sing a new song to the lord!
TRANSCRIPT
Fifth Sunday of Easter
April 29, 2018
Sing a new song to the Lord!
A community of Faith hope and love
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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!
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 4.
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.StBernardChurch.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 Welcome evenings! For information, call the parish office at 516-731-4220, or download a form from our website www.stbernardchurch.org. Click on “Join St. Bernard’s” on the bottom of the home page form. If you move away, please notify us as well.
S T.BERNARD’S CATHOLIC CHURCH
516-731-4220 Phone/516-731-4355 Fax Email: [email protected] Website: www.StBernardChurch.org
PASTORAL TEAM
Father Ralph Sommer, Pastor [email protected]
ext. 130 Father Joe Nohs, Associate Pastor [email protected]
ext. 128 Father Innocent Duru, Chaplain In Residence
[email protected] Deacon John Blakeney
[email protected] 516-731-4220
Deacon James Flannery [email protected]
516-731-4220
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 Pat McDonough, Director of Youth & Young Adults
[email protected] Ext. 144
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
[email protected] ext. 120
Mr. Dimas Carbajal, Head of Maintenance
[email protected] ext. 126
CYO Basketball: email: [email protected] website: www.stbernardcyo.org
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.
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Let’s Build!
E– mail Father Ralph: [email protected]
Today we officially kick off our “Let’s Build!”
drive to raise $1.75 million to renovate and renew
the parish campus. The property is rather run
down and we want people to feel welcomed and
inspired when arriving here. So much of what our
parish is doing is very spiritual, caring and helping, yet our buildings and grounds
don’t match the work of Jesus that we do here. Just as people fix up their kitchens
and re-do their driveways so that they can take pride in their homes, now is the
time for our church family to fix things up too.
The major aspects of the project include:
Taking down the leaking tower; putting up a steeple instead
Building a larger church lobby
Renovating the parking lot (we already have over $600,000 saved from the last
campaign for this purpose.)
I believe that with everyone’s help we can surpass our goal and actually
accomplish the additional things in our master plan, including consolidating all
the parish offices into the convent building. My confidence comes from the nearly
60 families who have contributed around $500,000 to the campaign -- even before
we officially started this weekend! I’m thrilled to see such enthusiasm and support
for a project that parishioners really want to see happen. Thank you to everyone
who already contributed so far.
So watch your mail this week and look for the Let’s Build! materials. Read
through the guide and then consider your gift to this campaign. I’m hoping that
we have the majority of pledges made by the end of June so that we can have a
budget number to give the engineers and architects who can then begin to prepare
the plans for the renovation. But please don’t wait til June. Once you know how
much you could give each year -- we’re asking for pledges to be paid over three to
five years -- send in your pledge form and we’ll add your gift to all the others. I’m
excited to know how this will all turn out.
May I suggest that the easiest way to contribute is by using our Faith Direct
online giving service? It’s as easy as buying something on Amazon or doing
online banking. The Faith Direct link will be listed in the mailing and is also on
our website. (And if you give by using your credit
card, you’ll get points or miles!) Thank you for
helping us get this project underway.
Second Communion
At two of our Masses today
we’re celebrating families
who are bringing their
children to receive
communion for the first
time. As exciting as this is,
next week they’ll be able to
receive “second
communion” and then
receive Jesus each Sunday
after that. Congratulations to
the children who are now
able to eat the Bread of Life
each week for the rest of
their lives!
Confirmation
This week over a hundred
of our young people are
being confirmed. If one of
your neighbors is in this
group, be sure to
congratulate him/her since
these teens have chosen to
now belong to the church
fully. When they were
infants, their parents
lovingly chose to bring them
to become members of the
church family through
baptism. Now, with their
family’s support, they have
decided that coming to
church with the rest of us as
we worship God is what
THEY choose for the rest of
their lives. Congratulations!
