Confirmed in the Spirit

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1 St. Bernard Parish/ St. Philip The Apostle Parish Parroquia de San Bernardo/Parroquia de San Felipe el Apóstol February 16 & 17, 2013 Confirmed in the Spirit On February 10, 2013 Jordan Baierl Sarah Boyd Alison Cayemberg Benjamin Charles Tristan Cooney William Daniels MacKenzie Delahaut Thomas DiSalvi Brennan Dougherty Nickolas Freitag William Harrill Rebecca Harrison Jennifer Harrold Connor Holdredge Joshua Jonet Brian Jossart Jennifer Karnopp Kelsey Kawula Zachery Kryger Ashley Kuhn Emily LaLuzerne Natasha Lewins Joshua Loritz Daniel Massey Shaelyn McCabe Nicole Mottl Morgan Nohr Ryan Okray Nicholas Olson Connor O Neil Jared Piontek Nathan Riemer Carli Smits Kenneth Tedford Jr. Brandon Tupa Kaitlyn Van Lanen José Antonio Vargas Brett Vogel Malorri Walczyk Brittany Wienkers Madeline Wienkers Samantha Zabel Nicholas Zacharias

2 ST. BERNARD AND ST. PHILIP PARISHES PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, February 18 SP 7:30 am Word/Communion Service SB 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, February 19 SP 7:30 am Word/Communion Service SB 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday, February 20 SP 7:30 am for the Safety of Travelers SB 8:45 am the soul of Raymond VanBellinger Lucielle & Norman Vandertie (72nd wedding Anniversary) 1:30 pm Mass at Century Ridge Thursday, February 21 SP 7:30 am the soul of Delores Drewieske SB 8:45 am the soul of Francis Schauer Friday, February 22 SP 7:30 am the soul of Bill Hobbins 8:00 am Stations of the Cross SB 8:45 am the souls of Vivian & Louis Pigeon 12:10 pm Stations of the Cross 2:00 pm Bornemann Nursing Home- Word/Communion Service 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, February 23 SP 4:00 pm for vocations to Religious Life SB 4:30 pm the soul of Merlin VanIten the soul of Robert Hess SP=St. Philip SB=St. Bernard Sunday, February 24 SP 8:00 am our seminarian, José Lopez 9:30 am for the Parish 12:00 pm Spanish Mass for the Parish SB 8:45 am the souls of Joe, Ruth and Pat Froelich 10:30 am the soul of Lillian Bettine (Anniv) 6:30 pm for the Parish Wedding Announcement SP II Ann Zelazoski & Francys Joseph Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: SP Christian, Fernando, Angel, Yanieli and Ailyn Reyes SB Lincoln James Van Sistine In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends Joan Pfotenhauer, Bill Hobbins and Delores Tootie Soletske. Please remember them in your prayers. With the announcement that Pope Benedict XVI would be abdicating his position as Pope at the end of the month, I was surprised at how calmly my soul received the news. I immediately remembered that the role of Successor of Peter is the principle gift to the Church. It is not so much the man in himself that is the gift, though we have had many recent popes who are saints, but rather the position of Pope leading the Church, especially when teaching on matters of faith and morals, infallibly. That is God s gift. It is a wonderful thing when a saint is in the position of Pope, but we know well that not all Pope s have been saints. The position and role of Successor to Peter is protected by God but the man who fills this role remains free to sin, which any Pope does, probably daily. It is with this in mind that I was very at peace with Pope Benedict s position to step aside now, retire to a monastery to write and pray, and open the role to another chosen by God to animate the Chair of Peter. We will be fine. It makes for good Lenten prayer. As an aside, Pope s don t resign, the media used the wrong word, rather they abdicate (renounce) their throne or seat so to speak. Who would they hand their resignation in to? They freely and with clear mind set it aside for the good of the Church. Benedict is a humble and holy man. Have you thought of something for Lent? Last week I preached on four S s to help spur some thought. I mentioned sin, suffering, salvation and solitude. I invited persons to think and pray about this with God as to what God may be asking us to do. The key is probably to not bite off too much, we don t want to be full of a sense of disappointment at the end of Lent. First, for Sin, think of any habit or attitude that falls short of love. Maybe tackle this for Lent. Sin is best approached by practicing the opposite action or attitude of the one we dislike. This movement of love crowds out sin. Confession is not a bad idea to get started in this area. Secondly I mentioned Suffering. Each day holds plenty. What could you offer up? Perhaps it is in the acceptance of pain while trying to trust that God is still with you. That is very holy. Maybe it is patience with a spouse, co-worker, kids, friend, etc. United to Christ these offerings are made perfect and can help us grow in holiness. You may certainly choose to give up something like sweets, while remembering always, I don t need this God, I need you. Thirdly I mentioned Salvation. How could we be Christ s salvation to others? This would be any gift of alms (monetary donation) to any charity. It would also include making a good gift to the Bishop s Appeal if that s possible.

