St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish

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1 Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 2597 Glendale Avenue Green Bay, Wisconsin (Howard) Parish Office x 201 Also visit us at our website: Faith Formation Office x 206 Parish office Fax# (920) School Office x 221 School Web Page December 3, 2017 Pastoral Team Pastor Parochial Vicar Deacons Rev. John P. Bergstadt Ext. 211 Rev. Scott Valentyn Ext. 210 Manny Torres & Nicholas Williams Parish Trustees Jean Payette Bob Buss Council & Committee Chairpersons Business Administrator Deacon Manny Torres Ext. 213 Pastoral Council Melinda Palzewic Meets on second Thursday of the Month Evangelical/Spiritual Growth Ruth Holloway Ext. 209 Finance Council David Withee Meets on Second and Fourth Monday of the Month Adult & Young Adult Evangelization Katie Westhoven Ext. 204 Adult Faith Formation Sarah Wulf Youth Evangelization Kym Allex Ext. 214 Building & Grounds Hal Tust Liturgy and Music Karen Buchinger Ext. 232 Faith Formation Coordinator Amy Koehler/Mott Ext 212 Faith Formation Gr/ 1-8/Plus Sacraments Susan Castleton Ext 205 School Principal Andrew Mulloy Ext. 223 Schedule of Worship Eucharist Tuesday 6:30pm - Mass Wednesday thru Friday 8:30am Mass Saturday 4:30pm Mass Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am Masses Adoration First Thursday of the Month Holy Days As Announced Reconciliation Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm Saturday 9:30am 10:30am (Or by appointment) Baptism Baptism Class is offered each month and is required prior to Baptism. Register by calling the Parish Office Marriage By arrangement eight months in advance. Sacrament of the Sick Individually, by appointment Communally, as announced Board of Faith Formation Molly Huben Hospitality Committee Sarah Wulf Site Advisory Council Lisa LaCount Social Concerns Lori Janowski Stewardship Committee Roseann Mader Committee Meeting are open to all Parishioners

2 Welcome to Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish Howard, Wisconsin Saturday, December 2 Sunday, December 3 Tuesday, December 5 Wednesday, December 6 Thursday, December 7 Friday, December 8 Saturday, December 9 Sunday, December 10 Oh God, Hear Our Prayer 4:30 pm Leo Van De Yacht 8:00 am 10:00 am People of the Parish Orville & Jeffory Lewis 6:30 pm Dolores & Ralph Baeten 8:30 am Marcella Calewarts 8:30am 6:30 pm Darlene Verhaagh Immaculate Conception (vigil) 8:30 am Gene Gruber 4:30 pm Pat Hilbert 8:00 am 10:00 am 2:00 pm Stewardship of Treasure From last weeks collection Weekly Contribution Budget $22,800 Weekly Envelopes $ 20, Loose Collection $ 1, Total $ 41, Thanksgiving (to date) $ 6, Children s Stewardship Scripture Readings Winnekin/Klasen Family People of the Parish Fr. John s Celebration Mass Here are just a few of the many offerings to God from the youth at St. John the Baptist. I helped make Thanksgiving dinner with mom. I helped carry food to the table at restaurant Help set up for thanksgiving I helped my baby cousin. I helped cut down the Christmas tree. Prayed with my family at Thanksgiving Spelling taken directly from the envelopes! 10 youth envelopes were turned in last week $8.16 Therefore keep watch because you do not know when the owner of the house will come back whether in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or at dawn. 36 If he comes suddenly, do not let him find you sleeping. What I say to you, I say to everyone: Watch! December 10 Second Sunday of Advent Reading I Isaiah 40:1-5, 9-11 Reading II 2 Peter 3:8-14 Gospel Mark 1:1-8 ~ Mark 13: This Week at St. John s Monday, December 4, 2017 Ignite Small Groups Commons, 3:15-4:30 Gr. 1-8 Faith Formation 6-7:15 Tuesday, December 5, 2017 MOM s Group = Lower Ministry Ctr, 10:00 11:30 Children s Choir Church, 3:20 4:30 Daisy Scouts Cafeteria, 5:15 6:15 Men s Bible Study 6:30 Mass Tiger Scouts Commons, 6:30 7:30 New Member Registrations Fireplace Rm 7:00pm The Wild Goose Is Loose Narthex, 7:15pm AA 8:00pm, Upper Ministry Center Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Breaking Open the Word-6:30am & 6:00pm Narthex Senior Card Party Commons, 12:30pm Open Fish Bowl Ministry Center, 5:00-7:30 RCIA Fireplace Room, 6:30pm PARISH RECONCILIATION 7:00pm Gr. 1-8 Faith Formation 6:00pm 7:15pm Gr. 9&10 Faith Formation 7:30pm-8:45pm Thursday, December 7, 2017 That Man is You Narthex, 6:30am Women s Bible Study Fireplace Rm, 9:30am ADORATION 9:30am-5:00pm MOM s Group Fireplace Rm 6:00pm IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS 6:30pm Adult Faith Formation Fireplace Rm, 7:30pm Saturday, December 9, 2017 Blood Pressure Screening after mass Women s Bible Study Fireplace Rm, 8:00am Youth Board Meeting Lower Ministry Ctr, 10:00am A Team Meeting Upper Ministry Ctr, 2:30pm Sunday, December 10, 2017 Blood Pressure Screening after mass Fr. John s Anniversary Mass 2:00pm A Team Upper Ministry Center, 2:30pm BS :00pm Upper Ministry Center Gr. 11 & Confirmation 7:00pm SCRIP NEWS We are entering our busiest SCRIP time of the year. Please plan ahead to purchase all of your Christmas gifts. We are carrying the following items in inventory, American Eagle, Amazon, Best Buy, Dick s, Bath & Body Works, itunes, Starbucks and more. Volunteers for Dec 9 & 10 Brian & Lynn McKean Dec 16 & 17 Dec 23 & 24 Joy Abel & Nancy DeBoth NO SCRIP- MERRY CHRISTMAS!

