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1617 W. Pine Street | Appleton, WI 54914 | (920) 739-0331
Welcome and inspire all to share Christ’s love
through faith and service.
MASS: SAT 4:30 PM
SUN 8:00 AM/10:00 AM
TUE 8:00 AM
WED 8:00 AM
THU 8:00 AM
FRI 8:00 AM
CONNECT: ONLINE
stbernardappleton.org
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St. Bernard Congregation of Appleton
OCTOBER 8 2017 27th SUNDAY ORDINARY TIME
PRIEST: FR. DENNIS RYAN
DEACONS MIKE EASH
DON NASS
MAURY REED
JOE VANG
BOB VINCENT
SUN 8 MON 9 TUE 10 7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
9:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
8:45 am Stretch N Tone Act. Ctr.
9:00 am Crafty Ladies Act. Ctr.
10:30 am Women’s Grp. Rm. 111
6:00 pm Building & Grounds Mtg.
Act. Ctr.
MASS INTENTIONS DEAR PARISHIONERS
SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS
6:00 pm Adult Ed. Sm. Grp.
Sm. Grp. Rm.
6:00 pm Alpha Beefeaters, Appleton
6:00 pm Women of Bible Rm. 111
Sympathy and prayers are extended to the
Families of the deceased. Dr. John “Jake” Cody
Ronald Moderson
CARE MINISTRY
Saturday, October 7 8:00 am In Memory of Gene Randerson 4:30 pm In Memory of Maria Bach Tuyet Hoang AND Members of St. Bernard
Sunday, October 8 8:00 am In Memory of Mike Tassoul & Fred & Magna Selig 10:00 am In Memory of Ken Fulcer
Tuesday, October 10 8:00 am In Memory of Bernard Harrington
Wednesday, October 11 8:00 am In Memory of Bob Lee
Thursday, October 12 8:00 am Living & Deceased Members of the Bachman & Clark Families
Friday, October 13 8:00 am Living & Deceased Members of the Don & Helen Alferi Family
Saturday, October 14 4:30 pm In Memory of Deceased Members of Carl & Pat Sengstock Family
Sunday, October 15
8:00 am In Memory of Ben Van Handel AND Members of St. Bernard 10:00 am In Memory of Ken Fulcer
10:00 am Mass
Our Annual Parish Memorial, Saturday, October 28. Our Twenty Fifth Annual “Miscarriage, Infant, and Child Loss Memorial” Thursday, November 2. If you would like to volunteer in any way for either one or both Memorial Services, please sign up in our Parish Office or call Cathy at 739-0331. Your help is greatly appreciated.
Think About These Things How often do you take time to think about what you think about? I know that sentence seems goofy, but it is still a fair question. Do you take time to reflect on what occupies your thoughts? Is it work? Family? Sports? TV drama? Food? Politics? News? Society? Do your thoughts lead to you a better place, or make you more anxious? In the second reading today, Paul give the Philippians (and us) some great advice. He says to think about what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, gracious, excellent, or praiseworthy. I think that he may be on to something here. We have all heard the phrase, “you are what you eat” but what Paul seems to be saying is, “you are what you think.” If we are focused on the things that make us worried, we will eventually not be able to think of anything else. That is not to say that those things are not important, but if we become fixated on them, they will rob us of our freedom as children of God.
So take Paul’s advice and think about these things… whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, wherever there is excellence, and whatever is worthy of praise and then simply let the peace of God be with you! Thinking of you, Deacon Mike
11:30 am Alpha Parish Hall
6:15 pm Spirit Sisters Lounge
7:30 pm Men of St. Bernard
Act. Ctr.
Our Annual Meeting after the 10:00 am Mass.
THU 12 FRI 13
WED 11 8:00 am Mass
9:30 am Quilters Act. Ctr.
11:30 am Alpha Act. Ctr.
4:30 pm& 6:30 pm
Faith Formation
8:00 am Mass
8:45 am Stretch N Tone Act. Ctr.
DID YOU KNOW
8:00 am Mass
6:30 pm Bible Study Prophets by Jeff Cavins
Rm. 111
6:30 pm Handbells Music Rm.
