Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ May 29, 2016 Praise the Lord's great sacrament

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1 A community of Faith hope and love Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ May 29, 2016 Praise the Lord's great sacrament

2 Phone/ Fax Website: PASTORAL TEAM Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor ext. 130 Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor ext. 128 Deacon John Blakeney Deacon James Flannery Deacon Timm Taylor Father Patrick Abem, Chaplain in Residence ext 124 Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education Phone/ Fax The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music ext. 142 Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate ext. 143 Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager ext. 120 Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance ext. 126 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 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. 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 5. 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

3 Waiting vs. Traveling E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org When I m at the supermarket, I look for the shortest line at the checkout counters. If there is a self-serve checkout, I often use that. I ve got things to do and places to go and I really don t want to spend my life online waiting. Celebrating Kathy Around the year 1993 Kathy Belmonte began sharing her time and faith by teaching in our religious education program. And for the past 17 years hundreds -- maybe even thousands-- of children participated in the part of the program where Kathy was coordinator of the levels between the first communion and confirmation. Kathy is now retiring from this position, though she ll continue as a volunteer catechist. We re in the process of interviewing candidates for the coordinator position for next year. All are invited to celebrate Kathy at next Sunday s 9am Family Mass, followed by a reception in the Parish Center. Be sure to reach out to families whose children are now grown to invite them to our celebration of this faithful and loving woman. How different the checkout line is from the communion line! As we celebrate the Feast of the Body and Blood of Christ today, it might be good to reflect on what makes the communion line a traveling procession that unifies, rather than a waiting line. To that end, I m going to share some quotes from the United States Bishop s website where they teach about the communion procession: The Church understands the Communion Procession, in fact every procession in liturgy, as a sign of the pilgrim Church, the body of those who believe in Christ, on their way to the Heavenly Jerusalem...When we move in procession, particularly the procession to receive the Body and Blood of Christ in Communion, we are a sign, a symbol of that pilgrim Church on the way. Each time we move forward together to receive the Body and Blood of the Lord, we join the countless ranks of all the baptized who have gone before us, our loved ones, the canonized and uncanonized saints down through the ages, who at their time in history formed a part of this mighty stream of believers. It may be difficult for some of us to embrace the emphasis on Mass as the action of a community rather than an individual act of my own faith and piety, but it is important that we make every effort to do so. Christ himself at the Last Supper pleaded with his Father: "Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are... as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us..." (John 17:11, 21). Baptism has joined us to Christ and to one another as the vine and its branches. The life of Christ, the Holy Spirit, animates each of us individually, and all of us corporately and guides us together in our efforts to become one in Christ. Finally, the fact that the Communion Procession is a profoundly religious action tells us something about the way in which we should participate in this procession. We are the Body of Christ, moving forward to receive the Christ who makes us one with himself and with one another. Our procession should move with dignity; our bearing should be that of those who know they have been redeemed by Christ and are coming to receive their God! 3

4 Parish News The Rosary Confraternity will have its FINAL meeting on Monday, June 6 th. We will meet at the 7:30 PM novena where we will pray the rosary together and then proceed to the parish center for our meeting. We will have a social with a luau theme. All women of the parish are welcome. Are you a man or woman over 50? Spirituality for the Golden Years Spirituality in the second half of life is about embracing the blessings of this time and overcoming the obstacles of it. This is the spiritual task of later life, which includes a call to come more fully alive than ever. St. Bernard s is offering this opportunity for people over 50 to join a monthly Spirituality for the Golden Years Group. Mon., June 13, 1:30 PM, Parish Center Leader: Sister Jo Ann Walsh, R.S.M. Sister Jo Ann is a parishioner of St. Bernard s and an experienced and certified retreat director and spiritual director. She has served for many years in parish ministries as a Sister of Mercy. NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY gathers this Saturday, June 4 at 8:00 pm in the Church. All are welcome to attend and spend time in adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament. Keys Found About 2 months ago a parishioner came to the rectory because they found a set of keys in the parking lot. The keys have a very unique neck band. There is a Nissan car key and alarm. There are also 2 other keys on ring. No one has come to the office to claim them so far. If they are yours or you think you may know who they belong to please call the rectory. Be prepared to describe the neck band. The keys will be discarded in 30 days. 4 Gifts of treasure Sunday collections May 22, 2016 May 24, 2015 $ 12, $ 12, envelopes 559 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2, $ 2, Total Collection $ 14, $ 14, Capital Campaign Goal: $1,000, Pledged: $1,199,925 Collected to date: $1,115,770 Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. Thank you for your continued generosity. Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? Code = NY272 the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of May 28 th & May 29 th have been requested in loving memory of a dear friend Fran Bartholomew Parish calendar (Subject to change) Tuesday, May 31 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir Practice, Parish Center 7:00 pm Boy Scout 316 Meeting, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 209 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Wednesday, June 1 7:30 pm Folk Group, Off-site 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, June 2 9:00 am Zumba Gold, Parish Center 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 2:15 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House by Frances & Ken Hall

