T P P T C S. B 51 Prospect Street, White Plains, New York 10606 www.stbernardswp.com February 8, 2015 Thanking Our Altar Servers R 914-949-2111 L D L C 914-428-4727 & Youth Choir Members Rev. Robert J. Morris Pastor & Director of Rel. Ed. 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 S M / M Saturday/Sábado 5:30 pm Sunday/Domingo 9:00am, 10:30am, 12:00pm (Spanish/Español), Confessions Saturday 4:00-5:00 pm On Friday, January 30th the Church of St. Bernard thanked our Altar Servers and Youth Choir members for their service to our Church. The children enjoyed the experience of making their own pizza at Uno s and the fellowship of one another. We are thankful for their con nuous help to the Church of St. Bernard. El viernes 30 de enero, la Iglesia de San Bernardo agradeció a nuestros monaguillos y a los miembros del Coro Juvenil los servicios que brindan a nuestra Iglesia. Los niños disfrutaron de la experiencia de hacer su propia pizza en Uno s y la comunión entre sí. Estamos agradecidos por su ayuda a la Iglesia de San Bernardo.
The Pastor s Page Trying Times The words that Job speaks in today s first reading are sure to get our a en- on. Job writes, Is not man s life on earth a drudgery I have been assigned months of misery I shall not see happiness again. When Job writes these words, he has had more than just one bad day. He has come to a point in his life where he has lost everything his possession, lands, children, even his health. The burdens and trials of life have crushed him. The Book of Job is the book of everyone s life sooner or later because it ar culates the experiences we all face: sadness, loss, loneliness, aching desire for love, days when we struggle to hope, and days when we feel defeated by life. Maybe we can even relate to Job s response to all that has befallen him: he moans and groans for most of the forty chapters of the book. Yes indeed- Job is one of us. Job and his friends try to understand and explain the mystery of suffering and evil in life. But in the end they can t explain it, and neither can we. All they can do and we can do is to trust that God is with us, not causing the suffering, but rather, helping us to endure it, so that we might ul mately transcend it and move closer to God. St. Paul s words to the Romans come to mind, I consider that the sufferings of the present me are as nothing compared with the glory to be revealed for us we know that all crea on is groaning in labor pains even un l now as we wait for adop- on, the redemp on of our bodies. The manner in which Job deals with the suffering and evil in his life can teach us something about how to deal with ours. Job shows us that it is OK to lament our losses, and to ques on and even argue with God about them. In the a ermath of some adversity in our lives, haven t we all asked the ques on, God, why did allow this to happen? Even Jesus had that same dialogue with the Father from his cross. We can have it from ours too. However, in the end what is so noteworthy about Job is that he never losses faith, he never gave up on God. He never threw in the towel, despite the fact that others were telling him, Curse God and die (Job 2:9). Make the Book of Job your book too, if you have not already. -Fr. Morris La Página del Párroco Tiempos de angus a Las palabras que Job habla en la primera lectura de hoy nos llama la atención. Escribe Job: " No es la vida del hombre en la erra un trabajo pesado... se me ha asignado meses de miseria... No veré de nuevo la felicidad." Cuando Job escribe estas palabras, él ha tenido más de un mal día. Ha llegado a un punto en su vida en que lo ha perdido todo - su posesión, erras, niños, incluso su salud. Las cargas y pruebas de la vida le han aplastado. El libro de Job es el libro de la vida de todos, tarde o temprano, ya que ar cula las experiencias que todos enfrentamos: la tristeza, pérdida, soledad, inmenso deseo de amor, días cuando luchamos por la esperanza, y días en que nos sen mos derrotados por la vida. Tal vez incluso podemos relacionar con la respuesta de Job a todo lo que le ha ocurrido: él gime y llora por la mayoría de los cuarenta capítulos del libro. Sí de hecho, Job es uno de nosotros. Job