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Ashtyn Andersen
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Trevor Dietzler
Wyatt Dihel
Melissa Eifler
Dalton Grimm
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Zoey Hannon
Norah Heling
Anthony Hendrickson
Kailey Hockers
Kolby Hockers
Andrew Huss
Anna Johnson
Jacob Johnson
Logan Koltz
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Matthew Kramer
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Mason Kriescher
Dylan Ladwig
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Gabriel Noth
Luke Overly
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Aubrey Paque
Madalyn Peterson
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Autumn Rastall
Philip Rastall
Madyson Ravet
Carson Rossner
Erin Schuch
Robby Semrau
Sky Skolasinski
Reagan Stroud
Ava Theodoru
Hayden Thomas
Josie VanBoxtel
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Alexandria Weise
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APRIL 26, 2015
Fourth Sunday of Easter
Mission Statement
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Community welcomes
all searching for God while growing together in faith
by God’s grace through prayer, service and sharing.
Pastoral Team
Pastor
Fr. John H. Harper
Social Concerns Directors
Deacon Michael Schmidt
Deacon Kevin DeCleene
Family Life Commission Directors
Laurie Johnson
Deacon John Bundra
Stephen Ministry Director
Laurie Johnson
Worship Director
Wayne Efferson
Faith Formation Director
Jamie Whalen
Faith Formation /Youth Ministry Coordinator
Stephanie Rottier
Parish Staff
Business Administrator
Steve Wery
Parish Secretary
Cindy Kapla
Volunteer Coordinator
Deb Langenhuizen
Accountant/IT Specialist
Vicki Matuszak
Housekeeper
Mary Greene
Maintenance Supervisor
Mike Wightman
Faith Formation Staff
Secretary
Charmaine Berchmans
Early Childhood Coordinator
Heidi Stubb
Parish Office
Hours… Monday - Friday
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Phone (920) 499-5156
Fax (920) 429-9285
Email: [email protected]
All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are offered for the
living and deceased members of our parish.
Up to five special intentions can be remembered at each Mass.
Saturday, April 25 - First Communion
5:00
 Susan Bryfczynski
 Florian Schroeder
 Jean Rottier
 Gloria & Douglas VandeVoort
 Chris & Marie Rottier
Saturday, May 2 - First Communion
5:00
 Marne Trudeau
 Ralph Schneider
 John Janz Jr.
 Jerome VanSistine
 Rev. Alfred Ebel
Sunday, April 26 - First Communion
8:30
 Doris Miller
 Elaine Andree
 Connie Zimmerman
 Delores Brown
 Rev. Casimir Shippy
Sunday, May 3
8:30
 Jorge F. Lee
 Cletus & Charles Bero
 Kathleen Lemley
 Leonard Ernst
 Rev. Don Weber
10:15
 Marge Hockers
 Lawrence Costa
 Jan Brennan
 Joan Roskom
 Rev. Leo Ott
Monday, April 27
9:00
Communion Prayer Service
Tuesday, April 28
9:00
 Barb Schieffer
 
 Patrick Hull
 Gladys DeCoster
Wednesday, April 29
8:00
 Barb Pozza
 Gwen Mack-Stock
 
 Rev. Francis Geigel
2:00
Faith Formation Office
Phone (920) 499-6012
Mass Schedule
Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM
(Communion Prayer Service)
Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM
Wednesday 8:00 AM
Weekend - Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM
Holy Day Eve 6:30 PM, Day 9:00 AM
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Mondays 9:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Holy Hour Service
Second Mondays 12:05 PM - 1:00 PM
(Benediction when a Deacon leads)
(Woodside)
 Michele Basche
 Mark Winzenried
 Esther Koltz
Thursday, April 30
9:00
Communion Prayer Service
2:00
(Maple Ridge)
 Chester Klarkowski
 Audrey Miller
 Marianne Trudeau
Friday, May 1
9:00
 Timothy Vercauteren
 Leon Raupp
 
 Colton Steinhorst
10:15
First Communion

  Rosie Rollin
 Kathryn Maga
 Elaine Kimble
 Edward Windorff
 Rev. Mark Santo
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
OF APRIL 19
Monday: Acts 11:1-18; Ps 42:2-3;
43:3, 4; Jn 10:1-10
Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26; Ps 87:1b-7;
Jn 10:22-30
Wednesday: Acts 12:24 -- 13:5a;
Ps 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8;
Jn 12:44-50
Thursday: Acts 13:13-25: Ps 89:2-3,
21-22, 25, 27; Jn 13:16-20
Friday: Acts 13:26-33; Ps 2:6-11ab;
Jn 14:1-6 or (for the memorial)
Gn 1:26 - 2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24;
Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16;
Mt 13:54-58
Saturday: Acts 13:44-52; Ps 98:1-4;
Jn 14:7-14
Sunday: Acts 9:26-31; Ps 22:26-28,
30-32; 1 Jn 3:18-24;
Jn 15:1-8
YEAR TO DATE STEWARDSHIP
PARISH STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
APRIL 18 - APRIL 19, 2015
If you are following our Stewardship updates, you may have
noticed we usually have not made our $16,000 mark. This
week we are publishing figures July-March for your review.
