MAY 24, 2015 1 SAINT BERNARD Serving God’s People for 54 Years 1961—2015 PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 24, 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 24, 2015 2 SAINT BERNARD Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word Pentecost Sunday A SIGNIFICANT DAY— "And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and it filled the entire house in which they were." The Holy Spirit's arrival on that first Pentecost was signaled by a rush of wind. We all know what it's like when our windows are open just as a summer storm rises up. Curtains fly, papers become airborne, house plants shudder, dust is scattered. A rush of wind disrupts the orderliness of our home. The coming of the Holy Spirit, as celebrated each year at Pentecost, can also disrupt ways that have become comfortable and orderly. The Church always needs Pentecost. We need the breath of God's Spirit to blow away any complacency or malaise that has settled into our faith. Jesus breathes on his disciples and they receive the Holy Spirit. With that reception comes the power to share the Good News of salvation. Today, this is no less true for us! 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 ongoing 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! Feast in Honor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Mark your Calendars! Save the Dates! Thursday, July 30th to Sunday, August 2nd Thank You for Your Generous Support Week of May 10th Collection—$7,073 Expenses—$10,427 If we can all increase our weekly offering by just a small amount, we can collectively turn an operating deficit into an operating surplus. Even an increase as small as $1 per week made by everyone can help us to keep St. Bernard running smoothly and efficiently. Fun for Everyone! Casino—Food—Rides– Games Special Mass Sunday, August 2nd 4:00 p.m. Memorial Day TOMORROW 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 24, 2015 3 SAINT BERNARD CONGRATULATIONS MSGR. JAMIE! 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. Save the Date!! - All are Welcome!! MILL ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION You are invited to attend their Annual Installation of Officers and Directors on Fee No Admissi Served Food Will Be THIS Tuesday, May 26, 2015 The El Caribe 7:30 p.m. All Are Welcom e ! Honoring Religious Leaders of The Community Including our very own Msgr. Jamie! 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 return it to the Rectory or directly to Msgr. Jamie. 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 Kindergarten Child must turn 5 in 2015 All Other Grades Limited Openings SCHOOL OF RELIGION 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. Re-registration Forms have been sent to current students. Please return them to the school. Anyone wishing to register NEW students should contact the school office now at 718-241-6040 Please Note: School Offices are CLOSED over the summer. MAY 24, 2015 4 SAINT BERNARD MASS INTENTIONS SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015 5:00 pm Paul Bonauro (Birthday) by his Mom, Dad and Family SUNDAY, MAY 24, 2015 8:30 am Marietta Sammarco by her daughter, Carolyn 10:00 am Angelo Incorvaia and Vittorio Sarrapochillo by Mr. and Mrs. Abbate 11:30 am Angela and Anthony Gigantiello Giuseppe and Maria Mazzaferro by Vincenzo and Family Henrietta Balsamo by The Arcati Family MONDAY, MAY 25, 2015 MEMORIALS Altar Candles for the Week: In Loving Memory of Teresa Pizzarelli Donated by The Militelo Family Church Bells for the Week: In Loving Memory of Yolanda Quinn Donated by Anthony, Casey and Thomas Altar Flowers for the Week: In Loving Memory of Phyllis Weingrad Donated by her loving husband, Joe 8:30 am Ray Honovich by his wife, June TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015 8:30 am Ugo Rosiello by Beth and Rick Centeno & Children Rest in Peace WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015 Anthony J. Letteiri 8:30 am Ugo Rosiello by Fran and Ed McCarthy THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015 8:30 am Matthew and Julia Mullen by their Daughter FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 8:30 am Tommy Meo, Jr. by his Mom, Dad and Family SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015 9:00 am Buddy Ferraro by Amy and Family 5:00 pm Martin DeMesa by Carlos Punzalan SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015 8:30 am Maria Piazza by her Family 10:00 am Ugo Rosiello by The Gibbons Family 11:30 am Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello—Mass of Thanksgiving PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Elizabeth Bankhead Anna Barone Anthony Calabrese Diane Camacho Janine Cardone Stephen Castellano Janet Commisso 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 Rosalie Galati Ken Healy Abraham Krauss Roberto Lastra Cecilia Lavezzo Nancy Lawrence Andrea Martin Matthew Mason Nicole McCallion Mackenzie McCallion Diana McEvoy Orilio Allan Metzger Margaret Prather Mike Rabinowitz Jackie Rabinowitz Patricia Reinhardt Antonio Romano Margaret Romano Michael Skody Louis Stiesi Bill Thomas Pat Wilson MAY 24, 2015 5 SAINT BERNARD Parish Trips & Events Summer Cruise Catholic Adults of Brooklyn - CAB Join us for Volleyball — Most Wednesdays 8:00 p.m. in St. Bernard Parish Hall $5 per person — Refreshments Served *** Join us for Summer Softball — Most Fridays Beginning Friday, May 29th 6:30 p.m. in Marine Park—Field 2 All ages and abilities welcome for a “FUN” game! Sail the Eastern Caribbean with everyone’s favorite cruise director Msgr. Jamie on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas! 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! Please call Donna from Perception Travel at 718-531-5600 for additional information and pricing. 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 June on Tuesday Evenings. Please join us on any or all of the following nights at 7:30 p.m. in the Church. May 26th - June 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd All are welcome and encouraged to attend! The next class for Automobile Insurance Reduction/Point Removal will be held at Saint Bernard NEXT 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 Resurrection Flea Market Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Saturday, May 30, 2015 10:00 am to 3:30 pm — Parking Lot Electronics, Clothing, Toys, Jewelry, Household Items, Glassware, Furniture and Much More! _________________________________________ Good Shepherd 5K Fun Run / Walk Batchelder Street, Brooklyn, NY Saturday, June 13, 2015 10:00 am [email protected] Register Prior to June 8th—$25 Includes Race Fee — After Party — Goodie Bag Diocesan Pilgrimage The Passion Play in Sordevolo, Italy Rome, Assisi, Venice, Padua The Piamonte Region ***** September 3rd to 13th 2015 Bishop Chappetto & Msgr. Aguggia Chaplains Call Nettie at Central Holidays 800-935-5000 x5244 or email for more information [email protected] Bereavement “A Gathering of Grief” Struggling with grief over the death of a loved one? Saturday, June 13, 2015 Immaculate Conception Center Douglaston 1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m. $10 Registration—Limited Seating Presenter Msgr. Joseph Calise Call April Boone at 718-722-6214 to register or for more information MAY 24, 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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