THE CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY 10606

www.stbernardswp.com March 1, 2020

Rectory 914-949-2111Rev. Robert J. MorrisPastorDirector of Religious Education Executive Director of The Little Disciple Learning Center

Weekend Associates:Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.MRev. Edward ByrneRev. Msgr. Peter C. O’Donnell

Veronica CuahueyRectory Office Manager

Virna VerasteguiCoordinator of Religious Education

The Little Disciple Learning Center 914-428-4727

Jennifer Frias-GonzalezDirector of The Little Disciple Learning Center

Saturday Mass/ Misa del Sábado 5:30 pm

Sunday Masses / Misas del Domingo9:00 am10:30 am12:00 pm (Spanish / Español)

Confessions:Saturday / Sábado4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

First Sunday of Lent “The Lord, your God, shall you worship and him alone shall you serve.” — Matthew 4:10

Primer Domingo de Cuaresma “Adorarás al Señor, tu Dios, y a él sólo servirás”.

— Mateo 4:10

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

Sunday, Mar 01, 2020FIRST SUNDAY OF LENTCount me in A fresh supply of blood keeps the body nourished,

just as children add a new chapter to the story of every family. In the same way, our nation’s vitality has always been renewed by the welcoming of immigrants. The church likewise depends on making the way of Jesus attractive to new members. Today we celebrate those entering our church community through the Rite of Election. As they sign their names in the Book of Election, we might ask: What are we doing to keep the Body of Christ alive and well?

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Romans 5:12-19; Matthew 4:1-11 (22). “How much more did the grace of God . . . overflow for the many.”

Monday, Mar 02, 2020LENTEN WEEKDAYHeaven all the way Today’s gospel raises the specter of “eternal punishment,” better known as hell. In popular imagination, hell is a fiery place of suffering that a punishing God sends people to. Not so fast, say today’s Catholic theologians, including the last three popes. God is not a torturer. Hell is not so much a physical place but a separation from God chosen by humans. “It is heaven all the way to heaven,” declared Saint Catherine of Siena. To which Father Richard Rohr, O.F.M. adds, “It’s hell all the way to hell.” Today choose heaven.

TODAY'S READINGS: Leviticus 19:1-2, 11-18; Matthew 25:31-46 (224). “‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’”

Tuesday, Mar 03, 2020MEMORIAL OF KATHARINE DREXEL, VIRGINStand for equality The first American-born U.S. saint, Katharine Drexel was exactly what the country needed. Born into wealth and privilege in 1858, she learned about charity from her parents and took an interest in serving Native Americans and African Americans, who she saw were unjustly excluded from the American dream. Of all the great things she did, perhaps her biggest accomplishment was the founding of Xavier University in New Orleans, the first Catholic university in the United States for African Americans. Look to her and help everyone get an equal chance.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 55:10-11; Matthew 6:7-15 (225). “Give us this day our daily bread.”

Wednesday, Mar 04, 2020MEMORIAL OF CASIMIRLet’s be the royal we It’s that day of the year when you can joke about the date also being a direct order—to “march forth.” But under whose authority? And for what purpose? In biblical times, of course, it was at the behest of a

powerful king or other sovereign. But what about us? If we were baptized as children in the Catholic rite that anoints us “priest, prophet, and king” along with Jesus, we can look to someone such as Saint Casimir. Like this beloved prince of Poland in the 1400s, we act like a sovereign whenever we use our resources for good and influence those under our direction—be they children, students, coworkers, or fellow citizens—to do the same.

TODAY'S READINGS: Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32 (226). “When the news reached the king of Nineveh, he rose from his throne.”

Thursday, Mar 05, 2020LENTEN WEEKDAYLet the body guide you Prayer takes many forms—mental, verbal, visual, and physical. We speak, sing, reflect silently, stand, kneel, clasp our hands together. One time-honored Catholic tradition that is rarely seen—except perhaps on Good Friday or at ordinations and monastic professions—is prostration, the act of lying facedown on the ground. It symbolizes profound adoration, humility, or sorrow before God, and also expresses the “earthy” connection between God, humanity, and all creation. We “shorten” this prayer form when we bow our heads. As you enter into your own prayer, consider how bowing your head or lying prostrate might assist you in connecting more fully or in a different way with God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Esther C:12, 14-16, 23-25; Matthew 7:7-12 (227). “Queen Esther, seized with mortal anguish, had recourse to the LORD. She lay prostrate upon the ground.”