3 Keep those lamps burning. As I was preparing for a wedding two weeks ago, Fr. Scott cheerfully let me know that he would be working out in the rectory basement for awhile. Foolishly I replied, Do a little exercise for me. Now, Fr. Scott s weight lifting will not make me more muscular. Nor would riding my stationary bike make Fr. Scott any stronger. Each one must do his/her own lifting, treadmill running or stationary bike riding to obtain their desired results. That is the same message we heard from Mathew 25:1-12. Oil fuels a lamp to make it burn and glow. Much the same, active faith, hope and charity fuel our hearts and sets them on fire to provide our life with clear direction in our walk with God. But it is up to us to do the work to nourish our relationship with God. I used to really hesitate when asking the people of the parish for money. However, once I started to understand that we have money for giving, time for praying and talent for helping, it became much easier. We have all these things on loan and must give an account of our stewardship of God s gifts (Mathew 25:14-30) Stewardship giving is an intentional choice according to one s financial condition. It is independent from what the parish might need to function. However, stewardship giving is simply because you and I need to give. We know that you are part of our parish family because you value what St. John s is about and want to see it continue to grow and flourish. Together we can make this happen! The chart below is to be used as a guideline to your giving. Every household has different circumstances that may allow them to give more or less than the chart indicates. Again, it is only meant as a guideline. If you have already pledged this year, please accept our thanks for all that you do. If you have not done so, I invite you to become an active member of the parish by your stewardship contribution. Please pray on it and start somewhere. Thank you! A Steward s Guide Weekly Contribution Annual Income 3% 4% 5% $20,000 $8 $12 $15 $19 $30,000 $12 $17 $23 $29 $40,000 $15 $23 $31 $39 $50,000 $19 $29 $38 $48 $60,000 $23 $35 $46 $58 $70,000 $27 $40 $54 $67 $80,000 $31 $46 $62 $77 $90,000 $35 $52 $69 $87 $100,000 $39 $58 $77 $96 The chart above is a guide. We depend upon and are grateful for whatever you prayerfully can share. Make no mistake about it. Giving money does not get us on the fast-track to God. It s not like a bribe to get our way without doing what is right or expected of us. Giving money does allow untold wonderful relationships to be made due to the various ministries of the parish.

