St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church Reverend Michael Straley, Pastor Assisting Priests: Fr. Fred Adamson, V.G. Fr. John Pearson, C.S.C.; Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C. Fr. John Coleman, Fr. Charles Keefe, Deacon Alan Hungate May 24th, 2020 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 TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF PARISHIONERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND EACH MASS MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AND SOCIALDISTANCING WILL BE PRACTICED.
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St. Bernard of Clairvaux Roman Catholic Church
Reverend Michael Straley, Pastor Assisting Priests: Fr. Fred Adamson, V.G. Fr. John Pearson, C.S.C.; Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C. Fr. John Coleman, Fr. Charles Keefe, Deacon Alan Hungate
May 24th, 2020 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
TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF PARISHIONERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO ATTEND EACH MASS
MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED AND SOCIALDISTANCING WILL BE PRACTICED.
Page 2 May 24, 2020 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Scottsdale, AZ
For Body and Spirit
For Your Body For Your Spirit
Wash your hands often. Make an Act of Spiritual Communion. Avoid close contact with Pray the Rosary. other people.
Clean & disinfect Participate in a televised frequently touched or live-streamed Mass. surfaces.
Stay home if you’re sick Take time for family (except to get medical prayer. care).
Cover coughs and Don’t forget to help your
sneezes with a tissue. parish with donations.
MAY 25th, 2020
"No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." Christians are no strangers to sacrifice. Jesus lays down his life for our redemption, martyrs
remain faithful to the end, and every believer faces "deaths" in the spiritual life when love requires a re-ordering of preference and priority. On Memorial Day, we honor those who laid down their lives for their nation and for the values we espouse - freedom, justice, and a better world for our children. In a day that often fills with barbeques and boat launches, remember to take some time in prayer! Intercede for those who have died and for the loved ones they left behind, and pray for peace on earth.
Protecting Our Future $———– Monthly (formerly Parish Center Debt Reduction)
May 24, 2020 - Seventh Sunday of Easter
St. Therese Vocation Society Prayer God our Father, through the Immaculate Heart of Mary, I ask You to bless and strengthen the spiritual renewal and vitality of all priests and consecrated religious so that Your Church may shine with greater splendor and bear witness to Your presence in our world today.
In particular, inspire many men and women to respond to Your Son’s call to “Come, follow Me” as members of those communities which are living the religious life according to the mind of the Church. Please inspire many men and women to respond to Your Son's call to “Come, follow Me.” I ask this in Jesus' Name. Amen.
Blessed Sacrament Preschool & Kindergarten 2020-2021 Catholic School Registration
We would like to invite families with children ages 2 years-kindergarten to our school
website at https://bscaz.org/school/ Learn about our classrooms, curriculum, teachers,
affordability, and Christ centered environment. Registration information is available on our
website at https://bscaz.org/school/ . If you have questions please call our school office at 480-998-9466. We
have a few spots available so reserve your child’s class for the 2020-2021 school year.
The Ascension of the Lord
A pair of ducks found their way to the same little corner of the property year after year. Sheltered by a little grove of trees, they quickly made their preparations to build a nest, lay eggs, and welcome in a new family. Then one year, only one of the ducks came to that little corner. She went about the business of building a nest, but this time, she was clearly unsettled. She would wander around, sometimes seemingly without purpose, almost hoping perhaps that her mate might come along. But, she remained alone. There were many times when we could hear her “crying”, mourning her loneliness and lack of purpose, sitting on a batch of eggs that would never hatch. One day, she quietly left that little corner never to return again.
Many human beings approach life this way. We silently grieve our loneliness, lack of direction, and sense of purpose. Maybe life once had meaning for us, but nothing seems to claim us and settle our restlessness any longer. We wander around looking and hoping for someone or something to come our way. We may even sob at times, wailing as we sit with the misery of our pain. Will happiness ever come our way again? Or will we simply leave where we are never to return again? Many are lost, wandering souls who are not quite sure where to settle or where to make a home.
