A community of Faith hope and love Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Save us, O Lord our God!
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.
Teaching With Authority E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Confirmation Retreat Next Saturday, young people in our parish who are preparing for Confirmation will be having a retreat. Toward the end of the retreat day, they ll be joined by their sponsors and will be attending the 5pm Saturday Mass together. Please keep these candidates and their families in your prayers and get ready to squeeze in the pew a little more to make room at Saturday night Mass Got Old Palms? It s time to return them to church so we can burn them for Ash Wednesday s Ashes. Receptacles will be at church over the next weekends to collect them. Please don t put bags in the receptacles, just the palms. I ve been thinking about the teachers I ve had over the years. Most were good, and I grew not only in the knowledge of the subject, but in knowledge of the wider world, and also learned something of myself. Some teachers weren t as good in any of those departments. I could sense the respect my classmates gave the teachers who genuinely cared and could see those who we gave up on. When we hear in today s Gospel (Mark 1:21-28) that the people exclaim, What is this? A new teaching with authority! after Jesus heals a man, it invites us to think about how we teach with authority. No matter how old we are or what our stage in life is, we have a teaching role. Older siblings teach their younger brothers and sisters, if not directly, certainly by example. So the question is, What kind of teacher are we? Do we have authority or not. Authority isn t something granted by another. The people were amazed by Jesus care and healing of the man not because he was a local religious leader. In fact until that moment he was really known as a laborer/carpenter. But he claimed authority not by what he said or others said, but because of what he did. It s the same with us. We are respected because of how we act and what we do. So as this week develops, I d like to suggest that we think about the different ways Jesus acts, and then work toward spreading those works of healing and kindness to those we live with and work with. It s really part of our parish s mission statement, to bring the gospel of Jesus to the Levittown community and beyond. The deeper challenge is if we don t act like Jesus, we lose credibility and authority. As we get ready for the upcoming Lent, it would be good to reflect on where we can change attitudes, behaviors, ways of speaking, etc. and we can pledge to be faithful to our prayer life -- especially by coming to church each weekend to keep holy the Lord s Day. Then, like Jesus, we ll be among the good teachers. 3
Parish News Alzheimer s Caregiver Support Group Meetings are held on the 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday of the month at 11:00 am in St. Bernard s Parish Center. This program is designed to help each other cope with the challenging situation of dealing with someone with dementia. For more information, please call Sister Maureen at 646-241-8497. Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion The first of his family to go to college, Anil Patel carries the weight of tradition and his family s expectations when he leaves his tiny Indian village to begin a medical residency in America. This international story wrestles with dilemmas faced by many immigrants who come here to fulfill their dreams. At the same time, the author explores the perils of being a woman in India, interweaving the tale of Anil s childhood friend Leena, who lives a traditional rural life back home. Join your fellow parishioners on Wednesday February 7 at 10 AM in the Parish Center for an informal discussion of best-selling author Shilpi Somaya Gowda s The Golden Son. For more information please contact Wally Rodier at 516-731-6690 or wrodi@verizon.net. Catholic Daughters News Sunday, February 4 CDA hosts Hospitality, Parish Center at St. Bernard s. Please bring Valentines for members of the Military and toiletries for vets. Saturday, February 17, 1 PM - Catholic Daughters meeting in the Parish Center. Save the Date: Wednesday, March 7, 2018 6 PM Annual Soup and Bread Dinner in the School Gym. Good will offerings are accepted. 