For Michael Comer, what brings a smile when thinking of St. Bernard’s is the way it mirrors his childhood parish in Peekskill, NY, where he attended Catholic school, served as an altar boy, and received his sacraments. Today, he finds joy in watching young families gather, seeing children wiggle during Mass, witnessing baptisms, and watching parish children grow from infants to First Communion. For Michael, this reflects the continuity of parish life — honoring those who came before us and building a future for those yet to come.