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

www.stbernardswp.com December 18, 2016

R 914-949-2111

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914-428-4727

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: 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 11th 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 11 de diciembre el Grupo Devocional de la Virgen de Guadalu-pe celebró una Misa especial seguida de una procesión a la Cafetería. Los feligreses disfrutaron de comida deli-ciosa, música de mariachi y danza fol-klórica. El grupo devocional se reúne el primer lunes de cada mes a las 8:00 pm en el Salón de Guadalupe.

The Virgin of Guadalupe Celebra on

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Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow—a day at a time. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 18, 2016 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT The coming of the new law

As we move closer to Christmas, the O Antiphons in the Liturgy of the Hours highlight the prophecy that foretold Jesus’ coming. Today, we pray, “O Leader of Israel, giver of the law to Moses: rescue us with your mighty power!” Time and again, God has rescued his people. Faith and divine law go hand-in-hand. Just as the Israelites tried to hold fast to the law of Moses, we are called to embrace Jesus as a new embodiment of that law. He is coming to renew the face of the earth, may his birth at Christmas renew the law in our lives.

TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; Romans 1:1-7; Matthew 1:18-24 (10). “They shall name him Emmanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’ ”

MONDAY, DECEMBER 19 ADVENT WEEKDAY Hope starts early A child is born, and a surge of hope arrives with it. Truthfully, we have no idea who this stranger will be. The color of a baby’s eyes may change; this tiny being may grow to be seven feet tall. She might be president of her own company. He may be a priest, a plumber, a playwright. So much potential lies hidden in each new person. Why not support our children with every possible resource? We pray in thanksgiving for the hope new life brings: “O Root of Jesse’s stem, come save us without delay!”

TODAY’S READINGS: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 (195). “For the boy shall be consecrated to God from the womb.”

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20 ADVENT WEEKDAY Be free Freedom is talked about, legislated, protested for. But what is freedom? Some definitions seem watery: We want to do as we like without re-strictions. We want Mom or the government or the church off our backs. A better sense of liberty is the capacity to become more than the sum of our givens. The imprint of divine nature distinguishes us: makes us self-creators, re-inventors, transcenders of present circumstances. We pray for the right key to unlock our best selves: “O Key of David, come and free the prisoners of darkness!”

TODAY’S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 (196). “Elizabeth has conceived a son in her old age . . . for nothing will be im-possible for God.”

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21 MEMORIAL OF PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCH May calmer minds prevail Saint Peter Canisius is remembered for being the calm voice in the midst of a storm. For Catholics in 16th-century northern Europe, the storm was the Protestant Reformation. While most partisans on both side of the divide used strident words and sometimes violent actions, Peter called for reason. Rejecting the inflamed rhetoric against Protestants that was

coming from his associates, he said, “With words like these, we don’t cure patients, we make them incurable.” Think twice before you criticize those who see things differently. Keep the dialogue open.

TODAY’S READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45 (197). “O Radiant Dawn, shine on those in dark-ness and the shadow of death.”

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22 ADVENT WEEKDAY Kinship with all In today’s antiphon for vespers we pray, “O King of all nations: save us, whom you formed from the dust!” That is a reminder that all people come from the same source and have been formed by the same God. Each one of us is made in God’s image and likeness. The kingdom of God is one of kinship. If we take the time to truly come to know one another, we will find the glimpses of God all around us. We just need to look!

TODAY’S READINGS: 1 Samuel 1:24-28; Luke 1:46-56 (198). “He remembered his promise of mercy, the promise he made to our fathers, to Abraham and his children forever.”

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 ADVENT WEEKDAY O come, O come Emmanuel! “O Emmanuel: come to save us, Lord our God.” Every day for the past seven days, the church has prayed the O Antiphons, using the ancient words and divine images found in the Old Testament. In these prayers, people of faith asked God to come and free us, to rescue us, and to shine on us. Today, the divine word is Emmanuel, which means “God-with-us.” As today unfolds, remember that God is with you right now and will be with you through thick and thin, stress and peace, sorrow and joy. It is your job to pay attention and notice God’s presence in the insights, con-versations, and events of your days—and then to act accordingly.

TODAY’S READINGS: Malachi 3:1-4, 23-24; Luke 1:57-66 (199). “Your ways, O Lord, make known to me; teach me your paths.”