y sus amigos tratan de comprender y explicar el misterio del sufrimiento y el mal en la vida. Pero al final no pueden explicarlo, y tampoco nosotros. Todo lo que pueden hacer y lo que podemos hacer es confiar en que Dios está con nosotros, y que no es Dios la causa del sufrimiento, sino más bien, es Dios quien nos ayuda a soportarlo, para que nosotros, en úl ma instancia, lo superamos y nos acercamos más a Dios. Las palabras de San Pablo a los romanos: "Yo considero que los sufrimientos del empo presente no son nada en comparación con la gloria que será revelada a nosotros... sabemos que toda la creación gime con dolores de parto hasta ahora... como nosotros esperando la adopción, la redención de nuestro cuerpo. La manera en que Job brega con el sufrimiento y el mal en su vida puede enseñarnos algo acerca de cómo lidiar con los nuestros. Job nos muestra que está bien que lamentemos nuestras pérdidas, y cues onar e incluso discu r con Dios acerca de ellas. A raíz de la adversidad en nuestras vidas, No hemos hecho la pregunta: "Dios, por qué permites que esto suceda?" Incluso Jesús tenía ese mismo diálogo con el Padre desde su cruz. También nosotros podemos tener el nuestro. Sin embargo, al final lo que es tan notable de Job es que nunca pierde su fe, él nunca renunció a Dios. Él nunca ró la toalla, a pesar del hecho de que otros le decían: "Maldice a Dios y muérete (Job 2: 9)." Haz que el Libro de Job sea tu libro también, si aun no lo ha hecho. -Padre Morris Page 2
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High School Youth Group Bake Sale The High School Youth Group will be having a Bake today, February 8th a er all masses. The proceeds from these Bake Sales help sponsor Youth Group Ac vi es. 2015 Men s Conference The Archdiocese of New York Men s Commission and Fordham University Graduate School of Religion and Religious Educa on are con-sponsoring the First Annual Men s Conference on Saturday, March 21, 2015, on the Rose Hill campus of Fordham University. With over 500 men expected to a end, this day-long event will provide a unique opportunity for men throughout the Archdiocese to recommit themselves to their spiritual lives. The speakers will include His Eminence Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York; Damon Owens, a renowned public speaker and strong proponent of the Catholic faith; and Joe Kleko, former all-star New York Jets defensive lineman. Admission is $45 and includes breakfast, lunch, and t-shirt. To register, or for more informa on, visit www.nymensconference.com or call Kim Quatela at (646) 794-3198. Registra on began January 15th. Considering a Catholic Elementary School? Touring Tuesdays are universal open houses at Catholic elementary schools. You re invited to experience Catholic schools in ac on by visi ng one or more schools at these events. The upcoming dates are March 10th, April 28th and June 2nd. For more informa on call 646-794- 2885 or log-in to www.buildboldfutures.org. Parent - Sibling Loss Support Group Par cipa on in a support group has been shown to be one of the best ways to help those grieving a significant loss. People who have experienced similar losses are brought together in an environment of safety to share their experiences and offer support to each other. This group is currently forming and will meet on Monday evenings from 6:30 pm 8:00 pm. An cipated start date is in March. The group will meet for 8-10 weeks. Pre-registra on is required. For more informa on contact, Kim Gordon, CT, at 914-682-1484 (ext.163) or 914-523-4924. Religious Educa on Make-Up Classes Dear parent(s): On Saturday February 14th and 21st there will be a make-up session for students who have missed 3 or more classes or Masses. Each session is divided by grades and will run from 10am-1pm. We ask that your child bring a pencil, a notebook and a small snack. Saturday February 14th 2015: Only for grades 1st-5th Saturday February 21st 2015: Only for grades 6th & RCIA Level 1 & 2 Religious Educa on Confirma on Service Opportuni es The Religious Educa on Program is offering the following Community Service opportuni es for our Confirma on students. Blythedale Children Hospital on Friday, February 