Catalina Alvarado Julia Bakovic Max Bitters Ashley Burmeister Nicholas Burmeister Isabella Chatham Rihanna Coleman Amaya Comer Addison Cornwell Veronica Decker Brady DeFrance Lily Dihel Brogan Gracyalny Evan Grosklaus Braylie Hoppman Madeline Kazik Dylann Kersten Kaitlin Krause Zachary LeMieux Bradyjohn Loomis Jacob McVane McKenna Meyers Alexis Micke Abbi Moen Montana Moran Ava Norman Sophie Olson Emily Ostrowski Dawson Pardee Mia Renard Madison Seder Daniel Slusarek Samuel Thiry Christine VandenHeuvel Marian Walenski Mya Wauters Annabelle Wautlet Maliyah Whiters Sophia Zabel
M AY 4, 2014 PAGE 2 Pastoral Team Pastor Fr. John H. Harper Social Concerns Director Deacon Michael Schmidt Director of Family Life Commission Director of Stephen Ministry Laurie Johnson Worship Director Wayne Efferson Faith Formation Director Jamie Whalen Faith Formation Coordinator Andrea Sabor Coordinator of Youth Ministry Craig Majewski Parish Staff Business Administrator Marty Rusch Parish Secretary Rae Wetzel Housekeeper Mary Greene Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wightman Faith Formation Staff Secretary Charmaine Berchmans Confirmation Facilitator Christine Wolf Early Childhood Coordinator Heidi Stubb Grades 1 & 2 Coordinator Jennifer Feyen Parish Office Hours..Monday-Friday 8:00 AM-4:00 PM Phone (920)499-5156 Fax (920)429-9285 Email natscene@nativityparish.com Faith Formation Office Phone (920)499-6012 Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM (Communion Prayer Service) Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 AM Weekend Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Holy Day Eve 6:30 PM, Day 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 9:30 AM-1:00 PM CONGRATULATIONS, ANDREA! Andrea Sabor Retiring; 44 years in Catechetical Ministry Come wish Andrea well at a reception after the 10:15 AM Mass, Sunday, May 4, in Bona Hall. Andrea has served Nativity for the last four years as Coordinator for First Sacraments and for Grades 1-5 Religion Education. Prior to that, Andrea was the Director of Religious Education at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Green Bay, for three years, and the Consultant (subsequently Director) for Catechesis for the Diocese of Green Bay (1998-2007), beside serving prior to that in many other parishes. Andrea has responded to the call to servant leadership many times over the course of her career. In parish settings she has tirelessly advocated for catechists through ongoing support and training. Andrea has always valued lifelong learning, seeing the family as the first and foundational source of catechesis, and supporting families through catechetical programs and training. Her service as a diocesan consultant provided wonderful leadership and inspiration to coordinators and staff serving in parishes. Most importantly Andrea built relationships with and among catechetical leaders, supporting them with her easygoing and friendly demeanor and constant willingness to provide help, suggestions, and ideas. Andrea has been a vocal supporter and member of local and statewide professional organizations for catechetical leaders. In 2012, the Wisconsin Directors of Religious Education Federation presented her with its Stephen C. Gilmour Award, for outstanding leadership and achievements in the catechetical field. Here at Nativity, Andrea brought her wealth of knowledge and experience, and her love of Jesus and the Church to work with our young children and families, especially in preparation for First Communion and First Reconciliation. Above all Andrea has welcomed each family and child, no matter what the circumstance, to help them meet Jesus in the Sacraments. It s been a pleasure to hear her stories and teachings at parent/child meetings, and we will miss her joyful presence at celebrations of the Sacraments. Andrea, best wishes and God s blessings to you and Dan in retirement! Do you have trouble hearing Mass? We have a hearing loop system installed in the south section of church by the organ. Switch your hearing aid to T-coil and you won t miss out on hearing Fr. Jack s homily. 2
T HIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 3 All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are offered for the living and deceased members of our parish. Up to five special intentions can be remembered at each Mass. Saturday, May 3 5:00 The Phillip Family Sunday, May 4 8:30 Bill Perpich Mike & Mary Perpich 10:15 Antone LeComte Jane Garrigan Monday, May 5 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Tuesday, May 6 9:00 Dorothy Vannieuwenhoven Wednesday, May 7 8:00 Esther Koltz 2:00 Mary Vercauteren (Woodside) Thursday, May 8 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 2:00 Merlian Bero (San Luis) Friday, May 9 9:00 Dorothy Jandrin Saturday, May 10 3:00 Wedding of Erin Riutta & Kyle Bardouche 5:00 