5 mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Monday, May 30 8:00 am Donald Barrett Tuesday, May 31 8:00 am Alice & Ted Wasielewski Wednesday, June 1 8:00 am Living and Deceased Members of the Lynch-Albano Family Thursday, June 2 8:00 am James John Reilly Friday, June 3, First Friday 8:00 am Joseph Munnelly -Birthday Remembrance Saturday, June 4 8:00 am Marie Malanga, Angelina Rella, Barbara Steo, Sr. Rose Alonzo 5:00 pm Steve Kalman Sunday, June 5 7:30 am Deceased Members of Giampetruzzi Family 9:00 am Kevin Macaulay 10:30 am Robert Fennelly, Margaret Radzewsky, Harvey Lyson, Antonio Galano 12 Noon For All Parishioners 5:30 pm Tom O'Brien and daughter Karen Friday, June 3, is the First Friday of the month and is always dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Parish calendar (Subject to change) 5:45 pm Spiritual Direction, Parish Center 6:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Novena, Prayer Room 7:30 pm Baptism Team Meeting, Parish Center Friday, June 3 9:30 am Women s Spring Retreat, Offsite 6:30 pm Boy Scout Pack 318 Open House, Cafeteria Saturday, June 4 10:30 am Special Ed, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church Sunday, June 5, Hospitality Sunday 11:30 am RCIA, Parish Center 1:00 pm Hospitality, Parish Center 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria We welcome into the parish the following new members: Daniel John Coloka, Jr. Jayden Thomas Henry Baptisms Logan Christopher Jr. Sherine Rose Gramonte Aedan Joseph Mulvey Congratulations to the happy parents. for the sick of our parish John Anderson Ken Bausert Kathleen Biscardi Dottie Breda Dolores Buteric Joseph Ceraldi Margaret Ceraldi Veronica Chambers Mary Fugina Izzy Gamarra Vincent Gazzo Carole Gefken Regina Gorman Ken Hall Nate Hawkins Dottie Lloyd Jane Nicholas Johnny Parker Sally Perry Linda Sperber Emil William Stalzer John Tear Carol Tracey Richard Yankowski 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 Mario Barris Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Roberta Curran Monica DeLaRosa Harold Encizo Jim Finlan Kathleen Flaherty Teresita Gallego Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Donald Hall Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer Gervas Ignacio Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Dr. John McLaughlin Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Federico Rueda Terri Saccente Eve Saint Thomas Saint Keith Sessa Terry Sherwood Norma Steiger David Testa Rosalie Travers Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Patricia Graham 5

