St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay, WI (920)468-4811-www.stbernardgb.org October 29 & 30, 2016 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday - 8:00 -Noon 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 Business Manager Ginny Gigot School Principal Crystal Blahnik Parish Nurse Ann Kaufmann Director of Religious Education Adam Horn Adult Faith Formation/RCIA Joanne Griesbach Youth Ministry & Confirmation Callie Kowalski R.E. Assistant Jeannine Hadzima Receptionist/Office Tina Drewiske Publications/Office Lori Froelich Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm Sacrament of Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to date. Sacrament of Baptism Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at 468-4922
ST. BERNARD PARISH PAGE 2 Mass Intentions The saving graces of the Mass are for: Monday, October 31 (Vigil) 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 5:30 pm the People of St. Bernard Parish Tuesday, November 1 (All Saints Day) 8:45 am the soul of Elaine LeMieux 10:15 am the soul of Robert Golueke 5:30 pm the soul of Grace Schott Wednesday, November 2 (All Souls Day) 8:45 am Deceased Members of our Parish 5:30 pm All Souls Mass Thursday, November 3 8:45 am the souls of Rose Marie & Ken Larscheid the souls of Kathy & Glenn Larscheid Friday, November 4 8:45 am the soul of John Danz 10:45 am Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Saturday, November 5 1:30 pm Lepp/Andrus Wedding 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Frances Skarzynski Sunday, November 6 8:00 am Deceased Members of the Tynela & Duchaine Families 10:00 am Deceased Members of the Kapinos & Wellner Families 6:30 pm the People of St. Bernard Parish Baptisms We welcome those who were baptized recently: Luke Michael Paoletti Kromer Logan James Mills Wedding Banns III Karissa Lepp & David Andrus Moved, Dropped your land line or changed your e-mail address? PLEASE contact: the St. Bernard Parish Office at 468-4811 tina@stbernardcong.org. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended October 23, 2016 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 19,102.00 Offertory Collection...... $ 1,484.00 Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $21,385 Balance of Debt on building addition $131,606 This week Tuesday is the Feast of All Saints. It is a Holy Day. We will have a 5:30 pm Vigil Mass on Halloween (All Hallows Eve), October 31 st. This Mass fulfills your Holy Day Obligation. On November 1 st itself we will have Masses at 8:45 am (Parish), 10:15am (School Mass) and then 5:30 pm (Parish). Any of these four Masses fulfill your obligation. Remember to check other parishes in the Green Bay area for times that may be more convenient for your particular schedule or if you are looking for a change in scenery. This is a beautiful Holy Day reminding us that our true home and lasting peace is not found here but rather with God. Allow yourself to be consoled by the truths of this great Holy Day. This week also holds November 2 nd, the Feast of All Souls. It is the day we set aside to pray for everyone (not canonized saints) who has passed on. If All Saints Day is where we ask the Saints in heaven to pray for us, All Soul s Day is different. We pray for those souls who are saved but still making their way into the fullness of eternal life. They are the ones being purified as St. Paul says, as through fire (1 Corinthians 3). It is God s gift of his final purification of love as we pass into the fullness of Heaven. Our prayers, through our Baptism and thus our supernatural connection in Christ, truly help the faithful departed. We pray for all the departed because we really have no certainty of anyone s final destination until we ourselves make it to the other side. The dead benefit from our prayers. Even a Hail Mary offered in piety and love is a gift to our departed loved ones. I think of the Ave sung about in the Irish song Oh Danny Boy. Especially remember in your prayers the families of our parishioners who