MAY 10, 2015 1 SAINT BERNARD Serving God’s People for 54 Years 1961—2015 SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER MAY 10, 2015 God Shows No Partiality All are Welcome Here Are you a sinner? Have you been away from the church for a long time? Are you divorced or separated? Are you physically or mentally challenged? Are you from a different culture? Are you not accepted because of your sexual orientation? Are you elderly, a teen or young adult? Are you discriminated against because of your color? Are you feeling broken? Are you poor or out of work? Have you been imprisoned? Have you a feeling that you are left out? You are welcome here! This is your home, and we are your family! PARISH STAFF MASS SCHEDULE REV. MSGR. JAMIE J. GIGANTIELLO Pastor SUNDAYS Saturday at 5:00 p.m. Sundays: 8:30 a.m. — 10:00 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. REV. ILYAS GILL Parochial Vicar MRS. KATHLEEN BUSCEMI School Principal DEACON FRANK J. D’ACCORDO Permanent Deacon WEEKDAYS Monday - Friday at 8:30 a.m. Saturday at 9:00 a.m. SUMMER Saturdays at 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Sundays at 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. MRS. MARY CASATELLI Director Religious Education HOLYDAYS 8:30 a.m. Evening Mass at 7:30 p.m. MR. ERNEST BUCKLEY Music Director RECONCILIATION Saturday at 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. PLEASE TURN OFF ALL CELL PHONES WHILE IN CHURCH! MAY 10, 2015 2 SAINT BERNARD Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word The Sixth Sunday of Easter LOVE ONE ANOTHER — Last Sunday we heard the familiar passage from John's Gospel in which Jesus uses the metaphor of the vine and the branches. In that passage we were told that if we remained in Christ we would bear much fruit. Today's Gospel tells us just what that fruit is: love. Today's second reading and Gospel together create a great hymn to love. The chorus of this hymn is simple — God loves us so much that Jesus was sent into the world so that we would have life. The Lord Jesus, who last week told us to remain in him, this week tells us to remain in his love. In a world marked by division and terrorism, the Lord's final words in today's Gospel are a great challenge: "This I command you: love one another." THE WIZARD OF OZ NEXT WEEKEND To purchase tickets, please stop by the Rectory OR School! Only $10 Each Monthly 50/50 Raffle Blank yellow envelopes for the May drawing are available at the doors of the church for those who would like to participate but do not receive monthly envelopes in the mail. Contribution is $25 and the proceeds will be used for the current renovation and rebuilding of the parish facilities. Winner takes home half the amount collected for the given month. Drawings are held the last Sunday of each month and the next winner will be picked May 31, 2015! YOU HAVE TO BE IN IT TO WIN IT! Please join us for a FABULOUS performance and support the Saint Bernard Drama Club! PERFORMANCE TIMES Friday, May 15th at 7:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 16th at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, May 17th at 2:00 p.m. Tickets Will Also be Sold at the Door! Ascension Thursday Thursday of this week, May 14th is Ascension Thursday, the day on which Jesus, 40 days after rising from the dead, ascended body and soul into heaven. It is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Masses for the Holy Day are at 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Memorial Day On Monday, May 25th we celebrate Memorial Day, a day set aside to honor those who gave their lives in service to our country. The Rectory and School Offices will be closed for business, but emergency sick calls can be made at any time. MAY 10, 2015 3 SAINT BERNARD Today we honor our mothers, both MOTHER’S DAY living and deceased. We will have PLANT SALE a special blessing for all Mothers, Grandmothers, Godmothers, and We will have Stepmothers of our parish at all the flowers and Masses. plants on sale after all the We will also be dedicating our “Rose Garden” this year to those mothers whose families have chosen to remember Masses this them in this special way. It’s not too late to add your mom’s weekend. name if you have not already done so. Extra envelopes are Don’t forget mom! in back of the Church. Donation is $25 per name. GENERATIONS OF FAITH CAMPAIGN To provide for our needs and ensure the viability of our spiritual home, the Diocese of Brooklyn has embarked on a bold initiative called Generations of Faith. This campaign will strengthen our parishes, fulfill our promise to our priests, and