A community of Faith hope and love

A community of Faith hope and love October 17, 2010 Twenty - ninth Sunday in ordinary time We pray for simplicity and joy in our lives!

2 MISSION STATEMENT We are a Parish Community of men and women who serve God, our country and one another. Inspired by St. Bernard s love of God and humanity, we proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ by praying and worshipping together, educating one another in faith, providing assistance for those in need, working for justice in the world, and welcoming all to the sacramental life of the Church in the Roman Catholic tradition. With Faith, Hope, and Love, we dedicate ourselves to the mission of living and sharing the Good News of Jesus Christ in the world. 731-4220/731-4355 Fax Email: Parish@StBernardsLevittown.org Website: www.stbernardslevittown.org PASTORAL TEAM Rev. Gerard A. Ringenback, Pastor Rev. Christopher M. Costigan, Assistant Pastor Rev. Mr. John Blakeney, Deacon Rev. Cyprian Osuegbu, Resident Center for Religious Education & RCIA Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P., Director 731-8511/731-7860 Fax The Religious Center is closed on Fridays. Parish Social Ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., Coordinator 731-6074 Youth Ministry Mike Rodgers, Coordinator MRodgers@StBernardsLevittown.org or 516-978-8193 Liturgical Music Mary Jane Witte, Director 731-4220 Adult Faith Formation Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate dvella@stbernardslevittown.org or 731-4220 Church Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan 731-4220 Facilities Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager 731-4220 Frank Santillo, Maintenance Supervisor IN RESIDENCE: Rev. Msgr. George P. Graham, Pastor Emeritus PARISH MEMBERSHIP We welcome new members to St. Bernard s Parish, a community of faith, hope, and love. We will strive to foster your spiritual growth and hope you will share with us the gifts God has given to you. Please register by stopping by the rectory and completing the registration form. If you move away, please notify us as well. Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may email us at Bulletin@StBernardsLevittown.org or leave a hard copy in the inbox on the bulletin desk in the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation! SPIRITUAL LIFE Schedule of Masses: SATURDAY: 5:00 PM SUNDAY: 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM (FAMILY MASS) 10:30 AM, 12:00 N, 5:30 PM WEEKDAYS: 7:00 AM & 9:00 AM SATURDAYS: 9:00 AM HOLY DAYS: See website: www.stbernardslevittown.org Confessions: SATURDAY: 4:00-5:00 PM & 7:30-8:00 PM WEEKDAYS: After the 7:00 am Mass Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and Benediction: MONDAY Evening: 7:30 PM, in the Church. Morning Prayer: MONDAY to SATURDAY: 8:30 AM Books are available. Please join us. Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our Christian community! Baptisms are held select Sundays at 1:30 pm. Arrangements should be made at least 6 weeks prior to an anticipated Baptism. Prior to the baptism, parents will meet with a parish staff member to be welcomed and make arrangements, and then participate in a group conversation with other parents presenting children for Baptism. These group gatherings are held on selected Thursday evenings at 7:30 pm. Please call 731-4220 to arrange an initial meeting. 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 Sister Christine at 731-6074. PARISH & COMMUNITY SERVICES AA Meetings: Tues.& Sun 8:PM, Women, Sat. 11:AM Birthright of Nassau/Suffolk: 785-4070. Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Court St. Pius X, No. 1690: Every second Thursday, 7:30 pm, Parish Center. Charismatic Prayer Group: Wednesday evenings at 8:00 PM in the Parish Center. All are welcome. Call 933-5431 or 731-3395. Children s Choir: Thursday evenings at 6:15 PM in the Parish Center, Ernie & Maryclare Meditz: 731-1809. Church Choir: Every Tuesday evening at 7:30 PM in the Church. Family, Marriage & Individual Counseling: Catholic Counseling Center, phone 631-243-2503. Folk Group: Wednesdays, 8:00-9:30 PM. If you are interested, please call Carmen Greico at 735-1939. Knights of Columbus, Holy Innocents Council. Membership info 731-9018 Men s Catholic Fellowship: Sunday evenings at 7:00 PM in the Church. Ministry of Consolation: For information, call the Parish Office at 731-4220 Ministry of Praise: Sister Christine Sammons, O.P. 731-6074. Nocturnal Adoration Society: Hour of Adoration, every first Saturday of the month from 8:00-9:00 PM. Pastoral Council: Every first Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the Rectory. Rosary Society: First Monday of the month at 8:00 PM (September June). St. Bernard s of Levittown Widows and Widowers: Every second Thursday of the month at 8:00 PM (dance is on the 4th Friday of the month), Elks Lodge, 2162 Veteran s Blvd., Massapequa. Call Chris at 631-842-6734. St. Bernard s Youth Basketball (CYO): Tom Page, 731-4403/Bill Beiersdorfer, 731-7980. St. Vincent de Paul Society: 735-3218. Tender Garden, Early Childhood Learning Center: 731-4322. Usher Society: Head Usher, Jerry Rosalia 735-9022. Wedding Coordinator: Rose Marie Rotondo 731-4220.