Friday, Mar 06, 2020LENTEN WEEKDAY; DAY OF ABSTINENCEBe a little more careful Lent invites us to a conversion of heart; any practices of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving can be the means of surrendering anger and loving more deeply. How might we do that? Smile at everyone you encounter today. Pray for ourselves and the people (or leaders) with whom we struggle. Ask each morning for the grace to imagine a walk in the shoes of a difficult person. Work to remove the judgment from your heart, and find the courage to mend a broken relationship. As the poet e.e. cummings put it, “be of love (a little) / More careful / Than of everything.”

TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 18:21-28; Matthew 5:20-26 (228). “Go first to be reconciled with your brother.”

Saturday, Mar 07, 2020MEMORIAL OF PERPETUA AND FELICITY, MARTYRSCourage can be costly Questions of conscience tend to get overlooked in the daily demands of work and family. But as totalitarian regimes around the world proliferate, some may face dilemmas similar to that of Perpetua and her servant Felicity. Both martyrs chose fidelity to Christ despite—or because of—their obligations as new mothers. Franz Jagerstatter, centuries later, in fidelity to his Catholic faith and love for his three daughters, refused a loyalty oath to Hitler and was beheaded. The sun rises on evil and good. But death does not have the last word. So risk speaking the truth.

TODAY'S READINGS: Deuteronomy 26:16-19; Matthew 5:43-48 (229). “For [God] makes the sun rise on the evil and on the good.”

Renew + Rebuild Total Amount Pledged: $704,753Total Amount in Payments: $276,575We hope that all of our parishioners will make every effort to complete their pledges so that we are able to accomplish our parish project. Thank you very much.

St. Bernard’s MomsSt. Bernard's Moms will be reading and discussing Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting by Laura Kelly Fanucci this Lent on Wednesdays in Chapel Hall at 8 p.m. (first meeting 3/4). Please join us and meet other local moms on the Christian journey.

Stations of the Cross On Fridays during Lent, Stations of the Cross will be held in English at 7:00 pm and in Spanish at 8:00pm.

Day of Prayer and Reflection for Liturgical Ministers On Saturday, March 7th from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm at St. Joseph’s Seminary, Yonkers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers and Parish Musicians are invited to come together to reflect on the meaning of the Easter Triduum and discover its deep meaning for their lives, their ministry and their parish communities. The presenter will be Dr. Donna Eschenauer, Associate Dean and Associate Professor of Pastoral Theology Saint Joseph’s Seminary.Last day to register is today, March 1st at nyliturgy.org/dayofprayer

50 Wedding Anniversary Couples in the Archdiocese of New York celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary in the present calendar year are invited to the Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary Mass. For information about the 2020 Mass, contact the Special Events O ffi c e a t 6 4 6 - 7 9 4 - 2 0 0 0 o r specialevents@archny.org. This is a special opportunity to recognize the powerful witness of the importance and permanence of marriage. The 2020 Golden Jubilee Wedding Mass will be h e l d o n S u n d a y , J u n e 7 , 2 0 2 0 a t 2:30pm at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral. This event provides a meaningful spiritual experience for the Jubilarians and their families. During the liturgy, the Jubilarian Couples have the opportunity as a group to renew their wedding vows and receive a blessing at Saint Patrick’s Cathedral.

Bereavement Facilitador Training The family Life Office will be conducting a Bereavement Facilitator training for parish support groups. This training will focus on concepts of grief and loss along with practical group dynamics, spiritual support and emotional healing in a community setting. Pastor approval is required. All participants will be asked to submit their pastor’s recommendation before attending this training. For more information, or to register, contact Vincent DaSilva at 646-794-3168 or Vincent.SaSilva@archny.org.-Where: St. Katerine Catholic Center - Newburgh, NY 12550-When: Saturday, March 28th -Time: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (Breakfast and lunch provided) -Registration closes on March 23rd

Family Faith Formation The Season of Lent

When: Friday, March 20th, 2020 Where: Gymnaisum Time: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Donations: $5 per family

Join us for a Family Faith Formation! Our gathering will include a presentation regarding a deeper understanding of the Season of Lent and The Stations of the Cross. Pizza will be served during the Family Faith Formation. We ask to please register with you child’s catechist.

