The Resurrection of the Lord Easter Sunday April 4, 2010 Alleluia! May the holy anthem rise! Alleluia!

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1 A COMMUNITY OF FAITH HOPE AND LOVE The Resurrection of the Lord Easter Sunday April 4, 2010 Alleluia! May the holy anthem rise! Alleluia!

2 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 stbrnd@optonline.net Website: PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard A. Ringenback, Pastor Rev. Christopher M. Costigan, Assistant Pastor Rev. Mr. John Blakeney, Deacon Rev. Cyprian Osuegbu, 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 StBernardsYouth@aol.com or Liturgical Music Mary Jane Witte, Director Adult Faith Formation Diane Vella, Director dvella@stbernardslevittown.org or Church Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan Facilities Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager Frank Santillo, Maintenance Supervisor IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. George P. Graham, Pastor Emeritus Rev. Martin J. Hall PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome new members to St. Bernard s Parish, a community of faith, hope, and love. We will strive to foster your spiritual growth and hope you will share with us the gifts God has given to you. Please register by stopping by the rectory and completing the registration form. If you move away, please notify us as well. Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. Disk and hard copy preferred. Thank you for your cooperation! SPIRITUAL LIFE Schedule of Masses: SATURDAY: 5:00 PM SUNDAY: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 NOON, 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS: 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM SATURDAYS: 9:00 AM HOLY DAYS: As announced on the previous Sunday. Confessions: SATURDAY: 4:00-5:00 PM & 7:30-8:00 PM WEEKDAYS: After the 7:00 am Mass Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction: MONDAY Evening: 7:30 PM, in the Church. Morning Prayer: MONDAY to SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Books are available. Please join us. Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our Christian community! Baptisms are held most Sundays at 1:30 pm. Arrangements should be made at least 6 weeks prior to an anticipated Baptism. Prior to the baptism, parents will meet with a parish staff member to be welcomed and make arrangements, and then participate in a group conversation with other parents presenting children for Baptism. These group gatherings are held on selected Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Please call to arrange an initial meeting. 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 Sister Christine at PARISH & COMMUNITY SERVICES Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk: Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Pius X, No. 1690: Every second Thursday, 7:30 pm, Parish Center. Charismatic Prayer Group: Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome. Call or Children s Choir: Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM in the Parish Center, Ernie & Maryclare Meditz: Church Choir: Every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the Church. Family, Marriage & Individual Counseling: Catholic Counseling Center, phone Folk Group: Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 PM. If you are interested, please call Carmen Greico at Men s Catholic Fellowship: Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Church. Ministry of Consolation: Every third month, Monday at 8:00 PM. Meetings are listed in Parish Schedule (page 5) as date nears. Ministry of Praise: Sister Christine Sammons, O.P Nocturnal Adoration Society: Hour of Adoration, every first Saturday of the month from 8:00-9:00 PM. Pastoral Council: Every first Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Rectory. Rosary Society: First Monday of the month at 8:00 PM (September June). St. Bernard s of Levittown Widows and Widowers: Every second Thursday of the month at 8:00 PM (dance is on the 4th Friday of the month), Elks Lodge, 2162 Veteran s Blvd., Massapequa. Call Chris at St. Bernard s Youth Basketball (CYO): Tom Page, /Bill Beiersdorfer, St. Vincent de Paul Society: Tender Garden, Early Childhood Learning Center: Usher Society: Head Usher, Jerry Rosalia Wedding Coordinator: Rose Marie Rotondo

