Mission Statement Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Community welcomes all searching for God while growing together in faith by God s grace through prayer, service and sharing. 2270 S. Oneida Street Green Bay, Wisconsin 54304 w w w. n a t i v i t y p a r i s h. c o m MARCH 22, 2015 Fifth Sunday of Lent Pastoral Team Pastor Fr. John H. Harper Social Concerns Directors Deacon Michael Schmidt Deacon Kevin DeCleene Family Life Commission Directors Laurie Johnson Deacon John Bundra Stephen Ministry Director Laurie Johnson Worship Director Wayne Efferson Faith Formation Director Jamie Whalen Faith Formation /Youth Ministry Coordinator Stephanie Rottier Parish Staff Business Administrator Steve Wery Parish Secretary Cindy Kapla Volunteer Coordinator Deb Langenhuizen Accountant/IT Specialist Vicki Matuszak Housekeeper Mary Greene Maintenance Supervisor Mike Wightman Faith Formation Staff Secretary Charmaine Berchmans Early Childhood Coordinator Heidi Stubb Parish Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM Phone (920) 499-5156 Fax (920) 429-9285 Email: natscene@nativityparish.com Faith Formation Office Phone (920) 499-6012 Mass Schedule Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM (Communion Prayer Service) Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM Wednesday 8:00 AM Weekend - Saturday 5:00 PM Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Holy Day Eve 6:30 PM, Day 9:00 AM Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment Eucharistic Adoration Mondays 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM Holy Hour Service Second Mondays 12:05 PM - 1:00 PM (Benediction when a Deacon leads)
PARISH STEWARDSHIP UPDATE MARCH 14 - MARCH 15, 2015 Sacrificial Offering.....$10,013.00 Loose Offertory.....$852.00 On-Line Giving...... $2,440.00 Total..$13,305.00 To meet our budget, we need an average of $16,000.00 each week Easter Flowers. $55.00 Maintenance & Improvement..$95.00 World s Poor......$ 3,997.00 Our Bishop s Appeal goal is...... $ 84,539.00 271 parishioners have donated.... $ 56,680.37 Amount needed to reach our goal.... $ 27,858.63 STEWARDSHIP & PASTORAL SERVICES The Stewardship & Pastoral Services department helps parish leaders through consultation, formation and resources for the growth of vibrant parishes. Here are a few examples of ministries Stewardship & Pastoral Services assists: Pastoral Care supports parish staff and volunteers in their care for those who are homebound, in medical facilities, prison/jails, the hurting or grieving. Parish Leadership training is offered through a wide variety of workshops regionally. Some examples are the Leadership Convocation, Business of the Parish workshop and training for Pastoral and Finance Council Chairpersons and trustees to name a few. SOUP AND SUBSTANCE? Please join us for the remaining Soup and Substance evening: ~March 26: Speaker, Fr. Luke Ferris, This One s for You: The Basics of Prayer, Resistance and Grace The time is 6:00-7:00 PM (not 6:30-7:30). We ve saved a bowl of soup for you! Please call the Parish Office, 499-5156, to reserve your spot. CAN YOU HELP? The Family Life Commission needs help preparing and serving on March 26. If you are available to help, please call Laurie Johnson, Family Life Director, at 490-1352, ext 209 or email Natlj@nativityparish.com. CONGRATULATIONS CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS FOR MARCH 11th Alana Degeneffe...$25.00 15th Jennifer Stadler...$50.00 12th Mary Sevcik....$25.00 16th Norma Reynen...$25.00 13th Brian Langan...$25.00 14th Frank Pritzl....$25.00 Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment. ECUMENICAL PARTNERSHIP FOR HOUSING Thank You Nativity Parish, Salvation Army, and 20 supporting churches of EPH. Together we are being Christ to others in our community, solving homelessness one family at a time. September 2014 Parish Council approves Nativity support of EPH. October 2014 - Nativity Leadership steps forward; Board Members Bob Wetzel, Unit Coordinator/Volunteer Leader Deb Bundra, Resources / Support Deacons John & Kevin December 2014 Nativity adopts Oak Street house. January 2015 - Nativity parish members respond with; adding EPH and the call for action to help the homeless to their daily prayer. 