Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 3, 2018 Sing of the Savior s glory!

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1 A community of Faith hope and love Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ June 3, 2018 Sing of the Savior s glory!

2 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 on the bottom of the home page form. If you move away, please notify us as well. S T.BERNARD S CATHOLIC CHURCH Phone/ Fax Parish@StBernardChurch.org Website: PASTORAL TEAM Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor Shepherd@StBernardChurch.org ext. 130 Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor FrNohsBest@StBernardChurch.org ext. 128 Father Innocent Duru, Chaplain In Residence onyeduru@yahoo.com Deacon John Blakeney DeaconJohn@StBernardChurch.org Deacon James Flannery Aquinas69@gmail.com Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education RelEd@StBernardChurch.org Phone/ Fax The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry PSM@StBernardChurch.org Pat McDonough, Director of Youth & Young Adults pat@stbernardchurch.org Ext. 144 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 Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager facilitiesmanager@stbernardchurch.org ext. 120 Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance Maintenance@StBernardChurch.org ext. 126 CYO Basketball: info@stbernardcyo.org website: 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: 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 4. 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@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 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: Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) or Jlyons8234@gmail.com Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may 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! 2 MISSION STATEMENT 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.

3 Celebrate Father Joe! E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Living History Since this is the 70 th Anniversary of Saint Bernard s Parish, I ve been invited to give this month s presentation at the Levittown Historical Society on June 18 th. The challenge is that I ve only been here for the past five years of the parish s life. So, I m looking for a few long-time parishioners to join me in preparing for and presenting at the Historical Society meeting. If you ve got some good reminiscences that you d be willing to share about the earlier days of the parish, please give me a call at ext 130 or me at shepherd@stbernardchurch.org so we can get together for a brief conversation. Making History We re continuing to develop our parish and this time we re planning on renewing the parish campus including taking the leaking tower down, erecting a steeple, building a larger lobby and renovating the parking lot. See page 11 for a way our local high school students are getting involved. Legend has it that Father Joe s favorite food are chocolate covered doughnuts. But truth be told, as we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Jesus (Corpus Christi) and his silver anniversary as a priest, we know that Father Joe s favorite food really is Jesus. Ever since he was a little boy, he has received the Eucharist and 25 years ago, Bishop John McGann ordained him a priest so that he could provide the Body and Blood of Jesus for the rest of us! For two and a half decades Father Joe has been serving God s people in parishes on Long Island including Saint Raphael s in East Meadow, Maria Regina in Seaford, Holy Spirit in New Hyde Park, and for the past five years here at Saint Bernard s. Wherever I go I usually bump into people who ask, How s Father Joe? as they fondly remember him from when he celebrated their wedding or consoled them (and cheered them a bit) at a loved one s funeral. Some things haven t changed over the years...he still gives out quarters when someone answers a question correctly. And he regularly proclaims, You re gonna be a priest, right? to a young person who seems particularly astute. And why wouldn t he want to promote this amazing vocation to the next generation? Over these years Father Joe has been privileged to be a part of people s most intimate moments, from baptizing their children, to anointing the sick and dying, to listening to their struggles and forgiving their sins. I certainly feel privileged to serve side by side with this caring and joyful priest who again this day feeds us with Jesus presence, not only in the Eucharist, but in his love for God s people. Happy Anniversary Father Joe! May God bless you throughout many years to come! 3

