St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org June 10 & 11, 2017 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday - Closed School Office (920) 468-5026 Pastor Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Deacon Keith Holschbach Deacon John Laurant 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 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, June 12 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, June 13 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Exposition immediately following 8:45 am Liturgy of the W/C, private adoration in the Chapel until 6:30, Holy Hour and Closing with Benediction in the Church 6:30-7:30. 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Wednesday, June 14 8:45 am the soul of Wencil Froelich Thursday, June 15 8:45 am the soul of Shirley Clark Friday, June 16 8:45 pm the soul of Fr. Al Lis Saturday, June 17 1:30 pm VanBoxel/Alfaro Wedding 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Marily Wery Mark & Kristen Kyles (45th Wedding Anniversary) Sunday, June 18 8:00 am the soul of Dave Gibson the soul of Fred Strebel 10:00 am the souls of George & Florence Hoida the soul of Richard Rebman 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm For the People of St. Bernard Parish Wedding Banns III Danielle VanBoxel & Jose Alfaro Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Annabelle Grace Hanrahan Kolten Alvin Chase Charlie Daniel Lemon In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of: Elaine Simon, Elaine Johnson, Steven Daavettila and Leona Lelou. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended June 4, 2017 Weekly Envelopes... $ 23,258.60 Offertory Loose... $ 1,345.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 21,385.00 Balance of Debt on building addition $60,954 Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for last Sunday s Pentecost Celebration. I had a wonderful weekend. How great to be with our Charter members! Thank you also to our teachers and supporting staff who were able to join us honoring: Claire Zipperer, Mary Swanson, Mike Van Dyke for their years of teaching service. Thank you also to Sr. Caroline for being with us for this day of appreciation. Thank you to our service organizations represented in the crowd, I appreciate it a ton. The pig roast was delicious. Sold out! Those might have been the best Cheesy Potatoes and Beans I ve had in as long as I can remember. What was is in them? Thank you to all. On other matters, behind the news headlines, there is serious work being done in the Senate on the House American Health Care Act. Neither the Affordable Health Care Act or the present American Health Care Act, blend perfectly with Catholic teaching. The Bishops offered the following thoughts on their website dated June 2, 2017: The U.S. Senate begins to discuss health care reform, Cardinal Dolan of New York, Archbishop Lori of Baltimore, Bishop Dewane of Venice, Florida and Bishop Vásquez of Austin provided moral principles to help guide policymakers in their deliberations. In a letter sent on June 1, the Chairmen of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops stressed the "grave obligations" that Senators have "when it comes to policy that affects health care." While commending the bill passed by the House of Representatives, the American Health Care Act (AHCA), for its protections for unborn children, the Bishops emphasized the "many serious flaws" in the AHCA, including unacceptable changes to Medicaid. "The Catholic Church remains committed to ensuring the fundamental right to medical care, a right which is in keeping with the God-given dignity of every person, and the corresponding obligation as a country to provide for this right," the Chairmen wrote. "Those without a strong voice in the process must not bear the brunt of attempts to cut costs. Cardinal Dolan is chairman of the USCCB Committee on Pro-Life Activities, Archbishop Lori chairs the USCCB Ad Hoc Committee for Religious Liberty, Bishop Dewane heads the USCCB Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Bishop Vásquez is the chairman of the Committee on Migration. Continued..