Renew + Rebuild Cantidad total prometida: $704,753 Monto total de pagos: $276,575Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan todos los esfuerzos posibles para completar sus promesas para que podamos llevar a cabo nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas gracias.

Madres de San Bernardo Las Madres de San Bernardo leerán y discutirán el libro Everyday Sacrament: The Messy Grace of Parenting por Laura Kelly Fanucci, esta Cuaresma. los miércoles en Chapel Hall a las 8 p.m. (primera reunión 3/4). Únase a nosotros y conozca a otras mamás locales en el camino cristiano.

Vía Crucis Los viernes durante la Cuaresma, el Vía Crucis se llevará a cabo en inglés a las 7:00 pm y en español a las 8:00 pm.

Día de Oración y Reflexión para los Ministros Litúrgicos El sábado 7 de marzo de 10:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m., en el Seminario de San José, en Yonkers. Se les invita a los Ministros Extraordinarios de la Sagrada Comunión, Lectores, Ujieres y Músicos de la Parroquia a que se reúnan para reflexionar sobre el significado del Triduo Pascual y Descubra su profundo significado para sus vidas, su ministerio y sus comunidades parroquiales. La presentadora será la Dra. Donna Eschenauer, Decana Asoc iada y Profesora Asociada del Seminario de San José de Teología Pastoral. El ultimo día para regístrese es hoy 1ro de marzo en nyliturgy.org/dayofprayer

Formación de Fé Familiar El Tiempo de Cuaresma

Cuando: Viernes, 20 de marzo Donde: Gimnasio Hora: 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm Donación: $5 por familia

Acompáñenos a Nuestra Formación de Fé Familiar!

Nuestra presentación incluirá un profundo entendimiento de el Tiempo de Cuaresma y El Via Crusis. Se Ofrecerá pizza durante esta actividad. Por favor, le pedimos que se registre con el/la catequista de su hijo/a.

50 aniversario de boda Las parejas de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York que celebran su 50 aniversario de bodas en el presente año calendario están invitadas a la Misa del 50 aniversario de bodas. Para obtener información sobre la Misa 2020, comuníquese con la Oficina de Eventos Espec ia les a l 646-794-2000 o specia levents@archny.org . Esta es una oportunidad especial para reconocer el poderoso testimonio de la importancia y la permanencia del matrimonio. La Misa de bodas del Jubileo de Oro 2020 se llevará a cabo el domingo 7 de junio de 2020 a las 2:30 pm en la Catedral de San Patricio. Este evento proporciona una experiencia espiritual significativa para los jubilares y sus fami l i as . Durante la liturgia, las Parejas Jubilarias tienen la oportunidad como grupo de renovar sus votos matrimoniales y recibir una bendición en la Catedral de San Patricio.

Entrenamiento para Facilitador de Duelo La Oficina de Vida Familiar llevará a cabo un entrenamiento de Facilitador de Duelo para grupos de apoyo parroquiales. Este entrenamiento se enfocará en conceptos de dolor y pérdida junto con prácticas dinámicas de grupo, apoyo espiritual y sanación emocional en un entorno comunitario. Se requiere la aprobación del pastor. Se les pedirá a todos los part ic ipantes que presenten la recomendación de su pastor antes de asistir a este entrenamiento. Para obtener más información o para registrarse, comuníquese con Vincent DaSilva al 646-794-3168 o Vincent.SaSilva@archny.org.

-Dónde: Centro Católico St. Katerine - Newburgh, NY 12550-Cuando: sábado 28 de marzo

-Hora: 9:00 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. (desayuno y almuerzo incluidos)

b Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, February 29, 2020 5:30 Deceased Members of the Echeverry FamilySunday, March 1, 2020 9:00 Karina Gonzalez Wilner10:30 Albino & Rosenda Rivera Galvez 12:00 For the people Monday, March 2, 2020 9:00 Communion ServiceTuesday, March 3, 2020 5:30 Communion ServiceWednesday, March 4, 2020 9:00 Beverly CannonThursday, March 5, 2020 9:00 Benny Madappatt (Living) Friday, March 6, 2020 9:00 William Morris

Saturday, March 7, 20205:30 Manuel Muñoz & Victoria Lopez Sunday, March 8, 2020 9:00 Virginia Dominguez 10:30Ann Borak12:00For the people

Last Sunday’s Collection: First Collection 2/23/20: $4,133 Second Collection 2/23/20: $1,285

Today’s Second Collection is for Maintenance. Next week’s Second Collection will be for Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your generous support to our parish.

