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August 28, 2016

ST. BERNARD PARISH ~ MIDDLETON, WI

WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, August 28 - Twenty-Second

Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 †Eugene Schultz 9:00 †St. Bernard Parishioners 10:30 †Ruth Shaffer Monday, August 29 - The Passion of St.

John the Baptist Tuesday, August 30

8:15 †Meinard & Agnes Nilles

Wednesday, August 31

8:15 †Hubert Schwartz

Thursday, September 1

8:15 †Ann Rogan

Friday, September 2

8:15 †Al & Helen Geier 10:00 †Fr. Mike Klarer @ Middleton Village Saturday, September 3 - St. Gregory the

Great

8:15 †John Wilk 5:00 †Jim Stasney Sunday, September 4 - Twenty-Third

Sunday in Ordinary Time

7:30 St. Bernard Parishioners 9:00 †John “Jack” Simon 11:00 †Mary Jean Kempfer

READINGS FOR THE WEEK

August 28, 2016

Sunday: Sirach 3:17-18, 20, 28-29 Hebrews12:18-19, 22-24 Luke 14:1, 7-14 Monday: 1 Corinthians 2:1-5 Mark 6:17-29 Tuesday: 1 Corinthians 2:10-16 Luke 4:31-37 Wednesday: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9 Luke 4:38-44 Thursday: 1 Corinthians 3:18-23 Luke 5:1-11 Friday: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 Luke 5:33-39 Saturday: 1 Corinthians 4:6-15 Luke 6:1-5 Next Sunday: Wisdom 9:13-18 Philemon 9-10, 12-17 Luke 14:25-33

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PARISH COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR

Our parish is seeking a Parish Communications Coordinator. This position will be responsible for communications to parishioners and the wider community, to include preparation of the parish weekly bulletin, development of a parish newsletter, maintaining the parish website, e-mail communication with the parish and other duties as assigned by the pastor. This position requires skills in interpersonal communications and writing. It is anticipated that this position will be 20-25 hours per week. However, hours and salary are negotiable depending upon individual qualifications. If interested, submit a resume and letter of interest to Fr. Brian Wilk, P.O. Box 620187, Middleton WI 53562 or frbrian@stbmidd.org. Deadline for applying is August 31.

Great Numbers Were Added to the Believers (Acts 5: 14)

RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) is a way of welcoming new members in the Catholic Church. Seven new faith-filled people were received into our parish family at the Easter Vigil in 2016.You are invited to be a part of the RCIA process if:

• You have no faith tradition or are from other traditions and want to know more about the Catholic faith.

• You are Baptized but have not received Eucharist or Confirmation.

• You are a Catholic who wants to know more about your faith.

• You are a confirmed Catholic, willing to walk with a candidate as a Sponsor.

RCIA inquiry sessions begin in September. If you are interested in joining RCIA, would like to be a part of our RCIA team or would like to sponsor a new member, please contact Kevin Laufenberg at 831-6531 ext. 324 or kevin@stbmidd.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION UPDATE

Registration materials for religious education are available on the parish website or in the parish office.

Important Dates:

September 9 – Registration forms turned in before this date will help our office prepare for the year September 18 – Classes begin for Elementary and Grades 11 & 12 September 25 – Classes begin for Middle and High School Grades 9 & 10

* Please note the middle and high school programs meet at new times this year! *

For those preparing for Confirmation, the first retreat on September 10/11 is full. Please sign-up for the retreat on October 27/28! Can’t make either, contact Kevin Sullivan ASAP.

We are searching for catechists for all of our programs (Elementary, Middle, High, and Confirmation) and for helpers for retreats and special events. Please contact the Religious Education Office at 831– 6531 if you are interested in volunteering.

