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

www.stbernardswp.com February 3, 2019

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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

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Libera ng God, we pray that you will fill us with the knowledge of your presence with us, for we gather in the name of our Savior, who is Je-sus the Christ. Amen.

Dios liberador, te pedimos que nos llenes con el conocimiento de tu presencia con nosotros, porque nos reunimos en el nom-bre de nuestro Salvador, que es Jesús el Cristo. Amén

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Sunday, Feb 03, 2019 FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Take the leap of truth In one guidebook, the place was oddly listed as the

“Mount of Hurling.” While that sounds like a site for over eager partygo-ers, Mount Precipice, as it’s more widely known, is a hill overlooking Nazareth where Jesus almost met an early end. Citizens of his hometown loved having a celebrity to claim as their own, but when Je-sus suggested that God might claim foreigners ahead of Israelites be-cause of their welcome to prophets, the Nazoreans proved his point by attempting to run him off a cliff. Telling the truth rarely makes us popu-lar. It can even be dangerous. Take the plunge!

TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 1:4-5, 17-19; 1 Corinthians 12:31—13:13; Luke 4:21-30 (72). “They rose up, drove him out of the town, and led him to the brow of the hill . . . to hurl him down headlong.”

Monday, Feb 04, 2019 Reach out for assistance The expression “inner demons” captures something of the helplessness that those in the grip of negative behaviors feel. The ancients took that phrase literally, believing that illness was due to divine punishment for sin or demons taking up temporary residence in a person. The remedy was to seek forgiveness or a healer who could rid you of the bad spirits. While most people nowadays don’t believe that sicknesses and person-ality problems come from evil spirits or God’s wrath, there is still the need for reaching out to others for help when you cannot help yourself. Medical and other professionals, counselors, family, friends, and espe-cially Jesus the Healer in prayer provide that assistance.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 11:32-40; Mark 5:1-20 (323). “Go home to your family and announce to them all that the Lord in his pity has done for you.”

Tuesday, Feb 05, 2019 MEMORIAL OF AGATHA, VIRGIN, MARTYR Torture is intolerable The details of Saint Agatha’s life are not for the faint of heart. Born in Sicily during the third-century Christian persecutions, Agatha was contin-uously harassed and abused for her religious convictions. She was im-prisoned in a brothel, but when she refused to serve customers, she was sent to jail, where she was repeatedly beaten and mutilated. She finally succumbed to death. Not surprisingly Agatha is the patron of torture victims. The church condemns torture as contrary to the Christian tenets of respect for life and human dignity. In honor of Saint Agatha and the countless victims of torture through the centuries, take time today to review the U.S Conference of Catholic Bishops’ online instruction: “Is a Moral Issue: A Catholic Study Guide.”

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 12:1-4; Mark 5:21-43 (324). “Jesus said to the hemorrhaging woman, ‘Daughter, your faith has saved you.’ ”

Wednesday, Feb 06, 2019 MEMORIAL OF PAUL MIKI AND COMPANIONS, MARTYRS Citizens of two worlds

Imagine the trouble 16th-century missionaries had presenting Western Christianity to the Far East. Paul Miki was a Christian from Kyoto, Japan. He understood local religion and culture well enough

to argue for Christianity to the point where he made enemies. Religious and political leaders ran the missionaries out and burned down church-es. Miki and his friends stayed and were put to death in 1597. His final Christian witness was to forgive his executioners before he died. Today we can consider ourselves Christian missionaries even in this culture, living our faith in a sometimes hostile environment.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 12:4-7, 11-15; Mark 6:1-6 (325). “He instructed them to take nothing for the journey but a walking stick—no food, no sack, no money in their belts.”

Thursday, Feb 07, 2019 All will be provided Can you imagine starting out on a work trip and your boss insists that you must leave your money and food at home? But the message of to-day’s gospel is that just as Jesus was sent by the Father to preach the Good News, so he sent his disciples (and eventually that means us) to continue this mission. The clothes the disciples wore and the food they ate were not to be a source of worry. What mattered was trust that God would give them what they needed to preach repentance and minister to the sick.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 12:18-19, 21-24; Mark 6:7-13 (326). “He instructed them to take nothing for the journey.”

Friday, Feb 08, 2019 MEMORIAL OF JOSEPHINE BAKHITA, VIRGIN Stop the traffic Bakhita: “Fortunate One.” A slave owner gave this ironic name to a young girl kidnapped in Sudan in the 1800s. She was bought and sold many times. It was said that she forgot her birth name because of the great suffering she endured. Eventually she was transported to Italy and there gained her freedom. She joined the Canossian Sisters and was revered for her deep faith in God. Her name, once a symbol of oppres-sion, became a symbol of hope. With Saint Josephine Bakhita, pray for freedom for the many people oppressed by human trafficking in the world today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 13:1-8; Mark 6:14-29 (327). “Herod feared John, knowing him to be a righteous and holy man, and kept him in custody.”