foster the formation of our faith in future generations of Catholics. Saint Bernard will receive back 50% of all funds raised up to our goal and 75% of funds raised over our target. If you have received a letter or packet about this very important campaign, please prayerfully consider making a pledge and returning it to the Rectory or directly to Msgr. Jamie. SCHOOL OF RELIGION SCHOOL Registration is on-going at Saint Bernard School for the 2015/2016 academic year. Registration packets are available in the school office. Please call 718-241-6040 for more information. Jr. Pre-Kindergarten Child must turn 3 in 2015 Pre-Kindergarten Child must turn 4 in 2015 Classes meet on Wednesday afternoons. Grades 1 through 6 meet from 4:00pm to 5:30pm and Grade 7 meets from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. Children receive First Reconciliation and First Eucharist in Grade 2. Grade 7 prepares for Confirmation the following fall. Kindergarten Child must turn 5 in 2015 Anyone wishing to register new students should contact the school office now at 718-241-6040 All Other Grades Limited Openings School of Religion office is closed over the summer months. SAVE THE DATE! On Sunday, May 31st at 11:30 a.m. Msgr. Jamie will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving for the 20th Anniversary of his Priestly Ordination. A reception will follow Mass in the Parish Gardens. All are Welcome!! MAY 10, 2015 4 SAINT BERNARD MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, MAY 9, 2015 5:00 pm Ray Honovich by his wife, June Vincent Ferraro by Fannie Latora James B. Meehan by The Depasquale Family Anna Giorlando SUNDAY, MAY 10, 2015 8:30 am Michele Matteo by Rose and Sal Morrongiello Antoinette Gammone by her Sister Kesicki and Gorzelany Families by Irene and Richard MEMORIALS Altar Bread for the Week: In Loving Memory of Michaelina Martino Donated by Fran & Eddie McCarthy Altar Wine for the Week: In Loving Memory of Michaelina Martino Donated by Fran & Eddie McCarthy 10:00 am Mary Damato and Antoinette Verderosa by Rita Altar Candles for the Week: 11:30 am Anthony Lombardi by his daughter, Sue In Loving Memory of Margie Martino Donated by Mr. & Mrs. John Ventrice MONDAY, MAY 11, 2015 8:30 am Father Solanus TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2015 8:30 am Ugo Rosiello by The Adragna Family WEDNESDAY, MAY 13, 2015 8:30 am Erminia Gasperoni by her Family THURSDAY, MAY 14, 2015 8:30 am Eleanor Pachnos by Nick and Helene Cirrincione 7:30 pm Eleanor Pachnos by Nick and Helene Cirrincione FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2015 8:30 am Dad by the Moore Family SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015 9:00 am Vincenza Campitiello by her Daughter 5:00 pm Roy Garofalo by M/M Robert Magnavito and Family SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2015 8:30 am Jacqueline Adragna (Birthday) by Lucy Capalbo 10:00 am Vincent & Antoinette Balsamo by Tommy & Regina Votto Carmine and Rick Festa by Dom & Yolanda Maranga Peter Filosa by Mary Jane & Leo Wisniewski 11:30 am Michael and Theresa Cetta by Roseann & Anthony Cetta Tabernacle Candle for the Week: In Loving Memory of Rosalie Mennella Church Bells for the Week: In Loving Memory of Josephine Houston Donated by her son, Edward Altar Flowers for the Week: In Loving Memory of Mary DeBonis & Anne Vigliante Happy Mother’s Day in Heaven Love Always Mary Ann Vigliante, Ann Marie, Lisa, Amanda, Lia and Sophia PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Elizabeth Bankhead Anna Barone Anthony Calabrese Diane Camacho Janine Cardone Stephen Castellano Janet Commisso Angela M. Cosenza Irma Cruz Vicky DeGruccio Frances DePace Emilia DiMango Anthony Donzella Stephen J. Esposito Aiden Estrella Richard Fallon Susan Feinstein Natalie Ferber Anthony Ferraiola Peter James Gallagher Joseph Galati Rosalie Galati Ken Healy Abraham Krauss Roberto Lastra Nancy Lawrence Andrea Martin Matthew Mason Nicole McCallion Mackenzie McCallion Diana McEvoy Orilio Allan Metzger Margaret Prather Mike Rabinowitz Jackie Rabinowitz Antonio Romano Margaret Romano Michael Skody Louis Stiesi Bill Thomas Pat Wilson MAY 10, 2015 5 SAINT BERNARD Parish Trips & Events Summer Cruise Catholic Adults of Brooklyn - CAB Sail the Eastern Caribbean with everyone’s favorite cruise director Msgr. Jamie on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas! Join us for Volleyball — Most Wednesdays Ship departs from Bayonne, N.J. for 9 nights from Thursday, July 2nd to Saturday, July 11th. Visit Bermuda, St. Martin, Puerto Rico and Labadee, Haiti. 