Catherine Tordeur Marne Trudeau Sunday, May 11 (Mother s Day) 8:30 Andy & Orilla Albers Ione Orgeman Judie Weiske Shirley Seeman Stella Thomas 10:15 Francis & Alice Heyrman Carole Kohlbeck Ruth Schultz Congratulations & Best Wishes to the newlyweds Nicole & Paul Krumberger Danae & Thomas Jonas SAT: 5:00 PM First Communion 5:00 PM Graduation Mass & Reception 5:00 PM Songleader/Organist SUN: 8:30 AM Songleader/Organist 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall 10:15 AM First Communion 10:15 AM Songleader/Organist MON: 9:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 AM Quilting/Needlework Group-Lounge 6:30 PM Baptism Prep-Lounge WED: 4:30 PM Children s Choir-Lounge 6:00 PM Picnic Choir-Church 6:30 PM Knights of Columbus-Lounge 7:00 PM Youth Group-JP2 Room THUR: 6:00 PM All Council Meetings 6:00 PM Family Prison Ministry-Classrooms 7:00 PM Nativity Choir-Church 7:30 PM PPC Meeting-Lounge SAT: 10:00 AM Children s Choir-Church 12:30 PM NEW Life Choir-Church 5:00 PM Songleader/Organist SUN: 8:30 AM Nativity Choir/Organist 10:15 AM Children s Choir/Organist 10:15 AM Baptism Mass READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 4TH Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11; 1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35 Monday: Acts 6:8-15; Ps 119:23-24, 26-27, 29-30; Jn 6:22-29 Tuesday: Acts 7:51 8:1a; Ps 31:3cd-4, 6, 7b, 8a, 17, 21ab; Jn 6:30-35 Wednesday: Acts 8:1b-8; Ps 66:1-3a, 4-7a; Jn 6:35-40 Thursday: Acts 8:26-40; Ps 66:8-9, 16-17, 20; Jn 6:44-51 Friday: Acts 9:1-20; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Jn 6:52-59 Saturday: Acts 9:31-42; Ps 116:12-17; Jn 6:60-69 Sunday: Acts 2:14a, 36-41; Ps 23:1-6; 1 Pt 2:20b-25; Jn 10:1-10 SUNDAY MORNING HOSPITALITY Please join us for coffee and donut holes in Bona Hall after the 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Masses. 3
N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 4 CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS!!! April 23rd Bob Wetzel... $25.00 27th Dotsie Nate...$50.00 24th Barbara Mach... $25.00 28th Cheryl Alderson..$25.00 25th Leah Fronsee... $25.00 29th Don LeBrun $25.00 26th Nancy DeLaruelle... $25.00 Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment. PARISH STEWARDSHIP April 26th & April 27th, 2014 Sacrificial Offering... $8,249.00 Loose Offertory... 1,032.00 Auto Bank Withdrawal... 2,453.00 Total... $11,734.00 Celebrating 50 Years of Faith... $118.00 Celebrating 50 Years YTD... $98,875.00 Maintenance & Improvement... $50.00 To meet our budget, we need an average of $16,000.00 each week. Our Bishop s Appeal goal is...... $ 86,924.00 474 parishioners have donated.... $ 80,599.38 Amount needed to reach our goal.... $ 6,324.62 Easter People We have just lived the sacred Triduum and celebrated the Lord s Resurrection. Over the past weeks we were reminded about how Jesus calls us all to be His disciples. Through the good works of the Bishop s Appeal, we are able to follow Jesus by sharing our faith. Giving a gift to the Bishop s Appeal during the six weeks of this Easter Season would be a wonderful way to continue to follow in the footsteps of our risen Christ. If you have not yet made your gift to the Bishop s Appeal, please consider the joy you could bring to the lives of others now and throughout the year. To make a gift to the Bishop s Appeal contact your parish, visit the Bishop s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Debbie toll free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8184. SPIRITUAL EXERCISE Just as physical exercise strengthens our bodies, spiritual exercise strengthens our faith. Personal prayer ideally flows from Sunday Mass and back toward it in a weekly cycle of prayer. Also, we can greatly enhance our experience of Mass if we are spiritually prepared each week. This comes when we read Sunday s readings ahead of time, and make this part of our personal prayer. On the internet, there is a very useful website that can help you and your family or friends prepare each week for Sunday Mass: liturgy.slu.edu. On this site, you will find links to Sunday s readings, prayers, spiritual reflections, and interesting all based on those readings. There is also a section that helps you pray with the music of the Mass. The material is designed for ordinary Catholics of all levels of understanding the people in the pews. Please consider spending a few minutes each week with this website as part of your personal prayer. The site is completely free of charge, sponsored by the Center for Liturgy at Saint Louis University. www.liturgy.slu.edu STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Did not our hearts burn within us while He talked to us on the road, while He opened to us the scriptures?" Luke 14:32 How often do we take the time to see what Jesus wants from us? Are our prayers always petitions, if