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) July 11 & 12, 2015 Celebrating our Deacons We ask God s blessing on our Deacons and Deacon Candidates Who serve us in Spirit and Truth In the diaconate an effort is made to carry out what Jesus stated in His mission, The Son of man has not come to be served but to serveto give his life in ransom for many (Mk 10:45) Deacon Keith Holschbach Deacon Larry Mastalish Deacon John Laurant Bernie Terrien Art Gerstner Dennis Kozlovsky

2 ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, July 13 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, July 14 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday, July 15 8:45 am the soul of Marjorie Loritz Thursday, July 16 8:45 am the souls of William & Claudia Jauquet the soul of Steve Donarski Friday, July 17 8:45 am the soul of Shirley Gebhard 2:00 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Saturday, July 18 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of Peter & Armilla Jauquet Sunday, July 19 8:00 am the soul of Margaret Johnson 10:00 am the souls of Norbert and Kevin LePak the soul of Edward Turensky 6:30 pm for the Parish the Living & Deceased Members of the Altar Rosary Society Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Annabel Marie Green. Summer Office Hours Monday-Thursday 8:00-4:00 pm Friday CLOSED Help Support St. Bernard Parish & School Buy Scrip Available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex and at the Parish Office, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am 4:00 pm. Bulletin Advertising Please support our advertisers on the back of our bulletin, the revenue from their ads makes our bulletin possible. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended July 5, 2015, Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 18, Offertory Collection $ 1, Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $22,660 This weekend we will be honoring our Deacons at the 10am Mass. Deacons Larry, Keith and John have served St. Bernard Parish for many years and have given their hearts to its people. We are so blessed to have three committed deacons who genuinely desire the spiritual growth and well being of God s people. I am very grateful for their wisdom, insight and advice on innumerable occasions. Each of these men bring a dedicated love for the Lord expressed uniquely across the wide spectrum of the Church s mission. You are invited and encouraged to join us after the 10am for some light refreshments and an opportunity to give thanks and share appreciation. We will also be recognizing those from our parish who are studying and preparing for service in the diaconate in the years ahead. Having celebrated our own freedom and independence last weekend, I was taken by the contrast of those Christians throughout the world who continue to be horrifically murdered and brutalized. The news media has moved on Last week ISIS slaughtered many Christian fathers in the ancient city of Palymra, Syria in the old amphitheater of the Romans. It is a stunningly beautiful place and one of the World Heritage Sites. A gruesome contrast. ISIS continues to destroy many of the statues and monuments of the ancient world. Treasures forever lost. A minor casualty compared to human life. I studied archeology there as a student while in the heart of Syria and was taken by the kindness of the many families that welcomed me in and toured me around. They were wonderful. One of the priests has since been murdered. It is hard to square the beautiful memory with the present grotesque and evil slaughter. Horrific. We mustn t forget Christians who are persecuted to the point of death throughout the world. We also pray for those who are demonized for being Christian in this country. Not to the point of death but often to social destruction. Pope Francis prayed last week for persecuted Christians in St. Peter s Square and had the following to say: "Those who hate Jesus Christ and murder Christians...before killing them, they don't ask: Are you Lutheran? Orthodox? Evangelical? Baptist? Methodist? No. They say, you are Christian and then they slash your throat. They don't differentiate. They know that Christians have a common root that brings people to life and His name is Jesus Christ. It's the Holy Spirit that brings life. He stressed unity in Christ between all Christians, especially in the present age of hostility to the faith. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg

3 July 11 & 12, 2015 PAGE 3 SCHOOL NEWS Crystal Blahnik School Principal Popsicles & Fun, Open Playground St. Bernard Catholic School invites all families (currently enrolled and prospective) to have cool down on the playground with Popsicles and friends on July 21st and July 28th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm on the St. Bernard School playground. Bring the whole family! Note: Parents, please stay to help supervise the children. Charity Powers Scholarship Award Recipients St. Bernard Catholic School is proud to announce the 2015 award recipients for the Charity Powers Scholarship. Fourth grade students who are selected for this honor are students who embody the values of kindness, compassion, Christian charity and leadership. The recipient is someone who is a model to others in all aspects and is a friend to all. Congratulations to Ben Hess and Alivia Jeanquart for being recognized with this very special honor. Ben Hess, is definitely the right fourth grader for this award. He is helpful, having a special place for the underdog in the room or situation at hand. He is a natural leader, wanting to do the right thing, is honest when he makes a mistake, and treats his peers with love, respect and dignity. He cares for his teachers, parents, and all of his peers. He helps in the classroom daily, and is always reflecting on the choices he makes. He is a caring young man who recognizes others needs and reaches out to help all times. He has a positive influence on his peers and teachers. -Mrs. Jacobson Alivia Jeanquart is the absolute definition of what an exemplary student is. Livi is intelligent, caring, patient and absolutely wonderful. She sets an example to her peers every day. Not only does she share the beauty of her mind, but the beauty of her heart. -Ms.Weinfurt Summer Office Hours The school office is open June 8 - August 21, M/W - 8 am -2 pm, T/TH - 11 am- 4 pm, F 8:00 am - noon. There may be additional days that the office is closed to accommodate staff vacations. These will be posted on the main doors of the building and school families will be notified via SchoolReach. Thank you for your understanding. Important School Dates August 13th - BEAR FACTS, New Families of all grades, 6-8 PM in the Multi Purpose Room August 27th - Meet the Teacher, drop off supplies and meet your new teacher! 4-7 PM August 31st - First Day of School, School Year September 7th - No School, Labor Day Youth Ministry Callie Kowalski HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Open Positions at St. Bernard Catholic School: Part Time, PM, Teacher's Aide for 3rd Grade. Candidates must have a background in education, experience with special needs students and be supportive of the mission and teachings of the Catholic church. The ideal candidate will be available for the full school year. This is a one year commitment. Interested applicants should their resumes to Mrs. Blahnik at cblahnik@gracesystem.org or come by the main office during summer office hours, Middle School Religion Teacher (must have a background in both education and religious studies) Part Time Pre-K Teacher, 3 year old class (full year position at 60% of full time) Pre-K Long Term Sub (3 months). Interested applicants should contact Mrs. Blahnik directly atcblahnik@gracesystem.org or Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director Please remember to register your children for the Religious Education classes. The registration price increases if turned in later than August 1. Thank you.

