St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org July 8 & 9, 2017 St. Bernard Parish Celebration 2017
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, July 10 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, July 11 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Exposition immediately following 8:45 am Liturgy of the W/C, private adoration in the Chapel until 6:30, Holy Hour and Closing with Benediction in the Church 6:30-7:30. Wednesday, July 12 8:45 am the soul of John Tilkens Thursday, July 13 8:45 am the soul of Ann Grenier Friday, July 14 8:45 pm a special intention Saturday, July 15 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of Roger & Shirley Clark Sunday, July 16 8:00 am the souls of Larry & Ann Grenier 10:00 am the soul of Elaine M. Bradley 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm for the People of St. Bernard Parish Wedding Banns II Jonathon Juckem & Stephanie Schauer In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of: James LeMieux. Please keep them in your prayers. Summer Office Hours Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Fridays Scrip Sales Thanks to all of the parishioners who purchased scrip on behalf of St. Bernard Parish. The Parish received a check for 4,300.00. Thank You! Staying informed and actively participating in the world is key role of the disciple of Christ. Being educated and influenced by the Holy Spirit speaking through the Church is an important component of this participation in the world. I have found that here in the United States our Bishops do a fine job at offering faith commentary on our current affairs. Here is their initial statement published on June 26 following the Supreme Court s ruling on the current travel ban: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Administration's Executive Order 13870 announcing an emergency stay partially overturning preliminary injunctions that were put in place by federal courts in Maryland and Hawaii and upheld by the Fourth Circuit and the Ninth Circuit. The Supreme Court decision narrows refugee resettlement and travel from six Muslim-majority countries to individuals who can prove a "bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States," until the Supreme Court can rule on the legality of the ban. Bishop Vasquez, Bishop of Austin and Chair of the of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Committee on Migration issued the following statement: Today's decision will have human consequences. While my brother bishops and I appreciate the Court's ruling to allow individuals who have a 'bona fide relationship' with a person or entity in the United States to continue arriving, we are deeply concerned about the welfare of the many other vulnerable populations who will now not be allowed to arrive and seek protection during the proscribed pause, most notably certain individuals fleeing religious persecution and unaccompanied refugee children. Going forward, as the Administration begins its review of the refugee program, we urge a transparent, efficient and timely review. We ask that such review include civil society and refugee service providers as well as national security and immigration experts. We believe it is vital to utilize the full expertise of the existing resettlement program when conducting such an important evaluation." Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
July 8 & 9, 2017 PAGE 3 14th Sunday of Ordinary Time For my yoke is easy, and my burden light. MATTHEW 11:30 When we think of being good stewards, we may think that God is asking too much of us when He calls us to generously share time, talent and treasure. However, we must remember that we are not owners of anything, we are merely stewards of the gifts God has given us. All He is asking is that we give back a small portion of what He has already given us. Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director Please remember to sign your children up for Religious Education Classes. R.E. Tuition Information $110.00/child (prior to August 1) $120.00/child (August 1-31) $130.00/child (September 1 and later) $50.00 Sacramental Fee for Second Grade (First Reconciliation and First Communion) ($50.00 reduction if you are a catechist) If you re wondering how you can get involved with volunteering at the parish while learning more about the Catholic faith at the same time, please consider helping our program by being a catechist or substitute. Parish Nurse Ann Kaufmann Seeking a volunteer to bring a married couple to 4:00 Mass on the weekend. Do you have a family member in active duty that you would like remembered in prayer? Please contact Ann Kaufmann @ 468-4811. SCRIP SCRIP will be sold at The Parish Office Monday 12:00 4:00, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 4:00 and after Masses on the following weekends during the summer: July 8 and July 9 July 22 and July 23 August 12 and August 13 August 26 and August 27 We will be placing SPECIAL orders on the following dates: July 10 July 24 August 14 September 11 St. Bernard Parish Celebration 2017 Thank you to everyone for your help with the Parish Celebration. Here is a wrap up of how the celebration ended financially. These are the net amounts for each area Lunch pig roast - $1,426.31 Sponsors - $4,234 Raffle - $2,266 Silent Auction - $2,005 Bakery - $111 Beverages - $342.72 Misc expenses (481.35) Net income from the event $9,903.68 Thanks again, it was a great time for all those who attended, Enjoy the warmth of summer. Ginny EPH June Update On a Wednesday morning we learned of a mother and four children (one of which was 8 days old) living in her car. Due to the nature of the family s situation, our Salvation Army case management team asked if there was any way the family could be placed on Friday. The only home without a family had not been cleaned because the aging cupboards were in the midst of being refinished. At least that s what we thought. After placing a few calls, we learned that the home had been cleaned and that the start of refinishing of the cupboards was delayed a few days. A few more calls and volunteers moved in another twin bed, a crib, and made the beds. The family moved from their car and into a home with 48 hours. Just lucky? Stars perfectly aligned? Or God at work? Many are the plans in a person s heart, but it is the Lord s purpose that prevails. Proverbs 19:21 EPH Position Available EPH has a part-time position available for a team member to support our grant application process, direct mail campaign, and donor communications. If you are interested in more information please e-mail executivedirector@ephgb.org. Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: the St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 or e-mail Tina at: tina@stbernardcong.org.
