December 31, 2017 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259

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Happy New Year

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Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ

Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Page 3 December 31, 2017

S a n c t i t y o f L i f e M i n i s t r y The Sanctity of Life Ministry will lead the rosary in the church at 4:30pm on the first Saturday of each month. The rosary will also be prayed for personal intentions on the other Saturday's of the month at 4:30pm in the Chapel. All are welcome as this would be a transformative way to begin the New Year.

Sunday, December 31, 2017 7:30 AM, 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM Monday January 1, 2018, will be at 8:30 a.m. Mass for the Feast of the Holy Family

This year, New Year’s Day (The Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God) falls on Monday. Though it remains a Holy Day, there is no obligation for

the faithful to attend Mass on that day.

Wil l you be the voice? Saturday—January 20, 2018 –Downtown Phoenix

Join Bishop Olmsted and other pro-lifers of all nationalities and faith backgrounds from around the state in downtown Phoenix for the Arizona for Life March and Rally, an event cele-brating and advocating for the beauty and dignity of every human life. Gather at 11AM the march begins at 11:30am at Cesar Chavez Memorial Plaza (2nd Ave. & Washington). Rally at Wesley Bolin Memorial Park from 12:30-2PM. This will be a family-friendly event with live music , entertainment, food available at the march launch site, and inspiring speakers, including international pro-life advocates Pam Tebow and Stephanie Gray.

GOSPEL MEDITATION

December 31, 2017 The Holy Family "When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned ... to their own town of Nazareth." Mary and Joseph were faithful Jews who followed the norms of their religion. Today's Gospel describes the event we call "The Presentation." Jesus' parents, like every Jewish family, presented their infant son to the Lord in a formal ceremony at the temple in Jerusalem. Having done what their religious rites required (and having heard the prophetic words of Sime-on and Anna), Mary and Joseph returned home. It was back in their native region of Galilee, amidst the daily routine of domestic life, that Jesus "grew and became strong, filled with wisdom." As Christians, we too consecrate our children to the Lord when we have them baptized in the Church. Seeing our chil-dren receive this sacrament of initiation is always a moment of great joy and hope as we anticipate the life that lies ahead for them, both on earth and in eternity. But the baptism of a baby is only the beginning of this journey towards heaven. In truth, the little daily details, the simple living of family life in our own home paves the way for our children to reach their eternal home. And so it was with the Holy Family. Jesus' childhood, his for-mation and development took place not primarily amidst the public drama of the temple, but in the quiet privacy of his home. How important this home was, where his parents raised him in their faith and helped him live in such a way that "the favor of God was upon him." May we too, in our homes and our families, remember that although our mission may be lived out in very small moments, taken together they have an eternal significance.

Yours in Christ, Fr. Brian Catholic Schools Office Tuition Policy

For parents registering their children for the 2018-2019 school year, please note; In order to receive the school’s re-duced Catholic Tuition Rate, your pastor must determine whether your family meets the criteria set by your parish for REGISTERED, ACTIVE, PARTICIPATING members.

The definition of registered, active, and participating varies by parish, but usually includes attending Mass regularly as well as contributing with an envelope to the offertory along with supporting the ministry life of the parish. If you have ques-tions about your family’s status, please contact your pastor directly. (Note: All Diocesan high school students receiving the reduced tuition rate for the coming year must have their status verified by their home pastor before they can be regis-tered as a Catholic).

``Happy New Year!

Father Brian and the staff

at St. Bernard’s would like to

take this opportunity to

wish you all a

Happy and Blessed

New Year!

High School Teens!

Join us for “Follow the Recipe” on Sunday (1/7) in the Teen Room right after the 11am Mass!

Middle School Youth!

Join us for “Mysterious Love” on Monday (1/8) in the Parish Hall from 6pm to 7:30pm!

Remember in Your Prayers

Family and Friends who are ill….

December 31, 2017

Mario Acevedo Sandy Adducci Herbert Bargar Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Nicole Bulla Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio Joyce Borges Mary Brand Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Richard Brown William Burt Mickey Butcher David Campbell Dick Carrabine Kayci Carson Jean Costello Ed Connell George Daley Stacey Daley Geno DiMarco Mercedes Duate

Natalie Farington Jessica Flores Ryan Foley Sandeep George Biju George Reid Gleeson Matthew Gross Steve H. Linda Hamilton Shannon Hards The Harris Family Roy Haverstroh Kyle Hutchinson John Jahnke Lauren Kettell Tracey Krueger Loretta Klzyk Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Dennis M. Ramona McCarthy Kathy Mignin Josephine Moore Patricia Moore

Karen Navas Richard Ortega Krysten Paynter Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Cathy Schira Trina Semoes Corinne Shahid Theresa Sielicki Stephanie Simonson Joel Smith Family Shelli Snethen Carmen Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Linda Stump Baby Reesa Stutzman David Truax Sharon Toenj Nedene Tucci Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams Carol Yalam Luciano Zaidizar Arlene Zuiker

Faith Formation News

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.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul Collection for Funds & Toiletries-

December 30 & 31, 2017

The 2nd collection at all Masses the 5th weekend of the month will support the efforts of the SVdP Conference here at St. Bernard’s. The money you give supports people primarily living in our parish boundaries who are struggling to pay rent, buy groceries and gas, and pay for utility bills.