Saturday, Feb 09, 2019 MEMORIAL OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Give yourself a break Are you overwhelmed with things to do and deadlines to meet? Do you need a break? When did you last take time to “rest” and to “be re-freshed”? Though we sometimes ignore it, faith binds us to the practice of taking a break to ensure the “proper relaxation of mind and body,” as the of the Catholic Church (2193) puts it. God rested while immersed in the work of creation. Jesus and the disciples took time to get away. Mary reflected in her heart. Find a way to take your own spiritual snow day: Do your best to find a way to allow everyday work to come to a halt and seek a bit of a respite.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 13:15-17, 20-21; Mark 6:30-34 (328). “Come away . . . to a deserted place and rest awhile.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs ♦ Divine Infant Jesus, today, Sunday, February 3rd at

1:30pm in the Community Room. ♦ Divine Mercy, today, Sunday, February 3rd at 1:30pm

in the Main Church. ♦ Virgin of Guadalupe, Monday, February 4th at 8:00pm

in the Cafeteria.

St. Bernard's Moms

The St. Bernard's Moms will be reading and discuss-ing “On the Other Side of Fear” by Catholic mother and radio host Hallie Lord. We will be mee ng on Mondays (2/4, 2/11, 2/25, and 3/4) at 8 p.m. in Chapel Hall. All moms are welcome! For more infor-ma on contact LAUREN.LTG@gmail.com

Homebound Parishioners

Eucharis c Ministers are available to bring Holy Com-munion to homebound parishioners who are unable to a end Mass. If you know of a homebound parishioner who might like to receive Holy Communion please let them know that Eucharis c Ministers are available to bring them Holy Communion and to contact the Rectory.

Sharing Christ

Please join us for Part 3, “Sharing Christ” of the Christ life Program. The group will meet on Sundays at 1:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room, through March 10th. For more informa on, contact Vanessa Hiraldo at vhi-raldo01@gmail.com.

The Emmaus Ministry

Losing a Child under any circumstance is terrible. Focus-ing on the spirituality of the grieving process can help tremendously. Emmaus ministry Retreats 2019: for par-ents whose children of any age have died by any cause, no ma er how long ago. Please join us. All are welcome. All-day retreats are from 9:30am - 7:30pm. -February 9th: St. John-Visita on Pastoral Center, Bronx, Spanish-language retreat.

-March 16th: Church of the Magdalene, Sleepy Hollow (Westchester).

-May 18th: St. Thomas of Catenbury - St. Joseph, Corn-wall-on-Hudson (Orange).

-September 21st: Church of St. Augus ne, New City (Rockland).

-October 19th: St. Patrick’s - St. Mary’s, Newburgh (Orange) Spanish Retreat. Cost $25 per person, $40 per couple, includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Scholarships are available. To register online, www.emfgp.org/2019-archny, or contact Sue DiSisto: susan.disisto@archny/org or 646-794-3191.

Bap sms

The Sacrament of Bap sm is celebrated at the Church of St. Bernard on the third Saturday of every month in Spanish at 12:00 pm and in English at 1:30 pm. For more informa on please visit the Rectory, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am—5:00 pm.

Remember the Archdiocese of New York or the Church of St. Bernard in Your Will

Remember the Archdiocese of New York or the Church of St. Bernard in your will. If you would like to speak to a gi planning specialist about how to include St. Bernard in your will or living trust, call (646) 7943317 or email plannedgiving@archny.org

The Sixth Annual Catechists' Communion Breakfast

"Francis, rebuild my church!"

When: Saturday, Feb. 23, 2019, gathering 9:30 am Where: The Riverview One Warburton Avenue Has ngs-on-Hudson, NY 10706 Celebrant: H.E. Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Archbishop of New York Speaker Rev. Anthony Ciorra, PhD Vice President for Mission & Iden ty Sacred Heart University, Connec cut Price: $20 per person Register online here or mail checks, payable to the Cate-che cal Office, to Archdiocesan Cateche cal Office, 1011 First Avenue - 12th floor, New York, NY 10022. RSVP by Feb. 12. For addi onal assistance, call 646-794-2822 or email stephanie.gonzalez@archny.org

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Próximas reuniones parroquiales • Divino Niño, hoy domingo, 3 de febrero a la 1:30pm

en el Salón de la Comunidad. • Divina Misericordia, hoy domingo, 3 de febrero a la

1:30pm en la iglesia. • Virgen de Guadalupe, lunes, 4 de febrero a las

8:00pm en la Cafetería.

