Page 2. Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona

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1 Page 2 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona

2 Please join us for the 1 st annual Shower of Love for Maggie s Place Raising Awareness Building Support We will celebrate life with 23 beautiful new and expectant mothers. Sunday, March 3 rd 2:00-4:30 p.m. St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish Hall Dessert, Games and Fun Please register to attend at our table before or after Mass February 9 th through March 3 rd Or your RSVP to Stacey Meyer ssmeyer13@cox.net Gift Registry tags will also be available at these Masses Additional Baby Items Needed Listed on Back Monetary Donations Always Welcome Sponsored by the Wives of the Knights of Columbus

3 Donation Items Needed No Need to Wrap Please Bring to Mass - February 9/10, 16/17, 23/24, March 2/3 We will also be accepting monetary donations after each of these Masses Diapers Newborn through Size 5 Baby Wipes Baby Bedding and Receiving Blankets Baby Body Wash, Shampoo, and Lotion Baby Powder Baby Nail Clippers Baby Sunscreen Infant Medicine Baby Socks and Shoes (Size Newborn Toddler) Baby Clothing (Size Newborn to 6 month) Baby Laundry Detergent Hypoallergenic Gift Cards: Target, Wal-Mart, Fry's, Gasoline General Cleaning and Laundry Supplies Personal Hygiene Supplies to Support the Mothers For more information about Maggie s Place locations, programs, and needs, visit:

4 February 24, nd Sunday of Lent Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Page 3 ST. JOSEPH'S NOVENA- March 10th -17th pm We will pray together in the church at the St Joseph Shrine beginning on the evenings of March and 18th at 7:00 pm. Dear Parishioners, Many of us have buried relatives or friends who have had an impact on our lives. Standing there in the funeral home or meditating at their grave, we can recall what they meant to us, how their words or actions touched us in some way, how what they did gave some shape to the person we are today. Often, it is only years later that we recognize in ourselves some of their own character. Every year on the Second Sunday of Lent, we hear a version of the story of the transfiguration of Jesus. Matthew, Mark, and Luke each describe the experience in a rather similar fashion. But Luke adds something that the others leave out. As Jesus converses with Moses and Elijah who have appeared alongside him on the mountain, Luke says that they "spoke of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem." This is pure Lucan theology. Luke constructs his Gospel in such a way that Jesus is on his way to Jerusalem where he will accomplish the fulfillment of his Father's will through his death and resurrection. In doing so, he ushers in the era of the church on which the Holy Spirit is poured out, as a prelude to the triumph of the kingdom of God. For Luke, the exodus of Jesus in Jerusalem is his passover from death to life in the glory of the Resurrection. The Transfiguration is a glimpse of that glory. In a way, at the top of that mountain, Peter, James, and John were already witnessing what could be the impact of this man in their lives. He was going to change everything. As he has done with us! During Lent we take some time to reflect on what the life and teaching of Jesus means to us. We don't stand at his grave, but at an empty tomb, and recall that the One who passed over from death to life holds that promise for us as well. Yours in Christ, Fr. Brian The 15th Annual Saint Joseph Celebration and Anniversary will be held: Saturday, March 9, 2013 Mass will be at 5:00 p.m. at: St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church Dinner will be served family style in the Parish Hall Salad: Mixed Garden Salad with Italian dressing Main Entrees: Homemade Sausage & Peppers by Guido s Chicago deli, Rigatoni Pasta with Marinara Sauce Italian Meatballs in sauce and Bread Desserts: Homemade Italian Cookies Beverages: Water, soda and Coffee Cost per person: $25:00 for Adults, $12.00 for Children over 12 *** Tickets will be sold after all weekend Masses, for more information please contact Nancy Rosiello PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH OH, St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interest and desires. Oh, St. Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, our Lord. So that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of Fathers. Oh, St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms. I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath, St. Joseph, Patron of departing souls--pray for me SANCTITY OF LIFE Please join us in praying The Life Rosary on March 2, 2013 at 4:20 PM In the Church before evening Mass. The Sanctity of Life Committee will have its regular meeting on March 5, 2013 at 7:30 PM in the Parish Center. VALUE LIFE TEACH LIFE DEFEND LIFE MARK YOUR CALENDAR!!! KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY GOLF EVENT FIREROCK COUNTRY CLUB SATURDAY MAY 18TH GOLF, DINNER, LIVE AND SILENT AUCTION Details to follow.

