St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org February 3 & 4, 2018 March For Life Our visit included: The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Prayed in front of the Planned Parenthood in DC with the Priests for Life, Toured the Museum of the Bible, Holocaust Memorial, Museum of the American Indian, Attended the Youth Rally + Mass for Life at the Capital One Arena, Marched with hundreds of thousands of people to protest Roe VS. Wade, Enjoyed beautiful weather and toured monuments. We were able to take 16 students, and 4 adults. We appreciate your prayers and support for sending us to Washington, DC to attend the 2018 March for Life.
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, February 5 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, February 6 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 Word/Communion Service Wednesday, February 7 8:45 am the soul of Carol Ledvina Thursday, February 8 8:45am the soul of Elaine M. Bradley Friday, February 9 8:45 pm the soul of Blanche Hansen Saturday, February 10 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm a special intention for Dick & Barb Smits Sunday, February 11 8:00 am the souls of Charles & Rose Meyer and Carol Ledvina 10:00 am Terry & Beverly VanLieshout (50th Wedding Anniversary) 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the People of St. Bernard Parish Wedding Banns III Matthew M. Francois & Collette M. Ullmer In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of David Delahaut. Please keep them in your prayers. St. Bernard Parish Bishop s Appeal Goal for 2018 $92,843 Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended Jan. 28, 2018 Weekly Envelopes... $ 19,088.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,549.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 19,189.00 This bulletin highlights, among other things, the March for Life 2018 Washington DC trip. We brought 16 students and four chaperones for about a five day formational experience of Faith, Community and Witness. The pilgrimage was funded generously by donors. The students themselves wrote essays to qualify for the trip. This year s essay focused on the role of Our Lady of Guadalupe in the Pro-Life cause. The students wrote a six page essay each. We arrived in Washington DC on Wednesday and settled into our residence. Our first stop was the largest church in the United States, the beautiful Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. This was the church we took up a collection for some months back to help finish the mosaics on the inside center Trinity Dome. I will tell you that it is beautiful. Half our students were new this year and to watch them be moved by this Church s majesty was moving in itself. We toured the church and made our way to the crypt where we offered a Divine Mercy chaplet before the Blessed Sacrament entrusting the trip to Jesus. Each night when we returned to our residence we would have supper and gather for faith sharing and night prayer. The students were fantastic. Thursday was a formation day in preparation for the March. We began by making our way to the new Planned Parenthood megaplex. A darkly disturbing place. We took time to pray a Mercy chaplet in front and stayed to give silent witness to the many workers, escorts and individuals sadly taken in by the veils of this company. We were respectful, kind, somber. We then toured the Jewish Holocaust Museum drawing the parallels of the common disregard for the beauty of human life and the dignity of every person. Friday was the March itself. We began at the Mass for Life joining thousands of students and hundreds of priests and bishops for confession and Eucharist. We then proceeded to the National Mall and joined hundreds of thousands in a peaceful, prayerful grace-filled March to the Supreme Court. The joy of the marchers was woven with the saddening images of the unborn and the consoling voices of women and men who have emerged healed from their abortions through Rachel s Vineyard and the organization Silent No More. The March is always a life changing experience. Following the March we regrouped at a local Catholic church for coffee and hot chocolate, joining hundreds of others. Saturday was a day to enjoy one another and we toured the new Bible Museum. It was built by the Hobby Lobby founders. What a place. We then headed over to the monuments, prayed for our veterans, and walked up to the Lincoln Memorial. We watched the sun set off the back taking in the warmest temperatures of the week in the upper 50 s. We were treated at the end of the day to a sky of orange and pink. It was vivid. We returned home for Mass, like every day, and shared the graces of God that we received on the trip. There is much hope for the young. Truly disciples on the Way as Bishop would say. Continue to pray for our young people and thank you for your support of one of the most impactful trips of the school year. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
FEBRUARY 3 & 4, 2018 PAGE 3 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed...he told them, Let us go to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come. MARK 1:35, 38 SAVE THE DATE: In today s Gospel reading we see a perfect example of stewardship. Jesus gives His time to do all that God wishes healing the sick and preaching. But before He begins, Jesus makes time to be alone with God in prayer. It is through prayer, spending time with God, that we find the strength to do what He wishes us to do. Be sure to find time every day to be with God. Welcome! Samuel (Sam) Schultz Seminarian Sam will be serving with our Parish and Staff February-May, 2018. Seminary St. Mary of the Lake Seminary, Mundelein, Illinois Theology II Parish Holy Spirit Parish, Kimberly, WI Contact sschultz@usml.edu Speaker on Human Trafficking Sr. Carol Haanen 6:30 pm St. Bernard School Monday, Feb. 5, 2018 Parents (and students who are 7th grade or older & accompanied by an adult) are invited to school on the evening of FEBRUARY 5th at 6:30 pm (SCHOOL LIBRARY) to hear Sr. Carol Haanen, Human Trafficking activist and speaker, will be showing three short movies about how this can happen right here in our own community. NOTE: This presentation has been rescheduled to Feb. 5 from its original date of Jan. 15 due to weather. Please join us if you can! The History of the Diocese of Green Bay Books are for sale at the Parish Office. $35.00 Hardcover $20.00 Hardcover comic Save the Date: St. Bernard s School Auction for Education March 3, 2018 5pm 11 pm Dinner Tickets $25 Tickets for Dinner and Raffle Tickets can be purchased at School, after Mass in the Narthex and at the Parish Office Dinner, Cash Bar, Raffles, Live and Silent Auction, DJ We hope that you can come and support our largest fundraiser for our school!
