Welcome to St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish March 11th, 2018 Parish Office (920)434-2145 www.sjbh.org 2597 Glendale Avenue Green Bay, WI 54313 School Office (920)434-3822 www.gracesystem.org STATIONS OF THE CROSS Question: Who invented the Stations of the Cross? Answer: The first Stations of the Cross were walked by Jesus himself on the way to Calvary. Known as the "Via Dolorosa" ("The Way of Suffering") or the "Via Crucis" ("The Way of the Cross"), it was marked out from the earliest times and was a traditional walk for pilgrims who came to Jerusalem. The early Christians in Jerusalem would walk the same pathway that Jesus walked, pausing for reflection and prayer. Later, when Christians could not travel to the Holy Land, artistic depictions of "The Way of the Cross" were set up in churches, or outside and Christians would walk from station to station, reading the Gospel account of the Passion, or simply praying and reflecting on each event. While the content or place of each station had changed, the intention was to make a mini-pilgrimage and follow --literally--in the footsteps of Jesus. This devotion became better known in the Middle Ages, and the Franciscans are credited with its spread. Lent is a time when many people make the Stations and some churches present Passion plays or Living Stations. But anyone can pray the Stations at any time. It is a simple and personal reflection on the passion of Jesus and what it means to us. Early and often did the LORD, the God of their fathers, send his messengers to them, for he had compassion on his people and his dwelling place. 2 Corinthians 36:15 We have the Stations of the Cross on March 9th, 16th & 22nd at 7:00pm! Come join us!
Welcome to Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish Howard, Wisconsin Saturday, March 10 Sunday, March 11 Tuesday, March 13 Wednesday, March 14 Thursday, March 15 Friday, March 16 Saturday, March 17 Sunday, March 18 Oh God, Hear Our Prayer 4:30 pm People of the Parish 8:00 am 10:00am Catholic Women/Christian Mothers Loanne Caelwaerts 6:30pm People of the Parish 8:30am People of the Parish 8:30am William Martens 8:30am Lenny & Mary Meyer 4:30pm Alvin & Freda Tilly 8:00 am 10:00am People of the Parish Deceased family members of Ron Janus, Tara Havlik & Sisto Herrera The Rosary is said every Sunday at 7:30am in the Day Chapel before 8:00am mass Stewardship of Treasure From last weeks collection Weekly Contribution Budget $ 22,800.00 Weekly Envelopes $ 20,209.64 Electronic Funds Transfer $ 14,060.00 Loose Collection $ 902.99 Total $ 35,172.63 Scripture Readings March 18 Fifth Sunday of Lent Reading I Jeremiah 31:31-34 Reading II Ezekiel 37:12-14 Gospel Romans 8:8-11 This Week at St. John s Monday, March 12, 2018 Women s Bible Study Fireplace Room, 6:00pm Faith Formation Gr. 1-8 6:00pm Parent Faith Formation Information mtg Commons, 6:00pm Women s WELCOME (CRHP) Conference Room, 6:30pm Tuesday, March 13, 2018 Men s Bible Study Mass, 6:30pm/Conference Room, 7:00pm KC Meeting Commons, 7:00pm Oremus Narthex, 7:15pm AA Upper Ministry Center, 8:00pm Wednesday, March 14, 2018 Breaking Open the Word - Narthex, 6:30am Oremus Fireplace Room, 9:30am Open Fish Bowl Ministry Center, Prior to FF Class Faith Formation Gr. 1-8 6:00pm WELCOME Continuation Committee, Conf. Room, 6:00pm RCIA Fireplace Room, 6:30pm Faith Formation Gr. 9&10, 7:30pm Thursday, March 15, 2018 Women s Bible Study Fireplace Room, 9:30am #Adulting Sessions Upper Ministry Center, 7:00pm Friday, March 16, 2018 Middle School Youth Night Ministry Center, 6:00pm Stations of the Cross Church, 7:00pm Saturday, March 17, 2018 Spring Booyah Prep Cafeteria, 6:00am Confirmation Offsite Retreat Arrive at Commons, 8:30am St. Patrick s Day Story Hour Narthex, 9:00am Sunday, March 18, 2018 SPRING BOOYAH SALE!!! COFFEE & ROLLS HOSTED BY WELCOME (CRHP 2.0) BS Troop 1113 Upper Ministry Center, 6:00pm SCRIP NEWS Did you know that we have Meijer SCRIP available in inventory in $25, $50, and $100 denominations at a 3% rebate. Pick some up today. Volunteers for Mar 17 & 18 Mike & Shelly Stratman Mar 24 & 25 Wes & Jilliann Pruetting Mar 30 & Apr 1 NO SCRIP HAPPY EASTER! Children s Stewardship Here are just a few of the many offerings to God from the youth at St. John the Baptist. I helped my mom hanging pictures. I fed the dog and got the news papper. I picked up the bassment.. I feed the dog. I helped somebody at school. I sang in the children s choir on Sunday. Loved my grandpa Shared a toy with my dog Spelling taken directly from the envelopes! 16 youth envelopes were turned in last week $17.90
