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

www.stbernardswp.com August 21, 2016

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914-428-4727

Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor &

Director of Rel. Ed.

Weekend Associates: Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M. Rev. Michael McFarland, 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

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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

Our Lady of Assump on Celebra on

On Sunday, August 14th, our par-ish celebrated our Lady of As-sump on, there was a procession from the main Church to the Caf-eteria, where there was a light recep on. Parishioners enjoyed a light lunch and beverages. We are very thankful for the parish-ioners who joined us in honoring our Lady of Assump on.

El domingo, 14 de agosto celebra-mos en nuestra parroquia la Virgen de la Asunción. Hubo una procesión desde la iglesia principal hacia la cafetería, donde tuvimos una re-cepción. Los feligreses disfrutaron de una comida ligera y bebidas. Es-tamos muy agradecidos por los feli-greses que se unieron a nosotros en honor a la Virgen de la Asunción.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

WE NEED A LITTLE EPIPHANY Today’s first reading from Isaiah hearkens back to pas-sages we hear from that same prophet as the Christ-mas season draws to a close on Epiphany. The mes-sage at that point in the Chris an year is essen ally the same as today: the redeeming grace of God knows no bounds. It is so marvelous that our human geo-graphical regions or ins tu ons cannot contain it. When it is revealed, the sheer wonder and magnitude of it draws people from all places, from unexpected places, from places that are some mes considered undesirable by those who would like to contain or control the saving power of God. And then, in an ebb and flow of divine glory, the good news of God’s steadfastness, kindness, love, and faithfulness that has caused myriads of people to come to God will turn about, and the message of it will return to all na ons and all peoples, as today’s psalm sings. BUT RIGHT THIS VERY MINUTE? The end of me, Jesus explains today, is going to be full of surprises. The undergirding surprise is the un-knowability of the precise me of the coming of God’s anointed One in glory. To those who were anxious about the number to be saved, Jesus replies not with a head count, but with a descrip on of them: those who have been disciplined in the Lord to enter through the narrow way to heaven. Some will assume that they “know somebody” on the inside, and so are permi ed a life of evil. Their insider status, Jesus says, will be for naught. The master at the door will not be able to recognize them through the veil of sinful living that covers them. Those who thought that their “good blood” in the patriarchal covenant would be a guaran-tee of joining the patriarchs and prophets will be grinding their teeth, not ea ng at the banquet table in the kingdom. All who erected boundaries and perpet-uated status, according to Jesus, will see their imagi-nary celes al borders sha ered, and the highest re-served places given away. Want a seat at the banquet table? Start living like somebody the other guests would like to have there. Today’s Readings: Isaiah 66:18–21; Psalm 117:1, 2; Hebrews 12:5–7, 11–13; Luke 13:22–30 Copyright © World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.

