A community of Faith hope and love Second Sunday of Easter Divine Mercy April 27, 2014 Jesus, I trust in you!
516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: Parish@StBernardChurch.org Website: www.stbernardslevittown.org 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.stbernardslevittown.org. Click on Join St. Bernard s Parish on the left side of the home page form. If you move away, please notify us as well. 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. 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.stbernardslevittown.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 5 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 Jlyons2014@yahoo.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 PASTORAL TEAM Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor Shepherd@StBernardChurch.org ext. 130 Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor FrNohsBest@StBernardChurch.org ext. 128 Deacon John Blakeney DeaconJohn@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Deacon James Flannery DeaconJim@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Deacon Timm Taylor DeaconTimm@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Father Joy Varkey, Resident Priest JVarkey@DRVC.org ext. 124 Father Martin J. Hall, Retired Priest in Residence Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P., 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 Mr. Mike Rodgers, Coordinator of Youth Ministry MRodgers@StBernardChurch.org 516-978-8193 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 ext. 120 Mr. Matt Gagas, Maintenance Supervisor Maintenance@StBernardChurch.org S T. BERNARD S CATHOLIC CHURCH ext. 126
Divine Mercy E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Easter Thanks I can only begin to thank the hundreds of people involved in the wonderful celebrations of Holy Week. So many of you have commented at how beautiful the celebrations were and I too was lifted up by everyone s faith and participation. Palm Sunday was a beautiful start -- the weather cooperated -- and the young people who portrayed the gospel at two of our Masses were outstanding. The children s service for Holy Thursday could not have happened without the dedicated group of Moms and teens. The evening Mass also had its special moments and thanks to the Boy Scouts and Knights of Columbus who were the honor guard for the Eucharistic Procession. The music throughout Holy Week was beautiful and moving. Thanks to the Levittown Fire Department for the Easter Fire and to the countless others who shared their time and talents with us to celebrate the holiest days of our year. The second Sunday of Easter is known as The Sunday of Divine Mercy -- as declared by Pope John Paul II -- oh wait, it s SAINT John Paul II now. How fitting that this is the day he is canonized! And another pope, John XXIII is also being canonized today. These two men shaped the course of the church during my lifetime and are examples of God s mercy and love. Saint John s name was Angelo Roncalli -- he was the forth of fourteen children -- he was born in Italy in 1881. He did many good things as a priest and then as a bishop but in 1958 at the age of 77, he was elected Pope and in the five years of his pontificate he brought the church into the modern world -- chiefly by calling all of the bishops of the world together in the Second Vatican Council which helped the church to see itself in a new light with a new focus on the People of God. The liturgy was renewed (most notably the Saint John XXIII language of the Mass went from Latin to the different languages spoken throughout the world); greater emphasis was placed on reading and understanding the bible; laypeople were seen as equals in the church; it was recognized that God s presence and action took place not only in the church but also beyond it; and a recognition of religious liberty. Saint John Paul was born Karol Wojtyla in Poland and lived under both the Nazi and Soviet occupation of that country. He became a bishop just before the Second Vatican Council and so was one of the bishops who brought about the renewal of the church. He became pope in 1978. Among the greatest achievements of Saint John Paul can be said to be his endorsement of human rights all over the world and he was influential in the downfall of communism. He was the first Pope who visited the famous Jewish Synagogue situated in Saint John Paul Rome and the Auschwitz Holocaust memorial. He also played an instrumental role in the Jewish-Christian reconciliation because his aim was to unite these two great religions of the world. He added the Luminous Mysteries to the Rosary and wrote more than 150 volumes of explanatory encyclicals. Today we celebrate these two newest saints who brought divine mercy to our church and our world in countless and still-unfolding ways. 3
