T C S . B Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

T C S . B Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

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www.stbernardswp.com
July 5, 2015
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914-428-4727
Rev. Robert J. Morris
Pastor &
Director of Rel. Ed.
Fourteenth Sunday in
Ordinary Time
Weekend Associates:
Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M.
Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J.
Rev. Msg. Peter O’Donell
Rev. Hernan Paredes, S.J.
Verónica Meléndez
Rectory
Office Manager
Jennifer Frías
Director
The Little Disciple
Learning Center
Brenda López
Coordinator
of Religious Education
Parish Trustees:
Elizardi Castro
Millie Castro
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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
We pray that when we gather on
Sundays we know ourselves as
the family of Jesus, striving to
hear the word of God and keep
it. We pray that we might recognize in others the brothers and
sisters of the Lord, the beloved
children of God.
Oremos para que cuando nos reunamos los domingos nos reconozcamos a nosotros mismos como la
familia de Jesus, que se esfuerza por
escuchar la palabra de Dios y
cumplirla. Oremos para poder
reconocer en los demas a los hermanos y hermanas del Senor, que
son los amados hijos e hijas de Dios
Ministry Schedules & Hymns
This weekend–July 4th & 5th, 2015
5:30 Mass
Altar Servers
S. Velezaca (A1) , F. Velezaca (A2)
D. Lopez (CB) , M. Onofre (BB)
Hymns in English
Lectors
A. Meier , TBD
EucharisƟc Minister
V. Hiraldo
Offertory - Hymnal 448 / We Walk By Faith
9:00 Mass
Altar Servers
A. Pereguachi-Sanchez (A1) , P. Stanton(A2)
C. Stanton (CB), M. Mazo (BB)
5:30/ 10:30 Mass
Entrance - Hymnal 450 / Faith of our Fathers
Lectors
M. Merenda , C. Rush
EucharisƟc Minister
J. Rush
10:30 Mass
Altar Servers
D. Ramirez-Velazquez (A1 ) , C. Rosas (A2)
K. Sisa (CB), L. Sisa (BB)
Lectors
G. Coatl, R. O’Neil
EucharisƟc Minister
L. Claroni , L. O’Neil
9:00 Mass
Entrance - Hymnal 618 / For the Beauty of the Earth
Communion - Hymnal 614 / Soon and very Soon
Closing - Hymnal 567 / Come Chris an, Join to Sing
Offertory - Hymnal 449 / As the Dear Longs
Communion – Hymnal 443 / You Are Near
Closing—Hymnal 651 / America, the Beau ful
Hymns in Spanish - CánƟcos en Español
Entrada
Ofertorio
Comunión
Salida
#691
#562
#340
#679
Le Conoceis
Recibe Padre Eterno
Señor, tu eres el pan
Cristo te necesita
12:00 Mass
Altar Servers
C. Aguilar (A1), V. Chica (A2)
C. Castro (CB), C. CasƟllo (BB)
Lectors
R. LeŅowitz—Commentator
J. Velez-Cardona—1st Lector
F. MarƟnez—2nd Lector
EucharisƟc Minister
C. Hernandez, J. Muniz, L. Ramirez
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Fourteenth Sunday
in Ordinary Time
WHAT THORN . . . ?
The Holy Spirit from me to me draws the veil of
silence across a par cular passage of scripture.
Paul’s “thorn in the flesh” in today’s second reading
is one of those silent places, for Paul—much to the
frustra on of centuries of Chris ans—never tells us
precisely what his thorn in the flesh is. His friends in
Corinth most likely knew what he was referring to,
which was enough for him. People have speculated
that the thorn was anything from bad eyesight to
rampant lust. But all this specula on misses the
point, for in his weakness, Paul comes to know and
live the paradox of the cross of Christ: it is in our
weakness that God’s greatest strength can be made
manifest. When we are strong, we imagine the
strength is ours; when we are weakest, we know
that any strength or power we might have comes
from God alone.
THE THORN OF SELF DOUBT
The neighbors and family of Jesus in Mark’s Gospel
passage today think that Jesus has a thorn: his dubious creden als to be a teacher in the synagogue or
a worker of mighty deeds. Some of us might think
that we have this “thorn” of insufficient qualificaons to be witnesses for God’s plan of salva on in
Christ. Some mes we use this imaginary “thorn” of
ours to excuse ourselves from the challenging work
of living “thy kingdom come” or to lead ourselves
into a false humility about our inadequacy as disciples. We can learn a lesson from Jesus and Paul today. Each of us, in spite of physical or personal
shortcomings or limita ons (real or imagined), is
called and chosen to be a messenger of the saving
grace of God, each in our own way. Whether we are
spouse, parent, child, student, worker, employer—
whatever role we have in life, God can work in us
and through us to be signs of grace for others.
