St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org September 15 & 16, 2018 Parish & School Campus Clean-Up Day We had a fantastic turnout for our first parish-school Campus Cleanup Day! We would like to send out a general thank you to everyone who coordinated, supported and provided supplies for this event. Additional thanks goes to the Friends in Faith Group who spearheaded this activity. We hope that this is just the beginning of many more parish-school service activities. Specific thanks goes to: Novinska Family (Melanie and Chelsea) Cisneros Family (Adalberto, Edwin, Nathan, Jaylan) Yolanda Arellano Gary Delveaux Robert Navin Odea Family (Elizabeth, John, girls) Judy Langenberg Brittany Dudzik Taylor Baltus Vazquez Family (Isabel, Maura, Edith, Pedro) Johnson Family (Brad, Parker, Reagan) Kreft Family (Mary, Noah, Aaron) and Scarlett Demmith Chee Family (Jackie, Bezzarell, Beldenia, Beladine) Blahnik Family (Crystal, Clara, Lily) Bongel Family (Molly, Bailey Peterson (Bongel), Cameron, Ariana) Maxfield Family (Michelle, Braden, Cadence) Bud and Jeanne Treml *and any other people who may have participated but were not accounted for!
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, September 17 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, September 18 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home/ Word/Communion Service 5:30 pm Adoration/ Confession 6:30 pm Mass Wednesday, September 19 8:45 am the soul of Mary Baierl Thursday, September 20 8:45 am the soul of Steven Daavettila and the deceased members of the Daavettila, Derenne and Petiniot families Friday, September 21 8:45 am the soul of James LeMieux Saturday, September 22 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Betty Bostwick Sunday, September 23 8:00 am the soul of Jim Tursky and the deceased members of the Basten family 10:00 am the souls of Dennis Keisic and Giglio Gregori 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the People of St. Bernard Parish Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Brody Robert Allard Lillian Mae Jacobs Leona Patrycja Gospodarek Wedding Banns I Janessa Piontek & Jordan McAllister Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended September 2, 2018 Weekly Envelopes... $ 19,222.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,121.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 23,363.00 Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended September 9, 2018 Weekly Envelopes... $ 18,362.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,242.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 23,363.00 Seminarian Collection 2017-204 Families $19,225.00 2018-139 Families $12,485.00 This weekend we will have a speaker at all our Masses asking you to consider financial support for our GRACE annual appeal for the 2018-2019 year. Our St. Bernard School is part of our city-wide Catholic school network. This pooling of resources between all our parishes has the hope of raising quality all around and lowering cost. That is always our goal. Consider supporting this good cause. There will not be a second collection today, rather just information on how to give if you choose. The About GRACE portion of the GRACE website has this to say: A whole new learning for a whole new world. At GRACE we grew from the traditions of Catholic education and created a forward-thinking, high-tech, high-achieving, faith-based school system whose primary focus is individualized learning. Through strong parenting, your child inherited kindness, faith, curiosity and ambition. Through GRACE, we want to let these qualities flourish in the likeness of Jesus and ignite a passion to excel. While each of our schools is unique in its personality and curricular focus, we all share in the benefits of a GRACE education. Every GRACE school is fully accredited. Individualized Learning instilling character and confidence in your child. Shared training and resources collaborating for a strong network of learning. Faith-based values that teach mutual respect resulting in fewer bullying issues. Focus on academic excellence striving for the success of every student. Strong parent involvement partnering with GRACE schools to support your child. Spiritual nurturing of the mind and body educating the whole person. Technologically pioneering providing students with the latest tools for learning. Catholic values and a true dedication to nurturing the gifts of every child are at the heart of a GRACE education. In a world where so many things seem beyond our control, the GRACE schools help our children make sense out of the complex world around them and reinforce the foundation parents are laying at home. The sense of family extends to each GRACE school where there are high expectations for learning, individual responsibility and personal character. GRACE s integration of faith, academics and morals allows grade school children to make sense of the world around them as we develop the next generation of leaders. At GRACE, the safety of your child is of the utmost importance that s why each school has emergency response policies and security protocol to keep each school a safe environment for learning. In addition, we mandate VIR- TUS training- a safe environment program for every employee, clergy and volunteer to protect our students from physical, sexual and emotional abuse. Have a look at GRACE and pray and consider whether our schools might be a great fit for you! Fr. Mark Vander STeeg
