A community of Faith hope and love Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016 God immortal, three in One!
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 Deacon John Blakeney DeaconJohn@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Deacon James Flannery Aquinas69@gmail.com 516-731-4220 Deacon Timm Taylor DeaconTimm@StBernardChurch.org 516-731-4220 Father Patrick Abem, Chaplain in Residence patabem@gmail.com ext 124 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 Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry skropac@stbernardchurch.org 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. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance Maintenance@StBernardChurch.org ext. 126 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 http:// 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 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. 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 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 Jlyons8234@gmail.com
The Sign of the Trinity E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Parking & Tower This past week I received an initial report concerning the renovation/reconfiguration of the parking lot and the repair of the church tower from the engineering/ architect firm of San Fanandre Justin Architects PC. While the tower is structurally sound (it s not going to fall down anytime in the foreseeable future), there are very considerable defects that will need to be fixed. We discussed a number of possible remedies and I asked them to prepare a presentation for the parish that would not only include design suggestions, but also costs. At this time there were no cost estimates and any discernment with the parish will need to have at least rough estimates of what the different options would cost. Once I get that report, I plan on setting up some town meetings for people to meet the architects and see a presentation on both the tower options and the recommendations for the parking plans. She lay in a hospital bed, unresponsive. She didn t talk and didn t seem to see any of the nurses or family members who hovered over her. It was time, they thought, to call for the priest to offer prayers, last rites. So there I was. And as I started to pray, In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, the woman in the bed made the sign of the cross. Her family gasped -- this was the first sign of consciousness she had shown in weeks. I ve encountered this scene quite a few times in my life. There is something about the sign of the cross that etches itself into the soul of those who pray it so that even when most things shut down, it is still an integral part of who we are. So on this Feast of the Most Holy Trinity I invite you to consider this simple yet profound prayer that honors and connects us to the one God who is three persons. We see people make the sign of the cross -- sometimes before trying to shoot a foul shot in basketball, sometimes after making a little joke or saying an obvious little lie (as if to say they want God s pardon for what they just said). Some still make the sign of the cross when traveling past a church building or before entering a pew. And we start our prayers before meals, our prayers at bedtime and certainly our prayers at Mass with this sign. It can be so common that we forget that we re doing it. When I teach children to pray the sign of the cross I slow it down and suggest that when they touch their forehead, they are asking the Father to fill their minds with wisdom. When they touch the center of their body, they are asking Jesus, the Son, to fill their hearts with love. And then as they reach across from shoulder to shoulder to consider that the Holy Spirit hugs them with a holy embrace. Try making the sign of the cross slowly and with these divine encounters in mind. Many times we tell people that the Holy Trinity is a mystery, not fully explainable with words. Yet this simple and profound action of blessing ourselves with the Trinity communicates the mystery without words. We feel both the oneness of God and yet the diversity of the persons of God as we move through this prayer. This week as we celebrate the Feast of the Trinity let us be very mindful when we make the sign of the cross. 3
