A community of Faith hope and love Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 Praise the Lord, who lifts up the poor.
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 CYO Basketball: stbernardcyo.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.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 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 Confessions: 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 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
Important Town Meeting E mail Father Ralph: shepherd@stbernardchurch.org Car Parade Once again Hempstead Turnpike will be shut down on next Sunday morning during Mass times because of the County Executive Ed Mangano s 7th Annual Cruise to the Show Car Parade. We have been notified that the Turnpike will begin to be closed at 9am -- so for all the families who are attending the Blessing of the Backpacks Mass, please be sure you get to church on time or you may be blocked from coming to church if you live on the north side of the turnpike. Those who are coming to the 10:30am Mass may also be delayed. I have asked the police to interrupt the parade when people are trying to cross to get to church and they will do their best to make that happen. I keep hoping that since the car show is a two day event that some year the parade won t be held on a Sunday morning where it interferes with the Sunday service schedule of the churches on Hempstead Turnpike. Until then, just plan a bit more travel time. Next week our parish will have a very important town meeting and I m asking you to attend. The engineering firm Sanfanandre Justin Architects will be presenting a report that offers recommendations for the renewal of the parking lot, the repair of the leaking tower on the church, and some rather dramatic changes in building use at Saint Bernard s. Our staff received an advance look this past week and I d like you to come to hear what they are suggesting since what we end up choosing to do can have a significant effect on our parish life. This presentation will be the very first step in beginning a process to decide what to do on our parish property over the next five years. I should mention that the recommendations could lead to a multi-million dollar set of projects so there is no way I could begin to make a decision without the input of parishioners. As you might know, we already have in reserve a half million dollars from the last capital campaign. But depending on what we eventually decide to do, we are going to need to raise more funds. First, however, as a parish community we need to come to a consensus as to what direction to take and the architect s report will get the conversation going. I think it would be a good thing to bring children who are old enough to understand to this meeting. They can see the community in action as we consider the future of their parish. When we include our youth early and often, they have a clearer sense that they are valued members of the parish. So, please join me for ONE of the following Town Hall Meetings in the gym: Sunday, September 25th at 3pm til 4:30pm OR Wednesday, September 28th at 7:30pm til 9pm I think our time together will be thought-provoking, creative, renewing and practical. I really hope to see you at one of these meetings. 3
Parish News Next weekend, September 24 th and 25 th, there will be a special collection for St. Pius X Enriched Living Facility to support the special needs of the retired priests in the Diocese of Rockville Centre. Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion In his 2014 novel Gray Mountain John Grisham takes on a serious but generally underreported environmental issue strip mining, otherwise known as mountaintop removal. Coal mining in Gray Mountain is as villainous an industry as insurance companies are in Grisham s The Rainmaker and law firms are in The Firm. At the center of this novel is one of Grisham s rare female protagonists, Samantha Kofer, a Wall Street lawyer given a leave of absence after the Great Recession of 2008, who suddenly finds herself interning at a struggling legal clinic in the desolate, impoverished Appalachian town of Brady, Virginia. Join your fellow parishioners for an informal discussion of this New York Times Best Seller on Wednesday October 12, at 10 AM in the St. Bernard s Parish Center. For more information contact Wally Rodier at wrodi@verizon.net or 516-731-6690. Gifts of treasure Sunday collections September 11, 2016 September 13, 2015 $ 13,115.25 $ 13,669.45 568 envelopes 577 envelopes Faith Direct $ 2,237.00 $ 1,945.75 Total Collection $ 15,352.25 $ 15,615.20 Second Collection Catholic University $ 2,570.45 $ 3,100.40 239 envelopes 276 envelopes Capital Campaign Goal: $1,000,000.00 Pledged: $1,199,925.00 Collected to date: $1,122,796.00 Please continue to fulfill your pledge commitment so that all of the planned projects can be accomplished. Thank you for your continued generosity. Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272 the Gifts of bread and wine for the weekend of September 17 th & September 18 th have been requested in loving memory of Joyce Conboy Moran by Pat & Bill Conboy Parish calendar (Subject to change) Monday, September 19 4:00 pm Catechist Meeting, Parish Center 7:00 pm Survivors of Suicide, Parish Center 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church Tuesday, September 20 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 11:00 am Alzheimer s Support Group, Parish Center 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Gym 6:15 pm Children s Choir, Parish Center 7:00 pm Boy Scout Troop 316, 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 Choir Practice, Church Wednesday, September 21 4:00 pm Catechist Meeting, Parish Center 7:00 pm Alzheimer s Support Group, Parish Center 4 7:30 pm CYO Swimming, Parish Center 7:30 pm Folk Group, Off-site 7:30 pm Facing End of Life Decisions, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, September 22 9:00 am Zumba Gold, Parish Center 10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House 4:00 pm Catechist Meeting, Parish Center 6:30 pm Newly Bereaved Support Group, Parish Center 7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Friday, September 23 10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center 5:30 pm Girl Scout Cadette Troupe, Parish Center 7:30 pm Book Pilgrimage, Parish Center
mass intentions This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Monday, September 19 8:00 am George Ragotte Tuesday, September 20 8:00 am Stanley Partyka Wednesday, September 21 8:00 am Thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother Thursday, September 22 8:00 am Joan Wicelinski Friday, September 23 8:00 am John Kaylor Saturday, September 24 8:00 am For all parishioners, Cynthia Simpson, Patrick, Bernard, and Michael Mitchell, Ed and Carolyn Sutch 5:00 pm Raymond DiStephano Sunday, September 25 7:30 am Dorothy Cantwell 9:00 am Constance Giorgianni 10:30 am Peggy Byrnes, Vincent Gazzo, John Kaylor, For all parishioners 12 Noon Margaret Schnebel 5:30 pm Joseph Puskas Parish calendar (Subject to change) Saturday, September 24 All day SVDP Walk for the Poor 11:00 am Women s AA Meeting, Cafeteria Sunday, September 25 3:00 pm Town Meeting, Gym 4:15 pm Youth Choir Rehearsal, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria For the Religious Education schedule, please go to the website: http://www.stbernardchurch.org/religious-ed-news 5 Sacraments BANNS OF MARRIAGE Third Time Brian Patrick Philbin, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Caitlin Joann Walsh, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Michael Robert LaRosa, St. Matthew s Parish, Dix Hills Kelly Dawn Speicher, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown Baptisms We welcome into the parish the following new members Noah Robert Thompson Victoria Elizabeth Borg Congratulations to the happy parents. FOR THE SICK OF OUR PARISH Roberto Cainto Jennifer Cohen Jonathan Cohen Diane DeSalvo Gerry Finlan Mary Fugina Colleen Gillin-Corley Gerry Markvitch Frank Zizzo 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 Arlene Barsch Kathleen Biscardi Eileen Bopp Irene Boyce Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Roberta Curran Monica DeLaRosa Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Gerry Finlan Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Teresita Gallego Regina Gorman Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Tia Mabanta Andrew Mahoney Lucy Marconi Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Dr. John McLaughlin Mary McLean John McMahon Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Raymond Pfeifer 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 Cynthia Simpson Norma Steiger David Testa Rosalie Travers Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Richard Yankowski Pray for our beloved deceased and those who mourn for them Michael Behnke Phyllis Boselli Laura P. Cavanaugh Regina M. Dolezal Ann V Esposito Laura A Miranda Priscilla Stanislaus Kenneth Arthur Temple
