St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time February 26, 2017 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, A Z 85259 w w w.st.bern ardscottsdale.org
Page 2 February 26, 2017 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday-Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners:" Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Can any of you by worrying add a single moment to your life-span?" No, indeed we can't. But evidence does suggest that worrying can subtract time from our life span! Clearly, we are not meant to worry. It's not healthy and it's not useful. But for many of us, it's quite difficult not to be anxious and concerned about matters that are important to us. So what is the secret to letting go of this unnecessary anxiety? Jesus gives us an answer in today's Gospel. "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given you besides." In other words, our focus should be on being faithful followers of God. When we put our trust in the providence of the One who "clothes the grass of the field," and stop trying to rely on our own (meager) powers, then things will be taken care of: "Your heavenly Father knows that you need them all." Part of the secret here, of course, is coming to accept God's will for us, even when it doesn't perfectly match what we may have been envisioning. There is a kind of surrender involved that puts God's plan first. Instead of getting worked up that things aren't going our way, this kind of reliance upon God enables us to relax and accept the way things are going. The great spiritual writer, Jean-Pierre de Caussade, put in well in his work, Abandonment to Divine Providence, when he said, "To escape the distress caused by regret for the past or fear about the future, this is the rule to follow: leave the past to the infinite mercy of God, the future to His good Providence, give the present wholly to His love by being faithful to His grace." God takes care of the birds, the flowers, even the grass! He will also take care of us. Yours in Christ Father Brian 2017 Charity and Development Appeal Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead. Pope Francis The annual Charity and Development Appeal plays an important role in supporting and nurturing the faith of all those in our Diocese. The CDA is love and faith in action. A gift of $120 or $12 per month can help feed a family of 4 for a week and provide an expectant mother a first look at her baby through an ultrasound. The impact of your gift can reach more people through CDA. Help support the more than 70 programs and organizations across the Diocese. With your gift to the CDA, you heed the Pope s call to be an instrument of God s mercy. More information can be found at dphx.org/cda. Thank you for your support Faith Formation News Page 3 This Wednesday, March 1st, is Ash Wednesday. We will have a prayer service with the distribution of ashes to all children and their families attending classes that day. It will begin at 5pm in the Church. Masses are at 8:30am and 6:00pm. 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. All third grade and Heritage parents should have picked up their packets concerning the sacraments, rehearsal schedules, dress code, etc. during your child s class last week. There are a few left. We will not send these home with the child as the information is too important. Please have an adult sign for them. 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 ASH WEDNESDAY March 1st, 2017 Mass times will be 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Lenten Questions & Answers: Q. I understand that all the Fridays of Lent are days of abstinence from meat, but I m not sure what is classified as meat. Does meat include chicken and dairy products? A. Abstinence laws consider that meat comes only from animals such as chickens, cows, sheep or pigs all of which live on land. Birds are also considered meat. Abstinence does not include meat juices and liquid foods made from meat. Thus, such foods as chicken broth, consommé, soups cooked or flavored with meat, meat gravies or sauces, as well as seasonings or condiments made from animal fat are technically not forbidden. However, moral theologians have traditionally taught that we should abstain from all animal-derived products (except foods, such as gelatin butter, cheese and eggs, which do not have any meat taste). Fish are a different category of animal. Salt and freshwater species of fish, amphibians, reptiles, (cold-blooded animals) and shellfish are permitted. Q. I understand that Catholics ages 18 to 59 should fast on Ash Wednesday and on Good Friday, but what exactly are the rules for these fasts? A. Fasting on these days means we can have only one full meatless meal. Some food can be taken at other regular meal times if necessary, but combined they should be less than a full meal. Liquids are allowed at any time, but no solid food should be consumed between meals.
February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events: 2/27 - "Never Alone" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Have you every felt alone or unhappy? How did you handle those feelings? How can you best invite Christ into your life to help you during times of difficulty? 3/13 - "Didn t I Graduate?" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why do Catholics receive the Sacrament of Confirmation? What does it mean to be sealed with the Holy Spirit? Am I a Catholic Graduate after I receive this Sacrament? 3/24-26 - "Edge Spring Retreat" (Friday 3/24 at 5pm to the 11am Mass on Sunday 3/26) - We are going to Camp Shadow Pines in Heber, Arizona for this event. The retreat will include fun 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 $90. Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org Page 4 Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Sandy Adducci John Alexander Matilda Badalamenti Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio Joyce Borges Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Bill Brown Richard Brown Kayci Carson Agatha Chung Jean Costello Ed Connell Carolyn Dicercksmeie Mercedes Duarte Natalie Farington Ryan Foley Evan Gallant Sandeep George Biju George Linda Hamilton The Harris Family Roy Haverstroh Kyle Hutchinson Elizabeth Jensen James Kennedy Lauren Kettell Tracey Krueger Parrish Lewin Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Joan McKeon Kathy Mignin Josephine Moore Patricia Moore Karen Navas Peggy (Margaret) Prostko Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Dawn Sabato Cathy Schira Corinne Shahid Theresa Sielicki Joel Smith Family Shelli Snethen 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. High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events: 2/26 - "Who s Line Is It?" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What role does Scripture play in your life? How do you make sense of what is written? How can God speak to you through Scripture? 3/12 - "Shout It Out!" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Why did God speak through prophets in the Bible? Who are the modern-day prophets? How do you know if they are really hearing the voice of God? 3/19 - "Volleyball" (After the 11am Mass at Scottsdale Ranch Park) Come join us for some fun and fellowship at our volleyball event! Meet us at the SRP Volleyball Courts or contact a Core Member if you need a ride to the park! Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org NUN RUN The Poor Clare Nuns invite you to participate in the 8th Annual Nun Run presented by Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Homes. Registration for the 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1 Mile Walk, is $25 for adults (until Feb. 18th), children 18 and under $20(until March 3rd) and includes a t-shirt and post race refreshments. Race is on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 7:30am in Tempe. For more info visit desertnunrun.com. Thank you. The 18th Annual Saint Joseph Celebration Novena dates March 9-17 th at 7pm An Italian Luau Saturday, March 18, 2017 Mass 5:00p.m. at: St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church Followed by dinner buffet at 6:30pm and Polynesian show and live band till 9:30pm. Where: The Parish Center after mass (no entry prior) Entree catered by Hawaiian Royal Islanders and our Italian cooks: Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken, meat Lasagna, Island Rice, Salad, and dinner Rolls Desserts: Homemade Hawaiian Pineapple Cake and an Italian treat Beverages: Bottled Water, coffee and soda, No alcohol allowed on premises. Cost per person: $30 Adults, $15 - Children under 12 (children s menu: pizza, pasta and chicken) Tickets Will be sold in the Parish Office at Saint Bernard or call 480-661-9843 or after masses no later than the weekend of the March 13th. Please purchase prior to the dinner All payment must be made at time of ticket purchase. No bigger tables than 8 people-9 people max!
