Three Evenings 7:00pm, Sun-Tues-December 10-12 St. Bernard of Clairvaux 10755 N. 124St., Scottsdale, 480-661-9843 Bring your family and friends!
Page 2 December 3, 2017 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ RETIREMENT FUND FOR PRIESTS AND RELIGIOUS
December 3, 2017 1st Sunday of Advent Page 3 Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Dear Parishioners: "Stay awake!... Be prepared." The advice is clear enough. We'd like to be vigilant. We'd like to be ready. But on its own, the desire to be alert isn't necessarily enough to keep us from drifting off into a spiritual siesta. When the ultimate Advent comes--when Jesus returns--we don't want to be the one left standing alone in the field. Please consider attending our Parish Mission as a way to stay focused on welcoming Christ; Jesus asks us to be ready to greet Him at any hour Fr. Cedric will be speaking at all Masses on Sunday, December 10th. Plan on attending our Reconciliation Service on Tuesday, December 11th. Father Cedric, a Passionist Priest, is a wonderful speaker..you won t be disappointed. Yours in Christ, Father Brian T. Bell Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events: 12/4 - "Lord Help Me" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) -How can you ask others for help? How can you help others? What are some ways you can ask for Heavenly help as a middle schooler? 12/11 - "Red Carpet" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What is adoration? Why does God deserve your adoration? What are some ways you can adore God as a middle schooler? Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or youth@stboc.org CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2017 Saturday December 23rd 5:00 PM Mass Sunday, December 24th 9:00 AM Mass Sunday Obligation 4th Sunday of Advent Sunday, December 24th, Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Church Children s Mass & Choristers Choir 4:15 PM Parish Center Family Mass 6:00 PM Church Teen Schola 11:00 PM Church Adult Choir Monday, December 25* Christmas Day There will be no 7:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Church Organist Rollie Hudson 11:00 AM Church Veritas 124 Band Sunday, December 31, 2017 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM * Shuttle busses will be available to and from the High School parking Lot to accommodate Church overflow parking. Feast of the Holy Family Monday, January 1st, 2018 Is NOT a Holy Day of Obligation Mass Time is 8:30 a.m. High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events: 12/3 - "Love (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - The word "love" is used a lot in our language, but what does the word "love" really mean? What are the different ways you can love others? What can you do as a teen to love the people in your life more like Jesus? 12/10 - "Christmas Joy (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - This will be our last Life Teen Event for the Fall Semester. We are going to celebrate with Christmas games and festivities!! Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or youth@stboc.org St. Bernard s Advent Parish Mission December 10, 11, and 12, 2017 Father Cedric Pisegna, CP, Sunday, Dec.10th 7PM God s Love for us.. Monday, Dec.11th 7PM Stress God s Mercy and Our Surrender. Advent Communal Penance many priests hearing. Tuesday,Dec.12th 7PM Mass of the Holy Spirit Theme: The Spirit is God s love, the source of passion and healing. Father Cedric will be speaking at all Masses on Sunday. There will be a Reception on Tuesday after the close of the Mission. Please see Father s website: www.frcedric.org
December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent Faith Formation News Sacrament classes (Second, Third and Heritage) are now closed. All other grade level classes remain open all year. Easter is early this year, so it is very important that all children receiving sacraments are here every week as we have less class time to prepare for reception of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. First Reconciliation for all second graders will be Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 10:00am. Confirmation and First Communion will be celebrated at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 8, 2018. All Catholic Grade School children seeking to celebrate sacraments at St. Bernard s in the spring only need to register for the second semester, beginning in January. The fee will be $35.00 per student. As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns about Elementary Faith Formation, Sacrament Preparation (Elementary, Middle or High School) or Adult Confirmation or you would like to be a catechist for Faith Formation, please contact me at kstine@stboc.org or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843, Ext.309. God s Blessings, Kathie SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING Thank you to all who have updated their training! All volunteers are required to take Safe Environment training every year or every other year depending on the ministry you serve in. The year runs from July 1st through June 30th. If you are a volunteer and have not taken the Foundation Course, Protecting God s Children you need to go online to www.safeenvironmenttraining.org website and register for a foundation class. If you have had the foundation course you may update each year online or in person. Just go to the same website and click on MY OBLIGA- TIONS and follow the directions. You will view a short video; make sure you watch all the way through the credits, until it tells you that you have completed the training. If you choose to take in person click on register for classes and find a parish giving the renewal video, Keeping the Promise Alive 2017. If you have any difficulties please do not hesitate to call Kathie at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843 ex 309. We need to have compliance by the end of this year for 2017. Thanks for helping us keep our Faith