St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin (920)

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1 St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin (920) August 09 & 10, 2014 Vacation Bible School A Wilderness Adventure Through The Sacraments

2 ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, August 11 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, August 12 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday, August 13 8:45 am the soul of Francis Schauer Thursday, August 14 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (Vigil) 8:45 am the souls of William & Claudia Jauquet the soul of Margaret Busch 5:30 pm for the Parish Friday, August 15 Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary 8:45 am for the Parish Bornemann Nursing Home Word/Communion Service 5:30 pm for the Parish Saturday, August 16 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of John & Doris Vanness the soul of Molly Zarnoth Sunday, August 17 8:00 am the soul of Wayve Weber 10:00 am the soul of Allen Collins the soul of Harold Drewiske (Anniv.) 6:30 pm for the Parish Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Kai Joseph Jimenez Wedding Announcements: I Lauryn Reivitis & Shane Sliwicki In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Wayve Weber. Please remember them in your prayers. This weekend we welcome Mrs. Crystal Blahnik, our new school principal, at all the Masses. Mrs. Blahnik has arrived from Texas with her husband. They have four children and both work in educational administration positions here in the Diocese. We are very blessed to have her with us in the school. She brings warmth, energy, experience and a deep faith. I am very much looking forward to an exciting year with her and the teaching staff in our great school. If you are considering a tour of St. Bernard School, please do not hesitate to contact the school office for a visit and tour. This week is the Holy Day of the Assumption of Mary. Our parish will be offering a vigil Mass on August 14 at 5:30 pm in the main church. We will then be offering an 8:45 am and 5:30 pm on the Holy Day itself, August 15. Be sure to also check neighboring parishes if our times do not fit your work schedule. The Holy Day of the Assumption of Mary honors the assumption of Mary in both her body and soul into the fullness of eternal life. When you and I die, our souls come before God but our bodies remain in the earth until the final resurrection. We are not fully complete in the life to come until we are fully united with our resurrected body forever. Mary has followed where Christ has gone and to where we hope to follow also. I hope you can join us this week for this Marian feast. Next week is the Feast Day of St. Bernard on August 20th and thus this is our parish feast day. That s a big deal. August 20 th marks the day of his death or as the Church thinks of it, his entrance into heaven. He was from France in the 12 th Century. He was born of noble parents and was very well-educated. He renounced the posh life and embraced the life of an austere monk in the Cistercian community. He soon became known for his faith, wisdom, simplicity, learning and integrity. He was thus tapped to found many monasteries and to further the reform of the Church. Many popes relied on his counsel and advice. He refused multiple opportunities to be named a Bishop. He was known in a special way for his love of Mary and for the writing of some of our most famous Marian prayers like the Hail Holy Queen. His spiritual writings are stellar in their guidance to souls on the path to Heaven. He also preached for the 2 nd Crusade seeking to inspire the populace going forth to liberate the Holy Land. The Crusade was not successful however. St. Bernard is a Doctor of the Church, this is the highest title we can give our saints. This title means that his whole life can teach us how to follow Christ faithfully. So feel free to order an extra ice cream Sundae that day and perhaps steal away some time for an extra moment of prayer. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg

3 August 9 & 10, 2014 PAGE 3 Seminarian Collection Our annual Seminarian Collection is underway. By now, you have received a letter from Bishop Ricken inviting you to participate in this important collection. Please return the pledge card through the mail, or donate online at Whatever you are able to give is greatly appreciated. Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director There will be a parent meeting, Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 6:00 pm in the Church for all of the parents in Religious Education Classes. Students (Gr. 1-10). In addition, just a reminder that Religious Education Classes begin the evening of Wednesday, October 1, from 5-6:15 and 6:30-7:45 pm. If you haven t done so already, please return your registration forms to the Parish Office. We are looking for Catechists, if you feel called to serve the Church by being a catechist, or at least are interested in learning more about it, please contact Adam Horn at: adam@stbernardcong.,org or , ext Mark your Calendar Meet Bishop David Ricken at the Bishop s Charity Game along with Green Bay Packers Alumni Kevin Barry & Tony Fisher Stop by for autographs and photos Thursday, Aug. 28, :30-5:00 pm Green Bay Packers vs. Kansas City Chiefs Lambeau Field parking lot Fun Walkway outside Tundra Tailgate Zonesoutheast side of the stadium. Sponsored by: The Compass Official Newspaper for the Diocese of Green Bay REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR SCHOOL YEAR Registration at the 9 GRACE schools continues online at Please contact the school for a tour and additional information. There is financial assistance still available. For registration assistance, contact Donna Sommers at the GRACE Office at St. Bernard School Crystal Blahnik School Principal St. Bernard Catholic School is Proud to Present... Chromebooks! Did you know that our 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be integrating the use of a one-to-one Chromebook program in their daily learning? Students throughout the GRACE system will be embarking on an educational adventure this year by incorporating the use of this unique device across all content areas. The Chromebook is unique because it is a tool that allows students to become creators of content, not consumers. St. Bernard Catholic School parents of 6th, 7th & 8th graders are invited to attend a special Chromebook Orientation at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 20th at Notre Dame Academy. Important School Dates: Bear Facts - New Family Orientation, 6-8 PM, Wednesday, Aug. 13th Class Lists Posted - Aug. 18th EC Story-time - Aug. 25th (10:00-11:00 am/ 6:00-7:00 pm) Open House - Aug. 26th (1:00-4:00 pm/5:00-7:00 pm), K-8. Bring school supplies and meet teachers/staff. EC Open House- Aug. 26th, EC 3, Aug. 27, EC 4 Used Uniform Sale in the school Commons. Following Parish Masses on the 9th/10th of August, and Open House on the 26th. First Day of School - Monday, Sept. 2nd August Market Day Sale Continue to support St. Bernard School over the summer by shopping from Market Day! If you would like to view the order guide or place an order, please go to Paper copies of the order guide are also available in narthex. Paper order forms are due by Thursday, August 7th. Online orders are due by Monday, August 11. Pick up is from 5:00-6:00 on Thursday, August 14th in front of school. If you have any questions or need assistance placing an order please call Jeannine at Deacon Convocation The Deacons and their Spouses of the Diocese will hold their Annual Convocation at St. Bernard Parish on Friday, August 22, There will be a Mass at 9:00 am with Bishop David Ricken presiding and Fr. Mark VanderSteeg concelebrating. All Parishioners are welcome to attend this Mass.

