Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish 2597 Glendale Avenue Green Bay, Wisconsin (Howard) 54313-6889 Parish Office 434-2145 x 201 Also visit us at our website: www.sjbh.org Faith Formation Office 434-2417 x 206 Parish office Fax# (920) 434-5015 School Office 434-3822 x 221 School Web Page www.sjbhschool.org December 31st, 2017 Pastoral Team Pastor Parochial Vicar Deacons Rev. John P. Bergstadt Ext. 211 Rev. Scott Valentyn Ext. 210 Manny Torres & Nicholas Williams Parish Trustees Jean Payette Bob Buss Council & Committee Chairpersons Business Administrator Deacon Manny Torres Ext. 213 Pastoral Council Melinda Palzewic Meets on second Thursday of the Month Evangelical/Spiritual Growth Ruth Holloway Ext. 209 Finance Council David Withee Meets on Second and Fourth Monday of the Month Adult & Young Adult Evangelization Katie Westhoven Ext. 204 Adult Faith Formation Lisa Christiansen Youth Evangelization Kym Allex Ext. 214 Building & Grounds Hal Tust Liturgy and Music Karen Buchinger Ext. 232 Faith Formation Coordinator Amy Koehler/Mott Ext 212 Faith Formation Gr/ 1-8/Plus Sacraments Susan Castleton Ext 205 School Principal Andrew Mulloy Ext. 223 Schedule of Worship Eucharist Tuesday 6:30pm - Mass Wednesday thru Friday 8:30am Mass Saturday 4:30pm Mass Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am Masses Adoration First Thursday of the Month Holy Days As Announced Reconciliation Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm Saturday 9:30am 10:30am (Or by appointment) Baptism Baptism Class is offered each month and is required prior to Baptism. Register by calling the Parish Office Marriage By arrangement eight months in advance. Sacrament of the Sick Individually, by appointment Communally, as announced Board of Faith Formation Molly Huben Hospitality Committee Sarah Wulf Site Advisory Council Lisa LaCount Social Concerns Lori Janowski Stewardship Committee Roseann Mader Committee Meeting are open to all Parishioners
Welcome to Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish Howard, Wisconsin Saturday, December 30 Sunday, December 31 Tuesday, January 2 Wednesday, January 3 Thursday, January 4 Friday, January 5 Saturday, January 6 Sunday, January 7 Oh God, Hear Our Prayer 4:30 pm Ryan M Chambers 8:00 am 10:00 am People of the Parish Arnold & Dorothy Pamperin 6:30 pm Charles Shikoski 8:30am Roger Johnson 8:30am The Mott Family 8:30am Eddie Michalek 4:30 pm Elaine Oryall 8:00 am 10:00 am People of the Parish Loanne Caelwaerts Stewardship of Treasure From last weeks collection Weekly Contribution Budget $ 22,800.00 Weekly Envelopes $ 37,306.71 Loose Collection $ 1,085.22 Total $ 38,391.93 Christmas Masses $ 34,569.67 Children s Stewardship Here are just a few of the many offerings to God from the youth at St. John the Baptist. I prayed for granpa join. I hlpde pike up our howse for 1 hour. Let others go in front of me. Helped caleb and owen shovel.. I helped my mom make cookies. I helped rap presants. I gave presents to my family. I shared my toys Spelling taken directly from the envelopes! 10 youth envelopes were turned in last week $42.00 Haven t bought SCRIP yet? Make it your New Years Resolution!!! Every week pick up SCRIP for gas and grocery. Volunteers for: Jan 6 & 7 SCRIP NEWS Jan 13&14 Jan 20 & 21 NO SCRIP Joy Abel & Nancy DeBoth Chris Urban & Steve/ Honor Jensen This Week at St. John s Monday, January 1, 2018 PARISH OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday, January 2, 2018 MOM s Group - Lower Ministry Center, 10:00am Men s Bible Study Conference Room, 6:00pm Tiger Scouts Commons, 6:30 7:30 New Member Registrations Fireplace Rm 7:00pm AA 8:00pm, Upper Ministry Center Wednesday, January 3, 2018 Breaking Open the Word-6:30am & 6:00pm Narthex Senior Card Party Commons, 12:30pm NO FAITH FORMATION FCC Morality Class - Commons, 6:30pm Thursday, January 4, 2018 HOLY HOUR WITH SCHOOL FAMILIES 6:30pm Adult Faith Formation Fireplace Rm, 7:30pm Friday, January 5, 2018 Jedi Monks Club Commons, 3:00pm Saturday, January 6, 2018 Epiphany Story Hour Narthex, 9:30am Eagle Scouts Court of Honor Commons, 2:00pm Sunday, January 7, 2018 Welcome Meeting Bride Room, 9:00am Boy Scouts 1113 6:00pm Upper Ministry Center Confirmation Rehearsal Church, 7:00pm MOM s Group Conference Room, 7:00pm Scripture Readings January 7th The Epiphany of the Lord Reading I Isaiah 60:1-6 Reading II Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Gospel Matthew 2:1-12