Also, on the last weekend there will be receptacles in the Church for the collection of personal-sized toiletry items for the homeless. The SVdP facilities in Phoenix, which provide showers and barber services, are in constant shortage of such items. Needed personal or travel-sized items include: soap, shaving cream, disposable razors, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste, and toothbrushes.

We appreciate all your support for the works of the SVdP Conference here at St. Bernard’s.

Your contributions help us help others.

The Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

SAFE ENVIRONMENT TRAINING

Thank you to all who have updated their training!

All volunteers are required to take Safe Environment training every year or every

other year depending on the ministry you serve in. The year runs from July 1st

through June 30th. If you are a volunteer and have not taken the Foundation Course,

“Protecting God’s Children” you need to go online to

www.safeenvironmenttraining.org website and register for a foundation class.

If you have had the foundation course you may update each year online or in person.

Just go to the same website and click on MY OBLIGATIONS and follow the directions.

You will view a short video; make sure you watch all the way through the credits,

until it tells you that you have completed the training. If you choose to take in person

click on “register for classes” and find a parish giving the renewal video, “Keeping

the Promise Alive 2017”. If you have any difficulties please do not hesitate to call

Kathie at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843 ex 309. We need to have compliance by

the end of this year for 2017. Thanks for helping us keep our Faith Environment a

Safe Environment for all and thank you for your continued service in the Church.

The catechists and I wish all of our Faith Formation families a joyous New Year! Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and are enjoying the Winter Break! Faith Formation classes will resume the week of January 8th. All Catho-lic School children joining us for sacrament preparation, First Reconcili-ation and First Communion/Confirmation must be registered by January 8th. The fee is $35.00 per student and you may register in the Parish Office. Sacrament classes (Second, Third and Heritage) are closed until next fall. All other grade level classes remain open all year. Easter is early this year, so it is very important that all children receiving sacraments are here every week as we have less class time to prepare for reception of First Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist. First Reconciliation for all second graders will be Saturday, March 24, 2018 @ 10:00am. Confirmation and First Communion will be celebrated at 2:00pm on Sunday, April 8, 2018. As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns about Elementary Faith Formation, Sacrament Preparation (Elementary, Mid-dle or High School) or Adult Confirmation or you would like to be a cate-chist for Faith Formation, please contact me at kstine@stboc.org or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843, Ext.309.

God’s Blessings,

Kathie

Human Trafficking Awareness Day Seminar The Office of Safe Environment presents John Fraleigh, BSN, RN, CFRN on the topic of Human Trafficking on January 11, 2018. This event is for School Personnel, Counselors, Administrators , Safe Environment Coordinators, Safe Environ-ment Trainers, Parents, Grandparents, Caregivers, and Medical Professionals. Registration fee is $6.00. When and where: Jan. 11, 5:30pm-8pm, Diocesan Pastoral Cen-ter, 400 E. Monroe St., Phoenix. Info and Registration: Dphx.org/event/human-/trafficking-awareness-seminar/

Father Cedric Pisegna, C.P. airs on the Catholic network EWTN in the

U.S. Monday Jan. 1st : 9:30 am and Jan 2nd 1:30 am ET.

Tuesday Jan 2nd: 6:30 pm and Jan 3rd 2:30 am ET. Wed. Jan 3rd: 6:30 pm and Jan 4th 2:30 am ET.

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December 30, 2017 through January 7, 2018

30 Saturday 5:00 PM Christmas Novena 31 Sunday 7:30 AM Christmas Novena 9:00 AM † Pat Vetri 11:00 AM † Richard & Jess Hartman

1 Monday 8:30 AM † Rupert Bell Christmas Novena 2 Tuesday 8:30 AM † Frank Fueger Christmas Novena 3 Wednesday 8:30 AM Cristina Dixon 4 Thursday 8:30 AM Cristina Dixon 5 Friday 8:30 AM Mike Jauch

6 Saturday 5:00 PM St. Bernard Parishioners 7 Sunday 7:30 AM † Paul Vesco 9:00 AM † Bernadine Gorectki 11:00 AM † Dick Norton

Readings for the Week of December 31, 2017

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.

