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

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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. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin AUGUST 27, 2017 SERVANT LEADERS FR. MIKE INGOLD - PASTOR Family Life/Stephen Ministry John Bundra, Deacon Social Concerns Michael Dabeck, Deacon Worship Wayne Efferson Faith Formation Dr. Robert Berchmans, Ph D MASS SCHEDULE Weekend Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Communion Prayer Service Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM Weekday Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday 9:00 AM Holy Days *Subject to Change *Eve: 6:30 PM *Day: 9:00 AM 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 - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone (920) Fax (920) natscene@nativityparish.com

2 THE PARISH OFFICE AND CHURCH... will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Have a happy, safe and blessed holiday! Mass Intentions Saturday, August 26 5:00 Lucas & Emily Ratajczak Sunday, August 27 8:30 Marvin VandenHeuvel 10:15 Frank & Carol Hendricks; Amy Thor Monday, August 28 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 9:30 Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, August 29 9:00 People of the Parishes Wednesday, August 30 9:00 Kay Pharmakis 2:00 (Woodside) Thursday, August 31 9:00 Communion Prayer Service (The Bay at Maple Ridge) 2:00 Rosary 2:20 Mass Friday, September 1 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Saturday, September 2 5:00 Terry Esser; Frank & Carol Hendricks; Bill Steinman; Margaret Kleczka Sunday, September 3 8:30 Sylvester & Mary Steeno; James Greene; Joyce Gracyalny 10:15 People of the Parishes READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Is 22:19-23/Ps 138:1-3, 6, 8/ Rom 11:33-36/Mt 16:13-20 Monday: 1 Thes 1:1-5, 8b-10/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/ Mt 23:13-22 Tuesday: 1 Thes 2:1-8/Ps 139:1-6/Mk 6:17-29 Wednesday: 1 Thes 2:9-13/Ps 139:7-12ab/ Mt 23:27-32 Thursday: 1 Thes 3:7-13/Ps 90:3-5a, 12-14, 17/ Mt 24:42-51 Friday: 1 Thes 4:1-8/Ps 97:1, 2b, 5-6, 10-12/ Mt 25:1-13 Saturday: 1 Thes 4:9-11/Ps 98:1, 7-9/Mt 25:14-30 Sunday: Jer 20:7-9/Ps 63:2-6, 8-9/Rom 12:1-2/ Mt 16:21-27 SAT: SUN: MON: On Friday, September 1, there will be a Communion Prayer Service at 9:00 AM in lieu of the 9:00 AM Mass. Weekly Schedule 5:00 PM Mass - Song Leader/Organist 8:30 AM 10:15 AM 6:00 PM 9:00 AM 9:30 AM Mass - Song Leader/Organist Mass - Song Leader/Organist Knights of Columbus - Library Communion Prayer Service Eucharistic Adoration Please keep the family of Cherri Barton in your prayers. TUES: WEDS: SAT: SUN: 3:00 PM 5:00 PM 6:30 PM 3:00 PM Faith Formation Registration 5:00 PM Mass - Song Leader/Organist 8:30 AM 10:15 AM CPR Training - Lounge Altar Server Training CPR Training - Lounge Mass - Song Leader/Organist Mass - Song Leader/Organist

