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Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2016
May we be transformed in the Baptism of Christ!
A COMMUNITY OF FAITH HOPE AND LOVE
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516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: [email protected]
Website: www.StBernardsLevittown.org
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!
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.
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 5.
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 Rectory to set up an appointment with a priest, 731-4220.
Ministry to the Sick and Aging: If you are, or know of someone who is homebound and would like to receive Holy Communion, please call the rectory at 731-4220.
St. Vincent De Paul Society: 735-3218
Usher Coordinator: John Lyons (516) 390-5150 or
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.StBernardsLevittown.org
Would you like to join our vibrant community of Faith, Hope and Love at St. Bernard’s? Sign-up and get to know us at one of our monthly New Parishioner Registration and Wel-come evenings! For information, call the parish office at 516-731-4220, or download a form from our website www.StBernardsLevittown.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s Parish” on the left side of the home page form. If you move away, please notify us as well.
S T. BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
PASTORAL TEAM Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor
[email protected] ext. 130
Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor [email protected]
ext. 128
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 Joy Varkey, Resident Priest [email protected]
ext. 124
Father Andres Fernadez, Resident Priest ext 131
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]
ext. 142
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
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"Atta boy" E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]
Nothing perks up children better than letting them know that you are proud
of who they are or what they’ve done. As we celebrate the Feast of the
Baptism of the Lord we hear in today’s gospel (Luke 3:15-16, 21-22) that God
the Father speaks to Jesus and says, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am
well pleased.” This affirmation happens as Jesus is about to step out into a life
-changing transition from carpenter to rabbi. And with his Father’s blessing,
there is no looking back.
We have the opportunity to do for others what God the Father did for
Jesus. Especially parents. Look for an opportunity each day to say something
affirming to your children. No matter how annoying they might be on any
given day, surely there is something you can affirm them for.
Affirmation is not just for children. We have opportunities to affirm
spouses, parents, co-workers, neighbors, friends and those we’ve just met. (I’ve
made it a habit to say something affirming to supermarket cashiers, bank
tellers, and even those people who call to say “we’re going to have a truck in
your area in case you want to donate clothes or household items.”) If
affirmation doesn’t come to you naturally or easily, it would be good to keep a
little notebook in which you could write down who you affirmed each day --
that practice will begin to establish the habit of affirmation.
But we can’t give what we don’t have. So before you go out on this mission
to affirm others, reflect on God’s affirmation of you. God the Father has been
wanting you to hear what he told Jesus 2000 years ago: “You are my beloved
child; with you I am well pleased.” “BUT,” we might object. “How can you
be well pleased with me since I have these different flaws, weaknesses and
sins?” While it is true that God isn’t pleased with unloving choices we make,
still he is pleased with us. After all, we are made in God’s image and he loves
seeing his image (us) in the flesh. Those who are parents and grandparents
understand this. While the kids might be flawed and annoying at times, we are
still thrilled to watch how they are growing and loving. So too God looks at us
with love and wants us to hear his words of affirmation. He gives us a holy
“attta boy” or “atta girl” each day. Can you hear this? Do you believe his
affirmation?
Blog Registration
In this week’s blog, Father
Joe speaks about his
experience of baptizing
babies. Did you read it?
Of course you can go to our
new website
www.stbernardchurch.org
and click on the
“The Weekly Blog” to see
what he wrote OR if you
want to get our staff’s weekly
blog sent to your e-mail each
week, go to our website and
register your e-mail to
subscribe to the blog. So far
over 60 people have
registered and we hope you
will too. If you’re reading
this in the car going home
(we presume you’re not the
driver) you can even sign up
right now from your mobile
device!
We hope you’ll join your
fellow parishioners in getting
an inspirational message
each week from one of our
staff members. And feel free
to add your own comments
at the end of each blog
online.
And someone sent in a video
of a certain pastor joining the
Division Avenue High
School Chorus in singing the
Hallelujah Chorus. You can
see that on our website too!
