A community of Faith hope Fifth Sunday of Easter April 29, 2018 Sing a new song to the Lord! and love
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 516-731-4220, or download a form from our website www.stbernardchurch.org. 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 516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: Parish@StBernardChurch.org Website: www.stbernardchurch.org 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 516-731-4220 Deacon James Flannery Aquinas69@gmail.com 516-731-4220 Mrs. Susan Martin, Director of Religious Education RelEd@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-8511 Phone/516-731-7860 Fax The Religious Education Center is closed on Fridays. Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator of Parish Social Ministry PSM@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-6074 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 516-731-4220 Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager facilitiesmanager@stbernardchurch.org ext. 120 Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance Maintenance@StBernardChurch.org ext. 126 CYO Basketball: email: info@stbernardcyo.org website: www.stbernardcyo.org 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: www.stbernardchurch.org 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 731-4220 or e-mail 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, 731-4220. 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 731-4220. St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218 Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or Jlyons8234@gmail.com Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may email 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.
Let s Build! E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Second Communion At two of our Masses today we re celebrating families who are bringing their children to receive communion for the first time. As exciting as this is, next week they ll be able to receive second communion and then receive Jesus each Sunday after that. Congratulations to the children who are now able to eat the Bread of Life each week for the rest of their lives! Confirmation This week over a hundred of our young people are being confirmed. If one of your neighbors is in this group, be sure to congratulate him/her since these teens have chosen to now belong to the church fully. When they were infants, their parents lovingly chose to bring them to become members of the church family through baptism. Now, with their family s support, they have decided that coming to church with the rest of us as we worship God is what THEY choose for the rest of their lives. Congratulations! Today we officially kick off our Let s Build! drive to raise $1.75 million to renovate and renew the parish campus. The property is rather run down and we want people to feel welcomed and inspired when arriving here. So much of what our parish is doing is very spiritual, caring and helping, yet our buildings and grounds don t match the work of Jesus that we do here. Just as people fix up their kitchens and re-do their driveways so that they can take pride in their homes, now is the time for our church family to fix things up too. The major aspects of the project include: Taking down the leaking tower; putting up a steeple instead Building a larger church lobby Renovating the parking lot (we already have over $600,000 saved from the last campaign for this purpose.) I believe that with everyone s help we can surpass our goal and actually accomplish the additional things in our master plan, including consolidating all the parish offices into the convent building. My confidence comes from the nearly 60 families who have contributed around $500,000 to the campaign -- even before we officially started this weekend! I m thrilled to see such enthusiasm and support for a project that parishioners really want to see happen. Thank you to everyone who already contributed so far. So watch your mail this week and look for the Let s Build! materials. Read through the guide and then consider your gift to this campaign. I m hoping that we have the majority of pledges made by the end of June so that we can have a budget number to give the engineers and architects who can then begin to prepare the plans for the renovation. But please don t wait til June. Once you know how much you could give each year -- we re asking for pledges to be paid over three to five years -- send in your pledge form and we ll add your gift to all the others. I m excited to know how this will all turn out. May I suggest that the easiest way to contribute is by using our Faith Direct online giving service? It s as easy as buying something on Amazon or doing online banking. The Faith Direct link will be listed in the mailing and is also on our website. (And if you give by using your credit card, you ll get points or miles!) Thank you for helping us get this project underway. 3
