THE CHURCH OF ST. BERNARD 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, NY 10606

www.stbernardswp.com December 15, 2019

Rectory 914-949-2111Rev. Robert J. MorrisPastorDirector of Religious Education Executive Director of The Little Disciple Learning Center

Weekend Associates:Rev. Ernie Lukaschek M.MRev. Edward ByrneRev. Msgr. Peter C. O’Donnell

Veronica CuahueyRectory Office Manager

Virna VerasteguiCoordinator of Religious Education

The Little Disciple Learning Center 914-428-4727

Jennifer FriasDirector of The Little Disciple Learning Center

Saturday / Sábado 5:30 pm

Sunday Masses / Misas del Domingo9:00 am10:30 am12:00 pm (Spanish / Español)

Confessions:Saturday / Sábado4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Third Sunday of Advent Those whom the LORD has ransomed will return and enter Zion singing, crowned with everlasting joy.

— Isaiah 35:10a

Tercer Domingo de Adviento Volverán a casa los rescatados por el Señor, vendrán a Sión con cánticos de júbilo, coronados de perpetua alegría. — Isaías 35:10a

Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow - a day at a time

Sunday, Dec 15, 2019THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENTWhat are we waiting for? Some people make the incredible claim that, 2,000 years ago, God’s spoken Word became flesh and blood.

This incarnate Word lived and served and saved—not by rising to tremendous power, but by dying and rising to new life. A lot rides on John the Baptist’s question to Jesus: Are you the one? If not you, then who? If Jesus is the one, trusting in him means embracing a startling trajectory of service and surrender in a world of upward striving. It will turn our own lives inside out. What does it cost you to say: “Jesus is Lord”?

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 35:1-6a, 10; James 5:7-10; Matthew 11:2-11 (7). “Are you the one who is to come, or should we look for another?”

Monday, Dec 16, 2019ADVENT WEEKDAYInvest in the teachings Magisterium is a mighty big word that means a lot to Catholics. The word derives from the Latin for “teacher.” It refers to the sacred deposit of faith, which includes both scripture and tradition, that’s been entrusted to the church. And it is the source of the church’s authority to interpret this deposit of faith, which has been divinely revealed by Christ, the “Word made flesh.” What an immense gift from God, for all of us to be shown so much. Be faithful to it.

TODAY'S READINGS: Numbers 24:2-7, 15-17a; Matthew 21:23-27 (187). “By what authority are you doing these things? And who gave you this authority?”

Tuesday, Dec 17, 2019ADVENT WEEKDAYSoon and very soon Finally, like a long exhalation during the final week before Christmas, we pray the “O Antiphons,” which give us different ways to image the long-awaited Messiah. Some of the more colorful names are: Wisdom, Root of Jesse’s stem, Key of David, Radiant Dawn. Praying with one each day unites us to the universal church over many centuries. Check out YouTube for a video that provides historical background on the Antiphons. Take a moment to watch it as part of your Advent observation.

TODAY'S READINGS: Genesis 49:2, 8-10; Matthew 1:1-17 (193). “Of her was born Jesus, . . . called the Christ.”

Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019ADVENT WEEKDAYPrelude to Nativity Today is International Migrants Day, reminding us that all biblical people, including the Holy Family, were obliged to roam to survive. The mystery of the Incarnation, Christ in us, is extended to all people, especially those who have been driven from their homelands by violence and crushing poverty, and who stand at our border seeking help. Should we wall them out or extend a hand in friendship and solidarity? All of us need rescuing! “O Leader of the House of Israel, giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai: Come to rescue us with your mighty power!”

TODAY'S READINGS: Jeremiah 23:5-8; Matthew 1:18-25 (194). “‘Behold, the virgin shall be with child and bear a son, and they shall name him Emmanuel,’ which means ‘God is with us.’”

Thursday, Dec 19, 2019ADVENT WEEKDAYLord, come and save us "O Root of Jesse’s stem, sign of God’s love for all his people: Come to save us without delay!" Today is the third day of the church's week of O Antiphons, used at evening prayer to count down the final days of Advent. Each gives a different depiction of the Messiah; each captures the longing of a people yearning to be saved. Today's imagery comes from Isaiah 11:1, where God establishes the House of David from beleaguered beginnings: “There shall come forth a shoot from the stump of Jesse, and a branch shall grow out of his roots.” David, the youngest son of Jesse, is as improbable a king as the Christ Child will be. If you haven’t been praying the O Antiphons this week, it’s not too late to start; nor is it too late to decorate a Jesse Tree, based on the same Isaiah verse.

TODAY'S READINGS: Judges 13:2-7, 24-25a; Luke 1:5-25 (195). “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard.”