Parish News Today, April 27, is Divine Mercy Sunday Gifts of treasure Sunday collections April 13, 2014 April 14, 2013 $ 17,281.80 $ 14,559.35 746 envelopes 642 envelopes Faith Direct $ 1,932.80 $ 1,944.08 There will be a Prayer Service for Divine Mercy Sunday at 3:00 pm in the Church. All are welcome. NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY Gathers this Saturday, May 3 rd at 8:00 pm in the Church. All are welcome to attend and spend time in adoration of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament St. Bernard s Altar Server & Youth Group Annual Spring Flower Sale May 3, 2014 1:00pm-7:00pm & May 4, 2014 8:00am-7:00pm We offer a wide selection of your favorite Annuals, Vegetables, Perennials and Hanging Baskets! Can you help? We are planning our Annual Spring planting on Saturday, May 3 rd, at 8:00 am in front of the Church and we need all the help that we can get. If possible, wear gloves and bring a rake or some other gardening tool. But most of all please come! It is fun and satisfying. For more information, call Denise at 516-735-3794. On Mother s Day, Sunday May 11 carnations will be on sale after all Masses to support irthright Total Collection $ 19,214.60 $ 16,503.43 Easter April 20, 2014 April 21, 2013 $ 17,727.40 $ 12,919.50 573 envelopes 600 envelopes Faith Direct $ 1,932.80 $ 1,944.08 Total Collection $ 19,660.20 $ 14,863.58 Second Collection - Easter $ 27,255.40 $29,065.45 798 envelopes 754 envelopes Capital Campaign Goal: $1,000,000.00 Pledged: $1,199,925.00 Paid to date: $ 670,935.85 Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. Thank you for your continued generosity. Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of April 26 th and 27 th have been requested in loving memory of William McNerney requested by Rosemary McNerney 4
mass intentions Monday, April 28 8:00 am Frank Squillace, Jr.,Anniversary Tuesday, April 29 8:00 am Msgr Lawrence Ballweg Wednesday, April 30 8:00 am John Murray Thursday, May 1 8:00 am Anita Sommer Friday, May 2 8:00 am Anne Pustorino Saturday May 3 8:00 am Harry Eppich, For the Poor Souls in Purgatory, Lena Fedele, Karen Jennaco 5:00 am Peter Pepe Sunday, May 4 7:30 am Living & Deceased members of Lynch & Albano families 9:00 am For all parishioners 10:30 am Anita B. Sommer, Robert Schwally, William McNerney, Catherine Oftring 12:00 pm Marilyn Fallar, 1st Anniversary 5:30 pm Living & deceased members of Holy Innocents, K of C Parish calendar Monday, April 28 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 7:45 pm Rosary Confraternity Ex Meeting, Parish Ctr Tuesday, April 29 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 7:00 pm BSA Troop 316, 2 nd floor School 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:30 pm Adult Choir, Church 7:30 pm PFI, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Wednesday, April 30 8:00 pm Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, May 1 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 10:00 am Strengths Group, Parish Center 2:15 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 6:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Adoration, Prayer Room 7:30 pm Strengths Group, Parish Center Friday, May 2 7:00 pm Volunteer Appreciation Party, Gym Saturday, May 3, K of C Membership Drive; Plant Sale 8:00 am Beautification Planting, The Green 9:00 am First Communion Pictures, Parish Center 9:30 am FOCCUS Training, School Library Room 207 9am & 1pm First Communion 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 1:00 pm - 7pm Pick up pre-ordered flowers 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church Sunday, May 4, K of C Membership Drive; Plant Sale; Hospitality Sunday 8am - 7pm Pick up pre-ordered flowers 9:00 am RCIA, Parish Center 10:30 am & 12pm First Communion, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria Baptisms We welcome into the parish the following new members: Kody Kenneth George Berenger Giovanna Marie Della Speranza Anthony Daniel Reid, Jr. sacraments Gabriella Alessandra Cefalo Congratulations to the parents. Alana Michele Pisciotti Madelyn Margaret West BANNS OF MARRIAGE First Time Natale Ramnarian, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Mathew Rose, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Third Time: Victoria Mui, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY Paul Tran, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown, NY for the sick of our parish 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. Lisa DeRienzo Maureen Ferreri S. Mary Geraghty Barbara Heck Vicki Jacona John Lupo Michael Johnson Janet Medina Else Pinero Patricia Sferrazza Laureen Quinn-Sturge Rosalie Travers Katie Walsh Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List Baby Mason Francis Combs Susan Arena Walter Bartnick Frank Bond Phil Blum Helen Clarke Rosemary Clark Roberta Curran Bridget Dell Aera Juanita Dones Gerry Dowling Jim Finlan Kathleen Flaherty Margie Foley Bob Foley Joseph Gallagher Colleen Grasing Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Suzanne Hanna Frances Haskell Judy Hupfer Jerome W. Kalkhof Robert Lane Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Mary Messina William McDonagh Mary McLean Gerard McManus Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. Federico Rueda Terri Saccente Eve Saint Thomas Saint Joseph Smithwick, Sr. Norma Steiger Marina Suazo David Testa Theresa Votta Pat Welisher Mary Jane Wozniuk Pray for our beloved deceased And those who mourn for them Doris McGurl Robert Knapp Michael F. Meyers 5