4 Parish News Gifts of treasure Sunday Collections May 29, 2018 May 28, 2017 $ 12, $ 13, envelopes 592 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 14, $ 16, The Rosary Society will meet on Monday, June 4 in the prayer room of the church at 12:30. Since there are 3 patriotic holidays during this time of year, let us pray especially for our country, including the armed forces and all those who serve us in Washington, D.C. We always remember Pope Francis, Bishop Barres and all bishops, priests and religious, especially those in our own parish; Fr. Ralph, Fr. Joe, Fr. Innocent, Sr. Christine, members of our parish, those in need because of poverty and war, our families, all Rosarians, both living and dead, and of course, our individual intentions. All women of the parish are invited to join us. Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? Code = NY272 The Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of June 2 nd and June 3 rd have been requested in loving memory of Joseph Masi Anniversary Remembrance by his parents, Vic and Marlene Masi Monday, June 4 After 8am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 12:30 pm Rosary Society, Prayer Room 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:00 pm Bereavement (Parents & Survivors of Suicide), Parish Center Tuesday, June 5 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Cub Scout Pack 318 Leader Meeting, Parish Center 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Wednesday, June 6 7:30 pm Liturgy Committee, Rectory Living Room 7:30 pm Welcome Orientation, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Parish calendar (Subject to change) 4 Thursday, June 7 9:30 am Padre Pio Prayer Group, Prayer Room or Parish Center 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center Friday, June 8 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, Prayer Room Saturday, June 9 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 6:00 pm Sacred Heart Community, Parish Center 7:30 pm Spanish Mass, Church 8:00 pm Spanish Mass Reception, Parish Center Sunday, June 10, Hospitality Sunday 9:00 am Communion Breakfast Mass, Church 10:00 am Knights of Columbus Communion Breakfast, at the Council 11:30 am Adult RCIA, Parish Center 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria

5 mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Saturday, June 2 8:00 am 5:00 pm Living and Deceased Members of Holy Innocents Knight of Columbus Sunday, June 3 7:30 am Edward Donohue 9:00 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 10:30 am Warren Witte (living) - Birthday Blessing, Barbara Kretkowski, John Deptuck, Raymond and Betty Schnebel 12 Noon George Boneillo 5:30 pm Juan Peniera Monday, June 4 8:00 am Gloria Cacioli Tuesday, June 5 8:00 am Alessio Camilleri Wednesday, June 6 8:00 am Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother Thursday, June 7 8:00 am Nadja Partyka Friday, June 8 8:00 am Peter French Saturday, June 9 8:00 am Joseph Cucuzzo 5:00 pm Msgr. George Graham 7:30 pm Spanish Mass Sunday, June 10 7:30 am Marguerite Ambrosecchia 9:00 am Mora Quinn Bannon 10:30 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS, Jerome McShaffrey, John Fowler Living, Daniel Huggard 12 Noon Frances and Charles Schnebel 5:30 pm Jeanette Claire Hernandez La Comunidad Hispana de la Iglesia de San Bernardo (St Bernard Church), de Levittown N.Y. invita a la Misa en español que se celebrará, el día Sábado 9 de Junio 2018 a las 7.30 p.m. Pray for the sick of our parish Chris Angyal Scottie Gillott Darlene Iaquinto Maureen Levinson Doris Logan Baby Grayson Pierre Eddie Rick Rose Rick Vinny Rosa Wayne Sheldon Maureen Szigethy Frances Trzcinski Keli Wang 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 Brian Austin Lorraine Bardolf Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce Lois Byrne Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Monica DeLaRosa Sr. Juliana Deptuch Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Gerry Finlan Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Muriel Gallagher Teresita Gallego Michael Giampetruzzi Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Katherine Anne Kwestel Violet Kwestel Tia Mabanta Jaime Macias Andrew Mahoney Lucy and Richard Marconi Len Martinez Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou Dolores Pizzo Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Flore Rowe Federico Rueda Eve Saint Thomas Saint Terry Sherwood Danielle Stallone Frances Stallone Norma Steiger Liberty Tabag David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Help Us Keep the Sick List Up-to-date When your loved one s health improves, please call the rectory at to let us know so their name can be removed from the sick list. It is important that the list remain current. Thank you for your cooperation. Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Khadija Khanum Eugene McDonough 5

6 Adult faith formation Summer Adult Education Preview Living Your Strengths Take the Gallup StrengthsFinder online assessment and learn about the strengths and talents that God gave you to live your life to the full and make the world a better place. It s easy and fun! We ll be offering a Living Your Strengths learning and discussion group to anyone who wants to learn more about strengths and how they help us in life. 4 Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, starts July 3 For information about how to take the StrengthsFinder, Contact Diane Vella at or dvella@stbernardchurch.org. Faith in Film Series Once again, Deacon John and our summer priest Father Augustine will host a series of movie nights exploring faith themes in film. Watch for the selections! 5 Tuesdays, 7 pm, starts July 31 Maybe it s time to Belong Going to church but not baptized? Baptized, going to a Catholic church, but not Catholic? Baptized Catholic, going to church, but not confirmed in the faith? Join the journey to adult faith! Name: Phone: Best time to call: Place form in collection basket, or contact Diane Vella: or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 6

