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www.stbernardswp.com August 7, 2016

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Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor &

Director of Rel. Ed.

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

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Almighty ever-living God, whom, taught by the Holy Spir-it, we dare to call our Father, bring, we pray, to perfec on in our hearts the spirit of adop-

on as your sons and daugh-ters, that we may merit to en-ter into the inheritance which you have promised. Amen.

Dios Todopoderoso y eterno, a quien, enseñados por el Espíritu Santo, nos atrevemos a llamarle nuestro Padre, te rogamos nos traigas a la perfección en nues-tros corazones, el espíritu de adopción como hijos e hijas tu-yos, para que podamos merecer la herencia siempre viva que has prome do. Amen.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

FAITHFUL AND HOPEFUL The Le er to the Hebrews binds up beau fully the first two of the great triumvirate of Chris an virtues: faith and hope. When what we hope for is realized, faith is born; in faith we have the evidence of what s ll remains unseen. Hebrews puts before us our ancestors in faith: Abraham and Sarah. It illustrates their lives of faith, their hopes realized so that faith might be born, their faith as witness to all that is yet intangible to us. It is the cove-nant made and kept in faith, with loving-kindness, that is our inheritance from them. Though they long ago passed over from this life to their life among the stars used to describe their descendants, that covenant lives on, given life anew in the life, passion, death, and resurrec on of Jesus Christ. It is to that covenant in Christ that we are each called again in the faith given to us in bap sm; it is that covenant that brings forth and seals the voca on God has called us to live in joyful hope un l we, too, reach our homeland in heaven with Abraham and Sarah. FAITHFUL AND PRUDENT STEWARDS Who doesn’t need to fear the return of the master? The faithful and prudent steward, that’s who. It is this stew-ard who has taken what the master has given and has treated it—no ma er what—as a great gi and treasure. Today we get the first glimmers of the words about the coming of Christ whom we await in joyful hope. These will increasingly characterize the Gospels for the next several months. Jesus gives us images of surrender that are characteris c of faithful disciples: he speaks of loins girt for exodus and lamps lit for the bridegroom’s com-ing. He tells of the master returning to the household, eagerly an cipa ng what has transpired there in his ab-sence; he forewarns that the master alone knows the

me of his return. These teachings could strike fear into the hearts of those listening. Jesus concludes by saying: “Much will be required of the person entrusted with much” (Luke 12:48). The voca on of the Chris an disci-ple is to realize that whatever has been bestowed on us is “much” in the master’s eyes. Disciples’ voca ons are lived faithfully and prudently, for they do not wait for the master’s return in dread; they hope for it in joy. Today’s Readings: Wisdom 18:6–9; Psalm 33:1, 12, 18–22; He-brews 11:1–2, 8–19 [1–2, 8–12]; Luke 12:32–48 [35–40] Copyright ©World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.