3 CLAIRVAUX CHRONICLE Easter Blessings and Wishes to all the wonderful people of St. Bernard s Parish FROM WINTER TO SPRING W e ve had an especially harsh winter with snow storms, floods, strong winds and even property damage. But spring has arrived and in all of nature new life abounds. This rhythm of the seasons mirrors the rhythm of our church life. We have ended the 40 days of prayer, fasting and self-denial, a time of penance and reparation. We now enter the spring time of the resurrection as we celebrate this Easter Sunday. Where death seemed to have the last word and earth held bound the body of Jesus, his resurrection from the dead proclaims that death has been defeated; he is risen from the tomb. Where we may have been held in the grip of sin, we now are among the redeemed. Easter says so much more about the future than the present. Though we look back to the event of Jesus resurrection, even more do we look forward to that moment when we too shall rise from the dead. This is the ultimate gift God gives us. The loss of a loved one over the past year or years gone by makes us ever mindful of how this great truth of our faith is so essential in facing death. It brings us from sorrow and despair to inner peace and hope. On behalf of the entire parish staff may I wish you and your family an Easter full of that very peace and hope. At this joyous season of Easter, let us remember in our prayers all of the men and women serving in our Armed Services, near and far. These people are serving to keep our country and families safe. ELECTRONIC GIVING Next weekend we will introduce a new program for parish support called Faith Direct. It will afford parishioners an easy and convenient way to make their weekly contributions electronically. A number of parishes in the diocese have launched this program, and the response has been positive. During the announcements I will briefly describe the program next Sunday. In today s bulletin there is also a full-page description of Faith Direct on page 7. I encourage you to read this material and consider if this way of contributing to the parish suits you. It is entirely optional but some may find it an easier way to offer financial support. 3

4 PARISH NEWS ROSARY CONFRATERNITY MEETING- Monday, April 5, 8 pm, Parish Center, after Novena Prayers and Benediction. The Rosary will be recited at the Center. The program for the evening will be Springtime Crazy Hat Contest. Wear or bring a hat of any style, size or color, decorated in a prize-winning manner. Refreshments will be served and all women of the Parish are invited. Please note: There was an error in last week s bulletin re phone numbers to contact. See correct numbers below. ROSARY CONFRATERNITY COMMUNION BREAKFAST, Saturday, April 10 th. Meet for 9:00 am Mass in the church with breakfast to follow in the Parish Center. Mark your calendars!! Tickets are $13.00 per person, available at the April meeting (April 5 th ) or call Josephine McDonagh, or Donna Hare We will be privileged to have Sister Fitzpatrick of St. John s University. She will be speaking to us on The Bridge Over Troubled Waters (tells of Muslim Women s devotion to Mary). CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF AMERICA The April meeting is Thursday, April 8 at 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. It is our BIRTHRIGHT BABYSHOWER Please bring you unwrapped gifts to the meeting. We will also be collecting personal care items for Momma s House. Clairvaux Chronicle 3 Divine Mercy Sunday 4, 8 Catholic Ministries Appeal update 4 Gifted, Engaged and Growing 6 Electronic Giving 7 Liturgy Corner 8 Parish Social Ministry 9 Book Discussion The Shack 10 Plant Sale info & form 10, 11 Breakfast celebration photos 12 Registration for School of Religion 13 Children s Pages 14 Community Page 15 PARISH STEWARDSHIP SUNDAY COLLECTIONS March 28, 2010 April 5, 2009 Palm Sunday Palm Sunday $ 19, $ 21, ( 866 envelopes) ( 948 envelopes) We thank you for your generosity to our parish. Catholic Ministries Appeal 2010 One Faith, One Hope, Many Gifts 100% of every dollar raised by the CMA goes to support the community around us. The amount already pledged for 2010, by 324 parishioners is $92, toward our Parish Goal of $93, You can make a difference in St. Bernard s Parish and in the lives of those around us. What you do to the least of my brethren, you do to me. Mt 25.35,40 DIOCESAN GOLDEN WEDDING On Sunday, April 25, 2010, couples married 50 years or more are invited to a special Mass to be celebrated by Bishop Paul Walsh at Maria Regina in Seaford at 2:00 pm. Please pick up your registration card at the rectory, fill it out and return to the rectory in time to reach the Diocese of Rockville Centre no later than April 9. Approximately one week before the ceremony, information regarding the day will be mailed to you. If you have any questions call , ext 583. CONSOLATION MINISTRY will be meeting Wednesday, April 21, 2010 at 7:00 pm in the Parish Center. New schedules will be given out. This is a wonderful ministry and anyone who would be interested in learning more about it, please come and join us or call Sandy Leonard at Next Sunday, April 11 is DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY See details on page 8 4

