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

www.stbernardswp.com December 10, 2017

R 914-949-2111

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914-428-4727

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

Virgin of Caacupé Celebra on

On Sunday, December 3rd the Virgin of Caacupé Devo onal Group celebrated a special Mass followed by a procession to the Cafeteria. Parishioners enjoyed delicious food that was prepared by the Virgin of Caacupé Devo onal Group. The devo onal group meets the second Sunday of every month.

El domingo 3 de diciembre, el Grupo Devocional de la Virgen de Caacupé celebró una misa especial seguida de una pro-cesión a la cafetería. Los feli-greses disfrutaron de una deli-ciosa comida que fue prepara-da por el Grupo Devocional Virgen de Caacupé. El grupo devocional se reúne el segun-do domingo de cada mes.

Virgen of Caacupé Celebra on

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Sunday, Dec 10, 2017 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT Might makes right? Strength is good; weakness is bad. These are primary

lessons of the playground and if we don’t embrace them, we may live to suffer their effects. Yet even a fighter like Saint Paul would come to appre-ciate the opposite lesson: that power reaches perfection only in weakness. John the Baptist would frame it another way: “Jesus must increase, and I must decrease.” It turns out that might rarely makes right, and more often seeks as much wrong as it can get away with. Jesus wields divine might for right. When you have the upper hand, consider laying it down.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11; 2 Peter 3:8-14; Mark 1:1-8 (5). “And this is what John proclaimed: ‘One mightier than I is coming after me.’ ”

Monday, Dec 11, 2017 MEMORIAL OF DAMASUS I, POPE Good bookkeeping helps The pontificate of Damasus (366-384) occurred during a stormy time in the early church, with controversies and divisions on all sides. Perhaps Dama-sus’ greatest contribution was his insight that a standardized version of the Bible was desperately needed to clear the air. In 382 he commissioned a highly respected scholar named Jerome to revise the Bible into a more accurate and updated Latin version, working directly from the original Greek and Hebrew. Saint Jerome’s monumental effort came to be known as the Vulgate, meaning “translated into a native language.” Even though Latin long ago stopped being a language of everyday use, the Vulgate still holds an honored position in the church. Be grateful for the Good Book and open it up today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-10; Luke 5:17-26 (181). “Which is easier, to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven,’ or to say, 'Rise and walk'?”

Tuesday, Dec 12, 2017 FEAST OF OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE Viva Guadalupe! Mexican Catholics have long revered the Virgin of Guadalupe as a symbol of God’s compassionate presence among the people. She is also an im-portant symbol of Mexican nationalism. In 1810, when Father Miguel Hidal-go initiated the movement that led to Mexican independence, he and his followers carried a banner of Guadalupe and shouted, “Death to bad gov-ernment, long live the Virgin of Guadalupe!” Guadalupe was proclaimed “Patroness of the Americas”—including the United States—by Pope Pius XII in 1946. She continues to serve as an apt symbol of loving care for all God’s people. Perhaps you can attend a celebration of her feast day today, or find your own personal way to commemorate the feast.

TODAY'S READINGS: Zechariah 2:14-17 or Revelation 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Luke 1:26-38 or Luke 1:39-47 (690A). “Blessed are you among women, and blessed is the fruit of your womb!”

Wednesday, Dec 13, 2017 MEMORIAL OF LUCY, VIRGIN, MARTYR Shed some light on the season

Saint Lucy is one of those early saints about whom we know little, though we have some wonderful legendary stories about her that

have to do with her name, which means “light.” We remember her because she lived—and died—in a time when Christians, to remain faithful, regu-larly paid the price of their lives. Today we also cross over the midpoint of the Advent season, when we prepare for the coming of the One who is the way, the truth, and the light. Celebrate this saint of light and clear sight by keeping your inner eye open for the Light of the World.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 40:25-31; Matthew 11:28-30 (183). “Lift up your eyes on high and see.”