Clairvaux chronicle BELIEVERS WANTED! Every Fall presents us with a crisis of faith: will Spring and light and warmth ever return? But after all, we re a faith community, and every Fall we work to overcome doubt. Where? In the garden, of course. Our Garden Group once again invites us all to subdue the chill by helping with the Fall cleanup and by planting those sturdy tokens of immortality: ornamental Kale and cabbage, and glorious Spring flowering bulbs. Bring a basic tool or two, enjoy the company of fellow believers, and of course, Father Jerry s bagels, cakes, coffee, tea and soda. FALL CLEANUP Saturday, October 23, from 8:00 am on Info: Maureen and Ron: 735-6413 St. Bernard S 50 / 50 club Winners September 2010 Antonella Pietraniello $857.50 and October 2010 Jim Carswell $857.50 congratulations! Past and Present I f you have ever visited lower Manhattan around Barclay St (once famous for its religious goods stores) you may have made a visit to St. Peter s, the first Catholic church to be built in New York City. The year was 1785. There was considerable fear and suspicion among Protestants about the growing number of Catholics who were viewed by some as puppets of the pope. They looked upon the pope as an enemy of democracy, and as more and more immigrants arrived from Catholic Europe they feared a papal assault on America In fact it was not until the mid 19 th century that the Protestant influence on public schools in New York was finally challenged by Bishop John Hughes. Even then anti-catholicism remained prevalent. Catholic school system developed as a way to preserve and pass on the faith. If we fast forward we find a certain parallel with what is happening now in lower Manhattan with the proposal to build an Islamic cultural center in close proximity to ground zero. What ever our view of the choice of location, there is a larger issue here that pertains to how we view those of other faiths, especially ones that are not rooted in the Judaeo- Christian tradition. The Muslim faith and its practices, its very concept of God, is different from our own. Moreover the association of Islam with terrorist activity has added to the fear and suspicion. Remembering something of our own history as Catholics in America can help us to advocate tolerance and understanding, to go beyond stereotypes, and to exercise the core teaching of love which Jesus would have us apply even to our enemies. 3

Parish news There is a Rosary Walk during October on Saturday after the 9:00 am Mass. Please join us. St. Bernard S altar Server team We are looking for more great boys and girls to become part of St. Bernard s Altar Server Team Qualifications: Parish stewardship sunday collections Due to the Holiday, the totals for this weekend s collection will appear along with next weeks in the October 24th Bulletin. We are grateful for your continued generosity Next Sunday, October 24, 2010, World Mission Sunday, our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, calls every Catholic to celebrate at the Eucharist, our vocation to be missionary and to help the Missions. As Catholics around the world, here at home and in the Missions, gather at the Eucharistic table, let us pray for the Church s worldwide mission and offer financial help through the Propagation of the Faith for more than 1,150 dioceses in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands. Thank you for your generosity. Watch for an announcement for the date classes will begin! To: St. Bernard s Church Levittown, New York The Rosary Confraternity There will be a Bake Sale and Craft Sale on October 23rd and 24th, after all masses, in the Parish Center. Donations of cakes to be sold are welcome. It s Early but Save the date December 15th at 7:30pm for the Annual Christmas Dinner at Paddy s Loft. Details to follow. Dear Friends, Thank you for your generous gift to the Catholic Relief Services. Your recent offering of $ 3,712.90 provides vital support for CRS Pakistan programs. Our programs are dedicated to the alleviation of human suffering without regard to race, belief or nationality. God bless each of you. Ken Hackett, President One in Christ Jesus: What divides us? Instructor: Diane Vella, M.A., Pastoral Associate What unites us? We Catholics share the one Christian faith with other churches and Christian communities, and so are members of the same oikoumene or household of Christ. This 3- week course will briefly cover the origins of the various Christian denominations, and identify some of the similarities and differences in teaching and practice. At the final session, Pastor Laurie Cline of St. John s Lutheran Church in Bellmore, and either Father Christopher King of St. James of Jerusalem Episcopal Church in Long Beach or Father Richard Visconti of Caroline Episcopal Church in Setauket, will be present to answer your questions! 3 Tuesday evenings beginning November 2, 7:30-9:30 p.m. OR 3 Wednesday mornings beginning November 3, 10:00-11:30 a.m. St. Bernard s Parish Center For information and registration contact Diane Vella at 731-4220 or dvella@stbernardslevittown.org. 4

