Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 Give me justice, O God!

A community of Faith hope and love Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 Give me justice, O 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.

Here Comes Everyone! E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Saint Joseph Celebration This coming Monday, March 19 th, is the Feast of Saint Joseph. Of course we ll be celebrating this at the 8am Mass and we ll be offering extra prayers in honor of the Sisters of Saint Joseph who live in our convent. Right after Mass we ll go to the Parish Center where we ll dedicate the meeting room which until now was called the Brown Room to Saint Joseph. It will now be called The Saint Joseph Room. Come join us if you can. Palm Sunday The missal calls for the Palm Sunday Masses to start with an outdoor procession. We can t do this in a timely manner at all the Masses but we ll follow our past year s tradition of starting the 5:00 pm Saturday Mass with the blessing and procession with palms outdoors and the Family Mass will start at 8:45 am with the outdoor blessing and procession. Come early, dress warmly. Get ready to start this great celebration of Holy week. Can you remember the last time you hosted a big party at your home? Maybe it was Christmas or Thanksgiving. Maybe it was a wedding or baby shower. Perhaps a Christening party. Or a St. Patrick s Day party this weekend! In any case you probably had to borrow some extra chairs and rearrange the furniture so everyone could fit. And I ll bet you didn t get angry at all the people who showed up. In fact, you rejoiced then, and probably bragged the next day to your friends and co-workers about how many people you hosted. That s the kind of happiness I feel on Palm Sunday and Easter when lots and lots of people come to worship God together. Of course I m glad to see you, as usual, but I m really thrilled to see who else shows up. We have a big parish family and we re more complete when we unite ourselves on these holy days. Sometimes I suspect there are some among us who don t share this joy. They grumble to me that they can t sit where they usually do. I want to say (but politeness prevents me), Really? You ve fallen for the devil s favorite trick: make people dislike each other because they can t sit where they d like to? Jesus not proud of us. All year long some people grumble about why people don t come to church each week and when they finally get their wish, they re horrified that they have to sit in a new seat because another person who wants to worship God got there too. Well if you ve been so infected by the devil, don t worry. Today s gospel (John 12:20-33) might inspire you. Jesus says, Unless a grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains just a grain of wheat; but if it dies, it produces much fruit. In other words, we need to let go of our own possessiveness in order to grow. Maybe there are two more things to give up this Lent -- our seats and our attitudes about giving up our seats. (The attitude feels more like giving in than freely giving up. ) I wonder about one more thing. While I can t yet preside at Mass because of my knee, I could sit in a pew this weekend. If I came to your seat, would you move in and let me sit at the end or would you get up to let me sit in the middle? And would you do anything different if it wasn t me who appeared at your row? 3

Parish News Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion In the award-winning The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman we are swept into a story about extraordinarily compelling characters seeking to find their North Star in a world where there is no right answer. Set in 1918 Australia we meet a lighthouse keeper and his wife who make one devastating choice that forever changes two worlds. Join your fellow parishioners on Wednesday March 21 at 10 AM in the St. Bernard Parish Center for an informal discussion of this best-selling novel which recently became a major motion picture. For more information please contact Wally Rodier at 516-731-6690 or wrodi@verizon.net. Charitable Kidz Food Drive Saturday, March 24, 2018 Stop & Shop 3750 Hempstead Tpke See page 12 Ushers Needed Men and women are needed to usher at all Masses. If you are available to usher, please contact our Usher Coordinator-John Lyons at 516-390-5150. Gifts of treasure Sunday Collections March 12, 2018 March 12, 2017 $ 13,368.55 $ 14,332.45 519 envelopes 577 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,482.65 $ 2,776.25 Total Collection $ 15,851.20 $ 17,108.70 2nd Collection: Catholic Relief Services $ 3,474.60 277 envelopes Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of March 17 th and March 18 th have been requested in loving memory of a very special aunt Patricia McLaughlin by Frances and Ken Hall Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, March 19 After 8am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 4:00 pm Peanut Butter & Jelly, Parish Center 4:15 pm Religious Education 3, 4, 5 Stations of the Cross, Church Tuesday, March 20 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, March 21 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 4:15 pm Religious Education 3, 4, 5 Stations of the Cross, Church 7:30 pm Evening of Prayer, Church 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, March 22 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House 4:15 pm Religious Education 3, 4, 5 Stations of the Cross, Church Friday, March 23 12 Noon Exposition & Benediction, Church 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, offsite 4

mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Saturday, March 17 5:00 pm Susan Vitale Sunday, March 18 7:30 am Michael Giampetruzzi living 9:00 am Edward Kelley 10:30 am Patricia DeRosa, Robert McWilliams, Evelyn O'Brian, John Jack Lynch 12:00 pm FOR ALL PARISHIONERS 5:30 pm John Zeiss living Monday, March 19 8:00 am Janet Schmidt Tuesday, March 20 8:00 am Rosaria Passafiume Wednesday, March 21 8:00 am Margaret Mary Barrett Thursday, March 22 8:00 am Michael Hands Friday, March 23 8:00 am William Von Toussaint Saturday, March 24 8:00 am 5:00 pm Rosemary Foote Sunday, March 25 7:30 am Eileen Bopp - 1st Anniversary 9:00 am Donald J Schneider 10:30 am Marie Curcio, Robert O Neill, George & Eileen Jungen, Walentyna Kruk 12:00 pm Abelardo Gonzalez 5:30 pm FOR ALL PARISHIONERS Parish calendar (Subject to change) 7:30 pm Stations of the Cross, Church 8:15 pm Stations of the Cross in Spanish, Church Saturday, March 24 10:00 am Welcome Orientation, Parish Center 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria Sunday, March 25 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria 5 SACRAMENTS BANNS OF MARRIAGE Second Time Jonathan Hom Rachelle Ocampo, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Baptisms We welcome into the parish the following new members: Mya Rose Cantos Riley Nicole Desmond Luna Mia Christina Leon Jackson Joseph Santangelo Congratulations to the happy parents. Pray for the sick of our parish Anthony D'Auria, Sr. Anthony Gaudette Tom Joyce Irene Lambert Doris & Martin Logan Andrea Patricia Obregon Luciana Ulloa Obregon Maria Paletta Julie Russo 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 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 David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them James O Brien

Lenten spirituality Adult faith formation Lenten Evening Prayer Candles Incense Music Psalms Peace Wednesdays in Lent, 7:30 p.m. March 21 Guest Preacher Ms Pat McDonough Pat McDonough is the newest member of St. Bernard s parish staff, having come on board last September as our Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry. Pat has a varied and interesting vocational history, starting out as an agent for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA). She made a career change to become a high school theology teacher in Queens, and later a school psychologist and parish youth minister. She lives in Manhasset, and is the proud mom of three adult children Chrissy, Caitlin and Matthew and the grandma of Claire and Ava. Lord, may our prayer rise like incense in your sight, may this place be filled with the fragrance of Christ A Study and Discussion for those who don t know the basics and those who think they do! 5 Wednesday evenings starts April 18 (start date changed from last week s bulletin) 7:30-9:00 p.m. Parish Center This is a GREAT opportunity for People who want to know more People curious about the Church People who feel they didn t get a good religious education Parents of young children who feel unprepared to discuss faith with them Catechists who teach others Those who haven t learned anything new about the faith since their Confirmation! For information contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 6

Adult faith formation Confirmation for Adults Becoming fully Catholic Are you 18 or over and coming to Mass every week? Baptized, but not confirmed in the Catholic Church? Feeling called to a relationship with Jesus through the Church? If you ve come this far, consider confirming your faith in Jesus and your relationship with his community of faith through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Adult Confirmation Preparation Question and Information Session: Wed. Apr. 4, 7:30 p.m., Parish Center Interactive Catholicism 101 Preparation Sessions continue: 5 Wed. starts Apr. 18, 7:30 9 p.m. (start date changed from last week s bulletin) Interested but unable to come to the info session? Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org before April 4. Spring Bible Study: The Acts of the Apostles Confused by the Bible? Come get smart in just ONE SESSION! Understanding the Bible can be tricky until you learn the keys to unlocking its meaning. You ll be surprised what you didn t know and what a difference it will make! THURS. APR. 12, 7:30 pm OR FRI. APR. 13, 10 am PARISH CENTER PLEASE PRE-REGISTER! Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org What happened that turned a bunch of scared people who abandoned Jesus into the beginning of a movement that continues to transform the world? The Acts of the Apostles tells the story! 4 sessions starts Thurs. eve. Apr. 19, 7:30-9 p.m. or Fri. morn. Apr. 20, 10-11:30 a.m. Parish Center IF YOU ARE NEW TO BIBLE STUDY AT ST. BERNARD S, PLEASE REGISTER FOR OUR INTRO SESSION For info & registration contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 7

Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Many thanks to everyone who remembers our lowincome neighbors on a regular basis. Thanks for thinking of us! This week our pantry needs include: Cup o noodles Ramen noodles Peanut butter (18-oz size) Grape jelly (18-oz size) Oatmeal (canisters or envelopes) Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Charitable KIDZ Food Drive: Our Charitable KIDZ will be conducting a food drive at Stop & Shop NEXT Saturday, March 24 th. We hope you can mark your calendars and stop by to make a purchase. Many young people from our area will be gathering to make their voices known about gun violence in our schools on this day. Our Charitable KIDZ will be in solidarity with them as they collect food for the less fortunate of our community. Our KIDZ, their parents and leaders will be at Stop & Shop,Wantagh Avenue and Hempstead Tpke. from 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Please notice our sign at the food drive: p.m. in the Parish Center. The next meeting of this group is March 19 th. 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 26 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. Faith and Service in the City~~Vincentian Leadership Institute for High School Students: This amazing program is accepting applications for their week-long residential program at St. John s University campus. It is an exciting and unique program for high school sophomores and juniors to work with faculty members and campus ministers, focusing on Catholic Social Teaching and social justice through an exploration of theology and participation in activities throughout New York City. It is funded by the Lilly Endowment, (cost to students: $100 we can help!) and will be repeated three times Sunday through Saturday! Week of July 8 th Week of July 22nd Week of August 5 th Will look great on your resume! Come and talk to Pat or Sister Christine we have applications! Does anyone have a no-longer-needed laptop to share with one of our young mothers returning to school? 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, began on Monday, March 5 th from 7:00-8:15 8 Support Groups at St. Raphael s: Cancer survivors Tuesday afternoons, every other week beginning March 20 th 1:30-3:00. Initial bereavement Wednesday afternoons beginning week of April 1 st. Call Sister Judy about above groups (516) 308-3808 Families of loved ones struggling with mental health third Tuesdays beginning March 20 th, 7-9 p.m. Call Carol Ann (516) 221-6168. St. Bernard's Conference Recognized: On Thursday, March 8 th, the Diocesan Society of St. Vincent de Paul celebrated its 70 th Anniversary with a dinner at the Westbury Manor. Over 300 people attended! Our parish conference was recognized with a "Certificate of Appreciation" in gratitude for 65 (of the total 70) years of service to the Society of St. Vincent de

Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 Paul "through love and service to one another." Our parish was well represented at the dinner, but we were very conscious of all those on whose shoulders we stand, as current members of our Conference. Dominican Commercial High School: Many D.C. graduates may be aware that the property which formerly housed Dominican Commercial since 1936 closed in 1998 due to declining numbers and changing demographics. At the present time, the Dominican Sisters are negotiating the sale of the property at 89 th Avenue and 162 nd Street in Jamaica, Queens, which previously had been rented to several non-profit agencies. On Sunday, April 22, 2018 between 11 a.m and 2 p.m. Sisters, former teachers and Alumnae are invited to join together for some laughter, good memories, light refreshments and bidding a fond farewell to a place that will forever be in the hearts of so many young women who graduated from D.C. If you would like to attend, please email cmasoneop@amityop.org or call (631) 842-6000 X 212. Community Bulletin Board Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, Apr 7, 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 with by Joan McGovern from the Cenacle. Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray 516-561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com Widows and Widowers, Divorced and Single Catholics of Long Island New Member Orientation, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 at 7:30pm, at St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY. Non-denominational. All are welcome. Refreshments are served after the meeting. Please bring proof of single status to join. For more information call Carol at 516-794-4933 or Barbara at 516-798-2858. The Glen Cove-Hicksville-Syosset Chapter of the Mercy League The Mercy Derby Date: Sunday, April 8, 2018, 2:00-5:00 PM Place: St. Ignatius Loyola Gym, 120 Broadway Hicksville, NY Cost: $10 Admission Contact: Judy Galgano @516-681-29994 The Mercy League is a volunteer organization that raises money for enrichment activities and equipment at Mercy Medical Center. 9 HOLY INNOCENTS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BIRTHRIGHT Fundraiser Sunday, April 8, 2018 Music, Beer, Wine, Soda 3 To 6 P.M. -$20.00 Per Person For Tickets Contact: For tickets contact: Ty McDonough at 718-689-2660 or Chris Wilson at 242-5605 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