THE HOLY FAMILY This Sunday, the family life of Jesus, Mary and Joseph is put before us as a model to imitate. We call them the holy family but much like other families today, they had their own problems to conquer and overcome. For instance, Joseph getting Mary safely to Bethlehem and him helping through the birth of Jesus and Mary s trust in him to do so. As Jesus grew up, imagine the toll the public ministry of Jesus must have taken on Mary and Joseph as they knew the dangers involved and the amazement they also felt. It must also have pained them to see the taunting about Jesus: Behold a glutton and a drunkard, a friend of tax-collectors and sinners (Luke 7:34). And there was their worry about the growing hostility toward Jesus from the Jewish authorities who were determined that he must die. What sustained the family of Nazareth through all of these trials and crosses? The answer is love for each other and for God. What holds families together also in times of difficulty is love and forgiveness. It is love which triumphs in the end, even if sometimes it may have to take the form of tough love and honest talking. If ever our families fail in any way, it may be because of a lack of love on someone s part. When families are successful, it is typically because their homes are places where love is highly prized. So, Look to Jesus, Mary and Joseph as ones to imitate in our own families. Just as the holy family survived all its crises through their love for each other and their faith in God, let us continually pray that our families will deal with difficulties and hold together through love for each other and faith in God. Gather together as a family to work on a common project. You might prepare a meal together, prepare a special dessert, or perhaps do a craft together. When you finish, talk about how each family member contributed to the common project. Remind one another that each member of the family contributes to the good of the whole family. Recall that Jesus was also part of a family and that this Sunday we celebrate the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph. Read together today's Gospel, Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23. Pray together that your family will continue to protect and care for one another as Mary and Joseph protected and cared for Jesus. A Thank you from a parish family We would like to thank the people who donated a Thanksgiving meal to our family. We are very appreciative of that. And thank you so much for all the gift cards-our Christmas will be (was) magical! This was definitely a very big help to us! God Bless You!
Calling ALL college students (18-25)! Are you home on break and looking for something to do? On Thursday January 11th join Fr. Scott and our Coordinator for Young Adult Evangelization, Katie Westhoven, for Mass followed by a SOCIAL at Townline Pub & Grill! Appetizers will be provided! Mass will start at 6pm in the St. John s day chapel. Can t make Mass? No problem! Join us for the social starting at 7pm! Bring a friend! COME JOIN THE SCHOOL FAMILIES FOR HOLY HOUR! January 4th @ 6:30 There is nothing more beautiful than watching our children worship at the feet of Jesus! Please come join us for an hour as we spend time adoring Jesus in His presence while we listen to beautiful readings and inspirational music! You are also welcome to come anytime during the day for adoration. It s a wonderful time to spend some intimate and quiet time talking with JESUS. RSVP- Please let us know if you will be coming by Friday January 7th! Call or text Katie at 815-322-3598 or email kwesthoven@sjbh.org! ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST SAVE THE DATE! APPRECIATION BREAKFAST! Knights of Columbus Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner Prepared & Served by our very own Knights of St. John the Baptist Council 6279. When: SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 5:30 PM (immediately following 4:30 Mass) Where: St. John the Baptist School Commons What: Food, Fun, Fellowship, and Door Prizes Watch future Bulletins for more information ALL ARE WELCOME! We give thanks to our parishioners for all they do to make this parish the wonderful parish it is! This breakfast is our way of saying THANK YOU! JANUARY 14, 2018 Serving from 8:00am until the last pancake is flipped! Come before or after mass but please come!
