St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 www.stbernardgb.org August 2 & 3, 2014 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 FAX 468-1396 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 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 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 Ministry Jacob Rudd Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:30-3:30 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, August 4 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, August 5 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Exposition immediately following 8:45 am Liturgy of the W/C with private adoration in the Chapel until 7:00 pm. Wednesday, August 6 8:45 am the soul of Jeff Nowaczyk Thursday, August 7 8:45 am the souls of Antone & RoseMarie LeRoy Friday, August 8 8:45 am for the Parish Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Saturday, August 9 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Bob Hess the Ray Estel Family Sunday, August 10 8:00 am the souls of John & Shirley Rudolph 10:00 am the souls of Dave and Robert Goral 6:30 pm for the Parish Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Lacey Marie Lee Addison Mary Johnson Grayson John Ropson Mira Jordyn Rentmeester Help Support St. Bernard Parish Buy Scrip It Doesn t cost you anything more and it is very easy to use. Available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex and at the Parish Office, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am 3:30 pm. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended July 20, 2014 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 17,467.00 Offertory Collection......... $ 1,171.00 This weekend we will be featuring a speaker at all the Masses to highlight and support the Green Bay seminarians. We have been blessed with a large number of seminarians discerning the call to priesthood. With such a large number of men comes also the high cost of education. In days past the diocese could afford the expense but this is no longer the case. Now we are reaching out to the whole diocese asking persons to consider joining us in this necessary mission of the Church of Green Bay. This is the tenth annual appeal for the support of our seminarians. Last year, through the generosity of parishioners across the diocese we raised $739,000. That is an incredible gift. Father Ryan Starks and Fr. Brian Wideman were ordained priests on May 31, 2014, and one more candidate will be ordained a priest at the end of this academic year. We anticipate having 27 men in the seminary this Fall. Most men are in the seminary for six to eight years, which includes at least two years studying philosophy, and four years theology. Seminarians are responsible for their own costs while in the first two years of college seminary. The Diocese pays for their costs for the final six years of school (pre-theology/philosophy and theology). This coming year the Diocese of Green Bay expects to spend more than $900,000 for tuition, room and board, health insurance, summer language, spiritual and pastoral programs, a small stipend, support of the Office of Vocations and all of its outreach efforts, and other related costs. Thank you for any support you are able to give to this worthy offering. Watch your home mailing for a letter from Bishop Ricken if you have not already received it. Seminarians are currently studying at the following seminaries: Immaculate Heart of Mary College Seminary in Winona, MN. St. John Vianney College Seminary in St. Paul, MN. Conception Seminary College in Conception, MO. St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary in Mundelein, IL. St. Francis de Sales Seminary in Milwaukee, WI. North American College Seminary in Rome, Italy. For the week ended July 27, 2014 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 18,827.00 Offertory Collection........ $ 1,547.00 Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $22,660.00
August 2 & 3, 2014 PAGE 3 Seminarian Collection Kickoff This week, you will be receiving a letter from Bishop Ricken requesting your help in supporting our semina- rians. We would like to invite you to pray about what God is calling you to give to help support the collection. Please consider providing a gift of $25, $50, $500 or more. As each seminarian makes great sacrifices to help anoint the world with the Father s love, we too can help in a big way by supporting them. Please know that whatever you are able to give is wonderful! Thank you in advance for responding generously to our Seminarian Collection and returning your pledge card. Our seminarians are our hope for the future. Let s help them today! As a Diocese, we anticipate costs of more than $850,000 this year for tuition, room and board, health insurance, support of the Office of Vocations which invites disciples to consider the priesthood and other expenses for our seminarians. These young men are our Hope for the Future. Thank you for your generosity as you Help them Today. To make your gift today, visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give. Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director-St. Bernard Parish There will be a parent meeting, Wednesday, Sept.24, at 6:00 pm in the Church for all of the parents in Religious Education Classes. Students (Gr. 1-10). In addition, just a reminder that Religious Education Classes begin the evening of Wednesday, October 1, from 4-6:15 and 6:30-7:45 pm. If you haven t done so already, please return your registration forms to the Parish Office. We are looking for Catechists, if you feel called to serve the Church by being a catechist, or at least are interested in learning more about it, please contact Adam Horn at: adam@stbernardcong.,org or 468-4811, ext. 112. Back to School Used Uniform Sale Have you begun your back to school shopping? Why not check out the Used uniform Sale first. Saturday, August 9 and Sunday, August 10. St. Bernard school Commons After all Masses Sizes 5 thru 16 are available at unbelievable prices. Shorts, pants, capris, shirts, skirts, skorts and skirts, also St. Bernard sweatshirts. Hope to see you there! For more information call Krissy Prosser, 217-8191. St. Bernard School Crystal Blahnik School Principal The children of the St. Bernard Parish Vacation Bible School