THE CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD 51 Prospect Street, White Plains ... · - Romans 6:11 Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lo mismo ustedes, considérense muertos al pecado y vivos

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

www.stbernardswp.com June 28, 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 - 5:00 pm

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Think of yourselves as dead to sin and living for God in Christ Jesus.

- Romans 6:11

Decimotercer Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario Lo mismo ustedes, considérense muertos al pecado y vivos para Dios en Cristo Jesús, Señor nuestro. —Romanos 6:11

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

Sunday, Jun 28, 2020THIRTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIMEWelcome, prophet Younger generations are quick to tell older ones how

wrong they are about everything. But wise elders don’t dismiss challenges to their perspective lightly—especially when they have some truth to them. A prophetic word may at times come more naturally to the young: free of the accretions of habit and with no comfortable niche to defend (yet). Take time today to talk across the age gap. Hear the words to another generation’s songs, consider their protests, withhold instant judgment. Having a conversation partner, as we’ve learned from the time of isolation, is worth the investment.

TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Kings 4:8-11, 14-16a; Romans 6:3-4, 8-11; Matthew 10:37-42 (97). “Whoever receives a prophet because he is a prophet will receive a prophet’s reward.”

Monday, Jun 29, 2020 SOLEMNITY OF PETER AND PAUL, APOSTLESA matching set for all eternity Saints Peter and Paul are together the patrons of Rome, where both were martyred around the same time. The two men had their differences, but they were central in establishing the Christian faith, which eventually won over the Roman Empire despite fierce opposition from officials. Saint Augustine wrote: “Both apostles share the same feast day, for these two were one . . . Let us embrace what they believed, their life, their labors, their sufferings, their preaching, and their confession of faith.” Amen.

TODAY'S READINGS: Day: Acts 12:1-11; 2 Timothy 4:6-8, 17-18; Matthew 16:13-19 (591). “Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

Tuesday, Jun 30, 2020 MEMORIAL OF THE FIRST MARTYRS OF THE CHURCH OF ROMEHoliness involves dying a little each day Tertullian, one of the first Christian theologians, wrote: “The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the church.” The church’s first martyrs are commemorated a day after the feast of Saints Peter and Paul—who tradition says were also victims of Nero’s slaughter, beginning in 64. And martyrs aren’t meant to be just a memory but also a model. Look no further than first responders and essential workers to see modern examples of those following the model of self-sacrifice for the sake of others. Offer a sign of gratitude for their service.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12; Matthew 8:23-27 (378). “Why are you terrified, O you of little faith?”

Wednesday, Jul 01, 2020 MEMORIAL OF JUNÍPERO SERRA, PRIESTLive and learn

Missionaries in the age of the Iberian conquest of the Americas played a complex role, as protectors of the Indians but also projectors of the empire’s power. Junípero Serra shares that mixed legacy—a mission priest who brought the saving power of Jesus but also was part of a colonization project that brought harsh treatment and epidemics. We know a little more about indigenous rights today—and about epidemics too, for that matter. Keep the faith, but mix it with a healthy dose of respect for different traditions.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 5:14-15, 21-24; Matthew 8:28-34 (379). “Seek good and not evil, that you may live.”

Thursday, Jul 02, 2020The healing power of compassion Jesus healed in ways we consider miraculous, not because he had anything to prove about his power, but because his compassion urged him to alleviate suffering in whatever ways he could. His teaching and his healing went hand in hand: Both were focused on bringing us to wholeness. When he calls the paralytic man his son or child, it displays a mark of the tenderness he feels for all of us. Jesus draws us close in a healing embrace. Accept his healing today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 7:10-17; Matthew 9:1-8 (380). “Courage, child, your sins are forgiven.”

Friday, Jul 03, 2020FEAST OF THOMAS, APOSTLEBeyond all doubt Thomas may have started out doubting, but once he saw and touched the truth, his faith took him very far indeed. It is said he traveled to the southwest coast of India in the year 52 and spent the last 20 years of his life there planting Christianity. To this day, “Saint Thomas Christians” in India trace their origins back to the apostle. In fact, Thomas is so popular that India has issued a commemorative stamp in his honor! Doubt does not oppose faith, it makes faith possible.

