ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX

ROMAN CATHOLIC PARISH

10755 North 124th Street

Scottsdale, Arizona 85259

www.StBernardScottsdale.org

Weekend of November 15, 2015

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ANOINTING OF THE SICK

December 6, 2015… after 9:00 a.m. Mass. Please remain in the church as anointing will be after the Mass .

Thank you.

Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor Faith Formation News

Middle School Youth!

Come and join us for the following Edge Events at St. Bernard's:

11/16 - “A New Hope” (Mondau from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) -

What to took place on Easter Sunday? Why is it the most important celebration in the Church? How has it impacted your life?

11/23 - “Not So Ordinary” (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall)

Why is Ordinary Time called ordinary? Why is Ordinary time not so ordinary? What is the point of this season

12/7 - "Pray, Wait, Anticipate" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish

Hall) - What is Advent all about? What are we waiting for? What does the Incarnation have to do with this Season? Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry

Phone: 480.661.9843 x310 Fax: 614.8092 , www.stbernardscottsdale.org;

High School Teens!

Come join us for the following ife Teen Events at St. Bernard's:

11/21 - “St. Vincent de Paul Project” (10am to 2pm) - We will meet at

10 am in the South Lot at St. Bernard’s to caravan to a St. Vincent de Paul

Center. This will be our service project for the semester. Please be sure to

sign up to we can tell tem how many volunteers we will have!

12/6 - “Go In Peace” (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - What

does it mean to go in peace? How can I bring peace to others? How does

the Mass prepare me for this?

12/13 - "Christmas Party" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) -

This will be our last Life Teen event for the Fall Semester. We are going to

celebrate with Christmas games and festivities!

Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry Phone: 480.661.9843 x310 Fax: 480.614.8092 www.stbernardscottsdale.org;

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time "But of that day or hour, no one knows, neither the angels in heaven, nor the

Son, but only the Father." It may strike us as odd that there are things that the angels don't know. But it's even more surprising that Jesus--the Son of God--would have been unaware of the divine schedule for the end of the world. Given

all of this, should it come as any surprise that there are things that God choos-es not to reveal to us right now?

In his wisdom, God knows when the timing is right to reveal his plans to us. The fact that we don't know everything helps us remember that we are not

God. We are his creatures, dependent upon him for our existence, our suste-

nance, and for the hour of our death too. In this era of instant Internet infor-mation, advanced diagnostic medical tests, and statistical surveys predicting future trends, it's hard to accept the fact that there are some things we just

can't know. But this reality should keep us humble, reminding us that we don't have to know everything because we are in the powerful hands of a loving God

Thus, any attempt to "see the future" through psychic mediums like palm

reading, tarot cards, or astrology suggests a kind of distrust in God. As the catechism states, such practices "contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone" (§2116). As much as we might want to know when the world will end, when our dreams will come true, or when our problems will

cease, we are called to walk in faith, accepting what God chooses to reveal and trusting that even our moments of uncertainty are part of his benevolent plan for us. As today's psalm declares, "you will show me the path to life." What

else do we really need to know?

Elementary Faith Formation

Thank you to all the families who participated in our safety training classes last week. Your children’s safety is very important to all of us especially when they are at Church.

Sacrament classes are now closed. Registration for all other classes is ongoing through the year. Catholic School students needing Sacrament Preparation may sign up for second or third grade in January of 2016. They only need to attend the second semester.

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

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HISPANIC MINISTRY OF ST. BERNARD’S CELEBRATION OF

OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

Saturday December 5, 2015 5pm Mass with Mariachis, Luminaries, Piñatas, Procession, Mexican Food, & D.J. for dancing

50/50 Raffle Tickets (sold at the door only) Mexican Handicrafts for sale on Nov. 15 & 22 in front of the New Parish Center

Adults $25.00 /Children under 12 $10.00/under 5 free. Reserved table sits 8 people/

Or buy individual tickets For more info please call 480.860.6753

www.StBernardScottsdale.org Profits to Support the Hispanic Ministry

Lady of Guadalupe Celebration

November 15, 2015 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Divine Mercy—Wednesday’s 7:00 p.m.

