T C S .B 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, New York 10606 www.stbernardswp.com May 3, 2015 R 914-949-2111 L D L C 914-428-4727 Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor & Director of Rel. Ed. Weekend Associates: Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M. ConfirmaƟon Retreat at St. Joseph's Seminary Rev. Michael McForlom, S.J. Rev. Msg. Peter O’Donell . Rev. Hernan Paredes, S.J. Verónica Meléndez Rectory Office Manager Jennifer Frías Director The Little Disciple Learning Center Brenda López Coordinator of Religious Education Parish Trustees: Elizardi Castro Millie Castro S M /M Saturday/Sábado 5:30 pm Sunday/Domingo 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm (Spanish/Español), Confessions Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm On Wednesday, April 29th the ConfirmaƟon students in our Religious EducaƟon Program aƩended a Retreat at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers. The retreat was given by Fr. Morris and a St. Joseph’s Seminary Seminarian and included Mass, conferences, and recreaƟon acƟviƟes. In the picture above the retreatants pose for a photo following Mass in the Seminary Chapel. El miércoles, 29 de abril, los estudiantes de confirmación de nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa asisƟeron a un reƟro en el Seminario San José en Yonkers. El reƟro fue dado por el Padre Morris y por un seminarista del Seminario de San José Seminarista e incluía la misa, conferencias y acƟvidades recreaƟvas. En la imagen de arriba vemos a los estudiantes posando para una foto después de la misa en la Capilla del Seminario. Ministry Schedules & Hymns This weekend–May 2nd & 3rd, 2015 Hymns in English 5:30 Mass Altar Servers S. Garcia (A1) , N. Garcia (A2) S. Velezaca (CB) , F. Velezaca(BB) 9:00 Mass Entrance - Hymnal 575 / Sing a New Song Lectors A. Meier , M. Merenda EucharisƟc Minister J. McCoy 9:00 Mass Altar Servers E. Escobedo (A1) , L.F. García (A2) A. López (CB), V. McCoy (BB) Lectors V. Hiraldo, J. Rush EucharisƟc Minister C. Rush 10:30 Mass Altar Servers E. Gardner (A1 ) , J. Cardona (A2) G. Cardona (CB), C. Orellana-OrƟz (BB) Offertory - Hymnal 601 / Alleluia No 1 Communion - Hymnal 357 / One Bread One Body Closing - Missale e 105 / Hail Holy Queen 5:30/ 10:30 Mass Entrance - Hymnal 575 / Sing a New Song Offertory - Hymnal 751 / Alleluia! Sing to Jesus Communion – Hymnal 602 / I Know that My Redeemer Lives Closing—Hymnal 736 / Ye Watchers and Ye Holy One Hymns in Spanish - CánƟcos en Español Lectors J. Sayer , R. O’Neil Entrada Ofertorio Comunión #537 #498 #396 EucharisƟc Minister P. Mincey , L. O’Neil Salida #604 Caminaré Vaso Nuevo Aleluya, el Señor es nuestro Rey Te den gracias 12:00 Mass Altar Servers A. Aguilar (A1), M. Mazo (A2) L. Naulaguari (CB), K. Zavala (BB) Lectors E. Castro—Commentator V. Bonilla—1st Lector N. Bonilla—2nd Lector EucharisƟc Minister R. Rosales, J. Vélez-Cardona, C. Eyseen Page 2 Remaining in Christ Permanecer en Cristo Today’s Readings: Acts 9:26–31; Psalm 22:26– 27, 28, 30, 31–32 (26a); 1 John 3:18–24; John 15:1– 8. In the First Reading, we see how mee ng Christ can change a person’s life. Saul had been so involved in the persecu on of Chris ans that the disciples were “afraid of him.” But upon mee ng Christ along the road, he turned his life over to God, and “spoke out boldly in the name of the Lord.” We have met Christ in the word, sacrament, and encounters through the Holy Spirit in our lives. We are called to ask ourselves if we have let these mee ngs affect us in a way that others would no ce. Are you open to the presence of the Lord changing you? In the Second Reading from the First Le er of John, we read a simplified version of the Commandments. We are to believe in the name of Christ and love one another as he commanded. Through abiding in these commandments, we remain in Christ. But what does it mean to abide in Christ? What happens to those who remain in him? In today’s reading from John’s account of the Gospel, Christ explains that those who remain in him bear fruit. We can think of that fruit as the good rela onships in our lives, the posi ve influences that we have had on others, and the ways in which we have helped build community. How do you ensure that you remain in Christ and will bear good fruit? Lecturas del día: Hechos 9:26–31; Salmo 22:26–27, 28, 30, 31–32 (26a); 1 Juan 3:18– 24; Juan 15:1–8. En los Hechos, vemos cómo Cristo puede cambiar la vida de alguien. Saúl estaba tan empeñado en perseguir cris anos que los discípulos “le temían”. Pero tras encontrar a Cristo, en el camino de Damasco, Saúl se transformó y comenzó a predicar con toda valen a “en el nombre del Señor”. Encontramos a Cristo en la palabra, en