4 THE FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! June 28 $75 Carl Winnekins June 29 $25 Norm Haas June 30 $25 Sarah Johanski July 1 $25 Michele Hunt July 2 $25 Paula Carek-Escalante July 3 $25 Mo Lee July 4 $25 Merlita Roberts Please return PYX Our spare pyx supply is diminishing! If you have a pyx that you are not using, please return it to the Sacristy as soon as possible. If you need a pyx long term, they may also be purchased at any religious supply store and are rather inexpensive. Thank you for your help! Sat., July 4 - Sun., July 12 Paper Drive Fundraiser St. Jude Northeast Parking Lot 1420 Division St., Green Bay St. Bernard Vacation Bible School July 27-31, Noon Ages: Children 4K-5th Grade Contact: Wendy King, or kingwendy6@gmail.com Lakeshore Retrouvaille...A LIFELINE FOR MARRIAGES A program to Help Couples Heal And Renew their Marriages. 8/14/15 St. Norbert Abby Green Bay, WI 2/12/16 Norbertine Center for Spirituality 1016 N. Broadway Host Families Needed We need you! Host families are needed for the school year. ICES (International Cultural Exchange Service) currently has a high school student from China hoping to attend Notre Dame Academy. Zhangchi has already been accepted, right now he is waiting for an area family to welcome him into their home where he can learn about life in American while attending Notre Dame Academy, and he can teach others about life in China. Host families have a chance to further cultural learning between countries simply by agreeing to have a teenager join their family for 10 months. Please consider taking this step, the benefits are innumerable! Contact Laura Harvey at: lauraharveyices@gmail.org or Please use the designated dumpster at your convenience. Acceptable paper includes any clean paper you would normally put in a city recycling bin. Proceeds to benefit St. Jude s new organ fund! Sponsored by St. Jude Spirit Singers St. Nicholas Country Fest July 31 August 2, 2015 Country Music Star Joe Diffie will be playing live in concert on Friday July 31, 2015 at 7pm at St. Nicholas Country Fest in Freedom. The 2 country music opening acts are Nashville Pipeline and Rodeo DeVille. Joe Diffie s hits include John Deere Green, Prop Me Up Beside the Jukebox, Pickup Man, and Third Rock From The Sun. Ticket prices are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For tickets visit or contact the St. Nicholas Parish office directly at to avoid on-line processing fees. Tickets are also available at Freedom Foods, Capital Credit Union in Freedom, D&B Cornerstop in Freedom, and all East Wisconsin Savings Banks. Sunday events include Mass in church at 8:30am, outdoor polka Mass at 10:30am, chicken dinner, silent and oral auction, kids auction, performance by the Freedom High School Marching Band, horse rides, petting zoo, kids games, and more! Visit for more information!

5 PAGE 5 PAGE 5 St. Louis Summer festival, Dyckesville Sunday, July 26, 2015 Parade starting at Rock Falls at 11:00 am Antique Car Show Huge White Elephant Sale Children s Games Book Fair Bobby Rivers Band12:00 Noon-4:00 pm Boneless Chicken Booyah, Burgers, Tripp, Belgian Pies, Brats, Desserts, Refreshments and More. Polka Mass & Carry-Out Booyah Sun., July 19, Indoor 10:30 am St. Joseph, th St. Green Bay St. Joseph s Athletic Club will be selling their famous Booyah starting at 9 am, $3 bowl. Music by Jerry Voelker and the Jolly Gents. All are welcome! 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. 9:15-10:45 am Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your address? PLEASE contact: the St. Bernard Parish Office at tina@stbernardcong.org. Listen to Fr. Mark s homily on our website at: