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www.stbernardswp.com April 17, 2016

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Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor &

Director of Rel. Ed.

Weekend Associates: Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.M. Rev. Michael McFarland, S.J. Rev. Msg. Peter O’Donell Rev. Hernan Paredes, S.J.

Verónica Meléndez

Rectory Office Manager

Jennifer Frías

Director The Little Disciple Learning Center

Brenda López Coordinator

of Religious Education

Parish Trustees: Elizardi Castro Millie Castro

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Saturday/Sábado

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Sunday/Domingo 9:00am, 10:30am,

12:00pm (Spanish/Español),

Confessions Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm

Almighty ever-living God, lead us to a share in the joys of heaven, so that the humble flock may reach where the brave Shepherd has gone be-fore. Amen.

Fourth Sunday of Easter

Todopoderoso y eterno Dios, llévanos a una parte de las ale-grías del cielo, para que este hu-milde rebaño pueda llegar a donde el Buen Pastor ha ido an-tes. Amén.

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Fourth Sunday of Easter SPREADING THE WORD In our reading from Acts to-day, Paul and Barnabas are on a mission to spread the word of the Lord. So they reach out to their fellow Jews in the synagogue. Many re-spond favorably, so many

that the leaders become nervous and expel them. So Paul and Barnabas just keep going. They open up their mission to the Gen les as well. They under-stand that there are some who are just not ready to hear their message, and so they leave those people, knowing that they, too, are precious to God, and that they will hear the Good News of salva on in God’s me. It is such a simple message, yet so won-derful—we are saved! In the reading today from Revela on, we are assured that all who are claimed for Christ will stand with God in heaven at the eter-nal banquet. It is the Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, who leads us to the waters of salva on. THE GOOD SHEPHERD God created us in all our uniqueness. We are God’s own, and God loves each of us. God has given us the Son, the Good Shepherd. We are awash in the love of God; it washed over us in bap sm, and washes over us every day of our lives. The Good Shepherd is always calling to us, invi ng us to follow. Because we are each unique, however, the me and the way that each of us hears and responds to the mystery of salva on will differ. Even more wonderfully, God’s love for humankind is so great that we have to trust that every soul on earth will eventually hear the message of love and salva on. This is God’s will, and it will be done in the me and way of God’s choosing. Our task is to spread the message, using the different gi s God has given each of us, knowing that no soul on earth can ever be taken from God’s hand. Today’s Readings: Acts 13:14, 43–52; Psalm 100:1–3, 5; Revela-

on 7:9, 14b–17; John 10:27–30 Copyright ©World Library Publica ons. All rights reserved.

Cuarto Domingo de Pascua

PROPAGACIÓN DE LA PALABRA En nuestra lectura de Hechos hoy, Pablo y Bernabé cumplen la misión de propagar la palabra de Dios. Se dirigen a sus compañeros judíos en la sinagoga. Muchos responden favorablemente; tantos que las autoridades se ponen nerviosas y los expulsan. Pa-blo y Bernabé sencillamente siguen adelante. Ex-

enden su misión también a los paganos. Compren-den que hay algunos que sencillamente no están listos para oír su mensaje y los dejan, sabiendo que también ellos son preciados de Dios y que oirán la Buena Nueva de la salvación cuando Dios lo dispon-ga. Es un mensaje tan sencillo y al mismo empo tan maravilloso: ¡Hemos sido salvados! En la lectura de hoy del Apocalipsis, se nos asegura que todos los que han sido rescatados por Cristo estarán de pie delante del trono de Dios en el cielo y par ciparán del banquete eterno. Es el Cordero de Dios, Jesu-cristo, quien nos conduce a las aguas de la salva-ción. EL BUEN PASTOR Dios nos hizo únicos cuando nos creó. Somos de Dios y Dios nos ama a cada uno de nosotros. Dios nos ha dado a su Hijo, el Buen Pastor. El amor de Dios nos purifica; es ese amor que nos lavó en el bau smo y que con núa lavándonos cada día de nuestra vida. El Buen Pastor siempre nos llama y nos invita a seguirlo. Pero por ser únicos, el empo y el modo en que cada uno de nosotros oye y res-ponde al misterio de la salvación son diferentes. Aún más maravilloso es que el amor de Dios por la humanidad es tan grande, que debemos confiar que, a su empo, cada alma en la erra escuchará el mensaje de amor y salvación. Ésta es la voluntad de Dios y se cumplirá según Dios disponga. Nuestra tarea es difundir el mensaje, usando los diferentes dones que Dios nos ha dado a cada uno de nosotros y sabiendo que ni una sola alma en la erra puede ser arrebatada de la mano de Dios. Lecturas de hoy: Hechos 13:14, 43–52; Salmo 100:1–3, 5; Apoca-lipsis 7:9, 14b–17; Juan 10:27–30 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 17, 2016 FOURTH SUNDAY OF EASTER (GOOD SHEPHERD SUN-

DAY) Ministry is not for the sheepish Good Shepherd Sunday, also celebrated as Vocations Sunday, is a day to give thanks for those who have dedicated their lives to ministry. But don’t get too romantic an idea of what that means; rather keep in mind that religious life is often compared to the gritty task of shepherding. Being a shepherd is very tough work, with long hours, physical demands that involve getting your hands dirty, and some pretty long stretches of alone time that can get downright lonely. A life of ministry likewise has its challenges and lonely moments. Let someone who ministers in your faith community know how much you appreciate their efforts.