los sacramentos y en otros momentos propicios de nuestra vida que el Espíritu Santo acompaña. Pero debemos preguntarnos si permimos que tales encuentros nos transformen al grado que lo noten los demás. En la Carta de san Juan escuchamos una versión condensada de los mandamientos. Nuestra vocación es creer en el nombre de Cristo y amarnos como él nos mandó. Perma -neciendo en estos mandamientos, permanecemos en Cristo. ¿Qué significa permanecer en Cristo? ¿Qué sucede a los que permanecen en él? En el evangelio, Cristo enseña que quienes permanecen en él dan fruto. Podemos pensar que ese fruto son las buenas relaciones en nuestra vida, las influencias posi vas que tenemos en los demás y las maneras en las que colaboramos en la construcción de la comunidad. ¿Cuáles son los frutos que nos aseguran que permanecemos en Cristo? © Liturgy Training Publica ons. © Liturgy Training Publica ons Page 3 Special Blessing for Pregnant Mothers On Mother’s Day, May 10th, at the 10:30 am and 12:00 pm Masses, we will have a special recogni on and blessing of parents who are expec ng a child. Please contact the Rectory (949-2111) if you are planning to a end. Parish Council MeeƟng Our next Parish Council Mee ng is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13th at 7:00 pm in the Community Room. All Parish Council members are asked to a end and RSVP as soon as possible either via e-mail at [email protected] or by phone (914) 949-2111. Upcoming Parish MeeƟngs ♦ Divine Mercy Mee ng, today, May 3rd at 1:30 pm in the main church. ♦ Divine Infant Jesus Mee ng, today, May 3rd at 1:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room. ♦ Virgin of Guadalupe mee ng, Monday, May 4th at 8:00 pm in the Cafeteria. ♦ Ladies of Charity mee ng, Tuesday, May 5th at 9:30am in Chapel Hall. Religious EducaƟon First Holy Communion First Communions will be held on Saturday, May 9th for the students in our Religious Educa on program. The First Communion for students in second grade will be at 10:00 am and the First Communion for students in grades 3 and above will be at 2:00 pm. Any students that missed prac ce, please see Brenda Lopez, the Coordinator of Religious Educa on. RegistraƟon 2015-2016 We are now registering students for the 2015-2016 Religious Educa on Academic Year. Registra on will take place in the Religious Educa on office on Sunday mornings and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. In September 2015, the Religious Educa on schedule will be as follows: Sunday, 10:10am - 11:40am: Levels 1, 2, 3 and High School RCIA Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6 Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Levels 3,4,5 Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Levels 6,7,8, Junior High School RCIA Flock Note You can sign-up to receive Flock Note nofica ons from Cardinal Dolan and the Church of St. Bernard by tex ng STBERNARD to 84576 or by visi ng flocknote.com/bernardNY. If you have any ques ons please contact the Rectory at 914-949-2111. The New York Catholic Bible Summit 2015 The Sixth Annual New York Catholic Bible Summit, sponsored by the American Bible Society and the Archdiocesan Cateche cal Office, will take place on Saturday, June 20th at the New York Catholic Center, Cathedral High School, at 350 East 56th, Manha an. The theme this year is “Hear the Word of God with Reverence. Proclaim it with Faith,” from the opening words of Dei Verbum, the Dogma c Cons tu on on Divine Revela on. The keynote speakers this year are Rev. Michael Francis Kolarcik, SJ, rector of the Pon fical Biblical Ins tute in Rome; and Bishop Fernando Ramos Perez, auxiliary bishop and vicar general of San ago, Chile. For more informa on and to register contact 646-794-2692 or www.nyfaithforma on.org. Memorial Mass at Mount Calvary Cemetery An outdoor Mass will be celebrated at Mount Cemetery (575 Hillside Ave., White Plains, NY 10603) on Saturday, May 23rd at 9:30 am. The Mass will be offered for all our beloved buried in the cemetery. For your Comfort, please bring a lawn chair. If it rains, the Mass will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist in White Plains. Page 4 Bendición Especial para madres embarazadas En el Día de las Madres, 10 de mayo, en las misas de las 10:30 am y 12:00 pm, vamos a tener un reconocimiento especial y la bendición de los padres que están esperando un hijo(a). Por favor, póngase en contacto con la Rectoría (949-2111) si usted está planeando asis r. Reunión del Consejo Parroquial Nuestra próxima reunión del Consejo Parroquial está programada para el Miércoles, 13 de mayo a las 7:00 pm en el Salón de la Comunidad. Pedimos a todos que asistan y por favor confirmen su asistencia lo antes posible, por correo