September 15 & 16, 2018 PAGE 3 The 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time Whoever wishes to come after me must deny himself, take up his cross, and follow me. (MARK 8:34) When we truly believe that all we have is a gift from God, then we must be willing to give up some things so that we can share our blessings as God intended. Living a stewardship lifestyle means not only being responsible for our own life, but the lives of others as well. St. Bernard School Crystal Blahnik -Principal The Week Ahead: September 19 Happy feast of St. Januarias! An interesting thing happens every year on St. Januarius feast day. Chronicled since the 14 th century, a vial of his dried blood liquifies on Sept. 19.and re-dries throughout the week. It also liquifies on special occasions such as papal visits. Check it out! Grade 1: Who is God? A Look at the Trinity Grade 2: God Calls Us to Love Him Above All Else Grade 3: The Incarnation Jesus Is True God and True Man Grade 4: God Is Good Grade 5: The Sacraments Are Signs of Grace Children s Homily @ Masses: Fr. Mark will be offering a brief & engaging homily for children! He will invite children around the ages of 5-8 to sit on the stairs in front of the altar and present a homily directly for them. Every 1st Sunday-8 am & 10 am Starting on October 7th There will be a Family Gathering after the 10 am Mass in Bishop Hall. Donuts and Coffee will be served. Scrip News Tabitha Wallenfang, Scrip Coordinator My name is Tabitha Wallenfang and I am the Scirp Coordinator at St. Bernard Parish. I am excited and blessed to be able to serve our parish and school. In order to continue our successful Scrip program, we need volunteers to help with various duties. Some duties include selling Scrip at the parish office, school and weekend Mass. Other duties include filling orders and counting funds after the weekend Masses. Another great way to help our parish with raising funds at NO extra cost to you for shopping for your every day needs is buying Scrip. We are coming upon the greatest time of the year, CHRISTMAS!!! Gift cards make great gifts for loved ones. If you have any questions about how to get involved volunteering or how to purchase scrip, please contact me by email at: scrip@stbernardcong.org. To sign up to volunteer, please go to: https:// www.signupgenius.com/go/508044aaba62ea4f94-stbernard
24TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 If you or if you know someone who is interested in exploring becoming Catholic, you are invited to explore the... Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) RCIA is a process designed for adults who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized in the Catholic Church but received little or no formation in the Catholic faith. For more information contact Joanne Griesbach at 468-4811 or by e-mail, joanne@stbernardcong.org IT S NOT TOO LATE TO JOIN THE ADVENTURE ALPHA A series of interactive sessions that runs for 10 weeks, where one can rediscover and explore the Christian Faith. Each session focuses on one of the basic issues around the faith and is designed to engage and inspire conversation. All ALPHA sessions are held in Bishop Hall at the following days and times : Tuesday: 6:00-7:30 pm Wednesday 6:00-7:15 pm (for Parents/Guardians of Children in the R. E. program) Thursday: 11:30 am -1 pm The Saturday Day Away is on October 20th To register call or email Joanne: 468-4811/ joanne@stbernardcong.org BIBLE STUDY GROUPS ARE NOW FORMING: Beginning Monday, October 1, 1-2pm The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus, the Messianic King, Parts 1&2, Cost: $30 Beginning Tuesday, October 2, following the 6:30pm Mass - Lectio Divina Bible Study: The Mass in Scripture Cost for materials: $15 Beginning Wednesday 5:30 6:30pm Jesus Revealed: Exploring Christ in His Biblical Names Cost for materials $30 All groups meet in the Church Library TO JOIN: email or call Joanne: joanne@stbernardcong.org 468-4811 St Bernard Altar & Rosary Society FALL MEMBERSHIP DINNER Open to all Society Members and those interested in joining the Society Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 4:00 pm Mass Followed by Supper in Bishop Hall Cost: $6.00 per person TICKETS SOLD AFTER WEEKEND MASSES September 22-23 and 29-30 or Call Mary Sevcik 321-6208 Janet Piontek 468-1596 Linda Kropp 660-9470 2018-19 GRACE Annual Appeal GRACE Annual Appeal Commitment Weekend is September 15 & 16. The GRACE Annual Appeal is our annual giving campaign for GRACE Catholic Schools and donations provide immediate support for the system and our students. Registered parishioners will receive the GRACE Annual Appeal mailing which will include a donation card and return envelope for your donation. Donations can also be made online at gracesystem.org/donate. Please joyfully consider a gift to the 2018 GRACE Annual Appeal. Thank you. Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 or e-mail Tina at: tina@stbernardcong.org. Thank You EPH Volunteers Thank you to all the volunteers who helped flip (clean) our EPH home. You have helped me prepare a home to welcome the next family to a warm welcoming environment. St. Bernard Parish supports The Ecumenical Partnership for housing (EPH) and sponsors Mary of Nazareth (nicknamed Mary 2) home for families in transition. Did you know you can help supply our home with items? On the bulletin board by the South Entrance is an EPH flyer with little tabs of items our home can use. Just take a tab, purchase the item/s and place it in the bin marked EPH. Also, I am looking for someone to co- coordinate with me. We will work together when doing a flip of St. Bernard s EPH home. Please contact me at 468-4871. Jan Hess, St. Bernard s EPH Unit Coordinator
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 Scott & Kimberly Hahn are Coming to Oshkosh! National speakers and prolific authors, Scott and Kimberly Hahn will speak on Understanding and Defending and Defending your Faith at St. Raphael the Archangel in Oshkosh on Saturday, October 20. Because so many people do not understand the Catholic faith or misunderstand, the Hahns will explain the truth behind what the Catholic Church teaches and why. People who may not understand the teachings of the Catholic Church will especially find the presentations engaging. This is a great opportunity to bring someone who has not committed him/ herself to being a disciple of Jesus to the Scott and Kimberly Hahn event on October 20. Purchase a ticket for someone who is not yet a disciple of Jesus and invite him/her along with placing the ticket in his/her hands as your guest. Scott and Kimberly will be speaking at St. Raphael the Archangel Catholic Church on Saturday, October 20, 7:45 1pm. Tickets are $20/person and can be purchased from the St. Raphael website raphael.org or in the St. Raphael parish office. Come to understand---and leave, being able to defend your faith. AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Tues. 5:30-6:30 pm Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:30 pm St. Philip the Apostle Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm (English) Sun. 10:30-10:55 am (Spanish) 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. 3:30 pm Sun. 8:30 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, and 11:30am Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am