Decimonoveno Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario

LLENOS DE FE Y ESPERANZA La carta a los Hebreos combina muy bien las dos prime-ras virtudes del gran triunvirato que componen las virtu-des teologales cris anas, esto es, la fe y la esperanza. Cuando se cumple nuestra esperanza, nace la fe. Y en la fe tenemos la evidencia de lo que todavía no vemos. La carta a los Hebreos nos presenta a nuestros padres en la fe: Abraham y Sara. Nos muestra sus vidas de fe y cómo se cumplieron sus esperanzas para que naciera la fe. La fe de ellos es tes monio de todo lo que todavía es in-tangible para nosotros. La alianza establecida y cumpli-da por la fe, con amor y con compasión, es la herencia que ellos nos han dejado. Aunque hace siglos que ellos pasaron de esta vida a vivir entre las estrellas inconta-bles que Dios usó para describir a sus descendientes, esa alianza sigue viva, porque es constantemente vivifi-cada en la pasión, muerte y resurrección de Cristo. Es a esa alianza en Cristo a la que cada uno de nosotros está constantemente siendo llamado por la fe que recibimos en nuestro bau smo. Esa alianza es la que produce y sella la vocación a la que Dios nos llama, para que la vivamos en alegre esperanza, hasta que nosotros tam-bién lleguemos con Abraham y Sara a la patria del cielo. ADMINISTRADORES FIELES Y PRUDENTES ¿Quién no ene que temer el regreso del Señor? El ad-ministrador fiel y prudente, pues éste ha tomado lo que el Señor le dio y, fuese lo que fuese, lo ha tratado como un gran tesoro. Hoy vemos los primeros vislumbres de las palabras sobre la venida de Cristo, a quién aguarda-mos con una esperanza alegre. Esas palabras aparece-rán con énfasis creciente en los Evangelios de los próxi-mos meses. Jesús nos presenta las imágenes de disposi-ción y de abandono que caracterizan a sus discípulos fieles, y nos habla de tener la ropa ceñida para el éxodo, así como las lámparas encendidas para recibir al novio cuando llegue. Jesús nos habla del amo que regresa a su casa, imaginándose lo que habrá pasado en su ausencia, y nos pone sobre aviso que sólo el amo sabe la hora en que volverá. Esas enseñanzas pueden causar temor en los corazones que las escuchan. Jesús termina con las palabras: “A quien se le dio mucho, se le exigirá mu-cho” (Lucas 12:48). La vocación del discípulo cris ano es darse cuenta de que, no importa lo que se nos haya confiado, a los ojos del Señor todo es “mucho”. Cada discípulo ene que vivir su propia vocación con fidelidad y prudencia, porque no aguardamos el regreso del Se-ñor con terror, sino con alegría y esperanza. Lecturas de hoy: Sabiduría 18:6–9; Salmo 33:1, 12, 18–22; Hebreos 11:1–2, 8–19 [1–2, 8–12]; Lucas 12:32–48 [35–40] Copyright ©World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time.

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7, 2016NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN OR-DINARY TIME Appreciate your freedoms

The Founding Fathers of the United States thought freedom of religion and the press were so important they put them at the top of the Bill of Rights—they are included, together, in the First Amendment. Many countries haven’t had these same freedoms, including Cuba. When, in 1960, the Cuban Catholic Church condemned the rise of communism, Fidel Castro banned all religious media. Thankfully today the church in Cuba has greater freedom, but there is still no religious media there. You are able to enjoy vibrant religious media that informs and enriches your life and faith. Take advantage of the print, digital, and broadcast offerings available to you.

There are many different types of rosaries: the Franciscan Rosary, the Ser-vite Rosary, the chaplet, the wedding rosary—there are even rosaries that can be worn as bracelets and rings. They have different bead configurations and different accompanying prayers. But the traditional rosary you are most likely familiar with, and the prayers that go with it, is the Dominican Rosary. Saint Dominic was instrumental in spreading devotion to the Rosary, which is a hallmark of Catholic devotion. Let’s join in this Dominican legacy by pray-ing the Rosary today.

Edith Stein, whose feast is today, said, “One cannot desire freedom from the Cross . . . when one is especially chosen for the Cross.” Born a Jew, Stein converted to Catholicism as a young adult. Later as a Carmelite nun, she was captured by the Nazis and killed at Auschwitz. As a martyr of the Holocaust, Stein accepted the cross onto death—her sacrifice a witness to Christ’s. Keep alive the memory of Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, as she be-came known, and pray for an end to the horrible atrocities in today’s world.

The story goes that when a Roman leader ordered the early Chris-tian Church to surrender its riches, Saint Lawrence brought a gathering of the poor to the prefect, saying they were the church’s real treasure. For this bold act, Lawrence was put to death. Parts of his legend may be myth or fact, but Lawrence was indeed martyred, and his devotion to the poor remains a constant

comment about his third-century life. You might not have his audacious cour-age, but you can embrace his care for the poor—and find in serving them how precious they are.

The process of canonization, of being officially declared a saint, can take decades or even centuries. Not so for Saint Clare of Assisi, founder of the religious order that bears her name (the Poor Clares) and companion of Saint Francis of Assisi. Clare was canonized within two years of her death in 1253. She led her community in devotion to prayer and austerity. “May God be with you always,” she wrote, “and may you always be found in God.” How can you follow Clare’s saintly example and make God undeniably evident in your life?