Parish News The Rosary Society will meet on Monday, May 7 at 12:30 PM in the prayer room of the church. We will honor Mary during her month and pray together for our own personal intentions and for peace EVERYWHERE; in our families, our parish, our church, our country, and our world. We will remember Pope Francis, Bishop Barres, Fr. Ralph, Fr. Joe, Fr. Innocent, all clergy and religious, and all Rosarians, living and deceased. In April we had a large group who really enjoy praying as a small community. All women of the parish are welcome, Please try to join us. Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion Wednesday, May 2 nd at 10 AM (see page 9) Gift Card Bingo Friday, May 4 th, 2018 (see page 9) St. Bernard s Altar Server & Youth Ministries Annual Spring Flower Sale Saturday, May 5, 2018, 12:00pm-7:00pm & Sunday, May 6, 2018, 8:00am-7:00pm Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, April 30 After 8am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 9:30 am DRVC Faith Formation Bereavement Training 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:00 pm Bereavement (Parents & Survivors of Suicide), Parish Center 7:30 pm Confirmation Practice, Auditorium Tuesday, May 1 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 4:00 pm Confirmation Babysitting, Cafeteria 4:30 pm Confirmation, Church 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Cub Scout 318 Leader Meeting, Parish Center 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church Gifts of treasure Sunday Collections April 22, 2018 April 23, 2017 $ 12,555.10 $ 15,359.50 500 envelopes 541 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,482.65 $ 2,587.90 Total Collection $ 15,037.75 $ 17,947.40 Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 The Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of April 28 th and April 29 th have been requested in celebration of the Confirmation of Jack Taggart by Grandma and Grandpa Parish calendar (Subject to change) Wednesday, May 2 10:00 am Book Discussion, Parish Center 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:30 pm Catholic 101, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, May 3 9:30 am Padre Pio Prayer Group, Parish Center 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House 7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Friday, May 4 10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center 6:30 pm Gift Card Bingo, Gym 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, Prayer Room Saturday, May 5 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 12pm 7pm Plant Sale, School Lobby 1:00 pm First Communion, Church 6:00 pm Sacred Heart Community, Parish Center 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church 4
mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Saturday, April 28 8:00 am Frank Squillace Jr. - 10 th Anniversary Remembrance 5:00 pm Frank T. Gizzo - 15 th Anniversary Remembrance Sunday, April 29 7:30 am Molly Lewis 9:00 am Christine Firestone 10:30 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS, Beatrice Fain, Bertha Amendola, Kathleen Dong 12 Noon John Sutton 5:30 pm Helena Verdi Monday, April 30 8:00 am Raymond W. Anderson Tuesday, May 1 8:00 am Emil William Stalzer Living Wednesday, May 2 8:00 am Thursday, May 3 8:00 am Harry Eppich Friday, May 4 8:00 am Leonardo Paladino Saturday, May 5 8:00 am 5:00 pm Richard Santer Sunday, May 6 7:30 am Marie Curcio 9:00 am Louise Rossi 10:30 am Sgt. Paul J. Tuozzolo, Theresa & Anthony Gagliano, Nicholas Tursi, John Francis O Sullivan 12 Noon For all parishioners 5:30 pm Living & deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council Parish calendar (Subject to change) Sunday, May 6 10:30 am First Communion, Church 12 pm First Communion, Church 7am 7pm Plant Sale, School Lobby 11:30 am Adult RCIA, Parish Center 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Pray for the sick of our parish Chris Angyal Candy Auer S. Cotton Janet Gates Tom Gilmartin Carmen Greico Joan Jacques Fr. Joe Nohs Maria Pedreschi Dennis Rogers Vinny Rosa James Ryan John Sorrell Dwyne Whittick All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Baby Mason Francis Combs Susan Arena Brian Austin Lorraine Bardolf Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce Lois Byrne Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Monica DeLaRosa Sr. Juliana Deptuch Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Gerry Finlan Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Muriel Gallagher Teresita Gallego Michael Giampetruzzi 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 and Richard Marconi Len Martinez Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou Dolores Pizzo Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Flore Rowe Federico Rueda Eve Saint Thomas Saint Terry Sherwood Danielle Stallone Frances Stallone Norma Steiger Louis Steinberg Liberty Tabag David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Robert Chapman Susan Hahn Dixie Ulrich NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY gathers this Saturday, May 5 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. 5
