T C S . B 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, New York 10606

www.stbernardswp.com June 25, 2017

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Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor

Weekend Associates:

Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M. Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J. Rev. Msg. Peter O’Donell

Verónica Meléndez

Rectory Office Manager

Jennifer Frías

Director The Little Disciple Learning Center

Brenda López Coordinator

of Religious Education

Parish Trustees: Carlos Morinigo Judith Morinigo

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Saturday/Sábado

5:30 pm

Sunday/Domingo 9:00am, 10:30am,

12:00pm (Spanish/Español),

Confessions Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm

Congratula ons to our Confirmandi

On Saturday, June 17th the Church of St. Bernard celebrated the Sacrament of Confirma on. Forty-one students of our Religious Educa on Program re-ceived the Sacrament of Confirma on. Bishop Gerald T. Walsh was the cele-brant. A er the ceremony students and parents were invited to a recep-

on at the gym which was prepared by the Religious Educa on Staff and St. Bernard Devo onal Groups.

El sábado 17 de junio la Iglesia de San Ber-nardo celebró el Sacramento de la Confir-mación. Cuarenta y un estudiantes de nuestro Programa de Educación Religiosa recibieron el Sacramento de la Confirma-ción. El obispo Gerald T. Walsh fue el cele-brante. Después de la ceremonia, los estu-diantes y los padres fueron invitados a una recepción en el gimnasio que fue prepara-da por el personal de educación religiosa y los grupos de devoción de San Bernardo.

Congratula ons to our Confirmandi

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. SUNDAY, JUNE 25, 2017TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDI-

NARY TIME Count to ten . . . blessings During those dark moments in your life when you are sure God has forsaken you, follow this simple practice endorsed by Jesus: Count your blessings. Think about

all that you’ve been given, the love and mercy that God has shown you and others. Did you demand explanations for those gifts? Wonder at their fairness or equity? Our suffering may never make sense, but it will be redeemed, in fact it has been redeemed many times over. God’s love is stronger than sorrow and death. Abide in that love.

Matthew’s gospel quotes Jesus as saying, “Stop judging, that you may not be judged.” While you have to make some judgments every day, Jesus forbids judging a person’s character, worth, intentions, or standing before God on the basis of what you see. Jesus used the word hypocrite, which comes from the Greek word for “actor,” someone who wears a mask. The gospel asks that you unmask yourself, be real, and leave it to God to judge.

Cyril of Alexandria (c. 375-444) was a divisive and headstrong leader for much of his life and no great role model for saintly living. He did, howev-er, make one lasting contribution to the teachings of the church. Another bishop, Nestorius, had argued that it was impossible that God could ever become fully human in the weak and vulnerable form of an infant. He argued that Christ’s divinity must have come later. Cyril defended Christ’s dual nature from the beginning—fully human and fully divine—and defended Mary’s title as Theotokos, “the bearer of God.” The next oppor-tunity you have to gaze upon the face of an infant, see if you can catch a glimpse of the divine. Ask God to give you a touch of the innocence and trust you see reflected in that infant’s gaze.

Irenaeus (second century), a Father of the church, was mentored by people who knew the first disciples, which might explain the confidence he felt to write five treatises on detecting and de-bunking heresies. Irenaeus tamed the threat of Gnosticism by his sure efforts to “strip the fox,” as he put it, so that no one could mistake the Gnostic’s claims of secret spiritual

knowledge for the real and accessible message of Christ. Irenaeus wrote of God: “He cannot be seen or described in . . . all his greatness . . . Yet he is certainly not unknown. Through his Word the whole creation learns that there is one God . . . who holds all things together and gives them their being.”

Peter and Paul might not have appreciated sharing a feast day. We mean to honor two giants of Christianity, without whom we might not have the church at all. But two more different men would be hard to find. Peter was a Galilean fisherman, impulsive, bull-headed, and rough around the edg-es. Paul was an educated man of the world, a Pharisee from outside Israel in territory that is now Turkey. These two met rarely and agreed even less frequently. But we value what they taught us about holding the cen-ter of orthodoxy (Peter) and pushing the frontier of the Holy Spirit (Paul).

