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1 A community of Faith hope and love First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 When he calls on me, I will answer him.

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.

Do Over E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Giving Up For Lent By now you ve probably heard that I m giving up my left knee for Lent -- that is, I m getting it replaced.

) I m posting my progress each day at the parish website and I thank everyone for their prayers.

3 Do Over E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Giving Up For Lent By now you ve probably heard that I m giving up my left knee for Lent -- that is, I m getting it replaced. (You might have received an if the parish has an updated for you. If not, go to our website and update your info.) I m posting my progress each day at the parish website and I thank everyone for their prayers. Obviously I won t be around for the next few weeks so I hope everyone will behave, that you ll come to church each weekend and that you ll refrain from dying while I m gone. I m grateful to the priests who are covering for me at Mass and the other sacraments. Thanks especially to Bishop Murphy who ll be visiting on most Sundays in Lent to celebrate Mass with us. Know that I ll be offering up any pain and discomfort for my fellow Bernardians who are also going through struggles in their lives in these days ahead. Generations after a great flood, the Israelites were still struggling with the question of why bad things happened in the world. Those who were editing the ancient stories into the bible we know today had a simple theory: when you do what God wants, you get blessings. When you break God s covenant, you get punishment. So the story of the great flood is told in those terms. Everyone on earth, except Noah and his family, did evil in God s eyes and so only Noah and his family are saved. (Although it strikes me as less than rewarding to live on a large boat with all those animals.) Still, the story editors somehow knew that this simple view wasn t quite right. We know today that it s absolutely not true that God hurls natural disasters toward us because of divine displeasure. (Witness divine forgiveness at the crucifixion of Jesus.) So although our old testament ancestors still had a basic belief that God s relationship with the world was based on our behavior and attitudes, deep down they realized that this wasn t a complete view. This Sunday we hear the end of the flood story (Genesis 9:8-15) where God puts a rainbow in the sky as a sign that the waters shall never again become a flood to destroy all mortal beings. So if somehow you were brought up with the image of a God who s going to get you someday, this Lent is a time to give that up. God certainly is displeased with our unloving actions and speech. But God is not hurling floods (or cancer or aids or the flu or any other kind of malady) against us. Rather God calls us to change the not-so-loving parts of our lives. We can use the Noah and the Flood story to imagine God washing away our sins and failings and letting us start again. But this is not a punishing act. Rather it s a cleansing act filled with hope. Jesus is led into the desert by the Holy Spirit to pray and he spends 40 days figuring out his Father s will for him as he is about to begin his ministry among the people. Let s take the 40 days of Lent that are offered to us to be purified of images of God that are actually preventing us from a real and deep relationship with the One who loved us into being. In quiet moments of prayer and at Mass and at different Lenten devotions, be as open as Jesus was to an amazing life God wills for us. 3

Parish News Lenten Schedule Daily Mass, 8:00 am Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Lenten Fridays, 12 noon -1 pm Stations of the Cross (beginning February 16) Fridays, 7:30 pm Via

85 477 envelopes 474 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,482.65 $ 2,776.25 Total Collection $ 14,126.85 $ 14,532.