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Gifts of treasure
Faith Direct Have you enrolled yet?
www.faithdirect.net Code = NY272
The Gifts of bread and wine
for the weekend of April 28th and April 29th
have been requested in celebration of
the Confirmation of Jack Taggart
by
Grandma and Grandpa
Parish News
Sunday Collections
April 22, 2018 April 23, 2017 $ 12,555.10 $ 15,359.50 500 envelopes 541 envelopes
Faith Direct $ 2,482.65 $ 2,587.90
Total Collection $ 15,037.75 $ 17,947.40
Monday, April 30 After 8am Mass Miraculous Medal Novena, Church 9:30 am DRVC Faith Formation Bereavement Training 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:00 pm Bereavement (Parents & Survivors of Suicide), Parish Center 7:30 pm Confirmation Practice, Auditorium Tuesday, May 1 10:00 am Our Lady of Consolation, Parish Center 4:00 pm Confirmation Babysitting, Cafeteria 4:30 pm Confirmation, Church 6:15 pm Children’s Choir, Parish Center 6:45 pm Boy Scout Troop 316, Cafeteria 7:00 pm Spanish Rosary, Prayer Room 7:00 pm Cub Scout 318 Leader Meeting, Parish Center 7:00 pm Vivitrol Support Group, School Room 206 7:30 pm AA Meeting, School Room 207 7:30 pm Adult Choir Rehearsal, Church
Parish calendar (Subject to change)
Wednesday, May 2 10:00 am Book Discussion, Parish Center 2:00 pm Zumba Gold, Parish Center 7:30 pm Catholic 101, Parish Center 8:00 pm Bread of Life Prayer Group, Parish Center Thursday, May 3 9:30 am Padre Pio Prayer Group, Parish Center 9:30 am Shawl Ministry, Parish Center 1:45 pm St. Vincent De Paul, Clairvaux House 7:30 pm Bible Study, Parish Center Friday, May 4 10:00 am Bible Study, Parish Center 6:30 pm Gift Card Bingo, Gym 7:15 pm Most Holy Trinity Prayer Group, Prayer Room Saturday, May 5 11:00 am Women’s AA Meeting, Cafeteria 12pm—7pm Plant Sale, School Lobby 1:00 pm First Communion, Church 6:00 pm Sacred Heart Community, Parish Center 8:00 pm Nocturnal Adoration, Church
Parish calendar (Subject to change)
St. Bernard’s Altar Server &
Youth Ministries
Annual Spring Flower Sale
Saturday, May 5, 2018, 12:00pm-7:00pm &
Sunday, May 6, 2018, 8:00am-7:00pm
The Rosary Society will meet on
Monday, May 7 at 12:30 PM in the
prayer room of the church. We will
honor Mary during her month and pray
together for our own personal intentions
and for peace EVERYWHERE; in our
families, our parish, our church, our
country, and our world. We will remember Pope
Francis, Bishop Barres, Fr. Ralph, Fr. Joe, Fr. Innocent,
all clergy and religious, and all Rosarians, living and
deceased. In April we had a “large” group who really
enjoy praying as a small community. All women of the
parish are welcome, Please try to join us.
Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion Wednesday, May 2nd at 10 AM
(see page 9)
Gift Card Bingo Friday, May 4th, 2018
(see page 9)
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Please pray for all those on our Long-term Sick List
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.
Pray for the sick of our parish mass intentions
Pray for our beloved deceased
and those who mourn for them
Robert Chapman Susan Hahn
Dixie Ulrich
NOCTURNAL ADORATION SOCIETY
gathers this Saturday, May 5 at 8:00 pm
in the Church. All are welcome to attend
and spend time in adoration of our Lord
Jesus Christ in the Blessed Sacrament.
