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T C S . B 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, New York 10606
www.stbernardswp.com April 9, 2017
R 914-949-2111
L D L C
914-428-4727
Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor &
Director of Rel. Ed.
Weekend Associates: Rev. Richard Dillon
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
S M / M
Saturday/Sábado
5:30 pm
Sunday/Domingo 9:00am, 10:30am,
12:00pm (Spanish/Español),
Confessions Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm
Palm Sunday
O God of all, we gather here to cele-brate your presence with us, our deep-ening awareness of the promise of new and resurrected life, calling from be-yond the passion of the days ahead. Come, holy God of mystery, come fill our hunger, for we gather in the name of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen.
Oh Dios de todos nosotros, nos reunimos aquí para celebrar tu presencia entre noso-tros, nuestra conciencia cada vez más pro-funda de la promesa de vida nueva y resu-citada, llamando desde más allá de la pa-sión de los días venideros. Ven, santo Dios del misterio, ven a llenar nuestra hambre, porque nos reunimos en el nombre de nuestro Salvador, Jesucristo. Amén.
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
THE JOURNEY NEARS ITS END On any long journey it is only natural to re as we pro-gress; we o en need, as we near our des na on, a bit of a “boost” to help us make it through the last leg of the trip. The triumphant beginning of Passion Sunday serves that purpose. It energizes our Lenten pilgrimage so we have the stamina to walk the last few—and by far most difficult—days with Jesus in Jerusalem. As our blessed palms s r the air around us in triumph, we should ask ourselves how commi ed we truly are to taking these last steps with him. Perhaps we might choose a “traveling companion” with whom we can iden fy. Would it be Judas or disloyal Peter? Perhaps one of those who waved palm fronds with enthusias c sinceri-ty, but who later mocked Jesus when his fortunes seemed to turn? Maybe we would choose Simon, to help carry his cross; perhaps the brave, faithful women who went to Calvary, who waited with linen and myrrh to honor his dead body. Or we might iden fy with the pagan Roman centurion, who made his profession of faith at the foot of the cross. WHO WILL CHRIST SAY THAT I AM? The story of the Passion contains many characters with whom we can iden fy; likewise it features a whole range of emo ons, from the glory of Palm Sunday’s beginnings to the insistent command of Christ that we imitate him by washing feet as our remembrance of him. He also commanded that we eat of the bread that is his body and drink of the cup that he will drink these days, filled with the blood of the new covenant. Ul mately, we—who are the Body of Christ through our bap sm—must iden fy with Jesus Christ at the end of this Lenten trek. We must be witnesses to the humility and compassion he showed, even in the face of adversity, suffering, ha-tred, and rejec on. Like him, with renewed energy, we must turn away from any desire to seek or jus fy re-venge; instead, we must con nually extend our hands in forgiveness, healing, and tenderness. As Christ, our rec-onciling embrace must stretch wide open, un l we re-semble him, arms stretched wide on the cross of our salva on. Today’s Readings: Ma hew 21:1–11; Isaiah 50:4–7; Psalm 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24; Philippians 2:6–11; Ma hew 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11–54] Copyright © World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.
