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

www.stbernardswp.com December 17, 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

The Virgin of Guadalupe Celebra on

On Sunday, December 10th the Virgin of Guadalupe Devo onal Group celebrated a special Mass followed by a procession to the Cafeteria. Parishioners enjoyed delicious food, Mariachi music, and Folk Dance. The devo onal group meets the first Monday of every month at 8:00 pm in the Guadalupe Room.

El domingo, 10 de diciembre, el Grupo Devocional de la Virgen de Guadalupe celebró una misa especial seguida de una procesión a la Cafete-ría. Los feligreses disfrutaron de deli-ciosa comida, música de Mariachi y Danza Folklórica. El grupo devocional se reúne el primer lunes de cada mes a las 8:00 p.m. en la Salon de Guada-lupe.

Virgen of Guadalupe Celebra on

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. Sunday, Dec 17, 2017 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT Silver and gold If the seasons had a beauty contest, Advent would

take most of the prizes. In the darkest hours of the year, we adorn every corner with silver and gold, tinsel and lights. Merry music flows into the streets, and plates are heaped with sweetness. It’s as if mis-ery is officially banished from view for the final month of the year. Truth tellers pick up the cheery beat: Isaiah brings glad tidings, Paul shouts “Rejoice!” and John the Baptist testifies to the light. Share the beauty and the joy of Advent with someone who may still be in the dark.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 61:1-2a, 10-11; 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24; John 1:6-8, 19-28 (8). “For [God] has clothed me . . . like a bridegroom adorned with a diadem, like a bride bedecked with her jewels.”

Monday, Dec 18, 2017 ADVENT WEEKDAY The Lord be with you Life can seem chaotic. This is true in the mad rush to Christmas, but also in the everyday challenges that make us wonder if life makes sense. In response to this human need for order and meaning we pray that the Lord, the one who holds all things together, will be with us: “O sacred Lord of ancient Israel, who showed yourself to Moses in the burning bush, who gave him the holy law on Sinai mountain: Come, stretch out your mighty hand to set us free.” Be mindful throughout your day that the Lord is with you in all that you do.

TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 (194). “‘They shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means, ‘God is with us.’ ”

Tuesday, Dec 19, 2017 ADVENT WEEKDAY God is full of surprises Any child will tell you that part of the magic as Christmas approaches is anticipating the surprise that will come from opening a wrapped gift or digging into a stocking and finding what is hidden inside. Mary’s cousin Elizabeth, mother of John the Baptist, must have felt an enor-mous wave of surprise when she discovered “what was hidden in-side”—that she was pregnant at an advanced age. Surprise was fol-lowed by gratitude for the gift that had been given to her. We might pause for a moment today to unwrap the many surprising gifts with which God already has graced our lives.

TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 (195). “This is what the Lord has done for me.”

Wednesday, Dec 20, 2017 ADVENT WEEKDAY Find your calling joyfully

Many people believe God has a special plan just for them—if only they could figure out what it is! From this point of view, discovering what God wants for a person is like a search for a missing key: Find it,

and you can get in; don’t, and you’re locked out. Discerning what God may be calling you to, though, may be as simple as seeing where—in the words of campus minister Sally Willitzer in the 2011 issue of VI-SION Vocation Guide—you “can best be an instrument of love in the world,” and that means not only discovering where you can most ef-fectively help others but also what makes you happy.

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 (196). “Do not be afraid . . . for you have found favor with God.”

Thursday, Dec 21, 2017 MEMORIAL OF PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH Light that candle Here’s a quote suitable to toast the winter solstice, the waning year’s longest night: “Let the world indulge its madness. Let it wear itself out, for it cannot endure and passes like a shadow. But we, buried deep in the wounds of Christ, why should we be dismayed?” This comes to us courtesy of Peter Canisius (1521-97), Jesuit theologian and defender of the church during the Protestant Reformation. Often we cannot ignore the world’s madness and must vigorously oppose it. But sometimes our candle lit against the darkness is all the opposition that’s required.