electrónico [email protected] o llamando a la rectoría al 949-2111. Próximas Reuniones ♦ Divina Misericordia, hoy, 3 de mayo a la 1:30 pm en la iglesia principal. ♦ Divino Niño Jesús, hoy, 3 de mayo a la 1:30 pm en el Salón Guadalupe. ♦ Virgen de Guadalupe, lunes, 4 de mayo a las 8:00 pm en la cafetería. ♦ Damas de la Caridad, martes, 5 de mayo a las 9:30 am en el Chapel Hall. Educación Religiosa Primeras Comuniones Las Primeras Comuniones se llevarán a cabo el sábado 9 de mayo para los estudiantes en nuestro programa de Educación Religiosa. La Primera Comunión de los alumnos de segundo grado será a las 10:00 am y la Primera Comunión para los estudiantes en los grados 3 y superiores será a las 2:00 pm. Cualquier estudiante que no asista a la prác ca, por favor vea a Brenda López, Coordinadora de Educación Religiosa. Flock Note Usted puede inscribirse para recibir no ficaciones del Cardenal Dolan y la Iglesia de San Bernardo por medio de texto. Mande el texto de STBERNARD al 84576 o por medio de pagina web flocknote.com/bernardNY. Si usted ene alguna pregunta por favor póngase en contacto con la Rectoría al 914-949-2111. Conferencia de la Biblia Católica de Nueva York Las inscripciones para las clases de educación religiosa del año académico 2015-2016 están abiertas. La inscripción se realizará en la oficina de Educación Religiosa los domingos por la mañana y los miércoles y jueves por la noche. En sep embre del 2015, el horario de Educación Religiosa será el siguiente: La sexta conferencia anual de la biblia católica de Nueva York, patrocinada por la Sociedad Bíblica Americana y la Oficina de Catequesis de la Arquidiócesis, se llevará a cabo el sábado 20 de junio en el Centro Católico de Nueva York, Cathedral High School, en el 350 East 56th, Manha an. El tema de este año es "escucha la palabra de Dios con reverencia. Proclámala con fe ", de las palabras iniciales de la Dei Verbum, la Cons tución Dogmá ca sobre la Divina Revelación. Los oradores principales de este año son el Rev. Michael Francis Kolarcik, SJ, rector del Ins tuto Bíblico Pon fico en Roma; y el obispo Fernando Ramos Pérez, obispo auxiliar y vicario general de San ago, Chile. Para obtener más información y para registrarse llame al 646-794-2692 o www.nyfaithforma on.org. Domingo, 10:10 am - 11:40 am: Los niveles 1, 2, 3 y Escuela Secundaria RICA Misa Memorial en el cementerio Monte Calvario Miércoles, 4:00 - 5:30pm Niveles 1,2,3,4,5,6 Una misa al aire libre, se celebrará en el cementerio Monte Calvario (575 Hillside Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603) el sábado, 23 de mayo a las 9:30 am. La misa se ofrecerá para todos nuestros seres queridos enterrados en el cementerio. Para su comodidad, por favor traiga una silla de jardín. Si llueve, la misa se celebrará en la iglesia San Juan Evangelista en White Plains. Registro 2015-2016 Miércoles, 6:30 - 8:00pm Niveles 3,4,5 Jueves, 7:00 - 8:30pm Niveles 6,7,8, Escuela Intermedia RICA Page 5 Parish Schedule - Horario de la Parroquia Sunday, May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter 9:00am Family Mass 10:10am Religious Education Classes 10:15am Spanish Bible Study 10:30am English Mass 10:30am Cursillistas Meeting - Chapel Hall 12:00pm Spanish Mass 1:30pm Divine Infant Jesus Meeting 1:30pm Divine Mercy Meeting Monday, May 4, 2015 9:00am Communion Service– Chapel Hall Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:00am Communion Service –Chapel Hall 9:30am Ladies of Charity Meeting 7:30pm English Bible Study 8:00pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Meeting Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall 4:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation - Guad. Rm. 4:00pm Religious Education Class 5:30pm Youth Choir Practice - Music Room 5:30pm English Mass 6:30pm Spanish Bible Meditation –Guad. Rm. 6:30pm Religious Education Class 7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal-Music Room Thursday, May 7, 2015 9:00am Mass– Chapel Hall 7:00pm Religious Education Class 7:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation 7:00pm Youth Group Meeting Friday, May 8, 2015 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall Saturday, May 9, 2015 10:00am 1st Communion– Level 2 2:00pm 1st Communion - Levels 3-7 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass Sunday, May 10, 2015 Sixth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day 9:00am Family Mass 10:15am Spanish Bible Study-Guadalupe Rm. 10:30am English Mass 10:30am Cursillistas Meeting-Chapel Hall 12:00pm Spanish Mass 1:30pm Corazones Unidos Meeting 1:30pm Cristo Negro Meeting Monday, May 11, 2015 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel Hall Tuesday, May 12, 2015 