St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org September 1 & 2, 2018 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 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 the date. Sacrament of Baptism Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at 468-4922 Thinking About Becoming Catholic? Contact Joanne Griesbach 468-4811/joanne@stbernardcong.org
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, September 3 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, September 4 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home/ Word/Communion Service 5:30 pm Adoration/ Confession 6:30 pm Mass Wednesday, September 5 8:45 am the soul of Janet Steeno Thursday, September 6 8:45 am the souls of Martin Ferrier and Mary Ferrier Friday, September 7 8:45 am the souls of Ben & Stella Treml and Beata Huss Saturday, September 8 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of George Bradley Sunday, September 9 8:00 am the Deceased members of the Ralph Strebel family 10:00 am the soul of Mary Zellner 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the People of St. Bernard Parish Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Jacob Michael Finendale, Jr. Wedding Banns III Kelly Murphy & Nicholas Clark III Yeni Carrasco & Benjamin Groddy Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended August 19, 2018 Weekly Envelopes... $ Offertory Loose... $ 14,596.00 1,026.00 Debt Collection... $ Holy Day Social Justice... $ 2,392.00 647.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 23,363.00 Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended August 26, 2018 Weekly Envelopes... $ 15,713.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,410.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 23,363.00 I found myself reflecting this past week on the need to pray more and not less. A good maxim to live by. When I don t want to pray or when I am discouraged, or I am feeling too busy... pray more and not less. So, it is fitting that this week we will begin the practice of Tuesday nights having Confessions and Adoration offered at 5:30 pm in the main church and then Mass at 6:30 pm. I really need persons to come and pray each Tuesday night at 5:30 pm in order to have the Blessed Sacrament on the Altar. So, if you feel so inclined to pray more and not less this may be just the opportunity for you! In difficult times especially, the call is to pray more, not less. In the midst of the current sadness I found some consolation recently in a passage I read from my Breviary during Morning Prayer. It is from what is called The Office of Readings and it offered a selection from the Vatican II document Gaudiem et Spes, Joy and Hope, # 39. Here is what it said: We do not know the time for the consummation of the earth and of humanity, nor do we know how all things will be transformed. As deformed by sin, the shape of this world will pass away; but we are taught that God is preparing a new dwelling place and a new earth where justice will abide, and whose blessedness will answer and surpass all the longings for peace which spring up in the human heart. Then, with death overcome, the sons of God will be raised up in Christ, and what was sown in weakness and corruption will be invested with incorruptibility. Enduring with charity and its fruits, all that creation which God made on man's account will be unchained from the bondage of vanity. Therefore, while we are warned that it profits a man nothing if he gain the whole world and lose himself, the expectation of a new earth must not weaken but rather stimulate our concern for cultivating this one. For here grows the body of a new human family, a body which even now is able to give some kind of foreshadowing of the new age. Hence, while earthly progress must be carefully distinguished from the growth of Christ's kingdom, to the extent that the former can contribute to the better ordering of human society, it is of vital concern to the Kingdom of God. For after we have obeyed the Lord, and in His Spirit nurtured on earth the values of human dignity, brotherhood and freedom, and indeed all the good fruits of our nature and enterprise, we will find them again, but freed of stain, burnished and transfigured, when Christ hands over to the Father: "a kingdom eternal and universal, a kingdom of truth and life, of holiness and grace, of justice, love and peace." On this earth that Kingdom is already present in mystery. When the Lord returns it will be brought into full flower. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
September 1 & 2, 2018 PAGE 3 The 22nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Be doers of the word and not hearers only (JAMES 1:22) It s easy to understand the definition of stewardship. The hard part is living it! What do you do to live God s word? Do you share your time in prayer with God? Do you use your talent to help those in need? Are you generous with your financial resources? If not, what are you waiting for? Religious Education News Adam Horn-R.E. Director Religious Education classes are fast approaching for elementary level students. If you have not yet done so, please register your child(ren) soon to help us know how big class sizes will be. As always we are looking for catechists and subs for Grades 1-5 to teach from 6:00 7:15. If you have any interest or questions, please contact Adam Horn at 468-4811 or adam@stbernardcong.org. We are kicking off the new Religious Education year with a Religious Education Family Potluck Night Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 6:00 pm at St. Bernard It will be an evening of food, games, and music! If you haven t yet RSVP d please email Jeannine at Jeannine@stbernardcong.org. Join us for the Girl Scout Informational Event on Thursday, September 6, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm in Bishop Hall to learn more and sign up. For questions or to learn more about Girl Scouts, please reach out to us at 888-747-6945 gsnwgl.org. Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 or e-mail Tina at: tina@stberardcong.org. WOMEN OF OUR LADY'S PLAY & PRAY Meeting the 2nd & 4th Tuesdays at 9:00 every month at Nativity Church. We will be watching the DVD "Keep the Fire Alive" by Fr. Albert Haase, OFM Contact Barb Dellforge 920-664-6332 The Green Bay Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, will be hosting their annual Day of Enlightenment on Sat. Sept. 22 at St. Jude, 1420 Division St. GB. All women of the Diocese are invited to join us! The day s theme will be Discipleship with Friends 2.0. Join us to hear interesting, uplifting speakers, enjoy a beautiful liturgy with Fr. Timothy Brandt and share a continental breakfast & lunch (included). Presenters will be Bishop Robert Morneau, Sr. Laura Zelten, Sr. Marla Clercx. Learn more about a Women s Greatest Gift bring a cool, Catholic friend! $20 ea or $105 for groups of 6. To register, call Pat at 920-743-4274 by 9/16.
