St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302 (920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org October 4 & 5, 2014 Parish Office (920) 468-4811 FAX 468-1396 Religious Education Office (920) 468-4390 Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-4:30 pm Friday - 8:00 am-noon School Office (920) 468-5026 Pastor Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Deacon Keith Holschbach Deacon John Laurant Deacon Larry Mastalish 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 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 6 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Tuesday, October 7 8:45 am Word/Communion Service Exposition immediately following 8:45 am Liturgy of the W/C with private adoration in the Chapel until 7:00 pm. Wednesday, October 8 8:45 am the souls of Sanford & Germaine Maccoux the soul of Connie Kriescher Thursday, October 9 8:45 am the soul of Richard Nelsen Friday, October 10 8:45 am Special intention for Anneleise Zak Bornemann Nursing Home Mass Saturday, October 11 1:00 pm Winney/Detrie Wedding 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the souls of Melvin & Christina Watzka the souls of Anthony & Marcella Pinchart Sunday, October 12 8:00 am the souls of Arthur and Corey Clark the soul of Lisa Baudhuin 10:00 am the soul of Jack Frisch the soul of LeRoy Haen 6:30 pm the souls of Joseph & Anna Derenne and the Derenne-Petiniot Family Wedding Announcements: III Clarissa Winney & Dave Detrie II Leah Lax & Cody Grant I Dan Delain & Stacy Heezen This weekend we welcome Blest Art to our parish after all the Masses. They will be displaying hand-carved olive wood religious art made by Catholics in the Holy Land. Your purchase of these beautiful items will help support Catholic families in Bethlehem and Jerusalem, and help them to continue to earn a living in the land of Christ s birth. You are also welcome to visit their website at www.blestart.org to follow up on what you may see today. So I encourage you to stop by and visit, especially in light of the many sacraments we will be celebrating this year with all our children. October is also Pro-Life month. We are reminded of the dignity of the human person from the moment of our creation until our natural death. This dignity then begins at the moment of conception. Regardless of the circumstances surrounding our creation, we have a right to a natural full existence from the moment we come to be. Anything that would block, blunt or destroy this raises grave problems. We thus are responsible for the care of each other throughout this life, no one is in this alone, and we are to be in solidarity with each other from the poorest to the richest among us. This is a great individual and social challenge and calling. Lastly, at the end of life, we have the right to a natural death, neither hurried nor pressured along our path through the use of medicine or peer pressure from others. It is in the time of suffering that we most need others to be with us and not to push us away or push us out. These rights are not granted to us by the state, rather they rise up from within us based on the very fact of our being human. Thus they can neither be granted nor taken away, they just are. Help Support St. Bernard Parish & School Buy Scrip Available after all weekend Masses in the Narthex and at the Parish Office, Monday thru Thursday, 8:00 am 4:00 pm. Friday morning 8:00-am-11:30am. Before and after school by the school office. Your Financial Stewardship For the week ended Sept 28, 2014 Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes... $ 19,164.00 Offertory Collection...... $ 1,374.00 Friends of Haiti...... $ 1,330.00 Pope Francis said the following: Even the weakest and most vulnerable, the sick, the old, the unborn and the poor, are masterpieces of God s creation, made in his own image, destined to live forever, and deserving of the utmost reverence and respect. Building on this quote from the Pope in his address to families we have adopted as the pro-life theme for the Church this year: Each of us is a masterpiece of God s creation. October is a good time for all of us to examine the relationships in our life asking God to help us to mirror his attitude toward all creation. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $22,660
OCTOBER 4 & 5, 2014 PAGE 3 October Market Day Sale Support St. Bernard School by shopping from Market Day! If you would like to view the order guide or place an order, please go to www.marketday.com. Paper copies of the order guide are also available in narthex. Paper order forms are due by Thursday, October 9th. Online orders are due by Saturday, October 11th. Pick up is from 3:45-4:45 on Thursday, October 16th in the school cafeteria. If you have any questions or need assistance placing an order please call Jeannine at 406-0556. Holiday Shopping Extravaganza St. Bernard School FREE ADMISSION Sunday, November 23, 9am - 1pm Bake Sale Over 35 vendors will be selling their products. Including, Norwex, Mary Kay, 416 Cuisine, Tastefully Simple, 31 bags, Jajora Olive Oil, Lia Sophia, Handmade cra s, Pink Papaya Spa and Beauty, Mishicot Vet Clinic, Toys & Treats and Pink Zebra Home Décor. We will update new vendors that are added each week. All proceeds go towards St. Bernard School. Hosted by St. Bernard Adult Faith Formation Committee... The Dignity of Human Life Office presents... Chad Judice Their son, Eli, was diagnosed with spina bifida in the womb. They were asked if they would like to terminate the pregnancy, but instead, they chose LIFE. Come listen to their story of faith, hope, and the power of prayer. Monday, October 13 6:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room *Join us to pray the rosary at 6pm* Mr. Judice s books will be on sale following the presentation. From September 24 thru November 2 please join others in prayer, fasting (offering sacrifices) and vigil for an end to abortion, for healing for all who suffer from the effects of abortion, and in particular remembering the hundreds of women who have died as a result of safe abortion procedures... PRAYER: especially powerful is prayer before the Blessed Sacrament; FASTING: www.wefastforward.com for new ideas to this ancient practice; VIGIL: 24/7 walking and praying at the public right-of-way outside of Planned Parenthood at 2605 S. Oneida Street - www.40daysforlife/greenbay. St. Bernard s weekly participation in the vigil is Thursdays from 10 Noon. Please contact: Amy @ 469-7918 for more info. EWTN Global