Sacrificial Offering .............................................. ... $8,869.00
Loose Offertory.................................... …………. . $950.00
On-Line Giving .................................... …………. $2,208.00
Total ..................................................................... ..$12,027.00
Revenues
Expenses
Net Loss
To meet our budget, we need an average of $16,000.00 each week
$697,364.99
$756,469.97
$(59,104.98)
Maintenance & Improvement .............................. ......$156.00
SUNDAY MORNING HOSPITALITY
CONGRATULATIONS CALENDAR
RAFFLE WINNERS FOR APRIL
14th Jennifer Stadler.......$25.00
15th Tom Woosencraft...$25.00
16th Mary Jo Nash……..$25.00
17th Tim McCall….........$25.00
after the 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Masses
ON-LINE GIVING
18th Brian Luchs..….....…...$25.00
19th Sarah Allen……...........$50.00
20th Jessica Broekman.…....$25.00
We offer an on-line option that compliments our offering
envelope use. By signing up to give your weekly
offertory and special collections, you will help the
parish more accurately forecast our finances and
plan more strategically. On-line Giving is a safe,
secure and dependable means of income for the
parish. To sign up go to www.nativityparish.com or call
Vicki at 499-5156 if you need more information.
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment.
Our Bishop’s Appeal goal is…………...….….. $ 84,539.00
423 parishioners have donated……….….... $ 75,658.05
Amount needed to reach our goal……....…. $ 8,880.95
Welcome
__________________________________________
Our warmest welcome to all who celebrate with us,
whether visitors, long-time residents, or newly arrived
in the Parish. If you would like to join Nativity of Our
Lord Parish please call the Parish Office at 499-5156.
BAPTISMS AT NATIVITY
Please welcome these children who were
Baptized into our parish family:
If you are already a registered Parish member and need
to make changes, you may use this form to update your
records. Please complete this form and place in the
collection basket or return to the Parish Office. Thank
you.
Aleina Marie Lani
daughter of Christopher & Kelly Lani
Kennedy Mary Allen
daughter of Andrew & Sarah Allen
Karina Susan Del Bianco
daughter of Rob & Julie Del Bianco
Christopher Nicholas Strainis
son of Nicholas & Amber Strainis
Dawson Weldon Trevor Thompson
son of Trevor Thompson & Taylor Tripp
Oliver Boone Williams
son of Timothy Williams & Brooke Klein
Name___________________________________
Phone___________________________________
Email___________________________________
Address_________________________________
City____________________________________
Zip Code_____________
 New address
$CRIP PROGRAM

New phone number

Moving, please remove from membership list
$CRIP WILL NOT BE SOLD SATURDAY, MAY 9.
WE WILL RESUME SELLING SUNDAY, MAY 10.
$CRIP PROGRAM
Before you leave Church today—please stop and pick up $crip to do your weekly shopping.
Dedicated volunteers are in the Narthex before and after all Masses. $crip can also be purchased in the Parish
Office during the week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM.