4 Parish News Lenten Schedule Daily Mass, 8:00 am Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Lenten Fridays, 12 noon -1 pm Stations of the Cross (beginning February 16) Fridays, 7:30 pm Via Crucis en Espanol Los viernes, 8:15 pm comenzando, February 16 Gifts of treasure Sunday Collections February 11, 2018 February 12, 2017 $ 11, $ 11, envelopes 474 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 14, $ 14, Evening Prayer Wednesdays: February 21, 28, March 14, 21, 7:30 pm Save the Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018, 6 pm Annual Soup and Bread Dinner in the School Gym. See page 15 Blood Drive Sunday, February 25, :30am - 2:30pm See page 7 Holy Innocents Knights of Columbus Council 3581 In Service to One - In Service to All We are looking for men to join us in promoting the spiritual, social and charitable welfare of the Council and our Parish. Are you interested in helping those in need, serving the parish and community, and Living out Faith through Charity? All Practical Catholic Men over the age of 18 are welcome. Contact our Grand Knight for additional details: JoinKofC@gmail.com Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? Code = NY272 Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, February 19, President s Day After 8am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Tuesday, February 20 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 Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Wednesday, February 21 7:30 pm Evening Prayer, Church 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, February 22 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House Friday, February Noon Exposition & Benediction, Church 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, offsite 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross, Church 8:15 pm Stations of the Cross in Spanish, Church Saturday, February 24 9:00 am Awakening Faith, School Room :00 am Welcome Orientation, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria Sunday, February 25 8:30 am-2:30 pm Blood Drive, 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, February 17 5:00 pm For all parishioners Sunday, February 18 7:30 am Michael Giampetruzzi-living 9:00 am Carmine Scampoli 10:30 am Joseph Gannon, Mauro DiBenedetto, Daniel Huggard, Eugenia Durso and Columbia Bruce 12:00 pm Austin and Bridie Waldron 5:30 pm Lora Salustro and George J. Boneillo Monday, February 19 8:00 am Charles Urbach Tuesday, February 20 8:00 am Carmel McKinley Wednesday, February 21 8:00 am Joseph Gannon Thursday, February 22 8:00 am "Together We Can Make It" Group Friday, February 23 8:00 am Rose Swenson - 1 st Anniversary Saturday, February 23 8:00 am Angelito Sotelo 5:00 pm Harry Leggio Sunday, February 24 7:30 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 9:00 am Eugene Rossi 10:30 am Mary F. McNulty, Edlen Pearson, Mauro DiBenedetto, Betty Bankhead 12:00 pm Michael Tumbarello 5:30 pm Paul V. Seamon Sr. SACRAMENTS BANNS OF MARRIAGE First Time Thomas James Meadows, Bellmore Kristina Noelle Boisvert, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Pray for the sick of our parish Raymond Anderson Chris Angyal Tony Barclay M. Cotton Eddie Flecker Gary Gartmayer Thomas Gulatta Thomas Jerabeck Jim Kelly Jennifer Lombardi Maria Paletta Weronic Stepniak Stephan Williamson 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 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 Regina Gorman 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 Marconi 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 Louis Steinberg David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Walatyna Kruk John J. McKeon Joanne E Olsen Mariam Allison Schmidt 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

Lenten spirituality Lenten Evening Prayer Candles Incense Music Psalms Peace Wednesdays in Lent, 7:30 p.m. February 21 - Guest Preacher Monsignor Donald Beckmann Father Donald Beckmann is pastor of St.

He served in campus ministry for many years, and as diocesan Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for 25 years.

February 28 Deacon Rick Brunner March 14 Dr. Phyllis Zagano March 21 Ms. Pat McDonough Let s Build the Body of Christ Together!

6 Lenten spirituality Lenten Evening Prayer Candles Incense Music Psalms Peace Wednesdays in Lent, 7:30 p.m. February 21 - Guest Preacher Monsignor Donald Beckmann Father Donald Beckmann is pastor of St. Ignatius Martyr Church in Long Beach. Ordained in 1970, he has served at several Long Island parishes, including his first assignment at St. Agnes Cathedral. He served in campus ministry for many years, and as diocesan Director of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs for 25 years. He also served as a member of Bishop Murphy s cabinet. You can view most of his Sunday homilies on the parish website stignatiusmartyr.org. February 28 Deacon Rick Brunner March 14 Dr. Phyllis Zagano March 21 Ms. Pat McDonough Let s Build the Body of Christ Together! Lent 2018 Parish Mission Scripture Preaching Singing Adoration Confession Eucharist Mission Preaching at all Masses March 3-4 Mission Evenings March 4-7, 7:30 p.m. Mission Mornings March 5-7, 8:00 a.m. Father Gerald Fitzimmons, SMM is a member of the Montfort Missionaries, and currently serves as pastor of Mary Gate of Heaven parish in Ozone Park, Queens. Father Fitz is a nationally renowned speaker who has given Missions and Retreats throughout the country for many years. This will be his third time visiting St. Bernard s; he was last here with us ten years ago. WELCOME BACK FATHER FITZ! 6

St. Bernard Parish Blood Drive Sunday, February 25, 2018 8:30am - 2:30pm 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives.