mass intentions Monday, October 18, St.Luke, evangelist 7:00 am Mary Smith 9:00 am Catherine Squillace Birthday Remembrance Tuesday, October 19, St. JohndeBrebeuf & St Isaac Jogues & companions, martyrs 7:00 am Margaret Reith 9:00 am William Smith 11th Anniversary Wednesday, October 20, St. Paul of the Cross 7:00 am Steve De Stefano 9:00 am Giovaniello & Hannon Families Thursday, October 21 7:00 am Marie Buonomo 9:00 am Thomas Schwamborn Friday, October 22 7:00 am Eileen Cooney 9:00 am Kathleen Boyd Saturday, October 23, St. John Capistrano,priest 9:00 am Luz Marina Panesso 5:00 pm Stanley J. Gorbecki Sunday, October 24, Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time 7:30 am Robert Macioch 9:00 am Walter M. Shepski, Jr. 10:30 am John Quinn 12 Noon For All Parishioners 5:30 pm Jean Manzo Monday, October 18 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:30 pm Baptism Prep, Parish Center 7:30 pm Grade 1 Parent Meeting, Parish Center 7:30 pm Rosary Executive Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm Msgr. Graham s Class, Parish Center Tuesday, October 19 7:00 pm Rosary recitation in Spanish, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Scouts 7:30 pm PFI, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA, Cafeteria Wednesday, October 20 7:30 pm Grade 8 Parents Meeting, Cafeteria 7:30 pm Strengths, Parish Center 8:00 pm Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, October 21 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 10:00 am Strengths, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir 7:30 pm Grade 7 Parents Meeting, Cafeteria Friday, October 22 Saturday, October 23 8:00 am Beautification of our Church grounds 9:00 am Awakening Faith 9:00 am Grade 1 Parent Meeting, Cafeteria 11:00 am Women s AA, Cafeteria Sunday, PARISH SCHEDULE October 24, Rosary Bake & Craft Sale In Parish Center after all Masses 9:00 am RCIA, Parish Center 1:30 pm Baptisms, Church 6:00 pm Youth Ministry 7:00 pm Men s Fellowship, Prayer Room 8:00 pm AA, Cafeteria sacraments Banns of Marriage FIRST TIME: MaryEllen Pelassi, St.Catherine parish, Franklin Sq., NY John Ferretti, St.Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Brianna Goodman, St.Bernard Parish, Levittown, Ny Eric Dishaw, St.Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY THIRD TIME: Denise Romano, St Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY John Schmitt, St Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Conor McCormick, St Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Lindsay Whitlock, St Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Prayers requested For the sick of our parish family and those who care for them Fred Auer Baby Christian Murphy Helen Blach Ralph Borelli Rudie Braithwaite Joan Cassidy Lucy Cannone Roberta Curran Jim Finlan Theresa Flanigan Margie Foley Mary Frangiose Colleen Grasing Joan Grasso John Grasso Mike Hach Kathleen Hailazopolous Dorothy Honeyman Maryann Loeschner Mary Mackey Margaret Margharita Andrew Mahoney Mary Messina James McArdelle William McDonagh Michael McCarthy Joseph Newmeyer Johnny Perdue Helen Pfeifer Joseph Pfeifer Raymond Pfeifer Natalie Pickett Catherine Pipinou Roger Pokorny Gene Porqueddu Luke Rosato Laureen Quinn Sturge Deanne Reilly Bernard Reyman Dominica Russo Eve Saint Thomas Saint Jeanette Sepe Patricia Shand Joseph Smithwick, Sr David Testa Rosalie Travers Karen Wasielewski Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them. John F. Acquaotta Emilio Gentile Jose Diaz Alice Sanchez The Gifts of bread and wine have been requested in memory of Eileen Focciarossa by Elizabeth Fabietti 5