March 11th, 2018 What just happened here? These words could easily be our prayer as we return from receiving Communion. We watch as others are joined to communion with God and those who are here. We hear the close of the tabernacle door as consecrated hosts are reserved for those who are ill or stop in to pray. We also see the priest or deacon purifying the cups that have been used. During this time, we reflect on something very important that has happened Jesus is in our midst. In what we call the Liturgy of the Word, we have heard the voice of Jesus drawing us away from preoccupation with our own efforts. We have heard the story of men and women who live their faith fully, fruitfully, and courageously. In what we call the Liturgy of the Eucharist, we have joined Jesus in giving thanks. We have heard the invitation Blessed are they who are called to the Supper of the Lamb. We then had a choice. We can boldly, yet naively, walk up to the front of church and pray, I know how weak I have been in letting my every word and action be filled with your love. With your grace, I will welcome each event and word of my life as a gift and look forward to even greater joy because you are with me; Yes, I believe. We can also let ourselves be overcome by familiarity and go through the gestures and then coming to church has not done us much good this week. So, what should we be doing while the priest or deacon purifies the cups? We should be treasuring all that we have heard, letting it warm our hearts, letting it give us strength and courage, letting it propel us into life! Since we have started purifying the chalice and ciboria at the altar, there is a sense of completing something very sacred. May each of us come to treasure more and more this wondrous gift. More than anything, we should be giving thanks and praise. What just happened here! The Parish Mission Planning team from St. John s and twenty two other Pilot Parishes will begin the actual process through a series of webinars linking the various parishes and the Diocese. This week, our Parish Mission Planning team will get their first look at how the planning teams will function. PMP is not a program. It is not the next thing. PMP is a planning process designed to align and mobilize our church, parish, and ministry efforts to being missionary disciples leading all people to the Kingdom of God. PMP embodies the new diocesan vison and mission shared by Bishop Ricken in 2016, as well as his ongoing formation initiatives of Disciples on the way. PMP helps us realize in practical ways the hopes and dreams we have for ourselves, our parishes and schools, and our communities. Growing Future Church Leaders Just as the early disciples traveled on the road to Emmaus with Jesus, today we have future church leaders journeying through the Emmaus program who will ultimately serve as parish lay ministers. Parishes benefit greatly by having lay ministers as Pastoral Associates, Parish Business Managers, Director of Religious Education, and Religious Education Teachers. It takes approximately three years to complete the formation process. On this journey these people experience a remarkable spiritual awakening that they learn to share with others. By participating in classes, workshops, and retreats and seminars, these leaders learn to use their love and skills to become the face of Christ to others. Their opportunity is made possible by the Bishop s Appeal. Many members of our staff and parish completed the formation process not just to enhance their skills for parish ministry but to further their knowledge and practice of their faith. It would not have been possible without your help and support. As of this week, 282 households have donated $55,165.00 or 48% of our goal. In just one month we are almost halfway there. Please prayerfully consider making a gift to the Bishop s Appeal. To make a gift to the Bishop s Appeal contact your parish, visit the Bishop s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy toll-free at 877-500-3580 ext. 8123. May God continue to bless you all for all you do!