3 FEBRUARY 16 & 17, 2013 PAGE 3 This aids the work of the Church in its outreach, formation and administration. It also helps lessen the parish burden. Lastly, I mentioned Solitude. Perhaps this Lent is just a time to create space for God in quiet. This could be as easy as turning off the car stereo at times, or the TV at home or unplugging our music for awhile. Whatever you do, remember that it should lead to God and thus to peace. I don t need this God, I need you. Let us pray for each other this Lent. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg St. Philip Parish News St. Philip Parish Annual Pancake Porkie Breakfast Sponsored by: The Falcon Athletic Club Sunday, March 3, :30 am-11:30 am St. Philip Parish-Sacred Heart Hall $5.00-Adults $3.50 Children ages 5-12 Children under 4-Free Generations of Faith, Wed., Feb. 27, 5:30 supper (Chili Cook-Off); 6:00, Sessions begin. Our focus for the night is Praying through Lent & Easter. The Speaker for the adults will be Mary Peters. Questions? Call PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO 3:15 pm CONFESSION at St. Philip before the 4:00 Mass on Saturday, February 23rd. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will resume the following Saturday, March 2, at 3:15 pm. FALCON ATHLETIC MEETING: There will be a Falcon Athletic meeting on Wednesday, February 20, 6:30 pm in the Falcon Athletic room at St. Philip Parish. OLD PALMS: The ashes used on Ash Wednesday were the remains of the old palms collected from We will be collecting your old palms now through Palm Sunday, March 24. Please place your palms in the purple box near the Helping Hands Food Pantry Bin. ATTN: EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS: Fr. José will be holding a mandatory meeting for all Eucharistic Ministers on Tuesday, February 19 at 6 p.m. This meeting will be held for all lay distributors. The meeting will be held in Church. Please mark this date on your calendar. Come to the best breakfast in town! HELP FOR THE HOMELESS: St. Philip is a donation site through March 17 to assist the Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition and the Brown County United Way in collecting new hygiene and cleaning items that will be distributed to area shelters and crisis agencies. We are looking for these most needed items: laundry/dish soaps sponges/garbage bags facial/toilet tissues shampoo/conditioner combs/brushes bar soap/razors/lip balm toothbrushes/toothpaste cotton balls/ Q-tips dental floss/mouthwash Thank you for your generosity. the collection box is located in the back of church near the Reconciliation Room. Financial Stewardship Corner St. Philip Parish - Feb. 9 & 10, 2013 Envelopes $ 3,860 Loose $ 1,038 Thank you for supporting St. Philip Parish. St. Bernard Parish News Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! February 3 Benjamin Hess February 4 Sue VanNuland February 5 Rick Garcia February 6 Susan Ma February 7 Kai Volk February 8 Carol Sevcik February 9 Melissa Mercado Winners will be notified by mail!

4 FIRSTSUNDAY OF LENT PAGE 4 Religious Education News Amy Matz, R.E. Director-St. Bernard Parish The Week Ahead: February 20, 2013 Religious Education classes as scheduled for Grades 1-High School Grade 1---A Miracle: A Wedding Feast at Cana Grade 2---Lent: A Special Time in the Church Year Grade 3---Catholic Social Teaching: Call to Family & Community Grade 4---Created for One Another Grade 5---Sacrament of Healing: Reconciliation Middle School---Lent: Prayer Freshmen---Catholic Social Teaching: Life & Dignity of the Human Person Sophomores---Gift of the Holy Spirit: Courage February 23, 2013 First Communion Retreat 9:00am-11:30am One parent must attend with your child/ren. Thought to Ponder: And so the three major penitential practices of this season, almsgiving, prayer and fasting, are to be lived in an authentically Christian spirit (see Matthew 6,11): not as simple external practices but rather as a testimony of our basic stance before God, one another and ourselves. St. Augustine Health Ministry Ann Kaufmann, Parish Nurse A SATURDAY MORNING FOR WOMEN: A TIME TO CARE FOR YOURSELF Saturday, March 2, :30-12:00 Noon St. Bernard Multi-Purpose Room Program includes: Continental Breakfast and Prayer Speakers, including Julie Massey (St. Norbert College), Dr. Heidi Sykora (Owner of Pieces of Faith, LLC) and Sr. Caroline Sullivan (Bridge-Between Retreat Center). Zumba Gold Demonstration Door Prizes and Gift Please register by stopping by or sending in name, phone number and $10.00 to St. Bernard Parish Office, 2040 Hillside Ln., Green Bay Questions? Contact Ann Kaufmann, St. Bernard Parish Nurse, ext Everyone is Welcome! St. Bernard School Kay Franz, Princapal Permeating the Catholic school is a sense of the spiritual, a recognition that we depend upon God. Students are taught the value of both personal prayer and prayer as a community of believers. During Catholic