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 FEBRUARY 19, 2017 SERVANT LEADERS Fr. John H. Harper-Pastor Family Life/Stephen Ministry/ Social Concerns John Bundra, Deacon Parish Deacon Michael Dabeck 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 & Friday 9:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 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 READINGS FOR THE WEEK Sunday: Lv 19:1-2, 17-18/Ps 103:1-4, 8, 10, 12-13/1 Cor 3:16-23/Mt 5: Saturday, February 18 5:00 Al Jenquin; Dale Delaruelle; Patricia Wendricks; Bernard Ebben; Rev. Sylvester Borusky Sunday, February 19 8:30 Mary Deneen; Charlotte Hronek; Laverne Swille; George Knute; Lenard LeBonte; Rev. Allan Walt 10:15 Shirley Marinen; Dorothy, Susan & Donna Vogel; Verna Anderson; Carolyn Bero; David Ihlow; Rev. Orville Janssen Monday, February 20 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 9:30 Eucharistic Adoration Tuesday, February 21 9:00 William Horner; James Marquardt; Rosemary Rollin; Rev. Francis Simono Wednesday, February 22 8:00 James & Viola Buckman; Shawn Posen; Rev. Paul Van Norman 2:00 (Woodside) Mary Deneen; Marvin VandenHeuvel; Rev. John Mirek Thursday, February 23 9:00 Communion Prayer Service (Maple Ridge) 2:00 Rosary 2:20 Mass: Chancellor Stock; Loretta Crane; Raymond Janssen; Rev. Robert Colle Friday, February 24 9:00 Mary Schumann; Dustin Herbst; Rev. Ralph Hermsen Saturday, February 25 5:00 Clyde, Marie, Bruce & Sue Weber and Jack Schuch; Genevieve Jean Dashnier; Paul Hawley; Robert Steinman; Rev. Richard Maufort Sunday, February 26 8:30 Mary Deneen; Wilbert (Bill) Verhagen; John & Irene Hockers; Jerome VanSistine; Ruth Peterson; Rev. Julius Meyer 10:15 Amy Thor; Yvonne Murphy; Robert Wiese; Mary Hakes; Alice Redfearn; Rev. James DeWitt Nativity of Our Lord Parish Monday: Sir 1:1-10/Ps 93:1-2, 5/Mk 9:14-29 Tuesday: Sir 2:1-11/Ps 37:3-4, 18-19, 27-28, 39-40/ Mk 9:30-37 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-3a, 4-6/Mt 16:13-19 Thursday: Sir 5:1-8/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Mk 9:41-50 Friday: Sir 6:5-17/Ps 119:12, 16, 18, 27, 34-35/ Mk 10:1-12 Saturday: Sir 17:1-15/Ps 103:13-18/Mk 10:13-16 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/ Mt 6:24-34 Hello! My name is Deacon Michael Dabeck and I have been hired here at Nativity Parish as of February 8. I have had the privilege of serving the Saint Matthew Parish Community in Green Bay as a Deacon for the past seven and where my family have been parish members for 21 years. My wife Ann and I have two sons. Jameson is my oldest son who lives in Stevens Point working as a Statistical Analyst for Sentry Insurance. Robenson is my youngest son, and is a junior at East High School in Green Bay. Ann and I have been involved in many ministries during our time at Saint Matthew s including Pastoral Council, Worship Committee, Marriage and Confirmation preparation, Communion Services at Nursing Homes, the Giving Tree and teaching the High School Religious Education program. As Deacon at the parish, I had the privilege to assist Father at Mass and was given the opportunity to preach on a monthly basis along with presiding at Weddings, Baptisms and Funerals. I worked with the youth in our parish community by attending week-long mission trips, teaching and serving others, with the Young Neighbors in Action Organization. Since my Ordination in May of 2010, I have been looking forward to having the opportunity to serve in a Parish on a full-time basis following the guidance of the Holy Spirit and working toward being that servant I was Ordained to be. I know I am looking forward to being involved in many different activities throughout Nativity Parish, and am excited to fill God s plan for me here. My family and I are excited to start this new journey and ask for your prayers and support as we follow the guidance of the Holy Spirit. I look forward to being the hands and feet of Christ to many as I serve here at Nativity Parish.

