St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org Nov. 21 & 22, 2015 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday - 8:00-Noon School Office (920) 468-5026 Stewardship Weekend November 2015 Altar Rosary Holiday Magic Luncheon Auction Boutique Deacon Keith Holschbach Deacon John Laurant Deacon Larry Mastalish Pastoral Associate Sr. Caroline Castellini OP Music & Liturgy Coordinator Joe LeBeau 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 R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich We receive God s gifts gratefully We nurture and tend God s gifts responsibly We share God s gifts justly / charitably We return God s gifts abundantly Chili Supper and Sweet Rolls
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, November 23 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, November 24 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday, November 25 8:45 am the soul of Dave Haven the soul of Steven Walsh Thursday, November 26 (Thanksgiving Day) 8:45am the soul of Merl Watermolen (Anniv) Special intention for Dave Baierl Friday, November 27 8:45 am the soul of David Strebel (Anniv) 2:00 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Saturday, November 28 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Marilyn Ourada the soul of Dave Smits Sunday, November 29 8:00 am the soul of Donna LaLuzerne 10:00 am the souls of Robert & Bernice Jacobs 6:30 pm for the Parish 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. Friday 8:00 am to 11:30 am. Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: the Parish Office at 468-4811 tina@stbernardcong.org. St. Bernard Parish Office Will be closed at Noon on Wednesday, November 25, Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 27. We will be back in the Office as usual on Monday November 30. Have a Very Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended November 15, 2015 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelope $ 21,239.00 Offertory Collection... $ 1,290.00 Debt Collection... $ 2,626.00 Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $23,500 "Jesus answered, 'My kingdom does not belong to this world." John 18 This weekend marks the end of the liturgical year for our Catholic Church, on a feast day that celebrates the royalty of Jesus, the Feast of Christ the King. Jesus reminds us in Scripture, right before his death on the cross that his Kingdom doesn t belong to this world and we need to be reminded that neither does ours. On this celebration of Christ the King, we need to remember that through our baptism, we were born into Jesus s royalty and that he wants to give us his heavenly inheritance. When we were baptized, we were also baptized as priest, prophet, and king. Our kingdom is not of this world, just as Jesus proclaimed in Scripture; although our current world swears to provide all the riches of a seemingly real kingdom. We see it all too often that a person can have all of this world, but can find themselves still feeling empty and lost. It is only through the fullness of truth, provided by Jesus through our Catholic Church that will lead us to ultimate fulfillment. We must seek his goodness. We must live out this inheritance. An aspect that makes this feast so awesome is that Jesus wasn t just some ordinary king. He didn t boast of riches in fact, he had nothing of this world! No gold, no silver, but he was the Son of God and that was enough for him to be rich. He humbled himself so that he could welcome ALL into His kingdom. He welcomes US into his kingdom, even though none of us are worthy, so do not be afraid to approach the kingdom of the Lord! Do not be afraid to pray your heart out to enter into this inheritance because Jesus desires it for all of us. As we approach the Advent season a time of waiting upon the coming of our Lord Jesus let us take the time to reflect on the holy inheritance Jesus wishes us to enter into. What can we do to humble ourselves to enter His kingdom? In the Gospel of Matthew, the three wise men recognized the royalty of Jesus while he was still a babe. How can we recognize this importance? What is one more thing we can do each day to recognize the glory of God? Where is the newborn king of the Jews? We saw his star at its rising and have come to do him homage. Youth Minister
N o v e m b e r 2 1 & 2 2, 2 0 1 5 P A G E 3 Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director The Week Ahead: November 25 There will be no class today in observation of the feast of St. Catherine of Alexandria. It s also the day before Thanksgiving. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! St. Bernard School News Crystal Blahnik-Principal Save the Date! Dec. 14-1st-4th Grade Christmas Musical, 6:30 pm in the Church. Dec. 22-5th-8th Grade Band and Choir Christmas Celebration, 6:30 pm in the Gym. Jan. 12-Perspective Kindergarten Families-Visit Kindergarten from 1:00-3:15 pm. Jan. 22 - St. Bernard Half Birthday Celebration and New School Logo Reveal! Youth Ministry Journey back to Bethlehem and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas THE SHEPHERD S PRAYER: A Christmas Novel A young man with no name, orphaned as a baby, sets off to find out the truth about the circumstances of his birth, the fate of his parents, and his heritage. His only clue is a cryptic message on a lambskin blanket about a child born in a stable in Bethlehem. In his search he encounters a band of shepherds and the answers they give change his life is forever AND MAYBE YOURS! Join us this Advent for a weekly discussion of this beautiful Christmas story *Monday 6:30-7:30 pm Nov. 23 & 30, Dec. 7 &14/Church Library or *Tuesday, 2:30-3:30 pm Nov. 24, Dec. 1, 8 & 15/Parish Office Bldg. Cost: $10 (Book and Materials) Contact: Art Gerstner 655-2481 or Joanne Griesbach 468-4811 or e-mail: joanne@stbernardcong.org Mark Your Calendars! Wednesday, December 2 6:30pm/Multipurpose Room Confirmation News: Dec. 6, Green Bay Youth Conference. All Confirmation students must attend. Please provide your own transportation and meet at St Agnes Parish on the West Side by 12pm. The retreat will go until 8:30pm. Mass and meals provided! Leah Darrow Prodigal Daughter: How a Dad Got His Little Girl Back Have you ever heard the parable of the Prodigal Son? Leah shares her story of being a prodigal daughter as a reality TV contestant on America s Next Top Model and a professional model in New York City who thought she had it all. She tells how her father came for her when she least expected. Leah gives four inspirational lessons to help parents keep and bring their families together. Never give up on your prodigal child he or she is counting on you!
