ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Weekend of November 13, 2016 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Page 2 November 13, 2016 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
November 13, 2016 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Dear Parishioners: "You will even be handed over by parents, brothers, relatives, and friends, and they will put some of you to death. You will be hated by all because of my name." This is not a pleasant prophecy. On the contrary, Jesus' somber words may strike us with a bit of fear and make us wonder if we will ever actually face such a tragic scenario. We are fortunate to live in a country where religious freedom is tolerated, and of course we hope that this continues to be the case. But the sad fact is that right now, there are Christians in other parts of the world who are living out the reality of these prophetic words. For these men, women, and children of faith, the name of Jesus truly is a cause of persecution and martyrdom. Let us imagine for a moment that the tables were turned. Suppose we were the ones suffering from the violent advances of anti-christian forces. Suppose we were the ones losing our homes, fleeing for our lives, tending to our wounded loved ones, or worse. Where would we look for help? To other Christians, most likely, to those who would sympathize with our commitments but who still had the resources to assist us. We ARE those other Christians. We are the ones who share a common faith with these suffering brothers and sisters on the other side of the globe. We are the ones with the resources to help them, even if it is just in a small way. Our prayers for their protection and peace cannot be underestimated, but neither can we dismiss the significance of contributing in any way possible to those organizations that are working on the front lines to assist the suffering Church throughout the world. May we all do what we can to bring relief to those who need it most. Yours is Christ Father Brian T. Bell, Pastor Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events at St. Bernard's: 11/14 - "SET Part 2-6th Grade" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - This is a Diocese required training event for 6th Graders ONLY2 11/21 - "Preaching & Walking" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What is evangelization? What is the purpose of it? How can you be a good Catholic witness to others as a middle schooler? 12/12 - "Life on the Rock" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why are you here on this rock? Where are you going? How are you going to get there? Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry HOLY SEPULCHER will be selling a variety of beautiful handcrafted Olive Wood rosaries, crosses, nativity scenes and unique products next weekend November 19th & 20th. Your generosity will help Christians in the Holy Land so they can support their families. Christians in the Holy Land are a minority and are medium or low socioeconomic status. Faith Formation News High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard s: Page 3 Sacrament classes are closed for the 2016/17 school year. This includes 2nd, 3rd, Confirmation and Heritage. All other classes, Kindergarten, First Grade, Fourth and Fifth Grades remain open all year. Please make sure your children are in class on time and picked up on time. Confirmation and First Communion for all third graders and above that are not being baptized at the Easter Vigil will be on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2pm. 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, 480-661-9843, Ext.309. Have a safe week! God s Blessings, Kathie 11/19 - "St. Vincent de Paul Project" (Saturday from 10am to 2pm) We will meet at 10am in the South Lot at St. Bernard's to caravan to a St. Vincent de Paul Center. This will be our service project for the semester. Please sign up at Life Teen so we can tell them how many volunteers we will have! 12/4 - "A Friend Indeed" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What qualities do you look for in a friend? Do your friends help and support you? Why is it important to have supportive Catholic friends? 12/13 - "Christmas Party" (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 of Youth Ministry TURKEY TUESDAY- November 22, 2016 Each year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the St. Vincent de Paul Society collects frozen turkeys, stuffing, canned vegetables and gravy, napkins, etc. at markets throughout the Valley. Our parish Conference will be at the Bashas Market on the corner of Thompson Peak Pkwy. & Bell Rd. to collect frozen turkeys and food items all day on Tuesday, November 22, 2016. The collection at Bashas will replenish the pantries at the downtown St. Vincent de Paul dining facility and at St. Catherine of Sienna. In addition, we will fill food boxes for residents of our Parish. The turkeys and food items collected on this one day number in the thousands and help the St. Vincent de Paul Society feed hungry people this holiday season. Please consider buying an extra turkey and donate it at Bashas to help in our efforts to feed the hungry. Thank you for your generosity. Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Conference
