Mission Statement S. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin

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1 Mission Statement Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Community welcomes all searching for God while growing together in faith by God s grace through prayer, service and sharing S. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin w w w. n a t i v i t y p a r i s h. c o m SEPTEMBER 16, 2012 Twenty-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Pastoral Team Pastor Fr. John H. Harper Social Concerns Director Deacon Michael Schmidt Pastoral Associate Laurie Johnson Worship Director Wayne Efferson Faith Formation Director Jamie Whalen Faith Formation Coordinator Andrea Sabor Coordinator of Youth Ministry Craig Majewski Parish Staff Faith Formation Secretary Charmaine Berchmans Office Assistant Danielle Berchmans Parish Secretaries Del Bloomquist & Rae Wetzel Housekeeper Mary Greene Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Business Administrator Paul Muhs Early Childhood Coordinator Heidi Stubb Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wightman Confirmation Facilitator Christine Wolf Parish Office Hours Monday-Friday 8 am-4 pm Phone (920) Fax (920) natscene@nativityparish.com Faith Formation Office Phone (920) Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday 9:00 am (Communion Prayer Service) Tuesday & Friday 9:00 am Wednesday 8:00 am Weekend Saturday 5:00 pm Sunday 8:30 am & 10:15 am Holy Day Eve 6:30 pm, Day 9:00 am Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 pm or by appointment. Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 9:30 am-3:00 pm

2 S EPTEMBER 16, 2012 PAGE 2 READY FOR A LITTLE GETAWAY? How about an escape to a resort only two hours away, with a great swimming pool, jacuzzi, three restaurants and all the penny slots you could want? Sixty dollars promo cash and a big surprise stop on the way home. Fr. Jack's annual trip is taking reservations now; applications available in the parish office. Its the Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday after Thanksgiving and its the perfect way to rest-up before the Christmas rush hits!!! WE RE LOOKING FOR $CRIP VOLUNTEERS! Would you like to sell $CRIP before and after the weekend Masses? Perhaps you had a change in your life & would like to help the Parish (new to the area, new to the parish, retired from work, looking for something more to do to help the Parish). You can sell $CRIP at the Mass you attend. It is very easy and what a wonderful way to help Nativity Parish. Call Luanne at for details. Please consider! $CRIP Did you know that you can use Kohl's $CRIP cards to pay your Kohl's credit card bill? It's easier than writing a check, and helps Nativity at the same time. Use $CRIP cards at Crystal Coffee, Panera Bread and Starbucks for your next coffee date. Dedicated $CRIP volunteers are in the narthex after all Masses to provide just what you need. $CRIP can also be purchased at the Parish Office during the week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Call the Parish Office if you have any questions at and to check availability. NATIVITY BUS TRIPS 2012 Christmas Shows Cost: $87.00 Wednesday, November 28th, Thursday, December 6th & Wednesday, December 12th Fireside Christmas 2012 returns to the tradition that has made the Fireside Theatre the number one choice for Christmas entertainment for hundreds of thousands of people. The show will resume its long history of beautiful singing, breath taking dancing, gorgeous costumes, rib-tickling fun, and deeply spiritual commitment to the real meaning of Christmas. Don t forget the always wonderful meal. Join the folks from Nativity Parish by travelling in a deluxe coach, enjoying a fabulous dinner and a spectacular show at the Fireside. Call Vicki at Nativity Parish for more details ( ext 203). Bus Trips make great Christmas gifts! ONLINE GIVING If you pay your contributions by automatic transfer, please check your bank or charge card statements. We have had parishioners call the office saying their deductions are not being taken out. If you find you have a problem, please contact Vicki at the Parish Office at ext PARISH STEWARDSHIP September 8th & 9th, 2012 Sacrificial Offering... $10, Loose Offertory... 1, Auto Bank Withdrawal... 