ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH 10755 N. 124th Street ,Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

www.StBernardScottsdale.org

Weekend of January 10, 2016

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January 10, 2016 Baptism of the Lord

Annual Mission Trip to Jamaica The fifth annual trip to the missions in Jamaica will occur

January 26, 2015 to February 2, 2016. If you feel called to minister in this

way to the poor and destitute or are interested in more information, please

call or email Cheryl Roehm 480.860.9201 roehmc@aol.com OR Cristina

Dioxn: 480.816.1889 bcdixon@msn.com. More details about the missions in

Jamaica through the Missionaries of the Poor at all Masses in January of

2016. Blessings, Cristina

Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor

Faith Formation News

For all of our First Communion/Confirmation families the date of the ceremony will be Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 2:00pm with Bishop Olmsted. Please mark your calen-dars now with these dates for two mandatory rehears-als. First Communion rehearsal will be Monday, April 18th from 6-7:30pm in the Church and Confirmation re-hearsal, with sponsor, will be on Saturday, April 23rd from 10:00-11:30am also in the Church. Elementary Faith Formation classes resume this week. All First Communion children and their families will be receiving a letter in the next week concerning the Re-treat and Parent meeting and family dinner on Saturday, February 13, 2016 from 11:30-6:00pm. Please make this retreat a priority for your children as it is a big part of their preparation for Confirmation and First Communion. Sacrament classes are now closed. Registration for all other classes is ongoing through the year. All Catholic School students needing Sacrament Preparation need to be registered and begin classes this week. The fee will be $35.00. They only need to attend the second semes-ter. As always, if you have any questions, comments or con-cerns about Elementary Faith Formation, Sacrament Preparation (Elementary, Middle or High School) or Adult Confirmation, please contact me at kstine@diocesephoenix.org or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843 Ext. 309. God’s Blessings, Kathie

Baptism of the Lord

"After all the people had been baptized and Jesus also had been baptized and was praying, heaven was opened." What a treat to be in that crowd! Just imagine the experience of witnessing this manifestation of divinity! To SEE the Holy Spirit "in

bodily form like a dove" and to hear the voice that "came from heaven" announcing Jesus' true identity. Don't we all long for this kind of miraculous clarity? Wouldn't it do wonders for our faith if we had such unmistakable certainty about who Jesus

really is? It's easy to imagine that the first Christians had it easier than we do. They got to be with Jesus in person, and to witness the miracles that went along with his years on

earth. Because of this, we can quickly forget the benefits we enjoy that they did not.

We live on the other side of the Resurrection, for example. The first followers of Christ believed in him BEFORE he rose from the dead. We, on the other hand, have

the confidence of knowing that this man literally conquered death. We also have two millennia of Christian witness through the saints to pull upon. The first Christians had no idea what this new religion would produce, how many people would embrace it, or how it would change the world for the better. We know that Christianity has been

fruitful beyond measure. Today's Gospel informs us that it was only after they were baptized that the people witnessed the opening of heaven. Even Jesus himself was baptized before he heard

this earthly confirmation of his heavenly origin. We who have been baptized, follow-ing the example of Christ, also have "access" to the voice of God. In the silence of our hearts, and through God's word in the Bible (another advantage we enjoy), heav-

en is "opened" for us as well.

1/11 - "#Word of the Lord" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Come and join us for our Edge kick-off event in the Parish Hall on Monday at 6pm! This will be our

Spring kick-off event! This event will mark the beginning of our Semester on "Scripture." Hope to see you all there!

1/25 - "Calm in the Storm" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why do you think God allows storms in your life? How did Noah handle his storms? What can you learn

from his experiences?

2/1 - "Fake Out!" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What does it mean to be popular? Why is popularity so important for some? Does popularity make a person a

better Catholic?

Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry

1/10 - "Light Up Your Life" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Come and join us for Life Teen after the 11am Mass in the Teen Room! This will be our Spring kick-off event! This event is the beginning of our Semester on "The

Person of Christ." Hope to see you all there!

1/24 - "Emmanuel" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Who is Jesus? How can he be both man and God? Why did He choose to share in our human experience? How does this affect your relationship with Him?

1/31 - "Love Thy Neighbor" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Do

you love ALL of your neighbors? Do you ever put conditions on your love? How do you defend and respect EVERY human life?

Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry

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Readings for the Week of January 10, 2016

This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit In Loving Memory for

Gabriel Paradis

Requested by Jim and Marie Shutts

Baptism of the Lord

Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 104:1b-4,

24-25, 27-30/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7 or Acts 10:34-38/

Lk 3:15-16, 21-22

Monday: 1 Sm 1:1-8/Ps 116:12-19/Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday: 1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Mk 1:21-28

Wednesday: 1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2, 5, 7-10/Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25/Mk 1:40-45

Friday: 1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-19/Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-7/Mk 2:13-17

Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 Liturgical Publications Inc

Intentions ARE NOT announced during Mass, however, the priest will pray for the Mass Intention while prepar-ing 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.

