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

MASS SCHEDULE Weekend: Saturday Vigil 5:00 PM Sunday 7:30, 9:00 & 11:00 AM Daily: Monday-Saturday 8:30 AM

Spanish Mass: 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

SPECIAL MASSES Divine Mercy Mass: Wednesday 8:30 AM Devotion to follow Mass

Padre Pio Mass: First Monday of the Month 7:00 PM Devotion to follow Mass

Office Hours: Mon-Thurs 9:00AM— 4:00PM (closed 12-1-lunch) Fri 9:00AM—12:00PM (NOON) Sunday— 8:00AM—11:00AM

March 15, 2020 10755 N. 124th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85259

www.StBernardScottsdale.org

Page 2 March 15, 2020 Welcome to St. Bernard of Clairvaux, Scottsdale, AZ

Howdy, I remember when a couple of years ago there was a great controversy because some professional athletes refused to stand for the National Anthem. Earlier than that, there were the Olympics, where two American medal winners stood with heads bowed and fists raised in the air; both times caused a great controversy and much anger. I sometimes wonder how God feels when Catholics do not participate in the gestures during Mass. Gestures during a celebration have meaning, and not participating also has meaning. I do not mean to criticize, but I do think we should all be aware and consider what our participation or lack of it at Mass means, both to God and to others. As I said earlier, Mass is not a spectator event; it is OUR worship of the God who loves us dearly and OUR thanksgiving for all God’s blessings. Lenten Blessings,

Father Mike

Father Michael Straley St. Vincent de Paul Spring Clean-Up

*****CORRECTION OF DATES******* Please note that the CLEAN-UP DATES have been CHANGED to

***MARCH 14TH (8AM-6PM) And ***MARCH 15TH (7AM-2PM)

Please bring your gently used items to St.Bernard’s North parking lot and they will deliver them to the Bell Road Thrift Shop of St..Vincent de Paul.

We are looking for refrigerators, washers, dryers, (all in good working condition), summer clothes, men’s jeans shoes, household items (sofas, chairs, tables, beds and frames, etc.), small appliances, yard tools, dishes and glasses, flatware, towels, wash rags and the like.

Please, we cannot accept TVs, computers, monitors, winter clothes, jackets, sweaters, non-working electronics, books, pillows and mattresses.

Thank you for helping us to help others.

The Vincentians of St. Bernard of Clairvaux

St. Vincent de Paul Thank You and Donut Sunday

Sunday, March 29, 2020 For all that you have given - time, money, and prayers - the Vincentians of St. Bernard Of Clairvaux Conference invite you to Donuts and Beverages at the Parish Hall after all masses.

Thank you for your continued generosity!

March 15, 2020

LENTEN COMMUNAL PENANCE SERVICE

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Wednesday March 18, 2020 - 7:00 p.m.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux STATIONS OF THE CROSS

FRIDAYS OF LENT 7:00 PM-(Good Friday 7:30PM)

April 5

April 9

April 10

April 11

April 12 ***Shuttle buses Available from High School Parking lot to Church***

Palm Sunday

5:00pm Saturday Mass

7:30am, 9:00am,11:00am

Sunday Masses

Triduum

Holy Thursday 7:30pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper Adoration until midnight Good Friday

3:00pm Reading of the Passion Veneration of the Cross & Communion 7:30pm Stations of the Cross Holy Saturday

1:00pm Blessing of Easter Baskets 7:30pm Easter Vigil Mass

Easter Sunday Masses

7:00am* Church

(not the normally scheduled

7:30am due to parking demand)

9:00am* Church 9:15am* Parish Center 11:00am* Church 11:15am* Parish Center

Please Note the time changes

St. Bernard of Clairvaux Ministry Fair-March 14 &15 after all Masses.

Come and see what talents you can bring to your Parish... COME, JOIN, and be a part of St. Bernard’s.

The 21st Annual Saint Joseph Celebration and Anniversary

MARCH 21, 2020

Organized by St Padre Pio Prayer Group

Join us at our 21st annual fun evening of Dinner, music and dancing!

Celebration will take place on: Saturday, March 21, 2020 Time: Mass starts at 5:00 pm. Celebration immediately after the mass in parish hall Location: St. Bernard of Clairvaux Catholic Church

Novena: Join in the narthex on March 12th thru March 20th at 7:30pm-8:15pm. Except Saturday the 14th at 6:15pm- 7pm, and Sunday, the 15th at 12:30pm-:1:15pm.

Dinner - “Family style”: Lasagna; Salmon; Zucchini fritters Mixed Salad, Italian olives and Italian bread; Chicken rollitini Desert: Italian desserts; Beverages: Coffee, water bottles and soda Kids menu: pasta, meatballs, lasagna, and pizza

Cost: Adults - $30 | Children (12 and under) - $15 Ticket can be purchased at the parish’s office (for details, call 480-661-9843) or during weekend masses on the four weeks prior to the event at the parish. Cash/ check only please. Tables can hold a maximum of 8 guests per table. IF YOU HAVE MORE THAN THAT, PLEASE MAKE TWO TABLES.

All proceeds from this event will be donated to San Giovanni Rotondo Children’s Orphanage Hospital, local seminary, the bishop’s appeal and parish hall donation!

WEDDING BANNS

Mary Beth Dougherty and

Paul Gillespie

First Reconciliation for all second graders will be celebrated at 10am in the Church on Saturday, March 28th. Please note this date has been changed from the original calendar, due to the Pastor’s schedule. Parents should have received a letter in the mail concerning the reception of First Reconciliation last week.

All students in fourth grade and above who need Confirmation only should have received their packets in class by now. Please pray for all of our First Communicants and Confirmation students as they are in the final preparations for their Easter Sacraments. Confirmation/First Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, April 19, 2020 at 2pm with Bishop Olmsted.

Please contact me at 480-661-9843 ex309 at the Parish Office or through email kstine@stboc.org with any comments or questions concerning Faith Formation, sacraments for the youth or Adult Confirmation.

God’s blessings, Kathie

Elementary Faith Formation News

May our gifts to this year’s Charity and Development Appeal enable our church to continue Christ’s work in our community. We pray to the Lord.

The annual Charity and Development Appeal (CDA) is underway. Thank you to the families who have made a gift. Each and every gift is important and provides vital support to the programs and organizations who rely on the CDA. CDA funds allow them to provide critical services and resources to our parishes, diocese and local communities. Support WORKS OF MERCY in our Diocese and make your gift today! Our parish has currently raised 25% . Gifts can be made online at dphx.org/cda or by completing a donor envelope. Thank you!

CDA phone number: 602-354-2235

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March 15, 2020 3rd Sunday of Lent

14 Saturday 8:30 AM Robert E. McGuire 5:00 PM † Scott Hagerty 15 Sunday 7:30 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners 9:00 AM † Frank Fueger 11:00 AM Norma Catalano 16 Monday 8:30 AM Robert E. McGuire 17 Tuesday 8:30 AM † Margaret &Clifford Rygh 18 Wednesday 8:30 AM Robert E. McGuire 19 Thursday 8:30 AM † Ronald McGuire 20 Friday 8:30 AM † Kenneth Thomas Slesarik 21 Saturday 8:30 AM Jeffrey Woodward 5:00 PM † Eileen Ardell 22 Sunday 7:30 AM Vic & Heather 9:00 AM St. Bernard’s Parishioners 11:00 AM Emily Clark

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS FAMILY AND FRIENDS WHO ARE ILL

Readings for the Week of March 15, 2020

Mario Acevedo Sandy Adducci Maria A Aguire Dick Arndt Irene Audette Herbert Bargar Stephen David Bell Kay Berens Theresa/StewartBouhdida Nicole Bulla Dale Butcher 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 Matthew Gross Steve H.

Melissa Hahn Shannon Hards Ian Hungate Nicole Juliano Carlos Julio I.A. Thorsten Kampmann George Koron Loretta Kulczyk 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 Colleen Sotelo 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