Thursday, Dec 14, 2017 MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF THE CROSS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH A closer walk with thee Saint John of the Cross, a Spanish mystic, was born in 1542. He wrote The Dark Night of the Soul, which explores the doubt and spiritual dryness all serious Christians experience on their spiritual journey. Though difficult and painful, the dark night of the soul is an invitation to a deeper close-ness with God through greater trust and abandonment to God’s will. Saint John wrote, “Oh night that guided me, Oh night more lovely than the dawn.” During the holiday season it’s not unusual for people to experience doubt and emptiness. Pray to Saint John of the Cross to shore up your faith and give you courage on your way toward God.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 41:13-20; Matthew 11:11-15 (184). “Among those born of women there has been none greater than John the Baptist.”

Friday, Dec 15, 2017 ADVENT WEEKDAY Stay true to the spirit Some folks never have a good word for anybody. This was true in the time of Jesus, when people criticized John the Baptist for fasting, and then spoke badly of Jesus for feasting! Then when Jesus performed healing miracles, some thought he acted by the power of the devil. When he re-fused a miraculous rescue to save himself from the cross, they said God had abandoned him. Don’t listen to the critics—follow the Spirit’s prompt-ing.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 48:17-19; Matthew 11:16-19 (185). “John came neither eating nor drinking, and they say, ‘He has a demon.’”

Saturday, Dec 16, 2017 ADVENT WEEKDAY John points the way John the Baptist is a prominent personality in Advent. His style is that of the Old Testament prophets, but he points to the New Testament reality of Jesus. He didn’t become a follower of Jesus, even though he was the fore-runner of the “one who is to come.” John’s message is delivered in the “fire and brimstone” language of career prophets like Amos or Jeremiah. But his greatest resemblance is to Elijah, whose return was anticipated before the arrival of the messiah. Like John, we, too, “prepare the way” for Jesus to come into the world.

TODAY'S READINGS: Sirach 48:1-4, 9-11; Matthew 17:9a, 10-13 (186). “Elijah has already come, and they did not recognize him.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs

♦ Virgin of Caacupe, today, Sunday, December 10th at 1:30 pm in the Community Room.

♦ Virgin of Assump on, Sunday, December 17th at 1:30 pm in the Cafeteria.

♦ Our Lady of Altagracia, Sunday, December 17th at 1:30 am in the Community Room.

♦ Lord of the Miracles, Sunday, December 31st at 1:30 pm in the Community Room.

2017 Christmas Pageant

Children planning to par cipate must a end the prac c-es on Saturday , December 16th from 10:00 am - 11:30 am in the Church, as well as the Dress Rehearsal on De-cember 24th from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. Par c-ipa on in the Christmas pageant is limited to children registered in the St. Bernard Religious Educa on Program.

Giving Tree

Please feel free to take a tag from the Giving Tree to purchase a gi for someone in need and return your wrapped gi with the tag as a label and place it under the tree no later than Sunday, December 17th.

Christmas Novena

All the Devo onal Groups and the Cursillistas of the Church of St. Bernard invite everyone to the Christmas Novena from Friday, December 15th through Saturday, December 23 at 7:00 pm in Chapel Hall. We hope to share with you the manger (on some days we will have the Girl Scouts and some of our youth represen ng the Virgin Mary and Joseph). We will also have Christmas music, refreshments and more.

Advent Reconcilia on Monday, December 18th

During Advent we will hear John the Bap st call us to “Prepare the Way of the Lord.” The best way for us to prepare the Way of the Lord and prepare for Christmas is to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia on. Monday, December 18th, is Advent Reconcilia on Monday throughout the Archdiocese of New York. All parishes will be providing the Sacrament of Reconcilia on for the faithful from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Confessions will be heard at the Church of St. Bernard on Monday, December 18th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve, December 24th

4:00 pm - English Mass 5:30 pm - Family Mass

with Pageant 7:00 pm - Spanish Midnight Mass

Christmas Day, December 25th 9:00 am - 10:30 a.m., 12:00 pm - (Spanish)

St. Bernard’s Youth Group

The Youth Group is in need of winter clothing for men and women such as long sleeve shirts, coats, pants, sweaters, sweatpants and blankets. Dona ons can be dropped off in the basket in the ves bule in the main Church.

Gilda’s Club Westchester

Gilda’s Club Westchester is a cancer support center lo-cated at 80 Maple Ave. in White Plains, that 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 informa on call 914-997-6006 or visit gildasclubwestchester.org.