Parish News The Rosary Walk to Mary s Garden will be held each Saturday during the month of May after the 8:00 am Mass. Gifts of treasure Sunday collections May 15, 2016 May 17, 2015 $ 12,833.25 $ 13,386.85 568 envelopes 566 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,108.00 $ 2,393.00 Total Collection $ 14,941.25 $ 15,779.85 Eucharistic Adoration will take place on Monday, May 23rd at 7:00 pm followed by Novena at 7:30 pm. Adoration will continue every Monday night from now until the end of June to pray for religious freedom. St. Bernard s CYO SWIM Team will be hosting a kick off to the summer at SPLISH SPLASH 2549 Splish Splash Dr Calverton, NY Capital Campaign Goal: $1,000,000.00 Pledged: $1,199,925 Collected to date: $1,115,770 Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. Thank you for your continued generosity. Date: Monday, June 27 th Time: 9am arrival, park is opened from 10am until 7pm. Cost: CASH ONLY event: Tickets: $29 per person; Children 2 & Under free Parking: $15 per car NO LUNCH VOUCHERS: Pack a lunch or purchase food from any of the concession stands. Caitlin will be purchasing tickets at 9:40am and will be entering the park when it opens at 10am. If you feel you need to drop off monies to Caitlin, please do so by Sunday, June 26 th in the evening. Open to all! Please feel free to pass this information along to anyone you think would be interested. Any questions please feel free to contact Caitlin Meoni call: 516-697-1605 or email: ltownswimming@gmail.com Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, May 23 7:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration, Church 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Tuesday, May 24 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 6:15 pm Children s Choir Practice, Parish Center 7:00 pm Boy Scout 316 Meeting, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 209 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church 4
mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Monday, May 23 8:00 am Annmary Hoare Tuesday, May 24 8:00 am Ann Probst Wednesday, May 25 8:00 am George and Mary Watson Thursday, May 26 8:00 am Mildred Heltzman Friday, May 27 8:00 am Clarence & Nell McGinn - Anniversary Saturday, May 28 8:00 am Zdenka Koscica, Kevin McKinney - Anniversary, Luke Barrett, Elizabeth A. Infante 5:00 pm Gloria, Scott, and Charlie Gushue Sunday, May 29 7:30 am Anita Juarez 9:00 am Virginia Dennington 10:30 am Catherine Oftring, Frank Kelly, For All Parishioners, Annmary and Jim Hoare 12 Noon Mary Keane 5:30 pm Barbara Martin Parish calendar (Subject to change) Wednesday, May 25 7:30 pm Folk Group, Off-site 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, May 26 9:00 am Zumba Gold, Parish Center 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 2:15 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 6:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Novena, Prayer Room 7:30 pm Welcome Orientation, Parish Center Saturday, May 28 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria Sunday, May 29, Body & Blood of Christ 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria 5 for the sick of our parish Ken Bausert Dottie Breda Dolores Buteric Joseph Ceraldi Margaret Ceraldi Mary Fugina Izzy Gamarra Vincent Gazzo Carole Gefken Ken Hall Nate Hawkins Deacon Roger Lind Dottie Lloyd Jane Nicholas Johnny Parker Sally Perry Cynthia Simpson Linda Sperber Emil William Stalzer John Tear Kristin Viets Cynthia Wilson Richard Yankowski 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 Mario Barris Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Roberta Curran Monica DeLaRosa Harold Encizo Jim Finlan Kathleen Flaherty Teresita Gallego Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Donald Hall Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer Gervas Ignacio Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Dr. John McLaughlin Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Federico Rueda Terri Saccente Eve Saint Thomas Saint Keith Sessa Terry Sherwood Norma Steiger David Testa Rosalie Travers Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Alexander J. Cruz John F. Neubauer, Sr. the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of May 21 st & May 22 nd have been requested in loving memory of Bridget & Martin Kearns by Valerie & Bill Wilkinson
