St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org April 11 & 12, 2015 Whether you are a member or a guest, we thank you for joining us! Parish Office (920) 468-4811 FAX 468-1396 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am-noon 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 Minister Callie Kowalski R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima 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, April 13 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, April 14 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Wednesday, April 15 8:45 am the sioul of James Barnett Thursday, April 16 8:45 am the souls of William & Claudia Jauquet the soul of Finley Herlache 6:30 pm Confirmation Friday, April 17 8:45 am the soul of Evelyn Vandertie 2:00 am Bornemann Nursing Home Word/Communion Service Saturday, April 18 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Denise Spalla the soul of Toni VanLieshout Sunday, April 19 8:00 am for the Parish 10:00 am the souls of Herbert & Bernice Duescher 6:30 pm the soul of Esther Blohowiak Wedding Announcements: I Tanya Lopez & Nicholas Rogers In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Marjorie Loritz. Please remember them in your prayers. Thank you to everyone who donated to the gym floor! Final cost of the floor $60,150 Donations $36,085 Athletic Club Payment $16,123 Parish Payment $7,942 Scrip Sales Week of March 23--March 29, 2018 Parish Sales $ 7,190.00 Profit - $ 290.86 School Sales $ 43,542.00 Profit - $ 1,212.06 Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended April 5, 2015 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 20,744.00 Offertory Collection...... $ 2,550.00 Holy Thursday...... $ 631.00 Holy Land...... $ 1,602.00 Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $22,660 You may notice in front of the church an image of Jesus with two rays of light coming from his side, one blue and one red. This is the image of Divine Mercy. The image came in a vision to St. Faustina nearly a century ago asking souls to trust in the mercy of God for all things. The mantra of the vision is Jesus I trust in you. It has its scriptural roots in the blood and water that poured fourth from the side of Jesus when he was pierced by the lance on the Cross. The blue/ water is representative of Baptism and the blood/red is the Eucharist. These are the two Sacraments that give divine sacramental life to souls and to the Church. Why is the image in front of the church? It is because the Sunday after Easter was proclaimed Divine Mercy Sunday by Pope John Paul II in 2000 at the same time he canonized Faustina Kowalska to whom Jesus appeared. She was the first saint of the new millennium. Pope John Paul II had a long commitment to this devotion and believed it to be a key component of renewal. He asked the world to join him in this. Saint Maria Faustina was the source of the devotion to Divine Mercy. The world that Faustina lived in (1920-30) was in need of great mercy amidst the wars of that generation. A year after she died, Poland was invaded by the Nazis and just a few miles from the convent where she lived, a death camp was established at Auschwitz. St. Faustina knew nothing of these atrocities. Her focus seems to have been on personal sin, though we need God s mercy for all kinds of sins, social and personal. The Vatican decree for Divine Mercy Sunday says that we are to go to confession, receive the Eucharist, and say prayers for the intentions of the Pope, trusting in God s mercy, at some point near this Sunday to really be available for the fullness of God s graces affiliated with this Feast. Just as in St. Faustina s time, we need a spirit of forgiveness and reconciliation in our world. Human beings are often merciless to each other. A rediscovery of Divine Mercy might be just what we need to advance a lasting peace in our world. You could observe the Feast of Divine Mercy and make it more meaningful by: 1. Receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation 2. Placing your complete trust in Jesus 3. Receiving Holy Communion 4. Venerating the image of Divine Mercy by some pious act of recognition as you pass. 5. Being merciful to others through your actions, words, and prayers on their behalf. May you receive the blessings of God s great Divine Mercy on this feast! Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Bishop s Appeal Total as of March 31, 2015 $70,956
April 11 & 12, 2015 PAGE 3 Reigious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director The Week Ahead: April 15 No Religious Education Classes on April Classes will resume on April 22 St. Bernard School News Sara Pethan-Teacher News Flash... Step-Up Day -Wednesday, May 6, 2015, from 9:00-10:30 am. Our current students in Kindergarten - 5th grade, will be "Stepping-Up" to the next grade level. Teachers are planning a fun, hands-on, and informative experience that will get our students excited about next year! The 5th grade students will shadow with 6th grade and experience the Chromebooks! While 8th grade students will "step-down" and be resident helpers in the younger grades! Current Events.. Debunking the Myth Series - A series of early evening talks designed for current families to learn more about the curriculum, the teachers and day to day life for students and parents in the coming grade. Mark your calendars with these dates! 4/13/15-1st & 2nd Grade (5:00-6:00 pm); 4/20/15-5th Grade (4:30-5:00 pm) / 3rd & 4th Grade (5:00-6:00 pm); 4/27/15 Middle School (5:00-6:00 pm) MAP Testing begins 4/13/15. Bishop David Ricken invites you to a PRAYER SERVICE FOR HEALING. Pease join us as we pray for lall who are in need ofn healing from the Church, especially those affected by sexual abuse. Tuesday, April 14, 2015, 6:30 pm - St. Matthew Parish, Green Bay Friday, April 17, 2015, 6:30 pm Sacred Heart Parish, Shawano Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! March 29 Ben Klika March 30 Ann Heimerl March 31 Sue French April 1 Melissa Umentum April 2 Ryan Dummer April 3 Joe VanDyke April 4 Michelle Schrader Winners will be notified by mail! Youth Ministry Callie Kowalski STOCK SALE UPDATE! Next round of stock available: April 25-26. HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Laser Tag Tuesday Rescheduled! April 21 will be the next Laser Tag Tuesday. We are looking to go on MONDAY, April 20. Please contact Callie for more information and to receive a permission slip if under 18 years old. SHINE Formation Meeting, Sun., Apr 26, 5:00-6:15 pm For those committed to going to Rochester, please be in attendance for another formation meeting! All chaperones are encouraged to attend! 6:30 PM Mass will be available after the meeting. Stay up-to-date with youth ministry events by checking out our website: www.stbernardgb.org/youth-ministry.html. MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH MINISTRY Next DROP-IN date: Thurs., April 16-3:45 to 5 pm. DROP-IN! Come hang out after school with games, snacks, fellowship, and fun! We will talk about the upcoming Sunday Gospel and share some faith as well! We will meet in the Multi-Purpose Room. SAVE THE DATE: JUNE 19. Lock-in! For current 8 th graders through seniors in high school! There will be dodgeball, outdoor games, pizza, a midnight scavenger hunt, and opportunities for prayer! Doors are locked at 7 PM and won t be reopened until 7 AM! CONFIRMATION Confirmation Mass April 15-6:30 pm. Mass begins at 6:30 PM. Sponsors and Candidates, please arrive at 5:15 PM. Reception to follow in the Multi-Purpose Room. Journey Through Grief Our grief support group for all those who have suffered the death of a loved one will begin April 14, 2015. The group will meet on Tuesdays, April 14, 21, 28, May 5 & 12, from 7:00-8:30 PM in the duplex at 443 St. Bernard Dr. (corner of Hillside Ln and St. Bernard Dr.) Participants will receive the greatest benefits if they are able to attend all of the sessions. To register or for further information, please call Sr. Caroline at 468-4811,ext.103. or e-mail caroline@stbernardcong.org. Pre-registration is required in order that materials may be provided. No fee.