22nd SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 Want to know more about ALPHA? Come to Bishop Hall after any of the Masses next weekend, Sept. 8&9, for light refreshments, a brief explanation and sample of an Alpha video. ALPHA...is a series of interactive sessions that runs for 10 weeks, where one can rediscover and explore the Christian Faith. Each session focuses on one of the basic issues around the faith and is designed to engage and inspire conversation Each session consists of three parts: Meal: A great way to get to know each other Talk: 25-30 minute video presentation Small Group Discussion: Share thoughts and ideas without criticism or judgment Also included is one Saturday Day Away All ALPHA sessions are held in Bishop Hall at the following days and times beginning the second week of September: Tuesday: 6:00-7:30 pm (7:45 for the 1st session) Wednesday 6:00-7:15 pm (for Parents/Guardians of Children in the Religious Ed. program) Thursday: 11:30 am -1 pm (1:15 for the 1st session) The Saturday Day Away is on October 20th, from 9:30 am to 3 pm There is no charge to participate, however, free-will offerings will be gratefully accepted. SPACE IS LIMITED! Get your registration in early.go to http://www.stbernardgb.org/alpha.html or Fill in the form found on the central pillar in the narthex. The Notre Dame Academy Dance Team is hosting their annual Dance Clinic and Performance on Friday, September 28. All dancers grads K-8 are invited to participate. Clinic will be from 4:30 pm- Halftime of the NDA vs. Preble football game. All dancers will receive a t-shirt. Cost is $35.00 if registered prior to Sept 15 (regular price is $40.00). The registration form can be found on Facebook for Notre Dame Academy Dance Team, or contact Lisa Kyles at (920) 497-8470 or lkyles@new.rr.com. If you ve been coming to Mass for a while, but are not Catholic, we invite you to look deeper into the Catholic faith. We are holding informational sessions about the... Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) When: Tuesday, Sept. 4, at 6:30 pm Where: In the Church Library RCIA is a process designed for adults who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized in the Catholic Church but received little or no formation in the Catholic faith. For more information contact Joanne Griesbach at 468-4811 or by e-mail, joanne@stbernardcong.org All Saints Parish Denmark - Bingo 2018/2019 Mondays - September 10 thru April 29. Doors open 5:30 pm, bingo begins 6:30 pm. Wisconsin Progressive Jackpot Bingo! Cash Prizes. Follow us on Facebook All Saints Bingo - Denmark. 920-863-5256. Aluminum Cans & Electronics Recycling Day Sat., 9/22, 8 am - noon St. Joseph, corner of 9th and 12th St., Green Bay Accepting almost ALL electronics with a plug, such as computers, cell phones, appliances, video equipment, mechanical equipment, wire & cabling, telephone systems, key boards/mice, dehumidifiers, A/C units & MORE! No charge, except TV's & computer monitors ($10-$30). Proceeds to benefit Boy Scout Troop 1010. Sponsor: Cyber Green LLC, 920-246-7143.
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 7 GREEN BAY DIOCESAN COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN (DCCW),VICARIATE VI FALL MEETING: All women are invited to attend the Fall Meeting on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 220 S. Michigan St., De Pere. Registration in Dolski Hall (located behind the church) at 8:30 am. Mass at 9:00 am, followed by a light breakfast. Robin Therese, Pastoral Associate, St. Francis, will speak about her role in the Parish. There will be a $2 registration fee. Contact Janet Piontek at 920-468- 1596 or Julie Radosavljevic at 920-468-3455 or jradosavlj@aol.com. Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 or e-mail Tina at: tina@stbernardcong.org. Listen to Fr. Mark s homily on our website at: www.stbernardgb.org. Family Rosary Across America Monday-Friday 8 pm ET/5 pm PT 1050 AM Relevantradio.com AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Tues. 5:30-6:30 pm Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:30 pm St. Philip the Apostle Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm (English) Sun. 10:30-10:55 am (Spanish) 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. 3:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am 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, and 11:30am Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am