November 13, 2016 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time That Man Is You has begun!! Men of St. Bernard's, come join us for Year #5 of That Man Is You. This year the weekly presentation will be by noted Catholic speaker, Matthew Leonard. The subject is "The Bible and The Virgin Mary. We will meet on Friday mornings in the Parish Hall: 6:30am - Breakfast, Coffee, Fellowship 7:15am - Small Group Discussion Next meeting: November 18, 2016 6:45am - Video presentation from Matthew Leonard 7:45am - Adjourn S o c i e t y o f S t. V i n c e n t d e P a u l H o l i d a y F o o d D r i v e 2 0 1 6 Grocery bags will be distributed at all Masses November 12 & 13. Please return filled bags November 19 & 20. For families of St. Catherine of Siena Parish. Thank you. The Vincentians This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit for John T. Day & William J. Day By: Sally Connolly THE 55+ SENIOR SOCIAL CLUB Will host their second Social on Wednesday, November 16th, 12 noon in the New Parish Center. Join us for lunch, and enjoy a presentation on the Museum of the West All seniors are invited. The cost is $5.00 for members and $8.00 for non-members. Please respond to Eileen Schioppa by November 12. Not yet a member? Please pick up an application at the parish office, or on the parish website for an on-line member application. If you have any questions, please call : Eileen Schioppa at 480-451-1658. Page 4 Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Sandy Adducci Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Bill Brown Richard Brown William Burt Kayci Carson Agatha Chung Ed Connell Suzanne Devlin Carolyn Dicercksmeie Mercedes Duarte Natalie Farington Evan Gallant Sandeep George Biju George Linda Hamilton The Harris Family Kyle Hutchinson Shelly Jahnke Elizabeth Jensen James Kennedy Tracey Krueger Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Esther Maher Joan McKeon Mark Miller Karen Navas Peggy (Margaret) Prostko Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Dawn Sabato Cathy Schira Corinne Shahid Theresa Sielicki Joel Smith Family Baby Reesa Stutzman Sharon Toenj Nedene Tucci Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams 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. Next week s Collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help people help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and help those living on the margins of our society. Please give to the CCHD Collection. TICKET ALERT! 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 Less than 30% of tickets are still available. We don t want our parishioners at St. Bernard to be left out. Buy now before they are gone. 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 On behalf of the Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio, Archbishop for the Military Services, USA, and his Auxiliary Bishops, and staff, heartfelt thanks to those who participated in the Collection for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA (AMS). Your prayers and generosity will support the unique ministry to men and women who currently protect this great nation of ours and defend the freedoms we hold dear. You have also helped to provide the sacraments and pastoral care for Catholic veterans who served with distinction and who are cared for in Veterans Administration Medical Centers across the US, in Puerto Rico and in Guam. God Bless You.
Page 5 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona November 12, 2016 through November 20, 2016 Readings for the Week of November 13, 2016 Sunday: Mal 3:19-20a/Ps 98:5-9/2 Thes 3:7-12/Lk 21:5-19 Monday: Rv 1:1-4; 2:1-5/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: Rv 3:1-6, 14-22/Ps 15:2-5/Lk 19:1-10 Wednesday: Rv 4:1-11/Ps 150:1-6/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: Rv 5:1-10/Ps 149:1-6, 9/Lk 19:41-44 Friday: Rv10:8-11/Ps 119:14, 24, 72, 103, 111, 131/Lk 19:45-48 Dedication: Acts 28:11-16, 30-31/Ps 98:1-6/Mt 14:22-33 Saturday: Rv 11:4-12/Ps 144:1-2, 9-10/Lk 20:27-40 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 5:1-3/Ps 122:1-5/Col 1:12-20/Lk 23:35-43 Observances for the Week of November 13, 2016 Sunday: 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Tuesday: Albert the Great, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Wednesday: Margaret of Scotland; Saint Gertrude, Virgin Thursday: Elizabeth of Hungary, Religious Friday: Dedication of the Basilicas of Ss. Peter and Paul, Apostles; Rose Philippine Duchesne, Virgin Saturday: Our Lady of Divine Providence (Puerto Rico) Next Sunday: Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Liturgical Publications Inc Hispanic Ministry of