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ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH 1st Sunday of Advent Weekend of November 27, 2016 10755 N. 124th St. Scottsdale, AZ 85259
ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
1st Sunday of Advent Weekend of November 27, 2016
10755 N. 124th St . Scot tsdale , AZ 85259
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Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, AZ
Fr. Brian Bell, Pastor
Faith Formation News
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High School Teens! Come and join us for the following Life Teen Events at St. Bernard’s:
12/4 - "A Friend Indeed" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) -What qualities do you look for in a friend? Do your friends help and support you? Why is it important to have supportive Catholic friends?
12/11 - "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
Middle School Youth! Come and join us for the following Edge Events at St. Bernard's:
12/5 - "Life on the Rock" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - Why are you here on this rock? Where are you going? How are you going to get there?
12/12 - "The Final Four" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What is your ultimate goal in life? What four things will you have to face in the end? How do these things impact your life today?
Shannon Hards, Director of Youth Ministry
1st SUNDAY OF ADVENT
"Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come." Jesus doesn't tell us when he will come again; but he does tell us all we need to know. First, he leaves no doubt in our minds that he will in fact return-this isn't a question we have to debate. And secondly, he tells us what we need to do to be ready: stay awake! As long as we don't doze off while we're waiting, everything will be all right.
So our task is a relatively simple one. We are called to be on the lookout. We are supposed to be ready for the Lord when he appears. This is a straightforward instruction to be sure. But it does contain an inherent challenge: it's often much easier to hit the snooze button than to get up and at 'em. It's our task, however, to make sure we don't give in to the temp-tation to fall back asleep.
This is what the season of Advent helps us to do. It's like the Church's alarm clock, ringing with persistence in our ears: Wake up! Throw off the covers of apathy and distraction! Jesus is coming! Get up and get your house in order before he arrives!
What exactly this means will be different for all of us--the particular behaviors we need to change, the specific virtues we need to develop--all of this is unique to each individual. But our common goal is the same--to clean house in our hearts and make ourselves ready to welcome the Lord. Yes, his return at the end of time will be a momentous event, but even if we never experience it during our lifetime, Jesus still wants to come to us here and now, to dwell in our hearts through the presence of his Spirit. This Advent, let's be ready to wel-come the Lord every minute of every day.
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Yours in Christ
Father Brian T. Bell, Pastor
Hopefully everyone had a great Thanksgiving! Classes resume this Monday, November 28th! The students will begin their Advent prepara-tion. Please remember as you decorate your homes and do your Christmas shopping to take some time each day as a family to prepare your homes and your hearts for Jesus!
Sacrament classes are closed for the 2016/17 school year. This includes 2nd, 3rd, Confirmation and Heritage. All other classes, Kindergarten, First Grade, Fourth and Fifth Grades remain open all year. Please make sure your children are in class on time and picked up on time.
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.
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 [email protected] or call me at the Parish Office, 480-661-9843, Ext.309.
Have a safe week! God’s Blessings, Kathie
SAVE THE DATE
CHRISTMAS CONCERT “JOY TO THE WORLD”
100 performers of all ages
SUNDAY, DECEMBER II 3:00 P.M. in CHURCH
Tickets available after Masses and at the Parish Office.
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Remember in Your Prayers
Family and Friends who are ill….
November 27, 2016 1st Sunday of Advent
Sandy Adducci Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Baby Teddy Bing Kim Bisel Dany Boisvert Rose Bonfiglio 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 Elizabeth Jensen James Kennedy Tracey Krueger Parrish Lewin Mel Latimer Penny Latko Mary K. LaTempa Esther Maher Joan McKeon
Al Moody Karen Navas Peggy (Margaret) Prostko Edwin Rivera Joel Rivera Dawn Sabato Cathy Schira Corinne Shahid Theresa Sielicki Joel Smith Family Baby Reesa Stutzman Sharon Toenj Nedene Tucci Nina Vinnanve Carol Weber Michelle Williams Luciano Zaidizar
TICKET ALERT! Matthew Kelly Renowned Catholic Author & speaker, is coming to Scottsdale, Arizona, January 29, 2017! 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
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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.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK December 3, 2016 7:30 A.M.
Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass.
A Time of Peace… Ecclesiastes 3:11
Diane Baumgardner
Sanctity of Life Ministry
Abortion advocates often say, “It’s a woman’s right to choose:. However, once a woman is pregnant, she already has a child;
the choice is what to do with him or her. Although the word “choice” sounds so positive and harmless, the actual choice is whether to have a live child or a dead child.
Abortion advocates also argue that, “You cannot legislate morality.” Interestingly, this is exactly the same argument that the civil rights’ movement faced. The response of Martin Luther King Jr. was: “We hear the familiar cry that morals cannot be legislated. This may be true, but behavior can be regulated. The law may not be able to make a man love me, but it can keep him from lynching me.”
Similarly, pro-life advocates are trying to regulate behavior, not legislate morality. We cannot force some people to love all children, but we can and should use our influence to stop abortionists destroying innocent babies. Reference: www.pro-lifearticles.org
Magnetic Nativity Scene Car Decals
THE LADIES AUXILIARY is selling NATIVITY SCENE magnetic reusable car decals as part of the Knights of Columbus
“KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS” campaign. They make great stocking gifts too!
For sale after Masses in the Parish Hall
A Retreat: The Magnificat — Mary & Yours What: PowerPoint presentations, Talks, discussions Where: Franciscan Renewal Center Speakers: Fr. Bill Faiella, CSC, Psy.D.
