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

www.stbernardswp.com January 20, 2019

R 914-949-2111

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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

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time

We celebrate the story of the first miracle by Jesus, as he brought over-flowing hospitality to the wedding feast at Cana. Come, now, O Holy One, come close to heal and teach us in our hearts, come help us celebrate as well, for we gather in the name of our Savior, who is Jesus the Christ. Amen.

Celebramos la historia del primer mil-agro de Jesús cuando trajo una hospi-talidad desbordante a la fiesta de bo-das en Caná. Ven, ahora, oh San simo, acércate a sanarnos y enseñarnos en nuestros co-razones, ven y ayúdanos a celebrar también, porque nos reunimos en el nombre 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, Jan 20, 2019 SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Service with a smile Service mottos abound, ranging from “The custom-

er is always right” to “Ours is not to question why, ours is but to do or die.” At a particular nuptial celebration in Cana, servants in the middle of a supply crisis were told to follow the instructions of a young man who made puzzling demands of them. As a result of their obedience, ordinary water became fine wine. The crisis turned into a triumph. When we listen to Jesus and act on what we hear—the very definition of “obedience”—marvels ensue. Gospel always starts out sounding incredible, until it’s reality.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 62:1-5; 1 Corinthians 12:4-11; John 2:1-11 (66). “His mother said to the servers, ‘Do whatever he tells you.’ ”

Monday, Jan 21, 2019 MEMORIAL OF AGNES, VIRGIN, MARTYR The legacy lives on—the struggle as well When Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the outcry from other faith leaders was immediate. Pope Paul VI called King a “prophet.” The National Conference of Catholic Bishops joined in a widespread inter-faith statement, “bow[ing] together in grief before the shameful mur-der of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a unique apostle of the nonviolent drive for justice . . . no service of remembrance or local memorial is equal to the greatness of his labor or the vastness of our national need.” What can your parish do with other churches in the ongoing effort to end racism?

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 5:1-10; Mark 2:18-22 (311). “The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them.”

Tuesday, Jan 22, 2019 DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE LEGAL PROTECTION OF UNBORN CHILDREN Remember the us in them At the heart of Roe v. Wade, the U.S. Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion, is the abbreviation v., “versus,” the antagonism, the eternal contest between “us” and “them.” Our great challenge in choosing life over death is less to beat “them” whom we can easily demonize as the “opposition” but rather to see those with whom we profoundly disa-gree as persons also beloved by God and saved by “The Lord [who] does not see as mortals see, the outward appearance, but the Lord [who] looks on the heart.” Part of the struggle to uphold the sanctity and value of life must be to draw close enough to the other to actually listen to and hear another human heart.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 6:10-20; Mark 2:23-28 (312). “They look on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on the heart.”

Wednesday, Jan 23, 2019 Working together to heal the world

In developing countries around the world, missionaries of every Christian denomination work side by side to help the poor, the hungry, and the sick. Projects that provide water and medical services to remote

villages are accomplished every day by people cooperating despite their religious differences. Jesus encountered resistance to his own healing ministry because he often had to cross the dividing lines of religion in order to get the job done. In this Week of Prayer for Chris-tian Unity we may not be able to share the sacrament of Communion, but we can share the work of justice, which ultimately is the work of Jesus.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 7:1-3, 15-17; Mark 3:1-6 (313). “Then he said to them, ‘Is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the sabbath, to save life or to kill?’ But they were silent.”

Thursday, Jan 24, 2019 MEMORIAL OF FRANCIS DE SALES, BISHOP, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Listen to the doctor What does it mean to be a “doctor of the church”? There are three dozen saints who have been given this title for shaping theology and doctrine through scholarship and writing. Some of the biggies include Saints Augustine, Jerome, and Gregory the Great. Saint Francis de Sales, a French bishop born in 1567, is also part of the esteemed group, and he is known as the “doctor of charity.” He wrote extensive-ly (and is the patron saint of journalists), emphasizing to his readers that charity is a means of spiritual development. Take a page from Saint Francis today.

TODAY'S READINGS: Hebrews 7:25—8:6; Mark 3:7-12 (314). “Hearing what he was doing, a large number of people came to him.”

