A community of Faith hope and love Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 It is your face, O Lord, that I seek!
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.
Father Marty Hall E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Making Progress A little over a week ago I gave up my left knee for Lent and had a knee replacement. I m grateful to Father Joe and Father Innocent for covering for me while I m recovering from the surgery and thank you to Bishop Murphy for visiting each weekend to celebrate a Mass with us. Thanks to everyone who has sent notes, e-mails, selfies at church, soup, cake, and other goodies. During the week ahead I continue in-house rehab, and if all goes well the staples will be removed next Friday. After that the more strenuous rehabilitation will begin. I ll be offering that up for all those who need extra prayers. I ll keep everyone up to date on the parish website and for those want to know what they can do to help my recovery, I ll post any needs online, but most of all, would you come to church and bring someone else during these Lenten Sundays? That means the most to me. We were sad to hear of the death of Father Marty Hall who served our parish and our diocese prior to his retirement. Here is the write-up the Diocese of Rockville Centre published about his life of service: Father Hall grew up in Brooklyn, one of three sons of Walter and Grace Hall, who were both deaf. Ordained June 7, 1952, for the Diocese of Brooklyn, he served the first two years of his priesthood at Holy Child Jesus, Richmond Hill, and St. Raphael s, Long Island City. Informally, though, he quickly began ministry to people who were deaf. One of the first things I did was prepare a deaf boy for his first Communion, Father Hall said. Opportunities for ministry to people who were blind also presented themselves. Jesus reached out to the forgotten, Father Hall said in an interview with the Long Island Catholic newspaper in 2012 on the 60 th anniversary of his ordination. Who is more forgotten that the deaf and the blind? In 1954, he was transferred to St. Thomas the Apostle, West Hempstead, continuing to minister to the deaf and blind on weekends. When the Diocese of Rockville Centre was created in 1957, Father Hall became a priest of the new diocese. That year he was appointed to the additional duties of director of the diocesan Apostolate to the Deaf and the Catholic Guild for the Blind, where he served until 1963, when he became associate director of diocesan Catholic Charities special services division. Father Hall returned to parish work in 1967 as associate pastor of St. William the Abbot, Seaford, serving until 1971. He then took a leave of absence to pursue a master s degree in educational psychology from New York University. After serving briefly at St. Peter the Apostle in Islip Terrace, Father Hall was assigned to Notre Dame, New Hyde Park, in 1974. In 1988 he was assigned to St. Bernard s Church, Levittown, where he was involved in religious education, chaplaincy for the Knights of Columbus, and other parish ministry in addition to his work with the deaf. He retired from parish work in 1996 but remained active with the deaf community for many years. Father Marty s funeral was celebrated on Saturday morning. 3
Parish News Blood Drive Sunday, February 25, 2018 8:30am - 2:30pm See page 15 2018 Lenten Soup and Bread Supper Wednesday, March 7 th, 6PM St. Bernard s School Gymnasium 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 Good Will Offering Appreciated Gifts of treasure Sunday Collections February 18, 2018 February 19, 2017 $ 11,970.15 $ 12,999.30 530 envelopes 525 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,482.65 $ 2,776.25 Total Collection $ 14,452.80 $ 15,775.55 Second Collection Church in Need $ 3,580.15 295 envelopes For questions or more information, please contact: Regina Leviton at 516-796-6750 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. The Rosary Society will meet in the prayer room of the Church on Monday, March 5 at 12:30pm where we will pray the Rosary together ( weather permitting). We are encouraged to do positive actions during Lent and praying for the needs of others is certainly one way we can do this. We will pray for peace everywhere, for Pope Francis and all clergy and religious, especially our own Father Ralph ( who is recuperating from knee surgery), Father Joe, and Father Innocent, all Rosarians, the poor and homeless, etc. All women of the parish are welcome. Please try to join us. Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, February 26 After 8am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 4:00 pm Peanut butter and Jelly, Parish Center Tuesday, February 27 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 11:00 am Alzheimer Support Group, 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 Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of February 24 th and February 25 th have been requested in loving memory of Patricia Rosalia by John & Rose Marie Rotondo Parish calendar (Subject to change) 7:00 pm Virtus Training, 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 Wednesday, February 28 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:30 pm Evening Prayer, Church 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, March 1 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 Friday, March 2 12 Noon Exposition & Benediction, Church 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, offsite 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross, Church 8:15 pm Stations of the Cross in Spanish, Church 4
mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Saturday, February 24 8:00 am Angelito Sotelo 5:00 pm Harry Leggio Sunday, February 25 7:30 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 9:00 am Eugene Rossi 10:30 am Mary F. McNulty, Edlen Pearson, Mauro DiBenedetto, Betty Bankhead 12:00 pm Michael Tumbarello 5:30 pm Paul V. Seamon Sr. Monday, February 26 8:00 am Carmel McKinley Tuesday, February 27 8:00 am Joseph Vabulas Wednesday, February 28 8:00 am Joseph Gannon Thursday, March 1 8:00 am Cynthia Simpson Friday, March 2 8:00 am Maureen Jaegge Saturday, March 3 8:00 am Rosalia and Tommy Saranello, John Rieckhoff, Barbara Louise Courture 5:00 pm For the Sick, the Infirmed, and their Families and Caregivers Sunday, March 4 7:30 am Mary Duggan 9:00 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 10:30 am Frank Criscuolo, Living and Deceased Members Holy Innocents Council K of C, Ignacy Stefankiewicz, Gabriella & Edward Flecker & Family- Living 12:00 pm Carmela Bonomo 5:30 pm Frank Hannon Parish calendar (Subject to change) Saturday, March 3 9:00 am Awakening Faith, School Room 204 10:00 am Charitable Kidz, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 6:00 pm Sacred Heart Community, Parish Center 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church Sunday, March 4 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 BANNS OF MARRIAGE Second Time Thomas James Meadows, Bellmore Kristina Noelle Boisvert, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Pray for the sick of our parish Raymond Anderson Chris Angyal Tony Barclay M. Cotton Anthony D'Auria, Sr. Gary Gartmayer Thomas Gulatta Tom Joyce Jim Kelly Jennifer Lombardi Maria Paletta Weronic Stepniak Stephan Williamson All names will remain on the list for 4 weeks after you call in. After that time we ask, if necessary, to call again. Thank you for cooperating and God bless all. Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Baby Mason Francis Combs Susan Arena Brian Austin 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 Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou Dolores Pizzo Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Flore Rowe Federico Rueda Eve Saint Thomas Saint Terry Sherwood Danielle Stallone Frances Stallone Norma Steiger Louis Steinberg David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Theresa Eppich Hay dee Ferrin Fr. Martin Hall Theresa Jennings Joseph Perri Patricia Ross Frederick Sadera Edith Sauve Josephine Wagner 5
Lenten spirituality Lenten Evening Prayer Candles Incense Music Psalms Peace Wednesdays in Lent, 7:30 p.m. Adult faith formation Maybe it s Time to Belong February 28 Guest Preacher Deacon Rick Brunner St. James Parish, Seaford March 7 Parish Mission, no Evening Prayer March 14 Guest Preacher Dr. Phyllis Zagano March 21 Guest Preacher Ms. Pat McDonough Going to church but not baptized? Baptized, going to a Catholic church, but not Catholic? Baptized Catholic, going to church, but not confirmed in the faith? Join the journey to adult faith! Name: Phone: Best time to call: Place form in collection basket, or contact Diane Vella: 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 6
