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

www.stbernardswp.com November 5, 2017

R 914-949-2111

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914-428-4727

Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor

Weekend Associates:

Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M. Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J. Rev. Msg. Peter O’Donell

Verónica Meléndez

Rectory Office Manager

Jennifer Frías

Director The Little Disciple Learning Center

Brenda López Coordinator

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

Celebra ng el Señor de los Milagros

On Sunday, October 29th the Lord of the Miracles Devo on-al Group celebrated with a special Mass followed by a procession to the Cafeteria. Parishioners enjoyed de-ligh ul music and delicious food. At The Church of St. Ber-nard the Lord of the Miracles Group meets the last Sunday of the month at 1:30 pm in the Community room.

El domingo 29 de octubre, el Gru-po Devocional del Señor de los Mi-lagros tuvo su celebración con una misa especial seguida de una pro-cesión a la cafetería. Los feligreses disfrutaron de música encantadora y comida deliciosa. El Grupo Devo-cional del Señor de los Milagros de San Bernardo se reúne el úl mo domingo de cada mes a la 1:30 pm en el Salón de la Comunidad.

Celebra ng el Señor de los Milagros

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Sunday, Nov 05, 2017 THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Follow the law of love We know the Pharisees were arch-villains in the

gospels, but it’s surprising that these enemies of Jesus actually had some things in common with him. Both wanted to reform their reli-gion, and both saw personal faithfulness to be the way to that renew-al. For the Pharisees, though, this effort meant zealous observance of Jewish religious law, while for Jesus it meant rethinking that law in a whole new way. The Pharisees allied themselves with those in politi-cal power. Jesus, on the other hand, was a victim of politics, and his authority was a conduit for God’s healing love, not a means of control. How can you exercise your authority for good?

TODAY'S READINGS: Malachi 1:14b—2:2b, 8-10; 1 Thessalonians 2:7b-9, 13: Matthew 23:1-12 (151). “Do not be called ‘Master’; you have but one master, the Messiah.”

Monday, Nov 06, 2017 Pay it forward The idea of repaying a favor or someone’s generosity by doing the same for a third party has been around a long time. In fact it’s at the core of Jesus’ radical challenge to love without condition, because God loved us first—to help the “least among us,” who can’t possibly pay us back. In extending a loan to a friend, Benjamin Franklin wrote: “When you . . . meet with another honest man in similar distress, you must pay me by lending this sum to him, enjoining him to discharge the debt by a like operation . . . I hope it may thus go thro’ many hands . . . .” Extend the chain of giving today!

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 11:29-36; Luke 14:12-14 (485). “Blessed indeed will you be because of their inability to repay you.”

Tuesday, Nov 07, 2017 RSVP In the gospel parable of the great feast, many are invited, but one by one each declines the invitation. Sometimes saying yes feels too much like hard work. We’ve got so many other things to do! But are we really too busy? Maybe we just don’t recognize the invitation. Or may-be the place Jesus is inviting us doesn’t look like a banquet. Today, let’s remember that Jesus invites us every day: to say a kind word, to think of someone else first, to forgive. Then let’s resolve to accept the invitation. We might be surprised.

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 12:5-16b; Luke 14:15-24 (486). “Someone gave a great dinner and invited many, saying, ‘Come; for everything is ready now.’ ”

Wednesday, Nov 08, 2017 Look at the bright side When Jesus talked about being his disciple, he warned us that the road would be difficult and rocky. Instead of looking at Christ’s words in a negative way, try looking at the rewards of sacrificing everything to follow him: the promise of eternal life, true happiness, joy, and peace. Now it doesn’t sound so bad, does it? Keep a positive outlook as you travel the path of discipleship.

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 13:8-10; Luke 14:25-33 (487). “Every one of you who does not renounce all his possessions cannot be my disciple.”

Thursday, Nov 09, 2017 FEAST OF THE DEDICATION OF THE LATERAN BASILICA Come on in Finding God in the marketplace is very difficult for most of us because we are easily distracted by the mundane or profane (from the Latin meaning “outside the temple”). A sacred place, like anything sacred, is something set apart or different from what is normal for us. When we enter a cathedral filled with masterpieces and architectural wonders or a simple country church set amid a breathtaking landscape, or any place where we know holy things have happened, we are readily transported to the dwelling place of the divine, where souls are stirred, minds are enlightened, bodies are healed, and sins are forgiv-en. Step out of your routine and enter a sacred space.

TODAY'S READINGS: Ezekiel 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; 1 Corinthians 3:9c-11, 16-17; John 2:13-22 (671). “Zeal for your house will consume me.”

