St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church
Pastor: Father 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 SPECIAL MASSES Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Divine Mercy Mass: Wednesday 8:30 AM
Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Devotion to follow Mass
Weekday: Monday —Friday 8:30 AM Padre Pio Mass: First Monday of the Month 7:00 PM
Devotion to follow Mass SACRAMENTS
Spanish Mass: First Saturday of the Month at 8:30 AM Reconciliation: Saturdays 4:00pm to 4:30pm Baptism: Contact Parish Office 3 months in advance Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00AM — 4 : 0 0 P M Weddings: Contact Parish Office 9 months in advance (closed 12-1-lunch) Fri 9:00AM —12:00PM (NOON)
February 17, 2019 10755 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 www.StBernardScottsdale.org
Page 2 February 17, 2019 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux , Scottsdale, AZ
Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Page 3 Society of St. Vincent de Paul The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference would like to express its gratitude to the parishioners of St. Bernard of
Clairvaux for their generous donations during 2018.
In recognition of all your kind support during last year, please treat yourself to a free coffee and donut in the parish hall after all masses on March 3.
Thank you on behalf of all the people you helped last year and thank you in advance for all the people you will help in 2019.
Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Conference
Jesus said, “Come away and rest awhile”. Give your marriage new life by participating in a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend.
To apply online, and for weekend dates visit www.wwmearizona.com
High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events:
2/24 - "The Sequel” (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What are you made for in this life? What does it mean to be a disciple? How can you be a faithful disciple as a teen in 2019?
3/3 - "Deserted” (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What is it like to live in a desert? Why did Jesus spend 40 days there? How can you follow His example as a teen during Lent?
3/22 - “Spring Retreat” (Friday 3/22 @ 5pm - Sunday 3/24 @ 11am) - We will be going to Prescott Pines for a retreat called "I Surrender." This retreat will include outdoor activities, teambuilding, a bonfire, interactive sessions, singing, adoration, etc. Let the Front Office know ASAP if you'd like to attend. The cost is $110.
Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry
CHARITY & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL (CDA) Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events: May our parish, through our financial gift and prayer to the CDA , support the works of 2/25 - "Fake Out!" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - mercy that take place in our Diocese. Why do some compromise their morals just to be popular? How do
We pray to the Lord. you speak life to others? How do you find true friends? Before all else, the Gospel invites us to respond to the God of love who 3/4 - "Called to Greatness" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the saves us, to see God in others and to go forth from ourselves to seek the Parish Hall) - What does it mean to be great? How are you called to good of others.” – Pope Francis greatness? Who are good role models of greatness? The annual Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) provides critical funding to more than 70 programs and agencies across 4 counties in our 4/1 - "Bold Faith" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Diocese. These groups serve people in our parishes, Catholic schools, and What does it mean to have a bold faith? Who/what gets in your way? communities. You become the heart and hands of Jesus to children, How can we help you build courage in this area of your life? families, and individuals with your gift to the CDA. Every gift is important, no matter the size. For more information or to donate Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry online, visit dphx.org/CDA Thank you for your support. 480-661-9843 x310 or [email protected] February 17, 2019 6th Sunday in Ordinary February 16, 2019 through February 24, 2019 Page 4
HAPPENINGS AT ST. BERNARD’S
16 Saturday 5:00 PM † Becky Marzullo 2019 ANOINTING OF THE SICK 17 Sunday 7:30 AM † Dr. Frank Agnone, Sr. March 3, 2019 Sunday After 7:30 a.m. Mass 9:00 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners April 7, 2019 Sunday After 9:00 a.m. Mass 11:00 AM † Evelyn Lee Alcock Please remain in the church 18 Monday 8:30 AM † John & Josephine Bambalas as anointing will be after Mass. 19 Tuesday 8:30 AM † Dick Muckler 20 Wednesday 8:30 AM † Bob Quinn A Time of Peace... Ecclesiastes 3:11 21 Thursday 8:30 AM † Karl Bunz
