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THE CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD
51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY 10606
www.stbernardswp.com
April 26, 2020
Rectory 914-949-2111 The Little Disciple Learning Center 914-428-4727
Rev. Robert J. Morris
Pastor Jennifer Frias-Gonzalez
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 - 5:00 pm
Coordinator of Religious EducationThird Sunday of Easter
You have made known to me the paths of life; you will fill me
with joy in your presence.
- Acts 2:28
Tercer Domingo de Pascua
Me has enseñado el sendero de la vida y me saciarás de gozo
en tu presencia.
—Hechos 2:28Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith communicate the awe of the word,” says Jonathan Edwards, one of the
will deepen and grow - a day at a time best-known Puritan preachers. A skilled preacher prays with scripture,
studies, and reflects on the circumstances of the local and global
Sunday, Apr 26, 2020 community to inspire and challenge listeners. Each of us has the
THIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER capacity to preach the Good News. Catherine of Siena, one of the great
Three ways to foolishness—or faith saints and a member of the Order of Preachers, advised us: “Preach the
Some of us are quick to admit we don’t need help in truth as if you had a million voices. It is silence that kills the world.”
being foolish. We do this quite well on our own. Nonetheless, the story of TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 8:1b-8; John 6:35-40 (275). “Now those
the Emmaus travelers provides a checklist of choices that lead to who had been scattered went about preaching the word.”
boneheaded moves. First of all, they abandon hope too soon. Second,
they separate from the community of faith. Third, they discount reports Thursday, Apr 30, 2020
that Jesus is still being encountered. No wonder they didn’t recognize MEMORIAL OF PIUS V, POPE
Jesus when he was standing right next to them! Practice patience. Stay Set the bar high
close. And seek the Lord while he may be found. Picture horse racing in St. Peter’s Square. Hard to imagine how that
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 2:14, 22-33; 1 Peter 1:17-21; Luke worked, but it does give us an indication of the state of the papacy when
24:13-35 (46). “Oh, how foolish you are! How slow of heart to reformer Pius V took charge in 1566. Though his stern demeanor and
believe all that the prophets spoke!” reforms did not endear him to comfortable Vatican insiders, he practiced
what he preached, living and dressing simply and often walking
Monday, Apr 27, 2020 barefoot. During a famine he used church resources to purchase corn
EASTER WEEKDAY from abroad and distribute it widely to the poor. He also spent heavily to
Saints for all seasons improve the water supply and sewers of Rome. We live in a time of equal
Six years ago today, Pope John XXIII and Pope John Paul II were both crisis and need. How can you respond creatively to help those struggling
canonized. Commentators pointed out the apparent differences between most?
these new saints: one known for his progressive outlook in convening TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 8:26-40; John 6:44-51 (276). “The bread
Vatican II, one seen as upholding more traditional Catholic values. And that I will give is my Flesh for the life of the world.”
yet their canonization was the perfect snapshot of what we believe the
communion of saints to be—holy role models who are each unique unto Friday, May 01, 2020
themselves, demonstrating so many different ways to follow Christ. Ask EASTER WEEKDAY
John XXIII and John Paul II to pray for you today, requesting they guide Food for the soul’s journey
your own distinct path to holiness. What food does to the body is what the Eucharist does to the soul. It
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 6:8-15; John 6:22-29 (273). “Believe in gives us energy, strength, defense against disease. It’s intimate,
the one he sent.” partaken in relationship, in family, in community. It’s a gift, shared in
love. If you are what you eat, as the old saying goes, then it transforms
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020 us, makes us more like Christ. Finally, we take it with us, out of the
MEMORIAL OF PETER CHANEL, PRIEST, MARTYR church doors. In the words of Pope Benedict XVI: “We cannot approach
Exercise your right of redemption the Eucharistic table without being drawn into the mission which,
Saint Peter Chanel is revered for having lived a courageous life as a beginning in the very heart of God, is meant to reach all people.”
missionary and having died a martyr’s death in 1841 on the Oceania TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:1-20; John 6:52-59 (277); or Genesis
island of Futuna. The later remorse and repentance of his murderer 1:26—2:3 or Colossians 3:14-15, 17, 23-24; Matthew 13:54-58
Musumusu is also noteworthy. Having clubbed Chanel to death in 1841 (559). “Unless you eat the Flesh of the Son of Man and drink his
on instructions from the king to “do what was necessary” to stop Blood, you do not have life within you.”
Chanel’s evangelization, he later repented and was baptized. He asked to
be buried outside the church where Chanel’s remains were kept, so that Saturday, May 02, 2020
the faithful would walk over his grave on their way to revere Chanel. MEMORIAL OF ATHANASIUS, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH
Even your greatest errors in life can be redemptive. Be an ideal person
TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 7:51—8:1a; John 6:30-35 (274). “The It can feel lonely to fight for an ideal, including some of the ideals that
bread of God is that which comes down from heaven and gives life the church has spoken up for in recent years: immigrant rights, racial
to the world.” justice, dignity of life from womb to tomb. Today is a good day to find
inspiration and support in a soulmate: Saint Athanasius, who spent much
Wednesday, Apr 29, 2020 of his energy as a bishop in the fourth century defending our core belief
MEMORIAL OF CATHERINE OF SIENA, VIRGIN, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH in the divinity of Christ as the Word made flesh. Hold fast to your ideals
Speak up! and continue to bring them to life.
