ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 10755 North 124th Street Scottsdale, Arizona 85259 www.stbernardscottsdale.org Weekend of September 13, 2015
Page 2 Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Parish Scottsdale Annual Financial Report - July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona I am continually amazed at the wonderful community we have here at St. Bernard. Other priests and the Bishops notice too. I am happy to report that the parish has over 112 Eucharistic Ministers, 75 Ministers of Care, 56 Lectors, 150 Music Ministers, 34 altar servers and 82 ushers serving our parish. We married 9 couples this past year while burying 21 parishioners. We have one seminarian (Chris Gossen). We welcomed 36 newly baptized and 8 were received into full communion with the Church last Easter. There were 97 parishioners confirmed and 76 people received their first reconciliation. Nine people completed the RCIA program and 77 children received their First Communion. Our Religious Education and Youth programs serve over 400 elementary, junior high and high school students. As we shared with you in December, the parish Finance Council is trying to pay down the debt on our Parish Center by the 5th Anniversary in February 2016. It is paid down to $560,000 as of June 30th and is down to $450,000 as of September 1st. We have paid off over $1 million in five years. I am so grateful for your generosity. I ask you to look at your family situation and see if there is a way you can assist us in our final push to retire this debt. Thank you for your continued support of the parish especially through electronic giving by credit card and direct deposit. This also saves our parish time and costs. Thank you for making this one of the best parishes in the Diocese! Yours in Christ, Fr. Brian WHERE THE MONEY CAME FROM: Plate Income & Unrestricted Donations $1,345,187 Debt Reduction for Parish Center 197,186 Program, RE Registration & Activity Fees 85,760 Parish Center Rentals and Coffee Shop 27,257 Restricted Contributions 55,378 Miscellaneous Revenue (Candles, Stole Fees, Bulletin) 18,024 Interest Income 2,730 Total Current Year Revenue $ 1,731,522 HOW THE MONEY WAS SPENT: Facilities, Maintenance, Utilities & Repair $280,881 Liturgy & Clergy Related 108,489 Outsourced & Contracted Services 132,473 Diocese Assessments & Insurance 246,935 Interest Expense on Parish Center Bonds & Bank Fees 63,746 General Administration & Office Expenses 338,593 Administration and Operations Expenses $1,171,117 Music Ministry 138,821 Elementary & Youth Programs 170,270 Adult Programs, Ministries & Retreats 51,451 Programs and Ministries Expenses 360,542 Bond Principal Payments 200,000 Capital Expenditures 101,207 Current Year Expenditures $ 1,832,866 Current Year Cash Decrease $ (101,344)
September 13, 2015 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Faith Formation News Registration for 2015-2016 Faith Formation Classes began the week end of August 15th/16th. Registration continues through the Parish Office. Classes for the Fall Semester will begin the week of September 14th! There are packets available in the Church Narthex and Parish Office that include a description of the Elementary Program K- 5th Grade, Class Days and Times offered and a Calendar for the 2015-2016 year. There is no online Registration for Elementary Faith Formation. Classes are filling up fast and we need to order supplies, so if you have not registered your children yet please do so this week! First Reconciliation is received in Second Grade and Confirmation and First Communion in Third Grade in this diocese. We have several programs for children or teens that have missed the sacraments at the younger ages, for whatever reason. 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. The catechists and I are looking forward to another year of sharing faith with God s children at St. Bernard s. God s Blessings, Kathie All High School Teens! Please join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard's: 9/13 - "Catholic Double Dare" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - This is our Life Teen Fall kick-off event! This event will mark the beginning of our Semester on "The Mass." Hope to see you all there! 9/20 - "Sunday Best" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Why do you go to Mass on Sundays? What are we all supposed to do at Mass? Why can't you just pray to God on your own instead? 9/27 - "Volleyball" (After the 11am Mass at Scottsdale Ranch Park) - Come join us for some fun and fellowship at our volleyball! Meet us at the SRP Volleyball Courts or contact a Core Member if you need a ride to the park! Thanks! Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry Phone: 480.661.9843 x310 Fax: 614.8092www.stbernardscottsdale.org; www.facebook.com/sbclifeteen Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events at St. Bernard's: 9/14 - "Messtival" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - This is our Edge Fall kick-off event! This event will mark the beginning of our Semester on the "Liturgical Seasons." Hope you can join us! 9/21 - "Turn! Turn! Turn!" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why are there different Seasons in the Church? Why is there a Season called Ordinary Time? Why don't we just have one Season to make it easier? 