TODAY'S READINGS: Ephesians 2:19-22; John 20:24-29 (593). “Thomas answered and said to him, ‘My Lord and my God!’ ”

Saturday, Jul 04, 2020INDEPENDENCE DAY’Tis of thee It’s not all that well known that at its founding, the United States was not a terribly tolerant collection of colonies when it came to religion. Every colony but Pennsylvania had some form of anti-Catholic law at the time of Independence. Thankfully, customs, attitudes, and laws have evolved. But freedom can never be taken for granted, lest it be taken for good! Celebrate your freedom today—as an American and as a Catholic!

TODAY'S READINGS: Amos 9:11-15; Matthew 9:14-17 (382). “The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.”

Virtual Pre-Canas Until we are ready to gather safely again, the Pre-Cana Day has moved to a virtual format, making the Archdiocese of New York Marriage Preparation Program fully online. If it’s a financial hardship for a couple to pay or the Marriage Prep Program due to COVID-19 circumstances, we can consider low-cost or no-cost registration.For English Visit: archny.org/family-life/marriage-prep/Call: (646)794-3188For Spanish V i s i t : a r c h n y. o rg / v i d a - f a m i l i a r / p r e p a racionmatrimonial/Call: (646)794-3193

Little Disciple Learning Center Registrations

Registration for the 2020-2021 school year at The Little Disciples Learning Center has begun. We recommend that parents interested in registering their child for the 3 or 4-year-old program please contact the Executive Director or Program Director for more information about the program and the facility. Registration forms and required documents must be complete and submitted at the time of registration in order for the student to be enrolled. For further information please contact the Program Director, Jennifer Frias-Gonzalez at 914-428-4727 or by email at [email protected]. The Executive Director, Fr. Robert Morris can also be contacted at 914-949-2111 ext.14 or via email at [email protected]

Dear St. Bernard's Parishioners: I was informed that Fr. Ernie Lukacheck passed away. As you know Fr. Ernie served as a Weekend Associate here at St. Bernard’s for the past 10 years and celebrated the Spanish Mass once a month for us. He was a wonderful man, a great priest and a true friend. We will miss him very much. Over the past year his

health was very frail and weak. He was 84. His funeral and burial took place last month at Maryknoll in Ossining. Please remember Fr. Ernie in your prayers And offer a prayer of gratitude to God for his wonderful service to our parish over the past 10 years.May he rest in peace

Peace,Fr. Morris

Prayer for Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the Most Holy Sacrament.

I love you above all things and I desire to receive you in my soul.

Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, Come at least spiritually into my heart.

I embrace you as if you were already there And unite myself wholly to you.

Never permit me to be separated from you. Amen.

Friendly Reminder For the time being parishioners need to make a Mass reservation to attend Mass since the sitting capacity if limited to 125 people. Please make your mass reservation by visiting our parish website and click on the SignUp Genius button. Please note that you will not receive a printed ticket through this reservation system. Your reservation will be confirmed at the single entrance door at the handicap ramp as you arrive for Mass.

Archdiocese of New York The Archdiocese of New York is hard at work, mobil iz ing our medical, charitable, and administrative constituencies to make sure we are prepared to serve and care for the people of New York during this public health crisis.

Your support of the Cardinal 's Annual Stewardship Appeal is an essential part of this process, and we invite you to consider making a gift of any size to help our Church make it through this time. To make a donation please visit www.archny.org.

Pre-Canas virtuales Hasta que estemos listos para reunirnos de nuevo de manera segura, el Día Pre-Cana se ha movido a un formato virtual, haciendo que el Programa de preparación matrimonial de la A r q u i d i ó c e s i s d e N u e v a Yo r k e s t é completamente en línea. Si es una dificultad financiera para una pareja pagar o el Programa de preparación para el matrimonio debido a circunstancias COVID-19, podemos considerar el registro de bajo costo o sin costo.Para ingles Visita: archny.org/family-life/marriage-prep/Llamar: (646)794-3188Para español Visita: archny.org/vida-familiar/prepa racionmatrimonial/Llamar: (646)794-3193

Estimados feligreses de San Bernardo: Me informaron que el padre Ernie Lukacheck falleció. Como usted sabra, el padre Ernie sirvió como Asociado de fin de semana aquí en San Bernardo durante los últimos 10 años y celebró la Misa en español una vez al mes por nosotros. Era un hombre m a r a v i l l o s o , u n g r a n sacerdote y un verdadero amigo. Lo extrañaremos

mucho. Durante el año pasado su salud fue muy frágil y débil. Tenía 84 años. Su funeral y entierro tuvieron lugar el mes pasado en Maryknoll en Ossining. Por favor recuerde al padre Ernie en sus oraciones y ofrezca una oración de agradecimiento a Dios por su maravilloso servicio a nuestra parroquia en los últimos 10 años. Que descanse en paz