7 Alpha is coming! Coming Fall 2018 ALPHA It s in Catholic Churches all over the world! Why Alpha? Alpha is a chance for people to grow in their relationship with God. It s a place to learn, to ask questions and share viewpoints about life and faith. About 100 of us will gather for 8 weeks for a free meal, followed by a video to spark discussion, followed by round-table talk. It s for anyone old, young, in-between; churchgoer or not; just beginning the faith journey or further along on the road. It s about taking the next step and making a difference in your life. Where does it come from? It was started in London by Father Nicky Gumbel, an Anglican priest who has an amazing story of how he journeyed from atheist to priest! From there it has spread like wildfire throughout the world to all kinds of churches, including the Roman Catholic Church. It has been promoted by many Catholic bishops and cardinals, including the Pope s own preacher. See below for their testimonies (including one from a guy you might know), and you can see more video testimonies on the Alpha Catholic website: endorsements. Alpha can spark a deeper level of faith and a richer personal relationship with Jesus Christ and what it means to be His disciple. Our faith can grow dormant and our church practice routine. There are moments when we sense a need for more and Alpha might meet that need. But Alpha is also meant to reach the un-churched. Those who have found Alpha a rich opportunity to deepen faith can be the means of touching the hearts of family members and friends and invite them to share in the Alpha experience. If you are on the fence about Alpha, come the first night, take the leap of faith. You won t crash land. You ll come to a beautiful place of faith. Father Jerry Ringenback, Good Shepherd, Holbrook Many parishes in the Archdiocese of Detroit have found Alpha a great tool for helping men and women hear the initial proclamation of the Gospel. I am pleased that our use of Alpha with the Archdiocesan staff has invited a recommitment to the basic truths of the Gospel. Archbishop Allen Vigneron "Many of our Catholic parishioners have benefited from Alpha by way of its building on their initial interest in the Church,... or for others, a renewal of their desire to more deeply understand and live their Catholic faith." Cardinal Sean O'Malley, Archbishop of Boston Archiocese of Detroit Alpha is in Catholic Churches worldwide. Soon, it s here! Starts 9/21/18 7

8 Father Jerry Ringenback is retiring! As of June 27, our former pastor Father Jerry will officially be a retired priest! That doesn t mean he won t still be doing priestly things; it just means he won t have the responsibility of being a pastor any longer. St. Bernard s has invited Father Jerry to celebrate our 5:00 p.m. Mass on, Saturday, July 7 Wine and cheese reception following St. Bernard S Center for Religious Education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, Any catechists who have their manuals at home are asked to bring them to the Religious Education Office asap! We need to know how many to order for the upcoming year. IF you plan on teaching the same grade level in the Fall, you are welcome to keep your manual. Thank you for your assistance! Catechists (religion teachers) are needed on Monday afternoons for students from Abbey Lane school. Any parents, grandparents or college students who are able to commit from 4:00-5:30pm and wish to be a part of this worthwhile ministry of forming disciples, may contact the Religious Education Office at for details. We are also in need of 3 And He took the children in his arms, put his hands on them and blessed them. Mark 10:16 adults willing to share faith and prepare students for Confirmation on Wednesday and Thursday evenings at 7:30pm. Thank you. "The harvest is great but the laborers are few." Thursday, June 14, 7:30 PM. CDA Installation Mass at 7 PM in the church followed by CDA meeting in the Parish Center. Congratulations to our new board: Mary Lynn Borst, Regent Susan Maher, Vice-Regent Della Rao, Recording Secretary Anna Smith, Financial Secretary Dorothy Currao, Treasurer July CDA 57 th Biennial National Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 100 th Anniversary of the State Court. For information: contact Jean Leviton at Sunday, August 5. 12:00 PM. Past Regents Summer Spree (Court St. Frances Cabrini hosting): to raise monies for the Past Regents various charities. Cost $40. Contact Chairperson Rosemary Brunoforte at for information. Saturday, October 20, 11AM. CDA 52 nd Annual Memorial Mass and Luncheon for all courts. Mass at St. Ignatius Martyr Church, 721 W. Broadway, Long Beach followed by lunch at Mio Posto Restaurant, 777 W. Beech St.,, Long Beach. Cost is $42, which includes appetizers, salad, pasta, entrée, wine, and dessert. Cash or check payable to CDA Court St. Pius X #1690 and mailed or delivered to St. Bernard s Church, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756, ATTN: Catholic Daughters. Catholic Daughters always welcomes new members. For information, please contact Rosemary Brunoforte at

