February 18 2018 1st Sunday of Lent St. Bernard Congregation of Appleton Welcome and inspire all to share Christ s love through faith and service. 1617 W. Pine Street Appleton, WI 54914 (920) 739-0331 MASS: SAT SUN TUE 4:30 PM 8:00 AM/10:00 AM 8:00 AM WED 8:00 AM THU 8:00 AM FRI 8:00 AM PRIEST: FR. DENNIS RYAN DEACONS MIKE EASH DON NASS MAURY REED JOE VANG BOB VINCENT Connect: ONLINE stbernardappleton.org FACEBOOK stbernardappleton/ EMAIL stbernard@stbernardappleton.org
Lent Should not be a Four-Letter Word 10:00 am Mass SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20 11:00 am Service Sunday Parish Hall DEAR PARISHIONERS Every year I am amazed at the amount of people who participate in Ash Wednesday services. When I look out at the congregation I can t help but think, Where are all these people on Sunday? What is it about the beginning of Lent that makes people come that may not be here on a weekly basis? I believe one of the reasons is because people feel engaged with the season of Lent. Out of all the times of the year, Lent invites everyone to participate in a special way by preparing our hearts and our minds for the Resurrection of Jesus at Easter. Lent is a season of action and I think that there are many who like the feeling of achievement as they try and live out their own Lenten practices. Sharpening our spiritual discipline through self-denial is a great thing, but if that is all we find meaningful in Lent, are our hearts and minds really changed? If you haven t in the past, I encourage you to add charitable acts to your Lenten routine. Serving others was one of the central missions of Jesus. He encourages all of us to imitate him by reaching out to others and sharing the love we have been given by him. If we focus on others during Lent, I can almost assure you that Lent will not be a drudgery, but a joy! Deacon Mike PASSION PLAY March 22 through 25 at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre. Appropriate for all ages. 7:00 pm March 22, 23 & 24-1:00 pm March 24 & 25. Special discount to the Saturday, March 24, 7:00 pm show: all seats $6.00. Special price is only available at the Xavier Box Office. Ask for the Congregation Discount. To purchase tickets, visit: www.newpassionplay.org or call (920)-733-8840, Monday and Wednesday from Noon to 3:00 pm. RETREAT Franciscan Triduum Retreat-St. Francis Friary, Burlington, WI. March 29-April 1 Open to men ages 18-40. $65, included room and meals. Pre-register by March 10. For more information call Fr. Greg at 662-392-3000 or visit the website at www.franciscan-friars.org 6:00 pm Adult Ed. Program Act. Ctr. 6:30 pm Taize Practice MASS INTENTIONS Saturday, February 17 4:30 pm In Memory of Richard Faltynski Sunday, February 18 Ted Vander Wielen AND Members of St. Bernard 10:00 am In Memory of Ronald Beschta Tuesday, February 20 Dawn & Joseph Saiz Wednesday, February 21 Joseph Schmutzer Thursday, February 22 Bernadette Bachman Friday, February 23 Rudy Knaver Saturday, February 24 4:30 pm In Memory of the Kuenzli Family Sunday, February 25 George & Julia Dorner 10:00 am In Memory of Edward & Lorella Slavik & Family AND Members of St. Bernard 8:45 am Stretch N Tone Act. Ctr. 9:00 am Crafty Ladies Act. Ctr. 6:30 pm Pastoral Council Act. Ctr. 7:00 pm Encounter Group
DID YOU KNOW St. Bernard Parish has been the recipient of Thrivent Choice Dollars based on member recommendations. St Bernard Catholic received $429 in charitable outreach funding in 2017. If you re an eligible Thrivent Financial member and have Choice Dollars available to direct, please keep us in mind. For more information please contact your Thrivent Administrator. OUTREACH A Lenten idea: Consider visiting or writing a note to a Parishioner or someone you know who is in a nursing facility or lives by themselves. It is a nice way to spread God s love and let them know they are being thought of during this holy season. If you would like information, please call Cathy at 739-0331. Have a blessed Lenten Season! Do you enjoy caring for children? We need your help! We are looking for volunteers to staff our Parish Nursery on Sunday mornings during 10:00 am Mass. Volunteer as little or as often as you would like! You choose when is convenient for you! Contact Kara at kmain@stbernardappleton.org to learn more and to schedule safe environment training. Retrouvaille helps tens of thousands of couples experiencing marital difficulty. For confidential information about or to register for the program beginning with a weekend retreat at the St. Norbert's Abbey in De Pere; March 2-4. To register or for more information call (414) 502-7685, or email: lakeshore@retrouvaille.org WED 21 12:15 pm Stations of the Cross 4:45 pm & 6:30 pm Faith Formation K-10 6:45 pm F.F. Grade 11 Rm. 109 6:30 pm Adult Choir Music Rm. World Day of Prayer Friday, March 2 at St. Bernard Parish 9:00 am Registration with coffee and snack 9:30 am Program Speaker-Jacki Draws, Goodwill Industries of NC WI Topic: Environmental Stewardship-Going Green for Good We will be collecting items for the FV Warming Shelter. Items needed: bathroom tissue, paper towels, 39 gal. garbage bags, toilet bowl cleaner, bleach, belts (new or used), razors, laundry detergent, and coffee. THU 22 FRI 23 6:30 pm Bible Study Rm. 111 6:30 pm Handbell Choir Music Rm. 6:30 pm Finance Council Act. Ctr. 6:30 pm Parish Reconciliation 8:45 am Stretch N Tone Act. Ctr. 5:00 pm Stations of the Cross 6:30 pm FCCY Adult Board Games Parish Hall