Baby Mason Francis Combs Susan Arena Brian Austin Lorraine Bardolf Arlene Barsch Irene Boyce Lois Byrne Jean Caprera Rosemary Clark Ed Costello Monica DeLaRosa Sr. Juliana Deptuch Debra Dowdell Margaret Dowdell Gerry Finlan Jim Finlan Linda Fitz Kathleen Flaherty Rich Fuleki Muriel Gallagher Teresita Gallego Michael Giampetruzzi Regina Gorman Colleen Grasing John Guiffre Mike Hach Patricia Hafner Carolyn Hakim Cynthia Hansen Donna Hare John Hartofil Vicki Jacona Steve Jugan Jerome W. Kalkhof Anne Kalman Katherine Anne Kwestel Violet Kwestel Tia Mabanta Jaime Macias Andrew Mahoney Lucy and Richard Marconi Len Martinez Gene McDonagh William McDonagh Teresa McDonald Mary McLean Mary Messina Irmgard Montanino Kerri Orlando Johnny Perdue Rosina Perri Catherine Pipinou Dolores Pizzo Joan Rampolla Fred Rappa Laureen Quinn-Sturge Deanne Reilly John Rotondo, Jr. John Rotondo, Sr. Flore Rowe Federico Rueda Eve Saint Thomas Saint Terry Sherwood Danielle Stallone Frances Stallone Norma Steiger Louis Steinberg Liberty Tabag David Testa Rosalie Travers Joan Virostko Theresa Votta Brendan Wagner
This listing may not reflect recent changes or additions. Saturday, April 28 8:00 am Frank Squillace Jr. - 10th Anniversary Remembrance 5:00 pm Frank T. Gizzo - 15th Anniversary Remembrance Sunday, April 29 7:30 am Molly Lewis 9:00 am Christine Firestone 10:30 am FOR ALL PARISHIONERS, Beatrice Fain, Bertha Amendola, Kathleen Dong 12 Noon John Sutton 5:30 pm Helena Verdi Monday, April 30 8:00 am Raymond W. Anderson Tuesday, May 1 8:00 am Emil William Stalzer—Living Wednesday, May 2 8:00 am Thursday, May 3 8:00 am Harry Eppich Friday, May 4 8:00 am Leonardo Paladino Saturday, May 5 8:00 am 5:00 pm Richard Santer Sunday, May 6 7:30 am Marie Curcio 9:00 am Louise Rossi 10:30 am Sgt. Paul J. Tuozzolo, Theresa & Anthony Gagliano, Nicholas Tursi, John Francis O’Sullivan 12 Noon For all parishioners 5:30 pm Living & deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Holy Innocents Council
Chris Angyal Candy Auer S. Cotton
Janet Gates Tom Gilmartin Carmen Greico
Joan Jacques Fr. Joe Nohs Maria Pedreschi
Dennis Rogers Vinny Rosa James Ryan
John Sorrell Dwyne Whittick
Sunday, May 6 10:30 am First Communion, Church 12 pm First Communion, Church 7am—7pm Plant Sale, School Lobby 11:30 am Adult RCIA, Parish Center 4:30 pm Youth Choir Practice, Church 6:30 pm Youth Ministry Meeting, Parish Center 8:00 pm AA Meeting, Cafeteria
Parish calendar (Subject to change)
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Volunteer ministry
CALL TO SUBMIT NOMINATIONS for our 7th
ANNUAL SPIRIT OF ST. BERNARD AWARD!
This award will be given annually to a parishioner or parishioners who have responded exceptionally
to their baptismal call to build up the Kingdom of God in the parish of Saint Bernard, especially in the
last year. These men and women have followed the call of Christ and participated in the mission of
the parish by bringing the Gospel of Jesus to the Levittown community and beyond through prayer
and worship, education and formation, service to those in need, and/or efforts on behalf of justice in
the world. They have shown their devotion to the Holy Father, the diocese, and the parish through their commitment to
the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. Qualifications for nominees are as follows:
Registered parishioners of Saint Bernard’s who participate regularly in Sunday Eucharist and the sacraments.
Current members of a formal parish organization or group, or may currently work informally.
Nominees can be those who work “behind the scenes” to support the mission of our parish.
Nominees can be an individual, couple, or in certain cases, a small team working together.
Nominees cannot be prior recipients of the Diocesan Saint Agnes Medal or the Spirit of St. Bernard Award.
PLEASE SUBMIT FORMAL LETTERS OF NOMINATION DETAILING HOW THE NOMINEE/S MEETS
THE ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS TO FATHER RALPH NO LATER THAN MONDAY, APRIL 30, 2018
for our annual Volunteer Ministry
“Thank You” party FRI., MAY 11 AT 7 PM!
If you are 21 or older and CURRENTLY serving in one or more of the ministries listed below and wish to attend the party, please indicate the ministry/ies below and return the
completed form by May 1; no late reservations can be accepted. You are welcome to bring your spouse or one guest. (Couples please submit 1 form for the two of you; no guests.)
Please note check-in begins 6:30; bar opens 7:00 p.m.
Adult Acolytes Adult and Folk Choirs Altar Server Coordinators
Baptism Preparation Team Baptism Greeters Bereavement Ministry
Blood Drive Coordinators Bulletin Editors CYO Coordinators
Charitable Kidz Adult Coordinators Children’s Catechists/Assistants/Monitors Consolation Ministry
Extraordinary Min. of Communion Finance Council Gardening Team
Hospitality Team Inclusion Committee Lectors
Marriage Preparation Meals on Wheels/Island Harvest Parish Social Ministry
Pastoral Council Prayer of the Faithful Committee RCIA Team
Renaissance Group Shawl Ministry St. Martha Society
St. Vincent de Paul Ushers Welcome Ambassadors Worship Greeters Youth Ministry Leaders (over 21)
NAME/S: _________________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS AND TOWN: ____________________________________________________________________________________
E-MAIL: __________________________________________________________________________________________________
PHONE: ____________________________________________________________ ONE OR TWO ATTENDING? _________
Responses accepted only until May 1; sorry, but no later reservations can be accepted.
