ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of August 28, 2016 1 0 7 5 5 N. 1 2 4 t h S t. S c o t t s d a l e, A Z 85259
Page 2 August 28, 2016 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
August 28, 2016 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Faith Formation News Page 3 Greetings from the Diocese of Phoenix We are pleased to announce that a Fourth Edition of Bishop Olmsted s Catholics in the Public Square booklet is being published and released this fall to assist Catholics in making well informed faithful decisions as they prepare for the 2016 election. The official release date will be Saturday, September 17, 2016 in conjunction with the Legislative Seminar being held at the Diocesan Pastoral Center that morning. We are once again able to offer free copies of the booklet to parishes and encourage that they be distributed to the faithful on a weekend in September or October. Scripture Verse: "Do not recline at table in the place of honor. A more distinguished guest than you may have been invited...and the host who invited both of you may approach you and say, 'Give your place to this man,' and then you would proceed with embarrassment to take the lowest place." - Lk 14:8bc, 9Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass 2001, 1998, 1970 CCD. Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events at St. Bernard's: 9/12 - "Back to the Beach" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - This is our Edge Fall kick-off event! This event will mark the beginning of our Semester on the "The Church." Hope you can join us! 9/19 - "In the House" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What house did Jesus build? Why did He build it? How does this impact your life today? 9/26 - "Mission: Possible" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why are you here? What is your mission and purpose in life? How do you get through the tough times? Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org or call: 480-661-9843 Registration for Elementary Faith Formation for K-5th Grade continues this week in the Parish Office. The schedule for classes and calendar for the year and other information about our programs can be found in the Church Narthex or in the Parish Office. Elementary classes begin the week of September 12th. Please register as soon as possible as classes are filling up quickly and we need to order books and materials. We are always in need of adult catechists of all ages and at every grade level, so please pray about becoming part of this very rewarding ministry of sharing faith with God s children at St.Bernard s. Juniors and Seniors in High School may be catechists and Freshmen and Sophomores may assist in the classrooms. This is a wonderful service hour project for teens, but you must commit to being there each week during the Faith Formation year that begins in September and ends in April. 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 would like to be a catechist in the K-5th Grade Faith Formation Program please contact me at kstine@diocesephoenix.org or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843, Ext.309God s Blessings, Kathie High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard s: 9/11- The Quest (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - This is our Life Teen Fall Kick-off event! This event will mark the beginning of our Semester on Faith Alive. Hope to see you all there! 9/18- Social-Light (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What kind of social media do you use? What impact does it have on your life? Do you find it helpful or harmful to your relationship with Christ? 9/24- Walk for the Poor (From 8am to 10am at Desert Horizon Park) - Sign up for this event at Life Teen and then meet us at Desert Horizon Park at 8am on Saturday, September 24th to help raise money for the poor! Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org or call: 480-661-9843 RECONCILIATION TIME CHANGE St. Bernard of Clairvaux Confessions will be on Saturdays from 4:00 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. beginning August 20, 2016.
August 28, 2016 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time NEW ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS Monday thru Thursday 7am to 9 :00pm Friday 7am to 12:00pm Saturday 1pm to 6:00pm Sunday 7am to 12:30pm The reasons for the changes are: the individual that was sleeping in the chapel has returned; the person was offered assistance from the parish and help was refused; the police were informed and the individual also refused their offer to help; several parishioners in the chapel were approached by this person requesting money from them. We are concerned for the safety of all our parishioners and those who come to adoration. Thank you for your understanding. SAVE THE DATE : Matthew Kelly Renowned Catholic Author & speaker, is coming to Scottsdale, Arizona January 29, 2017! 