TODAY'S READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45 (197). “The Lord, your God, is in your midst.”

Friday, Dec 22, 2017 ADVENT WEEKDAY Try a little kindness If we focus only on our own well-being and interests, we are likely to end up with a head full of confused and scattered thoughts. There is a remedy, however, to the trap of becoming self-absorbed. This is the time of year to get outside of our own circular thoughts and extend a hand to another. An act of charity or kindness, no matter how minor it may appear to be, is likely to warm our hearts and melt away our troubled thoughts.

TODAY'S READINGS: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56 (198). “He has scattered the proud in the thoughts of their hearts.”

Saturday, Dec 23, 2017 MEMORIAL OF JOHN OF KANTY, PRIEST Greater love would be hard to find If John of Kanty in 15th-century Poland could have known he would one day be venerated as a saint, he would have been astonished. Although he was a brilliant scripture scholar, he was also a humble parish priest. Even when treated unfairly for years, he could accept unjust blame and criticism without flinching because he believed that he could protect his parishioners and defeat the power of evil by ab-sorbing it into himself. In a culture of blame like our own, the ability to defuse violence and anger is a rare gift but one we should cultivate instead of seeking revenge or proving ourselves right when wronged.

TODAY'S READINGS: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66 (199). “See, I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs

♦ Virgin of Assump on, today, Sunday, December 17th at 1:30 pm in the Cafeteria.

♦ Our Lady of Altagracia, Sunday, today, December 17th at 1:30 am in the Community Room.

♦ Lord of the Miracles, Sunday, December 31st at 1:30 pm in the Community Room.

♦ Divine Infant Jesus, Sunday, January 7th at 1:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room.

♦ Divine Mercy, Sunday, January 7th at 1:30 pm in the Main Church.

Advent Reconcilia on Monday, December 18th

During Advent we will hear John the Bap st call us to “Prepare the Way of the Lord.” The best way for us to prepare the Way of the Lord and prepare for Christmas is to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconcilia on. Monday, December 18th, is Advent Reconcilia on Monday throughout the Archdiocese of New York. All parishes will be providing the Sacrament of Reconcilia on for the faithful from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Confessions will be heard at the Church of St. Bernard on Monday, Decem-ber 18th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

Christmas Mass Schedule

Christmas Eve, December 24th

4:00 pm - English Mass 5:30 pm - Family Mass

with Pageant 7:00 pm - Spanish Midnight Mass

Christmas Day, December 25th 9:00 am - 10:30 am, 12:00 pm - (Spanish)

Religious Educa on Program

Reminder: There will be no Religious Educa on classes on Decem-ber 24th ,27th & 28th & 31st. Classes will resume on January 3rd, 2018.

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2017 Christmas Pageant

Children par cipa ng must a end the Dress Rehearsal at 4:00 pm on December 24th pri-or to the 5:30 pm Christmas Eve Family Mass.

Lec o Divina—Praying with the Bible

The Lec o Divina group meets on Wednesday from 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm with Rosa Avila. Mee ngs take place in the Guadalupe Room.

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Young Adult Group

The Young Adult group invites you to join us for an ou ng to Manha an on Friday, December 22nd, to the Rockefeller Tree, Observa on Tower, St. Patrick’s Cathe-dral, and the decorated Holiday windows. Contact Vanessa Hiraldo for more informa on about the mee ng

me and place at (914) 907-8046 or via email vhi-raldo01@gmail.com

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Próximas Reuniones Parroquiales ♦ Virgen de la Asunción, hoy, domingo, 17 de diciem-

bre a la 1:30 p.m. en la cafetería. ♦ Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia, domingo, hoy, 17 de

diciembre a la 1:30 a.m. en la Sala de la Comunidad. ♦ Señor de los Milagros, domingo, 31 de diciembre a la

1:30 p.m. en la sala comunitaria. ♦ Divino Niño Jesús, domingo, 7 de enero a la 1:30pm

en la sala de Guadalupe. ♦ Divina Misericordia, domingo, 7 de enero a la 1:30

p.m. en la iglesia principal.

