July 10, 2016 - St. Bernard`s Church • Levittown NY

A community of Faith
hope
and love
Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
July 10, 2016
Let us forever sing your praise!
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T.
B
ERNARD
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S CATHOLIC CHURCH
516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.StBernardChurch.org
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.
PASTORAL TEAM
Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor
[email protected]
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Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor
[email protected]
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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 Patrick Abem, Chaplain in Residence
[email protected]
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Mrs. Susan Martin, 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
Ms. Sarah Kropac, Coordinator of Youth Ministry
[email protected]
Mrs. Mary Jane Witte, Director of Liturgical Music
[email protected]
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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. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance
[email protected]
ext. 126
CYO Basketball: stbernardcyo.org
Spiritual Life
Schedule of Masses:
Saturday: 8:00 am and 5:00 pm
Sunday: 7:30 am, 9:00 am (Family Mass), 10:30 am,
12 Noon, 5:30 pm (Youth Mass)
Weekdays: 8:00 am
Holy Days: see website: www.StBernardChurch.org
Confessions:
Saturday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm. Weekdays: After the 8:00 am Mass
Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Novena and
Benediction:
Monday: Check schedule on page 4.
Morning Prayer:
Monday through Saturday, 8:30 am, Prayer Room. Books are
available.
Baptism of Children: We welcome infants and children to our
Christian community! Baptisms are held on select Sundays at
1:30 pm. Please contact the parish at least 3 months before
an anticipated baptism – even before a new child is born –
to ensure enough time to complete the baptism
preparation process. Our three-step preparation process
includes: 1) at-home reading and preparation by the parents;
2) an intake conversation with a member of our parish staff;
and 3) participation with other parents in a Sunday morning
gathering, which begins with attendance at our 9:00 am
“Family-friendly” Mass.
Please call 731-4220 or e-mail
[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 http:// St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218
www.stbernardchurch.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s” on
Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or
the bottom of the home page form. If you move away,
please notify us as well.
[email protected]
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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Images
E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]
Speaking of Images
Have you taken any photos
of you or your family at
church lately?
Since your photos are a
record of your life, consider
doing so. After all, there are
plenty of beach, pool and
BBQ photos being added to
your family photo collection
these days. Why not add an
occasional church photo in
the mix? Years from now
these will be a testament to
your faith.
So take a pose after Mass at
the altar...or outside with one
of the priests...or in the
church gardens, or even in
your pew.
Sommer in the Summer
If you’ve been meaning to set
up a date for a visit from
your pastor this summer
(have an informal gathering
with neighbors or friends) be
sure to visit
stbernardchurch.org/
sommertime for available
dates. The summer months
fly by quickly so check out
the possibilities this week.
Before Jesus came, the Jewish people were forbidden to make images of God.
Their religious counterparts among the pagans had created all kinds of statues - some of animals, some of giant humans -- and believed that by worshipping
these statues, they would curry favor with the gods. But not the Jewish people.
They rightly understood that no human-made image could even begin to reveal
who God is.
Until Jesus.
As Saint Paul says in today’s second reading (Colossians 1:15-20),
“Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God.” Yes, to see Jesus is to see God.
And to see Jesus is to see a human being. He’s both. So if we’re supposed to be
Christ-like by the way in which we live, then we need to show God-like
behavior in our humanity.
Here’s a little exercise to try in the week ahead.
Take three pieces of paper. On
the first page, write “Mother” and then write a list of all the qualities (for good
or ill) that you saw in your mother when you were growing up (and even now).
Do the same on the second page for your father. On the third page, write
“God.” List the qualities (also for good or ill) that you have experienced about
God. Next, compare the lists. How many words on the God-list match the
words on the Mom-list or the Dad-list? How have your parents been images of
God to you?
This exercise not only reveals how our image of God has been influenced by
our parents, but it clues us in on the reality of how WE help form the image of
God for our children. The more like Jesus we are, the closer we’ll help our
children and grandchildren to come to know God.