January 9, 2016 through January 17, 2016

09 Saturday 5:00 PM June Audrey Ewing

10 Sunday 7:30 AM †Kayla Rose Raatz

9:00 AM † Dominic & Calogera Burgio 11:00AM St. Bernard Parishioners

11 Monday 8:30 AM †Kenneth Lollar 12 Tuesday 8:30 AM Florence Rota Clement

13 Wednesday 8:30AM Charles John Keller 7:30 PM †Kenneth Lollar

14 Thursday 8:30AM †Kayla Rose Raatz

15 Friday 8:30AM †Jack Creamer

16 Saturday 5:00PM St. Bernard Parishioners

17 Sunday 7:30AM Helen Duril 9:00AM †Mary Jane Bacinski 11:00AM †Carlo Gallo

Sanctity of Life Committee – Upcoming Events:

January 22: March and Rally for Life 11AM-2PM

11-11:30AM - Gathering and prayer with Bishop Olmsted 11:30-12:30PM - March down Adams to East of Capitol Bldg. 2.2 miles

12:30-2PM - Rally at Wesley Bolin Plaza with speakers, music, vendors,

And food. Event info at azliferally.org #AZLifeRally January 22: “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children”

In all the Dioceses of the United States of America, shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance forvi-

olatiolns to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion. A compila-

tion of resources for observing this anniversary of Roe v Wade can be found at http://goo.gl/pa6fNc

January 31: “Shower of Love” for Maggie’s Place to be held at St. Bernard's Parish Center. Contact Claudia 480.560.3435

Observances for the Week of January 10, 2016

Sunday: Baptism of the Lord

Monday: First Week in Ordinary Time begins

Tuesday:

Wednesday: Hilary, Bishop and Doctor of the Church

Thursday:

Friday:

Saturday:

Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Liturgical Publications Inc

Ministry of Care News

The first quarterly meeting for the Ministry of Care will be January 11, 2016 in the ministry room upstairs in the parish center, at 7:00PM. We will have a guest speaker from Catholic Ministries who will be accompanying the mission-aries to Jamaica in January. She has experience in minis-tering to those in need from poverty, sickness, disease, malnutrition or abandonment. Her name is Rhonda McKen-zie and she has gone to El Salvador and Ecuador. Rhonda is a very interesting person and we hope you are free to take advantage of this opportunity. All are welcome to at-tend.

The Ministry of Care delivers Eucharist to all those in our parish who are in rehab facilities, hospitals, group homes, assisted living centers, life care centers, skilled nursing facilities, and private homes. We bring Christ to all who are in need. Please consider this ministry if you feel called in this way.

Christina Dixon, Ministry of Care Coordinator

You are Invited! The Roman Catholic Mass Celebrating

the Life and Contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

on Monday, January 18, 2016 at St. Mary’s Basilica at 231 N. 3rd Street in Phoe-nix at 3:00 p.m., Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted Principal Celebrant and Bishop Martin D. Holley, D.D. VG. Archdiocese of Washington Guest Homilist. A prelude will be

held between 2-3:00 p.m. and Hospitality will follow the Mass. Parking is available at the Diocese Pastoral Center on 5th Street. B-1

A Time of peace...Ecclesiastes 3:11

Richard Smith Sr.

"I am baptizing you with water, but one mightier than I is com-ing. I am not worthy to loosen the thongs of his sandals. He will

baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire." - Lk 3:16bc Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass ©2001, 1998, 1970 CCD

January 10, 2016 Baptism of the Lord

Remember in Your Prayers

Family and Friends who are ill….

In order to keep this list current, names listed more than 6 months have been re-moved . Please advise the parish office 480-661-9843 if any of the above names any that have been deleted) need to remain on the list. Thank you for your understanding.

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Peggy Armijo Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Marrietta Blessent Selena Marie Bohan Joan Bonfilio Bill Brown Stan Burzynski Tom Church Louise DeRogatis Gabrielle DiCarlo Palma DiFranco Rev. John Doyle Jean Fink Kathleen Florea Bee Frederick Gloria Gallegos Maude Griffith

Bruno Hahl David Harman Anna Harbauer Susan Keller John B. Kendall Tracey Krueger Bob Laswick Tim Lenards Patty Loftus Terry Morrison Julia McDonough John Merrill III Carol Nilson Gordy Ortler Mary Palomino Linda Porembski Dennis Pauken

Chris Racic Splendora Rastelli Tom Ryan Rose Maria Santos Cathy Schira Jim Shutts Joel Smith Family Stu Stewart Baby Reesa Stutzman Nina Vinnanve Stephen M Wojtasek Matthew J Wojtasek

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All Alumni & Spouse

February 6, 2016

New Parish Center

Mardi Gras (LIVE BAND) /Potluck (we provide; soda, water, ice, coffee, plates, cups, etc. decorations)

Sign-up Starts Today Mardi-Gras Potluck

Christ Renews His Parish™ A Parish Spiritual Renewal Process Men’s Weekend: February, 27-28, 2016

Women’s Weekend: March, 5-6, 2016 New Parish Center

St. John Paul II Resource Center 10th Anniversary Celebration “St. John Paul II and the Radical Demands of Love for Men”

Keynote speaker: Damon C. Owens of the TOB - Institute (Philadelphia) Copies of Bishop Olmsted’s Exhortation “Into the Brach!” available for all men.