Volunteer ministry CALL TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS for our 7th ANNUAL SPIRIT OF ST. BERNARD AWARD! This award will be given annually to a parishioner or parishioners who have responded exceptionally to their baptismal call to build up the Kingdom of God in the parish of Saint Bernard, especially in the last year. These men and women have followed the call of Christ and participated in the mission of the parish by bringing the Gospel of Jesus to the Levittown community and beyond through prayer and worship, education and formation, service to those in need, and/or efforts on behalf of justice in the world. They have shown their devotion to the Holy Father, the diocese, and the parish through their commitment to the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Qualifications for nominees are as follows: Registered parishioners of Saint Bernard s who participate regularly in Sunday Eucharist and the sacraments. Current members of a formal parish organization or group, or may currently work informally. Nominees can be those who work behind the scenes to support the mission of our parish. Nominees can be an individual, couple, or in certain cases, a small team working together. Nominees cannot be prior recipients of the Diocesan Saint Agnes Medal or the Spirit of St. Bernard Award. PLEASE SUBMIT FORMAL LETTERS OF NOMINATION DETAILING HOW THE NOMINEE/S MEETS THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS TO FATHER RALPH NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018 for our annual Volunteer Ministry Thank You party FRI., MAY 11 AT 7 PM! If you are 21 or older and CURRENTLY serving in one or more of the ministries listed below and wish to attend the party, please indicate the ministry/ies below and return the completed form by May 1; no late reservations can be accepted. You are welcome to bring your spouse or one guest. (Couples please submit 1 form for the two of you; no guests.) Please note check-in begins 6:30; bar opens 7:00 p.m. Adult Acolytes Adult and Folk Choirs Altar Server Coordinators Baptism Preparation Team Baptism Greeters Bereavement Ministry Blood Drive Coordinators Bulletin Editors CYO Coordinators Charitable Kidz Adult Coordinators Children s Catechists/Assistants/Monitors Consolation Ministry Extraordinary Min. of Communion Finance Council Gardening Team Hospitality Team Inclusion Committee Lectors Marriage Preparation Meals on Wheels/Island Harvest Parish Social Ministry Pastoral Council Prayer of the Faithful Committee RCIA Team Renaissance Group Shawl Ministry St. Martha Society St. Vincent de Paul Ushers Welcome Ambassadors Worship Greeters Youth Ministry Leaders (over 21) NAME/S: ADDRESS AND TOWN: E-MAIL: PHONE: ONE OR TWO ATTENDING? Responses accepted only until May 1; sorry, but no later reservations can be accepted. Volunteer Party, 3100 Hempstead Tpk., Levittown, NY 11756 OR e-mail complete sign-up information to Diane Waldhof at secretary@stbernardchurch.org. 6
Adult faith formation Spring Bible Study by Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate (Part 1 of a brief summary of some of the topics in this spring s Bible Study class, which is being attended by over 40 parishioners) If you follow the Scripture readings at Church each week, you notice the pattern: the first reading is from the Old Testament, the sung psalm is from the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament, the second reading is usually from a letter in the New Testament ( A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans ), and the final reading is from one of the four Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. But during the 7 weeks of the Easter season each year, the second reading, instead of coming from one of the letters, comes from a unique book called the Acts of the Apostles. Acts, as it is known, is actually a kind of sequel to the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel reflects on the story of Jesus ministry, death and resurrection, and then Acts picks up where that left off, to tell the story of how he empowered and sent his followers to continue his mission. Acts gives an account of the important people and events in the first 40 years of the spread of Christianity, for the purpose of describing the impact that Jesus and his followers had on the world around them in the first years after his resurrection. Bible, it s important to know the CONTEXT of the book: the author, audience, time period, purpose, type of literature, etc. So here we go with Acts: The book is ascribed to someone named Luke, who may or may not be the Luke who is mentioned a few times in St. Paul s letters as a fellow worker for the Gospel. In any case, Luke is a Gentile meaning a follower of Jesus who was NOT Jewish like Jesus original disciples. This is an important thing to know, because it tells us something about his background and his audience. Luke wrote his book of Acts and his Gospel to inspire his fellow Gentiles to get to know Jesus and his take on Judaism. This was a really important step in Christianity