St. Bernard School News

St. Bernard Parish
2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302
(920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org
April 30 & May 1, 24, 2016
First Holy Communion Blessings
ST. BERNARD PARISH
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Mass Intentions
The saving graces of the Mass are for:
Monday, May 2
8:45 am Word/Communion Service
Tuesday, May 3
8:45 am Word/Communion Service
Exposition immediately following 8:45 am Liturgy of the
W/C, private adoration in the Chapel until 6:30, Holy
Hour and Closing with Benediction in the Church
6:30-7:30.
Wednesday, May 4
8:45 am the soul of Kathryn Jerabek †
the soul of Lucille Maccoux †
Thursday, May 5
8:45 am the soul of Cletus Pierquet †
Friday, May 6
8:45 am the souls of Mary & Austin Roberts †
Bornemann Nursing Home– Mass
Saturday, May 7
2:30 pm Confessions
4:00 pm the soul of Ronald Lelou †
the soul of Tom VanPay †
the soul of Galen Vincent †
Sunday, May 8
8:00 am the soul of Lorraine Bero †
the soul of AJ (Jim) Schilcher †
10:00 am the soul of LeeAnn Laurant †
the soul of Regina Watzka †
Special Intention
6:30 pm the soul of Cordelia Knorr †
Baptisms
Zayne Charles Rozmiarek
In Sympathy
We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of
Nancy Conard. Please keep them in your prayers.
Buy Scrip
Sold before and after school by the School Library, after
Masses on the weekends and at the Parish Office,
Monday-Thursday, 8:00-4:30 and Friday 8:00-noon.
Due to a software conversion, there will be
NO SCRIP SOLD from May 16-June 5.
Your Financial Stewardship
For the week ended April 24, 2016
Weekly Joyful Giving Envelopes ........... $
Offertory Collection ................... ............ $
Budgeted Weekly Joyful Giving $23,500
19,505.00
2,060.00
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Having grown up in this area, I have been very
familiar with the Green Bay ‘suburb’ of Allouez
since my youngest years. It has always been a
beautiful place to live full of history and charm.
I remember just a few years back finding out that
Allouez gets it’s name from one of the early
Jesuit Catholic Priest explorers, Father Allouez,
a contemporary of Father Marquette. Our area is full of the
memory of our Catholic Church and some of its earliest saintly
evangelizers. ‘de Pere’ itself means ‘of the Fathers’, in French,
and is a nod to all these early Jesuit explorers. Even Bonduel is
named after Father Bonduel… and on and on. Allouez is also
the home of our sister churches St. Matthew Parish and Resurrection Parish. Recently their two schools have linked into one
school at two sites and have renamed their unified GRACE
school “Father Allouez School”. What an awesome name
choice full of local history and meaning. Tremendous.
Fr. Claude-Jean Allouez, was born on June 6, 1622 in France
and died on August 27/28, 1689, near Fort St. Joseph, New
France. He was one of the early Jesuit missionaries to “New
France” which includes our area here in northeast Wisconsin. A
simple trip to Heritage Hill will share much of this with you.
Encyclopedia Britannica notes that he has been called the
founder of Catholicism in the West. He traveled much of our
area in poverty, especially along the Fox River, offering the
Holy Mass up near Oconto and elsewhere along the river and
neighboring area, a full hundred years before our Nation was
founded. The Church was here a long time with the Native
Americans before the colonies moved west. These Jesuit missionaries did an amazing job sharing the truth of the gospels
with the Native American people who were in need of the Gospel like all of us. The Jesuits were referred to as the ‘Black
Robes’ in many parts of this hemisphere, due to their simple
black cassocks.
Fr. Allouez entered the Society of Jesus at Toulouse, France and
was ordained priest in 1655. He sailed for Quebec (now
Canada) in 1658. He was stationed at settlements along the St.