Saint Alphonse Ligouri described spiritual reading as the “reading of holy books [beyond scripture], not in a passing way and for a short time, but regularly and for a considerable time.” Eastertide seems an especially opportune time to invest yourself in the “mystery of faith.” Pope Francis’ latest book, The Name of God Is Mercy, is so stunning that it is often diffi-cult to keep reading because the last sentence you read was so powerful. Don’t let the time after Easter slip by without investing yourself in the “mystery of faith.”

Starting something new is never easy, and the early church certainly faced challenges—namely that the disciples were called to live and pro-claim the Good News, not just in their own lives but throughout the world! There was no CEO, no strategic plan, no budget—just a mission and women and men on fire with the Holy Spirit to serve it. What new begin-nings are you embarking on? How might you bring the early church’s same apostolic zeal and perseverance to this new moment?

Where would we be without light? Sunlight fills our sky by day and brings color to all that is around us. And electric light is such a central part of our evening activities it’s hard to imagine a world without it. It’s also hard to imagine a world without the light that Jesus brought through his life, mission, and timeless message. His illuminating words light a path we can walk day

or night, at noon or at midnight. How important is the light of faith? The Bible seems to take it seriously. Here are 98 biblical quotes about light. Pull up a chair and shed some light on the subject.

Often referred to as the “Father of Scholasticism,” Saint Anselm is best known for the eloquent way he reconciled faith and reason, not as contra-ry factors but as two complementary parts of the gift of belief. “I do not seek to understand in order to believe,” Anselm wrote, “but I believe in order to understand. For I believe this: Unless I believe, I will not under-stand.” At times, faith can be a difficult thing to sustain, yet when we strive to see and understand the world with eyes of faith, we discover that reasons to believe abound around us.

“When we can see God reflected in all that exists,” Pope Francis writes in his encyclical Laudato Si’, “our hearts are moved to praise the Lord for all his creatures and to worship him in union with them.” Laudato Si’, which means “Praise be to you,” underscores that the call to care for all creation is universal. Praising our God means preserving and protecting our com-mon home. Today, on Earth Day, why not consider how praising God and caring for Earth are deeply connected. Work to more consciously praise God in actions that will help the earth.

Today marks the first full day of the Jewish Passover. In Jesus’ time, Passover was a festival of pilgrimage for the Jewish people, when the entire population made a pilgrimage to the Temple of Jerusalem. Have you ever been on a pilgrimage? Those who take the time to do so often say it has changed their lives forever. The Camino de Santiago to the shrine of Saint James the Great in Santiago de Compostela, Spain is a pilgrimage with the power to change lives, according to countless firsthand accounts. Learn about it and consider the possibilities. Who knows—maybe it’s time you go take a hike!

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Religious Educa on Program

Registra on 2016-2017

Registra on for the 2016-2017 Religious Educa on Aca-demic Year have begun. Registra on will take place in the Religious Educa on office on Sunday mornings and Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

In September 2016, the Religious Educa on schedule will be as follows:

Sunday, 10:10am - 11:40am: Levels 1, 2 & 3

Wednesday, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Levels 1,2,3,4,5 & 6

Wednesday, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Levels 3,4,5 & RCIA Level 1 & 2

Thursday, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Levels 6,7 & 8

Upcoming Parish Mee ngs

♦ Our Lady of Altagracia, today, Sunday, April 17th at 1:30 pm in the Guadalupe Room.

♦ Crea ve Cra Group, Friday, April 22nd at 6:00pm in the Cafeteria.

♦ Lord of the Miracles, April 24th at 1:30 pm in the Community Room.

Religious Education

Cardinal’s Appeal

Total Amount Pledged: $21,211 Total Amount in Payments: $13,852

It is not too late to make your gi , envelopes can be found in the back of the church. Please be as generous as you can. Thank you for your kind support.

Virgen de la Nube Mother’s Day Novena

The Virgen de la Nube Devo onal Group will have a Mother’s Day Novena star ng Thursday, April 28th through May 7th at 7:00pm. All parishioners are wel-come to join.

Bap sms

The Sacrament of Bap sm is celebrated at the Church of St. Bernard on the third Saturday of every month in Spanish at 12:00 pm and in English at 1:30 pm. For more informa on

please visit the Rectory, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am—5:00 pm.