March 11th, 2018 NEW PARISHIONERS Adult Confirmation February Are you an adult looking to further your faith journey and have not yet received the sacrament of confirmation? Join us for adult confirmation classes beginning Wednesday April 3rd! Jennifer Garcia Noah Phil & Jenny Gouin Matthew, Ronan, & Gianna This is an opportunity to explore the beauty of this sacrament and how it can bring joy and strength to our lives. We will meet for five consecutive Wednesdays from 6:30-8pm in the fireplace room. Confirmation will then be held here at St. John s on Wednesday May 16th at 7pm. Florence Lambert If interested or for more information please contact Katie Westhoven 920-434-2145 ext. 204 or email kwesthoven@sjbh.org. Don t forget to take an ornament off the Giving Tree and return it by MARCH 18th DISASTER RELIFE DRIVE FOR SACRED HEART MISSIONS IN WALLS, MISSISIPPI Social Concerns and Youth Ministry will be collecting in the Ministry Center 8:00am noon March 31st, April 7th, 14th, and 21st Desperately needed are: Blow-Up Mattresses, bed spreads, sheets, blankets, sleeping bags, folding tables, folding chairs towels, wash cloths, pots, pans, dishes, and silverware. Personal Items like hygiene toiletry items, tooth brushes, toothpaste, etc. Also needed are new or slightly worn children s clothing and shoes. They are also looking for microwaves, fans, heaters and toasters. Also school supplies, such as pencils, glue sticks, colored construction paper, markers, art supplies and post notes. Monetary donations are also accept with checks being made out to Sacred Heart Missions. Let s load these semi trucks front to end! St. Elizabeth Ann Seton once said, We know certainly that our God calls us to a holy life. We know that he gives us every grace, every abundant grace; and though we are so weak of ourselves, this grace is able to carry us through every obstacle and difficulty. With the sacrament of Confirmation we are given that grace of the Holy Spirit to live a holy, joy-filled life! KERYGMA NIGHT Kerygma The apostolic proclamation of salvation through Jesus Christ. The core message of the Gospel is called the kerygma. The kerygma informs the central mission and identity of the Church and is the identity of every baptized Christian. God is Love and has created us for a personal relationship with Him. Spend an evening looking at your relationship with God, reflecting on where you are at and where you could be. Monday March 19th, 6-7:15pm in the Church There is no cost so bring your family or a friend! So I ask you: Are you looking for empty thrills in life, or do you want to feel a power that can give you a lasting sense of life and fulfillment? Empty thrills or the power of grace? To find fulfillment, to gain new strength, there is a way. It is not a thing or an object, but a person, and he is alive. His name is Jesus Christ. - POPE FRANCIS
March 11th, 2018 CARE PACKAGES for COLLEGE students!! Do you have a young adult in college? Would you like him/her to receive a care package from St. John s right before their final exams begin? Our youth of the parish will fill a box with love, some goodies, a prayer for success on exams, and an invitation to join Fr. Scott for a social in May, as well as other opportunities throughout the summer- all for $8. We want our college students to know that we are thinking and praying for them. We also want them to know that they have a place with our community when they come home for the summer! *for any student attending any type of secondary education (even if they live at home) *must be a member of St. John the Baptist *we need a full name and address We have only 30 boxes that will be filled, so get in touch with us fast!! If interested in a care package, please contact Katie Westhoven at 920-434-2145 ext. 204 or email kwesthoven@sjbh.org no later than APRIL 6th! If you do not have a college student, but would like to help us in our efforts, we are looking for monetary donations to cover the cost of materials. Thank you in advance for your generosity! Principal s Reflection Mr. Andrew Mulloy As Catholics, we believe the Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith. We believe the very