Jane Frances de Chantal probably had planned to pass her life as a wife and mother. She was married at 21 and had six children, and she was astute at managing a household. But she was widowed young and met Saint Francis de Sales, who became her spiritual director. At 45, she helped found the Sisters of the Visitation. Remain open to changing your plans if God has something else in mind for you—you never know what kind of second act you might have.

When Pope Benedict XVI resigned his papacy on February 28, 2013, he was criticized by some for not following the modern custom of holding his office until death. But he stepped down for the good of the church, and there was indeed precedent for what he did, going all the way back to the year 235 and Pope Pontian. During a persecution of the early church, Pontian was deported to labor mines, essentially a death sentence. He resigned for the good of the church so that the early community would not be without a pastor after his deportation. Sometimes the best thing we can do is make room for another. Pray for the wisdom to know when to step aside.

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Bereavement Ministry Training

As Catholics, God’s call to comfort those who mourn is of great importance. The Family life & Respect Life Office for the Archdiocese will be offering Bereavement

Facilitator Training services in the near future. If you are interested in learning more about this important minis-try please speak to Fr. Morris a er Mass.

Ready to Get Married?

Father Morris is invi ng unmarried couples in our parish to celebrate the Sacrament of Mar-riage on a future Sunday in 2017. Any couple interested in celebra ng Marriage in the pres-ence of our community, at no cost, is asked

to contact Father Morris to begin making the necessary prepara ons. The date for this Parish–Wide Wedding celebra on will be May 7th, 2017.

Interested in Becoming Catholic or Com-ple 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.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a catholic elemen-tary school with a strong academic curriculum centered in a community of faith, located at 59 East Main Street in Elmsford, NY. To learn more about them and view vide-os, visit www.olmc.elmsford.com or to schedule a visit call 914-592-7575 and press “0”.

Food Dona on Basket in the Ves bule

All future food dona ons dropped in the large wicker basket in the ves bule will be used to supply the Ecumenical Food Pantry of White Plains.

Reserving Announced Masses

To request a Mass be offered for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the Rectory at 914-949-2111. Mass offering is $15.

Novena of Our Lady of the Assump on

The new Devo onal Group of Our Lady of the Assump-on at the Church of St. Bernard will con nue our nove-

na un l Saturday, August 13th at 7:00 pm in the Main church. Join us next Sunday, August 14th at the 12:00pm Mass as we celebrate Our Lady of the Assump on, the Patron Saint of Guatemala.

Our Father in Faith

The Le er to the Hebrews today sings a hymn of praise to Abraham and to his faith, upon which are founded the religions of Judaism, Chris anity, and Islam. Abraham is called "father" in faith by more people on earth than anybody else, numerous as the sands of the seashore or the stars of the heavens. Hebrews tells us it was this founda onal faith that led Abraham to obey God's call when he heard it, though he was called to journey to a land he did not know and told he would father a mighty race through a marriage he thought was barren. But Abraham's faith, the author of Hebrews tells us, was his realiza on of what he hoped for, and the evidence of what he could not see. How o en are we, in simple daily events of our own Chris an voca on, called to an unfa-miliar place or told we are to do something we do not believe we can? How fortunate we are to have Father Abraham as our guide and example! Copyright (c) J. S. Paluch Co.

Religious Educa on

Registra on for the 2016-2017 academic year takes place in the Religious Educa on office on Wednesday from 4:00pm - 8:00 pm and Sunday mornings.

In September 2016, the Religious Educa on schedule will be as follows:

Sunday, 10:10am - 11:40am: Levels 1, 2 & 3

Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Levels 1,2,3,4,5 & 6

Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Levels 3,4,5 & RCIA Level 1 & 2

Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Levels 6,7 & 8

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Formación Ministerio de Duelo

Como católicos, el llamado de Dios para consolar a los que lloran es de gran importancia. La oficina de la Vida Familiar y

Respeto a la Vida de la Arquidiócesis estará ofreciendo un taller de formación al ministerio de duelo en un futu-ro próximo. Si usted está interesado en aprender más sobre este importante ministerio, por favor hable con el padre Morris después de la Misa.