“Nero fiddled while Rome burned,” goes the old saying. Some blamed him for failing to fight the fire in a kind of ultimate urban renewal project. Nero himself pointed the finger at Rome’s Christians and used the fire as an excuse to persecute them. Not everyone really believed the Christians were responsible, yet many were eager to denounce them for the tired old reason of prejudice. Prejudice still exacts its price in a world that doesn’t always care for the truth. Don’t fall for it.

Blessed Junípero Serra (1713-84) is one of those figures from church histo-ry who can start an argument. He followed a calling to bring the gospel to Native Americans in 18th-century California. Some say he opposed the Spanish colonial authorities’ mistreatment of the natives; critics think he was part of the problem. Whatever else can be said of him, he gave him-self completely for the missions and the people they served. Every Chris-tian is part of the mission of Christ and his church. A member of the Span-ish military said of Serra, “There is no mischief he will not attempt if ex-asperated.” How can you be a missionary in your own way? What mischief can you make for the sake of God?

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs

♦ Lord of the Miracles, today, Sunday, June 25th at 1:30pm in the Community Room.

♦ Divine Infant Jesus, Sunday, July 2nd at 1:30pm in the Guadalupe Room.

♦ Divine Mercy, Sunday, July 2nd at 1:30pm in the Main Church.

Homebound Parishioners

Eucharis c Ministers are available to bring Holy Com-munion to homebound parishioners who are unable to a end Mass. If you know of a homebound parishioner who might like to receive Holy Communion please let them know that Eucharis c Ministers are available to bring them Holy Communion and to contact the Rectory.

Catholic Chari es

Catholic Chari es helps immigrants reunite legally with their families, obtain proper work authoriza on, learn English and civics, and prepare to pass ci zenship exams. Catholic Chari es also assists immigrants in avoiding ex-ploita on by unscrupulous prac oners by providing correct informa on and realis c counsel about immigra-

on status. They also support a vast network of soup kitchens in NYC and food pantries in NYC, emergency shelters, temporary and transi onal housing and perma-nent affordable housing to help homeless families and individuals. For more informa on or to receive help call 1-800-744-7900 or 1-800-566-7636.

Help Needed A er Mass

Father Morris is in need of some help a er the 12:00 pm Mass today. He needs help moving chairs and tables outside to the parking lot for the Carnival. We thank you in advance for your generosity and your me.

High School Youth Group

The High School Youth Group invites all students who are star ng 9th grade in September to join our Parish Youth Group. The next mee ng will beheld on Thursday, July 6th from 7:00pm—8:30pm in the Recrea on Room. Youth Group ac vi es include, spiritual conferences, retreats, trips, Midnight Runs, game nights and other service oriented ac vi es. We look forward to seeing you join us!

Young Adult Group

The St. Bernard Young Adult Group invites all students who are gradua ng 12th grade to join the group, which is open to all parishioners from ages 18 - 25. Please send an email to Vanessa Hiraldo if you are interested in join-ing the group at vhiraldo01@gmail.com or by phone at (914) 907-8046.

Gilda’s Club Westchester

Gilda’s Club Westchester is a cancer support center lo-cated at 80 Maple Ave. in White Plains, which offers free individual counseling in person or over the phone, for individuals or families whose lives have been touched by cancer. All services are free of charge. Call and speak with a bilingual licensed mental health professional to access short-term individual counseling. For more infor-ma on call 914-997-6006 or visit gildasclubwestches-ter.org.

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Próximas Reuniones Parroquiales

♦ Señor de los Milagros, hoy, domingo, 25 de junio a la 1:30pm en el Salón de la Comunidad.

♦ Divino Niño Jesús, domingo, 2 de julio a la 1:30pm en el Salón de Guadalupe.

♦ Divina Misericordia, domingo, 2 de julio a la 1:30pm en la Iglesia Principal

Los feligreses que no Pueden salir de casa

Tenemos Ministros de la Eucaris a que están disponibles para llevar la Santa Comunión a los feligreses que no pueden salir de su casa y por lo tanto no pueden asis r a la misa. Si usted sabe de un feligrés que no puede salir de su casa y que le gus-taría recibir la Santa Comunión, por favor, déjele saber que los

Caridades Católicas

Caridades Católicas ayuda a los inmi-grantes a reunirse legalmente con sus familias, obtener una autorización de trabajo ade-cuado, aprender inglés y educación cívica, y prepararse para pasar exámenes de ciudadanía. Caridades Católicas también ayuda a los inmigrantes a evitar la explotación por parte de prac cantes sin escrúpulos proporcionando información correcta y consejos realistas sobre el esta-tus migratorio. También apoyan una amplia red de co-medores populares en Nueva York y despensas de ali-mentos en Nueva York, refugios de emergencia, vivien-das temporales y de transición y viviendas asequibles permanentes para ayudar a familias y personas sin ho-gar. Para obtener más información o para recibir ayuda, llame al 1-800-744-7900 o al 1-800-566-7636.