Vigésimoprimer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

NECESITAMOS UNA PEQUEÑA EPIFANÍA La primera lectura de hoy, tomada del profeta Isaías, nos recuerda las lecturas de ese mismo profeta que escucha-mos cuando ya el empo de Navidad llegaba a su tér-mino con la celebración de la Epifanía del Señor. En ese momento del año cris ano, el mensaje de las lecturas es básicamente el mismo de hoy: la gracia redentora de Dios no conoce fronteras. Esta gracia es tan maravillosa, que nuestras regiones geográficas e ins tuciones huma-nas no la pueden contener. Cuando Dios revela esa gra-cia, su maravillosa grandeza atrae a personas de todas partes y de donde menos uno se espera; de lugares que a veces parecen indeseables a los ojos de los que quisie-ran contener o controlar el poder salvador de Dios. Y entonces, en un flujo y reflujo de la gloria divina, la bue-na nueva de la constancia, la misericordia, el amor y la fidelidad de Dios, que han atraído a una miríada de per-sonas hacia Dios, llegará con su mensaje a todas las na-ciones y a todas las personas, tal como se canta en el Salmo de hoy. PERO . . . ¿AHORA MISMO? El fin de los empos, tal como nos dice Jesús hoy, va a estar lleno de sorpresas. La sorpresa subyacente es que no hay manera de saber la hora precisa en que el ungido de Dios volverá en su gloria. A los que se preguntaban ansiosamente el número de los que se han de salvar, Jesús les contesta, no con una cifra, sino con una des-cripción de los que serán salvos: todos los que se hayan disciplinado en el Señor para poder entrar al cielo por la puerta estrecha. Hay quienes presumen de “conocer a alguien” dentro del cielo, y por eso se pueden permi r una vida de maldad. Pero Jesús les dice que sus influen-cias no les valdrán de nada. El amo que está a la puerta no les podrá conocer por el velo de pecados con que vienen cubiertos. Los que presumían de que su “buena sangre” y la alianza que Dios había hecho con sus ante-pasados les garan zaría la entrada para unirse a los pa-triarcas y profetas, sen rán que sus dientes rechinan y no se sentarán al banquete del reino. Según Jesús, todos los que levantaron murallas y perpetuaron posiciones o rangos, verán destruidas las fronteras celes ales que imaginaron, y verán también que los mejores y más altos lugares se ofrecen a otros. ¿Quieres tener un puesto en la mesa del banquete? ¡Empieza a vivir de manera que los otros invitados te quieran tener a su lado! Lecturas de hoy: Isaías 66:18–21; Salmo 117:1, 2; Hebreos 12:5–7, 11–13; Lucas 13:22–30 Copyright © World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21, 2016 TWENTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Love is the ticket

Do you ever try to imagine what heaven is like? Do you wonder how it can possibly accommodate all people from all places and cultures from the beginning of time? Heaven is beyond all understanding and de-scription, but as the Catechism puts it, it’s a place of “supreme, defini-tive happiness” that will fulfill all your “deepest human longings.” Sounds mighty nice, and everyone aims to get there. But how? Simple: love. However imperfectly, with faithful attempts. If you love God, there is a place for you there. Reserve it today.

Celebrated a week after the Assumption, the Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary glorifies the Mother of God not only as a shining example of fidelity to God’s call but also as Queen of Heaven, an example of wholeness and holiness in heaven and on earth. Artist Robert Gra-ham’s depiction of Mary above the bronze doors of the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles captures this beautifully. With-out a veil or halo, the statue has a dignity that shines from within. A life of faith is the crown we wear; Mary, be our guide.

Saint Rose of Lima knew that outer beauty, including her own, was only skin deep. Because of her pretty face, which gained her the nick-name of Rose, she could have had the fine marriage match her family wanted for her. But Rose chafed at the superficial admiration of her looks, rejected all suitors, and ignored all objections. Instead, she devoted herself to a life of prayer and penance. How can you more deeply develop your own life with the Lord? What can you do to culti-vate inner beauty—your own and others’?

Did you know that curiosity is correlated with happiness? Studies have shown that the more curious people are, the more they engage in

growth-oriented behaviors and the greater their sense of life meaning and satisfaction. The Apostle Bartholomew, also called Nathaniel, sought God with an eager heart, and the whole world opened up for him. Tradition says this humble man introduced Christianity to Arme-nia, left a copy of the Gospel of Matthew in India, and missioned in many other far-flung places. Curiosity about Christ can lead you, too, to the joy of discovery.

There is little resemblance between Louis, a king of France, and Joseph Calasanz, the two saints celebrated today. They lived lives entirely different from one another, but both were men of extraordinary com-passion and both literally got their hands dirty helping people in terri-ble circumstances. Although a king, Louis ministered to lepers; Joseph cared for victims of the plague. A king, an ordinary priest, an ordinary you and me—all of us are called to show mercy and, as Pope Francis says, not be afraid to get our hands dirty. Are your fingernails a little too clean?

This year we’re invited to consider mercy as a door that stands open, ready to receive the sinner as a cherished guest. Long before it was a door, however, mercy was a table set by Jesus. Jesus offers a cup that signals a “new and everlasting covenant for the forgiveness of sins.” Jesus’ habit of eating with sinners and outsiders assures us that a seat at his table has never been a prize awarded to the virtuous, but a sign of his eagerness to share the wine of his compassion with those who are thirstiest for it. Have a seat!