5 MASS INTENTIONS Monday, April 5 7:00 am Dorothy O. Shepski 9:00 am Anne Barrett Tuesday, April 6 7:00 am Siegfried Lorenz and Gloria Spence 9:00 am Mary Murray Wednesday, April 7 7:00 am Mike Guckenberger 9:00 am Richard Baker Thursday, April 8 7:00 am Marie Hanlon 9:00 am Bill Lacey Friday, April 9 7:00 am Rita Scott 9:00 am Ted Brosnan, 23rd anniversary Saturday, April 10 9:00 am Mildred and Frank Fitzpatrick 5:00 pm For All Parishioners Sunday, April 11, Second Sunday of Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday 7:00 am Lynch and Albano Families, Living and Deceased 9:00 am Andrew V. Mineo 10:30 am Patricia Callias 12Noon Adam Lynch, 2nd anniversary 5:30 pm Anna Gibbons PARISH SCHEDULE Monday, April 5 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:30 pm Rosary Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bible Class, Fathers of the Church Tuesday, April 6 7:00 pm Rosary recitation in Spanish, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA, Cafeteria Wednesday, April 7 7:30 pm Pastoral Council Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, April 8 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center Friday, April 9 Saturday, April 10 9:00 am Rosary Communion Breakfast, Parish Center 10:00 am Charitable Kidz Meeting, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA, Cafeteria Sunday, April 11, Hospitality Sunday 9:00 am RCIA, Parish Center 7:00 pm Men s Fellowship, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA, Cafeteria PRAYERS REQUESTED BAPTISM We welcome into the parish the following new member: Thomas Arman Davnero Congratulations to the proud parents BANNS OF MARRIAGE SECOND TIME: Kristine Frers, St Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Brendan Heery, St Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH FAMILY AND THOSE WHO CARE FOR THEM Baby Christian Murphy Helen Blach Rudie Braithwaite Grace Callery Joan Cassidy Roberta Curran Gerry Dowling Kathy Duggan Yolanda Dunne Michael Filipponi Jim Finlan Brian Finn Margie Foley Mary Frangiose Mike Hach Christopher Ginther Colleen Grosing Kathleen Hailazopolous Dorothy Honeyman Betty Lalonde MaryAnn Loeschner Josephine Lyons James McArdelle Michael McCarthy Mary Messina Joseph Newmeyer Donald Perdue Johnny Perdue Helen Pfeifer Joseph Pfeifer Raymond Pfeifer Natalie Pickett Catherine Pipinou Luke Rosato Lauren Quinn Sturge Deanne Reilly Eve Saint Thomas Saint Alice Sanchez Michael Sanchez Andy Sappia Jeanette Sepe Patricia Shand Michael Silvasi Joseph Smithwick,Sr David Testa Rosalie Travers Chelsea Vogel Karen Wasielewski Max McAllister PRAY FOR OUR BELOVED DECEASED AND THOSE WHO MOURN FOR THEM. Theresa Martin Carol Moth THE GIFTS OF BREAD AND WINE have been requested in memory of Sally Coyle Healy by Frank & Cathy Lawlor 5

