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

www.stbernardswp.com October 21, 2018

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914-428-4727

Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor

Director of Religious Education Program

Weekend Associates:

Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M. Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J.

Rev. Msgr. Peter C. O’Donnell

Verónica Cuahuey

Rectory Office Manager

Jennifer Frías

Director The Little Disciple Learning Center

Melissa Meléndez

Secretary 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

Thank You!

We wish to thank all parish-ioners who contributed to this year’s Tag Sale: Tag Sale Vol-unteers and all those who do-nated items. We are especial-ly grateful to Millie Castro for her leadership in managing this year’s Tag Sale. This year the tag sale generated a net profit of $7,562.

Deseamos agradecer a todos los feligreses que contribuyeron a la Venta de Ar culos de este año: los voluntarios que ayudaron en la venta y a todos los que dona-ron ar culos. Estamos especial-mente agradecidos a Millie Cas-tro por su liderazgo en la ges ón de la Venta de este año. Este año la venta generó una ganancia ne-ta de $7,562.

Reflec ng on God’s Word

The text of this weekend’s Isaiah reading speaks of a servant whose suffering and afflic ons are borne for the many. Father Daniel Berrigan once said that the call of the disciple of Jesus is to

absorb evil. Not very glorious, indeed, for servants absorb the le overs of the house-hold’s extravagance. Those at the bo om of life’s pyramid absorb the muck; swamps and lowlands absorb the runoff of life’s fields. Just so parents absorb our tears. And those who forgive absorb the blow. As the warrior absorbs the enemy’s hate, so the conscien-

ous objector absorbs the need for revenge. So also the embrace absorbs our fears, jus-

ce absorbs mistrust, love absorbs the dis-tance of hearts, and the sharing of bread ab-sorbs the memory of pain. In such ways God makes the world new. The fear, and perhaps the sadness as well, is that in absorbing the evil of life we do be-come at least to some extent that which we absorb. Then those who gaze upon us do so as if we ourselves were afflicted and dis-eased. Then those who minister to dying AIDS pa ents are themselves eyed with sus-picion and fear. Then the conscien ous ob-jector is expelled by the patriot, and the selfless warrior is cast off into indifference by the righteous purist. Then the Alzheimer caregiver is forgo en; the one who forgives the abuse is revenged; and the one who combats poverty with generosity grows poorer while the hoarder is glorified. And, contradic on of contradic ons, the crucified Christ becomes the Christ who reigns. And so we become like him. —Rev. Joseph J. Juknialis Copyright © World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.

Reflexionemos sobre la Palabra de Dios

El texto de la lectura de Isaías este fin de sema-na nos habla sobre un siervo que soporta sus sufrimientos y aflicciones en beneficio de mu-chos. El padre Daniel Berrigan dijo una vez que el discípulo de Jesús está llamado a absorber la maldad. Esto no es muy glorioso, ya que los sir-vientes absorben las sobras que dejan las extra-vagancias de la familia. Aquellos que están en lo más bajo de la pirámide de la vida absorben el fango; los pantanos y ciénagas absorben los desagües de los campos de la vida. De la misma manera los padres absorben nuestras lágrimas. Y aquellas personas que perdonan absorben el golpe. Así como el guerrero absorbe el odio del enemigo, de la misma manera el opositor de consciencia absorbe la necesidad de venganza. Y así también un abrazo absorbe nuestros te-mores, la jus cia absorbe la desconfianza, el amor absorbe la distancia de los corazones y el compar r el pan absorbe el recuerdo de un do-lor. De esas maneras Dios hace un mundo nue-vo. Lo temeroso y tal vez triste a la vez es que al absorber la maldad nos conver mos, al menos hasta cierto punto, en aquello que hemos ab-sorbido. Entonces sucede que los que nos mi-ran nos ven como si estuviéramos afligidos y enfermos. Así pasa también con aquellos que a enden a los personas que sufren del SIDA, la gente los ven con sospecha y temor. Sucede en-tonces que el opositor de consciencia es expul-sado por el patriota y el guerrero altruista es abandonado a la indiferencia por los puritanos santurrones. Y así también son olvidados los que cuidan de los que sufren Alzheimer; los que perdonan un abuso son vengados: y los que lu-chan con entrega contra la pobreza se hacen más pobres mientras los acaparadores son glo-rificados. Y, contradicción de contradicciones, el Cristo crucificado se convierte en Cristo Rey. Y nosotros llegamos a asemejarnos a él.