20th & 27th at 5:45 pm. Sta ons of the Cross on Saturday, February 20th & 27th at 7:00 pm. Sta ons of the Cross on Saturday, March 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th at 7:00 pm. Blythedale Children Hospital on Wednesday, March 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th. Interna onal Day of Prayer & Awareness against Human Trafficking The Holy See has designed February 8th as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. Catholics all over the world are encouraged to a end prayer services on this day. February 8th is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery. For further informa on please visit the USCCB website at: h p:// www.usccb.org/about/an traffickingprogram/day-of-prayer.cfm. Fi h Sunday in Ordinary Time The Lord tells the number of the stars and calls them by name. -Psalm 147:4 Page 4
Grupo de Jóvenes de la Escuela Secundaria Venta de Pasteles El Grupo de jóvenes de la Escuela Secundaria tendrán venta de pasteles hoy, 8 de febrero, después de todas las misas. Los ingresos de esta venta ayudarán a patrocinar las ac vidades del grupo de jóvenes. Conferencia Anual para Hombres La Comisión de Hombres de la Arquidiócesis de Nueva York está patrocinando la 1ra conferencia anual para hombres, el sábado, 21 de Marzo del 2015, en la Universidad de Fordham, Rose Hill, en el Bronx. Este evento les dará una oportunidad única a los hombres de la Arquidiócesis, para comprometerse en su vida espiritual. Los conferencistas incluyen a Su Eminencia, el Cardenal Timothy Dolan, Arzobispo de Nueva York, Damon Owens, presentador de renombre y fuerte defensor de la fe católica, y Joe Klecko, ex-jugador defensivo para los Jets de Nueva York. La entrada es de $45 e incluye desayuno, almuerzo y una camiseta. Todas las charlas serán traducidas en español a través de audífonos. Para inscribirse,,o para mas información, visite www.nymenconference.com o llame a Kim Quatela al (646)794-3198. Las inscripciones comienzan el 15 de enero. Esperamos mas de 500 hombres y el cupo es limitado. Pensando en una escuela primaria católica? Tendremos casas abiertas universales en las escuelas primarias católicas. Te invitamos a experimentar las escuelas católicas en acción visitando una o más escuelas en estos eventos. Las próximas fechas son el 10 de marzo, 28 de abril y 2 de junio. Para más información llame al 646-794-2885 o inicie una sesión en www.buildboldfutures.org. Grupo de Apoyo por la pérdida del hermano - Padres La par cipación en un grupo de apoyo ha demostrado ser una de las mejores maneras de ayudar a aquellos que sufren una pérdida significa va. Las personas que han sufrido pérdidas similares se reúnen en un ambiente de seguridad para compar r sus experiencias y ofrecer apoyo mutuo. Este grupo se está formando y se reunirá los lunes por la tarde de 6:30 pm-8:00 PM. La fecha prevista para iniciar es en marzo. El grupo se reunirá durante 8-10 semanas. Se requiere inscripción previa. Para más información contactar, Kim Gordon, CT, al 914-682- 1484 (ext.163) o 914-523-4924. Clase de Recuperación Queridos Padres: Los sábados 14 y 21 de Febrero tendremos una clase de recuperación para los estudientes que han perdido 3 o mas clases o Misas. Las dos clases están divididas por grados. El horario para la clase es de 10am - 1pm. Les pedimos que su niño(a) traiga con el/ella un lápiz, una libreta y un snack. Sábado, 14 de Febrero del 2015: Unicamente para los grados 1-5 Sabado, 21 de Febrero del 2015: Unicamente para los grados 6 y RCIA Nivel 1 & 2 Educación Religiosa Confirmación Oportunidades de Servicio El Programa de Educación Religiosa está ofreciendo las siguientes oportunidades de servicio comunitario para nuestros estudiantes de Confirmación. Blythedale Children Hospital los Viernes, 20 y 27 de febrero a las 5:45 pm. Via Crucis, los viernes 20 y 27 de febrero a las 7:00 pm. Via Crucis, los viernes, 6, 13, 20 y 27 de marzo a las 7:00 pm. Blythedale Children Hospital, los miércoles 4, 11, 18 y 25 de marzo Día Internacional de Oración y Conciencia contra el Tráfico Humano La Santa Sede ha diseñado el 8 de febrero como un día anual de oración y concien zación contra el tráfico humano. Se alienta a los católicos de todo el mundo para asis r a los servicios de oración en este día. El 8 de febrero es el día de la fiesta de Santa Josefina Bakhita, que fue secuestrada cuando era niña y vendida como esclava. Para más información, por favor visite el si o web de la USCCB en: h p://www.usccb.org/about/ an trafficking-program/day-of- Quinto Domingo del Tiempo Ordinario El Señor puede contar el número de estrellas y llama a cada una por su nombre. -Salmo 147:4 Page 5