This week at St. Bernard’s

Daily Mass—Monday through Saturday, 8:30am in the Church Monday March 16, 2020 8:30am 9:15am Church Mass 9:30am 11:00am Church Altar Society Cleaning of Church 4:15pm 6:30 pm Rms 101-103 Faith Formation Classes 6pm 7:30pm NewParishHall Edge 6:30pm 9:00pm Rm201-202 Knights of Columbus 6:50pm 8:30pm Rm103 St.Bernard’s Men’s Renewal 7:00pm 7:30pm Narthex St. Joseph Novena Tuesday March 17, 2020 8:30am 9:15am Church Mass 10:00am 2:00pm OldParishCenter Seniors Card Playing 4:00pm 6:15pm Rms101-103 FaithFormationClasses 4:30pm 5:00pm MusicRoom Cherubs 5:15pm 6:15pm MusicRoom Choristers 7:00pm 7:30pm Narthex St. Joseph Novena Wednesday March 18, 2020 8:30am 9:15am Church Mass 9:30am 11:30am Rm101/102 Women’sMinistry 12:00N 4:00pm NewParishCenter Senior Club Social 4:15 5:15pm Rms101-103 Faith Formation Classes TBD TBD Narthex ST. Joseph’s Novena 7:00pm 10:00pm Church Lenten Penance Service Thursday March 19, 2020 8:30am 9:15am Church Mass 12:00N 3:00pm OldParishCenter. Fiesta Committee Meeting 3:30pm 5:00pm Rm203 Legion of Mary 5:00pm 6:00pm MusicRoom Teen Schola 6:15pm 7:15pm MusicRoom Veritas 6:30pm 9:00pm Rm201-202 Adult Confirmation 7:00pm 8:30pm Rm.103 St.Bernard’s/Renewal-Women’s 7:00pm 7:45pm Narthex St. Joseph Novena 7:30pm 8:45pm MusicRoom Adult Choir Friday March 20, 2020 8:30am 9:15am Church Mass 9:15am 11:45am Rm204/205 Prayer Group 7:00pm 7:30pm Church Stations of the Cross 7:30pm 8:15pm Narthex St. Joseph Novena Saturday March 21, 2020 8:30am 9:15am Church Mass 4:00pm 4:30pm Church Reconciliation 5:00pm 6:00pm Church Mass 6::00pm 11pm NewParishCenter St. Joseph’s Dinner Celebration Sunday March 22, 2020 7:30am 9:00am 11:00am. All Masses in the Church 8:00am 11:00am Rm 101 RCIA 11:00am 12:00pm Church RCIA 2ndScrutiny 12:00pm 2:00pm TeenRooms LifeTeen/Edge Confirmation Prep

(Times, Dates, subject to change)

Sunday

©LPi Sunday: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-7, 8-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 Monday: 2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Ps 42:2, 3; 43:3, 4 [cf. Ps 42:3]/Lk 4:24-30 Tuesday: Dn 3:25, 34-43/Ps 25:4-5ab, 6 and 7bc, 8-9 [6a]/Mt 18:21-35 Wednesday: Dt 4:1, 5-9/Ps 147:12-13, 15-16, 19-20 [12a]/Mt 5:17-19 Thursday: 2 Sm 7:4-5a, 12-14a, 16/Ps 89:2-3, 4-5, 27 and 29/Rom 4:13, 16-18, 22/Mt 1:16, 18-21, 24a or Lk 2:41-51a Friday: Hos 14:2-10/Ps 81:6c-8a, 8bc-9, 10-11ab, 14 and 17 [cf. 11 and 9a]/Mk 12:28-34 Saturday: Hos 6:1-6/Ps 51:3-4, 18-19, 20-21ab [cf. Hos 6:6]/Lk 18:9-14 Observances for the week of March 15, 2020 Sunday: 3rd Sunday of Lent Tuesday: St. Patrick, Bishop; St. Patrick’s Day Wednesday:St. Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor of the Church Thursday: St. Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary Next Sunday: 4th Sunday of Lent.

©LPi

2020 ANOINTING OF THE SICK May 3, 2020 Sunday following the 11 am Mass Please remain in the church as anointing will be after Mass.

This week the Sanctuary Light Will be lit for

Mary Cassar

Happy Birthday from Monica and Jeffrey Gatt

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NEW KNIGHTS WANTED

CONTACT GRAND KNIGHT– PETER LOFTUS (KOFC12313@GMAIL.COM ) 480-358-7804

To Find Out How To Join

Faith Formation Confirmation Schedule

Knights of Columbus 2020 Calendar March 16 Monthly Council Meeting April 20 Monthly Council Meeting May 2 Annual Golf Tournament @ Firerock Country Club May 18 Monthly Council Meeting June 15 Monthly Council Meeting

Adult Confirmation At St. Bernard’s When: Thursday, March 19, 2020 – 6:45-9:00pm Where: Rooms 201/202 – Southeast end of New Parish Center-upstairs Who: Adults 18 and older, out of High School, In need of Confirmation only – have made First Communion and Baptism in the Catholic Faith and are practicing their faith. Agenda for the evening: Refreshments- light fare 6:45pm Hospitality/Introductions 7:00pm Teaching on the history, signs, symbols, importance and changes concerning the theology of the sacrament of Confirmation - handouts 8:15pm Questions and Answers 8:30pm Distribute and explain needed paperwork, rehearsal schedule, sponsor requirements and choosing a saint name 9:00pm Good night! PLEASE RSVP FOR THE EVENING TO KATHIE AT 480-661-9843 EX.309 OR BY EMAIL kstine@stboc.org I look forward to meeting all of you and assisting you in completing your Initiation into the Catholic Faith. Kathie Stine- Director of Faith Formation St. Bernard of Clairvaux

EARLY BIRD SALE

SIGN UP BY APRIL 5th.