Listo para casarse? El Padre Morris está invitando a las parejas solteras de nuestra parroquia para celebrar el sacramento del matri-monio en un futuro domingo del 2017. Cualquier pareja interesada en la celebración de su matrimonio en pre-sencia de nuestra comunidad, sin costo al-guno, se le pide ponerse en contacto con el padre Morris para empezar a hacer los pre-parativos necesarios. La fecha para la cele-bración de la Boda-Parroquial será el 7 de mayo de 2017.

Interesado en ser católico o completar 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. Nues-tro programa de RICA en inglés se reúne los miércoles 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 lla-me a la rectoría al (914) 949-2111.

Escuela Nuestra Señora de Monte Carmelo

La escuela Nuestra Señora de Monte Carmelo es una escuela católica con un fuerte plan de estudios centrado en una comunidad de fe, y está ubicada en el 59 East Main Street en Elmsford, NY. Para conocer más sobre ellos y ver unos videos, visite www.olmc.elmsford.com o para programar una visita llame al 914-592-7575 y pulse "0”.

Canasta para donación de alimentos en el ves bulo

Todas las donaciones de alimentos que se coloquen en la cesta de mimbre en el ves bulo se u lizarán para la des-pensa ecuménica de alimentos de White Plains.

Para Reservar Misas Anunciadas

Para pedir una Misa de ofrecimiento por un ser querido, vivo o muerto, por favor contacte a la Rectoría al 914-949-2111. La ofrenda es de $15.

Novena de la Virgen de la Asunción

El nuevo Grupo Devocional de la Virgen de la Asunción de la iglesia de San Bernardo con nuará nuestra novena hasta el sábado, 13ª de agosto a las 7:00 pm en la iglesia. Acompañenos el próximo domingo, 14 de agosto en la misa de 12 para celebrar a Nuestra Señora de la Asunción, la Patrona de Guatemala.

Nuestro Padre en la Fe

La Carta a los Hebreos de hoy canta un himno de alaban-za a Abraham y a su fe, sobre la que se fundó la religión del judaísmo, el cris anismo y el Islam. Abraham es lla-mado "padre" en la fe por más gente en la erra que cualquier otro, numerosos como las arenas de la orilla del mar o las estrellas del cielo. Hebreos nos dice que fue esta fe fundamental que llevó a Abraham a obedecer el llamado de Dios cuando lo oyó, a pesar de que fue llama-do para viajar a una erra que no conocía y se le dijo que él sería el padre de una raza poderosa a través de un ma-trimonio que él pensaba era estéril. Pero la fe de Abraham, nos dice el autor de Hebreos, era su realiza-ción de lo que esperaba, y la evidencia de lo que no po-día ver. ¿Con qué frecuencia, en el diario vivir de nuestra vida cris ana, somos llamados a un lugar desconocido o se nos dice que tenemos que hacer algo que creemos que no podemos hacer? Qué afortunados somos de te-ner al padre Abraham como nuestro guía y ejemplo!

Educación Religiosa

Registraciones de estudiantes para el año académico 2016-2017 de Educación Religiosa se llevan a cabo en la oficina de Educación Religiosa los domingos durante el día.

En sep embre del 2016, el horario de Educación Religio-sa será el siguiente:

Domingo, 10:10am - 11:40am: Niveles 1, 2, & 3

Miércoles, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Niveles 1,2,3,4,5 & 6

Miércoles, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Niveles 3,4,5 & RCIA Nivel 1 & 2

Jueves, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Niveles 6,7 & 8

Mass Intentions for the Week

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.

Anthony Cardon Marck Canoli

Bill Claroni

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, August 6, 2016 5:30 Karen Coleman Sunday, August 7, 2016 9:00 Rosamma Ka ukaran 10:30 Michael & Mickey De Benedic s (Living) 12:00 For the people Monday, August 8, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, August 9, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, August 10, 2016 9:00 James Steel Thursday, August 11, 2016 9:00 Rosamma Ka ukaran Friday, August 12, 2016 9:00 William Bueler Saturday, August 13, 2016 5:30 Joyce Gaven Sunday, August 14, 2016 9:00 For the people 10:30 Thomas G. Turiano 12:00 Eugenio Arbo

St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update

Total Amount Pledged: $647,387 Total Amount in Payments: $485,250 Average Pledge: $1,684.89