Volunteer Party, 3100 Hempstead Tpk., Levittown, NY 11756 OR
e-mail complete sign-up information to Diane Waldhof at [email protected].
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Adult faith formation
Would you give up 8 Friday nights and 1 Saturday to change your life??
Starts September 21, 2018. BE THERE! (For adults, teens; English and Spanish)
Spring Bible Study by Diane Vella, Pastoral Associate
(Part 1 of a brief summary of some of
the topics in this spring’s Bible Study class, which is being attended by over 40
parishioners)
If you follow the Scripture readings at Church
each week, you notice the pattern: the first reading is
from the Old Testament, the sung psalm is from the
Book of Psalms in the Old Testament, the second
reading is usually from a letter in the New Testament
(“A reading from the letter of Paul to the Romans”),
and the final reading is from one of the four Gospels of
Matthew, Mark, Luke or John. But during the 7 weeks
of the Easter season each year, the second reading,
instead of coming from one of the letters, comes from a
unique book called the Acts of the Apostles.
“Acts,” as it is known, is actually a kind of
“sequel” to the Gospel of Luke. The Gospel reflects on
the story of Jesus’ ministry, death and resurrection, and
then Acts picks up where that left off, to tell the story of
how he empowered and sent his followers to continue
his mission. Acts gives an account of the important
people and events in the first 40 years of the spread of
Christianity, for the purpose of describing the impact
that Jesus and his followers had on the world around
them in the first years after his resurrection.
Readers of these occasional Bible columns know
that in order to understand any book or passage of the
Bible, it’s important to know the CONTEXT of the
book: the author, audience, time period, purpose, type
of literature, etc. So here we go with Acts: The book is
ascribed to someone named Luke, who may or may not
be the “Luke” who is mentioned a few times in St.
Paul’s letters as a fellow worker for the Gospel.
In any case, “Luke” is a Gentile—meaning a
follower of Jesus who was NOT Jewish like Jesus’
original disciples. This is an important thing to know,
because it tells us something about his background and
his audience. Luke wrote his book of Acts—and his
Gospel—to inspire his fellow Gentiles to get to know
Jesus and his “take” on Judaism. This was a really
important step in Christianity’s movement from
originally being a part of Judaism to embracing people
of all religious backgrounds who encountered the risen
Jesus, and were touched and healed or “saved” by him.
Acts is not a “history book” in the sense that we
understand it. It doesn’t give a “blow-by-blow” of what
happened in the early Christian community. It’s really
about giving us a glimpse, or opening a few windows to
the impact that the risen Jesus and his band of
committed witnesses had on the world around them.
Curiously, both Luke’s Gospel and Acts begin with an
address to a certain “Theophilus,” claiming that both
books were written to him. (Cf. Lk. 1:3 and Acts 1:1)
For centuries scholars have tried to identify who this
Theophilus might have been, to no avail. But—AHA!
It just so happens that “Theophilus” means “Lover of
God” in Greek. Our best guess is that Luke is actually
addressing both his books to all “lovers of God.” And
that means you and me!
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St. Bernard's Center for religious
education
Mrs. Susan Martin, M.A., Director, 516-731-8511
Attention: Parents of
Kindergarteners!
It’s time to register for
Religion!
Level I Communion Program
(read all about it on our website!)
If you are already a current registered
parishioner, but DO NOT have other children in
our program
(If you currently have children registered in our
program you will receive instructions on how to
register your new 1st year student with your older
child’s Re-registration.) Registration will take
place at the Religious Education Center on:
Monday, May 14 through Thursday, May 17
from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Tuesday, May 15 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Sunday, May 20 from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
In order to register you will need:
1. Parish Envelope Number
2. Your payment (cash or check only) for $195
3. A copy of your child’s Baptismal Certificate
(Even if they were Baptized at St. Bernard’s )
NO REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
WITHOUT ALL OF THESE REQUIREMENTS
We ask any catechist who taught this year to kindly
return your teacher manual asap. We need to place our
book order for next year and need an accurate count.