Retrouvaille A lifeline for marriages Marriage Help Retrouvaille (pronounced retro-vi) has helped tens of thousands of marriages at all stages of disillusionment or misery in their marriage. This program can help you, too! For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend at St. Norbert s Abbey in Green Bay March 2-4, 2018, please call (414) 502-7685, email: lakeshore@retrouvaille.org or visit our website at http://www.helpourmarriage.com HELPING HANDS MINISTRY Helping Hands Ministry is made up of caring stewards eager to help with transportation and meals during times of illness or other challenges you may be facing. This is just one way our vibrant and growing parish community is participating in furthering Christ s mission. By expanding our outreach and serving those in need we continue to follow Christ s example of love and compassion. Just some of the ways we help: Transportation To appointments To Mass To run Errands Dropping children off at school Providing Meals When you or a loved one is recovering from surgery While a loved one is hospitalized When you are not feeling well enough to cook Any other situation that keeps you from preparing meals St. John the Baptist School Upcoming Events Registration for the 2018-19 school year begins on January 28. We offer Early Childhood for 3- and 4-year-olds, and a full kindergarten through eighth-grade academic program. Learn more at www.sjbhschool.org or call 920-434-3822 x221. January 30 - Shadow Day If your family is thinking about transferring to St. John the Baptist School, this day is for you. Call the office to sign up to have your son/daughter shadow another student for the day and see what it is like to be a student at our parish school. This day is open to any student considering transferring to SJB next year for grades k-8. Schedule a Tour If you are interested in a tour, do not hesitate to call and schedule. Principal Mulloy is always happy to meet with you and show you our Early Childhood and K-8 academic programs. OUR MISSIONS STATEMENT: To be a visible sign of the risen Jesus by serving individuals and families who need help during times of illness or other challenges. To get help or become a minister, contact of the Helping Hands Coordinators: Gerrie Ward 660-9948 Or Gori Gezella 434-7730
Confirmation Mass Saturday, January 13 th Please pray for the confirmation candidates that will be confirmed on Saturday, January 13 th at the 4:30 P.M. Mass. The candidates have all prepared well and are looking forward to the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Bishop Ricken will be presiding at this Mass. Please join us for this beautiful liturgy. January 14 th March for Life Chicago 2018 8 a.m.-9:15 p.m. Help us pack a BUS full of SJB parishioners who are pro-life and passionate to share our Catholic beliefs of standing up for our youngest in society! Our parish has the unique opportunity to fill a bus to go to the March for Life in Chicago on Sunday, January 14 th from 8 a.m. to 9:15 p.m. It s $30 per person OR $85 per family (unlimited family member count)! Pack your own lunches, and pay for a dinner at a fast food restaurant on the way back! Our parish has limited spots to fill, so reserve your spot with the Faith Formation Offices before January 5 th! If you have questions, contact Kym Allex in the parish offices! Here are five reasons to join us: 1. It's convenient. With pickup locations in 13 places statewide, there s a place to board the bus near you. Hop on a bus in Brookfield, Richfield, Madison, Beloit, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Kenosha, Appleton, Oshkosh, Fond Du Lac La Crosse, Sparta, Wausau, Plover, Eau Claire. 2. It's affordable. We know that your time and money are limited. For $30 per person or $85/family or 4 or more, you can be a part of a major march for life in one day. 3. It's inspirational. How can marching with 10,000 other pro-lifers in a major city not inspire you to dedicate more energy to pro-life prayer and action all year long? 4. It's educational. You ll hear internationally renowned pro-life speakers, have eye opening discussions with other participants and see some pro-life videos on the bus ride. 5. It's life saving. Your witness will save lives. We don t always know how or when a life is saved, but this outreach lets mothers in the community know their child is loved and cherished by a supportive community. SPEAKERS: Among the speakers are co-owner of the Chicago Bears, a former Planned Parenthood director, Archbishop of Chicago and the Executive Director of the Billy Graham Center for Evangelism. PLEASE COME JOIN US!
Liturgical Ministries The complete schedule is online at www.sjbh.org/parishcal New Hope Bereavement Group If you or someone you know has lost a loved one and need a safe and welcoming place to share new and often confusing experiences and feelings, you are encouraged to consider joining this ecumenical grief group. This group meets on five consecutive Tuesdays: Dates: Session will be 1/30, 2/6, 2/13, 2/20, and 2/27. Time: 1:30 to 3:00 pm a Where: Annunciation Parish (room 105) 1087 Kellogg Street. There is no fee. A free will offering is appreciated but not necessary. All are welcome! To register, call the parish office, 920-496-2160. BLANKETING BROWN COUNTY St. Johns will again be participating in the Blanketing Brown County Campaign! Please help those in need by donating new and gently used blankets for distribution to area shelters and agencies. Boxes will be available in the Narthex after January 5th until January 31st. The Blanket Collection is sponsored by the Greater Green Bay Labor Council Community Services Committee. For additional information call 920-676-2028. Also check them out on Facebook at: Blanketing Brown County
December 31st, 2017