Jenna Ripp, CRE & Kevin Sullivan, DRE

TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

CALENDAR

Sunday, August 28

7:00 PM AA/Alanon/REC LL Monday, August 29

Tuesday, August 30

8:45-11:00 AM EUCHARISTIC ADORATION 6:00 PM Confession/Church 6:30 PM Wild Goose-Adult Ed/PC 6:30 PM Faith Formation/Library Wednesday, August 31 � �

Thursday, September 1

7:00 PM SVdP/Library

Friday, September 2

Saturday, September 3 9:00 AM Confession/Church 3:30 PM Confession/Church Sunday, September 4

7:00 PM AA/Alanon/REC LL

PARISH STEWARDSHIP

August 21, 2016

God’s Plan ......................... $11,920.00 �

Offertory .............................. $1,036.95 Building Maintenance ............. $377.00 Snack Pack ........................... $1,245.00

If you are interested in submitting your contributions by electronic bank transfer, or need to make changes in your financial support, please contact Marcia at the Parish Office, 831-6531, ext. 224, for more information.

Thank you for using your envelopes.

BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements will be placed as long as time & space permits. Please put in writing or

e-mail to: parish@stbmidd.org

RECENT BAPTISMS

The following infants have been welcomed into our Christian family. We congratulate them and pray they may live and grow in the knowledge of Christ’s love.

Brooklyn Jessica Mackey daughter of John & Kristin Mackey

Viviana Rose Nevarez daughter of Benjamin Nevarez & Kelsi Markgraf

Elliot Donald Sippel son of Jeffrey & Dara Sippel Elle Cheri Stevens daughter of Ian & Kayleigh Stevens

BAPTISMAL PREPARATION CLASS: Before the baptism of a first child, parents are required to attend a Baptism Preparation Class. The next class is scheduled for Thursday, September 15, at 6:00 PM, in the Parish Office. NEXT BAPTISM WEEKEND:

September 10-11 after the 5:00 PM and the 11:00 AM Masses To register for a baptism class, schedule a baptism, or for more information,

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

FATHER “PAT” HIGGINS

GOLF OUTING

The Middleton Knights of Columbus are sponsoring their 9th annual charity golf outing on Monday, September 26, at Pleasant View Golf Course. Tee off time is 9:00 AM with a shot gun start. Cost is $75.00 per person, with lunch after golf. Contact Wayne Dohse at 836-3902 or cdohse@tds.net or Ron Braem at 831-6658 or tsbraem@tds.net. Hope to see you there!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL # 4549

YOUNG ADULT GROUP

BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7

All Young Adults are invited to attend weekly study on Wednesdays from 6:15-7:45 PM in the parish library (upstairs in the Religious Education Building). For our purposes, Young Adults are in their 20s and 30s. We will study, learn, pray, and grow together. Can’t make it every week? No problem. Drop in whenever you are able. Contact Kevin Sullivan, kevins@stbmidd.org or 831-6531 with questions.

SAVE THE DATE!

ST. BERNARD’S PARISH PICNIC

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Plan to attend St. Bernard’s Parish Picnic Sunday, September 25, at Lakeview Park on Allen Blvd, here in Middleton. The picnic will begin with a Mass in the park at 11:00 AM. The Parish Picnic is a social event that kicks off our fall parish season. Immediately following the Mass, lunch will be catered and served from Noon to 1:30 PM. There will be many family activities and games for all ages, prizes, cotton candy, popcorn, grab bags for kids, free throw competition and much more!

Mark your calendars and plan to attend this free parish event and meet your fellow parishioners.

WILD GOOSE PROGRAM

The final Wild Goose session is being held on Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in the parish center. The topic for August 30th is:

The Spirit’s Freedom

“Freedom is not the ability to do anything we want, whenever we want. Rather, freedom is the ability to live

responsibly the truth of our relationship with God and with one another.”

-Pope St. John Paul II “Where the Spirit of the Lord is there is Freedom.” -Corinthians 3:17

AUGUST 28, 2016

DEATHS

Our sympathy and prayers are extended to the family of Priscilla Karls who passed away on August 20. May God grant her the peace and joy of heaven; and to her family, the consolation of their Catholic faith. May she rest in peace.