YEAR OF MERCY OCT. 2015 NOV. 2016 Mercy is Our Mission! Be merciful as God is merciful Luke 6:36 We will read and reflect on how we can put MERCY into practice in every day life! 3 Tues. 7:30 p.m. starts June 7 OR 3 Wed. 10 a.m. starts June 8, Parish Center Instructor: Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate Words of MERCY from Pope Francis:...Encourage everyone to be a sign of mercy... Over the course of the next year we will feature some thoughts from one of Pope Francis talks, homilies or writings. We invite you to think, talk and pray about what it might be saying to you and to our parish about our MISSION as followers of Jesus Christ as we seek with faith, hope and love to bring the Gospel to the Levittown community and beyond. This Exhortation [The Joy of Love On Love in the Family] is especially timely in this Jubilee Year of Mercy.... It seeks to encourage everyone to be a sign of mercy and closeness wherever family life remains imperfect or lacks peace and joy. From Pope Francis Apostolic Exhortation The Joy of Love, March 19, 2016 How is your family life - whatever your family is imperfect or lacking peace and joy? What is one thing that YOU can do to address that imperfection or lacking? How can you be a sign of mercy and closeness in difficult family situations? 6
ADULT FAITH FORMATION What you didn t know about... Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate You may have noticed that ever since the first Sunday of Advent back in December, we ve been hearing mostly from the Gospel of Luke on Sundays at Mass. This it s because it s Year C - Luke s year - of the 3-year cycle of Gospel readings that Catholics and many other Christians use on Sundays. About 50 parishioners have just concluded Part II of a 12-week Bible Study course on the Gospel of Luke. Here s just a smattering of things they learned about the Gospel of Luke: Luke WASN T a follower of Jesus before his resurrection. Luke s Gospel (like the others) were NOT written when Jesus was doing his ministry. Luke s was written about 50 years after Jesus resurrection. Luke s is the ONLY one of the 4 Gospels that tells us the story of Jesus born in a stable in Bethlehem. Luke s Gospel is more sensitive to and inclusive of WOMEN disciples than are the other Gospels. Luke s is the ONLY Gospel that tells us such familiar stories of Jesus as the Parable of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the story of Jesus encounter with the tree-climber Zacchaeus. INTERESTED IN LEARNING MORE ABOUT THIS GOSPEL AND THE BIBLE IN GENERAL? Get this book in print or digital format: Luke for Everyone, by N.T. Wright. The people loved it! Think about joining Bible Study when it continues in the fall! Celebrating God s Good Creation with Prayer, Song and Reflection A Spring Retreat Day for Women Friday, June 3, 9:30 to 3:00 p.m. Cenacle Retreat Center, Ronkonkoma $55 per person, includes morning coffee and lunch Our leader will be Pat Chapin, Director of Faith Formation at St. Thomas More in Hauppauge. Pat is a retreat leader who also leads spiritual pilgrimages to holy places in the world. As a working woman, mother and grandmother, Pat guides others to find God at home, at work, and in God s good creation. Return with $55 payment to St. Bernard s Church to Parish Office, Attn: Diane Vella by May 27 Name: Phone: I will drive/get my own ride I would like a ride I can provide a ride for people 7
I n the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Christians who use this phrase repeatedly could easily lose sight of the powerful mystery it expresses. Today, Trinity Sunday, the Scriptures call for reflection on this central belief of Christianity: the Trinity. One of the greatest gifts of the Christian faith is the dogma of the triune God: God is three (tri) in one (une). Christians name God as a Trinity of Father, Son, and Spirit, but only in light of Jesus Christ does such language and insight fully emerge. First Reading: Wisdom, personified as a woman present with God before the creation of the world, plays a great part in helping to establish the order and beauty of all creation. God s wisdom suffuse the universe with order and beauty, God s wisdom is present in and manifested through all creation, establishing both the extent and the limits that God desired for all creation. Ultimately, Proverbs affirms that God s wisdom found great delight in the company of all creation, most especially the human race. The Spirit, understood as the wisdom of God, is the fullness and presence of God dwelling with all of creation, delighting especially in the intimate relationship with all humanity. Liturgy Corner SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY TRINITY May 22, 2016 Responsorial Psalm 8: The psalm revels in God s presence and power evident in all of creation, and the awesome grace and responsibility that God has entrusted to human beings. Second Reading: Paul speaks of the Trinitarian presence of God in our lives by focusing first on God justifying and restoring us to intimate covenant relationship in Christ. Our response in faith enables us to access God s peace and grace leading us to boast only in