The week of April 13 - April 19 $crip sold $5,950.00. Profit - $312.06. Thank you!
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FREE BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
SAT:
Nativity Members with Nursing Degrees will be available
in the Narthex to take your blood pressure:
9:00 AM First Communion Practice - Church
10:00 AM First Communion Practice - Church
5:00 PM First Communion Mass
Song Leader/Organist
SUN:
8:30 AM
10:15 AM
April 25, Saturday: Before 5:00 Mass
(starting 4:30 PM)
April 26, Sunday: Between Masses
(9:30-10:10 PM)
Hospitality after Masses
Mass - Nativity Choir/Organist
Note: All information is kept strictly confidential.
Sorry but medical consultations prohibited by law.
First Communion Mass
Song Leader/Organist
MON:
9:30 AM
Eucharistic Adoration - Chapel
NO QUILTING GROUP
WED:
6:30 PM Youth Group - St. JP2 Room
THUR:
6:30 AM Prayer Group - Chapel
6:30 PM Adult Confirmation
7:00 PM Nativity Choir Practice - Church
SAT:
9:00 AM First Communion Practice - Church
10:00 AM First Communion Practice - Church
5:00 PM First Communion Mass
Song Leader/Organist
6:00 PM Graduation Celebration - Bona Hall
SUN:
Hospitality after Masses
8:30 AM Mass - Song Leader/Organist
10:15 AM First Communion Mass
Song Leader/Organist
Chili’s 11%
Fleet Farm 4%
Fleet Farm 4%
ATTENTION QUILTERS!
There will be no quilting group on April 27.
LOST AND FOUND
Please check the table marked Lost and Found in the
Narthex. If items are not picked up within the next few
weeks they will be donated to St. Vincent De Paul.
Barnes & Noble 9%
Marcus Theatres
Seroogy’s 11%
9%
Mother’s Day is coming.
Get Mom out of the kitchen,
take her to a movie, buy her
something sweet, get
her a book, plant flowers…
You can do all this and
support your church.
Buy Scrip!
Barnes & Noble 9%
Marcus Theatres
9%
Honey Baked Ham
12%
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WORSHIP NEWS
NATIVITY PARISH HELPS
TO FEED OVER 450,000
5:00 PM MASS TO CHANGE ON
“FMSC was an amazing opportunity for me and all of the
high school students. The night we packed the meals together
was a lot of fun and effortless, God was definitely at
work that night.”
Gabby A. Nativity Parish Volunteer at the
2014 FMSC Green Bay Mobilepack
Saturday, May 9 to 7:00 PM
Due to the celebration of the Sacrament of Confirmation on
May 9, please note the change in the Mass time. Please join us for
this celebration.
NEW LIFE CHOIR (7TH - 12TH GRADES)
VIDEO PROJECTION SYSTEM MINISTRY
Last fall members of Nativity Parish,
including some of our youth joined nine
other area churches to take part in a Feed My Starving
Children Mobilepack. Prior to the packing event our
parishioners raised close to $7000, through M&M tube sales,
quarter collection and a generous donor match. As part of the
Green Bay faith community we helped pack 466,650 meals
and contributed to the $102,663 needed to cover the cost of
the food packed.
The Worship Commission is introducing a new
ministry. We are looking for individuals willing to
operate our new video projection system each Sunday.
Training is minimal, and operation of the system is
simple. Please contact Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship at
[email protected] or 490-1352 ext. 206.
Your generosity made an impact across the globe.
• 256,608 meals were shipped to Liberia which was in dire
need because of the Ebola outbreak,
• 15,552 meals were shipped to Haiti, and
• 194,400 meals were shipped to Nicaragua
The New Life Choir will lead us in song at Mass on:
May 9 (Confirmation - 7:00 PM)
If you wish to join the group, please contact:
Ms. Schroepfer at [email protected] or Wayne
Efferson, Director of Worship, [email protected]
or 490-1352 ext.206.
LITURGICAL MINISTERS
The Nativity Social Concerns Commission is excited to
provide this meaningful opportunity to our parishioners again
this year. We will kick off FMSC 2015 the weekend of May
16/17 with an M&M tube sale, followed by ongoing
quarter collection to support the Green Bay Area
Mobilepack which will be held October 5-9, 2015.
