March 30, 2014 - St. Bernard`s Church • Levittown NY

A community of Faith
hope
and love
Fourth Sunday of Lent
March 30, 2014
The Lord is my shepherd, I shall not want!
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T.
B
ERNARD
S
S CATHOLIC CHURCH
516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.StBernardsLevittown.org
PASTORAL TEAM
Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor
[email protected]
ext. 130
Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
ext. 128
Deacon John Blakeney
[email protected]
516-731-4220
Deacon James Flannery
[email protected]
516-731-4220
Deacon Timm Taylor
[email protected]
516-731-4220
Father Joy Varkey, Resident Priest
[email protected]
ext. 124
Father Martin J. Hall, Retired Priest in Residence
Sr. Margaret Sammon, O.P.,
Director of Religious Education
[email protected]
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
[email protected]
516-731-6074
Mr. Mike Rodgers, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
[email protected]
516-978-8193
Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music
[email protected]
ext. 142
Ms. Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
[email protected]
ext. 143
Mrs. Rose Marie Rotondo, Sacristan
[email protected]
516-731-4220
Mr. Len Lanzi, Facilities Manager
ext. 120
Mr. Matt Gagas, Maintenance Supervisor
[email protected]
ext. 126
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
[email protected] 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
Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Hope Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, 731-4220.
and Love at St. Bernard’s? Sign-up and get to know us at Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of
one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Wel- someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy
come evenings! For information, call the parish office at
Communion, please call the rectory at 731-4220.
516-731-4220, or download a form from our website
St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218
www.StBernardsLevittown.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s
Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or
Parish” on the left side of the home page form. If you
[email protected]
move away, please notify us as well.
Bulletin Deadline: Friday, 5:00 pm, nine days prior to publication. You may email us at [email protected] or leave a
printed copy in the inbox on the bulletin desk in the Parish Office. Thank you for your cooperation!
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Decisions, Decisions
Ministries Appeal Update
Last weekend we had the brief
pleasure of meeting Ronnie
Tear, the new volunteer
coordinator of the Catholic
Ministries Appeal for St.
Bernard’s, and John Gatto who
gave us some very down to
earth examples of where our
contributions go. (If you were
at the 5:30 Mass, you didn’t
meet them.)I already made my
pledge (and actually paid it off
already) and if you received the
Ministries Appeal envelope in
the mail, please make your
pledge this week. If you didn’t
get an envelope, extra pledge
cards are available in the
church. We are already 60%
toward our goal so thank you to
everyone who has made a
pledge this year. Remember that
once we reach goal, the parish
receives funds back and that
helps to pay a lot of bills here.
Sad News
We are sorry to announce that
Father Joe’s cat, who was
named “Joy”, died this past
week. She was 17 years old and
with Father Joe, we
mourn her loss.
One
of the challenging things about being a new pastor anywhere is that
people ask you to make lots of decisions -- often about little things. And the
challenge lies in not really knowing the consequences of your choices. In one
parish, on my first Sunday, one of the ushers asked me, “Father, do you want
the altar candles lit before Mass?” My first reaction was, “Well of course! Why wouldn’t we light the candles?” But luckily the Holy Spirit stopped me
from saying that and instead I found myself saying, “I’m not sure why you are
asking me this.” Then the usher explained that there was a tradition of a
family coming up to light the altar candle during the presentation of the gifts. Now if I had just said, “Yes I want the candles lit before Mass,” people would
have said: “O look...the first thing he does when gets here is to do away with
the family candle light tradition.”
So as Father Joe and I are asked about many Holy Week decisions, we’ll try
hard to make choices in the context of the traditions of St. Bernard’s
parish. But since neither of is have been here before, we might be making
choices that represent changes to you. And sometimes that’s good. There is a
fresh beginning that people like. And sometimes that’s bad -- people miss
something that was familiar.
