Mission Statement S. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin

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1 Mission Statement Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Community welcomes all searching for God while growing together in faith by God s grace through prayer, service and sharing S. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin w w w. n a t i v i t y p a r i s h. c o m JUNE 2, 2013 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ Pastoral Team Pastor Fr. John H. Harper Social Concerns Director Deacon Michael Schmidt Pastoral Associate Laurie Johnson Worship Director Wayne Efferson Faith Formation Director Jamie Whalen Faith Formation Coordinator Andrea Sabor Coordinator of Youth Ministry Craig Majewski Parish Staff Parish Secretary Rae Wetzel Housekeeper Mary Greene Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Business Administrator Marty Rusch Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wightman Faith Formation Staff Secretary Charmaine Berchmans Confirmation Facilitator Christine Wolf Early Childhood Coordinator Heidi Stubb Grades 1 & 2 Coordinator Jennifer Feyen Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Phone (920) Fax (920) natscene@nativityparish.com Faith Formation Office Phone (920) Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM (Communion Prayer Service) Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 AM Weekend Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Holy Day Eve 6:30 PM, Day 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 9:30 AM-1:00 PM

2 J UNE 2, 2013 PAGE 2 A Message From Fr. Jack s we enter the summer season, please remember that there A is nothing more sacred than attending Mass. Please appear and approach the Mass as an encounter with the Sacred. Make sure that clothing is modest and not objectionable in any way: strapless tops, beach wear and short shorts are just not appropriate for worship. Clothes do not have to be new or expensive or fancy to be modest. If you were invited to dinner with the person you admire more than anyone in the world, what would you wear? In Christ, PARISH STEWARDSHIP May 25th & May 26th, 2013 Sacrificial Offering... $8, Loose Offertory Auto Bank Withdrawal... 2, Total... $11, To meet our budget, we need an average of $16, each week. Celebrating 50 Years of Faith... $8, Celebrating 50 Years YTD... $73, Maintenance & Improvement... $82.00 Our Own Needs... $ CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS!!! May 22nd Robert Vandenbusch $ th Kelly J. Brice......$ rd John Duame... $ th Bob Otten... $ th Brandon Amraen... $ th Carol Smokovich...$ th Luanne Brenner... $25.00 IT S THAT TIME OF YEAR ELECTION/SELECTION The Holy Spirit may be calling You to consider being a Member of our Parish Leadership Team! Trustee/Secretary is a corporate officer and attends the Parish Pastoral Council Meetings and is consulted in all major decisions of the Parish. The Finance Council is in need of a member with business or accounting experience to offer insights and direction to the team. The Parish Pastoral Council is in need of at least two new members to represent all of our members and the best interest of the parish as we move further into the 21 st century. The Grace Board of Trustees is in need of a member from Nativity Parish. Do you see the great value of Catholic day school education? This is a chance to mold the foundation of the Grace System. In its infancy the system needs solid direction, especially in the financial areas. If interested in any of these positions call the Parish Office at Thank you. LITURGICAL MINISTERS SCHEDULES The Spring/Summer Schedule begins with this Sunday s Masses. If you did not get a copy, please pick up one in the front sacristy. BISHOP'S APPEAL Our Bishop s Appeal Goal is $ 82, parishioners have donated $ 80, Amount needed to reach our goal $ 2, For more information on how to give to the Bishop's Appeal, contact the parish office, visit the Bishop's Appeal website at or call Debbie toll-free at , ext Thank you for your support of the Bishop s Appeal Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment. STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ They all ate and were satisfied. And when the leftover fragments were picked up, they filled twelve wicker baskets." (Luke 9:17) The story of the Loaves and Fishes shows us that when we share what we have - even if it doesn't seem like that much - miracles can happen! Do not think that your gift is too small or insignificant. God blesses all the gifts we offer and makes them wondrous. ONLINE GIVING Are you going to your cottage this summer? Would you like to be able to continue giving while you are away? We offer automatic payments through online giving. Go to our website at and click on the online giving logo. If you have questions contact Vicki at the Parish Office at ext

