Mission Statement Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Community welcomes all searching for God while growing together in faith by God s grace through prayer, service and sharing. 2270 S. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin w w w. n a t i v i t y p a r i s h. c o m FEBRUARY 2, 2014 The Presentation of the Lord 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 Parish Secretary Rae Wetzel Housekeeper Mary Greene Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Business Administrator Marty Rusch 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 E-mail 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
F EBRUARY 2, 2014 PAGE 2 CANCELLATION OF MASS/CPS POLICY Severe winter weather conditions can make driving dangerous. Sometimes we need to make cancellations. Please know that if the Ashwaubenon School District cancels classes for the day, or have a late start, then there will be no Mass or Communion Prayer Service that morning. The Parish Office may also be closed. PARISH STEWARDSHIP January 25th & January 26th, 2014 Sacrificial Offering... $6,983.00 Loose Offertory... 1,134.00 Auto Bank Withdrawal... 2,683.00 Total... $10,800.00 Celebrating 50 Years of Faith... $43.00 Celebrating 50 Years YTD... $95,735.00 Maintenance & Improvement... $35.00 To meet our budget, we need an average of $16,000.00 each week. NEW DEACON TO BE AT NATIVITY For the past five years John Bundra has been in a formation process leading to his ordination as a permanent deacon. In December, Bishop Ricken gave his approval for John to be ordained on May 10, 2014, for the Diocese of Green Bay. John and his wife, Debra, have been very active at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for many years. Look for John and Debra to soon become a part of our parish family and help in serving the needs at Nativity. ADOPTED SEMINARIAN Meet Nativity s newly adopted Seminarian, Matthew Faucett. Matthew comes to us from Holy Family Parish in Marinette. He is studying at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary in Minnesota. Please keep Matthew in your prayers as he studies for the priesthood. If you would like to write and encourage him in his vocation, you can address your cards and letters to Matthew Faucett at Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, 700 Terrace Heights, #464, Winona, MN 55987. Matthew s birth date is January 12th, and his chosen intercessor is St. Thomas More. If interested, visit the Green Bay Diocesan website at gbdioc.org and click on Our Seminarians to learn more about Matthew and all the current seminarians for the Diocese. ONLINE GIVING We offer automatic payments through online giving. If interested visit our website at www.nativityparish.com and click on the online giving logo. If you have questions contact Vicki at 499-5156. CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS!!! January 22ndCarroll Charlier... $25.00 26th Jim Peterson...$50.00 23rd Kathy/Bob Caliaro.. $25.00 27th Kathy Vorpahl...$25.00 24th Donna/Bernie McVane $25.00 28th Alyson/Mike Nelson...$25.00 25th Laura Shimon... $25.00 Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment. PRESENTATION OF THE LORD On this day, the 40th day of Christmastide, we recall the sacrifice given by Mary and Joseph in the Temple of Jerusalem for the first-born male in their family, Jesus. He is recognized by the elders, Simeon and Anna, who give thanks for seeing Jesus themselves before they die. Simeon tells Mary that Jesus is destined to be a sign so that the secret thoughts of many may be laid bare. After this they went home to Nazareth. Jesus grew up and God s favor was with him. What are your secret thoughts and thanks? Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD 2001, OCP. All rights reserved. FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS Grades 1 and 2, Early Childhood Church Time: Next Class Sunday, February 2, 10:15 AM Grades 3-5: Next Class Tuesday, February 4, 6:30-7:30 PM Grades 6-10: Next Class Wednesday, February 5, 6:30-8:00 PM INCLEMENT WEATHER Poor winter conditions sometimes make cancellations necessary. For Religion Ed. Sessions, please know that if Ashwaubenon public school classes are cancelled for the day, then there will be no Religion Ed. Sessions that evening. Late starts will not affect evening sessions. If weather worsens during the day, notification of any cancellation will appear on the major TV stations, or call the Religion Education office at 499-6012 and follow the prompt for Class Cancellations. GOOD SAMARITAN Special thanks to Keith VandenHeuvel! After a recent Tuesday RE Session, Keith noticed that a car belonging to one of our catechists had a flat tire. With wind chills far below zero (and without a hat) he put on the spare. People like Keith make our Christian community special - thanks again to him and to all who sacrifice and care for others. SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION Saturday, February 8, 5:00 PM (during our regularly scheduled parish liturgy) Celebrant: Bishop David Ricken 51 of our high school youth will receive the Gifts of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation this year. Please pray for them, their sponsors, and their parents and families. Many thanks to their catechists: Patti Alberts, Bruce McEwing, Carolyn Steeno, Ginny Laukka, Denise Schmidt, and Coordinator Christine Wolf. 2
