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Page 2 July 9, 2017 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
July 9, 2017 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Parishioners: Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor "Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." Is there anyone to whom this doesn't apply? Don't we all have to labor at something, whether it be work, school, relationships, household affairs, or personal, emotional, or mental battles? Aren't we all burdened in some way at some time? Jesus offers us powerful words of consolation in today's Gospel. He promises us rest. He calls all of us to himself, along with the baggage and burdens that we carry, and assures us that we will find relief. Thank God! What a gift for our tired, weary souls. The strange part about the passage, however, is when Jesus suggests that in order to find this wonderful rest, we have to take a "yoke" upon our shoulders. This of course is a reference to the animal harness of old that would join two oxen together to share the weight of the load they carried. He tells us, "Take my yoke upon you and learn from me... For my yoke is easy, and my burden light." Somehow, joining Jesus in his work is supposed to bring us rest! Contrary to the standard belief that not working is the source of relief, Jesus urges us to join him in his mission in order to find peace. But what is this mission? To be "meek and humble of heart." Jesus' work is to do whatever God the Father wants him to do. As he says elsewhere, "My food is to do the will of the one who sent me and to finish his work" (Jn 4:34). So, it seems that if we also humbly submit to doing God's work-with Jesus right alongside us as our partner in the task-we will "find rest" for ourselves. So as we labor through the trials of the day, may we bear this in mind, and pray that we may handle them according to the will of God. Yours in Christ, Father Brian T. Bell 20 Years of Service Thank You Fr. Brian would like to Thank John Seliga for his 20 years of faithful service as Minister of the Word. He has done a wonderful job training and coordinating all our Lectors serving at all our weekend Masses. Dr. Richard Rutkowski has accepted the Ministry as trainer and coordinator for Lectors. Faith Formation News Page 3 Liturgy of the Word for the children will continue through the summer at the 9:00 &11:00am masses as long as Mr. Schiffer and I are in town. 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 if 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, 480-661-9843, Ext.309. God s Blessings, Kathie 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. His television program Live with Passion airs on and on some EWTN affiliates and on several major networks including the Trinity Broadcasting Network s The Church Channel. Please see Father s website: www.frcedric.org
July 9, 2017 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Happening At St. Bernard s Parish 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. 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. MONTHLY PADRE PIO MASS 7:00 p.m. MONDAY, July 10, 2017, IN OLD PARISH CENTER A Time of Peace Ecclesiastes 3:11 Louise Holder ANOINTING OF THE SICK August 6, after 9:00 a.m. Mass September 3. after 11 a.m. Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. Sanctity of Life TUESDAY ROSARY PLANNED PARENTHOOD/ TEMPE APACHE BLVD/DORSEY LANE AFTER 8 AM MASS AT ST.DANIEL THE PROPHET Carpool leaves St. Bernards, 7:15 A.M. Call to reserve your ride480-250-1241 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 David Campbell Dick Carrabine Kayci Carson Jean Costello Ed Connell Amy Di Iorio Carolyn Dicercksmeie Mercedes Duarte Natalie Farington Ryan Foley 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. SANCTITY OF LIFE MILITARY ROPE ROSARY MAKERS Miriam Rosa, (parishioner of Our Lady of Joy), a retired Colonel, Army, (Corp of Nurses), recently spoke to the Military Rope Rosary ministry as guest speaker. Our group was honored with stories about the joy this project has brought to the military overseas. We are happy to help in any way to provide rosaries for those who serve us well. As fall season starts, we will look again to the people of St. Bernards that wish to join in this project. Watch for upcoming announcements. Our 2017 Gala will be held at St. Bernard of Clairvaux in Scottsdale on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Mass will be celebrated at 5:00 pm and presided over by Bishop Olmsted. The Aid to Women s Center Gala will begin after the Mass. We are also looking for table sponsors. Three sponsorship levels are available: Gold ($500), Silver ($400) and Bronze ($300). The table sponsor is also responsible for bring eight individuals who will contribute to Aid to Women Center to fill their table. If you have any questions or would like to help us with the cost of our 2017 Gala, please contact Katrina at kwinn@aidtowomencenter.org for details.