When we find ourselves afflicted with the thorn of
self doubt, let us use that weakness to find our
strength in God, and through our faith in Christ,
con nue to proclaim the Good News of salva on.
Today’s Readings: Ezekiel 2:2–5; Psalm 123:1–4; 2 Corinthians 12:7–10; Mark 6:1–6
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Decimocuarto Domingo
del Tiempo Ordinario
¿QUÉ AGUIJÓN . . . ?
El Espíritu Santo cubre con un velo de silencio un pasaje
específico de la Sagrada Escritura. El “aguijón en la carne” en la segunda lectura de hoy es uno de esos lugares
silenciosos, porque Pablo —frustrando por siglos a los
cris anos— nunca nos dice precisamente cuál es ese
aguijón o espina en la carne. Sus amigos en Corinto probablemente sabían a qué se refería, lo cual era suficiente
para él. La gente ha especulado que el aguijón era desde
una vista mala hasta la rampante lujuria. Pero toda esta
especulación pierde el sen do real del mensaje, porque
en su debilidad Pablo llega a conocer y vivir la paradoja
de la cruz de Cristo: es en nuestra debilidad donde se
manifiesta la gran fuerza de Dios. Cuando somos fuertes
creemos que la fuerza es nuestra, pero cuando somos
débiles, sabemos que cualquier fuerza o poder que tengamos viene solamente de Dios.
El AGUIJÓN DE DUDAR DE SÍ MISMO
En el pasaje de hoy del Evangelio de San Marcos,
sus vecinos y familiares creen que Jesús ene un
aguijón: sus dudosas credenciales para ser un maestro en la sinagoga o un hacedor de grandes milagros. Algunos pensamos que tenemos el “aguijón” de
calificaciones insuficientes para ser tes gos del plan
de salvación en Cristo. Algunas veces usamos este
“aguijón” imaginario para no seguir la desafiante
labor de vivir el “venga a nosotros tu reino” o nos
dejamos llevar por una humildad falsa sobre nuestra
incompetencia como discípulos. Podemos aprender
hoy una lección de Jesús y Pablo. Cada uno de nosotros, sin considerar nuestras imperfecciones
sicas o personales o nuestras limitaciones (reales o
imaginarias), estamos llamados y escogidos a ser
mensajeros de la gracia salvadora de Dios, según
nuestra manera propia de ser. Ya seamos cónyuges,
padres, niños, estudiantes, trabajadores, jefes o
cualquier función que tengamos en la vida, Dios
puede trabajar en nosotros y por medio de nosotros
para que seamos símbolo de paz para los demás.
Cuando nos sintamos afligidos por el aguijón de las
dudas sobre nuestra capacidad, usemos la debilidad
para encontrar nuestra fuerza en Dios, y por medio
de nuestra fe en Cristo con nuar proclamando la
Buena Nueva de la salvación.
Lecturas de hoy: Ezequiel 2:2–5; Salmo 123:1–4; 2 CorinƟos 12:7–10; Marcos 6:1–6
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2015 St. Bernard's Carnival MeeƟng
Spanish RCIA
There will be a mee ng on Thursday, July 30th at 7:30
pm in the Community Room for anyone interested in
being a member of this year’ s Carnival Commi ee. The
Parish Carnival is schedule to run from Wednesday, August 12th through Saturday August 15th.
The RCIA Spanish classes are already
opened. The RCIA Program prepares
adults who need to receive the Sacraments of: Bap sm, First Communion and
Confirma on. We also welcome, those who want to become Catholics, those who want to convert to Catholicism from another faith, and those who are searching
and inquiring about the Catholic faith. For informa on
call the Rectory 914-949-2111 or Reyna Le owitz 914330-0602.
Upcoming Parish MeeƟngs
♦
Divine Mercy Mee ng, today, July 5th at 1:30 pm in
the main church.
♦ Virgin of Guadalupe mee ng, Monday, July 6th at
8:00 pm in the Cafeteria.
♦ Ladies of Charity mee ng, Tuesday, July 7th at 9:30
am in Chapel Hall.
♦ Divine Infant Jesus Mee ng, Sunday, July 12th at
1:30 pm in the Cafeteria.
Divine Mercy DevoƟonal Group
Religious EducaƟon
RegistraƟon 2015-2016
We are now registering students for the 2015-2016
Religious Educa on Academic Year. Registra on will
take place in the Religious Educa on office on Sunday
mornings. For more informa on call 914-949-2111
x16.
In September 2015, the Religious Educa on schedule
will be as follows:
The Divine Mercy Devo onal Group at the Church of St.
Bernard is organizing a trip to the Na onal Shrine of the
Divine Mercy in Stockbridge Massachuse s on Saturday
July 25th. The group will depart from our church parking
lot at 7:00 am and return by 6:30 pm. The asking donaons is $40. For more informa on please contact , Reyna
Le owitz at 330-0602 or Lupita Ortega at 330-4377.
