St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay, WI (920)468-4811-www.stbernardgb.org March 18 & 19, 2017 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 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 Business Manager Ginny Gigot School Principal Crystal Blahnik Parish Nurse Ann Kaufmann Director of Religious Education Adam Horn Adult Faith Formation/RCIA Joanne Griesbach Youth Ministry & Confirmation Callie Kowalski R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm Sunday: 5:30 pm Sacrament of Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to date. Sacrament of Baptism Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at 468-4922
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, March 20 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, March 21 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Wednesday, March 22 8:45 am the souls of Roger & Shirley Clark Thursday, March 23 8:45 am the soul of Steve Donarski Friday, March 24 8:45 am the People of St. Bernard Parish 12:10 pm Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, March 25 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of Harry & Lorraine Bero the souls of Shirley & Clyde Pasterski Sunday, March 26 8:00 am the soul of Greg Maxfield 10:00 am the soul of Amy Vandenhouten 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the soul of Delores Glodowski Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Levi Randall Buell-Haen Luke Simon Wittlin Leo Jon Reckelberg In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Richard Jilot and Julie Erbrecht. Please keep them in your prayers. Please note that the parish office will be closed Wednesday March 22, 2017 so that staff may attend a retreat. Please plan accordingly. Thank you! Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended March 12, 2017 Weekly Envelopes... $ 25,250.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 21,385.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,485.00 Balance of Debt on building addition $80,680.00 This week marks the arrival of Spring. That is not to say we will not be slammed by one last blizzard or two. With Spring comes the opportunity to visit family graves at the cemetery or at the local mausoleum. I encourage you to make a pilgrimage to a loved ones grave this Spring, as soon as the weather allows. Sometimes in my life it strikes me as to how long it has been since I visited my own dad s grave and I will then make a special pilgrimage to the site. I find it comforting to read the different Christian epitaphs that are written by other families on the various tombstones spread throughout the cemetery. There is a consolation that others have suffered to and have kept going. I find solace also in the many persons who were laid to rest in final hope of a day that would never end and in a final place where tears and sorrow would be finally and fully healed. Cemeteries are sobering and yet comforting places. If it has been awhile since you have visited, and you are able, take some time to go. Allow yourself to be confronted with the Good News of Christ s death and resurrection which we celebrate at Easter. How we are buried is an important topic. Some of our loved ones may have been cremated. Cremation is an acceptable practice in the Church. It was forbidden by the Church for a long time because cremation was used as a statement of denial of the Resurrection. This was a problem in the days of the anti- Church French Revolution. Not so much today. It is true that families often times find it more comforting to have a body present at funerals and that the Church prefers having a body present, but it is not required. One of the challenges with loved one s ashes is that they at times are not buried in the ideal Christian manner or even not buried at all. The body is sacred and will rise again, and ashes are sacred too. The Church calls for ashes to be buried in either the blessed ground of a cemetery or in a mausoleum. For one, this avoids desecration and secondly, it provides an often needed place for loved ones to go and pray. The ability to see a person s name, date, and know that something of them is truly there is of great help to persons this side of heaven. The scattering of ashes in forests or on beaches, though understandable, is not an approved practice. Many of us did not know this and we completely understand. If you still have your loved one s ashes, you should probably begin thinking about burying them. Sr. Caroline or I would be very open to helping you pray this over. Not an easy decision to make, but a good one. Contact us at any time or just pull us aside to start the conversation. Continued thanks to all who have prayed over how they may be able to help with our Bishop s Appeal goal. Whether through prayer or financial gift, your support is very appreciated. I have found it helpful to have my own pledge spread out over the year. This makes it easier to budget and to fit in with other expenses. Whatever you prayerfully decide is the best way to support the Bishop s Appeal know that we are grateful. Thank you for helping St. Bernard advance! Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