3 OUR AMAZING PARISH PARISHIONERS SAT: SUN: 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM Respect for Life Mass - Song Leader/Organist Sunday Hospitality/Respect for Life Mass - Song Leader/Organist Mass - Song Leader/Organist Baptism Mass Church Time - Grades 1 & 2 MON: 9:30 AM 11:00 AM 6:00 PM 6:30 PM Eucharistic Adoration Women s Guild Mtg. - Lison Room The Catholic Faith - The Basics Open Parish Meeting - Bona Hall TUES: 6:15 PM Religious Ed - Grades 3-5 WED: THURS: SAT: SUN: 4:00 PM 6:15 PM 7:45 PM Children s Choir Practice - Lounge Religious Ed - Grades 6-11 Youth Group - JP2 Room 7:00 PM Nativity Choir Practice - Church 3:30 PM 5:00 PM 8:30 AM 10:15 AM 10:15 AM Confirmation Candidate/Sponsor - Bona Hall Mass - Song Leader/Organist Sunday Hospitality Mass - Nativity Choir/Organist Mass - Children s Choir/Organist Church Time - Grades 1 & 2 OPEN PARISH MEETING Nativity will have an Open Parish Meeting with Fr. Luke Ferris on Monday, February 20 at 6:30 PM in Bona Hall. Discussion will center on the selection of our next Pastor. Parishioner Input is Strongly Encouraged! Nativity is an Amazing Parish because of people like Bob and Rae Wetzel, who have been a face of the parish for many years. Bob and Rae have always been active in various volunteer activities around the parish by serving others and being the hands and feet of Christ in all that they do. Bob has volunteered in numerous ways over the years. Currently he is helping our parish as a Lay Minister, doing various prayer services, wakes and committals throughout the year. Bob is also a lector for weekend Masses, an instructor for the RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults) program, and is a member of the Building and Grounds Ministry. Rae and her welcoming spirit as not only a former staff member of Nativity, but is also involved in multiple ways as a volunteer. Rae, is a greeter, a member of the St. Vincent de Paul group, and enjoys baking delicious goodies for different events here at the parish. Finally, as a couple, Bob and Rae help with the parish picnic each summer. Bob and Rae do this with a kind heart and a big smile. As we recognize them for the wonderful things they do for our parish this week, please greet them with a handshake, hug and/or a smile in thanks for all that they do. Note: Nativity Parish will recognize at least one parishioner, business sponsor or member of the community each week under our Amazing Parishioners section of the bulletin, which includes uploads to our Facebook and Web page. If you have a recognition topic, please contact the Parish Office at ROSE BUD / LOVE LIFE Following each Mass this weekend there will be an opportunity to make a contribution to the Love Life program through a Reverse Collection. Love Life provides baby supplies for local families in need. Please see enclosed flyer. Nativity of Our Lord Parish 3

4 4 WORSHIP NEWS Contact: Wayne Efferson, Servant Leader , x206 or OLD PALMS from Palm Sunday Nativity of Our Lord Parish Old Palms can be brought to Church and deposited in the baskets at the entrances. Some of these will be used as ashes on Ash Wednesday. If you wish to dispose of your old palms, simply burn and bury them. PREPARING FOR LENT The Worship Ministry is asking for your assistance with our Lenten decorations by inviting you to Take a White Poinsettia Home on the weekend of February 25/26 following any of the Masses and by coming to church on Monday, February 27 (6:30 PM) to help decorate for Lent. If you can t come at night, what about during the day? Contact Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship at natwe@nativityparish.com or , x206. Your help will be greatly appreciated. ASH WEDNESDAY (MARCH 1) Ash Wednesday begins the journey of Lent in preparation of Easter. Masses will be at 8:00 AM and 6:30 PM. Also, there will be two Liturgy of the Word with the distribution of Ashes at 6:45 AM and 12:00 PM. All Liturgical Ministers are requested to assist at these liturgies. Please sign up in the Sacristy and Ushers Room. FAST AND ABSTINENCE Catholics are to keep the Lenten fast and abstinence according to the following directives: Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all the Fridays of Lent, and Good Friday. On these days of complete abstinence, meat or soup or gravy made from meat are not to be eaten. Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, in addition to abstaining from meat, are bound to fast as well on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Fasting means eating only one full meal per day. Smaller amounts of food may be taken at two other meals, but no food should be eaten between meals. The obligation to fast ceases with the celebration of one s 59th birthday. OUR LENTEN JOURNEY On Ash Wednesday (March 1 st ) we are marked with an ashen cross on our foreheads and hear the words, Repent and believe in the gospel. This is a reminder of our dying and rising with the Lord through the waters of Baptism. Lent is a time to look within our hearts to find why we chose and continue to be a follower of Jesus. During Lent you will notice the water remaining in our Baptismal Font and in the holy water bowls at the entrances; it will serve as a reminder of our call to live our Baptismal commitments. We invite you to bless yourself with the sign of the cross as you enter/leave each liturgy. With this Water of Life, all other seasonal decorations remain simple. However, our simple Cross [the Tree of Life; more than symbol of death, but rather a place and the experience in which death is transformed into life ( beta crux, the blessed cross)] is accented with purple cloth which leads the eye to the Font. And our bare church environment conveys a sense of being emptied out and being sustained by God alone. This journey to Easter is not just for us Catholics who have received the sacraments of initiation but also for those who want to join us: the Catechumens (the un-baptized who will be fully initiated into our faith at the Easter Vigil through the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation & Holy Communion) and Candidates (baptized non-catholics who want to be fully initiated into our faith through the sacraments of Confirmation & Holy Communion); this year we have one Catechumens. It is our hope that during these 40 days each of us will be renewed in faith through the dying and rising of our Lord (the Paschal Mystery). Though the most appropriate time for Baptism is the Easter Vigil and the Easter Season until Pentecost, Baptism is also celebrated on Sundays of the year. Because the days of Holy Week, from Monday to Thursday inclusive, have precedence over all other celebrations, it is not fitting that Baptisms or Confirmations be celebrated on these days since they have their natural place in the Easter Vigil. LENTEN FASTING Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 1 st By itself, fasting is probably not very useful spiritually. But along with prayer, fasting can help us to recognize our deep need for God. Physical hunger can help awaken our spiritual hunger. Fasting can help us realize how attached we are to superficial comfort and pleasure, challenging us to rethink our priorities. Fasting can be an act of solidarity with those who regularly experience hunger, giving us a brief glimpse of their daily struggle. During your fasting this Lent, you might want to learn more about hunger and its causes. Here are just a few of the many web sites you could visit to learn more about or to get involved in solving the problem of hunger: America s Second Harvest Bread for the World Heifer International The Hunger Project Operation Rice Bowl Poverty.com