YEAR OF MERCY OCT. 2015 NOV. 2016 A Series of Help and Support Pope Francis has proclaimed December 8, 2015- November 20, 2016 a Year of Mercy. In celebration, St. Bernard s will sponsor a series of monthly presentations designed to support families who are facing various challenges in their homes or community. Facing End-of-Life Decisions Sister Alice O Shaughnessy, CSJ, MD Wednesday, September 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Parish Center Not to make light of it, but the death rate among humans is 100%. All of us will someday face our own deaths and the deaths of those we love. We never know in advance about decisions that may have to be made to make the dying experience easier: What medical treatment to forego, and when? Who will make decisions for you if you can t or for your loved ones if they can t? The Church offers us guidance in all these matters to make it easier on ourselves and our loved ones then the time comes. Dr. Alice O Shaughnessy, CSJ, is a Sister of St. Joseph of Brentwood the same community of sisters who live in St. Bernard s Convent and staffed St. Bernard s School for many years. Sister Alice is an internist and geriatric medicine specialist, and is the former Medical Director of Good Shepherd Hospice. She has spoken extensively at churches and medical conferences on end-of-life health care. She lives in Seaford with two other Sisters of St. Joseph. Words of MERCY from Pope Francis: Politics must be at the service of the... person 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. All political activity must serve and promote the good of the human person and be based on respect for his or her dignity... If politics must truly be at the service of the human person, it follows that it cannot be a slave to the economy and finance. Politics is...an expression of our compelling need to live as one, in order to build as one the greatest common good. From Pope Francis Address to the U.S. Congress, Washington DC, September, 2015 Do you see the number one goal of politics in our nation as building as one the common good? In this election season, what can you do to promote this very Catholic vision of politics? 6
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate Friday Nights with the Saints Join us once a month on a Friday night from Sept. to June as we read, visualize and discuss the book My Life with the Saints by Father James Martin, S.J. (available in print or digital format from any bookseller) Reserve one Friday night a month to journey through and discuss this intriguing and entertaining book about why we should care about the saints and what they have to do with our lives. Good meditation, conversation, inspiration - and wine and cheese afterwards! First Meeting: Friday, September 23, 7:30-9:00 p.m. Parish Center Guided by Pastoral Associate Diane Vella. Please register by calling or emailing Diane at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org. GOT FAITH QUESTIONS?? AWAKEN YOUR FAITH! An informal study and discussion group for people in their 20s-40s SAMPLE TOPICS: AM I SPIRITUAL? WHO IS JESUS? WHY GO TO MASS? DIVORCE AND ANNULMENT IS FAITH POSSIBLE TODAY? All are welcome. No topic off base. No registration Just come, and bring a friend! 6 Sat. starts Oct. 15, 9:00-10:15 a.m. Youth Ministry Room in the School Building Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org for information Becoming Catholic Does this apply to you or someone you know? Going to church but not baptized? Going to a Catholic church but not Catholic? Going to a Catholic church but not confirmed? Interested in finding out more about loving Jesus as a member of the Catholic Church? Name: Phone: Best time to call: Place form in collection basket, or contact Diane Vella: 516-731-4220 or dvella@stbernardchurch.org 7
Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074 St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who is conscious of our low-income neighbors. During the month of August, we were able to serve 43 new neighbors and to provide 700 services to our current friends. This week our pantry needs include: Corn (whole kernel) Mixed vegetables Fruit jelly/preserves Oatmeal Canned pasta ( Chef Boyardee type) Ramen Noodles Again, thank you! Please remember the poor boxes and to buy one, get one free! Thank you to Girl Scout Troop 3514! We are grateful to the leaders, Dawn and Colleen, and the Scouts who conducted a food drive for our pantry at King Kullen on Saturday, September 10 th. We always appreciate the involvement of community groups who support our efforts to assist our low-income neighbors! The Blue Wagon Returns: Just a reminder that our Blue Wagon will return to the 9:00 am Family Mass on Sunday, October 16 th. At the time of the presentation of the gifts, the wagon will be placed in front of the altar. Our children are invited to bring forward non-perishable food items, or some change, for our food pantry. We hope our parents will encourage their children