When faced with a decision about the liturgies of Holy Week,
I first look in
the official ritual books of the Catholic Church. (Makes sense, no?) And
when, for example, it recommends that Palm Sunday be started with a
procession that everyone participates in, I say to myself, “How can we do
that well?” In some cases, because we don’t have a lot of time between
Masses, we can only do a simple procession. But at some Masses we can
figure out how to do the blessing of the palms outside (weather permitting) and
having a wonderful procession for everyone.
There are always people who find that ANY disruption of what they normally
do to be anxiety producing. “What if I’m in the procession and I can’t get to
my usual seat?” To them I want to say, “Jesus suffered on the cross for three
hours and died for us. Is it too much to make a sacrifice of a seat for an hour
in order to worship him?” But of course, I’d never say that because it would
make people feel bad.
The point is,
I encourage people to be open to something different in Holy
Week. Maybe our choices will work very well and help everyone to discover
the mystery of God’s saving love. I hope you’ll tell me about that. Maybe
things won’t work as well as we’d like. (I’m SURE you’ll tell me about
that.) And then we’ll do better next year.
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parish news
Gifts of treasure
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! All available for Pre-Order! See pages
11 & 12 for details.
NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY
Gathers this Saturday, April 5 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
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AN INVITATION
To all men, women, teens and children
of our Parish Family!
Can you help?
We are planning our
Annual Spring planting on
Saturday, May 3rd, 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.
Our Memorial Garden is growing. We will need to
expand it shortly with separate walkways extending in
various directions. The statue and the surrounding area
is intended to be a place of peace and healing for all.
Each brick is engraved with an individually personalized
message of remembrance and three lines of text for
engraving; fourteen (14) characters per line, including all
spacing and punctuation. All engraving is done in
uppercase letters. The cost for each brick is $100. If you
would like to order a personalized brick for the
Memorial Garden, you may pick up an order form in
the rectory or call to request a form be mailed to you.
For all questions regarding brick orders, please contact
Marie Pustorino at the Rectory at 731-4220.
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Sunday collections
March 23, 2014
$ 13,734.80
March 24, 2013
$ 16,102.90
626 envelopes
745 envelopes
Faith Direct
$ 2,496.50
Total Collection
$ 15,603.89
$ 18,599.40
$ 1,869.09
There will be a second collection today, March 30, for
Catholic Relief Services. This collection supports six
agencies, benefiting millions of vulnerable, displaced
and impoverished families and individuals around the
world. From direct humanitarian services to helping
victims of human trafficking and working to reunify
families, the funds from this collection make a real
difference in lives across the globe. How will you help?
Please support the Catholic Relief Service and Jesus in
Disguise.
Capital Campaign
Goal: $1,000,000.00
Pledged: $1,199,925.00
Paid to date: $ 634,674.00
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 March 29th and 30th
have been requested
in loving memory of
GMG³ Peter E. Bopp
and
his 46 Shipmates -USS Iowa25th Anniversary
by
Paul and Eileen Bopp
sacraments
mass intentions
Monday,
8:00 am
Tuesday,
8:00 am
Wednesday,
8:00 am
Thursday,
8:00 am
Friday,
8:00 am
Saturday,
8:00 am
5:00 pm
Sunday,
7:30 am
9:00 am
10:30 am
12 Noon
5:30 pm
March 31
Raymond McGinley
April 1
Adele Fava
April 2
Robert Probst
April 3
Dorthy Shepski
April 4, St. Isidore, First Friday
William McNerney
April 5, St. Vincent Ferrer
Lili Ma, 5th Anniversary,
Margaret Hanlon,
Ken Gonzalez,
Salvatore Salomone
Terry Flanigan, Salva
April 6, Fifth Sunday of Lent
For All Parishioners
Douglas Buchanan
Giovanniello and Hannon Families,
Anita B. Sommer,
Charles Foley,
Elizabeth Lalonde
Living and deceased members of
