St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org June 24 & 25, 2017 Love Begins Here-Middle School June 11-14, 2017 There were 16 students and 5 adults that represented St. Bernard Parish at the first ever middle school Love Begins Here Service Camp in the Diocese of Green Bay. This summer, there are 5 camps total, including 3 high school and 2 middle school ones and St. Bernard Parish was the host parish for this middle school camp. This means we were able to serve the needs of many of our own parishioners. If we were able to help you in anyway, thank you!! The mission of Love Begins Here Service Camp is to do small things with great love and we hope to continue to live that mission even after our camp. In 2 weeks, we will be taking 13 high school students to the Love Begins Here Camp at St. Joseph Parish on the West Side of Green Bay. Please keep us in your prayers as we continue to serve. More pictures inside.
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, June 26 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, June 27 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Wednesday, June 28 8:45 am the soul of Richard Jilot Thursday, June 29 8:45 am the soul of John Lampkin Friday, June 30 8:45 pm the soul of Rose D Antonio Saturday, July 1 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the Living & Deceased Members of the Joe & Mary Derenne Family Sunday, July 2 8:00 am for the People of St. Bernard Parish 10:00 am the souls of Stella & Ben Treml 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the Holy Souls in Purgatory In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of: Esther Clark. Please keep them in your prayers. Summer Office Hours Parish Office Hours Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm. Closed Fridays 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. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended June 18, 2017 Weekly Envelopes..$ 16,975.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,346.00 Debt Collection... $ 12,943.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 21,385.00 Balance of Debt on building addition $45,190 From June 21 until July 4, the Church in America is asked to prayerfully participate in the Fortnight for Freedom, a two week time of prayer, fasting and petition to protect the Church from laws which inhibit her ability to live her mission. Our government currently cripples or disables the Church from fully living her mission to serve the vulnerable and poor and to proclaim the Gospel. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops offers a number of areas where prayer, fasting and petition are needed to change the government s current restrictions on the Church and change the growing hostile cultural attitude. Here are a few thoughts from the usccb.org site: Freedom to Witness to the Truth: The Holy Spirit gives us the courage to bear witness to the truth of the Gospel, even in the face of social and legal pressure. We must stand up for the civil right to be free from government coercion. At the same time, we Christians must be mindful that our freedom comes from Christ, and so we are always free when we remain in Christ. When a government attempts to force us to violate our consciences, we must witness to the truth. A state that coerces the conscience of its citizens radically oversteps its proper boundaries. Rather than resist as a revolutionary, the Christian bears patient witness to the truth, even if that witness leads to punishment. The martyrs are great examples of this. The key to martyrdom is witness to truth. In this respect, we are all called to be martyrs. Start speaking up today! Reflect on how to respectfully engage in conversation about religious freedom. Share with others why religious freedom is good for all people. Freedom to Care for the Sick: Acts of healing were central to the earthly ministry of Jesus Christ. He restored sight to the blind, made the lame to walk, and cured leprosy. These miracles revealed that Jesus has come to restore the broken areas of this fallen world. The ministry of healing has continued in the Church. Christians have developed healthcare ministries dedicated to the study and practice of medicine. Indeed, the Catholic Church invented the hospital as we know it. Catholic hospitals today are often attacked for not performing abortions and other harmful procedures. Catholic medical professionals have been forced to violate their consciences and participate in abortions. Catholics serve in healing ministries out of fidelity to Jesus Christ. It is unthinkable that we would undermine our mission to heal by destroying innocent life and harming the persons for whom we are called to care. Concerned Catholics can help by contacting their representatives in Congress and voicing support for conscience protection. Check out Human Life Action and the USCCB Action Alert Center for updates on bills like Conscience Protection Act (H.R. 644 / S. 301) and the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act (H.R. 7 / S. 184). Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