No New Tattoos for past 12 months. Age 16-75 (16 year olds must have parental permission.) For questions concerning medical eligibility: www.nybc.

7 St. Bernard Parish Blood Drive Sunday, February 25, :30am - 2:30pm 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! THANK YOU FOR CARING! Eligibility Criteria Bring your Donor Card or ID. Minimum weight 110 lbs. No New Tattoos for past 12 months. Age (16 year olds must have parental permission.) For questions concerning medical eligibility: Long Island McDonald s FREE Large Sandwich or Salad when you register to donate For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Ernie Meditz (516) Long Island Blood Services 7

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT February 18, 2018 First Reading: The drama of the building of the ark, its loading, and the rising of the waters can overshadow what should be the most powerful moment in the

The covenant is generated by God, who takes responsibility for its fulfillment, offering a sign of affirmation to humankind (the rainbow).

8 FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT February 18, 2018 First Reading: The drama of the building of the ark, its loading, and the rising of the waters can overshadow what should be the most powerful moment in the story of Noah: The establishment of God s covenant with Noah and his descendants. This promise everlasting is the powerful covenant made with Abraham later in Genesis. The covenant is generated by God, who takes responsibility for its fulfillment, offering a sign of affirmation to humankind (the rainbow). Note the parallels between this account of God s promise and the process of creation in Genesis I. Responsorial Psalm 25: The psalmist calls out to God for help and direction, affirming that they will be provided. Psalm 25 extols God s goodness and ability to lead his people in the way of truth. In many ways, these verses speak to the covenant, calling upon God to both remember his mercy and his promises. Second Reading: The destructive power of water is now contrasted with the life-giving power of water in Peter s letter. In Christ Jesus, suffering is not meaningless but ennobled. The passage includes a creedal element, outlining the Paschal Mystery and its promise. The gift of Baptism is one of liberation for all, not salvation for a few as in the story of Noah. Gospel: In Mark, the beginning of Jesus journey is his experience of forty days in the wilderness. His account is terser than that of Matthew and Luke, which also makes its message quite direct. Jesus has been tested, like the Israelites were tested by the forty years of wandering in the wilderness to the Promised Land and Noah was tested with forty days afloat in the flood waters. Under the protection of God s angels, Jesus has triumphed, proving his readiness for his earthly mission. The number of forty appears in dozens of places in the Bible, usually signifying a test that has been administered and passed. As we enter the forty days of Lent, we can challenge ourselves to embrace the spiritual tests we are facing, transforming them and our selves - as we journey to Easter. Liturgy Corner Feast and Saints of the Week Wednesday, February 21. St. Peter Damian ( ), born to a large Italian family, entered a Camaldolese Benedictine monastery comprising hermit monks who followed an austere life of fasting and prayer. Dedicating himself to the study of Scripture and the Fathers of the Church, he gained a reputation among the hermits as being both a gifted scholar and spiritual guru. St. Peter was a powerful voice of reform in the Church. He was so influential in the Church that Pope Leo XII declared him a Doctor of the Church. Thursday, February 22. Feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle. The chair of a bishop, called the cathedra, is the symbol of his foundational ministry to be a teacher of faith to his Church community. What then can we learn from Peter, the rock of our Church? His extraordinary confession of faith in this passage teaches us courage to confess truth, even if it may sound far-fetched by everyday standards. Peter listened to the Spirit of God in his heart and proclaimed Jesus as Christ, Son of the living God. Since the actual date of Peter s death was unknown, it came to be remembered on February 22, eventually becoming a celebration of his taking over the pastoral responsibility of the Church of Rome. Friday, February 23. St. Polycarp, an esteemed Christian leader, lived during the first half of the second century and was a friend to many who personally knew Jesus. He converted to the Christian faith under the influence of St. John the Evangelist. He fought many of the Gnostic heresies that were beginning to overtake the early Church. The Romans tried to burn Polycarp at the stake (when he was in his late 80 s) but, when he survived that, they finally stabbed him to death with a dagger. Sourcebook