A Time of Peace…Ecclesiastes 3:11

Victoria Grizzard

Monthly Padre Pio Mass 7:00 P.M. — Monday

January 8, 2018 In the Church

ANOINTING OF THE SICK January 7, 2018 after 11:00 a.m. Mass Please remain in church as anointing will be after Mass

Friends and Alumni of St. Mary’s Elementary and High School are invited to the 2nd Annual Mass and Dinner. Dinner is catered by Town Talk (Chris Rideau). When: Saturday, January 20, 2018 Time: 5PM Vigil Mass—Dinner following in Social Hall Where: St. Mary’s Basilica - Cost: $25.00 Register and Pay online at: www.saintmarysbasilica.org/school-reunion/

Sunday: Gn 15:1-6; 21:1-3 or Sir 3:2-6, 12-14/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 8-9, [7a, 8a] or Ps 128:1-2, 3, 4-5 [cf. 1]/Heb 11:8, 11-12, 17-19 or Col 3:12-21 or 3:12-17/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22, 39-40 Monday: Nm 6:22-27/Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8 [2a]/Gal 4:4-7/Lk 2:16-21 Tuesday: 1 Jn 2:22-28/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 1:19-28 Wednesday: 1 Jn 2:29--3:6/Ps 98:1, 3cd-4, 5-6 [3cd]/Jn 1:29-34 Thursday: 1 Jn 3:7-10/Ps 98:1, 7-8, 9 [3cd]/Jn 1:35-42 Friday: 1 Jn 3:11-21/Ps 100:1b-2, 3, 4, 5 [2a]/Jn 1:43-51 Saturday: 1 Jn 5:5-13/Ps 147:12-13, 14-15, 19-20 [12a]/Mk 1:7-11 or Lk 3:23-38 or 3:23, 31-34, 36, 38

Next Sunday: Is 60:1-6/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 10-11, 12-13 [cf. 11]/Eph 3:2-3a, 5-6/Mt 2:1-12

Observances for the Week of December 31, 2017 Sunday: The Holy Family; New Year's Eve Monday: Mary, the Holy Mother of God (not a holy day of obligation in 2018); Octave of Christmas; World Day of Peace; New Year's Day Tuesday: Sts. Basil the Great and Gregory Nazianzen, Bishops & Doctors of the Church Wednesday: The Most Holy Name of Jesus Thursday: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Religious Friday: St. John Neumann, Bishop Saturday: St. André Bessette, Religious Next Sunday: The Epiphany of the Lord; National Migration Week © Liturgical Publications Inc

Four habits that will Transform your LIFE

What are your habits? Are they helping you become the-best-version-of-yourself or some second-rate-version-of-yourself? Our lives change. Based on Matthew Kelly’s book The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic, this half-day event will introduce you to four simple habits that will help you reach your full potential. TICKETS: $25.00—Purchase tickets at DynamicCatholic.com or call 859.980.7900 WHERE: St. Bernard of Clairvaux WHEN: January 20, 2018—9am-1:30 pm

Dear Fr. Brian and St. Bernard of Clairvaux Parishioners,

I want to thank you so much for the opportunity for a baby bottle drive to be conducted on behalf of Aid to Women Center at our Parish. You are blessed with a very generous parish. The baby bottle drive has raised $12,847.29 for Aid to Women Center!

Baby bottle drives are one of our biggest fundraisers. With these funds, we are belter able to serve those who are seeking an abortion, those confused on what to do about their crisis pregnancy, and those who have no place to go for prenatal care. One such young lady came to us wanting to abort her baby. She was in college and the father of the baby was pressuring her to have an abortion. This young woman is Catholic, attended Catholic schools and even attended the March for Life in DC. After a pregnancy test, an ultrasound, counseling and re-source referrals, the couple made a decision for life!

As a pro-life pregnancy center, we want to be able to support mothers to make a decision to carry their babies to term, continue to support her throughout the pregnancy and after giving birth. All of this is possible due to the generosity of our parishioners.

Your parish conducted an excellent baby bottle drive and we are forev-er grateful for your support. May God continue to bless you and your parish. In Gratitude

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: Marcia Bhattacharya 310-714-6822 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429 Knights of Columbus: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229

bob@rjgomez.com Ladies Auxillary 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: 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

Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona

St. Bernard’s Ministries

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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: First Monday of the Month at 7:00 PM

In Spanish: 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

Parish Office

Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.St.BernardScottsdale.org E-mail: church@stboc.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. John Pearson, C.S.C. 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 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

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

December 17, 2017-Sunday Collections

Sunday Collection

envelopes: $12,257.00

electronic giving: $ 0

(Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $ 367.00

electronic giving: $ 0

Thank you for your ongoing generosity

ROSARIES AT ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

WEEKDAYS, DAILY Rosary, Chapel – following 8:30 Mass FIRST SATURDAY Pro Life Rosary, Church - 4:30pm other SATURDAYS Pro Life Rosary Chapel— 4:30pm FIRST MONDAY Padre Pio Rosary Church— 7:00pm TUESDAYS carpool to Tempe— 9:00am Planned Parenthood recitation WEDNESDAYS Divine Mercy Rosary Church— 8:30am after Mass FRIDAYS following Mass Parish Hall-Rm 204 (Two Hearts of Jesus & Mary)

December 24, 2017-Sunday Collections

NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING

Sunday Collection

envelopes: $

electronic giving: $

(Building/Debt Reduction Fund) envelopes: $

electronic giving: $

STEWARDSHIP CORNER