So when Jesus tells the challenging story of the “Good Samaritan” in today’s
gospel (Luke 10:25-37), he’s certainly stretching us past our comfort points to
be much more responsive to those in need around us. If we expect generosity
in our children’s generation, we can develop that by our own generosity. If we
expect our children’s generation to be tolerant, forgiving, inclusive and caring
of others, then we can develop that by the example of how we speak about
others. (The current political climate is filled with really bad examples -- but
we need to be careful that we don’t join in the ugly conversations. The goal is
to be Christ-like. Our children are listening.)
At the end of our lives, it would be great if we like Jesus were the image of the
invisible God.
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Parish News
Gifts of treasure
Blood Drive
TODAY
Sunday, July 10, 2016
8:30 am—2:30 pm
Parish Center
Sunday collections
July 3, 2016
July 6, 2015
$ 12,486.50
$
529 envelopes
14,339.15
558 envelopes
Faith Direct
$ 2,388.00
$ 2,059.21
Total Collection
$ 14,874.50
Alzheimer’s Disease Support Group
at St. Bernard’s Parish Center
Tuesday mornings 11:00 am
&
Wednesday evenings at 7:00 pm
The purpose of the group is to share current
problems and help each other to resolve the issues.
Please call Mike Bartholomew at 516-735-1685 for
more information.
$ 16,398.36
Capital Campaign
Goal:
Pledged:
Collected to date:
$1,000,000.00
$1,199,925
$1,119,275
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 July 9th & July 10th
have been requested
in loving memory of
Mildred McMahon
by
Cathy & Frank Lawlor
Parish calendar
Monday,
7:30 pm
Tuesday,
10:00 am
11:00 am
2:00 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
Have you seen Saint Bernard's all new online
summertime guide? Go to stbernardchurch.org/
Summer (that's with a capital "S") to see all that's going
on in July and August.
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(Subject to change)
July 11
Miraculous Medal Novena, Church
July 12
Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group, Parish Center
Zumba Gold, Parish Center
Altar Server Funeral Practice, Church
Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room
AA Meeting, School Room 207
Faith Awakening, Parish Center
Sacraments
mass intentions
This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions.
Monday, July 11
8:00 am Angelina Berardi
Tuesday, July 12
8:00 am Peter Thearle
Wednesday, July 13
8:00 am Edward H. Purtill
Thursday, July 14
8:00 am Jack Driscoll- living
Friday, July 15
8:00 am Fr. Ralph Sommer
Saturday, July 16
8:00 am Carmine Aprigliano,
Cynthia Simpson—living,
“Together We Can” Youth Group,
“The Way” Rosary Group
5:00 pm Raymond Mineo
Sunday, July 17
7:30 am John Chung Salomone
9:00 am Loriane Scheck
10:30 am Raymond Mineo,
Joseph Caracciola,
Joseph McNulty,
For All Parishioners
12 Noon John Mahoney
5:30 pm Bridget Dell'Aera
Parish calendar
Wednesday,
9:00 am
7:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
7:30 pm
8:00 pm
Thursday,
9:00 am
10:00 am
2:15 pm
6:30 pm
Friday,
2:00 pm
Saturday,
11:00 am
Sunday,
9:00 am
6:30 pm
8:00 pm
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
Second Time
Matthew McCabe, St. James Parish, Seaford
Melissa Vasikauskas, St. Bernard Parish, Levittown
for the sick of our parish
Jack Driscoll
Mary Fugina
William Torres
Joseph Ferrari
Anne Kalman
Gerry Finlan
Cynthia Simpson
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
Irene Boyce
Jean Caprera
Rosemary Clark
Ed Costello
Roberta Curran
Monica DeLaRosa
Debra Dowdell
Margaret Dowdell
Harold Encizo
Jim Finlan
Linda Fitz
Kathleen Flaherty
Teresita Gallego
Carole Gefken
Regina Gorman
Colleen Grasing
John Guiffre
Mike Hach
Patricia Hafner
Carolyn Hakim
Suzanne Hanna
Annette Hannon
Cynthia Hansen
Donna Hare
John Hartofil
Judy Hupfer
Gervas Ignacio
Vicki Jacona
Steve Jugan
Jerome W. Kalkhof
Tia Maban
Andrew Mahoney
Lucy Marconi
Gene McDonagh
William McDonagh
Teresa McDonald
Mary McLean
Dr. John McLaughlin
John McMahon
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
Cynthia Simpson
Norma Steiger
David Testa
Rosalie Travers
Donna Vollaro
Theresa Votta
(Subject to change)
July 13
Awakening Faith, Parish Center