The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church.

Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Psalm 25:4-9; Mark 1:12-15. Monday, February 19. Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; Matthew 25:31-46. Tuesday, February 20.

Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. 1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 16:13-19. Friday, February 23. St. Polycarp. Ezekiel 18:21-28; Psalm 130:1-8; Matthew 5:20-26. Saturday, February 24.

Daily readings can be found online at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings Adults: What daily activities can I do without so that I can use that time to renew myself in Jesus, the Messiah?

9 The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. First Sunday of Lent February 18, 2018 Gospel: Mark 1:12-15 Readings for February 18, 2018 February 25, 2018 Sunday, February 18. First Sunday of Lent. Genesis 9:8-15; 1 Peter 3:18-22; Psalm 25:4-9; Mark 1: Monday, February 19. Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Psalm 19:8-10, 15; Matthew 25: Tuesday, February 20. Isaiah 55:10-11; Psalm 34:4-7, 16-19; Matthew 6:7-15. Wednesday, February 21. St. Peter Damian. Jonah 3:1-10; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19; Luke 11: Thursday, February 22. Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle. 1 Peter 5:1-4; Psalm 23:1-6; Matthew 16: Friday, February 23. St. Polycarp. Ezekiel 18:21-28; Psalm 130:1-8; Matthew 5: Saturday, February 24. Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8; Matthew 5: Sunday, February 25. Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Romans 8:31-34; Psalm 116:10, 15-19; Mark 9:2-10. Daily readings can be found online at: Adults: What daily activities can I do without so that I can use that time to renew myself in Jesus, the Messiah? Children: What good habit can I work on in order to grow closer to Jesus? Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics For Freedom of Religion- CFFR Love - Life - Liberty: Part 2 Conscience and Religious Freedom Protections Restored at HHS: The Dept. of Health and Human Services announced on January 18 that it has formed a new Conscience and Religious Freedom Division that would "restore federal enforcement of our nation's laws that protect the fundamental and unalienable rights of conscience and religious freedom. Its purpose is to protect the conscience rights of healthcare workers and hospitals that decline to perform certain procedures such as abortions, euthanasia, or sex-change surgery. Social Media Blocks Roe vs Wade Movie Funding: Facebook blocked the crowdfunding site of a pro-life movie about the Roe vs Wade Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion across the U.S. "Facebook has pulled down our ads, the paid ads and any mention of the unpaid ads," said Dr. Alveda King, executive producer and niece of Martin Luther King Jr. Facebook later said they would restore the ads for Roe vs Wade, the movie. "Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about things that matter." Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Action Steps: Pray that Americans are receptive to different points of view on important matters. Look for information on Roe vs Wade, the movie. Journey, Cross and Crucifixion St. Ignatius Loyola Church at 129 Broadway, Hicksville, NY is presenting Journey, Cross and Crucifixion. It is a live dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Join us as we experience the trail of Jesus, His journey through the streets of Jerusalem and His final moments on the cross. This presentation will be held on February 28, 8:00pm. No Admission Fee. Free Will Offering. 9

Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income Levittown neighbors with monetary and food donations.