40+ members volunteering 250+ hours of loving sweat equity; painting, plastering, refurbishing, steam cleaning, general construction, Donation of stove, refrigerator, washer & dryer and transforming a house into a home. Direct Mail Campaign (phase 1) over $1200 donated and for campaign (phase 2) we have commitment for over $2000 in matching funds (goal is to exceed $5000). Nativity s involvement and commitment with EPH is outstanding and is one of many ways that our parish brings scripture to life. Jesus said, love your neighbor, and Nativity has responded by being a vibrant Church, putting our faith into action. THANK YOU NATIVITY! WHAT S NEXT? Continue to pray for EPH and a positive impact on support for the poor in our community, sign up to volunteer, Capital Campaign continues with phase 1 (envelope contributions) and phase 2 is FUNdraiser activity being considered for April. LIKE US ON FACEBOOK To keep up with the activities at church. $CRIP PROGRAM We are looking for Volunteers to Sell SCRIP, Please call Judy at 499-3248. THANK YOU! We will NOT be selling SCRIP in the Narthex on Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday. Dedicated volunteers are in the Narthex before and after all Masses. $crip can also be purchased in the Parish Office during the week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. The week of March 9 - March 15 $crip sold $3,080.20. Profit - $127.67. Thank you! 2
All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are offered for the living and deceased members of our parish. Up to five special intentions can be remembered at each Mass. Saturday, March 21 5:00 Marie, Bruce & Sue Weber Ralph Schneider & Special Intention Rev. George R. Hardy Jerome VanSistine Lloyd Tobin & Family Sunday, March 22 8:30 Lloyd & Ellen Strebel Michael W. Gee Adam DeGrave 10:15 Bernard Milliren Judith Diedrich Christine Suski Monday, March 23 9:00 Communion Prayer Service Tuesday, March 24 9:00 John Thornton Ralph & Jackie Parker Thomas Boehm Wednesday, March 25 8:00 Virginia Gierl John Sustman Lorraine Huebscher 2:00 Peter & Eunice Locatelli (Woodside) Thursday, March 26 9:00 Communion Prayer Service 2:00 Mary Bell (Maple Ridge) Friday, March 27 9:00 John Aulik Sr. & John Jr. Elaine Ryan Alveda Yashinsky Saturday, March 28 5:00 Leonard Anderson Ralph Schneider & Special Intention Edward Johnson & Family Mary Ann Lintz Rev. William J. Spaulding Sunday, March 29 - Palm Sunday 8:30 Mary Ann Mullin Pauline Kohl Mary Vercauteren Lionel Boehm Rev. Robert Sladek 10:15 Jerome VanSistine David Bechle Edward Jordan James Hagerstrom SAT: SUN: MON: WED: THUR: SAT: SUN: 5:00 PM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM 9:30 AM 10:00 AM 6:30 PM KC Booyah Sale after Mass Mass Song Leader/Organist Booyah Sale after all Masses KC Breakfast and Bake Sale RCIA - Lounge Mass - Nativity Choir/Organist Childcare - Nursery Mass - Song Leader/Organist Church Time/RE Grades 1 & 2 Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel Quilting Group - Lounge Stations of the Cross - Church 7:30 PM Youth Group - St. JP2 Room 6:00 AM 6:00 PM 7:00 PM 9:00 AM 5:00 PM 8:15 AM 8:30 AM 10:00 AM 10:15 AM Prayer Group - Chapel Soup and Substance - Bona Hall Nativity Choir Practice - Church 1st Communion Retreat Bona Hall Mass - Song Leader/Organist Hospitality after all Masses RCIA - Lounge Mass - Song Leader/Organist Childcare - Nursery Mass - Song Leader/Organist Church Time KICK OFF YOUR SUMMER BY PICKING UP YOUR NATIVITY PARISH PICNIC CAR RAFFLE ENVELOPES IN THE NARTHEX STARTING THIS WEEKEND. Thank you!! Readings for the week of March 22 Monday: Dn 13:1-9, 15-17, 19-30, 33-62 [41c-62]; Ps 23:1-6; Jn 8:1-11 Tuesday: Nm 21:4-9; Ps 102:2-3, 16-21; Jn 8:21-30 Wednesday: Is 7:10-14; 8:10; Ps 40:7-11; Heb 10:4-10; Lk 1:26-38 Thursday: Gn 17:3-9; Ps 105:4-9: Jn 8:51-59 Friday: Jer 20:10-13; Ps 18:2-7; Jn 10:31-42 Saturday: Ez 37:21-28; Jer 31:10, 11-13; Jn 11:45-56 Sunday: Mk 11:1-10 or Jn 12:12-16 (procession); Is 50:4-7; Ps 22:8-9, 17-20, 23-24; Phil 2:6-11; Mk 14:1 15:47 [15:1-39] 3