4 full days at sea! Atlantic City Day Trip Please call Donna from Perception Travel at 718-531-5600 for additional information and pricing. 8:00 p.m. in St. Bernard Parish Hall $5 per person — Refreshments Served *** Saturday, May 30, 2015 For more information call Michael at 718-209-8241 email [email protected] with your contact information to join their mailing list! Defensive Driving Bible Study Bible Study with Deacon Frank will continue throughout May on Tuesday Evenings. Please join us on any or all of the following nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. May 12th — 19th — 26th All are welcome and encouraged to attend! The next class for Automobile Insurance Reduction/Point Removal will be held at Saint Bernard on Saturday, May 30, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. The cost of the course is $50 per person. For more information or to register please call the Rectory. Proceeds benefit Saint Bernard Parish. AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD Summer Cheer Camp Bishop Kearney Summer Programs Saint Brendan Card Party 60th Street, Brooklyn, NY Parish Hall Corner of East 12th Street at Avenue O - Brooklyn Open to Girls in Grades 4-8 Friday, May 15th 7:30 p.m. August 3rd — 7th Basketball Camp Cheerleading Camp Regents Review Courses TACHS Prep Volleyball Camp For more information or applications call 718-236-6363 or go to www.bishopkearneyhs.org/Summer $25.00 per person Includes Food Coffee — Cake Please contact the Rectory Office at 718-339-2828 to purchase tickets. Fontbonne Hall Academy Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY (as of September 2015) 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. $200 per camper If interested please email Debra Pepe [email protected] for an application MAY 10, 2015 6 SAINT BERNARD Parish Phone Numbers CHECK US OUT! Saint Bernard R.C. Parish - Brooklyn, NY Web Bulletins! You can access our weekly bulletins at our new website! saintbernardbrooklyn.com RECTORY: 718-763-5533 RECTORY FAX: 718-763-0224 SCHOOL: 718-241-6040 SCHOOL OF RELIGION: 718-444-4674 Rectory Office Hours MONDAY - FRIDAY 9:00 a.m. - 12 Noon and 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. SATURDAY 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. SUNDAY 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS - RECTORY CLOSED Devotions Catholics Come Home Please feel free to invite those who have been away from our parish to attend Mass with you. If there is anyone you know of that is upset with the church and feels that my speaking to them would be of help, please let me know so that I may speak with them. Msgr. Jamie MIRACULOUS MEDAL NOVENA MONDAYS Novena after the 8:30 a.m. Mass ROSARY Monday - Friday after 8:30 a.m. Mass Saturday after 9:00 a.m. Mass FIRST FRIDAYS Exposition: 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in Chapel Reconciliation Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Consider Leaving a Legacy of Faith Remember Our Parish in Your Will When you next update your estate plans, please consider continuing your lifelong stewardship by leaving a bequest to St. Bernard. For more information please see Msgr. Jamie. Bulletin Advertisers As you read our weekly bulletin please take a moment to look over our advertisers on the back pages. These local businesses support what we do here at St. Bernard and enable us to have a weekly bulletin. We invite you to please support them with your patronage as a thank you for what they are doing for us throughout the year. If you would like to place an advertisement, please contact J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. at 800-524-0263. Baptisms Scheduled for the fourth Sunday of each month at 12:30 p.m. Parents are required to schedule an appointment with a Priest or Deacon at least six weeks prior to Baptism. Marriages Arrangements must be made with a Priest or Deacon at least 6 months before the wedding. Pre-Cana information can be found at www.pre-cana.org. Sick Calls Please call the Rectory to arrange a Communion call to the sick or elderly, or a pastoral visit to a hospitalized loved one. Vocations Anyone seeking information regarding the Priesthood, Permanent Deaconate, Religious Life or to serve in our Parish as a Lay Minister should speak to Msgr. Jamie, Fr. Ilyas or Deacon Frank. Parish Membership All new families are welcome to the Parish and encouraged to become actively involved in parish societies and activities. New parishioners should register at the Rectory as soon as possible. Parishioners are asked to use the weekly envelopes in making their contributions.
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