Sacrament of Reconciliation Saturday: 2:30-3:30 pm Sunday: 5:30 pm

Sacrament of Marriage Contact the Parish Office at least 6 months prior to the date.

Sacrament of Baptism Contact Deacon Larry Mastalish at 468-4922

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 Deacon Bernie Terrien

Pastoral Associate Sr. Caroline Castellini OP

Seminarian Samuel Schultz

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

St. Bernard Parish 2040 Hillside Ln. Green Bay, Wisconsin 54302

(920)468-4811 - www.stbernardgb.org

March 10 & 11, 2018

Mass Intentions

The saving graces of the Mass are for:

Monday, March 12 8:45 am Word/Communion Service

Tuesday, March 13 8:45 am Word/Communion Service 2:30 pm Bornemann Nursing Home Word/Communion Service

Wednesday, March 14 8:45 am the soul of Ray VanBellinger †

Thursday, March 15 8:45am the soul of Irma Clark †

Friday, March 16 8:45 am the soul of Betty Bostwick † the soul of Robert Bostwick † the soul of Marjorie Tilot † 12:10 pm Stations of the Cross 7:00 pm Stations of the Cross

Saturday, March 17 2:30 pm Confessions 4:00 pm the soul of Ruth Zak †

Sunday, March 18 8:00 am Ripp and Rentmeester families † 10:00 am the soul of LaVern Deterville † the souls of John & Doris Vanness † 5:30 pm Confessions 6:30 pm the people of St. Bernard Parish

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In Sympathy

We extend our sympathy to the families and friends of Forest “Forrie” Faufau and Andrew “Pat” Smith. Please keep them in your prayers.

Your Financial Stewardship

For the week ended March 4, 2018

Weekly Envelopes .................... $ 21,519.00 Offertory Loose ........................ $ 1,590.00 Weekly Joyful Giving Budget ... $ 19,189.00

St. Bernard Parish Bishop’s Appeal 2018

We are at: $43,000 Our Goal is: $92,843

Our parish will be hosting a Young Adult Faith Study on March 24, April 7 and April 28 following the 4pm Mass. We will be inviting persons, ages 21-39, to join me, Adam, Sam and Callie at the parish rectory for some food, faith, and fellowship. We will meet at the rectory around 6pm and wrap up around 8pm. We will be discussing a book called “Plan of Life, Habits to Help You Grow Closer to God” by Fr. Roger Landry. Fr. Landry is a classmate of mine from Seminary who now represents the Holy See at the United Nations. He is a great guy who has written a very practical and accessible book. I enjoyed it very much. The book will be available through Adam Horn, Director of Religious Education. There is no cost but pre-registration will be needed for food. You may email Adam Horn at adam@stbernardcong.org or me at frmark@stbernardcong.org or you may call the parish at 468-4811. Single or married are welcome. The book is published by Pauline Media and Books with a forward written by international Catholic speaker Matthew Kelly. He wrote the following: “Reading these pages, I am led to conclude: it is impossible to excel in the Christian life without a plan of life. And that is what we are called to – excellence. We think about achieving excellence in so many areas of our lives, but when was the last time you reflected seriously on achieving excellence in the spiritual life?” Cardinal Dolan wrote: “A successful spiritual life needs the same discipline that a successful diet or physical training requires. Father Landry’s very helpful book prompts us to develop such a regimen for growth in holiness”. The book consists of about 20 chapters, each about 3-4 pages each. It is a very easy and informative read and provides plenty of reflection and discussion material. Sam Schultz, Adam and I will each lead a night reflection. The book also has some classic journal and workbook sections to help you make a plan for yourself. I am confident you will walk away with something, at the very least new friends. Some of the chapter titles are: (the subtitles which are not included here, are not as stuffy sounding) The Holy Spirit, The Heroic Moment, The Morning Offering, The General Exam, Regular Prayer, Sacred Scripture, Weekly Little Easter, Frequent Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, Charity and Almsgiving, Holy Week, The Rosary, Eucharistic Practices, Marian Devotions, Penitential Prac-tices, Bringing Everything into Harmony, Christian Unity of Life, Christian Attitudes, and of course the appendix sections: Plan of Life Planning Chart, Prayers for a Plan of Life. The titles sound formal, the book is not. If you could join us, that would be awesome! Fr. Mark Vander Steeg

Baptisms

We welcome those who were recently Baptized: Lucy Kora Rouse and Miles James Manz.

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3rd Sunday in Lent

“You shall not carve idols for yourselves in the shape of any-thing…” EXODUS 20:4

How many “gods” do you put before God? “Idols” do not always take the shape of physical things, things we can touch and feel. Those are easy to recognize. Many times they take the form of things we cannot touch and are much harder to spot like pride, power, ego, time, comfort or health.