No discussion of Saint Monica of Hippo is complete without reference to her famous son, Saint Augustine. She would quickly fade into the back-ground if it weren’t for her legendary patience and persistence in pray-er for her son’s conversion. For mothers, fathers, and grandparents today praying that their children return to the practice of the faith, realize that God’s love doesn’t come and go. It is always present. Like you, God waits for his children who have wandered off. Like Monica, do not give up hope; place your concern in God’s hands.

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BAPTISMS...We welcome those recently bap zed into the Chris an community here at St. Bernard’s:

Boden Bruce Ballerini Dayana Charro

Hailey Samantha Pauta Jesus Ramirez

Juan San ago Sanchez Jeremy Simson

Luis Yair Vazquez

Summer Bible Seminar

Join St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church, 1377 E. Main St., Shrub Oak, for a Sum-mer Bible Seminar tled, THE APOSTLE PAUL ON CELIBACY AND MARRIAGE (1 Cor 7), given by Fr. Mar n Kowalski. It

will be held four Thursday evenings from 7-9pm in the Seton Memorial Chapel. 8/25 - Marriage: Union of Bod-ies and Souls. Fr. Kowalski is from Kielce, Poland. He studied at the Pon fical Biblical Ins tute in Rome and at the Rothberg Interna onal School in Jerusalem. He teaches courses in the Old and New Testaments at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin and at the Semi-nary in Kielce. He is an editor of Biblical Annals and a host of TV and radio programs popularizing the Bible. This is a free event. All are welcome. Bring your own Bi-ble. For more informa on, call 914-528-3547, email se-ton@bestweb.net, or visit us at: www.seton-parish.org.

Ready to Get Married?

Father Morris is invi ng unmarried cou-ples in our parish to celebrate the Sacra-ment of Marriage on a future Sunday in 2017. Any couple interested in cele-

bra ng Marriage in the presence of our community, at no cost, is asked to contact Father Morris to begin mak-ing the necessary prepara ons. The date for this Parish–Wide Wedding celebra on will be May 7th, 2017.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time

Strengthen your drooping hands and your weak knees. Make straight paths for your feet, that what is lame may not be disjointed but healed. -Hebrews 12:12-13

Divine Infant Jesus The devo onal group of the Divine Infant Jesus will have a novena which begins on Saturday, August 27th through Saturday, September 3rd at 7:30 pm, except for Sunday, August 28th when the Novena will take place right a er the 12:00pm Mass. On Sunday, September 4th, during the Spanish Mass at 12:00 pm, we will be celebra ng the Divine Infant Jesus. There will be a light recep on following the mass, in the Cafeteria. Everyone is welcome to join us.

Religious Educa on Our Religious Educa on Classes will begin on Sunday, September 11th. Sunday, 10:10am - 11:40am: Levels 1, 2 & 3 Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Levels 1,2,3,4,5 & 6 Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Levels 3,4,5 & RCIA Level 1 & 2 Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Levels 6,7 & 8

Family Life & Respect Life Office

Encourage Encourage is a Catholic Apostolate for those who have family members with same sex a rac on. A new web-site has been created to help the faithful who are searching for informa on about Enourage, the Church’s teachings in same sex a rac on and spiritual support, visit www.encourageny.com.

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BAUTISMOS ... Damos la bienvenida a los recién bau zados en la comunidad cris ana aquí en San Ber-nardo:

Boden Bruce Ballerini Dayana Charro

Hailey Samantha Pauta Jesus Ramirez

Juan San ago Sanchez Jeremy Simson

Luis Yair Vazquez

Vida Familiar y Oficina Respeto a la Vida

Animar Animar es un Apostolado Católico para aquellos que e-nen familiares con atracción hacia el mismo sexo. Un nuevo si o web ha sido creado para ayudar a los fieles que están buscando información sobre Animar, con las enseñanzas de la Iglesia en la atracción hacia el mismo sexo y apoyo espiritual, visite www.encourageny.com.