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Gifts of treasure Parish News
Capital Campaign
Goal: $1,000,000.00 Pledged: $1,199,925.00 Collected to date: $1,090,487
Faith Direct
Have you enrolled yet? www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272
Monday, January 11 7:30 pm Miraculous Medal Novena, Church
7:30 pm RCIA Team Training, Parish Center
Tuesday, January 12 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center
2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center
6:00 pm Religious Award Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria
6:15 pm Children’s Choir Practice, Parish Center
7:00 pm Boy Scout 316 Meeting, Cafeteria
7:00 pm Cub Scout Monthly Committee Meeting, Parish Center
7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room
7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 209
7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207
7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church
Wednesday, January 13 1:00 pm CFFR - Parish Center
7:30 pm Awakening Faith, Youth Ministry Room
7:30 pm Folk Group, Off-site
Parish calendar (Subject to change)
the Gifts of bread and wine
for the weekend of January 9th and January 10th
have been requested
in loving memory of
Dorothy Fleming by
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wicelinski
and sons
Sunday collections
December 27, 2015 December 28, 2014
$ 11,856.05 $ 12,582.10
507 envelopes 534 envelopes
Faith Direct
$ 2,054.72 $ 2,183.52
Total Collection
$ 13,910.77 $ 14,765.62 December 25, 2015 December 25, 2014
$ 42,063.40 $ 43,713.00
748 envelopes 822 envelopes
January 3, 2016 January 4, 2015
$ 15,971.50 $ 16,138.30
595 envelopes 627 envelopes
Faith Direct
$ 2,054.72 $ 1,789.36
Total Collection
$ 18,026.22 $ 17,927.66
Ushers And Usherettes Needed
Men and women are desperately
needed to usher for all Masses. If you
are available to usher, please contact
our Usher Coordinator-John Lyons at
516-390-5150. We would appreciate
and welcome any volunteers and thank you for the
giving of your time and talents.
This weekend, January 9th & 10th! Don’t Forget Your
Baby Bottle!
See page 11 for details
Pro-Life Bus Trip to
Washington, DC. Friday, January 22, 2016
Mass: 4:45 am at St. Frances De
Chantal, Wantagh
Bus Leaves St. Frances de
Chantal parking lot at 5:30am
Bus leaves Washington, DC at 4:00 pm
Bus arrives back at St. Frances approximately
11:00 pm
Cost: $25 per person for out of parish (St. Frances)
participants
Contact: Dick or Terri Campbell ( of St. Frances)
Telephone: 516-781-2608
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mass intentions
Parish calendar (Subject to change)
8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center
Thursday, January 14 9:00 am Zumba Gold, Parish Center
10:00 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center
2:15 pm St. Vincent Meeting, Clairvaux House
6:30 pm Most Holy Trinity Novena, Prayer Room
7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center
Friday, January 15 10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center
2:00 pm Stroke Support, Parish Center
Saturday, January 16 9:00 am Awakening Faith, YM Room
9:00 am Religious Ed Confirmation Retreat, Parish Center
10:30 am Special Education, Parish Center
11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria
12:00 pm Special Education Retreat, Cafeteria
1:00 pm Confirmation Retreat Prayer Service, Church
3:00 pm Confirmation Retreat Mass, Church
Sunday, January 17 1:00 pm Catholic Daughters Meeting, Parish Center
6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, YM Room
8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria
Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List
Baby Mason Francis Combs
Susan Arena Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce
Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Roberta Curran
Richard DeLaRosa Monica DeLaRosa Harold Encizo
Jim Finlan Kathleen Flaherty Teresita Gallego
Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach
Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Donald Hall
Suzanne Hanna Annette Hannon Cynthia Hansen
Donna Hare John Hartofil Judy Hupfer
Gervas Ignacio Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan
Jerome W. Kalkhof Amanda Kuck Tia Mabanta
Andrew Mahoney William McDonagh Teresa McDonald
Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino
Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri
Raymond Pfiefer Catherine Pipinou Joan Rampolla
Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly
Federico Rueda Terri Saccente Eve Saint
Thomas Saint Keith Sessa Terry Sherwood
Joseph Smithwick, Sr. Norma Steiger Marina Suazo
Liberty Tabag David Testa Rosalie Travers
Donna Vollaro Theresa Votta Ann “Dolores” Walsh
Pat Welisher Charles Yevoli
Pray for our beloved deceased
and those who mourn for them
Thomas Hogan Paula Kaplan
Edna R. Lanigan
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.
Justine Irene Bischof Eileen Bopp Salvatore Bumbalo
Martha Yolanda Mero de Valez Gerry Rosalia
Luke Rosenthall
for the sick of our parish
This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions.