so that's a one-sided relationship. Living our faith means developing a personal relationship with Jesus. So, just like any friendship with another person, there is give and take, each side listening to the other and helping each other out. Take time in silence to listen to what Jesus is saying to you. NURSING HOME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of adding to our volunteers who assist with our weekly Thursday Mass at San Luis Nursing Home. You would assist with helping residents from their rooms to the commons where Mass is celebrated each week. This commitment is from approximately 1:15-3:00 PM. If interested call Wayne Efferson, Worship Director, at 490-1352, ext. 206. BREAKING OF THE BREAD Two disciples walk to Emmaus talking about all that has happened, and they meet the risen Lord. Today s passage from Luke is the earliest description of the Mass format. We meet the Lord on our way, he explains the Scriptures and we recognize him in the breaking of the bread. Do our hearts burn within us as he talks to us and explains the Scriptures? Shall we, then, follow him on his way proclaiming our witness to the risen Lord as the Apostles did? God help us! Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD 2001, OCP. All rights reserved. 50TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOKS They are here and ready for purchase! Thank you to all who graciously shared recipes. This cookbook contains almost 600 favorites. Included are recipes received from the Bishops, Archbishop and several clergy who helped make Nativity of Our Lord Parish the faith filled community it is. Books can be purchased in the Narthex after weekend Masses and through the parish office during the week. The price is $10.00. The cookbook will also be available soon on CD at a cost of $5.00. 4
T HIRD SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 6 NATIVITY PARISH PICNIC MASS Growth of a Nation and Congregation Nativity 50 Years 1964-2014 Directed by Mary Eisenreich Michael Raught, Organist Nativity Picnic Choir is back! Do you like to sing? We would like to personally extend an invitation to you to participate in these liturgies: Saturday, June 21st, 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday, June 22nd, 10: 15 AM Mass. We will have songs from the 60 s and our new Patriotic Tribute. We all know that the talent in Nativity s Adult Choir, Children s Choir, Youth Choir and Brass Ensemble are superb; we would be honored if you joined us for these liturgies. Our practice schedule is as follows: Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 7:00 PM Sunday, May 18, June 1, and June 8, 6:00 7:00 PM Tuesday, June 17, 6:00 PM 7:00 PM Let s have a great turn out on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00 PM. It will be so much fun. Enter through door #8-Cormier Road parking lot. Questions, please call Mary Eisenreich at 819-5371 or Judy Schroeder at 499-3248. Everyone is welcome to sing. PARISH PICNIC June 21st & 22nd Silent Auction The Silent Auction needs filled baskets/vessels. We would appreciate if you can take empty baskets which are available in the Narthex, fill them as a theme basket and drop them off in the Parish Office during the week between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM or on the weekends in the Narthex. Thank you! $CRIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED This is a plea for new volunteers to sell $crip before and after weekend Masses. We have a very dependable group of volunteers, but need more. We have recently lost a few for various reasons. In addition, some volunteers leave for winter and/or are away during the summer weekends. We welcome single volunteers or couples. As you know, Nativity relies on the income from $crip to support some of the programs we offer. We would like to get a new group of volunteers and have a group training session or you can work and be trained with one of the regular volunteers at one of the Masses. Selling $crip only takes about an hour of your time 30 minutes before Mass and 30 minutes after Mass. There is no obligation as to how often you will be asked to work. A notice is sent out every two months requesting volunteers and at that time you decide if you are available. Please consider volunteering. If you are willing to sell $crip, please call Luanne at 499-4513. Thank you for considering this. NOTEWORTHY NEWS, 1964 In honor of Nativity s 50th Anniversary we will be sharing news from 1964 both local and national. We hope you enjoy reading these blasts from the past May 3, 1964 Jack Paar Show plays a clip of The Beatles singing She Loves You. May 5, 1964 Pope Paul VI visits Jordan and Israel. May 8, 1964 President Lyndon B. Johnson declares War on Poverty. FIRESIDE BUS TRIP Wednesday, June 18th One of America s most popular and celebrated plays returns to Fireside. The