June 24 & 25, 2017 PAGE 3 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time Everyone who acknowledges me before others I will acknowledge before my heavenly Father. MATTHEW 10:32 Do you share your Catholic faith with others? Do you defend your Catholic faith or do you remain silent when the situation arises? Do you pray in public before meals? Pray for the strength and courage to be a joyful witness of our Catholic faith when the opportunity presents itself. 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) Parish Nurse Ann Kaufmann Seeking a volunteer to bring a married couple to 4:00 Mass on the weekend. Please contact Ann Kaufmann if interested. Please contact Ann Kaufmann if you have a family member in active duty that you would like remembered in prayer. Youth Ministry Callie Kowalski Love Begins Here-Middle School 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. Trustee/Treasurer If you are interested in being on the ballot for the Trustee/Treasurer position for St. Bernard Parish, please call the Parish Office and ask for Ginny, (920) 468-4811. This is a 2 year term. Election is Sunday, July1, 2017. Thank You for considering this position. SCRIP SCRIP will be sold at The Parish Office Monday 12:00 4:00, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 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: July 10 July 24 August 14 September 11
THE TWELFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 St. Bernard School Crystal Blahnik-Principal Pray the Rosary For Persecuted Middle Eastern Christians Every 2 nd & 4 th Monday in the St. Bernard Chapel June 26 6:00 PM Summer Office Hours at St. Bernard School: Beginning now through, August 25th: Monday - Thursday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm (if you come to the office during these hours and no one answers the door please just wait a few minutes as office staff may be delivering materials to other parts of the building). Fridays- Closed The office is closed the entire week of July 3rd -7th. The St. Bernard School Early Childhood Program Presents: Summer Reading Adventures, in Bishop Hall! Find the light of Christ in our summer adventure reading program here at St. Bernard. Two, three and four year-olds (and their parents) are invited to join us for a thematic story time aimed at building community among the families in the parish who have young children. Meet our EC3 and 4K teachers, Mrs. Bongel and Mrs. Soderdahl while exploring the adventures of summer through reading. *Enrollment in St. Bernard School is not required for participation. This is a free activity. Thursday, July 13 (bugs) 9:30 am and 5:30 pm Thursday, August 17 (beach) 9:30 am and 5:30 pm Important Dates for St. Bernard School - August, 2017 Thursday, Aug. 10th - BEAR FACTS for New Families (PK - 8th Grade) Monday, Aug. 21st - Class Lists are Published Tuesday, Aug. 22nd - Teachers First Day Back Monday, Aug. 28th - PreSchool Story Time, 2:00 pm and/ or 5:30 pm Tuesday, Aug. 29th - PreSchool-8th Grade, Meet the Teacher Night, 4:00-7:00 pm (This night will begin with a Blessing of the Backpacks Mass at 3:30 pm in the church) Thursday, Aug. 31st - First Day of School (All Students except M/W/F programs) PK-8th Friday, Sept. 1st - First Day of School M/W/F EC/PK Programs Brat Barn To support Howie Gerstner s Eagle Scout Project Location: Festival Foods North (2430 University Ave.) When: Saturday, July 1, 2017 10:00 am to 6:00 pm Serving Brats and Burgers All Day! All proceeds support Howie s Project, to build a bench for St. Bernard Parish. Campbell s Labels for Education The Campbell s Labels for Education school fundraising program ends this summer. If you still have labels, please turn them in to the basket in the church narthex or to the school office by June 29. The labels must include the barcode and the Labels of Education logo. Thanks for your support of the fundraiser. The Catholic Charities Department of the Diocese of Green Bay holds an annual golf outing. The outing this year was held on June 6 at Thornberry Golf Course. A team representing St. Bernard Parish, put together by Deacon Larry Mastalish won 1st place in the tournament and was presented with the Catholic Charities 1st Traveling Tropy for winning the event. The St. Bernard Team consisted of Deacon Larry, son-in-law, Bob Sarosiek, grandson, Alex Mastalish and friend, Ray Krusic. In winning the event, in addition to receiving the Traveling Trophy, Catholic Charities is donating $200 to a charitable organization selected by St. Bernard. St. Bernard has selected Unity Hospice to receive the $200 in the Parish's name. Belgian Waffle Breakfast Sunday, June 25, 9 am-1 pm The Belgian Heritage Center 1255 County DK Brussels, WI. (Former St. Mary of the Snow Catholic Church) Breakfast includes: Belgian Waffles, Marchant s Belgian Trippe, sctambled eggs, potatoes and a beverage.
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 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 Sacrament of Reconciliation--Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm 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 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 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