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St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish April 29 , 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Parish Office 2597 Glendale Avenue School Office (920)434-2145 Green Bay, WI 54313 (920)434-3822 www.sjbh.org www.gracesystem.org

MAY CROWNING

The ways Mary is honored in May is as varied as the people who honor her.

It’s common for parishes to have a daily recitation of the Rosary during May, and many erect a

special May altar with a statue or picture of Mary as a reminder of Mary’s month. Additionally,

it’s a long-standing tradition to crown the statue of Mary during May – a custom known as May

Crowning. Often, the crown is made of beautiful blossoms representing Mary’s beauty and vir-

tue. It’s also a reminder to the faithful to strive to imitate our Blessed Mother’s virtue in our

own lives. May Crowning, in some areas, is a huge celebration and is usually done outside of

Mass, although Mass may be celebrated before or after the actual crowning.

But May altars and crownings aren’t just “church” things. We can and should be doing the

same in our homes. When we echo the customs and traditions of the Church in our homes –

our domestic churches – we participate more fully in the life of the Church.

If you haven’t already, we encourage you to erect a prayer corner in your home. No matter

how fancy or simple it is. The main point is that it’s a place designated for God, and more spe-

cifically, for spending time with him. Just as you need proper atmosphere to sleep, you also need proper atmosphere to pray.

For May, give Mary a special spot in your prayer corner. It can be a statue or picture, but place there some representation of our

Blessed Mother. Make it appealing and a real tribute to her beauty and virtue.

Then, crown Mary. You can give her an actual or spiritual crown and you can make it a subtle gesture or ornate ceremony of

your own device. The meaning is far more important than the action. You can do it in the beginning, at the end of May or any-

where in between. Just do it! Why? Not because it’s a long-standing tradition in the Church, although it is. Not because there

are any special graces connected to it, although there is. No, do it because Mary is Mother – your mother, my mother, every-

one’s mother – and because she cares for all of us day-in-and-day-out without fail, interceding for us in even the tiniest matters.

For that, she deserves an entire month in her honor.

HOLY HOUR hosted by

Welcome. (CRHP 2.0)

May 3rd @ 6:30pm

Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration with exposition needs a great push. People ask me, “What will

convert America and save the world?” My answer is prayer. What we need is for every parish

to come before Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament in holy hour of prayer.

~ Mother Teresa ~

Come join us for prayer, reflection and beautiful music. Reconciliation will be offered during holy hour.

Welcome to Saint John the Baptist Catholic Parish—Howard, Wisconsin

Saturday, April 28 4:30 pm People of the Parish

Sunday, April 29 8:00 am 10:00am

Ginny Lemmens Connie Brault & Tony Wesolowski

Tuesday, May 1 6:30pm Donna Piontek

Wednesday, May 2 8:30am Catherine Arndt

Thursday, May 3 8:30am Ginny Timm

Friday, May 4 8:30am Catholic Women/Christian Mothers

Saturday, May 5 4:30pm 2:00pm

People of the Parish Wedding—Elizabeth Nelson & Brandon Walder

Sunday, May 6 8:00 am 10:00am

Ron Larson Deceased members of the St. John’s Knights of Columbus and their loved ones

Oh God, Hear Our Prayer This Week at St. John’s

Stewardship of Treasure

From last week’s collection

Weekly Contribution Budget $ 22,800.00

Weekly Envelopes $ 16,832.81

Loose Collection $ 1,860.35 Total $ 18,693.16

Children’s Stewardship Here are just a few of the many “offerings” to God from the youth at St. John the Baptist. Helped shovel lot of snow. I helped my mom clean!!!!! I helped my mom with laundry I fed my cats. I let the dog outside Cleaned my room I helped bake my birthday cupcakes with my mom.

Spelling taken directly from the envelopes!