Friday, Nov 10, 2017 MEMORIAL OF LEO THE GREAT, POPE, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Seek wisely Jesus tells us that the kingdom of God is among or, in an equally valid translation of the Greek, within us. But how do we recognize the King-dom that is among and within us? What do we look for? Solomon sug-gests a very good place for us to start, with his poetic words of praise for wisdom in the first reading. Where we find wisdom, we find the presence of God—within us and among us. Cultivate eyes to see and ears to hear the wisdom that comes from your own heart, and from the words and example of other prayerful people. Seek wisdom and you’ll find the Kingdom.

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 15:14-21; Luke 16:1-8 (489). “For, in fact, the kingdom of God is among you.”

Saturday, Nov 11, 2017 MEMORIAL OF MARTIN OF TOURS, BISHOP Cross violence off the list It may seem odd that we remember Martin of Tours from the fourth century on Veteran’s Day because he was the first Christian pacifist on record. But he, too, was a soldier who came from a Roman military family. Serving in a war he came to view as unjust, he joined the van-guard that carried the cross ahead of the troops, risking his life rather than taking the life of another. In the centuries since Martin’s time, Christians still feel ambivalent about saying no in time of war. Martin reminds us that the cross is also a response to the violence in human hearts.

TODAY'S READINGS: Romans 16:3-9, 16, 22-27; Luke 16:9-15 (490). “Those who lose their life will keep it.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs

♦ Divine Infant Jesus, today, Sunday, November 5th at 1:30pm in the Guadalupe Room.

♦ Divine Mercy, today, Sunday, November 5th at 1:30pm in the Main Church.

♦ Virgin of Guadalupe, Monday, November 6th at 8:00pm in the Cafeteria.

♦ Ladies of Charity, Tuesday, November 7th at 9:30am in the Chapel Hall.

♦ Virgin of Caacupe, Sunday, November 12th at 1:30pm in the Cafeteria.

♦ Virgin of Assump on, Sunday, November 19th at 1:30pm in the Cafeteria.

♦ Our Lady of Altagracia, Sunday, November 19th at 1:30pm in the Community Room.

♦ Virgin of the Cloud, Saturday, November 25th at 7:00pm in the Cafeteria.

Dollar Sunday & Thanksgiving Baskets On Saturday, November 18th and Sun-day, November 19th, you will have an opportunity to contribute to this Chris-

an effort by adding your dollar(s) to the "Dollar Sunday" collec on follow-ing each of the Masses.

If there is a needy family (e.g., an elder-ly individual with very low income; an unemployed head of household; a low-income family with four or more children) who could benefit from a thanksgiving basket (incl. turkey) which is made available on Tuesday, No-vember 21st, such family informa on should be given to St. Bernard's Rectory (949-2111) no later than November 10th.

Remembering the Dead

Throughout the month of November we will be remem-bering the souls of our loved ones in prayer during all Masses. There are special envelopes in the pews on which you can write the names of your deceased loved ones to be prayed for. Please place these envelopes in the special receptacle located in the back of the Church.

St. Bernard’s Youth Group

The Youth Group is in need of women and men winter clothing such as long sleeve shirts, coats, pants, sweat-ers, sweatpants and blankets. Dona ons can be dropped off in the basket in the ves bule in the main Church.

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.

Reminder: Confirma on Candidates

Next weekend all Confirmandi must present their Confir-ma on Covenants. Ensure that you have your covenant form signed and ready to be placed on the altar when Father Morris calls you forward during Mass. You do not have to a end any par cular Mass.

November Mass of the Anoin ng of the Sick On Saturday, November 18th at 11:00 am the Church of St. Bernard will celebrate a Mass of the Anoin ng of the Sick. For anyone in our parish who is suffering from a serious physical, mental, or spiritual illness. A light recep-

on will follow the Mass in the Cafeteria. If you are inter-ested in helping with the recep on, please contact Fa-ther Morris. According to The Roman Ritual for the Pastoral Care of the Sick (Paragraphs 9-11): •The Sacrament may be repeated if the sick person re-covers a er being anointed and then again falls ill or if during the same illness the person’s condi on becomes more serious. •A sick person may be anointed before surgery whenever a serious illness is the reason for the surgery. •Elderly people may be anointed if they have become no ceably weakened even though no serious illness is present. • Sick children may be anointed if they have sufficient use of reason to be strengthened by this sacrament.

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Próximas Reuniones Parroquiales

♦ Divino Niño, hoy, domingo, 5 de noviembre a la 1:30pm en el Salón de Guadalupe.

♦ Divina Misericordia, hoy, domingo, 5 de noviembre a la 1:30pm en la iglesia.

♦ Virgen de Guadalupe, lunes, 6 de noviembre, a las 8:00pm en la cafetería.

♦ Damas de la Caridad, martes, 7 de noviembre, a las 9:30am en el Chapel Hall.

♦ Virgen de Caacupé, domingo, 12 de noviembre a la 1:30pm en la cafetería.

♦ Virgen de la Asunción, domingo 19 de noviembre a la 1:30pm en la cafeteria.

