St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish

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1 Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Parish Office 2597 Glendale Avenue School Office (920) Green Bay, WI (920) "Now what?" It's a difficult thing to hear, isn't it? The train comes late, a child unexpectedly cries, and the latest public policy debate flares up in the news. Life throws us curveballs, and we have no choice but to adapt. Jesus and the Apostles find themselves in that exact situation in today's Gospel. The Apostles have returned from their two-by-two missionary journey. As Jesus hears all of their stories, he knows they need time to recover and refresh. "Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while." Their wilderness retreat is short-lived, however, as eager crowds discover their location. Jesus is well aware of the needs of his disciples. Still, as he looks out at the crowd, "His heart was moved with pity for them, for they were like sheep without a shepherd." The rest break is over. "He began to teach them many things." For those of us who have experienced a taste of much-needed relaxation only to have it taken away abruptly, perhaps we surmise what the Apostles might have been feeling in that moment. But Jesus isn't being inconsiderate of the Apostles needs. He offers them -- and us -- a lived lesson. St. John Paul II wrote, "The whole of Christ's life was a continual teaching: his silences, his miracles, his gestures, his prayer, his love for people, his special affection for the little and the poor, his acceptance of the total sacrifice on the Cross for the redemption of the world" (On Catechesis in Our Time, 9). In Jesus' choice to teach, we see all of these things: sacrificial love, concern for the marginalized, and priority of people's needs over personal preference. These aren't abstract ideals. They're lived realities as we strive to live and love like Jesus. When a new obstacle confronts you in your life, how do you respond?

2 Welcome to Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish Howard, Wisconsin Oh God, Hear Our Prayer Saturday, July 21 4:30 pm Jack O Neil Sunday, July 22 8:00 am People of the Parish 10:00am Arlene Reinhard Tuesday, July 24 6:30pm Vern Lardinois Wednesday, July 25 8:30am Peter & June Schumacher Thursday, July 26 8:30am Nola Rentmeester Friday, July 27 8:30am Stephanie Frisque Saturday, July 28 2:00pm Wedding Marlee Gustafson & Jeremy Panoske 4:30pm Eli & Amelia Dunks Sunday, July 29 8:00am Marvin VanRite Family 10:00am Stan Lardinois & Brianna Bodoh This Week at St. John s Monday, July 23 ALPHA Facilitator Meeting Conference Room, 6:30pm Women s Welcome Fireplace Room, 7:00pm Tuesday, July 24 Mentor Boot Camp Upper Ministry Center, 6:00pm Men s Bible Study Conference Room, 6:30pm Young Adult Q&A Fireplace Room, 7:00pm AA Upper Ministry Center, 8:00pm Wednesday, July 25 Breaking Open the Word Narthex, 6:30am Senior Card Party School Library, 12:00pm Thursday, July 26 Parish Mission Planning LMC (Ruth), 7:00pm Baptism Class Fireplace Room, 7:00pm The Rosary is said every Sunday at 7:30am in the Day Chapel before 8:00am mass Scripture Readings for Next Weekend July 29 Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Reading I Reading II Gospel 2 Kings 4:42-44 Ephesians 4:1-6 John 6:1-15 Children s Stewardship Here are just a few of the many offerings to God from the youth at St. John the Baptist. Helped my mom clean her car I helped my dad with his medications Thank you God 10 youth envelopes were turned in last week $6.20 Stewardship of Treasure From last week s collection Weekly Contribution Budget $ 22, Weekly Envelopes $ 12, EFT $ 27, Loose Collection Total $ 1, $ 40, Feed Facts: Yes, we actually know where the food we pack goes! Last year through the efforts of 12 area churches we packed 552,000 meals during our October MobilePack event. This was enough meals to feed 1,512 children for a year. The food we packed last year was sent to Liberia, Honduras, Cuba (hurricane relief), and Haiti. This year the partner churches have set a new stretch goal to pack 750,000 meals!!! All of these meals are paid for through local funding efforts like our M&M drive, aluminum Can collection, upcoming cookie sale, and donations from individuals and organizations. To a starving child, hope can only begin with a reliable source of nutritious food. Thank you for your generous support.