Barbara Gowan, author of Marian books and books of faith for children.
When: Saturday, December 10, 9am-1pm, To register or ask questions: contact
Franciscan Renewal Center 480-948-7460; 1 (800) 356-3247
Fr. Bill Faiella, CSC [email protected]; 602-689-8347
St. Bernard of Clairvaux
ADVENT COMMUNAL PENANCE
Thursday, December 1, 2016 at 7 pm in the Church. There will be several priests
available to assist with reconciliation.
Feast of the Immaculate Conception HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION
December 8th, 2016 Mass Times: 8:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
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
Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux Scottsdale, Arizona Page 5 1st Sunday of Advent
November 26 2016 through December 4, 2016
This week the Sanctuary Light will be lit for
Helen Duril By: A Friend
26 Saturday 5:00 PM † Josephine & Andrew Manzi 27 Sunday 7:30 AM † Daniel Sieber 9:00 AM † Pius & Tillie Wentz 11:00 AM St. Bernard Parishioners
28 Monday 8:30 AM † Rose Marcucci 29 Tuesday 8:30 AM † Peter Oram 30 Wednesday 8:30 AM † Dorothy Bell 01 Thursday 8:30 AM † Josh Sojda 02 Friday 8:00 AM † Lilly Connor 03 Saturday 5:00 PM St. Bernard Parishioners 04 Sunday 7:30 AM † Christina Ferrero 9:00 AM † Frank & Marthy Jastrowski 11:00 AM † Carlo Gallo
Readings for the Week of November 27, 2016
PLEASE NOTE: Mass Intentions that were scheduled for 7:30 p.m. at
the Divine. Mercy Mass on Wednesday evenings will now be transferred and
prayed for at the 8:30am Mass on Wednesday mornings.
That Man Is You has begun!! Men of St. Bernard's, come join us for Year #5 of That Man Is You. This year the weekly presentation will be by noted Catholic speaker, Matthew Leonard. The subject is "The Bible and The Virgin Mary. We will meet on
Friday mornings in the Parish Hall: December 9, 2016
“ Hispanic Ministry” of St. Bernard’ of Clairvaux
CELEBRATING OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE DECEMBER 10, 2016 AT THE 5PM MASS with Mariachis, luminaries, procession, piñatas, Mexican food and Folklore Dancers.
MUSIC FOR DANCING PROVIDED BY D.J. IN THE NEW PARISH HALL
50/50 RAFFLE TICKETS (sold only at the door)
FUND RAISING FOR CHARITY Handmade Mexican articles are available
in front of the church (same day as ticket sales)
BUY A TABLE FOR 8 OR INDIVIDUAL TICKETS
ADULTS $25.00 UNDER 10 $10.00 (UNDER 5 FREE)
Call for early reservations 480-860-6753 www.StBernardScottsdale.org
BLOOD DRIVE AT ST. BERNARD’S United Blood Services will be available for you after all the Masses on December 4th. Even if you have never given before, please prayerfully consider this Corporal Work of Mercy.
What a gift to someone in need during the Christmas season!
GIVE BLOOD. SAVE LIVES.
Sunday: Is 2:1-5/Ps 122/Rom 13:11-14/Mt 24:37-44 Monday: Is 4:2-6/Ps 122/Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 23/Mt 4:18-22 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147/Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8
Next Sunday: Is 11:1-10/Ps 72/Rom 15:4-9/Mt 3:1-12
Observances for the Week of November 27, 2016 Sunday: 1st Sunday of Advent Wednesday: St. Andrew, Apostle Saturday: St. Francis Xavier, Priest
Next Sunday: 2nd Sunday of Advent
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First Sunday of Advent There is an Advent spirit in the heart of every human person. It is one of longing, of yearning for a fulfillment that somehow lies beyond our-selves; for we long for the coming of the Lord.
As you put your gift in the St. Vincent de Paul Poor Box, your heart will discover the true meaning of Christmas as you help those who are suffering and poor to long for the coming of the Lord.
THE VINCENTIANS
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 [email protected] Ladies Auxillary Lesa Harris-602-300-0545 [email protected]
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: [email protected] 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: [email protected]
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. Tom Doyle,C.S.C; Fr. Chris Letikirich, C.S.C. Fr. Stephen Sedlock, C.S.C. Deacon Alan Hungate
Administration Pastoral Assistant—Nancy Boettcher extension 300 Administrative Assistant-Bette Brown 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
November 13, 2016 Sunday Collection
Sunday Collection envelopes: $ 12,440.00
electronic giving: $ 22,957.00
(Building/Debt Reduction Fund)
envelopes: $ 344.00
electronic giving: $ 2,789.00
Thank you for your ongoing generosity
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
November 20, 2016 Sunday Collection
NOT AVAILABLE AT TIME OF PRINTING
Sunday Collection envelopes: $
electronic giving: $
(Building/Debt Reduction Fund)
envelopes: $
electronic giving: $
Thank you for your ongoing generosity
CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE 2016 Saturday, December 24* Christmas Eve 4:00 PM Church Children’s Mass & Choristers Choir 4:15 PM Parish Center Family Mass 6:00 PM Church Teen Schola 11:00 PM Church Adult Choir
Sunday, December 25* Christmas Day There will be no 7:30 AM Mass 9:00 AM Church Organist Rollie Hudson 11:00 AM Church Veritas 124 Band