10 Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income Levittown neighbors with monetary and food donations. Special thanks to the Levittown Community Council for the donations from the Winterfest event. We are most grateful for each and every gift. This week our pantry needs include: 2 nd and 4 th Mondays of the month. The next meeting is Monday, March 12 th from 7:00-8:15 p.m. Pre-registration is requested (call our office or come in for a form,) as is a fee of $20 payable to Parish Social Ministry. Call us or Dr. Lou Sabatini ( ) if you have any questions. Low sugar cereals (i.e. Toasted Oats) Canned Pasta ( Chef Boyardee type) Toilet Paper (NO paper towels please!) Peanut butter Jelly (NO homemade please!) Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Immigration Hotline: The NY State office will open its Office for New Americans hotline and offer free consultations regarding TPS to affected groups. Callers to the New York immigration hotline, , will receive up-todate information, consultations, guidance and screening for adjustment of status, if they qualify. In addition, the Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Amityville has a very knowledgeable staff of lawyers and other professionals to assist with immigration issues. They are located at 143 Schleigel Blvd. The number is As of Friday, February 9 th, our donations from the Souper Bowl of Caring total $ ! This does not include any donations made electronically through FaithDirect. Thanks to all who contributed on the day itself, or sent checks and donations during the week, or donated in any other way. We will let you know when our friends from Molloy will come to St. Bernard s to accept their big check! Finally, thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to this important outreach effort! Spring Bereavement Groups: We are once again offering bereavement support groups to members of our parish and neighborhood. A group for newly bereaved persons will meet on Thursday, April 5 th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the parish center. A group for bereaved parents (newly bereaved and ongoing) will meet on the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of the month, beginning March 5 th from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in the parish center. A group for anyone who has lost a loved one through suicide (recently or ongoing) meets on the Rainbows is a peer support group for children who have suffered a significant loss in their lives either by death, divorce, incarceration, deployment or any other painful transition. A spring group will begin on Sunday, February 18 th (through March 18 th ) at Notre Dame School in New Hyde Park, from 10:00-11:15 a.m. For further information or to register, please call Dee at (516) Faith and Service in the City: Please see Pat McDonough s note in the Youth and Young Adult column about the exciting program at St. John s University this summer! It is a wonderful opportunity for high school students! Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 hour Helpline Wantagh Islip Hampton Bays Southold Rocky Point

11 St. Bernard S Young adult group Pat McDonough, Director of Youth Ministry at ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORES St John's University is offering a program to teens who have just completed 9 th or 10 th grade. This is a Vincentian Leadership Program - called Faith and Service in the City, which is a week-long residential experience designed for young Catholic leaders. The same program is offered three different weeks, so there is flexibility in working this opportunity into your summer schedule. The dates for the three week-long sessions in summer 2018 are: 1. Sunday, July 8 Saturday, July Sunday, July 22 Saturday, July Sunday, August 5 Saturday, August 11 This is the website detailing the program: If you are interested, please call Sister Christine Sammons, Director of Parish Social Ministry at or Pat McDonough, Director of Youth Ministry at for more information. Adore A Young Adult Outreach of the Missionaries of the Most Holy Eucharist Young Adults, College-Age and Up: Join us for ADORE! Holy Hour, Confession, Mass, Food, and Fellowship February 23 April 13 May 11 June 8 Doors open 7:00 pm Holy Hour Starts 7:30 pm Invite your friends & join us for a beautiful night of prayer & fellowship More info: info@woodsworship.com Download Flyers: WoodsWorship.com/adore Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington, NY Eucharistic Retreat Day Sunday, March 11, 2018 The Missionaries of The Most Holy Eucharist We welcome you to join us for a day set aside to adore, reverence, and love Christ in the Most Holy Eucharist. Come abide with Him on this day which includes: Hot Breakfast & Lunch Spiritual Meditations Confession & Rosary Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction Seminary of the Immaculate Conception 440 West Neck Road, Huntington 8:00 am-5:00 pm To register, please MostHolyEucharist@gmail.com or call (631) Include your name, address, home address, parish, & phone number. Advance registration is required and registration by is preferred. $35 Donation of cash or check made out to The Seminary of the Immaculate Conception is suggested for the day and will be collected at the door. 11

St. Bernard S Center for Religious Education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, 516-731-8511 Here are more excerpts from Wisdom on Love by Pope Francis for your reflection.