22 Friday 8:30 AM † Constance Guzzon 23 Saturday 5:00 PM † Richard Carrabine Terrance Swihart 24 Sunday 7:30 AM † Dolores Redendo 9:00 AM Betty Troilo REMINDER: If you’re unable to come forward and wish to 11:00 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners receive communion, Please notify a minister of hospitality before Mass. REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL
Mario Acevedo Reid Gleeson Phil Pecora Faith Formation News Sandy Adducci MaryAnn Gorectki Joan Pitisano All parents of elementary children, preparing for the sacrament of First Dick Arndt Matthew Gross Linda Redendo Eucharist, should have received a letter by now that includes an invitation Irene Audette Shannon Hards Cathy Schira to the Confirmation/First Communion Retreat on Saturday, February Herbert Bargar Steve H. Trina Semoes 23rd from 11:45am -6:00pm. Please remember to RSVP so that we Stephen David Bell Nicole Juliano Stephanie Simonson know how much food to prepare for the dinner. If you did not receive a Kay Berens Carlos Julio Joseph Simons letter please call me at the Parish Office or send me an email. Rose Bonfiglio I.A. Emilia Semplici Nicole Bulla Kristen Carmen Sotelo Some important dates to remember: Dale Butcher Bryan Krueger Jesus Sotelo February 23rd First Communion Retreat – 11:45am-6pm Mickey Butcher Loretta Kulczyk Linda Stump April 13th First Reconciliation/Reception – 10:00am-1:00pm Michael Candreva Bruce LaPlant Baby Reesa Stutzman April 22nd First Communion Rehearsal 6-7:30pm Luis Castro John LaPlant Yoko Taylor April 27th Confirmation Rehearsal – 10:00-11:30am Kim Cefarartti Mary Kay LaTempa Dolores Trovato April 28th Confirmation/First Communion – 2pm Dolores Colman Mel Latimer David Truax Jean Costello Penny Latko Nina Vinnanve First Reconciliation in this diocese is made in the second Mike Dacey Dennis M. Margee Woodill grade and Confirmation and First Eucharist in third Baby Noah Crouch Ramona McCarthy Diane Wright grade. If you have an older child, who has missed the Stacey Daley Bob McKeon G. Yansura Jim Dandy Sharon McWeeny Arlene Zuiker sacraments, for whatever reason, at the younger ages or Tom Devitt Frank Newland is in need of baptism, please know that we have Geno DiMarco Richard Ortega programs available to take care of their needs for the
2019/2020 year.
For more information on the program, please contact me at Readings for the Week of February 17, 2019 [email protected] or call me at the Parish Office 480-661-9843 ex 3 09 God’s Blessings, Sunday: Jer 17:5-8/Ps 1:1-2, 3, 4, 4, 6 [40:5a]/1 Cor 15:12, 16-20/ Lk 6:17, 20-26 Kathie Monday: Gn 4:1-15, 25/Ps 50:1 and 8, 16bc-17, 20-21 [14a]/ Adult Confirmation Mk 8:11-13 Presidents Day All adults, 18 years and older and out of High School are invited to join us Tuesday: Gn 6:5-8; 7:1-5, 10/Ps 29:1a and 2, 3ac-4, 3b and 9c-10 for an evening of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation on [11b]/Mk 8:14-21 Thursday, April 4, 2019 from 6:45-9:00pm in the Parish Center. This class Wednesday: Gn 8:6-13, 20-22/Ps 116:12-13, 14-15, 18-19 [17a]/ is for anyone who missed the sacrament of Confirmation at the younger Mk 8:22-26 ages and have already received the sacraments of Baptism and Eucharist Thursday: Gn 9:1-13/Ps 102:16-18, 19-21, 29 and 22-23 [20b]/ in the Catholic Church. You cannot be a godparent or a sponsor without Mk 8:27-33 completing the sacraments of initiation; Baptism, Confirmation and Friday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 Eucharist. All paperwork will be completed at this session that includes a Saturday: Heb 11:1-7/Ps 145:2-3, 4-5, 10-11 [cf. 1]/Mk 9:2-13 teaching on the history of the sacrament, the signs, symbols and gifts and Next Sunday: 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8, 10, fruits of the Holy Spirit. 12-13 [8a]/1 Cor 15:45-49/Lk 6:27-38 Observances for the week of February 17, 2019 For more information or to register for the class please call Kathie at the Monday: Presidents’ Day parish office, 480-661-9843 ex309 or email me at [email protected] The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle The sacrament of Confirmation is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 2019 Saturday: St. Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr at 2pm at St. Bernard’s. Next Sunday: 7th Sunday in Ordinary Time ©LPi Page 5
