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THE CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY 10606 www.stbernardswp.com January 26, 2020 Rectory 914-949-2111 The Little Disciple Learning Center 914-428-4727 Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor Jennifer Frias Director of Religious Education Director of The Little Disciple Learning Center Executive Director of The Little Disciple Learning Center Saturday Mass/ Misa del Sábado 5:30 pm Weekend Associates: Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M Sunday Masses / Misas del Domingo Rev. Edward Byrne 9:00 am Rev. Msgr. Peter C. O’Donnell 10:30 am 12:00 pm (Spanish / Español) Veronica Cuahuey Rectory Office Manager Confessions: Saturday / Sábado Virna Verastegui 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm Coordinator of Religious Education
Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Wait for the Lord with courage; be stouthearted, and wait for the Lord. — Pslam 27:14 Tercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Formate de valor y fortaleza y en el Señor Confía. — Salmo 27 (26):14
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow - a day at a time according to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. As social reformers and commentators draw more attention to the growing problem Sunday, Jan 26, 2020 of homelessness in America, it is important for all of us to do what we can THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME to support the bishops’ position, as they remind “communities and Get your fishing license here government of their obligation to ensure that the housing needs of all are A student can only be as good as the teacher offering met, especially poor and vulnerable people and their families.” Take time the lesson. When Jesus walked the shores of Galilee, today to look up or pray with seven themes of Catholic social teaching. local fishermen had the chance to learn the gospel by TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:4-17; Mark 4:1-20 (319). “Thus says living it. As we begin Catholic Schools Week, we honor the Lord: Should you build me a house to dwell in? I have not dwelt all the fine teachers and administrators who sacrifice much to live the in a house from the day I brought you out of Egypt . . . but have been gospel with their students. We also salute parents who invest in their going about in a tent under a cloth.” children’s religious education. Character can be shaped along with every lesson a child is taught. Make sure children you love are fishing in the Thursday, Jan 30, 2020 richest waters. The hidden power of ordinary days TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 8:23—9:3; 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17; We’re well into what the church’s liturgical calendar calls “Ordinary Time,” Matthew 4:12-23 (67). “Come after me, and I will make you fishers the period between sacred seasons. For many in the north, the cold and of men.” snow of winter have become a drag. The anticipation of Advent and the excitement of Christmas and Epiphany are long over. Yet this too can be a Monday, Jan 27, 2020 period of conversion, a time when our faith can quietly grow. “Ordinary Stop evil in its tracks Time,” declares the Catechism, “is a time for growth and maturation, a It’s hard to imagine 6 million people. It’s the populations of Phoenix, time in which the mystery of Christ is called to penetrate ever more deeply Philadelphia, San Antonio, and San Diego combined. It was two-thirds of into history until all things are finally caught up in Christ.” If you the entire population of Jews living in Europe between 1941 and 1945. It experience mid-winter blahs, rest assured that God is quite capable of was the Holocaust. Today is International Holocaust Remembrance Day, using ordinary, mundane days to foster true discipleship. when we call to mind the evil that is possible for human hearts to TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29; Mark 4:21-25 (320). generate. We remember to tell the next generation. And we commit “For there is nothing hidden except to be made visible; nothing is ourselves never again to tolerate the flourishing of racism, nationalism, or secret except to come to light.” antisemitism in our society. Today is a good day to pray for the power of the Holy Spirit to bind the evil “strong man” of prejudice and intolerance in Friday, Jan 31, 2020 our society. MEMORIAL OF JOHN BOSCO, PRIEST TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10; Mark 3:22-30 (317). “But no Patience is an inside job one can enter a strong man’s house to plunder his property unless Saint John Bosco was a wonderworker—and not just because he he first ties up the strong man.” ministered so effectively to troubled youth, transforming the most rambunctious of street kids into young men of virtue, honesty, and skill. Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020 He’s become the patron saint of youth ministry, and not just for his method MEMORIAL OF THOMAS AQUINAS, PRIEST, RELIGIOUS, DOCTOR OF THE of mixing fun with faith. From a very young age, Don Bosco had visions of CHURCH the work he would do, leading to his merciful way of dealing with the Order your life wisely young lives that society scorned. “It is more fitting to be persistent in Saint Thomas Aquinas, perhaps the greatest mind ever to probe the punishing our own impatience and pride than to correct the boys,” he theological underpinnings of Christianity, wasn’t always so highly wrote to a colleague. “This was the method Jesus used with the apostles.” regarded. When he first spoke of his desire to become a Dominican friar, Ask Don Bosco to help you be positive and patient today. his disapproving family kidnapped him and held him in their castle for a TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17; Mark 4:26-34 year. Then, as a seminary student who was reluctant to talk, he was (321). “He spoke the word to them as they were able to understand nicknamed “The Dumb Ox” by classmates. Yet, it’s fitting that Aquinas it.” belonged to the Order of Preachers—the Dominicans—because he authored beautiful prayers. Take to heart his concluding words from “For Saturday, Feb 01, 2020 Ordering a Life Wisely,” which he prayed daily: “Give to me, O Lord my The miracle worker God, understanding of You, diligence in seeking You, wisdom in finding Do you believe in miracles? As a Catholic, you must believe in some: the You, discourse ever pleasing to You, perseverance in waiting for You, and very life of Jesus, for starters, from Annunciation to Ascension, and all the confidence in finally embracing You.” things he did in between. But what about apparitions of Mary, eucharistic TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19; Mark 3:31-35 (318). miracles, and unexplainable healings attributed to the intercession of “Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.” saints? While belief in those is not required, the church says miracles do happen and rigorously verifies many. They are works of God, proof that Wednesday, Jan 29, 2020 God’s here among us, interacting with us, out of love. Go ahead and ask Every heart needs a home for one. “The Catholic bishops believe decent, safe, and affordable housing is a TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17; Mark 4:35-41 (322). human right,” “Why are you terrified? Do you not yet have faith?”