3 T HE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST PAGE 3 All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are offered for the living and deceased members of our parish. Up to five special intentions can be remembered at each Mass. Saturday, June 1 5:00 John Burby & Family Sunday, June 2 8:30 John Weisnicht 10:15 Ruth C. Schultz Monday, June 3 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Tuesday, June 4 9:00 Henry Zuidmulder Family Wednesday, June 5 8:00 Fr. Tony Dolski 2:00 Randel Van Lanen (Woodside) Thursday, June 6 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 2:00 Harold Wenninger (San Luis) Friday, June 7 9:00 Antone, Verna & Cliff Zellner In thanksgiving for a special intention Saturday, June 8 5:00 Marie Weber Marne Trudeau Sunday, June 9 8:30 Millie Glodoski JoAnn Moureau 10:15 Anna & Joseph Jeruc Ceilie & Cub Scannell Beginning June 12 September 11 Wednesday morning Mass will be at 9:00 AM instead of 8:00 AM Rest In Peace Please keep the family of George Williams in your prayers. FOR JUNE 1-9, 2013 SAT: 5:00 PM Songleader/Organist SUN: 8:30 AM Songleader/Organist 10:15 AM Songleader/Organist 6:00 PM Picnic Choir Rehearsal-Church MON: 9:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration-Chapel WED: 6:30 PM Knights of Columbus Meeting-Lounge THU: 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Meeting-Classrooms SAT: 5:00 PM Songleader/Organist SUN: 8:30 AM Songleader/Organist 10:15 AM Songleader/Organist 6:00 PM Picnic Choir Rehearsal-Church READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JUNE 2ND Sunday: Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 Monday: Tb 1:3; 2:1b-8; Ps 112:1b-2, 3b-6; Mk 12:1-12 Tuesday: Tb 2:9-14; Ps 112:1-2, 7-9; Mk 12:13-17 Wednesday: Tb 3:1-11a, 16-17a; Ps 25:2-5ab, 6-7bc, 8-9; Mk 12:18-27 Thursday: Tb 6:10-11; 7:1bcde, 9-17; 8:4-9a; Ps 128:1-5; Mk 12:28-34 Friday: Saturday: Ez 34:11-16; Ps 23:1-6; Rom 5:5b-11; Lk 15:3-7 Tb 12:1, 5-15, 20; 1 Sm 2:1, 4-8abcd; Lk 2:41-51 Sunday: 1 Kgs 17:17-24; Ps 30:2, 4-6, 11-13; Gal 1:11-19; Lk 7:11-17 Congratulations & Best Wishes to the Newlyweds Tara Cochart & Brian Walder $CRIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of volunteers to help sell $crip before and after the weekend masses. How about selling $crip at the mass you attend? It's very easy and what a wonderful way to help Nativity Parish. If interested please call Luanne at for more details. We need you! 3

4 N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 4 Nativity Parish would like to thank these businesses for promoting this year s Nativity Picnic Raffle for a 2013 Ford Fusion SE. Your support of these businesses would be appreciated. Anduzzi s Sports Club, Asia Wok, Babcock Liquor, The Bar Ashwaubenon, Best Western Midway, Big Apple Bagels (Ashwaubenon), Brett Favre s Steakhouse, Champions Sport Bar & Grill, Cheese Cake Heaven, Cold Stone Creamery, The District at the Best Western, Gary s Sign, Goelz R. J. DDS, Greek Boy s Gyro, Jimmy John s Gourmet Sandwiches (Oneida Street), Krolls West Restaurant, Kwik Trip, Lamers Bus, LeiLani s Tropical Tan & Gift, Lindeman s Cleaning, Lyndahl Funeral Home, Moe s Southwest Grill, The Moose Lodge, Oneida One Stops, Packerland Glass, Screamin Head Buzz, Shoe Repair Plus, Skip s Diner, Split Endz Hair & Nail Rx, Stadium Quick Stop, Stadium View Bar & Grill, Title Town Oil Corp., Village Liquor & Wine, Weber Financial Services, Witt Ford Picnic Car Raffle Tickets are for sale in the Narthex. Stop by to pick up some to sell to family and friends. $CRIP $crip cards make great gifts for the graduate in your life. They would love to choose something at Target, Barnes & Noble or Marcus Theaters. Don t know what to buy Dad for Father s Day? A $crip card is just the thing. We have traditional dad places like Home Depot, Fleet Farm, and Menards. Cabela s will be opening soon and we now have $25 Cabela s gift cards for sale. We also have Maplewood, Pizza Ranch and $25 BP gas cards in stock. It is so easy to buy and use $CRIP-give it a try! Plenty of stock on hand, so fill out your $CRIP form and take your order home with you. Dedicated volunteers are in the narthex after all Masses to provide just what you need. $CRIP can also be purchased at the Parish Office during the week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Call the office at if you have any questions and to check availability. The week of May 20th May 27th $CRIP sold $6, Profit - $ Please continue to purchase $crip we need your support. Thank you. COLLEGE AND YOUR CATHOLIC FAITH Do you know someone who is heading off to college this fall? Would you like to help them connect with people of faith when they get there? A new website sponsored by the Serra Club can help. At click Get Connected and your students coming to campus can sign up to receive information about campus ministry at prospective schools across the nation, as well as an invitation to get involved. The college years can be an important time for faith development. Don t let them miss out on the opportunities to meet great people and experience the prayer, service, and social events that campus ministry offers. If you know someone going to college, or you are going yourself, make sure to visit 4