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Sunday, Oct 21, 2018 TWENTY-NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Chasing greatness Ruins of ancient empires can be found around the

globe. We’re awed by these traces of grandeur even as we’re summoned to awareness of the passing of worldly power. Every nation in history that once sought to be great has the antiquities to testify to their achieve-ment—and the ashes to witness to its elusiveness. The only greatness that matters is the kind that lays its privilege down for the sake of the lowly. Dare to be great in the way of the Kingdom. Use your personal authority to lift others up, not to promote your own gain.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 53:10-11; Hebrews 4:14-16; Mark 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 (146). “Grant that in your glory we may sit one at your right and the other at your left.”

Monday, Oct 22, 2018 MEMORIAL OF JOHN PAUL II, POPE Be strong through vulnerability When we count out the qualities we would like in a leader, rarely would we cite shame. However it is precisely this sense of shame that urges leaders to search out and claim ownership of their faults and mistakes. In this sense, Saint John Paul II stands out as an example for both political and religious leaders. In his book, When a Pope Asks Forgiveness, Luigi Accattoli cites 94 occasions in which Saint John Paul II acknowledged ei-ther personal or institutional culpability for mistakes and social injustices. Far from being a sign of weakness, this vulnerability formed one of his true strengths as a leader. How can the leadership roles you take on become opportunities to practice humility?

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:1-10; Luke 12:13-21 (473). “Take care to guard against all greed.”

Tuesday, Oct 23, 2018 MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF CAPISTRANO, PRIEST Don’t take flight at signs of adversity In 1776, when a new California mission was named in honor of John Ca-pistran by Junipero Serra, perhaps it was to honor a vital, hardworking, and optimistic fellow Franciscan of the 15th century when church and world were torn by everything from plague to heresy. Amazingly ener-getic, John was a force for renewal and fidelity in a fiercely divided church. And then there are the swallows. They return to the abandoned mission every spring and leave around this time. They, too, were opti-mists when they began to settle at the mission after a local innkeeper destroyed their unseemly muddy nests. Ask yourself: Can I hold on to the joy and optimism of a dauntless swallow or a dedicated reformer, even when things do not unfold as I’d like?

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:12-22; Luke 12:35-38 (474). “But God, who is rich in mercy . . . raised us up with him and seated us with him in the heavenly places in Christ Jesus.”

Wednesday, Oct 24, 2018 MEMORIAL OF ANTHONY MARY CLARET, BISHOP Live large

Some saints make their mark by doing only one thing, but doing it very well. Others, like Anthony Mary Claret, paint with a broader brush. Claret founded a religious order, fought for social change, was a writer and

publisher, archbishop and refugee, even for a while chaplain to the queen of Spain—against his wishes, as he let her know. He was especially revered in Cuba where he spoke out against the abuses of slavery, which rankled the landed class and brought no less than 14 attempts on his life. Claret lived life large. Dare to dream your own big dreams for the sake of the gospel—and get out there to make them happen.

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 3:2-12; Luke 12:39-48 (475). “You also must be prepared, for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.”

Thursday, Oct 25, 2018 Be on fire with faith Zeal for God’s mission was personified, and indeed incarnated, in the person of Jesus the Christ. Jesus’ passion to serve others and to share the gospel was one of his enduring gifts to his disciples then and now. It wasn’t only about the “doing” of the faith, however, but of fully becoming what one loved and believed. A story from the desert fathers and moth-ers illustrates that well: “Abba Lot went to see Abba Joseph and said, ‘Abba as far as I can I say my little office [prayers], I fast a little, I pray and meditate, I live in peace and as far as I can, I purify my thoughts. What else can I do?’ Then the old man stood up and stretched his hands toward heaven. His fingers became like ten lamps of fire and he said to him, ‘If you will, you can become all flame.’”

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 3:14-21; Luke 12:49-53 (476). “I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blaz-ing.”

Friday, Oct 26, 2018 Learn the language of signs “Signs” was the name of a 1970’s pop tune that complained about the clutter and negativity of so many signs that surround us, from billboards to those of the “Keep out” and “Do not trespass” variety. But one line in the countercultural song takes a surprising turn: “And the sign said ‘Everybody welcome. Come in, kneel down, and pray.’ ” Given the clutter of signs and messages that bombard us daily, it’s difficult to make out the signs that point us to peace and spiritual growth. Any sign that encour-ages us to take a moment out for quiet reflection and prayer is a trust-worthy sign. Keep an eye out for one today!

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 4:1-6; Luke 12:54-59 (477). “Why do you not know how to interpret the present time?”

Saturday, Oct 27, 2018 MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Let the loving saints shine Media resources tend to shower glory on athletes, celebrities, and win-ning candidates. This worldly praise and honor doesn’t resemble the divine attribute of glory much. God chooses to share a reflection of divine glory with a surprisingly different cast of characters: the meek, the lowly, the little ones. This glory gives the saints their radiant haloes and makes people with loving ways shine when they walk in the room. On this final Saturday of Rosary Month, pray the Glorious Mysteries for more radiant ones to bless our world!