Grupo de Jóvenes de la Escuela Secundaria

El Grupo de Jóvenes de la Escuela Secundaria invita a todos los estudiantes que están comenzando el 9no gra-do en Sep embre a unirse a nuestro Grupo Juvenil de la parroquia. Nuestra próxima reunión es el jueves, 6 de julio de 7:00 pm a 8:30 pm en la sala de recreación. Ac -vidades del grupo de jóvenes incluyen, conferencias es-pirituales, re ros, viajes, Midnight Runs, noches de juego y otras ac vidades orientadas al servicio. Esperamos se unan a nosotros!

Grupo de Adultos Jóvenes

El Grupo de Adultos Jóvenes invita a todos los estudian-tes que se gradúan del 12º grado a unirse a nuestro Gru-po Parroquial. El grupo de adultos jóvenes de la Iglesia de San Bernardo está abierto a todos los feligreses de entre 18 y 25 años. Envíe un correo electrónico a Vanes-sa Hiraldo si está interesado en unirse al grupo en vhiral-do01@gmail.com o por teléfono al (914) 907-8046.

Ayuda necesaria después de la misa

El Padre Morris necesita ayuda después de la Misa de las 12:00 pm. Necesita ayuda para mover sillas y mesas y colocarlas en el estacionamiento para el Carnaval. Le agradecemos de antemano su generosidad y su empo.

Gilda's Club Westchester

Gilda's Club Westchester es un centro de apoyo para el cáncer localizado en 80 Maple Ave. en White Plains, que ofrece asesoramiento individual gratuito en persona o por teléfono, para individuos o familias cuyas vidas han sido afectadas por el cáncer. Todos los servicios son gra-tuitos. Llame y hable con un profesional bilingüe licen-ciado en salud mental para tener acceso a consejería individual a corto plazo. Para más información llame al 914-997-6006 o visite gildasclubwestchester.org.

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.

John Horan Jennie Magno a

Luis Manuel Ponce

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, June 24, 2017 5:30 Gustavo Santelli

Sunday, June 25, 2017 9:00 Anna & Angelo Barberio 10:30 Constan no & Felipa Cardenas

12:00 Alicia Ramos Monday, June 26, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, June 27, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, June 28, 2017 9:00 Ona Vitenas Thursday, June 29, 2017 9:00 Sherley Jaramillo Friday, June 30, 2017 9:00 Joyce Gaven Saturday, July 1, 2017 5:30 Victoria Lopez Sunday, July 2, 2017 9:00 Frank McGuigan 10:30 Nicola Nazario Scarano 12:00 For the people

St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update

Total Amount Pledged: $653,270 Total Amount in Payments: $524,965 Average Pledge: $1,696.81

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #698 Un pueblo que camina Ofertorio #660 Bendigamos al Señor Comunión #676 Grita, Profeta Salida #650 Soy Feliz

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 6/11/17: $3,604 Second Collec on 6/11/17: $1,327 First Collec on 6/11/17: $3,723 Second Collec on 6/11/17: $1,591 Today’s Second Collec on is for Monthly Envelopes. Next week’s second collec on will be for Churches in Africa. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para los sobres mensuales. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para las Iglesias en Africa. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Hymns in English

9:00 am Entrance - Hymnal #556 “Joyful Joyful We Adore Thee” Offertory - Hymnal #389 “Open My Eyes” Communion –Hymnal #345 “Pan de Vida” Closing - Hymnal #609 “They’ll Know We Are Chris ans” 10:30 am Entrance - Hymnal 550 “Glory and Praise to Our God” Offertory - Hymnal #508 “Prayer of St. Francis” Communion –Hymnal #629 “Like a Shepherd” Closing - Hymnal #421 “I Sing the Mighty Power of God”

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READING HELP FOR SECOND AND THIRD GRADERS AT EL CENTRO HISPANO DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS

El Centro Hispano will be offering reading help for sec-ond and third graders Monday to Thursday from June 26 to August 17. Second graders will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm and third graders will meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. If you want to register your child, please call the Center at 914-289-0500 as soon as possible. Space is limited.

