St.Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time July 15, 2018 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259 www.stbernardscottsdale.org
Page 2 July 15, 2018 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
Dear Parishioners: Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Faith Formation News Page 3 "He summoned the Twelve and began to send them out two by two." This Sunday we read the first sending of the Apostles to preach, teach, and heal. For many of us, it can be easy to think we "just don't have enough" to be disciples and evangelists ourselves. We don't have enough education and training. We don't have enough experience talking to people about Jesus. We don't pray enough. We don't have enough faith. If you look at the Apostles in today's Gospel reading, they didn't have much either. "No food, no sack, no money in their belts." They didn't plan out their itinerary or book their lodging in advance. From what we know of the Apostles, they were not the religiously trained and educated ones. They were fishermen, tax collectors, and political activists. But what does being a fisherman require? Someone like Peter needed a strong work ethic to rise at strange hours. He needed patient calm to wait for the catch. Once ashore, he needed a savvy mind to fetch a good price for his labors. As Peter became a fisher of men, he would need diligence to persevere through the hard journeys, long days, and persecution that awaited him. He would need patient calm with those who disagreed with him. As the leader of the Apostles, he would need a savvy mind to navigate challenges facing the early Church. From one perspective, Peter has nothing to offer the mission of Jesus. Thinking more creatively, one can see that -- joined with faith and love -- perhaps Peter had everything he needed. Jesus sends you as well. As you take stock of your own talents, consider how they might be offered as a gift to others. Maybe you already have more than enough. Yours in Christ, Brian T. Bell 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 38.83% of our 1545 registered families have raised $225,631.18 toward our goal. Average gift is $376.05. 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. High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Event: 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 am in the process of 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 after July 22nd for more information, including class days and times and a calendar for the year. They will also be available in the Church and Parish Office. 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 This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of John Paskalides By : Cheryl & John Roehm A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes 3:11 Mary Muise
July 15, 2018 Page 4 HAPPENINGS AT ST. BERNARD S 2018 ANOINTING OF THE SICK August 5, 2018 After 9:00 a.m. Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. Society of St. Vincent de Paul Collection for Funds & Toiletries July 28 & 29, 2018 The second collection at all Masses the 5th weekend of the month will support the efforts of the SVdP Conference here at St. Bernard s. The money you give supports people primarily living in our parish boundaries who are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries and gas, and pay for utility bills. Also, on the last weekend of the month, there will be receptacles in the Church for the collection of personal-sized toiletry items for the homeless. The SVdP facilities in Phoenix, which provide showers and barber services, are in constant shortage of such items. Needed: personal or travelsized items including: soap, shaving cream, disposable razors, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrushes. We appreciate all your support for the works of the SVdP Conference here at St. Bernard s. Your contributions help us help others. Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux SAVE THE DATE! We have an exciting mission coming to St. Bernard of Clairvaux this fall. ORDINARY LIVES, EXTRAORDINARY MISSION FEATURING SPEAKER: John R. Wood MUSICAL GUEST: Nick De La Torre OCTOBER 21-23, 2018 Three nights! Come to any or all! October 21-7:00 pm INSPIRE The Extraordinary Mission October 22-7:00 pm DESIRE The Light Entrusted to YOU October 23 7:00 pm FIRE Setting the World Ablaze DONATIONS FOR ANDRE HOUSE The homeless served by Andre House are in need of clothing, blankets, sleeping bags, back packs, hotel size toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tooth paste,, etc.) Please call Dennis Whitmer 480-440-1055 or for any appropriate item you have to donate. ATTENTION, Please! From the Diocese of Phoenix: Beginning this fiscal year, July 1, 2018, 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 Native American and Black Indian Mission Collection July 15, 2018 Catholics in the U.S. are familiar with all kinds of second collections taken up in their parish churches. But only one can claim status as the first ever! Recognizing a need to call the faithful to support missionary work among African American and Native American Catholics, the U.S. Catholic bishops established this Catholic Church charity for the Catholic Missions in 1884 to administer a national collection the first of its kind in the United States to support missionary work. Ever since the first Collection in 1884, the Commission has administered the yearly, national Black and Indian Mission Collection. The generosity of the good People of God allows the Commission to give helpful grants to dioceses across the country to operate schools, parishes, and other missionary services that build the Body of Christ in Native American, Alaska Native, and Black Catholic communities. 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 PLEASE NOTE: Bulletin Submissions for Upcoming Events must be made by Tuesday, 2 weeks prior to that given weekend. We reserve the right to edit, include or not include, your submission. If interested in submitting an article, or with any questions regarding the bulletin, please contact the bulletin editor Bette Brown: bebown@stboc.org.