GIFTED, ENGAGED AND GROWING st. Bernard s pastoral plan Goal 1: To provide opportunities for all parishioners to discover and live their Strengths, and thereby engage more parishioners in service to the parish and community What has God created you to BE and to DO? EXPLORE YOUR STRENGTHS!! Take the StrengthsFinder, and discover the person God made you to be. To get started, either pick up a Living Your Strengths book (English or Spanish) at the parish office, or purchase an access code at www.gallupstrengthscenter.com and you re on your way! After you know your God-given Strengths, you can join a fun and informative Explore Your Strengths group: 4 Thursdays starting May 1 10:00 a.m. 12:00 noon OR 7:30 9:30 p.m. Please pre-register no later than Monday, April 28. Minimum number required to run group. Do you have a STRENGTHS TAG? On Pentecost Sunday, June 7-8, we would like ALL parishioners who have taken the StrengthsFinder to wear their Strengths tags to thank God for the gifts of the Holy Spirit they have received! If you have a tag, start looking for it! If you lost it, contact us and we ll get you another. If you never got one let us know just call or email below with your name and your TOP FIVE GOD-GIVEN strengths! For information on the StrengthsFinder, Explore Your Strengths groups, or Strengths tags, contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org Mary Jane Witte and her top five God-given talents: Adaptability, Empathy, Woo, Communication, Responsibility Goal 3: To increase support and recognition of engaged parishioners HOSPITALITY SUNDAY, MAY 4 All weekend Masses will feature a spring blessing of gardeners, florists, and landscapers professionals and hobbyists! Coffee, cake and kids activities after all Sunday morning Masses Join us! 6
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate Discover a new way to pray CENTERING PRAYER A method of quiet meditation which centers you on finding and building a relationship with God. What does the Bible really say?? Friday, May 9, 10:30-12:00 noon Parish Center Lead by Sister JoAnn Walsh, RSM Come explore our Introduction to the Bible! A 3 week introduction to how Catholics read and understand the Bible great for catechists, lectors, and all interested adults 3 Wednesdays starting May 14 9:00-10:30 a.m. OR 7:30 9:00 p.m. Parish Center Instructor: Diane Vella, M.A., Pastoral Associate If you wish to attend the EVENING sessions please pre-register by May 13. If you decide last minute to join us on the 14th, just call ahead! At a recent Centering Prayer gathering at St. Bernard s, participants gathered to calm their minds and bodies, let go of their thoughts and anxieties, focus on a holy word and then rest in silence to listen to God. For information contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 Or dvella@stbernardchurch.org For information or registration, contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 7
8 Golden Wedding Jubilee Celebrations Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More Sunday, May 4 th Maria Regina in Seaford Sunday, May 18 th - St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville Both Liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm Please fill in the form below, have it signed by your pastor or someone designated by him and return the form to the Office of Worship. Approximately one week before the liturgy, you will be mailed a letter confirming your registration and directions. There will be reserved seating for the registered couples only. Family and friends will be seated on a first come-first served basis. After the liturgy, there will be an opportunity to have a photo taken with the celebrating bishop if you wish. You will be mailed a complimentary photo and certificate approximately four to six weeks after the liturgy. Please mail completed form to: Office of Worship Diocese of Rockville Centre PO Box 9023 Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Registration for the May 4 liturgy must be received by April 16. Registration for the May 18 liturgy must be received by April 30. For questions, please call Suzanne at 516-678-5800, ex. 207. Please print clearly and accurately ( Your names will appear in the program as they appear here. ) Mr. Mrs. First Name First Name Last Name Address Town Zip Code Wedding Date Phone # mm/dd/yy Area Code + Number We will attend Celebration on (check only 1): Sunday May 5th Maria Regina/Seaford Sunday May 18th St. Lawrence the Martyr/Sayville I wish to lector Name In order to seat those who require special assistance, please let us know if you or your spouse use a: wheelchair cane walker Current Parish Town Current Pastor s Signature Readings for April 27, May 4, 2014 Sunday, April 27. Second Sunday of Easter Sunday of Divine Mercy. Acts 2:42-47; Psalm 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24; 1 Peter 1:3-9; John 20:19-31 Monday, April 28. Acts 4 :23-31; Psalm 2:1-9; John 3:1-8 Tuesday, April 29. Memorial of Saint Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. Acts 4:32-37; Psalm 93:1-2, 5; John 3:7-15 Wednesday, April 30. Acts 5:17-26; Psalm 34:2-9; John 3:16-21 Thursday, May 1. Acts 5:27-33; Psalm 34:2, 9, 17-20; John 3:31-36 Friday. May 2. Memorial of Saint Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Acts 5:34-42; Psalm 27:1, 4, 13-14; John 6:1-15 Saturday, May 3. Feast of Saints Philip and James, Apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Psalm 19:2-5; John 14:6-14 Sunday, May 4. Third Sunday of Easter. Acts 2:14, 22-33; Psalm 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke 24:13-35 For The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. April 27, 2014 Second Sunday of Easter- Sunday of Divine Mercy. Gospel: John 20:19-31 Adults: What could you do this week to help strengthen the faith of someone who is faltering? Children: What could you do this week to encourage someone who is sad or discouraged?
Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Our renovations are completed and we are back in busyness! Our pantry is in need of only a few items at this time: Long-grain white rice Bottles of water Cooking oil Condiments mustard, mayonnaise, etc. Paper goods towels, tissues, toilet tissue, napkins Laundry and dish detergent Pampers (4, 5, 6) and wipes As always, thank you for your kindness to our lowincome Levittown neighbors. God bless! Speaking of renovations, we were required to have our pantry shelves six inches off the floor. Ours were four inches! Through the great kindness of Mickey Foss, who originally created our office space in memory of his mother who died shortly after Parish Social Ministry was introduced at St. Bernard s, platforms were built and the shelves are now at their required levels. Thanks to Mickey, his son Michael, and a couple of his buddies, we are in compliance! Special thanks to those who endured the holy chaos during the building process! It was quite a big headache, but we did it! Thank you, Stop & Shop: Rob Altenburger of the Wantagh Avenue Stop & Shop presented us with a check which we split with St. James Outreach. Each program received $1,455.50. If you shop there, be sure to thank Rob. He is a wonderful man and works so well with us! In memory/honor of a loved one: People sometimes seek an alternative to sending flowers or a mass card in honor or memory of a loved one or friend, for whatever reason. If you would like to make a donation to Parish Social Ministry in such a case, we have printed cards for the person being remembered, which also indicate that a donation has been made, and by whom. Stop in if you would like to see one of the cards, or to make a donation. As always, thank you! Help is available: We have received many calls in response to the notices in the bulletin about ways to stretch food and utility dollars. We know that many are living on fixed incomes and sometimes choices must be made between food, utilities, rent, mortgages, etc. If you think we might be able to help with one of these programs, we would be happy to chat with you. Knights of Columbus - Holy Innocents Council 3581 Jeffries Road, Levittown Atlantic City Bus trip to Showboat Casino MAY 24 Saturday Bus will leave Holy Innocents @ 9 am Six Hour Stay in Atlantic City You may bring food and drink on the bus $45 per person Includes Bagels, Snacks, Water, Drivers tip and $20 slot voucher Limited to 50 Tickets - First come first served - All tickets must be paid for as we cannot hold tickets. Please no refunds unless ticket is resold Proceeds to benefit Holy Innocents Council Sign up sheet at the Council Vin Mineo (516) 306-1152 For Ticket Information Annual Refund Support Vocations Program RSVP Fundraiser April 27- Sunday - 2 to 5 pm Please support our Seminarians Tickets $25 each Includes Dinner, Beer, Wine, Soda Singer - DJ, Raffles, Prizes & Lottery Tree All Proceeds to benefit our Seminarians For Tickets Please Call: Vin Mineo 516-306-1152 or Ray Fontana 516-509-9568 Tickets are also available at Holy Innocents Council 9
Liturgy Corner SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER (or SUNDAY OF DIVINE MERCY) April 27, 2014 The Sunday of Divine Mercy is a day established by Pope John Paul II as a perennial invitation to the Christian world, to face with confidence in divine benevolence, the difficulties and trials that humankind will experience in the years to come. This is not a new solemnity or feast, nor does it celebrate a new or separate mystery of redemption, but rather, it leads into the continuing celebration of God s mercy during Easter Time. First Reading: We hear a description of the life of the early believers and what a model it offers to us in their devotion to the Apostles; teaching about Jesus, their commitment to their life in common, their fidelity to prayer and the Eucharist. The witness of their lives filled many with awe. No wonder they attracted new believers! Responsorial Psalm 118: This psalm of thanksgiving and praise celebrates God s mercy and covenant love. Response: Give thanks to the Lord for he is good, his love is everlasting. Second Reading: We hear Peter s prayer of thanksgiving for God s mercy and the hope and the promise received through the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. We may fittingly ask ourselves if the joy Peter and these early Christians experienced is ours. Why or why not? Gospel: The opening lines of today s Gospel tell us much about both the disciples and the Risen Jesus. They are behind locked doors in fear and suddenly the Risen Jesus stands in their midst. Yes, it is really Jesus, but he has changed, his body is different now, no longer having the same limitations as before his Death. Although we may associate seeing and believing with the outspoken Thomas, note that the other disciples as well rejoiced when they saw the Lord. In particular, it was the sight of his wounds that led them to faith. Saints of the Week Tuesday, April 29. St. Catherine of Siena, Virgin and Doctor of the Church. St. Catherine of Siena (1347-1380) was a Dominican tertiary and mystic, the twenty-fourth of twenty-five children. Against family opposition, she dedicated herself to Christ at a very young age. At 16 she withdrew from her family to lead a life of intense prayer. When she emerged, she began to dedicate herself to care of the sick and poor. Her joyful spirit attracted a number of followers. After a series of mystical experiences, Catherine felt compelled to write letters to those in secular and Church authority, which she dictated to her friend, the Dominican Raymond of Capua. Her influence became so great that papal legates consulted her. Catherine died in 1380 at the age of 33, leaving behind her writings, The Dialogue: a Treatise on Divine Providence, letters, and prayers. Friday, May 2. St. Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church. St. Athanasius contributed immensely in the areas of doctrine and spirituality. In terms of doctrine, he defended the teaching of the First Council of Nicaea (325 AD) that Jesus was both fully human and fully divine. The Arians, who advocated that Jesus was not divine, unleashed a series of attacks on Athanasius, resulting in his exile not just once, but five times in his life. During one period of exile, he wrote a biography of the renowned hermit and monk, St. Anthony of Egypt. This spiritual classic, Life of Anthony, continues to be a source of inspiration for people longing to remove worldly distractions that prevent them from mystical union with God. Saturday, May 3. Two of the chosen Twelve, Saints Philip and James, grace the liturgical calendar today. Although few details are known about St. Philip, Scripture portrays him as one who leads others to Christ. St. Philip introduces his friend Nathaniel to Jesus, and points to Jesus as the source of nourishment in the feeding of the five thousand. St. James the Lesser was gifted with a special appearance of the Risen Christ (see 1 Corinthians 15:7). Both Saints Philip and James died as martyrs, shedding their blood for the sake of the Gospel. They are most likely celebrated together because the Basilica of the Twelve Apostles in Rome is dedicated to them. Sourcebook 2014 10
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Community Bulletin Board Spring Open House at Molloy College, Rockville Centre, NY on Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 1:00 pm. (516) 323-4000 personal testimony. Tickets are $40, payable in advance no later than May 2nd. For information on registration, please contact Angela Rizzo at 516-763-1739, or via email at: twohrts3@aol.com. Seeking housing/ first floor apartment. Amityville Dominican Sister seeking housing/first floor apartment to rent. Please contact S. Andrea at work 516-292-8100 ext. 3113. Fatima Day, May 13, 2013 Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Manorville, NY 10:00 am - Stations of the Cross ; 11:00 am - Rosary 11:30 am - Holy Mass ; 12:30 pm - Lunch; 1:30 pm - The Triumph - a powerful new documentary film about a prophecy unfolding right now, before our very eyes. From a tiny village in Bosnia-Herzegovina comes a warning to the world, and a message of hope. Holy Trinity Diocesan High School Performing Arts Department proudly presents The Musical Comedy Whodunit: Curtains From the creators of Cabaret & Chicago Thursday, May 1 at 7:30 pm; Friday, May 2 at 7:30 pm Saturday, May 3 at 7:30 pm; Tickets: $10 ( students $8) Holy Trinity High School is located at 98 Cherry Lane, Hicksville, NY 11819. 516-433-2900 ext. 146. Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, May 3, 2014, 8:30 pm, St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion, meditation, socialization. This gathering will feature as guest performers, Reason 4:13. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray 516-561- 6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com Magnificat, a Ministry to Catholic women, invites you to attend our next dinner on May 8, 2014 at the Parish Center at St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. Our Guest Speaker will be Father Cedric Pisegna, a Passionist Priest who hosts his own TV show on Telecare entitled "Live With Passion". Father Cedric is also an author of many books, and travels the country giving Parish Missions. The evening will include a dinner, a time of Praise & Worship, as well as Father's Congratulations to Casey Koeneke, a St. Bernard s parishioner, who earned Second Honors at Our Lady of Mercy Academy in Syosset for the Third Quarter marking period. Irish Studies Institute Festival at Molloy College, Saturday, May 3, 2014, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Come celebrate the ancient Celtic feast of Beltaine. This festival on the Irish calendar signaled the approach of summer and evolved into the May Day celebrations still celebrated today. Admission is free and is open to the public. Molloy is located at 1000 Hempstead Avenue Rockville Centre, New York 11571-5002. For more information contact Cathy Tully Muscente at 516-323- 4710 or cmuscente@molloy.edu or go to www.irishtribes.com/molloy/feast-of-gaelicculture.html. 15