Domingo de Ramos en la Pasión del Señor
EL FINAL DE LA JORNADA SE APROXIMA Es natural que en cualquier jornada larga nos sintamos cansados a medida que avanzamos. Al acercarnos a nuestro des no a menudo sen mos la necesidad de un “impulso” que nos ayude en el úl mo tramo del camino. El comienzo triunfal del Domingo de la Pasión del Señor cumple este propósito. Nos da energía en nuestra peregrinación de Cuaresma para que tengamos el vigor requerido para cami-nar los úl mos y, sin duda, los más di ciles días con Jesús en Jerusalén. Mientras se levantan al aire nuestros ramos en una ac tud triunfal, debemos preguntarnos cuán verdaderamente comprome dos estamos para caminar estos úl mos pasos con el Señor. Tal vez escojamos un “compañero de viaje” con quien nos iden ficamos. ¿Será Judas o el desleal Pedro? ¿Caminaremos quizás con alguien que, con sincero entusiasmo agitó los ramos en la pro-cesión, pero más tarde, cuando la suerte de Jesús cambió, se burló de él? Quizá elijamos a Simón, quien le ayudó a cargar la cruz, o quizá a las valientes y fieles mujeres que fueron hasta el Calvarioy aguardaron provistas de lino y mirra para honrar el cuerpo sin vida de Jesús. Aun tal vez nos iden fiquemos con el pagano centurión romano quien hizo su profesión de fe al pie de la cruz. ¿QUIÉN DIRÁ CRISTO QUE SOY YO? El relato de la pasión con ene muchos personajes con quienes podemos iden ficarnos; asimismo, presenta toda una gama de emociones, desde la gloria de sus comienzos en el Domingo de Ramos hasta el insistente mandato de Cristo de que debemos imitarlo lavando pies en su memo-ria. También nos mandó que comiéramos del pan que es su cuerpo y bebiéramos del cáliz del cual él beberá en estos días, que con ene la sangre de la nueva alianza. Por úl mo, nosotros –que somos el Cuerpo de Cristo por nuestro bau-
smo– debemos iden ficarnos con Jesucristo al final del camino de la Cuaresma. Debemos ser tes gos de la hu-mildad y compasión que él demostró aun frente a la adver-sidad, el sufrimiento, el odio y el rechazo. Con renovada energía, tal como él lo hizo, debemos rechazar todo deseo de buscar la venganza o jus ficarla; más bien, debemos ex-tender con nuamente nuestras manos ofreciendo perdón, consuelo y ternura. Como Cristo, nuestro abrazo reconcili-ador debe extenderse amplio y abierto, hasta que nos ase-mejemos a él, cuyos brazos se extendieron ampliamente sobre la cruz por nuestra salvación. Lecturas de hoy: Mateo 21:1–11; Isaías 50:4–7; Salmo 22:8–9, 17–20, 23–24; Filipenses 2:6–11; Mateo 26:14 — 27:66 [27:11–54] 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, APRIL 9, 2017 PALM SUNDAY OF THE PASSION OF THE LORD Acknowledge your state of denial
The palms used in the rituals of Palm Sunday signify victory over one’s enemies; yet the scripture reading for today offers an account of Judas’ treachery toward Jesus. How odd. Somehow we’re saying that despite being betrayed, tortured, and murdered, Jesus is our hope and our salva-tion. That is the outrageous truth of Christianity. Jesus draws life from a source that conquers death. And consider this: Many of Jesus’ most be-loved disciples denied and deserted him before his death, but only one is called a traitor. The reason: All but one repented. In your own Christian discipleship, remember that it is your willingness to acknowledge your failings and undergo conversion again and again that is most important.
The motto of the Boy Scouts, “Be prepared,” seems almost quaint in our contemporary world of instant communication. How can we possibly find the time to be ready for anything that might happen, good or bad, in our lives? As we begin Holy Week, the most profound mysteries of our faith are about to unfold. Mary prepares Jesus for his death by anointing his feet with oil. At the same time she is preparing herself for his redeeming love. There is time before Holy Thursday to prepare ourselves. Take some time today and reflect on what has happened to you this Lent and what awaits you this week.
Unlike the disciples, we don’t have to ask, “Who is it?” when it comes to learning the name of the Lord’s betrayer—a quick glance in the mirror will do. But can we who are the betrayers of Christ also be the ones who believe in him? If we are not faithful to him, will he still be faithful to us? Thankfully, that’s what Christianity is all about. We are not worthy to receive Jesus. He is a gift given out of love.
When we read the daily headlines, we might get the impression that crime definitely pays. Drug lords drive enviable cars and flash diamonds. White-collar criminals live in multiple man-sions. Even Judas got paid handsomely for his betrayal: 30 pieces of silver for one little kiss. But
Judas got more than a bag of silver. He got the anguish of watching his friend suffer and the burden of self-loathing. Money couldn’t buy him free of that.