5 Page 4 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona Readings for the Week of February 24, 2013 February 23 through March 03 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Phil 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 Monday: Dn 9:4b-10/Lk 6:36-38 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Mt 21:33-43, Saturday:Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Lk 15:1-3, Saturday 5:00 PM Lilly Kouri 24 Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Michaleen Lavan St. Bernard s Parishioners Sandy Harrison 25 Monday 8:30 AM Al Raczkoski Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9 Liturgical Publications Inc 26 Tuesday 8:30 AM John Palumbo 27 Wednesday 8:30 AM 7:30 PM Pat Farnakel Debbie Johnson s Grandchild 28 Thursday 8:30 AM Greg Reid YUMMY!!!!! PANCAKES COFFEE SAUSAGE EGGS OMELETS DONATIONS SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS! February 24th, 2013 FOLLOWING THE 7:30AM, 9:00AM & 11:00AM MASSES Bring your family & friends for good food and fun! Pancakes Omelets, Sausage, Coffee, Orange Juice & Milk will be served. 01 Friday 8:30 AM Devine Mercy Prayer Group 02 Saturday 8:30 AM 5:00 PM 03 Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Georgia Franke Tom Colman Sharon Baxter John Foley 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. This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit for In Loving Memory Marie Marthe Paradis All High School Teens! Please join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard's: 2/24 - "Who's Line Is It?" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - We will have an interactive session on how Scripture can be incorporated into your life. 3/3 - "XLT" aka "Exalt" (After the 11am Mass in the Eucharistic Chapel) - We will meet in the Teen Room to have lunch and then we'll go over to the Chapel to have a praise and worship session. 3/17 - "Shout It Out!" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - We will have an interactive session on what it was like to be a prophet in the Bible and what it means to be a modern-day prophet. Shannon Hards -Director of Youth Ministry St. Bernard of Clairvaux Phone: ext: 310 Fax: Requested by Linda Wilk THE SANCTUARY LIGHT, which is located inside the Chapel south wall beside the tabernacle, informs us that the Blessed Sacrament is present, and will also be a devotional candle. Each week we will post a notice in the bulletin for whom the candle burns; a deceased loved one, someone that is ill, an anniversary or other occasion. The offering for reserving the candle for the week is $ Please stop by the parish office to reserve a candle. THE HISPANIC MINISTRY Is having its monthly Mass on March 2nd at 8:30am with Fr. Salcido & Rene at the piano. Bilingual confessions are available 1/2 hour before Mass. We invite you to join us, and have breakfast after the Mass. All are welcome hope to see you there.