6 GIFTED, ENGAGED, GROWING ST. BERNARD S PASTORAL PLAN Easter Resolutions Do you believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth? I DO! Do you believe in Jesus Christ, God s only Son, our Lord...? I DO!! Do you believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and life everlasting? I DO!!! If you and I answered I DO to these questions at the Easter Vigil or at Easter Sunday Mass, we ve just gone and made some Easter Resolutions. We just re-affirmed the statement of faith and the promises we made at our Baptism, and confirmed at our Confirmation. For most of us, that faith was declared and those promises were made by our parents and godparents. But we have no excuse now we just made the promise ourselves! We Christians need to live out our promises to believe in Jesus and, more importantly, to imitate him, in the context of a Christian community. That s because it s hard to follow him. We need help and support. And that s what St. Bernard s parish and all other church communities are all about: helping and supporting one another in keeping our promises to live as followers of Jesus in the world. Over the last year, our parish has taken some significant steps toward growing in our mission to be a vibrant, supportive community of faith. Based on the input that YOU gave us through parish Listening Sessions and the Gallup Member Engagement Survey, we identified three priorities that our parish has to work on so that the Easter message that Christ is risen in our hearts, our lives and our world can be effectively proclaimed. We are asking every member of our parish to participate in this effort in some way. Many of you already are, and thanks to you, the risen Christ is made more real and present in our parish and our community. You are truly living out your baptismal promises! When each of us was conceived in the womb, God very thoughtfully infused in us gifts and talents in a special, unique combination dreamed up for each of us. Following Jesus (which, remember, we just all promised to do.) means following his example of using his unique talents to announce and to BE God s presence in the world. It means using our gifts and talents to support and sustain the mission of St. Bernard s parish. It means using those gifts and talents to reach out and invite others who are only minimally-connected to us to become more engaged in the life and mission of the parish. And it means expressing our gratitude and appreciation to one another for the time, talent and treasure that we so lovingly give to make St. Bernard s the Gifted, Engaged and Growing community that we know it is! Do you know your God-given talents and use them to assist in the life and mission of the parish? Do you share your enthusiasm for the work of the parish with others and invite them, as Jesus did, to Come and see? Do you make it a point to thank your fellow parishioners for what they do in the parish? What is YOUR Easter Resolution?? Get started with the StrengthsFinder! Diane Vella, Director Adult Faith Formation 6

7 Automated Giving Is Here! Next weekend we will be introducing Faith Direct, an exciting way to support our parish finances. Faith Direct is a highly respected and secure company that is leading the way for parishioners to support their parishes through electronic means. The Faith Direct program gives you a convenient way to support St. Bernard's by electing to use direct debit like most of us do for other payments or charitable giving. It also gives you the opportunity to support our parish even if you are absent from Mass for travel or illness. And, it addresses the situation I know many families face on their way to Mass: Where did I put my envelopes?! With Faith Direct, our parish will gain predictable cash flow that will help us with planning our parish needs and programs. As Christian stewards, it will give you the opportunity to better plan your finances when supporting our church. How does it work? The folks at Faith Direct have made it very simple and will handle the entire process for our parish: (1) You may complete an enrollment form and simply return the form to Faith Direct headquarters, along with a cancelled check if you have selected checking debit or complete credit card information. (2) You may visit and use our specific parish code for secure online enrollment. There is no cost to you as a parishioner to enroll. Following the month in which you are enrolled, Faith Direct will begin debiting your specified account on the 4th of the month (or the next business day) for your offertory gift and/or second collections. You will receive confirmation on your bank or credit card statement, a complete statement for tax planning purposes at the end of the year, "offertory cards" to demonstrate your parish support, and you can set up access to your own individual account online. More information about how to set up your enrollment with Faith Direct will be coming next month. I find Faith Direct a "win-win" for both parishioners and our parish and I plan on enrolling myself. I strongly encourage you to give the program your consideration. I am grateful for your financial and prayerful support of our parish. I am available to answer any questions you might have. In the Lord, Father Jerry 7