2, Total... $14, To meet our budget, we need an average of $16, each week. Vision and Spirit... $ Vision and Spirit YTD... $86, Maint. & Improvement... $ READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF SEPT 16TH Sunday Is 50:5-9a/Jas 2:14-18/Mk 8:27-35 Monday 1 Cor 11:17-26, 33/Lk 7:1-10 Tuesday 1 Cor 12:12-14, 27-31a/Lk 7:11-17 Wednesday 1 Cor 12:31 13:13/Lk 7:31-35 Thursday 1 Cor 15:1-11/Lk 7:36-50 Friday Eph 4:1-7, 11-13/Mt 9:9-13 Saturday 1 Cor 15:35-37, 42-49/Lk 8:4-15 Sunday Wis 2:12, 17-20/Jas 3:16 4:3/Mk 9:30-37 N.E.W SHELTER Special Thanks to the Women's Guild, the workers and all those who donated fresh vegetables for serving the homeless shelter on Saturday, August 25th. 176 people were served. If anyone would like to make a meal for the N.E.W Shelter (homeless shelter), please call Betty Weizenicker with questions at and see what months are available. Nativity Parish does the meal the fourth Saturday of each month. October 26, 2012 is still open and there are dates available for A PAIR & A SPARE The fifth annual "A Pair & A Spare: Brown County's Undercover Challenge" is scheduled for September 1-26, The collection is coordinated by the Brown County Homeless & Housing Coalition (Nativity's Social Concerns Commission is a member). A donation box is in the Narthex for the month of September to accept your donations. It's easy to participate - when buying yourself/family an item pick up "a spare" to donate. For more information about the collection, visit ATTENTION!!! Would you like to help us celebrate our history as a Parish? The Pastoral Council has decided to solicit members to form a committee to give shape and substance to our Nativity Parish s 50 Years of Faith Sharing Celebration! We re planning to erect the Bell Tower with three bells, produce an all parish photo directory, have a Mass with the Bishop and the rest is up to those of you who would like to coordinate this great occasion which Fr. Jack insists must include a dinner. Please pray and think about bringing your ideas and talents and sign up by calling the Parish office at

3 T WENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 3 All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are for the living and deceased members of our parish. Up to five special intentions can be remembered at each Mass! Sunday, September 16, 8:30 Wilbert Verhagen Walter OKray 10:15 Ceilie Scannell Cub Scannell Andy Scannell Deceased members of the Queoff Family Mary Ann Borko Monday, September 17, 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Tuesday, September 18, 9:00 Don & Helen Burns Wednesday, September 19, 8:00 Laverne Hammer 2:00 Bernice Gigot (Woodside) Thursday, September 20, 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 2:00 Thaddeus Gajewski (San Luis) Friday, September 21, 9:00 Bill Barlament Saturday, September 22, 5:00 Alex & Dorothy Lynch Jerry Delsart Sunday, September 23, 8:30 Susan & Linda Servais Jim Weiss 10:15 Dale Livingston Jerry Delsart YOUTH SUMMER TRIP SPONSOR ICE CREAM SOCIAL Wednesday September 19th at 7:00 PM Bona Hall Come join our youth for an ice cream social and hear their stories of service and spiritual growth over the summer! The highlights of the night include: Ice Cream, Youth Presenters, Meeting our new Youth Minister, Seeing the Youth Room MAKE A NOTE!!! The Wednesday morning Mass has moved back to 8:00 AM as we welcome back the students of St. Joseph School. CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS!!! September 5th Cassie/Mary Baczanski$ th John Duame....$ th Ron Mauermann... $ th Joyce Braun...$ th Carol Fountain... $ th Vanessa Writt..$ th Randy Janssen... $25.00 Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment. SUN: 8:30 AM Songleader/Organist 10:15 AM Songleader/Organist 10:15 AM Baptism Mass-Church 7:00 PM African Children Choir Concert-Church MON: 9:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration-Chapel 12:00 PM Quilting Group-Lounge TUE: 6:30 PM RCIA-Lounge WED: 4:30 PM Children s Choir Rehearsal-Lounge 6:30 PM Taize Prayer-Chapel 6:30 PM Home Study Meeting-Lounge 7:00 PM Ice Cream Social-Bona Hall 7:30 PM Youth Group-JP2 THU: 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry Meeting-Classrooms 7:00 PM Nativity Choir-Church SAT: 5:00 PM Songleader/Organist SUN: 8:30 AM Nativity Choir 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall 10:15 AM Children s Choir 10:15 AM Early Morning Church Time BAY BUS CHRISTMAS IN BRANSON THERE ARE ONLY FOUR SEATS AVAILABLE! 6 Day Tour - NOVEMBER 4 9, For questions call Vicki at Nativity ( ext. 203). Welcome Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us, whether visitors, long-time residents, or newly arrived in the Parish. If you would like to join Nativity of Our Lord Parish please call the Parish Office at or go to our website for a registration form. If you are already a registered Parish member and need to make changes, you may use this form to update your records. Please complete this form and place in the collection basket or return to the Parish Office. Thank you. Name Phone Address City Zip Code New address New phone number Moving, please remove from membership list 3