The Spring/Summer 2015 Schedule (June--August) is currently
being created so if you have any scheduling changes e.g. off for
the summer, please fill out a Scheduling Information form and
submit it to Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship by May 4.
(490-1352, ext. 206) or email [email protected].
Our leadership team would welcome your help, and promises
to feed your soul. Interested? Contact Beth Clabots at
[email protected] or 592-0290.
CROWNING OF MARY
Wednesday, May 6 - 8:00 AM
The springtime month of May is popularly devoted to Mary.
Traditionally the crowning of Mary takes place in early May.
With the help of the students of St. Joseph School this will take
place during the Introductory Rites (Procession) at the 8:00 AM
Mass. If you wish to be part of the procession, please gather at
the rear of Church and take a flower; we will process to the
Marion statue during the Entrance Song.
Please keep the families of
Verna Anderson,
David Ihlow &
Richard Sieg
in your prayers.
EASTER LILY BULBS
The bulbs will be ready soon for those who wish to take some
home and plant them. Please contact Wayne Efferson
(490-1352, ext. 206) or email [email protected].
NATIVITY PRAYS FOR VOCATIONS
God, our Father, you made each of us to use our
gifts for the Body of Christ. We ask that You
inspire those whom Your Spirit is calling to
Priesthood and Consecrated Life to
courageously accept Your call!
Send workers into your great harvest so that the
Gospel is preached, the poor are served with
love, the suffering comforted and your people are strengthened
by your grace giving Sacraments.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen.
A FUTURE UNKNOWN
Times past lead us toward a future unknown. By our baptism and
confirmation into the risen Jesus, our future is with the Good
Shepherd. We are God’s children. We know this, but we do not
know exactly what it means. “Now we see only in a foggy mirror.”
We do know that “we shall be like him because we shall see him as
he really is.” We do know that only in Christ Jesus can we be
saved. We know he sends the Holy Spirit to give us his grace.
Maranatha! Come, Lord; come quickly!
Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2000, OCP. All rights reserved.
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Nativity Parish Picnic
2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 920-499-5156
Saturday, June 13 and Sunday, June 14, 2015
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
WIN
2015 Toyota
Corolla S
$10.00 per ticket
3 for $20.00
8 for $50.00
20 for $100.00
or $15,000.00 cash
plus (10) $100.00 cash prizes
Drawing Sunday at 4:00 PM—Need not be present to win.
Nativity Parish would like to thank these businesses for promoting this year’s
“Nativity Picnic Raffle” for a 2015 Toyota Corolla S or $15,000 Cash.
Your support of these businesses would be appreciated.
Le Mieux Toyota, Asian Wok, Anduzzi’s Sports Club,
Babcock Liquor, Big Apple Bagels (Ashwaubenon),
Blaney Funeral Home & Cremation Services,
Cheesecake Heaven, Gary’s Sign Service, Grand Central Stations, Green Bay Distillery,
Greek Boy’s Gyro, D Q Grill (Ridge Road, Ashwaubenon),
Kummers Plumbing, Krolls West Restaurant, Lindeman’s Cleaning,
Moe’s Southwest Grill, Shoe Repair Plus, The Bar, The Moose Lodge,
Split Endz, Stadium Quick Stop,
Stadium View Sports Bar & Grille
Picnic Car Raffle Tickets
are for sale in the Narthex.
Stop by to pick up some to
sell to family and friends.
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ELECTRICIAN
“KICK-OFF TO SUMMER”
The picnic is in need of someone to help
with the electrical work at the picnic.
Our current electrician is looking to
retire from this position, but is willing
to help when needed. Please consider
helping.
PLEASE PICK UP YOUR NATIVITY PARISH
PICNIC CAR RAFFLE ENVELOPES
IN THE NARTHEX. Thank you!!
STEWARDSHIP CORNER
WITH POPE FRANCIS
Today’s economic mechanisms promote inordinate
consumption, yet it is evident that unbridled
consumerism combined with inequality proves doubly
damaging to the social fabric.