Lawrence River until his appointment (1663) as vicar general of
the Northwest. How’s that for an assignment? He travelled
extensively through this territory, preaching to the Native Americans and establishing many missions—chiefly in our presentday Wisconsin, including Chequamegon Bay and Green Bay.
His own accounts of his activities are frequently quoted in The
Jesuit Relations, edited by R.G. Thwaites. This work is still
available, Father Allouez was a predecessor and later a
colleague of Jacques Marquette, (Marquette University) for
whom he wrote a book of prayers in the Native American
tongue. His last years were spent mostly among the Miamis of
the St. Joseph River in modern southwestern Michigan. Our
heritage is so rich here in Northeast Wisconsin. This new name
will serve well to help awaken an interest in our heritage and a
sense of evangelization for our future.
Fr. Mark Vander Steeg
April 30 & May 1, 2016
St. Bernard School News
Crystal Blahnik, School Principal
The St. Bernard School Community would like to
Congratulate all of the First Holy Communicants.
May your faith life in Christ grow and you may come
to know Jesus more closely.
Additional thanks goes out to the 2nd grade teachers
Mrs. Pethan and Mrs. Hock, along with the Religious
Education Director and Assistant, Mr. Horn and Mrs.
Hadzima and the catechists. Thank you for your
guidance, faith and leadership.
St. Bernard Catholic School would like to thank the
following staff members for their dedicated service in
our school over the years:
Mr. Joe VanDyke - Custodian - 15 years
Mrs. Barb Klika - Administrative Assistant - 27 years
Mrs. Mary Koehler - 5th Grade Teacher -22 years
Mrs. Donna Wilkensen - Music Teacher -18 years
Mrs. Deb Ries - Art Teacher -6 years
Mrs. Pat Shafer - Reading Specialist - 16 years
These dedicated community members will be retiring
at the end of this school year. Please keep them in your
prayers as they move on to the next phase of their
lives. Both the Site Advisory Council and the Student
Body will be recognizing these community members
in various ways.
REPEAT OFFER!
ISLAM
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Smile
We need you and your family to be a
part of our new 2016 St. Bernard
Parish Pictorial Directory!
Each family will receive a complimentary 8x10
portrait and a free directory. If you decide to
order additional prints you will receive $10 off your
order. Bring a nonperishable food item for our
St. Bernard Food Pantry and you will receive
another $5 off your order.
Photography sessions begin May 24 and will run
through June 18, with a wide variety of times,
including evenings and Saturdays.
Photos will be taken in the Multi-Purpose Room.
Schedule your appointment now:
1. Online: www.stbernardgb.org - just follow the link
on the St. Bernard Parish home page.
It's quick and easy!
2. Call 562-5189 to sign up or if you have any
questions
Are you a Catholic single 30 or older?
Wondering if there are others like you?
We are looking to start a group here at St. Bernard’s for
singles 30 or older. This group will focus on growing
spiritually also having fun. If you are interested in helping form this group, please come to our informational
meeting on Tuesday , May 10 at 6:30 pm in the
Church Library. If you are unable to attend the
meeting and have ideas for the group or would be interested in joining such a group, please
contact Peter Van Rossum by phone at
(920) 265-5213 or via email at
[email protected].
Mondays: May 2, 9, 16
6:30-7:30PM; Parish Office Bldg/Lower Level
Cost: $20.00
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What were the origins of Islam?
Who was Muhammad?
Is the Quran divinely inspired?
Is Islam a threat to our way of life?
Are all Muslims dangerous?
This three week study facilitated by Dave Tlachac
will provide revealing details.
To Register:
 On-line at www.stbernardgb.org, Click on Faith
Formation, then Adult Faith Formation or
 Call or e-mail Joanne Griesbach: 468-4811;
[email protected]
We are having a Lector Renewal on the evenings of
May 4, 6:30-7:30 pm in the Church.
If you would like to become a reader at Mass or would
like to continue reading, you will need to attend one of
these evenings of renewal.