4 N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 4 MARK YOUR CALENDAR! As a reminder, The African Children s Choir Tour will be in the Green Bay and De Pere area until Wednesday, September 19th. Nativity Parish will have a concert at 7 PM on Sunday. Between the two parishes 20 children and 8 adult chaperones will be hosted. What s nice is that they will hold their school classes at Nativity for Monday and Tuesday so there will the sounding of drums and children singing periodically throughout the day. The choir will depart Wednesday morning. Sunday, September 16, :00 PM Nativity of Our Lord Church BRASS PLAYERS AT NATIVITY Feel like dusting off that brass instrument? Haven't played for a while and want to get back into it? A small group from Nativity is looking for additional players to participate in a brass ensemble to play periodically throughout the year for various events. Present urgent need is Horn / French Horn, Trumpet and Trombone at any skill level or age level. If this interests you and need more information, please call Brad at NEW LIFE CHOIR New Life Choir kicks off their new season with a pizza dinner on Saturday, September 22nd from 6:00-7:30 PM in Bona Hall. The choir is looking for singers and instrumentalists from grades New Life sings at the 5:00 PM Mass (once a month) and rehearses on select Saturdays prior to their scheduled Masses. Their first Mass will happen on Saturday, September 29th. So bring your singing voice or instrument and appetite on September 22nd. Please RSVP to Elissa (Richardson) Lucas for the pizza dinner by September 20th (elissa_richardson@hotmail.com). TAIZE PRAYER Wednesday, September 19th 6:30 PM Chapel This contemplative style of prayer is a great way to unwind after a day of play, work, or heavy shopping. Come experience the solitude. NATIVITY (ADULT) CHOIR The Nativity Adult Choir is ready to start another year of leading song at the 8:30 AM Mass (2nd and 4th Sundays of the month). Rehearsals are on Thursdays from 7:00-8:30 PM in the Church. Current and new members are invited to attend. Call Mary Kay Koehnke, Choir Director ( ) for more information. DAVID HELLER RECITAL SEPTEMBER 30TH IN FOND DU LAC Dr. David Heller will present an organ recital at 1:30 PM on Sunday, September 30th at Church of Our Saviour Lutheran Church, 363 S. Main Street, Fond du Lac, WI. Dr. Heller's visit is in celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the installation of the Klaus Becker tracker organ. There is also a Hymn Sing featuring Dr. Heller on Saturday, September 29th at 7:00 PM. The public is invited to both events, with a free will offering being taken. A Wisconsin native, Dr. Heller resides in San Antonio, TX, where he is on the faculty of Trinity University. He received his B.A. from Lawrence University as a student of Miriam Clapp Duncan. He received his Masters and Doctoral degrees from Eastman School of Music of the University of Rochester. Dr. Heller is an active international recitalist and has a number of publications to his credit. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS RCIA Would you like to know more about the Catholic faith? 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 can be one way of answering all of the above. Inquiry sessions will be held on Tuesdays, beginning September 11th from 6:30 8:00 PM (in the Lounge). If you or someone you know are interested in learning what the RCIA process has to offer, contact Wayne Efferson at ( , ext. 206 or natwe@nativityparish.com). WE ARE LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS! The Worship Commission (WC) is looking for new members who are open to share their gifts in a variety of ways. Mindful that the Mass is the source and summit of our Christian life, the WC s priority is to prepare well the Sunday Eucharist in order to lead the Assembly to full, conscious, and active participation both in the celebration of Eucharist and in bringing Christ into the world. This is achieved by establishing yearly goals and following them. Much of its work centers on preparing the seasons of the liturgical year which includes art and environment, music, liturgical ministries and prayer. The WC meets once a month on the second Thursday of the month. Contact Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship at natwe@nativityparish.com or ext. 206 for more information. 4