5 7 Steps to a Superabundant Marriage Saturdays February 18 April 22, 2017 (no session April 15) 6:15 8:30 pm From Above Gathering Place & Bakery 1599 Western Avenue, Green Bay If interested, TheChoiceWine2017@gmail.com or Contact Deacon John at our parish , x209 Space is limited to the first 50 couples. Free will offering appreciated. For more info, visit w.paradisusdei.org STEWARDSHIP MINISTRY Live your life in Christ! The Stewardship Ministry is looking for people to join our fun, faith-filled group. Meetings are held once a month (off in summer and around holidays). Participation in a few events throughout the year are also encouraged, including Diocese Stewardship Weekend, the volunteer appreciation meal and helping serve food once a year at the N.E.W. Community Shelter in Green Bay. If you are looking to be more involved at Nativity and meet more parishioners, this Ministry is your opportunity. Please prayerfully consider sharing your time, talent and treasure with the Stewardship Ministry. Still have questions? Feel free to sit in at our next meeting on Thursday, March 9 at 6:00 pm in the Lison Room (across the hallway from the office). You ll soon discover how amazing this group is. For more information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Deb Langenhuizen , x211 or natdl@nativityparish.com. Thank you for your consideration Bread Sharing On January 8, Nativity Parish was introduced to our children who are preparing for their First Communion in April. With the help of their families, they have baked a loaf of bread to be shared with members of the parish. During 10:15 am Mass on February 19, the first Communicants will share in a Bread-Sharing rite. Please pray for the children as they are preparing to receive Jesus for the first time. Vocation Day Wednesday, February 22 6:15 pm in Church For He chose us in Him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in His sight. (Ephesians 1:4) Lumen Gentium, the Dogmatic Constitution on the Church, is very clear in declaring that we are all called to holiness. Even before we were born, God has a plan for each of us. Each of us is called to live out God s plan for us. Our middle school and high school youth in Faith Formation have the opportunity to explore what is God s plan for each of them. They are open to God s call to the priesthood, diaconate, religious life, married life, single life. Nativity Vocation Day is on February 22 when we have a panel consisting of Fr. Tom Long, Deacon Steve Meyer, Sister Dorothy, Megan, Gladys Theis, Dave and Debbie Raupp. It promises to be an enlightening evening. Nativity of Our Lord Parish 5