T HE PRESENTATION OF THE LORD PAGE 3 All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are offered for the living and deceased members of our parish. Saturday, February 1 5:00 Al Hanna Sunday, February 2 8:30 John & Rita Foxgrover Al Hanna 10:15 Gerald Vercauteren Florence Kipke Monday, February 3 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Tuesday, February 4 9:00 Loddie Mleziva Wednesday, February 5 8:00 Oz Barclay 2:00 Harold Genske (Woodside) Thursday, February 6 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 2:00 Jacqueline Roseberry (San Luis) Friday, February 7 9:00 Reparation Intention requested by Bishop Ricken Saturday, February 8, Confirmation Mass 5:00 For perseverance in the practice of our Catholic faith by our newly confirmed members Sunday, February 9 8:30 Howard & Lorraine Vann Marilyn Zipper Bill Perpich 10:15 Gerald Albrent Nativity Parish welcomes the following members who recently became part of our worshiping family. We pray for God s blessings upon our new members: Shane and Megan Wheeler; and Thomas Derenne and Irene Corpus-Derenne. STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT "...they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord." Luke 2:22 Do we give the Lord the first fruits of our time every week by attending Mass? Do we set an example for our children and grandchildren by attending Mass and joyously participating in the celebration of Mass each week? How do we know what God wants us to do unless we communicate with Him? SAT: 5:00 PM Songleader/Organist SUN: 8:00 AM RCIA-Lounge 8:30 AM Songleader/Organist 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall 10:00 AM Childcare-Nursery 10:15 AM Church Time/RE Grades 1 & 2 10:15 AM Songleader/Organist MON: 9:30 AM Eucharistic Adoration 10:00 AM Quilting/Needlework Group-Lounge 6:30 PM Baptism Prep-Lounge TUE: 6:30 PM RE-Grades 3-5-Classrooms WED: 4:30 PM Children s Choir-Lounge 6:30 PM RE-Grades 6-10-Classrooms 6:30 PM KC Council Meeting-Lounge 8:00 PM Youth Group-JP2 Room THUR: 6:00 PM Stephen Ministry-Classrooms 6:30 PM Women s Guild Meeting-Bona Hall 7:00 PM Nativity Choir-Church SAT: 5:00 PM Confirmation Mass 5:00 PM New Life Choir/Organist SUN: 8:00 AM RCIA-Lounge 8:30 AM Nativity Choir/Organist 9:00 AM Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall 10:00 AM Childcare-Nursery 10:15 AM Church Time/RE Grades 1 & 2 10:15 AM Children s Choir/Organist 10:15 AM Baptism Mass READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2 Sunday: Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18; Lk 2:22-40 [22-32] Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7; Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 19:3; Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12; Mk 6:7-13 Friday: Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34 Sunday: Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16 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 PRESENTATION OF THE LORD is celebrated every February 2 nd ; this year it falls on Sunday. This feast has been named Candlemas or Light Mass because the symbol of candles and lights are a sign of the divine splendor of the one who comes to expel the dark shadows of evil and to make the whole universe radiant with the brilliance of his eternal light. (Sophrainus, on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord). From the manger to Jerusalem, this feast flows from the Nativity narratives proclaimed weeks earlier and sets the stage for the Lent/Easter Season. Since this feast is on Saturday, we will bless any church and home candles at each weekend Mass. We invite you to bring your candles (put your name on them) and place them on the table at the front step of the altar. If you have candles from home that you want blessed, place them on this table (make sure you label it with your name). Also, there will be blessed candles available for you to purchase at $3.00 per pair. BLESSING OF THE THROATS The Feast of St. Blasé is always celebrated on February 3rd. St Blasé was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia (Turkey). Before dying as a martyr to the Christian faith, he is said to have healed a boy who was choking. Since then, St. Blasé has been venerated as the patron of those who suffer from diseases of the throat. We pray in a special way on