4 NINETEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 HOW DO YOU MEET A FRANCISCAN SISTER? INVITE US to meet you where you are Sister Julie Ann Sheahan, OSF Franciscan Sisters of Chris an Charity 2409 S. Alverno Road Manitowoc, WI Cell: sjulieann@fscc-calledtobe.org FACEBOOK: Franciscan Sisters of Chris an Charity FACEBOOK: FSCC Calledtobe FACEBOOK: Julie Ann Sheahan Linked In: SisterJulieAnn Sheahan Twi er: calledtobefscc Instagram: franciscansisters The world needs you. God calls you. We invite you. Help Support St. Bernard Parish Buy Scrip It Doesn t cost you anything more and it is very easy to use. Available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex and at the Parish Office, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am 3:30 pm. Friday, August 15, 2014, the Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary, you are invited to Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Join the Principal Celebrant, Bishop David Ricken, for this special celebration. The Mass will be outside at 11:00 am, Benediction and Rosary Procession will follow the mass. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Directions: Take Hwy. 57 North from Green Bay to County K. Turn East on K and travel 6 miles to the Shrine. The Shrine is one mile East of Champion. August August Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! 27 Paul Koprowski 28 Ryan Nitka 29 Mary Ann Kaufmann 30 RaeAnn Sigmund 31 Sue Kugel 1 Sharon Pyatt 2 Angel Voss Winners will be notified by mail! FRIENDS OF THE POOR WALK September 20, 2014 Notre Dame Academy 610 Maryhill Drive, Green Bay, WI Walkers are a visible sign to the community that they are taking steps to relieve the pain of poverty - one step at a time. 100% of all pledges help relieve the pain of poverty in Brown County. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides personto-person service helping people stay in their homes and keep the lights on. Watch for more information coming soon! Contact: Jody Kasten, Walk Coordinator St. Vincent de Paul, , ext 107, or jodyk@svdpgb.org Registration 8 am Walk 9 11 am

5 PAGE 5 PAGE 5 Spirituality for the 2 nd Half of Life Have you discovered that as you are approaching retirement, or have already done so, that the way forward in life is not as clear as it once was? That the blessings and challenges of each day raise questions about your purpose, your legacy, your continuing spiritual development? Then this 8-session process is for you. Each week we examine topics pertinent to later life in the context of Christian Spirituality. Through input, discussion and reflection participants are able to set realistic goals for the future. The 8-week fall session will begin on Thursday, Sept. 25 and run weekly through Nov. 13. Sessions will be held in Rm.105 at Annunciation Parish, 1087 Kellogg St.. Park in the lot on Kellogg and enter through Door #1; handicap access is behind the school, Door #7. Meetings will be from 9-11:30am each week with a gathering time from 8:30-9. Participants are urged to attend all sessions. To register, call the Quad-Parish Office ( ) or pick up a brochure from the church entrance. Deadline for registration is Fri., Sept. 13. There is no cost involved, though free-will offerings are accepted. AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 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. 11:00 am 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 Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Of Good Help Sat. 8:45-10:45 am Annunciation Picnic, 401 Gray St., Green Bay Sunday, Aug. 10, 11 am 3 pm 10 am Mass, booyah, games, food, bakery, refreshments and music! Raffle: $5 ea. or 3 for $10. Prizes: $500 Cash, 32 HD Television, Packer Artwork, RCA 7 Tablet & Gift Cards! Tickets available at 1087 Kellogg St., or call All are welcome!