Helena Trinidad Jennie Magno a

María Beatriz Cabrera de Mas

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #645 Pescador Ofertorio #693 Danos un corazón Comunión #662 El Señor es mi fuerza Salida #547 Vamos cantando al Señor

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 7/31/16: $3,718 Second Collec on 7/31/16: $1,301 First Collec on 7/24/16: $4,100 Second Collec on 7/24/16: $1,252

Today’s Second Collec on is for La n America & Home Missions. Next week’s second collec on will be for Catholic NY. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para Las Misiones de La no América. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para Catholic NY. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

Hymns in English

5:30 pm / 9:00 am / 10:30 am Entrance - Hymnal #477 "Come Holy Ghost” Offertory - Hymnal #508 "Prayer of St. Francis” Communion - Hymnal #357 “One Bread One Body” Closing - Hymnal #609 “They’ll Know We Are Chris ans”

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ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EL CENTRO HISPANO ANUNCIOS DEL CENTRO HISPANO

914-289-0500 ENTREPRENEURIAL TRAINING

PROGRAM IN SPANISH

Women’s Enterprise Development Center will be having a 60 hour entrepreneurial training program in Spanish. Classes will begin on September 13. Classes meet from 6pm- 9pm in White Plains. For more informa on and to apply, please call Veronica Bazan at 914-948-6098 ext: 14 or e-mail her at vbazan@wedcbiz.org.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Residen al Home Funding has an employment oppor-tunity for a young female to assist in mortgage pro-cessing. Applicants must have computer experience, be fluent in Spanish, have great communica on skills and be able to commute to other loca ons. For more infor-ma on, Please call Dino Liso at 718-850-0500 or 917-685-8001.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION AT EL CENTRO HISPANO

El Centro Hispano will be distribu ng fresh food on Thursday, August 18 at 3:00 p.m. Please bring a bag.

ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR Thomas H. Slater Center 2 Fisher Court White Plains, NY Saturday September 17, 2016 Registra on: No pre-registra on required. Register upon arrival. Doors open at 8:30AM and close at 1:30PM Win a new bike in our raffle!

FREE Health Screenings: Blood Pressure Breast Screenings Cholesterol Tes ng Dental Screening Diabetes Risk Screening HIV Tes ng Mammography Screening Podiatry Prostate/Tes cular Screening Sickle Cell Anemia Screening

For more informa on call El Centro Hispano, Inc. at 914-289-0500

PROGRAMA DE ENTRENAMIENTO EMPRESARIAL EN ESPAÑOL

Women’s Enterprise Development Center ofrecerá un programa de 60 horas en entrenamiento empresarial en español. Las clases comenzarán el 13 de sep embre, y serán de 6pm - 9pm en White Plains. Para más informa-ción llamar a Veronica al 914-948-6098 ext: 14 o mandar un correo electrónico al vbazan@wedcbiz.org

ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE: PLAZA DE EMPLEO DISPONIBLE

La compañía Residen al Home Funding busca a una joven para procesar hipotecas. La persona interesada debe de tener experiencia en computación, ser bilingüe, tener gran capacidad de comunicación, ser capaz de tra-bajar en diferentes localidades y tener documentos lega-les. Para más información, por favor llamar a Dino Liso al 718-850-0500 o al 917-685-8001.

DISTRIBUCION DE ALIMENTOS EN EL CENTRO

El Centro Hispano distribuirá alimentos frescos el jueves, 18 de agosto a las 3:00 p.m. Por favor traiga una bolsa.

FERIA ANUAL DE LA SALUD Thomas H. Slater Center 2 Fisher Court White Plains, NY Sábado, 17 de sep embre del 2016 Registración: No se enen que registrar con an cipación. Se registran cuando lleguen. La Feria de Salud comienza a las 8:30 a.m. y termina a la 1:30 p.m. Se rifarán dos bicicletas‼

Exámenes Gratuitos: Examen de presión arterial Examen de los senos Examen de colesterol Examen dental Examen de diabetes Examen de VIH Mamogra as Examen de los pies Examen de próstata/tes culos Examen para anemia drepanocí ca

Para más información llame al Centro Hispano, Inc.: 914-289-0500