(Pope Francis: The Joy of the Gospel #60)
Am I aware of how my consumption helps or harms
others? How might I become a better steward by making
choices that reflect the Gospel?
Do you hear God calling you to help?
Please contact:
Deb Langenhuizen – Volunteer Coordinator
920-490-1352 ext. 211 or [email protected]
SCHOLA
D’A REZZO
CHOIR
SUNDAY, APRIL 26, 2:30 PM
AT
ST. NORBERT ABBEY
Nativity Parish welcomes the following members who
recently became part of our worshipping family.
1016 N BROADWAY, DE PERE
We pray for God’s blessings upon:
Mark Mavel; Jerome Ostrowski; Jennifer Schwartz;
James and Chelsea Levash;
Elizabeth, Skyler and Desiree Fields.
Concert of Gregorian Chant and music from the Easter
Season under the direction of Mark D. Falcone D.M.A.
Admission is free.
FOOD DRIVE COLLECTION REMINDER!!
Please remember to bring food items to the Narthex by May 3. Items requested include:
cereals
jelly
soups
pasta
rice
pancake mix & syrup
macaroni & cheese
canned vegetables
hamburger/tuna helper
canned pastas
granola bars
canned fruits
canned potatoes
baked beans
creamed soups
canned meats
pasta sauces
peanut butter
All food collected will be donated to The Stocked Shelves Food Pantry of Ashwaubenon.
BISHIOP’S APPEAL AT THE CROZIER SOCIETY LEVEL
Members of the Crozier Society take a leadership role in helping the Bishop carry out the mission of the Diocese of Green Bay to
proclaim the Gospel of Jesus, prayerfully worship in word and sacrament, and compassionately serve those in need.
Members receive additional spiritual guidance through:
The annual Bishop’s Appreciation Mass and Luncheon
The Compass diocesan newspaper
Invitations to special diocesan events
Crozier Society Giving Levels
Partner:$500
Bishop John B. Grellinger Circle: $1,000
Saint Katharine Drexel Circle: $2,500
Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha Circle: $5,000
Fr. Claude Allouez Leadership Circle: $10,000
Saint Francis Xavier Leadership Circle: $25,000
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SPONSORED BY
NATIVITY WOMEN’S GUILD
THURSDAY, MAY 7, 2015
AllMothersandDaughtersareinvited.
Joinusalone,bringafriendorrelative!
Mass at 5:30 PM
FollowedbyaPotluckSupper
Please bring a dish to serve 10 people
Entertainment provided by ENCORE
(Ashwaubenon High School under the direction of Teresa Schroepfer)
Sign-Up sheets located in Bona Hall or
call Nancy at 494-6950
Deadline: May 3
All Women Are Welcome!
REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE
If you know of an incident of sexual abuse
of a person who is now under the age of 18
by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer,
PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL
AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE.
If the person was abused as a minor
but is now an adult,
please contact:
Jayne Stefanic,
Diocesan Assistance Coordinator,
Diocese of Green Bay
920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174 (toll free)
We also encourage you to report the incident
to local civil authorities.
YOU MATTER TO US —
THERE IS HOPE!
BAPTISMS
Parents may schedule their child’s Baptism after they have
completed a two-part preparation program. Call the Parish
Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and
preparation session.
BAPTISM DATES 2015
May 10 and June 21
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
(Following 8:30 AM Mass—See dates listed below)
This Sacrament is offered to anyone in need of Christ’s
healing touch. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament for
those who are in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual
healing. Think of friends and loved ones who may want to
receive this sacrament and invite them to this Mass.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK DATE:
May 31, 2015
RCIA—RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION
FOR ADULTS
Crisis Center
436-8888
Pregnancy Hotline
433-9955
Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you or
someone you know interested in becoming baptized or
confirmed as a Catholic? For more information about this
process call Wayne Efferson (490-1352 ext. 206) or email
[email protected].
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Nativity of Our Lord Church #645850
2270 South Oneida Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
TELEPHONE
920 499-5156
CONTACT PERSON
Cindy Kapla
EMAIL: [email protected]
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
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