8 LITURGY CORNER Edited by Father Chris Costigan April 4, 2010 Easter Sunday: The Solemnity of the Resurrection of the Lord GOSPEL: As Peter and the beloved disciple peer into the empty tomb, the sparse evidence of folded burial clothes leads the beloved to resurrection faith. Peering into a space that others perceive to be empty and void of meaning or possibility, the beloved perceives new life. As believers, Christians continually peer into places that appear to be empty and void of life and possibility; yet, the Holy Spirit s prompting enables faithful disciples to discern even in the sparsest of evidence wellsprings of hope for new life. Sourcebook 2010 Meditation On Easter Sunday Jesus rose gloriously from the tomb and in doing so He has given us, who believe in Him, an assurance that we, too, will, by His power, rise from the dead. There are people who say that there will be no resurrection, that there is nothing after death. When next you hear this, think of springtime. During the long hard winter, you wonder Will spring ever come this year? The ground was frozen hard and there was not a sign of life in the fields or on the trees. But now everything is changing. Flowers are appearing, the wheat is growing in the fields and leaves are beginning to appear on the trees. No human power can keep back springtime. Since the day Jesus Christ rose from the dead, the first signs of an eternal springtime have begun to appear. Each of us has met Christians who, despite great suffering that cannot be explained, have continued to believe that death is not the end. These people are signs for us that Jesus Christ has really risen. (McCullen, Deep Down Things, p. 220) Scriptures for April 4, April 11, 2010 Sunday, April 4. Easter Sunday. Acts 10:34, 37-43; Psalm 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23; Colossians 3:1-4; John 20:1-9 Monday, April 5. Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; Mathew 28:8-15 Tuesday, April 6. Acts 2:36-41; Psalm 33:4-5, 18-20, 22; John 20:11-18 Wednesday, April 7. Acts 3:1-10; Psalm 105:1-4, 6-9; Luke 24:13-35 Thursday, April 8. Acts 3:11-26; Psalm 8:2, 5-9; Luke 24:35-48 Friday, April 9. Acts 4:1-12; Psalm 118:1-2, 4, 22-27; John 21:1-14 Saturday, April 10. Acts 4:13-21; Psalm 118:1, 14-21; Mark 16:9-15 Sunday, April 11. Second Sunday of Easter. Divine Mercy Sunday. Acts 5:12-16; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; Revelation 1:9-13, 17-19; John 20:19-31 DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY NEXT SUNDAY, April 11 3pm - 4pm in the Church O most Holy Trinity! As many times as I breathe, as many times as my heart beats, as many times as my blood pulsates through my body, so many thousand times do I glorify your mercy. Sister Faustina Come and pray with us. MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY CLASSES WITH MONSIGNOR GRAHAM Bible Study class resumes April 5, The topic will be "Fathers of the Church". 8

9 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL: PARISH SOCIAL MINISTRY Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Many thanks to everyone who is mindful of the less fortunate members of our Levittown community. Often people will come to the door with food for the pantry, and say that they wish they could do more. While that is surely true, what is most important is not necessarily the quantity of the donation, but the consciousness and good will which prompts someone to reach out in caring! We are so fortunate that such a consciousness has always been the sum and substance of our parishioners lives. And for this, we are always most grateful. As we celebrate this joyous Easter season, we wish everyone God s choicest blessings. Our pantry needs this week include: cereal, peanut butter and jelly, canned meat and fish, hearty soups, pasta, jarred tomato sauces and other tomato products, canned and dried beans (Goya-type), rice, potatoes (boxed and canned), canned vegetables (except green beans), macaroni and cheese, canned fruit, dessert mixes (cake, Jell-o, pudding, etc.) Paper products (toilet tissue, tissues, paper towels, napkins) and toiletries (soap, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, etc.) are always welcome, as are laundry and dish soap, since they are taxable and cannot be purchased with food stamps. Pampers and wipes are always appreciated! THANK YOU, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS: The Levittown-Island Trees Post No made a donation of food and personal items to our pantry. We are grateful to Jim Duffy and friends for thinking of us. Thank you very much. CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION: 2010 marks the 100 th Anniversary of Catholic Charities ministry in the United States. You are invited to join in a festive celebration on Saturday, May 22 nd at Kellenberg Memorial High School. Mass will be celebrated at 2:30 p.m. and a reception will follow. There is no cost to attend, but a ticket is necessary. Please call Silvia Avalos at for your free ticket. LIFE LINE SCREENING: Stroke screening will be provided on Friday, May 7 th in our parish center. Stroke, carotid artery, heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease screenings can be scheduled for $ Screening for osteoporosis is an additional $ To make a reservation, call Screenings are fast, painless, convenient and affordable. Stop in to our office for a detailed flier. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLY INNOCENTS COUNCILS NO ANNUAL BIRTHRIGHT FUNDRAISER The Holy Innocents Council of the Knights of Columbus held it s annual Birthright fundraiser on Sunday, February 28, Brother Knights Eugene Messmer and Edward Scheid chaired the fundraiser, a Chinese auction. Members of the Knights of Columbus and the Columbiettes donated all the prizes and food. Tim Aldridge donated the music. The event raised a total of $5, A check was presented to Alice Antonette, Director, Birthright of Nassau and Suffolk Counties, at the March meeting of the Knights of Columbus. A very special thank you to the Jim and Tara Knicos Foundation for generously donating $ 2, Picture: Left to right- Butch Knicos (representing the Knicos Foundation), Grand Knight William Wilson of Holy Innocents Council, and Eugene Messmer Chairman of the event, Alice Antonette, Director of Birthright and Edward Scheid, Co-chairman. 9