15 youth envelopes were turned in last week ………$14.25

Monday, April 30, 2018 Women’s Bible Study—Fireplace Room, 10:00am ALPHA Meeting—LMC (Martha), 5:30pm Cursillo Meeting—Fireplace Room, 7:00pm Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Daisy Scouts—Cafeteria, 5:00pm ALPHA Meeting—LMC (Martha), 5:30pm Men’s Bible Study— 6:30pm Mass, 7:00 Study New Member Registration—Fireplace Room, 7:00pm AA—Upper Ministry Center, 8:00pm Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Breaking Open the Word—Narthex, 6:30am SPRING GET-AWAY—Rock Garden Supper Club, 10:00am doors open/11:45 lunch/festivities Senior Citizen Card Party—Commons, 12:30pm Adult Confirmation—Fireplace Room, 6:30pm Thursday, May 3, 2018 ADORATION—Following 8:30 Mass until Holy Hour HOLY HOUR—6:30pm (reconciliation available) Serenity Bereavement Group—Fireplace Room, 1:30pm Parish Mission Planning—LMC (Ruth), 7:00pm Men’s WELCOME (CHRP 2.0) - Commons, 7:30pm Adult Faith Formation—Fireplace Room, 7:30pm Sunday, May 6, 2018 COFFEE & ROLLS—Hosted by Kindergarten Teachers Boy Scouts 1113—UMC, 6:00pm

The Rosary is said every Sunday at 7:30am

in the Day Chapel before 8:00am mass

Scripture Readings

May 6—Sixth Sunday of Easter

Reading I Acts of the Apostles 10:25-26, 34-35, 44-48 Reading II 1 John 4:7-10 Gospel John 15:9-17

Help Needed!!

We are in need of more volunteers to sell SCRIP on the weekends at the Mass of your choice, please contact Lynn McKean at 434-2145 ext. 208 or at

lmckean@sjbh.org.

SCRIP NEWS

DEEP APPRECIATION!

A sincere THANK YOU to all who helped with the disaster relief drive for Sacred Heart Missions in Walls,

Mississippi and all those that brought items for the poor.

A Big THANK YOU to St. John’s Social Concerns, Tom Linskins, Brian Ebben, and Schneider Transport.

We couldn't have done it without all of you!

Gratefully, Deacon Nick Williams

April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Interested in Helping Meet the Parish Spiritual Needs?

On Pentecost Sunday, May 20th, we will be selecting new Pastoral Council Members to replace several current mem-

bers whose terms have expired. One role of the council is to represent and develop the spiritual needs of the parish. The commitment is for a three-year term, which involves primari-

ly attending monthly meetings or any special events spon-sored by the council. Please consider

serving on the Pastoral Council.

If interested of if you would like more information, please contact Melinda

Palzewic at (920) 615-1779.

IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR!

Each year the members of St. John the Baptist Parish elect a new trustee to serve on the parish corporate board. One year we elect a Trustee-Secretary for a two year term and the next year a Trustee-Treasurer for a two year term. The terms run just like our fiscal year from July 1st of one year to June 30th two years later. This year we will be holding an election for the posi-tion of Trustee-Treasurer on the weekend of May 19th and 20th..

When considering a parish member for the position of trustee we would want to elect someone who is actively involved in the parish, updated and informed about the concerns of the parish and its members. A person elected to the position serves as an advisor to the pastor and brings harmony, wisdom and counsel to the various aspects of parish life.

To give you an idea of the responsibilities of the Trustee-Treasurer, consider the following list:

Represents the parish as a member of the parish corpo-rate board.

Serves as a member of the finance council and attends meetings as scheduled.

Assists the pastor, finance council and business adminis-trator in developing and approving the parish budget.

With the pastor and the trustee-secretary, reviews and signs checks on an as-needed basis.

Assists the pastor, finance council and business adminis-trator in the preparation of financial reports to the par-ish and diocese.

Signs the annual financial report to the diocese

It seems like a lot of work. But it is essential to the continued successful operations of the parish to utilize members with gifts in financial areas to carry on this important position. In just ten hours per month, this person is a great help to our parish.

If you feel you would be available for this elected position and wish to nominate yourself, or would be willing to approach an-other member to consider nomination to this position, please do so as soon as possible. Candidate biographies, pictures and a short statement as to why you would like to be elected to this position are needed in the parish office by May 2nd, 2018. If you have any questions please contact Fr. John or Deacon Manny for additional information. Please consider running for this worth-while position.

Be the change you want to see in the world

Parish Mission Planning Update

Proverbs 19:21 says, "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the decision of the LORD that endures."

