Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 The Church of St. Bernard 51 Prospect Street White Plains, NY March 3,2019 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rectory Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor Director of Religious Education Executive Director of Little Disciple Learning Center Weekend Associates: Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J Rev. Msgr. Peter C. O Donnell Little Disciple Learning Center Jennifer Frias Director of Little Disciple Learning Center Veronica Cuahuey Rectory Office Manager Sunday Masses/Misas del Domingo Saturday/Sábado 5:30pm Sunday/Domingo 9:00 am 10:30 am 12:00 pm (Spanish/Español) Confessions: Saturday/Sábado 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

2 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Every tree is known by its own fruit. For people do not pick figs from thornbushes, nor do they gather grapes from brambles. -- Luke 6:44 Octavo Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Cada árbol se conoce por sus frutos. No se recogen higos de las zarzas, ni se cortan uvas de los espinos. Lucas 6:44

3 Invest just five minutes a dat, and you faith will deepen and grow - a day at a time, Sunday, Mar 03, 2019 EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Make peace with making mistakes The single biggest obstacle to reforming our lives is the difficulty of admitting we re wrong. About anything. Finding ourselves on the wrong side of truth is so intimidating, we grow angry, defensive, and increasingly absurd rather than capitulate our position. Studies indicate the best eyewitnesses get 25 percent of the facts wrong. The worst eyewitnesses are 80 percent wrong! These statistics indicate what the gospel plainly says: that humility and repentance are key to finding our way to the right side of truth. The goal is not to be always right, but to be ever ready to turn around. TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 27:4-7; 1 Corinthians 15:54-58; Luke 6:39-45 (84). Remove the beam from your eye first; then you will see clearly to remove the splinter in your brother s eye. Monday, Mar 04, 2019 Turn to page one Today is Read Across America Day, sponsored by the National Education Association to coincide with the birthday of the beloved children s author Dr. Seuss. Its goal is to encourage reading excitement in children of all ages. Many of us fell in love with reading as kids because of Dr. Seuss, and that early reading opened up our minds to discover and appreciate God s marvelous world. Help a child start down the path of lifelong learning: Open a book and read to them. TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 17:20-24; Mark 10:17-27 (347). Go, sell what you have, and give to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Tuesday, Mar 05, 2019 Open your hands Jesus taught that we have a fundamental choice to make: to hold tight to whatever we find of value or to let go of all for the sake of Christ and the gospel. Most of us find ourselves somewhere in the middle probably more on the side of grasping than letting go, if we re honest about it. Perhaps the story of the closed fist vs. the open palm can help loosen our grip. Both can hold a precious jewel, but a closed fist can receive nothing more than what it already holds, while an upwardfacing open palm can hold the jewel and also be filled with much more. Keep your hands open and leave room for the gifts of the Spirit. TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 35:1-12; Mark 10:28-31 (348). There is no one who has given up [anything] for my sake... who will not receive a hundred times more. Wednesday, Mar 06, 2019 ASH WEDNESDAY; DAY OF FAST AND ABSTINENCE Now is the proper time Remember you are dust and to dust you will return. You re going to die someday. That s the stark message when ashes are placed on our foreheads today. Recently this longstanding Catholic practice of giving out ashes has become popular in Protestant churches, some of them even passing out ashes in shopping areas and downtowns to eager recipients. For centuries Catholics have received ashes and begun the season of Lent in the context of Mass. But the message is the same for all: This Lent turn to God and live your days righteously. TODAY'S READINGS: Joel 2:12-18; 2 Corinthians 5:20 6:2; Matthew 6:1-6, (219). Even now says the Lord return to me with your whole heart. Thursday, Mar 07, 2019 THURSDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY; MEMORIAL OF PERPETUA AND FELICITY, MARTYRS Women of great faith One of the four Eucharistic prayers that can be used for Sunday Mass includes a long list of names of saints and martyrs of the church. It is easy to get distracted by the length of that prayer, but those who are named in the prayer are important ancestors in our faith. Today, we remember two of those saints, Perpetua and Felicity, a noble woman and a slave, who gave birth to babies shortly before being put to death for their Christian faith. It is hard to believe that two new mothers were willing to give up all that they had and to suffer death for their faith. But their stories are documented in a diary that Perpetua kept while in prison. On this second day of Lent, let us ask for the grace to accept with joy any suffering or challenge of the day. TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 30:15-20; Luke 9:22-25 (220). Whoever loses [their] life for my sake will save it. Friday, Mar 08, 2019 FRIDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY Pass the meat? Not today You are what you eat. Or in this case, what you don t eat. Religious identity is often determined by the nature of your nurture. Observant Jews eat only kosher. Muslims eat nothing until after sunset during Ramadan. Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday and abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. It s a sign of who we are, people who are hungry for the presence of Christ, the Bread of Life. We practice self-denial for the sake of the Kingdom. So today go meatless. It s what Catholics do. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 58:1-9a; Matthew 9:14-15 (221). The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. Saturday, Mar 09, 2019 MEMORIAL OF FRANCES OF ROME, RELIGIOUS Listen to your calling Like many women saints, Frances of Rome wanted to be a nun, but her family forced her to marry. She wanted to serve the poor, but this noblewoman was expected to go to parties. She wanted to give away her wealth, but instead she had to wear finery. Frances did her duty, but in the end, got her way. Over her in-laws objections, she turned her house into a hospital and founded the Oblates of St. Mary, which she joined upon her husband s death. Whatever your circumstances, don t give up trust that God will help you find a way to live your calling. TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Luke 5:27-32 (222). I have not come to call the righteous to repentance but sinners.

