsh Michael Walsh Patrick Walsh James P. Ward Congratulations to the parents 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 Christian Murphy Susan Arena Helen Clarke Rosemary Clark Roberta Curran Vincent Davi Bridget Dell Aera Juanita Dones Gerry Dowling Jim Finlan Colleen Grasing Margaret Habermehl Mike Hach Carolyn Hakim Jerome W. Kalkhof Betty Lalonde Mary Mackey Andrew Mahoney Mary Messina William McDonagh Mary McLean Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Helen Pfiefer Joseph Pfeifer Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Deanne Reilly Terri Saccente Eve Saint Thomas Saint Joseph Smithwick, Sr. Norma Sreiger Marina Suazo David Testa Pat Todd Rob Weidermann Pat Welisher Pray for our beloved deceased And those who mourn for them Raymond F. Foulon Michael Jack Varela Ann Indelicato John Madden John J. McKeon Deborah H. Southard 5

6 Lent 2013 keeping faith in a time of transition Goal 3 : To increase recognition and support of engaged parishioners KEEPING FAITH IN A TIME OF TRANSITION Goal 2 : To motivate and equip engaged parishioners to reach out and invite others to become engaged Faithful Families presents Mass, Pizza and Movie Night! How do you deal with change? Are you like a snail, moving VERY slowly? Are you like an ostrich, hiding your head in the sand? How does our faith help us deal with change? How will we as a community keep sight of our mission as Father Jerry leaves and Father Ralph arrives? Join with your fellow parishioners for two evenings of prayer, reflection and discussion on keeping faith in this time of transition. Saturday, March 16 5:00 p.m. Mass followed by pizza and a showing of The Odd Life of Timothy Green $10 per family Reservations needed: faithfulfamilies@stbernardslevittown.org Wednesdays, March 13 and 20 7:30 p.m. in church facebook.com/ stbernardslevittown stbernardslevittown.org 6

7 Lent 2013 keeping faith in a time of transition PARISH MISSION: And They Recognized Him Sunday March 3 Wednesday March 6 7:30 p.m. in the church Join 4 dynamic diocesan priests for 4 dynamic evenings that will help you to recognize God every day! This Lent, make time to nurture the most important relationship in your life! Visit us at us at parish@stbernardslevittown.org Call us at Come and invite a friend! 7

8 Liturgy corner THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT March 3, 2013 In our vocation to live in Christ and to proclaim and work for the kingdom of God, we are led and empowered by the Spirit to bear good fruit. We are not alone in this mission, but neither is God and we are responsible for cooperating with God s grace offered freely to us. Lent is tilled ground, cultivated by God s nurture through spiritual discipline, inviting us to come to new life at Easter. First Reading: Moses, a refugee in the land, has an experience of God that will change his life. One day while shepherding his father-in-law s flock, Moses catches sight of a bush burning but, mysteriously, not being consumed, so he goes over to investigate. Then and there in that holy place, Moses meets God and receives his call to lead God s people out of Egypt. This text tells us two things about God: 1) he is inexpressible mystery, 2) yet known through his actions on behalf of his people. Responsorial Psalm 103 is a hymn of praise for all God does for his people. The same God who cared for the Israelites and revealed himself to Moses on Mount Sinai continues to care for us today. Second Reading: Paul invites the Corinthians to learn from the experience of Israel in the desert. These Israelites had passed through the waters of the sea at the time of the Exodus and drank of the water the Lord provided in the desert, yet were punished for their grumbling. We cannot take God s gifts of deliverance and salvation for granted. Paul s reference to the rock following the Israelites is based on rabbinic tradition. Rock is an image for God in the Old Testament; Paul transfers this to Christ. At another level, we can see Christ as being the ultimate fulfillment of the story of the water from the rock. Gospel: A tragic incident involving loss of life is reported to Jesus. According to the popular mentality, this was punishment for sin. Jesus warns that a worse fate will come upon those who refuse to take his words to heart and turn from their evil ways (echoes of Paul s similar admonition to the Corinthians in today s Second Reading). Nevertheless, as our Responsorial Psalm points out, God is slow to anger and abounding in kindness. Like the gardener in the parable, he gives every opportunity, every possibility, for growth and bearing fruit. Saints of the Week Thursday, March 7. Saints Perpetua and Felicity. In the year 203, these two women were martyred in the amphitheater at Carthage. Their crime was professing faith in Jesus Christ. Perpetua was a wealthy noblewoman, the mother of a young son; Felicity was a humble slave girl, who gave birth to a daughter just a few days before she died. These women, so different in their circumstances, were united in their death. The names of these heroic women are included in Eucharistic Prayer I, alongside the names of Apostles and martyrs. They lived the Gospel, by praying for their persecutors. Saturday, March 9. Saint John of God was a Portuguese friar who became a leading religious figure. After a period in the army in Spain, he began to distribute religious books, using the new Gutenberg printing press. At one point, John had an intense religious experience that resulted in temporary insanity. He was thrown into a mental institution, and while there, he realized how badly the sick and the poor were treated. Once he recovered, he spent the rest of his life caring for them. In Granada he gathered a circle of disciples around him who felt the same call and founded what is now known as the Hospitaller Brothers of Saint John of God. Sourcebook