3 VESTMENT UPDATE DID YOU KNOW Corporal Work of Mercy: Visit the imprisoned I was in prison, and you visited me. Matthew 25:36 During his recent pastoral visit to the United States, Pope Francis visited the Philadelphia Correctional Facility. His example and words are most instructive of this corporal work of mercy All of us have something we need to be cleansed of, or purified from. May the knowledge of that fact inspire us to live in solidarity, to support one another and seek the best for others. In her book Mercy in the City, author Kerry Weber wrote about her experience of visiting San Quentin prison. She recalled her own pre-conceptions in an interview when she said, I expected to visit prisoners or criminals -- but I didn t expect to visit fellow human beings. That same surprise of humanity is often the experience of visitors who remember how grateful those in prisons are for a visit. Each one of us might not be able to visit a prison and encourage inmates personally as the Pope so often does, but we can assist in the various ministries for the imprisoned including programs that seek to rehabilitate prisoners when they are released and to support families of those imprisoned. These outreach efforts are true works of charity. What can I do? *Pray for those who are imprisoned. *Pray for their families. *Assist in various ministries for the imprisoned, especially those that seek to rehabilitate the prisoner. *Support the family during their loved ones imprisonment. Any outreach efforts are true works of charity. Next week: Corporal Work of Mercy: Shelter the Homeless We had over 200 parishioners who were interested in purchasing a vestment! As we stated before, this was no surprise, as this is a parish of true generosity and understanding of the importance of prayer. We have randomly picked the names for the vestments and each of those parishioners have been contacted. For those whose name was not chosen, you will be getting a call from Fr. Scott within the next several weeks. What are we doing with our old vestments? We are still determining that. One suggestion is to donate them to priests in other countries who could definitely use some newer vestments. Again, thank you so much for your enthusiasm and generosity! The vestments are in the process of being ordered. They are being shipped from Brazil so we should be receiving them within the next several months or so. God Bless! Fr. John & Fr. Scott JUBILEE PRAYER CARDS You will notice that inside the front cover of your missals is the Jubilee Prayer Card. This is a prayer that was initiated by Bishop Ricken to be said by all parishes in the Green Bay Diocese. It is a beautiful prayer that we will be reciting at various masses. THANK YOU to the Middle School Day Campers whose help was enlisted last week to help attach the Jubilee Prayer cards to the inside of each of the Missals. Your work is very much appreciated! You guys ROCK!

4 FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN Saturday, September 8th 5K Run/Walk 8:00am Green Bay Community Church 600 Cardinal Lane 5K $25 5K Youth (6-15) - $15 5K Pre-School (5 and under $0 Registration ends September 7th New course through Meadowbrook Park! Prizes and giveaways T-shirts guaranteed for all who register before August 23rd. Mentors Needed! Why we run Your participation will help our community pack over half a million meals at the Green Bay Community MobilPack in October! Register Online: tinyurl.com/fmscgb18 or Registrations forms are located in kiosk in Narthex Any questions contact Dennis dennisadamski22@gmail.com There s still time to sign up for Mentoring our Middle School and High School Youth Formation! Don t miss out on this incredible opportunity to grow in our own faith as well as sharing our love for Christ with others. Training is provided, and support throughout the whole year of processing with our teens. We start our Mentor Boot Camp nights this week, but if you can t make them, it s OK just connect with Kym Allex, our Coordinator of Youth Evangelization, if you have interest ext 214 or kallex@sjbh.org Vacation trip to: Catholic Spain, Portugal and France Join Fr. Dennis Ryan from St. Bernard Parish and enjoy 12 days in Warm and Friendly Spain, Portugal and France including several full-day excursions. September 12-23, 2018 $3,595 Taxes/Fees included Cost includes: 12 days/14 nights in 4-Star hotels. Round-trip airfare from Chicago, Coach Tour Bus in Europe. 10 buffet breakfasts/10 dinners with wine Sightseeing to: Madrid, Toledo, Escorial, Avila, Fatima, Lisbon, Braga, Santiago, Burgos, St. Ignatius Loyola, San Sebastian, Lourdes (France), Monserrate, and Barcelona with Sagrada Familia. Roundtrip airport transfers All hotel taxes and service charges For questions or to book your space please call Ron Lacroix at