4 WHAT IS ADVENT? Advent is a time for us to prepare for Christmas, when we celebrate the fulfillment of our longing for the Savior with the birth of Jesus! It last for 4 weeks beginning four Sundays before Christmas and ends on Christmas Eve. During this time, we observe a season of prayer, and reflection followed by anticipate, hope and joy. Each Sunday during Advent we light a candle on the Advent Wreath. What does the Advent wreath represent? Circle of the Wreath The circular shape of the wreath, without beginning or end, symbolizes God s complete and unending love for us a love that sent his Son into the world to redeem us from the curse of sin. It also represents eternal life which becomes ours through faith in Jesus Christ. Candles Usually 3 purple (royalty) and one pink (Rejoice Christmas is near!) The symbolic meaning of each candle can vary but it is often: Hope (expectation of what is to come); Love (sometimes called the Bethlehem Candle); Joy (often called Mary s Candle); Peace (often called the Angels Candle) LOOKING AHEAD. IMMACULATE CONCEPTION MASS December 7th Adoration until 5:30pm (No Holy Hour) 6:30pm Fr. Scott December 8th 8:30pm Fr. John December 9/10 SECOND SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:30pm Saturday Fr. John 8:00am Sunday Fr. John 10:00am Sunday Fr. Scott December 16/17 THIRD SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:30pm Saturday Fr. Scott 8:00am Sunday Fr. John 10:00am Sunday Fr. John December 23/24 FOURTH SUNDAY OF ADVENT 4:30pm Saturday Fr. Scott 8:00am Sunday Fr. Scott 10:00am Sunday Fr. John CHRISTMAS MASSES December 24 Christmas Eve 4:00pm Fr. Scott 6:30pm Fr. Scott 11:00pm Fr. John December 25 Christmas Day 9:00am Fr. John IMMACULATE CONCEPTION (Holy Day of Obligation) December 7th (6:30pm) & 8th (8:30am) The Immaculate Conception of Mary means, that Mary was conceived "Immaculate", without the stain of original sin. Mary was conceived by normal biological means in the womb of her mother, Saint Anne, but God acted upon her soul, keeping it "immaculate. Adam and Eve's sin was inherited by all other human beings, but God spared the Mother of His Son. This is stated in the first book of the Bible. Then Yahweh God said to the snake, because you have done this, accursed be you of all animals wild and tame!... I shall put enmity between you and the Woman, and between your offspring and hers; it will bruise your head and you will strike its heel. (Genesis 3: 14-15). The Woman, God referred to, was Mary, and her Offspring - Jesus. The sinless mother the Immaculate Conception of Mary was in the divine plan of God from the very inception of the world! God loved us so much that He planned to send His son through this spotless mother. Hail Mary Full of Grace!