this day for protection from afflictions of the throat and other illnesses. Since this feast is on Monday this year, Fr. Jack will give a general blessing of the throats over all the Faithful at the end of each Mass on the weekend of February 1st and 2nd. TO BOW OR GENUFLECT Now that the tabernacle, housing the Blessed Sacrament, has been moved forward in our church, several people have asked what the proper reverence should be when passing by it. This excerpt is taken from an article that appeared in the Compass in March 2011: Bowing is the proper sign of reverence to the Altar (when no tabernacle is near it) while genuflection (on the right knee) is reserved for God, we only genuflect to the body of Christ reserved in the tabernacle. (If in doubt, just look for the sanctuary light (Red), which is kept burning by the tabernacle whenever the sacred species is present.) So, as a sign of adoration and love for the Body of Christ, we should genuflect, if physically possible, when passing by the tabernacle. Thanks for asking! THANK YOU FOR THE ROSARIES Nativity received a heartfelt thank you from Fr. Terry LaCombe, the Command Chaplain for the Marine Corps in San Diego, California, for the box of rosaries we sent to the Marines and recruits in December. Fr. LaCombe says he receives many requests for rosaries and with the rosary our men and women here can be reminded of the mystery of faith, praise God, concentrate on the mysteries, honor Mary and give thanks to Jesus for His birth, death and resurrection. What a blest people we are. CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AS A FAMILY OF FAITH 1964-2014 Thank you to all those who took part in Nativity s 50th Anniversary Kick Off Lasagna Dinner and Mass on the Ice at the Arena. These events could not happen without all of you, our dedicated volunteers! We begin by thanking the 50th Anniversary Committee, especially, co-chairs, Carol Pichette and Judy Schroeder, and all the event leaders of the 50th Anniversary celebrations. Special thanks to our Lasagna Dinner chefs, Jim Herald and Jesse James Weiland; and their team of set up, kitchen helpers and servers; and the wonderful entertainment provided by the Ashwaubenon High School Encore Show Choir, directed by Teresa Schroepfer. Special thanks goes out to The Mass on the Ice volunteers: Dave Jelinek with the sound system; Michael Raught, Organist; Teresa Schroepfer, Choir Director; and all the outstanding choirs Adult, Brass, Youth and New Life. Thank you to the Greeters, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, Sacristan, Altar Servers, Knights of Columbus (for hauling items to and from the Arena), Heid Music, piano; Ashwaubenon High School, Shelly Paul, Photographer; Tom Yungwirth, Video; Gary Paul, Signage/Trailer; Wayne Efferson, Worship Director, for the beautiful liturgy; Dcn. Mike Schmidt; our pastor, Fr. Jack Harper; the office staff; Breakfast Brunch Coordinator, Bill Orgeman; PMI Event Coordinators, Scott Boesch and Scott Conklin; and parking supervisor, Don Leurquin. Thank you to everyone who attended these events. It is because of you that this is all possible. We thank you for your support. There will be many events scheduled this year to celebrate our important milestone of 50 years. Plans are moving right along with the year-long celebration. This is just the beginning of our many, upcoming events and we hope you are able to attend some or all of them. Watch future bulletins for details! VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BRUNCH Sunday, March 2nd A Volunteer Appreciation Brunch is scheduled for Sunday, March 2nd, after the 8:30 AM and 10:15 AM Masses in Bona Hall. Mark your Calendar! If you have done any volunteering here at Nativity within the past year or plan on volunteering, you and your family are invited to join us in this celebration. Thanks for all you've done, are doing, are about to do, will do later, have thought of doing or would like to do for Nativity Parish and the community. Before you leave Church today stop and pick up $crip to do your weekly shopping. 4
Strokes - What They Are, How To Prevent Them & How To Treat Them Presenter: Eric Dvorak M.D. Board Certified Physiatrist Bay Care Clinic 2nd FRIDAYS FOR SENIORS Friday, February 14, 2014 9:00 AM-11:00 AM at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Social Hall Our morning will begin with 9:00 AM Mass in Church, followed by a Continental Breakfast and Presentation in the Social Hall. ALL ARE WELCOME Please RSVP to the Parish Office by February 10, 2014 (We need an accurate count to order food) Nativity of Our Lord Parish, or St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish 2270 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, WI 54304 2771 Oakwood Dr., Green Bay, WI 54304 Parish Office - 499-5156 Parish Office - 499-1546