Liturgy Corner Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 First Reading: After calling the people back to the Lord, Jeremiah shifts his tone and offers a message of hope. In contrast to the rooting up and tearing down of the first chapter, he now speaks of building. God is not only offering a renewed covenant but a new covenant written on the hearts. The passage is stylistically lie Hose, using many of the same words. Responsorial Psalm 51: This great hymn of repentance reminds us that a return to God is possible. Crying out for forgiveness, and affirming the great compassion of God, the psalmist asks God to create within him a clean heart, a true transformation of his entire person. God is both faithful and gracious, willing to restore to wholeness those who ask for help. Second Reading: To obey is one thing; to obey to the point of death is obedience of an almost unfathomable magnitude. In this chapter, the writer compares Christ to the high priest Melchizedek. The passage contrasts the total humanity of Christ with his divinity, through which eternal salvation is achieved for all humankind. Gospel: Jesus has entered Jerusalem in jubilant glory, welcomed as a king. Now he must convey to his companions the destiny he walks. Now the time has come, and it is to death that he must travel. The path to true eternal life is going to involve giving up earthly life. The agricultural metaphor of the seed that dies in order to produce fruit; harvest cannot be achieved without it. Notice that the conversion of the Greeks is mentioned at the outset. This message comes not only to the Jews, but to all people. A powerful voice underscores the truth of what Jesus is saying, but not all can hear it correctly. SAINT OF THE WEEK Monday, March 19. Solemnity of St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. St. Joseph (first century) was an honorable and just man who took the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of Jesus, as his wife. While engaged to Mary, Joseph found out that she was pregnant, but he knew he was not the father. After an angel appeared to him in a dream, in which he was told that the child was from the Holy Spirit, he courageously moved forward, and still planned to marry his beloved Mary and protect the soon-to-be Messiah. St. Joseph, a carpenter by trade, appears at various points in the four Gospel accounts, including Luke s genealogy, the infancy narratives, and the flight into Egypt. Although he disappears from the Gospel after Jesus early years, he continues to be a source of inspiration and veneration for many. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Fifth Sunday of Lent March 18, 2018 Gospel: John 12:20-33 Adults: In what ways have I sacrificed my own desires to be of help to others? Children: How have I given something up to help my family, a classmate, or a friend? 10