TEACH - SERVE - SANCTIFY Baptisms Join our parish in supporting the work of the The Sacrament of Baptism is celebrated at the Cardinal’s Appeal. Church of St. Bernard on the third Saturday of every month in Spanish at 12:00 pm and in English at 1:30 pm. For more information please visit the Rectory, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am—5:00 pm. Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament Friday, February 7th, is the First Friday of the Month. Please join the community at 7:00 pm for an hour of Prayer with Christ WHY THE APPEAL? during the Exposition of the Blessed Each year, your generous support towards the Sacrament the Benediction. Cardinal’s Annual Stewardship Appeal promotes the health and vitality of the Archdiocese of New York through the works of the pastoral and charitable Confirmation Sponsor efforts in our parishes, schools and more. Requirements: ∗ At least 16 years old. ∗ Must be registered at a parish where they attend Mass. ∗ Must have received their Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation. Upcoming Parish Meetings ∗ Must be in good standing with the -Lord of the Miracles, Sunday, January 26th at Catholic Church. 1:30pm in the Community Room. -Divine Infant Jesus, Sunday, February 2nd at 1:30pm in the Guadalupe Room. -Divine Mercy, Sunday, February 2nd at 1:30pm Beginning Experience in the Main Church. -Virgin of Guadalupe, Monday, February 3rd at of the Hudson Valley 8:00pm in the Cafeteria. Beginning Experience is offering a healing weekend February 21-23, 2020 at the St. Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne Lawrence Retreat Center in Beacon, New York. This invitation is open to men and women of all The Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne invite ages who have suffered the loss of a spouse women ages 19-44 who are discerning a religious through death, divorce, or separation. It is a time vocation to join them for a weekend to to heal and a time to begin anew. experience prayer and apostolate. Reservations are required. For more Reservations are required. For more information or registration please call information please contact Sr. Rosemary at 914-645-7223 or Catherine Marie, OP at Janice at 845-490-7466. 845-745-1319. Senior Haircuts Renew + Rebuild Total Amount Pledged: $704,531 Our Lady of Good Counsel will be offering hair Total Amount in Payments: $269,522 cuts for seniors in the Parish Hall on the first Wednesday of every month. Donations will be We hope that all of our parishioners will make used by the Respect Life Committee to support every effort to complete their pledges so that we women in need. are able to accomplish our parish project. Thank you very much.