Schools Week Father Mark and Father Jose' lead the students in understanding and engaging in the practice of Eucharistic Adoration. It is important for children to engage in Eucharistic adoration. Pope John Paul II said back in 1996: "I urge priests, religious and lay people to continue and redouble their efforts to teach the younger generations the meaning and value of Eucharistic adoration and devotion. How will young people be able to know the Lord if they are not introduced to the mystery of his presence? The Holy Father continues to stress this importance today. What we learn as children will remain in us and help us to stay close to Jesus. Before young children have received their first holy Communion, Eucharistic adoration is a great way to help them receive Jesus in their heart through spiritual communion. And afterward, it helps increase in them a desire for more frequent Communion. Hopefully during the teen years these same children will find in Jesus a best friend, strength and light. They also may be more disposed to hear and follow their vocation in life. Auction for Education World Tour 2013 March 16 St. Bernard School How would you like a chance to win $2,000? The Auction for Education's Grand Prize Raffle is a cash raffle with seven prizes ranging from $100 to $2,000! Tickets are $5 each or 3 for $10 and are available at the Scrip table or church and school offices until noon.

5 PAGE 5 St. Bernard School's February Market Day sale will be held from 3:45-4:45pm on Thurs. Feb. 21 in the school cafeteria. Order forms are available in the narthex and are due back by Thurs. Feb. 14 Online orders can be placed at through Mon. Feb. 18. If you have any questions please call Jeannine at Adult Education/RCIA Joanne Griesbach, Director Program for Inactive Catholics Do you know of anyone who considers themselves a Catholic but hasn t been to church in a while? Have they been hurt or feel rejected? Do they have questions about the churches position on an issue? Do they miss being part of a parish family? Have they been thinking about returning to the church? Do they desire to pass on their faith to their family or to bring them up in a Catholic environment? St. Bernard Parish will be offering a program for those who have been away from the church for various reasons. The program at St. Bernard is open to anyone in the Green Bay area and will begin on Tuesday March 5 at 7:00 PM in the parish office building. Meetings will be held on Tuesday s through April 9 or as needed. In this Year of Faith, consider inviting someone to this program who has been inactive and attend with them to provide support. To register call Deacon Larry Mastalish at or Joanne Griesbach at The Margaret Mary Circle of the Altar Rosary Society will hold a dinner meeting at the Pizza Ranch at 6 pm on Monday, Feb. 25. The purpose of the meeting is to finalize the plans for our spring event A Taste of Tuscany" to be held at The Spot Supper Club on Wed. May 8. We do not need reservations but it would be good to give them an approximate number. Please call Mary Lynn Hall or Jenny Kennedy if you can be there. We will eat off of the buffet. Visit the kiosk in the narthex and find a whole new selection of offerings to help you observe Lent well. This week s feature Pursuing Holiness Renowned speaker and author Ralph Martin presents the timeless teachings of St. Francis de Sales. Through the inspirations of this influential and well-known saint, we gain great insight into how sin affects our lives, our relationships, and our witness to the world. St. Francis de Sales enables us to live the fervent, authentic Catholic life to which we are called. CATHOLICISM A video journey deep into the heart of the faith. This week, in Episode 6: A Body Both Suffering and Glorious: The Mystical Union of Christ and the Church, Fr. Barron explores the Catholic Faith s unique understanding of the relationship of Jesus Christ and the Church. Witness how the Mystical Body of Christ is a living organism that stretches from Rome to New York, Sao Paolo, Manila and Namugongo, embracing humanity in all of its joys and sorrows. Join us at any one of the following days and times or contact Joanne or joanne@stbernardcong.org for information. Sunday: 7:45-9pm, St. Bernard Multi-purpose Room Tuesday: 10-11:30am, St. Philip Adult Center Wednesday: 5-6 pm and 6:30-7:30 pm, St. Bernard Multi-Purpose Room Thursday: 1-2:30 pm, St. Philip Adult Center St. Bernard Knight of Columbus There will be a special Rosary in the memory of Father Al Lis at the Monday, February 18 meeting. The Rosary will start at 7:15 PM followed by the regular meeting. The meeting will feature Poster Contest winners and the latest information on the Fourth Degree presented by Brother Sir Richard Rebman.. Financial Stewardship Corner St. Bernard Parish - Feb. 9 & 10, 2013 Envelopes $ 11,958 Loose $ 1,509 Thank you for supporting St. Bernard Parish.