Sunday, February 8, 2015 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Bake Sale 9:00am Family Mass 10:10am Religious Education Classes 10:15am Spanish Bible Study 10:30am English Mass 10:30am Cursillistas Meeting - Chapel Hall 12:00pm Spanish Mass 1:00pm Caacupé Meeting Monday, February 9, 2015 9:00am Communion Service Chapel Hall Tuesday, February 10, 2015 St. Scholastica, Virgin 9:00am Communion Service Chapel Hall 7:30pm English Bible Study Wednesday, February 11, 2015 4:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation - Guad. Rm. 4:00pm Religious Education Class 5:30pm Youth Choir Practice - Music Room 5:30pm English Mass 6:30pm Spanish Bible Meditation Guad. Rm. 6:30pm Religious Education Class 7:00pm English RCIA 7:30pm Adult Choir Rehearsal-Music Room Thursday, February 12, 2015 9:00am Mass Chapel Hall 7:00pm Religious Education Class 7:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation 7:00pm Youth Group Meeting-Schnumarcher Friday, February 13, 2015 Saturday, February 14, 2015 St. Cyril, Monk, & Methodius, Bishop 9:00am Youth Group Trip - 911 Memorial 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass Parish Schedule - Horario de la Parroquia Sunday, February 15, 2015 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary time 9:00am Family Mass 10:10am Religious Education Class 10:15am Spanish Bible Study-Guadalupe Rm. 10:30am English Mass 10:30am Cursillistas Meeting-Chapel Hall 12:00pm Spanish Mass Monday, February 16, 2015 President s Day 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel Hall Tuesday, February 17, 2015 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel hall 7:30pm English Bible Study Wednesday, February 18, 2015 Ash Wednesday 12:00pm Ash Distribution 4:00pm Ash Distribution 4:00pm Religious Education Class 4:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation - Guad. Rm. 5:30pm Youth Choir Practice - Music Room 6:30pm Religious Education Class 6:30pm Spanish Bible Meditation - Guad. Rm. 7:00pm English RCIA 7:30pm Adult Choir Practice 8:00pm Ash Distribution with Bible Service Thursday, February 19, 2015 7:00pm No Religious Ed. Class 7:00pm Youth Group Meeting Prayer & Medit. 7:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation Friday, February 20, 2015 Saturday, February 21, 2015 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass Sunday, February 22, 2015 First Sunday of Lent 9:00am Family Mass 10:10am Religious Education 10:15am Spanish Bible Study Guadalupe Room 10:30am English Mass 10:30am Cursillistas Meeting-Chapel Hall 12:00pm Spanish Mass 1:00pm Divine Mercy Meeting 1:00pm Senor de los Milagros Meeting Monday, February 23, 2015 The Presentation of the Lord-Feast 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel Hall Tuesday, February 24, 2015 9:00am Communion Service-Chapel hall 7:30pm English Bible Study Wednesday, February 25, 2015 4:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation 4:00pm No Religious Education Classes 5:30pm Youth Choir Practice - Music Room 6:30pm No Religious Education Classes 7:00pm English RCIA 7:30pm Adult Choir Practice Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:00pm Religious Ed. Classes 7:00pm Youth Group Meeting 7:00pm Spanish Bible Meditation-Guad. Rm. Friday, February 27, 2015 Abstinence 7:00pm Midnight Run 7:00pm Spanish Baptism Preparation Class 8:00pm English Baptism Preparation Class Saturday, February 28, 2015 4:00pm Confessions 5:30pm Sunday Vigil Mass 7:00pm Virgin of the Cloud meeting Page 6