9 The Beautiful Hands of a Priest We need them in life's early morning, we need them again at its close; We feel their warm clasp of true friendship, we seek it while tasting life's woes. When we come to this world we are sinful, the greatest as well as the least. And the hands that make us pure as angels are the beautiful hands of a priest. At the altar each day we behold them, And the hands of a king on his throne Are not equal to them in their greatness their dignity stands all alone. For there in the stillness of morning the sun has emerged from the east, There God rests between the pure fingers of the beautiful hands of a priest. When we are tempted and wander to pathways of shame and sin 'Tis the hand of a priest that absolve us. Not once but again and again. And when we are taking life's partner other hands may prepare us a feast But the hands that will bless and unite us, are the beautiful hands of a priest. God bless them and keep them all holy, for the Host which their fingers caress, What can a poor sinner do better than to ask Him who chose them to bless When the hour of death comes upon us may our courage and strength be increased. By seeing raised over us in anointing the beautiful hands of a priest! 9

10 Liturgy corner Readings for June 3, 2018 June 10, 2018 SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST (Corpus Christi) his Eucharistic day, observed with such solemnity T throughout the world, began in a quiet Belgian convent in the thirteenth century, with the vision of a holy nun, St. Juliana. In her vision, she saw the moon, full and bright. It was glorious, except that one part of its disk was in shadow. The meaning of the vision was then revealed to her: the moon represented the liturgical year; the shadow, a missing feast in honor of the Blessed Sacrament. Juliana spoke to her confessor about what she had seen. Amazingly, within thirty-five years, Pope Urban IV had established the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Body of Christ, in the Church s universal calendar. Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Friday, June 8. One of the most beloved aspects of our Catholic tradition is our devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In honoring the Sacred Heart, we are honoring the compassion and love of Christ: his human heart, moved with pity for his flock, his divine heart, pierced for the sins of his people. From the heart of Christ, pierced by the soldier s lance, blood and water poured out, the well-spring of the Church s Sacraments. Sourcebook 2018 Sunday, June 3. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Exodus 24:3-8; Psalm 116:12-13, 15-16, 17-18; Hebrews 9:11-15; Mark 14:12-16, Monday, June 4. 2 Peter 1:2-7; Psalm 91:1-2, 14-16; Mark 12:1-12. Tuesday, June 5. Memorial of Saint Boniface, Bishop and Martyr. 2 Peter 3:12-15, 17-18; Psalm 90:2-4, 10; Mark 12: Wednesday, June 6. 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12; Psalm 123:1-2; Mark 12: Thursday, June 7. 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-10, 14; Mark 12: Friday, June 8. Solemnity of Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Hosea 11:1, 3-4, 8-9. Ephesians 3:8-12, 14-19; (Ps) Isaiah 12:2-6; John 19: Saturday, June 9. Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Psalm 71:8-9, 14-17, 22; Luke 2: Sunday, June 10. Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Genesis 3:9-15; 2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1; Psalm 130:1-8; Mark 3: Daily readings can be found online at: The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (Corpus Christi) June 3, 2018 Gospel: Mark 14:12-16, Adults: Do I see the Eucharist simply as an obligation or as a means of life? Children: What are some ways that I can prepare to receive Holy Communion? 10

