ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 10755 N. 124th Street, Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 Www.StBernardScottsdale.org Second Sunday of Lent Weekend of February 21, 2016
Page 2 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
February 21, 2016 2nd Sunday of Lent Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Faith Formation News Page 3 Dear Parishioners, We are just entering week four of our Lenten journey. As I look around the parish, you are doing great! Our ministries are thriving: the Stations of the Cross, the Knights fish fry, the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Christ Renews His Parish, and mass attendance numbers are all up! Good going! In continuing with our theme this year Best Lent Ever, we have invited a special speaker, Dan DeMatte, to lead our Lenten mission. Mr. DeMatte is a speaker and evangelist who is passionately dedicated to the way we view our church and saintly holiness. He will speak about the need for change and as he calls it, a Holiness Revolution! Dan attended Ohio Dominican University where he studied theology and philosophy. He is presently pursuing a Masters degree in theology at the Pontifical College Josephium in Columbus, Ohio. He and his wife, Anna are the proud parents of three young daughters. Please be sure to attend this very important mission as Dan challenges us to be the best God created us to be. The mission will run from Sunday to Tuesday evening, March 6, 7, and 8, 2016. We will begin at 7 p.m. in our church. We are so blessed here at St. Bernard of Clairvaux. Yours in Christ, Father Brian Stations of the Cross Fridays during Lent: - 6:00 P.M. February 26, and March 1, 18, 25 Please join us for this liturgical devotion that offers you a prayerful reflection and witness to Jesus Passion and Death. For all of our First Communion/Confirmation families, the date of the ceremony will be Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00pm with Bishop Olmsted. Please mark your calendars now with these dates for two mandatory rehearsals. First Communion rehearsal will be Monday, April 18th from 6-7:30pm in the Church and Confirmation rehearsal, with sponsor, will be on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00-11:30am also in the Church. All First Communion children and their families should have received a letter by now concerning the Retreat and Parent meeting and family dinner this Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 11:30-6:00pm. Please make this retreat a priority for your children as it is a big part of their preparation for Confirmation and First Communion. Please don t forget to RSVP so we have enough food for dinner. Sacrament classes are now closed. Registration for all other classes is ongoing through the year. 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. God s Blessings, Kathie Adult Confirmation: All adults, 18 years and older and out of High School, who are in need of the Sacrament of Confirmation and are Baptized, received First Communion and are practicing their faith are invited to join us on Thursday, February 25th from 6-9pm in the Parish Center classrooms, rooms 201/202, for preparation for Confirmation. We will have refreshments, community time and a teaching on the history of the Sacrament of Confirmation and its importance as a Sacrament of Initiation in the Catholic Church. Please call Kathie at the Parish Office if you are interested in attending class and completing your Sacraments of Initiation. Please bring a copy of your baptismal certificate to the gathering. I look forward to meeting you and helping you through this process. Confirmation at St. Bernard s will be celebrated on Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00pm with shop Olmsted. This is a wonderful opportunity to complete your initiation in the faith! 2/21 - "All Who Are Thirsty" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Like the woman at the well, do you believe that Jesus is the Messiah? What does your relationship with Christ look like? What distracts you from God? 2/28 - "Connected" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - How are you connected to others in the "tech" world and the face-to-face world? How are you connected to God? Are they all good connections? 3/18 - "Life Teen Spring Retreat" (Friday 3/18 at 5pm to 11am Mass on Sunday 3/20) - We will be going to Camp Shadow Pines in Heber, Arizona for a retreat on the Person of Christ. This retreat will include various physical activities, a hay ride, a bonfire, interactive sessions, singing, adoration, etc. Space is limited, so let the Front Office know as soon as possible if you'd like to attend. The cost is $85. Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry 2/22 - "Thou Shalt Do!" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Do you know the Ten Commandments? Why do you think God gave us the Ten Commandments? How do the Commandments help you live a better life? 2/29 - "Called to Greatness" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Do you know about the story of David? What made him great? What can you learn from his example and leadership? 3/14 - "Bold Faith" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What does it mean to have bold Faith? What is Pentecost and what impact did it have on the early Church? How does all of this apply to you today as a middle schooler? Shannon Hards, Director of Yourh Ministry
Page 4 2nd Sunday of Lent Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016 Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016 Sunday: Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/Phil 3:17--4:1 2 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36 Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mt 23:1-12 Wednesday: Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28 Thursday: Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31 Friday: Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-21/Mt 21:33-43, 45-46 Saturday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/Lk 15:1-3, 11-322 Next Sunday: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11/1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9 1st Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-4222 Observances for the Week of February 21, 2016 Monday: Chair of Peter the Apostle Tuesday: Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr Friday: Day of Abstinence Next Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Lent; 1st Scrutiny Liturgical Publications Inc Christ Renews His Parish A Parish Spiritual Renewal Process Men s Weekend: February, 27-28, 2016 Women s Weekend: March, 5-6, 2016 New Parish Center Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona February 20, 2016 through February 27, 2016 20 Saturday 