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, 7:30 p.m. Mission Mornings March 5-7, 8:00 a.m. Father Gerald Fitzsimmons, SMM is a member of the Montfort Missionaries, and currently serves as pastor of Mary Gate of Heaven parish in Ozone Park, Queens. Father Fitz is a nationally renowned speaker who has given Missions and Retreats throughout the country for many years. This will be his third time visiting St. Bernard s; he was last here with us ten years ago. WELCOME BACK FATHER FITZ! 7
C=Crossbearer A=Acolyte 1. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to Mass 2. Please dress appropriately for Mass B= Bookbearer 3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve T=Thurifer 4. Please remember to sign in ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE March 2018 MASS March 3 rd & 4 th March 10 th & 11 th March 17 th & 18 th March 24 th & 25 th March 29 th March 30 th 3rd Sunday 4th Sunday 5th Sunday Palm Sunday of the HOLY GOOD of Lent of Lent of Lent Passion of the Lord THURSDAY FRIDAY 5:00 pm Sat. 3:00 PM 12:00 Noon C Frank Pietraniello James Lawlor Kenneth Gonzalez Frank Pietraniello Tyler Zorn Bridget Paddock A Julianna Pietraniello Christopher Gordon Jake Hopkins Julianna Pietraniello Shannon Zorn A A Michael Pietraniello Ron Renda James Lawlor Michael Pietraniello Kathy Aguilar A B John Prosceo Seanacy Lawlor Seanacy Lawlor Ron Renda Samantha Keegan A 7:30 am Sun. A C Chris Leshinsky Kenneth Gonzalez Liam Burden Eddie Cahill A Nicole Leshinsky Jenna Summer Ryan Thompson Anthony Louie T A Alyssa Leshinsky Britney Cardenas Jayson Melgar Louis Sabino 9:00am Sun. 7:30 PM 3:00 PM C Louie Sabino Michael Albrecht Nicole Leshinsky Gina McGough C-Danny Russo Gina McGough A A Greg Milau Thomas Kruk Alyssa Leshinsky Thomas Kruk A-Eddie Cahill Ryan Thompson A A Frank Vespa Danny Lang Kevin Leshinsky Emilia Salazar A-Isabella Montanino Greg Milau B Kaila Hess Victoria Lang Kaila Hess Brian Leshinksy A-Elisa Montanino Caroline Keegan 10:30 am Sun. A-Emilia Salazar A C Danny Russo Greg Milau Collin McVetty Elisa Montanino B-Kaila Hess A A Bridget Paddock Lauren Barsch Anthony Louie Isabella Montanino TH-Gina McGough B A Marcela Vasquez Nicole Barsch Danny Lang Isabelle Torre B Andrea Chavarria Samantha Keegan Victoria Lang Caroline Keegan 12 noon Sun. A C Michael Manfredo Marcela Vasquez Michael Albrecht Scott Macias A A Kathy Aguilar Emilia Salazar Lauren Barsch Keith Macias B A Eddie Cahill Isabelle Torre Nicole Barsch Marcela Vasquez B Ayden Lemoine Andrea Chavarria Kevin Prosceo Andrea Chavarria 5:30 pm Sun A C Tyler Zorn Ryan Thompson Jared Paladino Tyler Zorn A A Shannon Zorn Jake Hopkins Colleen Daly Christopher Gordon B A Colleen Daly Nicole Stueckenschneider Nicole Stueckenschneider Shannon Zorn B Ron Renda Ayden Lemoine Ryan Paladino Ayden Lemoine HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To: A. Chavarria 3/4 E. Salazar 3/4 C. McVetty 3/12 J. Paladino 3/15 K. Aguilar 3/19 J. Hopkins As always Thank You for your Service & Dedication to St. Bernard's 8
St. Bernard S Young adult group Pat McDonough, Director of Youth Ministry at 731-8511 ATTENTION HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN and SOPHOMORES March 31 st & April 1 st EASTER Vigil 3/31 @ 8:00pm C Tyler Zorn Shannon Zorn Gina McGough Christopher Gordon Michael Pietraniello B Julianna Pietraniello H Tyler McManus 7:30 AM CHURCH C Liam Burden March 31 st & April 1 st EASTER 9:15 AM AUDIT. Zac Martin C Britney Cardenas Jenna Summer A Frank Vespa 9:00 AM CHURCH A Thomas Kruk C Chris Leshinsky B Kaila Hess Kevin Leshinsky Alyssa Leshinsky 10:45 AM AUDIT. Brian Leshinsky C Eddie Cahill 10:30 AM CHURCH A Bridget Paddock Nicole C Kathy Aguilar A Stueckenschneider Elisa Montanino B Samantha Keegan Isabella Montanino 12:15 PM Auditorium 12 NOON CHURCH C Michael Manfredo C Danny Russo A Lauren Barsch Collin McVetty A Nicole Barsch Marcela Vasquez B Ayden Lemoine Andrea Chavarria 3/20 T. Zorn 3/20 M. Pietraniello 3/26 St John's University is offering a program to teens who have just completed 9 th or 10 th grade. This is a Vincentian Leadership Program - called Faith and Service in the City, which is a week -long residential experience designed for young Catholic leaders. The same program is offered three different weeks, so there is flexibility in working this opportunity into your summer schedule. The dates for the three week-long sessions in summer 2018 are: 1. Sunday, July 8 Saturday, July 14 