have lost loved ones this past year. On other notes, as I mentioned last week, The Holy Father, Pope Francis, began his teaching on the corporal works of mercy this past Wednesday. I hope to give them brief mention here as he works through them. The first corporal work of mercy is feed the hungry (Matthew 25). Pope Francis taught that people should go further than only donating money to charities but also urged them to be charitable every day especially when they are physically confronted with poverty. We are called to be "merciful like the Father each day. The Pope s words stand as an invitation to examine our heart and gut reaction when bumping into those in need or when persons reach out to us. Our response is to be in the concrete situations of our lives. The Holy Father highlighted the truth of Catholic Social Teaching and stated that access to food and water is a basic human right. He noted that so many members of our human family, especially children, continue to suffer from hunger and thirst. The pope noted that Saint James warns against ignoring the practical needs of our brothers and sisters, for faith without works is dead (James 2:14-17). In the miracle of the loaves and fishes, the Pope commented that Jesus told his disciples to provide food for the crowds, yet he shows them that, in sharing what they have, he will give it increase. In the end the Pope said that Jesus himself is the bread of life, the food for which we all ultimately yearn. Jesus makes it clear that our relationship with the Father is intimately tied to the way we respond to the hunger and thirst of our brothers and sisters. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
October 29 & 30, 2016 PAGE 3 Religious Education News Adam Horn R.E. Director The Week Ahead: All Soul s Day, November 2 Grade 1: God Our Father Is Holy Grade 2: Jesus Shows Us How to Love Others Grade 3: God Called Mary Grade 4: God Offers Us Eternal Life Grade 5: Confirmation Is the Sacrament of the Holy Spirit Grade 6: Abraham Is Our Father in Faith Grade 7: The Early Life of Jesus Grade 8: A People of Service Freshmen: The Bible s Big Picture Sophomores: The Holy Spirit Juniors: Introduction to the Sacraments Youth Ministry Callie Kowalski Wednesday, November 9 6:00-8:30 pm Bishop Hall The Director s Cut Film Presentation of THE ORIGINAL IMAGE OF DIVINE MERCY An Extraordinary Film for an Extraordinary Year! With a presentation by director Daniel disilva who will bring to life a whole new perspective, not only the film, but on the masterpiece at hand. Having shot the film across six countries, disilva has accumulated more information about St. Faustina s work of art that any film could hold. There is so much to tell about the painting that has captivated the world and why the real story behind the Original Image has remained relatively unknown until the making of this film. The Original Image of Divine Mercy features exclusive interviews with first -hand eye-witnesses, as well as Bishop Robert Barron of Los Angeles (Word on Fire); Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC: George Weigel biographer of Pope Saint John Paul II ; author Fr. Leo Maasburg, spiritual director and confessor to Blessed Mother Teresa; and many others. Light refreshments to be served with the presentation. COMING SOON: Book Fair: November 12 & 13, After all Masses Featuring Adult and Children s books, Bibles, Advent & Christmas materials, Rosaries, and MANY other Catholic gifts For Advent: The Advent of Christ: Scripture Reflections to Prepare for Christmas. Watch the bulletin and parish web site for details Thank You!...to all those who have already contributed to the Growing our Faith Sponsorship Drive. Your support is crucial to the ability of the parish to offer quality programming for the adults in our parish. The drive is coming to a close, but you can still make your tax deductible contribution. Envelopes are available in a pocket on the central pillar in the narthex. You can mail in your donation or drop it in the collection basket.