F EBRUARY 2, 2014 PAGE 6 JANUARY, 1964 NOTEWORTHY NEWS 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 February 2, 1964 GI Joe debuts as a popular American toy for boys. February 4, 1964 Mens cotton shirts are sold for $2.99 at Montgomery Ward. February 7, 1964 Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut Ice cream. WOMEN S GUILD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE The Fourth Annual Nativity Parish Women s Guild Rummage and Bake Sale will be held on Friday, April 11th, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, and on Saturday, April 12th, from 8:30 AM until noon. Clothes are accepted in clean, usable condition. All donated items should be clean and in working condition. We will also be accepting used books for the book sale. If you would like to donate bakery for the bakery booth please bring your goodies to Bona Hall on Thursday, April 10th, or Friday, April 11th before 8:30 AM. Please put bakery on paper plates, covered and mark the contents. Thank you. If you have questions please call Mary at 494-3088 or Marge at 494-0244. $CRIP PROGRAM You can now use your credit/debit card! We have $crip cards to fit everyone s needs... quick and easy for you, with benefits for our Parish. Plenty of stock on hand, so fill out your $crip form and take your order home with you. Dedicated volunteers are in the Narthex after all Masses to provide just what you need. $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. The week of January 20th - January 26th Scrip sold $3,405.00 - Profit - $168.03 Thank you for supporting our $crip program. 50TH ANNIVERSARY ITEMS FOR SALE We still have 50th Anniversary Christmas ornaments and pens available for sale. There are two styles of ornaments. The cost is $4.00 each. We also have 50th Anniversary triple function pens for $3.00. Stop in the Parish Office weekdays from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. There is a limited supply of each. 50TH ANNIVERSARY PICTURE DIRECTORY The Picture Directories have arrived! Distribution details forthcoming... 6
Nativity Parish Mission February, 2014 Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church is having a Parish Mission on February 16-19, 2014, featuring Catholic Speaker, Paul Koleske. Paul is a contemporary Catholic Christian Inspirational Speaker, Musician, Composer and Recording Artist from Racine, Wisconsin. Theme of the Mission: Igniting the Light of Christ Within You Paul s ministry teaches the listeners why and how they are already wired to succeed in building themselves and the church while discovering God s purpose for their lives. He shares practical techniques people can use to increase their connection with the Presence of the Holy Spirit, the Risen Christ s gift to His disciples. Sunday February 16 th, 6:30 PM: Connecting with the Light of Christ Paul will tell us his story, his conversion from lukewarm-ness as a Catholic to a believer in miracles. He ll discuss the True Presence! Then he ll teach you about the miracle of you! Monday February 17 th, 6:30 PM: Experiencing the Light of Christ Paul will teach us as Catholics to trust in God. He ll share practical ideas on what we can do to break the mental cycles of anxiety, fear, doubt, worry, and guilt once and for all! Tuesday February 18 th, 6:30 PM: Living the Light of Christ Learn the warning signs that show how we can be imprisoned, all those things and attitudes that limit our willingness and energy to live fully our Christian faith the Light of Christ within you, no matter what happens to you. Wednesday February 19 th, 6:30 PM: Youth Night Presentation, combining music and the spoken word. We can all grow in our relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ. As with all Paul s spoken word presentations, he selects songs from his own music that will illumine the topics discussed and point towards solutions to your concerns. His music, with its clear messages, will act as a lasting reminder that you can use long after the Mission to lift up your spirits and envision the Light of Christ within you. Paul has given this retreat from the East Coast to Hawaii. He has appeared on EWTN with his music. This mission will empower you to live a more successful spiritual life. Paul will speak and sing at all Masses the weekend before the Mission. All are invited and this Mission is free. A free will offering will be taken for those who want to help Paul extend the reach of his ministry. All presentations are 90 minutes and conducted in the church. Want more information? Visit the web site at PaulKoleske.com.
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: February 9, May 11, and June 15, 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: March 30 & 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 February 2, 2014 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Perforate pages 3, 5 & 7