Environment a Safe Environment for all and thank you for your continued service in the Church. Society of Saint Vincent de Paul ***Christmas Angel Tree Gift Drive*** The Christmas Angel Tree will be standing in the Main Entrance Hall of St. Bernard s Church from Saturday, December 2, through Sunday, December 17. Each Christmas Angel bears the name, age, gender, and gift requests of an underprivileged child. This year the children are from our own Parish; the inner city Phoenix Parishes of St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Mark, and St. Martin de Porres; and Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Aguila, AZ. Please take an Angel tag and try to match the description of the child and the gift(s) as best as you can. All gifts should be returned wrapped and with the Christmas Angel attached. We will collect the gifts at each Mass the weekend of December 16 and 17, 2017. Thank you on behalf of all the children you are helping during this season of sharing. The Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Mario Acevedo Sandy Adducci Herbert Bargar Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Nicole Bulla Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio Joyce Borges Mary Brand Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Bill Brown Richard Brown William Burt Mickey Butcher David Campbell Dick Carrabine Kayci Carson Jean Costello Ed Connell Sally Connolly George Daley Stacey Daley Carolyn Dicercksmeie Geno DiMarco Mercedes Duate Baby Ginny England Natalie Farington Ryan Foley Sandeep George Biju George Reid Gleeson Victoria Grizzard Matthew Gross Steve H. Linda Hamilton Shannon Hards The Harris Family Roy Haverstroh Kyle Hutchinson John Jahnke Lauren Kettell Tracey Krueger Loretta Klzyk Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Dennis M. Ramona McCarthy Kathy Mignin Josephine Moore Patricia Moore Karen Navas Richard Ortega Krysten Paynter Peggy (Margaret) Prostko Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Cathy Schira Corinne Shahid Theresa Sielicki Stephanie Simonson Joel Smith Family Shelli Snethen Carmen Sotelo Jose Sotelo Linda Stump Baby Reesa Stutzman David Truax Sharon Toenj Nedene Tucci Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams Carol Yalam Luciano Zaidizar In order to keep the prayer list current, we need to remove names listed more than six months. Please advise the parish office 480-661-9843 If any of the above names need to be removed. Thank you for your understanding. SPECIAL REQUEST Father Brian is reaching out to you, the parishioners of St. Bernard s, to help his friend, Bradley Martin, a NAVY MEDIC SERVING IN Kandahar. Bradley is in need of clothing for the poor,(winter or summer) warm blankets & soccer balls. If you wish to help Medic Bradley please send the above articles to: HM2 MARTIN, BRADLEY GDP RSM ROTO 6 BAF APO AE 09354 TIS THE SEASON Dynamic Catholic We prepare for everything we consider important in life. And that includes Christmas. Join our parish for Best Advent Ever a free email program that will help you prepare for Christmas in a unique way. Each day you ll receive an email with Short inspirational videos from Matthew Kelly and Dr. Alan Hunt. Practical tips for your everyday life. Real-life stories of hope. To Sign Up, Visit: BestAdventEver.com/ BeautifulHopedynamic Catholic
Page 5 First Sunday of Advent December 2, 2017 through December 10, 2017 Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, 18-19 [4]/ 1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/ Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [1a]/Eph 1:3-6, Saturday: 11-12/Lk 1:26-38 Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d]/ Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14/ Mk 1:1-8 Observances for the Week of December 3, 2017 Sunday: Monday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Advent Liturgical Publications Inc 1st Sunday of Advent St. John Damascene, Priest & Doctor of the Church St. Nicholas, Bishop St. Ambrose, Bishop & Doctor of the Church The Immaculate Conception (holy day of obligation) St. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin The Hispanic Ministry of St. Bernard s Annual Celebration of The Virgin of Guadalupe Is On December 9, 2017. There will be a procession led by Mariachis prior to Mass at 5:00 p.m. Dinner and Dancing after Mass will be held in the Parish Hall. There will be a 50/50 raffle, D.J. for dancing and outside Piñatas for the children. Something for everyone. Reserved tables are available by calling ahead. Adults $25.; children 8-12 $10. ; under 7 free. Contact: Marcia 310-714-6822 Bhattacharyamarcia@gmail.com Will meet on Friday, December 8, 2017 6:45 a.m.- 8:15 a.m. Men of St. Bernard s, come join us for Year #6 of that Man Is you. We hope to see you here. 02 Saturday 8:30 AM Hispanic Ministry 5:00 PM St. Bernard s Parishioners 03 Sunday 7:30 AM Eileen Conmy 9:00 AM Troy Wellman 11:00 AM Evelyn Simon 04 Monday 8:30 AM Marilyn Pertman 05 Tuesday 8:30 AM Emma Harris 06 Wednesday 8:30 AM Shannon Hards 07 Thursday 8:30 AM Mary Joyce Ollen 08 Friday 8:30 AM Richard Roach (Holy Day/Obligation) 6:00 PM Lisa Schulenburg & Family 09 Saturday 5:00 PM Shelly Apperstein 10 Sunday 7:30 AM Margaret Mary Mazzeo 9:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 11:00 AM Reena Moore 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 in loving memory of : George Roehm By: John and Cheryl Roehm ANOINTING OF THE SICK January 7, 2018 after 11:00 AM Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes 3:11 Richard Tate Michael Cefaratti, Sr. ADVENT COMMUNAL SERVICE Will be held during the Parish Mission December 11th, 7:30 p.m. Magnificat St. Bernard of Clairvaux 10755 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale December 17, 2017 3:00 pm Tickets include FREE refreshments and treats. ADULTS $10.00 Children $1.00 (13 & under) VIP Preferred Seating $20.00 (limited number) Monthly Padre Pio Mass Monday, December 4, 2017 In the Church 7:00 P.M.