Reconciliación de Adviento el lunes, 18 de diciembre

Durante el Adviento oiremos que Juan el Bau sta nos llama a "Preparar el Camino del Señor". La mejor manera de preparar el Camino del Señor y prepararnos para la Navidad es celebrar el Sacra-

mento de la Reconciliación. El lunes 18 de diciembre es lunes de Reconciliación de Adviento en toda la Ar-quidiócesis de Nueva York. Todas las parroquias propor-cionarán el Sacramento de la Reconciliación para los fieles de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Las confesiones se escu-charán en la Iglesia de San Bernardo el lunes, 18 de dic-iembre de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

Horario de Navidad Misa

Nochebuena, 24 de diciembre 4:00 p.m. - Misa en inglés 5:30 p.m. - Misa familiar

con desfile 7:00 p.m. - Misa de medianoche

en español

Día de Navidad, 25 de diciembre 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m., 12:00 p.m. - (español)

Programa de Educación Religiosa

Recordatorio: No habrá clases de Educación Religiosa los días 24, 27 y 31 de diciembre. Las clases se reanudarán el 3 de enero de 2018.

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Espectáculo de Navidad 2017

Los niños que par cipen deben asis r al ensayo con su vestuario a las 4:00 pm el 24 de Diciembre antes de la Misa Familiar de Nochebuena de las 5:30pm.

Lec o Divina-Orar con la Biblia

El grupo Lec o Divina se reúne los miércoles de 4:00 pm a 5:30 pm con Rosa Ávila. Las reuniones enen lugar en la Sala de Guadalupe.

Grupo de jóvenes adultos El grupo Young Adult te invita a unirte a nosotros para una excursión a Manha an el viernes 22 de diciembre, al Rockefeller Tree, a la Torre de Observación, a la Cate-dral de San Patricio y a las ventanas decoradas de Holi-day. Póngase en contacto con Vanessa Hiraldo para ob-tener más información sobre la hora y el lugar de la re-unión al (914) 907-8046 o por correo electrónico vhi-raldo01@gmail.com

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, December 16, 2017 5:30 Joyce Gaven

Sunday, December 17, 2017 9:00 Robert, Julie & Erick McGuiness 10:30 Alvaro Bermudez 12:00 For the people Monday, December 18, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, December 19, 2017 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, December 20, 2017 9:00 Jose Flores (Living) Thursday, December 21, 2017 9:00 Abraham Sarmiento Friday, December 22, 2017 9:00 Salvador Sanchez (Living) Saturday, December 23, 2017 5:30 Victoria Lopez Sunday, December 24, 2017 9:00 Palmina & Roberto Mignone 10:30 Cornelius Barry 12:00 For the people 4:00 Michael Formica 5:30 Maria Romero (Living) 7:00 Virginia Celes no (Living)

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 12/10/17: $4,321 Second Collec on 12/10/17: $1,667 First Collec on 12/3/17: $4,076 Second Collec on 12/3/17: $1,683 Today’s Second Collec on is for Snowplowing. 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 Arado de Nieve. 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.

Renew + Rebuild

The St. Bernard Renew + Rebuild Campaign Has raised over $705,000 in pledges. Thank you to our parishioners for your con nuous generosity!

La campaña de San Bernardo de Renovar y Re-construir ha recaudado más de $705,000 en promesas. ¡Gracias a nuestros feligreses por su con nua generosidad!