Holy Innocents K of C
Deanna Delvecchio
Parish calendar
Monday,
10:30 am
7:30 pm
Tuesday,
10:00 am
6:15 pm
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Wednesday,
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Thursday,
10:00 am
2:15 pm
6:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Friday,
12:00 pm
7:30 pm
Saturday,
9:00 am
10:00 am
10:30 am
11:00 am
5:00 pm
8:00 pm
Sunday,
9:00 am
6:30 pm
8:00 pm
March 31
Centering Prayer, Parish Center
Miraculous Medal Novena, Church
April 1
Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center
Children’s Choir, Parish Center
BSA Troop 316, 2nd floor School
Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room
Adult Choir, Church
PFI, Parish Center
AA Meeting, Cafeteria
April 2
Lenten Evening of Prayer, Church,
Youth Prayer Group, Youth Ministry Room
April 3
Shawl Ministry, Parish Center
St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House
Most Holy Trinity Adoration, Prayer Room
Marriage Prep, Parish Center
Prayer Group, Parish Center
April 4
Eucharistic Adoration & Benediction, Church
Stations of the Cross, Church
April 5, K of C Bake Sale
First Communion Retreat, Cafeteria
Charitable Kidz, Parish Center
Special Needs Religious Ed, Parish Center
Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria
Faithful Families Movie Night, Parish Center
Nocturnal Adoration, Church
April 6, K of C Bake Sale, after all Masses,
School Lobby
RCIA, Parish Center
Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room
AA Meeting, Cafeteria
Baptisms
We welcome into the parish the following new members:
Daphne Bree Paz
Congratulations to the parents.
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.
Kerry Chavez
Brenda Hudson
Michael Johnson
Joan Rampolla
Rosalie Travers
Joseph Gallagher
Dorothy Gormley
Vicki Jacona
John Lupo
Andrew Mulina
Else Pinero
Patricia Sferrazza Laureen Quinn-Sturge
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
Colleen Grasing
Mike Hach
Patricia Hafner
Carolyn Hakim
Suzanne Hanna
Frances Haskell
Judy Hupfer
Sally Jacovina
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
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
Donald L. Barrett
Gerard Raffetto
Catherine Theresa Pannenbacker
John Joseph Taylor
Friday, April 4th, is the
First Friday of the month and
is always dedicated to
the Sacred Heart of Jesus.
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GIFTED, ENGAGED AND GROWING
st. Bernard’s pastoral plan
Goal 3: To increase support and recognition of engaged parishioners
CALL TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
for our fourth ANNUAL
SPIRIT OF ST. BERNARD AWARD!
This award will be given annually to a parishioner or parishioners who have responded exceptionally to their baptismal call to build up the Kingdom of God in the parish of Saint Bernard, especially in the year just completed. These
men and women have followed the call of Christ and participated in the mission of the parish by praying and worshipping, educating others in the faith, assisting those in need, and/or working for justice in the world. They have shown
their devotion to the Holy Father, the Diocese, and the Parish through their commitment to the corporal and spiritual
works of mercy. Qualifications for nominees are as follows:
Registered parishioners of Saint Bernard’s who participate regularly in Sunday Eucharist and the sacraments.
Members of a formal parish organization or group, or may work informally.
Consideration is to be given to those whose work is seen by the parish as well as those who work “behind the scenes.”
Nominees cannot be prior recipients of the Diocesan Saint Agnes Medal or the Spirit of St. Bernard Award.
2011 recipients: Marie McNamara and Denise Lownie
2012 recipients: Sandy Leonard and Patricia Muench
2013 recipient: Bill Lynch
PLEASE SUBMIT FORMAL LETTERS OF NOMINATION DETAILING HOW THE NOMINEE/S MEETS
THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS TO FATHER RALPH NO LATER THAN TUESDAY, APRIL 1, 2014
Goal 3: to increase support and recognition of
engaged parishioners
Looking for a different way to pray?
Join us for a morning of
Centering Prayer
Goal 2: To motivate and equip engaged parishioners to
reach out and invite others to become engaged
Faithful Families presents
Mass, Pizza and
Movie Night!