Thank you for your help!
It's not too early to think about being a catechist- a
person of faith willing to teach grade levels 3, 4, 5 during
the week from 4:15-5:30pm. Parents, grandparents, or
college students who can commit to this time slot are
invited to this important ministry. Manuals, lesson
plans, and teacher training is available. Listen: is God
calling you to help pass on down the Faith to our young
people? "The harvest is great yet often the laborers are
few" thus come join the Religious Education team of
volunteers who make a difference in the spiritual life of
children. Call our office at 731-8511 Mrs. Martin,
director for interview and details.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
We are pleased to announce the following students who have
achieved "perfect attendance" this year in the
Religious Education program.
Level 3
Sarah DeLuise
Kailey McKinney
Domenica Scuccimarri
Level 4
Benjamin Canellas,
Christopher Castora
Brian and Alyssa Leshinsky
Vincent Silvestri
Level 5
Reese Lim (two years consecutively)
Rebecca Putrellese
Daniel Sarni
Joseph Scaduto
Aidan Tropeano
Gabriella Silvestri (two years consecutively as well )
They were presented with a certificate and a gift from
Mrs. Connie Cole, coordinator of levels 3, 4, 5.
Congratulations to all!
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Parish social ministry Sr. Christine Sammons, O.P., 731-6074
St. Vincent de Paul: Thanks to everyone who remembers our low-income
neighbors with monetary and food donations. We are
grateful to be able to share your generosity with the
many who visit our pantry on a regular basis.
This week, our pantry needs include:
Canned pasta (Chef Boy-ar-dee style)
Juice (small boxes or bottles)
Please remember the poor boxes and to
“buy one, get one free!”
And as always, thank you!
Catholic Charities~~ Employment Opportunities:
Catholic Charities is always looking for Direct Support
Professionals in their Residential Services for
Developmentally Disabled Adults. There are a variety
of shifts available; essential functions include personal
care, household maintenance, transporting/
safeguarding residents, coaching for skills development
and administering meds. HS diploma/GED and a
clean, valid NYS Driver’s license required. For further
information, call Catholic Charities at 733-7000, or call
our office.
Nassau Community College~~ Free Courses for Seniors:
The Senior Observer Program enables residents of
Nassau County who are 60 years or older to observe
college courses on a tuition-free basis. To be eligible,
participants must submit proof of age and
residence, with a completed registration form
to Lifelong Learning prior to the registration
deadline. If you are interested or have
questions, please call 516-572-7472.
Charitable KIDZ and Youth Group:
Our Charitable KIDZ and members of our
parish Youth Group (and their parents) who have been
accepted in the St. John’s University Faith and Service
in the City are asked to:
SAVE THE DATE:
Saturday, May 12th
11:00 a.m. in the Parish Center.
Details will follow!
Thanks to the A.O.H.
On April 21st, the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a
food drive for the benefit of our pantry. We are most
grateful for their support, and that of other community
groups who help us help our low-income neighbors.
Thanks, good friends…we appreciate your help, as
always!
Does anyone have a
no-longer-needed
laptop to share with
one of our young
mothers returning to
school?
Mid-Week Mid-Morning Book Discussion
Eleanor Oliphant is completely 100% fine. She goes to
her office job five days a week and
then treats herself to a frozen pizza
and a bottle of vodka on a weekend.
She lives alone and doesn't have any
friends, but that's okay. She's doing
real well, thank you very
much….except maybe she isn't.
Join your fellow parishioners on
Wednesday, May 2nd at 10 AM in the
St. Bernard Parish Center for an
informal discussion of Gail Honeyman’s quirky,
change-of-pace and yes, heart-warming Eleanor
Oliphant is Completely Fine, soon to be a major
motion picture.
For more information please contact Wally Rodier at
516-731-6690 or [email protected].
Catholic Daughters
GIFT CARD BINGO
Friday, May 4th, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Gym 3100 Hempstead Turnpike Levittown, NY
Doors Open at 6:30 pm & BINGO begins at 7 pm Entry Fee $5 Per person AND includes:
1 Book of Games AND coffee, tea & cake Additional cards, food and raffles available for
purchase RESERVATIONS KINDLY ACCEPTED! PLEASE CALL: SANDY AT 735-7990
OR MARIE AT 735-0037
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Liturgy Corner
Sunday, April 29. Fifth Sunday of Easter. Acts 9:26-
31; 1 John 3:18-24; Psalm 22:26-28, 30-32; John 15:1-
8.