Only $225!!! Save $25 per golfer

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

3/15 - "Love Thy Neighbor" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - Do you love ALL of your neighbors? Do you ever put conditions on your love? How do you defend and respect EVERY human life? 3/22 - "Confirmation Prep" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - This is a mandatory class for all teens and middle schoolers receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this Spring. Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry 480-661-9843 x310 or youth@stboc.org

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

3/16 - "Comfort & Joy" (Monday from 6pm to 7:30pm in the Parish Hall) - What happens to you when you are sick? Why do some people get anointed when they’re sick? What healing do you need in your life? 3/22 - "Confirmation Prep" (After the 11am Mass in the Teen Room) - This is a mandatory class for all teens and middle schoolers receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation this Spring. Shannon Hards - Director, Youth Ministry

55+ Senior Social Club Invites Seniors to join us: Wednesday, March 18th 2020-12 noon

New Parish Center Pat McCrossan will entertain with favorite Irish Music. Lunch includes corned beef & cabbage catered by Chompie’s. Cost: $8/members; $12/non-members; RSVP by Sunday, March 15, 2020, To Josephine Zupancich 480-451-5320 or for more information. We Welcome New Members

55+ Senior Social Club—2020 Calendar Wed. March—18 Pat McCrossan, favorite Irish Singer. Wed. April—- 22 Potluck Wed. May—-20 End of season luncheon

(Restaurant TBD)

Sanctity of Life—Spiritual Adoption Program

Five Months: Our baby is five months old and half way to birth. He is very active. Sleep habits develop and his mother can feel him move

and stretch, particularly when she is resting. He is getting bigger, weighing one pound, is about 12 inches ‘tall’ and is strong enough to kick against the outer uterine wall and dent it. Some day he may play soccer! Up to now, although he swam with ease in his watery world, he was too small for his mother to detect because the inside wall of the uterus has no feeling. Babies born at this time have survived however.

Fr. Bill Faiella’s new Lenten Recipe & Reflections Book. If you would like a copy, contact Pat Giordano,pagio12@yahoo.com

A Time of Peace…Ecclesiastes 3:11

Eugene Miller Carol Lichounas

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 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 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 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 Spiritual Director, Cert. CathyMitchell cat_mitchell@yahoo.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 AA Susan Lupo 480-556-1816 bellamensch@cox.net 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: church@stboc.org 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 Jensen— extension 315

ROSARIES AT ST. BERNARD OF CLAIRVAUX WEEKDAYS Daily Rosary Adoration Chapel-after 8:30am Mass SATURDAYS 1st of month...Prolife Rosary Chapel 4:30 pm FIRST MONDAY St. Padre Pio Rosary and Mass 7:00 pm TUESDAYS Carpool to Planned Parenthood in Tempe after the 8:30 am Mass at St. Bernard’s. WEDNESDAY Rosary and chaplet of Divine Mercy, after 8:30 am Mass in the Adoration Chapel Fridays: Charismatic Prayer Group-Parish Center After 8:30am Mass FIRST FRIDAYS: Devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Following 8:30 a.m. Mass CHAPEL HOURS: Monday thru Thursday 7:00am til 9:00pm Friday 7:00am til 12:00pm—Saturday 1:00pm to 6:00pm

AN INVITATION TO ALL MEN Want to grow more fully alive as a Man of God; No matter where you are in your spiritual life? Where: Parish Center Hall. 6:40am until 8:00 am. Meeting every Friday Morning until the end of the season. For more information contact Kent at campbellphx@gmail.com

Bulletin Submissions for Upcoming Events must be made by Tuesday, 2 weeks prior to

that given weekend. Most articles must be approved by Father Michael prior to

submission. Please contact the bulletin editor Bette Brown: bebrown@stboc.org.

STEWARDSHIP CORNER

March 8, 2020 Sunday Collections

Sunday Collection

envelopes: $15,482.00

electronic giving: $

Pro tecting Our Future Fund

envelopes: $ 690.00

electronic giving: $

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 Jensen 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 or jensen@stboc.org for more information to schedule your event.

REMINDERS: EVERY SATURDAY MORNING MASS AT 8:30 a.m. PARISH OFFICE OPEN ON SUNDAYS FROM 8:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Sanctity of Life: ‘40 Days For Life’ Spring Campaign Kicked off on Ash Wednesday. Please join us as we go each Tuesday to Tempe’s Planned Parenthood to pray for the protection of the most vulnerable of God’s children. Carpools leave from St. Bernard’s south parking lot right after morning Mass each Tuesday, and returns before noon. You will need to save a spot to reserve a ride Shirley.Towers41@gmail.com) You can drive there to join us as well!