Las madres de San Bernardo

Las madres de San Bernardo leerán y discu rán "Al otro lado del miedo" de la madre católica y presentadora de radio Hallie Lord. Nos reuniremos los lunes (2/4, 2/11, 2/25 y 3/4) a las 8 p.m. en el Chapel Hall. ¡Todas las madres son bienvenidas! Para más información contacte a LAUREN.LTG@gmail.com

Homebound Parishioners

Los ministros eucarís cos están disponibles para llevar la Sagrada Comunión a los parroquianos que no pueden asis r a la Misa. Si conoce a un parroquiano que quiera recibir la Santa Comunión, por favor hágales saber que los ministros eucarís cos están disponibles para llevarles la Santa Comunión y que se pongan en contacto con la Rectoría.

Compar endo a Cristo

Por favor, únase a nosotros para la Parte 3, "Compar endo a Cristo" del programa de la vida de Cris-to. Nos reuniremos los domingos a la 1:30 pm en el Salón de Guadalupe, hasta el 10 de marzo. Para obtener más información, póngase en contacto con Vanessa Hi-raldo en vhiraldo01@gmail.com.

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 inglés a la 1:30 p.m. Para obtener más información, visite la Rectoría, de lunes a viernes, de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

El Sexto desayuno comunión anual de catequistas

"Francisco, reconstruye mi iglesia!"

Cuándo: Sábado, 23 de febrero de 2019, a las 9:30 am Donde: El Riverview, One Warburton Avenue Has ngs-on-Hudson, NY 10706 Celebrante: H.E. Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan Arzobispo de Nueva York Orador: Rev. Anthony Ciorra, PhD Vicepresidente de Misión e Iden dad Universidad del Sagrado Corazón, Connec cut Precio: $20 por persona.

Regístrese en línea aquí o envíe los cheques por correo, a nombre de la Oficina de Catequesis, a la Oficina de Cate-quesis de la Arquidiócesis, 1011 First Avenue - 12th floor, New York, NY 10022. RSVP hasta el 12 de febrero. Para obtener asistencia adicional, llame al 646-794-2822 o envíe un correo electrónico stepha-nie.gonzalez@archny.org

El ministerio Emaús

Perder a un niño bajo cualquier circunstancia es terrible. El enfoque de la espiritualidad del proceso de duelo puede ayudar enormemente. Re ros del ministerio Emaús 2019: para padres, cuyos hijos de cualquier edad han muerto por cualquier causa, sin importar cuánto

empo atrás. Por favor únete a nosotros. Todos son bienvenidos. Los re ros de todo el día son de 9:30 am a 7:30 pm.

-9 de febrero: St. John-Visita on Pastoral Center, Bronx, re ro en español.

-16 de marzo: Iglesia de la Magdalena, Sleepy Hollow (Westchester).

-18 de mayo: St. Thomas of Catenbury - St. Joseph, Cornwall-on-Hudson (Orange).

-21 de sep embre: Iglesia de San Agus n, New City (Rockland).

-19 de octubre: St. Patrick's - St. Mary's, Newburgh (Orange). Re ro en español.

Costo $25 por persona, $40 por pareja, incluye desa-yuno, almuerzo y cena. Tenemos becas disponibles. Para inscribirse en línea, www.emfgp.org/2019-archny, o contacte a Sue DiSisto: susan.disisto@archny/org o 646-794-3191.

Recuerde la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York o la Iglesia de San Bernardo en su testamento

Recuerde la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York o la Iglesia de San Bernardo en su testamento. Si desea hablar con un especialista en planificación de donaciones sobre cómo incluir a San Bernardo en su testamento o fideicomiso ac vo, llame al (646) 7943317 o envíe un correo electró-nico a planninggiving@archny.org

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

Alberto Melendez

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, February 2, 2019 5:30 John McDonnell Sunday, February 3, 2019 9:00 John Giusto 10:30 Francisco Loja Tasur

12:00 For the people Monday, February 4, 2019 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, February 5, 2019 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, February 6, 2019 9:00 Ka ukaran Family (Living) Thursday, February 7, 2019 9:00 Chris Neary

Friday, February 8, 2019 9:00 Salvatore A. Misasi Sr. Saturday, February 9, 2019 5:30 Brijida Villafan Torres Sunday, February 10, 2019 9:00 Jim Kelleher 10:30 Mia Madappa (Living) 12:00 For the people

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 1/27/19: $3,770 Second Collec on 1/27/19: $1,502

Today’s Second Collec on is for Maintenance. Next week’s second collec on will be for Catholic Relief Services. Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

La segunda colecta de hoy es para el Mantenimiento. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para Servicios de Socorros Católico. 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.

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #477 Jesús, el buen pastor Ofertorio #660 Bendigamos al Señor Comunión #597 Una espiga Salida #545 Vienen con alegría

Renew + Rebuild

Total Amount Pledged: $701,040 Total Amount in Payments: $178,437 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. Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan to-dos los esfuerzos posibles para completar sus pro-mesas para que podamos llevar a cabo nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas gracias.

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