Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

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1 A community of Faith hope and love Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.

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 Sophomores E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Planning Thanksgiving People who are responsible for their family s Thanksgiving dinner often make checklists for shopping, cooking, and serving. Without the lists they are bound to forget the cranberry sauce or some side dish is discovered in the fridge after all the guests are gone. I m grateful to the people in my life who have prepared Thanksgiving Dinner for us and grateful to God who has blessed us with so many riches. So one thing on my list each year is to take the time to show gratitude. I hope you ll join me and other members of our staff and parish for the 9am Mass on Thanksgiving morning. It is an hour of gratitude and community that makes Thanksgiving Day complete. And speaking of Greek words (see column to the right) the word for thanksgiving in Greek is Eucharist. So if we want to find the ultimate way of thanking God for life s blessings, we can find it in our being together to celebrate Eucharist on Thanksgiving Day. I like to ask second year high school students if they know what the word sophomore means. Often they don t. Then I explain it comes from two Greek words. Soph is also found in our English word sophisticated and the Greek root means wise. Mor is also found in our English word moron and the Greek root means foolish. So sophomore means wise-fool (or sophisticated moron??) This makes sense. By the time students have gotten through freshman year, they think they know everything (and thus consider themselves wise); yet we know that there is so much more they need to learn -- not only academically, but about themselves. Thus they are still foolish in thinking they know it all. In today s gospel (Matthew 25:1-13) Jesus tells the story of a wedding where the bridesmaids are waiting for the couple to arrive. Five are wise -- in that they are prepared with extra lamp oil -- and five are foolish -- in that they aren t prepared for a possible delay in the couples arrival. They run out of oil and while they are off buying some, the bride and bridegroom arrive and head off to the party and the foolish ones are left out. Jesus tells this story because he wants his followers to be prepared for his showing up. While we might know some people who live their lives totally unprepared for Jesus, and we might know some who live as if Jesus is with them, I suspect most folks are sophomore -- a bit wise and a bit foolish when it comes to Jesus. There are those who think that Jesus is only coming again at the end time. And yes, the fullness of his coming will be experienced then. But he s coming today too. We encounter him in the Eucharist. We meet him in the least of our brothers and sisters. We experience his presence in prayer. We see his handiwork in the beauty of the changing leaves and other natural wonders. We d be completely foolish to ignore his presence among us now. So stay awake! Be ready! Look around...where do you notice Jesus alive and active in generous, forgiving, peace-making, healing, feeding, hope-filled aspects of life? How prepared are you to greet him this day? 3

4 Parish News HELP WANTED: ST. MARTHA S SOCIETY St. Martha s Society is looking for those who can spare some time to wash and iron the small linen cloths that are used during Mass. We currently have 8 ladies who volunteer, which means that they help about every eight weeks (or 6 times a year). More hands make light work. We also are looking for seamstresses who can do minor repairs when needed. If you think you may be interested or have any questions, please contact our St. Martha s Society coordinator and Sacristan, Rose Marie Rotondo, at or see her at church. Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion: Snow in August In a working-class neighborhood in 1947 Brooklyn, an eleven-year-old Irish Catholic boy named Michael Devlin has just made friends with a lonely rabbi from Prague. For Michael, the rabbi opens a window to ancient learning and lore that rivals anything in Captain Marvel. For the rabbi, Michael illuminates the everyday mysteries of America, including the strange language of baseball. But like their hero Jackie Robinson, neither can entirely escape from the swirling prejudices of the time. Join your fellow parishioners on Wednesday, November 15 at 10 am in the Parish Center for an informal discussion of Pete Hamill s award-winning novel, Snow in August. For more information please contact Wally Rodier at or wrodi@verizon.net. Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, November 13 1:30 PM DRVC Office of Faith Formation, Prayer Room 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Tuesday, November 14 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center 6:45 pm Boy Scouts Troop 316, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 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, November 15 10:00 am Book Discussion, Parish Center Gifts of treasure Sunday collections November 5, 2017 November 6, 2016 $ 14, $ 13, envelopes 580 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 17, $ 15, Second Collection Catholic Ministries Appeal $ 2, envelopes Have you enrolled yet? Code = NY272 Parish calendar (Subject to change) 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:00 pm K of C Memorial Mass for deceased members, Off site 7:30 pm Catholic Basics, Parish Center 7:30 pm Welcome Orientation, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, November 16 9:30 am Padre Pio Prayer Group, Parish Center 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 7:00 pm RCIA Team Meeting, Parish Center Friday, November Noon Holy Hour in Thanksgiving for our graces and blessings, Church 2:00 pm Stroke Life Society, Parish Center 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, Parish Center 7:30 pm Spirituality Book, Parish Center Saturday, November 18 9:00 am Awakening Faith, School 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 700 pm Cub Scout Pack Night, Cafeteria Sunday, November 19 9:00 am Baptism Preparation Mass, Church 10:00 am Alateen Workshop, Parish Center 10:00 am Youth RCIA, Parish Center 10:30 am Baptism Gathering, Parish Center 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room (School) 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria 4