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NEW MEMBERS

Adults who are 18 years and older are welcome to register as members of the parish by stopping at the Parish Office, Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to Noon or 1:00 to 4:30 PM. You may also call the Parish Office at 831-6531, or pick up a new parishioner registration packet at any one of the entrances to church.

EUCHARISTIC CHAPEL

Private Prayer: Open daily from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration: Tuesday mornings 8:45 AM to 11:00 AM

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DEVOTIONS

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: Thursday mornings at 8:45 AM in Church

Mother of Perpetual Help: 1st Saturday of the month 8:45 AM in Church

PARISH LIBRARY

Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-9:00 AM Saturday 8:00 AM-6:00 PM Sunday 7:00 AM-12:00 PM Location: Please take the elevator located at the University Avenue parking lot entrance to Level 2 of the Religious Education Center.

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PERENNIALS BLOSSOM INTO FOOD

FOR ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

The Madison Catholic Woman’s Club invites you to green up your garden while sharing your “green” with St. Vincent de Paul.

A bountiful assortment of perennials will be available for donations to help the food pantry. See the list of lush plants at the Madison Catholic Woman’s Facebook page. Come to 2020 Vilas Avenue, Madison from 8:00 to 11:00 on Saturday, September 17. Bring your own containers and a shovel and dig in so that others may dig into more abundant food. Contact Susanna Herro at 255-2020 or susannaherro@gmail.com for questions.

PROTECTING GOD’S

CHILDREN FOR PARENTS

The Office of Safe Environment is pleased to announce a special session of Protecting God’s Children for Parents. This session will be held Tuesday, September 20 from 6:30 to 9:00 PM at the Bishop O’Connor Center Auditorium Conference Room. Please note, while this session is geared toward parents/guardians, it also satisfies the compliance requirement for employees and volunteers. Registration is open. Please sign up at www.virtus.org.

WALK TO END LUPUS NOW

Please join us on Saturday, September 24 at Fireman’s Park in Middleton. Registration begins at 8:30 AM and the walk starts at 10:30 AM, followed by a snack and entertainment, a great raffle, and a children’s art tent. Register today at: http://www.lupus.org/wisconsin/events/entry/walk-to-end-lupus-now-madison-2016.

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NFP POSTPARTUM

PRE-MENOPAUSE CLASSES

Postpartum Class: Friday, September 9, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Pre-menopausal Class: Sunday, September 11, 2:00 - 4:00 PM

Both classes at Immaculate Heart of Mary, Monona

Questions: 513-921-1577 or nfp@straphael.org

Register for classes: www.ccli.org

WORLDWIDE MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER WEEKEND

The Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is a positive and personal experience offering married couples an opportunity to learn a technique of loving communication that you can use for the rest of your lives. It is a chance to look deeply into your relationship with each other and with

God. It is a time to share your feelings, hopes and dreams with each other. Sign up today to attend one of the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends on September 9-11 in Crystal Lake, IL; October 21-23 in Brookfield, WI and November 18-20 in Rockford, IL. Early registration is highly recommended. For more information visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653. Para un fin de semana en Espanol por favor llamen a Andres y Maria al 630-229-2600. Las fechas son Septiembre 9-11 y Noviembre 11-13. ________________

NATIONAL ROSARY RALLY

A 54-Day Novena Rosary is being held, leading up to the National Rosary Rally in Washington, D.C. on October 7 (the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary). These are being sponsored by the Holy League with the Men of Christ in the Archdiocese of Mil-waukee and the Knights of Divine Mercy in the Diocese of Madison. They are en-dorsed by Cardinal Burke as part of the Year of Mercy and on the centennial of the apparitions of Fatima. This is a wonderful way to pray for our country. For details, please visit www.novenaforournation.com.