Page 6 Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.st.bernardscottsdale.org E-mail: church@stboc.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 Assisting Priests: Fr. Fred Adamson, V.G. Fr. John Pearson, C.S.C. Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C. Fr. John Coleman Deacon Alan Hungate Administration Pastoral Assistant Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Administrative Assistant-Bette Brown extension 301 Administrative Assistant-Cheryl Roehm extension 301 Faith Formation Kindergarten thru Middle School Director Kathie Stine extension: 309 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 480-309-9443 (after office hours only), Hernando Cifuentes Parish Center Manager Director Art Stine 602-866-7900, Events Coordinator Linda Wisniowski 602-369-4068 MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Weekday: Monday Friday 8:30 AM SPECIAL MASSES Divine Mercy Devotion after Mass Wednesday 8:30 AM With exposition Of the Blessed Sacrament. Rosary, Padre Pio Novena, Mass and Benediction: In Spanish: First Monday of the Month at 7:00 PM First Saturday of the Month at 8:30 AM SACRAMENTS Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00pm to 4:30pm Baptism: Contact Parish Office 3 months in advance Weddings: Contact Parish Office 9 months in advance STEWARDSHIP CORNER Sunday Collections - November 19, 2017 Sunday Collection envelopes: $11,747.00 electronic giving: $ 0 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 177.00 electronic giving: $ 0 Thank you for your ongoing generosity Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona Adoration: Irene Hausmann 480-860-0502 Altar Servers: Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 Altar Society: Cheryl Roehm 480-236-5688 Linda Echsner 480-767-5285 Al-Anon: 602-249-1257 Baptism Preparation: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Bereavement: Ellen Florea 480-816-3551 Cancer Support Ministry Lynn Johnson 480-778-0618 Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko 602-741-8259 Christ Renews His Parish: Nancy Paulus 480-203-4428 Renewal (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 Renewal (Men) Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Life Teen (High School Teens) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Faith Formation: Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Finance Council: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Hispanic Ministry: Marcia Bhattacharya 310-714-6822 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429 Knights of Columbus: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 bob@rjgomez.com Ladies Auxillary Lesa Harris-602-300-0545 Lesa_harris@yahoo.com Lectors (Min. of Word): Dr. Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 sbclectors@outlook.com Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Ministry of Care: St. Bernard s Ministries Dan & Kerry Mueller 480-661-0523 Music Ministry: Kent Campbell 480-661-9843 Padre Pio Prayer Group: Nancy Rossiello 480-391-1257 Pastoral Council: Chris & Ann Foley 480-661-9843 Prison Outreach: Parish Office 480-661-9843 RCIA Dcn. Alan Hungate 480-661-9843 Sanctity of Life Committee: Shirley Towers 480-661-9843 Senior Social Club: Eileen Schioppa - 480-451-1658 St. Vincent de Paul: On-Call cell phone 480-332-8742 Stewardship/Development: Mike Huesman 480-661-9843 That Man Is You: Kent Campbell 480-540 8850 Women s AA Susan Lupo 480-556-1816 bellamensch@cox.net Women s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480 314-5386 Save the date Christ Renews His Parish A spiritual renewal weekend designed to help individuals grow in their personal relationship with Jesus Christ and with others in our faith community. Women s Weekend February 17-18, 2018 Information contact :Nancy Paulus 480-203-4428 Men s Weekend March 3-4, 2018 Information contact :Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 STEWARDSHIP CORNER Sunday Collections - November 26, 2017 Sunday Collection envelopes: $13,498.00 electronic giving: $18,632.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 135.00 electronic giving: $ 1,495.00 Thank you for your ongoing generosity