Alzheimer’s Support Group, Parish Center
CFFR, Parish Center
Folk Group, Off-site
Mystery of God Video Series, Parish Center
Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center
July 14
Zumba Gold, Parish Center
Shawl Ministry, Parish Center
St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House
Most Holy Trinity Novena, Prayer Room
July 15
Stroke Support, Parish Center
July 16
Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria
July 17
Baptism Mass & Gathering, Church
Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room
AA Meeting, Cafeteria
Pray for our beloved deceased
and those who mourn for them
Mario Barris
Maria Della Monica
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Charles Monell
Kevin John Skarren
YEAR OF MERCY OCT. 2015—NOV. 2016
A Series of Help and Support
Pope Francis has proclaimed December 8, 2015November 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.
Effective Family Communication:
Building Connections, Breaking Barriers
Thursday, July 21, 7:30-9:00 p.m., Parish Center—All are welcome!
The Bible says, “Let us speak the truth in love.” The first duty of love is to listen. Good communication in the family and beyond is built on
listening more carefully and responsively, and acknowledging the feelings and wants that people express in word and mood. People are
much more likely to listen if they have been listened to with actively expressed acknowledgments. The open ear is the only believable sign
of an open heart! Join Dr. Shelton in this thought-provoking workshop to explore your communication, your ability to listen and to
choose words that build connections and break down barriers.
Dr. Ray Shelton is a consulting psychologist with the Diocese of Rockville Centre, presenting programs in stress management,
communication, parenting, and marriage preparation. In his primary work, he is a Fellow and Director of Professional
Development with the National Center for Crisis Management, and has provided consultation, development and training to the
law enforcement, emergency services, corporate, industrial, insurance, medical, and education community in the area of Stress
Management, Crisis, Trauma and Violence. He serves as the Clinical Director for the Nassau County Fire Service Traumatic Stress
Response Team and regularly consults with the news media regarding Traumatic Stress, offering expert commentary for CNN,
ABC, FOX, NY Times and Newsday. In addition, Dr. Shelton is an honorably discharged veteran, having served in the US Navy as
a Hospital Corpsman. He is also an Eagle Scout.
Words of MERCY from Pope Francis:
“...The Pope is at your side and supports you.”
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.
“Whenever a hand reaches out to do good or to show the love of Christ,
to dry a tear or bring comfort to the lowly, to show the way to one who is
lost or to console a broken heart...to forgive or to offer a new start in God,
the Pope is at your side and supports you.”
From Pope Francis’ Address at St. Matthew’s Cathedral, Washington DC, September, 2015
Which of the above acts of mercy are you being called to do for someone right now?
How will you respond to that call?
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION
Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
July
Video Discussion
Series
Who or what is “God” to you? A benevolent Father in the sky? A kind of all-powerful “superman” figure? A “super cop” who keeps people in line? Is God kind of like Santa Claus, someone you ask to give you
good things and hope you get them? Or is God a “force” or “energy” that surrounds you and fills you?
Come find out what Christianity really means when it talks about the greatest and most awesome mystery
that’s beyond all our wildest ideas and expectations!
Explore The MYSTERY OF GOD
with Bishop Robert Barron’s Videos
Hosted by Deacon John Blakeney
3 Wednesday evenings
July 6, 13 and 20, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.
Parish Center
For information contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or [email protected]
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?
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA): A Journey in Faith!