5 mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Saturday, November 11 5:00 pm Mary & John Forestiero 7:30 pm Spanish Mass Sunday, November 12 7:30 am Pat Rosalia 9:00 am Johanna Grosso 10:30 am Gerard Valinoti, Louis Vicari, Rochelle Amoncio, Pat Rosalia 12 Noon All parishioners 5:30 pm Doris and Al Weidlein Monday, November 13 8:00 am John Bartone-Birthday Remembrance Tuesday, November 14 8:00 am Robert Ziesig Wednesday, November 15 8:00 am Deceased members of Consoli and Tumbarello Families Thursday November 16 8:00 am Walter M. Shepski Friday, November 17 8:00 am Frances Rotondo 3 rd Anniversary Saturday, November 18 8:00 am Vitaglione & Randazzo Families, Ruth Ziesig-Living Birthday Helen and Howard Schaub, Margaret Cassidy 5:00 pm Ann Daly Sunday, November 19 7:30 am Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother 9:00 am Mildred Gould 10:30 am Sister Frances McGlynn, Thomas Gray, Nicole Hirt, Patricia Rosalia 12 Noon Donald J. Gancio 5:30 pm All parishioners Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Maria Ernestina Cardenas Lois Cornibert Renee Flynn Vincent Staub Patricia Ann Tripp-Gaudette SACRAMENTS BANNS OF MARRIAGE Second Time Derek Mordente Anne Winberry, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Pray for the sick of our parish Jaime Macias Megan Guzman Colonel Richard G. Naughton Susan Hug Quinn Milagros Rivera Ronald Sokol Vincent Stroud Sandy Trexler Joan Virostko Christine Ziesig 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 Arlene Barsch Ellen Borosky Irene Boyce 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 Regina Gorman Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Vicki Jacona Ann Johnson Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Claudia Kwasnik Katherine Anne Kwestel Violet Kwestel Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Dr. John McLaughlin Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou 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 Ronald Sokol Norma Steiger Louis Steinberg David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Mary Vonstein Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Richard Yankowski 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. 5

6 Adult faith formation What if we all conspired together to take back Christmas? JOIN THE CONSPIRACY AT OUR ADVENT DAY OF REFLECTION Saturday, December 2, 1:30 7:00 p.m., School Basement Includes Mass and dinner (optional) Dinner at 6 p.m. with Advent-focused conversation: $15 pp. All are invited to join us for dinner; pre-registration and payment required. Worship Fully + Spend Less + Give More + Love All ADVENT CONSPIRACY DECEMBER 2 PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY! Name/s: (preferred) or Phone: Number attending day of reflection (no cost) Number for dinner: (Please enclose $15 pp.) Please return form and payment to parish office: St. Bernard Church, 3100 Hempstead Tpk., Levittown, or register by at dvella@stbernardchurch.org. Please register no later than Thurs. Dec. 1. Are you a man or woman over 50? Spirituality for the Golden Years Monday, November 13, 1:30 p.m., Parish Center This month s topic: Gratitude - A Spiritual Practice Leader: Sister Jo Ann Walsh, R.S.M. Retreat Director and Certified Spiritual Director. 6

7 Adult faith formation Join in a local celebration of Christian unity next Sunday! As we move beyond those episodes in history that burden us, we pledge to witness together to God s merciful grace, made visible in the crucified and risen Christ. Aware that the way we relate to one another shapes our witness to the Gospel, we commit ourselves to further growth in communion rooted in Baptism, as we seek to remove the remaining obstacles that hinder us from attaining full unity. Christ desires that we be one, so that the world may believe (cf. John 17:21). From the Joint Statement of Unity of Pope Francis and the Lutheran World Federation, October 2016 The Long Island Lutheran-Anglican-Roman Catholic Dialogue is sponsoring a prayer service with an ecumenical choir and with the local Lutheran, Episcopalian, and Catholic bishops in attendance to pray for the unity of the one Church of Jesus Christ. Join us in Jesus prayer...that they may all be one (Jn. 17:21) (wine and cheese reception following) Pastoral Associate Diane Vella is a member of the Dialogue, and will be one of the worship leaders. 7