3 WORSHIP NEWS Contact: Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship , x206 or CHILDREN S CHOIR--PIZZA PARTY KICK-OFF EUCHARISTIC HOLY HOUR (WITH BENEDICTION) Could you not watch one hour with me, these are Jesus words when he prayed in the garden of Gethsemane before his arrest. For us Christians, prayer is a powerful way to come to know our Lord and God. Eucharistic Adoration is one form of prayer that connects us with the Christ in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament, whether exposed in a monstrance or reposed in the tabernacle. Here at Nativity, we offer Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (exposed in a monstrance) every Monday at 9:30 AM until 1:00 PM in the Chapel. In addition, every second Monday of the month, we offer a Eucharistic Holy Hour with Benediction which begins at 12:05 PM. We still need more volunteers to sing up for a time-slot on Mondays. Please sign up on the sheet located at the rear of church next to the poster (Eucharistic Adoration). REIGN OF GOD Who is the Son of Man? Some say John the Baptist, others Elijah, Jeremiah or one of the prophets. Peter recognizes Jesus as the the Christ, the Son of the living God. The reign of God is a dynamic event. God exercises saving power among humanity in a new way. When God s presence and action are made visible in unconditional love and compassion for others, the reign of God is realized. Are you building up the church founded on the rock of Peter? Tami Hockers, Children s Choir Director, invites all 3 rd -6 th grade children (current and new) to check-out the Nativity Children s Choir. Join other children in the Lounge for pizza on Wednesday, September 6 from 4:00-5:00 PM; RSVP by September 5. Rehearsals are Wednesdays (4:00-5:00 PM), beginning September 13 and Masses are every 2 nd and 4 th Sunday (10:15 AM), beginning September 27. Contact Tami Hockers at tami.hockers@gmail.com ALTAR SERVER TRAINING I hope you are having a great summer. Before a new school year begins, I want to give some of our students, 4th grade & higher, and adults; an opportunity to look at the Ministry of Altar Serving. I have set the date, for: August 29 (4:30-6:00 PM). Note: This is a change from the previously mentioned date of September 5! I encourage all current Altar Servers to attend one of these sessions so that those interested students can practice with our seasoned Servers; also you can refresh your ministry skills. We will begin with a PIZZA DINNER in Bona Hall. Please RSVP by August 28 to Wayne Efferson, Worship Servant Leader at x206 or natwe@nativityparish.com. If you are interested but cannot attend this training, please contact me so that we can find a date for training. The next Liturgical Ministers Schedule runs from October-January, so in order to add you on this schedule, the training should be concluded by September 10. Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD 2001, OCP. All rights reserved. Illustration 2001 S. Erspamer. Twenty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A. THANK YOU!! BOOK of INTERCESSIONS This book is located at the rear of church for our faith community to record petitions throughout the year. As a community, we remember these prayer requests at each Sunday Mass, when we gather all prayers during the Prayer of the Faithful. Feel free to add your petitions for the Lord and His community, whatever it may be. DO YOU KNOW......of a parishioner who is currently homebound, in a nursing home or assisted living facility. If you have a relative or friend who is not able to attend Mass, please notify the Parish Office at Nativity of Our Lord Parish 3