2. Sunday, July 22 Saturday, July 28 3. Sunday, August 5 Saturday, August 11 This is the website detailing the program: https://www.stjohns.edu/academics/schools-and-colleges/stjohns-college-liberal-arts-and-sciences/faith-and-service-cityvincentian-leadership-institute-high-school-students If you are interested, please call Sister Christine Sammons, Director of Parish Social Ministry at 731-6074 or Pat McDonough, Director of Youth Ministry at 731-8511 for more information. COME JOIN THE HOLY INNOCENTS COLUMBIETTES AT THEIR ANNUAL BUNNY BREAKFAST ON SUNDAY MARCH 25 TH, 2018 FROM 10AM TO 12PM $10 PER PERSON & KIDS UNDER 5 ARE FREE BRING YOUR CAMERA TO TAKE A PICTURE CALL FOR RESERVATIONS: MAUREEN:516-622-5473 OR ROXANA:917-596-2470 50/50 RAFFLES 9
THE SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT February 25, 2018 The Collect shows us the way to see God. God has commanded us to listen to the Word of his Son. We pray that, fed by his divine Word, our sight may be made pure so that we too may behold your glory. It clearly connects with the Gospel reading of the Transfiguration. The imagery in the prayer all but puts us in the Transfiguration scene. First Reading: The story of the near sacrifice of Isaac is one of the most gripping and disturbing of the many stories related to the covenant in the Book of Genesis. It is worth noting what God does not ask, in the end, of Abraham, rather than focusing on his initial request. Ours is not a capricious God putting humanity to terrifying tests, although the test does reveal the extraordinary willingness of Abraham to listen to God. Scholars suggest that this startling story points to the fact that Abraham s God is one that does not demand human sacrifice for appeasement, as do the gods of the many neighboring cults of the time. Responsorial Psalm 116: Like Abraham, like the psalmist, we are called to surrender ourselves to God in the manner of a servant. God in turn cherishes each one of us. Second Reading: To close his observations on what it means to live life in God s Spirit, Paul speaks to what having God with us looks like. One with Christ, we can count on God s presence and fidelity. While there may be those who try to condemn, they cannot succeed, because Christ is our intercessor. Gospel: Peter, James, and John accompany Jesus up the mountain, where they experience him transfigured. They see his glory revealed in the company of the great prophets and representatives of the law of Israel, Moses and Elijah. In his terror, Peter resorts to the practical: Perhaps they should contain the moment by erecting dwellings for the three. God names Jesus as his beloved Son, echoing the proclamation made in the first chapter of Mark at the Baptism of the Lord in the Jordan. Jesus exhorts his companions to keep the experience a secret, a theme that weaves throughout the Gospel according to Mark when Jesus identity comes into question. March is the Month of St. Joseph Liturgy Corner Lenten Schedule Daily Mass, 8:00 am Exposition and Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament Lenten Fridays, 12 noon -1 pm Stations of the Cross (beginning February 16) Fridays, 7:30 pm Via Crucis en Espanol Los viernes, 8:15 pm comenzando, February 16 Evening Prayer Wednesdays: February 21, 28, March 14, 21, 7:30 pm See page 7 for the Mission Schedule Mission Prayer Jesus, We believe in your love for us. We want your healing love to be part of our lives and the lives of those we meet. Jesus, You call us to come together in prayer. Speak to our minds and hearts. Let us put aside this time for you so you can build us up together In your love and peace. Amen! Ushers Needed Men and women are needed to usher at the Sunday 5:30pm Mass. If you are available to usher, please contact our Usher Coordinator- John Lyons at 516-390-5150. Friday, March 2 is the First Friday of the month and is always dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. 10