created a very special "Spiritual Bouquet" for Fr. Mark last week. Each child's name appears on a petal and has been affixed to canvas, creating a "Bouquet". Additionally, a special prayer book was created in which each child made a special promise to keep Fr. Mark in their prayers and actions. We were blessed to have Vacation Bible School in the St. Bernard Catholic School facility. Many of the children are students at the school, and with a focus on the seven sacraments, the week was a fun way to reinforce the teachings of the Church for the Children. Important School Dates: Bear Facts - New Family Orientation, 6-8 PM, Wednesday, Aug. 13th Class Lists Posted - Aug. 18th EC Story-time - Aug. 25th (10:00-11:00 am/ 6:00-7:00 pm) Open House - Aug. 26th (1:00-4:00 pm/5:00-7:00 pm), K-8. Bring school supplies and meet teachers/ staff. EC Open House- Aug. 26th, EC 3, Aug. 27, EC 4 Used Uniform Sale- Following Parish Masses on the 9th/10th of August, and Open House on the 26th. First Day of School - Monday, Sept. 2nd
EIGHTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! July 20 Ardell Klein July 21 Donna Berendsen July 22 Elaine Becker July 23 Joe Watzka July 24 Terry DeGrave July 25 Dave Gerstner July 26 Lynn Grych Winners will be notified by mail! Women seeking prayer time are invited to 'Silence & Sunset' Women ages 25 to 35 are invited to experience God's quiet beauty during a free evening retreat. "Silence & Sunset" will be from 7 to 9 pm Tuesday, Aug. 26, or Thursday, Sept. 18, at St. Francis Convent, 3110 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay (1.5 miles north of UW-GB). The evening includes opening and closing prayer, time to reflect in the chapel or gardens, or learn about spiritual direction. More details and registration are at: www.bit.ly/gbfransunset. REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR Registration at the 9 GRACE schools continues online at www.gracesystem.com. Please contact the school for a tour and additional information. There is financial assistance still available. For registration assistance, contact Donna Sommers at the GRACE Office at 499-7330. "Les Miserables" Wednesday, October 1, 2014. The Fireside is proud to present the world s longest running musical! Les Miserables has won eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, as well as over 100 international awards. Seen by over 65 million people in 42 different countries, this epic tale of love and courage, commitment and loyalty celebrates the unassailable strength of the human spirit. The Fireside s spectacular new production will be filled with magnificent singing and dancing as we bring to life one of the greatest, most ambitious, soaring musical scores in the history of the stage. This is a Fireside premiere that you can t afford to pass up. Get on a deluxe coach bus and enjoy a fabulous dinner and show at The Fireside in Fort Atkinson for only $87.00. Call Vicki at Nativity Parish at 499-5156 for more details or to sign up. Friday, August 15, 2014, the Feast of the Assumption of The Blessed Virgin Mary, you are invited to Mass at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Join the Principal Celebrant, Bishop David Ricken, for this special celebration. The Mass will be outside at 11:00 am, Benediction and Rosary Procession will follow the mass. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Directions: Take Hwy. 57 North from Green Bay to County K. Turn East on K and travel 6 miles to the Shrine. The Shrine is one mile East of Champion. August Market Day Sale Continue to support St. Bernard School over the summer by shopping from Market Day! If you would like to view the order guide or place an order, please go to www.marketday.com. Paper copies of the order guide are also available in narthex. Paper order forms are due by Thursday, August 7th. Online orders are due by Monday, August 11. Pick up is from 5:00-6:00 on Thursday, August 14th in front of school. If you have any questions or need assistance placing an order please call Jeannine at 406-0556. Annunciation Rummage Sale Sat., Aug. 2, 9 am 2 pm, 401 Gray St., Green Bay Annunciation Picnic, 401 Gray St., Green Bay Sunday, Aug. 10, 11 am 3 pm 10 am Mass, booyah, games, food, bakery, refreshments and music! Raffle: $5 ea. or 3 for $10. Prizes: $500 Cash, 32 HD Television, Packer Artwork, RCA 7 Tablet & Gift Cards! Tickets available at 1087 Kellogg St., or call 920-496-2160. All are welcome! Resurrection Parish Presents A musical by Marty Haugen Performances at Resurrection Catholic Church 333 Hilltop Drive, Green Bay 920-336-7768 www.gbres.org All are welcome! Tuesday, August 5, 7:00 pm Wednesday, August 6, 7:00 pm Free will Offering Social to follow Look for us on Facebook
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG WWW.STPHILIPGB.ORG PAGE 5 WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 St. Nicholas Country Fest August 9 & 10, 2014 Survivor Live in Concert Saturday, Aug 9 St. Nicholas Country Fest in Freedom. Tickets are $20 in advance or $30 at the door. For Survivor Tickets, visit www.ticketstaronline.com or contact the St. Nicholas Parish office directly at 920-788-1492 to avoid on-line processing fees. Tickets are also available at Freedom Foods, Capital Credit Union in Freedom, and all East Wisconsin Savings Banks. Sunday Events include mass in church at 8:30am, outdoor mass at 10:30am, chicken dinner, silent and oral auction, kids auction, performance by the Freedom High School Marching Band, horse rides, petting zoo, kids games, and more! Visit www.stnicholascountryfest.com for more information! AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm St. Philip Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm Holy Cross Prince of Peace Resurrection Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Sat. 2:15-3:30 pm Wed. 6:00-8:30 pm St. John the Evangelist Sat. 3:00-3:30 pm St. Mary of the Angels Sat. 11:15 am St. Matthew Sts. Peter and Paul Sat. 3:30 pm Sun. 7:30 am, 9:30 am, 12pm 1st Fri.& 1st.Sat. of the month 7:30 am St. Willebrord Mon.-Fri.7:00 am, 11:30am, Sat. 7:00 am Shrine of Our Lady Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Of Good Help Sat. 8:45-10:45 am Bulletin Advertising Please support our advertisers on the back of our bulletin, the revenue from their ads makes our bulletin possible.