8 Veteran s A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of James P. Athenas(D)* Mathew G. Andrews (D)* Fred Auer (D)* Bob Bauman Henry W. Berg Henry Witold Berg (D)* William A. Bilello Ted Blach Charles Bollinger, Sr. (D)* Peter T. Borosky (D)* Richard Botti (D)* James Boyle John J. Brady Jerome Brunoforte (D)* John Burrafato (D)* Edward J. Byrnes (D)* Richard A. Calabro (D)* Philip A. Carbone (D)* George E. Carroll James Carswell Jack Carswell (D)* James I. Carswell (D)* Joseph A. Cascio Carey Eden Corwine Michael Cosgrove (D)* James P. Costello Timothy J. Courtney Joe Courtney (D)* Thomas P. Cummings (D)* Ignatius Currao Walter Dawson Richard DeLaRosa, SP4 Richard DeLaRosa (D)* Louis DeRespino (D)* Alaine DeRosa Calvin DeSouza (D)* Caesar Diaz Robert Dienst (D)* John Donovan James Duffy John J. Duggan, Sr. Steve Eden Robert Eisele Harold S. Encizo (D) Arthur Essig Edward Fink, Jr. Edward Fink, Sr. (D)* Stephen Finkel (D)* Michael J. Fletcher (D)* Rocco Florio (D)* Bob Foley James Fruend Donald J. Gancio (D)* John Gaine (D)* Joseph Gannon George Gardner (D)* John E. Giordano (D)* Nunzio Giovaniello (D)* Joseph Gould Edwin Gribbon (D)* Barney Gulotta (D)* Ken Hall Robert Halpin George Hampson (D)* Andre Hiden Tom Hiebert Thomas Hogan (D)* Jerry Ignacio (D)* Stephen F. Kalman (D)* Steve Kalman (D)* Joseph Keller (D)* Michael A. Kentner Katie Kilbride John P. Kilbride Sean C. Kilbride Thomas J. Kilbride Michael J. Kojac (D)* Charles M. Krause, Jr. (D)* Thomas J. Laban (D)* Loren B. LaBonte Andrew O. Lalonde, Sr. (D)* Frank Lawlor Frank Lazzaro William Henry Leeds (D)* Angelo A. Lepore (D)* Raymond Litwin Nicholas Lombardi (D)* Angelo Lupo (D)* Frank Lyons Joan Lyons John E. Lyons John Mahoney Paul Mahoney Herbert W. Makofske, Sr. Brian Malloy Joseph Mannino (D)* William R. Mansfield John (Jack) Mateer U.S. Army Vincent J. Mavaro (D)* Jack McDonald (D)* Mathew J. McGrath (D)* Joseph M. McGrath (D)* Joseph H. McHugh (D)* William McKelvey Richard E. McKinney Gerard J. McManus (D)* Joseph K. McNulty (D)* Eugene Messmer Robert W. Migliorino (D)* Robert J. Mohlenbrok Joseph N. Mondello Andrew Mongiardo (D)* Martine Mozé William T. Murphy (D)* James Nguyen (D)* Anthony F. Nuzzi Walter M. O Toole (D)* Joseph R. Palmeri (D)* Armando Palomo William P. Pannullo (D)* John S. Partyka Stanley J. Partyka (D)* Frank T. Phillips (D)* James Poccia Gene Porqueddu (D)* Judson P. Buddy Posa (D)* Lawrence M. Pugh John Rampolla (D)* Thomas Reid Joseph Reilly (D)* Crimilda Rivera Brian E. Rockwood (D)* Jerry Rosalia John Rottkamp Louis Ruchser Pancrazio Salomone (D)* Michael Sanchez (D)* John Schaetzle Charles S. Schieck (D)* Edward J. Schneider (D)* Robert Schwally (D)* Robert Shand, Sr. Joseph Simpson William B. Smith (D)* Richard Snizek Edward Spano Frank Squillace, Sr. (D)* Vincent M. Staub (D)* Bob Steinhouse Edward Talbot Norman J. Thomas Richard Travers Joe Tumbarello Gene D. Ungeheuer (D)* John J. Vabulas (D)* Eric M. Varela John Vassallo (D)* Bill Votta Patrick Walsh Michael Walsh (D)* Thomas A. Walsh (D)* William A. Walters, Jr. James P. Ward Ted Wasielewski (D)* Joe Williams Raymond F. Wilson Edward Wolf (D)* Richard H. Young Robert Ziesig (D)* Frank V. Zizzo (D)* U.S. Coast Guard Richard DeLucia Joseph Cosenza (D)* Dominic M. Liantonio (D)* Others Who Have Served John Bruno Richard Jones Nicholas Lombardi William Van Toussant 8