La Segunda Colecta de hoy será para el Mantenimiento. La Segunda Colecta de la próxima semana será para el Servicios de Alivio. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

A Coffee a Day for our Parish Through the A Coffee a Day for Our Parish campaign, we have increased our offertory by 17.30%. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this effort. If you not already done so, please consider making an increased offertory commitment. Your participation will help to strengthen our parish.

Un café al día para nuestra parroquia A través de la campaña “Un café al día para nuestra parroquia”, hemos aumentado nuestro ofertorio en un 17.30%. Muchas gracias a todos los que han contribuido a este esfuerzo. Si aún no lo ha hecho, considere hacer un compromiso de aumentar su ofrenda. Su participación ayudará a fortalecer nuestra parroquia.

Prayer for the Sick / Oración para los Enfermos Please remember in your prayers those who are ill and those who serve them. / Recemos for todas las personas de nuestra parroquia que se encuentran enfermas. Thomas Barrett Mary Barrett William Fargelli Jerrie DuffyRichard Finn Jennie Magnotta Larry O’Neil Vicky RebattaElie Rodriguez

Reserving Announced Masses To request a Mass be offered for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the Rectory 914-949-2111. Mass offering is $15.

Reservando Misas Anunciadas Para solicitar una Misa para un ser querido, vivo o fallecido, por favor comuníquese con la Rectoría al 914-949-2111. El ofrecimiento para la misa es

Hymns in Spanish / Cánticos en Español Entrada. #618 Alabaré Ofertorio #667 El Viñador Comunión #597 Una Espiga Salida #596 No Podemos Caminar

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & SERVICES SERVICIOS DE LA COMUNIDAD

Caridades Católicas - Comidas sobre ruedas: Centro de Adultos Mayores EncoreSábado 21 de marzo de 9:30 a.m. a 12:30 p.m.

Ayúdenos a entregar comidas a personas mayores en el área del centro de Manhattan. Traiga el regalo de una comida deliciosa y nutritiva, y brinde compañía y una sonrisa brillante a las personas mayores que están confinadas en su hogar. * ¡Los miembros de la Junta Junior se reunirán para el almuerzo después! * Servicio a la Comunidad Encore está afiliado a la Federación de Agencias de Caridades Católicas. Encore brinda atención y

servicios a adultos mayores que viven en las comunidades Clinton / Times Square / Midtown, y a cualquier persona adulta mayor que visite su centro para adultos

mayores.

White Plains Library- Trove Time & Caregiver Workshop: Bedtime Rituals (Caregivers) Helpful tips on establishing bedtime routines. While caregivers hear the presentation, children ages 2-4 can play with Play Assistants from Trove Time. This workshop will take place on March 26th.

Catholic Charities- Meals on Wheels: Deliver Meals to Home-bound Seniors Encore Senior CenterSaturday, March 21 from 9:30 am -12:30 pmHelp us deliver meals on foot to seniors in the midtown Manhattan area. Bring the gift of a delicious and nutritious meal, and provide home-bound seniors with some company and a bright smile. *Junior Board members will gather for brunch/lunch after!* Encore Community Services is an affiliate of the Catholic Charities Federation of Agencies. Encore provides care and services to older adults living in the Clinton/Times Square/Midtown communities, and to any older adult person who visits its senior center.

Biblioteca de White Plains - Tiempo de Trove y Taller de Cuidadores Rituales a la hora de acostarse (cuidadores)Consejos útiles para establecer rutinas antes de acostarse. Mientras los cuidadores

escuchan la presentación, los niños de 2 a 4 años pueden jugar con los asistentes de juego de Trove. Este taller tendrá lugar el 26 de marzo.

White Plains HospitalMany hospitals have volunteer programs in which older teens can participate. Most will require medical clearance and a formal application process. The work involves everything from lending a hand in a department to comforting someone in need who might not have friends or family to rely on. To learn more visit :https://www.wphospital.org/about/volunteer-at-wph

Hospital de White Plains

Muchos hospitales tienen programas de voluntariado en los que los adolescentes mayores pueden participar. La mayoría requerirá autorización médica y un proceso de solicitud formal. El trabajo involucra todo, desde echar una mano en un departamento hasta consolar a alguien que lo necesita y

que quizás no tenga amigos ni familia que puedan hacerlo. Para obtener más información, visite:

https://www.wphospital.org/