Saturday, April 5, 5:00 p.m. Mass
followed by pizza and a showing of
Centering Prayer is an ancient Christian method of reflective, silent prayer that prepares us to receive and recognize
the gift of God’s presence within us.
Monday, March 31, 10:30-12:00 pm
Parish Center
Led by Sister Jo Ann Walsh, RSM
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THE BIG MIRACLE
See the trailer: http://
www.universalstudiosentertainment.com/big-miracle/
$10 per family, payable at the door
Reservations needed: [email protected]
ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
Will you turn away from sin and be faithful to the Gospel??
It’s been four weeks so how are your Spiritual Olympics going??
We’re about to begin the fourth week of Lent.
Some of you might remember that this fourth Sunday in
Lent is called LAETARE (“Be joyful!”) SUNDAY because we are halfway through Lent, and looking more and
more forward to Easter and Springtime So this halfway
point is a good time to do a little spiritual check-up on our
Lenten exercises!
Father Ralph and Father Joe got us thinking about
how we Christians “exercise” our Baptism and Confirmation, and how we live out our weekly (hopefully!) reception of the Real Presence of Jesus in Holy Communion.
Lent traditionally gives us three ways to “get in shape” for
saying “yes” to following Jesus at Easter—aka “renewing
our Baptism promises.” Here are the three “exercises:”
RE-CONNECT WITH GOD (aka “PRAYER”)
The best way to get into relationship with someone is to
make the effort to spend time and get to know him or her.
It’s the same with God—getting to know God takes some
“quality time” and spiritual “discipline.” We do this primarily by sharing our hearts and minds with God in
prayer—and opening ourselves through prayer to listen to
what God has to say to us. Sometimes we need to reconnect with familiar ways of praying, and sometimes we
need to find new ways. Whether it’s traditional prayers,
getting to Mass, coming to Evening Prayer, trying Centering Prayer, or learning a new form of Christian meditation,
make the effort! Our parish is here to help if you need
some direction. And, prayer helps us to...
GET OUR PRIORITIES STRAIGHT
(aka “FASTING”)
Traditionally we connect the word “fasting” with giving up
food. But fasting in the Christian sense is a wider thing.
It’s about figuring out the less important things we spend
too much time and money on (Shopping? Eating?, Electronics?) and “fasting” from them so we can re-focus on
what’s really important and what God really wants us to
do. And THEN we have more time and money to…
REACH OUT TO OTHERS (aka “ALMSGIVING”)
Almsgiving is about more than giving money. In fact,
some of us don’t have any money to give! Now that we’ve
prayed to know what God is asking of us, and “fasted”
from stuff and activities we don’t need, how will we spend
our time, talent and treasure in a way that builds up God’s
Kingdom? Someone in the family needing your attention?
An elderly neighbor needing help or company? A worthy
activity in the parish or community that helps those in
need? IT’S UP TO YOU TO FIND THE RIGHT WAY
TO EXERCISE YOUR SPIRITUAL MUSCLES!
LENTEN
EVENING PRAYER
Meditative Scripture, Prayer,
Music, Candles, Incense and
Guest Preachers
Wednesday, April 2, 7:30 p..m.
Sister Elaine Jahrsdoerfer, O.P.
Liturgical Minister, Sisters of St. Dominic
Amityville
Sister Elaine has been a member of the Sisters of Saint
Dominic of Amityville (the same community as Sister
Margaret and Sister Christine) for 49 years. In that
time she has served as a liturgical and music minister
with 35 years of experience in parish ministry, and has
been a mentor and teacher of liturgy for the Diocese
of Rockville Centre’s Liturgical Commission for 30
years. Sister Elaine was elected Assistant Prioress of
her order in 2007, and served a six-year term. She is
currently Liturgical Minister for the Dominican
sisters.
Miércoles/
Wed., April 9, 7:30 p..m.
Servicio Bilingüe/
Bilingual Service
Elsa y Greg Preston
St. Brigid’s, Westbury
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Parish social ministry
Thank You!