Monday, January 11
8:00 am James Winship
Tuesday, January 12 8:00 am Cory Watson
Wednesday, January 13 8:00 am Living & deceased members of the Lynch and Albano Families
Thursday, January 14 8:00 am
Friday, January 15 8:00 am
Saturday, January 16
8:00 am 5:00 pm Living and Deceased Members of the
Holy Innocents Council
Sunday, January 17
7:30 am Hynes and Legere Family
9:00 am For All Parishioners
10:30 am Lou, Mark & Mike Steinberg -Living,
Annmary Hoare ,
John Hartofil - Living,
Florence Waters
Ximena Zate
12 Noon Kevin Regan, Sr.
5:30 pm Andrew & Betty Lalonde
Baptisms
We welcome into the parish the following new member:
Brennan Wayne Wright
Congratulations to the happy parents.
Sacraments
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ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
O Come let us adore him?
By Diane Vella
As we Christians finish our celebration of the
Christmas season—liturgically at least—with the Feast of
the Baptism of the Lord, we sing in joyful praise for the
last time, O Come let us adore him, O Come let us adore
him, O come let us adore him, Christ the Lord!! One of
the more beloved Christmas carols of our tradition, this is
certainly one of my favorites. But hearing it throughout
this Christmas season got me thinking….
Have you noticed that in the Gospels Jesus never asks
anyone to come and adore him? Not once. To sit with
him, to be with him, to pray with him, to listen to him,
but never to adore him. And when you think about it,
when we speak of the people we love the most, although
we might say things like, “I just adore my boyfriend,” or
“I adore my grandchildren,” we don’t really mean
“adore” in the sense that we adore God. And we don’t
want to be adored in that way, even by those we love the
most. No, adoration is not something that Jesus sought,
and when you think about it, it makes sense.
What Jesus DID say in
the Gospels, over and over
again, was “Come and
follow me.” We will hear
this in the Sunday Gospel
reading just a few weeks
from now. For some of the
people of his time, this may
have meant literally
following him physically,
but for them and for us it
has a much deeper meaning: follow him in being
centered on God; in being loving, compassionate,
forgiving, peaceable and reconciling. Follow him in
being prayerful and humble and even challenging (with
love) when necessary. Following him in being always
ready to give of himself to teach and bring about God’s
reign of peace, love and justice in the world no matter
what the cost.
Soren Kierkegaard, the 19th century Danish philosopher,
once observed that Jesus has many admirers, but few real
followers. As we conclude this Christmas season, after
we adore him, and after we admire him, let’s do what he
really wanted:
O Come let us FOLLOW him!
GOT QUESTIONS??
AWAKEN
YOUR FAITH!
An informal study and discussion group
for people in their 20s-40s
All are welcome. No topic off base.
Come and bring a friend, you can join in progress!
3 more Sat. Jan. 16, 23, 30, 9-10:15 am OR
3 more Wed. Jan. 20, 27, Feb. 3, 7:30-8:45 pm Youth Ministry Room in the School Building
For registration and information:
Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or
WHAT DOES THE BIBLE
REALLY SAY AND MEAN?
Winter Bible Study:
The Gospel of Luke For most of 2016 we will hear the Gospel of Luke
proclaimed in Church. What does it mean??
4 weeks, evening or morning, starts
Thursday Jan. 14, 7:30 p.m. or
Friday Jan. 15, 10:00 a.m. St. Bernard’s Parish Center
Instructor: Diane Vella, M.A.,
Pastoral Associate
Contact Diane Vella at 516-731-4220 or
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Words of MERCY from Pope Francis:
“Hate doesn’t overcome any difficulty”
Over the course of the next year we will feature some thoughts from one of Pope
Francis’ talks or homilies. 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.
“In families, there are difficulties, but these difficulties are overcome with love. Hate
doesn’t overcome any difficulty. Division of hearts doesn’t overcome any difficulty. Only
love is capable of overcoming difficulties…. Love is to keep moving forward.”
From Pope Francis’ address at the Festival of Families in Philadelphia, 2015
Does anyone in your family have anger-management problems? Get help! (Our parish staff can connect you.)
What needs to happen in your family so that love can move you forward?
ADULT FAITH FORMATION Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
St. Bernard’s S.O.S.! (Sharing Our Support!) Series
Pope Francis has proclaimed December 8, 2015-November 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.
Facing Concerns About Elderly Relatives Wednesday, January 20, 7:30-9:00 p.m., St. Bernard’s Parish Center—All are welcome.