FE AST OF CHRIST THE KING P AGE 4 JOIN US! St. Bernard Holiday Shopping Extravaganza 2020 Hillside Lane, Green Bay December 6, 2015 9 am to 2 pm. 50+ vendors expected (retail and handcrafted) Free Admission. Bake Sale & Raffles. 55+ St. Bernard, St. Philip Christmas Outing: Daddy D s Christmas Review Place: Riverside Ballroom Date: Wed., Dec. 9, 2015 Dinner and Matinee Performance Time: 11:00 AM Cost: $39.00 Dinner: Family Style Chicken Dinner Please send reservation and payment to Bernice Rentmeester - 468-1291 156 Rose Lane Green Bay, WI 54302 by Monday, November 23, 2015 Come and Sing With Us Adult (Voices in Praise) Choir is a 4-part mixed-voice choir that sings traditional and contemporary music at 10:00 mass. We invite new voices that are high school age and up to join us as we start rehearsals to prepare for Christmas. Rehearsals begin on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 in the school music room and are generally every Thursday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. (except for Thanksgiving Day). For more information, please contact either Bonnie at 455-0276 or Mary at 469-1168. Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! November 8 $50 Nik White November 9 $25 Morgan Christensen November 10 $25 Joy Mayer November 11 $25 Melissa Umentum November 12 $25 Joann Vandenbush November 13 $25 Lois Landgraf November 14 $25 Nick Brice Winners will be notified by mail! Knights of Columbus, Council 10243 Friends of St. Bernard Parish. As the weather grows colder during this time leading to the holiday season, we are reminded that there are those among us who are in need of help. So far this year, Council 10243 has donated thirty six coats in the "Coats for Kids" program. These coats were delivered to the Manna for Life store, where the truly needy shop. We also have donated large amounts of food to the Golden House and the Freedom House. Cold weather intensifies the needs of those less fortunate. Soon we will be taking part in bell-ringing for the Salvation Army. We are always trying to make a difference in our community. Honorees for November Knight of the Month-Rick Noe Family of the Month-Bob & Michelle Kulesa. News from Notre Dame Academy International Baccalaureate Programme is available at Notre Dame Academy. For more information on the program, please contact Mr. Matthew Schultz at 429-6158. Christmas Giving Tree The Social Justice Human Concerns Committee requests your help to provide Christmas gifts for area children in need and St. Bernard seniors living in local group residences. Select a tag from the Christmas tree in the Narthex. Note the individual s age and gift suggestions. Obtain a gift. Attach the tag to the outside of the wrapped gift, and return the gift to the tree by Sunday, December 13. The gifts will be distributed on Saturday, December 19. Thank you for providing a brighter Christmas for many in our community. St. Philip Parish Christmas Bake Sale 312 Victoria St. Green Bay Saturday, December 5 11:00 am 4:00 pm For more information call: St. Philip the Apostle Church-468-7848 New Pictorial Directory The last time we had a parish directory published was in 2010. In order for us to publish a new directory we are in need of a chairperson/co-chairperson to work on this project. If you would be interested in working on this, please contact the Parish Office. Thank you!
W WW.STBERNAR DGB.ORG P AGE 5 13th Annual Bellevue Senior Holiday Gala Sunday December 6, 2015 Riverside Ballroom $13.00 (no residency restrictions) Doors open 11:30 am Lunch 12:30 pm Family style chicken dinner, live music, door prizes, raffle baskets, and plenty of socializing. All are welcome 55 yrs old or better. Register by Wednesday, Dec. 2. For registrations call 468-5225. 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. 3:30pm Sun. 8:30am St. Matthew Sts. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm Sun. 9:30 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