9 Day 2017 country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. John Acerno (D)* John F. Aresca Robert Bader James A. Barnes (D)* Walter E. Bartnick (D)* Lillian Boden (D)* Charles Bollinger, Jr. Frank H. Bond (D)* Paul F. Bopp Peter Edward Bopp (D)* William B. Cannon (D)* William Cantwell (D)* Erminio De Carolis John Chung-Salomone (D)* Dennis T. Coglianese (D)* Tom Cronin (D)* Frank J. Danko (D)* Lori Degenhardt John Delahanty Patrick F. Devlin (D)* Michael Duca Peter Eisele Daniel E. Faughnan (D)* Edward Flecker John Fowler Roger R. Gagnon (D)* Raymond F. Gillian Thomas Gilmartin Carl Giovaniello (D)* Frank M. Gorman Thomas E. Gray (D)* Artie Griffiths (D)* John Guzzardi Robert Haggerty (D)* John Heffernan Salvatore Infantino Richard Jones George H. Jungen (D)* George Jungen, Jr. (D)* Charles Kerrigan (D)* Ed Klein Bill Kranis Ignatius Big John Lane (D)* Albert Livoti(D)* Andy Lopez (D)* Robert J. Lott (D)* Eugene Lynch (D)* Richard M. Lyons H.T.C. (D)* U.S. Navy Joseph T. McBride (D)* William McBride (D)* Eugene McDonagh Alfred McElrath (D)* John Jack McGinn (D)* James McGuire George McIntosh (D)* William McNamara (D)* James Messmer Sean Messmer William J. Murphy Kenneth P. Murphy Sr. (D)* Joseph P. Murray (D)* Michael F. Myers (D)* John Neubauer, Sr. (D)* Anthony Nizich (D)* Pete Noto Richard F. Novak Ernest Orlandini Theodore Petters Robert A. Picariello, Sr. (D)* Edward J. Quigley (D)* John J. Quinn (D)* Edward Reagan Robert Schmitt Carmine A. Scampoli (D)* Anthony J. Shoot (D)* Richard T. Simmons Kevin J. Skarren (D)* Warren H. Smith Ray Steinberg (D)* Neil J. Swensen (D)* Edward D. Taggart James Taggart, Jr John Taylor John Joseph Taylor (D)* Scott Thomas Edward L Vaughan (D)* Joseph F. West Jacob John Wilhelm (D)* Frank J. Wiselinski, Jr. Warren Witte Harry Wolfe John Yalamas (D)* U.S. Marines Nicholas Babino Peter Brock Pasquale Cassetta (D)* John P. Delargy John F. Donovan Edward N Dooley (D)* Francis X. Dowd (D)* Dennis Dunne Joseph Emru Irene M. Emslie (D)* Marty Flannigan (D)* James B. Fogg (D)* Frank Giampetruzzi Chuck Kilbride Andrew Lauro (D)* Dennis MacAulay Kevin Macaulay (D)* Keith Macias Joseph T. McBride, Jr. Jack McManus Raymond Onorato Edlen Pearson (D)* Robert Perez-Sulsona (D)* Joseph Pfeifer (D)* James J. Reilly (D)* John Jack Reilly (D)* Richard Rinck Stephen Ryback Eric Sandberg Robert Shand III Donald J. Shank (D)* Dennis Sheldrick Jonathan Taggart U.S. Air Force John Armitage James M. Barrens Mike Bartholomew William A. Boyce James A. Brzezinski Alessio Camilleri (D)* Joseph S. Carrigan Mauro Cassano Laura Cavanaugh (D)* Nathaniel Chaimowitz (D)* William Joseph Clever (D)* William C. Clever (D)* Joseph J. Curcio (D)* Mario R. Dell'Aera Patricia Dennington Ed Devlin James L. Duggan William J. Engel Thomas A. Flaherty Ray Foulon (D)* Joseph R. Franco (D)* Joseph R. Gallagher John W. Guirza Joseph Lanzisera (D)* Dennis MacAulay Hugh McCabe (D)* C. Howard McGinn (D)* Rosemary McNerney Kevin Messmer Robert Mittel Dick Naughton Hank Orlando Joseph F. Reilly Edward H. Rick III (D)* Sherry Romang Darrell Romero John Rotondo, Sr. Brian P. Smith Bruce E. Smith Frank Squillace, Jr. Lou Steinberg Charles E. Wilson Neil Winberry (D)* Indicates Veteran is deceased 9