6 YEAR OF MERCY OCT NOV Mercy is Our Mission! Be merciful as God is merciful Luke 6:36 We will read and reflect on how we can put MERCY into practice in every day life as part of our MISSION to bring the Gospel to Levittown and beyond! 3 Tues. 7:30 p.m. starts June 7 OR 3 Wed. 10 a.m. starts June 8, Parish Center Instructor: Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate A Series of Help and Support Facing Concerns About Foreclosure Thursday, June 16, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Parish Center All are welcome! Are you or is somebody you know in danger of foreclosure? Foreclosure can be avoided: You have options and we have answers. Don t wait until it s too late. Join us at St. Bernard's Church for a Foreclosure Prevention Workshop presented by Community Development Corporation of Long Island to learn about the process. CDCLI is a non-profit HUD approved housing agency and a chartered member of NeighborWorks certified to meet a high standard of fiscal integrity and service performance to assist local residents to achieve their dreams. CDCLI is recognized by NeighborWorks America as an exemplary organization. Words of MERCY from Pope Francis:...Patience...Other people have a right to live in this world... Over the course of the next year we will feature some thoughts from one of Pope Francis talks, homilies or writings. We invite you to think, talk and pray about what it might be saying to you and to our parish about our MISSION as followers of Jesus Christ as we seek with faith, hope and love to bring the Gospel to the Levittown community and beyond. Patience takes root when I recognize that other people also have a right to live in this world, just as they are. It does not matter if they hold me back,...unsettle my plans, or annoy me by the way they act or think, or if they are not everything I want them to be. Love always has an aspect of deep compassion that leads to accepting the other person as part of this world, even when he or she acts differently than I would like. From Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation The Joy of Love, March 19, 2016 Who annoys you by the way they act and think? Do you believe they have a RIGHT to think differently? How can you be more patient and loving with that person? 6

7 ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate Our 50 Spring Bible Study participants invite YOU to join them next fall! The Bible is often confusing and hard to understand. Learning about the background and context and how it was put together was INVALUABLE to helping me understand God s meaning. Our 30 Spring morning Bible Study folks 20 more in the evening! You ll find it refreshing and life-giving! Going to Bible study gives you better knowledge and helps you renew your faith....a great way to gain a better understanding of the Bible as well as sharing spiritual conversations with others and you are able to see and learn other people s perspectives. I enjoy learning the Bible slowly in a very friendly no-pressure setting. You can participate as much or as little as you re comfortable. And you will learn things that you didn t know you didn t know! COME JOIN US IN THE FALL!! LAST CHANCE!! Celebrating God s Good Creation with Prayer, Song and Reflection A Spring Retreat Day for Women Friday, June 3, 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. Cenacle Retreat Center, Ronkonkoma $55 per person, includes morning coffee and lunch Our leader will be Pat Chapin, Director of Faith Formation at St. Thomas More in Hauppauge. Pat is a retreat leader who also leads spiritual pilgrimages to holy places in the world. As a working woman, mother and grandmother, Pat guides others to find God at home, at work, and in God s good creation. Return with $55 payment to St. Bernard s Church to Parish Office, Attn: Diane Vella by May 30 Name: Phone: I will drive/get my own ride I would like a ride I can provide a ride for people 7

8 Memorial Day May 30, 2016 Never forget their service Mathew G. Andrews Fred Auer Henry Witold Berg Peter T. Borosky Richard Botti Jerome Brunoforte John Burrafato Edward J. Byrnes Jack Carswell James I. Carswell Joe Courtney Thomas P. Cummings Richard DeLaRosa Calvin DeSouza Robert Dienst Rocco Florio John Gaine George Gardner Nunzio Giovaniello Edwin Gribbon Barney Gulotta George Hampson Thomas Hogan Stephen F. Kalman Joseph Keller Charles M. Krause, Jr. Andrew O. Lalonde, Sr. William Henry Leeds Angelo A. Lepore Steve Kalman U.S. Army Nicholas Lombardi Jack McDonald Joseph M. McGrath Joseph H. McHugh Gerard J. McManus Robert W. Migliorino James Nguyen Walter M. O Toole Joseph R. Palmeri William P. Pannullo Stanley J. Partyka Gene Porqueddu Judson P. Buddy Posa John Rampolla Joseph Reilly Pancrazio Salamone Michael Sanchez Charles S. Schieck Edward J. Schneider Robert Schwally William B. Smith Frank Squillace, Sr. Gene D. Ungeheuer John J. Vabulas John Vassallo Michael Walsh Thomas A. Walsh Ted Wasielewski Edward Wolf Robert Ziesig Others Who Have Served John Bruno Richard Jones Nicholas Lombardi William Van Toussant U.S. Navy John Acerno James A. Barnes Walter E. Bartnick Lillian Boden Frank H. Bond Peter Edward Bopp William Cantwell John Chung-Salomone Dennis T. Coglianese Tom Cronin Patrick F. Devlin Daniel E. Faughnan Roger R. Gagnon Carl Giovaniello Artie Griffiths George Jungen, Jr. Ignatius Big John Lane Albert F. Livoti Andy Lopez Robert J. Lott Eugene Lynch Richard M. Lyons H.T.C. Joseph T. McBride William McBride John Jack McGinn George McIntosh William McNamara Kenneth P. Murphy Sr. Joseph P. Murray Michael F. Myers John F. Neubauer Sr. Anthony Nizich Robert A. Picariello, Sr. Edward J. Quigley John J. Quinn Ray Steinberg John Joseph Taylor Jacob John Wilhelm John Yalamas U.S. Coast Guard Joseph Cosenza Dominic M. Liantonio U.S. Air Force Alessio Camilleri William C. Clever Joseph J. Curcio Ray Foulon Joseph R. Franco Joseph Lanzisera Hugh McCabe C. Howard McGinn Edward H. Rick III U.S. Marines Edward N Dooley Francis X. Dowd Irene M. Emslie James B. Fogg Kevin Macaulay Edlen Pearson Robert Perez-Sulsona Joseph Pfeifer James J. Reilly John Jack Reilly Donald J. Shank This community, Levittown, was begun by veterans. We wish to honor them, and all the men and women who have served to protect our Freedom. They will always be remembered in our prayers. 8