Gifted, engaged, growing St. Bernard S pastoral The Gallup Survey Connecting the By Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate Name tags at Mass! Welcoming new parishioners! Gifted, Engaged and Growing Five Year Pastoral Plan Awakening Faith for younger adults! Faith-based story time and Exercise groups for toddlers! Member Engagement Survey! Ministry Fair/Gifts Celebration New website! Facebook coming soon! E-mail Newsletters to young families! Eucharistic Formation and Renewal.... dot... dot.. ALL of the initiatives dotted above are different facets of our five-year parish pastoral plan to insure that we continue as a vibrant faith community for the foreseeable future. According to the plan, which was developed after input from parish Listening Sessions and our first Member Engagement Survey, there are essentially THREE THINGS WE NEED TO DO: Encourage all parishioners to discover their Godgiven GIFTS and talents and ENGAGE them in the life and work of the parish. Insure parish GROWTH through greater welcome and hospitality, and by involving everyone in new, creative efforts to REACH OUT to parishioners who are not engaged in parish life. SUPPORT and ENCOURAGE those who are already engaged in parish life and ministry through greater recognition of their efforts and formation and training for ministry. Each of the dots above represents an effort to do one or more of these things. Today we focus particularly on our second Gallup Member Engagement Survey. It s been 2 years since we last did the survey, and we want to find out if the dots have made any difference in how some people feel about their membership in the parish. Remember the survey is designed to measure engagement, i.e., the degree to which people feel bonded to the parish and invested in its life and mission. Gallup organization research indicates that the ability of parishes to accomplish their mission is closely linked to the percentage of engaged parishioners. Increase engagement, and life and work of the parish blossoms! Thanks to Mary Rickard and Mary Lynn Borst who coordinated the administration of the ME 25 survey. Father Jerry and members of the Pastoral Plan Coordinating Committee will be attending a seminar in November to receive and interpret the results of the survey. As we did last time, we will report the results back to the parish in January. Are you ready to ENGAGE with one of the DOTS? You can do it we can help! Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardslevittown.org. (No obligation free box of Dots candy!) 6

Gifted, engaged, growing St. Bernard S pastoral plan There s still time to take the Gallup ME 25 Survey It takes only about 7 minutes! Online option: (survey is available from October 1 through October 31.) Log on to our parish website, www.stbernardslevittown.org Look for Gallup Survey button on left side of home page, and click on it. Survey Access Code is B91BA3 At the parish: Written survey will be administered during all Masses on October 16 and 17. OR at the parish office during regular hours October 15 - October 31. (disponible en español también) For information contact Diane Vella at dvella@stbernardslevittown.org or 516.731.4220.. (dot dot dot ).... Name tag help needed! We want St. Bernard s to be a place where all are known by name. Can you help?? Can you volunteer to come to Mass 20 minutes early once a month to make name tags?? Contact Connie D Auria at 516-731-0418 or goldnimble@aol.com. On Pentecost Sunday weekend, June 10-11, 2011, St. Bernard s parish will hold its first Gifts Celebration (aka Ministry Fair) in seven years! We will celebrate the gifts and talents that the Holy Spirit has graciously bestowed on all our parishioners, organizations and ministries in a festive atmosphere of joy and fun for all! Would you like to be part of planning this and making it happen? First meeting is Tuesday, October 26, 7:30 in the parish center. Contact Louise or Mauro Cassano at 516-796-3392 or lc@louisecassano.com. 7