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel hall 7:30pm English Bible Study Wednesday, May 13, 2015 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall 4:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation - Guad. Rm. 5:30pm Youth Choir Practice - Music Room 6:30pm Spanish Bible Meditation - Guad. Rm. 7:00pm Parish Council Meeting-Community Rm. 7:30pm Adult Choir Practice Thursday, May 14, 2015 The Ascension Of the Lord - Feast 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall 7:00pm Youth Group Meeting 7:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation Friday, May 15, 2015 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall Saturday, May 16, 2015 St. Mark, Evangelist - Feast 12:00pm Spanish Baptisms 1:30pm English Baptisms 3:00pm Quinceañera 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass 7:00pm Senora de Altagracia Meeting Sunday, May 17, 2015 Seventh Sunday of Easter 9:00am Family Mass 10:15am Spanish Bible Study– Guadalupe Room 10:30am English Mass 10:30am Cursillistas Meeting-Chapel Hall 12:00pm Spanish Mass 1:30pm Cristo Negro Meeting Monday, May 18, 2015 St. John I Pope & Martyr 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel Hall Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel hall 7:30pm English Bible Study Wednesday, May 20, 2015 St. Bernardine of Siena, Priest 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall 4:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation 5:30pm Youth Choir Practice - Music Room 7:30pm Adult Choir Practice Thursday, May 21, 2015 St. Christopher Magallanes, Priest, & Companions, Martyr 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall 7:00pm Youth Group Meeting 7:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation-Guad. Rm. Friday, May 22, 2015 St. Rita of Cascia, Religious 9:00am Mass - Chapel Hall Saturday, May 23, 2015 11:00am Quincenera 2:00pm Wedding 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass Page 6 Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Jesus becomes the symbol of life and celebration for all of us. He is the fruit of the vine poured out for us. Drink deeply. Today’s readings: Acts 15:1-6; John 15:1-8 (287). “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.” Sunday, May 3, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Easter Fruit of the womb Prepositions are fascinating parts of speech: small, Thursday, May 7 Easter weekday Be careful using “us and them” The phrase “us and them” separates humanity into teams of rivals. But what happens when those teams change sides? When Saint Paul, apostle to the Gentiles, talks about “us,” he means his Jewish brothers and sisters. For Paul, “them” refers to non-Jewish followers of Jesus—which curiously now means, mostly, “us.” Today the Jewish community celebrates the mystical side of faith on the feast of Lag B’Omer, the revelation of divine secrets to a second-century rabbi. Mysticism reminds us all that heaven’s view of history is quite fuller than ours. Isn’t it time to build more bridges, and to see as God sees? Today’s readings: Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-11 (288). “God made no distinction between us and [Gentiles], for by faith he purified their hearts.” seemingly trivial until one looks closely. When Jesus uses the metaphor of a grapevine to illustrate our relationship to him and to God, he says, “Remain in me.” To be “in” is not to be “on”! We are not random branches grafted onto the vine. We’ve been chosen to bear fruit. We have the vine’s very sap, its inner life, its juices, as Gerard Manley Hopkins says of spring: “What is all this juice and all this joy?” We belong there, in Christ. We are pruned. We abide. We remain. We ripen. We bear. Today’s readings: Acts 9:26-31; 1 John 3:18-24; John 15:1-8 (53). “Remain in me, as I remain in you.” Monday, May 4 Easter weekday At the heart of it all “Jesus knew and loved us each and all during his life,” says the Catholic Catechism. “He has loved us all with a human heart.” Take a moment to let that teaching sink in: Jesus knew you long before you were made aware of your own existence. That alone is all you need to understand your life’s purpose. You were, are, and will continue to be in the mind and heart of Jesus, who is love itself. What joy there is in embracing that love! Today’s readings: Acts 14:5-18; John 14:21-26 (285). “Whoever has my commandments and observes them is the one who loves me.” Tuesday, May 5 Easter weekday Cling to the love and let go of the fear If (or when) you feel down, confused and especially afraid, wondering— in spite of the evidence!