God s glory. We boast both in good times and in bad, for, through faith, all things draw us near to God s love which has been poured out into our hearts in and through the gift of the Spirit which has been given to us. Such Trinitarian love is beyond our imagining and yet is God s gift to all humanity freely, intimately, and completely. Gospel: Jesus, before departing from his disciples, comforts them by promising the gift of the Spirit of truth who will enlighten them on all that Jesus said and did while he was with them. The Spirit will guide and enlighten them on those things they currently find difficult to bear. All that the Father has given to Jesus will be made clear and understandable through the Spirit that will be given to them. We are a community intimately united to God through Christ by the work of the Spirit gifted to us. Today we celebrate this rich love relationship which is ours in our Trinitarian God. Saints of the Week Wednesday, May 25. Optional Memorials. Venerable Bede (672-735) was a Benedictine monk at the Abbey of Jarrow in England. He devoted his life to scholarly pursuits, including the study of Scripture, the composition of commentaries based on the ideas of Church Fathers, and extensive research and writing regarding the history of the Church in England. He is credited with educating over 600 monks and popularizing the use of AD (anno Domini in the year of our Lord) to refer to the Christian era. St. Gregory VII (c. 1028-1085) joined the Benedictine monks, but was eventually called beyond the cloister to serve the larger Church as pope. He is recognized as one of the greatest reformer popes. St. Gregory instituted what is known as the Gregorian reform. Through this 8 reform he wanted to end rampant and widespread abuses in the Church. Mary Magdalene de Pazzi (1566-1607), daughter of a noble Florentine family, was a Carmelite mystic who prayed tirelessly for the Church. Thursday, May 26. St. Philip Neri (1515-1595) spent much of his life hearing confessions and providing spiritual direction. He was considered somewhat of a clairvoyant due to his ability to read the hearts of people. He formed the religious order, the Oratorians, a congregation of diocesan priests bound by the bond of love rather than religious vows and dedicated to the spiritual well-being of souls.
Liturgy Corner Friday, May 27. St. Augustine of Canterbury ( 604) led a successful mission of monks to evangelize Anglo- Saxons in Britain. He built the first cathedral and school at Canterbury, and later founded the first monastery in close proximity to the cathedral. Within the ecumenical movement he is an icon of unity a time when Rome and England were of one mind. Sourcebook 2016 May is the Month of Our Lady Readings for May 22, 2016 - May 29, 2016 Sunday, May 22. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. Proverbs 8:22-31; Romans 5:1-5; Psalm 8:4-9; John 16:12-15. Monday, May 23. 1 Peter 1:3-9; Psalm 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10; Mark 10:17-27. Tuesday, May 24. 1 Peter 1:10-16; Psalm 98:1-4; Mark 10: 28-31. Wednesday, May 25. 1 Peter 1:18-25; Psalm 147:12-15, 19-20; Mark 10: 32-45. Thursday, May 26. Memorial of Saint Philip Neri, Priest. 1 Peter 2:2-5,9-12; Psalm 100:2-5; Mark 10:46-52. Friday, May 27. 1 Peter 4:7-13; Psalm 96:10-13; Mark 11:11-26. Saturday, May 28. Jude 17, 20-25; Psalm 63:2-6; Mark 11:27-33. Sunday, May 29. The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. Genesis 14:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26; Psalm 110:1-4; Luke 9:11-17. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016 Gospel: John 16:12-15 Adults: In what difficult situation has the Holy Spirit helped you see more clearly? Children: What kind of decision can the Holy Spirit help you with? Are YOU the salt of the earth? Table salt enhances the flavor of food. Our SALT is a new ministry that seeks to enhance the lives of the Sick Aging Lonely Tired through little acts of kindness ( ex. a telephone call, a card, a visit, a pat on the back). Would you like to join us and be a Salt Shaker? Do you know of someone that we can serve? Please call Bob Foley at (516) 456-3378. 9
Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income Levittown neighbors. Your generosity makes it possible for our visitors to stretch their food dollars over the course of the month. This week, our pantry needs include: Cake frosting Oatmeal Pudding and Jell-o (small cups or packaged mixes) We are most grateful! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! NuHealth Family Health Centers: Parish Social Ministers were given a comprehensive outreach presentation about the new state-of-the-art centers which have opened in Nassau County to address the health and wellness of our neighbors. Many services are available in Roosevelt, Freeport, Hempstead, Elmont and Westbury, but living in those communities is not necessary. Those who are insured, under-insured, or uninsurable are eligible for services. Each person who visits will be assigned a primary care physician to work with the patient. Primary care, dental and behavioral health are the core services; ancillary services include nutrition, podiatry, cardiology, optometry, WIC, etc. Assistance in obtaining health insurance is provided if needed. Comprehensive dental services are also available. For further information, please call 516-296-3742. Have Fun, Be Fit: We are looking ahead to our wonderful summer program for eight-twelve year old children (born between May 31, 2004 and June 1, 2008). The theme will be an international-olympic one including activities of all kinds, preparing and eating healthy foods, exercise, planting, and just plain fun. The program will take place from Monday, June 27 th through Friday, July 1 st from 9:00 a.m. to noon. There will be no charge this year since donations given to Parish Social Ministry in memory of Kevin Regan and Fran Bartholomew will cover the costs. Registration is now open to our children. Forms are available in the Parish Social Ministry office. We can accept a limited number of children, so don t wait until the last minute! Thanks and Congratulations! Thanks to Maureen and Bob who are celebrating their 50 th Wedding Anniversary this month. We are grateful that they have designated donations to Parish Social Ministry in honor of this wonderful milestone. Congratulations, and God bless! Guess Who'll be 60 Next Month? Father Ralph will reach the six-decade mark on June 10 th and will celebrate a birthday Mass with family, parishioners and other friends on Saturday, June 11 th at 1:00 pm followed by a pot-luck dinner in the cafeteria. If you'd like to be part of the celebration, please RSVP so we know what food you'll be bringing (finger-food -- nothing that needs heating, please) by signing up at www.stbernardchurch.org/60 or contact Jane Nieman at the parish office. If you'd like to join in singing at the Mass, come to the church at 12:15 for a pre- Mass practice. All ages welcomed. 10
Beginning Communion Belonging more deeply During the weeks of the Easter Season, children began their weekly reception of communion. We congratulate them and their families. See more photos on our website. Confirmed in the Spirit Bishop Nelson Perez celebrated the Sacrament of Confirmation with 144 young people on May 9th. Father Ralph celebrated confirmation with nine adults on the Feast of Pentecost. The gift of the Holy Spirit abounds. 11
Catholics for Freedom of Religion - CFFR As Americans prepare for Memorial Day - Religious Liberty in the Military Threatened: The Military Religious Freedom Foundation (MRFF), which opposes religion and views the Bible as a symbol of "religious oppression", is trying to ban the Bible from displays honoring veterans. This group has forced Veterans Affairs hospitals in Akron, Ohio, Youngstown, Ohio, and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, to ban the Bible from "Missing Man" displays. These honor our MIA and POW soldiers with special symbolic items, including a Bible, which represents "faith" and our "country - founded as one nation under God." "MIA/POW tables have been part of military tradition for generations," said the Chaplains Alliance for Religious Liberty. "They have always included certain elements including a Bible." (aclj.org, 4/19/16; blaze.com, 2/29/16) The MRFF demanded the military cancel National Day Of Prayer events at Marine Corps University. They threatened General Pratt and the Command Chaplain with federal lawsuits for allowing an invitation to soldiers in training to this optional prayer service. (aclj.org, 5/3/16) An Air Force Academy cadet faced repercussions after writing a Bible verse on a hallway whiteboard designated for both official and personal use. Fellow cadets protested by writing Bible verses on whiteboards throughout the academy. "Suppressing religion is wrong whether it is done behind the Iron Curtain or in a dorm hallway," said Alliance Defending Freedom. (frc.org. 3/13/14) Restore Military Freedom Coalition is comprised of 24 groups including Thomas More Law Center and Alliance Defending Freedom, that stand ready to assist the military. Events: Thursday, June 2, Dr. John Hassett, The Affordable