St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org September 22 & 23, 2018 On Saturday, Sept 8 some of our middle school and high school religious education students experienced the first of three service retreats at Fr. Carr s Place 2B in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This year, we ve decided to change the pace of religious education in the fall for our middle school and high school students and offer a service retreat instead of Wednesday night classes. This is to encourage a living out of their faith and what they ve learned during religious education classes. Fr. Carr s Place 2B is a food pantry, homeless shelter, soup kitchen, and health clinic. Every Wednesday night religious education students in 6th-11th grade are asked to attend one service retreat in the Fall and then pick up with religious education classes in the Spring. For more information, please contact Adam Horn: adam@stbernardcong.org.
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, September 24 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, September 25 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home/ Mass 5:30 pm Adoration/ Confession 6:30 pm the soul of Dale Skarzynski Wednesday, September 26 8:45 am the soul of Norman Vandertie Living & deceased members of the Ripp/Rentmeester family Irv & Marion Ripp (65th Wedding Anniversary Blessing) Thursday, September 27 8:45 am the soul of Earl Baierl Friday, September 28 8:45 am the soul of Richard Bligiske Saturday, September 29 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of Jerome & Francis Skarzynski the soul of Dale Skarzynski in celebration of their 65th Wedding Anniversary Sunday, September 30 8:00 am the People of St. Bernard Parish 10:00 am the souls of Alvin & Lucy Strebel 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm Special Intention of the Shedd family Wedding Banns II Janessa Piontek & Jordan McAllister Congratulations to the couple who was recently married at St. Bernard: Samantha VanAbel & Tyler VanAsten May God Bless them with a long and In Sympathy We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Earl Baierl. Please keep them in your prayers. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended September 16, 2018 Weekly Envelopes... $ 14,518.00 Offertory Loose... $ 1,385.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget... $ 23,363.00 Seminarian Collection 2017-204 Families $19,225.00 2018-139 Families $12,485.00 St. Bernard will soon be joining our greater community, both secular and religious, in the local 40 Days for Life Campaign that runs from September 26 until November 4. You are invited to join us in this simple public awareness campaign advancing the dignity of the unborn child and their right to a full existence from the moment of conception. Our location will be on the public right-of-way, outside Planned Parenthood, which is sadly located in the shopping center at 2605 South Oneida Street, Green Bay, Wisconsin near Red Robin. The national campaign describes 40 Days for Life as follows: 40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, among their own friends and in their own families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of his plan for the end of the tragedy of abortion. It draws attention to this evil through the use of a three-point program: 1) Prayer and fasting 2) Constant vigil 3) Community outreach. The 40-day campaign tracks biblical history where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ s resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of his people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge. The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day, non-stop, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a single Planned Parenthood center or another abortion facility in one s community. It is a peaceful and educational presence. Those who are called to stand witness during this 24-hour-a -day presence, send a message to the community about the tragic reality of abortion. It also serves as a call to conversion and repentance for those who work at the abortion center, its affiliates and to those who patronize the facility. It also seeks to provide resources to local media and organizations. During the 40 Day experience we pray for: Women who are at risk of having an abortion, innocent children who are at risk of perishing, men and women who carry the pain of a past abortion experience, workers at Planned Parenthood facilities, their affiliates and other abortion centers. We pray for local, regional, and national leaders, revival and renewal in our churches, and repentance and healing throughout our nation. People of faith are invited to fast throughout 40 Days for Life, knowing the spiritual value of fasting as Christ stated. We can fast from certain foods, television, from apathy and indifference. We can fast from whatever it is that separates us from God. Our parish will be praying for both those who are able to actively take part in on-site witness and for those who will support them from afar. What could you do? You are most welcome to join our parish Knights of Columbus men any Saturday from 2pm-4pm as they go and pray. More information is available on site. Thank you for your prayers! Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
September 22 & 23, 2018 PAGE 3 The 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all. (MARK 9:35) Jesus teaches us that we are called to serve one another. Sacrifice is not a word that many people like to hear. We think it means that we must give up something that we want. However, the literal meaning of sacrifice is to make holy, from the words sacer = sacred and facere = to make. In other words, we make our lives holy by sharing our gifts in the service of God. St. Bernard School Crystal Blahnik -Principal The Week Ahead: September 26 Grade 1: God Created Everything Out of Love Grade 2: God s Loving Plan for Creation Grade 3: Jesus Paid the Debt for Our Sins Grade 4: Made in God s Image and Likeness Grade 5: Baptism in Salvation History Children s Homily @ Masses: Fr. Mark will be offering a brief & engaging homily for children! He will invite children around the ages of 5-8 to sit on the stairs in front of the altar and present a homily directly for them. Every 1st Sunday-8 am & 10 am Starting on October 7th There will be a Family Gathering after the 10 am Mass in Bishop Hall. Donuts and Coffee will be served. Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge Saturday October 6th 9am-noon Broadview Soccer Fields For ages 9-14 15 Shots on Goal to win a trophy and have fun! Questions: contact Mike LaMere at mtlamere@gmail.com Scrip News Tabitha Wallenfang, Scrip Coordinator Hello Parishioners, We are in need for volunteers for different tasks for our scrip program. Our greatest needs are selling before and after Mass. If you are able to donate an hour or two each week or even once a month, it would be greatly appreciated. If you are interested in signing up please email me at scrip@stbernardcong.org. I will send you the information. For those who may not have email, please give me a call and I'd be more than happy to help you get onto our schedule. My number is 920-468-4811 x107. Thank you, Popcorn Sale Please consider supporting St. Bernard's Pack 4136 by purchasing the absolute best popcorn sold after any of the masses in the Narthex of the Church on September 29th and September 30th. 70% of the proceeds stay with our Pack and are used directly by our Pack to offset the cost of Camps, materials, goodwill projects, and other Scout related learning activities. This is the only fundraiser annually for Scouting and allows it to be affordable for all. Or in lieu of purchasing popcorn, you can opt to make a donation of any dollar amount.
25TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 From September 26 through November 4, you re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life 40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion. You re also invited to stand and peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood at 2605 S Oneida St in Ashwaubenon, and also to help spread the word about this important community outreach. St. Bernard walkers are needed Thursdays 10am-12. If you d like more information and especially if you d like to volunteer to help. Please contact: Elizabeth Waerzeggers- Odea (littlebitwaz@hotmail.com) at 920-819-8487 or Marilyn Waerzeggers (mrswaz1@hotmail.com) at 920-469-3352 and https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/ green-bay/ St Bernard Altar & Rosary Society FALL MEMBERSHIP DINNER Open to all Society Members and those interested in joining the Society Date: Saturday, October 6, 2018 Time: 4:00 pm Mass Followed by Supper in Bishop Hall Cost: $6.00 per person TICKETS SOLD AFTER WEEKEND MASSES September 22-23 and 29-30 or Call Mary Sevcik 321-6208 Janet Piontek 468-1596 Linda Kropp 660-9470 If you or if you know someone who is interested in exploring becoming Catholic, you are invited to explore the... Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) RCIA is a process designed for adults who are unbaptized, baptized in another Christian tradition, or baptized in the Catholic Church but received little or no formation in the Catholic faith. For more information contact Joanne Griesbach at 468-4811 or by e-mail, joanne@stbernardcong.org BIBLE STUDY GROUPS ARE NOW FORMING: Beginning Monday, October 1, 1-2pm The Gospel of Matthew: Jesus, the Messianic King, Parts 1&2, Cost: $30 Beginning Tuesday, October 2, following the 6:30pm Mass - Lectio Divina Bible Study: The Mass in Scripture Cost for materials: $15 Beginning Wednesday 5:30 6:30pm Jesus Revealed: Exploring Christ in His Biblical Names Cost for materials $30 All groups meet in the Church Library TO JOIN: email or call Joanne: joanne@stbernardcong.org 468-4811 Prayer Shawl Meeting Thursday September 27, 2018, at 11:00 am in Bishop Hall, This Ministry is open to ANYONE who would like to crochet or knit Prayer Shawls. If you would like to learn more about this wonderful ministry, we meet for about an hour on the last Thursday of the month. Prayer Shawls are available to people who are in life s many transitions. If you know someone who might like to receive one please contact: Corinne at 406-8530. Social Justice Human Concerns Do you want to know what our parish Social Justice Human Concerns (SJHC) is about? Come join us on Monday, October 1st at 6:30 pm in Bishop Hall as we explain what we do and our plans for the year. We encourage everyone to bring a friend. If you are unable to attend but would like information, please contact Jan Hess 468-4871. MARK YOUR CALENDARS HOLIDAY MAGIC LUNCHEON AND BOUTIQUE Saturday, November 10, 2018 Riverside Ballroom Call: Rita Last 676-5393 or Mary Sevcik 468-5380 To get involved or to offer suggestions
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday 8-noon School Office (920) 468-5026 Pastor Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Deacon Keith Holschbach 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 R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich Sacrament of Reconciliation- Sat.: 2:30-3:30 pm, Sun.: 5:30 pm, Tues.: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 Tues. 5:30-6:30 pm Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:30 pm St. Philip the Apostle Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm (English) Sun. 10:30-10:55 am (Spanish) 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. 3:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am 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, and 11:30am Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am