Page 5 July 14, 2018 through July 22, 2018 AROUND THE DIOCESE SAVE THE DATE! ASCENT; PARISH LEADERSHIP; CONFERENCE October 2, 2018, St Paul, Phoenix October 4, 2018, St Andrew, Chandler YOU'RE INVITED! WHAT: A one-day event held at 2 locations across the Valley. The program will be identical at each location: speakers, vendors, and activities. WHO: The conference is specifically tailored for priests, staff members, pastoral or stewardship council members and other lay leaders, though ALL are welcome! REGISTRATION: Registration is FREE and will open July 25 with information, schedule, and promo materials for your parish. POWERED BY: The Office of Mission Advancement, Diocese of Phoenix We will be blessed with the presence of our shepherd, Bishop Olmsted, on both days! QUESTIONS? John C. Yep, PhL, MA Coordinator of Stewardship and Discipleship Formation jyep@dphx.org DON T MISS A SPIRITUALLY RENEWING WEEKEND YOU WON T FORGET 18th ARIZONA MARIAN CONFERENCE 2018 Be Apostles of My Love August 24th 26th, 2018 THE DOUBLE TREE PARADISE VALLEY RESORT Outstanding Featured Speakers: Fr. Timothy Deeter; Fr. Jozo Grbes, Abby Johnson; Michaael Brown; Julie Carrick; Tom Peterson and Kevin Matthews Special Conference Room Rates. Call (800) 222-8733 Registration Brochures available in Church or Online Visit <arizonapeacecenter.org> To Register or Call 480-964-6111 Marriage EncounterWeekend 2018 Like in the gospel today, sometimes our minds need to be opened to know what God has done for us, and what he wants for us in our marriage. Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend. To apply online, and for weekend dates visit www.wwmearizona.com 14 Saturday 5:00 PM Elizabeth Brick 15 Sunday 7:30 AM Yvonne & Ed Prendergast 9:00 AM John Charles Harkison 11:00 AM St. Bernard Parishioners 16 Monday 8:30 AM Vivian Panagakos 17 Tuesday 8:30 AM Ernistine Engler 18 Wednesday 8:30 AM Maryann Glaser 19 Thursday 8:30 AM George Murphy, Jr. 20 Friday 8:30 AM Judy Gazzola 21 Saturday 5:00 PM St. Bernard Parishioners 22 Sunday 7:30 AM Don Stone 9:00 AM Henry Rutkowski 11:00 AM Walter Leesman 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 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 Richard Ortega Krysten Paynter Rosa Ronga Cathy Schira Trina Semoes Stephanie Simonson Joseph Simons Emilia Simplici Carmen Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Linda Stump Baby Reesa Stutzman Yoko Taylor David Truax Nina Vinnanve Arlene Zuiker Readings for the Week of July 15, 2018 Sunday: Am 7:12-15/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/ Eph 1:3-14 or 1:3-10/Mk 6:7-13 Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 [23b]/ Mt 10:34--11:1 Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf. 9d]/ Mt 11:20-24 Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 14-15 [14a]/Mt 11:25-27 Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab and 15, 16-18, 19-21 [20b]/Mt 11:28-30 Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd, Saturday: 16 [cf. 17b]/Mt 12:1-8 Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/ Mt 12:14-21 Next Sunday: Jer 23:1-6/Ps 23:1-3, 3-4, 5, 6 [1]/Eph 2:13-18/ Mk 6:30-34 Observances Week of July 15, 2018 Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Our Lady of Mount Carmel Wednesday: St. Camillus de Lellis, Priest Friday: St. Apollinaris, Bishop & Martyr Saturday: St. Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest & Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Page 6 Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.stbernardscottsdale.org E-mail: stbofclairvaux@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 July 1, 2018 -Sunday Collections Sunday Collection envelopes: $9,417.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $2,358.00 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 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. STEWARDSHIP CORNER July 8, 2018 -Sunday Collections Sunday Collection envelopes: $9,571.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 885.00 Thank you for your ongoing generosity