June 10 & 11, 2017 The Bishops outlined key principles for Senators such as universal access, respect for life, true affordability, the need for high quality and comprehensive medical care, and conscience protections. If the Senate takes up the House bill as a starting point, the letter urges that lawmakers "must retain the positive elements of the bill and remedy its grave deficiencies." Specifically, the Chairmen called on the Senate to: reject dramatic changes to Medicaid; retain the AHCA's life protections; increase the level of tax assistance, especially for lowincome and older people; retain the existing cap on costs of plans for the elderly; protect immigrants; and add conscience protections, among other things. You can read a full summary of their statement on the Bishop s website: usccb.org Fr. Mark Vander Steeg 2017 United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director Please remember to sign your children up for Religious Education Classes. R.E. Tuition Information $110.00/child (prior to August 1) $120.00/child (August 1-31) $130.00/child (September 1 and later) $50.00 Sacramental Fee for Second Grade (First Reconciliation and First Communion) ($50.00 reduction if you are a catechist) If you re wondering how you can get involved with volunteering at the parish while learning more about the Catholic faith at the same time, please consider helping our program by being a catechist or substitute. The Amigos for Christ Rosary Run 2017 Saturday June 17, 2017 A very heart felt thank you to all who have supported this years Rosary Run with contributions after Mass. You are very generous. The 2017 Amigos for Christ Rosary Run will be Saturday, June 17. We would love to see you all again, along with several dozen of your closest friends. We will begin at 8:30am with The Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross, 3110 Nicolet Drive. The registration link is open at www.rosaryrun.org if you'd like to jump on board with us now. "Get Your Motor Running for Charity". God Bless, Deacon Bernie Terrien Grand Prize Raffle Winners 2017 Celebration $3000.00-R. Moureau $1000.00-D. Churches $500.00-Tom Englebert $500.00-Michelle & Teague Maxfield $100.00-John J. Jeanquart $100.00-Jacob Belport $100.00-Wallace Vandenhouten $100.00-Joyce Monfort $100.00-Maureen Dombroski PAGE Pray the Rosary For Persecuted Middle Eastern Christians Every 2 nd & 4 th Monday in the St. Bernard Chapel June 12 & 26 6:00 PM BORNEMANN NURSING HOME MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED We are in need of help with our important ministry at Bornemann Nursing Home to enable the residents to receive Eucharist and be nourished and strengthened by Christ s presence. Fr. Mark and our Word and Communion Ministers celebrate our service each Tuesday at 2:30 PM. Would you be able to help with the service and then take Eucharist to those in their rooms who are unable to attend in chapel? If you are willing to help with this important ministry, please contact: Sr. Caroline Castellini at 468 4811 or email, caroline@stbernardcong.org. If you are not a trained Eucharistic Minister training will be provided. This is such an important ministry. We are grateful for your prayerful consideration to join us. Most Holy Trinity For God so loved the world that He gave His only Son JOHN 3:16 Is your love conditional? Is there a price others have to pay to receive your love? Are you generous with your time, money and possessions? If you give someone something, do you expect something in return? Do you give your time freely or do you fit it in when it s convenient for you? Pray for a grateful and generous heart. Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: the St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 or e-mail Tina at: tina@stbernardcong.org.
THE MOST HOLY TRINITY PAGE 4 ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HOUSING IS 25 YEARS OLD! God called out to Moses from the bush: Moses! Moses! He answered, Here I am. God said, Do not come near! Remove your sandals from your feet, for the place where you stand is holy ground. Exodus 3:4-5 As we celebrate 25 years of EPH, we are celebrating the fact that the housing we have provided to hundreds of homeless families has been holy ground, sacred spaces, places set apart for God s work to transpire. They re places where weary people have finally been able to take off their shoes. They are home. The weekend of June 10 and 11 will be our opportunity to support the great work done by EPH in our community. As a member parish of EPH, St. Bernard has set aside this weekend for contributions to this non-profit organization that provides safety, stability and solutions for homeless families in our community. Please consider helping EPH provide more homeless families with a place where they can take off their shoes, and consider it their holy ground. Yours is a gift of hope and dignity for our less fortunate neighbors. SCRIP SCRIP will be sold at The Parish Office Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 8:00 to 4:00 and after Masses on the following weekends during the summer: June 24 and June 25 July 8 and July 9 July 22 and July 23 August 12 and August 13 August 26 and August 27 We will be placing SPECIAL orders on the following dates: June 19 July 10 July 24 August 14 September 11 Have a safe and Happy Summer! Summer Office Hours Parish Office Hours will be: Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Fridays All Saints Picnic, Denmark-Sunday, June 11 Begins with Outdoor Polka Mass at 10:15, followed by music from Jerry Voelker and Jolly Gents and Spice Band. Kiddie Karnival, Silent Auction, Meat Raffle, and more! ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE PARISH ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE furniture, sporting goods, kitchen items, men s-women s-children s clothing, jewelry, linens and more! 312 Victoria St, parish basement Fri, June 16 and Sat, June 17 8-5 pm Sun, June 18 8-3 pm Celebrating the reality of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ present in the Eucharist. Saturday, June 17 th, following 4 pm Mass Join us in a 1-mile procession with the Blessed Sacrament from St. Jude (1420 Division St) to Annunciation (1087 Kellogg St). Closing prayers, Benediction, and social will be at Annunciation. Believers of all ages are invited to join the procession as we bring Christ to our neighborhoods. Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us as we walk together in finding Home, Hope & Holiness. If you are unable to walk the 1-mile procession, you can call the Parish Office, 496-2160 to sign up for a volunteer to push you in a wheelchair. Or, you can drive and meet the group at Annunciation. Children in grades 2-5 are invited to dress in white or First Communion attire, and are invited to drop flower petals along the procession route. Shuttles back to St. Jude will be available. **In case of rain, the entire afternoon will be celebrated at St Jude.
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:30 pm St. Philip the Apostle Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm (Eng) Sun. 10:30-10:55 am (Span.) Holy Cross Prince of Peace 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. 3:30pm Sun. 8:30am St. Matthew 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 of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am