Sunday, 10:10am - 11:40am:
Levels 1, 2, 3 and
High School RCIA
Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Levels 1,2,3,4,5,6
Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Levels 3,4,5
Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Levels 6,7,8, Junior High School RCIA
Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect
in weakness.
-2 Corinthians 12:9
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Reunión Carnaval 2015 de
San Bernardo
Habrá una reunión el jueves 30 de julio a las 7:30 pm en
la Salón de la Comunidad para cualquier persona interesada en ser miembro del Comité del Carnaval de este año. El Carnaval de San Bernardo está programado
para el Miércoles, 12 de agosto hasta el sábado 15 de
agosto.
Próximas Reuniones
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Divina Misericordia, hoy, 5 de julio a la 1:30 pm en la
iglesia.
Virgen de Guadalupe, lunes, 6 de julio a las 8:00 pm
en la cafetería.
Damas de la Caridad, martes, 7 de julio a las 9:30 am
en el Chapel Hall.
Divino Niño Jesús, domingo, 12 de julio a la 1:30 pm
en la cafetería.
RICA en Español
Ya están abiertas las clases del programa
RICA en español. Este programa prepara a
adultos que necesitan recibir los Sacramentos de: Bau smo, Primera Comunión y Confirmación. También se ofrece a aquellas
personas que desean integrarse a la Iglesia Católica, personas que desean conver rse, de otra fe, al catolicismo y
personas que andan en busca o inves gando acerca de
la fe católica. Para más información llame: Rectoría 914949-2111 o Reyna Le owitz 914-330-0602.
El Grupo Devocional la
Divina Misericordia
Educación Religiosa
Registro 2015-2016
Estamos registrando estudiantes para el año académico de Educación Religiosa 2015-2016. La inscripción se
realizará en la oficina de Educación Religiosa los domingos por la mañana y los miércoles y jueves por la
noche. Para más información llame al 914-949-2111
X.16.
En sep embre del 2015, el horario de Educación Religiosa será el siguiente:
El Grupo Devocional la Divina Misericordia de la iglesia
de San Bernardo está organizando un viaje al Santuario
Nacional de la Divina Misericordia en Stockbridge, Massachuse s el sábado 25 de julio. El grupo par rá del estacionamiento de nuestra iglesia a las 7:00 de la mañana
y regresaremos como a las 6:30pm. Estamos pidiendo
una donación de $40 para el costo del viaje. Para más
información, póngase en contacto con Reyna Le owitz
al 330-0602 o Lupita Ortega al 330-4377.
Domingo, 10:10 am - 11:40 am:
Los niveles 1, 2, 3 y
Escuela Secundaria RICA
Miércoles, 4:00 - 5:30pm
Niveles 1,2,3,4,5,6
Miércoles, 6:30 - 8:00pm
Niveles 3,4,5
Jueves, 7:00 - 8:30pm
Niveles 6,7,8, Escuela Intermedia RICA
Decimocuarto Domingo
en Tiempo Ordinario
Te basta mi gracia porque mi poder se manifiesta en la
debilidad.
-2 Corin os 12:9
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Invest just five minutes a day,
and your faith will deepen and
grow—a day at a time.
SUNDAY, JULY 5, 2015
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Spirit of power
Ezekiel today uses the expression “the spirit entered into me and set me
on my feet,” a rather graphic description of the Spirit’s power, important
because “spirit” can seem abstract, airy, and forgettable. But God’s spirit
is power. It “sets us on our feet,” it catapults us into action as it once
drove Jesus into the desert to be tempted. It gives us the words we need
to stand against evil and to act righteously. Yesterday, we expressed our
patriotic spirit using many of these same images of ideals, strength, power, and action. Do you treasure the very Spirit of God at work in you as
much as you value your country?
“What is the joy of God? It is to forgive!” Pope Francis says. Saint Maria
Goretti understood this at the age of 11 when she forgave her murderer
on her deathbed. Her mercy led her attacker to ask for forgiveness from
Goretti’s mother, who, following her daughter’s wishes, gave it. Choose
love over hate. That is the simple message of our faith.
The devil you know is better than the one you don’t. Get to know the evil
temptations in your life, such as looking for a scapegoat for your troubles,
finding the easy way out, indulging in your desires to an excess, or dismissing the humanity of another. Anyone who has studied the Holocaust,
slavery and human trafficking, or right-to-life issues knows that evil actions start with little moral concessions that build into great crimes
against humanity. Saint Paul urges Christians to put on the “full armor of
God” in the fight against evil.” The sole element of that armor is love.