Readings for March 18, 2018 March 25, 2018 Sunday, March 18. Fifth Sunday of Lent. Jeremiah 31:31-34; Hebrews 5:7-9; Psalm 51:3-4, 12-15; John 12:20-33. Monday, March 19. Solemnity of Saint Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 2 Samuel 7:4-5, 12-14, 16; Romans 4:13, 16-18, 22; Psalm 89:2-5, 27, 29; Matthew 1:16, 18-21, 24. Tuesday, March 20. Numbers 21:4-9; Psalm 102:2-3, 16-21; John 8:21-30. Wednesday, March 21. Daniel 3:14-20, 91-92, 95; (Ps) Daniel 3:52-56; John 8:31-42. Thursday, March 22. Genesis 17:3-9; Psalm 105:4-9; John 8:51-59. Friday, March 23. Jeremiah 20:10-13; Psalm 18:2-7; John 10:31-42. Saturday, March 24. Ezekiel 37:21-28; (Ps) Jeremiah 31:10-13; John 11:45-56. Sunday, March 25. Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion. Isaiah 50:4-7; Philippians 2:6-11; Psalm 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Mark 14:1-15:47. Focus on Religious Freedom From Catholics For Freedom of Religion- CFFR Canada's Catholic bishops say the government's new Canada Summer Jobs grant policy "conflicts directly with the right to freedom of religion and conscience..." This new policy requires that employers sign a form supporting abortion and transgender "rights" in order to receive student summer job grants, thus restricting the voices of faith communities in Canada and limiting their participation in the public square. Non-profit groups, small businesses, and private sector employers can apply for funding for wage subsidies for students ages 15-30. However, some in government did not want pro-life groups receiving any grants, so this year they added the new requirement that pro-life individuals and businesses cannot, in good conscience, sign. "Christians must beware of a polite persecution that is cloaked in a disguise of culture, modernity, and progress." Pope Francis Daily readings can be found online at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings Sunday, April 15. Deadline for submission of applications for scholarships offered by Catholic Daughters Court #1690. If you are a member of our Court and have a child or grandchild who will be attending their first semester of Catholic high school or graduating high school and attending their first semester of college, consider having them submit an application. Rules and application may be obtained by contacting Amelia Montgomery at amelia.montgomery@verizon.net. All applications will be reviewed and winner(s) determined by an independent party who is not a member of our court. Scholarship dollar amount(s) will be based on the available funds in the education savings account. Friday, May 4. Gift Card Bingo in the school gym. Doors open at 6:30 PM. More info to follow. July 17-22, CDA 57 th Biennial National Convention in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. 100 th Anniversary of the State Court. For information: contact Jean Leviton at 516-796-6750. Catholic Daughters always welcomes new members. For information, please contact Rosemary Brunoforte at 516-796-0021. 11

Charitable KIDZ of St. Bernard's Young Vincentians - Teenage Community Service Group CHARITABLE KIDZ FOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, MARCH 24, 2018 STOP & SHOP 3750 HEMPSTEAD TPKE LEVITTOWN STORE 9:00 A.M. TO 3:00 P.M. TO BENEFIT ST. BERNARD'S FOOD PANTRY THE CHARITABLE KIDZ WILL GREET YOU WITH A SUNNY SMILE! Ted and Carol Blach CharitableKIDZ@aol.com Sister Christine "Thank you for remembering the less fortunate Together we can make a difference!" 12

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St. Bernard s Altar Server & Youth Ministries Annual Spring Flower Sale May 5, 2018 12:00pm-7:00pm & May 6, 2018 8:00am-7:00pm Flowers and Plants Make Great Mother s Day Gifts!! We offer a wide selection of your favorite Annuals, Vegetables, Perennials and Hanging Baskets! All plants are available for Pre-Order! Remember Pre-ordering saves money, time, and gives you first choice plants all ready for pick up or delivery! Save money by pre-ordering! Pre-order price $12.00 per flat of 48 plants Date of Sale price $14.00 per flat of 48 plants *ALL PRE-ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED WITH FULL PAYMENT BY CHECK MADE PAYABLE TO ST. BERNARD S CHURCH Order forms are available in the rectory, in the church bulletin, on the St. Bernard s Website or give us a call and we will be happy to mail or email one to you! All completed forms and payments must be received by the rectory no later than March 25 th! All orders are available for delivery (Levittown vicinity) at an additional cost of $5.00, or may be picked up in the school lobby at the dates and times listed above. Some of our offerings include: Flats of Impatiens, Flowering Vinca, Begonias, Snapdragons & Portulaca Baskets of Fuchsia, Lobelia, Petunias, Million Bells & Ivy Geraniums Containers of: Daisies, Lavender, Black Eyed Susan, Asiatic Lilies & Gaillardia, We also have Dahlias, Wave Petunias, Geraniums, Spikes and Vines, Vegetables, Cilantro, Mint, Rosemary & Thyme and Much More! All Proceeds from this sale go to the St. Bernard s Altar Server and Youth Ministries Any questions? Call Elizabeth 731-8595 or Kathy 697-0303 14