Listo para casarse? El Padre Morris está invitando a las parejas solte-ras de nuestra parroquia para celebrar el sacra-mento del matrimonio en un futuro domingo del 2017. Cualquier pareja interesada en la celebra-ción de su matrimonio en presencia de nuestra

comunidad, sin costo alguno, se le pide ponerse en con-tacto con el padre Morris para empezar a hacer los pre-parativos necesarios. La fecha para la celebración de la Boda-Parroquial será el 7 de mayo de 2017.

Vigésimo Primer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

Robustezcan sus manos cansadas y sus rodillas vacilan-tes; caminen por un camino plano, para que el cojo ya no se tropiece, sino más bien se alivie. - Hebreos 12:12-13

Educación Religiosa

Nuestras clases de Educación Religiosa comenzarán el Domingo 11 de Sep embre. Domingo, 10:10 am - 11:40 am: Los niveles 1, 2 y 3 Miércoles, 4:00-5:30pm Niveles 1,2,3,4,5 y 6 Miércoles, 6:30-8:00pm Niveles 3,4,5 y RICA, niveles 1 y 2 Jueves, 7:00-8:30pm Niveles 6,7 y 8

Divino Niño Jesús

El grupo devocional del Divino Niño Jesús tendrá una novena que comienza el sábado, 27 de agosto hasta el sábado 3 de sep embre a las 7:30pm, excepto el domin-go 28 de agosto que la novena se llevará a cabo inmedia-tamente después de la misa de las 12:00 pm. El domingo 4 de sep embre, durante la misa en español a las 12:00 pm, vamos a celebrar al Divino Niño Jesús. Habrá una recepción después de la misa, en la Cafetería. Todo el mundo está invitado a unirse a nosotros.

Seminario Bíblico de Verano

Únete a St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1377 E. Main St., Shrub Oak, para un Seminario Bíblico de Verano tulado, el apóstol Pablo sobre el celibato y el matrimonio (1 Cor 7), dada por el P. Mar-

n Kowalski. Se llevará a cabo cuatro jueves de 7-9 pm en la Capilla Memorial Seton. 8/25 - Matrimonio: Unión de cuerpos y almas. El Padre Kowalski es de Kielce, Polonia. Estudió en el Pon ficio Ins tuto Bíblico de Roma y en la Escuela Internacio-nal Rothberg en Jerusalén. Imparte cursos en el An guo y el Nuevo Testamento en la Universidad John Paul II Católica de Lublin y en el Seminario en Kielce. Es editor de los Anales de la Biblia y anfitrión de una serie de programas de televisión y radio popularizando la Biblia. Este es un evento gratuito. To-dos son bienvenidos. Traiga su propia Biblia. Para obtener más información, llame al 914-528-3547, seton@bestweb.net de correo electrónico, o visítenos en: www.seton-parish.org.

Mass Intentions for the Week

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.

Anthony Cardon Marck Canoli

Bill Claroni

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, August 20, 2016 5:30 Manuel Muñoz Sunday, August 21, 2016 9:00 Consiglia Marchesani 10:30 For the people 12:00 Irma Dominguez Monday, August 22, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, August 23, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, August 24, 2016 9:00 Bessie Poloscia Thursday, August 25, 2016 9:00 Thomas Madappa Friday, August 26, 2016 9:00 Gioacchino Giglio & Family Saturday, August 27, 2016 5:30 Filomena Carroll Sunday, August 28, 2016 9:00 For the people 10:30 Anthony La Brusciano 12:00 Ricardo Cas llo & Isaura Rodríguez

St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update

Total Amount Pledged: $647,387 Total Amount in Payments: $485,250 Average Pledge: $1,684.89

Helena Trinidad Jennie Magno a

María Beatriz Cabrera de Mas

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #460 Qué detalle, Señor Ofertorio #419 Oh, San sima Comunión #676 Grita, Profeta Salida #547 Vamos Cantando al Señor

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 8/14/16: $3,738 Second Collec on 8/14/16: $1,218 First Collec on 8/7/16: $4,428 Second Collec on 8/7/16: $1,439

Today’s Second Collec on is for Air Condi oning. Next week’s second collec on will be for Maintenance. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para el Aire Acondicionado. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para el Mantenimiento. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