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. Catholic Daughters always welcomes new members. For information, please contact Rosemary Brunoforte at 516-796-0021. Gifts of treasure Sunday Collections January 21, 2018 January 22, 2017 $ 13,743.20 $ 13,667.45 523 envelopes 561 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,604.00 $ 2,357.95 Total Collection $ 16,347.20 $ 16,025.40 Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, January 29 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:30 pm Liturgy Committee, Rectory Tuesday, January 30 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, January 31 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, February 1 9:30 am Padre Pio Prayer Group, Prayer Room or Parish Center 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House 7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Friday, February 2 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, offsite Saturday, February 3, Souper Bowl of Caring after 5pm Mass 1pm 4:30 pm Confirmation Retreat, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 3:00 pm Sponsor Meeting with Fr. Ralph, Cafeteria 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, January 27 5:00 pm Gilda Cincotta Sunday, January 28 7:30 am Michael Giampetruzzi Living 9:00 am Vincent Franco 10:30 am Patrick Dolan FOR ALL PARISHIONERS, Phyllis Brown, Renee Flynn 12 Noon Robert Rooney 5:30 pm Jesus DaSalla Monday, January 29 8:00 am Charles G. Geiger Jr. Tuesday, January 30 8:00 am Morning Prayer Group Wednesday, January 31 8:00 am Gordon Becker Thursday February 1 8:00 am Thomas Pollutri Friday, February 2 8:00 am John O'Hara Saturday, February 3 8:00 am Carolann Famularo, Michael V Sansalone, Josephine Cretella, Dianne Connan, 5:00 pm Joshua Dawson Sunday, February 4 7:30 am John O'Hara 9:00 am Living and Deceased Members Holy Innocents Council K of C 10:30 am John J. Quinn, Gary Lewis, Carmela Bonomo, Susan Vitale 12 Noon FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 5:30 pm Sr. Mary Kilian Sullivan Parish calendar (Subject to change) Sunday, February 4, Hospitality Sunday and Souper Bowl of Caring after all Masses 9:00 am Boy Scout Mass, Church 11:30 am Adult RCIA, Parish Center 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room (School) 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria SACRAMENTS Baptisms We welcome into the parish the following new member: Frederick Wolfgang Brach Sophia Serenity Charriez Riley Lena Siederman Congratulations to the happy parents. Pray for the sick of our parish Ellen Curley-Stoff Mary Essig Eddie Flecker Donny Hunker Sr. Thomas Jerabeck Debbie Petti-Camera 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 Ann Johnson Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Claudia Kwasnik Katherine Anne Kwestel Violet Kwestel Tia Mabanta Jaime Macias Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Dr. John McLaughlin Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou 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 Rita Waldof 5
Lenten spirituality Let s Build the Body of Christ Together! Lent 2018 Parish Mission Scripture Preaching Singing Adoration Confession Eucharist God calls each one of us personally throughout our lives. God calls us through the Scriptures, but also through all the everyday people, events and experiences of our lives. During this special Mission week, we will be called by God to listen more attentively to that call, and to come TOGETHER in communal prayer to experience one another as the Body of Christ, committed to bringing the Gospel of Jesus to the Levittown community and beyond. Mission Preaching at all Masses March 3-4 Mission Evenings March 4-7 Mission Mornings March 5-7 Father Gerald Fitzsimmons, MM 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
LENTEN SPIRITUALITY 2 0 1 8 A T S T. B E R N A R D S MISA EN ESPAÑOL Sábado, Mar. 10,7:30 p.m. VIA CRUCIS Todos los viernes de Cuaresma, comenzando el 16 de febrero a las 8:15 p.m. Ash Wednesday, February 14 Mass with Ashes: 7 and 9 a.m., 7:30 p.m. Prayer Service with Ashes: 12 noon, 3:30 and 5 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Wednesdays Feb. 21, 28, Mar. 14, 21, 7:30 p.m. Candles, Incense, Music, Psalms, Guest Preachers Let s Build the Body of Christ Together Parish Mission Father Jerry Fitzsimmons, M.M., preaching at all Masses Mar. 3-4 Mission Mornings Mar. 5-7 Mission Evenings Mar. 4-7, 7:30 p.m. Stations of the Cross Fridays, 7:30 p.m., starts Feb. 16 Turnpike Stations of the Cross Saturday, Mar. 10, 12 noon Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Fridays, 12:00-1:00 p.m., starts Feb. 16 Soup Supper Wednesday, Mar. 7, 6:00 p.m. 7