9 Catholics for Freedom of Religion - CFFR Greater love has no man than this, that he lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 Memorial Day: A Catholic Understanding of the Nature and Call of Freedom: Why are human beings willing to fight and die for freedom? As Americans, this Memorial Day we remember those who died in service of our country. But as Catholic Americans, we reflect on the meaning of true freedom - a freedom we as Catholics are called to live to the fullest. In The Gospel of Life, Pope John Paul II shows us that when freedom is no longer based on objective truth, it destroys itself. When a person declares himself totally self-governing, autonomous, deciding his own truth, as in a secular state, then people will eventually reject each other, as each person seeks to have his own interests prevail. Such a society does not become more free; it becomes less free as vice, corruption, brutality and oppression inevitably increase. One reason we human beings are willing to fight and die for freedom is because the need for freedom is imprinted into our very nature. By virtue of our ability to reason and our free will, we are impelled to seek truth, especially religious truth. Our creator instilled this drive in us so that we would seek Him, for He is truth. Having found truth, we must live it and to do this we must be free from coercion. Therefore, if attacked, human beings will rightly and necessarily die for true freedom. This Memorial Day, Catholics rightly honor our fallen brothers and sisters, and remember our Church, who has defended the dignity and freedom of the human person for 2,000 years. (catholic.org/news; Michael Terheyden) "A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself." When we make God our King and advance his Kingdom in our nation, we serve both our Lord and our country. Joseph Campbell Events: Thursday, June 2, 7-9PM, Dr. John Hassett, The Affordable Care Act & the Complete Lives System, St. Matthew's RC Church, N Service Rd, Dix Hills, NY INTRAMURAL LEAGUES Registration for Intramural leagues and the 2nd grade clinic will open on our new League Website shortly: Web Site will be active on or around 5/31. Registration info and directions will be posted on the website. Please READ the Code of Conduct before registering. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE. Any questions please info@stbernardcyo.org 2016/2017 REGISTRATION 2016 ST. BERNARD CYO SUMMER CAMPS CYO Half Day - $100 CYO Full Day - $135 CYO Advanced Skills - $175 CYO Camps offered: July Boys 9am-3pm July Boys/Girls - 9am - 12pm July Boys Advanced Skills 9am - 3pm August Girls Advanced Skills 9am - 3pm August Boys/Girls 9am -12pm August Boys 9am - 3pm August Hoops 101 Camp - Boys/Girls 9 Register in St. Bernards Gym: June 7, 2016, 7pm - 8:30pm