Page 5 Eighth Sunday/Ordinary Time Readings for the Week of February 26, 2017 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34 Monday: Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23/Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17/2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18 Thursday: Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25 Friday: Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15 Saturday: Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32 Next Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11 Observances for the Week of February 26, 2017 Sunday: 8th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: Mardi Gras Wednesday: Ash Wednesday; Day of Fasting & Abstinence Friday: St. Katharine Drexel, Virgin; Day of Abstinence Saturday: St. Casimir Next Sunday: 1st Sunday of Lent Liturgical Publications Inc BE A DYNAMIC CATHOLIC Christ Renews His Parish Weekends are Coming Men: March 18th & 19th Ladies: March 25th & 26th Don t give up Chocolate for Lent Sign up at BestLentEver.com March 3, 2017 6:30 7:45 a.m. In Parish Hall Men, are you interested in learning more about the Sacarments? Come to "That Man Is You" this Spring for a new video series: "The Bible and the Sacraments" The Bible and the Sacraments looks at each sacrament individually, seeking to understand where they come from, what they mean, and why they are so important and foundational to our faith. Finding their institution in Christ and their origin in salvation history, they are God s gift of life to His children. Hope to see you Friday mornings. Kent Campbell Attention Business Owners and Generous Parishioners! Jennifer Bisson will be here to work on setting up advertising for our bulletin, the week of February 27. Please consider advertising in our bulletin. We need your help. If interested, please call Jennifer Bisson directly at 218-251-2336. Thank you in advance for your generous support. Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona February 25, 2017 through March 5, 2017 0 25 Saturday 5:00 PM Ray McMahan 26 Sunday 7:30 AM Stanley Wielgos 9:00 AM Michael & Jacob DeGroote 11:00 AM Lilly Kouri St. Bernard s Parishioners 27 Monday 8:30 AM Charles Humes 28 Tuesday 8:30 AM Thomas Ronga 29 1 Wednesday ASH WEDNESDAY 2 8:30 AM Tom & Gloria Gallegos 6:00 PM Herman Christini 02 Thursday 8:30 AM Philip Cilea 03 Friday 8:00 AM Margaret Loman 04 Saturday 8:30 AM Carmen Sotelo 5:00 PM Lorraine McMahan St. Bernard s Parishioners 05 Sunday 7:30 AM Van Walter 9:00 AM Eleanor Lawless 11:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of William Spiess In loving memory of Lillian Hendel & Peggy Bach ANOINTING OF THE SICK March 5, 2017 after 7:30 AM Mass April 2, 2017 after 9 AM Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. Please Note: The Hispanic Ministry Of St. Bernard s Monthly Mass will be on Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 8:30 a.m. in the church Join us for the Mass and Breakfast in the Small Parish Center. Sanctity of Life Ministry Please join us for 2nd Thursdays, 9:30 AM (January April) in 2017 Room 201 and 202 Guest Speakers: March 9th, Karin Ord-Rachel s Vineyard Children and unborn children should be protected by law and Welcomed into life. President George W. Bush Www.pro-ticles.org Many of our long time parishioners who have been on the Prayer Line taking prayer quests are no longer able to serve in this ministry. We thank them for their many years of service and prayers. Anyone interested in serving in this important ministry, please contact the parish office. Computer or phone is all that is needed.
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. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C.; Fr. Chris Letikirich, C.S.C. Fr. John Coleman 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 8:30 AM Friday 8:00 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: First Monday of the Month at 7:00 PM In Spanish: 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 February 19, 2017 Sunday Collection Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 12,986.00 electronic giving: $ 0 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 67.00 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: 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 Monthly Padre Pio Mass at 7pm Monday, March 6, 2017 in church. egiving with Faith Direct Thank you for being a part of our St. Bernard of Clairvaux family. May you consider enrolling in egiving through Faith Direct so that your gift can reach us even when you cannot. Visit www.faithdirect.net to enroll securely online or call toll free:1-866-507-8757 for assistance. Our parish code is AZ734. God Bless you. Father Brian T. Bell