Fathers, take some time to have fun with your children. Take a walk, go for a hike, play catch or a board game or invite your children to join you in some other simple adventure.

12 St. Bernard S Center for Religious Education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, Here are more excerpts from Wisdom on Love by Pope Francis for your reflection... Pray together with your family, even if it is just for a few minutes! Want the secret to family happiness? Give to those in need and you will be blessed. Fathers, take some time to have fun with your children. Take a walk, go for a hike, play catch or a board game or invite your children to join you in some other simple adventure. Children talk with your grandparents. Mothers, tell your children that you love them every day for they need to hear it. Always be the first person to seek out reconciliation after a dispute. Make things right with your family before you go to bed. Good advice from our Holy Father for all. Religious Education News We are in need of 100 aluminum -tin 9" clean pie plates for a special project for our level 3 students. Pease leave any donations outside the Religious Education Office. We thank you in advance. There will be no religious education classes the week of February 19 th. Community Bulletin Board Night at the Races Friday Night, February 23 Fish Fry Dinner Tap Beer, Wine and Soda included Dinner is at 6pm First Race post time 7pm Holy Innocents Council # Jeffries Road Levittown, NY Widows and Widowers, Divorced and Single Catholics of Long Island New Member Orientation, Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at 7:30pm, at St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY. Non-denominational. All are welcome. Refreshments are served after the meeting. Please bring proof of single status to join. For more information call Carol at or Barbara at Employment Opportunity Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Lindenhurst is looking for an extremely organized, detail-oriented, multi-tasking person to fill the position of Parish Secretary. This energetic individual must be a team player and enjoy being in a fast-paced environment with a great deal of interaction with others. Hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Full-time position, with benefits. Must know Microsoft Word, Excel, Office and Parish Data Systems (PDS). Excellent verbal communication skills and impeccable grammar and writing skills essential. Resumes and inquiries may be sent to: Frank Pokorney, Business Manager, at fpokorney@oloph.org or at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 210 South Wellwood Avenue, Lindenhurst, NY, Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Our Monthly gathering for singles will be held on Saturday, March 3, 2018, 8:30pm for discussion and socialization at St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue, Williston Park, NY Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com 12

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2018 Lenten Soup and Bread Supper CDA Court #1690 63 rd Anniversary Luncheon was held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Venere s Restaurant.

Catholic Daughters News Saturday, March 24, 9 AM to 1 PM. Mini-retreat at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception.

15 2018 Lenten Soup and Bread Supper CDA Court # rd Anniversary Luncheon was held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Venere s Restaurant. CDA Officers: Debbie Stellakis ( Recording Secretary and State Treasurer); Mary Lynn Borst (Vice-Regent); Jean Leviton (Regent); Amelia Montgomery (Treasurer); Dorothy Currao (Financial Secretary). Catholic Daughters News Saturday, March 24, 9 AM to 1 PM. Mini-retreat at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception. Cost is $25, which includes reflection with Seminarian Paul Clores, Holy Mass, continental breakfast, lunch and tours of the seminary. Make checks payable to CDA Court #1690 and mail to Jean Leviton, 186 Noell Street, Levittown, NY July 17-22, CDA 57 th Biennial National Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Catholic Daughters always welcomes new members. For information, please contact Rosemary Brunoforte at Wednesday, March 7 th, 6PM St. Bernard s School Gymnasium 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY Good Will Offering Appreciated All proceeds will be divided among the charities: St Vincent De Paul, The Inn, Island Harvest and Hope House. This Lenten practice should be continued so that we may come together to help our brothers and sisters in need. 15

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