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6 J UNE 2, 2013 PAGE 6 NATIVITY PARISH PICTURE DIRECTORY Please be a part of our 50 th Anniversary Picture Directory. A mailing was sent out to each parishioner on May 29 th with information on how to schedule an appointment and dates when pictures will be taken. How do I schedule an appointment? Sign up at home online starting June 1 st. Here is how it works: Go to our parish website: and click on the link in the upper right hand corner on the home page Be a part of our family album portrait sign-up. Once you click on the link, you must enter the number of people in your family in the Select Number in Group line on the left hand side. Register starting June 1 st and get the first choice of available time slots. If you don t have a computer, please note that someone will be in the Narthex before and after masses on June 15-16, June and June to help you schedule an appointment. You can also stop in the Parish Office and they will help you schedule your appointment. Help make a lasting record of our Parish for our 50 th anniversary. Photography Dates: July 23-27, August 6-24 September 3-7 Just for participating you will receive a free 8 x 10 portrait, and a free copy of the finished directory. You can receive a $10 off coupon on your portrait order just for scheduling an appointment and $5 off your portrait order by bringing a nonperishable food item to your session and participating in Feed the Need. No high pressure sales! If you have any questions, please Rita Huth, Directory Coordinator, at huthrita@yahoo.com or call the parish office at TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK Get your favorite recipe ready. We are currently forming a committee to work on a 50th Anniversary Cookbook. Do you have marketing or typing skills you want to share? If so, please contact Cindy Randall at crandall5@new.rr.com or call PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS We are taking orders for BRICKS for our prayer garden. There are forms at each church entrance or you may order online. You can pay either by pay pal or print out the completed order form and mail your check to Nativity Parish, Attention: Vicki. The brick order web site is (You must type in This site is really nice as you can actually see how your information will appear on the brick itself. Please consider purchasing a brick for our prayer garden. Thank You! BE A "TOWER BUILDER" Thanks to all those who contributed to our Tower Builder project so far. If anyone would still like to be a part of this project we welcome you to contribute $1,000 for a foot of steel, and your name will be included on the plaque. Please make check payable to Nativity Parish and note "Tower Builder" in the memo. Please list the exact wording you want on the plaque. Thank you! The tower should always be a reminder to the congregation and the community that there is one God and that He is "my fortress and high tower" in the words of David. The tower is equipped to contain either three bells, chimes, or carillons. Did you know that this tower was in the original plans of Nativity Parish 50 years ago? A typed document by Fr. Al Lison in 1967 shows that. However, this tower was never constructed due to funding. The vision will now come true and we will construct a bell tower with your support and donations. Thank you for your generosity. FIRESIDE BUS TRIP Join a group on Wednesday, June 26th for Fireside s professional musical, Little Shop of Horrors. It is a fun-filled, delightful spoof of all those great old 1950 s science fiction movies. Seymour, the nerdy clerk at a down-on-its luck flower shop, loves the shop s beautiful cashier Audrey and sets out to impress her by growing the world s most unusual plant. Hilarity ensues when he discovers that the plant requires more than just water and sun to thrive. Get on the bus and enjoy a fabulous dinner and show at the Fireside in Fort Atkinson for $ Call Vicki at Nativity Parish, ext. 203 to sign up. DO YOU BELIEVE IN MIRACLES? Seeing is believing Sunday, June 2, 6:30-9:00 PM Monday, June 3, 6:30-9:00 PM Tuesday, June 4, 9:00-11:30 AM & 6:30-9:00 PM Exclusive film footage of a stigmatist who bleeds from her hands, feet, and head. Are these the wounds of Christ? A consecrated Communion Host becomes living flesh and blood. Is it heart tissue? A scientist (former atheist), an attorney and a famous TV journalist witness a statue of Jesus weeping real tears and shedding real blood. Are these claims true? What does science have to say? SS Peter & Paul Parish is hosting a free event for everyone in the area. Watch a video preview of this event at click on St. Peter and Paul Hosted by: SS Peter & Paul Parish 710 N. Baird Street Green Bay, WI Snacks and refreshments available following presentation. 6