to participate. Sharing with those in need is a good habit to cultivate early on! Thanks! Fall Bereavement Groups: Dr. Lou Sabatini and trained facilitators will offer bereavement support groups, beginning in September, for: 1. Newly bereaved persons, beginning Thursday, September 22 from 6:30-7:45 p.m. 2. Bereaved parents, has begun on September 12 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. meeting every other Monday. Next meeting is September 26. (It s OK to join then!) 3. Survivors of suicide, beginning September 19 from 7:00-8:15 p.m. meeting every other Monday. Dr. Sabatini will also offer a training program for those wishing to be involved in leading a support group. If you are interested in this group, please call Dr. Sabatini directly at 516-799-5873. If you would like to be part of any group, please call our office and we will send you a registration form. Through collaboration with the YES Community Counseling Center at 152 Center Lane, Levittown, we are able to begin a support group for those who have lost a loved one to an overdose. Corinne Alba is a program specialist at the Center and is happy to facilitate this group which has begun on September 12. You may join the group on Monday, September 19 from 7-8 p.m. at the Counseling Center in the event that you missed the first session. Please call Corinne at:516-719-0313 if you will be joining the group on the 19 th.there is no charge for this support group. Free Guided Grocery Store Tour: In conjunction with AARP, Stop & Shop at 55 Motor Avenue in Farmingdale is offering free tours of their store to help those on limited budgets make healthy food decisions and stretch food dollars. The tours are on Tuesdays from 10-11 or 11:30-12:30 on: September 13, 27 October 11, 25 November 1, 15, 29 December 6. Call 1-855-850-2525 to register. Each participant will receive a Stop & Shop gift card! 8
Thanks for the School Supplies! Kevin and all of our other children who received school supplies were so excited to return to school. We are grateful for each and every donation which we shared with all of our children who visit our pantry with their parents! SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL FRIENDS OF THE POOR 5K WALK Saturday, September 24, 2016 (rain or shine) Bethpage Community Park, (1001 Stewart Avenue, Bethpage, NY 11714) 9am Registration/Check-in. Every donation goes to help people in need in our community. To support us through donation, checks may be mailed to: Society of St. Vincent de Paul St. Bernard Conference www.fopwalk.org Att: Friends of the Poor Walk 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY 11756 #Walk4thePoor Questions? Call 516-822-3132 WALK WITH US! HELP END POVERTY ON LONG ISLAND 9
Liturgy corner TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME September 18, 2016 First Reading: The prophet Amos strikes out at those who exploit the poor and take advantage of those he calls the lowly when they come to the market place. The prophet uses the very words of the dishonest merchants as his judgment against them. His condemnation lies in reminding them that the Lord will not forget their wrongdoing. Responsorial Psalm 113: a hymn of praise using the typical phrase of honor: praise the name of the Lord. The text employs opposites to underline the goodness of God. Second Reading: Paul instructs Timothy to exhort the believers to pray. It seems that Paul expects these prayers of petition and thanksgiving to be done by the community at their common worship. Another reason for prayer is that God desires such prayer. These prayers are for the salvation of others, for God desires everyone to be saved. The prayers of the community are to be offered without anger or argument. Gospel: The parable of the unjust steward presents a lesson about judging wisely worldly affairs in serving God instead of mammon. The commendation of the unjust steward makes the meaning of the parable difficult to grasp. The children of this world are contrasted with the children of light ; the former are good at worldly affairs but the latter are charged with the true wealth that God will bestow on them. Saints of the Week Tuesday, September 20. Memorial of Sts. Andrew Kim-Tae-Gõn, Priest, and Paul Chõng Ha-sang, and Companions. Martyrs. During the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, approximately eight thousand adherents to the Catholic faith in Korea were martyred. 103 of whom were canonized by Pope John Paul in 1988. The canonized martyrs were victims of a particularly heinous series of persecutions happening between 1839 and 1867. During this time period, Korea was ruled by an anti-christian dynasty that did everything possible to eliminate Catholic ideology and influence, including the malicious mass murder of Christian missionaries and their followers. Wednesday, September 21. Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. Referred to as the tax collector, he is one of the Twelve Apostles and the evangelist who authored the first of the four accounts of the Gospel. His Gospel has a two-fold purpose: one, to announce that Jesus is the eternal king of all creation; and two, to encourage faith in the face of doubt, especially regarding persecution. We have very little information about him, other than he invited Jesus to his home to dine with societal outcasts (see Matthew 9:9-13), and that he preached the Good News after the Resurrection. Tradition says he began preaching in Judea, then moved onto Ethiopia, Persia, Syria, Macedonia, and possibly to Ireland. He is venerated as a martyr, even though there is no historical evidence to validate this claim. Friday, September 23. Early in life St. Padre Pius of Pietrelcina (1887-1968), a Capuchin priest from Italy, demonstrated an unquenchable thirst for God. While praying one day before a crucifix, he received the stigmata. After an examination by a doctor, it was determined that there was no natural explanation for the wounds. He also experienced other mystical phenomena, including bilocation, and reading the hearts of those who sought counsel and forgiveness in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. These two miraculous gifts enabled him to lead both the sinner and devout closer to God. Upon his death the stigmata were no longer visible. Sourcebook 2016 10
Readings for September 18, 2016 - September 25, 2016 We Want Musicians and Singers Sunday, September 18. Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8; Psalm 113:1-2,4-8; Luke 16:1-13. Monday, September 19. Proverbs 3:27-34; Psalm 15:2-5; Luke 8:16-18. Tuesday, September 20. Memorial of Saints Andrew Kim Tae-gŏn, Priest, and Paul Chŏng Ha-sang, and Companions, Martyrs. Proverbs 21:1-6, 10-13; Psalm 119:1, 27, 30, 34-35, 44; Luke 8:19-21. Wednesday, September 21. Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist. Ephesians 4:1-7, 11-13; Psalm 19:2-5; Matthew 9:9-13. Thursday, September 22. Ecclesiastes 1:2-11; Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Luke 9:7-9. Friday, September 23. Memorial of Saint Pius of Pietrelcina, Priest. Ecclesiastes 3:1-11; Psalm 144:1-4; Luke 9:18-22. Saturday, September 24. Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:8; Psalm 90:3-6, 12-14, 17; Luke 9:43-45. Sunday, September 25. Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Amos 6:1, 4-7; 1 Timothy 6:11-16; Psalm 146:7-10; Luke 16:19-31. The Ride Home This feature is for families to share their thoughts as they travel to and from Church. Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time September 18, 2016 Gospel: Luke 16:1-13 Adults: Can cheating and deception ever be justified? Choir rehearsals are beginning again so please contact one of the following Directors to join one of our many wonderful choirs. Singers and musicians welcomed. The 5:30pm Sunday Mass is welcoming all High School, College and young adults. Just bring your instruments, voices and youthful exuberance to join this contemporary ensemble in praising God. Rehearsals are on Sunday before the 5:30 mass email Terrence Purtell - Director@terencePurtell.com. Children s Choir sings once a month at the 9am Sunday mass -2nd Grade and higher. They rehearse on Tuesdays at 6:15pm in the Parish Center, call Dottie Monaco for more information 796-5631. Folk Choir joyfully sings the 9am Sunday masses and rehearses on Wednesday evenings off site - call Carmen Greico 735-1939. Adult Choir leads the congregation at the 10:30am Sunday mass and rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7:30pm in the Church call Mary Jane 731-4220 ext. 143. Children: If someone treats you unfairly, do you have the right to do the same to them? Jubilee Year of Mercy Pilgrimage/Holy Doors Saturday, September 24, 2016 As part of the celebration of this Jubilee Year of Mercy, please consider participating in the Diocese Pilgrimage to the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, DC. Our parish will be sharing a bus with the parish community of St. Barnabas in Bellmore, granting each parish seating for 24 people. The suggested donation per person is $30.00. Bus leaves St. Barnabas parking lot (opposite the Church) 5:45 am SHARP! Departure for return to St. Barnabas, Bellmore at 5:45 pm. If you would like to attend, please leave your name, number of people attending, email address and phone number at the Rectory. If you have any questions, please call Jean Leviton at 516-796-6750. 11