4 NATIVITY (ADULT) CHOIR The Nativity Adult Choir is ready to start another year of leading song at the 8:30 AM Mass (2 nd and 4 th Sundays, beginning September 10). Rehearsals are Thursdays, 7:00-8:30 PM, beginning September 7. Current and new members are invited to attend. Contact Mary Kay Koehnke, Director at or mrsmkk@new.rr.com for more information. DO YOU LIKE TO WORK BEHIND THE SCENES? Then maybe this is a volunteer/ministry opportunity that will suit you. We have been using our Multi-Media Video Projection System for about a year and a half and we 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. We have been blessed with a handful of dedicated operators since we started; however, we still need more assistance. 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. 4 ATTENTION LITURGICAL MINISTERS! The Fall/Winter 2017 Schedule - (October 1 - January 28) is currently being created. August 15 was the due date for Scheduling Information Sheets to be turned in for anyone needing changes to the way they are scheduled. If you did not return this form please do so via , postal mail or phone call and we will try to honor your scheduling changes. Please contact Wayne Efferson, Worship Servant Leader at ext. 206 or natwe@nativityparish.com. WORSHIP MINISTRY Worship Ministry is looking to add members to its group in hopes of helping our parish prepare well for all liturgical celebrations (Mass). The LITURGY is the work of the FAITHFUL when we come to celebrate Sunday Eucharist (Mass). Our purpose, duty and responsibility is to direct in an orderly function, the spiritual and worship life at Nativity Parish. We foster spirituality of the Parish community through the encouragement and enhancement of daily prayer, devotions and other liturgical celebrations. In addition, we work closely with all Liturgical Ministries so that all who participate in the Mass by way of a ministry, e.g., Lectors, Ushers, etc. may feel comfortable in their roles. There is so much to prepare when we gather for Mass so that the gospel message is effectively conveyed through music, scripture, art, environment and prayer. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30 pm. Bring your interests and talents to help us continue to be an Amazing Parish. For more information, contact Wayne Efferson, Worship Servant Leader at x206 or natwe@nativityparish.com. Nativity of Our Lord Parish Contact Wayne Efferson, Worship Servant Leader, natwe@nativityparish.com, x206 and/or stop by the booth at the rear of church and watch what is involved. GET THE BEAT - CPR/AED Training FREE for Family & Friends Did you know that 92% of sudden cardiac arrest victims do not survive? Approximately 300,000 sudden cardiac deaths occur each year in the United States with about 3/4 of them occurring in the home. We can help change that in our Parish Community. Sign up today for one of the seven FREE Family & Friends CPR/AED trainings being offered at Nativity. All Liturgical Ministers are encouraged to attend. Tuesday, August 29 (3:00-4:30 PM or 6:30-8:00 PM) To register, call Wayne Efferson, Worship Servant Leader at x206 or natwe@nativityparish.com ARE YOU CATHOLIC? Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith? Have you not received the sacraments of Holy Eucharist and/or Confirmation? Are you or someone you know interested in converting from another Christian religion? Or maybe someone you know has never been baptized and is interested in becoming Catholic? RCIA, the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults can be one way of answering these questions. Inquiry sessions will be held on Sundays, beginning September 10 following the 8:30 AM Mass (in the Lounge adjacent to Bona Hall). If you or someone you know is interested in learning what the RCIA process has to offer, contact Wayne Efferson at ( x206 or natwe@nativityparish.com).

5 MASS/TIME CHANGE Effective September 1, 2017 Weekday Masses will now be held in Chapel TUESDAY & FRIDAY - 9:00 AM* WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY - 8:00 AM *If there is a funeral, Mass will be at 8:00 AM Nursing Home Mass/Time Changes Woodside - Wednesday 9:30 AM The Bay at Maple Ridge - Thursday 9:45 AM Update LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION Learn Him - Love Him - Live Him Registration forms for our programs were sent out to all families. If you did not receive one, please contact the Faith Formation office ( ). Copies are available in the Parish Office and in the Narthex. You can also view and print the forms online visit and click on the Faith Formation tab. Feel free to contact Dr. Robert Berchmans, Faith Formation Servant Leader at or at natrb@nativityparish.com for more information.

6 Islam is the second largest religion in the world, second only to Christianity. Since 9/11 we are inclined to look at this religion with much suspicion. The purpose of this presentation is to give us a picture of the origin and nature of what this religion is all about. Who is Muhammad? What is the Qur an? Is Christianity in a collision course with Islam or Do we have some commonalities? Place: Nativity Parish Lounge (Enter Door # 7) Date: Monday, September 11, 2017 Time: Presenter: 6:00-7:30 PM Dr. Robert Berchmans, Ph D R.S.V.P: /