THE THIRTY-FIRST SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 St. Bernard School News Crystal Blahnik, School Principal The new Lego Library is a huge hit as students earn time there through the PBIS incentive program. Stop in to check out our growing collection of Lego creations. Also new to our student body experience is lunchtime choir with Mr. Lembke and Mrs. Karnop, Jazz band and Pep band with Mr. Lembke before school. We do all of these beautiful activities and more with the loving presence of Christ in our building. As our music students have found out, St. Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians - just another way we weave our faith into our school life. TWO WEEKS TO GO In just two weeks the party will start. Let s make sure we do our part! HOLIDAY MAGIC LUNCHEON AND BOUTIQUE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2016 RIVERSIDE BALLROOM Doors open at 10:00 Luncheon at 12:00 Live auction at 12:30 Menu: Tenderloin tips with sautéed mushrooms and onions over noodles; Green beans, rolls and Cherry Cheesecake Individual tickets ($20) will be sold after all Masses this weekend. Tables of 8 or 10 may be arranged. Call Janet Piontek (468-1596) with questions. Let s keep the numbers up like we did last year!! All silent and oral auction items should be in by Monday, Oct. 31. There is still time to donate to the boutique and gift boxes. Keep in mind that Scrip cards would be ideal for the boxes. Please bring donations to the parish office or call 468-5380 if you need something picked up. Pies, breads, cookies, candy as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas specialty items are in demand for the bakery booth. You may bring your items to the school s main entrance on Friday, Nov. 11 during school hours. Debbie Tilot (265-3665) is in charge of the bakery booth. JOIN US! St. Bernard Holiday Shopping Exxtravaganza 2020 Hillside Lane, Green Bay November 20, 2016 from 9 am to 2 pm 50+ vendors expected (retail and handcrafted) FREE ADMISSION, bake sale, chili lunch & raffles. Stirring the Light Within: Fanning the Flame Without What can a candle, a recipe, a song, a psalm, and a Scripture passage teach us about who we are called to be? Whom: Everyone Where: St. Bernard Parish Lower Level Corner of Hillside Ln. & St. Bernard Drive Park in front of the building Why: A great opportunity to walk the journey of Advent with others Cost: 90 minutes of your time Mondays, November 7, 14, 21, 28, December 5 & 12, 2016 9:30-11:00 AM For additional information email: janegerlach@sbcglobal.net or call: Sr. Caroline Castellini, OP 468-4811 ext. 103 Scrip Sales Parish Office Monday-Thursday 8:00 am 4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am-11:00 am School Monday-Friday 8:00 am- 9:00 am and 3:00 pm- 4:00 pm Church After all weekend Masses The next datenight is November 18
November 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat October 31 Vigil Mass 5:30 pm 1 Adoration 11:15-5:30 All Saints Day Mass 8:45am & 5:30 pm All Saints Day Mass 10:15 am Heart of Jesus:10am & 6:30pm Grief Support 6:45 2 MS Mania Gr. 6, 7, 8 4:15p & 5:45 All Souls Day Rememberanc- Mass 5:30 pm School: All Souls Day Blessing of Pictures Heart of Jesus:5:00 & 6:30 33 Days 9:30 3 Bible Study: 1pm Heart of Jesus:1pm 33 Days 6:00 4 5 Ultreya 7:15am K of C Spaghetti Dinner 5:00 pm 6 Joshua 8:45 Youth Group 7:30 pm RCIA End Daylight Savings 7 Stirring the Light Within 9:30am Social Justice 6:30 Consoling the Heart 6:30 8 ELECTION DAY 9 Heart of Jesus: 4:45 pm 33 Days 9:30 Divine Mercy Film 6:00 10 Bible Study: 1pm Heart of Jesus:1pm 33 Days 6:00 Adult Faith Formation Committee 6:30 11 12 Stewardship Weekend Blood Pressure Screening Cathedral Book Sale Holiday Magic Altar Society at Riverside Altar Server Practice 9-11:30 13 Stewardship Weekend Blood Pressure Screening Cathedral Book Sale K of C Booyah RCIA 14 Stirring the Light Within 9:30am Rosary 6:00 Care Ministry 6:30 15 Family Prayer Night: 5:45 Heart of Jesus:10am & 6:30pm Finance Committee 6:00 Pastoral Council 7:00 16 Heart of Jesus:5:00 & 6:30pm 33 Days 9:30 17 Bible Study: 1pm Heart of Jesus:1pm 33 Days 6:00 18 Covenant of Love Date Night: 6pm (Child Care Provided) 19 Coffeehouse Youth event 5:00pm 2nd collection Debt Reduction 20 Holiday Shopping Extravaganza 9am 2pm RCIA 2nd collection Debt Reduction 21 Stirring the Light Within 9:30am KC meeting 22 Thanksgiving food basket distribution Family Prayer Night: 5:45 23 24 THANKSGIVING Mass 8:45 25 26 1st Sunday of Advent 27 1st Sunday of Advent 28 Stirring the Light Within 9:30am Rosary 6:00 Baptism Prep 6:30 Altar Rosary Mtg 6:00 29 Family Prayer Night: 5:45 30 December 1 Prayer Shawl 11:00 Bible Study 1pm SAC mtg 6 pm 2 3 Ultreya 7 am 1st Reconciliation Retreat 9:00 am REHEARSALS: Contemporary Choir: Tuesdays at 6:30pm. Adult Choir: Thursdays at 7:00 PM SCRIP: Scrip will be sold at the Parish Office M-TH 8 AM to 4 PM Friday 8-noon