substance of the bread transforms into the body, blood, soul, and divinity of Jesus Christ. This is a radical belief, but it is one at the core of our faith. So, when our children or our friends ask, What is the Eucharist? we need to be ready to witness faithfully to our belief. When my three-year-olds ask me what the Eucharist is, I quote St. Jacinta from Fatima who called the Eucharist, the hidden baby Jesus. Although it has the outward presence of bread, Jesus is truly present within it. Catholic children s author Annemarie Thimons put it this way: It is like when a mother is pregnant with a little baby. We cannot see the baby in her belly, but the baby is still there, it is real, and it is alive. In the Gospel of John (6:54), Jesus tells us: Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life. This is a big claim by Christ, and it is a big claim by our Church. This Lent, continue to challenge yourself to believe in this great mystery of our faith. Maybe ask yourself the question, How would I explain this to a someone? Thimons, Annemarie. What is the Eucharist? 2014. Amor Deus Publishing If you have a pyx at home and no longer need it, please return it to the sacristy or Parish office as we are getting quite low. Thank you! ALL BAKERS IN OUR PARISH The spring booyah/bake sale is only a week away. The Catholic Women/ Christian Mothers are asking all bakers of our parish to donate baked goods for this event taking place next Sunday after both masses. All proceeds benefit the needs of our parish. Items can be dropped off in the little kitchen area of the Narthax, or on Sunday in the school. Just follow your scent to the smell of booyah and we will be amongst the volunteers in the school. March 29th Holy Thursday 8:30am Morning Prayer 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper March 30th Good Friday 8:30am Morning Prayer 1:00pm Commemoration of the Lord s Passion & Death 7:00pm Vespers March 31st Holy Saturday 8:30am Morning Prayer 8:00pm Easter Vigil April 1st Easter Sunday 8:00am Easter Sunday Mass 10:00am Easter Sunday Mass
March 11th, 2018 PARENT INFO MEETING With a NEW and Engaging Faith Formation and Youth Ministry process for our Middle School and High School students starting this Fall, we d like to invite you to a preview night with questions and answer time at the end! HOW MUCH MONEY HAS CRS RICE BOWL CONTRIBUTED TO PREVENT HUNGER AND POVERTY AROUND THE WORLD? In its first 40 years, more than $250 million has been given through CRS Rice Bowl to support programs that prevent hunger and poverty around the world. Of that, $62.5 million went to programs in the U.S. through local dioceses and $187.5 million went to CRS programs overseas. HOW MANY COUNTRIES BENEFIT FROM CRS RICE BOWL? Each year CRS Rice Bowl funds are directed to between 40 and 45 countries where CRS operates humanitarian response and development programs. HOW IS THE MONEY USED? Lenten alms go to alleviate hunger and poverty in communities overseas and in the U.S.: seventy-five percent of gifts support CRS humanitarian programs around the world, including in the countries featured in the Lenten calendar. If you have a student who will be going into Middle School or High School this fall, or have a current student eligible to be part of the Faith Formation classes and/or Confirmation preparations next year, we invite you to join us for one of our nights of presentation, preview, and Q & A time with Kym Allex, our Coordinator of Youth Evangelization! Changes that will be discussed at this meeting include: Our New Middle School faith formation process with LifeTeen s Edge programming! The new small group approach for middle school students and how we will be engaging with parents on a weekly basis for further family formation! Our NEW 2 year Confirmation process model for Faith Formation for 9 th -10 th grade with new service component requirements and the NEW Upperclassmen discipleship model for 11 th -12 th grade students! Also, we will be discussing the integration of NDA high school students and their participation in this new model and process! Dates for our Preview and Presentations are: Monday, March 12 th 6-7 p.m. in the Commons