10 Books and Bagels or Books and Beverages at St. Bernard s #1 New York Times Bestseller The Shack by Wm. Paul Young Join with fellow parishioners for a three week morning or evening discussion facilitated by Diane Vella, Director of Adult Faith Formation Wednesdays, April 14, 21, 28; 10 11:30 a.m. (with bagels!) or Fridays, April 23, 30, May 7; 7:30 9:00 p.m. (with adult beverages!) (We need a pre registration 0f at least 8 people one day before the start date!) Parish Center PLEASE READ THE BOOK BEFORE THE DISCUSSION! Contact Diane Vella at or dvella@stbernardslevittown.org to register. The Shack is available at any retail or online bookseller. If you need assistance obtaining a copy, contact Diane Vella. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Easter Sunday FOR THE RIDE HOME April 4, 2010 (The Resurrection of Christ) Reading I : Acts 10:34a, ( Witnesses of Christ ) Reading II : Colossians 3:1-4 ( Raised with Christ ) Gospel : John 20: 1-9 (The Empty Tomb ) Adults: How has my faith about the risen Christ been nourished? Children: If I were with Peter and the beloved disciple, what might I have thought about the empty tomb? CHARITABLE KIDZ: Our wonderful KIDZ will be conducting a food drive at King Kullen on Saturday, April 17 th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Parishioner support would be appreciated! A preparatory meeting for the KIDZ will take place on Saturday, April 10 th from 10:00-noon in the parish center. This group of teens works together doing community service. They have a lot of fun and do a great deal of good. The group is open to 8 th -12 th graders. Parents are also welcome! ST. BERNARD S ALTAR SERVERS & YOUTH MINISTRY Save the Date!! Together with the Youth Ministry, the Altar Servers will be holding a PLANT SALE at the School Lobby on May 1 and 2. Order form on facing page and some will be available at the rectory. Please come and support our youth. 10

11 ST. BERNARD S IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE A SPRING FLOWER SALE All proceeds benefit St. Bernard s Altar Server Ministry and St. Bernard s Youth Group May 1, :00noon- 6:30pm May 2, :00am-7:00pm School Lobby Your favorite annuals are available for purchase including impatiens, begonias, marigolds, and MORE!!! Vegetables, herbs, and hanging baskets too!!! Save Money by Pre-ordering! Pre-ordered Flats-$12.00/48 plants Left-over flats will be sold at $14.00/48 plants *ALL FLATS MUST BE PRE-PAID FOR BY CHECK Please complete the order form below with a check made payable to: St. Bernard s Church and returned to the rectory no later than April 12, All orders are available for delivery (Levittown vicinity) at an additional cost of $5.00, or may be picked up in the school lobby at the dates and times listed above. Any questions? Call Elizabeth or Kathy NAME: PHONE: ADDRESS: ALL FLATS ARE COMPLETE COLORS.NO MIXING PLEASE!.$12.00 PER FLAT Quantity Color Choice Subtotal Impatiens white red coral lt. Pink dk. Pink lavender violet Marigolds yellow orange two-toned Begonias red white pink Vinca white purple pink Petunias wh yel red pink lavendar purple Salvia Oberle s Choice(usually red or purple) Dusty Miller Standard Color Coleus Oberle s Choice Dianthus Oberle s Choice Snapdragons Oberle s Choice YES, I would like delivery to my house! $5.00 Total # of flats ordered at $12.00/flat Total enclosed : While we will do our best to give you your color choice, we cannot always guarantee color due to sometimes limited selection and availability. 11

