Mission Statement To know, love and serve God as a welcoming community.

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1 Mission Statement To know, love and serve God as a welcoming community. Vision Statement We invite all into a deeper relationship with God, Our Creator, and Jesus Christ, Our Brother, through the Guidance of the Holy Spirit S. O n e i d a S t r e e t G r e e n B a y, Wisco n s i n JANUARY 13, 2019 FR. MIKE INGOLD - PASTOR Stephen Ministry John Bundra, Deacon Living Justice Michael Dabeck, Deacon Worship Leader Wayne Efferson MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Communion Prayer Service Monday 9:00 AM Weekdays Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM Wednesday & Thursday 8:00 AM Holy Days *Eve: 6:30 PM *See Weekday Mass Schedule *Subject to Change RECONCILIATION (SACRAMENT) Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mondays 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM HOLY HOUR SERVICE Second Mondays 12:05-1:00 PM PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Friday 8:00 AM - noon Phone (920) Fax (920) natscene@nativityparish.com

2 Weekly Mass Schedule and Mass Intentions Saturday, January 12 5:00 Alice Vann Sunday, January 13 8:30 People of Nativity and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 10:15 Walter & Florence Morrison Monday, January 14 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 9:30 Eucharistic Adoration 12:05 Holy Hour Tuesday, January 15 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Wednesday, January 16 8:00 Communion Prayer Service 9:30 Woodside - Prayer Service Thursday, January 17 8:00 Communion Prayer Service 9:45 The Bay at Maple Ridge - Prayer Service Friday, January 18 9:00 Communion Prayer Service. Saturday, January 19 5:00 People of Nativity and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Sunday, January 20 8:30 Donald Vanden Elzen 10:15 Susan Fleener Welcome to Our New Coordinator of Discipleship Formation and Communications My name is Amberly Boerschinger and I am so pleased to join the Nativity Parish family. Ultimately, I am a disciple of Jesus who loves sharing the Gospel message of love and mercy. I have worked in parishes for nearly 12 years by day, I am a freelance speaker and writer by night, and a wife and mother of three always. I come to you most recently from Resurrection Parish in Allouez where I was the coordinator of communications. I have a passion for the areas of women s ministry and the Catholic spiritual life and have served on the planning team for the popular diocesan event, Girlfriends in God. I have degrees in theology and journalism and have been privileged to speak at conferences around the nation. My husband Kevin and I live with our three children, John Ross (10), Clara (8.5) and Thomas (5.5) near Bay Settlement and belong to Holy Cross Parish. We enjoy spending lots of quality time as a family including our two dogs, one cat, several indoor and outdoor fish, and perhaps a few uninvited mice! When I am not sorting mis-matched socks, I am an enthusiastic home cook and author of a cookbook Meals, Mass and Mystics: Cooking with a Catholic Twist. Please keep the family of Donald Micoley in your prayers. Rose Bud for Love Life Program LOVE LIFE is a local program that provides baby supplies for needy families (in our area) that qualify. LOVE LIFE is located at The Hope Center on Clinton Street. Following Masses January 19 and 20, Knights of Columbus members will be available at each door for your contribution and will be handing out the rose bud lapel stickers. Welcome to Nativity of Our Lord Parish! Did you liked how God touched you in our Parish today? We would LOVE to talk with you. Are you interested in becoming a registered member of our Parish? It is very SIMPLE! Contact Deb Langenhuizen for more information x211 or natdl@nativityparish.com 1/13 SUN: 9:45 AM 10:15 AM 1/14 MON: 6:00 PM 6:30 PM Sunday Coffee and Donuts after Masses RCIA - Library Church Time, Grades 1 & 2 Church Decorations K of C Meeting - Bona Hall 1/15 TUES: 6:15 PM Faith Formation, Grades 3-5 1/16 WED: 4:00 PM 6:15 PM 6:30 PM 7:30 PM 1/17 THURS: 6:00 PM 7:00 PM SUNDAY COFFEE & DONUTS Please join us Sunday for Donuts, Coffee & Hospitality in Bona Hall after the Masses. See you there! CALENDAR OF EVENTS Children s Choir - Lounge Faith Formation, Grades 6-11 Taize Prayer - Chapel Song Leader/Organist Meeting - Church Stephen Ministry Nativity Choir - Church 1/19 SAT: K of C Rose Bud Collection

