St.Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church Pastor 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, Fr. Charles Keefe, Deacon Alan Hungate MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Weekday: Monday Friday 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 SPECIAL MASSES Divine Mercy Mass: Wednesday 8:30 AM Devotion to follow Mass Padre Pio Mass: First Monday of the Month 7:00 PM Devotion to follow Mass Spanish Mass: First Saturday of the Month at 8:30 AM Office Hours: M o n - T h u r s 9 : 0 0 A M 4 : 0 0 P M (closed 12-1-lunch) Fri 9:00AM 12:00PM (NOON) October 21, 2018 -- 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time 10755 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 www.stbernardscottsdale.org
Page 2 October 21, 2018 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ Faith Direct Attention: Enrollment 601 S. Washington St., Alexandria. VA 22314 1-866-507-8757 (toll free) - www.faithdirect.net
Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Today is World Mission Sunday. We celebrate this day by remembering the revitalizing mission at the heart of our Christian faith - to bring the Gospel to all! The collection today for the Society for the Propagation of the Faith ensures the work and service of the Mission Church, as it supports priests, religious and lay leaders who offer the Lord's mercy and concrete help to the most vulnerable communities in the Pope's missions. Thank you for your generosity. Thank You for being a part of our St. Bernard of Clairvaux family! As you start the busy autumn/winter season, consider enrolling in egiving through Faith Direct so that your gift can reach us even when you cannot. Visit www.faithdirect.net and use our church code: AZ734 Thank you for your continued support of our parish family! God Bless You, Father Brian Bell WEDDING BANNS Florence Stutzman James Giardino Stephanie Heller Adam Dietrich & Faith Formation News Page 3 Elementary Classes resume this week on Monday, October 22nd. For all of our Confirmation and First Communion candidates we now have our date for the actual conferring of the sacraments. It will be the week after Easter, Sunday, April 28th, at 2pm. Father Fred Adamson V.G. will be the celebrant. The Confirmation/First Communion Retreat for all Third Graders and Heritage children will be Saturday, February 23, 2019. Rehearsal for First Communion will be Monday April 22nd from 67:30pm in the Church and Confirmation Rehearsal for all candidates, Third grade through Adults will be on Saturday, April 27th from 10:11:30am with sponsors. These are important save the dates! All parents will receive more information on all these events and on the celebrations of the sacrament in January. First Reconciliation will be celebrated on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at 10:00am with a reception to follow. Classes for the 2018-19 Faith Formation year began the second week of September. We will begin our second quarter this week. Registration is ongoing for the year for Kindergarten, First and Fourth/ Fifth Grades. Sacrament classes were closed on October 1st. Catholic School students wishing to receive their sacraments at St. Bernard s will need to register for the second semester only in January. First Reconciliation in this diocese is made in the second grade and Confirmation and First Eucharist in third grade. If you have an older child, who has missed the sacraments, for whatever reason, at the younger ages or is in need of baptism, please know that we have programs available to take care of their needs. For more information on the program please contact me at kstine@stboc.org or call me at the Parish Office 480-661-9843 ex 309 God s Blessings, Kathie & Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events: 10/29 - "Boundaries" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why do we have rules and laws? Does it help you or hurt you? How do boundaries set you free? High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events: 10/28 - "I Am Free (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What does it mean to be free? Does true freedom mean you should do anything you want? How does following Christ set you free? 11/5 - "My Neighbor" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What does it mean to say that everyone has dignity? Who is your neighbor? Why should you help them? 11/4 - "You Matter (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Do you feel like you matter? What can you do to free yourself from feelings of anxiety and depression? Where in your life do you need healing? 11/19 - "The Gift of Time" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Do you consider time a gift from God? How do you manage your time? How do you use it to serve God and your family? 11/18 - "One Family (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) How do you get along with your family? Do you build one another up? How do you serve your brothers and sisters in Christ? Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or youth@stboc.org Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or youth@stboc.org
