St.Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 www.st.bernardscottsdale.org
Page 2 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Faith Formation News Page 3 Dear Parishioners: Today's Gospel offers a rare framework -- a story in a story. Most of the healing miracles are standalone encounters. One person approaches Jesus, demonstrates faith, and is healed. The evangelist tells the next story. This Gospel, however, is different. Jesus is on his way to heal one person, a young girl of twelve, and is interrupted on his journey by "a woman afflicted with hemorrhages." She bravely approaches Jesus in a crowd, despite being ritually unclean from her bleeding, and stretches out to touch his cloak. She is healed! Jesus meets her eye, confirms her faith, and continues on to resurrect the young girl. Reading this passage, it might be easier to identify with one story -- the long-suffering woman or the young, innocent girl -- and to move past the other. But here they sit side by side. The girl is twelve. The woman has been suffering for twelve years. For the Gospel writers, number parallels have deep symbolic meaning. Between the woman and the young girl, we are not one or the other. We are both. None of us had a perfect childhood, perfect families, or a perfect peer group. As we endure pain, disappointment, or unmet expectations, it can feel like a part of our childhood hopes have died. Our coping mechanisms, social adaptations, and hidden secrets can make us the "walking wounded" in some respects. Jesus wants to do more than simply staunch the bleeding. His healing hand makes dead things come alive. He awakens the dreams that are asleep. This process requires prayer, conversations with trusted community and spiritual mentors, and critical looks at difficult areas of our life. However, we can believe the words of our Lord. If we approach Jesus in faith, believing that he wants to heal and save, we, too, will hear his calming words spoken over the hurts of our life. "I say to you, arise!" "Go in peace." Yours in Christ, Father Brian T. Bell ST. BERNARD S OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED IN CELEBRATION OF INDEPENDENCE DAY! Wednesday July 4th Thursday July 5th High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Event: 7/13 - "Steubenville West" (Friday, July 13th to Sunday, July 15th in Tucson) - For those who signed up, we will be heading down to Tucson for the Steubenville West Conference. We will meet in the South Parking Lot at 10am on July 13th for this event. Looking forward to another fantastic conference! 7/29 - "Teens Going Deeper" (After the 11am Mass in the Game Room) - During this event, we will have a time of singing, Gospel reflection from the teen perspective, sharing, and prayer! Come and join the conversation! 8/1 - "Teens Going Deeper" (After the 11am Mass in the Game Room) - During this event, we will have a time of singing, Gospel reflection from the teen perspective, sharing, and prayer! Come and join the conversation! Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or youth@stboc.org ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION NEWS I have returned from Israel and Jordan and I am ready to start planning for the coming Faith Formation year. Registration for the fall semester will begin the week end of August 12th/13th after all Masses. Please watch the bulletin and website in late July for more information, including class days and times and a calendar for the year. For more information on the program or if you would like to be a catechist for Faith Formation in the fall, please contact me, at kstine@stboc.org or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843, Ext.309. God s Blessings, Kathie CHARITY AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL Thank you to everyone who has made a gift to the CDA. Each and every gift is important and provides vital support to the programs and organizations who rely on the CDA. CDA funds allow them to provide critical services and resources to our parishes, diocese and local communities. It is not too late to make your gift! Our parish goal is 100% participation and $260,000. Currently 38.71% of our 1545 registered families have raised $224,401.18 toward our goal. Average gift is $37. Please, make your gift today. Gifts can be made online at www.diocesephoenix.org/cda or by completing a donor envelope. Envelopes are available in the pews and in the back of the church. Thank you for your support of the CDA.