9/28 - "Face Time" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What role does technology play in your life? Does it help your life or make it more complicated? How about Face Time? Thanks! Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry DAILY MASS September Daily Mass Tuesdays thru Fridays & Wednesday s Reconciliation and Divine Mercy will be celebrated in the Old Parish Center. Due to lighting and air conditioning work in the church and Parish Center. Thank you very much for your understanding. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2015 Cocktails, 6 p.m. German Buffet Dinner, 7 p.m. Parish Hall St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church Feast on Traditional German Cuisine & Dessert Enjoy Refreshments Beer, Wine, Soft Drinks & Coffee Night to Feature Music, Dancing & Live Auction Night to Feature Music, Dancing & Live Auction Only $20/Person/Adults Only Event Limited to 350 Atte Get Your Tickets Beginning Saturday, Sept. 5 in the Narthex and Parish Office Anointing of the Sick October 3, 2015 after 5pm Mass
Page 4 Sunday: Readings for the Week of September 13, 2015 Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Thursday: Friday: Saturday: Next Sunday: Liturgical Publications Inc. 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37 Nm 21:4b-9/Phil 2:6-11/Jn 3:13-17 1 Tm 3:1-13/Jn 19:25-27 or Lk 2:33-35 1 Tm 3:14-16/Lk 7:31-35 1 Tm 4:12-16/Lk 7:36-50 1 Tm 6:2c-12/Lk 8:1-3 1 Tm 6:13-16/Lk 8:4-15 Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16--4:3/Mk 9:30-37 RCIA COME INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE CAHTOLIC CHURCH Do you know someone who has expressed an interest in becoming Catholic? Have you been or do you know someone who is coming to Sunday Mass with their family and never become part of the Church? Do you know someone who was baptized Catholic and not received instruction in their Catholic faith? How about someone who has never been baptized? If you do, now is the time for you to invite them to become part of your Catholic faith community at St. Bernard s. When they accept your invitation, they will experience the gift of strengthening their relationship with God through the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) The RCIA program is our ministry for evangelizing the Gospel message of Christ and for instruction in the Catholic faith. Those who join us on this journey will prepare themselves to receive the Sacraments of Baptism (if not baptized), Confirmation, and First Eucharist. During their journey to come to full communion with Christ through worship in the Catholic Church, they will receive knowledge of the meaning of the sacraments and the theology and traditions of the Catholic faith. The 2015 2016 RCIA Program will begin on Sunday September 27, 2015 in the Parish Center Room 101. Participants will meet each Sunday, with the exception of holiday weekends, from 8:30 AM until 10:45 AM. They will come into full communion with the Catholic Church by receiving the Sacraments of Initiation, Baptism (if needed), Confirmation and First Eucharist) during the Easter Vigil on March 26, 2016. For more information contact Deacon Alan Hungate at 480-614- 9868. Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona September 12 through September 20 12 Saturday 5:00 PM Johanne Ryan 13 Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM 14 Monday 8:30 AM John Orr St. Bernard s Parishioners Daniel Pelligirno Michael Stutzman 15 Tuesday 8:30 AM Antonio Vetri 16 Wednesday 8:30 AM 7:30 PM Edward Curtin David Robberson 17 Thursday 8:30 AM John Schwarzfisher 18 Friday 8:30 AM John Schwarzfisher 19 Saturday 5:00 PM Francis McManus 20 Sunday 7:30 AM 9:00 AM 11:00 AM Jackie Nemmers St. Bernard s Parishioners Jeffrey Zuiker 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 Loving Memory for Andy Meyers Requested by Tim & Susan Meyers Ministry of Care News There will be a Ministry of Care meeting on Monday, September 21, at 7:00PM. All ministers of care are encouraged to attend. It is time to update the yearly Safe Environment Training for the Diocese. There will be an opportunity to update for Safe Environment Training at the meeting if you are not comfortable with managing that on your computer. This will fulfill your yearly obligation for the Ministry of Care. If you would like to perform your yearly update on your own computer, please call or email Cristina Dixon at 480-816-1889 or bcdixon@msn.com if you need an email address, procedure, or have questions about the process. You are free to update at your convenience but all updates must be finished by November 1 for diocesan documents and to function as a minister of care. The diocese will alert you on line as to which segment must be updated. All new ministry of care members who have recently acquired their Called to Protect or updated their Safe Environment Training are considered updated and are free from that obligation for this year. If you feel you are called to this ministry and wish to serve the Lord by bringing the Eucharist to those in need, please feel free to attend the Ministry of Care meeting for more information. You may also call or email Cristina Dixon at 480-816-1889 or bcdixon@msn.com. It is a blessing and a gift from God to carry the Body of Christ to the sick.