9 Readings FOR March 3, March 10, LENTEN SOUP AND BREAD SUPPER Sunday, March 3. Third Sunday of Lent. Exodus 3:1-8, 13-15; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8, 11; 1 Corinthians 10:1-6, 10-12; Luke 13:1-9 Monday, March 4. 2 Kings 5:1-15; Psalm 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4; Luke 4:24-30 Tuesday, March 5. Daniel 3:25, 34-43; Psalm 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9; Matthew 18:21-35 Wednesday, March 6. Deuteronomy 4:1, 5-9; Psalm 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20; Matthew 5:17-19 Thursday, March 7. Jeremiah 7:23-28; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9; Luke 11:14-23 Friday, March 8. Hosea 14:2-10; Psalm 81:6--11, 14, 17; Mark 12:28-34 Saturday, March 9. Hosea 6:1-6; Psalm 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21; Luke 18:9-14 Sunday, March 10. Fourth Sunday of Lent. Joshua 5:9, 10-12; Psalm 34:2-7; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Luke 15:1-3, For the ride home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. March 3, 2013 Third Sunday of Lent First Reading: Exodus 3: 1-8, Second Reading: Corinthians 10: 1-6, Gospel: Luke 13: 1-19 Hosted by: The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Date: Wednesday, March 6 st Time: 6PM Place: School Gym The Guest Speaker: will be from Island Harvest Good Will Offering appreciated. Adults: When have you been generous enough to forgive or ask for forgiveness? Children: What great work would you like to do as you grow older? What can you do to begin now? 9

10 St. Vincent de Paul: As always, we are most grateful for every donation to the pantry and the poor boxes. Wintertime is particularly challenging, and the assistance of so many is sincerely appreciated. This week, our pantry needs include: Coffee and tea (regular, decaf, instant) Hot and cold cereal Hearty soups Chef Boy-ar-dee pasta Tomato products of all kinds Sides by Knorr, Lipton Canned and boxed potatoes Tuna, tuna, tuna Jelly Canned fruit Dessert mixes (pudding, cake, icing, Jell-o, muffin, brownies) Toiletries Paper goods of all kinds (especially toilet tissue and towels) Pampers (4, 5, 6) and wipes Please remember the poor boxes as part of your Lenten almsgiving! Don t forget to buy one, get one free! Bet you didn t know that our St. Vincent de Paul Conference is part of the Nassau South sector of the Long Island Central Council. In Nassau and Suffolk last year, $490,000 was distributed to those in need 236,000 people were helped Vincentians donated 84,000 hours and traveled over 89,000 miles 5800 home visits were made, 2700 in Nassau County $500,000 in food was distributed. If you would like to be part of this wonderful nationwide organization, please call our St. Vincent office at (516) If there is sufficient interest, we will arrange training sessions for prospective members. Job Opening: local business, willing to train responsible man in security camera and telephone installation. Call Marge at Parish social ministry Bereavement Group to begin! Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., A new bereavement group is coming together nicely! The first meeting will be on Monday, April 1 st and continue through June 10 th from 7:15-8:30 p.m. in the parish center. The group will be facilitated by Dr. Lou Sabatini, who led our fall group. His 25+ years of experience in this ministry has proven most helpful to the participants. If you are interested in joining the group, please call our office for a registration form. Fill it out and return it to our office with a one-time registration fee of $20. All are welcome! Long Island Cares and Island Harvest: Parish Social Ministry is a member of both Long Island Cares and Island Harvest. As members of Island Harvest, we are entitled to food and other non-perishables which our volunteers pick up weekly at their Uniondale warehouse. During the week, we receive food from local bakeries and other stores who donate food, and which we are entitled to receive. Our Island Harvest volunteers include: Ed French, Cathy Colby, Ruth Ramos, Arthur Essig, Joe Pfeifer, Monique Zelaya, Richard Jones and Marie Bartnick. We are grateful for their help. In addition, we receive food through a federal grant given through Long Island Cares. Some of the food is free, and some is purchased by Parish Social Ministry at a very reasonable rate. We are often able to order meat and shelf-stable milk which are wonderful supplements to the food our visitors receive from the pantry. The pantry could not function without the able leadership of Gloria Rueda, the members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and other generous folks who value this ministry, and graciously contribute their time and energy. Thanks to everyone! Please note that Elissa Weick, Manager of Special Events at Island Harvest, will be the guest speaker at the Catholic Daughters Soup and Bread Supper on Wednesday, March 6 th. All are welcome!