THE FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 St. Bernard School Crystal Blahnik-Principal BORNEMANN NURSING HOME MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Summer Office Hours at St. Bernard School: Beginning now through, August 25th: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (if you come to the office during these hours and no one answers the door please just wait a few minutes as office staff may be delivering materials to other parts of the building). Fridays- Closed The office is closed the entire week of July 3rd -7th. We are in need of help with our important ministry at Bornemann Nursing Home to enable the residents to receive Eucharist and be nourished and strengthened by Christ s presence. Fr. Mark and our Word and Communion Ministers celebrate our service each Tuesday at 2:30 PM. Would you be able to help with the service and then take Eucharist to those in their rooms who are unable to attend in chapel? If you are willing to help with this important ministry, please contact: Sr. Caroline Castellini at 468 4811 or email, caroline@stbernardcong.org. If you are not a trained Eucharistic Minister training will be provided. This is such an important ministry. We are grateful for your prayerful consideration to join us. The St. Bernard School Early Childhood Program Presents: Summer Reading Adventures, in Bishop Hall! Find the light of Christ in our summer adventure reading program here at St. Bernard. Two, three and four year-olds (and their parents) are invited to join us for a thematic story time aimed at building community among the families in the parish who have young children. Meet our EC3 and 4K teachers, Mrs. Bongel and Mrs. Soderdahl while exploring the adventures of summer through reading. *Enrollment in St. Bernard School is not required for participation. This is a free activity. Thursday, July 13 (bugs) 9:30 am and 5:30 pm Thursday, August 17 (beach) 9:30 am and 5:30 pm Important Dates for St. Bernard School - August, 2017 Thursday, Aug. 10th - BEAR FACTS for New Families (PK - 8th Grade) Monday, Aug. 21st - Class Lists are Published Tuesday, Aug. 22nd - Teachers First Day Back Monday, Aug. 28th - PreSchool Story Time, 2:00 pm and/ or 5:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 29th - PreSchool-8th Grade, Meet the Teacher Night, 4:00-7:00 pm (This night will begin with a Blessing of the Backpacks Mass at 3:30 pm in the church) Thursday, Aug. 31st - First Day of School (All Students except M/W/F programs) PK-8th Friday, Sept. 1st - First Day of School M/W/F EC/PK Programs
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 7 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Summer Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday -Closed School Office (920) 468-5026 Pastor Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Deacon Keith Holschbach Deacon John Laurant Deacon Larry Mastalish Deacon Bernie Terrien Pastoral Associate Sr. Caroline Castellini OP Music & Liturgy Coordinator Joe LeBeau Sacrament of Reconciliation--Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm Business Manager Ginny Gigot School Principal Crystal Blahnik Parish Nurse Ann Kaufmann Director of Religious Education Adam Horn Adult Education/RCIA Joanne Griesbach Youth Minister Callie Kowalski R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich Sacrament of Marriage--Contact the Parish at least 6 months prior to date. Sacrament of Baptism--Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at 468-4922 Listen to Fr. Mark s homily on our website at: www.stbernardgb.org. AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:30 pm St. Philip the Apostle Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm (Eng) Sun. 10:30-10:55 am (Span.) Holy Cross Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm Prince of Peace Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm 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. 3:30pm Sun. 8:30am St. Matthew Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm 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 of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am