Readings for February 25, 2018 March 4, 2018 Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics For Freedom of Religion- CFFR Sunday, February 25. Genesis 22:1-2, 9-13, 15-18; Romans 8:31-34; Psalm 116:10, 15-19; Mark 9:2-10. Monday, February 26. Daniel 9:4-10; Psalm 79:8-9, 11-13; Luke 6:36-38. Tuesday, February 27. Isaiah 1:10, 16-20; Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Matthew 23:1-12. Wednesday, February 28. Jeremiah 18:18-20; Psalm 31:5-6, 14-16; Matthew 20:17-28. Thursday, March 1. Jeremiah 17:5-10; Psalm 1:1-4, 6; Luke 16:19-31. Friday, March 2. St. Polycarp. Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a; Psalm 105:16-17, 18-19, 20-21; Matthew 21:33-43, 45-46. Saturday, March 3. Micah 7:14-15, 18-20; Psalm 103:1-2, 3-4, 9-10, 11-12; Luke 15:1-3, 11-32. Sunday, March 4. Third Sunday of Lent. Exodus 20:1-17; 1 Corinthians 1:22-25; Psalm 19:8-11; John 2:13-25. Daily readings can be found online at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings Freedom of Speech & Freedom of Thought Wins - for now: Bakersfield, CA: In what has become a familiar story, cake-artist, Cathy Miller, was sued by a samesex couple when she declined to create a cake for their wedding because her faith "will not allow me to participate in things that I feel are wrong." In his court ruling, Superior Court Judge David Lampe rejected the argument that personal offense trumps conscience. "The State asks this court to compel (Cathy) Miller to use her talents to design and create cake she has not yet conceived with the knowledge that her work will be displayed to celebrate a marital union her religion forbids... Such an order would be the stuff of tyranny." This ruling by Judge Lampe is only temporary. The full case comes to trial in June. "Whoever would overthrow the liberty of a nation must begin by subduing the freedom of speech." Benjamin Franklin Action Steps: Pray that Americans will value liberty and practice respect/tolerance for opposing views. Read The 5000 Year Leap - A Miracle that Changed the World, "The Role of Religion" The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Second Sunday of Lent February 25, 2018 Gospel: Mark 9:2-10 Adults: How deeply do I believe that God is for me, and no one can destroy me? Children: When you have important choices to make, do you and your family pray to make the right choice? Journey, Cross and Crucifixion St. Ignatius Loyola Church at 129 Broadway, Hicksville, NY is presenting Journey, Cross and Crucifixion. It is a live dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross. Join us as we experience the trail of Jesus, His journey through the streets of Jerusalem and His final moments on the cross. This presentation will be held on February 28, 2018 @ 8:00pm. No Admission Fee. Free Will Offering. 11
Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income Levittown neighbors with monetary and food donations. Special thanks to Boy Scouts, Troop 189, and the Levittown Tomahawks Lacrosse teams for their donations. This week our pantry needs include: Jars of peanut butter Jars of jelly Low-sugar cereals (Toasted Oats, Cheerios type) Canned pasta ( Chef Boy-ar-dee type) Canned tomatoes Toilet paper (NO paper towels) Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Parish Social Ministry Report: We have just received the Individual Parish Outreach: Monthly Distribution of Clients and Services report for FY 2016-2017 from Catholic Charities. These numbers are compiled from the report we are required to submit on the first of the month regarding those whom we serve. Persons Served ON AVERAGE per month: 623 Children: 27.1%; Adults: 68%; Seniors: 4.8% Food: 623; utilities 6; basic needs of living 44, other 976 As of Friday, February 16 th, our donations from the Souper Bowl of Caring total $5448.50! This does not include any donations made electronically through FaithDirect. If you would like to be present as we give our big check to Molloy College for the summer program at Big Laurel in Kermit, West Virginia, you may come to the parish center on Saturday, March 3 rd at 10:30! Again, sincere thanks to everyone who contributed in any way to this important outreach effort! Diane Capuano who will accompany the Molloy College students to Kermit, West Virginia, for their Appalachian summer program. We will also be planning our food drive (March 24) which will take place later in the spring. This food drive literally takes us through the spring/summer months at the pantry! Spring Bereavement Groups: We are once again offering bereavement support groups to members of our parish and neighborhood. A group for newly bereaved persons will meet on Thursday, April 5 th from 6:30-7:45 p.m. in the parish center. A group for bereaved parents (newly bereaved and ongoing) will meet on the 1 st and 3 rd Mondays of the month, beginning March 5 th from 7:00-8:15 p.m. in the parish center. A group