Sixth Sunday of Easter S T. B E R N A R D O F C L A I R VA U X R O M A N C AT H O L I C PA R I S H. Weekend of May 1, 2016

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1 S T. B E R N A R D O F C L A I R VA U X R O M A N C AT H O L I C PA R I S H Sixth Sunday of Easter Weekend of May 1, N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ

2 Page 2 May 1, 2016 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ

3 May 1, 2016 Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Apostle Update: Apostles Bartholomew (Nathanael) and Simon the Zealot Are still available. Please contact parish office. Sixth Sunday of Easter "Do not let your hearts be troubled or afraid." Can we hear Jesus saying these words to us? It's often easier for us to imagine the apostles hearing this consoling command and following it, than to think of it really applying to us. After all, Jesus was standing right there with them. Can he really expect US, two thousand years later, not to be troubled by the cares of life? But the fact is that the gift Jesus was giving to his disciples, he has also given to us: "The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name." Jesus told them that peace would be theirs, and it can also be ours. Peace is, in fact, one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit, along with love, joy, patience, kindness, goodness, generosity, gentleness, faithfulness, modesty, self-control, and chastity. These fruits don't come from us. They aren't just for people with certain cheery personalities. These fruits come from God straight into our souls through the indwelling presence of the Holy Spirit. Through our baptism and confirmation, Jesus gives us the gift of his Spirit. And then his peace, and so many other gifts can truly become ours if we open our hearts to them. This is a reality that we can contemplate whenever worry or anxiety strike. Whatever may be disturbing our inner peace--whether it be a family feud, some kind of physical suffering, or a difficult decision to make at work or school--we can take comfort in knowing that we can find peace even in the midst of the problem. "Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you," Jesus says. But he continues, "Not as the world gives do I give it to you." In other words, God doesn't promise to take away the struggle in an instant. But he does promise to give us his peace even in the midst of life's trials and tribulations. High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard s: 5/15-"Teens Going Deeper" (After the 11am Mass in the Game Room) - During this event, we will have a time of singing, Gospel reflection from the teen perspective, sharing, and prayer! Come and join us if you can! 5/22-"Baccalaureate Mass and Reception" (During and after the 11am Mass) - We would like to recognize, pray for, and celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating high school seniors at a Baccalaureate Mass on Sunday, May 22nd. A cake reception will follow in the Parish Hall and all are welcome to join the celebration! 6/6-"MATT Monday" (8:30am Mass with Breakfast After) - We will meet for the 8:30am Mass and will then go out to breakfast to talk about any theology topic that you like! Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org Faith Formation News All First Communion children are invited to dress in their First Communion clothes and lead us in May Crowning next Sunday, May 8th, at the 9:00am Mass. Please see Dr. Rutkowski or Mrs. Stine before Mass, so that we can put your name in the basket to be chosen to crown the Blessed Mother. Please sit with your families during Mass and then come to the back of the Church, after Communion, to line up for the procession. All children will present flowers to Mary before she is crowned. Vacation Bible School is the week of June13th through June 17th! Registration will begin in mid-may. There will be more information in next week s bulletin. As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns about Elementary Faith Formation, Sacrament Preparation (Elementary, Middle or High School) or Adult Confirmation, please contact me at kstine@diocesephoenix.org or call me at the Parish Office, Ext God s Blessings, Kathie May is National Military Appreciation Month Page 3 Designated by the US Congress, it is a month to recognize and honor those on active duty in all branches of the service, the National Guard and Reserves, retirees, veterans and their families. We would like to invite you to demonstrate your support by giving to the James Walton Home, which is a transitional home for homeless veterans offering a comprehensive 30/60/90 day program which focuses on healthy lifestyle management policies. In our bulletin, 16/17 April, you found a list of much needed items. Bins will be available for collection of these items on 30 Apr/1 May and 7/8 May. They are also open to taking financial contributions, when you donate-the Arizona Charitable Tax Credit allows you to receive a dollar-for dollar-tax credit. Your checks can be made out to the James Walton Home, 4016 N. 22 nd Street, Phoenix AZ For more information, please visit them on Facebook or contact during normal business hours at Thank you for your consideration and the support you show to those who served. Father Ken Beale (retired USAF Chaplain)