Pope Francis has announced 2015-2016 to be an Extraordinary Jubilee

year dedicated to mercy. This holy year of mercy begins December 8th on the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary.

“I am convinced that the whole Church will find in this Jubilee the joy needed to rediscover and make fruitful the mercy of God, with which all of us are called

to give consolation to every man and woman of our time.” —Pope Francis 3/2015

Please join us Wednesday’s at 7:00 pm, to pray the Rosary, the Chaplet of Divine Mercy

(given to us by Jesus through S. Faustina), with Adoration and a Healing Mass, as we

pray for God’s mercy on this country and the world.

St. Bernard of Clairvuax Music Ministry Presents

Kent Campbell, Music Director Featuring over 100 performers

of all ages from St. Bernard’s Music Ministry with

Special Guest Emcee, Tom Ambrose, Former Phoenix Suns executive

3pm Sunday, December 6, 2015

Proceeds benefit St. Bernard’s Children’s Choirs (Pueri Cantores) Tickets include FREE refreshments and treats

Adults $5.00 Children $1.00 (13 and under) VIP $10.00 Purchase tickets in Church narthex after all weekend Masses Nov. 21, 22, 28, 29 and Dec. 5 and 6 OR in the Parish Office

480.661.9843 www.stbernardscottsdale.org

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Holiday Food Drive 2015 Once again we are appealing to you, our generous parishioners, to donate groceries, diapers, and personal items for families at St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Phoenix. Please no perishable items.

Grocery bags will be distributed this weekend November 14 & 15, 2015. at all Masses. Please re-turn your filled bags on the weekend of November 21 & 22, 2015 at any Mass. The bags can be placed on the altar steps or given to one of the Vincentians.

Thank you, on behalf of all the people

you are helping during this

Season of Sharing.

Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Conference

Sanctity of Life Committee Monthly Gathering Please join us!

Wednesday, December 2, 2015 8:00 AM - Silent Rosary in the Church Sanctuary

8:30 AM - Mass 9:15 – 10:15 AM Meeting, Parish Center, #202

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Readings for the Week of November 15, 2015

The 55+ Senior Club is having a Pot Luck Social on Wednesday, November 18th starting at 12noon in the new Parish Center. Come join us for good food and entertain-ment. Special fun has been planned for you! Please bring something delicious to share with others. The cost is $3.00 and the Club will supply beverages. If you have questions please call Eileen Schioppa, club president. Her number is in the back of the bulletin.

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

A time of peace . . . Ecclesiastes 3:11

Joyce Anderson

Safe Environment Training Office Diocesan Procedures for

New Volunteers

* You will need to complete a Safe Environment Training foundation class in

person to learn what you can do to keep children and youth safe.

* The current foundation program is called Protecting God’s Children for Adults”.

* You can find a class and register online by visiting The Safe Environment

Training website at www.safeenvironmenttraining.org and clicking on “Register for Classes”.

* After completing your foundation class, either every year or every other year (depending on your volunteer positon and your volunteering

location) you will need to complete a safe environment renewal training class, either in person or online.

Volunteer Application and Screening

* All volunteers must complete a Volunteer Application and sign a Code of Ethics.

This will be maintained at your primary volunteer location.

* You will need to provide contact information for 3-5 references to complete the

Volunteer Application. Please notify your references they may be contacted.

* You may be asked to participate in a face to face interview to ensure appropriate

placement.

Contact Kathie Stine at kstine@diocesephoenix.org or 480-661-9843 ext. 309.

Sunday Dn 12:1-3/Heb 10:11-14, 18/Mk 13:24-32

Monday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43 Tuesday: 1 Mc 1:10-15, 41-43, 54-57, 62-63/Lk 18:35-43

Wednesday: 2 Mc 7:1, 20-31/Lk 19:11-28 Thursday: 1 Mc 2:15-29/Lk 19:41-44

Friday: 1 Mc 4:36-37, 52-59/Lk 19:45-48 Saturday: 1 Mc 6:1-13/Lk 20:27-40

Next Sunday: Dn 7:13-14/Rv 1:5-8/Jn 18:33b-37

Liturgical Publications Inc

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.