FAITH FORMATION YOUTH AND ADULT
Preview Night Xavier High School Wednesday, October 25, 6:30 pm
Fall Grief Gathering Series “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” Psalm 147:3
A three-week Grief Gathering Series will be offered for any adult who has lost a loved one. St. Therese Parish, Appleton, Mondays, October 16, 23, and 30. 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. It is important to attend all three sessions. For more information and to register call St. Therese Parish Office at 733-8568. The program will be led by Care Minister/Coordinators from St. Therese, St. Bernadette, and St. Bernard Parishes.
Praying the Rosary During the month of October the Rosary will be prayed before each Mass. Everyone is welcome. Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 7:30 am 9:30 am
Thanks to the St. Bernard Mom’s Group We now have Busy Bags available for children who need a little extra something to keep them busy during Mass! Each bag contains books, coloring books, crayons and a quiet activity. At this point we only have five Busy Bags, but if we see that the bags are being utilized we would be happy to add more as well as change up the contents. Busy Bags are located in the Narthex near the literature rack. Please return Busy Bags after each mass. Kara Main Evangelization Coordinator
Saturday, November 11-Visit stbernardappleton.org for more information.
Join us and hear Fr. Udulutsch, Founder of Leaven, and Mary Parsons, Executive Director of Leaven, share how they celebrate and recognize the value of human life. Janssen Forum is held on Thursday, October 12, at Mount Tabor Retreat Center. 11:15 a.m. Mass 11:45 a.m. Lunch 12:00 p.m. Guest Speaker Please call 920-722-8918 with your reservation. Cost is $7 per person, includes lunch and guest speaker
Join us for the unique opportunity to experience Xavier High School through the eyes of a student. Parents and prospective students are invited to participate in this fun, informative, student-led event.
7th Grade Day at Xavier High School, Friday, November 3 9:00 am-2:00 pm
We invite all 7th grade students to attend! (Catholic day school students, your school has been invited.) Seventh grade students will spend the day attending workshops in all of the academic departments, participating in the brand new extra-curricular expo, meeting future classmates, and discovering all that Xavier High School has to offer! Call 920-733-6632 to reserve your spot or for more information.
SUN 15 SAT 14 7:30 am Rosary
8:00 am Mass
9:30 am Rosary
10:00 am Mass
STAFF St. Bernard Staff
Bookkeeper Barb Hoffman
Bulletin Editor Lisa Hecht
Care Ministry Coordinator Cathy Kulibert
Director of Faith Formation Maurine Overesch (on Medical Leave)
Director of Music, A/V & Tech. Rhonda Uschan
Elementary Coordinator Deb Holzem
Evangelization Coordinator Kara Main
Maintenance Supervisor Jim Piette
Minister of Administration Dr. Colleen Sargent-Day
Parish Secretary Edna Ulrich
9:00 am Reconciliation
4:00 pm Rosary
4:30 pm Mass
FINANCIAL 10/06/2017 Wk 14 Fiscal YTD Total
Env. $16,111 YTD Actual Env. $186,319
Budget Env. $16,827 YTD Budget Env. $235,577
Env. Over/(Under) ($49,258)
Loose $500 YTD Loose $8,178
Budget Loose $712 YTD Budget Loose $9,962
Loose Over/(Under) ($1,783)
PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
Weekly Scrip Update Scrip Sales $7,580 Cost $7,221 Rebate $359
CATHOLIC FOUNDATION OUTREACH
Individuals who are interested in supporting humanitarian needs of Puerto Rico, can send donations to Catholic Charities USA 2050 Ballenger Ave., Suite 400, Alexandria, VA 22314 or online at www.catholiccharitiesusa.org. Individuals who are interested in supporting humanitarian needs of the Mexican Earthquake can send donations to Catholic Relief Services (CRS) PO Box 17090, Baltimore, MD 21297 or online at www.crs.org
“Welcome and Inspire all to Share Christ's Love Through Faith and Service” Greetings & News from the Pastoral Council... Who is the Parish Council? What does the Parish Council do? There are 10 Pastoral Council Members. We are a planning and visioning body that works closely with Father Dennis and the staff to set Parish priorities, coordinate or support Parish Activities, and act as a Think Tank and Advisory Group for the Parish. Members of the Council are confirmed, practicing Catholics who are registered Parish Members chosen through a selection pro-cess, usually held in the summer of each year. Contact Us! Council Members are very open to feedback and suggestions from Parish Members. We meet the third Tuesday of every month (except July and December). Feel free to talk with us or submit questions and ideas to [email protected]. Pastoral Council Focus in September and October. Several Council Members attended a Discipleship Formation Seminar. The Diocese of Green Bay is devoted to fostering households and communities of discipleship that work to Discover, Follow, Worship, and Share Jesus with others. Council Members encourage Parishioners to join them at Alpha sessions beginning the first week in October. The month of October is dedicated to the Holy Rosary. Please join Parish Members one-half hour before all Masses to pray the Rosary together. Your prayers makes a difference! Thank You * Our renovated Church space is beautiful! Thank You to Father Dennis, staff, the Redesign Committee, the Capital Campaign committees and everyone who provided input and support. *Thank you to those who made the Let Us Rejoice Celebration such a wonderful event!