Our special collection for Parish Social Ministry
(weekend of February 22-23) totaled $5,220.30. We are
grateful for each and every donation, small and large.
The money has been deposited, and will be used to
assist our low-income neighbors.
Thanks, too, to the family of Joseph Pfeifer who
requested that donations be made to the food pantry in
his honor.
St. Vincent de Paul:
In light of the wonderful food drive conducted by our
Charitable KIDZ, their families and friends, and all
who contributed to the drive, we will not make any
requests for food this weekend. Thanks, KIDZ, and
everyone who helped in any way!
Press Release of Interest~~
Our Good Friend, Lance Wolff:
Levittown, NY- Nassau County Executive Edward P.
Mangano presented Lance Wolff with the Nassau
County Humanitarian Award for his outstanding
charitable work in the Levittown area helping those who
are less fortunate. The award was presented to Mr.
Wolff at the Annual St. Patrick’s Day Leadership
Breakfast, where members of the Irish Americans in
Government, and members of the Ancient Order of
Hibernians met to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Mr. Wolff
was commended for his many acts of kindness including his
time volunteering at St. Bernard’s and other local churches
for the past 5 years. During Hurricane Sandy, along with
Miller’s Ale House in Levittown, he helped feed over
5,000 people. He has played Santa Claus for the
community and delivers toys with his staff to families in
need. This year along with his staff, Mr. Wolff collected
over 3,000 toys for the Toys for Tots program.
Congratulations, Lance!
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Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
Harvest Houses ~ ~
Residences for Well Elders:
Has the rough winter stirred a yearning in you for
something new in your living situation? Think about
coming to a Harvest House where you can remain
independent and actively involved in community life.
Come and see a unique housing alternative for elders—a
small family-like environment in a residential setting.
For information, contact Sister Jeanne A. Brendel, OP,
CSW at 516-496-9796.
The website is: www.harvesthouses.org.
Did you know…that PSEGLI and National Grid
customers are entitled to a reduced rate if they receive
one or more of these benefits: HEAP, Medicaid, SNAP
(food stamps), Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF), Public Assistance, Supplemental
Security Income, Veterans Disability or Surviving
Spouse Pension, Child Health Plus? There is a very
simple application form which we have, and it is
necessary to photocopy only one of the benefit cards.
Let us help if you think you are eligible!
And do you know…about R.E.A.P?
The Residential Energy Affordability Partnership
Program is for income-eligible customers to help them
save energy and lower their electric bills. Income
guidelines are very high--$51,499 for one person,
$58.856 for two, etc.) Call us, or REAP (1-800-2636786) for further information
Long Island’s Haitian Community:
Catholic Charities Immigration Services provides legal
services to Haitian people in our country with
Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Dates to apply for
TPS or work authorization extensions are through May
2nd, 2014. For further information, call our office or
Catholic Charities at (631) 789-5210.
Golden Wedding Jubilee Celebrations
Readings for
March 30—April 6, 2014
Honoring Couples Married Fifty Years or More
Sunday, May 4th — Maria Regina in Seaford
Sunday, May 18th - St. Lawrence the Martyr, Sayville
Both Liturgies will begin at 2:30 pm
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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.
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Sunday, March 30. Fourth Sunday of Lent.
1 Samuel 16:1, 6-7, 10-13; Psalm 23:1-6;
Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41
Monday, March 31. Isaiah 65:17-21; Psalm
30:2, 4-6, 11-13; John 4:43-54
Tuesday, April 1. Ezekiel 47:1-9, 12; Psalm
46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; John 5:1-16
Wednesday, April 2. Isaiah 49:8-15; Psalm
145:8-9, 13-14, 17-18; John 5:17-30
Thursday, April 3. Exodus 32:7-14; Psalm
106:19-23; John 5:31-47
Friday, April 4. Wisdom 2:1, 12-22; Psalm
34:17-21, 23; John 7:1-2, 10, 25-30
Saturday, April 5. Jeremiah 11:18-20;
Psalm 7:2-3, 9-12; John 7:40-53
Sunday, April 6. Fifth Sunday of Lent.