10 Readings for November 12, 2017 November 19, 2017 Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics For Freedom of Religion Sunday, November 12. Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time. Wisdom 6:12-16; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18; Psalm 63:2-8; Matthew 25:1-13. Monday, November 13. Memorial of Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, Virgin. Wisdom 1:1-7; Psalm 139:1-10; Luke 17:1-6. Tuesday, November 14. Wisdom 2:23-3:9; Psalm 34:2-3, 16-19; Luke 17:7-10. Wednesday, November 15. Wisdom 6:1-11; Psalm 82:3-4, 6-7; Luke 17: Thursday, November 16. Wisdom 7:22-8:1; Psalm 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Luke 17: Friday, November 17. Memorial of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious. Wisdom 13:1-9; Psalm 19:2-5; Luke 17: Saturday, November 18. Wisdom 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Psalm 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Luke 18:1-8. Sunday, November 19. Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time. Revelation 31:10-13, 19-20, 30-31; 1 Thessalonians 5:1-6; Psalm 128:1-5; Matthew 25: Student Group Facing "Hate" Charges at Georgetown Georgetown University student group, Love Saxa, is in danger of being defunded and barred from campus facilities after some students petitioned that it be recognized as a "hate group" - charges levied against it for its fidelity to Catholic doctrine on sexuality. "Love Saxa believes that marriage is a conjugal union on every level," said student-president Amelia Levine. "Our definition of 'healthy relationships' and 'sexual integrity' is synonymous with those of the Catholic Church, and therefore of Georgetown University. If (labeled a 'hate group')... it will not be long until other traditional religious groups are labeled 'hate groups' as well." (ncr.org, 10/20/17; catholicnewsagency.com, 10/20/17; foxnews.com, 10/23/17) "We have become certain of two things: religious freedom is under attack, and we will not cease our struggle to protect it." Cardinal Timothy Dolan The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Thirty-second Sunday of Ordinary Time November 12, 2017 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 Adults: When have you regretted that you did not look ahead and foresee the consequences of an action? Children: Is there something coming up this week that you could be better prepared for? What might happen if you do not prepare? Calling all Young Adults, college age and up! Join the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist for ADORE: A Young Adult Evening of Prayer including Adoration, Confession, Praise & Worship, Mass, Food, and Fellowship. Music by Woods Worship. No RSVP necessary! Friday, November 17, doors open at 7:00 pm at the gorgeous Seminary of the Immaculate Conception in Huntington. We can't wait to see you there! Questions?? Want to download flyers?? info@woodsworship.com or WoodsWorship.com/ adore 10

11 Congratulations! Saint Agnes Service Medal Saint Agnes Service Medal Steve and Kathy Scarallo were presented with the 2017 Saint Agnes Service Medal by Bishop Barres. Kathy and Steve have been devoted parishioners and involved members of the diocese for many years. Steve was on the Diocesan Pastoral Council. He currently leads the men's prayer group, is the chair of the Catholic Ministries Appeal in the parish and has just been appointed as Grand Knight of the Holy Innocents Knights of Columbus Council. Kathy serves the parish as a Welcome Ambassador for new parishioners, she is the coordinator for the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, and is a Catholic Daughter. Kathy is coordinating the Exercise for Others charity campaign. Kathy has been an assistant in our Parish Social Ministry and served in our parish office before taking a position in the Catholic Ministries Office in the diocese. Both Kathy and Steve are Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and lectors; as a couple they are involved in our marriage preparation program and FOCCUS. Their three grown children continue to live out the faith they have received from their parents -- a wonderful testimony to the care and example Kathy and Steve have shown in their own family and throughout the parish. Flying like an Eagle Jonathan Swift took on the challenge of renovating the school kitchen as his Boy Scout Eagle Project. He and his fellow scouts completely scrubbed and cleaned this neglected room and gave everything a fresh coat of paint. The place now gleams! Jonathan (seventh from left) and some of his crew. Many thanks to Tara Joyce from Sherwin Williams who donated all the paint and tools and to Lisa Davis from Lowes for the donation of the vinyl baseboard and adhesive. Jon also treated all his volunteers, their families and staff members to a celebratory dinner. Thank you to Jonathan for his leadership and hard work to make our kitchen work again. Our sparkling new kitchen. 11