Serving People in Need Diocese of Rockville Centre Saturday, October 29, 2016 Purpose of the event: To raise funds for Parish Outreach programs and other Diocesan programs that serve the neediest in our Long Island Community. Event A New Spin on Giving Back -- Spin teams will cycle to raise money How Can Our Parish Participate? Start a parish team- Teams consists of 1 to 5 riders. Sign up as a team captain, team member -- encourage friendly competition among parish groups (make sure to include your Parish name in your team name, i.e.: St. Bernard s Parish Volunteer, St. Bernard s PSM, The Singers of St. Bernard s Don t want to Spin - donate to your Parish team listed below or just donate to the cause. The Renaissance Ladies of St. Bernard s Church Team Scarallo of St. Bernard s Church Prizes will be given to the teams that raise the most! How does the Parish Benefit Every parish will receive back 50% of all they raise to use for their local Parish Social Ministry needs -- the remaining 50% will be restricted to diocesan programs that do the same important work of serving the needy in our Diocese. For more information, registration, or to make a donation, visit: https://exerciseforothers.networkforgood.com/ or call (516)678-5800 X 264. Locations of Events Nassau: Push Fitness, New Hyde Park Session 1: 11 am to 2 pm; Session 2: 3 pm to 6 pm Suffolk: The Weight Room Plus Wanda s Workout, Center Moriches Session 1: 11:30 am to 2:30 pm; Session 2: 3 pm to 6 pm Teams consist of 1 to 5 people riding relay for 3 hours per session. Each team is required to raise a minimum of $500. 12
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DIOCESE OF ROCKVILLE CENTRE OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION 28 th Annual Mass For Deceased Children Saturday, October 1, 2016 at 12:30 P.M. St. Agnes Cathedral 29 Quealy Place Rockville Centre, NY For more information, contact Deacon Darrell Buono, 516-678-5800 x200 / dbuono@drvc.org Golden Wedding Jubilee Liturgies This fall, couples that have been married fifty years or more will be honored at liturgies on Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the Church of St. Rose of Lima in Massapequa and on Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the Church of Christ the King in Commack. Both liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm. Couples may register for ONE liturgy. Registration forms and complete instruction can be obtained at the rectory. Registration must be received by the Office of worship by October 7 th for the October 23 rd liturgy and by October 21 for the November 6 liturgy. There will be additional celebrations in the spring for those who may find that more convenient. Dates for the spring celebrations will be communicated at a later time. If you have any questions you may call 516-678-5800, extension 207. Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, Oct 1, 2016, 8:30PM. St. Aidan Parish, 510 Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly gathering for singles; discussion & socialization. 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, Tuesday, September 20 th, 2016 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. HOLY INNOCENTS COUNCIL 3581 & AMERICAN LEGION POST 1711 Proudly Presents their 2 ND ANNUAL SPECIAL FRIENDS KARAOKE FUNDRAISER Sunday, October 30-2 to 6 pm Temple B'Nai Torah 2900 Jerusalem Avenue, Wantagh Food, Beer, Wine & Soda @ $20 per person All proceeds benefit Children with Down Syndrome, Autism and Other Developmental Disabilities For Information please call: Wayne Murphy 516-520-6603 or Jim McHale 516-796-0894 Sign up sheet at the Council Women of faith looking to join a society with other women united by their faith in Jesus Christ, in their devotion to the church and the Holy See are invited to join St. Bernard s Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Pius #1690. Rosarians with a desire to continue their involvement with other women of faith are encouraged and welcomed to join the court. The Catholic Daughters of the Americas is one of the oldest and largest organizations of Catholic women in the Americas. We do fundraisers and donate to charities, administer scholarship programs, and strive to be the helping hands where there is pain, poverty, sorrow or sickness. Catholic Daughters enjoy each other s company at meetings and find that hard work is easy with many helping hands and the parish and communities enjoy the fruits of our results. If interested and/or to learn more, please contact Rosemary Brunoforte (516) 796-0021 or Amelia Montgomery (516) 300-0483. 15
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