5 Area West Side Mass Schedules Thurs, 12/7 Holy Day Vigil Mass 12/7 4:15 St. Agnes 5:00 St. Willebrord 6:30 pm St. John the Baptist 6:30 Nativity 7:00 St. Willebrord SPN Fri, 12/8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception 6:45 St. Agnes 7:15 St. Willebrord 8 Annunciation 8:30 St. John the Baptist 8:45 St. Agnes 9 Nativity 9 SEAS 12 St. Agnes 12 St. Patrick 12:05 St. Willebrord 5:00 St. Willebrord 6 St. Jude 6:30 SEAS 7:00 St. Willebrord SPN WEST SIDE Penance Services Wed, 12/6 6:30 SEAS west side penance service Wed, 12/6 7 St John the Baptist west side penance service Wed, 12/13 6:30 Nativity west side penance service Reconciliation Opportunities Thurs, Dec. 7-5:30-6:30 Annunciation Reconciliation & Silent Adoration Wed, Dec SEAS Wed, 12/12 6:30 Nativity Penance Service (yes, both 12/12 & 6:30 per Wayne) Thurs, Dec. 21-5:30-6:30 Annunciation Reconciliation & Silent Adoration Saturday, Dec 23 3 St. Jude before 4 pm Mass Saturday, Dec 23 3 St. Patrick before 4 pm Mass Adoration, Music, and CONFESSION Thurs, Annunciation Adoration, Music & Confession (w/bishop Ricken) 7:00 pm Exposition/Gospel & Reflection (Fr Michael) 7:15-8:15 Music with confessions during this time 8:15 pm Benediction/Closing Principal s Reflection Andrew Mulloy Advent at School Advent is one of the most misunderstood of the liturgical seasons. Why? First, Advent has been picked up by secular society and touted as a time of shopping, North Pole fairy tales, and decorating. Next, we go to Mass and see that both the priest and the altar are both dressed in purple the Lenten color of penance. Yet we know that Advent is not a time of penance in the same way Lent is. It s easy to see how we can get confused. So what is Advent supposed to be? Advent is a time of preparation for the birth of Christ and for His second coming. It is a time to look back on our year and see how we can improve. Despite the chaos of holiday preparation, this liturgical season is set aside as a time of quiet and stillness. A time to slow down and take time to pray and grow close to Jesus Christ. Elves and snowmen are fun to decorate with, but don t forget to set aside a special place for a nativity scene. Perhaps your family could place an Advent wreath on your dinner table and make it part of your meal prayer. Consider setting aside a time to pray as a family, attend a Tuesday evening Mass, or take advantage of a reconciliation service. Whatever you choose to do, be sure to highlight Jesus--the reason for the season. At St. John the Baptist School, we will celebrate the Advent season in a number of ways. This week, we had a reconciliation service, where students and staff were able to receive the Sacrament. Each week, we will have an Advent wreath prayer where we light the candles in anticipating Christ s coming at Christmas and at the end of time. We will also be decorating a Jesse Tree. Though a Jesse tree may look like a Christmas tree, it isn t. The Jesse tree helps children understand the story of the Bible leading up to the birth of Christ. Please pray for our school children this season, that Advent might not only be a time of fun and presents but a time to prepare their hearts for Christ. The Holy SEAS - December 5, 12, 19 at 6pm Our Lady of St Willebrord Mon, Dec. 11, Midnight mass Tues, Dec. 12 6:00 am, 7:15 am, 12:05 pm, 6:00 pm Mass

6 Christmas Memorials During this season of thanksgiving and gratitude we invite you to make a gift donation towards the various items that make Christmas Seasons so special to our parishioners. Some of these items include bread and wine used at the Eucharist, Plants for the alter, candles, incense, etc. This can be done as a memorial or in thanksgiving to those we love so dearly. If interested fill out the form below and drop in the collection basket or mail to: St. John the Baptist 2597 Glendale Avenue, Green Bay, WI Any amount is greatly appreciated. The check can be made out to St. John the Baptist. Acknowledgment of the memorial will appear in our Bulletin at Christmas. PLEASE RETURN NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 17TH Christmas Memorials Name Memorial (Check One:) Address Plants & Flowers Candles Phone Bread & Wine Church Music Amount Enclosed: Special Gifts Intention: Choose One (Please Print) In Memory of From For Blessings received from In Thanksgiving for From Check here if you do NOT want your intentions acknowledged in the bulletin.

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8 ATTENTION WOMEN OF THE PARISH The winter booyah/bake sale is fast approaching. The Catholic Women/Christian Mothers are asking all women of the parish to donate baked goods for this event. If possible please bring donated items in smaller quantities. For example, instead of bringing a 9x13 pan of bars, could you divide them up on separate plates? Items can be dropped off in the little kitchen in church on Saturday, Dec. 9 or on Sunday, Dec. 10th in the school where the booyah will be sold. All proceeds go towards the needs of the parish. Thank you for supporting our organization. Join us for the Sacrament of Reconciliation Wednesday, December 6 th at 7pm in Church The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates a particular facet of the journey, the recognition of sin and grace at work in us, and the mercy of God continually drawing us to repentance, change of heart and ever-deeper friendship with God. (A Mystagogy of Sacrament: Saying Amen)