—whether God loves you, go to John’s gospel and read what Jesus wanted his friends to hold onto (chapters 13-15). Jesus almost pleads with his intimates to realize how much he loves them and how they/we and he will not be separated, in spite of what is about to happen to him. Do little pockets of fear pop up in your day, moments of dismay? Hold on to “Be not afraid. Trust in God and trust in me.” Cling to that love Jesus has for you, but let go of the fear. Relax. Be at peace. God is in control. Today’s readings: Acts 14:19-28; John 14:27-31a (286). “I am going away and I will come back to you.” Wednesday, May 6 Easter weekday Why wine? In the ancient Near East wine was essential for sustenance; it was a symbol of life and celebration. Perhaps that is why wine plays a key role in Jesus’ first public miracle, where he changed water into wine at the wedding at Cana, and in the Last Supper, when he reveals who he is to his disciples. Through his death and Resurrection, Friday, May 8 Easter weekday A friendship worth fighting for Jesus wants to be your friend. But accept the invitation at your own risk, because that is what it requires: Risking all you have, all you are, your very life for his sake. That doesn’t exactly conjure a romantic image of hanging out with Jesus watching a ballgame. In fact, true friendship is complicated. As a friend of Jesus, you will find yourself angry and frustrated at what is being asked of you. But, as renowned theologian Martin Marty assures us in Friendship, his little treasure of a book on this sacred relationship, “For friends, never coming into conflict is probably a sign of apathy; people who care deeply about anything in the world are going to disagree.” So go ahead, accept Jesus’ invitation of friendship, and get ready for the fights, fun, and unconditional love that the best of friendships bring. Today’s readings: Acts 15:22-31; John 15:12-17 (289). “I have called you friends, because I have told you everything I have heard from my Father.” Saturday, May 9 Easter weekday Already taken care of. Thank God. The events of Jesus’ life, death, and Resurrection have brought redemption, healing, and wholeness, as we declare when we pray the words, “We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you, because by your holy cross you have redeemed the world.” There is no longer separation between the so-called “secular” world and the reign of God. With Christ, we participate in the life welling up within us and within the world. Next time you are waiting in traffic, wrangling with a tough business decision, or scrolling through your newsfeed, be on the lookout for Christ, who has already redeemed even the challenging situations we have yet to resolve! Today’s readings: Acts 16:1-10; John 15:18-21 (290). “God had called us to proclaim the Good News.” Page 7 Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, May 2, 2015 5:30 Rocío del Carmen Velázquez Sunday, May 3, 2015 9:00 For the people 10:30 Andrea Giusto 12:00 Kidia Chiu Monday, May 4, 2015 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, May 5, 2015 9:00 Communion Service Last Sunday’s CollecƟon : First CollecƟon: $3,841 Second CollecƟon: $1,321 Today’s Second Collec on is for Aid to Central & Easter Europe Churches. Next week’s second collec on will be for Fuel. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para la Ayuda a las Iglesias de Europa. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para el combus ble. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia. Wednesday, May 6, 2015 9:00 Ralph Fische Thursday, May 7, 2015 9:00 Pilar Casas Friday, May 8, 2015 9:00 Antonia Carrero Saturday, May 9, 2015 5:30 William Morris Sunday, May 10, 2015 9:00 Luis Pérez 10:30 For the people St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update Total Amount Pledged: $565,537 Total Amount in Payments: $316,307 Average Pledge: $2,102.37 12:00 Dalia Calderón Prayers for the Sick Please remember in your prayers those who are ill and those who serve them. Recemos por todas las personas de nuestra parroquia quienes se encuentran enfermas. Teresa DeQuina Michael DiGuilmi Shyrlye Jaramillo Fr. Dan Muray Reyna Le owitz María Romero-Pérez Rosario M. Rosales Micky Stagg Isabel E. Villar Total Amount Pledged: $30,676 Total Amount in Payments: $18,131 It is not too late to make your gi , envelopes can be found in the back of the church. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your kind support. Importe total de las promesas: $ 30,676 Monto total de los pagos: $ 18, 131 No es demasiado tarde para hacer su donación, los sobres se pueden encontrar en la parte posterior de la iglesia. Por favor sea tan generoso como pueda. Gracias por su ayuda. Page 8 ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EL CENTRO HISPANO ANUNCIOS DEL CENTRO HISPANO 914-289-0500 Page 9