ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH Weekend of July 17, 2016 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259
Page 2 July 17, 2016 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
July 17, 2016 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Page 3 Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time: Martha, Martha, you are anxious and worried about many things. There is need of only one thing." Martha was caught up in a whirlwind of her own making. She stressed herself out with all the tasks and chores she thought she had to do to host Jesus, but Jesus wasn't the one who expected all of that. He just wanted Martha's presence, her company and friendship. His only expectation was that Martha would prepare for him her heart, but she was fixated on preparing her home instead. How often do we create a similar whirlwind in our lives? How often do we fixate on external details, on making a good impression, on having all appearances looking just so, but forget what really matters? How often do we make ourselves "anxious and worried" about all we think we have to do? In today's Gospel Jesus calls us to stop the frenetic activity of our lives, to pause and listen, imitating Mary "who sat beside the Lord at his feet listening to him speak." This can seem impossible. We look at our calendars and our to-do lists and cannot find a single slot in which to squeeze quiet prayer or silent spiritual listening. But Jesus asks us to reorganize our priorities. He tells us, "There is need of only one thing." Really, Jesus? Have you seen our lists!? What can we possibly eliminate? Don't we need to do all of this? The Lord says no. What we need to do is to make time to be with him. The same Lord who turned water into wine and fed five thousand men with five loaves of bread and two fish can also multiply our time. So instead of being like Martha who tried to tell Jesus what to do-"tell her to help me"-let's be like Mary who listened to what Jesus had to say. egiving with Faith Direct Faith Direct enables Parishioners to make their Church contributions through either direct debit from your checking/savings account or through your credit/debit card. No more writing checks or searching for envelopes on the way out the door. Now you can apply the convenience of direct debit to your parish offerings in much the same way as you may now use it to make your mortgage, car or tuition payments. Faith Direct also offers you personalized offertory cards to replace your envelopes for the collection basket. Please join me in enrolling to Faith Direct. Just 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 Faith Formation News I will be away this week enjoying vacation with my family. Registration for Elementary Faith Formation K-5th Grade will begin the week end of August 13th/14th. The schedule for classes and calendar for the year and other information about our program should be on the website by the end of July. 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 High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard s: 7/25 - "MATT Monday" (8:30am Mass with Breakfast After) - We will meet for the 8:30am Mass and will then go out to breakfast to talk about any theology topic that you like! 8/7 - "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! As we experience growth in our teen and middle school youth programs at St. Bernard's, we'd like those who are called to work with youth to consider a Core Team role with either our high school program (Life Teen) or our middle school program (Edge). If you are interested in joining either team, please call or e-mail Shannon Hards using the contact information below. Thanks and God bless!" Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes :111 Julia McDonough John W. Kenyon, Jr. Anne Petrone-King Frank Ragona
July 17, 2016 COME INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE CAHTOLIC CHURCH On October 9 th, we will begin our classes for those 16 and older who want to come into Full Communion with the Catholic Church. In past years, many of those who attended The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) classes came from marriages and families who practice our Catholic faith. Some have attended Mass for years and for some reason did not feel God s call to join in full communion with our Church. Some of those attending were born into Catholic families and did not receive instruction in all the sacraments. Some have been away from the Church for many years and would like to return. Others were raised in families who were not active in their faith and would like to gain a deeper understanding of Catholic beliefs and strengthen their relationship with God. If you, a family member or friend feel God s call to come closer to Him through worship in the Catholic Church, you are invited to join us this fall in RCIA. For more information about RCIA classes and how to come into full communion with our Catholic faith community, contact Deacon Alan at 480-614-9868. St. Vincent De Paul Will have their meetings on the 2nd & 4th Tuesday, during the summer, in the Old Parish Center in Room 2-7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. Sanctity of Life Ministry You are called to stand up for life! You are called to work and pray against abortion. Saint John Paul II Protecting life is our duty as Catholics and ending legal protection for abortion is imperative. Denver Arthbishop Samuel J. Aquila January 22, 2013 Page 4 Remember in Your Prayers Family and Friends who are ill. Ryann Nicole Adame Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Kim Bisel Selena Marie Bohan Joan Bonfilio Gerald Bristen Bill Brown William Burt Stan Burzynski Kayci Carson Agatha Chung Tom Church Ed Connell Louise DeRogatis Suzanne Devlin Gabrielle DiCarlo Palma DiFranco Rev. John Doyle Natalie Farington Jean Fink Kathleen Florea Bee Frederick Evan Gallant Maude Griffith Bruno Hahl David Harman Kyle Hutchinson Shelly Jahnke Elizabeth Jensen John B. Kendall James Kennedy Tracey Krueger Mel Latimer Penny Latko Esther Maher Terry Morrison Julia McDonough John Merrill III Karen Navas Gordy Ortler Dick Poage Mary Palomino Dennis Pauken Chris Racic Splendora Rastelli Edwin Rivera Tom Ryan Rose Maria Santos Cathy Schira Robbie Severyn Corinne Shahid Jim Shutts Joel Smith Family Stu Stewart Baby Reesa Stutzman Sharon Toenj Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit for Jay & Kay Greene Requested by: Mary Lundall ANOINTING OF THE SICK August 7, 2016 9:00 A.M. September 4, 2016 11:00 A.M. October 1, 2016 5:00 P.M. November 6, 2016 7:30 A.M. December 4, 2016 9:00 A.M. Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. Legion of Mary Ministry: Will have their weekly meetings on Tuesdays during the summer months in the Old Parish Center in room 1. Please join us. NEW PARISH SUMMER HOURS OFFICE HOURS ARE: MONDAY thru THURSDAY 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. FRIDAY 9 AM until NOON PLEASE NOTE Daily Mass will be in the Old Parish Center. Only on MONDAY S, 8:30 a.m. Daily Mass will be in the church. Ministries, for the summer, will meet in the Old Parish Center.
