St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin (920) June 4 & 5, 2016 We thank you for joining us.

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1 St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin (920) June 4 & 5, 2016 We thank you for joining us. Celebrating the dedication of our Multi-Purpose Room to Bishop s Hall, In honor of the late Bishop Mark Schmitt, Second Pastor of St. Bernard Parish ( ).

2 ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, June 6 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, June 7 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Exposition immediately following 8:45 am Liturgy of the W/C, private adoration in the Chapel until 6:30, Holy Hour and Closing with Benediction in the Church 6:30-7:30. Wednesday, June 8 8:45 am the soul of Gerald Vanderwall Thursday, June 9 8:45 am A Special Intention for Carol McEwing Friday, June 10 8:45 am Mass of Thanksgiving Bornemann Nursing Home Word/Communion Service Saturday, June 11 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul od Mary Kozlovsky Sunday, June 12 8:00 am the soul of Alyssa Eggerding 9:30 am Living & Deceased Members of the Altar Rosary Society 6:30 pm For the People of St. Bernard Parish Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Aiden William Soderdahl Wedding Banns II Jennifer Rosin & Troy Pertzborn I Ryan Dummer & Brooke Tupa I Nicholas Morelock & Jessica Lamer In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of. Bernice Thayse and Donald Swette. Please keep them in your prayers. Summer Office Hours The Parish Office will be Closed on Fridays from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Office hours are: Monday- Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Friday-closed. Please plan accordingly. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended May 22, 2016 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 15, Offertory Collection $ 1, Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $23,500 This past week Pope Francis gave a reflection on Holiness during one of his homilies. You may sometimes hear me speak of the challenges of responding to God s invitations in our lives. Pope Francis offered these thoughts on the topic: "Holiness cannot be bought. Neither can it be earned by human strength. No, "the simple holiness of all Christians," "ours the kind we are called to every day," says the Pope, can only be attained with the help of four essential elements: courage, hope, grace, and conversion. "Holiness is a journey; holiness cannot be bought. It can t be sold. It cannot be given away. Holiness is a journey to God's presence that I must make: no one else can do it in my name. I can pray for someone to be holy, but he s the one who has to work towards [holiness], not me. Walk in God's presence, in an impeccable way. Everyday holiness can also be "anonymous. First: Courage. The path to holiness takes courage. Jesus Kingdom of Heaven is for those who have the courage to go forward. And courage is generated by Hope, the second element of the journey that leads to holiness. The kind of courage that hopes "in an encounter with Jesus. The third element of this journey towards holiness appears in Peter s words: Put all your hope in that Grace: We cannot achieve holiness on our own. No, it is a grace. Being good, being saintly, going every day a little 'a step forward in the Christian life is a grace of God and we have to ask for it. Courage, a journey. A journey one must take with courage, with hope and with the willingness to receive this grace. And hope: the hope of the journey. Here, the Pope urged the faithful to read the "beautiful chapter XI of the Letter to the Hebrews, which recounts the journey of "our forefathers, the first to be called by God. "Of our father Abraham, it said: 'But, he went out without knowing where he was going.' But with hope." "Conversion, every day does not mean one must beat oneself as penance for committing a wrong: "No, no, no: small conversions... if you're able to not speak ill of another, you're on the right path to becoming saintly. It's so easy! I know that you never speak ill of others, no? (chuckle) Little things... 'I want to criticize a neighbor, a workmate:' bite your tongue a bit. The tongue will swell a bit, but your spirit will be holier on this journey. Nothing grand, mortification: no, it's simple. The path to holiness is simple. Do not go back, but always moving forward, right? And with fortitude." Fr. Mark Vander Steeg

3 June 4 & 5, 2016 PAGE 3 Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director Registration for religious education classes is now open. Registration forms can be found on the parish website, in the narthex of church (center post) or at the parish office. Register before August 1, to receive the discounted registration fee. Smile It s not too late to schedule your appointment. There are still plenty of photography sessions available and run through June 18. Register online at: just follow the link on the St. Bernard Parish home page. Call to sign up or if you have any questions. We need you and your family to be a part of our new 2016 St. Bernard Parish Pictorial Directory! SCHOOL BUILDING ADDITION 30,000 DEBT BALANCE 80, , , , , , ,000 SCRIP SUMMER HOURS Scrip will be sold at the Parish Office Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm starting June 6 Church Sales will be as follows: June 11th and 12th June 25th and 26th July 9th and 10th July 23rd and 24th August 20th and 21st September 3rd and 4th Special Order Dates: June 13 th (hoping to be up and running) June 27th July 11th July 25th August 22nd Sept 5th Balance 165, ,588 Seeking Pictures of Active Military Parishioners or Active Reserves Parishioners The new Parish Pictorial Directory will include special pages honoring Parish Members who are currently serving in the military. If you have a family member who is on Active Military Duty or Active Reserves and is also a Parish Member, please call Ann Bonham at to have his or her photo included in these special pages of the directory. Volunteers Needed at Photo Sessions Volunteers are needed at each of the photo sessions from May 24th, through June 18th, to check-in parishioners as they arrive. If you are able to help us out, please call Ann Kozlovsky at Your help is greatly appreciated! 9th Annual Family Fun Run / Jared Gehm Memorial Your support over the years has allowed us to return $13,500 to high school graduates to further their education. This year's scholarships will be awarded at East & Preble High Schools. So, please mark your calendar for June 18th and remember this is a fun walk or run bringing together community, families, & friends. Contact us with any questions or concerns anytime and thank you so much for your support as we continue on this journey. Visit for more information. Between the Pages Book Discussion Series: The Gift of Years by Joan Chittister, O.S.B. Wednesday, June a.m. Spiritual writer Joan Chittister thoughtfully examines the aging process and its purpose, challenges, surprises, pains, and joys. Within every short chapter, she offers insights about how to embrace the blessings of these times and overcome the burdens of what she deems, this most special period of life. Join Judy Turba as she delves into this book of hope and inspiration. Facilitator: Judy Turba Cost: Free will offering (suggested donation $5) Registration appreciated Norbertine Center for Spirituality

4 THE TENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 Youth Ministry Callie Kowalski Save The Dates! Stay Involved.

5 PAGE 5 Parish Office (920) Religious Education Office (920) Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am-noon School Office (920) Pastor Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Deacon Keith Holschbach Deacon John Laurant Deacon Larry Mastalish Pastoral Associate Sr. Caroline Castellini OP Music & Liturgy Coordinator Joe LeBeau Sacrament of Reconciliation--Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm Business Manager Ginny Gigot School Principal Crystal Blahnik Parish Nurse Ann Kaufmann Director of Religious Education Adam Horn Adult Education/RCIA Joanne Griesbach Youth Minister Callie Kowalski R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich Sacrament of Marriage--Contact the Parish at least 6 months prior to date. Sacrament of Baptism--Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at Listen to Fr. Mark s homily on our website at: AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:15 pm-6:15 pm. Holy Cross Prince of Peace Thurs. 5:00-6:00 pm Resurrection Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Sat. 2:15-3:30 pm Wed. 6:00-8:00 pm St. Mary of the Angels Sat. 3:30pm Sun. 8:30am St. Matthew Sts. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm Sun. 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12pm St. Willebrord Mon.-Fri.7:00 am, 11:30am, Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am