The Parish Mission Planning team at St. John’s is passionate about creating a strategic plan for our parish. The diocesan lead-

ership has done an excellent job of creating a strong process to be used in every parish, year over year. Our parish has a committed

planning team ready to create this strategy and to live it out through discipleship-within our parish and beyond into the com-

munities that we are a part of.

We start by setting our hearts and minds on God and his direction, knowing that a plan that begins there, will succeed. This last

week the Planning team was provided data regarding our parish and our community. This will be a foundation point, creating a

plan based on facts and data.

Our team will be including updates in the bulletin over the next few months to keep you informed about the process. This plan

isn’t complete or actionable without your faith, trust and support.

St. John’s Mission Planning Team

Father John Susan Casleton Andrew Mulloy

Tony Nowak Jean Payette

Jeff Taylor Father Scott

Katie Westhoven Kelly Williams Dave Withee

David Yeghiaian

Catholic Relief

Services presentation!

So many of you took part in

the Rice Bowls through Catholic Relief Services this past

Lent. Don and Susan Jauquet will be presenting their trip

with CRS to Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza with em-

phasis on the work of CRS with the poor and vulnerable in

Gaza. Tony Pohlen from CRS is also planning to be present

as well.

DATE: Sunday, April 29th

TIME: 6:30pm—Social will begin at 6:00pm

PLACE: St. John the Baptist Commons

This presentation is open to all and there is no charge.

April 29, 2018 Fifth Sunday of Easter

Over the last 2 weekends, 89 children made their First Eucharist during a beautiful and prayerful celebration of the Mass.

Special thanks… To Fr. John, Fr. Scott, Deacon Nick and Deacon Manny who

led us in prayer. To the parents, who led the way with their children’s

preparation. To the wonderful and joy-filled musicians and singers,

under the direction of Mrs. Buchinger, who gifted us with such beautiful music.

To Mrs. Sylla, Ms. Gostas, Mrs. Ronsman, Mr. and Mrs. Komorowski, Mrs. Wempe, Mrs. Mongin, Mrs. Stenson, and Mrs. Jacques, who helped prepare them.

To our altar servers, lectors, Eucharistic ministers, ushers and greeters.

To Mrs. Sherry VanHelvoirt with all of her help behind the scenes

To the children who gifted us with their joy at receiving Jesus for the first time and who shared their song with their hearts… May you remain close to Jesus throughout your lives.

To the parish community for your prayers and support throughout the months of their preparation, and during the rescheduling because of the snowstorm.

To the families of the children being baptized at 10:00 Mass, who shared their special day with us.

I truly feel blessed to be a part of this program and this parish. God bless you all, Susan Casleton

Building Disciples of Christ: Catholic Charities

“Being a disciple means being constantly ready to bring the love of Jesus to others…”

The Joy of the Gospel, Pope Francis.

Jesus calls us to build people up, heal the broken, and bring love to everyone. Catholic Charities works with individuals, families and communities to help them meet their needs and resolve their problems. Catholic Charities is committed to bring social services to people of all faiths and ethnicities. Thousands of individuals and families are helped each year in five offices throughout our 16-county diocese. Many have little or no health insur-ance. They offer programs in: • Individual and Family Counseling • Adoption, Pregnancy and Parenting Support • Family Strengthening • Financial Health The counselors of Catholic Charities are disciples of Christ. Your gift to the Bishops’ Appeal allows Catholic Charities to bring the love of Christ to those who need it the most. All of us At St. John’s are impacted by the work of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Green Bay. We are now at $105,900.00 of our goal of $115,321.00. That is almost 92% gifted by 493 households.

We sincerely thank you for your gift. But there are many more of us who can still pray about the gift we might make to help not just our parish but those in communities all around us. Last year we reached our goal by the second week in June. Please consider making your gift so that we might reach our goal sooner.

God bless you!

A Thank you from a Fellow Parishioner

When I first heard there would be the rescheduled First Communion today and also Baptisms I thought, wow, that will be a lot going on at one Mass.