5 St. John s Silver Generation Senior Adult Group Calendar of Events All Seniors 60+ are welcome! UPCOMING OUTINGS! JULY 25th -Daddy D Concert 11:30-2:00, Klipstine Park-936 Anderson Dr. AshwaubenonMeet at St. John s at 10:30 to carpool-free BRING A LAWN CHAIR! August 15th - Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary You are invited to celebrate Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Celebrant, Most Reverend David Ricken, Bishop of Green Bay Diocese 11:00 am Mass- Rosary procession will follow the Mass. We will meet in the School parking lot and leave at 9:00AM Any questions please contact Pat COME JOIN THE FUN! Got Questions?! We ve got answers! Young Adults ages 19-25, come join Fr. Scott and Katie Westhoven on Tuesday nights this summer for fellowship and discussions on the Faith! The evening will begin with Mass at 6:30pm in the day chapel and conversation in the Fireplace room at 7pm. Can t make Mass, no problem! Meet us in the Fireplace room when you can! Tuesday July 24th Is there life after this? Heaven, Hell, and Purgatory August 7th Are we Saved? Talking Faith with our Christian Brothers and Sisters Feel free to come with questions to these topics or others and let s grow in Faith and Friendship together this summer! Questions call or text Katie Westhoven ! Job Opportunities at St. John s Church Custodian: We are looking for 1-2 people to clean church on Monday s and Friday s, 4-5 hours per day. The newly restored St. Francis Xavier Cathedral will host celebrations that focus on various groups of the faithful, some of whom have not typically been acknowledged during a special liturgy. Upcoming Masses: July 29 11:00 a.m., Jubilee Mass for Young Adults & Young Adult Ministers Aug 5 4 p.m., Jubilee Mass for Couples Celebrating their 50th Anniversary of Marriage & Their Families September 16-4:00 p.m., Jubilee Mass for Catechists & RCIA Leaders October 7-11:00 a.m., Jubilee Mass for Catholic Educators (Public, Parochial, & Homeschool) Nov. 18 4:00 p.m., Jubilee Mass for the Homeless December 9-4:00 p.m., Jubilee Mass for Religious Women & Men (Vespers) Learn more at School Custodian: We have an opening for a full time school custodian to work 1:00-9:30PM, Monday-Friday during the school term. Summer hours would be 7:00AM-3:30PM. This position includes benefits. For more information, please contact either Deacon Manny , ext. 213 or mtorres@sjbh.org; or Lisa , ext. 202 or lpiechota@sjbh.org

6 ONLY 6 SPOTS REMAINING! Explore Our Lady of Knock, the breathtaking countryside, the traditions of our faith, and the legends of her people. Celebrate Mass daily Base price of $2,999 plus $399 estimated airline taxes & fuel surcharges per person from Chicago We have one single lady looking for another lady to share a room with her. For full brochure contact: Deacon Rick and Judy Simon or Jsimon3@new.rr.com The Power of Pipes Organ Concert Series MyConnectionNEW.org is a resource for individuals, families, and agencies with mental health questions or concerns. The site provides information about mental health and substance use services in our region, including a robust local Service Directory covering the four county region. Throughout this site, you ll learn more about key health topics, current legislation, and organizations that provide assistance to our local community. Take a quick, anonymous mental health screening to assess your risk for a number of mental health challenges, and quickly and easily find your way to help and hope. Regardless of where you begin your search, MyConnectionNEW.org helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is "No Wrong Door" for those who need information, resources, and connection to services. The local site, developed by the Northeast Wisconsin Mental Health Connection and Connections for Mental Wellness in partnership with United Way Fox Cities and Brown County United Way s 2-1-1, was funded by the Community Foundations of Greater Green Bay and the Fox Valley Region through the Basic Needs Giving Partnership, and the Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program/Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment. Organist from downtown Green Bay area churches will host the Third Annual Power of Pipes organ recital series: Tuesday, July 31 at 6:30pm. Grace Lutheran Church, featuring organists, Dennis Zenko and John Kopp Tuesday August 7 at 6:30pm, Faith Lutheran Church, featuring organists Paul Heiser Tuesday, August 14 at 6:30pm, First United Methodist Church, featuring organist Jeffrey Verkuilen (Jeff will reprise a program titled Music Never Heard on Sunday Morning! ) Tuesday August 21 at 6;30pm, First Presbyterian Church, featuring organist Robert Nickel Tuesday August 28 at 6:30pm, St. Paul s United Methodist Church, featuring organist Vashni Seitzer Free-will offerings to benefit food pantries associated with each of the churches.