We are meant to be in Christ. This glorious feast of the Ascension shows us, with clear vision, who Jesus really is! Understanding ourselves in Christ really changes things up and reorients us to our greater purpose, mission, and meaning. We are part of the cosmic wonder of creation and part of a bigger plan and mystery, destined to be much more than what we now know ourselves to be. Could Jesus’ friends know who he would become? If we can find the Christ present within and see the Christ bursting forth in all creation and beyond, then we can come to know our truth and understand where our home and life is meant to be.
Advancing upon the blessing of each new day with the certain knowledge that you are an unconditionally loved child of God gives you the axis and the safe harbor to cope with whatever comes your way. The gift of joy will be yours, and you can discover your true meaning and purpose. Look within, look without, look above, and look below. You are not alone. Trust that God will lead you where you need to be and transform you into who you really are.
REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL
Readings for the Week of May 24, 2020
This week the Sanctuary Light Will be lit in loving memory of
Katarine Ong
By: Her Family
Mario Acevedo Maria A Aguire Dick Arndt Herbert Bargar Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Nicole Bulla Mickey Butcher Jim C. Luis Castro Kim Cefaratti Dolores Colman Ed Connell Baby Noah Crouch Stacey Daley Jim Dandy Tom Devitt Geno DiMarco Sean Gaughan Erin Gorney Kim Green Steve H. Melissa Hahn Shannon Hards
Ian Hungate Nicole Juliano Carlos Julio I.A. Thorsten Kampmann Loretta Kulczyk Michael K. Bruce LaPlant Charlie LaPlant John LaPlant Mel Latimer Penny Latko James Linse Jerry Marchal Dennis M. Ramona McCarthy Bob McKeon Richard Moulder Dan Oditt Phil Pecora Art Perez Emma Philbert Troy & Maxwell Philbert Joan Pitisano
Linda Redendo Raul Rocha Carol Ross Hilda Ruiz Criket Sayers Cathy Schira Trina Semoes Emilia Semplici Stephanie Simonson Marie Shutts Carmen Sotelo Jesus Sotelo Linda Stump Baby Reesa Stutzman Javier Tapia Yoko Taylor Dolores Trovato David Truax Nina Vinnanve Barbara Whitmer Margee Woodill Diane Wright G. Yansura Arlene Zuiker
A Time of Peace…Ecclesiastes 3:11
Frances Soucy Betty Molmar
Elementary Faith Formation News
ANOINTING OF THE SICK Anointing of the sick, that usually takes place once a month after Mass, will not take place until further notice
VOCATIONS: “They received the Holy Spirit.” The Blessed Virgin Mary intercedes for your faithfulness to the vocation to which the Spirit is leading you. If you think God may be offering you the grace of serving Him and His people as a priest or in the consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office: 602-354-2005 or dphx.org/vocations.
23 Saturday 9:00 AM † Joyce Starrs 5:00 PM † Richard Manzi 24 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners 9:00 AM † Frank Fueger 11:00 AM Ron Biega 25 Monday 9:00 AM † Raymond Handyside 26 Tuesday 9:00 AM † Roseanne Nowak 27 Wednesday 9:00 AM † Maggie Reese 28 Thursday 9:00 AM † Maggie Reese 29 Friday 9:00 AM † Sherri Manzanares-DiTirro 30 Saturday 9:00 AM Robert Vercellone 5:00 PM † Antoinette Nicosia 31 Sunday 7:30 AM † Carolyn Ann Dondelinger 9:00 AM † Frank & Helen Biega 11:00 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners
We are now in Phase One of our safe return to public Mass. It was good to see so many of you this past Sunday. There is still no obligation to attend Mass on Sunday, so if you are uncomfortable please stay home and participate in the Live Stream Mass at 11:00am on Sunday and 9am Monday through Saturday and make a spiritual Communion.
Confirmation and First Communions will not resume until phase three which may be a few months out, so we cannot set the date for that until we reach phase three. We will be looking at a time in the Fall for the class of 2020 and of course set a date in the Spring for 2021. We need to approach everything safely and patiently.