Nora Molloy, LMSW - has been a social worker for 24 years with extensive experience in geriatrics, oncology and end
of life. She has worked at the Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation at North Shore Hospital in Manhasset, and
currently works for MJHS Hospice and Palliative Care visiting patients in their homes and providing emotional support
and concrete services to patients, elderly people, and their families. She makes use of her background in spirituality
and religion which is very often at the heart of the work with elders and their families.
Next Topic: Thursday, Feb. 25—Facing Bullying—Nina Glenn, LMSW
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Liturgy Corner
T he Feast of the Baptism of the Lord proclaims a
theophany (a visible manifestation), revelation, or
manifestation of the divine Sonship of Jesus by his
anointing and appointment to his messianic office. It is
the feast that proclaims the Baptism that elevates
believers to the status of sons and daughters of
God.
First Reading: this text is the first of the four
poems identified as the suffering servant songs.
These poems are meant to be read as an
integral part of a whole when they present
Israel’s mission to be the way to the Gentiles.
For Christians, Jesus is the Israelite who is able
to fulfill Israel’s mission. The presentation of
the servant’s mission, his rejection and
persecution and saving nature of his Death
foreshadows the Gospel story of Jesus in an
uncanny way.
Responsorial Psalm: This is perhaps one of the
most ancient psalms. The “sons of God” are
called to acknowledge God as Lord and to
adore him, the universe is God’s temple which is given
glory! All of us are sons and daughters of God;
therefore we acknowledge God and come to give him
praise and adoration.
Second Reading: The reading from the Acts of the
Apostles can also be seen to echo aspects of the passage
from Isaiah. The God-fearing Cornelius represents the
Gentiles who await God’s salvation. God has no
favorites, or to put it another way, all are God’s
favorites. Here again the story of God takes the
initiative. By sending the Holy Spirit upon all gathered
in the house of Cornelius it is a sign that those who are
worthy of being baptized become heirs of the Kingdom
of God. Also, like the servant in Isaiah they are called
THE FEAST OF THE BAPTISM OF THE LORD
January 10, 2016
to be God’s servants and to participate in God’s saving
mission, each in his or her own unique way.
Gospel: The baptism scene of Luke is structured in a
similar way to the first servant song. The scene
commences with the voice of God addressing
an audience, so Luke’s account begins with
John addressing the people about the
imminent advent of Christ in their midst and
of his mission. John emphasizes the difference
between his baptism and the one that the
Messiah will administer. John’s baptism is an
acknowledgment of sin and repentance while
Jesus’ Baptism conveys the power of the Holy
Spirit that will transform those who receive it
in new birth in the Spirit. By the same token,
one can only receive the cleansing fire and
empowering gift of the Spirit when one
acknowledges one’s sinfulness. God’s Word
proclaims Jesus and his divine status and
relationship to God.
We now go into Ordinary Time. They are not
termed ordinary because they are commonplace in
some way but because they are numbered within
the liturgical calendar. In fact, there is nothing
ordinary about Ordinary Time! In these weeks, we
hear proclaimed the wondrous stories of our
salvation, stories that we need to burn into our
hearts if we are truly to know Jesus, love him, and
share him with the world. In these weeks, we have
the opportunity to listen to Jesus and learn exactly
what it is that we are called to do as his disciples.
Sourcebook 2016
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Sunday, January 10. The Baptism of the Lord.
Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7; Acts 10:34-38; Psalm 29:1-4, 9-10;
Luke 3:15-16, 21-22.
Monday, January 11. 1 Samuel 1:1-8; Psalm 116:12-
19; Mark 1:14-20
Tuesday, January 12. 1 Samuel 1:9-20; (Ps) 1 Samuel
2:1, 4-8; Mark 1:21-28.
Wednesday, January 13. 1 Samuel 3:1-10, 19-20;
Psalm 40:2, 5, 7-10; Mark 1:29-39.
Thursday, January 14. 1 Samuel 4:1-11; Psalm 44:10-
11, 14-15, 24-25; Mark 1:40-45.
Friday, January 15. 1 Samuel 8:4-7, 10-22; Psalm
89:16-19; Mark 2:1-12.
Saturday, January 16. 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1;
Psalm 21:2-7; Mark 2:13-17.
Sunday, January 17. Second Sunday in Ordinary
Time. Isaiah 62:1-5; Psalm 96:1-3, 7-10; 1 Corinthians
12:4-11; John 2:1-11.
Readings for
January 10, 2016– January 17, 2016
For The Ride Home
This feature is for families to share their thoughts as
they travel to and from Church.
Feast of the Baptism of the Lord
January 10, 2016
Adults: Do you think that God was “well pleased” by
your actions in recent weeks? Why?