5 S EPTEMBER 16, 2012 PAGE 5 NATIVITY PARISH FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS Please register as soon as possible If you have already registered your child(ren) for Religion Education classes, thank you and we look forward to seeing you! If not, forms are available in the narthex, as well as online at nativityparish.com - click on the Faith Formation tab. You can also register in person between 8 AM and 4 PM M-F at the parish office. The deadline was Friday, August 31; from now on we'll place children and youth into available groups in the order that registrations are received and as space allows. Please contact Charmaine Berchmans, Faith Formation Secretary ( or natcb@nativityparish.com) with questions. REGISTER FOR CONFIRMATION PREPARATION Confirmation Candidates (high school juniors) met with a catechist or staff member last week to begin the process. If you have not yet registered for the program, please contact the Faith Formation office ( ) or contact Christine Wolf ( , natcw@nativityparish.com) for more information. PRAY AND PLAY BIBLE STUDY Women of all ages welcome! Women, you are invited to join the "Pray and Play" Bible study here at Nativity. The scriptural study and reflection this year will focus on the New Testament. Mark your calendar for the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month, September through May. We meet from 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM, beginning with Mass and followed by the Bible study in the lounge. Childcare is available while we pray, study God's word, and share our faith journey. Contact April at for more information. September 26th November 4th 24 hours per day / 7 days per week Prayer Vigil on public sidewalk in front of OB-Gyn Associates of Green Bay Medical Arts Building 704 S. Webster St., Green Bay, WI 10:00- Noon on all Fridays has been designated as the prayer vigil time outside the clinic for St. Agnes, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton & Nativity Parishes You are welcome to join other groups at any time! For more information or to volunteer, contact: Laurie Albers For inclement weather you may pray inside St. Vincent s Chapel. WANT TO BE PART OF THE STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING CLASS? Here s what to do... Nativity Parish will be training a new class of Stephen Ministers starting on Thursday, September 27th. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow in faith, develop stronger relational skills, and bring Christ s love into the lives of hurting people. If you are interested in being part of this class, pick up a copy of the Stephen Minister Application from the church office. Fill it out and return it to the office to Laurie Johnson or Laurie Prellwitz. We will then schedule a time during the following week when you can meet with a couple of our Stephen Leaders to learn more about the training and so we can learn more about you. If you have any questions, call Laurie Prellwitz Act now, time is running out! GREAT DATE IS BACK!! Friday, September 28, 6:30 PM Bona Hall Married couples, please join us and give some time to help your relationship with each other grow. A Great Date is getting together with other couples for appetizers at 6:30, enjoying a presentation on a marriage-related topic at 7, then going on the date of your choice (just the two of you) while we provide free child care until 10 PM. More information will follow about our topic this month. To register, please call Laurie Johnson, , ext. 209 or Natlj@nativityparish.com. DO YOU KNOW A COLLEGE STUDENT AWAY AT SCHOOL OR A SERVICE MAN OR WOMAN STATIONED AWAY FROM HOME? The Faith Formation and Family Life Commissions are planning the Parish Service Day (Oct. 27) One project will be assembling care packages from the parish to our college students away from home, and also to our parishioners in the service away from home. Will you help by providing us with names and addresses of college students and service people? Ideas for items in the care packages would also be helpful! Please call Laurie Johnson, , ext. 209 or Natlj@nativityparish.com. ST. JOHN BOSCO YOUTH DAY October 6th, :00 AM to 10:30 PM Holy Hill Hubertus, WI Cost: $10.00 (Includes Transportation and Box Lunch) Please bring $ for dinner (Financial Assistance Available) Registration forms are available in the Parish Office. For more Information Contact: Craig Majewski, Coordinator of Youth Ministry, ( ext. 214). Registration Deadline: Wednesday, September 26th. 5