original Off-Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy won the coveted Pulitzer Prize for drama and the successful film version won the Oscar for Best Picture. This funny and warm story has touched millions of theatre goers and Fireside is pleased to present a sparkling new production that will fill your heart with laughter and joy. You will be captivated by the story of Miss Daisy and her long time chauffeur and loyal friend Hoke. The play spans 20 years during which they face trials and triumphs with humor, compassion and love and ultimately learn the value of true friendship. Get on a coach bus and enjoy a fabulous dinner and show at Fireside in Fort Atkinson for $87.00. Call Vicki at Nativity Parish at 499-5156 for more details or to sign up. FOOD DRIVE Nativity s Social Concerns Commission is sponsoring a food drive to benefit The Stocked Shelves Food Pantry of Ashwaubenon. Parishioners are invited to participate by taking a slip from the collection basket this weekend and purchase one or more of the items listed on the slip. Please bring all purchased food items to the Narthex no later than May 18th. Thank you for generously supporting this effort aimed at helping those in need in our community. $CRIP PROGRAM We have new $crip cards available: Grand Central Station $25.00 Bulk Foods $10.00 Wendy s $10.00 Dedicated volunteers are in the Narthex after all Masses. $crip can also be purchased in the Parish Office during the week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Call the office at 499-5156 if you have any questions and to check availability. Please help support Nativity Parish by purchasing $crip for all your shopping needs. The week of April 21st - April 27th Scrip sold $7,145.00 - Profit - $366.91 6
N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 7 COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION POSITION AT NATIVITY With the coming retirement of Andrea Sabor, our Coordinator for First Sacraments, Nativity is seeking a Coordinator to join our Faith Formation Staff. This position will be part to full time depending on qualifications, responsible for Grades 1-5 weekly Religion Education classes and sacramental preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion. Well-qualified candidates will be faith-filled, enthusiastic Catholics with a bachelor's degree in education; will have experience in parish catechetical ministry and will be ready to further develop an established curriculum with a new text series. The successful candidate will join a collaborative catechetical team with secretarial support. Please send your letter of interest and resume to Jamie Whalen, Nativity of Our Lord Parish, 2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304 or natjw@nativityparish.com. PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS Help pave the way to Pray There is still time to order a brick for your loved one. If you want to remember someone special or buy a brick for yourself, please go to our website, at www.nativityparish.com and click on the brick picture. Order forms are available in the Narthex and Parish Office. If you have any questions, please call Vicki at 499-5156. 50TH ANNIVERSARY DISPLAY BOARDS Stop in the Narthex to see the beautiful picture boards showing Nativity Parish history from The Past to the Present. 50TH ANNIVERSARY PICTURE DIRECTORY Did you pick up your FREE 50th Anniversary Picture Directory? If not, please stop in the Narthex by the $crip table on weekends before or after Mass or stop by the Parish Office Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We appreciate your cooperation in this matter as we have parishioners waiting to purchase directories. SPIRITUS TEAM Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to share in Janssen Forum's blessing with Mount Tabor Center's SPIRITUS Team. The SPIRITUS Team will share how they have lived and demonstrated "Moments of Grace" during their year of evangelization. Come alone or bring a friend to hear SPIRITUS's inspiring and uplifting presentation on Thursday, May 8th at Mount Tabor Retreat Center in Menasha. Continental breakfast 7:00 AM, SPIRITUS will be presenting at 7:30 AM followed by 8:30 AM Mass. Please call 722-8918 with your reservation. THANK YOU FROM LOVE LIFE Thank you for your wonderful donation of the Rose Bud collection given to the Love Life Mission. Your kindness was greatly appreciated by many in need. God bless you. ~The Love Life Mission TUESDAYS WITH MAUTHE May 6th, 7:00 PM The Richard Mauthe Center, 2420 Nicolet Drive, Green Bay Father Richard Mauthe invites you to a night of interactive discussion about The Francis Factor. He will give his own take on how Pope Francis has changed the way people view religious leaders. Please RSVP to 920-465-5133 or email richard@mcenter.org ASHWAUBENON HISTORICAL SOCIETY Please join