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

December 13, 2020—The Third Sunday of Advent 10755 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259

www.StBernardScottsdale.org

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

Gaudete Sunday was also known as "Rose Sunday". ... Despite the otherwise somber readings of the season of Advent, which has as a secondary theme the need for

penitence, the readings on the third Sunday emphasize the joyous anticipation of the Lord's coming.

Page 2 December 13, 2020 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Scottsdale, AZ

Judith Arndt Noelle Anderson Mary Therese B. Stephen David Bell Roxanne Boryczki Agatha(Mickey)Butcher Dolores Colman Ed Connell Sean Gaughan Erin Gorney Kim Green Anna Gurczak Shannon Hards

Carlos Julio T. Kampmann Michael K Penny Latko Charlie LaPlant Mel Latimer James Linse Keli Luther Jerry Marchal Jan Mc. Kerri McDermot Richard Moulder Tom M.

Peter Murillo Phil Pecora Art Perez Preston Prewett Cameron Reedy Judith(Jude)Rusk Marie Shutts Carmen Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Yoko Taylor Jerry Ward Barbara Whitmer Arlene Zuiker

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL

December 12, 2020 through December 20, 2020 HAPPENINGS AT ST. BERNARDS

Readings for the Week of December 13, 2020

12 Saturday 9:00 AM Joseph Cunnane 5:00 PM † Josephine & Andrew Manzi 13 Sunday 7:30 AM † Rocco Agostinelli 9:00 AM † Jeffry Gossen 11:00 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners 14 Monday 9:00 AM † Vera Eadie Ciazolella 15 Tuesday 9:00 AM † Paul Rocha 16 Wednesday 9:00 AM † Matthew Gross 17 Thursday 9:00 AM † Concetta & John Paskalides 18 Friday 9:00 AM George Sebastian Reicher 19 Saturday 9:00 AM Pauline Anderson 5:00 PM St. Bernard’s Parishioners 20 Sunday 7:30 AM † Nancy Pivon 9:00 AM † Virginia Miller 11:00 AM † Bill Brown

ARE NOT announced during Mass, however, the priest will pray for the Mass Intention while preparing in the vesting Sacristy.

Please advise parish office 480-661-9842 for names to be removed. To keep list current, names listed for more than six months will be removed.

This year, the program theme is "ALL THINGS NEW." Fridays 7:15am - 8:30am

Last session for this year will be December 18, 2020

Questions:? Contact Kent Campbell at kcampbellphx@gmail.com, or at (480) 661-9843, x311.

We are slowly opening our Parish to Ministries at St. Bernard’s...Please read the bulletin and

Please check the website ( www.StBernardScottsdale.org) for current information, especially regarding Mass and Communion. CONFESSIONS ARE HEARD EVERY SATURDAY 3:30 to 4:30pm.

SACRAMENT PREPARATION AT ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

INFANT BAPTISM If you are interested in having your child baptized, please contact Nancy Boettcher at nboettcher@stboc.org or visit our parish website for more information! ADULT CONFIRMATION If you are interested in exploring full membership within the Catholic Church, please contact Ryan Ayala at rayala@stboc.org or at 480-661-9843 x309. MARRIAGE PREPARATION As a faith community we have made a commitment to support you in your preparation for marriage by providing a comprehensive program that will guide you and your future spouse in strengthening your relationship with one another and with God. If you are interested, please contact Ryan Ayala at rayala@stboc.org or visit our parish website for more information.

VOCATIONS THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT

“The spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the lord has anointed me.” You belong to Christ and Christ is God’s! How will you respond to so great a love? Is He asking you to follow Him by serving in the priesthood or consecrated Life? If you think God is calling you to be a priest, deacon, brother or sister, visit Www.dphx.org/vocations/or www.dphx.org/consecrated-life/, or phone 602-354-2005.

Sunday: Is 61:1-2a, 10-11/Lk 1:46-48, 49-50, 51-54 [Is 61:10b]/ 1 Thes 5:16-24/Jn 1:6-8, 19-28 Monday: Nm 24:2-7, 15-17a/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [4]/ Mt 21:23-27 Tuesday: Zep 3:1-2, 9-13/Ps 34:2-3, 6-7, 17-18, 19 and 23 [7a]/ Mt 21:28-32 Wednesday: Is 45:6b-8, 18, 21c-25/Ps 85:9ab and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [Is 45:8]/Lk 7:18b-23 Thursday: Gn 49:2, 8-10/Ps 72:1-2, 3-4ab, 7-8, 17 [cf. 7]/Mt 1:1-17 Friday: Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a/Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17 [cf. 8]/ Lk 1:5-25 Next Sunday: 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27, 29 [2a]/ Rom 16:25-27/Lk 1:26-38 Observances for the week of December 13, 2020

Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Advent Monday: St. John of the Cross, Priest & Doctor of the Church

Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Advent ©LPi

From The Diocese of Phoenix: Bishops say Advent during pandemic can be a time to draw closer to Jesus. Advent is a time to “experience the loving presence of God in a fresh and profound way, “ Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoenix said on “The Bishop’s Hour” radio program that aired Nov. 21 on Relevant Radio. The four-week period leading to Christmas Day can be a time during which God prepares “our heart to receive the beloved Son again,”Bishop Olmsted said. “He may do so in little ways that we may hardly notice at the time.”

