St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church

Reverend Michael Straley, Pastor Reverend Simon Osuchukwu, Associate Pastor Assisting Priests: Fr. Fred Adamson, V.G., Fr. John Pearson, C.S.C.; Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C. Fr. Charles Kieffer, Deacon Alan Hungate

MASS WILL BE CELEBRATED IN CHURCH SATURDAY VIGIL: 5:00pm; SUNDAY 7:30am; 9:00am; 11:00am.

MONDAY THRU SATURDAY AT 9:00am LIVE STREAMED MASSES WILL BE SUNDAY 11:00am; MONDAY thru SATURDAY 9:00am. Those attending Mass thru live-streaming Sunday, 11:00am and Monday thru Saturday at 9:00am, may come to Church to Receive Communion after Mass

THIRTY-FIVE PERCENT OF THE SEATING CAPACITY WILL BE ALLOWED AT EACH MASS

MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE PRACTICED.

CONFESSION ARE ON SATURDAYS 3:30-4:30pm AND WEDNESDAYS 5:30-6:30PM

FEBRUARY 21, 2021—FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT 10755 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259 www.stboc.org

Page 2 February 21, 2021 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Scottsdale, AZ Please read the bulletin and check the website February 20, 2020 through February 28, 2021

www.stboc.org for current information. Confessions: Saturday 3:30-4:30pm. Wednesday 5:30-6:30pm ARE NOT announced during Mass, however, the priest will pray for the

Mass intention while preparing in the vesting Sacristy.

THERE WILL BE NO CONFESSIONS ON 20 Saturday 9:00 AM Barbara Huss FEBRUARY 24TH, BECAUSE OF THE PARISH MISSION 5:00 PM St. Bernard’s Parishioners 21 Sunday 7:30 AM † John Britto ANOINTING OF THE SICK: Mass for the Anointing of the Sick— 9:00 AM † Bob Monroe It will be Quarterly this year. You are reminded 11:00 AM † Kent Boudreau that The Anointing of the Sick is a Sacrament It is for 22 Monday 9:00 AM Rudy Trevino people who are seriously ill or preparing for possible 23 Tuesday 9:00 AM Alice Trevino hospital stays. (Next date to be announced.) 24 Wednesday 9:00 AM Betty Troilo 25 Thursday 9:00 AM Jerry Ballard Divine Mercy Prayer Group 26 Friday 9:00 AM † Edward O’Donnell Meets Every Wednesday In Church at 3:00 pm 27 Saturday 9:00 AM Jim Pimental

ALL ARE WELCOME—PLEASE JOIN US 5:00 PM Nancy Grout 28 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners ST. PADRE MONTHLY MASS WITH BENEDICTION & 9:00 AM † Kelly Catherin Carrow ROSARY—FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EVERY MONTH 11:00 AM † James F. Vague NEXT MASS IS MARCH 3, 2021—7:00 pm IN THE CHURCH —— MASKS ARE MANDATORY

R C I A The Rite of Christian Initiation— REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL Come Into Full Communion with the Catholic Judith Arndt Carlos Julio Teo Plata Church. We invite those who are interested in becoming Noelle Anderson T. Kampmann Barbara Plowman Catholic to contact Deacon Alan at 602-228-7234. Stephen David Bell Mary Kirkpatrick Preston Prewett Jane Brown Penny Latko Cameron Reedy Agatha(Mickey)Butcher Charlie LaPlant Judith(Jude)Rusk That Man Is You Kim C. Mel Latimer Rita Sargis Fridays - 7:15am - 8:30am Mary Cassar James Linse Marie Shutts Questions: Contact Kent Campbell Dolores Colman Keli Luther Carmen Sotelo [email protected], or Ed Connell Jerry Marchal Jesus Sotelo (480) 661-9843,x311 Sean Gaughan Jan Mc. Erin Thompson Erin Gorney Kerri McDermot Yoko Taylor Women's Spirituality: The new strain of Kim Green Richard Moulder Andrew Todd the corona virus is more contagious and Anna Gurczak Peter Murillo Kristen V. Arizona is experiencing more cases than Shannon Hards Phil Pecora Jerry Ward elsewhere. We would rather wait until most of Steve Jordan Art Perez Arlene Zuiker us are vaccinated and/or things are more controlled before we resume our class. Readings for the Week of February 21, 2021 Information on resuming will follow. Sunday: Gn 9:8-15/Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 10]/1 Pt 3:18-22/Mk 1:12-15 Questions - please call Sandy 480 314-5386 Monday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6 [1]/Mt 16:13-19 Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 34:4-5, 6-7, 16-17, 18-19 [18b]/Mt 6:7-15 VOCATIONS: First Sunday of Lent Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19 [19b]/Lk 11:29-32 As we begin this Lenten season we are reminded of the Thursday: Est C:12, 14-16, 23-25/Ps 138:1-2ab, 2cde-3, everlasting covenant God made with us. Renew the 7c-8 [3a]/Mt 7:7-12 promise you made with God. Believe in the Good News! Friday: Ez 18:21-28/Ps 130:1-2, 3-4, 5-7a, 7bc-8 [3]/Mt 5:20-26 Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/Ps 119:1-2, 4-5, 7-8 [1b]/Mt 5:43-48 (Psalm 25).