September 13, 2015 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 5 Peggy Armijo Angela Baez Rosemarie Barker Juan Batista David Bell Kay Berens Marilyn Bertolini Marrietta Blessent Joan Bonfilio Charles Borchers Elaine Borchers Joyce Borges Rayna Boren Bob Bové Bill Brown Stan Burzynski Kayci Carson Steve Cassar Elaine Catalano Tom Church Carlos Cifuentes Zuzanna Colby Ed Connell Velia Conte Cliff Cook Earl Corrigan Cole Cuomo Rev. John Doyle Mercedes Duarte Larry DeBoy Louise DeRogatis Laurie Evans Reese Faria Elba De Feria Jean Fink Kathleen Florea Ryan Foley Bee Frederick Gloria Gallegos Carlo V Gallo Carolyn Grayson Maude Griffith Peggy Gregg Bruno Hahl David Harman Kristin Petrone Hefflon Marion Heyl Mary Iris Joan Johnson Susan Keller Tracey Krueger Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Kathy Breden Labbe Mary Lou Ladas Bob Laswick Francisca Villareal Leal Tim Lenards Brigit Long Maura Louis Marc McCain T.C. Maslin Eugene Miller Gina K. Minto Eric Molenaar Kennedy Molenaar Ann Moore Harry Moore Terry Morrison Richard Nawrocki James R. Nolan Dick Norton Joan Novelly Julia McDonough John Merrill III Judith Metzger Jim Mililo Terry Karp Morrow Carol Nilson Gordy Ortler Mary Palomino Dennis Pauken Stephanie Pelle Gloria Picciano Lisa Pierantozzi Barbara Polityka Linda Porembski Chris Racic Michael T. Renard Jude Rusk Lynda Russ Jim Shutts Joel Smith Family Thomas J. Smith Baby Reesa Stutzman Ronald Tavis Jr. Cindy Taylor Helen Verdugo Nina Vinnanve Stephen Michael Wojtasek Matthew James Wojtasek This particular prayer list is for those of your loved ones who are seriously ill or undergoing surgery. Please advise the Parish Office 480-661-9843 if any of the above names should be removed from our list or if you know someone who is seriously ill, who you would like to add. In order to keep this list current, names listed more than 6 months will be removed. Thank you for your understanding. YUMMY!!!!! PANCAKES SAUSAGE EGGS COFFEE OMELETS DONATIONS SUPPORT OUR SEMINARIANS! Weekend September 20, 2015 Following the 7:30AM, 9AM, & 11AM Masses Bring your family and friends for good food and fun! Men of St. Bernard's, come join us for Year #4 of That Man Is You: Spirit of Nazareth. This year's focus will be on understanding more fully the life to which God is calling us, as men in today's culture. We will meet on Friday mornings in the Parish Hall: 6:45am - Breakfast, Coffee, Fellowship 7:15am - Video presentation from Steve Bollman 7:45am - Small Group Discussion 8:15am - Adjourn Signups will this weekend and next after all Masses. Drop by a table in the narthex to learn more information or just show up on Sept. 18. ALL MEN ARE WELCOME!! Starting Wednesday September 23,2015 from 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM. In the Old Parish Center Room 3. THE BLESSED MOTHER S SPIRITUALITY GROUP will meet weekly to enhance the awareness of the Holy Spirit in our daily lives. We will continue the study of the Catechism of the Catholic Church, along with prayers and fellowship. For more information call Sandy listed under Women s Ministry in our bulletin. Everyone is Welcome.
Page 6 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona 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 Kennneth 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 Bulletin Editor Carlos Cifuentes extension: 307 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 August 30, 2015 Sunday Collection envelopes: $10.052.00 electronic giving: $ 1,765.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 549.00 electronic giving: $ 947.00 Thank you for your ongoing generosity. 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: Catherine Harman 480-998-7251 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 STEWARDSHIP CORNER September 6, 2015 Not Available at time of printing Sunday Collection envelopes: $ electronic giving: $ (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ electronic giving: $ 0 Thank you for your ongoing generosity.