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WORSHIP NEWS NEW LIFE CHOIR (7TH - 12TH GRADES) For the past year we have been looking for a Choir Director to lead the New Life Choir; however, up to this point we have not been successful. Many of the members, especially the seniors, approached Ms. Teresa Schroepfer, AHS Choral Director, asking if she would lead them for a limited number of Masses. After some consideration, Teresa said yes. NEW LIFE will lead us in song on March 28 at 5:00 PM, April 3 at 7:00 PM (Good Friday) and May 9 at 7:00 PM (Confirmation). If you wish to join the group, please contact Ms. Schroepfer at Taschroep@new.rr.com or Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship, natwe@nativityparish.com, 490-1352 ext. 206. LUMEN CHRISTI - CHRIST OUR LIGHT Once again, the Worship Commission will be ordering a blank Paschal (Easter) Candle (3 x 48 ) and six Altar Candles (2 x17 ) so that they can be decorated by Steve Barnes (Decorator for over 10 years). The Paschal Candle is blessed at the Easter Vigil (8 PM) and remains lit during the 50 days of Easter (Sundays) and during Baptisms, Funerals, Confirmation, First Eucharist, etc. If you are interested in purchasing one or both of these candles, please contact Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship, 490-1352 ext. 206 and natwe@nativityparish.com. DO YOU SEE WHAT I SEE? MULTI-MEDIA VIDEO PROJECTION AT NATIVITY! Over the years the Worship Commission (WC) has been looking into ways to better communicate all aspects of celebrating the Eucharist. This desire comes from one of the mandates of the Second Vatican Council s on the Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy that the ecclesial assembly enters into the liturgy with full, conscious, and active participation. That s where the idea of a Multi-Media Video Projection System comes into play. Over the past 20 years, the thought of utilizing state of the art video projection has always been on our agenda. So why now? Three main factors are driving it: Today s culture communication is very visual; the advancement in multi-media video projection technology; and a generous donor who will fund the entire project. This leads us to the next step as we are looking for assistance to operate it. VIDEO PROJECTION SYSTEM MINISTRY: The Worship Commission is introducing a new ministry here at Nativity. We are looking for individuals willing to operate our new video projection system each Sunday, starting this Easter. Training is minimal, and operation of the system is simple. Please contact Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship, natwe@nativityparish.com. 490-1352 Ext 206 if you would like to volunteer. STATIONS OF THE CROSS Mondays this Lent - 6:30 PM in Church Two Styles Offered - Traditional and Contemporary Traditional (scripture based) and Contemporary (reflections by Sr. Joan Chittisler Gateway to Resurrection). Note dates vary: Monday, March 30 (Traditional) EASTER DECORATIONS The Worship Commission is preparing for Easter and needs your assistance so that our church reflects the joy of CHRIST S RESURECTION. We will begin at 9:00 AM on Saturday, April 4, please come for as long as your schedule allows. Lunch will be provided. If you can t help on Saturday there may be something you could do during the week. Please call Wayne (490-1352, ext. 206) or email natwe@nativityparish.com with your name and number of people if interested in assisting. PASCHAL TRIDUUM (HOLY WEEK) EASTER SUNDAY SIGN-UP SHEETS As we approach these most sacred days, all Liturgical Ministers are requested to assist at these liturgies: Holy Thursday 7:00 PM Good Friday 1:00 PM & 7:00 PM Easter Vigil 8:00 PM Easter Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM EASTER VIGIL CHOIR (APRIL 4, 8:00 PM MASS) Calling all Easter Vigil Singers! If you have sung/played with this group before you know how exciting it is and if you haven t you might want to check it out. The Easter Vigil is the mother of all vigils and there s lots of music, with a great variety and styles. Rehearsal times are to be determined. If interested, contact Teresa Schroepfer Taschroep@new.rr.com and/or Wayne Efferson natwe@nativityparish.com 490-1352 ext. 206. EASTER FLOWERS DEADLINE MARCH 22 One great tradition we have continued each Easter is the Easter Flower decorations. They are a sign and symbol of God s re-creative spirit. Many remember loved ones through this living memorial because they believe in the Resurrected Christ. To contribute to the flowers, use your Easter flower envelope. Names of loved ones will be included in the Easter Sunday bulletin. BEHOLD THE WOOD OF THE CROSS We need 8-10 people to carry our large cross in procession for the Veneration of the Cross on Good Friday, at the 1:00 and 7:00 PM services. Please sign up in the Sacristy. 6