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #669 Cristo está conmigo Ofertorio #594 Pan de vida Comunión #586 Arriba los corazones Salida #618 Alabaré

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El Centro Hispano, Inc. 346 South Lexington Avenue Isabel Elsa Villar Boulevard

White Plains, NY 10606 914-289-0500 t 914-289-0550 f

elcentrohispano1@gmail.com www.elcentrohispano.org FEAST OF THE THREE WISE MEN

In keeping with the tradi on, once again, El Centro Hispano will celebrate the arrival of the Three Kings by distribu ng toys on January 6 at 6 pm, at the church’s gym. All the parish chil-dren and children in El Centro Hispano’s educa onal pro-grams, between the ages of 2 and 10, will receive toys from the Three Kings.

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT

El Centro Hispano will be closed from Wednesday, December 27 to January 1st, 2018.

EL CENTRO HISPANO SCHOLARSHIPS

If you are interested in applying for a scholarship from El Cen-tro Hispano, please contact the Guidance Department at White Plains High School, AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

The requirements are as follow: 1. Have a minimum grade point average of at least 3.0

and have Volunteered at El Centro Hispano MORE than 60 hours a year.

2. Write a two-page essay indica ng why he/she should be considered for this scholarship.

3. Must have financial need. 4. Be involved in extracurricular ac vi es in school and/

or the community. Special considera on will be given to those students who volunteered at El Centro His-pano or El Centro Hispano- sponsored events.

5. Be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent. 6. Be accepted at a college or university, which the stu-

dent will a end in September. 7. Speak Spanish. 8. Complete the applica on on me. 9. Reside or a end a school in White Plains. 10. Graduate from high school the year of the applica-

on. 11. Use the money awarded in the fall of that same year

(the money cannot be put on hold for one year to another).

GENERAL SERVICES OF EL CENTRO

HISPANO · Bi-weekly updated job lis ngs · Bi-weekly updated housing lis ngs · Le er wri ng services · Notary Public services · Phone calls to doctors, lawyers, hospitals, employers,

landlords, u lity companies, clinics, and social service agencies.

· Transla on of documents

FIESTA DE REYES MAGOS Como todos los años, una vez más, para conservar nuestra tradición navideña, el Centro Hispano celebrará la llegada de los Tres Reyes Magos, el sábado, 6 de enero a las 6 pm, en el gimnasio de la iglesia. Todos los niños de la parroquia y pro-gramas educa vos del Centro Hispano, entre las edades de 2 y 10 años, recibirán un regalo de mano de los tres reyes.

ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE El Centro Hispano estará cerrado del 27 de diciembre al pri-mero de enero del 2018.

BECAS DEL CENTRO HISPANO Si están interesados en solicitar a las becas del Centro His-pano, deben contactar la oficina de consejería de la Escuela Secundaria de White Plains, LO ANTES POSIBLE.

Los requisitos para recibir las becas son los siguientes: 1. Tener un promedio académico mínimo de 3.0* y

haber trabajado voluntariamente en el Centro His-pano MÁS de 60 horas al año.

2. Escribir una composición de dos páginas explicando por qué se le debe considerar para esta beca.

3. Demostrar que necesita ayuda financiera. 4. Estar involucrado en ac vidades extra-curriculares

en el colegio y en la comunidad, especialmente en el Centro Hispano. Los estudiantes que son voluntarios en el Centro tendrán preferencia.

5. Ser hispano o de descendencia hispana. 6. Haber sido aceptado en una universidad a la cual

asis rá en sep embre. 7. Hablar español. 8. Llenar la solicitud a empo. 9. Vivir en White Plains o estudiar en una de las escue-

las privadas o públicas de esta ciudad. 10. Graduarse de la escuela secundaria este año escolar. 11. Usar el dinero para pagar la matrícula del primer

semestre del año escolar que comienza en sep em-bre.

SERVICIOS GENERALES DEL CENTRO HISPANO

· Listado de empleos actualizado dos veces a la sema-na.

· Listado de apartamentos, cuartos y casas disponibles en Westchester actualizado dos veces a la semana.

· Redacción de cartas · Servicios de Notario Público · Servicio de llamadas a doctores, agencias guberna-

mentales, abogados, clínicas, hospitales, etc. · Traducción de Actas de Nacimientos y Matrimonios.