Monday, April 30. Acts 14:5-18; Psalm 115:1-4, 15-
16; John 14:21-26.
Tuesday, May 1. Acts 14:19-28; Psalm 145:10-13, 21;
John 14:27-31.
Wednesday, May 2. Memorial of Saint Athanasius,
Bishop and Doctor of the Church. Acts 15:1-6; Psalm
122:1-5; John 15:1-8.
Thursday, May 3. Feast of Saints Philip and James,
Apostles. 1 Corinthians 15:1-8; Psalm 19:2-5; John
14:6-14.
Friday, May 4. Acts 15:22-31; Psalm 57:8-10, 12; John
15:12-17.
Saturday, May 5. Acts 16:1-10; Psalm 100:1-3, 5; John
15:18-21.
Sunday, May 6. Sixth Sunday of Easter. Acts 10:25-
26, 34-35, 44-48; 1 John 4:7-10; Psalm 98:1-4; John
15:9-17.
Daily readings can be found online at: www.usccb.org/bible/readings
Readings for
April 29, 2018 —May 6, 2018
The Ride Home
This feature is for families to share their thoughts
as they travel to and from Church.
April 29, 2018
Fifth Sunday of Easter
Gospel: John 15:1-8
Adults: When has God pruned me so that I could grow
and give life?
Children: When have I felt good because I did
something to help someone?
Monday, April 30. St. Pius V (1504-1572) was a
Dominican theologian, elected pope in 1566. His
primary task as pope was to implement the reforms of
the Council of Trent. During his pontificate, seminaries
were reformed, a new Missal was published, and the
Catechism and Breviary were also revised. Pius retained
his white Dominican habit when he became pope; since
that time all the popes have worn white.
Tuesday, May 1. Today we may
celebrate the optional Memorial of St.
Joseph the Worker, a relatively new
addition to the calendar. It was
introduced by Pope Pius XII in 1955,
as an alternative to secular May Day
celebrations of the worker, which
originated in Communist countries
and which did more to promote
Communist propaganda than to
promote the worker. Pope Pius XII
urged workers to look to St. Joseph,
the carpenter, and to see the dignity inherent in human
labor, which could become a source of holiness.
Wednesday, May 2. St. Athanasius was a fourth-
century deacon and bishop who lived in Alexandria,
Egypt. He is best known for his lifelong struggle against
Arianism, or the heretical belief that God created a son
who was neither coeternal nor coequal with the Father.
Because of his contributions to the faith, he is a doctor of
both the Western and Eastern Churches.
Thursday, May 3. Feast of Sts. Philip and James.
Apostles. Two of the chosen Twelve, Sts. Philip and
James (first century), grace the liturgical calendar today.
Although few details are known about St. Philip,
Scripture portrays him as one who leads others to Christ.
He introduces his friend Nathaniel to Jesus, and points
to Jesus as the source of nourishment in the feeding of
the five thousand and highlights Jesus as the path to the
Father in the Last Supper. St. James, the Lesser” –was
gifted with a special appearance of the Risen Christ.
Both Sts. Philip and James died as martyrs, shedding
their blood for the sake of the Gospel. They are most
likely celebrated together because the Basilica of the
Twelve Apostles in Rome is dedicated to them.
May is the Month of Our Lady
Sourcebook 2018
Saints and Feast of the Week
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Molloy College Spring Open House
Sunday, April 29, 2018, 1:00 pm
Molloy College
1000 Hempstead Avenue
Rockville Centre, New York 11571
516-323-4000
Nassau County Chapter AGO to Hold Members' Recital
The Nassau County Chapter of the American Guild of
Organists will hold a members' recital on Sunday, April
29th at the Garden City Community Church beginning
at 3 PM. Four Nassau County chapter members will
participate in the recital. Concert organist Chelsea
Chen, the Regional Convener for the Metropolitan New
York region of the AGO, who will honor the outgoing
officers and install the incoming officers has also
graciously agreed to play. One of the officers to be
installed is St Bernard’s organist, Elizabeth Bailey, who
will be installed as the new Dean. Admission is free.
