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MAY 17, 2015
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SAINT BERNARD
Serving God’s People for 54 Years
1961—2015
SEVENTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
MAY 17, 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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SAINT BERNARD
Introduction to the Liturgy of the Word
The Seventh Sunday of Easter
OUR PRAYER FOR UNITY — Last Sunday, we heard the final words Jesus spoke before his ascension into
heaven, words recorded by Saint Mark. Today we listen to a portion of what has become known as Jesus'
"final discourse" from John's Gospel. Once again, the Lord's words contain a commissioning of his disciples
for ministry to the world. One important part of this discourse is Jesus' prayer for unity: "Keep them in your
name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are one." As the Easter season comes to an
end, a season that has seen us deepening our awareness of the Paschal Mystery, it is fitting that today we hear
this prayer for unity among the Lord's followers. Let us celebrate the unity we have with other Christians
and work together to heed the Lord's great commission to bring the Good News to our weary world.
THE
WIZARD
OF OZ
PERFORMANCES
Saturday
May 16th at 7:00 p.m.
Sunday
May 17th at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets Will be Sold
at the Door!
Only $10 Each
Please join us for a FABULOUS
performance and support the
children of the
Saint Bernard Drama Club!
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!
Pentecost
NEXT Sunday, May 24th, the church
celebrates the Feast of Pentecost and the
gift of the Holy Spirit. In honor of the
Holy Spirit we encourage all our parishioners to wear
the color RED to church next week!
Memorial Day
Next 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
A NOTE FROM DEACON FRANK
I would like to extend my most sincere thanks to all who joined me in celebrating my 25th
Silver Jubilee on Sunday, May 3rd. I truly appreciated your presence on my special day and
I was overwhelmed by both your thoughtfulness and the gifts given to me.
Thank you so much for everything and for making my anniversary one that I will remember
for the rest of my life. It has been a privilege to be able to serve all of you and know that
you are in my prayers daily. May God bless you and may he continue to bless our parish
family here at Saint Bernard.
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.
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SCHOOL OF
RELIGION
Re-registration forms have
already been sent home for
current students.
Anyone wishing to register new
students should contact the
school office now at
718-241-6040.
School offices are closed over
the summer months.
MILL ISLAND
CIVIC
ASSOCIATION
You are invited to attend their
Annual Installation
of
Officers and Directors
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
The El Caribe
7:30 p.m.
Honoring Our
Community’s Religious
Leaders
Including our very own
Msgr. Jamie!
No Admission Fee
Food Will Be Served
All Are Welcome!
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!!
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SAINT BERNARD
MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, MAY 16, 2015
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
MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015
8:30 am Saint Rita
TUESDAY, MAY 19, 2015
8:30 am Carmine and Remy Grossi
by Teresa & Tom Sorrentino and Family
MEMORIALS
Altar Bread for the Week:
In Loving Memory of Tommy Camoia
Donated by his Mom and Dad
Altar Wine for the Week:
In Loving Memory of Tommy Camoia
Donated by his Mom and Dad
Tabernacle Candle for the Week:
In Loving Memory of
Jacqueline and Christina Adragna
Donated by Giusepina Scala
Church Bells for the Week:
In Loving Memory of Rosaria Grossi
Donated by Jean Spezio
WEDNESDAY, MAY 20, 2015
8:30 am Tommy Camoia by his Mom and Dad
Rest in Peace
THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015
8:30 am Biagio DeDominicis by his Wife and Children
Dorothy Balloqui
Frank J. Passaro
FRIDAY, MAY 22, 2015
8:30 am Ugo Rosiello by The Minerva Family
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
9:00 am Lucy Pomara by Roseann and Anthony Cetta
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
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
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
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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
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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 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 19th and 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
Bishop Kearney
Summer Programs
60th Street, Brooklyn, NY
Basketball Camp
Cheerleading Camp
Regents Review Courses
TACHS Prep
Volleyball Camp
For more information or
applications call
718-236-6363 or go to
Diocesan Pilgrimage
The Passion Play in
Sordevolo, Italy
Summer Cheer Camp
Fontbonne Hall Academy
Shore Road, Brooklyn, NY
Rome, Assisi, Venice,
Padua
The Piamonte Region
Open to Girls in Grades 4-8
*****
August 3rd — 7th
September 3 to 13
2015
Bishop Chappetto & Msgr. Aguggia
Chaplains
Call Nettie at Central Holidays
800-935-5000 x5244
or email for more information
www.bishopkearneyhs.org/Summer nriccardi@centralholidays.com
(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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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.