Name: _____________________________________________________________Phone: _____________________________
Best time to call: ________________________________________________________________________________________
Place form in collection basket, or contact Diane Vella: 516-731-4220 or [email protected]
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Liturgy corner
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
July 10, 2016
First Reading: It appears that God’s people have disregarded the Lord’s ways and preferred their own. Moses
instructs them to renew their covenant commitment by
returning to the Lord “with all your heart and all your
soul.” Love of the Lord and fidelity to the commandments are the essential elements of covenant relationship. These are not “too mysterious and remote for
you.” They are very near to you, easily accessible in
your life’s experience as they are “already in your
mouths and in your hearts.” All that is required is for
each one to carry them out. The challenge for any disciple centers not so much, on knowing what is right but on
having the courage and strength to do what is right.
Covenant love relationship demands that we not only
“know” but also “do.”
things hold together. In Christ, God becomes human,
and through his life, Death, and Resurrection, reconciled all things that had gone astray and lost their connection with God. Since the fullness of God was pleased
to dwell in Christ, he, through his self-emptying love for
all, was able to reestablish God’s peace and harmony
that binds the universe together. We are still sorting out
what reconciliation of all creation means for us as humans but also for all of God’s created works.
Gospel: To understand the essence of the law summarized by an inquiring scholar of the law, Jesus proceeds
to recount the parable of the Good Samaritan. For Jesus,
loving the neighbor as yourself is the criteria for assessing one’s love of God. Therefore it would have been
important to know the exact definition of neighbor so
that one could be faithful to the commandment. Jesus’
parable brings his audience to a moment of insight and
decision. The definition of neighbor as one who treats
another with mercy, breaks down all artificial boundaries that divide us, and rests on the insight that we are to
treat one another in the same fashion that God treats all
creation. We are called to treat one another with mercy,
no matter who the other is or what we think the other
deserves. To love God is to treat one another with mercy, reconciliation and love. What decisions will you
make?
Responsorial Psalm 69: The refrain from this lament
psalm, “Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will
live,” captures well Moses’ instruction to the people in
the First Reading. Covenant lover and relationship emboldens the psalmist to turn to the Lord for mercy and
help, assured already that the Lord does hear and responds.
Second Reading: Colossians extols Christ as “the image
of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation,”
through whom the universe was created. In Christ, all
Saints of the Week
Monday, July 11. Saddened by the immoral state of
society, St. Benedict of Nursia (480-553/7) left the city
to live as a hermit at Subiaco. In time, more and more
men were attracted to his charismatic personality as well
as his way of life. He eventually moved a group of
monks to Monte Cassino, near Naples, where he
completed the final version of the rule, now known as
The Rule of St. Benedict, on the fundamentals of
monastic life, including the day-to-day operation of a
monastery. The rule asserts that the primary occupation
of the monk is to pray the Divine Office in tandem with
a vowed life of stability, obedience, and conversion. The
whole of the monastic vocation can be summarized in
the opening line of his rule, “Listen carefully.”
Wednesday, July 13. St. Henry II (972-1024) was a
German king and Holy Roman Emperor, the only
German king to be canonized. Henry had considered
becoming a priest, but when his father died, he inherited
his father’s title of Duke of Bavaria. He became King of
Germany in 1002 and married Cunegunda, who is also a
saint. He had a reputation for being learned and pious,
and was a positive influence in Church-state
relationships. Henry is a patron saint of Benedictine
oblates and is invoked against infertility, for he and his
wife were childless.
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Liturgy corner
Readings for
July 10, 2016 - July 17, 2016
Thursday, July 14. St. Kateri Tekakwitha. Virgin. St.
Kateria Tekakwitha (1656-1680), called the “Lily of the
Mohawks,” Is the first Native American to have been
beatified and was recently canonized a saint. Her
decision to convert was not received well within her
community because Christianity was seen as the religion
of the oppressors. St. Kateri was a pious woman who
attended daily Mass, fasted twice a week, taught
children, and cared for the sick. After she died, a number
of miracles and visions were attributed to her
intercession. Tekakwitha was canonized in 2012.