Information is coming out daily, so we encourage you to check the website stbernardscottsdale.org for all updated information. You may email me at [email protected] or call me at the Parish Office 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. The Parish is using Flocknote to send out general messages, so if you are not receiving them please call the Parish Office and make sure they have your current phone number or email.
We will be in touch! Stay safe.
God’s blessings,
Kathie
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Wedding Protocol of St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholics wanting to be married at St. Bernard of Clairvaux are expected to be registered members of the Parish (or have parents registered). There is a six month waiting period for newly registered parishioners before a wedding date may be reserved and start of the nine month marriage preparation. If you are no longer living at home (and your parents are registered at St. Bernard of Clairvaux), you would be expected to be registered in the Parish in which you live, and would complete your marriage preparation and prenuptial file at that Parish. Please contact the parish office for further information call :480-661-9843.
Prayer after receiving Holy Eucharist Anima Christi : Soul of Christ sanctify me; Body of
Christ Save me; Blood of Christ inebriate me; Water from the side of Christ wash me; Passion of Christ strengthen me. O good Jesus hear me; Within Your wounds hide me; At the hour of my death call me; And bid me come to You That with Your saints I may praise you forever. Amen.
NEW KNIGHTS WANTED
CONTACT GRAND KNIGHT– PETER LOFTUS ([email protected] ) 480-358-7804
No Events or meetings until further notice...
LIFE TEEN AND EDGE All scheduled EDGE and LIFE TEEN EVENTS
have been cancelled until further notice.
ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX PARISH BUSINESS FAIR
Do you have a current business you would like to share with other members of the parish? Please join us July 18, 2020– 9:00am to 11:00 am in our Parish Hall. For more info please contact Dona Kay DesLauriers 602-527-3216 to find out more.
ST. BERNARD’S BRIDAL EVENT FAIR Are you getting married or know someone or want to see what the parish can handle for an event? Are you a vendor that would benefit at an event like a business meeting or large gathering or a wedding? July 18, 2020 from 1pm-5pm please join us for our BRIDAL and EVENT FAIR at the Parish Hall. Contact Dona Kay DesLauriers 602-527-3216 to find out more.
Please see St. Bernard’s website: www.stbernardscottsdale.org for current information regarding all church happenings.
Mass in Church: Saturday-5:00pm; Sunday-7:30am, 9:00am, 11:00am. Monday thru Saturday-9:00am Mass Live-streamed: 11:00am, 9:00am Mon-Sat. Communion in church after live-streamed masses. Attendance will be 25% capacity (approx.300-350) Masks and social distancing will be necessary.
The church and chapel will close: Monday thru Thursday: 4:00pm Fridays: 2:00pm Saturdays: 5:00pm Sundays: 1:00pm The Parish Office Staff… 480-661-9843 Is available by phone during office hours and by email. ( [email protected]) Please call for an appointment before coming to the office.
Safe Environment News All Volunteers in any Parish Ministry please note: Thank you to all who have completed or are in the process of completing their training. I appreciate your patience as we try to get through this during the Coronavirus shut down. I am more available right now to answer questions by phone or email since we are not having Faith Formation or Liturgy. You may call me at the Parish Office Monday through Thursday or email me at [email protected] if you have questions. There are a few people who have started the process, whether it be renewal or foundation, but have not gotten clearance, because something is incomplete. I would ask you to go back into your account and make sure you have: Number one: clicked on the right course; Foundation is for those who are new or who have not renewed in the past three years. “Renewal” is for everyone else. Number two: make sure all the steps have been moved from pending to complete, including the background check. If you need a Live Foundation Class you can do so remotely online right now. If you have not set up an account go to https://phoenix.cmgconnect.org and then go to the “Register for a New Account” section and complete all steps. Then go to “Dashboard” and click on the Foundation Training that says, “Initial Online Foundation Application; ‘A Time to Protect & A Plan to Protect’.” Click on “Start” and follow the directions. You must download the “Procedures to Report in Arizona” (takeaway packet) and read through it (this is necessary to complete the course). Complete and submit background check, making sure all information is accurate. Allow 7-10 days after submitting for approval. This remote Foundation class will only be available until we are cleared to have “live” classes again. Once again please make sure all sections are marked “DONE”. One note, everyone will be in need of renewal on July 1, 2020. It doesn’t matter when you took the course the SET year runs from July 1st to July 1st. Please stay healthy and be safe! Kathie Stine