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 4:7-16; Luke 13:1-9 (478). “He . . . is the same one who ascended far above all the heavens, so that he might fill all things.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs ♦ Virgin of Assump on, today, Sunday, October 21st at

1:30 pm in the Cafeteria. ♦ Our Lady of Altagracia, today, Sunday, October 21st

at 1:30 pm in the Community Room. ♦ Divine Infant Jesus, Sunday, November 4th at 1:30 pm

in the Community Room. ♦ Divine Mercy, Sunday, November 4th at 1:30 pm in

the Main Church.

St. Bernard’s Moms Group

St. Bernard’s Moms will be mee ng for regular play dates in Druss Park on Fridays at 3 pm. Upcoming mee ngs are on October 26th and November 2nd. Please email LAUREN.LTG@gmail.com with ques ons.

Lord of the Miracles Novena & Celebra on

From Friday, October 19th through Saturday, October 27th there will be a Novena to the Lord of the Miracles in the main Church at 7:30 pm. On Sunday, October 28th there will be a procession through local streets sur-rounding our Church to celebrate our devo on to the Lord of the Miracles. For more informa on contact: Jaime Lopez at 914-886-3158.

Ribbon Cu ng Ceremony and Blessing of New Church Entrance, Sidewalks

and Stone Wall Today!

Join us today; we will have a Special Blessing and Ribbon Cu ng Ceremony a er all the Sunday Mass-es for our Completed Church Entrance, Sidewalks, and Stone Wall. To celebrate the comple on of this monumental year-long project, we will serve com-plimentary coffee, bagels and donuts by the Pro-spect Street Church entrance following the blessing, so that parishioners can take a closer look at the ar stry and beauty on this $190,000 project.

Registra on of New Parishioners

The Church of St. Bernard extends a warm welcome to those who have recently started worshipping the Lord with us. O en people a end Mass at a parish for months or some mes years, but never officially register. Regis-tering at St. Bernard’s Church is the expression of your commitment to being part of our parish family. Being a registered parishioner also makes the process much sim-pler when it is me for receiving sacraments, registering for religious educa on, sponsoring a sacra-ment recipient and even planning funerals. New parishioners are welcome to register at the Rectory during office hours, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Iona Preparatory

Iona Prep Lower School, the only all-boys PK4 to Grade 8 Catholic school in Westchester, will host an Open House on Thursday, October 25th from 6-8 pm. Families are invited to come and tour the school, meet the teachers, and ask ques ons. You can register for the Open House and/or for a parent tour during the school day, or a Gael-for-a-Day visit by going to IonaPrep.org/visit. If you have any ques ons, please contact Deidre Mone, Director of Admissions, at dmone@ionaprep.org or by calling 914-633-7744 ext. 418

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 and food pantries in NYC, emergency shelters, temporary and transi onal housing and permanent affordable housing to help homeless families and individ-uals. For more informa on or to receive help call 1-800-744-7900 or 1-800-566-7636.

Bap sms

The Sacrament of Bap sm is celebrated at the Church of St. Bernard on the third Satur-day of every month in Spanish at 12:00 pm and in English at 1:30 pm. For more infor-ma on please visit the rectory, Monday

through Friday from 9:00 am — 5:00 pm.

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Próximas reuniones parroquiales • Virgen de la Asunción, hoy domingo, 21 de octubre a

la 1:30pm en el Salón de la Cafeteria. • Nuestra Señora de Altagracia, hoy domingo, 21 de

octubre a la 1:30pm en el Salón de la Comunidad. • Divino Niño Jesús, domingo, 4 de noviembre a la

1:30pm en el Salón de la Comunidad. • Divina Misericordia, domingo, 4 de noviembre a la

1:30pm en la iglesia.

Ceremonia de corte de cinta y bendición de la entrada nueva de la ig-

lesia, las aceras y el muro de piedra Hoy domingo tendremos una bendición especial y una ceremonia para cortar la cinta después de cada misa por la cumplicion de la entrada de la iglesia, aceras y muro de piedra. Esto es para celebrar la finalización de este proyecto monumental de un año de duración, serviremos café, bagels y donas de cortesía por la en-trada de la iglesia de Prospect Street después de la bendición, para que los feligreses puedan acercarse a ver el arte y la belleza de este proyecto de $190,000.