Children: What good thing could you do this week that
would be pleasing to God?
Catholics For Freedom of Religion -
CFFR
"Proclaim liberty throughout the land."
Leviticus 25-10
Religious Freedom Sunday (January 10) is a national
event in which churches inform parents, students, and
educators within their congregations about the freedom
of religious expression students from Kindergarten
through twelfth grade have at school.
(religiousfreedomsunday.com - usccb)
Almost 20 years ago, the U.S. Department of Education
directed public schools to tell students what their
religious freedom are. "Catholics For Freedom of
Religion" remembers National Religious Freedom Day,
January 16th each year, with "Free to Speak" pamphlets,
published by Gateways to Better Education, to help
students and teachers know their civil liberties. "We
want our young people to be bold in their faith. We
have let them know they can be. That it's perfectly legal
for them to be bold," said Director Eric Buehrer.
All Americans, liberal and conservative, religious or not,
can agree that religious freedom, anchored in conscience
rights, is fundamental to U.S. democracy.
(Religious Freedom in America, by Allen Hertzke,
amazon.com)
"Hold on to the Constitution, for if the American Constitution
should fail, there will be anarchy throughout the world."
Daniel Webster
Events:
"Medical Mondays", on moral and ethical issues:
Saint James R.C. Church, Setauket, NY
See page 15
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Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
St. Vincent de Paul:
Thanks to the food drives that we had in the fall, our pantry is still in good shape. If you would like to shop, we could use some:
Cereal
Paper towels
As always, thanks so much!
Catholic Health Services Healthy Sundays:
Catholic Health Services will be our guest on Sunday,
January 31st from 10:00-noon for free flu shots and blood pressure screenings. Please stop in to the parish center before or after Mass. P.S. They bring lots of good snacks and freebies!
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Rockville Centre
Employment Opportunities: Catholic Charities has many job postings at
DRVC.org. Look for the Catholic Charities link and
follow it to job postings. There are many benefits in
working for Catholic Charities! Check them out!
This year, we would like to adopt Catholic Charities of the
Diocese of Rockville Centre to receive the proceeds from
our
SOUPER BOWL OF CARING
which will take place on the weekend of
February 6th and 7th after all the Masses.
Catholic Charities helps people in Nassau and Suffolk
meet the following needs, among others:
Chemical Dependence Services
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Disaster Response Services
HIV/AIDS Services
Housing
Immigrant Services/Refugee Resettlement/
Anti-Trafficking Program
Mental Health Outpatient/Residential Services
Nutrition Outreach Education Project
Parish Social Ministry
Regina Maternity Services
Residential Services for People with
Developmental Disabilities
Senior Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Please begin your scavenger hunt for loose change around
your home—our Charitable KIDZ will be happy to add your
contribution to support Catholic Charities!
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Don’t Forget Your Baby Bottle!
This weekend, January 9th & 10th, Saint Bernard parish will be hosting a Baby
Bottle Fundraiser to benefit The Life Center of Long Island. The Life Center is a
crisis pregnancy center that counsels women and men who are experiencing an
unplanned pregnancy. Did you know that they provide:
free pregnancy tests
maternity housing with eligibility requirements
medical care
referrals
cribs
car seats
diapers
and ALL other baby items that are needed.
We are asking that you pick up a baby bottle and fill it with your change and
return it the weekend of February 13th and 14th. Most importantly, we are
asking you to recite the prayer on the bottle.
The prayer attached to the bottle will enable the counselors at The Life Center
to say just the right words a mother or father may need to hear. It especially
opens a mother’s heart to accept the truth. We believe these prayers lead
abortion-minded women to call The Life Center in the first place. Let us pray
with our whole heart for the lives of our unborn children.
DEER PARK
Call: (631) 243-2373
Text: (631) 306-4064
1767 DEER PARK AVE
DEER PARK, NY 11729
MASSAPEQUA
Call: (516) 798-9100
Text: (516) 218-1527
35 EAST WILLOW ST
MASSAPEQUA, NY 11758
HEMPSTEAD
Call: (516) 408-6300
Text: (516) 417-8054
474 FULTON AVENUE
HEMPSTEAD, NY 11550
RIVERHEAD
Call: (631) 591-9017
Text: (929) 500-1498
6 EAST MAIN ST. - 2nd Fl
RIVERHEAD, NY 11901
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Holy Innocents Knights of Columbus
Council 3581
In Service to One - In Service to All
We are looking for men to join us in promoting the
spiritual, social and charitable welfare of the Council
and our Parish. Are you interested in helping those in
need, serving the parish and community, and Living
out Faith through Charity? All Practical Catholic Men
over the age of 18 are welcome. Contact our Grand
Knight for additional details: [email protected]
Are YOU the salt of the earth?