12 Breakfast Reception Jo Zizzo & Kathi Goldstein, Chairlady of the event Sandy Leonard & Eileen Heffernan Eleanor & Matt Walsh Midge Finck Bob & Margie Foley Mary Ziesig Marilyn & Jack Mahoney Margaret Santer & Evelyn Braithwaite Frank Zizzo Rosemary Brunoforte Eileen Klein Tom Flaherty 12 Diane Vella, Helen Dowd and Sr. St. Monica

13 St. Bernard s Religious Education Registration Registration for children entering 1 st grade in September 2010 will take place at The Religious Education Center on: Monday May 17 through Thursday May 20 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Tuesday May 18 Sunday June 6 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Requirements for Registration: ** A copy of your child s Baptismal Certificate (even if they were baptized in St. Bernard s) ) ** Registered parishioner of St. Bernard s Parish (please bring your weekly envelope number with you) ** Payment of registration fee $195 New Students - Grades 2 through 8 Letter of transfer from previous religious education program St. Bernard Center for Religious Education 3100 Hempstead Tpke Levittown NY

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15 COMMUNITY BULLETIN BOARD Sierra s Race Against Meningitis Long Island Come join us to raise awareness to the dangers of Meningitis! Christina Romero, a young active member of St Bernard's Parish, is hosting a fundraiser/walk at 11am on April 17, 2010 at Cedar Creek Park in Seaford. Registration is $20, and all proceeds will go to the foundation created in Sierra Marie Krizman s memory. Sierra is the daughter of a close friend of the Romero family whose life was taken abruptly by meningitis in 2007 at the young age of 20. More details about the charity can be found at For donation or event info please contact Crisi Romero at , christina.romero93@gmail.com, or Darrell Romero at , dwromero@optonline.net. Dominican Village Open House for April. Dominican Village is a not-for-profit Independent and Assisted Living Retirement Community, sponsored by the sisters of St. Dominic. Open house dates for April are as follows: 4/8/10, 4/17/10, 4/22/10, 4/29/10. Time: 1-3pm. Address: 565 Albany Ave, Amityville, New York 11701, Website: If you are unable to attend our Open House, please contact us at to schedule a tour at your convenience! Birth, Baby and Beyond, an educational seminar presented by Mercy Medical Center will feature workshops on: Car Seat Safety; Nutrition; Newborn 101; Breastfeeding; Daddy Boot Camp; Special Delivery Tour; Pain Management during labor. This event will be held on Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8:30am 3pm at Mercy Medical Center, Employee Dining Room, 1000 North Village Avenue, Rockville Centre, NY. Cost: $10 per person/ $15 per couple. Register online at or call Karen Rennie, RN at Family, Marriage, and Individual Therapy. Professional therapy, provided by NYS licensed therapists, is available to our parish and 102 other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the Diocese for the past 36 years for the convenience of parishioners. Services are provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation, which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or Dio- Take part in the 2010 Census. If you re in the picture, you stand to gain. Filling out and returning the 2010 Census form is a way to stand up for yourself, your Hispanic heritage and your community. Participation can create many of the opportunities you seek: from better services to enhanced education and job programs. For Hispanics, there s truly much to be gained. Stay focused, mail back your Census form today. cese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. Confidential information and appointments are available by calling Dr. Giuliani at or This program is always listed under PARISH & COMMUNITY SER- VICES on page 2. Molloy College Spring Open House for prospective students and their guests, Sunday, April 25, 2010, 1pm Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY ex Our Lady of Mercy School, 520 S. Oyster Bay Road, Hicksville, New York. Recipient of Three Prestigious Awards: 1) The Middle States Commission of Elementary Schools. 2) US Dept. of Education Elementary School Recognition Program. 3) The New York State Education Dept. School Recognition Program. Our Lady of Mercy offers: Nursery through 8 th Grade; Full-day Kindergarten 5-day program; Five half-day Pre-K am and pm programs; Nursery (3 year old) 2 and 3 day programs; Daily before and after care program. Registration for school year is ongoing. For info: 5l or visit 15