St. Bernard of Clairvaux CELEBRATING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE DECEMBER 10, 2016 AT THE 5PM MASS WITH MARACHIS 12 Saturday 13 Sunday 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 8:00 AM 5:00 PM 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM St. Bernard Parishioners James Caird Pins & Tillie Wentz Charles Cutaua Amando Eulano Jean Cary Antonio Herrera Betty Armer Lisa Schulenburg & Family Maggie Gillespie Father Oliver Mohan St. Bernard Parishioners Steve Cassar and Family PLEASE NOTE: 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 8:30am Mass on Wednesday mornings. The Spiritual Exercises For Women January 27-29, 2017 Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery 8502 W. Pinchot Ave., Phoenix, AZ Cost: $300, $50 early bird discount If registered by January 6, 2017. The retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and is comprised of guided meditations, personal reflection, Mass, opportunities for confession and spiritual direction. Directed by the Congregation of the Legionaries of Christ and sponsored by the Regnum Christi Movement. Contact Terri Hofmann: 480-313-1343, tmh@hofmann84.com A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes 3:11 Jane Hilton COMMUNITY NEWS LUMINARIES, PROCESSION, PINATAS, MEXICAN FOOD and FOLKLORE DANCERS. MUSIC FOR DANCING PROVIDED BY D.J. IN THE NEW PARISH HALL 50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS (sold only at the door) FUND RAISING FOR CHARITY Handmade Mexican articles are available in front of the church (same day as ticket sales) TICKETS FOR SALE AFTER ALL SUNDAY MASSES NOVEMBER 13, 2016 BUY A TABLE FOR 8 OR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS ADULTS $25.00 UNDER 10 $10.00 (UNDER 5 FREE) Call for early reservations 480-860-6753 www.stbernardscottsdale.org Let s Can Hunger Food Drive Event at the King s House, 7400 E. McDowell Rd., Scottsdale Bring a canned food good or non-perishable food item and receive a free one of a kind custom rosary. Also enjoy refreshments, a store wide sale, shop our new Advent & Christmas selections and enter to win giveaways. Every Sunday T.V. Mass: Holy Mass is broadcast live from at 9 am Ss. Simon & Jude Cathedral on KAZT-TV (AZ-TV7, Cable 13.) CRYS Catholic Ministry for Young Singles Catholic? Single: Widowed, divorce or separated? Over 35? Join us for some special time together and great fellowship. For information check our website cscarizona.org or call Dan 480.941.5952.
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 Thursday Friday 8:00 AM SPECIAL MASSES Divine Mercy Devotion after Mass Wednesday With exposition Of the Blessed Sacrament. 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: Saturdays 4:00pm to 4:30pm Baptism: Contact Parish Office 3 months in advance Weddings: Contact Parish Office 9 months in advance STEWARDSHIP CORNER November 6, 2016 Sunday Collection Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 11,609.00 electronic giving: $ 0 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 3,194.00 electronic giving: $ 0 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING 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: 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 Ladies Auxillary St. Bernard s Ministries RNAMastro@aol.com Lesa Harris-602-300-0545 Lesa_harris@yahoo.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 AA Susan Lupo 602-919-1312 Women s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480 314-5386 Young Catholic Professionals Executive Speaker Series: Dr. Maricela Moffitt: Join Young Catholic Professionals of Phoenix on Tuesday, November 15th for our third Executive Speaker Series with Dr. Maricela P. Moffitt, at St. Agnes Parish, 1954 N 24th St, Phoenix. Mass at 6:30 p.m., followed by free drinks, food, and networking. Info and registration: ycpphoenix.org. In Quest of the Jewish Mary: The Mother of Jesus in History, Theology, and Spirituality: from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Xavier College Preparatory, 4710 N 5th St., Phoenix. Join us for a special event with Sr. Mary Christine Athans, BVM, as she excavates centuries of devotional reflection and artistic depictions to present a Mary detached from history and from her specific Jewish identity - a new approach to understanding Mary of Nazareth. Info and registration: contact Ellie Zapata at (602) 240-3187 or ezapata@xcp.org. The Spiritual Exercises Retreat for Women will be January 27-29, 2017 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Monastery in Phoenix. All women are welcome. The retreat is based on the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola and is comprised of guided meditations, personal reflections, Mass, and opportunities for confessions and spiritual directions. Take some time to step out of your hectic schedule to examine your faith In an atmosphere of prayer and silence. For more information contact Terri Hofmann at 480-313-1343, tmh@hofmanns84.com