s movement from originally being a part of Judaism to embracing people of all religious backgrounds who encountered the risen Jesus, and were touched and healed or saved by him. Acts is not a history book in the sense that we understand it. It doesn t give a blow-by-blow of what happened in the early Christian community. It s really about giving us a glimpse, or opening a few windows to the impact that the risen Jesus and his band of committed witnesses had on the world around them. Curiously, both Luke s Gospel and Acts begin with an address to a certain Theophilus, claiming that both books were written to him. (Cf. Lk. 1:3 and Acts 1:1) For centuries scholars have tried to identify who this Theophilus might have been, to no avail. But AHA! It just so happens that Theophilus means Lover of God in Greek. Our best guess is that Luke is actually addressing both his books to all lovers of God. And that means you and me! Readers of these occasional Bible columns know that in order to understand any book or passage of the Would you give up 8 Friday nights and 1 Saturday to change your life?? Starts September 21, 2018. BE THERE! (For adults, teens; English and Spanish) 7
St. Bernard's Center for religious education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, 516-731-8511 We ask any catechist who taught this year to kindly return your teacher manual asap. We need to place our book order for next year and need an accurate count. Thank you for your help! It's not too early to think about being a catechist- a person of faith willing to teach grade levels 3, 4, 5 during the week from 4:15-5:30pm. Parents, grandparents, or college students who can commit to this time slot are invited to this important ministry. Manuals, lesson plans, and teacher training is available. Listen: is God calling you to help pass on down the Faith to our young people? "The harvest is great yet often the laborers are few" thus come join the Religious Education team of volunteers who make a difference in the spiritual life of children. Call our office at 731-8511 Mrs. Martin, director for interview and details. PERFECT ATTENDANCE We are pleased to announce the following students who have achieved "perfect attendance" this year in the Religious Education program. Level 3 Sarah DeLuise Kailey McKinney Domenica Scuccimarri Level 4 Benjamin Canellas, Christopher Castora Brian and Alyssa Leshinsky Vincent Silvestri Level 5 Reese Lim (two years consecutively) Rebecca Putrellese Daniel Sarni Joseph Scaduto Aidan Tropeano Gabriella Silvestri (two years consecutively as well ) They were presented with a certificate and a gift from Mrs. Connie Cole, coordinator of levels 3, 4, 5. Congratulations to all! Attention: Parents of Kindergarteners! It s time to register for Religion! Level I Communion Program (read all about it on our website!) If you are already a current registered parishioner, but DO NOT have other children in our program (If you currently have children registered in our program you will receive instructions on how to register your new 1 st year student with your older child s Re-registration.) Registration will take place at the Religious Education Center on: Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Sunday, May 20 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM In order to register you will need: 1. Parish Envelope Number 2. Your payment (cash or check only) for $195 3. A copy of your child s Baptismal Certificate (Even if they were Baptized at St. Bernard s ) NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS 8
St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income neighbors with monetary and food donations. We are grateful to be able to share your generosity with the many who visit our pantry on a regular basis. This week, our pantry needs include: Canned pasta (Chef Boy-ar-dee style) Juice (small boxes or bottles) Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! And as always, thank you! Catholic Charities~~ Employment Opportunities: Catholic Charities is always looking for Direct Support Professionals in their Residential Services for Developmentally Disabled Adults. There are a variety of shifts available; essential functions include personal care, household maintenance, transporting/ safeguarding residents, coaching for skills development and administering meds. HS diploma/ged and a clean, valid NYS Driver s license required. For further information, call Catholic Charities at 733-7000, or call our office. Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 Does anyone have a no-longer-needed laptop to share with one of our young mothers returning to school? Nassau Community College~~ Free Courses for Seniors: The Senior Observer Program enables residents of Nassau County who are 60 years or older to observe college courses on a tuition-free basis. To be eligible, participants must submit proof of age and residence, with a completed registration form to Lifelong Learning prior to the registration deadline. If you are interested or have questions, please call 516-572-7472. Charitable KIDZ and Youth Group: Our Charitable KIDZ and members of our parish Youth Group (and their parents) who have been accepted in the St. John s University Faith and Service in the City are asked to: SAVE THE DATE: Saturday, May 12 th 11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center. Details will follow! Thanks to the A.O.H. On April 21 st, the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a food drive for the benefit of our pantry. We are most grateful for their support, and that of other community groups who help us help our low-income neighbors. Thanks, good friends we appreciate your help, as always! Catholic Daughters GIFT CARD BINGO Friday, May 4th, 2018 at St. Bernard s Gym 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY Doors Open at 6:30 pm & BINGO begins at 7 pm Entry Fee $5 Per person AND includes: 1 Book of Games AND coffee, tea & cake Additional cards, food and raffles available for purchase RESERVATIONS KINDLY ACCEPTED! PLEASE CALL: SANDY AT 735-7990 OR MARIE AT 735-0037 Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion Eleanor Oliphant is completely 100% fine. She goes to her office job five days a week and then treats herself to a frozen pizza and a bottle of vodka on a weekend. She lives alone and doesn't have any friends, but that's okay. She's doing real well, thank you very much.except maybe she isn't. Join your fellow parishioners on Wednesday, May 2nd at 10 AM in the St. Bernard Parish Center for an informal discussion of Gail Honeyman s quirky, change-of-pace and yes, heart-warming Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine, soon to be a major motion picture. For more information please contact Wally Rodier at 516-731-6690 or wrodi@verizon.net. 9
Liturgy Corner Saints and Feast of the Week Monday, April 30. St. Pius V (1504-1572) was a Dominican theologian, elected pope in 1566. His primary task as pope was to implement the reforms of the Council of Trent. During his pontificate, seminaries were reformed, a new Missal was published, and the Catechism and Breviary were also revised. Pius retained his white Dominican habit when he became pope; since that time all the popes have worn white. Tuesday, May 1. Today we may celebrate the optional Memorial of St. Joseph the Worker, a relatively new addition to the calendar. It was introduced by Pope Pius XII in 1955, as an alternative to secular May Day celebrations of the worker, which originated in Communist countries and which did more to promote Communist propaganda than to promote the worker. Pope Pius XII urged workers to look to St. Joseph, the carpenter, and to see the dignity inherent in human labor, which could become a source of holiness. Wednesday, May 2. St. Athanasius was a fourthcentury deacon and bishop who lived in Alexandria, Egypt. He is best known for his lifelong struggle against Arianism, or the heretical belief that God created a son who was neither coeternal nor coequal with the Father. Because of his contributions to the faith, he is a doctor of both the Western and Eastern Churches. Thursday, May 3. Feast of Sts. Philip and James. Apostles. Two of the chosen Twelve, Sts. Philip and James (first century), grace the liturgical calendar today. Although few details are known about St. Philip, Scripture portrays him as one who leads others to Christ. He introduces his friend Nathaniel to Jesus, and points to Jesus as the source of nourishment in the feeding of the five thousand and highlights Jesus as the path to the Father in the Last Supper. St. James, the Lesser was gifted with a special appearance of the Risen Christ. Both Sts. Philip and James died as martyrs, shedding their blood for the sake of the Gospel. They are most likely celebrated together because the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles in Rome is dedicated to them. May is the Month of Our Lady Sourcebook 2018 Readings for April 29, 2018 May 6, 2018 Sunday, April 29. Fifth Sunday of Easter. Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32; John 15:1-8. Monday, April 30. Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 115:1-4, 15-16; John 14:21-26. Tuesday, May 1. Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145:10-13, 21; John 14:27-31. Wednesday, May 2. Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Acts 15:1-6; Psalm 122:1-5; John 15:1-8. Thursday, May 3. Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Psalm 19:2-5; John 14:6-14. Friday, May 4. Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57:8-10, 12; John 15:12-17. Saturday, May 5. Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 100:1-3, 5; John 15:18-21. Sunday, May 6. Sixth Sunday of Easter. Acts 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; Psalm 98:1-4; John 15:9-17. Daily readings can be found online at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter Gospel: John 15:1-8 Adults: When has God pruned me so that I could grow and give life? Children: When have I felt good because I did something to help someone? 10