NEW KNIGHTS WANTED CONTACT GRAND KNIGHT- BOB GOMEZ ([email protected]) - 480-291-9610 Christ Renews His Parish has joined with To Find Out How To Join Dynamic Catholic and is now called Welcome. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EVENT DATES 2019 What is Welcome? It's an experience that helps you discover FEBRUARY 24, 2019 Pancake Breakfast what is missing in your life and what to do about it. MARCH 02, 2019 Spaghetti Night & Talent Show MARCH 31, 2019 Parish Picnic (Destination to be determined) Men's weekend March 9 & 10, 2019 Contact Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 APRIL 07, 2019 Pancake Breakfast
Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast The 20th Annual Sunday, February 24, 2018 St.Joseph Celebration Served immediately following each morning mass. & Anniversary Your donations help to support: • Our Seminarians • St. Vincent De Paul • March 16th Maggie’s Place • Andre House Organized by St. Padre Pio Prayer Group Please Join Us! Join us for our 20 th Annual Fun evening of Dinner, Live entertainment, music and dancing ! Annual Charity Saturday, March 16 th , 2019 - Mass at 5:00 pm. Golf Tournament Celebration is immediately after Mass in the parish hall of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church
Novena: Join us at the parish on March 7th thru MAY 04, 2019 th March 15 , 7:00pm. Firerock Country Club Dinner: Catered by Carmela & Frankie Epifani ! “Family style”: Tournament & Dinner Lasagna; Fried Cod fish with vegetables; Chicken Parmesan; Mixed Salad & Italian bread; Desert: Italian desserts Lunch, Dinner & Happy Hour Pkgs: $250/ PLAYER…. Beverages: Coffee, Water bottles and soda NON/PLAYER: Dinner & Happy Hour $65.00/person Kids menu: Chicken fingers, Pizza, mac and cheese
Early Bird Special Cost: Adults - $30 | Children (12 and under) - $15 Save $25 per golfer/sign-up by March 31st. Tickets can be purchased at the parish’s office . (for details, Sign-up On-Line: sbcknightsgolf.com call 480-661-9843) or during weekend masses on the three weeks prior to the event at the parish.
ST. BERNARD’S SENIOR CLUB Cash/ check only please. Tickets must be purchased before 3/01/19. Tables can hold a maximum of 8 guests per table, (more than 2019 EVENT CALENDAR 8, please make 2 tables). All Events are in the New Parish Center at Noon All proceeds from this event will be donated to Wed. Feb. 20 - Nancy Zikias (Duet Services) “Partners in Health /Aging” San Giovanni Rotondo Childen’s Orphanage Hospital, Wed. Mar. 20 - Pat McCrossan (Irish singer/musician) Local seminary and the bishop’s appeal and parish hall. Wed. Apr. 10 – Team Trivia Wed. May 15 - End of season luncheon (Restaurant to-be-determined)
We welcome new members. For more membership information, Call Josephine Zupancich at 480 -451 -5320. This week the Sanctuary Light Will Be Lit For
The 55+ Senior Social Club David Stephen Bell Invites Seniors to an informational talk by: Nancy Zikias of Duet Services Partners in Health & By: The Parish of St. Bernard’s Aging , Wednesday, February 20th 12:00noon at the New Parish Center : Cost $8.00/members; $12.00/non- members —Please RSVP by Sunday, February 17th St. Bernard of Clairvaux To: Josephine Zupancich 480-451-5320 Sanctity of Life Ministry invites all Parishioners to pray the peaceful Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergart en 2019-2020 Catholic School Registration: Inviting families with children ages 2-3 years old (Preschool), 4year olds Life Rosary - March 6 —April 14 (Pre-K), and Kindergarteners to take a tour of our school. Come and learn about our class- in Tempe on the Planned Parenthood sidewalk (Bring your rosary) rooms, curriculum, teachers, affordability, and Christ-centered environment. Call the school office at 480-998-9466 to set up a day and time convenient for you. Car pool forms in our South Parking Lot after Tuesday morning Registration information is available on our website at https://bscaz.org/ parishschool/Or you can pick up a registration packet on your tour. Reserve your masses. For more information contact Dolores Lonergan; child’s space now for the 2019 -2020 school year [email protected] Page 6 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux & Scottsdale, Arizona
Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661 -9843 && St. Bernard’s Ministries &&
- Fax: (480) 614 8092 Website: www.stbernardscottsdale.org Adoration: Irene Hausmann 480-860-0502 Altar Servers: Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 E-mail: [email protected]
Altar Society: Cheryl Roehm 480-236-5688 Administration Linda Echsner 480-767-5285