6 10-Part DVD Series To Be Shown at Nativity Mondays, Oct. 8 to Dec. 10, 6:30 to 7:45 PM, Bona Hall Register by Friday, September 28 For the first time, in breathtaking, high-definition cinematography, the beauty, goodness and truth of the Catholic Faith are illustrated in a rich, multimedia experience. Journey with acclaimed author, speaker and theologian Fr. Robert Barron to more than 50 locations throughout 15 countries. Be illuminated by the spiritual and artistic treasures of this global culture that claims more than one billion of the earth s people. From the sacred lands of Israel to the beating heart of Uganda...from the glorious shrines of Italy, France, and Spain, to the streets of Mexico, Kolkata, and New York City, the fullness of CATHOLICISM is revealed. Journey deep into the Faith as you watch each episode. Carol and Walter Fountain, Adult Faith Formation leaders and parish members, will lead a brief discussion period each evening after the approximately 45-minute video is shown. There is no charge for the course and there are no required materials. However, if participants desire, they may purchase (individually or through Nativity) Fr. Barron s book Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith. This is a 304 page hardcover book that covers and expands upon each of the themes covered in the videos. Pick up information/registration flyers at all church entrances, at the parish office, or visit nativityparish.com and click on the Faith Formation tab, then scroll down to Catholicism to download a flyer. Call the Faith Formation Office at for more information. Bible Studies at the Quad-Parishes, Green Bay Nativity Parish Members Invited What: Where: When: Starts: Gospel of Matthew (Jeff Cavins DVD series, 24 weeks) 1 Corinthians (Tim Gray DVD series, 10 weeks) Annunciation Parish, Room 105, 401 Gray Street, Green Bay, WI Monday Evenings: 6:30 8:30 PM or Wednesday Mornings: 9:00 to 11:00 AM September 10 (Monday evening) Matthew s Gospel September 12 (Wednesday morning) Matthew s Gospel September 17 (Monday evening) 1 Corinthians September 19 (Wednesday morning) 1 Corinthians Bible Classes meet every other week. Participants may come either evening or morning as their schedules allow. No classes during Christmas holidays or during the summer. Fees: No fees for either class. Study binders are optional and are $ Why: Who: Bible studies have the potential to deepen your personal faith & prayer life, enrich your understanding of Mass, help you feel more confident about your Catholic faith, & act as a source of inspiration as you share & listen to faith-filled experiences of other participants in the class. Bible study is open to anyone from any parish or denomination. All are Welcome! Registration: Call the Quad-Parish office at Facilitator: Sr. Pat Clement, CSJ

7 N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 7 NATIVITY WOMEN'S GUILD Grandma's Attic Please donate any clean, reusable items left from your rummage sale as well as no longer needed treasures you come upon as you clean your home. We can especially use toys, jewelry, and kitchen items. NO CLOTHING OR ELECTRONICS PLEASE! Mark your donations "Grandma's Attic" and bring to Bona Hall. Donations are welcome from all members of the parish. Fall Bazaar - November 17, 2012 BOOKS! BOOKS! BOOKS! We are in need of books for our book sale at the Fall Bazaar. NO encyclopedias or Reader's Digest Condensed Books. Please bring to Bona Hall marked, "Women's Guild Books". Thank You! Hidden Treasures at the Guild Bazaar This Year! The Women s Guild is going to launch a new booth at this year s Bazaar called "Hidden Treasures" and we d love to have your contribution.. If you have any new, inexpensive items ($1-5 in value) to donate, it would be placed in a gift bag and placed among all our contributed items (all in gift bags). Our customers will then pay $1 and choose a gift bag on the table. Whatever s inside is their hidden treasure! The items we re looking for could be of a household nature, accessories, children s items, decorative, etc. Anything goes, but it must be a new item. Please bring your items to the Parish office and mark them Hidden Treasures. Thanks for your support of the Nativity Women's Guild! Questions, call Marge at or Marge Bertrolli at mabertolli@yahoo.com BAPTISMS: Parents may schedule their child s baptism after they have completed a two-part preparation program. Call the Parish Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and preparation session BAPTISM DATES: September 16, October 21 and November 11. SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK: (following 8:30 AM Mass See Dates Listed Below) 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 ANOINTING OF THE SICK DATES: September 30 and December 30. 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. CRISIS CENTER PREGNANCY HOTLINE

8 CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Nativity of Our Lord Church # South Oneida Street Green Bay, WI TELEPHONE CONTACT PERSON Danielle Berchmans Charmaine Berchmans SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Laserjet P1606 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION September 16, 2012 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 8 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Perforate page 3 please.