for anyone who has lost a loved one through suicide (recently or ongoing) meets on the 2 nd and 4 th Mondays of the month. The next meeting is Monday, March 12 th from 7:00-8:15 p.m. Pre-registration is requested (call our office or come in for a form,) as is a fee of $20 payable to Parish Social Ministry. Call us or Dr. Lou Sabatini (799-5873) if you have any questions. Immigration Hotline: Callers to the New York immigration hotline, 1-800-566-7636, will receive up-todate information, consultations, guidance and screening for adjustment of status, if they qualify. Also, Catholic Charities Immigration Services in Amityville: (631) 789-5210 Faith and Service in the City: Please see Pat McDonough s note in the Youth and Young Adult column about the exciting program at St. John s University this summer! It is a wonderful opportunity for high school students! You can look at the St. John s University website, Faith and Service in the City for further information. Charitable KIDZ: The next meeting of our Charitable KIDZ will be on Saturday, March 3 rd at 10:00 a.m. in the parish center. At this meeting, we will present our big check to Sister 12
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St. Bernard Parish Blood Drive Sunday, February 25, 2018 8:30am - 2:30pm 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown Your donation will help to save up to THREE lives. Our community hospitals need your help. Please share this lifesaving gift! THANK YOU FOR CARING! Eligibility Criteria Bring your Donor Card or ID. Minimum weight 110 lbs. No New Tattoos for past 12 months. Age 16-75 (16 year olds must have parental permission.) For questions concerning medical eligibility: www.nybc.org 1-800-933-2566 Long Island McDonald s FREE Large Sandwich or Salad when you register to donate For more information or to schedule an appointment, please contact: Ernie Meditz (516) 731-1809 Long Island Blood Services 15
EAST MEADOW 2515 N. Jerusalem Road 516-826-1010 WANTAGH 603 Wantagh Avenue 516-731-5550 Serving Proudly the St. Bernard Parish for over 50 Years QUICK EMERGENCY RESPONSE 24 HR. 7 DAYS And Holidays PLUMBING & HEATING All Leaks Repaired Floods Pumped Repair or Replace: Faucets Toilets Sinks Drains Heat Waste & Water Lines - Residential Specialist ALL WORK PERFORMED BY OWNER Highly Recommended By His Customers TRY ME ONCE YOU LL BE IMPRESSED WITH THE SERVICE PHIL CEPARANO Happy to announce Phil is back to work after his successful surgery 35 YEARS EXPERIENCE www.ceparanoplumbing.com Serving the Parish Area LEVITTOWN HICKSVILLE 2786 Hempstead Tpk. 47 Jerusalem Avenue (516) 796-0400 (516) 931-0262 www.thomasfdaltonfuneralhomes.com RAYMOND NARDO ATTORNEY AT LAW 129 Third St., Mineola, NY 11501 Are you Selling Your Home? Do You Need a Will? 516-248-2121 KENS FAUCET & TOILET REPAIRS INC. 516-454-6557 ASK ABOUT MY 2 YEAR GUARANTEE FOR ALL YOUR PLUMBING NEEDS Licensed Master Plumber Serving the community since 1990 All Plumbing Repairs All Bathroom Leaks Special discount for all veterans and military families 516-796-2100 Lic. Master Plumber Serving all Nassau No Job Too Small Insured HOLY INNOCENTS COUNCIL #3581 3581 Jeffries Rd., Levittown, N.Y. For Membership info Call (516) 731-9018 * * * * * * * * * * Banquet Facility available (516) 735-1724 631-724-3242 www.watermillcaterers.com Smithtown,NY Comforting families Since 1924 George Holub, Computer Surgeon Cellphone: (631) 236-3119 The Computer Surgeons We Make Your Computer Healthy Again PO Box 13141, Hauppauge, NY 11788 (631) 240-4600 Fax (631) 242-8084 www.thecomputersurgeons.com Mary Ann Nuzzi, C.P.A. INCOME TAXES Available Year-Round 516-731-4635 CLASS A ROOFING & SIDING ROOFING SPECIALIST We Live Here, We Worship Here (516) 826-5514 VERNON C. WAGNER FUNERAL HOMES, INC. 125 Old Country Road 655 Old Country Road Hicksville, NY 11714 Plainview, NY 11803 (516) 935-7100 (516) 938-4311 Our Service Speaks For Itself DEADLINE MARCH 1 ST Beth Dalton Costello Lic/Ins DIVISION CAR CARE All Repairs Guaranteed Foreign & Domestic N.Y. State Inspections 40 Division Ave. 731-8900 Levittown PAT DOLAN PLUMBING Licensed Master Plumber 24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE 7 9 8-8 9 4 3 #172 FOR ADVERTISING: THE CHURCH BULLETIN INC., 200 DALE ST., W. BABYLON, NY 11704-1104 (631) 249-4994 www.thechurchbulletininc.com mptrg.com/bulletins 516.479.9178 Hablamos Español Maidenbaum Property Tax Reduction Group, LLC