4 May 1, 2016 Ministry of Care There will be a quarterly Ministry of Care meeting on Monday, May 16, 2016 in the parish hall ministry room at 7:00PM. The theme for this quarter will be mercy, in solidarity with the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy pronounced by Pope Francis. It is easy to perceive that the Ministry of Care is all about mercy. We will pursue this avenue of thought and discuss the impact and compassion the ministry provides in furthering the lives of all God s people. There will also be an update on the Missions and a short summary for the quarter from all the facilities the Ministry of Care visits on a regular basis. All are welcome. If you feel called to the Ministry of Care please attend our meeting or contact Cristina Dixon at or bcdixon@msn.com. The Ministry of Care delivers the Eucharist to anyone in need in hospitals, assisted living centers, rehab centers, life care centers, hospice centers, group homes, and private residences. We welcome your concern for the sick and the poor. St. Vincent de Paul Spring Clean-Up May 14/15, 2016 Thank you for helping us help others. Looking for a way to donate unwanted items in your home and garage? You are invited to bring all gently used items to St. Bernard of Clairvaux s north parking lot on May 14 (8AM-6PM) and May 15 (7AM-2PM). Your items will be delivered to the Bell Road Thrift Store of St. Vincent de Paul for sale with the net proceeds benefitting those in need. We are looking for refrigerators and washers in good working condition, summer clothes, shoes, household items (sofas, chairs, tables, beds and frames, etc.), small appliances, yard tools, dishes and glasses, flatware, towels, wash rags and the like. Please, we cannot accept older TVs unless they have flat-screens, computers, monitors, winter clothes, jackets, sweaters, non-working electronics, books, pillows, mattresses and out-of-season decorations (such as Christmas wreathes). Thank you for helping us help others. The Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit for Carlos Cifuentes Requested by Genny Smith Page 4 Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Peggy Armijo Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Marrietta Blessent Selena Marie Bohan Joan Bonfilio Bill Brown Stan Burzynski Agatha Chung Tom Church Ed Connell Louise DeRogatis Suzanne Devlin Gabrielle DiCarlo Palma DiFranco Rev. John Doyle Jean Fink Kathleen Florea Bee Frederick Evan Gallant Maude Griffith Bruno Hahl David Harman Anna Harbauer Elizabeth Jensen John B. Kendall James Kennedy Tracey Krueger Mel Latimer Penny Latko Tim Lenards Terry Morrison Julia McDonough John Merrill III Karen Navas Carol Nilson Gordy Ortler Dick Poage Mary Palomino Dennis Pauken Chris Racic Splendora Rastelli Tom Ryan Rose Maria Santos Cathy Schira Jim Shutts Joel Smith Family Stu Stewart Baby Reesa Stutzman Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams St. Bernard s Ladies Auxiliary MAY MEETING, TUESDAY, MAY 3, PM- ROOM 203 ALL LADIES ARE W E L C O M E! A slate of officers will be presented that will guide this guild for the next two years. Tentative Programs that will begin in the fall, 2016 through May, 2017, will be presented. Whatever service project that is of interest to YOU will be recruiting signups. COME JOIN US FOR AN INFORMATIVE EVENING! Sanctity of Life Wednesday, May 4, 2016 SILENT ROSARY IN THE CHAPEL - at 8 am. The final Meeting of the Spring for SANCTITY OF LIFE MINISTRY, 9:15 AM, following morning Mass. Please join us May 7, 2016 the first Saturday of May to pray the Rosary at 4:20 PM, before 5 PM Mass. Life in the Spirit Seminar from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Fridays through May 20 at St. Thomas Aquinas, W Thomas Rd., Avondale. The Life in the Spirit Seminar is designed to introduce people to the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, experiencing a New Pentecost. Deepen your life in Christ through the Holy Spirit! Keynote: "Receiving God's Gifts" with Jelyne Capulong and testimony from Bernie Capulong.

5 Page4 5 Page Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona April through May 8, 2016 Readings for the Week of May 1, 2016 Sunday: Acts 15:1-2, 22-29/Ps 67:2-3, 5-6, 8/Rv 21:10-14, 22-23/Jn 14:23-29 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Jn 15:26--16:4a 1 Cor 15:1-8/Ps 19:2-5/Jn 14:6-14 Acts 17:15, :1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/Jn 16:12-15 Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/Heb 9:24-28; 10:19-23 or Eph 1:17-23/Lk 24:46-53 Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28 Acts 7:55-60/Ps 97:1-2, 6-7, 9/Rv 22:12-14, 16-17, 20/Jn 17:20-26 Observances for the Week of May 1, 2016 Sunday: 6th Sunday of Easter; Día del Trabajo Monday: Athanasius, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Tuesday: Philip and James, Apostles; National Teacher Day Thursday: Ascension Thursday; National Day of Prayer; Cinco de Mayo Next Sunday: 7th Sunday of Easter Liturgical Publications Inc 30 Saturday 5:00 PM Don Capoccia 01 7:30 AM Bruce & Diane Halle 9:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 11:00AM James Peck 02 Monday 03 Tuesday 04 Wednesday 7:30 PM 05 Thursday 6 Friday 7 Saturday 08 Sunday James Peck Hermina Kargenian Ruth Pomponi Matt Skjerping Family Gene Johns Carlos Cifuentes Deacon Charles Wetzel 5:00 PM Don Capoccia 7:30 AM Mother s Day Novena 9:00 AM Joyce Anderson 11:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners Intentions ARE NOT announced during Mass, however, the priest will pray for the Mass Intention while preparing in the vesting Sacristy. If you are attending a particular Mass for the intention of a loved one, and would like to take up the gifts at the Offertory, please contact a member of Hospitality prior to the beginning of Mass. Mother s Day Novena Cards These beautiful Mother s Day Novena cards are now available at all entrances of the church. Please place the name of your loved ones, living, or deceased on the envelope provided. The names will be placed on the altar during the nine day Mother s Day Novena. Next week, our parish will take up the Collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This collection communicates the Gospel through Catholic social media activities and enriches our faith through podcasts, television, radio, and print media. Half of all proceeds remain in our (arch) diocese and support local needs, so please be generous in this collection. Our Lady of Fatima: Janice T. Connell will be speaking on Our Lady of Fatima 100 years later. The date is Wednesday, May 18, Betty Troilo s house at 10am, address is E. Bella Vista Dr. in Stonegate, phone RSVP by May 16, Janice has written 15 books about the Blessed Mother and has been a guest speaker at Marian conferences and on the radio. Monthly Padre Pio Mass will be Celebrated in the Church on May 2, 2016 in the church at 7pm. Legion of Mary Ministry: Will have their weekly meeting on Thursday, May 5, 2016 at 7 PM in Room 203 Please join us. ANOINTING OF THE SICK Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. May 1, :00 A.M. THE HISPANIC MINISTRY Will have their monthly Spanish Mass on Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 8:30am in the church. Hospitality following Mass is in the Old Parish Center. All are welcome.