7 IS GOD CALLING YOU TO BE A CATECHIST? Share the faith with our children and youth Grades 1 thru 11 Parents and other generous adults serving as Catechists are the reason why our Faith Formation programs are so effective. Many of us might feel called to serve as catechists, but do not feel we have enough knowledge of the faith to teach effectively. Not true remember, God doesn t call the equipped, He equips the called. Our staff, and fellow catechists, plus God s grace, are there for you! We will provide you with a Catechist Guide and lesson plans for each session. Our staff provides personal support and individual training for those with less experience. If you prefer to teach as part of a team or if you know of someone you would like to partner with - spouse, child, parent, friend ~ we very much welcome these arrangements. As a way of saying thanks for being a catechist, we waive the fee for one child enrolled in our Faith Formation program if a parent serves as a catechist; a stipend will be received if no children are in the program. This is an enriching opportunity! Please call Dr. Bob Berchmans ( ). FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Last fall, members of Nativity Parish, including some of our youth, helped pack over half a million meals. Our 2016 M&M tube sales and quarter collection, allowed our Parish to contribute $8, to help cover the cost of the food that was packed. The Nativity Social Concerns Ministry is excited to provide this meaningful opportunity to our parishioners again this year. This year s pack will take place October 2-5, 2017, when our faith community will unite to make a difference in the lives of hungry children across our world. Thank you for supporting this worthwhile effort. Our leadership team would welcome your help, and promises to feed your soul. Interested? Contact Deacon Mike Dabeck at natmd@nativityparish.com or The Spirituality of Aging How Faith Enhances the Blessings and Challenges of Later Life As we mature in wisdom, age and grace we encounter many changes. How does our faith and spiritual practice help us to face the challenges and realize the blessings/opportunities of later life? The Spirituality of Aging explores topics such as Spiritual Growth in Later Life, Relationships, The Gift of Forgiveness, The Losses of Our Lives, and Leaving a Legacy for Others; these are just some of the discussions that will take place. Sharing, reflection, and input will be part of the process. The 8-week fall session will begin on Thursday, September 21 and run through November 9. Gatherings will be held in Room 109 at Annunciation Parish, 1087 Kellogg Street, from 9-11:30 AM each week with a continental breakfast 8:30-9:00 AM. Parking is available behind the building; enter through door #7. Handicapped accessible. To register, or for more information, contact the Quad-Parish Office at Deadline for registration is Friday, September 15. There is no charge; a free-will offering will be accepted. Nativity of Our Lord Parish 7

8 Volunteers are in the Narthex 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. If you have any questions, please contact the Parish Office at /14-8/20: $crip sold: Sales - $4, Profit - $ PARISH STEWARDSHIP AUGUST 19/20, 2017 Sacrificial Offering.... $ 8, Loose Offering Online Giving , Total $ 13, To meet our budget, we need an average of $16, each week. FYTD Budgeted Receipts $132, FYTD Actual Receipts......$111, Fiscal Year Deficit thru week # $( 20,408.00) Maintenance Improvement Fund..$ We are keeping up with technology! With 97% of smartphone users texting at least once a day, our parish has decided to add the option to give via text. You can text an amount to and your transaction will be processed through the Online Giving account associated with the phone number. If your phone number is not recognized, you can continue without an account, associate your number with an existing account, or create an account. Call the Parish Office at for more details on how to get started. 8 Nativity of Our Lord Parish CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS FOR AUGUST Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing. 17th Sharon Thelen $ st Enrique Calderon $ th John Thoele $ st Carol Quinette $ th Nolan Appleton $ nd Mike Radosevich $ st John Mucha $ rd Rosella Hill $25.00 OUR AMAZING PARISH PARISHIONERS Nativity is an Amazing Parish because of people like Rick and Sandy Kreutzberg, parish members with a passion for sharing their time and talents here at Nativity. The couple cleans in the church building, decorates for the seasonal changes, and sets up for funeral luncheons. They stuff envelopes for mailings and sell tickets to purchase at the picnic. Rick is an active Knights of Columbus member. Usher, and a Eucharistic Minister. He served on commissions and as a sacristan years ago. Rick and Sandy will celebrate 49 years of marriage on August 31. They married in They have accomplished all of these duties with kind hearts and smiles. We are so blessed to have them here at Nativity. As we recognize the Kreutzbergs this week for the fantastic things they do for our parish and the community, please remember to give them handshakes, hugs, and/or smiles in thanks for all of their dedication, past and present. Note: Nativity Parish will recognize at least one parishioner, each week under our Amazing Parishioners section of the bulletin, which includes uploads to our Facebook. If you know of someone to recognize, please contact the Parish Office at