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm LIVING EVERY DAY WITH PASSION & PURPOSE Are you thriving or just surviving? Are you ready for more energy? A deeper sense of purpose? More joy? A clearer understanding of God s plan for your life? Matthew Kelly has dedicated his life to helping people and organizations become the best-version-of-themselves. Come to this life changing event and be inspired to apply the genius of Catholicism to your everyday life. Buy tickets at dynamiccatholic.com REMINDER As of Tuesday, September 6, 2016 MASS will again be in the CHURCH. All Ministries will hold their events/ meetings in the Parish Hall. Reconciliation will be on Saturdays, 4 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the church. St. Vincent de Paul Needs a Favor It s worth $10,000 to us and won t cost you a thing. The Parishioners of St. Bernard of Clairvaux have been most generous in supporting SvDP with donations of cash, food, clothing and presents, most notably at Christmas time. All you have to do for the favor is take a little of your time and vote for the article on SVdP described next. The Phoenix Business Journal is sponsoring a contest for the best article on charitable organizations. The article about SVdP features the story of Andrea Bocelli singing the Ave Maria at an SVdP event and the touching description of the generosity of the lady in the pink coat. The story can be found at the first website below. If SVdP receives the most votes by August 31, it will win $10,000. Residents of Arizona are eligible to vote. Although, you can vote for three articles, we ask that you vote only for the SVdP article at the second website below. We hope that you will take a few minutes and vote before August 31. We thank you for all that you do to help us help others. The Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Website for the Article: http://www.bizjournals.com/phoenix/feature/ society-of-st-vincent-de-paul-feed-clothe-house.html Website for the Vote: http://goo.gl/76b3go Page 4 Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Ryann Nicole Adame Sandy Adducci Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Kim Bisel Selena Marie Bohan Dany Boisvert Joan Bonfilio Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Bill Brown William Burt Stan Burzynski Kayci Carson Agatha Chung Tom Church Ed Connell Louise DeRogatis Suzanne Devlin Gabrielle DiCarlo Palma DiFranco Carolyn Dicercksmeie Rev. John Doyle Natalie Farington Jean Fink Kathleen Florea Charles Fr Bee Frederick Evan Gallant Sandeep George Biju George Maude Griffith Bruno Hahl Linda Hamilton David Harman Kyle Hutchinson Shelly Jahnke Elizabeth Jensen John B. Kendall James Kennedy Tracey Krueger Sophie Lefebvre Mel Latimer Penny Latko Luciano Zaidizar Esther Maher Mark Miller Terry Morrison Julia McDonough John Merrill III Karen Navas Gordy Ortler Mary Palomino Dennis Pauken Chris Racic Splendora Rastelli Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Tom Ryan Dawn Sabato Rose Maria Santos Cathy Schira Robbie Severyn Corinne Shahid Jim Shutts Theresa Sielicki Joel Smith Family Stu Stewart Baby Reesa Stutzman Sharon Toenj Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams Special Intention 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. This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit for Irene Audette Happy Birthday From your CRHP Sisters Monthly Padre Pio Mass will be Celebrated in the church on Monday, September 12, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. Change is due to Labor Day falling on Monday. The Hispanic Ministry is having their monthly Spanish Mass on Saturday, September 3, 2016 at 8:30 a.m. in the Old Parish Center. Fr. Salcido will have bilingual confessions before Mass Come and join us for breakfast DIVINE MERCY DEVOTION CHANGES Starting August 24th, after the 8:30 a.m. Mass the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for recitation of the Rosary, Chaplet and Divine Mercy Praises.
Page 5 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Readings for the Week of August 28, 2016 Sunday: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29/Ps 68:4-7, 10-11/Heb 12:18-19, 22-24a/ Lk 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Cor 2:1-5/Ps 119:97-102/Mk 6:17-29 Tuesday: 1 Cor 2:10b-16/Ps 145:8-14/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Cor 3:1-9/Ps 33:12-15, 20-21/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Cor 3:18-23/Ps 24:1-6/Lk 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Cor 4:1-5/Ps 37:3-6, 27-28, 39-40/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Cor 4:6b-15/Ps 145:17-21/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Wis 9:13-18b/Ps 90:3-6, 12-17/Phlm 9-10, 12-17/ Lk 14:25-33 Observances for the Week of August 28, 2016 Sunday: 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Passion of Saint John the Baptist Saturday: Gregory the Great, Pope and Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 23rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc Sanctity of Life Ministry BABY BOTTLE FUND DRIVE A I D TO WOMEN CENTER, IN TEMPE Pick up Baby Bottles after Mass in Narthex SEPTEMBER 10-11, 2016 Help save unborn baby s life. Bring back baby bottle with a donation. (check made out to Aid to Women s Center, change/bills. Following weekends: September 17-18 and September 24-25, 2016 MINISTRY OF CARE The next meeting for the Ministry of Care will be Monday, September 12, at 7PM in the Parish Center ministry room. There will be a business meeting and it is time for the Safe Environment Training yearly update. All ministers of care must update every year. Kathie Stine will be available for training updates at the meeting and you can choose to update through her at the center immediately following the meeting. If you are uncomfortable renewing on your computer, or are challenged in this way, Kathie can help you through this process. She handles all the paperwork and then it is finished. All ministers of care may also renew their training on line. The Ministry of Care is a full service ministry and visits the sick, the homebound, the hospitalized, the institutionalized, and the shut-ins. We bring Eucharist to the assisted living facilities and nursing homes. If you feel called to this ministry, or have any questions, please join us at the meeting. For more information, please contact Cristina Dixon at 480-816-1889 or bcdixon@msn.com. Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona August 27 2016 through September 4, 2016 27 Saturday 5:00 PM Maggie Gillespie 28 Sunday 7:30 AM Felix Onyeador 9:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 11:00 AM John Tryon 29 Monday 8:30 AM Mary Molnar 30 Tuesday 8:30 AM Dean Tower s Family 31 Wednesday 8:30 AM Frances S. Krawczyk 8:30 AM Eloise Miles 01 Thursday 8:30 AM Teorgia Reithal G.J. 02 Friday 8:30 AM Krystyna Swita 03 Saturday 8:30 AM Carmen & Jesus Sotelo 5:00 PM Baby MaryTeresa Schiebe 04 Sunday 7:30 AM Felix Onyeador 9:00 AM Ann Smith 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. PLEASE NOTE: As of August 24, 2016 Mass Intentions that were scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at the Divine Mercy Mass on Wednesday evenings will now be transferred and prayed for at the 8:30 Mass on Wednesday mornings. St Bernard s Ladies Auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus is extending an invitation to join in our upcoming meeting, Tuesday Sept 6th, at 7:00 pm in the new parish center. Membership in the Ladies Auxiliary is open to any Catholic or Christian female 18 years of age or older. This group is still very new and we are looking to grow it! Pray about it, think it over and consider all of the possibilities: for fun, friendships, fellowship, and being part of our beautiful parish ministries, and wonderful community! Mark your calendar For Sept 6th at 7:00 pm in the new parish center. If you are interested, but are unable to attend this meeting please call us or email us: Roberta Douglass Cell 310-880-4079 Roberta.douglass28 @gmail.com A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes 3:11 Mary Jane Ross ANOINTING OF THE SICK September 4, 2016 11:00 A.M. October 1, 2016 5:00 P.M. November 6, 2016 7:30 A.M. December 4, 2016 9:00 A.M. Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass.
Page 6 Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.stbernardscottsdale.org E-mail: 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 Assisting Priests: Fr. Fred Adamson, V.G., Fr. Tom Doyle,C.S.C; Fr. Chris Letikirich, C.S.C. Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C. Deacon Alan Hungate Administration Pastoral Assistant Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Administrative Assistant-Bette Brown extension 301 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 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 Devine 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 August21, 2016 Sunday Collection Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 10,239.00 electronic giving: $ 17,720.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 149.00 electronic giving: $ 1,120.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING GENEROSITY Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona St. Bernard s Ministries 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 Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko 602-741-8259 Christ Renews His Parish: Mara Collazo 480-636-7124 Renewal (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Paul Sanger 480-219-6848 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: Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429 Knights of Columbus: Rob Mastro 480-661-9843 or RNAMastro@aol.com Lectors (Min. of Word): John Seliga 480-946-2361 Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group: William & Elsie Gohl 480-249-8105 Men's Ministry & Service Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 Projects: bob@bcgomez.com Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Ministry of Care: Cristina & Bruce Dixon 480-816-1889 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 Auxillary Lisa Harris-602-300-0545 Lesa_harris@yahoo.com Women s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480 314-5386 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To deliver meals to elderly & disabled homebound residents in Tempe and Scottsdale. To Volunteer please call: Kathy Flores HDM Program Manager @480-858-6511 or email kathyf@tempeaction.org THE OPEN DOOR From the Core Community of ANDRE HOUSE Andre House is in immediate need of an economy car, sedan, minivan or SUV. If you don t think your vehicle is good enough consider the following: The average Andre House vehicle is 15 years old, has 92,000 miles and a lot of character scratches and dents. Any running vehicle below those averages improves our fleet! Thank you. Please email Fr. Tom Doyle: @andrehouse.org-255-0580 ext. 301