Wednesday, March 21 st 7-8 p.m. in the Commons DID YOU KNOW Catechism of the Catholic Church In several of the recent Did You Know definitions, the initials CCC have been used as the resource. Do you know what CCC stands for and what it is? The Catechism of the Catholic Church (CCC) is a deposit of Christian doctrine gathered through a commission of twelve Cardinals and Bishops by Pope John Paul II in 1992. The CCC includes all catholic doctrine regarding faith and morals. Used as a point of reference which is based on biblical and liturgical doctrine the CCC has become the norm for teaching the faith. The CCC is based on the four Pillars of the Catholic Church: 1) The Profession of Faith 2) The Celebration of the Christian Mystery (Sacred Liturgy and Sacraments) 3) Life in Christ (The Ten Commandments) 4) Christian Prayer It is easy to read and understand. It helps us to see how Jesus says we should live our lives so that we and the world can become just. We may ask What should we do? or How can I live a just life? The CCC can help you answer those questions. ACTS Bible Study Starting MARCH 26th Have you been thinking about getting involved in one of the many bible studies that are going on? Now is your time! We are going to be studying the book of ACTS. This bible study will start March 19th at 10:00 am and go for 10 weeks and will continue another 10 weeks in the fall. If you would like more information or would like to sign up please contact Monica Janssen @ heymon50@yahoo.com by March 10th
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March 11th, 2018 New name, still the same! Formerly, Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP). Mark your calendars for the Spring Weekend: Men s: April 21-22 Women s: April 28-29 YOUTH MINISTRY This week, we re highlighting a FANTASTIC option for this summer for YOUR HIGH SCHOOL TEEN TO JOIN! Love Begins Here: Our parish will be taking a delegation for a week to a local mission trip through the Diocese of Green Bay. What is LBH? LOVE BEGINS HERE PROVIDES MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO ENCOUNTER JESUS CHRIST IN A LIFE CHANGING WAY THROUGH WEEK LONG, LOCAL MISSION TRIPS WHERE THEY LIVE IN CATHOLIC COMMUNITY AND CONTINUE HIS WORK ON EARTH. Our SJB delegation will be attending June 17-22nd with the Two Rivers Site! It being a local service mission trip, the cost is only $120 for students, and completely free for adult chaperones! If your teen is interested or you d like more information, please email Kym for more details!! YOUTH NIGHTS Our next Middle School Youth Night will be on Friday, March 16th from 6-8 p.m. in the Ministry Center! Come for some faith, fellowship, food and dodgeball?? Invite your friends to join us as well! Our next High School Youth Night will be on Saturday, March 24th from 6-8 p.m. in the Ministry Center! Come for food, faith and fellowship before we step into Holy Week. Fair Trade Coffee Lent is a time to get outside of ourselves and our own little world, a time to focus on our relationship with Jesus Christ. We all know the three traditions of lent: Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving. Maybe this lent, we can include in our prayers the small scale farmers around the world who are trying to support their families with dignity. Maybe this lent, we can fast from indifference towards those less fortunate. Maybe this lent, we can use our financial blessings to bless others. According to Fr Girotti s book, A Shepherd Tends His Flock, Any way that you can reach out to those in need is a powerful means of identifying with Christ who is so present in the poor and the suffering. By supporting our Fair Trade Program here at St John the Baptist, you are supporting the efforts of small scale family farms in Ethiopia, Guatemala, Peru and Bolivia. Also, our partner in promoting Fair Trade, Just Coffee Co-op, donates 1.5% of every purchase we make to Catholic Relief Services. Please consider placing an order. Either call fellow parishioner Diane Strobel at 715-351-0056 or email sjbfairtrade@yahoo.com. Orders placed by 6:30PM Sunday March 11th will be available for pick up in the Family Room after masses the following weekend.