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 ADVENT WEEKDAY God is with you always What’s in a name? In the case of Emmanuel, it’s all in that name. “God-with-us” in the infant whose birth we celebrate; “God-with-us” in Jesus’ forgiving sinners; “God-with-us” in Jesus weeping over a friend’s death; “God-with-us” in feeding thousands with bread and countless people with his word; “God-with-us” carrying the cross; “God-with-us” on Christmas morning and in his last words, “I am with you always.” God is with you today and always because Jesus has lived up to his name. Is there some-one you ought to be with tonight?

TODAY’S READINGS: Morning: 2 Samuel 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Luke 1:67-79 (200). “I have been with you wherever you went.”

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Upcoming Parish Mee ngs ♦ Virgin of Altagracia, today, Sunday, December 18th

at 1:30 pm in the Cafeteria. ♦ Lord of the Miracles, Sunday, December 25th at 1:30

pm in the Cafeteria. ♦ Divine Infant Jesus, Sunday, January 1st at 1:30 pm

in the Guadalupe Room. ♦ Divine Mercy, Sunday, January 1st at 1:30 pm in the

Church.

Advent Reconcilia on Monday, December 19th

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 19th, 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 4:00pm to 8:00pm. Confessions will be heard at the Church of St. Bernard on Monday, Decem-ber 19th from 4:00pm to 8:00pm.

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 a.m., 12:00 pm - (Spanish)

2016 2017

Cesar Tandazo (203)561-9503

Religious Educa on

The Religious Educa on Program will be on Christmas Break beginning on Sunday, Decem-ber 25th. Classes will resume on Wednesday, January 4th.

2016 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.

Young Adult Group

Our Young Adult Group recently had a wonderful trip to the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral and the Rockefeller Christmas Tree in New York City. If you are interested in joining the group or for more informa on, please contact Vanessa & Raul Hiraldo at (914) 681-7101, or email vhiraldo01@gmail.com.

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Lunes de la Reconciliación de Adviento, 19 de Diciembre

Durante el Adviento escuchamos a Juan el Bau sta hacer-nos una llamada a “preparar el camino del Señor.” La mejor manera de preparar el camino del Señor y prepararnos pa-ra la Navidad es recibiendo el Sacramento de la Reconcilia-ción. El lunes 19 de diciembre es el lunes de la Reconcilia-ción de Adviento en toda la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Todas las parroquias estarán ofreciendo el Sacramento de la Reconciliación a todos los fieles de 4:00pm a 8:00pm. En la Iglesia de San Bernardo tendremos confesiones el lunes 19 de diciembre de 4:00pm a 8:00pm.

Horario de Misas para Navidad

Nochebuena, 24 de diciembre 4:00 pm - Misa en Inglés

5:30 pm - Misa de Familia con espectáculo Navideño

7:00 pm - Misa de Medianoche en Español

Día de Navidad, 25 de Diciembre 9:00 am - 10:30 a.m., 12:00 pm - (Español)

2016 2017

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Educación religiosa

El Programa de Educación Religiosa estará en el descan-so de Navidad a par r del domingo 25 de diciembre. Las clases se reanudarán el miércoles, 4 de enero.

Espectáculo de Navidad 2016

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.

Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos Nuestro Grupo de Jóvenes Adultos, tuvo recientemente un maravilloso viaje a la Catedral de San Patricio y el Arbol de Navidad de Rockefeller en Nueva York. Si está interesado en unirse al grupo o para más información, por favor contacte a Vanessa & Raul Hiraldo al (914) 681-7101, o envíe un correo electrónico a vhiral-do01@gmail.com

Próximas Reuniones Parroquiales

♦ Virgen de Altagracia, hoy, domingo, 18 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en la Cafetería.

♦ Señor de los Milagros, domingo, 25 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en la Cafetería.

♦ Divino Niño, domingo, 1ro de enero, a la 1:30 pm en el Salón de Guadalupe.

♦ Divina Misericordia, domingo, 1ro de enero, a la 1:30 pm en la Iglesia.

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.

Marck Canoli John Horan

Helena Trinidad

Prayers for the Sick

Saturday, December 17, 2016 5:30 Joyce Gaven Sunday, December 18, 2016 9:00 Verónica Gaven 10:30 Angelo Bruno 12:00 María Esperanza Moreno Monday, December 19, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, December 20, 2016 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, December 21, 2016 9:00 Thressiamma Panicker Thursday, December 22, 2016 9:00 Mary Ka ukaran Friday, December 23, 2016 9:00 Adiela Serna Saturday, December 24, 2016 4:00 For the people 5:30 Anthony Cardon 7:00 Rosamma Ka ukaran Sunday, December 25, 2016 9:00 For the people 10:30 Deceased Members of the Iannace Family 12:00 Jack Hegman