Next Sunday: Gn 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ps 116:10, 15, 16-17, If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother 18-19 [9]/Rom 8:31b-34/Mk 9:2-10 or sister, visit the Vocation Office at 602-354-2005 or Observances for the week of February 21, 2021 www.dphx.org/vocations or www.dphx.org/consecrated-life. Sunday: 1st Sunday of Lent Monday: The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle “Society as a whole must respect, defend and promote Tuesday: St. Polycarp, Bishop and Martyr the dignity of every human person, at every moment and Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Lent in every condition of that person’s life.” - St. John Paul II ©LPi February 21 2021 - FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT Howdy, I want to start a three week series on the liturgy quoting directly from the constitution on the sacred Liturgy of the Second Vatican Council: Christ is present to His Church: Christ is always present to His Church, especially in the actions of the liturgy. He is present in the sacrifice of the Mass, in the person of the minister (it is the same Christ who formerly offered Himself on the cross that now offers by the ministry of priests) and most of all under the Eucharistic species. He is present in the sacraments by His power, in such a way that when someone baptizes, Christ Himself baptizes. He is present in His word, for it is He Himself who speaks when the holy Scriptures are read in the Church. Finally, He is present when the Church prays and sings, for He Himself promised: Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there is their midst.

Indeed, in this great work which gives perfect glory to God and brings holiness to men, Christ is always joining in partnership with Himself His beloved Bride, the Church, which calls upon its Lord and through Him gives worship to the eternal Father. It is therefore right to see the liturgy as an exercise of the priestly office of Jesus Christ, in which through signs addressed to the senses man’s sanctification is signified and, in a way proper to each of these signs, made effective, and in which public worship is celebrated in its fullness by the mystical body of Jesus Christ, that is, by the head and by His members. Have a Blessed Lent,

Father Mike

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Come to the water to Bless yourself, your 7:00 p.m. families and your homes, during this Lenten season!

IN CHURCH As a gift to our Parish Community, Bottles of AND EVERY FRIDAY Blessed Holy Water will be distributed after all DURING LENT. after all Masses the weekend of February 20th -21st.

I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but have the light of life. John 8:12 As we enter into Lent, we begin to consider how to walk more closely with Christ, and to help others do the same. Please consider lifting up others with your gift to the Charity and Development Appeal. In doing so, you support more than 70 different Catholic organizations and ministries, seminarians and kids in Catholic schools. Your gift ultimately helps others draw closer to Christ, shining light into their lives. Let Your Light Shine with a gift to the CDA! Give online at www.give.dphx.org Intercessions As we consider our gifts to the Charity and Development Appeal, may we remember God’s generosity to us, and consider giving back in gratitude. We pray to the Lord.

February 21, 2021 The First Sunday of Lent Page 4 Elementary Faith Formation News All sacrament classes are now closed for those receiving sacraments this spring. You can still register for in person classes or home school through the Parish Office for Kindergarten, First Grade and 4th/5th at any time during the year. Some of the live classes on Monday are closed. There was not enough demand for Tuesday

classes, so the schedule is set for Monday and Wednesday.

Please check the website and bulletin for updated information as the situation changes daily. The revised calendar can be found on our

website.

We have a date for First Reconciliation for our second and third graders. It will be March 20, 2021 at 11:00am in the Church. Those families will receive more information through an invitation letter the week of March 1st.

We are planning Confirmation/First Communion for all candidates’ youth and adult on May 15, 2021 at 11:00am. Again, more information to follow, but please set aside this day and time.

You may email me at [email protected] or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843 ex 314, Monday through Thursday. I can pick up emails when I am out of the Office, so you will get a response a

lot quicker than leaving a voice mail.

“Be Healthy, Be Smart and Be Holy” and please remember to pray

daily with your children!

God’s blessings, Kathie

SPIRITUAL

DIRECTION….

All parents of young children, would you like to discover the classic key to knowing yourself, strengthening your family, coming growing closer to the Lord? Come join us as we learn a b o u t t h e “Temperament God

Gave You.”

F o r m o r e information please contact

Terri Hofmann at 480-313-1343 or [email protected]. We are offering in-person and virtual options. You may register in the parish office or electronically through Terri Hofmann.