ENGLISH AND HSE CLASSES AT EL CENTRO HISPANO SPONSORED BY BOCES

Once again BOCES will be offering English as a Sec-ond Language Classes and HSE classes in Spanish at El Centro Hispano’s Technology Center. These clas-ses will take place from July to August 2017. English Classes are offered Monday – Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Thursdays 6:00 pm-10:00 pm, and Satur-days 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm. HSE classes are offered from 12 noon to 3:00 pm. Registra on fee: $25 (Only Money Order accepted). Registra on will take place on July 5th to July 6th at El Centro Hispano from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

HISPANIC HERITAGE FESTIVAL Please join us on July 16 at the Hispanic Heritage Fes val to be held at the Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla from noon to 6:00 PM. There will be La n music, folkloric dancing vendors of ethnic foods, many children events, and more. Please bring chairs, blankets, and be ready for a day of fun. For booth and sponsorship informa on, please call or e-mail Martha Lopez at 914-275-2020.

CITIZENSHIP CLASSES AT EL CENTRO HISPANO BOCES will be offering ci zenship classes on Fridays 8 am- 12 pm at El Centro Hispano. These classes will begin in September. For more informa on, please call El Centro Hispano at 914-285-0500

LEGAL HELP AT EL CENTRO HISPANO El Centro Hispano is providing legal services every Friday 12 pm- 4 pm. The consulta on fee is $40. Please come to El Cen-tro Hispano to make an appointment.

AYUDA CON LA LECTURA PARA NIÑOS DE SEGUNDO Y TERCER GRADO EN EL CENTRO HISPANO DURANTE

LOS MESES DE VERANO Esta ayuda se ofrecerá del 26 de junio al 17de agosto. Los estudiantes de segundo grado se reunirán los lunes y miércoles de 3:30 pm a 5:30 pm y los estudiantes de ter-cer grado se reunirán los martes y jueves de 3:30 pm a 5:30 pm. Si desea matricular a su niño/a en este progra-ma, llame al Centro lo antes posible al 914-289-0500. Sólo podemos aceptar un número limitado de niños.

CLASES DE INGLES Y “HSE” EN ESPAÑOL AUSPICIADAS POR BOCES EN EL CENTRO HISPANO

Una vez más, BOCES estará ofreciendo clases de inglés como segunda lengua y de “HSE” en español en el Cen-tro de Tecnología del Centro Hispano. Estas clases serán de julio a agosto del 2017. Las clases de inglés se ofrece-rán de lunes a jueves 9:00 am- 12:00 pm, jueves 6:00 pm -10:00 pm, y sábados 5:00 pm- 9:00 pm. Las de “HSE” se ofrecerán de lunes a jueves de 12:00 – 3:00 pm. El costo de matrícula es de $25. Sólo se aceptan “Money Orders”. Para matricularse pase por el Centro Hispano entre el 5 de julio al 6 de julio de 9 am a 3:00 pm.

EL FESTIVAL DE LA HERENCIA HISPANA Todos están invitados al Fes val de la Herencia Hispana el día 16 de julio desde las 12 del medio día hasta las 6:00 de la tarde en Kensico Dam Plaza, Valhalla. Habrá música la na, comida pica hispana, bailes folklóricos, y atracciones para niños. Traigan frazadas y sillas para que disfruten de un día con sabor la no. Para par cipar co-mo vendedor o patrocinador, comuníquese con Martha López al 914-275-2020.

CLASES DE CIUDADANIA EN EL CENTRO HISPANO BOCES estará ofreciendo clases de ciudadanía todos los viernes de 8 am a 12 pm en El Centro Hispano. Estas cla-ses empezarán en sep embre. Para más información, por favor llame al Centro Hispano al 914-289-0500.

CONSULTAS LEGALES EN EL CENTRO HISPANO El Centro Hispano está ofreciendo ayuda legal todos los vier-nes de 12 pm- 4 pm. La consulta cuesta $40. Por favor pase por El Centro Hispano para hacer una cita.