ENSEÑAR - SERVIR - SANTIFICAR Bautismos Únase a nuestra parroquia para apoyar el trabajo El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra en la de la Campaña del Cardenal Iglesia de San Bernardo el tercer sábado de cada mes, en español a las 12:00 p.m. y en inglés a la 1:30 p.m. Para obtener más información, visite la Rectoría, de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m. Exposición de la Santísimo Sacramento El viernes 7 de febrero es el primer viernes del mes. Únase a la comunidad a las 7:00 pm para una hora de Oración con Cristo durante la Por qué la Apelación? Exposición del Santísimo Sacramento. Cada año, su generoso apoyo hacia la Campaña Anual de Corresponsabilidad del Cardenal promueve la salud y la vitalidad de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva Requisitos del patrocinados de York a través de los esfuerzos pastorales y caritativos en nuestras parroquias, escuelas y más. Confirmación: ∗ Al menos 16 años. ∗ Debe estar registrado en una parroquia donde asiste a misa. ∗ Debe haber recibido su Bautismo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. Próximas Reuniones ∗ Debe estar al día con la Iglesia -Señor de los Milagros, hoy domingo, 26 de enero Católica. a la 1:30 pm en la Sala de la Comunidad. -Divino Niño Jesús, domingo, 2 de febrero a la 1:30 Experiencia Inicial pm en la Sala Guadalupe. -Divina Misericordia, domingo, 2 de febrero a la del Hudson Valley 1:30 pm en la Iglesia Principal. Experiencia Inicial ofrece un fin de semana de -Virgen de Guadalupe, lunes, febrero 3 a las sanación del 21 al 23 de febrero de 2020 en el 8:00pm en la cafetería. Centro de Retiros St. Lawrence en Beacon, Nueva York. Esta invitación está abierta a hombres y mujeres de todas las edades que Hermanas Dominicas de Hawthorne hayan sufrido la pérdida de un cónyuge por Las Hermanas Dominicas de Hawthorne invitan a muerte, divorcio o separación. Es un tiempo mujeres de entre 19 y 44 años que están para sanar y un tiempo para comenzar de discerniendo una vocación religiosa a unirse a nuevo. Reservaciones obligatorias. ellas durante un fin de semana para experimentar Para obtener más información o la oración y el apostolado. Reservaciones registrarse, llame a Rosemary al obligatorias. Para obtener más información, 914-645-7223 o Janice al comuníquese con la Hna. Catherine Marie, OP al 845-490-7466. 845-745-1319. Renew + Rebuild Cortes de pelo para personas mayores Cantidad total prometida: $704,531 Nuestra Señora del Buen Consejo ofrecerá cortes Monto total de pagos: $269,522 de cabello para personas mayores en el Salón Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan Parroquial el primer miércoles de cada mes. Las todos los esfuerzos posibles para completar sus donaciones serán utilizadas por el Comité de promesas para que podamos llevar a cabo Respeto a la Vida para apoyar a las mujeres nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas necesitadas. gracias.
Mass Intentions for the Week Last Sunday’s Collection: Saturday, b January 25, 2020 First Collection 1/19/20: $3,441 5:30 Thressiama Panicker Second Collection 1/19/20: $1,534 Sunday, January 26, 2020 Today’s Second Collection is for Snowplowing. Next week’s Second Collection will be for Maintenance . 9:00 John Giusto Thank you for your generous support to our parish. 10:30 Fred Schiller La Segunda Colecta de hoy será para el Arado de 12:00 Jesus Gladis Martinez Torres Nieve. La Segunda Colecta de la próxima semana será para el Mantenimiento. Gracias por sus Monday, January 27, 2020 generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia. 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, January 28, 2020 A Coffee a Day for our Parish 5:30 Communion Service Through the A Coffee a Day for Our Parish campaign, we have increased our offertory by Wednesday, January 29, 2020 17.30%. Thank you so much to everyone who 9:00 Louis Carollo Sr. has contributed to this effort. If you not already done so, please consider making an increased Thursday, January 30, 2020 offertory commitment. Your participation will help to strengthen our parish. 9:00 Joseph Kattukaran Un café al día para nuestra parroquia Friday, January 31, 2020 A través de la campaña “Un café al día para 9:00 Elizabeth Genna nuestra parroquia”, hemos aumentado nuestro ofertorio en un 17.30%. Muchas gracias a todos Saturday, February 1, 2020 los que han contribuido a este esfuerzo. Si aún no lo ha hecho, considere hacer un compromiso 5:30 Felix Torres Cueva & de aumentar su ofrenda. Su participación Cecilia Nina Torres ayudará a fortalecer nuestra parroquia. Sunday, February 2, 2020 9:00 John Grahm Gaffney Reserving Announced Masses 10:30 For the People To request a Mass be offered for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the Rectory 12:00 Deceased Members of 914-949-2111. Mass offering is $15. the Calcetero Moreno Family Reservando Misas Anunciadas Para solicitar una Misa para un ser querido, vivo o fallecido, por favor comuníquese con la Rectoría Prayer for the Sick / al 914-949-2111. El ofrecimiento para la misa es $15. Oración para los Enfermos Please remember in your prayers those Hymns in Spanish / Cánticos en Español who are ill and those who serve them. / Entrada. #626 Felicidad Recemos for todas las personas de nuestra Ofertorio #521 Alabado sea el Santísimo parroquia que se encuentran enfermas. Comunión #667 Viñador Thomas Barrett William Fargelli Salida #650 Soy Feliz Jerrie Duffy Richard Finn Jennie Magnotta Larry O’Neil Vicky Rebatta
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