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2. christianity
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MAY 24, 2015
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SAINT BERNARD
Serving God’s People for 54 Years
1961—2015
PENTECOST SUNDAY
MAY 24, 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
Pentecost Sunday
A SIGNIFICANT DAY— "And suddenly there came from the sky a noise like a strong driving wind, and
it filled the entire house in which they were." The Holy Spirit's arrival on that first Pentecost was signaled
by a rush of wind. We all know what it's like when our windows are open just as a summer storm rises up.
Curtains fly, papers become airborne, house plants shudder, dust is scattered. A rush of wind disrupts the
orderliness of our home. The coming of the Holy Spirit, as celebrated each year at Pentecost, can also
disrupt ways that have become comfortable and orderly. The Church always needs Pentecost. We need the
breath of God's Spirit to blow away any complacency or malaise that has settled into our faith. Jesus
breathes on his disciples and they receive the Holy Spirit. With that reception comes the power to share the
Good News of salvation. Today, this is no less true for us!
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
ongoing 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!
Feast in Honor of
Our Lady of Mount
Carmel
Mark your
Calendars!
Save the Dates!
Thursday, July 30th
to
Sunday, August 2nd
Thank You for Your Generous Support
Week of May 10th
Collection—$7,073
Expenses—$10,427
If we can all increase our weekly offering by just a small
amount, we can collectively turn an operating deficit into an
operating surplus. Even an increase as small as $1 per week
made by everyone can help us to keep St. Bernard running
smoothly and efficiently.
Fun for Everyone!
Casino—Food—Rides– Games
Special Mass Sunday, August 2nd
4:00 p.m.
Memorial Day
TOMORROW 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
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!!
MILL ISLAND CIVIC ASSOCIATION
You are invited to attend their Annual Installation of Officers and Directors
on Fee
No Admissi
Served
Food Will Be
THIS Tuesday, May 26, 2015
The El Caribe
7:30 p.m.
All Are
Welcom
e
!
Honoring Religious Leaders of The Community
Including our very own Msgr. Jamie!
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.
Jr. Pre-Kindergarten
Child must turn 3 in 2015
Pre-Kindergarten
Child must turn 4 in 2015
Kindergarten
Child must turn 5 in 2015
All Other Grades
Limited Openings
SCHOOL OF
RELIGION
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.
Re-registration Forms have been
sent to current students. Please
return them to the school.
Anyone wishing to register NEW
students should contact the
school office now at
718-241-6040
Please Note:
School Offices are CLOSED over the summer.
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MASS INTENTIONS
SATURDAY, MAY 23, 2015
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
MONDAY, MAY 25, 2015
MEMORIALS
Altar Candles for the Week:
In Loving Memory of Teresa Pizzarelli
Donated by The Militelo Family
Church Bells for the Week:
In Loving Memory of Yolanda Quinn
Donated by Anthony, Casey and Thomas
Altar Flowers for the Week:
In Loving Memory of Phyllis Weingrad
Donated by her loving husband, Joe
8:30 am Ray Honovich by his wife, June
TUESDAY, MAY 26, 2015
8:30 am Ugo Rosiello by Beth and Rick Centeno & Children
Rest in Peace
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015
Anthony J. Letteiri
8:30 am Ugo Rosiello by Fran and Ed McCarthy
THURSDAY, MAY 28, 2015
8:30 am Matthew and Julia Mullen by their Daughter
FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015
8:30 am Tommy Meo, Jr. by his Mom, Dad and Family
SATURDAY, MAY 30, 2015
9:00 am Buddy Ferraro by Amy and Family
5:00 pm Martin DeMesa by Carlos Punzalan
SUNDAY, MAY 31, 2015
8:30 am Maria Piazza by her Family
10:00 am Ugo Rosiello by The Gibbons Family
11:30 am Msgr. Jamie J. Gigantiello—Mass of Thanksgiving
PLEASE
PRAY FOR
THE SICK
Elizabeth Bankhead
Anna Barone
Anthony Calabrese
Diane Camacho
Janine Cardone
Stephen Castellano
Janet Commisso
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
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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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
***
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 June on
Tuesday Evenings. Please join
us on any or all of the following nights at
7:30 p.m. in the Church.
May 26th - June 2nd, 9th, 16th and 23rd
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
The next class for
Automobile Insurance
Reduction/Point Removal
will be held at Saint Bernard NEXT
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
Resurrection Flea Market
Gerritsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
Saturday, May 30, 2015
10:00 am to 3:30 pm — Parking Lot
Electronics, Clothing, Toys, Jewelry, Household
Items, Glassware, Furniture and Much More!
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Good Shepherd 5K
Fun Run / Walk
Batchelder Street, Brooklyn, NY
Saturday, June 13, 2015
10:00 am
www@goodshepherdsports.org
Register Prior to June 8th—$25
Includes Race Fee — After Party — Goodie Bag
Diocesan Pilgrimage
The Passion Play in
Sordevolo, Italy
Rome, Assisi, Venice,
Padua
The Piamonte Region
*****
September 3rd to 13th
2015
Bishop Chappetto & Msgr. Aguggia
Chaplains
Call Nettie at Central Holidays
800-935-5000 x5244
or email for more information
nriccardi@centralholidays.com
Bereavement
“A Gathering of Grief”
Struggling with grief over the
death of a loved one?
Saturday, June 13, 2015
Immaculate Conception Center
Douglaston
1:00 p.m. — 3:00 p.m.
$10 Registration—Limited Seating
Presenter Msgr. Joseph Calise
Call April Boone at 718-722-6214
to register or for more information
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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.