Table salt enhances the flavor of food.
Our SALT is a new ministry that seeks
to enhance the lives of the
Sick Aging Lonely Tired through little acts of kindness
( ex. a telephone call, a card, a visit, a pat on the back).
Would you like to join us and be a “Salt Shaker”?
Do you know of someone that we can serve?
Please call Bob Foley at 735-3278.
Coupon St. Bernard’s Salt Ministry ( see below) empowers both
the bearer of this coupon to do a small act of kindness and
the recipient of that act to pass it forward.
This coupon does not expire. It may be copied.
Father Joy’s Farewell reception
Father Joy celebrates Mass with his friend Father Aaron (second from left), Father Ralph and Father Joe, with Deacon John assisting.
The Adult Choir was magnificent!
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Community Bulletin Board
St. James Parish, Setauket, NY
and
Catholics for Freedom of Religion
invite you to:
“Medical Mondays” - A series of discussions on the moral and ethical issues
confronting patients, families, healthcare workers and administrators in the 21st century.
7:30 - 9pm
Presented by Dr. James Spencer, Sr. VP, Mission and Ministry, Catholic Health Services of Long Island and Jamey Hutchinson, BSN, CFCP.
1/11/2016 - Fertility treatments and sterility procedures
1/25/2016 - Vaccines derived from cell lines of aborted fetuses and stem cell research.
2/1/2016 - Sexual assault protocols, Plan B and other emergency contraception.
2/15/2016 - The Ethics of Sex change procedures
2/22/2016 - Moral dilemmas in the patient caregiver relationship and following one’s conscience.
St. James RC Church 429 Route 25A Setauket, NY
631-941-4141
Married Couples!
Are you looking for the perfect Valentine’s Gift?
A Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend just might
be what you are looking for. The original and still the
best communication weekend for married couples.
The next weekend on Long Island is scheduled for
February 12-14, 2016 at the Montfort Spiritual Center in
Bay Shore, NY. Space is limited. For more information
about the weekends or to apply, call 1-877-697-9963 or
visit our web site at www.wwme.org.
Widows and Widowers, Divorced and Single
Catholics of Long Island
New Member Orientation, Tuesday, January 26, 2016
at 8pm, at St. Frances de Chantal, 1309 Wantagh Ave,
Wantagh, NY. Non-denominational. All are welcome.
Refreshments are served after the meeting. Please bring
proof of single status to join. For more information call
Carol at 516-794-4933 or Barbara at 516-798-2858.
Franciscan Spirit Tours
Franciscan friars Fr. Michael Sevigny, OFM Cap. and
Fr. Julian Jagudilla, OFM will lead several upcoming
pilgrimages to Holy sites around the world, including a
special pilgrimage for the Canonization of Mother
Theresa in Rome. Proceeds benefit the work of the
Franciscans. For more information, or to arrange a
private, custom pilgrimage, please contact Franciscan
Spirit Tours toll free at 646-736-7964 (in New York
City), at [email protected] or on the web
at FranciscanSpiritTours.com. Mention you were
referred by the bulletin and the parish will receive a
contribution.
Canonization of Mother Theresa
Franciscan Italy
Great Women of Faith - Paris/Lourdes/Lisieux
Holy Land—The Living Rosary
Footsteps of St. John Paul II — Poland/Prague
Journey to Peace-- Medjugorje
Fatima
Catholic Ireland
Our Lady in the New World—Guadalupe/Mexico
Catholic Spain
Church of John and Paul — Greece/Turkey
Dominican Village Open House:
Thursday, January 14th, 1:00 —3:00 pm
Saturday, January 23rd, 1:00 —3:00 pm
Thursday, January 28th, 1:00 —3:00 pm
Dominican Village, sponsored by the Sisters of St.
Dominic, is a not-for-profit and non-sectarian
independent and assisted living residence. Respite and
short term stays are available. For more information or
to schedule a tour at your convenience call 631-842-
6091 or email [email protected]. Dominican
Village is located at 565 Albany Avenue, Amityville,
NY 11701. Website: www.dominicanvillage.org.
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