5:00 PM Martin Connolly 21 Sunday 7:30 AM Susan Regan Woods 9:00 AM Henry Rutkowski 11:00AM St. Bernard Parishioners 22 Monday 8:30 AM Fr. John J. Rock, S.J. 23 Tuesday 8:30 AM Carlos Cifuentes 24 Wednesday 8:30 AM Susan Fisher 7:30 PM Elsie Gohl 25 Thursday 8:30 AM Barbara Stanley 26 Friday 8:30 AM Lilly Kouri 27 Saturday 5:00 PM St. Bernard Parishioners 28 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard Parishioners 9:00 AM Henry Rutkowski 11:00 AM Joyce Anderson 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. ANOINTING OF THE SICK March 6, 2016.7:30 A.M. Please remain in the church as anointing will be after the Mass times indicated. Thank You. This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit In Loving Memory for Helen Slocum, Joan Weinzettle, Margaret Alberter, William Murphy Requested by Dolores Murphy Our Knights of Columbus Council 12313 THANKS Our Parishioners & Friends For Attending Our First 2 LENTEN FRIDAYS FISH FRYs And Especially Our Parish Ministries, Parishioners, & Students for their Generous Service and provision of Desserts. You have made them an overwhelmingly Fun and Successful Community Event! We look forward to your continued enthusiastic help and patronage Sanctity of Life Committee Upcoming Events: March 2: 9:15 AM - Kevin Starrs, Director of Prison Ministry from the Phoenix Diocese will talk on Social Justice, Parish Center March 20, 2016: A-Cross American Relay LIFE Runners will run/walk 1,588 legs (~5K each) for 5,544 miles over 40 days. Event info at www.liferunners.org St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church The 17th Annual Saint Joseph Celebration and Anniversary Saturday, March 19, 2016 Mass will be at 5:00 p.m. Novena dates March 10-18 th 7:00p.m. Dinner: $30:00 Adults, $15.00 Children under 12. Parish Center Live DJ. Tickets available in Parish Office... A time of peace... Ecclesiastes 3:11 Gloria Constance Gallegos William Wolski Visit The Gift Shop for all your First Communion and Confirmation gifts. Shop Early. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 am - 12 noon. Sat. 8:30 am. - 12 noon. & 3:30 pm - 5:30.pm. Blessed Sacrament Gift Shop: 11300 N. 64th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85254 Next Friday 4 to 7 p.m. Sun.7:30 am.-11:30 am & 4:30 pm -6:30 pm.
February 21, 2016 2nd Sunday of Lent 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 Tom Church Louise DeRogatis Gabrielle DiCarlo Palma DiFranco Rev. John Doyle Jean Fink Kathleen Florea Bee Frederick Evan Gallant Gloria Gallegos Maude Griffith Bruno Hahl David Harman Anna Harbauer Susan Keller John B. Kendall Tracey Krueger Bob Laswick Tim Lenards Patty Loftus Terry Morrison Julia McDonough John Merrill III Carol Nilson Gordy Ortler 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 Stephen M Wojtasek Matthew J Wojtasek In order to keep this list current, names listed more than 6 months have been removed. Please advise the parish office 480-661-9843 if any of the above names anyhat have been deleted) need to remain on the list. Thank you for your understanding. Holiness Revolution Page 5 The world is in dire need of change. People are hurting. People are turning to empty promises searching for answers. All along, we have the answer: JESUS. This event will open your eyes to the need for change in the world and the role you play. Join us! This Mission is for Everyone Male, female, single, married, young, old, middle school, high school. This mission if for YOU. March 6, 7, and 8. 7:00 p.m. In St. Bernard of Clairvaux church. Fr. Brian is bringing in an international speaker and best selling catholic author, Dan DeMatte. Dan will challenge you to be the best God created you to be. Men & Women of Christ Renews His Parish
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 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 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 480-309-9443 (after office hours only), Hernando Cifuentes Parish Center Managers 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 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 Baptism: Contact Parish Office 3 months in advance Weddings: Contact Parish Office 9 months in advance STEWARDSHIP CORNER February 14, 2016 Sunday Collection Information not available at time of printing. Envelopes: $ Electronic giving: $ (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) Envelopes: $ Electronic giving: $ 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 Blood Donation: Jaclyn Rapisarda 480-661-9843 Cancer Support Ministry Lynn Johnson 480-778-0618 Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko 480-483-1917 Christ Renews His Parish: Mara Collazo 480-636-7124 Renewal (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Paul Sanger 480-219-6848 Renewal (Men) Faith Formation: Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Life Teen (High School Teens) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Finance Council: Tom Kuzma, Chairman 480-661-9843 Hispanic Ministry: Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429 Knights of Columbus: Mike Kenney 602-374-0368 Lectors (Min. of Word): John Seliga 480-946-2361 Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-363-4438 Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group: William & Elsie Gohl 480-217-6366 Men's Ministry: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 bob@bcgomez.com Men s Ministry Service Project: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 bob@bcgomez.com Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Ministry of Care*: St. Bernard s Ministries Cristina & Bruce Dixon 480-816-1889 Bereavement: Ellen Florea 480-816-3551 Grief Support: Anne Pauly 480-614-9327 Ministry of Mothers Sharing : Stephanie Simonson 480-451-5292 Music Ministry: Kent Campbell 480-661-9843 RCIA: Dcn. Alan Hungate 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 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 Vocations Committee: Ann Sanfilippo 480-860-8068 Women s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480 314-5386 Women s AA: Susan Lupo 602-919-1312 *Communion to the sick, hospitalized, homebound, nursing homes REQUEST FOR TEEN LECTORS Service hours are provided. Commitment is approximately 1 time per month. If interested, please call or email: Cheryl Roehm at 480-860-9201 or roehmc@aol.com DIVINE MERCY PRAYER GROUP Jesus: My daughter, do you think you have written enough about My mercy? What you have written is but a drop compared to the ocean. I am Love and Mercy itself. There is no misery that could be a match for My mercy, neither will misery exhaust it, because as it is being granted it increases. The soul that trusts in My mercy is most fortunate, because I Myself take care of it. From the diary of St. Faustina (1273)