12 Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., St. Vincent de Paul: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international organization of men and women, who seek, in a prayerful spirit of justice and charity, and by a personto-person involvement, to be present to those who are suffering. This Society has been part of St. Bernard s parish since November of 1955, when Levittown was still part of the Diocese of Brooklyn. For 62 years, dedicated parishioners have reached out to their low-income Levittown neighbors to provide food and other basic needs of living, substantially improving the quality of life for literally thousands of seniors, adults and children. At present, our Conference is looking to engage some new members to assist in this important Gospel imperative. If you think you might be interested, or want to know more, you are invited to call our office at and leave a message. One of our members will return your call. Membership requires a high level of commitment, but training and mentoring will provide the necessary tools for this very important ministry. Membership in the Society is a blessing, and the rewards are out-of-this-world! This week our pantry needs include: Cup-o-noodles Ramen noodles Beans canned or dry As always, thank you! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Thanks to Margaret and Girl Scout Troop 3559: Thanks to our friends from Troop 3559 who are conducting a food drive for our pantry this Sunday, November 12 th at King Kullen. We are always grateful for support from the community as we reach out to those in need. Thanksgiving is Coming: Next weekend, we will be distributing Thanksgiving baskets of our pantry visitors. If you plan to make a basket, please let us know as soon as possible! Supermarket gift cards are also very helpful, so that our guests can purchase a ham or turkey. Please notify Gloria or Sister Christine if you will be doing this, so your contribution can be factored into this major project. Our office number is As, always, thank you for your kind generosity! Thanksgiving Clothing Drive: The St. Vincent de Paul truck will be in our parking lot on the Sunday before Thanksgiving (November 19 th from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) to receive your gently used clothing. The Society is helped substantially by these donations which are sold very inexpensively in their thrift shops. If you have gently used, CLEAN clothing that you no longer need, please consider bringing it to the parking lot on your way to or from mass on Sunday, November 19 th! Exercise for Others: A good number of parishioners attended the Exercise for Others event which took place on October 28 th at the Sportset Health and Fitness Club in Rockville Centre. Spinning and Zumba left some sweaty and sore, but it was a wonderful day! Thanks to all who contributed and/or participated! Remember that the proceeds raised will be divided between Catholic Charities of the Diocese, and Levittown, Puerto Rico. Thanks again to Kathy Scarallo for her great organization of the event. We will let you know the totals as soon as we know what they are! HEAP the Federal Home Energy Assistance Program is now open to help low-income people receive aid with heating expenses. We have the income guidelines and applications. Call us if you have questions about your eligibility. This program can help keep you warm all winter if you qualify! 12

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15 st. BernarD s Center for religious education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Award Congratulations are extended to three of our catechists who were recognized for their commitment and generosity. Last Tuesday at St. Agnes Cathedral, Bishop Brennan honored over 260 volunteers including our three who selflessly serve as teachers of our faith. Parishioner Joan Cushman was presented with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton award which honors those who have contributed twenty-five years of outstanding service. Presently Joan is involved with the children's RCIA and coordinates the annual Christmas pageant with our younger students. Years ago, Joan created and begun this pageant with her own class but due to its popularity, the production has grown to include all students in levels 1 and 2. Catechists Donna Papa and Marjorie Kruk received the Pope Pius X award which was originally instituted by the National Diocesan Directors of Religious education. It is awarded to those who have contributed ten years of outstanding volunteer service in the catechetical ministry. Both Fr. Ralph and Mrs. Sue Martin, Joan Cushman, Fr Ralph, Donna Pappa Martin were present to share the joy with Joan Cushman and Donna Papa. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES LEVITTOWN - ISLAND TREES POST # Hickory Lane, Levittown, NY The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is a nonprofit Veterans Service Organization comprised of eligible Veterans and military service members from the active, guard and reserve forces. Our Mission - is to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts, to serve our Veterans, the military and our communities and to advocate on behalf of all Veterans. VFW Post # 9592 invites all eligible Veterans, especially those returning home from recent conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan to become members of an active, vibrant and mission oriented Post. Join us as brothers and sisters in preserving the rights of Veterans, supporting each other and giving back to the community. For more information on eligibility and membership in VFW and on Facebook at post # 9592, please visit us on the Web at or contact us through at vfwpost9592@gmail.com or by phone at Our General Meetings are on the 2 nd Friday of each month at 8pm. 15

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