March 11th, 2018 LOCAL CHURCH EASTER SCHEDULE Are you looking to start or grow your relationship with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Reverend David L Ricken, DD, JCL, Bishop of Green Bay, stated, The Life in the Spirit Seminar is an opportunity to grow in awareness and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is the Holy Spirit who calls, leads, awakens, empowers, and brings about change. If we learn to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, we can be a light in the darkness. Come join us for a 7 week course that is being offered at: St. Bernard Parish, 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54302 Thursday evenings, from 6:45pm to 9 pm starting April 12, through May 24 This is sponsored by the Diocesan Charismatic Renewal. This seminar is designed to bring about a personal and spiritual transformation through a fuller release of the power of the Holy Spirit in your daily life. A free-will offering will be taken. EXPLANATION SESSIONS April 2 and April 5 (you only need to attend one), 7:00 pm at St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay (enter in the church doors) An explanation session is necessary to attend the seminar. (Check for brochures in the back of your church or on the bulletin board.) For more information call 920-940-8182. Holy Thursday Thurs, Mar 29 8:30am Morning Prayer St John 12 pm - Simple Mass St Willebrord 6:00pm St Agnes 6 pm - Spanish re-enactment of the Last Supper St Willebrord 6:30 pm @ Jude 7 pm SEAS 7 pm Nativity 7:00pm Mass of the Lord s Supper St John 7 pm - Bi-lingual celebration of the Lord s Supper St Willebrord Good Friday March 30 8:30am Morning Prayer St. John 12:00 English service St Willebrord 12:00 Nativity 12:30 @ St Pat 12:30 - SEAS 1:00 @ St Joe 1:00pm Service of the Lord s Passion & Death St John 2:00 pm St Agnes 6:00 pm Spanish Living Way of the Cross St Willebrord 6:30 pm Tenebrae @ Jude 7:00pm Vespers St John Sat, March 31 8:30am Morning Prayer St John Easter Vigil March 31 7:30 pm @ Annunciation 7:45 pm Bilingual Mass St Willebrord 8:00pm Easter Vigil Mass St. John 8:00 pm St. Agnes 8:00 pm SEAS 8:00 pm Nativity Easter Sunday 7:30 am English Mass St Willebrord 8 am Annunc 8 am St Agnes 8 am St Jude 8 am Mass St John 8:30 am St Joe 8:30 am Nativity 8:30 am SEAS 9:00 am English Mass St Willebrord 9:15 St Patrick 9:30 am St. Agnes 10 am Annunc 10 am St Jude 10 am Mass St John 10:15 am - Nativity 10:30 am St Joe 10:30 am SEAS 10:45 am Bilingual Mass St Willebrord 11:00 am St Agnes 12:30 Spanish Mass St Willebrord 5:00 pm English Mass St Willebrord 6:30 Spanish Mass St Willebrord
March 11th, 2018 Easter Memorials This Easter, you have the opportunity to remember or to give thanks for your loved ones. Simply fill out the form below and return it in the collection basket, drop off at the parish office or mail it in with your donation (checks payable to St. John s) to: St. John the Baptist Parish 2597 Glendale Avenue Green Bay, WI 54313 No later than March 27 h, 2018th Any amount will be gratefully accepted as a donation. Acknowledgement of the memorials will appear in our bulletin on Easter Sunday. Easter Memorials Name Phone Amount Enclosed $ Memorial (Check One): Plants and Flowers Candles Church Music Bread & Wine Special Gifts No Preference Intention: Fill in one. (Please Print Clearly) In Memory of From In Thanksgiving for From Check here if you do NOT want your intentions acknowledged in the bulletin.
March 11th, 2018 Liturgical Ministries The complete schedule is online at www.sjbh.org/parishcal Give us a call with any questions, we would love to hear from you! Pastoral Team (920)434-2145 Pastor Rev. John P. Bergstadt Ext. 211 Parochial Vicar Rev. Scott Valentyn Ext. 210 Deacons Manny Torres & Nicholas Williams Business Administrator Deacon Manny Torres Ext. 213 School Principal Andrew Mulloy Ext. 221 Evangelization/Spiritual Growth Ruth Holloway Ext. 209 Adult & Young Adult Evangelization Katie Westhoven Ext. 204 Youth Evangelization Kym Allex Ext. 214 Liturgy and Music Karen Buchinger Ext. 232 Faith Formation Coordinator Amy Mott Ext 212 Faith Formation Gr/ 1-8/Plus Sacraments Susan Casleton Ext 205 Parish Trustees Jean Payette Bob Buss Council Chairpersons Pastoral Council Melinda Palzewic Meets on the second Thursday of the Month Finance Council David Withee Meets on the Fourth Monday of the Month Council & Committee Meetings are open to all Parishioners Schedule of Worship Weekday Masses Tuesday 6:30pm ; Wednesday thru Friday 8:30am Adoration First Thursday of the Month (Holy Hour 6:30pm) Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am 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 Contact Deacon Manny at least eight months in advance.
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