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Community Bulletin Board Molloy College Spring Open House Sunday, April 29, 2018, 1:00 pm Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre, New York 11571 516-323-4000 Nassau County Chapter AGO to Hold Members' Recital The Nassau County Chapter of the American Guild of Organists will hold a members' recital on Sunday, April 29th at the Garden City Community Church beginning at 3 PM. Four Nassau County chapter members will participate in the recital. Concert organist Chelsea Chen, the Regional Convener for the Metropolitan New York region of the AGO, who will honor the outgoing officers and install the incoming officers has also graciously agreed to play. One of the officers to be installed is St Bernard s organist, Elizabeth Bailey, who will be installed as the new Dean. Admission is free. Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8:30PM. St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion and socialization. This Gathering will feature an interesting talk by a guest speaker. Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com Trip to the National Centre for Padre Pio Barton, Pennsylvania Monday, May 7, 2018 $79 per person for 40 or more passengers. For more information contact Virginia Smithwick at 516-796-9251. Rendezvous Travel www.rendezvous.travel 516 867-8747 email: info@rendezvous.travel Divorced or separated Catholics of Long Island Including widows, widowers and singles A social organization for single persons New member orientation meeting Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:30 pm St. Frances de Chantal school 1309 Wantagh Avenue Wantagh, NY 11793 Non-denominational All are welcome. Bring proof of single status to join. Refreshments following the meeting. For further information, please call: Carol 516-794-4933 or Barbara 516-798-2858 When I was sick, you visited me (Mathew 25) The Pastoral Care Department of Nassau University Medical Center invites you to become part of our ministry to the sick here at the hospital. Many of our patients are indigent and alone in their illness and the gift of your presence would hold many blessings for you and for them. Perhaps if you look into your heart you may hear God calling you to be a Pastoral Visitor and/ or Eucharistic Minister to the sick and the lonely at NUMC. If you are interested and would like additional information, please contact: S. Maureen Chase, OP @ Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead Tpke, East Meadow NY 11554. 516 572-6069 or 516-572-3195. Sal Valentinetti Concert On Saturday, May 12 th Holy Trinity High School will be hosting a Sponsor a Titan benefit concert featuring Holy Trinity alumnus, Sal The Voice Valentinetti. The goal of the Sponsor a Titan program is to raise scholarship money that will directly impact future Titans. Call 516 433-7361 or visit holytrinityhs.org for more information. 12 Pregnant? Need Help? Birthright, Inc. 24 hour Helpline 1-800-550-4900 Wantagh 516-785-4070 Islip 631-277-3888 Hampton Bays 631-728-8900 Southold 631-876-5138 Rocky Point 631-821-9727
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE MAY 2018 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 May 5 & 6 May 12 & 13 May 19 & 20 May 26 & 27 6th SUNDAY OF 7th SUNDAY OF PENTECOST THE MOST EASTER EASTER SUNDAY HOLY TRINITY 5:00 pm Sat. C Danny Russo Jayson Melgar Zac Martin Louie Sabino A Nicole Stueckenschneider Emilia Salazar Nicole StueckenschneKenneth Gonzalez A Marcela Vasquez James Lawlor Isabelle Torre James Lawlor B Andrea Chavarria Seanacy Lawlor Seanacy Lawlor Seanacy Lawlor 7:30 am Sun. C Michael Manfredo Zac Martin Aidan McCaughey Tyler Zorn A Greg Milau Aidan McCaughey Lauren Barsch Shannon Zorn A Jenna Summer Liam Burden Nicole Barsch Bridget Paddock 9:00am Sun. C Chris Leshinsky Gina McGough Michael Albrecht Nicole Leshinsky A Frank Vespa Nicole Leshinsky Gina McGough Alyssa Leshinsky A Ron Renda Alyssa Leshinsky Ron Renda Kevin Leshinsky B Kaila Hess Brian Leshinsky Kaila Hess Brian Leshinsky 10:30 am Sun. C Jake Hopkins Bridget Paddock Tyler McManus Elisa Montanino A Emilia Salazar Elisa Montanino Britney Cardenas Isabella Montanino A Britney Cardenas Isabella Montanino Greg Milau Danny Lang B Samantha Keegan Caroline Keegan Ayden Lemoine Victoria Lang 12 noon Sun. C Kathy Aguilar Frank Pietraniello Michael Manfredo Collin McVetty A Thomas Kruk Julianna Pietraniello Eddie Cahill Michael Pietraniello A Danny Lang Michael Pietraniello Jake Hopkins Julianna Pietraniello B Victoria Lang Kaila Hess Ryan Paladino Caroline Keegan 5:30 pm Sun C Michael Albrecht Jared Paladino Ryan Thompson Liam Burden A Louie Sabino Shannon Zorn Thomas Kruk Kathy Aguilar A Kenneth Gonzalez Colleen Daly Frank Vespa Marcela Vasquez B Ayden Lemoine Ryan Paladino Samantha Keegan Andrea Chavarria HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: G. McGough 5/ 6 J. Melgar 5/ 20 J. Pietraniello 5/ 21 I. Montanino 5/ 21 C. Leshinsky 5/ 25 As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's 15
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