6 Area News PAGE 6 AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Wed. 6:30 pm-8:00 pm St. Philip Sat. 3:15-3:45 Holy Cross Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm Prince of Peace Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm Resurrection Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Sat. 2:15-3:30 pm Wed. 6:00-8:30 pm St. John the Evangelist Sat. 3:00-3:30 pm St. Mary of the Angels Sat. 11:15 am St. Matthew Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm Sts. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm Sun. 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12pm 1st Fri.& 1st.Sat. of the month 7:30 am St. Willebrord Mon.-Fri.7:00 am, 11:30am, Sat. 7:00 am Shrine of Our Lady Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Of Good Help Sat. 8:45-10:45 am Dozen Denomination Dinner Thursday, February 28th, 7pm Auditorium of the Mauthe Center Join us for the third annual 3D event this spring! We will be hosting 12 various denominations from the community who will each prepare a dish for us all to try. Mingle with people who may live in your same neighborhood and hold a very different cultural background and set of beliefs. There will also be light entertainment, a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction with various items from business within the Green Bay area. This year will also be the debut of the Mauthe Center s first cookbook including recipes from all three Dozen Denominations Dinners as well as the Eat Well and International dinners. Proceeds will go for a well in Ethiopia. Lenten Marriage Enrichment Offering Make a date with your spouse or your fiancé to strengthen your marriage! Enrichment opportunity for married couples and engaged couples during Lent: This is an invitation to participate in a presentation and study of Blessed John Paul II's teaching of "Theology of the Body. Pope John Paul II delivered a series of Wednesday audiences over 5 years which came to be known as "Theology of the Body". The three sessions will be led by Steve & Jacinda Thiele, from Manitowoc, who are trained instructors of "God's Plan for a Joy-Filled Marriage", and regularly present at the diocesan marriage preparation program. The Thiele's are married and have 2 children. They present in a loving, non-judgmental manner. Steve & Jacinda have a great love for their Catholic faith, which they want to share with others. Dates: February 20, 27 and March 6 from 6:30-8:30 pm. Place: St. Francis of Assisi Parish (Waldo site), in Manitowoc. Cost: $25.00/couple to cover the cost of the books. Please pre-register: online at loconnor@gbdioc.org or call Lori toll free at Ext Pastor Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Parochial Vicar... Fr. José Antonio Castañeda St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay, WI Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:30 pm Sunday: 8:45, 10:30 am & 6:30 pm Monday & Tuesday: 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday-Friday: 8:45 am Mass St. Bernard Parish Office-(920) Religious Education Office-(920) Fax Hours: 8:00 am-4:30 pm-monday-thursday Fridays: 8:00 am Noon School Office-(920) Web Site- Deacons...Keith Holschbach, John Laurant and Larry Mastalish Pastoral Associate... Sr. Caroline Castellini O.P. Music & Liturgy Coordinator.....Joe LeBeau Operations Manager....Bill Noel Business Manager......Ginny Gigot Parish Nurse......Ann Kaufmann School Principal....Kay Franz Director of Religious Education...Amy Matz Adult Education/RCIA.....Joanne Griesbach Children s Liturgy of the Word.....Holly Meyer Volunteer Coordinator/ RE Assistant...Nancy Baldschun Receptionist/Office. Tina Drewiske Publications/Office....Lori Froelich St. Philip the Apostle Parish 312 Victoria St., Green Bay, WI Mass Schedule Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:00, 9:30 am & 12:00 pm (Spanish) Monday & Tuesday: 7:30 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday-Friday: 7:30 am Mass St. Philip Parish Office-(920) Fax Web Site- Hours: 8:00 am-4:00 pm-monday-thursday Operations Manager....Bill Noel Pastoral Minister.....Sr. Helen Keyzer Hispanic Ministry.....Sr. Patricia Vanden Bergh Faith Formation...Mary Peters Office/Volunteer Coordinator....Lynn Corroy Parish Bookkeeper....Mary Chizek Director of Music Antonio Saldaña Sacrament of Reconciliation St. Philip: Saturdays from 3:15-3:45 pm St. Bernard: watch the bulletin Sacrament of Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to date. Sacrament of Baptism St. Philip: contact Mary Peters or Sr. Patricia Vanden Bergh at St. Bernard: contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at