Save the Date
The St. Bernard School
B4 & After School Program
Rummage Sale
May 12 – 13, 2016.
SIXTH SUNDAY OF EASTER
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DINE AND DESIGN
St. Bernard Wedding Anniversary
Celebration
On May 15, 2016 at the 8 am Mass,
we will have a wedding anniversary
blessing. If you and your spouse would like
to receive this blessing, please contact Tina
at the parish office at 468-4811.We would
like your name, phone number and number
of years of celebration. .
ROSES IN HONOR OF
THE GIFT OF LIFE
After Mass - Mother’s Day Weekend,
May 7 & 8
$2 Donation per Rose
Proceeds Benefit
Respect for Life Projects
Please call Helen @ 468-6960
to assist with distribution!
LOOKING FOR NURSES TO VOLUNTEER FOR
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING!
Are you a nurse, practicing or retired, who feels comfortable with taking blood pressures with an automatic blood
pressure monitor? I am looking for volunteers for our
blood pressure screening offered after each mass, every
full second weekend of the month. Please contact me if
you have questions or would like to sign up to volunteer.
Ann Kaufmann, RN
St. Bernard Parish Nurse
[email protected]
920-468-4811 Ext. 113
May Crowning
On Wed., May 4, 6 pm, a very special liturgical event will
take place at St. Patrick, 211 N. Maple. This year’s May
Crowning will feature the Quad-Parish Children’s Choir
and special storytelling of Our Lady of Good Help. It
proves to be a powerful evening honoring Mary! An ice
cream social will follow. Everyone is welcome, please join
us!
The next Date Night will be on
May 20
Childcare will be provided.
To register and sign up for childcare go to:
http://www.stbernardgb.org/covenant-of-love.html
A Ladies Night Out
Sponsored by the Altar Society
Wally’s Spot Supper Club
Wednesday, May 11, 2016
Doors open at 8 pm, Dinner at 6 pm.
Enjoy a dinner of the Chef’s special chicken with
blended rice, mixed vegetables, salad, rolls and dessert.
Vickie Linssen, owner of Interior Motives, a consignment store, 2520 Main Street, will use an interesting
power point presentation to introduce design colors and
trends for 2016.
Tickets ($20) will go on sale after Masses on this
weekend and April 30-May 1. Janet Piontek (468-1596)
will set up reserved tables of 8 or you may purchase
them individually.
If you have new or handmade items to contribute to the
silent auction/raffle, please bring them to the Parish
Office or call Karol Cole (406-9676) or
Jean Reich (469-0859). You may call Jenny Kennedy
(471-9404) or Mary Lynn Hall (468-1327) with general
questions or requests.
Altar Rosary Society Members
This is a reminder that the last day of our current fiscal
year is June 30, 2016. If you have not already paid your
membership dues, please do so within the next few
months. Thank You!
Also, Members of the Altar Rosary
Society are asked to stay after whichever Mass they attend on the weekend of May 14-15, to
participate in a group photo for the new parish directory.
Please gather on the altar steps after the church is cleared
and there will be an “unofficial” photographer there to
take the picture.
Trustee Secretary / Parish Council Positions
The position of Trustee Secretary is up for
election the weekend of May 14-15.
We also have 3-3year positions open
on the Parish Council
which is done through a selection process.
If you are interested in either of these
positions, or would like more information,
please contact the Parish Office
at 468-4811.
WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG
Parish Office
(920) 468-4811
Religious Education Office
(920) 468-4390
Office 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
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
Pastoral Associate
Sr. Caroline Castellini OP
Receptionist/Office
Tina Drewiske
Music & Liturgy Coordinator
Joe LeBeau
Publications/Office
Lori Froelich
Sacrament of Reconciliation--Saturday: 2:30-3:30 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.
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AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE
St. Bernard
Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm
Sun. 5:15 pm-6:15 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