7 T HE MOST HOLY BODY & BLOOD OF CHRIST PAGE 7 Operated by: LAMERS TOUR & TRAVEL LAMERS WILL CONTRIBUTE $50 TO NATIVITY PARISH! 30 paying tour members are required. PRICE PER PERSON: $695 Double $799 Single $695 Triple $639 Quad Monday, September 16 Depart Green Bay and head for St Louis, Missouri area for our overnight stay at Drury Inn & Suites Tuesday, September 17 (Breakfast/Dinner included) After an included breakfast, visit the Cathedral Basillica of St. Louis, A stop at the Shepherd of the Hills Factory Outlet and head to Branson for a 2 night stay. Evening show, board The Showboat Branson Belle for a cruise on Table Rock Lake plus a Stage show while indulging in a wonderful included meal. Wednesday, September 18 (Breakfast/Dinner included) Enjoy included breakfast and see a morning show The Red Skelton Tribute ; Shopping and lunch on your own at the Branson Landing ; Evening show Hughes Brothers with an included dinner. Thursday, September 19 (Breakfast/Lunch included) After included breakfast see the morning show The Brett Family following the show, enjoy included lunch at the theatre. Say goodbye to Branson and head for Drury Inn in Collinsville, IL. Friday, September 20 (Breakfast included) Visit Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum in Springfield, IL before heading home with wonderful memories of a great trip. $100 per person deposit due within 7 days of reservation. Final payment due July 16, Mail your reservation today! Questions call Vicki at (920) Ext. 203 RESERVATION FORM Please make check payable to Nativity Parish Mail to: 2270 S. Oneida Street Green Bay, WI NAME ADDRESS PHONE DEPOSIT $ Enjoy this music-filled, family-friendly destination with your parishioners!