3 WORSHIP NEWS Contact: Wayne Efferson, Worship Leader x206 or EUCHARISTIC ADORATION MONDAYS, 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM In keeping with Bishop Ricken s recent pastoral reflections, Teach My People to Pray, Phase 1 of Disciples on the Way: Prayer and Holiness, our parish offers a monthly Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction on the second Monday of each month. Our next HOLY HOUR will be on Monday, January 14 at 12:05 PM. TAIZE PRAYER will be celebrated on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 PM (Chapel). Taize (pronounced-- Teh-ZAY) is an ecumenical, peaceful way to pray, using easy to learn musical chants, silent meditation, and scripture readings a meditative, common prayer. Gathered in faith, Christians come together to sing uncomplicated repetitive short songs, like breath prayers, uncluttered by too many words, allowing the mystery of God to become tangible through the beauty of the Spirit in its simplicity. A few words sung over and over again (mantra) reinforce the meditative quality of prayer. They express a basic reality of faith that can quickly be grasped by the intellect, and will gradually penetrate the whole being. For in-depth information visit Also, Old St. Joe s Parish at SNC offers TAIZE every fourth Wednesday of the month at 7:00 PM. All Liturgical Ministers - the Winter/Spring Schedule will be available to download/print from the parish website beginning Saturday, January 19. Those who do not go online should pick up their labeled copy in the Gathering Space; extra copies will be available for anyone who wants a hardcopy. READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 13 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 104:1b-2, 3-4, 24-25, 27-28, [1]/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7/ Lk 3:15-16, Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/Mk1:14-20 Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/ Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/ Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, [8]/ Mk 1:40-45 Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf, Jn 6:63c]/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday: Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-2, 2-3, 7-8, 9-10 [3]/ 1 Cor 12:4-11/Jn 2:1-11 YOU HAVE BEEN BAPTIZED IN CHRIST These words were spoken at your Baptism. The Solemnity of the Baptism of the Lord, celebrated this Christmas Season on Sunday, January 13, reminds us of our own baptismal commitment to be a Missionary Disciple. Each one of us has gifts to share to bring to birth the Good News. There are lots of ways one can do this, but have you ever considered serving in one of the Liturgical Ministries at Mass? We need about 135 people for our three Masses in the following ministries: Eucharistic Ministers, Altar Servers, Lectors, Ushers, Greeters, Sacristans, Organists, Song Leaders/Cantors, Carport Ministers, Video Projection Ministers and more. Sharing your gifts in one of these ministries would help our parish prepare well for our celebrations. Won t you help? Contact Wayne Efferson, Worship Leader x206 or natwe@nativityparish.com. Winter Ordinary Time Decorations The Christmas Season officially ends after Sunday, January 13, The Baptism of the Lord. Therefore, we must say goodbye to our beautiful decorations that helped us celebrate yet another feast day, The Nativity of Our Lord. In addition, the Worship Ministry needs your assistance to help store these decorations and set up for a new season, Winter Ordinary Time. Join familiar and new faces on Monday, January 14 from 6:00-8:30 PM. If you can t help in the evening then how about during the day contact Wayne at ( x206) or natwe@nativityparish.com. Take a Red Poinsettia Home after any of the Masses on January 12 and 13 (RED Flowers Only); we will keep the white plants for Winter Ordinary Time. Plastic bags are available to help protect the flowers from the cold; they will be located next to the flower at various places throughout the church. WE NEED YOU TO RUN THIS! Do you like to work behind the scenes? Then maybe this is a volunteer/ministry opportunity that will suit you. It s been three years since we debuted our Multi-Media Video Projection System and since then we have heard how much more the assembly is participating at Mass, both in singing and in praying. Many have said that this technology is a wonderful addition to our celebration of the Eucharist. Currently, we have four dedicated operators who have covered every Mass since October and they now need your help. We need a minimum of 12 Video volunteers/ministers so WON T YOU HELP? You don t have to be a techy person to operate this system. If you know your way around a computer you will be a great fit. Contact Wayne at natwe@nativityparish.com, x206.