December 13, 2020 - Third Sunday of Advent

This week the Sanctuary Light Will be lit in Loving Memory of

Daniel (Dan) Bove` By: Bob Bove

2020 Catholic Charities

Holiday Gift Card drive for kids in Foster Care!!

Due to COVID-19, we are unable to have our Annual Christmas parties for Foster families.

We still want to make the Holidays BRIGHT for Foster kiddos so we

are asking for support from our generous community partners like Y-O-❤! We are collecting Gift Cards; for any $ amount, to ANY store or fast food location. (i.e. Target, Amazon, Wal-Mart, McDonald’s, etc.) Gift cards can be mailed to: Catholic Charities - Foster Care 5151 N. 19th Avenue Phoenix, AZ 85015 Or if you prefer to collect AT your location, we can arrange to pick-up directly from you. Thank you for your consideration & compassion! Call Sally Gramke at 602-230-4910 if you have an

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul

***Christmas Angel Tree Gift Drive*** It is that time of the year when the SVDP Christmas Angel Tree will

be up. On this weekend, December 12/13, there will (again) be

tables outside the main entrance of St. Bernard’s Church with

index cards for each Christmas Angel’s name, age, gender, and

gift requests of each under priviledged child. This year the children

are from our own Parish; the inner city Phoenix Parishes of St. Mark,

St Martin de Porres, and St. Catherine of Siena. Please take an

Angel index card and try to match the description of the child and the

gift(s) as best as you can.

All gifts should be returned wrapped and with the Christmas

Angel Index Card attached and the number visibly displayed.

We will collect the gifts at each Mass the weekend of December

19 and 20, 2020. Please drop off the gifts at designated drop off

stations in the parking lot or hand them over to Vincentian

volunteers outside the church. Do NOT bring gifts into the

Church. If you are unable to personally stop by to get a Christmas

Angel, you can still get one by calling the

Vincentian Christmas Angel Coordinator at 480.640.2385. Please

specify whether you want a boy or girl, any specific age(s), or

specific gift so we can best match your request.

Thank you on behalf of all the children you are

helping during this season of sharing.

The Vincentians of

St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Society of St. Vincent de Paul HOLIDAY FOOD DRIVE 2020 We collected more than 320 Food Bags at the Holiday Food Drive. On behalf of

the families at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, we would like to thank you, our generous parishioners for helping us help others. May this season of blessings bring back in abundance all you have shared to those in need.

Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Conference

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December 13, 2020 Third Sunday of Advent

Guardian Angel Prayer: Angel of God, my guardian dear, To whom God’s love commits me here, Ever this day, be at my side, To light and guard, To rule and guide. Amen.

Elementary Faith Formation News

Are you suffering from Domestic Violence? We are here for you. For immediate assistance, call our 24-hour hotline at 480-821-1024.

To learn more about this program or to donate to this cause, call 602-285-1999 and visit us at www.catholiccharitiesaz.org. National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.7233

Speak out in defense of the poor-Proverbs 31:8-9

LITURGY AND MUSIC AT ST. BERNARD’S ….THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY TO SERVE

YOUR PARISH! 1) Hospitality/Ushers - Greet and welcome people as they come to Mass, assist in seating where necessary. 2) Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion (EM’s) - Distribute Communion to parishioners at Mass, and possibly to people who aren’t able to attend Mass in person. (Note: we’re not doing visits at this point, due to COVID.) 3) Altar Servers - Children & young people to assist the Priest at Mass. 4) Lectors - Proclaim the Scripture during the Liturgy of the Word at Mass. If you’re interested, contact me at St.BernardMusic@ gmail.com or call me at 480-661-9843 ext. 311. Kent Campbell, Director of Liturgy/Music (480) 661-9843 ext.311

We are officially on Winter Break! Elementary Faith Formation “in person” classes went very well this First Semester. Thank you to the parents, catechists and children for being so vigilant with mask wearing and social distancing.

We are halfway through sacrament preparation for those wishing to receive their sacraments in the spring of 2021. You can still register for in person classes or home school through the Parish Office for Kindergarten, First Grade and 4th/5th during our winter break. Some of the live classes on Monday are closed, but I will open more classes as needed in the second semester, so please let me know your scheduling needs. I think you will be pleased with the safety precautions we are taking as we continue to share faith with your children.