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SPRING CALENDAR FOR THE SPEAKER SERIES All Series Will Be Held in The Parish Hall FROM 10:00a.m TO 11:00a.m. February 27 Fr. Simon Osuchukwo How to Increase Your Prayer Life March 13 Joe Cady A Catholic Approach to the Bible March 27 Leila Miller Made This Way: How to Prepare Your Children and Grandchildren to Face Today’s tough Moral Issues April 10 Maria Stoey Youth Evangelization April 24 Lita Martinez Liturgical Time: How the Church teaches us to Order our Days If you have any questions about this program, please contact Ryan Ayala at 480-661-9843 x309. Page 6 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux  Scottsdale, Arizona

MINISTRIES AT ST. BERNARDS PARISH OFFICE & STAFF Altar Servers Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 Altar Society Cheryl Roehm 480-236-5688 Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Linda Echsner 480-767-5285 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Baptism Preparation Parish Office 480-661-9843 Website: www.StBernardScottsdale.org Charismatic Prayer Mtg Elena Konerko 602-741-8259 E-mail: [email protected]

Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Maria Stoey 480-661-9843 Director, Parish Business: Mike Huesman extension 302 Grief Support Anne Pauly-Cerami 480-614-9327 Life Teen (High School Teens) Maria Stoey 480-661-9843 Pastoral Assistant: Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Faith Formation: Administrative Assistant: Bette Brown extension 301 Children’s Catechesis Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 Administrative Assistant: Nancy Paulus extension 301 Finance Council Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Director, Liturgy: Kent Campbell extension 311 Hispanic Ministry Marcia Bhattacharya 310-714-6822 Liturgy Coordinator Kathie Stine extension 314 I T Communications Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Coordinator Children’s Catechesis Kathie Stine extension 314 Funeral Hospitality Ellen Florea 480-816-3551 Director, Family Life & Marriage:Ryan Ayala extension 309 Hospitality Paul & Gina Wise 480-661-7767 LifeTeen & Edge Coordinator Maria Stoey extension 301 Knights of Columbus Buzz Lewandowski 480-760-1230 Facilities Supervisor Steve Cassar: 480-309-9443 [email protected] Lectors (Min. of Word) Dr. Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 Parish I T Communications: Shannon Hards extension 310 [email protected] Weddings: Please call Parish Office 480-661-9843 Legion of Mary Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Coordinator Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

John Zikias 602-315-9139 Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 [email protected] Ministry of Care Dan & Kerry Mueller 480-661-0523 Music Ministry Kent Campbell 480-540-8850 Claudia Higginbotham [email protected] Padre Pio Prayer Group Nancy Rossiello 480-391-1257 Ken Higginbotham [email protected] Pastoral Council Bob Gomez 480-661-9843 Scott Lacher [email protected] Renewal—Women Nancy Paulus 480-203-4428 Mark Lindbloom [email protected] Renewal—Men Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 Dan Mueller [email protected] RCIA Dcn. Alan Hungate 602-228-7234 Lisa Schiffer [email protected] Sanctity of Life Committee Shirley Towers 480-661-9843 Senior Social Club Josephine Zupancich 480-451-5320 Spiritual Direction Terri Hofmann 480-313-1343 FIND ON FORMED [email protected] St. Vincent de Paul On-Call cell phone 480-332-8742 A Scriptural Walk Stewardship/Development Mike Huesman 480-661-9843 That Man Is You Kent Campbell 480-540–8850 through the Mass by Women’s Spirituality Sandy Muszkiewicz 480–314-5386 Dr. Edward Sri

SACRAMENT PREPARATION—ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX For Catholics, the Mass is entirely familiar, but often not INFANT BAPTISM: If you are interested in having your child well understood. Scripture baptized, please contact Nancy Boettcher, [email protected] scholar and well known or visit our parish website for more information! author Dr. Edward Sri takes ADULT CONFIRMATION: If you are interested in exploring full listeners on a journey through membership within the Catholic Church, please contact Ryan Ayala the sacred liturgy that is sure at [email protected] or at 480-661-9843 x309. to help Catholics experience the Mass more fully as the most MARRIAGE PREPARATION: If you are interested, please contact powerful and important prayer of the Church. Dr. Sri examines Ryan Ayala at [email protected] or visit our parish website for more the historical and biblical roots of the words, prayers, actions, information. and gestures contained within the Mass in order to arrive at a deeper understanding of their significance. Spiritual Direction at St. Bernard’s If you are interested in exploring how spiritual direction can be a great aid in your spiritual life, please call the parish office. 480-661-9843 The parish has purchased a FORMED.org subscription so that all our parishioners will

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