Sunday, July 10. Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Time. Deuteronomy 30:10-14; Colossians 1:15-20;
Psalm 69:14, 17, 30-31, 33-34, 36-37; Luke 10:25-37.
Monday, July 11. Memorial of Saint Benedict, Abbot. Isaiah 1:10-17; Psalm 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23; Matthew 10:34–11:1.
Tuesday, July 12. Isaiah 7:1-9; Psalm 48:2-8; Matthew 11:20-24.
Wednesday, July 13. Isaiah 10:5-7, 13-16; Psalm 94:510, 14-15; Matthew 11:25-27.
Thursday, July 14. Memorial of Saint Kateri
Tekakwitha, Virgin. Isaiah 26:7-9, 12, 16-19; Psalm
102:13-21; Matthew 11:28-30.
Friday, July 15. Memorial of Saint Bonaventure,
Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Isaiah 38:1-6, 2122; (Ps) Isaiah 38:10-12, 16; Matthew 12:1-8.
Saturday, July 16. Micah 2:1-5; Psalm 10:1-4, 7-8, 14;
Matthew 12:14-21.
Sunday, July 17. Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary
Time. Genesis 18:1-10; Colossians 1:24-28; Psalm
15:2-5; Luke 10:38-42.
Friday, July 15. St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor
of the Church. (1221-1274), scholastic theologian and
philosopher, was born in Italy and joined the
Franciscans in 1243. He studied theology at Paris with
his great contemporary, Thomas Aquinas.
Also
Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Mount Carmel is part of a
mountain range in northern Israel, significant to
Christians for its biblical association with the prophet
Elijah (see I Kings 18). In the Twelfth century, the
Carmelites were founded at a site reputed to have been
Elijah’s cave. They soon built a monastery here. The
Carmelites honor the Blessed Virgin Mary under the title
of Our Lady of Mount Carmel. The English Carmelite,
St. Simon Stock, is believed to have been given the
brown scapular by Our Lady, and those who wear it
believe they can be sure of her help at the hour of their
death.
Sourcebook 2016
The Ride Home
Vigil of the Feast Day of
Our Lady of Mount Carmel
will be held on Friday July 15, 2016
This feature is for families to share their thoughts
as they travel to and from Church.
 6:00 pm Adoration, Rosary, Evening Prayer &

Benediction
7:00 pm Mass ( with opportunity to enroll in
the Brown Scapular). Fellowship to follow.
Holy Family Church
5 Fordham Avenue
Hicksville
For more information, call 631-421-1324.
Fifteenth Sunday of Ordinary Time
July 10, 2016
Gospel: Luke 10:25-37
Adults: When have you gone out of your way to help a
stranger in need?
Children: Would you help a new student who needed
help? Why or why not?
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Parish social ministry
Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
print clearly. We try to decipher, but often without
success.
St. Vincent de Paul:
We are most grateful to everyone who remembers our
low-income Levittown neighbors with food for the pantry or monetary donations, including those given in the
poor boxes. Thanks! This week, our needs include:
Intentions are included only once, so it is not
necessary to write the intention multiple times in a
given month.
We would like to thank our faithful pray-ers for this gift
to the community. Anyone interested in joining the
group may contact Sister Christine.
Canned vegetables of all kinds
Shampoo and conditioner
Toilet tissue
We are beginning to accept school supplies (shhhh!) if
you happen to come across some good bargains!
Did you know that…
Please remember the poor boxes
(the breadboxes of the poor) and to
“buy one, get one free!”
the United States has made significant progress in addressing food hardship since the Great Recession, but
still millions of Americans live in households that struggle to put food on the table, according to a report, How
Hungry is America?, released by the Food Research &
Action Center (FRAC). The report found one in six
Americans (16 percent) said in 2015 that there had
been times over the past 12 months that they didn’t
have enough money to buy food that they or their
families needed. This reflects a three point drop from
the 18.9 percent rate in 2013, and the lowest rate since
early 2008. The report also looks at food hardship in all
50 states, the District of Columbia, and 109 Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSAs). Despite the improvement,
the report reveals that still no corner of the country is
immune to hunger. New York State ranks 20th in the
nation with 15.7% of residents reporting food insecurity in 2015.