♦ Ntra. Sra. de Altagracia, domingo, 19 de noviembre a la 1:30pm en el Salón de la Comunidad.

♦ Virgen de la Nube, sábado, 25 de noviembre a las 7:00pm en la cafetería.

Domingo del Dólar y las Cestas de Acción de Gracias

El sábado 18 de noviembre y el domingo, 19 de noviem-bre tendrán la oportunidad de contribuir a este esfuerzo cris ano añadiendo su dólar o dólares a la colecta del "Domingo del Dólar" después de cada una de las misas.

Si hay una familia necesitada (por ejemplo, una persona de edad avanzada con ingresos muy bajos; una cabeza de hogar desempleado, una familia de bajos ingresos con cuatro o más hijos) que podrían beneficiarse de una cesta de acción de gracias (. Incl pavo), que estará a dis-posición el 21 de noviembre, la información de la familia se debe dar a la rectoría (949-2111) a más tardar el 10 de noviembre.

Recordando a los difuntos

Durante todo el mes de noviembre recordaremos las almas de nuestros seres queridos en oración durante todas las Misas. Usted puede encontrar sobres especiales en las bancas en los cuales puede escribir los nombres de sus seres queridos que han fallecido para orar por ellos. Por favor coloque estos so-bres en el receptáculo especial ubicado en la parte posterior de la iglesia.

Recordatorio: Candidatos De Confirmación

El próximo fin de semana, todos los candidatos de Con-firmación deben presentar sus Convenios de Confirma-ción. Asegúrese de firmar su formulario del convenio y estar listo para ser colocado en el altar cuando el Padre Morris lo llame durante la misa a la que asiste. No ene que asis r a ninguna misa en par cular.

Grupo de Jóvenes de San Bernardo

El Grupo de Jóvenes necesita ropa de invierno para mu-jeres y hombres, como camisas de manga larga, abrigos, pantalones, suéteres, pantalones depor vos y mantas. Las donaciones se pueden depositar en la cesta que está en el ves bulo de la iglesia.

Misa de noviembre de la Unción de los Enfermos El sábado, 18 de noviembre a las 11:00 am, la Iglesia de San Bernardo celebrará una Misa de la Unción de los Enfermos, para cualquier persona en nuestra parroquia que padezca una enfermedad sica, mental o espiritual grave. Tendremos una recepción ligera en la cafetería después de la Misa. Si está interesado en ayudar con la recepción, comuníquese con el Padre Morris. De acuerdo con el Ritual Romano para la Pastoral de los Enfermos (Párrafos 9-11): • El sacramento se puede repe r si la persona enferma se recupera después de haber sido ungida y luego nue-vamente se enferma o si durante la misma enfermedad la condición de la persona se vuelve más grave.

•Una persona enferma puede ser ungida antes de la cirugía siempre que una enfermedad grave sea la razón de la cirugía.

•Las personas mayores pueden ser ungidas si se han debilitado notablemente a pesar de que no hay una enfermedad grave presente.

•Los niños enfermos pueden ser ungidos si enen sufi-ciente uso de razón para ser fortalecidos por este sa-cramento.

Feligreses en casa

Los ministros de la Eucaris a están disponibles para lle-var la Sagrada Comunión a los feligreses que no pueden asis r a la Misa. Si conoce a un feligrés confinado en su casa que desea recibir la Sagrada Comunión, infórmeles que los Ministros de la Eucaris a están disponibles para llevarles la Sagrada Comunión y que deben ponerse en contacto con la Rectoría

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.

Dolores Cardon Jerrie Duffy

Jennie Magno a Julia Quintero

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, November 4, 2017 5:30 Louis Carollo

Sunday, November 5, 2017 9:00 For the people 10:30 Vincent Iannace 12:00 Ramos Marin Family Monday, November 6, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, November 7, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, November 8, 2017 9:00 Joseph Ka ukaran (Living) Thursday, November 9, 2017 9:00 Joseph Ka ukaran (Living) Friday, November 10, 2017 9:00 Thresiama Panicker Saturday, November 11, 2017 5:30 Manuel Muñoz Sunday, November 12, 2017 9:00 Rocco Musacchia 10:30 Vincent Iannace 12:00 Lidia Chiu

St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update

Total Amount Pledged: $653,270 Total Amount in Payments: $527,634 Average Pledge: $1,696.81

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #633 Himno de la alegría Ofertorio #367 Resucitó Comunión #374 El peregrino de Emaús Salida #537 Caminaré

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 10/29/17: $4,355 Second Collec on 10/29/17: $1,671 First Collec on 10/22/17: $4,249 Second Collec on 10/22/17: $1,673 Today’s Second Collec on is for Maintenance. Next week’s second collec on will be for Fuel. 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 el Combus ble. 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 misa es $15.

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