Friday, Dec 20, 2019ADVENT WEEKDAYMake room at the inn There’s a special Christmas season novena—that is, nine days of prayer—that commemorates the nine months of Mary’s pregnancy with Jesus, as well as her journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem, and it is done in the nine days leading up to his birthday. Called Las Posadas, which means “lodging,” it is celebrated by many Spanish-speaking cultures with re-enactments of Joseph and Mary (often with entourage and even a donkey!) knocking on neighbors’ doors seeking a “place to stay.” A party usually ensues. Remember all those in the world who are journeying to find shelter for their children, and work to make our communities more open to them. In fact, celebrate their presence!

TODAY'S READINGS: Isaiah 7:10-14; Luke 1:26-38 (196). “O Key of David, opening the gates of God’s eternal kingdom: Come and free the prisoners of darkness!”

Saturday, Dec 21, 2019MEMORIAL OF PETER CANISIUS, PRIEST, DOCTOR OF THE CHURCHCommon ground is high ground Peter Canisius (1521-97), a Dutch Jesuit priest who was a contemporary of Saint Ignatius, was a learned and capable scholar who started many Jesuit colleges. Peter had a gift for making theological doctrine understandable. To that end, he wrote three catechisms that helped common folk and children understand the teachings of the church and ground their faith. Peter’s ability to listen in working with non-Catholics helped him respect differences and seek common ground. We ask Saint Peter Canisius to help us listen to those with whom we differ and seek common ground.

TODAY'S READINGS: Song of Songs 2:8-14 or Zephaniah 3:14-18a; Luke 1:39-45 (197). “O Radiant Dawn, splendor of eternal light, sun of justice: Come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the shadow of death.”

Renew + Rebuild Total Amount Pledged: $704,531Total Amount in Payments: $259,987We hope that all of our parishioners will make every effort to complete their pledges so that we are able to accomplish our parish project. Thank you very much.

Upcoming Parish Meetings -Virgin of Assumption, today, Sunday, December 15th at 1:30pm in the Fatima Room.-Our Lady of Altagracia, today, Sunday, December 15th at 1:30pm in the Community Room. -Lord of the Miracles, Sunday, December 29th at 1:30pm in the Community Room

Church of St Bernard’s Annual Christmas Pageant

Date: Christmas Eve at the 5:30pm Children’s Mass

Practice Schedule:Regular rehearsals Saturdays:

• Dec. 21st 10am-11:30am• Final Rehearsal: Tuesday December 24th

4pm-5pmIf you have any questions, please text Angelica Rosado at 914-261-8797.

Please feel free to take a tag from the Giving Tree and return your wrapped gift with the tag as a label and place it under the tree no later than Sunday, December 22nd.

Christmas Novena All the Devotional Groups of the Church of St. Bernard invite everyone to the Christmas Novena starting today, Sunday, December 15th through Monday, December 23 at 7:30 pm in Chapel Hall. We will also have Christmas music, refreshments and more.

Advent Reconciliation Monday, December, 16th During Advent we will hear John the Baptist 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 Reconciliation. Monday, December 16th, is Advent Reconci l iat ion Monday throughout the Archdiocese of New York. All parishes will be providing the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the faithful from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Confessions will be heard at the Church of St. Bernard on Monday, December 16th from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

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

10:30 am 12:00 pm (Spanish)

Baptisms The Sacrament of Baptism 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 information please visit the rectory, Monday through Friday from 9:00 am — 5:00 pm.

Religious Education Program Reminder: There will be no Religious E d u c a t i o n c l a s s e s o n December 22nd ,25th, 26th & 29th, January 1st and 2nd. C l a s s e s w i l l re s u m e o n Sunday, January 5th, 2020.

Renew + Rebuild Cantidad total prometida: $704,531 Monto total de pagos: $259,987Esperamos que todos nuestros feligreses hagan todos los esfuerzos posibles para completar sus promesas para que podamos llevar a cabo nuestros proyectos parroquiales. Muchas gracias.

Programa de Educación Religiosa Recordatorio:No habrá clases de educación religiosa los días 22, 25, 26 y 29 de diciembre, 1 y 2 de e n e r o . L a s c l a s e s s e reanudarán el domingo 5 de enero de 2020.

Próximas Reuniones -Virgen de Asunción, hoy domingo 15 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en la Sala Fátima.-Nuestra Señora de Altagracia, hoy domingo 15 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en la Sala de la Comunidad.-Señor de los Milagros, domingo 29 de diciembre a la 1:30 pm en el Salón de la Comunidad.