Page 5 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time July 8, 2017 through July 16, 2017 Readings for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sunday: Zec 9:9-10/Ps 145:1-2, 8-11, 13-14/ Rom 8:9, 11-13/Mt 11:25-30 Monday: Gn 28:10-22a/Ps 91:1-4, 14-15ab/Mt 9:18-26 Tuesday: Gn 32:23-33/Ps 17:1b, 2-3, 6-7ab, 8b, 15/ Mt 9:32-38 Wednesday: Gn 41:55-57; 42:5-7a, 17-24a/Ps 33:2-3, 10-11, 18-19/Mt 10:1-7 Thursday: Gn 44:18-21, 23b-29; 45:1-5/Ps 105:16-21/ Mt 10:7-15 Friday: Gn 46:1-7, 28-30/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/ Mt 10:16-23 Saturday: Gn 49:29-32; 50:15-26a/Ps 105:1-4, 6-7/ Mt 10:24-33 Next Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10-14/Rom 8:18-23/ Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9 Observances for the Week of July 9, 2017 Sunday: 14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Tuesday: St. Benedict, Abbot Thursday: St. Henry Friday: St. Kateri Tekakwitha, Virgin Saturday: St. Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Next Sunday: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in memory of: Adeline & Charles Ferruzza By: Theresa Maglio 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 ANIMA CHRISTI Soul of Christ sanctify me; Body of Christ Save me; Blood of Christ inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ wash me; Passion of Christ strengthen me. O good Jesus hear me; Within Your wounds hide me; At the hour of my death call me; And bid me come to You That with Your saints I may praise you forever. Amen 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 Kalli Owen 10 Monday 8:30 AM Bobby Reiss 11 Tuesday 8:30 AM Nancy Lazzara 12 Wednesday 8:30 AM Patrick Worth 13 Thursday 8:30 AM Patrick Worth 14 Friday 8:30 AM Sandy Adducci & Family 15 Saturday 5:00 PM Rosemary S. Powers 16 Sunday 7:30 AM Pauline & John Whitmer 9:00 AM Angelina Vanderweg 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 News from the Diocese: 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 INFANT ADOPTION ORIENTATION: Looking to adopt an infant? The Pregnancy, Parenting and Adoption Program has openings available in our Child Placement Program. The first step is to attend a program orientation. Info and registration: contact Sally Gramke at (602) 230-4910 or sgramke@cc-az.org. FROM PORN TO FREEDOM: Join Dr. Monica Breaux, PhD, a Catholic therapist and sex addiction expert, and Andrew, an average man who overcame pornography addiction, to arm yourself and your loved ones for battle. Hear Andrew s story, the science behind his journey, and how to avoid or overcome this problem. Ask your questions, and get their answers. Current Schedule: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, 2117 S. Rural Rd., Tempe 7/6 Teen Talk 7-8:30 pm.; 6/7 Women s Talk 7-8:30 pm; 7/8 Men s Talk 7-8:30 pm. St.Mary Magdalene, 2654 E. Williams Field Rd., Gilbert 7/16 Teen Talk 7-8:30 pm; 7/17 Women s Talk 7-8:30 pm; 7/18 Men s Talk 7-8:30 pm. There are still dates and times available for your parish or ministry group! Contact Dr. Breaux at 602-228-2126 or whollymen@gmail.com to schedule today Info: whollymen.com
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 STEWARDSHIP CORNER Sunday Collections Weekend of June 25, 2017 Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 9,730.00 electronic giving: $17,560.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 110.00 electronic giving: $ 1,250.00 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 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 Ladies Auxillary bob@rjgomez.com 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 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 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. Blessed Sacrament Gift Shop 11300 North 64th Street, Scottsdale. 480-948-8370 Summer Hours. June 1 to September 1, 2017 Sat. 8:30am to Noon & 3:00pm. to 5:30pm. Sun. 7:30am. to Noon. 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