4 LENT BEGINS ASH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 6TH Ash Distribution Schedule: 9:00 am in Chapel Hall 12:00 pm in Chapel Hall 4:00 pm in the Main Church 8:00 pm in the Main Church Stations of the Cross: On Fridays during Lent, Stations of the Cross will be held in English at 7:00 pm and in Spanish at 8:00pm. Lenten Fasting and Abstinence During the Season of Lent, the Church urges all the Faithful to reflect a spirit of penance in their daily life through performing acts of fast and abstinence. Fasting requires that only one full meal be taken per day. Two other smaller meals may be taken during the day to maintain physical strength, but these two meals together should not equal a full meal in quantity. Fasting obliges all those who have reached the age of 18 and continues to oblige until age 59. Those not specifically obligated to fast are encouraged to join in the discipline of fasting to the extent that they are able. Abstinence prohibits individuals from eating meat on a particular day. Abstinence obliges all those who have reached the age of 14 and continues to be obliged throughout their enɵre life. Those not specifically obligated to abstain from eating meat are encouraged to join in this discipline to the extent that they are able. Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of fast and abstinence. Fridays in Lent are days of abstinence. Little Disciple Learning Center Registration for the school year at The Little Disciple Learning Center has begun. We recommend that parents interested in registering their child for the 3 or 4-year-old program please stop by the Director s office for more information and for a tour of the facility. Registration forms and required documents must be complete and submitted at the time of registration in order for the student to be enrolled. For further information please contact Jennifer Frias-Gonzalez at or by at Director@littlediscipleswp.com. Book Fair The Little Disciple Learning Center is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair from March 17 th, 2019 to March 24 th, 2019 from 8:30am to 3:00pm to celebrate reading with your child! Reading an average of 20 minutes per day is one of the easiest ways to build your child s vocabulary and reading skills! Kids love reading with their family and they enjoy it even more when they choose their own books. The Book Fair is the perfect opportunity to celebrate reading and let kids choose books they love. The 2019 Cardinal s Appeal Goal: $37,000 Pledge to Date: $2,450 Number of Gifts:11 Average gift: $ Funding for Parish Schools $2,000,000 Rest in Peace Please Pray for the repose of the soul of Michael DiGuilmi who passed away last weekend. There are 128 elementary schools in the Archdiocese that are part of or located at parishes. They provide an academically excellent, Christcentered education to almost 36,000 current and future parishioners and are partially funded with your Cardinal s Appeal donation. MAKE AN ONLINE GIFT TODAY!