Liturgy Corner Feast and Saints of the Week Wednesday, January 31. St. John Bosco. Priest. God gifted St. John Bosco (1815-1888) with the ability to read and interpret the signs of the times. Living during raped industrialization and growing anticlericalism, he became very concerned about the emotional and spiritual livelihood of people, especially the plight of the young. St. John worked to provide positive and affirming environments, including orphanages and oratories, where the young could learn and recognize their infinite potential. In the spirit of his favorite hero, St. Francis de Sales, he founded the Salesians, a religious congregation devoted to works of charity, with an emphasis on empowering young people to become strong pillars of faith in a culture of instability. Friday, February 2. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. This Feast is rooted in everyday life. In faithful observance of the law of Moses, Mary and Joseph present Jesus in the Temple to consecrate him to the Lord. There they met the righteous Simeon and the prophetess Anna, for whom Temple worship was part of everyday life. God rewarded their fidelity by allowing them to see the one who was Savior and to hold him in their arms. When the ceremony of presentation was completed, Mary, Joseph, and Jesus returned to their hometown. There they created a home and a family life where Jesus grew up, becoming strong and wise and the Grace of God was upon him. According to Luke s account of the Gospel, Simeon recognized Jesus as the Messiah in the Temple and declared him a light for revelation for the Gentiles, and glory for you people Israel. This sparked the tradition of blessing enough candles to last an entire year. This led to candle processions in churches and in the streets, which became known as Candlemas. Saturday, February 3. Although St. Blaise ( 316) and St. Ansgar (801-865) were separated by time, they both wanted to care for souls. While serving as Bishop of Sebastea, in Armenia, St. Blaise was a visible witness of the Gospel, which eventually led to his martyrdom during the persecutions of Diocletian. His feast day is commemorated with a blessing of throats because legend says that he cured a young boy choking on a fish bone. St. Ansgar, born in France, was a monk with a missionary spirit. He longed to travel to distant lands to draw more and more souls to the saving message of Christ. His missionary endeavors were directed toward Scandinavian territory, thus earning him the title Patron of Denmark. He is credited with organizing missions to Denmark, Sweden, and Norway and building the first Christian church in Sweden. Due to his excellent leadership and preaching skills, St. Ansgar was appointed archbishop of Hamburg. Sourcebook 2018 February is the Month of the Passion of Our Lord. Friday, February 2 is the First Friday of the month and is always dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 8
Readings for January 28, 2018 February 4, 2018 Focus on Religious Freedom Sunday, January 28. Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Deuteronomy 18:15-20; 1 Corinthians 7:32-35; Psalm 95:1-2, 6-9; Mark 1:21-28. Monday, January 29 2 Samuel 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Psalm 3:2-7; Mark 5:1-20. Tuesday, January 30. 2 Samuel 18:9-14, 24-25, 30 19:3; Psalm 86:1-6; Mark 5:21-43. Wednesday, January 31. Memorial of Saint John Bosco, Priest. 2 Samuel 24:2, 9-17; Psalm 32:1-2, 5-7; Mark 6:1-6. Thursday, February 1. 1 Kings 2:1-4, 10-12; (Ps) 1 Chronicles 29:10-12; Mark 6:7-13. Friday, February 2. Feast of the Presentation of the Lord. Malachi 3:1-4; Hebrews 2:14-18; Psalm 24:7-10; Luke 2:22-40. Saturday, February 3. 1 Kings 3:4-13; Psalm 119:9-14; Mark 6:30-34. Sunday, February 4. Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Job 7:1-4, 6-7; 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, 22-23; Psalm 147:1-6; Mark 1:29-39. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time January 28, 2018 Daily readings can be found online at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings Gospel: Mark 1:21-28 From Catholics For Freedom of Religion- CFFR Disciplined For Religious Beliefs in the Air Force: Highly decorated Air Force Colonel Leland Bohannon, was relieved of command, transferred, and denied promotion, after he refused to sign a certificate of appreciation for a retiring master sergeant's same-sex spouse since it conflicted with his conscience and religious beliefs. The certificate is traditionally given to the spouses of retiring military members but is not legally required to be given and is not an official document. Colonel Bohannon consulted others on the base and his command chaplain suggested he file a religious accommodation request that would excuse him from signing the certificate. That request was returned six weeks later "without action." Instead, an off base superior officer agreed to sign the certificate in Bohannon's place. Subsequently, the master sergeant filed a complaint alleging Bohannon discriminated against him by not signing the certificate himself. "No airman... should ever have to forfeit their religious beliefs in order to serve in the military," said a First Liberty Institute attorney. "...The accommodation should have been granted." (military.com,10/27/17; prnnewswire.com, 3/29/17; abqjournal.com, 10/26/17) "a wind is picking up that is hostile to those with traditional moral beliefs." Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Adults: What can you tell others about Jesus with the most assurance? Children: What is the most important thing you would like others to know about Jesus? 9