11 Total Raised to Date $893,147 Percentage of Minimum Goal 51% Giving Up to Give We ve been asking parishioners to suggest things they could give up in order to give to our Let s Build Campaign. At first it might seem that people don t have enough to make a significant gift to our project of renovating the parish campus, when people save a little here and there in order to make a multi-year pledge, a significant gift is really possible. Here are some ideas we received this week -- Forego sipping the 2nd glass of wine/cocktail at dinner $12 (x once a week) = $625 a year x 5 years = $3, Manicure every 2 weeks = $40 = $960 a year x 5 years = $ Number of Pledges 239 Average Gift $3,700 The Lobby Competition MacArthur High School and Division Ave High School recently faced off in the varsity baseball playoffs. Congratulations to both teams for a great season. But the cross town competition continues in the area of architecture as students in the architecture class in each school have been developing ideas for the new lobby of Saint Bernard s Church. Come see their work in the gym after all the Masses next weekend. Team MacArthur "Skipping the guac" at Chipotle (it's a joke that it's a luxury of sorts to be able to afford guacamole with your burrito bowl) = $1.80 (x once a week) = $95 x 5 years = $ Netflix = $10.99 a month = $130 a year x 5 years =$ 650 TOTAL PLEDGE: $9,050 Getting us to our goal - Priceless! Got some ideas of your own? Please send them in. And please send in your pledge form this week. Team Division 11

12 St. Bernard s 70 th Anniversary at the Long Island Ducks! Come join us Saturday August 4 th, at the Long Island Ducks Baseball Game vs. The Road Warriors, and Celebrate St. Bernard s 70 th Year as a Parish. Ticket Price Includes: All You Can Eat BBQ Buffet w/soft Drinks and Dessert from 5:00PM to 6:30PM! Exclusive St. Bernard Section Seating to Watch the Game! St. Bernard s Happy 70th Anniversary on the Jumbotron! Watch the St. Bernard s Choir Sing God Bless America! Fireworks Show After the Game! FREE Parking! AND Don t Forget to Wear Your St. Bernard Shirt!! Ticket Prices as Follows: Adult Price Age 10+: $30 p/p Children Under 3: FREE Children Ages 3-9: $22 p/p RSVP with your check made payable to St. Bernard s by June 30 th. All sales are final. No refunds or exchanges. Contact: Susan Stalzer at How Many Adults?: How Many Children Under Age 3?: How Many Children Age 3 9?: Your Name: Your Telephone # : Your Address: 12

13 Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., St. Vincent de Paul: We are most grateful to everyone who remembers our low-income Levittown neighbors with food and monetary donations. This week, our pantry needs include: Corn Flakes or Toasted Oats cereal Small boxes of juice Canned tomatoes Hearty soups Bottled water Bars of soap Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! As always, thank you! Have Fun~Be Fit: We are moving ahead our summer program again the last week of June this year. The program will run well if we have at least 20 eight to 12 year-olds participate. If your children are in this age bracket, please call us right away and we will send a registration form. The program is free and will run from June 25 th to 29 th from 9:00 a.m. until noon. Children will create some healthy food items, get moving with games and exercise, and learn some new skills, and of course, make new friends! Voter Registration: We all know how important it is to exercise our right as an American citizen to vote. There are many valid ways to register if you: Are a U.S. citizen Will be 18 years old by the end of this year Are not in prison or on parole for a felony conviction Have not claimed the right to vote elsewhere. Registration may be done on line or through the DMV. In addition, we will post a voter registration form in our bulletin the weekend of June 16-17, which you may mail to the Nassau County Board of Elections. To register, you will need a NYS driver license, permit or non-driver ID card, your zip code and SSN. Further information is available through the Nassau County Board of Elections, the DMV, or the NYS website. If we can help, please call our office. Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion In 1954 an eleven-year-old boy boards a ship in Ceylon bound for England. At mealtimes he is seated at the "cat's table" - as far from the Captain's Table as can be - with a ragtag group of "insignificant" adults and two other boys. As the ship makes its way across the Indian Ocean, through the Suez Canal, into the Mediterranean, the boys tumble from one adventure to another. A spellbinding story about the magical, often forbidden, discoveries of childhood and a lifelong journey that begins unexpectedly with a spectacular sea voyage. Join your fellow parishioners on Wednesday June 6 th at 10am in the St. Bernard Parish Center for an informal discussion of Michael Ondaatje s The Cat s Table. For more information please contact Wally Rodier at or wrodi@verizon.net. Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 hour Helpline Wantagh Islip Hampton Bays Southold Rocky Point St. Bernard s Alzheimer s Caregiver Support Group Meetings are held on the 2 nd and 4 th TUESDAY of the month from 11:00 am to 12:00 Noon in St. Bernard's Parish Center. This program is designed to help each other cope with the challenging situation of dealing with someone with dementia. For more information, please call Mike Bartholomew at