Invest just five minutes a day, and your faith will deepen and grow a day at a time. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 8, 2015 FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Deep healing If you ve ever been seriously ill, or even under the influence of a particularly nasty cold, you can understand why ancient peoples imagined that disease was sometimes caused by demonic possession. Being seriously ill can indeed feel as if your body has been possessed by some hostile power. Though today we rely on medically trained personnel and scientific technology to address most illnesses, our souls still need the Great Physician. Turn to Christ with your prayer for healing and wholeness. And keep in mind we celebrate World Day of the Sick on February 11 keep someone who is suffering in your prayers these coming days. of healing and practical assistance like rides to the doctor s office or help with meals. If you need a helping hand, have faith and don t be afraid to ask. If you re able to give a helping hand, faithfully extend it to others. Faith is something learned and given and, ultimately, shared. It s something you carry in your bones. You live it out in who you are and how you are and for that reason, you can share it without even realizing it. Think of the moments that you ve encountered God s love in others; when someone shared the gospel with you through their love and forgiveness. God enters the world in those moments and changes lives. If you live out your faith today, there s no telling how far the gospel will reach. It can change the world and you may not even realize it. The ability to be a creator is one of God s greatest gifts to human beings. To make something out of nothing, something beautiful and meaningful, and share it, is uplifting. Think of all the religious art music, painting, sculpture, architecture, literature that was divinely inspired and helps people understand God better. But you don t have to be a Michelangelo to be creative and affect others. Making meals, scrapbooking family history, holiday decorating, finger painting with kids there are countless ways to make art that expresses who you are and touches those you love. Abraham Maslow s hierarchy of needs is a theory in psychology that proposes that human beings must have their basic physical and emotional needs met before they can realize their fullest potential. Catholics are expected to help others satisfy those needs through the Corporal and Spiritual Works of Mercy, which include feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, and visiting the sick as well as teaching those who lack education, forgiving offenses willingly, and comforting the afflicted. Through works of mercy the world gets closer to reaching its fullest potential. Let s all get to work! When creating something new, we don t know if it will make a lasting or meaningful difference in the world. Creation can be a profound act of faith, hope, and love. Saint Scholastica founded a monastery of Benedictine nuns in sixth-century Italy, seeking to grow in holiness and helping others do the same. Her act of creation reverberated through the ages, influencing the history of religious life and how we think about prayer. When you are drawn to create something new, something risky perhaps, remember Saint Scholastica not only is she walking with you but so is our God who brings every good to fullness! This is real love: two brothers dedicate their lives to serving a people not their own. Born in ninth-century Greece, Methodius was older and eventually attained the office of archbishop. Cyril, more philosophical, was a linguist and theologian. Both took on the evangelizing of Moravia. There, Cyril devised the Slavic alphabet developed by later disciples and called Cyrillic in his honor. Both brothers fought for Bibles and liturgy in the language of the people. Pope John Paul II declared these brothers patron saints of Europe. Their love brought good news to strangers. Does yours? It s not easy to deal with significant health problems. Our faith can help us. We can draw strength through the sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick, by wearing a medal of the Archangel Raphael as a reminder of God s healing, or by praying with Our Lady of Lourdes, whose special patronage is those who are sick. Our parish family is also a source of support, with prayers Page 7