The Young Adult Group

Please join the Young Adult group on Friday, December 15th at 7:30 pm for a movie night & discussion at Maryknoll in Ossining, NY . The group will also be picking a date to go to NYC for, the Rockefeller Tree, Observa-

on Tower and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Call Vanessa Hi-raldo for more informa on at (914) 907-8046, or email to vhiraldo01@gmail.com.

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Árbol de las ofrendas

Por favor, siéntase libre de tomar una e queta del árbol, para comprar un regalo para alguien que lo necesitay devolver su regalo envuelto con la e queta y colocarlo debajo del árbol a más tardar el domingo, 17 de diciem-bre.

Próximas Reuniones Parroquiales

♦ Virgen de Caacupé, hoy, domingo, 10 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en la Sala de la Comunidad.

♦ Virgen de la Asunción, domingo, 17 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en la cafetería.

♦ Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, domingo, 17 de dic-iembre a la 1:30 a.m. en la Sala de la Comunidad.

♦ Señor de los Milagros, domingo, 31 de diciembre a la 1:30 p.m. en la sala comunitaria.

Espectáculo de Navidad 2017

Los niños que deseen par cipar deben asis r a las prác -cas los sábados 9 y 16 de diciembre de 10:00 am - 11:30 am en la Iglesia, así como el ensayo con ves dos el 24 de diciembre de 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm. La par cipación en el certamen de Navidad está limitada a los niños inscri-tos en el Programa de Educación Religiosa de San Bernardo.

Novena de Navidad

Todos los Grupos Devocionales y los Cursillistas de la Igle-sia de San Bernardo invitan a todos a la Novena de Navi-dad desde el viernes 15 de diciembre hasta el sábado 23 de diciembre a las 7:00 pm en el Chapel Hall. Esperamos compar r con ustedes el pesebre (en algunos días tendre-mos a las Girl Scouts y algunos de nuestros jóvenes repre-sentando a la Virgen María y a José). También tendremos música navideña, refrigerios y más.

Reconciliación de Adviento el lunes, 18 de diciembre

Durante el Adviento oiremos que Juan el Bau sta nos llama a "Preparar el Camino del Señor". La mejor manera de preparar el Camino del Señor y prepararnos para la Navidad es celebrar el Sacramento de la Recon-ciliación. El lunes 18 de diciembre es lunes de Reconcili-ación de Adviento en toda la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Todas las parroquias proporcionarán el Sacramento de la Reconciliación para los fieles de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Las confesiones se es-cucharán en la Iglesia de San Bernardo el lunes, 18 de diciembre de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

Horario de Navidad Misa

Nochebuena, 24 de diciembre 4:00 p.m. - Misa en inglés 5:30 p.m. - Misa familiar

con desfile 7:00 p.m. - Misa de medianoche

en español

Día de Navidad, 25 de diciembre 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - (español)

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 gratuitos. Llame y hable con un profesional bilingüe licenciado en salud mental para tener acceso a consejería individual a corto plazo. Para más información llame al 914-997-6006 o visite gildasclubwestchester.org.

El grupo de jóvenes adultos

Únase al grupo de Adultos Jóvenes el viernes, 15 de dic-iembre a las 7:30 p. M. Para una noche de película y una charla en Maryknoll en Ossining, NY. El grupo también elegirá una fecha para ir a Nueva York para el Rockefel-ler Tree, la Torre de observación y la Catedral de San Patricio. Llame a Vanessa Hiraldo para obtener más in-formación al (914) 907-8046, o envíe un correo elec-trónico a vhiraldo01@gmail.com.

Grupo Juvenil de San Bernardo El Grupo de Jóvenes necesita ropa de invierno para hom-bres y mujeres, como camisas de manga larga, abrigos, pantalones, suéteres, pantalones depor vos y mantas. Las donaciones se pueden depositar en la cesta en el ves bulo de la iglesia principal.

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.

