St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 www.stbernardgb.org April 6 & 7, 2019 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 Youth Minister/Confirmation Cassian Utrie Adult Faith Formation/RCIA Joanne Griesbach 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 Tuesday: 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, April 8 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, April 9 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Word/Communion 5:30 pm Adoration/Confession 6:30 pm the People of St. Bernard Parish Wednesday, April 10 8:45 am the soul of Josephine Mathu Thursday, April 11 8:45 am the soul of Francis Schauer Friday, April 12 8:45 am the People of St. Bernard Parish 12:10 pm Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross Saturday, April 13 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of Walter & Helen Mastalish and Frank & Mary Menghini Sunday, April 14 8:00 am the soul of Agnes Simons 10:00 am the soul of Mary Gauthier 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the souls of Joseph & Laurine VanLaarhoven and John VanLaarhoven Wedding Banns I Jennifer Karnopp & Nicholas Dopkins Good Friday and Easter Changes Due to a downward trend in attendance, priest availability, and availability of various other ministers, please take notice that there will be only ONE (1) service at 1:00 pm on Good Friday this year. Also, there will be NO CON- CURRENT MASSES in the gym on Easter morning. Easter morning Masses will be at 8:00 am & 10:00 am in the church only. NOTE: There will be no 6:30 Tuesday evening Mass or Holy Hour on April 16, because of the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral. Your Financial Stewardship For the month ended March 31, 2019 March Joyful Giving... $ 111,284.00 March Joyful Giving Budget... $ 113,845.00 Difference... $ (2,561.00) YTD Joyful Giving... $ 843,760.00 YTD Joyful Giving Budget... $ 930,200.00 Difference/Deficit... $ (86,440.00) Fiscal Year End June 30, 2019 This final week of Lent provides time to consider what Holy Week events you may wish to attend. Holy Week begins with next week s Palm Sunday Mass. Palm Sunday is striking for its color red evoking a reminder of Christ s blood shed on Calvary. It is also marked by the waving of our fresh palm branches and the reading of the Passion of Christ. The Passion is read on Palm Sunday and Good Friday. It is a sobering experience for those with an open heart. During Holy Week the school will host it s famous Living Stations of the Cross performed by our 8 th Graders on Monday at 2 pm and 6:45 pm and Tuesday at 2 pm. The Stations are always very well done and quite moving. We can be very proud of our students and their teachers. Holy Thursday night provides the opportunity to reflect on the gift of the Eucharist and the priesthood that Christ gave to serve the people of God. Mass is at 7 pm. Thursday night makes use of the imagery from the Last Supper, especially that of the washing of the Apostle s feet. The washing is a reminder of the mandate to serve our neighbor in love, and also a reminder that we must each be washed in the blood of the Lamb to be saved. As Christ reminds Peter during the event. Unless I wash you Peter, you will have no part in me. Holy Thursday closes with a procession of the Blessed Sacrament around the Church, reminding us that the Eucharist is truly the risen Lord with us. The reserved Eucharist is then kept on the Altar in the Chapel until about 930 pm. Persons can come and pray and be with Jesus after Mass. It recalls his night in jail. Good Friday brings another reading of the Passion from a different gospel. The service is not a Mass, but rather is a part of the continual Mass that began Holy Thursday night and will end Saturday night at the Easter Vigil. Good Friday is again awash in red, remembering the blood of Christ. At the service there is a solemn time for each of us to personally venerate the wood of the Cross, similar to our veneration of the relics of the saints, but more devotional. The Cross confronts us each differently and can be a very moving encounter if we have reflected on what God s mercy has forgiven in our life. Our service will be at 1 pm. There is also a collection on Good Friday for the Christians in the Holy Land. Please be as generous as you can! The Easter Vigil on Saturday night at 8:15 pm, (no 4pm Mass), can be an especially powerful experience for the believer. It is a long night of prayer, nearly two hours, filled with an opening fire in darkness symbolizing Christ conquering the darkness of this world, a recounting of the story of salvation through many read readings, and of course the first celebration of the Eucharist since Holy Thursday night. It is also when persons throughout the world are baptized and confirmed into the Catholic Faith. We will welcome some of our own. It is followed by a reception of punch and dessert in Bishop Hall. Join us! Consider what you might wish to attend, view our times here or at nearby parishes. And remember to be especially kind, welcoming and patient with those who may take your spot in the pew on Easter Sunday. Help me provide a place where people will want to return to St. Bernard and God. A blessed close to your Lent! Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