Saturday, January 30, 2016, 7:00-9:30pm Xavier College Preparatory Performing Arts

Center - BBQ Bites and Beer reception to follow.

Cost: Only $10 per person. For tickets, visit .jp2celebration.com

55+ Senior Ministry Social The 55+ Social Club is having their January Social on Wednesday, January20th start-

ing at 12 noon in the new Parish Center Ballroom. We’ll have a guest speaker from

AARP who will talk about income taxes and how AARP offers free tax preparation and electronic filing. Come and join us for some good food and an important and informa-

tive talk. The cost is $5. Please respond by January. 17th.

Make your check payable to the 55+ Social Club. Mail it to the Church or place it in the collection basket at Mass. Any questions, call Eileen Schioppa, President. Her

phone number is in the bulletin.

CELEBRATE LIFE WITH THE BEAUTIFUL NEW

& EXPECTING MOMS

Diapers - Newborn to 5 sock & shoes - newborn to toddler baby wipes clothing - newborn to 6 months bedding/receiving blankets baby laundry detergent baby bath products gift cards: Target/Wal–Mart/Fry’s baby nail care general cleaning & laundry supplies baby sunscreen personal hygiene for mothers infant medicine monetary donations welcome

HOSTED BY OUR WOMEN’S AUXILLARY GROUP

DONATIONS ITEMS NEEDED

Diocese of Phoenix 9 th. Annual Men's Conference : Feb. 6, 2016 The Men of St. Bernard's are invited to attend the 9th annual Phoenix Catholic Men’s Conference “Into The Breach” . Hear some of the nation’s most dynamic Catholic Speakers addressing

some of the most challenging issues facing Catholic men in this Modern World. Tickets are

available at www.cmfp.org or to join in the group discount contact : Tom Heusser at (480) 314

-0193 or emailtheusser@aol.com for details.

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 Blood Donation: Jaclyn Rapisarda 480-661-9843 Cancer Support Ministry Lynn Johnson 480-778-0618

Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko 480-483-1917 Christ Renews His Parish: Mara Collazo 480-636-7124 “Renewal” (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Paul Sanger 480-219-6848

“Renewal” (Men) Faith Formation: Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843

Life Teen (High School Teens) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Finance Council: Tom Kuzma, Chairman 480-661-9843 Hispanic Ministry: Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429

Knights of Columbus: Mike Kenney 602-374-0368 Lectors (Min. of Word): John Seliga 480-946-2361 Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-363-4438

Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group: William & Elsie Gohl 480-217-6366 Men's Ministry: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229

bob@bcgomez.com Men’s Ministry Service Project: Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 bob@bcgomez.com Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285

Ministry of Care*: Cristina & Bruce Dixon 480-816-1889 Bereavement: Ellen Florea 480-816-3551 Grief Support: Anne Pauly 480-614-9327

Ministry of Mothers Sharing : Stephanie Simonson 480-451-5292 Music Ministry: Kent Campbell 480-661-9843 RCIA: Dcn. Alan Hungate 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 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

Vocations Committee: Ann Sanfilippo 480-860-8068 Women’s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480– 314-5386 Women’s AA: Susan Lupo 602-919-1312 *Communion to the sick, hospitalized, homebound, nursing homes

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

Rosary, Divine Mercy Novena & Healing Mass:

Wednesday 7:00 PM

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: Wednesday 6:00-7:00 PM

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.StbernardScottsdale.org

E-mail: stbofclairvaux@diocesephoenix.org

Office Hours:

Mon—Thurs 9 AM— 5 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, Pastor

Parochial Vicar– Father Kenneth R. Beale

Assisting Priests– Fr. Fred Adamson-V.G., Fr. Tom

Doyle,C.S.C

Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C., Fr. Oliver Mohan-O.M.I. (Ret.)

Fr. Brian Fenlon, Deacon- Alan Hungate

Administration

Pastoral Assistant—Nancy Boettcher extension 300

Administrative Assistant-Bette Brown

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 Managers

Director– Art Stine 602-866-7900, Events Coordinator

Linda Wisniowski 602-369-4068

ALL YEAR END TAX STATEMENTS WILL BE SENT

BEFORE JANUARY 31st 2016. THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE CONTRIBUTED SO GENEROUSLY TO ST. BERNARD’S PARISH.

December 20, 2015 Sunday Collection

Envelopes: $13,444.00 Electronic giving: $ 7,728.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) Envelopes: $ 3,400.00 Electronic giving: $ 2,480.00 THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING GENEROSITY

STEWARDSHIP CORNER STEWARDSHIP CORNER

December 13, 2015 Sunday Collection

Envelopes: $19,109.00 Electronic giving: $ 1,740.00 (Building/Debt Reduction Fund) Envelopes: $ 1,681.00 Electronic giving: $ 0

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING GENEROSITY