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 Do you know what Casa Alba is or what they do? You are invited to hear a talk about Casa Alba on Monday, Feb. 5th at 6:30 pm in the Chapel. Sponsored by Social Justice Human Concerns HE SAID-SHE SAID, VIVE LA DIFFERENCE FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 16TH VALENTINE'S DATE NIGHT St. Bernard Bishop Hall Set aside that much needed time away for a special night out to reconnect with your spouse and to socialize with other couples. Deacon Ray and Cathy Ambrosius will present a fun and engaging evening for couples of all ages. 6:00-Gathering- start time is earlier than regularly scheduled Date Night 6:30 Candle light dinner- Renard's Catering! Choice of Cod or Veggie Lasagna (no meat during lent) ***Gluten free meal also available Dinner/drinks-$12.00/person-collected at the door. *** PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED *** 7:30 Guest speakers: Deacon Ray and Cathy Ambrosius Ray & Cathy will help you explore how your unique individual differences can help you grow as a couple and experience a fulfilling marriage HE SAID/SHE SAID GAME will follow. Sorry...NO childcare this month To RSVP/register and for more information go to: http:// www.stbernardgb.org/covenant-of-love.html A Lifeline for Marriage Retrouvaille helps couples through difficult times in their marriages. It is designed to provide the tools to help get marriages back on track. Maybe you know someone a friend, family member or coworker who is struggling. Or maybe your own marriage needs a lifeline? This program has helped tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty at all levels. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend retreat in the Green Bay area March 2-4, 2018, at the St. Norbert's Abbey in De Pere, please call (414) 502-7685, email: lakeshore@retrouvaille.org or visit our website at: http://www.helpourmarriage.com Born for You, Died for You: Acting in Love A BUSY PERSON S RETREAT DAY Led by Amberly Boerschinger Saturday, February 10, 2018 St. Bernard Chapel Check-In at Begins at 8:45am Wrap-up at 3pm $25 (Includes cost of lunch) Do you believe God has a plan for your life? Do you believe that God wishes for your good? Join us to discern and discuss how we recognize God s love in our lives and where we are on our journey to surrendering to God s love. We will follow this reflection with discussion and activities that will help us to focus on how to change our lives and our world in ways that reflect the knowledge that we are loved. It will be a day to refresh the mind, the heart and the soul How to Register: Fill in the Registration form found on the central pillar in the narthex and return with payment to the parish office. Or Online at http://www.stbernardgb.org/ Or Call/e-mail Joanne: 468-4811/ joanne@stbernardcong.org Amberly Boerschinger is a specialist in Catholic spirituality, she holds a Bachelor's degree in Catholic Studies and creative advertising. Based out of Green Bay, Wisconsin, she has worked in various parishes in various roles. She currently teaches for the Diocese of Green Bay and serves on the core team of the popular event "Girlfriends in God". St. Louis Parish-Dyckesville Pancake & Porkie-Ham & Egg Breakfast (with our special cherry sauce) Sunday, February 11 8:30 am-12:30 pm Adults $7.00, Children 6-10 $3.00, 5 and under free
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 7 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Summer 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 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 Sunday : 5:30 pm Sacrament of Marriage--Contact the Parish at least 6 months prior to date. Sacrament of Baptism--Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at 468-4922 Listen to Fr. Mark s homily on our website at: www.stbernardgb.org. 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 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. 3:30pm Sun. 8:30am 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 of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am