Ezekiel 37:12-14; Psalm 130:1-8; Romans
8:8-11; John 11:1-45
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
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Pastor’s Signature
For The Ride Home
This feature is for families to share their
thoughts as they travel to and from
Church.
March 30, 2014
Fourth Sunday of Lent
Gospel: John 9: 1-41
Adults: What are you doing in your life right
now to move toward light rather than
darkness ?
Children: How can you let the light of your
faith in Jesus shine for others to see ?
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Liturgy Corner
FOURTH SUNDAY OF LENT
Saints of the Week
March 30, 2014
Wednesday, April 2. From a young age Saint Francis
of Paola (1416-1507) longed for a solitary life marked by
complete and utter dependence upon God. While living
as a hermit he adopted an austere life, focusing on two
spiritual disciplines: fasting and prayer. Underlying his
spirituality was the belief that one must empty oneself,
as Jesus did upon the Cross. Fasting (one of the three
disciplines of Lent) serves as a reminder that nothing
can fill the hungering of the soul except the healing love
of the Lord. He founded the hermits of Brother Francis
of Assisi, which eventually became known as the Minim
Friars, meaning the least of all God’s servants. The
community had a strong devotion to the five wounds of
Christ and the Virgin Mary.
On all three levels there is a clear, gradual progression on the
part of the blind man from blindness to sight, to
understanding, to faith; contrasted sadly with a willful
regression on the part of the Pharisees from vision to
blindness, to ignorance, to total disbelief. The blind man is
cured of his affliction. In contrast, the Pharisees start out
seeing. But they do not want to believe what their eyes reveal
to them.
Have You Heard the Good News,
Dowling, S.J.
First Reading: In this story of the anointing of David
as king of Israel, we hear an important
message—God looks not at appearances,
but at the human heart. The least likely
candidate for king in human eyes is
precisely the one God has chosen.
Responsorial Psalm 23: This beloved
Psalm points to the shepherd David’s
call to shepherd (rule) God’s flock,
Israel. Response: The Lord is my shepherd;
there is nothing I shall want.
Second Reading: Once you—we—were
darkness, but now, because of our
Baptism, we are light. Paul calls us to
live as what we are and tells us how. Is the darkness
overshadowing us? “Wake up!” he commands.
Gospel: John 9 opens with a premise that was a
widely held view in Jesus’ day—affliction is
punishment for sin. It is a view that Jesus corrects: no,
through this affliction, through the healing that he will
bring about, the work of God will be seen. Note the
cost of faith in Jesus: expulsion from the synagogue.
This was the case in the evangelist’s day, the lot of
many Jews who had come to believe in Jesus. Sadly,
our faith of Jesus can at times cost us as well.
Friday, April 4. Saint Isidore of Seville (560-636) is
credited with organizing the Church of Spain through
various councils and synods. His theology of the Trinity
and Incarnation were the basis for a Creed that was
approved at the Fourth Council of Toledo (633 AD).
Along with these two noteworthy accomplishments, he
also revised the Mozarabic Rite—the accepted liturgy of
Spain—and opened cathedral schools for the training of
priests. He was named a Doctor of the Church due to
his extensive writing, including doctrinal summaries,
etymological studies, and rules for religious
communities.
Saturday, April 5. Saint Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419), a
native of Valencia and a Dominican friar, lived during
the Great Western Schism in which there were several
claims to the papacy. Noted for his eloquent preaching,
he worked tirelessly to bring unity in the midst of the
papal controversy. At first he did not attain success in
settling the conflict, but his political savvy eventually
aided in the restoration of papal unity and peace. He
embarked on missionary journeys through Spain,
France, and Italy, preaching a message of repentance
and the fear of hell.
Sourcebook 2014
Sourcebook 2014
WORDS FROM YOUR HEART
Jesus, every now and then life will throw me a
curve. With you to help catch me, it’s easier to
bounce back. Amen.