Hymns in English

5:30 pm / 9:00 am / 10:30 am Entrance - Hymnal #618 "For the beauty of the Earth” Offertory - Hymnal #748 "The King of the Kings, Christ Jesus Reigns” Communion - Hymnal #567 “Come Chris ans Join to Sing Closing - Hymnal #383 “Take the Word of God with You”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EL CENTRO HISPANO ANUNCIOS DEL CENTRO HISPANO

914-289-0500 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The office of Congresswoman Nita Lowey is looking for a District Representa ve for Immigra on, Housing, and Educa on. The requirements are: Bachelor’s degree, computer literacy, a car and driver’s license and fluency in wri en and oral Spanish. Interested individuals must send a resume and cover le er to Patricia Keegan, Dis-trict Director via e-mail pat.keegan@mail.house.gov or fax 914-328-1505.

ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING PROGRAM IN SPANISH

Women’s Enterprise Development Center will be having a 60 hour entrepreneurial training program in Spanish. Classes will begin on September 13. Classes meet from 6pm- 9pm in White Plains. For more informa on and to apply, please call Veronica Bazan at 914-948-6098 ext: 14 or e-mail her at vba-zan@wedcbiz.org.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT EL CENTRO HISPANO

El Centro Hispano will be distribu ng fresh food on Thursday, September 1st at 3:00 p.m. Please bring a bag.

ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR

Thomas H. Slater Center 2 Fisher Court

White Plains, NY

Saturday September 17, 2016 Registra on: No pre-registra on required. Register upon arrival. Doors open at 8:30AM and close at 1:30PM Win a new bike in our raffle!

FREE Health Screenings:

Blood Pressure Breast Screenings

Cholesterol Tes ng Dental Screening

Diabetes Risk Screening HIV Tes ng

Mammography Screening Podiatry

Prostate/Tes cular Screening Sickle Cell Anemia Screening

For more informa on call El Centro Hispano, Inc. at 914-289-0500

ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE: PLAZA DE EMPLEO DISPONIBLE

La oficina de la Congresista Nita Lowey busca un represen-tante de inmigración, vivienda, y educación para el distrito. Los requisitos son: Haber completado 4 años universitarios (Bachelor’s degree), tener destrezas de computación; tener carro y licencia de conducir, ser bilingüe. Las personas in-teresadas deben de mandar una carta acompañada de su Hoja de Vida o Currículum (resume & cover le er) a Patri-cia Keegan, Directora del Distrito. Lo pueden enviar por co-rreo electrónico a: pat.keegan@mail.house.gov o enviarlo por fax al: 914-328-1505.

PROGRAMA DE ENTRENAMIENTO EMPRESARIAL EN ESPAÑOL

Women’s Enterprise Development Center ofrecerá un pro-grama de 60 horas en entrenamiento empresarial en espa-ñol. Las clases comenzarán el 13 de sep embre, y serán de 6pm - 9pm en White Plains. Para más información llamar a Veronica al 914-948-6098 ext: 14 o mandar un correo elec-trónico al vbazan@wedcbiz.org

DISTRIBUCION DE ALIMENTOS EN EL CENTRO El Centro Hispano distribuirá alimentos frescos el jueves, primero de sep embre a las 3:00 p.m. Por favor traiga una bolsa.

FERIA ANUAL DE LA SALUD Thomas H. Slater Center 2 Fisher Court White Plains, NY Sábado, 17 de sep embre del 2016 Registración: No se enen que registrar con an cipación. Se registran cuando lleguen. La Feria de Salud comienza a las 8:30 a.m. y termina a la 1:30 p.m. Se rifarán dos bicicletas‼

Exámenes Gratuitos: Examen de presión arterial

Examen de los senos Examen de colesterol

Examen dental Examen de diabetes

Examen de VIH Mamogra as

Examen de los pies Examen de próstata/tes culos

Examen para anemia drepanocí ca Para más información llame al Centro Hispano, Inc.: 914-289-0500.

COVER SHEET

Church name: St. Bernard Bulletin number: 911004 Date of publication: 8/21/2016 Number of pages transmitted: 8 Special instructions: Please call Veronica @ 914-949-2111