October 21, 2018 HAPPENINGS AT ST. BERNARD S 2018 ANOINTING OF THE SICK November 4, 2018 After 7:30 a.m. Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass. AN INVITATION TO ALL MEN Want to grow more fully alive as a Man of God,No matter where you are in your spiritual life? 6:40am 8:00am in the Parish Center Hall. For more information contact Kent at Kcampbellphx@gmail.com Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults COME INTO FULL COMMUNION WITH THE CATHOLIC CHURCH We meet from 8:30 AM until 10:45 AM on Sunday mornings in room 101 in the parish center. 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 602-228-7234. BAKE SALE Sunday, October 28th St. Bernard s Parish Hall. Enjoy cakes, cookies, brownies, and more. sponsored by the Ladies of Welcome Formerly known as Christ Renews His Parish) Proceeds cover the cost of our annual renewal weekend February 16-17, 2019. SAVE THE DATE The Hispanic Ministry of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Annual Festivities of Our Lady of Guadalupe DECEMBER 8, 2018 This is a Fiesta for all Family and friends. There will be Piñatas for the children, Mexican Dinner, 50/50 Raffle, D.J. for dancing and many surprises. For More information call 480-860-6753 October 20, 2018 through October 28, 2018 Page 4 20 Saturday 5:00 PM Ray McMahan 21 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 9:00 AM Victoria Curtin 11:00 AM John Paskalides 22 Monday 8:30 AM Carlos Cifuentes 23 Tuesday 8:30 AM Charles & Irene Hoffman 24 Wednesday 8:30 AM Geraldine Wainwright 25 Thursday 8:30 AM Frank Fueger 26 Friday 8:30 AM Leo Capoccia 27 Saturday 5:00 PM Mr/Mrs James Hladik 28 Sunday 7:30 AM Oleeta Vesce 9:00 AM St. Bernard s Parishioners 11:00 AM Dick Danielson Mario Acevedo Sandy Adducci Herbert Bargar Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Nicole Bulla Mickey Butcher Luis Castro Kim Cefarartti Dolores Colman Jean Costello Baby Noah Crouch Stacey Daley Jim Dandy Geno DiMarco Laura Frederick Reid Gleeson REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL Matthew Gross Shannon Hards Carlos Julio I.A. Margee Woodill Bryan Krueger Loretta Kulczyk Bruce LaPlant John LaPlant Mary Kay LaTempa Mel Latimer Penny Latko Dennis M. Ramona McCarthy Sharon McWeeny Richard Ortega Phil Pecora Joan Pitisano Linda Redendo Cathy Schira Trina Semoes Stephanie Simonson Joseph Simons Emilia Semplici Carmen Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Linda Stump Baby Reesa Stutzman Yoko Taylor David Truax Nina Vinnanve Diane Wright Arlene Zuiker In order to keep the prayer list current, names listed for more than 6 months will be removed. Please advise the parish office 480-661-9843 if any of the above names need to be removed. Readings for the Week of October 21, 2018 Sunday Is 53:10-11/Ps 33:4-5, 18-19, 20, 22 [22]/ Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45 Monday: Eph 2:1-10/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4ab, 4c-5 [3b]/Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: E ph 2:12-22/Ps 85:9ab-10, 11-12, 13-14 [cf. 9]/ Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Eph 3:2-12/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd, 5-6 [cf. 3]/Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Eph 3:14-21/Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 11-12, 18-19 [5b]/ Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Eph 4:1-6/Ps 24:1-2, 3-4ab, 5-6 [cf. 6]/Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Eph 4:7-16/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4ab, 4cd-5 [1]/Lk 13:1-9 Next Sunday: Jer 31:7-9/Ps 126:1-2, 2-3, 4-5, 6 [3]/Heb 5:1-6/ Mk 10:46-52 Observances for the Week of October 21, 2018 Sunday: Monday: Tuesday: Wednesday: Next Sunday: LPi 29th Sunday in Ordinary Time; World Mission Sunday St. John Paul II, Pope St. John of Capistrano, Priest St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop 30th Sunday in Ordinary Time; Priesthood Sunday
Page 5 NEW KNIGHTS WANTED CONTACT GRAND KNIGHT BOB GOMEZ (bob@rjgomez.com) TO FIND OUT HOW TO JOIN 480-391-9610 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENT DATES 2018-19 NOVEMBER 18 Pancake Breakfast JANUARY 20, 2019 Parish Picnic at nearby park MARCH 2 Spaghetti Night & Talent Show APRIL 7 Pancake Breakfast SAFE ENVIRONMENT The Office of Safe Environment is going through some changes right now and there is a new Website. You can still access the old site safeenvironmenttraining.org and it will take you to the new site phoenix.setanet.org It is not compatible with Internet Explorer; you must use Chrome, Firefox or Safari to view the videos. If you have received an email that says you need to renew just follow the link and renew your training online. Everyone who serves in ministry will need to be compliant with their training by December 31st. If you are new to ministry and not taken the foundation class, Keeping The Promise Alive, you need to go to the website phoenix.setanet.org and click on register for classes and find the class called Keeping The Promise Alive at another parish and register and attend that class. You can download the paperwork and complete and bring it to the class