Tonight Lent ends, and the church enters into three holy days, the Tridu-um, with the celebration of the Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper. To-night’s liturgy is a Mass, but with a significant difference: the rite of foot-washing, which involves water and service. It ritualizes for us the fact that we are baptized into Jesus, and we live out this Baptism in giving ourselves to one another. It’s a pattern we see throughout these three days. It’s also one we repeat in every Mass. Union with Christ and service: Make it the pattern for your whole life.
Solemnity, prayer . . . and delicious baked goods? It must be Good Friday. There are many ways that people throughout the world honor this sacred day of remembering the death of Jesus. A custom in England, Ireland, and in other countries is to bake hot cross buns. These sweet pastries are typically scored or iced with a cross. Whatever you do this day—bake, work, pray, fast, care, smile, mourn—remember that you and all of crea-tion are blessed with the sign of the cross.
“This is the night!” exclaims the Exultet, sung this evening at the Easter Vigil. Indeed this is the night we have been waiting for through these long weeks of Lent. This is the night toward which we have aimed all our prep-arations, our efforts to be more prayerful, generous, and focused on God. On this night the many readings of scripture bring us from darkness to light, bondage to freedom. This is the night we welcome new members of the Body of Christ—and rejoice in our own membership. This is the night: Exult!
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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs
♦ Virgin of Caacupé, today, Sunday, April 9th at 1:30pm in the Cafeteria.
♦ Our Lady of Altagracia, Sunday, April 16th at 1:30pm in the Community Room.
Lent Reconcilia on Monday, April 10th
Monday, April 10th, is Lent Reconcilia on Monday throughout the Archdiocese of New York. All parishes will be providing the Sacrament of Recon-cilia on for the faithful from 3:00pm to 9:00pm. Confessions will be heard at the Church of St. Bernard on Monday, April 10th from 3:00pm to 9:00pm, in place of our Annual Lent Penance Service.
Holy Week Schedule
Holy Thursday 6:15pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper - Spanish 8:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper - English
Good Friday
3:00pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion - English 5:00pm Sta ons of the Cross - Spanish
6:15pm Liturgy of the Lord’s Passion - Spanish 8:00pm Sta ons of the Cross - English
Holy Saturday
12:00pm Prac ce for Easter Vigil 7:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass
Religious Educa on Program
Reminder: There will be no Religious Educa on classes this week:
· No class on Wednesday, April 12th · No class on Thursday, April 13th · No class on Sunday, April 16th
Classes will resume on Wednesday, April 19th.
Catechist Forma on:
Catechist forma on will be offered at our parish. If you are interested in a ending, please speak with Brenda Lopez, in the Religious Educa on office. All details for the course are the following:
Dates: Mondays, April 17th, 24th, May 1st and 8th Time: 7:00 pm- 9:00 pm Instructor: Rita O’Neil Registra on Informa on: Register by April 14th by emailing [email protected] or by calling 914-949-2111 Ext. 16
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.
Divine Mercy Novena
Jesus, I Trust in You!
Novena Schedule: Friday, April 14th at 7:30pm
Saturday, April 15th at 11:00am Sunday, April 16th at 1:30 pm
(A er the 12pm Mass)
From Monday April 17th to Saturday, April 22nd at 7:30pm in the Main Church.
Divine Mercy Sunday Holy Hour on April 23rd From 1:30pm-1:45pm
A er the Holy Hour, a light lunch will be offered in the
gym.
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Próximas Reuniones Parroquiales. ♦ Virgen de Caacupé, hoy domingo, 9 de abril a la
1:30pm en la cafetería. ♦ Nuestra Sra. De Altagracia, domingo, 16 de abril a la
1:30pm en el Salón de la Comunidad..
Los feligreses que no Pueden salir de casa
Tenemos Ministros de la Eucaris a que están disponi-bles para llevar la Santa Comunión a los feligreses que no pueden salir de su casa y por lo tanto no pueden asis-
r a la misa. Si usted sabe de un feligrés que no puede salir de su casa y que le gustaría recibir la Santa Comu-nión, por favor, déjele saber que los Ministros de la Eu-caris a están disponibles para llevarles la Santa Comu-nión y que deben contactar la Rectoría al 949-2111.