Care Act & The Complete Lives System, St. Matthew's RC Church, Dix Hills, NY St. Bernard S Center for Religious Education Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, 516-731-8511 Attention Parents of Kindergarteners! If you are already a current registered parishioner (and DO NOT already have other children in our program. If you do you will receive instructions on how to register your new 1 st year student with your older child s Re-registration.) Registration for your First year child will take place at the Religious Education Center on the following dates: Monday, May 23 thru Thursday, May 26 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM Tuesday, May 24 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM Sunday, May 22 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM In order to register you will need: 1. Parish Envelope Number 2. Your payment (cash or check only) for $195 3. A copy of your child s Baptismal Certificate (Even if they were Baptized at St. Bernard s ) NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITHOUT ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS. Coordinator position-part time The Religious Education Office is now interviewing candidates interested in serving as a Coordinator of levels 3, 4, 5. Our current coordinator, Mrs. Kathy Belmonte is retiring. Candidate must be able to climb the three flights of stairs every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons to open/lock classrooms and have catechetical/teaching/lesson plan experience. The hours range from 3-6pm on these three days with approx. 12-15 hours per week. Needs to work closely with Mrs. Martin and collaborate with the Religious Education team. For a detailed job description, please contact our office at 731-8511. 12
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Religious Education Perfect Attendance Awards 3rd Grade: Julia Buscemi Claire Chiolo Nicholas Derencin Brian D Henin Melissa Koutsis Marissa LaPene Reese Lim Karolina Normandia Rebecca Petrellese Joseph Scaduto Gabriella Silvestri 5th Grade: Daniel Collins Alyssa Eisenberg Nicholas Holt Amanda Ruiz Miriam Stasinski 4th Grade: Benjamin Campbell Sarah Finger Sophia Green Joseph Keegan Thomas Kruk Joseph Macaluso Shannon Stroud Brian Weimer Multiple Grade Perfect Attendance Jaden Byrne - 1st, 3rd,4th, 5th, & 6th!!!! Erica Brady - 2nd,3rd,4th, 5th & 6th!!!! Samantha D Henin - 2nd, 4th, 5th & 6th!!!! Miriam Stasinski - 1st, 3rd, 4th & 5th!!!! 14 6th Grade: Joseph Bonsignore Erica Brady Jaden Byrne Samantha D Henin Korey Fabre Nicole Falke Vincent Giordano Isabella Hines Jake Hopkins Jordyn Samluk Lauren Winkleman
Community Bulletin Board Widows and Widowers, Divorced and Single Catholics of Long Island New Member Orientation, Tuesday, May 24, 2016 at 7:30pm, at St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave, Wantagh, NY. Nondenominational. 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. Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, June 4, 2016, 8:30PM St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion & socialization. This Gathering will feature a Guest Lecturer. Ages 35+;$5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994 or spiritualityforsingles@gmail.com The Church of the Immaculate Conception 8-Day Parish Pilgrimage during the Holy Year of Mercy! October 6-13, 2016 Heart of Italy Led by Father Mike Bartholomew, Pastor of The Church of the Immaculate Conception and a son of St. Bernard s www.petersway.com email: peter@petersway.com 800-225-7662 516-605-1551 Fax: 516-605-1555 INTRAMURAL LEAGUES Registration for Intramural leagues and the 2nd grade clinic will open on our new League Website shortly: www.stbernardcyo.org. Web Site will be active on or around 5/31. Registration info and directions will be posted on the website. Please READ the Code of Conduct before registering. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED. WE HAVE A NUMBER OF OPEN POSITIONS ON OUR WEBSITE. Any questions please email: info@stbernardcyo.org 2016/2017 REGISTRATION 2016 ST. BERNARD CYO SUMMER CAMPS CYO Half Day - $100 CYO Full Day - $135 CYO Advanced Skills - $175 Register in St. Bernards Gym: May 25, 2016, 7pm - 8:30pm June 7, 2016, 7pm - 8:30pm CYO Camps offered: July 11-15 - Boys 9am-3pm July 18-22 - Boys/Girls - 9am - 12pm July 25-29 - Boys Advanced Skills 9am - 3pm August 1-5 - Girls Advanced Skills 9am - 3pm August 8-12 - Boys/Girls 9am -12pm August 15-19 - Boys 9am - 3pm August 22-26 - Hoops 101 Camp - Boys/Girls http://hoops101.net/registration/ 15
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