SECOND SUNDAY OF EASTER PAGE 4 St. Bernard School Auction for Education IT S AUCTION TIME! April 18th, 5:00 11:00pm at St. Bernard School. Giving Back to the Future is the theme this year so come dressed in your favorite 80 s attire (optional). Admission: Including Food, Auctions, Raffles and FUN! $25 in advance/$30 at the door Don t miss out! Here is just a sampling of everything happening that night: Live & Silent Auctions, Cash raffles, Tuition raffle, An assortment of parties, Classroom projects, Great food catered by Renard s Catering, Wine, Beer. Plus it s a great opportunity to support the school and meet families from the school and parish. We hope to see you there! Admissions, grand prize & tuition raffle tickets will be sold after masses this weekend. Please contact Laura Neumann at lneumann@shorewest.com or Michelle Massart at 246-1655/ michelle@massartauctioneers.com for more information. ADULT CONFIRMATION Have you received the sacrament of Confirmation? Is now the time for you? The diocesan-wide Confirmation celebration will be held on Pentecost Sunday, May 24, 2015 11:30 AM at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral with Bishop Ricken If you have not been confirmed and would like to receive this sacrament you are welcome to attend the preparation sessions at St. Bernard Parish Office on Thurs. Apr. 16 and Wed., April 22, 29, May 6, 13. 6:30-8:30 pm. Please contact Sr. Caroline by Monday, Apr. 20, at 468-4811, ext. 103 to register or for more information. Green Bay Baylander Chorus Presents The Old Glory Honor Flight Honoring our nation s veterans 70th Annual Harmony Jubilee With special guests Kordal Kombat Saturday, April 25, 2015 3:00pm or 7:00 pm Green Bay Southwest High School 1331 Packerland Drive General Admisssion $16.00 Ticktets are non-refundable baylanders.org All Veterans Admitted Free Market Day Twelve varieties of cookie dough are available this month from Market Day. Order guides are available in the narthex or at www.marketday.com. Paper order forms are due by Wednesday, April 15th. Online orders are due by Saturday, April 18th. Pick up is from 3:45-4:45 on Thursday, April 23rd in the school cafeteria. If you have any questions or need assistance placing an order please call Jeannine at 406-0556. A STROLL THROUGH SWANSTONE MAY 13, 2015 AT WALLY S SPOT Have you ever made a willow bench? Done brick stamping? Studied aromatherapy? Owner of Swanstone Gardens, David Calhoon, will tell you of the many opportunities available at this lovely site in Edgewater Beach. Join us for dinner, a silent auction, and raffle (including wine). Plan to come and bring your friends and we hope you will contribute items for the auction. If you wish to participate in the planning process, please call Mary Lynn Hall (920-438-9437) or Jenny Kennedy(920-471-9404) DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY! Divine Mercy is the Easter gift the Church receives from the Risen Christ! The message of this feast day is simple: God s mercy is greater than our sins! God wants us to turn towards Him with our trust and to turn away from our sins - extending His love and forgiveness to others as He does to us. On this day, Jesus tender mercy is poured out as an ocean of grace upon those who have approached the font of His mercy recently through Confession and today through Holy Communion This special gift of Divine Mercy is not limited to this one powerful Sunday of the year; this devotion includes special ways of drawing daily upon Jesus Mercy and living our response to it. To learn more - including the blessings available through the powerful Divine Mercy Image - visit www.thedivinemercy.org or check out the pamphlets and prayercards on the bulletin board and tables in the Narthex. The Divine Mercy Chaplet is prayed each Wednesday in the St. Bernard Chapel after the Mass. Jesus, I Trust in YOU!
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG WWW.STPHILIPGB.ORG PAGE 5 WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 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 $ AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm 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. 11:00 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, 11:30am, Shrine of Our Lady Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Of Good Help Sat. 9:15-10:45 am Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: the St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 tina@stbernardcong.org. Help Support St. Bernard Parish and School Buy Scrip Listen to Fr. Mark s homily on our website at: www.stbernardgb.org.