From our parish book for Lent:
40 Days of Hope and Healing, by Joseph Sica
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Community Bulletin Board
Knights of Columbus
Luke Live - a Lent Mission
St. Francis de Chantal, located at 1309 Wantagh Ave,
Wantagh, NY will present Paulist Fr. James DiLuzio in
a dynamic presentation of the Gospel of Luke on March
31 - April 1 & 2, 2014 in the church. These
presentations will take place at 9:30 am after the 9:00
am Mass and at 7:30pm.
COLUMBIETTES
EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST
Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering
Saturday, April 5, 2014, 8:30 pm, St. Aidan Parish, 510
Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly
gathering for singles; discussion, meditation,
socialization. $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and
beverages will be served. Contact: Ray 516-561-6994 or
[email protected]
Recognizing and Overcoming Caregiver Compassion
Fatigue will be presented by Frances L. Brisbane,
Ph.D., Dean, School of Social Welfare, Stony Brook
University. This program which is part of Stony Brook's
Geriatric Care Ministry Program will be held on April
3, 2014 from 9:30 to 12 Noon at Maria Regina
Residence, 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY. All
are welcome. No fee for attendance but registration is
necessary. E-mail:
[email protected] or call 631-2993192. Parish Outreach Coordinators and all caregivers
are encouraged to attend this session.
WorldWide Marriage Encounter - Married
Couples!
Would you attend a seminar to enhance your job
or to increase your salary? Why not give your
marriage the same attention? Enhance your good
marriage by attending a Worldwide Marriage
Encounter Weekend!
Weekends are scheduled throughout the Metro New
York area. The next weekend on Long Island is
scheduled for April 25-27 at The Immaculate
Conception Seminary in Lloyd Harbor, NY. For more
information about the weekends or to apply, call 1-877697-9963 or visit our web site at http://
www.wwme.org.
SUNDAY, APRIL 13, 2014
10:00 AM—12 Noon
$10.00 PER PERSON
Reservations available at the Knights of Columbus
3581 Jeffries Road, Levittown
Or Call
Lori Ann Flaherty 516-735-8650
Bring your camera and take a picture of
your child with the Easter Bunny!
Pre-Cana
The following couples have attended
St. Bernard’s Marriage Preparation Program:
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Shanti Boddingham &William Tuthill
Katlynn Fitzgerald & Kevin O'Sullivan
Christina Gargano & Sam Stasi
Angela Montoya & Charles Cato
Patricia Muench & Rodney Harris
Justine Previdi & Juan Gonzalez
Natalie Ramnarain & Matthew Rose
Angela Redmond & Steven Battafarano
Caitlin Reilly & Lawrence Gilhooly
Carolyn Schoepe & Michael Hasselmann
Lisa Scialabba & Sean Fellin
ALTAR SERVER SCHEDULE APRIL 2014
C=Crossbearer
A=Acolyte
B= Bookbearer
T=Thurifer
MASS
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1. Get substitute(s)
2. We Are Proud of YOU
3. Just 3 no-shows
4. NO sneakers, NO jeans
5. ALWAYS arrive 15 minutes before your mass
Apr. 5/6
5th Sunday
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PALM SUNDAY
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2nd Sunday
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K. DEEGAN
M. MANFREDO
C. McVETTY
EASTER
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HOLY THURSDAY
R. MACIAS
HOLY SATURDAY T. EGAN
GOOD FRIDAY
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N. BOWE
J. CAHILL
E. CAHILL
K. GONZALEZ
M. ALBRECHT
9:00am Sun.
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10:30 am Sun.
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A. LOUIE
S. WAGNER
J. MELGAR
G. McGOUGH
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N. LESHINSKY
C. LESHINSKY
M. FITZGERALD
Z. MARTIN
J. SUMMER
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N. DEVANEY
J. MANDI
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R. THOMPSON
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES To:
Eddie Cahill 4/10
Ryan Thompson 4/18
Frankie Pietraniello 4/15
Jenna Summer 4/27
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