have it signed by the trainer and return it to me. The Office of Safe Environment has asked us to please be patient through this leadership transition. If you have any questions concerning Safe Environment Training please call Kathie at the Parish Office 480-661-9843 ex 309. I am the Safe Environment Coordinator at St. Bernard s. Kathie This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of Charles & Irene Hoffman By: The Snyder Family Missionaries of the Poor Several parishioners from St. Bernard s will be heading to Kingston, Jamaica to help the Missionaries of the Poor Brothers and Sisters in caring for the poorest of the poor. If you are interested in hearing about our planned trip, please email Cristina Dixon at bcdixon@msn.com, or call her at 480-816-1889. Our dates of travel are January 28th through February 4th, 2019. Altar Server Ministry Being an Altar Server is a valuable and rewarding service to the parish and a great way to become more involved in the church. This service can also be applied for required school service hours. There are openings for more Altar Servers at the 5 PM Saturday and 9:00 AM Sunday Masses, for any child who has received First Eucharist. For more information, or to volunteer, please contact Dr.Richard Rutkowski, 480-836-0568. The Cultural Diversity Team Of the Office of Ethnic Ministries of the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix takes great pleasure in inviting you to celebrate Cultural Diversity Mass Saturday, November 10, 2018 St. Helen Catholic Church 5510 W. Cholla St. Glendale, 85304 Most Rev. Eduardo Nevares Auxiliary Bishop of Phoenix, Celebrant For information call 602-354-2044 Program for the evening: 3:30 p.m. Musical Preludes featuring ethnic groups 4:30 p.m. Mass 5:45 p.m. Multicultural reception and buffet Free THE BLESSED MOTHER S SPIRITUALITY GROUP INVITES ALL WOMEN TO JOIN New parish center - 2nd floor-rooms 202&203 Wednesdays, 9:30 AM until 11:30 AM This year s study will include UNTOLD BLESSINGS Three Paths to Holiness With DVD by Bishop Robert Barron For more information call Sandy 480 314-5386 Marriage Encounter Weekend 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 St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle; be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray; and do you, O prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and the other evil spirits who prowl about the world for the ruin of souls. Amen. Living Every Day W ith Passion and Purpose Thrive, Don t Just Survive. Join Dynamic Catholic and Matthew Kelly to discover your purpose, learn new habits, & gain personal clarity. It s not your typical church event. October 27, 2018 Comerica Theatre, 400 W.Washington, Phoenix
Page 6 Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.stbernardscottsdale.org E-mail: church@stboc.org 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 ROSARIES AT ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX WEEKDAYS Daily Rosary Adoration Chapel after 8:30 am Mass FIRST SATURDAY Sanctity of Life Ministry Rosary 4:30 p.m. Other Saturdays Pro Life Rosary Adoration Chapel 4:30 pm FIRST MONDAY St. Padre Pio Rosary and Mass 7:00 pm TUESDAYS Carpool to Planned Parenthood in Tempe after the 8:30 am Mass at St. Bernard s. WEDNESDAY Divine Mercy Rosary after 8:30 am Mass FRIDAYS After 8:30 am Mass Devotion in New Parish Center First Fridays: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Following 8:30 a.m. Mass 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 (please remember to sign the book) 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. Any questions, please contact the bulletin editor Bette Brown: bebown@stboc.org. STEWARDSHIP CORNER October 14, 2018 -Sunday Collections Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 9,879.00 electronic giving: $27,087.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 313.00 electronic giving: $ 3,334.00 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: (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 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 St. Bernard s Ministries 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: 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 Listen to CATHOLIC RADIO Immaculate Heart Radio is now Relevant Radio Imposing Values Religious faith has long been a cornerstone of the American experience. From the Mayflower Compact, which begins In the name of God, Amen, to our Declaration of Independence, we hear loud echoes of our faith in God. It finds expression in our deep-seated conviction that we have unalienable rights from Nature and Nature s God. To speak out against racial discrimination, social injustice or threats to the dignity of life is not to force values upon society, but rather to call our society to its own, long-accepted, moral principles and commitment to defend basic human rights, which is the function of law. Most Rev. Donald Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, in homily at Red Mass, October 1, 2006 REMINDER: If you re unable to come forward and wish to receive communion, Please notify a minister of hospitality before Mass.