Community Bulletin Board Holy Trinity High School will be hosting its Annual Reverse Raffle & Mardi Gras Party on February 10, 2018. For more information, check their website at holytrinityhs.org or call 516 433-2900 x177. Braille Materials Available for Visually Impaired With an existing catalog of over 1,400 Braille and audio titles, Xavier Society for the Blind provides inspirational, spiritual, and religious reading materials in Braille, audio and/or large print for the blind and visually impaired community of faithful, free of charge including: Monthly readings, prayers and responses for the Sunday Mass and selected Feast Days and Solemnities Faith formation textbooks for children and adults Many popular titles related to the Catholic Church, religion and spiritual themes If you know a family member, friend or fellow parishioner who could benefit from our services please: visit our website xaviersocietyfortheblind.org, email us at info@xaviersocietyfortheblind.org or call 800-637-9193. Come Join Us for The Columbiettes Valentine Breakfast on Sunday, February 11, 2018, from 10 am - 12 Noon $10.00 Per Person at Holy Innocents Council at 3581 Jeffries Road - Levittown Sign-up at Council or call for reservations: Marie Chavez 735-0037 or Fran Beers - 735-7746 JOIN US TO LEARN MORE ABOUT DRVC SCHOOL OF MISSIONARY DISCIPLES INFORMATION SESSION Seminary of the Immaculate Conception Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. St. Rosalie, Hampton Bays Sunday, February 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. Mercy Hospital Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at 8:30 p.m. Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Patchogue Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. For more information contact Maria Elaina Barbieri 516-678-5800 ext. 540, mbarbieri@drvc.org or visit our website www.drvc-faith.org/adult-formation The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League ANNUAL FLAPJACK FUNDRAISER BREAKFAST Date: Saturday, February 24, 2018 Time: 8am-10am Place: Applebee's, 938 S. Broadway, Hicksville, NY 11801 Contact: Marge Kelly: 516-587-7387 mercyleague.copresidents@gmail.com The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center. Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, February 3, 2018, 8:30PM St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Avenue Williston Park, NY 11596 Our monthly gathering for singles; discussion, socialization & meditation. Ages 35+;$5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. This Gathering will feature a Guest Speaker Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com 10
Upcoming Events In Celebration of St. Bernard s 70 th Anniversary The Renaissance Committee Presents Candy Bar Bingo!! 2018 Lenten Soup and Bread Supper Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 6:00pm St. Bernard s Cafeteria Admittance Fee: One large size candy bar 8 games of bingo Chances to win fun prizes and Chinese Auction, too! Hot dogs and snacks will be available for purchase Fun for the whole family!! For more information: susan.maher3@verizon.net (516) 633-8960 Wednesday, March 7 th, 6PM St. Bernard s School Gymnasium 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 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. 11
Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Thank you to everyone for all of the donations which come our way! Our pantry is a great means of helping our low-income Levittown neighbors stretch their food dollars. We appreciate every donation large or small! Special thanks to the children of Wisdom Lane and Abbey Lane Schools who participated in the Souper Bowl be collecting hearty soup for our pantry! Here is something about this year s charity: This week our pantry needs include: Beans canned OR 1 lb. bags dried Peanut butter Grape jelly Cup o Noodles Oatmeal (canisters or envelopes) As always, thank you! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Immigration Hotline: New York State will provide guidance to Salvadorans and other immigrants worried about losing Temporary Protected Status that allows them to live and work legally in the United States. The office will open its Office for New Americans hotline and offer free consultations to affected groups. Callers to the New York immigration hotline, 1-800-566-7636, will receive up-to-date information, consultations, guidance and screening for adjustment of status, if they qualify. The State seeks to alleviate the panic that follows from the President s recent announcement about TPS. The Souper Bowl of Caring: Our Charitable KIDZ are ready for our Souper Bowl of Caring which will take place next weekend February 3 rd and 4 th. As we did last year, our young people will be collecting your donations in their soup pots during each of the masses on Super Bowl Sunday. Parishioners will have an opportunity to drop a donation in the soup pots, pledge to send a donation during the week, and/or promise to pray for the success of the Souper Bowl of Caring. SOUPER BOWL OF CARING FEBRUARY 3-4, 2018 Each year, students and employees from Molloy College travel to the Big Laurel Learning Center in Kermit, West Virginia to run a camp for boys in the area for one week. Kermit continues to be one of the poorest rural areas in the nation. Most of the boys who come to the camp live in extreme poverty. Although they go to school, they struggle with reading and writing. If they graduate from high school, very few go to college. The Big Laurel Learning Center is run by two religious sisters, Sister Kathy O Hagan and Sister Gretchen Shaffer. Besides this camp, the sisters provide programs for the people in the area throughout the year. In addition, Molloy holds fundraisers to raise money to give to the sisters. All of the money raised goes directly to the people. It is an amazing experience that we are so blessed to part of! Thank you again for choosing Molloy College and this very special trip! God bless! Sister Diane Capuano, OP Associate Director of Campus Ministries at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY Levittown, Puerto Rico: Thanks to everyone who contributed to our collection for our brothers and sisters in Levittown, Puerto Rico who have been devastated by the recent hurricanes. To date, we have over $3000 from Exercise for Others, $315 from our Christmas raffle, $200 from the children in our religious education program, and over $2,000 from our Giving Tree donations. We will give you an exact total as soon as we have it ready. Remember that our donation will be shared by the two Catholic parishes in Levittown, Puerto Rico. As always, thank you for your extreme generosity! 12
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ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 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 FEBRUARY 3 RD & 4 TH FEBRUARY 10 TH & 11 TH FEBRUARY 17 TH & 18 TH FEBRUARY 24 TH & 25 TH 5th Sunday in 6th Sunday in 1st Sunday 2nd Sunday Ordinary Time Ordinary Time of Lent of Lent 5:00 pm Sat. C Frank Pietraniello Britney Cardenas Eddie Cahill Danny Russo A Julianna Pietraniello James Lawlor Jake Hopkins Bridget Paddock A Isabelle Torre Jenna Summer Emilia Salazar James Lawlor B Ron Renda Seanacy Lawlor John Prosceo Seanacy Lawlor 7:30 am Sun. C Zac Martin Elisa Montanino Frank Pietraniello Aidan McCaughey A Thomas Kruk Isabella Montanino Julianna Pietraniello Michael Albrecht A Christopher Gordon Danny Lang Michael Pietraniello Kathy Aguilar 9:00am Sun. C Louie Sabino Chris Leshinsky Nicole Leshinsky Gina McGough A Greg Milau Nicole Leshinsky Alyssa Leshinsky Thomas Kruk A Frank Vespa Gina McGough Kevin Leshinsky Kevin Leshinsky B Brian Leshinsky Kaila Hess Brian Leshinksy Kaila Hess 10:30 am Sun. C Bridget Paddock Lauren Barsch Jayson Melgar Tyler McManus A Isabella Montanino Nicole Barsch Collin McVetty Britney Cardenas A Elisa Montanino Jenna Summer Greg Milau Jenna Summer B Caroline Keegan Samantha Keegan Ron Renda Samantha Keegan 12 noon Sun. C Michael Manfredo Marcela Vasquez Kenneth Gonzalez Collin McVetty A Kathy Aguilar Emilia Salazar Anthony Louie Frank Vespa A Colleen Daly Isabelle Torre Danny Lang Marcela Vasquez B Kevin Prosceo Andrea Chavarria Victoria Lang Andrea Chavarria 5:30 pm Sun C Tyler Zorn Ryan Thompson Jared Paladino Liam Burden A Shannon Zorn Louie Sabino Shannon Zorn Christopher Gordon A Nic. StueckenschneidAnthony Louie Nic. StueckenschneidKenneth Gonzalez B Ryan Paladino Ayden Lemoine Ryan Paladino Ayden Lemoine HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: J. Prosceo 2/8 R. Paladino 2/9 Z. Martin 2/12 L. Burden 2/18 As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's 15
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