9 Have a Happy, Safe & Blessed Labor Day from the Knights of Columbus. Thank you to all who have served and are currently serving our country. SEMINARIAN COLLECTION Thank you to those who have participated in the annual Seminarian Collection: Hope for the Future, Help them Today. There is still time to respond to the great need we have to support our local seminarians. Have you made your gift? So far this year, our parish has raised $7, Last year, we raised a total of $11,385. Let us see if we can increase our support of this important part of the mission of the Dioceses of Green Bay. Make your gift today by mailing in your pledge card or visit. Whatever you are able to give is greatly appreciated. ATTENTION LADIES Nativity Women's Guild meeting is September 7, 2017 at 6:30 pm in Bona Hall. Our Guest speaker is Deb Raupp showing a 15 minute clip on her trips to Haiti. Beverages will be served. Everyone Welcome! SINGLE SENIORS GROUP MEETING Nativity Parish will be holding their FIRST Single Seniors Group Meeting. We will meet on Wednesday, September 6 at 6:00 PM in the Lison Room. All are welcome to attend, bring your ideas and suggestions. More information will follow in future bulletins. If you have questions, please contact: Judy at or Deacon John at What is VIRTUS? VIRTUS is the brand name that identifies best practices programs designed to help prevent wrongdoing and promote rightdoing within religious organizations and to raise awareness regarding sexual abuse in our Church and society. The National Catholic Risk Retention Group Inc., created VIRTUS to empower organizations and people to better control risk and improve the lives of all those who interact with the Church through a continuous process of training and information. Who has to attend a VIRTUS Protecting God s Children Adult Awareness Session in the Dioceses of Green Bay? Volunteers who have contact with children, young people and individuals at risk as part of their volunteer duties are required to complete the VIRTUS Adult Awareness Training Session. Nativity will be holding a VIRTUS Training on Thursday, September 14 6:00-9:30 PM in Bona Hall Other training can be found on the Diocese of Green Bay website. To attend this training, please sign up on-line at If you have any questions, please contact: Deb Langenhuizen at x211 or natdl@nativityparish.com.

10 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage Saturdays September 9 - November 4, :15 8:45 pm Nativity of our Lord Parish 2270 S. Oneida Street Green Bay, WI If interested, TheChoiceWine2017@gmail.com or Contact Deacon John at x209. Space is limited to the first 150 couples. Free will offering appreciated. For more information, visit WOMEN S GUILD BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! The Nativity of Our Lord Women s Guild is looking for donations of used books (hardcover or soft) for their annual bazaar on November 18, Please drop off your books in Bona Hall marked Bazaar. Please, no encyclopedias or Reader s Digest. Thank you!! GRANNY S ATTIC Please consider donating any clean, reusable items left from your rummage sale or any treasures you no longer need to Granny s Attic for this year s Bazaar. Toys, games, jewelry, knick-knacks, floral, kitchen, and household items are especially appreciated. No clothing or electronics please! Mark your donations Granny s Attic and bring to Bona Hall. Thank you. PARISH STAFF Parish Deacon John Bundra Parish Deacon Michael Dabeck Parish Secretary Bobbie Skalecki Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Housekeeper Mary Greene Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wightman FAITH FORMATION STAFF Faith Formation/Youth Ministry Coordinator Stephanie Rottier Early Childhood Coordinator Heidi Stubb Sunday & Tuesday Coordinator Barb Torreano Secretary Charmaine Berchmans FAITH FORMATION OFFICE Phone (920) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Tim Randall WOMEN S GUILD Judy Schroeder PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone (920) Fax (920) natscene@nativityparish.com 10 Nativity of Our Lord Parish

11 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 least 60 days before Baptism for interview and preparation session. See dates below. BAPTISM DATES September 17, October 15, November 12 & December 10 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK October 29 & December 31 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 ( , ext. 206) or natwe@nativityparish.com. Nativity of Our Lord Parish 11