us! Ashwaubenon 19th Annual Community Wide Plant Sale and our famous Bake Sale & Social on Saturday, May 10th from 8:00 AM to Noon at the Ashwaubenon Historical Society Museum, 737 Cormier Road, Ashwaubenon. Lots of plants, delectable homemade bars, pies and cookies - our famous 50-cent cup of coffee. Village Forester, Tim Bauknecht, will be on hand to answer questions. If you have any questions, please contact Janet Klipstine at 339-9519 or Mary Selner at 437-3570. ST. MATTHEW SUMMER SUNSET SHINDIG Saturday, May 31st, 5:30 to 9:00 PM Sunday, June 1st, 11:30 AM to 3:30 PM 130 St. Matthew Street, Green Bay Cornhole Tournament, live music, food and holy Spirits! Free Admission! Huge silent auction, booyah, raffle, bake Sale, games and much more! THE DUDLEY BIRDER CHORALE OF ST. NORBERT COLLEGE will be presenting America Sing on Friday May 9 and Saturday May 10 at 7:30 PM in the St. Norbert College Walter Theatre. The Chorale lets its hair down in this grand season finale with its annual visit to the land of Broadway, gospel, patriotic and choral pops. Not to be missed! Sit back and enjoy as the Chorale and Soloists perform selections from Guys and Dolls, the music of Lerner and Loewe, pay a visit to Stephen Foster, experience the world of Gospel and a stop to hear a collection of your Broadway favorites. The Chorale will also please with an uplifting Patriotic Tribute to America... along with a few more surprises for good measure. We promise an evening you will long remember. $23 Rows A-U, $18 Rows V-Z Tickets are now available at the SNC Ticket Office at (920) 403-3950, can be purchased online at tickets.snc.edu or will also be available at the door. 7
Nativity Parish Picnic 2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 920-499-5156 Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 2014 6:00 PM to 9:30 PM 11:30 AM to 4:00 PM 2014 Toyota Prius Hybrid or RAV 4 XLE RAV 4 XLE M AY 4, 2014 PAGE 8 AWD WIN $10.00 per ticket 3 for $25.00 8 for $50.00 20 for $100.00 or $15,000.00 cash plus (10) $100.00 cash prizes 51 MPG Prius Hybrid Drawing Sunday at 4:00 PM Need not be present to win. Nativity Parish would like to thank these businesses for promoting this year s Nativity Picnic Raffle for a 2014 Toyota Prius or Rav4 or $15,000 Cash. Your support of these businesses would be appreciated. LeMieux Toyota, Asia Wok, Babcock Liquor, Big Apple Bagels (Ashwaubenon), DDS Broadhagen, Carolyn s Mane Attraction, Cheese Cake Heaven, Gary s Sign, Goelz R. J. DDS, Greek Boy s Gyro, F. Kaster Co. Inc, D Q Grill (Ridge Road, Ashwaubenon), Krolls West Restaurant, Krist Oil, Lindeman s Cleaning, The Moose Lodge, Packerland Glass, Paulson Hardware, Play It Again Sports, Shoe Repair Plus, Skip s Diner, Split Endz, Stadium Quick Stop, Stadium View Bar & Grill, Title Town Oil Corp., Bay Motel & Family Restaurant and Western Racquet & Fitness Club Picnic Car Raffle Tickets are for sale in the Narthex. Stop by to pick up some to sell to family and friends. 8
N ATIVITY OF OUR LORD PARISH GREEN BAY PAGE 9 Reporting Sexual Abuse If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact: Jayne Stefanic, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator, Diocese of Green Bay 920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174 (toll free) We also encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities. YOU MATTER TO US THERE IS HOPE! CRISIS CENTER PREGNANCY HOTLINE 436-8888 433-9955 BAPTISMS Parents may schedule their child s baptism after they have completed a two-part preparation program. Call the Parish Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and preparation session. BAPTISM DATES: May 11, June 15, July 13 and August 10, 2014 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK (Following 8:30 AM Mass See dates listed below) This Sacrament is offered to anyone in need of Christ s healing touch. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament for those who are in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Think of friends and loved ones who may want to receive this sacrament and invite them to this Mass. ANOINTING OF THE SICK DATES: June 29, 2014 RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you or someone you know interested in becoming baptized or confirmed as a Catholic? For more information about this process call Wayne Efferson (490-1352 ext. 206) or email natwe@nativityparish.com.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Nativity of Our Lord Church #645850 2270 South Oneida Street Green Bay, WI 54304 TELEPHONE 920 499-5156 CONTACT PERSON Rae Wetzel EMAIL: natscene@nativityparish.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Laserjet P1606 TRANSMISSION TIME Wednesday 12:00 SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION May 4, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Perforate pages 3, 5, & 7 please.