November 14 through November 22

14 Saturday 5:00 PM †Dolores Carrabine

15 Sunday 7:30 AM †Christine Giordano

9:00 AM Maria & Jeff Langhort 11:00AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners

16 Monday 8:30 AM †Antonio Herrera 17 Tuesday 8:30 AM †Edward F. Curtin 18 Wednesday 8:30AM †Joe Pauken 7:30PM †Tom Gallegos 19 Thursday 8:30AM †Mary Siracusa 20 Friday 8:30AM †Tom Welling 21 Saturday 5:00PM St. Bernard’s Parishioners

22 Sunday 7:30AM †Louis Marson III 9:00AM †Tommy Burmeister 11:00AM Genevieve Swanson

From November 15-21, 2015, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops invites families, parishes, schools, and other Catholic groups to participate in National Bible Week in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Second Vatican Council Dogmatic Constitution on Divine Revelation, Dei Ver-bum. This year’s theme, “The Bible: A Book for the Family,” builds on this year’s Synod of Bishops on the Family and Pope Francis’s recent visit to Philadelphia for the World Meet-ing of Families.

TURKEY TUESDAY NOVEMBER 24 Each year on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, the St. Vincent de Paul Society collects frozen turkeys at mar-kets throughout the Valley to replenish the pantry at the down-town St. Vincent de Paul dining facility. The turkeys collected on this one day number in the thousands and help the St. Vincent de Paul Society feed hungry people throughout the year. Our parish conference will be at the Bashas’ Market on the corner of Thompson Peak Pkwy. & Bell Rd. to collect frozen turkeys on Tuesday, November 24. Please consider buying an extra turkey this holiday to help in our efforts to keep the pantries full.

Thank you for your generosity.

Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Conference

November 15, 2015 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

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 removed . Please

advise the parish office 480-661-9843 if any of the above names (or if any that have been delet-

ed) need to remain on the list. Thank you for your understanding.

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This week’s Sanctuary Light will be lit For a Happy 40th Anniversary

Bob and Lynne Flanagan

Requested by

Rita and Jim Reilly

Stephen David Bell Marrietta Blessent Selena Marie Bohan Joan Bonfilio Bill Brown Stan Burzynski Tom Church Louise DeRogatis Gabrielle DiCarlo Rev. John Doyle 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 Maura Louis Terry Morrison Catherine Morsa 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

CHRIST RENEWS HIS PARISH

Calling All CRHP Members

Past and Present

Saturday, February 6, 2016

Watch bulletin for more details.

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

Bourgade Catholic High 6th, 7th and 8th Grade Students and families are invited to Bourgade Catholic High Schools OPEN HOUSE Sunday, November 22nd Noon to 3 p.m. This is your opportunity to speak with current students , faculty and coaches, learn about our college prep curriculum and ask questions of our Admissions Team. Tours of campus Noon to 2 p.m., refreshments, entertain-ment and raffles. Contact bburgoz@bourgadecatholic.org for more information. See you on November 22nd!

BLESSED SACRAMENT Gift Shop: Advent candles, Advent Wreaths, Christmas cribs, cards, figurines, orna-ments, OPLATKI (Christmas wafers), and much more. In addition, beautiful artificial flower arrange-ments are still available.

Next week's collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) needs your help. CCHD was founded to end the cycle of poverty in the United States by funding organizations that help individ-

uals help themselves. With the tradition of improving education, housing situations, and community economic development, CCHD continues to make a positive impact in communities nationwide. Your contribution will defend human dignity and reach out to those living on the margins. Please give to the CCHD collection.

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

November 8, 2015

Sunday Collection

envelopes: $12,598.00 electronic giving: $ 9,490.00

(Building/Debt Reduction Fund)

envelopes: $ 1,170.00

electronic giving: $ 0

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ON GOING GENEROSITY

STEWARDSHIP CORNER