Preaching is a sacred art, whether at a podium or in everyday life, “to TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 9:31-42; John 6:60-69 (278). “Master, to
whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life.”Dear St. Bernard's Parishioners: St. Bernard’s Internet Outreach -
I have very sad news, on Stay Connected
A p r i l 2 2 n d B r. P i u s
passed away at St.
John's Hospital in Facebook: @stbernardswpny
Yonkers from the corona Instagram: @stbernardswpny
virus. Br. Pius was a holy YouTube: Daily Strength
man who was always
very near and dear to our
hearts. He touched the Flocknote
lives of countless St. The weekly bulletin will be distributed
Bernard's parishioners as electronically via Flocknote (and also on our
a Catechist and Organist for decades. Our parish website). You can sign up to receive all
hearts grieve with the love we had for him and Flocknote notifications from our
in the faith and hope that he taught parish by visiting flocknote.com/
generations of St. Bernard's children. ber nardNY. If you have any
questions please contact the
Because of the pandemic, the burial will be
Rectory at 914-949-2111.
private and limited to his family. In the future,
when we are able, our parish will celebrate a
memorial Mass in thanksgiving to God for his Catholic Charities
life and his service to our parish. Please During this time of crisis Catholic Charities is offering
remember Br. Pius and his family in your assistance with food, housing, and counseling. If you
prayers. are in need of any of these services please contact
Catholic Charities at 914-476-2700.
Peace,
Fr. Morris Estimados feligreses de San Bernardo: San Bernardo -
Tengo una noticia muy Mantente conectado
triste el Hno. Pius falleció
el 22 de abril en el
Hospital de San Juan en
Yo n k e r s por el Facebook: @stbernardswpny
coronavirus. Br. Pius era Instagram: @stbernardswpny
un hombre santo que YouTube: Daily Strength
siempre fue muy cercano
y querido a nuestros
corazones. Tocó las vidas
Flocknote
de innumerables El boletín semanal se distribuirá electrónicamente
feligreses de San Bernardo a través de Flocknote. Puede suscribirse para
como catequista y organista durante recibir todas las notificaciones de Flocknote de
décadas. Nuestros corazones lamentan el nuestra parroquia visitando
flocknote.com/bernardNY. Si tiene
amor que teníamos por él y la fe y la
alguna pregunta, comuníquese con
esperanza de que él enseñó a generaciones la Rectoría al 914-949-2111.
de los hijos de San Bernardo. Debido a la
pandemia, el entierro será privado y limitado
a su familia. En el futuro, cuando podamos,
nuestra parroquia celebrará una Misa
Caridades Católicas
conmemorativa en acción de gracias a Dios Durante este tiempo de crisis, Caridades Católicas
por su vida y su servicio a nuestra parroquia. ofrece asistencia con alimentos, vivienda y consejería.
Por favor recuerde Hno. Pius y su familia en Si necesita alguno de estos servicios comuníquese
con Caridades Católicas al 914-476-2700.
sus oraciones.
Paz,
Padre MorrisMass Intentions for the Week Sunday’s Collection:
Today’s Second Collection is for Maintenance.
Saturday, April 25, 2020 Second Collection will be for Fuel. Thank you
5:30 Rocio del Carmen Velazquez for your generous support to our parish.
Sunday, April 26, 2020 La Segunda Colecta de hoy será para el
9:00 Michael Marchesani Mantenimiento. La Segunda Colecta de la
próxima semana será para el Combustible.
10:30 Liberotore Domenico Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a
12:00 For the People nuestra parroquia.
Monday, April 27, 2020
9:00 Communion Service Collections
Tuesday, April 28, 2020 Through Mail
3/22/20 $1,031
5:30 Communion Service 3/29/20 $870
4/1/20 $870
Wednesday, April 29, 2020 4/3/20 $1,125
9:00 Joseph Gambino 4/7/20 $906
4/12/20 $3,395 (Easter)
Thursday, April 30, 2020
4/19/20 $1,560
9:00 Juan Ramiro Navarro
WeShare
Friday, May 1, 2020 4/5/20 $1,624
9:00 Maria Romero Perez 4/12/20 $508 (Easter)
4/19/20 $1,538
Saturday, May 2, 2020
The Church of St. Bernard would like to thank
5:30 Manuel Muñoz those parishioners who are continuing their
and Victoria Lopez contributions by placing their offerings in the mail
slot in the Rectory office and through WeShare.
Sunday, May 3, 2020 Your generosity is helping to make a difference to
our parish.
9:00 Andrea Giusto
10:30 Liboria Gambino
12:00 Lidia Chiu and Delia Chaw Reserving Announced Masses
To request a Mass be offered for a loved one,
living or deceased, please contact the Rectory
Prayer for the Sick / 914-949-2111. Mass offering is $15.
Oración para los Enfermos Reservando Misas Anunciadas
Please remember in your prayers those Para solicitar una Misa para un ser querido, vivo o
fallecido, por favor comuníquese con la Rectoría
who are ill and those who serve them. / al 914-949-2111. El ofrecimiento para la misa es
Recemos for todas las personas de nuestra $15.
parroquia que se encuentran enfermas.
Thomas Barrett Mary Barrett
Remember in Your Prayers
William Fargelli Jerrie Duffy Please pray for all those who have recently
Jennie Magnotta Larry O’Neil passed away:
Vicky Rebatta Elie Rodriguez Br. Blandino Pius Lester A. Petretti
Michael J. Fiorillo Jorge Ruiz Parra
All Parishioners with the Corona Virus Salvador Ruiz-CorderoYou can also read