6 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona Page 6 Parish Office Telephone: (480) Fax: (480) Website: stbofclairvaux@diocesephoenix.org Office Hours: Mon Thurs 9 AM 4 PM (Closed 12:00 PM 1:00 PM) Fri 9 AM 12 PM (NOON) (Summer Mon-Thurs 9 AM-2 PM) Pastoral Staff Pastor-Father Brian T. Bell, Pastor Parochial Vicar Father Kenneth R. Beale Assisting Priests Fr. Fred Adamson-V.G., Fr. Tom Doyle,C.S.C Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C., Fr. Oliver Mohan-O.M.I. (Ret.) Fr. Brian Fenlon, Deacon Alan Hungate Administration Pastoral Assistant Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Administrative Assistant-Bette Brown Faith Formation Kindergarten thru Middle School Director Kathie Stine extension: 309 or 314 Youth Group Edge & Life Teen Edge (6th-8th grade) Shannon Hards extension: 310 Life Teen (High School Teens) Shannon Hards extension: 310 Music Director Kent Campbell extension: 311 Stewardship and Development Director Michael Huesman extension: 302 Facility Managers Steve Cassar (after office hours only), Hernando Cifuentes Parish Center Managers Director Art Stine , Events Coordinator Linda Wisniowski MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM; Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Weekday: Monday Friday SPECIAL MASSES Rosary, Divine Mercy Novena & Healing Mass: Wednesday 7:00 PM Rosary, Padre Pio Novena, Mass and Benediction: First Monday of the Month at 7:00 PM In Spanish: First Saturday of the Month at SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM Baptism: Contact Parish Office 3 months in advance Weddings: Contact Parish Office 9 months in advance STEWARDSHIP CORNER April 24, 2016 Sunday Collection Sunday Collection envelopes: $13, electronic giving: $14, (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ electronic giving: $ 1, THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING GENEROSITY St. Bernard s Ministries Adoration: Altar Servers: Altar Society: Al-Anon: Baptism Preparation: Blood Donation: Cancer Support Ministry Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Christ Renews His Parish: Renewal (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Renewal (Men) Faith Formation: (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Life Teen (High School Teens) Finance Council: Hispanic Ministry: Hospitality: Knights of Columbus: Lectors (Min. of Word): Legion of Mary: Liturgy Committee: Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group: Men's Ministry: Irene Hausmann Richard Rutkowski Cheryl Roehm Linda Echsner Parish Office Jaclyn Rapisarda Lynn Johnson Elena Konerko Mara Collazo Paul Sanger Kathie Stine Shannon Hards Shannon Hards Tom Kuzma, Chairman Carmen Sotelo Jerry & Yvonne Grover Mike Kenney John Seliga Loretta Curfman Parish Office William & Elsie Gohl Bob Gomez bob@bcgomez.com Men s Ministry Service Project: Bob Gomez bob@bcgomez.com Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner Ministry of Care*: Cristina & Bruce Dixon Bereavement: Ellen Florea Grief Support: Anne Pauly Ministry of Mothers Sharing : Stephanie Simonson Music Ministry: Kent Campbell RCIA: Dcn. Alan Hungate Padre Pio Prayer Group: Nancy Rossiello Pastoral Council: Chris & Ann Foley Prison Outreach: Parish Office Sanctity of Life Committee: Shirley Towers Senior Social Club: Eileen Schioppa St. Vincent de Paul: On-Call cell phone Stewardship/Development: Mike Huesman That Man Is You: Kent Campbell Vocations Committee: Ann Sanfilippo Women s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz Women s AA: Susan Lupo *Communion to the sick, hospitalized, homebound, nursing homes Blessed Mothers Spirituality The last meeting before summer is May 4, 2016 Meetings are Wednesdays from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM In the Parish Center Rm Everyone is Welcome.