6 Upcoming Summer Trips - Check it out!! Love Begins Here, provides the youth with an opportunity to encounter Jesus Christ in a life changing way through a week long, local mission trip where they live in Catholic community and continue Christ s work on earth. Learn more at Check out our Facebook lovebeginsheregreenbay Nativity will be taking part in both a middle school and high school opportunity. Middle School We will be going to Kiel, WI for 3 days (July 5-8) Cost is $100/youth. High School We will be going to St. Joseph Parish, Green Bay for 5 days (June 25-30). Cost is $120 per high schooler. WE WILL NEED CHAPERONES. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BEING A CHAPERONE PLEASE CONTACT STEPHANIE. Please Contact Stephanie with any interest you may have by calling or texting Each day is a new day, and many, like myself plan to really engage in prayer each day. But, sometimes life just gets in the way. We get caught up in running errands, transporting kids, making dinner, etc. And in the mean time, we forget to set aside some quiet time to spend with God. Well, I have an opportunity I would like to offer you. Beginning Tuesday night, February 28, the Faith Formation department would like to pilot a new program for adults and young adults. Those dropping off your children for Faith Formation, consider staying and joining us for an evening of relaxation, small group faith sharing, and hospitality. The program s name is Alpha and you can get a sneak peak of it if you go onto YouTube and searching Alpha USA in the YouTube search bar. The program is FREE and should be an all around wonderful experience for all. If you are interested in attending or would like more information, call Stephanie at (920) , x215 or at (920) There s no need to RSVP Just come, take time for you and God. PARISH STEWARDSHIP FEBRUARY 11 - FEBRUARY 12, 2017 Sacrificial Offering.... $ 9, Loose Offering Online Giving , Total $11, To meet our budget, we need an average of $16, each week. FYTD Budgeted Receipts $545, FYTD Actual Receipts $516, Fiscal Year Deficit thru week # $ (29,015.00) Maintenance Improvement Fund..$ CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS FOR FEBRUARY 9th Kelly LeClair $ th Barb Allen $ th James Bott $ th Chris Steffes $ th Barbara Mach $ th Valentine s Day Kathy Check Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment. $ th Ryan Jansen $ th Ben Selner $25.00 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. If you use either of our convenient Online Giving programs, you never have to worry about forgetting your offering envelope at home and having to fill out a visitor envelope before collection. There is also an Online Giving app for your smart phone. Call the Parish Office at for more details on how to get started

7 RUMMAGE, BAKE & BOOK SALE Nativity Women s Guild will be having our annual Rummage, Bake & Book Sale on April 28, 8:30 AM-4:00 PM, and April 29, 8:30 AM-Noon. We will be accepting items now until April 27; we do accept clothes, all sizes, that are clean and usable. No electronics please. We are in need of used books and fresh bakery for the bakery booth. You can bring bakery to Bona Hall on Thursday, April 27 or early on April 28. Please put on paper plates and mark the contents. All items should be brought to Bona Hall and marked: RUMMAGE SALE. Thank you for making this a successful Rummage Sale in the past. We will also be serving a light lunch on Friday, April 28. If you have questions, please call: Mary at or Marge at FIRESIDE BUS TRIPS Seats are going fast. Sign up today for these shows! $90.00 per person Call the Parish Office at Wednesday, June 14, 2017 ONLY 4 SEATS LEFT! There are 7 seats available - payment due by May 12. Sign up now! Payment due by August 18. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Our Church Picnic Needs Your Help!!!! Please consider chairing the Family Bingo on Sunday, June 25, 2017 during our Parish Picnic nd Fridays for Seniors Sponsored By Nativity of Our Lord Parish and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish RSVP ~ RSVP ~ Join us for Mass at 9:00 am followed by a continental breakfast & presentation. Duties include setting up bingo, organizing the volunteers and cleaning up after. If interested, contact Deb Langenhuizen at , x211 or natdl@nativityparish.com THANK YOU!! March 10 Nativity of Our Lord HSHS St. Mary s Hospital Topic: Acute Spine Health Talk - about signs and symptoms of temporary vs. chronic back pain, non-surgical and surgical interventions. Presenter: Pam Buergi, RN Nativity of Our Lord Parish 7

8 Our Bishop s Appeal goal is.$86, parishioners have donated..$29, Amount needed to reach our goal...$56, Dear Friends, BISHOP S APPEAL FEBRUARY 18-19, 2017 Love Your Neighbor The Lord said to Moses, Speak to the whole Israelite community and tell them: Be holy, for I, the LORD, your God, am holy.you shall love your neighbor as yourself LV 19:1-2, It is not always easy to reach out to complete strangers. God encourages us to love our neighbors as ourselves. It is important to strengthen our communities with the love and support we would give our own families. We have many faithful volunteers in our diocese who reach out to follow parishioners in times of need. Care Ministers respond to the spiritual and emotional needs of those in our community. Becoming a Care Minister requires training, support and guidance. Your support of the Bishop s Appeal enables members in our parish to be trained as Care Ministers, and allows those hurting in our parish to receive pastoral care. If you know somebody who needs assistance in our parish or if you're interested in becoming a Care Minister, please contact the Nativity Parish Office at I would like to encourage everyone to consider helping in two ways. The first is to join me in praying for those suffering in today s world, and the second is to consider a gift to the Bishop s Appeal so more people can be trained to serve individuals struggling. Contact our office or visit the Bishop s Appeal website at: 8 Thank you and all of our religious educators for sharing the word of God with our youth. Nativity of Our Lord Parish Thank you for your support of the 2017 Bishop s Appeal PARISH STAFF Parish Deacon John Bundra Parish Deacon Mike Dabeck Business Administrator Steve Wery 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

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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 two-part preparation program. Call the Parish Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and preparation session BAPTISM DATES April 23, May 14 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 DAYS April 30, July 30, October 29, December 31 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