Save the Date Breakfast with Easter Bunny

Saturday, March 24, 2018

9 am-11 am St. Bernard-Bishop Hall

∗ Delicious Breakfast with Easter Bunny ∗ Fun Activities ∗ Picture with Easter Bunny (bring your camera)

Tickers $5 a person

On sale after all Masses March 10,11,17 and 18, 2018

Or call/text Debbie at 265-3665 by March 19, 2018 *Open to children of all ages*

Sponsored by Altar Rosary Society

“Seeing Like St. Francis” Franciscan Sister Anne Marie Lom guides this March 16-18 weekend experience for single, young adult Catholic women at Holy Family Convent in Manitowoc. Begins Friday at 5:30 p.m. with the evening meal. Closes Sunday at 12:30 p.m. after noon meal. Call or Text: 920-323-9632 with any questions or visit https://fscc-calledtobe.org

The Knights of Columbus Council 10243

Welcomes all men of St. Bernard Parish to an informational get together

after the 8:00 and 10:00 Masses Sunday March 11, 2018

Bishop Hall

We will host a light breakfast for you and your family. If you have any questions about the Knights or are curious

about causes that we are part of, come and join us. You might learn some pretty neat things that he Knights do. If you have ever thought about being a member of the

largest organization of catholic men in the world, now is a good chance to take the first step to Knighthood.

Students / young adults ages 10 - 22 years (and parents, too) are invited to join in singing for Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the 10:00 am Mass. If you love to sing and/or play an instrument, please join us in leading the music. There will be two short practices on Sunday, March 18 and March 25 following the 10:00 am Mass from 11:15—Noon. Please e-mail Bonnie Weydt ebweydt@att.net or call/text 920-562-3730 with your name and contact information.

Please prayerfully consider this opportunity! Thank you!

Have you dropped your land line, moved, or changed your e-mail address? If so, please call or e-mail Tina at the parish office with any changes. 920.468.4811 or tina@stbernardcong.org.

Thank you!

Vicariate 6 Spring Meeting

All women are invited to attend the spring Vicariate 6 meeting on Saturday March 17, 2018 at St. Willebrord Parish in Green Bay. Registration at 8:30AM, followed by rosary, and a continental breakfast. Sr. Agnes Fisch-er and Helen Schwartz, founding members of “The Migration Advocacy Network” are guest speakers. A $2.00 fee covers all amenities. Please consider joining us!

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Scrip Sales-Parish Office Monday – Noon-4:30 pm

Tuesday–Thursday 8:00-4:30 Friday 8:00-Noon

SCRIP is for sale before and after school by the school library and in the back of Church after all

weekend Masses.

2018 HS SUMMER TRIPS LOVE BEGINS HERE

SERVICE CAMP JULY 15-20, 2018

APPLETON

Please note, the registra on date has been extended to May 1, 2018!

March 11, 2018 Chili Cook-Off after 10:00am Mass and Bowling Students compete by making their own version of chili and presenting it to members / families after Mass. Each parish member / family will get two tickets to cast vote with. The chili with the most tickets wins a prize!

March 25, 2018 Nerf War after 6:30 pm Mass Join us for our second St. Bernard Parish Nerf War!! “Bring your own Weapon” but we will provide the Nerf bullets. High school students can come at 5:00 pm to set up the course in the school building. If you don’t have a weapon, let Callie know and we can find one for you!

Future Events: Overnight “lock-in” retreat for MS students HS trip to Byzantine Monastery Ongoing Sunday events / bible study Friday night Soccer / Basketball “Pick-Up Sports

and Prayer Night” with Seminarian Sam! Separate nights for both High School and Middle School students:

High School: March 9 and April 13 Middle School: March 23 and April 27

Check the website for additional events updates! WWW.STBERNARDGB.ORG / SBYM.HTML

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AREA CONFESSION SCHEDULE St. Bernard Sat. 2:30-3:30 pm Sun. 5:30 pm St. Philip the Apostle Sat. 3:15-3:45 pm (English) Sun. 10:30-10:55 am (Spanish) 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. 3:30 pm Sun. 8:30 am 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, and 11:30am Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help Sun.-Fri. 10:00-10:45 am Sat. 9:15-10:45 am

Prince of Peace Parish—Lenten Fish Dinners

Friday, March 16 Serving 4:30 – 7:00PM Baked Fish, potato, coleslaw, rye bread and more. $9 age 10 and up, $4 ages 5 – 9, Under age 4, free Phone: (920) 468-5718 for questions

Life in the Spirit Seminar

Are you looking to start or grow your relationship with God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit? Reverend David L. Ricken, DD, JCL, Bishop of Green Bay, stated, “The Life in the Spirit Seminar is an opportunity to grow in awareness and openness to the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives.”

It is the Holy Spirit who calls, leads, awakens, empowers, and brings about change. If we learn to follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, we can be a light in the darkness. Come join us for a 7 week course that is being offered at St. Bernard Parish, 2040 Hillside Lane, Green Bay, WI, 54302, on Thursday evenings, from 6:45pm to 9 pm, starting April 12, through May 24.

This is sponsored by the Diocesan Charismatic Renewal. This seminar is designed to bring about a personal and spiritual transformation through a fuller release of the power of the Holy Spirit in your daily life. A free-will offering will be taken. Explanation sessions will be April 2 and April 5 (you only need to attend one), at 7:00 pm at St. Bernard Parish, 2040 Hillside Lane, in Green Bay, enter in the church doors. An explanation session is necessary to attend the seminar. (Check for brochures in the back of your church or on the bulletin board.) For more information call 920-940-8182.