St. Bernard of Clairvaux

Roman Catholic Church

Feast of The Annunciation Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 26, 2017 10755 N. 124th St . Scot tsdale , AZ 85259

www.St .BernardScottsdale .org

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Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ

Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor

Faith Formation News

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2017 Charity and Development Appeal

Let us rediscover these corporal works of mercy: to feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, welcome the stranger, heal the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. And let us not forget the spiritual works of mercy: to counsel the doubtful, instruct the ignorant, admonish sinners, comfort the afflicted, forgive offenses, bear patiently those who do us ill, and pray for the living and the dead.” –Pope Francis

The annual Charity and Development Appeal plays an important role in supporting and nurturing the faith of all those in our Diocese. The CDA is love and faith in action. A gift of $120 or $12 per month can help feed a family of 4 for a week and provide an expectant mother a first look at her baby through an ultrasound. The impact of your gift can reach more people through CDA. Help support the more than 70 programs and organizations across the Diocese. With your gift to the CDA, you heed the Pope’s call to be an instrument of God’s mercy. More information can be found at dphx.org/cda.

Thank you for your support.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS FRIDAY EVENINGS IN THE CHURCH AT 6:30 P.M. Good Friday Stations will be at 7:00 P.M.

Palm Sunday

Holy Thursday

Good Friday

Holy Saturday

Easter Sunday Masses

5:00pm Saturday Mass 7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am Sunday Masses

Triduum 7:00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper- Adoration until midnight

2:00pm Reading of the Passion Veneration of the Cross & Communion 7:00pm Stations of the Cross

12:00pm Blessing of the Easter Baskets 7:00pm Easter Vigil Mass

7:00am* (not the normally scheduled 7:30am due to parking demand) 9:00am* 11:00am* Church 9:15am* 11:15am* Parish Center

(*Shuttle Buses available from High School parking lot to Church)

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE

APRIL 9—APRIL 15, 2017

ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

COMMUNAL PENANCE

WEDNESDAY- MARCH 29, 2017

IN THE CHURCH AT 7:00 P.M.

Come join us for this beautiful liturgy which will fulfill your Easter Duty obligation.

“Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me” (Mt.25:40). Today, we are reminded that Jesus identified himself with our poorest brothers and sisters. The Catholic Relief Services Collection serves Jesus in the victims of human trafficking, those who suffer from unjust laws, and those who need pastoral care and humanitarian assistance across the globe. Though support today’s collection, you help Jesus in disguise. Please be generous..

ELEMENTARY FAITH FORMATION

First Reconciliation for all second graders, enrolled in our Faith Formation Program, will be on Saturday, April 8, 2017 at 10:00am in the Church. There will be a reception in the Parish Social Hall of cake and punch for all children and their families after confession.

Confirmation and First Communion for all third graders and above that are not being baptized at the Easter Vigil will be on Sunday, April 30, 2017 at 2pm. First Reconciliation for all Herit-age children will be at our Parish Communal Penance Service this Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00pm in the Church.

As always, if you have any questions, comments or concerns 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

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Remember in Your Prayers

Family and Friends who are ill….

March 26, 2017 Fourth Sunday of Lent

Sandy Adducci John Alexander Matilda Badalamenti Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio Joyce Borges Gerald Bristen Alfred Brown, Jr. Bill Brown Richard Brown Kayci Carson Agatha Chung Ed Connell Carolyn Dicercksmeie Mercedes Duarte

Natalie Farington Ryan Foley Evan Gallant Sandeep George Biju George Linda Hamilton The Harris Family Roy Haverstroh Kyle Hutchinson John Jahnke Elizabeth Jensen James Kennedy Lauren Kettell Tracey Krueger Parrish Lewin Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Joan McKeon Kathy Mignin

Josephine Moore Patricia Moore Karen Navas Steve Porianda Peggy (Margaret) Prostko Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Dawn Sabato Cathy Schira Corinne Shahid Theresa Sielicki Joel Smith Family Shelli Snethen Baby Reesa Stutzman Sharon Toenj Nedene Tucci Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams Luciano Zaidizar

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.

High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events:

4/2 - "The Feast" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What do you think the Heavenly Banquet will be like? What does the Book of Revelation say about it? What does it all mean for you today?

4/9 - "Uum?" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What does Triduum mean? What are you supposed to do during the Triduum? How do these three days personally impact you as a teen?

4/21-23 - "Life Teen Spring Retreat" (Friday 4/21 at 5pm to the 11am Mass on Sunday 4/23) - We are going to Camp Tonto Rim in Payson, Arizona for this event. The retreat will include fun team-building activities, paintball, a bonfire, interactive sessions, singing, adoration, etc. Space is limited, so let the Front Office know as soon as possible if you'd like to attend. The cost is $110.

Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org

Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events:

4/3 - "Actions = Words" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What does it mean to have integrity as a middle schooler? Do your actions always match your words? What changes can you make in your life to be more Christ-like with your actions?

4/10 - "Graduation Event" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - We will celebrate the end of our Edge Spring Semester and honor our graduating 8th Graders during this event. We hope you can join us for our end of the year celebration!

Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or sbcyouth@diocesephoenix.org

FOR MORE INFORMATION & TO REGISTER,

VISIT: sbcknights.com

THE HISPANIC MINISTRY MONTHLY MASS

April 1st at 8:30 a.m.

Reverend Ernesto Reynoso will be the celebrant. Gabriel will be at the piano.

Join us for Mass, and come to our breakfast and convivio (fellowship) after the Mass in the Old Parish Center.

Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona Page 5 Fourth Sunday of Lent

March 25, 2017 through April 2, 2017

This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit in loving memory of

Edward Branske

By: Lorraine Branske

25 Saturday 5:00 PM † Robert Blum 26 Sunday 7:30 AM † Janice Carroll 9:00 AM † Marlene Killian 11:00 AM St. Bernard Parishioners 27 Monday 8:30 AM † Velia Rodriguez 28 Tuesday 8:30 AM † Dorothy Tesar 29 Wednesday 8:30 AM † Herbert & Judy Geyer 30 Thursday 8:30 AM † Gene Whitacare 31 Friday 8:00 AM Jessica Conmy 01 Saturday 8:30 AM † Michelle Allen 5:00 PM † Peter DiPiru 02 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard Parishioners 9:00 AM † Andrew & Sophie Pellasce 11:00 AM † Robert Roussel

Readings for the Week of March 26 , 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.

Altar Society Please check the pews for your belongings . Trash receptacles are located outside each church door. Lost & found is located in the Hospitality Room. Thank you for your cooperation.

March 31, 2017 6:30—7:45 a.m. In Parish Hall

Men, are you interested in learning more about the Sacraments? Come to "That Man Is You" this Spring for a new video series: "The Bible and the Sacraments." The Bible and the Sacraments looks at each sacrament individually, seeking to understand where they come from, what they mean, and why they are so important and foundational to our faith. Finding their institution in Christ and their origin in salvation history; they are God’s gift of life to His children. Hope to see you Friday mornings. Kent Campbell

Monthly Padre Pio Mass at 7pm Monday, April 3, 2016 in church.

Many of our long time parishioners who have been on the Prayer Line taking prayer quests are no longer able to serve in this ministry. We thank them for their many years of service and prayers.

Anyone interested in serving in this important ministry, please contact the parish office. Computer or phone is all that is needed.

A Time of Peace… Ecclesiastes 3:11

Jeremiah Griffin Jeri Tweet

Frank Coringrato

ANOINTING OF THE SICK

April 2, 2017 after 9:00 AM Mass

May 7, 2017 after 11:00 AM Mass

Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass.

Sanctity of Life Ministry FIRST SATURDAY PRO-LIFE ROSARY

W E L C O M E! 4:20 pm, April 1, 2017 (before 5 PM mass)

May the "people of life" constantly grow in number and may a new culture of love and solidarity develop for the true good of the whole of human society. Saint John Paul II, The Gospel of Life, no. 101

You are invited to the

CHRISM MASS The Mass of Oils and Priestly Commitment

Monday Evening, April 10, 2017, 7:00 P.M.

SS. Simon & Jude Cathedral.

All Priests will renew their Priestly Commitment

Sunday: 1 Sm 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a/Ps 23:1-6/Eph 5:8-14/ Jn 9:1-41 or 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38 Monday: Is 65:17-21/Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-12a, 13b/Jn 4:43-54 Tuesday: Ez 47:1-9, 12/Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9/Jn 5:1-16 Wednesday: Is 49:8-15/Ps 145:8-9, 13cd-15, 17-18/ Jn 5:17-30 Thursday: Ex 32:7-14/Ps 106:19-23/Jn 5:31-47 Friday: Wis 2:1a, 12-22/Ps 34:17-21, 23/Jn 7:1-2, 10, 25-30 Saturday: Jer 11:18-20/Ps 7:2-3, 9bc-12/Jn 7:40-53 Next Sunday: Ez 37:12-14/Ps 130:1-8/Rom 8:8-11/ Jn 11:1-45 or 11:3-7, 17, 20-27, 33b-45

Observances for the Week of March 26, 2017 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Lent Friday: Day of Abstinence Saturday: April Fools' Day

Next Sunday: 5th Sunday of Lent ©Liturgical Publications Inc

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: Mara Collazo 480-636-7124 “Renewal” (Women) Christ Renews His Parish: Paul Sanger 480-219-6848 “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: Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753 Hospitality: Jerry & Yvonne Grover 480-614-5429 Knights of Columbus: Rob Mastro 480-661-9843 or

RNAMastro@aol.com Ladies Auxillary Lesa Harris-602-300-0545 Lesa_harris@yahoo.com Lectors (Min. of Word): John Seliga 480-946-2361

Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Marian Movement of Priests Prayer Group: William & Elsie Gohl 480-249-8105

Men's Ministry & Service Bob Gomez 480-695-3229 Projects: bob@bcgomez.com Ministers of Holy Communion: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Ministry of Care: Cristina & Bruce Dixon

480-816-1889 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 602-919-1312

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—Thursday 8:30 AM Friday– 8:00 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.StbernardScottsdale.org E-mail: stbofclairvaux@diocesephoenix.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. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C.; Fr. Chris Letikirich, 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 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 Manager Director– Art Stine 602-866-7900, Events Coordinator Linda Wisniowski 602-369-4068

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

Sunday Collections

Weekend of March 4 & 5, 2017

Sunday Collection

envelopes: $ 15,321.00

electronic giving: $ 0

(Building/Debt Reduction Fund)

envelopes: $ 3,299.00

electronic giving: $ 0

Thank you for your ongoing generosity

ADORATION CHAPEL HOURS

Monday thru Thursday 7 am to 9 pm

Friday 7 am to 12:00 pm

Saturday 1 pm to 6 pm

Sunday 7 am to 12:30 pm

Sunday Collections

Weekend of March 11 & 12, 2017

Sunday Collection

envelopes: $ 22,364.00

electronic giving: $ 0

(Building/Debt Reduction Fund)

envelopes: $ 432.00

electronic giving: $ 2,729.00

Thank you for your ongoing generosity

STEWARDSHIP CORNER