11 Charitable KIDZ of St. Bernard's A Teenage Community Service Group On Super Bowl weekend, the Charitable KIDZ hosted a special "Souper Bowl of Caring" to raise funds for Sandy Relief here on Long Island, as administrated by Catholic Charities. Jan Jamroz from Catholic Charities was presented the check at our Noon Mass 2/10/13. Thank you Charitable KIDZ and the St. Bernard s Parish. Your generous donations are going to this cause! Ted and Carol Blach, and Sister Christine CharitableKIDZ@aol.com Heartfelt thanks to our own St. Bernard's parishioners who generously donated over $2,250 for this worthy cause! 11

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13 Please Pray Daily: Jesus and Mary, we love you, please restore our religious Freedom. 13

14 Community Bulletin Board 2013 Long Island Catholic Men's Conference "RICH IN FAITH" "To enter through the door of Faith is to start out on a journey that lasts a lifetime! Our Catholic faith is meant to be active, joyful and ALIVE! Truly enrich your faith in this Year of Faith by joining over 1,000 men of the diocese on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at Holy Trinity Diocesan High School for an amazing day that will have a tremendous impact on the way you live your FAITH! Register for the 5th Annual Long Island Catholic Men's Conference and hear from Fr. Michael Duffy, Sports Writer Kevin Wells, Director of Apologetics and Evangelization for Catholic Answers, Tim Staples and more. You can register online at or contact Steve Scarallo, Parish Captain at Sign up now. There is limited seating available. Becoming a Person of Prayer Fr. Robin Ryan, C.P. will present a Lenten Day of Prayer at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, on Sunday, March 3, 2013, from 9:30 am to 3 pm. Program includes conferences, lunch, opportunity for confession, and Mass. Donation - $25. Sponsored by Friends of the Seminary. Reservations required: extension102, or bmalone@icseminary.edu. Knights of Columbus ST. PATRICK S DAY PARTY Want to shake the snowy winter blues? Come to Holy Innocents Council 3581 Jeffries Road And join in the singalongs, jokes and dancing to Celebrate one of our favorite saint s day. Come to our Old Fashioned Party And join us in a fun time for all!!! SUNDAY, MARCH 10 FROM 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM JOIN US FOR A DELICIOUS CORNED BEEF DINNER, OPEN BAR AND IRISH COFFEE WHILE ENJOYING IRISH STEP DANCERS AND MARTIN FLYNN S MUSIC ( IRISH AND AMERICAN). ALL FOR THE INCREDIBLY LOW PRICE OF $35.00 PER PERSON! DON T MISS OUT - GET YOUR TICKET NOW BY CALLING Rich Hennessey at or Jim McHale at COLUMBIETTES The Long Island Catholic Website The Long Island Catholic has a new website: This site provides a vibrant and current source of information concerning ideas and events in the Diocese of Rockville. Bishop Murphy has a blog on the website and he welcomes interaction with you. Rick Hinshaw, George Weigel, Father Bob Lauder, and Msgr. Jim McNamara are regular columnists. There is news not only about current events in our diocese but also news about Pope Benedict XVI and the Vatican. All it takes is a click of a button at Why not add it to your favorites? EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST SUNDAY, MARCH 24, A.M. - 12NOON $10.00 PER PERSON Reservations available at the Knights of Columbus, 3581 Jeffries Road, Levittown or call Lori Ann Flaherty at Bring your camera and take a picture of your child with the Easter Bunny! 14

15 This schedule can also be found on our parish website. www:stbernardslevittown.org. 15