Dolores Cardon Jerrie Duffy

Jennie Magno a Julia Quintero

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, December 9, 2017 5:30 Manuel Muñoz

Sunday, December 10, 2017 9:00 Enrica DiGuilmi 10:30 Anthony & Fanny Esposito 12:00 For the people Monday, December 11, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, December 12, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, December 13, 2017 9:00 Joseph Ka ukaran (Living) Thursday, December 14, 2017 9:00 Robert Edwards Friday, December 15, 2017 9:00 Mirian Henrique Lopez Saturday, December 16, 2017 5:30 Joyce Gaven Sunday, December 17, 2017 9:00 Robert, Julie & Erick McGuinness 10:30 Alvaro Bermudez 12:00 For the people

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 12/3/17: $4,076 Second Collec on 12/3/17: $1,683 First Collec on 11/26/17: $4,294 Second Collec on 11/26/17: $2,133 Today’s Second Collec on is for Re red Religious. Next week’s second collec on will be for Snowplowing. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para Religiosos Re rados. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para el arado de nieve. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

Mass Intentions for the Week

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 misa es $15.

Renew + Rebuild

The St. Bernard Renew + Rebuild Campaign Has raised over $705,000 in pledges. Thank you to our parishioners for your con nuous generosity! La campaña de San Bernardo de Renovar y Re-construir ha recaudado más de $705,000 en promesas. ¡Gracias a nuestros feligreses por su con nua generosidad!

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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 Centro Hispano to make an appointment.

EL CENTRO HISPANO SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship from El Centro Hispano, please contact the Guidance Depart-ment at White Plains High School, AS SOON AS POSSI-BLE.

The requirements are as follow: 1. Have a minimum grade point average of at least

3.0 and have Volunteered at El Centro Hispano MORE than 60 hours a year.

2. Write a two-page essay indica ng why he/she should be considered for this scholarship.

3. Must have financial need. 4. Be involved in extracurricular ac vi es in school

and/ or the community. Special considera on will be given to those students who volunteered at El Centro Hispano or El Centro Hispano- spon-sored events.

5. Be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent. 6. Be accepted at a college or university, which the

student will a end in September. 7. Speak Spanish. 8. Complete the applica on on me. 9. Reside or a end a school in White Plains. 10. Graduate from high school the year of the appli-

ca on. 11. Use the money awarded in the fall of that same

year (the money cannot be put on hold for one year to another).

GENERAL SERVICES OF EL CENTRO HISPANO

· Bi-weekly updated job lis ngs · Bi-weekly updated housing lis ngs · Le er wri ng services · Notary Public services · Phone calls to doctors, lawyers, hospitals, em-

ployers, landlords, u lity companies, clinics, and social service agencies.

· Transla on of documents

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

BECAS DEL CENTRO HISPANO Si están interesados en solicitar a las becas del Centro Hispano, deben contactar la oficina de consejería de la Escuela Secundaria de White Plains, LO ANTES POSIBLE. Los requisitos para recibir las becas son los siguientes:

1. Tener un promedio académico mínimo de 3.0* y haber trabajado voluntariamente en el Centro Hispano MÁS de 60 horas al año.

2. Escribir una composición de dos páginas expli-cando por qué se le debe considerar para esta beca.

3. Demostrar que necesita ayuda financiera. 4. Estar involucrado en ac vidades extra-

curriculares en el colegio y en la comunidad, es-pecialmente en el Centro Hispano. Los estudian-tes que son voluntarios en el Centro tendrán preferencia.

5. Ser hispano o de descendencia hispana. 6. Haber sido aceptado en una universidad a la cual

asis rá en sep embre. 7. Hablar español. 8. Llenar la solicitud a empo. 9. Vivir en White Plains o estudiar en una de las

escuelas privadas o públicas de esta ciudad. 10. Graduarse de la escuela secundaria este año es-

colar. 11. Usar el dinero para pagar la matrícula del primer

semestre del año escolar que comienza en sep-embre.

SERVICIOS GENERALES DEL CENTRO HISPANO · Listado de empleos actualizado dos veces a la

semana. · Listado de apartamentos, cuartos y casas dispo-

nibles en Westchester actualizado dos veces a la semana.

· Redacción de cartas · Servicios de Notario Público · Servicio de llamadas a doctores, agencias guber-

namentales, abogados, clínicas, hospitales, etc. · Traducción de Actas de Nacimientos y Matrimo-

nios.