Paz,Padre Morris

Centro de Aprendizaje de los Pequeños Discípulos

La inscripción para el año escolar 2020-2021 en el Centro de Aprendizaje de los Pequeños Discípulos ha comenzado. Recomendamos que los padres interesados en registrar a su hijo/hija para el programa de 3 o 4 años se comuniquen con la directora para obtener más información sobre el programa y las instalaciones. Los formularios de inscripción y los documentos requeridos deben estar completados y presentados en el momento del registro para que el/la estudiante sea inscrito. Para más información, comuníquese con Jennifer Frias-Gonzalez al 914-428-4727 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. El Director Ejecutivo, Fr. Robert Morris también puede ser contactado al 914-949-2111 ext. 14 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]

Recordatorio amistoso Por el momento, los feligreses deben hacer una reservación para asistir a misa, ya que la capacidad para sentarse se limita a 125 personas. Haga su reserva de misa, visitando el sitio web de nuestra parroquia y haga clic en el botón SignUp Genius. Tenga en cuenta que no recibirá un boleto impreso a través de este sistema de reservas. Su reserva será confirmada en la puerta de entrada i n d i v i d u a l e n l a r a m p a p a r a discapacitados cuando llegue a misa.

Oración para la comunión espiritualCreo, Jesús mío, que estás

realmente presente enel Santísimo Sacramento del altar.

Te amo sobre todas las cosas ydeseo ardientemente

recibirte dentro de mi alma, pero no pudiendo hacerlo sacramentalmente, ven al menos espiritualmente a mi corazón.

Quédate conmigo y no permitas que me separe de ti.

Amén.

Arquidiócesis de Nueva York La Arquidiócesis de Nueva York está trabajando arduamente, movilizando nuestros grupos médicos, caritativos y administrativos para asegurarse de que estemos preparados para servir y cuidar a la gente de Nueva York durante esta crisis de salud pública.

Su apoyo a la Campaña Anual de Administración del Cardenal es una parte esencial de este proceso, y lo invitamos a considerar hacer un regalo de cualquier tamaño para ayudar a nuestra Iglesia a superar este momento. Para hacer una donación, visite www.archny.org.

Mass Intentions for the Week

Saturday, June 27, 2020 5:30 Sergio Trindade7:00 Javier PajaresSunday, June 28, 2020 9:00 For the People10:30Elvio Cimini 12:00 Jaime Antonio VazquezMonday, June 29, 2020 9:00 No Communion ServiceTuesday, June 30, 2020 5:30 No Communion ServiceWednesday, July 1, 2020 9:00 Virginia Dominguez Thursday, July 2, 2020 9:00 Ann Borak Friday, July 3, 2020 9:00 Maria GarciaSaturday, July 4, 20205:30 Manuel Muñoz & Victoria Lopez7:00 Silvia GallardoSunday, July 5, 2020 9:00 Maria Romero Perez10:30 Richard Grizzetti12:00Misael Tola

Sunday’s Collection: Today’s Second Collection is for Donation Envelope Cost. Second Collection will be for Air Conditioning. Thank you for your generous support to our parish.

La Segunda Colecta de hoy será para las Sobres de Donación. La Segunda Colecta sera para los sobres de donación. por sus generosas contribuciones a 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 Duffy Jennie Magnotta Larry O’Neil Vicky Rebatta Elie Rodriguez All Parishioners with the Corona Virus

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.

St. Bernard’s Internet Outreach - Stay Connected

Facebook: @stbernardswpny Instagram: @stbernardswpny

YouTube: Daily Strength Flocknote: flocknote.com/bernardNY

Collections Through Mail6/21/20 $2,386

WeShare 6/21/20 $1,913

The Church of St. Bernard would like to thank those parishioners who are continuing their contributions by placing their offerings in the mail slot in the Rectory office and through WeShare. Your generosity is helping to make a difference to our parish.

La Iglesia de San Bernardo quisiera agradecer a los feligreses que continúan sus contribuciones colocando sus ofrendas en la ranura de correo en la oficina de la Rectoría y a través de WeShare. Su generosidad está ayudando a hacer una diferencia en nuestra parroquia.