St. Bernard’s Capital Campaign Update

Total Amount Pledged: $652,020 Total Amount in Payments: $511,329 Average Pledge: $1,697.97

Jennie Magno a Julie McGuiness

María Beatriz Cabrera de Mas

Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español

Entrada #584 El amor nos unió Ofertorio #335 Un mandamiento nuevo Comunión #521 Alabado sea el San simo Salida #596 No podemos caminar

Last Sunday’s Collec on :

First Collec on 12/4/16: $4,196 Second Collec on 12/4/16: $1,993 First Collec on 12/4/16: $4,341 Second Collec on 12/4/16: $1,776

Today’s Second Collec on is for Fuel. Next week’s second collec on will be for Christmas. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para Combus ble. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para Navidad. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

Hymns in English

5:30 pm / 10:30 am Entrance - Missale e #55 "Create of the Stars of Night” Offertory - Missale e #21 "Come Thou Long Expected Jesus” Communion - Hymnal #365 “See us Lord About Your Altar” Closing - Hymnal #22 “On Jordan’s Bank” 9:00 am Entrance - Hymnal #567 "Come Chris ans Join to Sing” Offertory - Missale e #51 "Maranatha” Communion - “Advent Song” Closing - Missale e #40 “Stay Awake”

Mass Intentions for the Week

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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

COMPUTER CLASSES FOR ADULTS AT EL CENTRO HISPANO

EL Centro Hispano will be offering a new cycle of Beginners Computer Classes star ng in February. The course will last 16 weeks and the cost is $100. If you are interested, come to El Centro Hispano to register as soon as possible. We can only accom-modate 18 students.

ENGLISH AND HSE CLASSES AT EL CENTRO HISPANO SPONSORED BY BOCES

Once again BOCES will be offering English as a Sec-ond Language Classes and HSE classes in Spanish at El Centro Hispano’s Technology Center and our new satellite loca on at the White Plains Educa on and Training Center, 303 Quarropas Street, White Plains, NY 10601 (the new building in the corner of Quarropas St. and South Lexington Ave.). These classes will take place from January to March 2017. Classes offered at El Centro Hispano: English Classes

· Monday – Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

· Thursdays from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. · Saturdays 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. · Sundays 8 a.m.- 11:45 a.m.

HSE classes are offered from 12 noon to 3:00 p.m. Registra on fee: $25 (Only Money Order accepted). Classes offered at the White Plains Educa on and Training Center: Advanced Level English Classes:

· Monday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

These classes are offered for free. Registra on will take place on January 3rd to Janu-ary 6th at El Centro Hispano from 9 a.m.-3:00 p.m. The classes will begin on Monday, January 9, 2017.

CLASES DE COMPUTACION PARA ADULTOS EN EL CENTRO HISPANO

El Centro Hispano comenzará un nuevo ciclo de cla-ses de computación para principiantes en febrero. El curso durará 16 semanas por un costo de $100. Si está interesado, en tomar estas clases pase por El Centro Hispano lo antes posible. Sólo podemos aceptar 18 estudiantes. CLASES DE INGLES Y “HSE” EN ESPAÑOL AUSPICIA-

DAS POR BOCES EN EL CENTRO HISPANO Una vez más, BOCES estará ofreciendo clases de inglés como segunda lengua y de “HSE” en español en el Centro de Tecnología del Centro Hispano y nuestra nueva ubicación satélite localizada en el White Plains Educa on and Training Center, 303 Quarropas St., White Plains, NY 10601 (el nuevo edificio en la esquina de Quarropas St. y South Le-xington Ave.).Estas clases serán de enero a marzo del 2017. Clases que se ofrecen en El Centro Hispano: Clases de Inglés

· lunes a jueves de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. · jueves de 6:00 p.m. a 10:00 p.m. · sábados de 5:00 p.m. a 9:00 p.m. · domingos de 8:00 a.m. a 11:45 a.m.

Las de “HSE” se ofrecerán de lunes a viernes de 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. El costo de matrícula es de $25. Sólo se aceptan “Money Orders”. Clases que se ofrecen en el White Plains Educa on and Training Center: Clases de Inglés para nivel avanzado

· lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. Estas clases son gra s. Para matricularse pase por el Centro Hispano entre enero 3 y enero 6 de 9 a.m. a 3:00 p.m. Las clases comenzarán el lunes, 9 de enero del 2017.

COVER SHEET

Church name: St. Bernard Bulletin number: 911004 Date of publication: 12/18/2016 Number of pages transmitted: 8 Special instructions: Please call Veronica @ 914-949-2111