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN PREPARING FOR TOMORROW CAPITAL CAMPAIGN As we approach the completion of year one of our three year campaign (March 2017-March 2020), it is never too late to contribute to the redesign of the worship space and the future update and repair of our church campus. 1/24/18 Total Dollars Pledged: $1,511,570 Percent of Households Pledged: 42% Total Dollars Paid: $857,012 Percent of Pledge Dollars Received: 57% Matthew 6:21 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also You can make a pledge by calling our Parish Office and can make donations to the campaign online or by using the envelopes marked, Preparing for Tomorrow, found within your weekly envelope packet. In a couple months, watch for information regarding Committee Formations and planning for the next phase of the building upgrades. A one year financial campaign report will be issued at that time. What is the Bishop's Appeal? BISHOP S APPEAL The Bishop's Appeal is a stewardship opportunity for each of us to reach out to thousands of people in search of Jesus' love. Each gift given supports the ministries of the Diocese of Green Bay which serve our Parishes, Catholic Schools and Communities. Your gift truly helps bring the heart and hands of Christ to our children, young adults, families and neighbors here in northeastern Wisconsin. Goal $54,158 Gifts $12,820 Balance $41,338 SAT 24 6:30 am Men s Alpha Act. Ctr. 9:00 am Reconciliation 4:30 pm Mass FINANCIAL 2/16/18 Wk 33 Fiscal YTD Total Env. $39,247 YTD Actual Env. $507,977 Budget Env. $16,827 YTD Budget Env. $555,288 Env. Over/(Under) ($47,312) Loose $350 YTD Loose $24,171 Budget Loose $712 YTD Budget Loose $23,481 Loose Over/(Under) ($690) Weekly Scrip Update: Scrip Sales $8,745 Cost $8,372 Rebate $373 SUN 25 7:45 am Confirmation Meeting 10:00 am Mass Act. Ctr. Bookkeeper Barb Hoffman Bulletin Editor Lisa Hecht STAFF Care Ministry Coordinator Cathy Kulibert Director of Liturgy Nadine Duncan Director of Music, A/V & Tech. Rhonda Uschan Elementary Coordinator Deb Holzem Evangelization Coordinator Kara Main Maintenance Supervisor Jim Piette Minister of Administration Dr. Colleen Sargent-Day Parish Secretary Edna Ulrich
LENT 2018 ARISE Together in Christ, provides six faith-sharing sessions that invite us to Change Our Hearts. The first session reflects on the central call of Ash Wednesday to conversion, both as turning away from and as turning toward. Over the next four sessions we explore the meaning of lifelong conversion via the great symbolic themes of the Lenten liturgy: being transfigured; from thirst to water; from darkness to light; from Old Covenant written on stone to New Covenant written on our hearts. Our concluding session, in the week before Palm Sunday, leads us into Holy Week with Christ. Sunday, 11:30 am, February 18-March 25 in the Small Group Room Tuesdays, 6:30 pm, February 20-March 27 in the Small Group Room Wednesday, 1 pm, February 21-March 28 in the Hall. Participants are to bring their bagged lunch. Session meets after the Stations of the Cross Friday Mornings, 9 am, February 16-March 23 in the Small Group Room Wednesday, 6:30 pm, February 21-March 28 at Sandy and Joe Meulemans Home Stations of the Cross Through the Eyes of Mary with Deacon Don Nass and Parishioner, Mary Howard Wednesday February 21, 28, March 7, 14, 21 12:15 pm-12:45 pm Follow Jesus on his journey to Calvary through the eyes of his mother, Mary. Sacrament of Reconciliation Lent is a time to celebrate the reconciling love and healing graces of our Lord. He desires to forgive us and bring us healing and wholeness. Join us for the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which will be celebrated on: Thursday, February 22, 6:30 pm Saturdays, 9:00 am Station of the Cross Everyman s Way of the Cross with Father Dennis Friday February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm In this variation of the Stations of the Cross, participants meditate on how Jesus is involved in the sufferings of the world. We all experience the cross differently and through our sufferings, we are able to Taize Evening, Friday, March 2, 6:30 pm-7:30 pm Taize prayer is an ecumenical form of prayer that originated in the small town of Taize, France in 1940. It is an hour-long meditative candlelight service that centers around music, prayer, scripture and silence. Enter into a time of quiet and solitude in the midst of your busy life. Finding Hope When Life Hurts by Joseph Sica. No matter what life hands you, these hopeful reflections are reminders that Jesus walks the path beside you. Lenten Resources Jesus, teach us about Lent by Anne E. Neurberger. These prayerful activities can help young minds and hearts understand Lent and prepare for the glory of Easter. Fasting Cube For Your Prayer Table Put a new spin on fasting! The Fasting Cube gives creative ideas that can involve the whole family.