8 N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 8 NATIVITY PARISH PICNIC OUR COUNTRY PICNIC MASS Saturday, June 22nd 5:00 PM Sunday, June 23rd 10: 15 AM Sisters & Brothers & Nativity s Brass Ensemble Go Patriotic Directed by Mary Eisenreich Organist Michael Raught Our practice schedule is as follows (please note time change): Sunday, June 2 and Sunday, June 9, from 6:00 7:30 PM Wednesday, June 12, from 6:00 7:30 PM Let s have a great turn out on June 2nd. It will be so much fun. Enter through door #8 - Cormier Street parking lot. Any questions, call Mary Eisenreich at or Judy Schroeder at EVERYONE IS WELCOME! PARISH PICNIC SILENT AUCTION June 22 & 23 The Silent Auction needs filled baskets/ vessels. We would appreciate if you could take an empty basket, which is available in the Narthex, fill it as a theme basket and drop it off in the Parish Office during the week between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM or on the weekends in the Narthex. Thank you. CHILDREN S GAME TENT PRIZES We are looking for children's toys, books, games, movies, sports equipment or other items to use as prizes in the Games Tent at the Parish Picnic. Please donate your clean, used but nice, or new children's items by bringing them to the Parish Office. Thank you. PICNIC BAKERY BOOTH GOODIES WANTED! We need your favorite homemade bakery for the Nativity Bakery Booth at the Picnic. All items such as pies, muffins, breads, cookies, bars and snacks would be appreciated. Please wrap items in clear wrap on disposable plates or in plastic bags. Bring your donation to Bona Hall on Saturday, June 22nd or Sunday morning June 23rd. We will also be serving our famous strawberry shortcake and Mary s kolaches again this year! Thank you for your help. Any questions, call Mary at YARD SIGNS Yard signs for advertising the Parish Picnic are available in the Narthex for pick up. We are asking parishioners who live on a fairly busy street to take a sign and put it in their yard, and then return it to Church after the picnic. ONLINE REGISTRATION TRAINING Online picture directory registration training will be held on Tuesday, June 11th at 6:00 PM in the Narthex. Please enter through Door #1 by the Parish Office. We are still looking for volunteers to help. Do you have a WIFI capable laptop, tablet or IPad? Are you willing to assist us in these online registrations? We will begin online registration the following weekends: Saturday, June 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13-5:00 PM Mass; Sunday, June 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14-8:30 & 10:15 AM Masses. If you have any questions or are interested in helping please contact Rita Huth, Directory Coordinator at COLUMBIAN SQUIRES AND ROSES Columbian Squires and Roses is an international organization of 25,000 Catholic young men and women, ages 10 to 18, in over 1,500 circles worldwide. The Knights of Columbus Council at Nativity is contemplating starting a circle. The Squires involves members in programs to benefit the church, and the community, as well as in recreational and social activities. We would like to talk to the parents of these young men and women so that we can give detailed information regarding this elite group. Please call Don LeBrun at ATTENTION LANDSCAPERS! If you are a landscaper and would like to bid on the Prayer Garden project, please contact Marty Rusch, Parish Business Administrator, at , ext 204. ST. JUDE & ST. PATRICK JOINT PICNIC Saturday, June 1st and Sunday, June 2nd St. Jude grounds: 1420 Division Street, Green Bay Saturday 4:00 PM Mass at St. Jude Roast chicken dinner, music 5:00-10:00 PM Sunday 10:00 AM Mass at St. Jude Booyah, music, children s games, car show 1:00 PM Punt, Pass & Kick and basketball free throw ST. AGNES PARISH SUMMER FESTIVAL Saturday, June 8th, 5:00-11:00 PM Sunday, June 9th, 11:00 AM-6:00 PM Saturday s activities include a classic car show, DJ, silent auction, the band: Earth Shattering Kaboom from 7:00-10:30 PM, children's games, raffles, food and beer. Sunday s activities include a bake sale, booyah, silent suction, raffles, the bands: The New Generation at 11:00 AM, Red Clover at 2:30 PM, inflatables, dunk tank, Marketplace, children's games, food and beer. For more information, visit or call ST. PATRICK RUMMAGE & BAKE SALE Saturday, June 8th, 8:00 AM-2:00 PM 211 N. Maple, Green Bay 8

9 J UNE 2, 2013 PAGE 9 Reporting Sexual Abuse If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a minor by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, please report it to Ms. Jayne Stefanic, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator of the Diocese of Green Bay, at or If you prefer to report an incident to someone not employed by the Diocese, please call Mr. Bob Johnson, executive director of American Foundation of Counseling Services in Green Bay and a facilitator who can assist you in filing a report. Phone We also encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities. Diocese of Green Bay CRISIS CENTER PREGNANCY HOTLINE BAPTISMS: Parents may schedule their child s baptism after they have completed a two-part preparation program. Call the Parish Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and preparation session BAPTISM DATES: June 16, July 14 & August 11 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: (following 8:30 AM Mass See Dates Listed Below) This Sacrament is offered to anyone in need of Christ s healing touch. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament for those who are in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Think of friends and loved ones who may want to receive this sacrament and invite them to this Mass ANOINTING OF THE SICK DATES: June 30, September 29 & December 29 RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you or someone you know interested in becoming baptized or confirmed as a Catholic? For more information about this process call Wayne Efferson ( , ext. 206) or natwe@nativityparish.com.

10 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Nativity of Our Lord Church # South Oneida Street Green Bay, WI TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Rae Wetzel SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Laserjet P1606 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION June 2, 2013 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Perforate page 3, 5 & 7 please.