Page 5 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona July 16,2016 through July 24, 2016 Readings for the Week of July 17, 2016 Sunday: Gn 18:1-10a/Ps 15:2-5/Col 1:24-28/Lk 10:38-42 Monday: Mi 6:1-4, 6-8/Ps 50:5-6, 8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/Mt 12:38-42 Tuesday: Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 85:2-8/Mt 12:46-50 Wednesday: Jer 1:1, 4-10/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/Mt 13:1-9 Thursday: Jer 2:1-3, 7-8, 12-13/Ps 36:6-11/Mt 13:10-17 Friday: Jer 3:14-17/Jer 31:10-13/Jn 20:1-2, 11-18 Saturday: Jer 7:1-11/Ps 84:3-6, 8, 11/Mt 13:24-30 Next Sunday: Gn 18:20-32/Ps 138:1-3, 6-8/Col 2:12-14/Lk 11:1-13 Observances for the Week of July 17, 2016 Sunday: 16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Monday: Camillus de Lellis, Priest Wednesday: Apollinaris, Bishop and Martyr Thursday: Lawrence of Brindisi, Priest and Doctor of the Church Friday: Mary Magdalene Saturday: Bridget, Religious Next Sunday: 17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc 16 17 Saturday Sunday 18 19 20 Monday Tuesday Wednesday 21 22 23 24 Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday 5:00 PM Earlette M. Ebert 7:30 AM Dorothy Boynton 9:00 AM St.Bernard s Parishioners 11:00 AM Martin Connolly 8:30 AM Joseph Bonfiglio 8:30 AM SylviaAnn Zellmer 8:30 AM Philip Celia 7:30 PM Jayne Zum Brunnen 8:30 AM Alan Tarazoff 8:30 AM Ted Dzilinski 5:00 PM Joseph & Helen Murphy 7:30 AM Ericka Zley 9:00 AM Brian Lowrie 11:00 AM St Bernard s Parishioners 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. AROUND THE DIOCESE Attention Mothers & Daughters! Mom & Me: Our Bodies, Our Bond Mother/Daughter Programs for 10-12-year-old girls and 13-16-year-old girls and their mothers to learn about God s plan for growing up, becoming a woman and His gifts of sexuality, fertility and chastity. Morning Session: 9:00 am to Noon Moms and their Daughters, age 10-12 Afternoon Session: 1:00pm-4PM Moms and their Daughters, age 12-16 Saturday, August 6th, 2016 Diocesan Pastoral Center 400 E. Monroe St, Phoenix, AZ 85004 (Free underground parking with entrance on 5th St, just north of Monroe) Cost is $30.00 per Mom/Daughter Pair and includes refreshments and a workbook. Pre-registration is required and can be done on the Office of NFP website. Go to www.phxnfp.org to select the correct class, enter both Mom s and Daughter s Names. Send an email to cleonard@diocesephoenix.org with any questions you may have. THE OPEN DOOR From the Core Community of ANDRE HOUSE Andre House is in immediate need of an economy car, sedan, minivan or SUV. If you don t think your vehicle is good enough consider the following: The average Andre House vehicle is 15 years old, has 92,000 miles and a lot of character scratches and dents. Any running vehicle below those averages improves our fleet! Thank you. Please email Fr. Tom Doyle: tdoyle@andrehouse.org- 255-0580 ext. 301
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, Pastor 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.) Deacon Alan Hungate Administration Pastoral Assistant Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Administrative Assistant-Bette Brown 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 July 10, 2016 Sunday Collection Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 10,493.00 electronic giving: $ 655.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 485.00 electronic giving: $ 0 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING 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 Blood Donation: Jaclyn Rapisarda 480-661-9843 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) 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: 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: 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 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED To deliver meals to elderly & disabled homebound residents in Tempe and Scottsdale. To Volunteer please call: Kathy Flores HDM Program Manager @480-858-6511 or email kathyf@tempeaction.org More Around The Diocese Healing Mass: The Crosier Community of Phoenix is offering a HEALING MASS at 8 a.m., July 17 at Mt. Claret Retreat Center. This is an opportunity to celebrate God s merciful healing through the intercession of St. Odilia, patroness of the blind, other bodily infirmities and the Crosier Order. Please bring your petitions with you so they can be remembered at the Mass. The sacrament of the anointing of the sick is celebrated, and at the end of Mass, personal blessings with the ancient relics of St. Odilia are offered. This event is free and open to the public. All are welcome! Info: dphx.org/event/crosier-healing-mass-2016-jul1.