Catholic Network and Dolan Productions, LLC filmed this year's 21 mile Walk to Mary pilgrimage from the National Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert Abbey to the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help and produced a 30-minute television special. It will be broadcast on EWTN on Oct. 9, 2014 at 10 p.m. and Oct. 10, 2014, at 2 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. CDT. Bob Dolan of Dolan Productions, LLC and his television crew walked every mile with the pilgrims and discussed their journey with them. You are invited Social Justice Human Concerns invites you to hear Ecumenical Partnership for Housing (EPH) Executive Director Dave Pietenpol talk on EPH: A Vision for Our Ministry to Homeless Families Monday, October 6, 2014 at 6:30 pm Multi-Purpose Room. SPACE IS STILL AVAILABLE!! Luke: Gospel of Mercy For Details & Registration: Paper registration forms are on the central pillar in the narthex or go to www.stbernardcong.org, to print your own form or register On-Line! click on Faith Formation tab, then Adult Faith Formation or, simply contact Joanne Griesbach: 468-4811 or joanne@stbernardcong.org
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME PAGE 4 It s not too late to register for the Women of Grace Retreat The Soul of Woman presented by Johnnette Benkovic, founder of Women of Grace, to be held at Holy Family Parish, Brillion, on Saturday, October 11, 2014. Don t delay register today. See retreat poster for details. Registration forms are available by contacting Theresa Lambrecht at Holy Family Parish at theresa@holyfamily-parish.org or (920)756.2535, ext 107. Community Impact Night Fund Raiser Mon., Oct. 13, 4-8:30 pm Pizza Ranch, 2206 E. Main St., Green Bay Come, relax and let the Knights of Columbus serve you! Pizza Ranch has a complete buffet with salad, chicken, fish, pizza, veggies, desserts & beverages. Part of the proceeds will benefit local charities. Hosted by Fort Howard KC #5382. Wisconsin Czechs Inc. Concert Join us Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 7:30pm for a concert at St. Lawrence Historic Church in Stangelville, WI. The Wisconsin Czechs, Inc. is proud to sponsor this unique Bagpipe Band from the Czech Republic. Domazlicka dudacka musika has been among the leading ensembles performing various styles of bagpipe (dudy) music of the Chod region for more than fifteen years. The reoertoire for this talented ensemble includes songs about all aspects of the life of Chod people, and instrumental music with solos played on various, nearly forgotton, musical instruments. Advance tickets: Adults-$12.00, at the door-$15.00 Call (920)863-8232. Looking for a weekend away, for just the two of you? A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers you this experience. It's a time to renew your relationship, away from the everyday distraction of life. It s an opportunity to strengthen your communication and promote greater intimacy in your life together. You don't need a Marriage Encounter Weekend, but you DESERVE one. Discover Each Other Again, more deeply, honestly and warmly. The Fall/Winter weekend schedule includes November 7-9 at the Norbertine Center for Spirituality in DePere, and February 6-8 is also at the Norbertine Center. For more information and to obtain an informational brochure, contact Sue & Dennis Amtmann, (920) 544-5166 or visit the website at www.gbme.org Green Bay Baylander Chorus presents Simply Barbershop Friday, October 17 5:30 to 6:30 pm dinner 7:00 pm show Stadium View 1963 Holmgren Way, Green Bay Tickets $20 Adults www.baylanders.org Facebook Baylanders Chorus FIVE WEEKS TO GO HOLIDAY MAGIC LUNCHEON AND BOUTIQUE Saturday, November 8, 2014 Riverside Ballroom We need donations from all members of the Parish for: The Live Auction: Large baskets, yard and home décor, quilted items, movie or meal passes, personal services, vacation home or overnight stays. The Silent Auction: Hand knit items, jewelry, decorations, baskets of interest to men, women and children. All auction items should be called in or delivered by Oct. 24 to be in the booklet. Grab Bags: There will be fewer but they will be better! Movie or food certificates, car washes, special soaps or lotions are all welcome. Consider purchasing a $10 Scrip certificate for Kohl s or Kwik Trip or any of the participating businesses. The Boutique: New but less expensive items to sell, such as stocking stuffers, bookmarks, handmade ornaments, Packer treasures. (This is not white elephant) The Bakery Booth: Holiday treats and candies, cookies and breads. Everyone will have an opportunity to participate in the Heads/Tails contest this year so gather your friends and neighbors and plan to attend. We welcome any ideas or suggestions. Please call Mary Sevcik (468-5380) if you have questions or can assist in any way. Bulletin Advertising Please support our advertisers on the back of our bulletin, the revenue from their ads makes our bulletin possible.
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG WWW.STPHILIPGB.ORG PAGE 5 WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG PAGE 5 St. Mary s Parish Luxemburg Fall Dinner, Raffle and School Open House October 15, 4:30-7:00 pm Beef Stew Plates $7.00, Hot Dog Plates $3.00 Children under 5 are FREE In honor and support of the Gift of Life St. Bernard Parish is having a Baby Shower during the month of October. Support the gift of life by placing baby items in the playpen in the Narthex. They will be distributed to needy babies and families thru the A&A Alexandria Catholic Crises Pregnancy Center and the Love Life Program. Needed: 6-9 months baby pajama s & onesies, diapers (newborn to size 6), wipes, receiving blankets, bottles, baby formula and supplements, new and like new baby clothes (sizes 3 mos.-2t), ointments, baby shampoo and soft towels. Thank you for your generosity in helping babies and families in need! Respect for Life-(A Social Justice and Human Concerns Ministry) AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm 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. 11:00 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, 11:30am, Shrine of Our Lady Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Of Good Help Sat. 8:45-10:45 am Congratulations To The Raffle Winners! September 21 Josh Mitchell September 22 Miles Hunter September 23 Ardella Della September 24 Mary Koehler September 25 Dennis Marcelle September 26 Charles Moder September 27 Baby Raak Winners will be notified by mail!