10 Liturgy Corner SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHIRST (Corpus Christi) May 29, 2016 T his Eucharistic day, observed with such solemnity 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. Hundreds of years later, in 1849, Pope Pius IX added the Feast of the Precious Blood celebrated on July 1. Following the Second Vatican Council, the two liturgies became one solemnity in honor of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Of course, we already had a day honoring the Eucharist: the Evening Mass of the Lord s Supper on Holy Thursday, which even includes a procession with the Blessed Sacrament. But the purpose and the mood of the two processions are strikingly different. On Holy Thursday, we walk with Jesus to the Mount of Olives, to keep watch with him on the night of his betrayal. The sacrament is carried in the ciborium, covered with the humeral veil: and Christ s glory, too, is veiled as he undergoes his Passion. On Corpus Christi, we walk in the afterglow of Easter Time, in company with the Risen Lord. This time, the Blessed Sacrament is exposed in a monstrance: the Lord s glory is not hidden, but visible to all. First Reading: The priest-king Melchizedek of Salem who blesses Abram and God Most High for Abram s victory over his foes is a mysterious person who appears once and is not heard of again in the Abraham narrative. Salem means peace, and is understood to refer to Jerusalem, the city of Peace that David made the spiritual and political capital of Israel. In bringing out bread and wine for the offering, Melchizedek prefigures Christ s offering of himself in the symbol of bread and wine. Today s feast celebrates that sacrificial gift which Christ left us, and recalls its pre-figurement in the offering of the priest-king of Salem, Melchizedek. Responsorial Psalm 110: This enthronement psalm celebrated the coronation of the new king, filling the people with new hope in one who would be just and rule the way God desired and wished. Second Reading: Paul briefly narrates the earliest account of the institution of the Eucharist. Paul states that though not personally present, he received his as a tradition handed on to him, that Christ left us a memorial of his total self-giving sacrifice for us all in the bread and wine, symbolic of his Body and Blood. To do this in memory of Jesus means that disciples are to model Jesus in offering their lives in self-giving sacrifice on behalf of others. Whenever we celebrate Eucharist and give of ourselves for others, we proclaim Christ s life-giving Death until he comes again. Gospel: The multiplication of the loaves and fishes appears in all four Gospel accounts, testifying to its importance for Jesus followers. It became the clearest story associated with Eucharist celebration and the corresponding demands that celebrating Eucharist places on all disciples. Jesus invites us as he did his disciples not to dismiss others in need but to feed and care for others, no matter how challenging. In so doing, we are to bring what we have to the Lord, ask for God s blessing and proceed to take care of all in need. Jesus assures us that not only will there be enough to go around, but we will have plenty left over. Eucharistic people model Jesus in giving of themselves for others, so that all may live. Today s feast is both a celebration and challenge. 10

11 Liturgy Corner Tuesday, May 31. Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. When the angel brought Mary the amazing message that she would be the mother of God s Son, he also brought her some family news; her elderly cousin, Elizabeth, was going to have a baby as well. Immediately, Mary set out to visit her cousin and help her at what must have been a challenging time. When Mary arrived, something amazing happened: the child in Elizabeth s womb leapt up in recognition, and Elizabeth too was filled with the Holy Spirit and realized that Mary was carrying God s Son. Even before his birth, John the Baptist was pointing the way to Christ. The month of June is dedicated to The Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Ride Home Sourcebook 2016 Readings for May 29, June 5, 2016 Sunday, May 29. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Genesis 14:18-20; Psalm 110:1-4; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Luke 9: Monday, May Peter 1:2-7; Psalm 91:1-2, 14-16; Mark 12:1-12. Tuesday, May 31. Feast of the Visitation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Zephaniah 3:14-18a or Romans 12:9-16; Isaiah 12:2-3, 4-6; Luke 1: Wednesday, June 1. Memorial of Saint Justin, Martyr. 2 Timothy 1:1-3, 6-12; Psalm 123:1-4; Mark 12: Thursday, June 2. Saints Marcellinus and Peter, Martyrs. 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Psalm 25:4-5, 8-9, 10 and 14; Mark 12: Friday, June 3. Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Ezekiel 34:11-16; Psalm 23:1-6; Romans 5:5b-11; Luke 15:3-7. Saturday, June 4. Memorial of the Immaculate Heart of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2 Timothy 4:1-8; Psalm 71:8-9, 14-15, 16-17, 22; Luke 2: Sunday, June 5. Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time. 1 Kings 17:17-24; Psalm 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13; Galatians 1:11-19; Luke 7: 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) May 29, 2016 Gospel: Luke 9:11-17 Adults: When have you been most blessed and when have you felt a little broken in your service to others? Children: Why is it important to keep on giving, even when you are tired?ed by 11 Coordinator position-part time The Religious Education Office is now interviewing candidates interested in serving as a Coordinator of levels 3, 4, 5. Our current coordinator, Mrs. Kathy Belmonte is retiring. Candidate must be able to climb the three flights of stairs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons to open/lock classrooms and have catechetical/teaching/lesson plan experience. The hours range from 3-6pm on these three days with approx hours per week. Needs to work closely with Mrs. Martin and collaborate with the Religious Education team. For a detailed job description, please contact our office at