Novena Señor de los Milagros & Celebración

Desde el viernes 19 de octubre hasta el sábado 27 de octubre habrá una Novena al Señor de los Milagros en la iglesia principal a las 7:30 pm. El domingo, 28 de oc-tubre, habrá una procesión por las calles locales al-rededor de nuestra parroquia para celebrar nuestra devoción al Señor de los Milagros. Para más información contacte a: Jaime López al 914-886-3158.

Grupo de madres de San Bernardo

Las mamás de St. Bernard se reunirán para las fechas de juego regulares en Druss Park los viernes a las 3 pm. Las próximas reuniones son el 26 de octubre y el 2 de noviembre. Envíe un correo electrónico a LAU-REN.LTG@gmail.com con sus preguntas.

Preparatoria Iona

La Escuela Iona Prep, la única escuela católica de prekin-der a 8º grado para varones en Westchester, tendrá una Casa Abierta el jueves 25 de octubre de 6 a 8 pm. Las familias están invitadas a venir a recorrer la escuela, co-nocer a los maestros y hacer preguntas. Puede registrar-se para la Casa Abierta y / o para una visita de padres durante el día escolar, o una visita por un día visitando IonaPrep.org/visit. Si ene alguna pregunta, comuníque-se con Deidre Mone, Directora de Admisiones, en dmo-ne@ionaprep.org o llame al 914-633-7744 ext. 418.

Caridades Católica

Caridades Católicas ayuda a los inmigrantes a reunirse legalmente con sus familias, obtener una autorización de trabajo adecuada, aprender inglés y educación cívica y a prepararse para aprobar exámenes de ciudadanía. Cari-dades 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 estado de inmigración. También brindan apoyo a una vasta red de comedores y despensas de alimentos en la ciudad de Nueva York, refugios de emergencia, vivien-das temporales y de transición y viviendas asequibles permanentes para ayudar a familias e individuos sin ho-gar. Para obtener más información o para recibir ayuda, llame al 1-800-744-7900 o 1-800-566-7636.

Registro de Nuevos Feligreses La Iglesia de San Bernardo les da una cálida bienvenida a aquellos que recientemente comenzaron a adorar al Señor con nosotros. A menudo las personas asisten a misa en una parroquia durante meses o, a veces, años, pero nunca se registran oficialmente. Registrarse en la Iglesia de San Ber-nardo es la expresión de su compromiso de ser parte de nuestra familia parroquial. Ser un feligrés registrado tam-bién hace que el proceso sea mucho más sencillo cuando llega el momento de recibir los sacramentos, registrarse para recibir educación religiosa, patrocinar a un receptor de sacramentos e incluso planear fune-rales. Los nuevos feligreses pueden registrarse en la Rectoría durante el horario de oficina, de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Bau smos

El Sacramento del Bau smo se celebra en la Iglesia de San Bernardo el tercer sábado de cada mes en español a las 12:00 p.m. y en in-glés a la 1:30 p.m. Para obtener más informa-

ción, visite la Rectoría, de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

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.

Thomas Barre William Fargelli

Jerrie Duffy Richard Finn

Virginia Hagen Jennie Magno a

Vicky Reba a Larry O’Neil

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, October 20 2018 5:30 Veronica Gaven Sunday, October 21, 2018 9:00 Serina Madappa (Living) 10:30 José Clemente Pérez

12:00 Juan Rodríguez López Monday, October 22, 2018 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, October 23, 2018 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, October 24, 2018 9:00 Eashy K.K. Thursday, October 25, 2018 9:00 Irene Hagen Friday, October 26, 2018 9:00 Souls in the Purgatory Saturday, October 27, 2018 5:30 Victoria López Sunday, October 28, 2018 9:00 Karen Koleman 10:30 Norah & Joseph McCormick 12:00 For the people

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 10/14/18: $3,859 Second Collec on 10/14/18: $1,357 Today’s Second Collec on is for Mission Sunday. Next week’s second collec on will be for U lity. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para el Domingo de Misiones. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para las U lidades. 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 la misa es $15.

Renew + Rebuild

Many thanks to our wonderful parishioners who are fulfilling their pledges to our Renew + Rebuild Cam-paign. We have raised over $739,890 in pledges. We hope that all of our parishioners will make every effort to complete their pledges so that we are able to accomplish our parish projects. Thank you very much. Renovar + Reconstruir

Muchas gracias a nuestros maravillosos feligreses que están cumpliendo sus promesas a nuestra cam-paña Renovar y Reconstruir. Hemos recaudado más de $739,890 en promesas. Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan todos los esfuerzos posi-bles para completar sus promesas para que poda-mos llevar a cabo nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas gracias.

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español Entrada 669 Cristo está conmigo Ofertorio 626 Felicidad Comunión 466 Todos los que han sido bau zados Salida 537 Caminaré

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