April 6 & 7, 2019 PAGE 3 5th Sunday in Lent For His sake I have accepted the loss of all things and I consider them so much rubbish, that I may gain Christ (PHILIPPIANS 3:8) The first commandment says that we should not put other gods before the Lord. Sharing all of our gifts, our time in prayer, our talent in charitable works and our treasure to support Church needs helps us keep God first in everything. It helps us from putting other gods before God. It helps us to use our gifts for the glory of God and not for our own honor. Religious Education News Adam Horn-R.E. Director The Week Ahead: April 10 Grade 1: Mary s Intercession Grade 2: Old Testament Roots of the Eucharist Part II, The Bread of Life Grade 3: The Church Continues Jesus Mission on Earth Grade 4: Jesus Teaches Us How to Live the Corporal Works of Mercy Grade 5: The Sacrament of Matrimony in Salvation History Grades 6 & 7 Boys: True Strength -- the Heart of a Man Part II Grades 6 & 7 Girls: True Beauty the Heart of a Woman Part II Grade 8 Boys: True Strength the Heart of a Man Part I Grade 8 Girls: True Beauty the Heart of a Woman Part I High School: Alpha How Can I Resist Evil? St. Bernard School Kris Hess-Administrative Assistant As part of your personal prayer and reflection during Holy Week, you are invited to watch this year's 8th-grade performance of The Living Stations of the Cross. Performance Times: Monday, April 15: 2:00 pm. (K Grade 2) Monday, April 15: 6:45 pm. (Friends and Family) Tuesday, April 16: 2:00 pm. (Grades 3-7) This is a powerful form of prayer for all those involved and a true expression of what encompasses our Catholic faith. Please consider joining us as part of your 2019 Lenten experience. Amount Received to April 2, 2019 55 Crozier Donors $ 38,716.88 326 Total Donors $ 64,638.38 Goal $ 89,499.00 Young Adults, Ages 21-35 Join us for fellowship and a discussion of: J.R.R. Tolkien s short story Leaf by Niggle Thursday, April 11, at the Rectory. We will meet at 6:00 and discussion will begin at 6:30. PDF versions of the short story are available on-line, or there is a recorded version on YouTube. Contact Adam at adam@stbernardcong.org for the Address... Hope to see you there! Scrip News Scrip Coordinator-Ann Selk The Winner of the $25.00 gift card in The Love and Luck Sweepstakes is: Jim & Margaret Wergin GIVE ONLINE SCRIP ORDERING A TRY. HELP IS AVAILABLE. Online ordering is easy and convenient. It can save you time. And you will be notified of special deals and bonus rebates offered by our scrip provider. If you would like individualized help in signing up and learning about the benefits please contact Ann Selk, scrip@stbernardcong.org to set up a time to get together. There is also an informational scrip brochure on the scrip table in the church narthex with instructions. Thank you for supporting the SCRIP program. Scrip is available on weekends on Sat. before and after the 4:00 pm Mass, Sun. between the 8:00 am & 10:00 am Masses, before and after the 6:30 pm Mass. Also available at the Parish Office Mon. 11:00 am - 4:30, Tues. - Thurs 8:00-4:30 and Fri. 8:00-11:00.
5TH SUNDAY IN LENT PAGE 4 BOOK & GIFT SALE Today April 6 & 7! Breakfast with the Easter Bunny Delicious Breakfast with Easter Bunny Fun Activities Picture with Easter Bunny (bring your camera) Saturday, April 13 9 am 11 am-bishop Hall Tickets $5 a person On sale after all Masses, March 30, 31, & April 6 & 7 Or call/text Debbie at 265-3665 by April 8. Open to children of all ages Sponsored by Altar Rosary Society A LADIES NIGHT OUT AN EVENING TO REMEMBER WE LL SHOW YOU HOW WEDNESDAY, MAY 15 WALLY S SPOT Doors open: 5:00 pm Dinner: 6:00 pm Presentation: to follow Enjoy a dinner featuring Pork Medallions, Risotto with mushrooms, and Green beans served with a salad, dinner rolls and a tasty dessert. Following dinner the fun begins with Teri Bradford from the ADRC (Aging Disability Resource Center) who will invite you to explore and participate in a variety of games, designed to appeal to all ages, that will help you to engage, exercise and challenge your memory skills. It is one of their most popular presentations and always attracts a waiting list. Debra Wiesner, and Laurie Ropson will assist. Tickets ($20) will be sold after Masses on April 27-28 and May 4-5. We invite all parish members to contribute items for the auction and expanded raf le by May 8. They may be dropped off at Mary Lynn Hall s (468-1327), 220 Schober St. by May 8. Julie Radosavljevic (468-3455) and Jean Reich (469-0859) may be called for assistance. Margaret Mary circle members are asked to bring wine contributions to the Spot on the 15 th for the wine raf le. Books, Bibles, Easter Items Gifts for First Communion, Weddings, Confirmation And Much More!!! In partnership with Cathedral Book & Gift, a portion of the proceeds will go towards St. Bernard s Adult Faith Formation providing ongoing education about our faith. HOLY COMMUNION OUTREACH Our goal is to provide Holy Communion on a monthly basis, to those parishioners who are unable to attend Mass. Volunteer training will be offered on Tuesday, April 16, 2016 in Bishop Hall, 6:00-7:30 PM. Please email or call Ann Kaufmann to register at the Parish Office, ann@stbernardcong.org or 468-4811 Ext 113 A background check and Virtus training is required. Jeannine Hadzima can provide any needed information. Please call her at the parish office, 468-4811, Ext. 118. SEDER MEAL ST. BERNARD PARISH WILL NOT BE HOSTING A SEDER MEAL THIS YEAR. IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO CELEBRATE WITH YOUR FAMILY AT HOME YOU MIGHT LIKE TO USE EXODUS 12 AS YOUR STARTING POINT. Paper Drive Fundraiser At your convenience, April 6-14 a designated dumpster will be in the NE corner of the St. Jude parking lot, 1420 Division St. GB. Acceptable paper includes any clean paper you would normally put in a city recycling bin. Paper and cardboard only, please NO garbage.
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 7 The best Catholic content in one place. It s EASY and FREE to Register! 1. Go to: www.stbernardgb.formed.org 2. Use the parish code is: TFB3G3 to register and access the inspiring and engaging content on FORMED! St. Jude, Fish Bake Friday Apr 12 1420 Division St., Green Bay, 5-7 pm $8.50 adults, $7.75 seniors, $5 11 and under St. Mary Church, Trout Boil Friday- April 12 214 Church St., Algoma, 4:30-6:30 pm $10.00 adults, 10 & under $5.00 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