My hope is to add a few more classes on Tuesday in the Second Semester that begins on January 11th. Please let me know if your children would attend Tuesday Classes if offered.

Please check the website and bulletin for updated information during our time off. We are not normally a home school parish, especially for sacraments, so our hope is that everyone will be able to come back comfortably in January, but since the situation changes daily we will have to wait and see!

You may email me at kstine@stboc.org 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.

Have a blessed and prayerful Advent! “Be Healthy, Be Smart and Be Holy” and please remember to pray daily with your children!

God’s blessings,

Kathie

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St. Bernard of Clairvaux ‘Sanctity of Life’ Ministry Invites you to Join Our Carpool to Pray at Planned Parenthood in Tempe for those mothers & vulnerable

babies to be Protected from Abortions. Carpools leave after 9:00am Mass Thursdays & return before noon to

church South Parking lot. For further Information contact shirleytowers41@gmail.com

R C I A- The Rite of Christian Initiation Come Into Full Communion with the Catholic Church Sunday mornings in the Parish Center 8:30-10:45 Social distancing is observed and masks are required. 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.

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DONATIONS FOR ANDRE HOUSE : The homeless served by Andre House are in need of clothing, especially blankets, sleeping bags, back packs, and warm socks/clothing. Please call Dennis Whitmer 480-440-1055 for any information you might need.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

November 29, 2020 Sunday Collections

envelopes: $ 8,531.00

electronic giving: $ 22,430.00

Protecting Our Future Fund

envelopes: $ 30.00

electronic giving: $ 2,020.00

Thank you for your ongoing generosity

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PARISH COUNCIL MEMBERS

MINISTRIES AT ST. BERNARDS Altar Servers Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 Altar Society Cheryl Roehm 480-236-5688 Linda Echsner 480-767-5285 Baptism Preparation Parish Office 480-661-9843 Charismatic Prayer Mtg Elena Konerko 602-741-8259 Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Maria Stoey 480-661-9843 Grief Support Anne Pauly-Cerami 480-614-9327 Life Teen (High School Teens) Maria Stoey 480-661-9843 Faith Formation: Children’s Catechesis Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 Finance Council Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Hispanic Ministry Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753 I T Communications Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Funeral Hospitality Ellen Florea 480-816-3551 Hospitality Paul & Gina Wise 480-661-7767 Knights of Columbus Buzz Lewandowski 480-760-1230 KOFC12313@GMAIL.COM Lectors (Min. of Word) Dr. Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568 sbclectors@outlook.com Legion of Mary Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Coordinator Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion John Zikias 602-315-9139 Ministry of Care Dan & Kerry Mueller 480-661-0523 Music Ministry Kent Campbell 480-391-1257 Padre Pio Prayer Group Nancy Rossiello 480-391-1257 Pastoral Council Bob Gomez 480-661-9843 Renewal—Women Nancy Paulus 480-203-4428 Renewal—Men Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 RCIA Dcn. Alan Hungate 602-228-7234 Sanctity of Life Committee Shirley Towers 480-661-9843 Senior Social Club Josephine Zupancich 480-451-5320 Spiritual Direction Terri Hofmann 480-313-1343 tmh@hofmann84.com 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 Spirituality Sandy Muszkiewicz 480–314-5386

Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.StBernardScottsdale.org E-mail: church@stboc.org

Director, Parish Business: Mike Huesman extension 302 Pastoral Assistant: Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Administrative Assistant: Bette Brown extension 301 Administrative Assistant: Nancy Paulus extension 301 Director, Liturgy: Kent Campbell extension 311 Liturgy Coordinator Kathie Stine extension 314 Coordinator Children’s Catechesis Kathie Stine extension 314 Director, Family Life & Marriage:Ryan Ayala extension 309 LifeTeen & Edge Coordinator Maria Stoey extension 301 Facilities Supervisor Steve Cassar: 480-309-9443 Parish I T Communications: Shannon Hards extension 310 Weddings: Please call Parish Office 480-661-9843

PARISH OFFICE & STAFF

The parish has purchased a FORMED.org subscription so that all our parishioners will have access to

great Catholic content through their computer, Roku, Apple TV, Chromecast, Android, and iOS devices. It is completely free for parishioners. Here’s how to create your account through the parish: 1. Visit FORMED.org ; 2. Click Sign Up; 3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” ; 4. Find our parish by entering our name

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

FIND ON FORMED "It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas," or, at least that's the assumption based on that familiar holiday song. But what does that look like at your house? Most of us

anticipate the great sales at the mall on the day after Thanksgiving, string lights on the outside of our house, and decorating the inside of our homes. But how exactly are we preparing our hearts for the greatest gift we've ever been given? Through an exploration of the mystery of the Incarnation, the Virgin Birth, and the events surrounding the arrival of Jesus, this Advent study offers an opportunity to experience the joy of the true meaning of Christmas.

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