St. Bernard Plant Sale Order Form May 5, 2018 12 noon-7:00pm & May 6, 2018 8:00am -7:00pm ORDER# NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE: Email: Thank you on behalf of St. Bernard's Altar Server and Youth Ministries Please indicate quantities of each flower. Payment can be made in cash or check made payable to: "St. Bernard's Church." ALL PRE-ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 3/25/18 ACCOMPANIED BY PAYMENT IN FULL, and mailed to or dropped off at the rectory. Flowers may be picked up after 12 noon on May 5, 2018. Delivery is available to the Levittown vicinity for an additional $5.00. We do our best to fill your order, but sometimes the grower must make substitutions! Questions? Call Elizabeth 731-8595 or Kathy 697-0303 REGULAR FLATS ECONOMY FLATS 4 INCH ANNUALS 8" HANG. BASKET VEGETABLE FLATS 48 plants 12 JUMBO PLANTS 10 pots per case $15.00 48 plants/$12.00 $12.00 $12.00 Indicate # of pots ANGELONIA TOMATO AGERATUM WAVE PETUNIA $3.50 per pot or BEGONIA Beefsteak Blue Pink $30 per case of 10 LOBELIA Cherry BEGONIA Purple BACOPA MILLION BELLS Roma pink Coral BOUNCE IMP. STRAWFLOWER PEPPERS red Mix BUTTERFLY DAISY FUSCHIA Hot white AFRICAN MARIGOLDS DOUBLE BEGONIA IVY GERANIUMS Sweet CELOSIA yellow GERANIUMS NEW GUIN, IMPS Mix Orange MILLION BELLS PETUNIA Basil COLEUS ANGELONIA New Guin Impatiens 8" HANG. BASKET Corn Mix Purple PETUNIA COMBO $16.00 Cucumber DAHLIA Pink Rosebud Impatiens ASSORTED Eggplant Mix NEW GUINEA IMPS. SPIKES 10" HANG. BASKET Parsley DUSTY MILLER Lavender STRAWFLOWER $20.00 Peas Silver Leaf Mix SUNPATIENS IVY GERANIUM String Beans IMPATIENS Orange VERBENA NEW GUIN. IMPS Zucchini mix Pink VINCA VINE PETUNIA pink Red PERENNIALS/GALLON TUB MILLION BELLS 4" HERBS purple Violet $8.00 EACH 10 " HANG.BASKET $3.50 each red White ASIATIC LILY COMBO $22.00 Basil white BLACK EYED SUSAN ASSORTED Chives FLOWERING VINCA BLUE FEST. GRASS Cilantro MIX MEXICAN HEATHER BLUE SALVIA 12" HANG. BASKET Dill PINK Magenta COLUMBINE COMBO $25.00 Lavendar PURPLE TORENIA COREOPSIS ASSORTED Lemon mint RED Mix GAILLARDIA 12" GARDEN PATIO Mint WHITE ZINNIA LAVENDAR PLANTER $25.00 Oregano LOBELIA Mix SHASTA DAISY ASSORTED MIX Parsley Blue PERENNIALS/QUART TUB 16" OVAL GARDEN Rosemary MARIGOLD PREMIUM FLAT* $6.00 EACH $16.00 Sage Orange 12 JUMBO PLANTS BLACK EYED SUSAN Mixed Vegetable Thyme Yellow *$15.00 BLUE SALVIA Herb Garden Two-tone BOUNCE IMPATIENS COLUMBINE Mixed Lettuce PETUNIA Pink Flame COREOPSIS VEGETABLE QUART SZ SUBTOTAL: Mix Purple LAVENDAR $4.00 each Pink Cherry NEPETA Basil DELIVERY: Purple White Blush SHASTA DAISY Pepper + $5.00 if applicable White Tomato PORTULACA 6.5" Calla Lily 10"Tomato w/cage TOTAL mix w/ Pot Cover $12.00 Enclosed: SALVIA $8.00 Mix CASH/CHECK # Red SNAPDRAGON If requesting DELIVERY, please indicate nearest cross street : Mix If not home, please indicate where you would like order left: 15 I

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