St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church July 2, 2017 10755 N. 124th St. Sco ttsdale, AZ 85 25 9 www.st.ber nards cotts dale.org
Page 2 July 2, 2017 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
July 2, 2017 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners: Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor "Whoever loses his life for my sake will find it." When Jesus says paradoxical things like this, we can still trust him. Even when he makes claims that, at first glance, seem impossible, we know that he's not talking gibberish. Why? Because Jesus lived the ultmate paradox: he brought life out of death. His resurrection proves for us that things are not always as they appear. The Crucifixion, which looked like the end of Jesus' influence, was actually a tremendous new beginning. So when Jesus promises that we will find life through a kind of death, we shouldn't question his claim. Of course in today's Gospel, Jesus isn't necessarily talking about physical death, although the "red" martyrs who suffer for him do in fact find their reward in eternal life. "White" martyrdom, on the other hand, is a kind of death to self that doesn't involve bloodshed. It means putting love and generous service ahead of our own self-gratification. It means doing these things for the sake of Christ. When he tells us to love our neighbors as ourselves, this is what he's talking about. So, how can we be white martyrs today? How can we sacrifice our desire for perfect comfort, or entertainment on demand, or status or pleasure or sleep or whatever else for the sake of serving another person? In our families, in our schools and workplaces, in our parishes, in our neighborhoods and our communities, there are myriad opportunities to "lose our lives" for the sake of Christ. But don't forget, in dying to ourselves, we will find our lives in a new way! The fulfillment Christ offers us in return, both now and in eternity, will be far better than anything we try to cling to on our own. Yours in Christ, Father Brian T. Bell Please Note The Diocese of Phoenix and St. Bernard s Offices will be closed on JULY 3RD AND 4TH in celebration of Independence Day. PLEASE NOTE: For the Summer Months of June thru August 8:30 A.M. Mass will be in the Old Parish Center ONLY on Mondays, 8:30 a.m. Mass will be in the Church. Thank you. Faith Formation News Liturgy of the Word for the children will continue through the summer at the 9:00am & 11:00am Masses as long as Mr. Schiffer and I are in town. Page 3 Registration for the fall semester of Faith Formation classes will begin the week end of August 12th/13th. Classes will begin the week of September 11th. I will be in and out of the office over the summer as I am sure many of our families will be on vacation too! I wish everyone a safe and fun summer! Information about classes and sacrament preparation will be on our parish website by the first of August. As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns about Elementary Faith Formation, Sacrament Preparation (Elementary, Middle or High School) or Adult Confirmation or you would like to be a catechist for Faith Formation in the fall, please contact me at kstine@diocesephoenix.org or call me at the parish office. God s Blessings, Kathie Dear Fr. Brian, MONTHLY PADRE PIO MASS AT 7:00 P.M. MONDAY, July 10, 2017, IN OLD PARISH CENTER I would like to congratulate you and the parishioners of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parish on exceeding your CDA goal. I am so thankful to all of you for your commitment to partner with and support those serving in our Diocesan communities. Your participation and effort is an outstanding example of Christian stewardship that will make a difference to the men and women, organizations and programs serving to meet the needs of our growing Diocese. Pleases extend my gratitude to the members of your parish, donors and volunteers, for putting the love they have received into action. May the Lord bless you and the families you shepherd with His love and mercy. Sincerely yours in Christ, +Thomas J. Olmsted Biship of Phoenix The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
July 2, 2017 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Happening At St. Bernard s Parish S A V E T H E D A T E! St. Bernard s Advent Parish Mission December 10, 11, and 12, 2017 Given by: Father Cedric Pisegna, CP Father Cedric is a Passionist Priest Father Cedric Ministries is a Roman Catholic ministry dedicated to reach out to as many people as possible, as deeply as possible, with the life-changing Gospel of Jesus Christ. Father Cedric inspires people around the country to develop a personal relationship with God and become the best they can be. Please see Father s website: www.frcedric.org Page 4 Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Mario Acevedo Sandy Adducci Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio Joyce Borges Mary Brand Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Bill Brown Richard Brown Dick Carrabine Kayci Carson Jean Costello Ed Connell Amy Di Iorio Carolyn Dicercksmeie Mercedes Duarte Natalie Farington Ryan Foley Evan Gallant Sandeep George Biju George Victoria Grizzard Linda Hamilton The Harris Family Roy Haverstroh Tom Hickey Kyle Hutchinson John Jahnke Elizabeth Jensen James Kennedy Lauren Kettell Tracey Krueger Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Dennis M. Joan McKeon Kathy Mignin Josephine Moore Patricia Moore Karen Navas Peggy (Margaret) Prostko Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera 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. PETER S PENCE COLLECTION Thank you for your generous support in last week s Peter s Pence Collection! Our contributions will be combined with those from our brothers and sisters around the world to help Pope Francis provide essential relief to people in need. If you missed the collection, it is not too late to give, visit www.usccb.org/nationalcollections, and click on the How to Give link on the left. ANOINTING OF THE SICK July 2, after 7:30 a.m. Mass August 6, after 9:00 a.m. Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. ALTAR SOCIETY Please check the pews for your belongings when leaving church. For lost Articles, please contact a Hospitality Minister. Thank you for your cooperation As a community of faith, we at St. Bernard of Clairvaux are excited to participate in the Together Let Us Go Forth Juntos Sigamos Adelante Campaign. Through our prayer and generosity, ministries, students, the poor, retired priests, and even our own parish will greatly benefit. More information will be made available in the coming weeks, but you are invited to learn more about the campaign online at togethergoforth.org there you may watch videos, read articles, and view frequently asked questions about this historic effort. Together, let us go forth boldly in faith, hopeful in Christ, and with great joy for the invitation to be disciples of Jesus. Sanctity of Life Transportation to Planned Parenthood will be from St. Bernard s North Parking lot on Tuesdays beginning in June. We will leave at 7:15 a.m. for St.Daniel the Prophet s 8:00 a.m. Mass. After Mass, we will go to Dorsey Lane and Apache Blvd. to pray for ALL unborn babies. If you are not attending Mass and just wish to pray the Rosary, we will be praying at 9:00 a.m. Bring water, a chair, if you desire, to sit under shade trees. You might consider bringing sun screen. Call if you can join us. (480-250-1241)..We will wait for you. Shirley Towers contact person.