7 Liturgical Ministries The complete schedule is online at Eucharistic Minister Lector Altar Server Greeter Musicians Mass Ushers Jul-28 4:30 Sat Chris Carlotto Denise Staidl Francis Neis John Puishis Keri Steffens Mary Van DeYacht Patricia White Peggy Neis 1 - Kathy Cain 2 - Jon Moreau Allyson Moreau Emerson Moreau Carol Cramer Denise Staidl Frank Wierzba Stan Lardinois Yvonne Wierzba Resurrection Choir Bill Hendricks Jr Chris Hopp - Head Dan Cornell John Hanley Larry Reimer Mike Ault Jul-29 8:00 Sun Carol Dillenburg David Bjorkman James Dillenburg Ken VanDeYacht Lynn Greisinger Michelle Stratman Rosemary Piechowski Tony Nowak 1 - Michelle Dahlke 2 - Larry Solway Ella Jensen Ethan Abel Benjamin Jensen David Bjorkman Honor Jensen Kathy Kimps Steve Jensen The Peot Family Fred Fischer Isaac Krause Joe Kimps Julie Fiest Michael Stratman -Head Mike Carroll Jul-29 10:00 Sun Cheryl Nelson Danielle Matuszak Deanna Williams Joel Williams Kathy Yaggie Matthew Matuszak Sarah Patterson Terry Nelson Tony Yaggie Victoria Torres 1 - Ashley Prokash 2 - Noah Prokash Dmitry Williams Joe Stump Hannah Weslow John Ehlinger Matthew Weslow Teri Ehlinger Victoria Torres Karen and Open to All Ben Rathburn Drake Anderson Joan Brusky Logan Swanson Mike Anderson Mitch Swanson Randy Wietor - Head Steve Gulan Give us a call with any questions, we would love to hear from you! Pastoral Team Parish Office: (920) Pastor Parochial Vicar Deacons Rev. John P. Bergstadt Ext. 211 Rev. Scott Valentyn Ext. 210 Manny Torres & Nicholas Williams Business Administrator Deacon Manny Torres Ext. 213 School Principal Andrew Mulloy Ext. 221 Pastoral Minister Ruth Holloway Ext. 209 Adult & Young Adult Evangelization Katie Westhoven Ext. 204 Youth Evangelization Kym Allex Ext. 214 Liturgy and Music Karen Buchinger Ext. 232 Faith Formation Grades 1-5/First Eucharist & Reconciliation Susan Casleton Ext 205 Parish Secretary Sarah Wulf Ext 201 Parish Trustees Jean Payette Jeff Taylor Council Chairpersons Pastoral Council Cheryl Yursis Meets on the second Thursday of the Month Finance Council David Withee Meets on the Fourth Monday of the Month Council & Committee Meetings are open to all Parishioners Schedule of Worship Weekday Masses Tuesday 6:30pm ; Wednesday thru Friday 8:30am Adoration First Thursday of the Month (Holy Hour 6:30pm) Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am 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 Contact Deacon Manny at least eight months in advance.

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