4 FAMILY BINGO Sunday, January 27 1:00-3:00 PM in Bona Hall FREE!! Questions? Call for more information. Sponsored by Living Justice Ministry. Prize donations still needed. New gifts or lightly used gifts for men, women, teens, and children. No clothes please. However, soda and candy are always good prizes. You may drop them off in the Parish Office. Please label as Bingo. Thank you! Nativity of Our Lord Parish Men s Spiritual Gathering Men from all Parishes and Christian Faiths are welcome! Wednesday, January 30 6:30-7:30 AM in the Library (Enter door 1 - north side of church.) The ALPHA program will be presented by Deacon John Bundra. Coffee and danish will be served as we start the program. Mass is at 8 AM for those that wish to attend. Come and enjoy the time to reflect and learn. For more information, contact: Fred Kaminski or Deacon John Bundra Saint Vincent de Paul Information I would like to thank everyone who volunteered last Saturday at our Saint Vincent de Paul work day. A great job was done by all. Our next volunteer work day at the east side Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift store will be on Saturday, April 6 from 8:45-12:30 PM. Chris Steffes, President Nativity Saint Vincent de Paul Knights of Columbus Council #7498 Grand Knight Nick Bretl Nativity of Our Lord Women s Guild President Betty Weizenicker Nativity Parish Senior Singles Luncheon at Hinterland (across from Lambeau Field) Thursday, January 17 at 11:00 AM in the Barrell Room For single men and women from any parish, all denominations, widowed, divorced or never married. Call Terri for reservations If no answer leave a message. Deadline to register is January 14. PRE-GAME SUPER BOWL PARTY ALL ARE WELCOME! SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 3 1:00-4:00 PM Enter door #6 BINGO IS THE GAME BRING FIVE $1.00 BILLS FOR PRIZES POTLUCK Bring a dish to pass Pre-game shown on TV Questions: contact Judy at Sponsored by Senior Singles Group. Upcoming Fireside Bus Trip My Fair Lady - Wednesday, February 27, 2019 Sign up Deadline January 23, 2019 Often called the World s Greatest Musical, MY FAIR LADY is a Broadway classic which won six Tony Awards. It is a beautiful show filled with gorgeous costumes, breath-taking dancing, featuring such hits as Wouldn t It Be Loverly, I m Getting Married in the Morning, and I Could Have Danced All Night. There are 10 openings. Register now. Call Nativity at Thank You! NATIVITY PARISH 2019 FIRESIDE TOURS Make Great Gifts. Sign up today! My Fair Lady - Wed., Feb. 27, 2019 Menopause the Musical - Wed., Apr. 17, 2019 Annie - Wed., July 24, 2019 That s What I Call Rock And Roll - Wed., June 5, 2019 BUDDY: Buddy Holly Story - Wed., Sept. 11, 2019 A Christmas Story the Musical - Wed., Nov. 6, 2019 & Thur., Nov. 14, 2019 COST- $93.00 Make checks payable to Nativity Parish and mail to 2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI Credit Card accepted. Nativity reserves the right to cancel bus trips 30 days before performances. We need 35 reservations each bus trip. Reservations/Questions: Judy at or Nativity Parish at

5 BLANKETING BROWN COUNTY McCormick Assisted Living will again be a drop-off location for The United Way, Blanketing Brown County Campaign this year. Please drop off any new or gently used blankets or bedding at McCormick Assisted Living, 212 Iroquois Ave, Green Bay (Allouez), WI The campaign runs until January 31, the blankets will be distributed to the homeless in Brown County. Call McCormick Assisted Living at with questions. Thank you in advance for your compassionate generosity. Spirituality As We Age Are you nearing or experiencing retirement? This time of life often brings changes to one s life routine some welcome, some more challenging. How can our faith help us navigate both the calm waters and the more turbulent ones? Join us for eight weeks as we reflect on topics often related to this time of life such as: Continuing Spiritual Growth; Loving Care of body, mind, spirit; The Gift of Forgiveness, Facing Diminishment, and others. Thursdays from 9-11:30 AM in the St. Joseph Faith Formation Center, 936 Ninth Street. We begin January 24. Facilitated by Sr. Toni. Please call to register by January 22. Koinonia Retreat St. Joseph, Green Bay Are you looking for some special time with the Lord during this New Year? How about a way to jump start your relationship with Jesus this year? Do you want to know more about the Paschal Mystery, Christ s Easter Journey? Join us for a weekend of learning more about our Lord and growing closer to Him. The Koinonia weekend is from Friday, January 25 at 5:00 PM until Sunday, January 27 at 5:00 PM at St Joseph, Green Bay. For more information, please call Bailey at or her at Bailey.r.hansen@gmail.com All You Can Eat Pancake & Porkie Breakfast Sunday, January 20 8:00 AM 12:00 PM St. Agnes Parish Social Hall 1484 Ninth Street Enter Door #6 Adults: $6; Children (6-10): $3 Homemade Cookie Plates made by the Religious Ed/Youth Ministry families for sale / $4 per plate. All proceeds to benefit the youth in St. Agnes RE/YM. New Hope Bereavement Group If you or someone you know has lost a loved one and need a safe and welcoming place to share new and often confusing experiences and feelings, you are encouraged to consider joining this ecumenical grief group. This group meets on five consecutive Tuesdays from 1:30 to 3:00 PM at Annunciation (room 105) at 1087 Kellogg Street. Session will be 1/29, 2/5, 2/12, 2/19, and 2/26. There is no fee. A free will offering is appreciated but not necessary. All are welcome. To register, call the office at Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play Auditions Announced Open auditions for The Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play, a musical drama based on the life of Christ will be held on Thursday, January 24 and Saturday, January 26 at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton. Adult and high school-aged performers of all faiths are invited to audition. Director Jim Romenesko seeks singers, dancers and actors for the community production. Performances will be held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton on April 11-14, Chorus, lead and supporting roles, both singing and non-singing are available. Performances and rehearsals are held at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre, 1600 W. Prospect Avenue, Appleton on Sunday evenings with soloists and actors in leading roles also rehearsing on Sunday afternoons. Peter Leschke is the show s musical director. Mary Doverspike, Jr. is the choreographer. For more information visit the show s website: and follow the audition link on the main menu.

6 PARISH STAFF Parish Deacons John Bundra Michael Dabeck Worship Leader Wayne Efferson Business Manager Tricia Westhoven Administrative Assistant Jennie LeMere Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Housekeeper Mary Greene Maintenance Supervisor George Skolasinski FAITH FORMATION STAFF FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Phone (920) Director of Discipleship Formation Mary Carter Coordinator of Discipleship Formation and Communications Amberly Boerschinger Early Childhood Coordinator Heidi Stubb Sunday & Tuesday Coordinator Barb Torreano Winter Weather Cancellation Policy Severe weather conditions can make driving dangerous. Please know that Nativity follows the Ashwaubenon school policy so if Ashwaubenon school classes are cancelled for the day, then the Parish Office will be closed. In the event of a late start, the Parish Office will also open late. If school closes early then evening activities at the parish will be cancelled. FAITH FORMATION INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY Poor winter conditions sometimes make cancellations necessary. For Religion Education Sessions, please know that if Ashwaubenon public school classes are cancelled for the day or dismissed early, then there will be no Faith Formation Sessions that evening. Late starts will not affect evening sessions. If weather worsens during the day, notification of any cancellation will appear on the major TV stations or call the Religion Education Office at Parish Stewardship January 5-6, 2019 Sacrificial Offering $ 15, Loose Offering $ Online Giving $ 5, Total $ 22, To meet our budget, we need an average of $15, each week. FYTD Budgeted Receipts $ 446, FYTD Actual Receipts $ 467, Fiscal Year Surplus thru week 28 $ 20, Maintenance Improvement Fund $ Shop with Scrip online or in person Scrip volunteers are in the Gathering Space before and after all Masses. $crip can also be purchased in the Parish Office during the week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday - Thursday and 9:00 AM to noon Friday. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at Limited quantities of $5 and $10 denominations in stock. Get them while they last! Applebee s $10 Barnes & Noble $5 CVS $10 Cold Stone Creamery $5 Darden $10 Game Stop $25 Home Depot $10 IHOP $10 McDonald s $10 Meijer $10 Red Lobster $10 Starbucks $5 Target $10 Walmart/Sam s Club $10 12/31/18-1/6/19 - Scrip sold Sales - $5, Profit - $ STOCKED SHELVES FOOD PANTRY We continue to collect nonperishable food items for Stocked Shelves - the Food Pantry located at St. John s Lutheran Church here in Ashwaubenon. As we are asked and encouraged to be Missionary Disciples, this is a way to reach out to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. Donate today by placing your items in the grocery cart located in the Gathering Space. Thank you all for your generosity! Bulletin Article Deadline The deadline for submitting articles into the bulletin is by the end of the business day on Friday of the week prior to publication. Thank you! Send articles to: natscene@nativityparish.com. Thank you!

7 REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact: Office of Safe Environment Diocese of Green Bay or (toll free) We also encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities. YOU MATTER TO US THERE IS HOPE! Crisis Center Pregnancy Hotline BAPTISMS Parents may schedule their child s Baptism after they have completed a short preparation program. Call the Parish Office at at least 60 days before Baptism for an interview and a preparation session. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK March 31, June 30, September 29, December 29 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. 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 ( x206) or natwe@nativityparish.com.