5 Comienza La Cuaresma Miércoles de Ceniza, 14 de Febrero Horario de la distribución de ceniza: 9:00 am en el Chapel Hall 12:00 pm en el Chapel Hall 4:00 pm en la iglesia principal 8:00 pm en la iglesia principal Viacrucis: Todos los viernes durante la cuaresma, un Viacrucis se celebrará en inglés a las 7:00pm y en español a las 8:00pm. Ayuno y abstinencia cuaresmal- Durante el tiempo de Cuaresma, la Iglesia exhorta a todos los fieles a reflexionar con espíritu de penitencia en su vida diaria a través de la realización de actos de ayuno y abstinencia. Ayuno requiere que solo una comida completa sea tomada por día. Otras dos comidas pequeñas pueden ser tomadas durante el día para mantener la fuerza física, pero estas dos comidas juntas no deberían igualar la cantidad de una comida completa. El ayuno es obligatorio a todos aquellos que han llegado a la edad de 18 años y continúa siendo obligatorio hasta la edad de 59. Aquellos que no están específicamente obligados a ayunar se les anima a participar en esta disciplina en la medida en que sean capaces. Abstinencia prohíbe a individuos el comer carne en un día en particular. La abstinencia es obligatoria a todos aquellos que han llegado a la edad de 14 años y continúa siendo obligatoria a lo largo de toda su vida. Aquellos que no están específicamente obligados a abstenerse de comer carne se les anima a participar en esta disciplina en la medida en que sean capaces. Miércoles de ceniza y Viernes Santo son días de ayuno y abstinencia. Los viernes durante la cuaresma son días de abstinencia. Que Descanse en Paz Favor de orar por el alma de Michael DiGuilmi quien falleció el fin de semana pasado. Centro de Aprendizaje de los Pequeños Discípulos La inscripción para el año escolar e n e l C e n t ro d e Aprendizaje de los Pequeños D i s c í p u l o s h a c o m e n z a d o. Recomendamos que los padres interesados en registrar a su hijo/hija para el programa de 3 o 4 años, pase por favor por la oficina de la directora para obtener más información y para un recorrido de las instalaciones. Los formularios de inscripción y los documentos requeridos deben estar completados y presentados en el momento del registro para que el estudiante sea inscrito. Para más información, comuníquese con Jennifer Frias-Gonzalez al o por correo electrónico a Director@littlediscipleswp.com. Feria de Libros El Centro de Aprendizaje de los Pequeños Discípulos está organizando la Feria de Libros Scholastic, desde el 17 de mayo de 2019 and 24 de abril 2019 desde las 8:30am a 3:00pm para celebrar la lectura con su hijo/hija. Leer un promedio de 20 minutos al día es una de las maneras más fáciles de desarrollar el vocabulario y las habilidades de lectura de su hijo/hija! A los niños les encanta leer en familia y lo disfrutan aún más cuando ellos eligen sus propios libros. La Feria del Libro es la oportunidad ideal para celebrar la lectura y permitir que los niños elijan los libros que les gustan. La Campaña del Cardenal de 2019 Meta: $37,000 Promesa hasta la Fecha: $2,450 Número de regalos: 11 Regalo promedio: $ Financiamiento para Escuelas Parroquiales $2,000,000 Hay 128 escuelas primarias en la Arquidiócesis que forman parte o están ubicadas en parroquias. Proporcionan una educación académicamente excelente y centrada en Cristo a casi 36,000 feligreses actuales y futuros y están parcialmente financiados con su donación de la Campaña del Cardenal. HAGA UN REGALO EN LÍNEA HOY!

6 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, March 2, :30 Albino Rivera & Rosenda Galvez Sunday, March 3, :00 For the people 10:30 Madappatt Family (Living) 12:00 Omaira Arcila Monday, March 4, :00 Communion Service Tuesday, March 5, :00 Communion Service Wednesday, March 6, :00 Teresa Ramos Marin Thursday, March 7, :00 Debora Montoya de Valencia Friday, March 8, :00 Chris Neary Last Sunday s Collection: First Collection 2/24/19: $3,334 Second Collection 2/24/19: $1,160 Today s Second Collection is for Maintenance. Next week s Second Collection will be for Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your generous La Segunda Colecta de hoy sera para el Mantenimiento. La Segunda Colecta de la próxima semana será Servicios Católicos. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia. Renew + Rebuild Total Amount Pledged: $701,040 Total Amount in payments: $187,888 We hope that all of our parishioners will make every effort to complete their pledges so that we are able to accomplish our parish projects. Thank you very much. Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan todos los esfuerzos posibles para completar sus promesas para que podamos llevar a cabo nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas gracias. Saturday, March 9, :00 Manuel Muñoz & Victoria Lopez Sunday, March 10, :00 Virginia Dominguez 10:30 Patricia Giuliano 12:00 For the people Prayer for the Sick Please remember in your prayers those who are ill and those who serve them. Recemos for today las personas de nuestra parroquia queens se encuentran enfermas. Thomas Barrett Jerrie Duffy Virginia Hagen Vicky Rebatta Alberto Melendez William Fargelli Richard Finn Jennie Magnotta Larry O Neil Reserving Announced Masses To request a Mass be offered for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the Rectory Mass offering is $15. Reservando Misas Anunciadas Para solicitar una Misa para un ser querido, vivo o fallecido, por favor comuníquese con la Rectoría al El ofrecimiento para la misa es $15. Hymns in Spanish - Cánticos en Español Entrada #618 Alabaré Ofertorio #667 El Viñador Comunión #597 Una espiga Salida #596 No podemos caminar

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