Free Photo IDs for Children:
County Executive Ed Mangano and Senator Michael
Venditto are providing free “Kid Pix” photo identification cards to parents and children. The ID includes a
picture, fingerprint, contact information, date of birth,
physical description and gender, on a wallet sized ID
card. If a child is ever missing, parents can present the
card to officials as a helpful tool to help locate the child.
Dates:
Tuesday, July 12, 11-2 at the Baldwin Public Library, 2385 Grand Ave.
Tuesday, July 19, 11-1 at the Bellmore Public
Library, 2288 Bedford Ave.
Thank you for helping to keep
For more information, please call 571-6000.
our Levittown neighbors less food-insecure!
GRASP:
Ministry of Praise:
Grief Recovery after a Substance Abuse Passing
For more than 12 years, a group of about 30 people have
received a letter, and a list of the intentions written in
the red Hear Our Prayer book which is located under the
spiral staircase on the right side of the church as you enter. Everyone is invited to include intentions in this
book. At the end of the month they are compiled and
mailed to our Ministers of Praise who have committed
themselves to pray daily for the intentions.
St. Bernard’s is reaching out to our parishioners who
have experienced the tragic loss of a loved one to substance abuse. There are so many layers to having lost
someone to drug addiction. You do not need to feel
alone. The group will be facilitated by a licensed professional from YES Community Counseling Center.
Leave your name, address and telephone number with
Sister Christine at (516) 731-6074 by August 1st. Depending on the responses we receive, we will organize
the support group. There is hope and healing after an
addiction death. You are never alone.
Two important reminders:
It is important that the intentions be written/
printed clearly. Many intentions are not included
because they are written illegibly. Please write/
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Parish social ministry
St. Bernard’S Center for
Religious Education
Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director,
516-731-8511
CD Players Needed
The Religious education program is in need of 15
NEW, gently used CD players or monetary
donation in order to accompany the musical
component of our children's lessons. If you would like
to give to our cause, please contact the Office.
([email protected]).
May you keep the Lord's song in your hearts!
Thank you.
Is the Holy Spirit calling you to become a catechist
and share faith with His children? We are indebted to
those who volunteer yet we are in need of new catechists
for the Fall. You must take Virtus (offered on Sept. 13th
both 9:30 or 7pm here) complete background check
information, and attend our training sessions. There are
present openings for Level 4 on Thursday afternoons,
Level 6 on Monday evenings and Level 7 on Thursday
evenings. This year instead of volunteering for a secular
organization, why not give your time and talents to this
worthwhile ministry of helping to pass on the faith to
future generations. "The harvest is great but the laborers
are few." Please contact the Religious Education Office
or e mail: [email protected] God bless you!
Our "Have Fun, Be Fit" summer program with our Olympic
theme, ended on July 1st. The children, counselors and
adults were joined by Mrs. Joanne Regan, whose
donations in memory of her late husband Kevin provided
all costs for the week. Thanks to Justine Scaduto who
coordinated the events for a happy, healthy week at St.
Bernard's!
Catholics For Freedom of Religion - CFFR
"Those who value Religious Freedom have cause for great concern" Justice Samuel Alito, June, 2016
Supreme Court (non)-decision:
The Supreme Court's decision not to hear a case challenging a Washington State law that forces a
family-owned pharmacy to dispense emergency contraceptives, known as Plan B, that aids in destruction of human
life, is an "ominous sign" for those who value religious freedom, said Justice Samuel Alito, on June 28, 2016.
In 2007, the state passed a law requiring all pharmacies to dispense this objectionable drug. In 2012, a federal court
struck down the Washington State law as unconstitutional. The court found "abundant evidence" that the law was
designed to force religious pharmacists and pharmacy owners to violate their faith. But, in July, 2015, the 9th Circuit
Court of Appeals reversed this decision by upholding the law mandating pharmacies to dispense these drugs. The
Supreme Court decision of June, 2016, to not hear the case allows the 9th Circuit's ruling to stand.