Friday, Jan 25, 2019 FEAST OF THE CONVERSION OF PAUL THE APOSTLE I once was (and often am) blind Sometimes it seems Paul was lucky. God made it very clear to him that he needed a major attitude adjustment—what spiritual folks call a conversion of heart. If God met you on the road today, could you meet the divine gaze with a sense of peace, or would you want to beg for a second chance to live more faithfully? In prayer today ask, “Am I blind to my own need for conversion?” Pray for the grace to honestly see and to "respond to the merciful love of God who loved us first,” in the words of the of the Catholic Church.

TODAY'S READINGS: Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Mark 16:15-18 (519). “Immediately things like scales fell from his eyes and he regained his sight.”

Saturday, Jan 26, 2019 MEMORIAL OF TIMOTHY AND TITUS, BISHOPS Ready to sign on? Many ministers would probably say that serving sometimes feels like a battle for bodies and souls in need. Saint Titus, an early church lead-er and missionary, is the patron saint of U.S. Army chaplains. The Or-der of Titus Award honors outstanding performance of combat ministry in providing religious support to soldiers. Remember all those who are in the trenches—literally and figuratively—offering support in diffi-cult circumstances of one sort or another. Consider enlisting with them today.

TODAY'S READINGS: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 or Titus 1:1-5 (520); Mark 3:20-21 (316). “When his relatives heard of this they set out to seize him.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs ♦ Virgin of Assump on, Sunday, January 20th at 1:30pm

in the Fa ma Room. ♦ Lord of the Miracles, Sunday, January 27th at 1:30pm

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

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

Main Church.

Interested in Becoming Catholic or Comple ng Your Ini a on Into the Catholic Church?

If you know of anyone who is interested in becoming a Catholic or who is already a bap zed Catholic and would like to receive First Holy Communion and/or Confirma-

on please let them know about our RCIA program for adults. Our English RCIA program meets on Wednesday nights at 8 pm and our Spanish RCIA program meets on Sunday mornings at 8 am star ng in September. For more informa on contact the Rectory at (914)949-2111.

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 Eng-lish at 1:30 pm. For more informa on please visit the Rectory, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am—5:00 pm.

Sharing Christ

Please join us for Part 3, “Sharing Christ” of the Christ life Program. We will meet on Sundays at 1:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room, beginning January 20th through March 10th. For more informa on, contact Vanessa Hiraldo at vhiraldo01@gmail.com.

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

Flu Concerns

Due to concerns about the Flu virus, many parishioners may be wondering if they should refrain from shaking hands during the sign of peace at Mass. It is important to emphasize that the invita on to offer the sign of peace permits the individual parishioner to choose how that sign will be expressed. For example, some parish-ioners may choose to wave their hands or nod their heads as a sign of peace. While shaking hands is not ob-ligatory, it is another acceptable expression of the sign of peace. Use your judgment in offering a sign of peace that you are comfortable with. If someone is infected with the flu it is suggested that they offer a sign of peace with a wave of their hand or a nod of their head. The faithful are also advised to prac ce good hygiene and hand washing and if they are ill they should not receive from the cup if Holy Communion is done under both spe-cies.

Newly Married Couples

To support and celebrate Catholic marriages in the Arch-diocese of New York for World Marriage Day (Feb 10, 2019) and during Na onal Marriage Week (Feb 7- Val-en ne’s Day), the Family Life Office is hos ng a Wine and Cheese Gathering, “Unpacking the Mystery of Mar-riage” on Friday evening, Feb 8th, at St. Joseph’s Semi-nary (7-9pm) for couples in their first year of mar-riage. Assuring fun, fellowship and faith, this evening gathering of newly married couples will focus on their period of accompaniment as they discover what it means to fully par cipate in the mystery of Marriage. Fr. Ma hew Ernest, Director of Liturgical Founda on at St. Jospeh's Seminary, will lead a discussion on the peri-od of accompaniment and what it means to fully par cipate in the mystery of Marriage. For ques ons, please contact Joan Brisson, Marriage Ministries Coordinator of the Fam-ily Life Office, at joan.brisson@archny.org or (646) 794-3190.

Gilda’s Club Westchester

Gilda’s Club Westchester is a cancer support center located 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 bilin-gual licensed mental health professional to access short-term individual counseling. For more informa on call 914-997-6006 or visit gildasclubwestchester.org.

Interesado en ser católico o comple-tar su iniciación en la Iglesia Católica?

Si usted sabe de alguien que esté interesado en ser cató-lico o que ya es un católico bautizado y le gustaría recibir la Primera Comunión y/o la Confirmación, por favor, dí-gale sobre nuestro programa de RICA para adultos. Nuestro programa de RICA en inglés se reúne los miérco-les por la noche a las 8 pm y nuestro programa de RICA en español se reúne los domingos por la mañana a las 8 am comenzando en septiembre. Para más información llame a la rectoría al (914) 949-2111.