March 18 & 19, 2017 PAGE 3 Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director The Week Ahead: March 22. There will be no class this week due to it being Spring Break for the public schools. Have a great break! Save The Date Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Saturday, April 8, 9am 11am Tickets on sale the weekends of: March 25-26 & April 1-2. When a Loved One Leaves the Church Monday, April 3 6:30pm, Bishop Hall Joe Tremblay Adult Faith Formation Coordinator Diocese of Green Bay Come away with a better understanding of trends that lead us away from the faith and how to reach out to those who have drifted away from the Church. Adult Confirmation Classes Green Bay, Bona Hall, Diocesan Campus Thursdays, April 20, 27 May 4, 11, 18, 25 June 7 This will prepare individuals to be confirmed at the Diocesan Confirmation Mass on Pentecost Sunday, June 4, 2017. Each session will use the framework of prayer, discipleship and mission. For more options or if you have any questions, contact Joe Tremblay, Adult Faith Formation Coordinator, at the Department of New Evangelization: Office: (920) 272-8313 E-mail: jtremblay@gbdioc.org Save the date! March 26, 2017 8:00AM Noon St. Bernard Cafeteria 3 nd Annual St. Bernard Boy Scout All You Can Eat Pancake & Porkie Breakfast. We are serving pancakes, delicious Konop Meat porkies, applesauce, AND Starbucks regular and decaf coffee! Please join us! THE FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY Sunday, April 23, 2017 St. Agnes Parish 1484 Ninth Street, Green Bay Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1:00-3:00 PM Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 3:00 PM Mass: 3:30 PM Fr. Patrick Beno-Main Celebrant Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament before and following Mass Remembering A Loved One at St. Bernard; As we prepare for Easter, many of us may have someone we would like to remember in a special way. If you would like to donate toward our Easter environment, you may do so by filling out the form below. Please put the envelope in the collection basket at any of the liturgies through the Lenten and Easter season. All gifts will be acknowledged in the bulletin during the Easter season. Easter Environment Donation Please Remember Requested by Please find enclosed $
THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT PAGE 4 Green Bay Diocese Celebrates Rural Life Days 2017 All are invited to Rural Life Days 2017, to be held in Bear Creek on March 28 and Brillion on March 30. The day begins with 10:30 a.m. Mass including blessing of soil, seeds, animals and machinery. Following mass is lunch (tickets $10.00) and a keynote speaker. The featured speaker is Tom Wall, owner and operator of Dairy Coach, LLC, presenting the topic "Faith, Family, Farming - What's Your Story?" Tickets for the meal must be purchased at least seven days in advance of the event from the host parish. Cost of the ticket is $10.00 each. Tickets are obtained by mailing, calling or emailing the host parish. March 28, 10:30 a.m. St. Mary Parish 207 W. Tielky Street Bear Creek, WI 54922 (715) 201-9913 sborlen@ssrmparishes.org March 30, 10:30 a.m. Holy Family Parish 1100 W. Ryan street Brillion, WI 54110 (920) 756-2535 office@holyfamily-parish.org Jesus Today 3-day Mission Mon.-Wed., March 27-29 Annunciation Church, 401 Gray St., GB Presented by Sister Caroline Sullivan from the Bridge-Between Retreat Center (Denmark). There will be a different presentation each day; 9-10 am and repeated again at 7-8 pm. Refreshments and treats will be served. Please join us for 8 am Mass in Church prior to each morning session. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to move from knowing about Jesus to getting to know Jesus personally. All are welcome! The 2017 Spring 40 Days for Life prayer campaign begins on Ash Wednesday and goes through Palm Sunday. Join others throughout the world in praying and offering sacrifices wherever you are for an end to abortion and for healing for all those involved. During these 40 Days, St. Bernard parishioners will peacefully offer prayerful witness on the public sidewalk near Planned Parenthood at 2605 S. Oneida Street from 10 am - Noon on Thursdays. If you are able to participate for an hour during any of the Thurs. mornings we need you!! Contact Amy @ 469-7918. Visit 40daysforlife.com for more information. Upcoming Parish Events March 25 5:30 pm Annual Auction-Silent & Live March 31 4:30 pm Baked Fish Dinner Please join us for fun and fellowship. Prince of Peace Parish 3425 Willow Rd, Green Bay (920)468-5718 Retreat, Rest, Renew at St. Anthony's! Located on 40 acres in Central Wisconsin, the historic St. Anthony Spirituality Center is the ideal location for a private retreat of any duration, to attend a spiritually nourishing weekend program on a variety of topics, or to just come for a day away from the ordinary. Go online to www.sarcenter.com to see all upcoming retreats or call 715-443-2236 for more info. Looking for a weekend away, for just the two of you? A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers you this experience. It's a time to renew your relationship, away from the everyday distraction of life. It s an opportunity to strengthen your communication and promote greater intimacy in your life together. You don't need a Marriage Encounter Weekend, but you DESERVE one. Discover Each Other Again, more deeply, honestly and warmly. The 2017 weekend retreat option is: April 29-30 at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality in DePere. For more information and to obtain an informational brochure, contact (Sue & Dennis Amtmann, (920) 544-5166 or RegistrationCouple@gbme.org) or visit the website at www.gbme.org
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 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 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. 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