Liturgy corner Edited by Father Chris Costigan 8 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME October 17, 2010 Will not God secure the rights of his chosen ones who call out to him day and night? The Lord loves in us the kind of persistence that characterizes the widow who keeps bothering the judge until he delivers a just decision. Because such persistence testifies to a promise that we have been given. Remain faithful to what you have learned and believed. Namely, to the promise God has planted in you. Be persistent whether it is convenient or inconvenient. Moses witnesses to this: as long as he remains with his arms in the form of a cross, the promises of God come true. Magnificat, October 2010 In the second reading Paul exhorts believers to be formed more deeply into Christ through the scriptures handed on and taught within a living community of faith. Formation in the truth is essential, for it leads to salvation. While falsehood cannot be tolerated, it must be refuted with a patience and purpose that will promote conversion to the truth. In Luke s Gospel the persistent clamor of a widow for justice moves a judge, who was indifferent to the demands of justice, to respond to her need. How much more so will the God of justice grant to those who hunger for justice the gifts of right relationship and a share in the goods of the earth for which they long. Let us clamor for justice as an expression of our faith. Sourcebook, 2010 St. matthew S GoSpel with Monsignor graham Next class Monday, October 18, 8pm, Parish Center Monsignor s Bible series is on St. Matthew s Gospel with commentary by Dr. Scott Hahn. It is not too late to start this interesting program. Classes begin after the 7:30 pm Novena prayers in the church. Come and join us and please bring your bible. FEAST DAY OF SAINT LUKE Monday, October 18 Saint Luke s Gospel is often called the Gospel of Prayer. It begins with Zechariah and the people praying in the Temple at the time when the angel Gabriel comes to announce the birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:5-20) and concludes with the Apostles praying in the Temple after the Ascension of Jesus (Luke 24:53). It also contains far more references to Jesus at prayer and more parables on prayer than any other Gospel Luke, for instance, typically mentions Jesus praying at important moments of his life. He records Jesus prayed immediately upon leaving the waters of his baptism in the Jordan (3:21), before choosing his Apostles (6:12), after feeding the five thousand and before predicting his passion for the first time (9:18), prior to teaching his disciples the Our Father (11:1), during both the Transfiguration (9:29) and his Agony in the Garden (22:41-45), and at the moment of his death on the cross (23:46). There is a tradition that Luke was one of the 72 disciples sent out in today s Gospel, and another that has him accompanying Cleopas on the road to Emmaus. Scriptures for October 17 October 24, 2010 Sunday, October 17. 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Exodus 17:8-13; Psalm 121:1-8; 2 Timothy3:14-4:2; Luke 18:1-8 Monday, October 18. 2 Timothy 4:10-17; Psalm 145:10-13, 17-18; Luke 10:1-9 Tuesday, October 19. Ephesians 2:12-22; Psalm 85:9-14; Luke 12:35-38 Wednesday, October 20. Ephesians 3:2-12; (Ps)Isaiah 12:2-6; Luke 12:39-48 Thursday, October 21. Ephesians 3:14-21; Psalm 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19; Luke 12:49-53 Friday, October 22. Ephesians 4:1-6; Psalm 24:1-6; Luke 12:54-59 Saturday, October 23. Ephesians 4:7-16; Psalm 122:1-5; Luke 13:1-9 Sunday, October 24. 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time. Sirach 35:12-14, 16-18 Psalm 34:2-3, 17; Timothy 4:6-8, 16-18 Luke 18:9-14

Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to those who responded to our urgent request for food for the pantry. As the economy continues to limp along, those in need know that they can look to us for help. Thank you for helping us help our less fortunate Levittown neighbors. The BLUE WAGON: Each Sunday at the 9:00 Mass which is particularly family and children friendly, we invite our children to contribute a non-perishable (non-expired) food (or paper good or toiletry item) to our food pantry. We hope that this simple gesture will become a habit as our children grow older. The children will be invited before Mass to bring forward their food item and place it in our BLUE WAGON which will be placed in front of the altar. As always, we anticipate a positive response, and thank our children and families in advance! We thank Denise Lownie for her help in transporting the Blue Wagon donations to the pantry. New Stroke Support Group Meeting: Please join us Friday, 10/15 at 2:30 in our Parish Center. Stroke Life Society is a community organization of survivors and co-survivors in the pursuit of living and helping others. A stroke can be very isolating. By sharing experiences and encouraging one another, together we can face and overcome common challenges. Call Ben at (516) 398-4994. Alone we can do so little. Together we can do so much. Charitable KIDZ This week our pantry needs include: Food cereal (hot and cold) canned meat fish ravioli hearty and regular soups pasta macaroni and cheese rice potatoes canned fruits and vegetables tomato products of all kinds dessert mixes peanut butter and jelly coffee and tea Toiletry items soap toothpaste deodorant shampoo conditioner etc. Paper Goods toilet tissue paper towels napkins tissues The Charitable KIDZ kicked off the new school year by joining St. Vincent de Paul in the 2010 Walk for the Poor on September 25 at Bethpage Park. It was a great day where we raised money for our own St. Bernard s Conference to use in service for our less fortunate neighbors. Pampers and wipes are always welcome since they are taxable and cannot be purchased with food stamps. We are always grateful for supermarket gift cards. Please remember to buy one get one free! God bless! Our Charitable KIDZ have regrouped for this school year. They participated in the Walk for the Poor with the St. Vincent de Paul Society, and are planning their next activity which will be a food drive at King Kullen on Saturday, October 23rd. We hope that our parishioners will consider shopping there on the 23rd, and contributing to the pantry. We are grateful to the managers of King Kullen for their support and cooperation. ( see page 15 ) 9