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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.

Próximas reuniones parroquiales • Virgen de Asunción, hoy, domingo, 20 de enero a la

1:30 pm en el Salón de Fá ma. • Señor de los Milagros, domingo 27 de enero a la

1:30 pm en el Salón de la Comunidad. • Divino Niño, domingo, 3 de febrero a la 1:30pm en el

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

1:30pm en la iglesia.

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

Compar endo a Cristo

Por favor, únase a nosotros para la Parte 3, "Compar endo a Cristo" del programa de la vida de Cristo. Nos reuniremos los domingos a la 1:30 pm en la Sala Guadalupe, desde el 20 de enero hasta el 10 de marzo. Para obtener más información, póngase en con-tacto con Vanessa Hiraldo en vhiraldo01@gmail.com.

Las mamas de San Bernanado

Las mamás 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 mamás son bienvenidas! Para más información contacte a LAUREN.LTG@gmail.com

Parejas Recién Casadas

Para apoyar y celebrar los matrimonios católi-cos en la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York para el Día Mundial del Matrimonio (10 de febrero de 2019) y durante la Semana Nacional de Matri-monio (7 de febrero – hasta el día de San Val-en n), la Oficina de Vida Familiar organiza una

reunión de vino y queso, "Desempaquetando el Misterio del matrimonio ”el viernes 8 de febrero por la noche en el Seminario de San José (7-9 pm) para parejas en su pri-mer año de matrimonio. Asegurando diversión, com-pañerismo y fe, esta reunión vesper na de parejas de recién casados se centrará en su período de acompa-ñamiento a medida que descubren lo que significa par-

cipar plenamente en el misterio del matrimonio. P. Ma hew Ernest, Director de la Fundación Litúrgica del Seminario San José, dirigirá una discusión sobre el período de acompañamiento y lo que significa par cipar plenamente en el misterio del matrimonio. Si ene al-guna pregunta, comuníquese con Joan Brisson, Coordi-nadora de Ministerios de Matrimonio de la Oficina de Vida Familiar, en joan.brisson@archny.org o (646) 794-3190.

Preocupaciones de la gripe (flu)

Debido a las preocupaciones sobre el virus de la gripe, muchos feligreses pueden preguntarse si se abstendrán de darse la mano durante el signo de paz en la misa. Es importante enfa zar que la invitación a ofrecer el signo de paz permite al feligrés individual elegir cómo ese si-gno se expresará. Por ejemplo, algunos feligreses pueden elegir agitar sus manos o asen r con la cabeza en señal de paz. Mientras que dar la mano no es obliga-torio, es otra expresión aceptable del signo de la paz. Usa tu juicio al ofrecer un signo de paz con el que te si-entas cómodo. Si alguien está infectado con la gripe, se sugiere que ofrezca un signo de paz con un movimiento de la mano o con un movimiento de la cabeza. También se aconseja a los fieles que prac quen la buena higiene y el lavado de manos y, si están enfermos, no deben rec-ibir de la copa si se realiza la Santa Comunión con ambas especies.

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, January 19, 2019 5:30 Aquiles Reyes Sunday, January 20, 2019 9:00 Marie Rose More 10:30 For the people

12:00 Bernardino Aguirre Monday, January 21, 2019 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, January 22, 2019 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, January 23, 2019 9:00 Patrick Ferland Thursday, January 24, 2019 9:00 Teresa Lanzillota Friday, January 25, 2019 9:00 Thresiamma Panicker Saturday, January 26, 2019 5:30 Thresiamma Panicker Sunday, January 27, 2019 9:00 Joseph Ka ukaran 10:30 For the people 12:00 Daniel Carillo

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 1/13/19: $4,337 Second Collec on 1/13/19: $1,414

Today’s Second Collec on is for Fuel. Next week’s second collec on will be for Snow plowing. Thank you for your generous support of our parish.

La segunda Colecta de hoy es para el Combus ble. 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 la misa es $15.

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada La Estrella de Belén (hojas sueltas) Ofertorio #563 Ofertorio Nicaragϋense Ofertorio Ya no eres Pan & Vino (hojas sueltas) Comunión #414 Madre Óyeme Salida El Manto (hojas sueltas)

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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