“Go to Joseph” is a phrase often associated with Saint Joseph. The actual
origin of the phrase, however, stems from Joseph in the book of Genesis.
Joseph stored up what was good in times of abundance and distributed it
to those in need when famine hit. The invitation to “Go to Joseph” is a
reminder that when times are good and spiritual consolation abounds,
you should take heed. Take note: The grains of truth gathered today will
sustain you when you are hungry. For in times of dryness, these reminders of God’s goodness will carry you through.
“The more you learn to love God,” Henri Nouwen once wrote, “the more
you learn to know and to cherish yourself.” Coming to realize this simple
fact is the journey of a lifetime. The more you come to know yourself, the
more you can see the handiwork of God in your life and your being. This
self-knowledge is a gift not only to you but to the world. The more you
know, the more you can share. Be yourself, be God’s, and be ready to
discover a world richer than you ever could have imagined.
It is oddly comforting to know that the Lord promised us that if we follow
him, we will not have an easy time of it. He warned his first disciples that
trials, disagreements, and even persecutions would be part of life. And so
they are. It is often difficult to find one’s way in the midst of dissension.
Yet faith calls us to open our hearts and to allow the promised Spirit to
guide us when what we are to do seems less than clear. The Spirit will
answer if we but ask. In Catholic tradition, prayers to the Holy Spirit are
less common than those to the Father and the Son, but no less effective.
Take time today to pray: “Come Holy Spirit, fill the hearts of your faithful.
Fill my heart.”
When Benedict wrote a book of precepts for monks living in community
back in the early 500s, he could not have imagined the influence they
would have over time. The Rule of Saint Benedict ended up being one of
the most important influences on medieval Europe. During a time of barbarian invasions, violent conflict, and wide illiteracy, the Rule embodied
the ideals of a constitution, the rule of law, democratic principles, and the
dignity of manual labor. Give thanks today for the vision that inspired the
Rule and for the monastics who preserved it for posterity during some
pretty dark days.
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Mass Intentions for the Week
Saturday, July 4, 2015
5:30 Angelica Pedraza de Chavez
Sunday, July 5, 2015
9:00 Luis Perez
10:30 For the people
12:00 Rene Rodriguez
Monday, July 6, 2015
9:00 Communion Service
Last Sunday’s CollecƟon :
First CollecƟon: $3,302
Second CollecƟon: $1,146
Today’s Second Collec on is for Churches in Africa. Next
week’s second collec on will be for Maintenance.
Thank you for your generous support of our parish.
La segunda Colecta de hoy es para las Iglesias en Africa.
La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para el
mantenimiento.
Gracias
por
sus
generosas
contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.
Tuesday, July 7, 2015
9:00 Communion Service
Wednesday, July 8, 2015
9:00 Jacoba, Rosa, Miguel
Thursday, July 9, 2015
9:00
St. Bernard’s
Capital Campaign Update
Total Amount Pledged: $565,812
Total Amount in Payments: $341,015
Average Pledge: $2,103.11
Jacoba, Rosa, Miguel
Friday, July 10, 2015
Cardinal’s Appeal Update
9:00 Lois T. Vergara
Total Amount Pledged: $33,101
Total Amount in Payments: $24,544
Saturday, July 11, 2015
5:30 Rafael Abreu
Sunday, July 12, 2015
9:00 For the people
10:30 Pietro & Maria Petre
12:00 Providenzia San ago
Prayers for the Sick
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.
Elma Caprio
Teresa DeQuina
Michael DiGuilmi
Shyrlye Jaramillo
Fr. Dan Muray
María Romero-Pérez
Rosario M. Rosales
Micky Stagg
Isabel E. Villar
To see the impact of your gi , check out a short video at
cardinalsappeal.org and find it at the bo om of the
page. While you are there, and if you haven’t par cipated in the Appeal yet, you have the convenience of making your gi online, just click on the “DONATE NOW”
bu on in the upper right hand corner in the website.
Make sure to use parish code #562. You can also make
your gi through the envelopes that can be found in the
back of the church. Please be as generous as you can.
Thank you for your kind support.
Actualización de la Campaña de
Apelación del Cardenal
Importe total de las promesas: $33,101
Monto total de los pagos: $24,544
Para ver el impacto de su regalo, eche un vistazo a un
vídeo corto en cardinalsappeal.org y lo encontrará en la
parte de abajo de la página. Mientras que usted está allí,
y si no ha par cipado en la campaña, usted ene la conveniencia de hacer su donación en línea, simplemente
haga clic en el botón "Donate Now" en la esquina superior derecha de la página web. Asegúrese de u lizar el
código parroquial # 562. Usted también puede hacer su
donación a través de los sobres que se pueden encontrar
en la parte posterior de la iglesia. Por favor sea tan generoso como pueda. Gracias por su apoyo.
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