6 February 24, nd Sunday of Lent Page 5 Janice Adams Fred Angel Jeff Averett Sid Bacon Rosemarie Barker Theresa Bauman Jim Bilello Joan Bonfilio Charles Borchers Elaine Borchers Joyce Borges Betty Brandon Kathy Breden Labbe Stan Burzynski Elaine Catalano Helen J Churella Danny Cimino Earl Corrigan Larry DeBoy James Dumek Laurie Evans Reese Faria Jean Fink Ryan Foley Paola Fratantoni Fred Gambel David Gatt Edi Gatt Marie Geier Edward Gerrits John Gralinski Carolyn Grayson Sue Gregory Brandon Grimm David Harman Dianne Harrington Kristin Petrone Hefflon Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Mary Iris Jennifer Kas Noah Kas Ainsley Kennedy Paul & Ann Kisicki Anton Kollar Mary Lou Ladas Mary Ann Lannaghan Victor LaTempa T.C. Maslin Ginny McVickers Barney Millione Eric Molenaar Kennedy Molenaar Al Moore Ann Moore Harry Moore Patricia Moore Richard Nawrocki James R. Nolan Joan Novelly Bud Olson Gordy Ortler Vern Palen Gloria Picciano Don Polityka Cecil Post Gil Regan Aniello Riccio Ken Rieder Sofia Salcedo Frank Smith Baby Ressa Stutzman Christopher Timpone Kris Toborg Peter Vincelli Pat Wiedmann This particular prayer list are for those of your loved ones who are seriously ill or undergoing surgery. Please advise the Parish Office if any of the above names should be removed from our list or if you know someone who is seriously ill, who you would like to add. In order to keep this list up to date, names listed more than 6 months will be removed. Thank you for your understanding. March 1 - Session 20: Prayer: Conquering the Devil Prayer is Essential Union with God is Your Destiny Begin Living Your Destiny Today The Animating Force in Your Life Scripture, Community and Eucharist How do Catholics Today Pray Reclaiming Sunday MUSIC MINISTRY NOTES You won't want to miss the 9am Mass next Sunday, March 3. The St. Bernard's Men's Choir will be singing and they sound great! They've been rehearsing for about a month now and are ready to go "primetime," so to speak. I know you'll enjoy their sound so come check out the guys next Sunday at 9am! God bless- Kent Campbell Director of Music stbernardmusic@gmail.com ext: 311 Faith Formation News The date for Confirmation/First Communion for all elementary and high school students, including Heritage children not being baptized at the Easter Vigil, will be Sunday, April 7th at 1:00pm with our Dean, Reverend Dennis O Rourke. Rehearsals for First Communion will be from 6-7:30pm On Monday, April 1st and Confirmation rehearsals, with sponsor, will be on Saturday, April 6th from 9:00-10:30am. Heritage children needing Baptism will receive all of their sacraments at the Great Easter Vigil on Saturday, March 30th at 7:00pm. Rehearsal for those children will be Saturday, March 30th at 10:00am. Reconciliation for our Second Grade students will be on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:00am. Children need to be in their seats with their classes and teachers no later than 10:45am. There will be a reception of cake and punch, for family and friends, in the New Parish Center after confessions! Registration is closed for the year for those needing sacraments in the spring. Please do not hesitate to call me at the Parish Office, ext.309, or me at kstine@diocesephoenix.org should you have any questions, comments, or concerns about Elementary Faith Formation at St. Bernard s. God s Blessings, Kathie. Monthly Padre Pio Mass 7pm Healing Mass, Novena and Benediction Monday, March 11 th,2013 Hospitality Ministers Needed Sunday 11 a.m. Mass needs volunteers to greet parishioners, assist with collection and communion, then pass out Bulletins. Great way to meet members of the Parish. Try it out for a few weeks to see if you like it. Contact Parish office or call Yvonne Grover at , thanks! Around the diocese THE NUN RUN.. 10K, 5K, 1Mile Parish Pride Contest: Arrive on Race day, ready to show your pride! Saturday March 9, 2013 at Kiwanis Park, 95 W. Baseline Rd. Tempe, AZ. Parish with the most registered participants will receive a commemorative plaque at the Awards Ceremony! challenge@desertnunrun.com All women are invited to the 3rd Annual Phoenix Catholic Women s Conference Women Walking in Faith Saturday March 16, 2013 Invite all the women you know and come join us at the 3rd Annual Catholic Women s Conference! The speakers: Melanie Pritchard and Renee Bondi, are sure to touch your hearts! Where: St. Bernard of Clairvaux N. 124th St Scottsdale AZ Cost: $40 per person (includes continental breakfast and lunch) Time: 8:00 AM Registration Forms are available at Or call

7 Page 6 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona Parish Office Telephone: (480) Fax: (480) Website: stbofclairvaux@diocesephoenix.org Office Hours: Mon Thurs 9 AM 5 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 Assisting Priests- Fr. Fred Adamson, V.G. Fr. Richard Zang, C.S.C. Fr. Brian Fenlon Fr. Eric Schimmel C.S.C Fr. Oliver Mohan, O.M.I. (Ret.) Deacon- Alan Hungate Administration Pastoral Assistant Nancy Boettcher extension: 300 Bulletin Editor Carlos Cifuentes extension: 307 Faith Formation Kindergarten thru Middle School Director Kathie Stine extension: 309 or 314 Youth Group Director of Youth Ministry Shannon Hards extention: 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 8:30 AM 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 8:30 AM SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM (or by appointment) Baptism: Contact Parish Office 3 months in advance Weddings: Contact Parish Office 9 months in advance Adoration: Susan Segraves Altar Servers: Richard Rutkowski Altar Society: Cheryl Roehm Linda Echsner Al-Anon: Baptism Preparation: Parish Office Blood Donation: Jaclyn Rapisarda Boy Scout Troop: Bob Crevier Cancer Support Ministry Lynn Johnson Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko Christ Renews His Parish: Mara Collazo Renewal (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Barry Markl Renewal (Men) Faith Formation: Kathie Stine (Kindergarten-8th Grade) Finance Council: Tom Kuzma, Chairman Hispanic Ministry: Carmen Sotelo Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover Knights of Columbus: Ted Meyer kofc12313@gmail.com Lectors (Min. of Word): John Seliga Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman Liturgy Committee: Parish Office Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group: William & Elsie Gohl Men's Ministry: Bob Gomez bob@bcgomez.com Men s Ministry Service Project: Dan Mueller dmueller53@aol.com Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner Ministry of Care*: St. Bernard s Ministries Cristina & Bruce Dixon Bereavement: Ellen Florea Grief Support: Tom Gallegos 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: Dr. Jerry Wurster Senior Social Club: Irene Apperstein 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: Betty Troilo Women s AA: Susan Lupo *Communion to the sick, hospitalized, homebound, nursing homes this week s featured ad