DO YOU BELIEVE THIS? This day Jesus weeps for his dead friend Lazarus. He asks Martha, If anyone believes in me, even though he dies, he will live. Whoever lives and believes in me will never die. Do you believe this? After Martha s yes, Jesus raised Lazarus, and we are witnesses. Paul adds, If the Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is living in you, then he who raised Jesus from the dead will give life to your mortal bodies. Resurrection is the key to our witness and our faith in Jesus. Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD 2001, OCP. All rights reserved. Fifth Sunday in Lent, Year A. Illustration 2001 K.Sullivan. THE SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION FOR ADULTS Many adults have completed their catechetical preparation as high school youth but did not celebrate the Sacrament of Confirmation. If you would like to prepare to celebrate this Sacrament, please contact Jamie Whalen (490-1352 x216) by Wednesday, April 8 for more information about preparation sessions this spring. Sessions will take place Thursdays, April 16, 23, and 30 (each from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Lorraine Cann Ministry Center, Room 100). Celebration of Confirmation will take place at Nativity, Saturday, May 9, 7:00 PM with Bishop Morneau, along with our high school youth who are preparing for the sacrament this year. The Church needs your help! Saturday, April 4, 2015, the Worship Commission will be decorating the liturgical space for Easter. At the same time, the Youth Ministry Department is having Eager for Easter a day filled with fun activities for young children, while their parents help the church. The day will begin at 9AM in the Youth Room Room 209 in the Faith Formation hallway. Snacks, Lunch, Crafts, Fun, and Live Music will be provided, and the entire day is FREE. Please register for this event by calling the Faith Formation Department at 499-6012. Thanks! Middle/High School Students looking for volunteer hours are welcome too!! Contact Stephanie @ (920) 621-5561. ALL NATIVITY WOMEN INVITED TO ATTEND Bea Seidl Author of Orphan Doors! Come, hear her amazing story! Tuesday, April 7, 2015 Nativity Parish Bona Hall 6:00 PM: Sign-in 6:30 PM: Short Meeting/Presentation Snacks and social time to follow the presentation. If you are not a Guild member: Please RSVP by March 29 to: Katie Schmidt 264-6872 or Nancy Steffen 494-6950. Come be nourished body and soul with a meal and the viewing of the Living Stations of the Cross. This event takes place on April 1, 2015. We will begin with a meal of Spaghetti and Meatballs in Bona Hall at 5:30 PM. The dramatization of the Living Stations of the Cross will begin in Church at 6:30 PM. You are welcome to join us for the entire event or simply for the Living Stations of the Cross. This event is open to everyone of all ages and is FREE. Please contact the Faith Formation Department if you have any questions at (920) 499-6012. Registration is needed for this event. Please register by calling the Faith Formation Department at 499-6012 or try registering online at http://nativityparish-lsotc.eventbrite.com. We adore you, O Christ, and we bless you. Because by Your Holy cross You have redeemed the world. 7
LIFE IN THE SPIRIT SEMINAR Explanation sessions will be Sunday nights March 22 and March 29 at 7:00 PM at St. Elizabeth Seton 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. stated Reverend David L Ricken, DD, JCL, Bishop of Green Bay. 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 Sunday nights 7:00-9:00 PM. Starting date: April 12 Ending date: May 31 (no meeting May 24 for the holiday ) The seminar is sponsored by the Diocesan Charismatic Renewal Office and 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. Attending one explanation session is necessary to attend the seminar. For more info call Karen Lepp 920-468-7481, Terry Rennells 920-494-3248, or the DCRC Office 920-405-1960. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ROSE BUD COLLECTION FOR LOVE LIFE LOVE LIFE provides baby items to needy families in the Green Bay area. Love Life is located St. Joseph Church rectory. ROSE BUD is a collection for Love Life needs by Ashwaubenon Knights of Columbus. Collections to follow Mass on Saturday, March 28 and Sunday, March 29. LOOKING FOR SPIRITED SOULS Have you been hearing God calling you? We are looking for some energetic young and intuitive people to help run an information table before and after Mass on weekends. This is a great way for us to be a welcoming community. You will be trained. For young people they can receive volunteer hours and start networking with the community. This will be an enjoyable Ministry. For more information please contact: Deb Langenhuizen at natdl@nativityparish.com or 499-5156 ext. 211. Cathedral Book & Gift 131 S. Madison St., Green Bay Tom Wall, Author of Gifts from Our Father will be on site Wednesday, March 25 from 3:30pm 5pm to promote and sign copies of his new book! This adorable book explains the Catholic faith in beautiful illustrations and words for children of all ages. Perfect gift for First Communion, Easter, and other special celebrations of faith. ELECTRICIAN The picnic is in need of someone to help with the electrical work at the picnic. Our current electrician is looking to retire from this position, but is willing to help when needed. Please consider helping. Do you hear God calling you to help? Please Contact: Deb Langenhuizen Volunteer Coordinator at 499-5156. STEWARDSHIP CORNER WITH POPE FRANCIS POPE FRANCIS IS USING TWITTER TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE CHURCH. WE WILL BE POSTING HIS TWEETS IN OUR BULLETIN FOR YOU TO FOLLOW. Our lives must be centered on what is essential, on Jesus Christ. Everything else is secondary. (Pope Francis tweeted 11/10/14) How does my life suggest that I am centered on Jesus? Would you be able to tell it on my calendar or in my checkbook? NATIVITY WOMEN S GUILD HUGE RUMMAGE, BOOK AND BAKE SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 10 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM SATURDAY, APRIL 11 8:30 AM - NOON A LIGHT LUNCH OF SLOPPY JOES OR HOT DOGS WITH A CAN OF SODA WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR $3.50 FREE ADMISSION 8
Reporting Sexual Abuse If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please contact: Jayne Stefanic, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator, Diocese of Green Bay 920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174 (toll free) We also encourage you to report the incident to local civil authorities. YOU MATTER TO US THERE IS HOPE! Crisis Center Pregnancy Hotline 436-8888 433-9955 BAPTISMS Parents may schedule their child s Baptism after they have completed a two-part preparation program. Call the Parish Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and preparation session. BAPTISM DATES 2015 April 19, May 10 and June 21 SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK (Following 8:30 AM Mass See dates listed below) This Sacrament is offered to anyone in need of Christ s healing touch. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament for those who are in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual healing. Think of friends and loved ones who may want to receive this sacrament and invite them to this Mass. ANOINTING OF THE SICK DATE: May 31, 2015 RCIA RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you or someone you know interested in becoming baptized or confirmed as a Catholic? For more information about this process call Wayne Efferson (490-1352 ext. 206) or email natwe@nativityparish.com.
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS Nativity of Our Lord Church #645850 2270 South Oneida Street Green Bay, WI 54304 TELEPHONE 920 499-5156 CONTACT PERSON Cindy Kapla EMAIL: natscene@nativityparish.com SOFTWARE MSPublisher 2007 Adobe Acrobat X Windows 7 PRINTER HP Laserjet P1606 TRANSMISSION TIME Monday, March 16 at 3:00 pm SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION March 22, 2015 NUMBER OF PAGES SENT 1 through 10 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS Please perforate pages 4-5