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15 Michael Agunzo, Jr. Joseph Albertini, US Army Edward Alexander, USAF PFC John Amon, USMC Andrew Anton Patrick Ayoung, USAF Sean Ayoung, USN Sgt. Eric R. Brouillet, USMC Nicholas Catalano LCpl Steven Churchill Sgt. William Curtin, US Army Cpt. Christopher DarConte, USAF Sgt. Mark Dennington Michael J. DiDomenico, Jr., USMC Seaman Jack Doupe, USN Captain Carey Eden Pvt. Erick Elkowitz, USMC Sgt. Matthew Ferrante, USMC Please pray for those Serving in the military Albert Giovanniello, USAF Frank Iadevia, USAF Major John P. Kilbride Major Thomas J. Kilbride Michael Kruszewski, USN Lt. Jacen Lanclos Pvt. Nicholas Lane, US Army Sgt.1st Class Chris Manzililio Lt. Kyle McDermott Airman 1st Class Maritza R. Mazzara, USAF Ricardo Melendez, USMC Seaman Mike Mercado, USN Robert S. Meyers LCpl Nicholas Montalvo, USMC Pvt. William Munn, US Army Conor O Leary, US Army P.O. Dawn M. Orlando Rob Owens, USMC Frank Pascale Jacqueline Peterson LCPL. Christopher Piccolo, USMC Joseph R. Ralph, USN Cpl. Michael Randazzo Sgt. Samuel Rodriquez, US Army John Ross, USAF Cpl. Tony G. Rotondo, USMC Carl M. Saviano MSgt. Matthew Schwally, USAF Sgt. Vince Senn PFC Desmond Slattery Kevin J. Smithwick, USMC Sgt. Jonathan Soto, US Army Joseph A. Squillace, USAF Thomas Sullivan LCpl William Sutch, USMC Call the Rectory to have names added or removed from this list, or to add the branch of service. Remember and pray for all the wonderful men and woman serving in our Military especially those who are away from their homes so that we can enjoy peace and freedom. God bless all of them and comfort those who have suffered sickness or injury. Focus on Religious Freedom from Catholics for Freedom of Religion CFFR 'Tis the Season for GRADUATIONS! And, YES Student Speakers May Pray! Colorado Mesa University has reversed its requirement that graduation speeches must be devoid of religious references after Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) contacted them on behalf of a student who was told she needed to keep comments about Christ out of her planned speech. "It is... well established law (U.S. Supreme Court) that university officials cannot silence speech simply because it expresses a particular viewpoint, including a religious one," wrote an ADF attorney. (coloradomesa.edu; adflegal.org,5/10/18; christiannews.net,5/11/18; frc.org,5/14/18) "I share the concern and frustration that many Americans feel about situations where the protections accorded by the First Amendment are not recognized or understood. This problem has manifested itself in our Nation's public schools." President Bill Clinton, 1995, Memorandum on Religious Expression in Public Schools Save the Date: Saturday, June 30, :00am-12:00 Noon Rally for Religious Freedom St. John the Baptist High School Montauk Highway, West Islip Outdoor Public Witness 10:00 am, 10:30 15

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