Mass Intentions for the Week Saturday, February 7, 2015 5:30 Sergio Ripari Sunday, February 8, 2015 9:00 Luis Perez 10:30 Virginia Hagen (Living) 12:00 For the people Monday, February 9, 2015 9:00 Communion Service Tuesday, February 10, 2015 9:00 Communion Service Wednesday, February 11, 2015 5:30 Iori Rosa Thursday, February 12, 2015 9:00 Dean Happ Friday, February 13, 2015 9:00 Ante Babaja Saturday, February 14, 2015 5:30 Sergio Ripari Sunday, February 15, 2015 9:00 For the people 10:30 Margot Cesario 12:00 Eugenio Arbo Last Sunday s Collec on : First Collec on: $ 4,837 Second Collec on: $ 1,385 (Catholic NY) Today s Second Collec on is for Fuel. Next week s second collec on will be for Peter s Pence. Thank you for your generous support of our parish. La segunda Colecta de hoy es para el Combus ble. La segunda colecta de la próxima semana será para los Centavos de Pedro. Gracias por sus generosas contribuciones a nuestra parroquia. St. Bernard s Capital Campaign Update Total Amount Pledged: $566,599 Total Amount in Payments: $291,015 Average Pledge: $2,090.77 Novena Book Sale The Divine Infant Group will be selling devo onal books of novenas to bring you the devo on and also with the purpose of raising funds for upcoming ac vi es. This will be next Sunday, February 15 a er 10:30 am and 12:00 pm Masses. Prayers for the Sick 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. Teresa DeQuina Michael DiGuilmi Miriam Gelo Shyrlye Jaramillo Reyna Le owitz María Romero-Pérez Micky Stagg Venta de Libros de Novena El Grupo del Divino Niño Jesús estará vendiendo las novenas devocionales para llevar la devoción a todos ustedes que la deseen y también con el propósito de recaudar fondos para próximas ac vidades. Esto será el próximo domingo 15 de febrero después de las misas de 10:30 am y de 12:00pm. Hymns in Spanish - Cán cos en Español Entrada #645 Pescador Ofertorio #498 Vaso nuevo Comunión #335 Un mandamiento nuevo Salida #619 No hay Dios tan grande Page 8
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY WestFair Rides, a not for profit organization, provides rides to medical appointments for adults over the age of 60 who no longer drive and to adults over the age of 21 with vision impairments. The organization seeks Spanish speaking volunteer drivers who are willing to drive once a week, once a month, or as often as their schedules permit. Riders greatly appreciate the service and drivers report great satisfaction from it. To learn more about volunteer and ride opportunities, please contact WestFair Rides at 914-764-3533, or e-mail info@westfairrides.org, or go to www.westfairrides.org. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT The White Plains Housing Authority will be accepting the pre-applications for the public housing low rental assistance program until February 11 th from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please mail your completed pre- application to: White Plains Housing Authority Management Office 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. White Plains, NY 10601 For more information please call 914-949-6462. IMPORTANT ANNUNCEMENT The White Plains Historical Society invites you to celebrate the birth of George Washington and to learn about the relationship between the King of Spain Charles III and the American Revolution. Date: Sunday, February 15 Time: 1 pm - 3 pm Location: Jacob Purdy House National Historic Site 60 Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603 Refreshments will be provided. For more information call 914-328- 1776 or go to: www.whiteplainshistory.org EL CENTRO HISPANO SCHOLARSHIPS If you are interested in applying for a scholarship from El Centro Hispano, please contact Ms. Lesley Tompkins, Director of the Guidance Department at White Plains High School. The applications have been available since February 2 nd. All local scholarship applications must be turned in to the College and Career Center, room C141, by NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015. The requirements to receive a scholarship are as follows: 1. Have a grade point average of at least 3.5* or have a grade point average of at least 3.0* and have volunteered at El Centro Hispano more than 20 hours a year. 2. Write a two-page essay indicating why he/she should be considered for this scholarship. 