Pastoral Assistant—Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Al-Anon: 602-249-1257 Administrative Assistant -Bette Brown extension 301 Baptism Preparation: Parish Office 48 0-661-9843 Administrative Assistant -Cheryl Roehm extension 301 Bereavement: Ellen Florea 480-816-3551
– Cancer Support Ministry Lynn Johnson 480-778-0618 Faith Formation Kindergarten thru Middle School Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko 602-741-8259 Director — Kathie Stine extension: 309 Welcome —Women Nancy Paulus 480-203-4428 — Welcome —Men Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 Youth Group Edge & Life Teen Edge (6th-8th grade) — Shannon Hards extension: 310 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 extension: 310 Life Teen (High School Teens) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Music Faith Formation: (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 Director—Kent Campbell extension: 311 Finance Council: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Stewardship and Development Hispanic Ministry: Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753 Director—Michael Huesman extension: 302 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429 Facility Managers Knights of Columbus: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 Steve Cassar 480 -309 -9443 (after office hours only), [email protected] Ladies Auxillary Lesa Harris-602-300-0545 Hernando Cifuentes [email protected] Parish Center Manager - - Lectors (Min. of Word): Dr. Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 Director– Art Stine 602 866 7900 Events Coordinator [email protected] Linda Wisniowski 602 -369 -4068 Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 ROSARIES AT ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Ministry of Care: Dan & Kerry Mueller 480-661-0523 WEEKDAYS Daily Rosary Adoration Chapel Music Ministry: Kent Campbell 480-661-9843
after 8:30 am Mass Padre Pio Prayer Group: Nancy Rossiello 480-391-1257 FIRST SATURDAY Sanctity of Life Ministry Rosary 4:30 p.m. Pastoral Council: Chris & Ann Foley 480-661-9843 Other Saturdays Rosary Adoration Chapel 4:30 pm Prison Outreach: Parish Office 480-661-9843 FIRST MONDAY St. Padre Pio Rosary and Mass 7:00 pm RCIA Dcn. Alan Hungate 480-661-9843 Sanctity of Life Committee: Shirley Towers 480-661-9843 TUESDAYS Carpool to Planned Parenthood in Tempe Senior Social Club: Josephine Zupancich 480-451-5320 after the 8:30 am Mass at St. Bernard’s. St. Vincent de Paul: On-Call cell phone 480-332-8742 WEDNESDAY Rosary and chaplet of Divine Mercy, after Stewardship/Development: Mike Huesman 480-661-9843 8:30 am Mass & in the Adoration Chapel That Man Is You: Kent Campbell 480-540 –8850 Women’s AA Susan Lupo 480-556-1816 [email protected] FRIDAYS: Charismatic Prayer Group in New Parish Center Women’s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480 – 314-5386 After 8:30 am Mass FIRST FRIDAYS: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus DONATIONS FOR ANDRE HOUSE Following 8:30 a.m. Mass The homeless served by Andre House are in need of clothing, blankets, — sleeping bags, back packs, hotel size toiletries (shampoo, RCIA COME INTO FULL conditioner, body wash, tooth paste, etc.)
COMMUNION WITH Please call Dennis Whitmer 480-440-1055 or for any THE CATHOLIC CHURCH appropriate item you have to donate.
For more information about RCIA classes, contact Deacon Alan at 602- 228-7234.
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February 10, 2019 —-Sunday Collections An Invitation To All Men: Sunday Collection 6:40am —8:00am in the Parish Center Hall on Fridays. envelopes: $11,498.00 For more information contact Kent at Kcampbell @gmail.com electronic giving: $25,797.00
(Building/Debt Reduction Fund) PLEASE NOTE : Bulletin Submissions for Upcoming Events must envelopes: $ 233.00 be made by Tuesday, 2 weeks prior to that given weekend . electronic giving: $ 3,309.00 We reserve the right to edit, include or not include, your submission. Any Thank you for your ongoing generosity questions, please contact the bulletin editor Bette Brown: [email protected]. MUSCLES IN HARMONY • Infants 2019 SPECIAL#FREE EVALUTION • Children Orofacial Myofunctional "erapy • Adults SERVICES FOR ALL AGES • INFANT#CHILD#ADULT Open Mouth Posture • Digit Sucking • Pre+ Post Orthodontics • Speech Disturbances Suck, Swallowing, Breathe • Tongue/Lip Ties, Tongue !rust • Lip Concerns Facial Paralysis • Headaches - Airway • Abnormal Oral Habits • TMD Bruxism - Snoring • Mouth Breather • Tongue Atrophy • And More! ™ Patricia Pine, COM [email protected] 480-442-1590 www.musclesinharmony.com
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