Horario de Semana Santa
Jueves Santo 6:15 pm Misa de la Cena del Señor - Español 8:00 pm Misa de la Cena del Señor - Inglés
Viernes Santo
3:00 pm Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor - Inglés 5:00 pm Viacrucis - Español
6:15 pm Liturgia de la Pasión del Señor - Español 8:00 pm Viacrucis - Inglés
Sábado Santo
12:00 pm Prác ca para la Vigilia de Pascua 7:30 pm Vigilia de Pascua
Lunes de Reconciliación de Cuaresma 10 de abril
El lunes, 10 de abril, es el Lunes de Reconciliación de Cuaresma en toda la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Todas las parroquias proveerán el Sacramento de la Reconcilia-ción para los fieles de 3:00 pm a 9:00 pm. En la iglesia San Bernardo tendremos con-fesiones el lunes 10 de abril de 3:00 pm a 9:00 pm, en lugar de nuestro Servicio Anual de Penitencia de Cuaresma.
Programa de Educación Religiosa
Recordatorio: No habrá clases de Educación Religiosa esta semana: -No hay clase el miércoles, 12 de abril -No hay clases el jueves, 13 de abril - No hay clases el domingo, 16 de abril Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles 19 de abril. Formación de Catequistas:
Se ofrecerá formación de catequista en nuestra parro-quia. Si usted está interesado en asis r, por favor hable con Brenda López, en la oficina de Educación Religiosa. Los detalles del curso son los siguientes:
Fechas: Lunes, 17, 24 de abril, 1 y 8 de mayo Hora: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Instructor: Rita O'Neil Información de registro: Regístrese antes del 14 de abril enviando un correo electrónico a [email protected] o llamando al 914-949-2111 Ext. 16
Novena de La Divina Misericordia
Jesús, yo con o en ! Horario de la Novena:
Viernes, 14 de abril a las 7:30 pm Sábado, 15 de abril a las 11:00 am
Domingo, 16 de abril a la 1:30 pm (Después de la Misa de las 12pm)
Del lunes 17 de abril al sábado 22 de abril a las 7:30
pm en la Iglesia Mayor.
Domingo de la Divina Misericordia Hora Santa el 23 de abril
De 1:30pm a 1:45 pm
Después de la Hora Santa, se ofrecerá un almuerzo ligero en el gimnasio.
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.
Marck Canoli John Horan
Helena Trinidad
Prayers for the Sick
Saturday, April 8, 2017 5:30 Isaac Meza & Julia Rojas
Sunday, April 9, 2017 9:00 Andrea Giusto 10:30 Marie Luciano 12:00 For the people Monday, April 10, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, April 11, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, April 12, 2017 9:00 Cornelius Barry Thursday, April 13, 2017 9:00 Julia McGuinness Friday, April 14, 2017 9:00 William Correa Saturday, April 15, 2017 5:30 Manuel Muñoz Sunday, April 16, 2017 9:00 Natalie Aversa 10:30 Maria Giammona 12:00 Hilde Lee
St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update
Total Amount Pledged: $653,270 Total Amount in Payments: $521,521 Average Pledge: $1,696.81
Abelina Llamoza Maldonado Jennie Magno a
Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español
Entrada #399 Tú reinarás Ofertorio #498 Vaso Nuevo Comunión #594 Pan de Vida Salida #584 El amor nos unió
Last Sunday’s Collec on :
Due to the early deadline from the bulle n the total for last week Collec ons will be posted in a future bulle n.
Today’s Second Collec on is for Palm Sunday. Next week’s second collec on will be for Easter. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para Domingo de Ramos. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para Pascua. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.
Mass Intentions for the Week
Hymns in English
Due to the early deadline from the bulle n company the hymn selec ons were not available in me for this bulle-
n.
Reserving Announced Masses
To have a Mass said for the inten on of a loved one, liv-ing or deceased, please contact the Rectory at 914-949-2111. Mass offering is $15.
Reservando Misas Anunciadas
Para solicitar una misa para un ser querido, viviente o fallecido, por favor comuníquese con la Rectoría al 914-949-2111. El ofrecimiento es $15.
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