11:30 am ALPHA Parish Hall
SPOT LIGHT
PRAYING THE ROSARY LITURGIST COORDINATOR
St. Bernard Parish is seeking a dynamic, faith-filled disciple to provide professional preparation for the celebration of Catholic Liturgy.
This 20 hour a week position requires a person with high levels of energy, strong interpersonal skills, and a deep passion for working with people and for the Catholic Church.
One must be open to education and training in liturgy, have a fundamental knowledge of the Catholic faith, and have a regular life of prayer. This candidate must have highly developed organization, collaboration and communication skills.
This position requires technological proficiency with Microsoft Office, attention to detail, and the ability to train others in liturgical ministry. This part-time position, 20 hours a week, includes a combination of daytime work, evening work, and weekend work.
To apply send a resume, a list of transferable skills, and a cover letter to: Fr. Dennis Ryan, St. Bernard Parish 1617 West Pine Street Appleton, WI 54914 or email to [email protected]
Teach Us to Pray Entering the Mysteries of the Rosary Father James Martin I have a confession to make: I haven’t memorized all the Mysteries of the Rosary. That may sound disappointing or scandalous, since I’m a priest. But since I never went to Catholic schools, and spent only a few years in religious education, I wasn’t taught the Mysteries as a boy, and I find it a challenge to memorize them as an adult. That doesn’t mean that I don’t pray with them, just that I need a “cheat sheet.”
The Mysteries our events and themes from the life of Jesus and Mary that one meditates on while saying the Rosary. They are a kind of backdrop for the “Hail Marys” and “Our Fathers.” And since Jesus’ life was a mixture of both happy and sad moments, there are “Joyful,” “Sorrowful,” “Glorious,” and, thanks to additions from St. John Paul II, “Luminous” Mysteries. Traditionally, one prays a different set of mysteries for different days of the week.
My favorite insight into the Mysteries came from an elderly woman I met after a parish talk I had given. When she brought up the Rosary, I shared that I had a hard time remembering the mysteries. She smiled and said, “Oh, I love them Mysteries. When I remember all the things that happen to Jesus, it’s like I’m with Mary and going through her scrapbook with her. We remember all those events, and I tell her what I think about them, and how they make me feel, and sometimes Mary tells me what she thinks and feels.”
That night I went home and started to memorize them.
We gather for this Memorial Service to remember our loved ones who touched our lives in ways that can never be forgotten. Please call our Parish Office at 739-0331 to register or email Cathy at [email protected]. Register by October 27.
Twenty-Fifth Annual Miscarriage, Infant, and Child Loss Memorial “Forever In Our Hearts” Thursday, November 2, 6:30 pm, St. Bernard Catholic Church. Open to people of all faiths!
ANNUAL PARISH MEMORIAL Saturday, October 28, Service of Prayer and Remembrance in our Parish Lounge at 3:15 pm, followed by Mass at 4:30 pm.
In honor of All Saints & All Souls, we remember our Parishioners who have died in the previous year. All family members are invited to attend. Family members will receive a candle to take home in memory of their loved one. If you have a loved one who passed away elsewhere between October 1, 2016 and October 1, 2017, you are also invited to participate.
Please respond by Tuesday, October 24, by calling our Parish Office, 739-0331.