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 6 Human Trafficking Awareness Event Saturday, November 12, 2016 8:00 am-12:00 pm Featuring Keynote Speaker, Theresa Flores, Human Trafficking Survivor Other Speakers: Sister Celine Goessl Lt. Andy Oppermann-Green Bay Police Dept. Space is Limited Register by Nov. 7, 2016 http://trafficking111216.eventbrite.com Peace Lutheran Church 1954 County Rd U-Green Bay Rummage Sale Annunciation Church, 401 Gray St. GB Sat., Nov. 12, 8 am - 2 pm Rummage treasures plus great food: sloppy joes, hot dogs and St. Bernard Knights of Columbus Counsel 10243 Annual Spaghetti Dinner November 5 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Bishop Hall Faithful Citizenship 2016 In the Catholic tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue and participation in political life is a moral obligation. Faithful Citizenship Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship: A Catholic Call to Political Responsibility from the Catholic Bishops of the United States (2015), discusses the moral dimensions of public policies and the responsibility that all Catholics share to form their consciences in light of their faith. As the Catholic bishops of Wisconsin, we urge you to exercise your fundamental right to vote, but equally important, become actively engaged in the life of your community. Bring to bear all the wisdom and experience that Catholic social teaching and our faith have to offer. Ask yourself and those who govern our nation, Does this social program, economic plan, or public policy respect the dignity of the person, created in the image and likeness of God? Does it further the common good? The questions in the opposite column are intended to help guide you in your efforts to make moral and prudential decisions about candidates and public policies. To obtain more information on Catholic social teaching, public policy issues, and ideas for engaging Faithful Citizenship, please contact the Wisconsin Catholic Conference (608-257-0004) or Green Bay Diocesan Department of Living Justice: 920-272-8291 Wisconsin Catholic Conference Where does the candidate stand on: Protecting human life from conception to natural death? Preserving state limits on abortion? Preserving the state ban on assisted suicide and euthanasia? Prohibiting research that uses aborted fetal parts or human embryos? Banning the cloning of human embryos? Preserving the state ban on the death penalty? Treating all refugees and immigrants with dignity and respect? Ensuring that the state protects religious liberty and freedom of conscience for all? Protecting the fundamental understanding of marriage as the lifelong and faithful union of one man and one woman? Increasing support for pregnant women in need? Respecting parents as the first and primary educators of their children? Expanding educational choice for all families? Expanding tax incentives for families that utilize private schools? Allowing a state tax credit for adoption expenses? Increasing the state minimum wage to keep pace with inflation? Assuring basic support for people living in poverty? Maintaining access to health care for low-income persons? Increasing funding for safe and affordable housing? Providing treatment instead of incarceration to nonviolent drug and alcohol offenders? Supporting the right of workers to organize collectively?
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 7 Notre Dame Academy News Did you know? NDA has a 98% graduation rate with 96% of graduates going on to attend post-secondary education. We take pride in being a college bound educational institution! Mark it down Nationally-renowned pediatrician and public speaker Dr. Meg Meeker will be on the NDA campus to speak to parents and community members about Parenting Great Kids on October 25 at 7 p.m. Her podcast is within the Top 30 on itunes. This event is open to the public. Don t miss out! www.notredameacademy.com (920) 429-6100 AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Holy Cross Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm Prince of Peace Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm - 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 Sat. 3:30-4:00 pm 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