1. religion and spirituality
2. christianity
3. catholicism

MAY 10, 2015
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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!
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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.
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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!!
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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
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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 cyactimes2005@aol.com 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
PEPE@FONTBONNE.ORG
for an application
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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.