3. Must have financial need. 4. Be involved in extracurricular activities in school and/ or the community. Special consideration will be given to those students who volunteered at El Centro Hispano or El Centro Hispano- sponsored events. 5. Be Hispanic or of Hispanic descent. 6. Be accepted at a college or university, which the student will attend in September. 7. Speak Spanish. 8. Complete the application on time. 9. Reside or attend a school in White Plains. 10. Graduate from high school the year of the application. 11. Use the money awarded in the fall of that same year (the money cannot be put on hold for one year to another). FOOD PANTRY AT EL CENTRO HISPANO El Centro Hispano will be distributing fresh food on February 12 at 3:00 p.m. Please bring a bag. ANNOUNCEMENTS OF EL CENTRO HISPANO ANUNCIOS DEL CENTRO HISPANO 914-289-0500 OPORTUNIDAD PARA SERVIR COMO VOLUNTARIO WestFair Rides es una organización sin fines de lucro, que provee transporte a citas médicas para personas mayores de 60 años quienes ya no manejan y para adultos mayores de 21 años con discapacidad visual. La organización busca choferes voluntarios de habla hispana que deseen manejar una vez a la semana, una vez al mes, o cuantas veces se le haga posible. Los pasajeros les agradecerán mucho este servicio y ustedes los choferes, recibirán gran satisfacción por ofrecer esta ayuda. Para más información sobre cómo ser voluntario, por favor comuníquese con West- Fair Rides al 914-310-0439, o e-mail info@westfairrides.org, o vaya a www.westfairrides.org. ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE El Departamento de Viviendas de la Ciudad de White Plains (White Plains Housing Authority) aceptará aplicaciones para su programa de viviendas públicas a bajo costo hasta el 11 de febrero entre las 9 a.m. a 3 p.m. Por favor envíe su aplicación a: White Plains Housing Authority Management Office 223 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. White Plains, NY 10601 Para más información llamen al 914-949-6462. ANUNCIO IMPORTANTE La Sociedad Histórica de White Plains los invita a celebrar el nacimiento de George Washington y aprender sobre la relación que existió entre el Rey de España Carlos III y la Revolución Americana. Fecha: domingo, 15 de febrero Hora: 1 pm- 3 pm Lugar: Jacob Purdy House National Historic Site 60 Park Avenue, White Plains, NY 10603 Se servirán refrescos. Para más información, llamar al 914-328-1776 o visite la página: www.whiteplainshistory.org BECAS DEL CENTRO HISPANO Si están interesados en solicitar a las becas del Centro Hispano, deben contactar la oficina de consejería y hablar con la Sra. Lesley Tompkins, Directora del Departamento de Consejería de la Escuela Secundaria de White Plains. Las aplicaciones han estado disponibles desde el 2 de febrero. Estas se deben de entregar ANTES DEL 6 DE MARZO del 2015 en el College and Career Center, aula C141 Los requisitos para recibir las becas son los siguientes: 1. Tener un promedio académico mínimo de 3.5*, o tener un promedio académico de 3.0* y haber trabajado voluntariamente en el Centro Hispano más de 20 horas al año. 2. Escribir una composición de dos páginas explicando por qué se le debe considerar para esta beca. 3. Demostrar que necesita ayuda financiera. 4. Estar involucrado en actividades extra-curriculares en el colegio y en la comunidad, especialmente en el Centro Hispano. Los estudiantes que son voluntarios en el Centro tendrán preferencia. 5. Ser hispano o de descendencia hispana. 6. Haber sido aceptado en una universidad a la cual asistirá en septiembre. 7. Hablar español. 8. Llenar la solicitud a tiempo. 9. Vivir en White Plains o estudiar en una de las escuelas privadas o públicas de esta ciudad. 10. Graduarse de la escuela secundaria este año. 11. Usar el dinero para pagar la matrícula del primer semestre del año escolar 2013-2014.(No pueden guardar el dinero de un año para otro) DISTRIBUCION DE ALIMENTOS EN EL CENTRO El Centro Hispano distribuirá alimentos frescos el jueves 12 de febrero a las 3 de la tarde. Por favor traiga bolsa. Page 9