12 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: Chef Boy-ar-dee type canned pasta Jell-o and pudding cups/packages We are most grateful and sincerely appreciate your kind generosity! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Have Fun, Be Fit: We are looking ahead to our wonderful summer program for eight-twelve year old children (born between May 31, 2004 and June 1, 2008). The theme will be an international-olympic one including activities of all kinds, preparing and eating healthy foods, exercise, planting, and just plain fun. The program will take place from Monday, June 27 th through Friday, July 1 st from 9:00 a.m. to noon. There will be no charge this year since donations given to Parish Social Ministry in memory of Kevin Regan and Fran Bartholomew will cover the costs. Registration is now open to our children. Forms are available in the Parish Social Ministry office. We can accept a limited number of children, so don t wait until the last minute! Congratulations! Christina Lownie, one of our Charitable KIDZ and blue wagon assistant, has been accepted to SUNY Albany and has been awarded a Presidential Scholarship in the Honors College! We are very proud of her and thank her parents, Denise and Scott, for their support and encouragement! Blessings, Christina! NuHealth Family Health Centers: New state-of-the-art centers have opened in Nassau County to address the health and wellness of our neighbors. Many services are available in Roosevelt, Freeport, Hempstead, Elmont and Westbury, but living in those communities is not necessary. Those who are insured, under-insured, or un-insurable are eligible for services. Each person who visits will be assigned a primary care physician to work with the patient. Primary care, dental and behavioral health are the core services; ancillary services include nutrition, podiatry, cardiology, optometry, WIC, etc. Help is also available in Spanish. Assistance in obtaining health insurance is provided if needed. Comprehensive dental services are also available. For further information, please call Catholic Charities Employment Opportunities: We are always looking for individuals to join the ministry of Catholic Charities and offer Care With Dignity Life With Hope. P/T Caregiver Support Specialist: (21 hours) - We are seeking a compassionate professional to deliver support group sessions and educational seminars to caregivers who offer help to family or friends experiencing serious life events, and who themselves need respite, resources and hope. Our ideal candidate will have a Bachelor s degree in Human Services (or related field), 1-3 years experience conducting group sessions in healthcare and the ability to travel to meeting sites on Long Island. To apply, transmit resume & cover letter via or fax. Please reference Caregiver Support Specialist in the subject line of your /fax. Fax: jobs@catholiccharities.cc F/T Nutritionist: Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program, Nassau/Suffolk locations. We are seeking an experienced Nutritionist with a BA/ BS in Nutrition to use their knowledge, skills & compassion to deliver services and nutrition education using a participant-centered approach to clients residing in Nassau and Suffolk. Our ideal candidate will be bi-lingual (Spanish/ English) and have excellent client service & collaborative skills. A valid NYS Driver s License is required. A full benefits package accompanies this position. To apply, transmit resume and cover letter via or fax. Please reference Caregiver Support Specialist or WIC Nutritionist in the subject line of your /fax. Fax: jobs@catholiccharities.cc 12