"If this is a sign of how religious liberty cases will be treated in the years ahead, those who value religious freedom
have cause for great concern," said Justice Alito. (dailysignal.com, 6/28/16)
"Government has a perennial obligation to acknowledge and protect religious liberty as fundamental, no matter the moral and
political trends of the moment." Archbishop William Lori, address to Congress
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Dear Parishioner,
Many of our fellow parishioners have contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal sponsored by the Diocese
of Rockville Centre and for this we are truly grateful. By sharing in the diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal,
you can help us change the lives of more than 600,000 people in the Long Island community. In our own
community, needy families are receiving help from our parish social ministry programs, our children are
receiving religious education and are being prepared for the Sacraments, and our senior citizens have many
services provided for them including affordable housing.
As you may know, St. Bernard’s Parish is a vibrant Catholic community that strives daily to meet the spiritual
needs of those in our parish and beyond. This year we have been blessed by meeting our goal through their
generosity, however, we are asking YOU to prayerfully consider making an offering NOW since every dollar
contributed to the Catholic Ministries Appeal gives St. Bernard’s an 80% return that is rebated back to the
parish!
In this Year of Mercy, designated by Pope Francis, we can point to the good work parish staff and volunteers
do each day. Yet we know that there is so much more to do and that is why I am writing to you today. As a
parishioner of St. Bernard’s, I use the Catholic Ministries Appeal as a way of personally ministering to the
people that I cannot physically give my attention to due to the demands of an 8 to 5 job. I like to think of my
donation as “a little piece of me’ that can touch the lives of so many others! Will you join me and many of
your fellow parishioners in making a contribution to the 2016 Catholic Ministries Appeal? Your contribution
will help to insure that all of the services and programs that the Diocese of Rockville Centre provides to
people at every stage of their lives will continue. It will also give St. Bernard’s a tremendous return on your
investment in this extremely worthy cause!
Together we can make a tremendous difference in the lives of those around us! Saying “YES” will enhance
our diocese and our parish for generations to come! Thank you for your prayers and for all that you do!
In thanksgiving to God for all of His blessings,
Steve Scarallo
Catholic Ministries Coordinator for Saint Bernard's
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Are you a gifted
and
talented leader
looking for
a challenge?
St. Bernard’s is looking for a parishioner
to assist in recruiting new volunteer ministers and connecting them with appropriate ministries in the parish.
This vol-
unteer position involves:
 Consulting with the parish staff regard-
ing needs for volunteer ministers
 Coordinating outreach to potential
volunteer ministers
 Helping people identify their gifts, tal-
ents and strengths and connecting
them with specific ministries
Do you have:
 Organization skills?
 “People” skills?
 Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the
life and mission of St. Bernard’s parish?
For further information please contact Diane
Vella at 516-731-4220 or
[email protected]
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Father Ralph Sommer is currently booking home visits during the summer. Gather some
neighbors or friends and for a lively conversation about God, church, life, families, etc. Serve
dessert. To see Father Ralph’s availability and to schedule a visit go to:
stbernardchurch.org/summertime. These gatherings can be for adults, college age young
adults or even teens or middle school friends. Book early so you don’t miss this opportunity!
COME JOIN THE FUN
AT HOLY INNOCENTS
COLUMBIETTE LUAU
SATURDAY JULY 23, 2016
If you’re a teenager with some time to share
this summer, why not come help with some
projects at Saint Bernard’s? Come for either
a morning session (10am-12noon) or an
afternoon session (1pm to 3:30).
Please RSVP which dates(s) you’d like to
attend:
 Tuesday, July 12
 Wednesday, July 13
 Tuesday, August 9
 Tuesday, August 16
 Wednesday, August 17
 Tuesday, August 23
RSVP online: stbernardchurch.org/fixup
or e-mail Father Ralph:
[email protected]
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