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10 December 3rd 2017 Churchtime Christmas Program Sunday, December 17 after the 10:00 am Mass Middle School Youth Night: Dec 15th 6-8 p.m. Christmas Celebration Party! Service Saturday: Dec 16th 9 a.m.-1 p.m. open for Middle School and High School All parishioners are welcome to join the children in the Churchtime Program for their annual Christmas program in the school gym immediately following the 10:00 am Mass. Come celebrate the birth of Christ with them. Children from 4 years old through 1st grade are invited to come to Churchtime during 10:00 Mass in costumes of shepherds, sheep, angels, cows, stars, etc. SAVE THE DATE! Thursday, December 14th St. John the Baptist School will be putting on their annual Christmas Concert! 2 Concerts! 9:00am & 6:00pm Spreading Joy with Music! After Mass: High School Youth Night: Dec 30th New Years Eve Eve Party Area Happenings All original Christmas review featuring favorite holiday music and spectacular staging! 7pm December 7, 8, 9 1pm December 9, 10 Adults $17 Senior Citizens $16 Children (8th grade and under) $10 XAVIER FINE ARTS THEATER 1600 W. Prospect Avenue Appleton For Tickets Call (920) HOLY SPIRIT FILLED ADVENTURE! Holy Spirit-Filled Adventure Day is a monthly opportunity for High school teens to go on an adventure somewhere in Wisconsin! These adventure days do have a very limited number of spots available, so first come, first serve for those up for an adventure! Date: December 9th Time: 9am 8pm Place: Milwaukee Forms Due by December 1st. Limited space so SIGN UP FAST! Contact Kym Allex for more information and to sign up ext 214 Sunday, Dec. 10, 8am-noon St. Jude Church Hall, 1420 Division St. All ages welcome to join us for pancakes, eggs, porkies, applesauce & drink. Bring your camera as Santa will be taking Christmas wish lists. A coloring contest and face painting is also planned. So join us as we celebrate the Christmas season with Santa. Free-will offering. Hosted by the Knights of Columbus Council Proceeds benefit KC charitable sponsored programs and groups.

11 Liturgical Ministries The complete schedule is online at Eucharistic Minister Lector Altar Server Greeter Musicians Mass Ushers Dec-09 4:30 Dec-10 8:00 Dec-10 10:00 Brenda Baldwin Brian Mc Kean Chris Carlotto Dan Cornell Genny Jones Keri Steffens Lynn Mc Kean Megan Kaufmann Bob Buss Carol Gagan Dave Bertrand David Schlegel Diane Stepien Liz Beyers Lucas Rosatti Matt Utech Cheryl Nelson Colleen Thompson Donna Hansford Jennifer Bania Karen Monfre Katie Drust Mike Carlson Sarah Patterson Sherise Carlson Terry Nelson 1 - Mike Gorniak 2 - Al Carlotto 1 - Dale Phillips 2 - Linn Heinzen 1 - Dale Garfield 2 - Paul Patterson Dayne Nowak Griffin Nowak Connor Seidl Tyler Jicha Emerson Dycus Jordan Perry Dan Cornell Jamie & Family Nowak Lisa Ives Lois Gile Mary Ann Cornell Carol Gagan Carolyn Komorowski Joe Bertrand Joe Komorowski John Dedich Cheryl Nelson Jacob Meyer Lynda Meyer Scott Meyer Terry Nelson Karen s Group Josh and Joyful Noise Children s Choir Chuck Gille Dan Nowak Frank Wierzba Kaitlin Steffens Lee Steffens - Head Yvonne Wierzba Bob Gagan Isaac Krause Joe Kimps Josh Huben Mike Carroll - Head Rick Huben Ben Rathburn Bennett Schmitz Drake Anderson Mike Anderson Randy Wietor - Head Sam Schmitz Steve Gulan Tim VanHimbergen Brown County Memory Café The café provides a fun, comfortable environment where people with early stage memory loss along with their companion and/or caregiver can relax, engage, and enjoy the company of others who are on the same journey. The Café Calendar: Date: 3rd Wednesday of the month (registration required) Time: 10:30am 12:30pm Place: 300 S. Adams St., Green Bay, WI Laughter ~ Friendship ~ Engaging Activities For more information on Memory Café or to register call Lenten Black Book Would you like to write a reflection? Although we are nearing Advent, preparations are already underway for the 2018 Lenten Booklet (the little black book). Please consider preparing a reflection for the booklet. The booklet becomes a wonderful reflection of the prayerful wisdom of the people of this parish. We journey through Lent together with "our book. Information on the format for the reflection will be provided for you. Contact rhollway@sjbh.org or ext. 209

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