Page 4 HAPPENINGS AT ST. BERNARD S 2018 ANOINTING OF THE SICK After 7:30 a.m. Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of Henry Rutkowski By: John Simon Hispanic Ministry Monthly Mass St. Bernard of Clairvaux July 7, 2018 at 8:30 a.m. in Church Breakfast & Convivio after Mass in the Old Parish Center. Please join us. Everyone is Welcome Monthly Padre Pio Mass 7:00 pm Monday - July 2, 2018 In the Church First Friday Devotion to St. Therese July 6, 2018 - Mass 8:30 a.m. St. Bernard of Clairvaux A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes 3:11 MaryAnne Roloff Anton A special Thank You to the Ladies of the Altar Society, who volunteer their Monday mornings each week to clean the Church and Chapel. We appreciate all the time you have given to make the Church sparkle! We are always looking for help, even if it is just straightening the area in front of you at Mass. We meet Monday mornings after Mass, and work until about 11 am. Teens needing service hours are welcome. Cheryl Roehm and Linda Echsner
Page 5 June 30, 2018 through July 8, 2018 AROUND THE DIOCESE Citizenship Preparation Classes The CROSIER COMMUNITY OF PHOENIX is hosting its next series of citizenship classes from 10 a.m. Noon on Saturdays, JULY 7, 2018 at CROSIER VILLAGE 717 E. Southern Ave. in Phoenix. Classes are FREE but donations are greatly appreciated. The series will be conducted in English. This course helps students learn the basics to become a United States citizen by studying for the U.S. citizenship test and preparing for the interview. It also helps students develop the skills necessary for passing the test. If you are interested in attending, we ask that you register in advance as seating is limited. Please register via the Register (individual) button and complete the form. Your information will be kept conficential and will not be shared with anyone. WHEN AND WHERE: July 7, 10 a.m. noon. Crosier Vissage, 717 E. Southern Ave., Phoenix, AZ REGISTRATION and INFORMATION: crosier.org, Br. Jim at (602) 769-7744 ATTENTION, Please! From the Diocese of Phoenix: Beginning this fiscal year,, all volunteers will be required to complete their Safe Environment Training renewal every year. This change affects all ministers and volunteers in the Diocese of Phoenix. SET Renewals must be done after July 1st to count. The website address for Safe Environment Training has changed. The new website is www.phoenix.setanet.org for renewal completion. If you have any questions about the policy changes, please contact Shirley Smalley, Safe Environment Coordinator: 480-905-0221. Volunteer opportunities also available! Www.aaaphx.org 30 Saturday 5:00 PM St. Bernard Parishioners 01 Sunday 7:30 AM Margaret & John Carey 9:00 AM Frank Fueger 11:00 AM Tom & Pat Snyder 02 Monday 8:30 AM Josephine Moore 03 Tuesday 8:30 AM Father Chris Helstrom 04 Wednesday 8:30 AM Lorraine McMahan 05 Thursday 8:30 AM Walter Leesman 06 Friday 8:30 AM Penny Myers 07 Saturday 8:30 AM Hispanic Ministry 5:00 PM Chris Dipert 08 Sunday 7:30 AM Willis & Jackie Gabriel 9:00 AM St. Bernard Parishioners 11:00 AM Charley Abele Intentions ARE NOT announced during Mass, however, the priest will pray for the Mass Intention while preparing in the vesting Sacristy. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL Mario Acevedo Sandy Adducci Herbert Bargar Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Nicole Bulla Mickey Butcher Jean Costello Baby Noah Crouch George Daley Stacey Daley Jim Dandy Richard Ortega Geno DiMarco Jessica Flores Laura Frederick Reid Gleeson Matthew Gross Shannon Hards Carlos Julio I.A. Kevin Krueger Tracey Krueger Loretta Kulczyk Bruce LaPlant Mary Kay LaTempa Mel Latimer Penny Latko Dennis M. Jerry Marchal Ramona McCarthy Sharon McWeeny Mary Muise Richard Ortega Readings for the Week of Krysten Paynter Phil Pecora Rosa Ronga Cathy Schira Trina Semoes Emilia Semplici Stephanie Simonson Joseph Simons Carmen Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Linda Stump Baby Reesa Stutzman Yoko Taylor David Truax Nina Vinnanve Arlene Zuiker Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 Monday: Am 2:6-10, 13-16/Ps 50:16bc-17, 18-19, 20-21, 22-23 22a]/Mt 8:18-22 Tuesday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc, 2 [Mk 16:15]/Jn 20:24-29 Wednesday: Am 5:14-15, 21-24/Ps 50:7, 8-9, 10-11, 12-13, 16bc-17 [23b]/Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Am 7:10-17/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10cd]/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Am 8:4-6, 9-12/Ps 119:2, 10, 20, 30, 40, 131 [ Mt 4:4]/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Am 9:11-15/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9b]/ Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Ez 2:2-5/Ps 123:1-2, 2, 3-4 [2cd]/2 Cor 12:7-10/ Mk 6:1-6a Observances for the Week of Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Thomas, Apostle Wednesday: Independence Day Thursday: St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; St. Elizabeth of Portugal Friday: St. Maria Goretti, Virgin & Martyr Next Sunday: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc
Page 6 Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.stbernardscottsdale.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: 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 June 24, 2018 -Sunday Collections Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 9,469.00 electronic giving: $17,906.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 250.00 electronic giving: $ 1,545.00 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 Grief Support: Anne Pauly-Cerami 480-614-9327 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: 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: Josephine Zupancich 480-451-5320 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 ROSARIES AT ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX WEEKDAYS DAILY Rosary Old Parish Center after 8:30 am Mass FIRST SATURDAY NOT DURING THE SUMMER Other Saturdays Pro Life Rosary Adoration Chapel 4:30 pm FIRST MONDAY Padre Pio Rosary Old Parish Center 7:00 pm TUESDAYS Planned Parenthood 8:00 am Mass at St.Daniel the Prophet WEDNESDAY Divine Mercy Rosary after 8:30 am Mass FRIDAYS Old Parish Center after 8:30 am Mass St. Bernard s Summer Office Hours: June 1, to September 4, 2018, Monday Thursday, 9a.m. to 2p.m., Friday s 9a.m. to 12noon. Mass as well as all meetings will be in the Old Parish Hall. Let our Savior,Jesus Christ, bring life and light to your Marriage. Sign up for an upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend. Apply online wwwmearizona.com.