Religious education Sister Margaret Sammon, O.P. 516-731-8511 Dear Friends, Thank you for sharing in my Golden Jubilee Celebration on October 3. It was a very wonderful day for me. Your expressions of love and support give me great reason to Count my Blessings. For the past 50 years as a Dominican Sister, God has truly blessed me. These past 8 years here at St. Bernard s have been very special. You have witnessed for me what faith is all about and have thus helped my faith to grow. I would like to express my special thanks to Father Jerry who presided at the Mass and for Father Chris and Deacon John who assisted, also our adult choir under the direction of Mary Jane who brought joy and enthusiasm to our Mass. Our hospitality committee under the guidance of Kathy Goldstein and Liz Bauerschmidt out did themselves. Thanks also to all who filled the blue wagon with food for our pantry. Let me end by saying thank you to all of you who have enriched my life and been part of my journey, you will always hold a special place in my heart. Prayerfully, S. Margaret Sammon October 17, 2010 Twenty- Ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time (Call on the Lord ) Reading I: Exodus 17:8-13 (Moses raised his hand.) Reading II: 2 Timothy 3:14-4:2 (God is all we need. ) Gospel: Luke 18: 1-8 (Call out to the Lord. ) Adults: How do I respond when people come to me and persistently ask for help? Children: How do I pray when I need the help of God at home or in school.? 10

Memorial Gifts for Your Loved One When a loved one, a friend or a relative passes away; friends and relatives often choose to remember the deceased by donating a memorial item in his or her name. Memorials can also be donated for the living and are a beautiful way of honoring someone. Below are several ways to do this. The following items can be donated by contacting the Rectory office: Brick Memorial Garden: Donated inscribed brick located around the statue of St. Bernard ( south side of Church ) - $100 Mass Card for Deceased: Announced mass - $15 and $20 Unannounced mass - $10 and $15 Spiritual Bouquet for the Living: Announced - $15 Unannounced - $10 Bread and Wine: (Communion Offering ) - $25 Rather than getting these items on your own, if you are interested in donating any of the following items, please contact Father Jerry or Rose Marie Rotondo, our sacristan, first, at 731-4220: Flowers for the Altar - $50 and up Sacred Vessels - e.g., chalice, ciborium cost varies Altar Linens and small table linens : cost varies Stands - candle stands, small stands, or tables Gift Certificates : for religious items Priest s Vestments: - cost varies Remember, these items are for the living or deceased. 12

The Catholic Daughters of America invite you to join us for Pasta Night Date: Time: Place: Tuesday, November 2 rd 6:30 PM St. Bernard s Auditorium We will be serving salad, pasta, chicken, beverage & dessert Price: $12.00 adults 5.00 Children For reservations please complete the form below and return with your remittance to: The Catholic Daughters of America, St. Bernard s Rectory, 3100 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown or call Mary Lynn 731-5633, Annette 579-4079, or Jane 984-8770. PASTA NIGHT November 2rd Name: # of Adults: # of Children: Amount enclosed: 13

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Charitable KIDZ of St. Bernard's A Teenage Community Service Group CHARITABLE KIDZ FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2010 8:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. KING KULLEN HEMPSTEAD TPKE, LEVITTOWN TO STOCK THE FOOD PANTRY St. Vincent de Paul St. Bernard s Parish Social Ministry The Charitable KIDZ will greet you with a sunny smile! "Thank you for remembering the less fortunate Together we can make a difference!" Where on Earth are we going? And what can we do about it? The Awakening the Dreamer Changing the Dream Symposium is a profound inquiry into a bold vision: to bring forth an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on Earth. If you are ready to explore what this vision means for you, and the opportunity to create an inspiring future, we invite you to attend. Sunday, Oct. 31, 2010 9:30am 1:30pm St. Joseph s Renewal Center Building 4 on the grounds of the Sisters of St. Joseph 1725 Brentwood Rd. Brentwood, NY 11717 $20 suggested donation at the door (no one will be turned away for lack of funds) This has given me the purpose and drive to change my life. Everyone working for or wanting a better world must see this. JS, Concord, CA. Light refreshments will be served. Participants are encouraged to bring their own reusable bottles. Hosted by the Earth Matters Committee of the Sisters of St. Joseph. Local contact: S. Jeanne McGorry, CSJ, 631-273-1187 ext. 40. Register online at: AwakeningTheDreamer.org. For more details or to register, contact: Elaine & Chris at ATD@EvoLifeCoach.com 800-563-7073 15