Iglesia de San Bernardo Espectáculo anual de Navidad

Fecha: Nochebuenaa las 5:30 pm - Misa de los niños

Horario de práctica: • 21 de diciembre de 10 am a 11:30 am• Ensayo final: martes 24 de diciembre de 4 pm

a 5 pm.Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor mandarle mensaje de texto a Angélica Rosado al 914-261-8797.

Bautismos El Sacramento del Bautismo se celebra en la Iglesia de San Bernardo el tercer sábado de cada mes en español a las 12:00 p.m. y en inglés a la 1:30 p.m. Para obtener más información, visite la rectoría de lunes a viernes de 9:00 a.m. a 5:00 p.m.

Reconciliación de Adviento, Lunes 16 de diciembre Durante el Adviento, escucharemos a Juan el Bautista que nos llama a "Preparar el Camino del Señor". La mejor manera de preparar el Camino del Señor y prepararnos para la Navidad es celebrar el Sacramento de la Reconciliación. El lunes 16 de diciembre es la Reconciliación de Adviento en toda la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York. Todas las parroquias proporcionarán el Sacramento de la Reconciliación para los fieles de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p . m . L a s c o n f e s i o n e s s e escucharán en la Iglesia de San Bernardo el lunes 16 de diciembre de 4:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m.

Novena de Navidad Los Grupos Devocionales de la Iglesia de San Bernardo invitan a todos a la Novena de Navidad a partir de hoy, domingo 15 de diciembre al lunes 23 de diciembre a las 7:30 pm en Chapel Hall. También tendremos música

navideña, refrescos y más.

Siéntase libre de tomar una etiqueta del Árbol de Regalos y devolver su regalo envuelto, incluyendo la etiqueta, y colocarlo debajo del árbol a más tardar el domingo 22 de diciembre.

Navidad Horario de Misas

Nochebuena, 24 de diciembre 4:00 pm - Misa en inglés5:30 pm - Misa familiar

Con espectáculo navideño7:00 pm - Misa de Medianoche

en español

Día de Navidad, 25 de diciembre10:30 am

12:00 pm (español)

Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, December 14, 2019 5:30 Manuel Muñoz & Victoria LopezSunday, December 15, 2019 9:00 Jorge Vergara Carranza10:30 Edward Mayer12:00 Nohemy VelezMonday, December 16, 2019 9:00 Communion ServiceTuesday, December 17, 2019 9:00 Communion ServiceWednesday, November 18, 2019 9:00 Virginia Hagen Thursday, December 19, 2019 9:00 Bernardo LondoñoFriday, December 20, 2019 9:00 Virginia Hagen

Saturday, December 21, 20195:30 Joyce Gaven Sunday, December 22, 2019 9:00 Michael DiGuilmi 10:30 Ann Maria McCormick 12:00 Arango Velez Family

Last Sunday’s Collection: First Collection 12/8/19: $5,688 Second Collection 12/8/19: $1,723 Today’s Second Collection is for Retired Religious. Next week’s Second Collection will be for Fuel. Thank you for your generous support to our parish. La Segunda Colecta de hoy será para los Religiosos Retirados. La Segunda Colecta de la próxima semana será para el Combustible. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia.

A Coffee a Day for our Parish Through the A Coffee a Day for Our Parish campaign, we have increased our offertory by 17.30%. Thank you so much to everyone who has contributed to this effort. If you not already done so, please consider m a k i n g a n i n c re a s e d offe r t o r y commitment. Your participation will help to strengthen our parish.

Un café al día para nuestra parroquia A través de la campaña “Un café al día para nuestra parroquia”, hemos aumentado nuestro ofertorio en un 17.30%. Muchas gracias a todos los que han contribuido a este esfuerzo. Si aún no lo ha hecho, considere hacer un compromiso de aumentar su ofrenda. Su participación

Prayer for the Sick / Oración para los Enfermos Please remember in your prayers those who are ill and those who serve them. / Recemos for todas las personas de nuestra parroquia que se encuentran enfermas.

Thomas Barrett William Fargelli Jerrie Duffy Richard Finn Jennie Magnotta Larry O’Neil Vicky Rebatta

Hymns in Spanish / Cánticos en Español

VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE CELEBRATION-MARIACHIS WILL PLAY DURING THE 12PM MASS

CELEBRACION DE LA VIRGEN DE GUADALUPE – CANTA EL MARIACHI

Reserving Announced Masses To request a Mass be offered for a loved one, living or deceased, please contact the Rectory 914-949-2111. Mass offering is $15.

Reservando Misas Anunciadas Para solicitar una Misa para un ser querido, vivo o fallecido, por favor comuníquese con la Rectoría al 914-949-2111. El ofrecimiento para la misa es $15.

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