13 Community Bulletin Board Tender Garden Early Childhood Learning Center located in St. Bernard School Where Little Seeds Blossom September 2016 Pre-School Classes Pre-Nursery (2 years old) Nursery (3 years old) Pre-K (4 years old) Half & Full Day classes Morning Care begins at 7:30 am After care available until 5:30 pm Summer Camp weeks: July 6 th - August 12 th Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am - 1pm Kindergarten Prep Class 6 weeks: July 5 th - August 11 th Tuesday & Thursday 9am -11am Classes are filling fast!! Please call for further information (516) Bring in this bulletin to receive a parishioner discount of $100 when registering a new student for September Classes!! Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council 3581 Jeffries Road, Levittown, NY American Night June 10, 2016, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm Live Blue Grass Music, BBQ, Tap Beer, Wine & Soda $20 per person Contact: Bill Wilson Supermarket Bingo Friday June 17, 2016 At 6:30pm First Game Starts At 7:00pm Tickets are on sale at the council for $7.00 Per person-reservations required Food and drinks can be purchased at an additional charge Raffles and 50/50 also for sale For more information please call: Lorianne at or Colleen The Church of the Immaculate Conception 8-Day Parish Pilgrimage during the Holy Year of Mercy! October 6-13, 2016 Heart of Italy Led by Father Mike Bartholomew, Pastor of The Church of the Immaculate Conception and a son of St. Bernard s peter@petersway.com Fax: Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, June 4, 2016, 8:30PM St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion & socialization. This Gathering will feature a Guest Lecturer. Ages 35+;$5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com Seminar: What Is Assisted Suicide? Is New York State Next to Legalize? Sunday, June 5th 1pm - 2:30pm St. Martin of Tours, 220 Central Avenue, Bethpage, NY at St. Alphonsus Hall Presenter: Lisa Honkanen, MD, Doctor of Geriatrics, Officer & Board Member of The Life Center of Long Island. Dr. Honkanen will give an update on a recent conference held by the Diocese of Rockville Centre designed to educate us on the moral, medical, legal and legislative dangers of physician assisted suicide. A two part Telecare special included highlights from this conference. Newly proposed legislation on assisted suicide has been introduced in the New York State Senate and the Assembly ( s.5814/a.5261-b and s.3685/a.2120-a. ) Come and be informed! Q & A Session will follow. Light refreshments will be served. 13

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15 ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE June 2016 C=Crossbearer 1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass A=Acolyte 2. Please dress appropriately for Mass B= Bookbearer 3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve T=Thurifer 4. Please remember to sign in MASS June 4 & 5 June 11 & 12 June 18 & 19 June 25 & 26 10th Sunday 11th Sunday 12th Sunday 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time 5:00 pm Sat. C Jayson Melgar Walter Vasquez Ryan Thompson Danny Russo A Colin Siegel Marcela Vasquez Louie Sabino Collin McVetty A Zac Martin Jenna Summer Michael Albrecht James Mandi B 7:30 am Sun. C Russ Tornabene Michael Mahoney Michael Manfredo Aidan McCaughey A Bridget Paddock Danny Russo Anthony Louie Russell Macias A Elisa Montanino James Mandi Collin McVetty Scott Macias 9:00am Sun. C Matt Leshinsky Gina McGough Kelly Doherty Michael Barsch A Nicole Leshinsky Greg Milau Gina McGough Nicole Leshinsky A Chris Leshinsky Collin McVetty Chris Leshinsky Lauren Barsch B Kevin Leshinsky Kevin Leshinsky Adriana Barkey Kevin Leshinsky 10:30 am Sun. C Kaitlin Deegan Eddie Cahill Michael Fitzgerald Tyler McManus A Jake Hopkins Britney Cardenas Frankie Pietraniello Kenneth Gonzalez A John Deegan Elisa Montanino Michael Pietraniello Anthony Louie B Isabelle Torre Juliana Pietraniello Juliana Pietraniello Isabelle Torre 12 noon Sun. C Zachariah Hirt Russell Macias James May Jessica Vespa A Kenneth Gonzalez Scott Macias Eddie Cahill Bridget Paddock A Louie Sabino Louie Sabino James Mandi Colin Siegel B Shannon Zorn Jake Hopkins Isabelle Torre Adriana Barkey 5:30 pm Sun C Ryan Thompson Jared Paladino Zac Martin Walter Vasquez A Britney Cardenas Aidan McCaughey Jenna Summer Michael Albrecht A Colleen Daly Tyler Zorn Greg Milau Marcela Vasquez HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: I. Torre 6/1 B. Paddock 6/2 J. May 6/11 E. Montanino 6/11 A. Barkey 6/14 D. Russo 6/28 As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's 15

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