Page 5 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 1, 2017 through July 9, 2017 Readings for the Week of July 2, 2017 Sunday: 2 Kgs 4:8-11, 14-16a/Ps 89:2-3, 16-19/ Rom 6:3-4, 8-11/Mt 10:37-42 Monday: Eph 2:19-22/Ps 117:1bc-2/Jn 20:24-29 Tuesday: Gn 19:15-29/Ps 26:2-3, 9-12/ Mt 8:23-27 Wednesday: Gn 21:5, 8-20a/Ps 34:7-8, 10-13/ Mt 8:28-34 Thursday: Gn 22:1b-19/Ps 115:1-6, 8-9/Mt 9:1-8 Friday: Gn 23:1-4, 19; 24:1-8, 62-67/Ps 106: 1b-5/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday: Gn 27:1-5, 15-29/Ps 135:1b-6/ Mt 9:14-17 Next Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Observances for the Week of July 2, 2017 Sunday: 13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: St. Thomas, Apostle Tuesday: Independence Day Wednesday: St. Anthony Zaccaria, Priest; St. Elizabeth of Portugal Thursday: St. Maria Goretti, Virgin and Martyr Next Sunday: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc News from the Diocese: CATHOLIC CEMETERIES & FUNERAL HOMES CLOSED: In observance of Independence Day. Cemetery grounds and mausoleums will be open for visitation. Queen of Heaven & Holy Cross Catholic Funeral homes will be on call. For 24 hour service please Contact Queen of Heaven Catholic Funeral Home at 480-892-3729 or Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home at 623-937-1710. Have a safe and happy Fourth of July! DATES VARY: We want to connect with you! Text phoenixdiocese to 84576 from your phone to receive updates from the diocese of Phoenix. Texto phoenixdiocese A 202-765-3441 a unir en espanol. CATHOLIC CHARITIES IS HIRING: Catholic Charities is looking for team members to help make miracles in the lives of others. We walk in crisis and stay with them until they are thriving. Whether a veteran experiencing homelessness, a child in need, or a domestic violence situation, we provide positive, life-changing work. We have several positions available to help the community s most vulnerable, including Case Worker, Counselor, Head Start Staff, Community Engagement & Volunteer Services Supervisor and Program Manager. Info: catholiccharitiesaz.org/employment 01 Saturday 8:30 AM Hispanic Ministry 5:00 PM St. Bernard s Parishioners 02 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 9:00 AM Katie Garcia 11:00 AM Albert Moore 03 Monday 8:30 AM Jeri Tweet 04 Tuesday 8:30 AM Cathleen A. Krueger 05 Wednesday 8:30 AM Manfred Bley 06 Thursday 8:30 AM Dawn Sabato 07 Friday 8:30 AM Stephen & Todd Lachowicz & Fam. 08 Saturday 5:00 PM Rosemary S. Powers 09 Sunday 7:30 AM Gladyce Lee 9:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 11:00 AM KalliOwen 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 This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in memory of: Maria Cristina Rodriguez Reyna By: Family Coomer-Elizondo Grief to Grace Healing Retreat: Hosted by Restore Dignity, the Grief to Grace Retreat invites participants to journey through this program in the name of love love for themselves, love for family and friends, love for those who have suffered unspeakable abuse and mistreatment, and love for the Church the suffering body of Christ, who cries out for comfort and consolation in the midst of profound betrayal and abandonment. The program offers a very unique process for helping victims of abuse to grieve the past & discover spiritual healing & transformation. Dr. Theresa Burke, who is the founder of Rachel s Vineyard Retreats for healing after abortion, composed the program and will serve as the facilitator for this retreat. Grief to Grace Healing the Wounds of Abuse is a spiritual program for anyone who has endured sexual abuse, rape, incest, or other forms of traumatic violation in childhood or adolescence.. It is also appropriate for anyone who has been abused by clergy. Info and registration:.restoredignity.org
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. 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 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 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: In Spanish: First Monday of the Month at 7:00 PM 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 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 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 Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Ministry of Care: St. Bernard s Ministries 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 480-556-1816 bellamensch@cox.net Women s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480 314-5386 ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS Monday Thursday 7 am to 9:00 pm Friday 7 am to 12:00 pm Saturday 1 pm to 6:00 pm Sunday 7 am to 12:30 pm Faith Direct for your Tithing. If If you are Tithing electronically through Faith Direct and do not wish to receive envelopes, please contact the parish office. 480-661-9843. STEWARDSHIP CORNER Sunday Collections Weekend of June 18, 2017 Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 11,314.00 electronic giving: $ 0 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 860.00 electronic giving: $ 0 Thank you for your ongoing generosity STEWARDSHIP CORNER Sunday Collections Weekend of June 25, 2017 (Information not available at time of Printing) Sunday Collection envelopes: $ electronic giving: $ (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ electronic giving: $ Thank you for your ongoing generosity