Spirituality For Singles - Monthly Singles Gathering Saturday, May 5, 2018, 8:30PM. St. Aidan Parish, 510
Willis Ave., Williston Park, NY, 11596. Our Monthly
gathering for singles; discussion and socialization. This
Gathering will feature an interesting talk by a guest
speaker. Ages 35+; $5.00 donation - snacks, pizza and
beverages will be served. Contact: Ray (516) 561-6994
Trip to the National Centre for Padre Pio Barton, Pennsylvania Monday, May 7, 2018
$79 per person for 40 or more passengers.
For more information contact
Virginia Smithwick at 516-796-9251.
Rendezvous Travel • www.rendezvous.travel
516–867-8747 • email: [email protected]
Sal Valentinetti Concert
On Saturday, May 12th Holy Trinity High School will
be hosting a “Sponsor a Titan” benefit concert featuring
Holy Trinity alumnus, Sal “The Voice” Valentinetti.
The goal of the “Sponsor a Titan” program is to raise
scholarship money that will directly impact future
Titans. Call 516 433-7361 or visit holytrinityhs.org for
more information.
Divorced or separated Catholics of Long Island Including widows, widowers and singles
A social organization for single persons
New member orientation meeting
Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 7:30 pm
St. Frances de Chantal school
1309 Wantagh Avenue
Wantagh, NY 11793
Non-denominational
All are welcome.
Bring proof of single status to join.
Refreshments following the meeting.
For further information, please call:
Carol – 516-794-4933 or
Barbara – 516-798-2858
“When I was sick, you visited me” (Mathew 25)
The Pastoral Care Department of Nassau University
Medical Center invites you to become part of our
ministry to the sick here at the hospital. Many of our
patients are indigent and alone in their illness and the
gift of your presence would hold many blessings for you
and for them. Perhaps if you look into your heart you
may hear God calling you to be a Pastoral Visitor and/
or Eucharistic Minister to the sick and the lonely at
NUMC.
If you are interested and would like additional
information, please contact: S. Maureen Chase, OP @
Nassau University Medical Center, 2201 Hempstead
Tpke, East Meadow NY 11554. 516–572-6069 or
516-572-3195.
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A=Acolyte 2. Please dress appropriately for Mass
B= Bookbearer 3. Please find replacements if you cannot serve
T=Thurifer 4. Please remember to sign in
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C Danny Russo Jayson Melgar Zac Martin Louie Sabino
A Nicole Stueckenschneider Emilia Salazar Nicole StueckenschneiderKenneth Gonzalez
A Marcela Vasquez James Lawlor Isabelle Torre James Lawlor
B Andrea Chavarria Seanacy Lawlor Seanacy Lawlor Seanacy Lawlor
7:30 am Sun.
C Michael Manfredo Zac Martin Aidan McCaughey Tyler Zorn
A Greg Milau Aidan McCaughey Lauren Barsch Shannon Zorn
A Jenna Summer Liam Burden Nicole Barsch Bridget Paddock
9:00am Sun.
C Chris Leshinsky Gina McGough Michael Albrecht Nicole Leshinsky
A Frank Vespa Nicole Leshinsky Gina McGough Alyssa Leshinsky
A Ron Renda Alyssa Leshinsky Ron Renda Kevin Leshinsky
B Kaila Hess Brian Leshinsky Kaila Hess Brian Leshinsky
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C Jake Hopkins Bridget Paddock Tyler McManus Elisa Montanino
A Emilia Salazar Elisa Montanino Britney Cardenas Isabella Montanino
A Britney Cardenas Isabella Montanino Greg Milau Danny Lang
B Samantha Keegan Caroline Keegan Ayden Lemoine Victoria Lang
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C Kathy Aguilar Frank Pietraniello Michael Manfredo Collin McVetty
A Thomas Kruk Julianna Pietraniello Eddie Cahill Michael Pietraniello
A Danny Lang Michael Pietraniello Jake Hopkins Julianna Pietraniello
B Victoria Lang Kaila Hess Ryan Paladino Caroline Keegan
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C Michael Albrecht Jared Paladino Ryan Thompson Liam Burden
A Louie Sabino Shannon Zorn Thomas Kruk Kathy Aguilar
A Kenneth Gonzalez Colleen Daly Frank Vespa Marcela Vasquez
B Ayden Lemoine Ryan Paladino Samantha Keegan Andrea Chavarria
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G. McGough 5/ 6 J. Melgar 5/ 20 J. Pietraniello 5/ 21
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I. Montanino 5/ 21 C. Leshinsky 5/ 25
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