Bereavement: Ellen Florea 480-816-3551 Cancer Support Ministry Lynn Johnson 480-778-0618 Charismatic Prayer Mtg: Elena Konerko 602-741-8259 Renewal—Women Nancy Paulus 480-203-4428
Renewal—Men Paul Majcher 480-242-1725 Edge (6th to 8th Grade) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843 Grief Support: Anne Pauly-Cerami 480-614-9327 Life Teen (High School Teens) Shannon Hards 480-661-9843
Faith Formation: (Kindergarten to 5th Grade) Kathie Stine 480-661-9843 Finance Council: Tom Echsner 480-767-5285 Hispanic Ministry: Carmen Sotelo 480-860-6753
Hospitality: Paul & Gina Wise 480-661-7767 Knights of Columbus: Peter Loftus 480-358-7804 [email protected] Lectors (Min. of Word): Dr. Richard Rutkowski 480-836-0568
[email protected] Legion of Mary: Loretta Curfman 602-545-6664 Liturgy Committee: Parish Office 480-661-9843 Extra Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
John Zikias 602-315-9139 Ministry of Care: Dan & Kerry Mueller480-661-0523 Music Ministry: Kent Campbell 480-661-9843 Padre Pio Prayer Group: Nancy Rossiello 480-391-1257
Pastoral Council: Bob Gomez 480-661-9843 Prison Outreach: Parish Office 480-661-9843 RCIA Dcn. Alan Hungate 602-228-7234 Sanctity of Life Committee: Shirley Towers 480-661-9843
Senior Social Club: Josephine Zupancich480-451-5320 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 [email protected] Women’s Ministry: Sandy Muszkiewicz 480– 314-5386
Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona
St. Bernard’s Ministries
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Parish Office Telephone: (480) 661-9843 Fax: (480) 614-8092 Website: www.StBernardScottsdale.org E-mail: [email protected] 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 Director of Parish Events Dona Kaye DesLauriers— extension 315 Weddings: Please call Parish Office 480-661-9843
Catholic Schools Office Tuition Policy Registration for 20-21 school year, please note; to receive reduced Catholic Tuition Rate, your pastor determines if you meet the criteria set by your parish for REGISTERED, ACTIVE, PARTICIPATING members. Registered, active & participating varies by parish but includes attending Mass regularly & contributing with an envelope to the offertory along with supporting the ministry life of the parish. Any questions, call the parish office. 480-661-9843
Cancelled until further notice.
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. Another center providing such things has closed so Andre house is trying to provide these articles for those in need. Please call Dennis Whitmer 480-440-1055 for any information you might need.
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
May 17, 2020 Sunday Collections
envelopes: $ 14,226.00
electronic giving: $ 0
Pro tecting Our Future Fund
envelopes: $ 595.00
electronic giving: $ 0
Thank you for your ongoing generosity
R C I A The Rite of Christian Initiation (RCIA) is our program
for providing those who seek to become part of the Catholic Church instruction about our faith. The program begins in late September and ends at the Easter Vigil where participants receive the sacrament of baptism or make a profession of faith and receive the sacraments of Confirmation and First Eucharist. Participants should be 17 years old or older. Contact Deacon Alan Hungate — 602-228-7234 for information about RCIA.
Dona Kay DesLauriers Director of Parish Events St. Bernard of Clairvaux
If you would like to rent the parish hall for rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, baptism receptions, anniversaries, birthdays, or any large gatherings, please contact Dona Kay at 480-661-9843 ext. #315, FAX: 480-614-8092, www.stbernardscottsdale.org [email protected] for more information to schedule your event.
Please remember that MASS is broadcast every Sunday morning at 9 a.m. on channel 7 (AZTV).
TITHING: Although Masses are temporarily suspended, you may drop your donations off at the parish office, the Narthex, or mail them in. We do encourage you to consider contributing through Faith Direct.
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