Registra on of New Parishioners

The Church of St. Bernard extends a warm welcome to those who have recently started worshipping the Lord with us. O en people a end Mass at a parish for months or some mes years, but never officially register. Regis-tering at St. Bernard’s Church is the expression of your commitment to being part of our parish family. Being a registered parishioner also makes the process much sim-pler when it is me for receiving sacraments, registering for religious educa on, sponsoring a sacrament recipient and even planning funerals. New parishioners are wel-come to register at the Rectory during office hours, Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

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Programa de Educación Religiosa

Registración 2016-2017 Hemos iniciado las registraciones de estudiantes para el año académico 2016-2017 de Educación Religiosa. Las registraciones se llevarán acabo en la oficina de Educación Religiosa los Domingos durante el día y Miér-coles y Jueves por la tarde durante los horarios de cla-se.

En sep embre del 2016, el horario de Educación Reli-giosa será el siguiente:

Domingo, 10:10am - 11:40am: Niveles 1, 2, & 3

Miércoles, 4:00pm - 5:30pm Niveles 1,2,3,4,5 & 6

Miércoles, 6:30pm - 8:00pm Niveles 3,4,5 & RCIA Nivel 1 & 2

Jueves, 7:00pm - 8:30pm Niveles 6,7 & 8

Reuniones Parroquiales

• Nuestra Señora de Altagracia, hoy, domingo, 17 de abril a la 1:30 pm en el Salón de Guadalupe.

• Grupo de Artesanias, viernes, 22 de abril a las 6:00pm en la Cafeteria.

• Señor de los Milagros, 24 de abril a la 1:30 pm en Salón de la Comunidad.

Educación Religiosa

Campaña Capital del Cardenal Importe total de las promesas: $21,211 Monto total de los pagos: $ 13,852

No es demasiado tarde para hacer su donación, los so-bres se pueden encontrar en la parte posterior de la igle-sia. Por favor sea tan generoso como pueda. Gracias por su ayuda.

Novena para el Día de Nuestra Santa Madre

El Grupo Devocional Virgen de la Nube tendrá la novena del Día de la Madre desde el jueves, 28 de abril al sába-do, 7 de mayo a las 7:00 pm. Todos los feligreses están invitados a unirse.

Bau smos

El Sacramento del Bau smo se celebra en la iglesia de San Bernardo, el tercer sábado de cada mes en español a las 12:00 pm y en inglés a la 1:30 pm. Para más información, visite la Rectoría, de lunes a viernes de 9:00 am-5: 00 pm.

Registro de Nuevos Miembros

La Iglesia de San Bernardo le ex ende una cálida bienve-nida a los que recientemente han comenzado a adorar al Señor con nosotros. Hay personas que van a misa en una parroquia durante meses o incluso años, pero nunca se registran oficialmente. El registro en la iglesia de San Bernardo es la expresión de su compromiso de ser parte de nuestra familia parroquial. Al ser un feligrés registra-do también hace el proceso mucho más simple cuando es el momento para la recepción de los sacramentos, su registro para la educación religiosa, patrocinar un sa-cramento e incluso la planificación de los funerales. Nue-vos feligreses son bienvenidos a registrarse en la Recto-ría durante el horario de oficina, de lunes - viernes de 9:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Mass Intentions for the Week

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.

Elma Caprio Anthony Cardon

Marck Canoli

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, April 16, 2016 5:30 John Drohan Sunday, April 17, 2016 9:00 For the people 10:30 Irene Hagen 12:00 Francisco Ros & Juana Li de Ros Monday, April 18, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, April 19, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:00 Nicola Raffaiela Scarano Thursday, April 21, 2016 9:00 Arthur Stagg Friday, April 22, 2016 9:00 Catherine Coleman (Living) Saturday, April 23, 2016 5:30 Rocio Carmen Sacerio-Velazquez Sunday, April 24, 2016 9:00 Michael Marchesani 10:30 For the people 12:00 Francena García

St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update

Total Amount Pledged: $645,432 Total Amount in Payments: $451,927 Average Pledge: $1,685.20

Bill Claroni Carlos Escobar

Helena Trinidad Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español Entrada #523 Cantemos al amor Ofertorio #525 Oh Buen Jesús Comunión #526 Al simo Señor Salida #530 Juntos como hermanos

Hymns in English

9:00 am Entrance - Missale e #82 "Christ, the Lord, Is Risen Today” Offertory - Hymnal #389 "Open My Eyes” Communion - Hymnal #614 “Soon & Very Soon” Closing - Hymnal #601 “Alleluia! No.1” 5:30 pm / 10:30 am Entrance - Missale e #82 "Christ, the Lord, is Risen Today” Offertory - Hymnal #751 “Alleluia! Song to Jesus” Communion - Hymnal #357 “One Bread, One Body” Closing - Missale e #74 "Alleluia! Alleluia!”

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 4/10/16: $4,524 Second Collec on 4/10/16: $1,423 First Collec on 4/3/16: $4,798 Second Collec on 4/3/16: $1,813

Today’s Second Collec on is for Maintenance. 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 mantenimiento. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para el combus ble. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

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