The St. John's team did a great job of orchestrating all the details. I felt the Mass had a nice flow between the Bap-tisms and the First Communion. It was heartwarming to have the parents of the second graders, the second grad-ers and the families with children to be Baptized renewing their Baptismal Vows together. I really felt a sense of com-munity within the service during that time. Very touch-ing. For the Communicants to have 2 Priests concelebrat-ing the Mass with also 2 Deacons was very special. As always the music was so appropriate to the entire ceremo-ny.

You always say, "We do it together as a parish communi-ty". Today it clearly showed! Hats off to all involved!

Sincerely,

A Parish Member

DID YOU KNOW…………

New Pentecost-"What a new Pentecost means is

that we are asking for the Holy Spirit to manifest Him-self more and more so that we become truly alive in our faith. We want to shine as a light in the midst of darkness , and truly to be salt for the world by the qual-ity of our witness and the sacrifices we make for the sake of Jesus, for the Gospel and for the Church."

Disciples on the Way-Bishop David Ricken

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Principal’s Reflection Drew Mulloy New Members This Sunday the parish is hosting a brunch for our new members. This gives us an opportunity to consider what we can do to make them feel welcome and to encourage others to join our faith community, as well. St. John the Baptist Parish and School has deep roots in Howard/Duck Creek. You can see historical images of the old St. John’s buildings in the balcony at Festival Food, at the Village Hall, and in other places in the community. Many of our parish/school families are the third and fourth genera-tion members, and many new families are joining this vibrant and welcoming community. The growth we are experiencing is significant, especially compared to other parishes and schools. The Village of Howard has one of the fastest growth rates in the state of Wisconsin. It is a destination neighborhood for young families. Our parish and school are seeing a similar growth. In Sunday’s Gospel reading, Jesus says, “Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own unless it remains on the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me.” Today, consider how each of us can help to connect the new members into our community in a deep and nourishing way. Each member of our community, new, existing, or distant, needs to be con-nected to Jesus Christ in order to bear fruit. Let us work to-gether to continue to build this environment that does more than welcome, but draws others into the heart of our parish and school. Meet the Kindergarten Teachers Next weekend, the kindergarten teachers will be hosting coffee and rolls after the 8 and 10 Sunday Masses. Please stop by to meet Miss Nelson and Miss Hogan and hear the great things going on in their classrooms. Invite family and friends that might be interested in St. John the Baptist School to join you. Spring Concert and Art Show Join us in the commons on Wednesday, May 9 at 6 p.m. for our annual Spring Concert and Art Show.

EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD EXHIBIT VATICAN INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION

MAY 3 THRU MAY 13

Beginning Thursday, May 3rd St. John’s will host a display of recorded Eucharist Miracles of the World. The exhibit will be available for viewing before and after every Mass and service in the Narthex from May 3—May 13

This display will contain an extensive assort-ment of photographs and historical descriptions and presents some of the principle Eucharistic Miracle's that have taken place throughout the ages in various countries of the world and have been documented and recognized by the Church. Everyone is encouraged to spend some time viewing the 50 panel display and becoming aware of these awesome miracles.

It is indeed true that the most important and astounding miracle is the one that takes place whenever the Eucharist is celebrated, during which Jesus Christ is truly present in a Sacramental way with His Body and Blood, His Soul and Divinity under the appear-ance of bread and wine. In the Eucharist, Jesus becomes our food and drink, uniting us with Him and with each other, on our earthly pilgrimage towards our eternal homeland.

Everyone is invited and welcome to witness this magnificent exhib-it which has been endorsed by Bishop Ricken.

If you have any questions, please feel free to call Deacon Nick at 494-5105.

COME AND SEE AND BRING A FRIEND!

STEUBENVILLE REVEALED 2018

Next Weekend, May 5th and 6th, our SJB teen delegates of the upcoming Summer Mission Trip and Steuben-ville North Trips will be in the Narthex with a special

opportunity for our parish to support their fundraising efforts! If you feel called to support them on their jour-

ney, please come and talk or pray with them after Masses! There will be an opportunity to financially

support their trips and efforts as well!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT AND GOD BLESS!

Next Year’s Youth Formation You may have heard of some of the great enhancements next year for our Middle School and High School Youth For-mation! We know the Holy Spirit is fueling these changes and we are hearing great positive reactions to our teens who are looking forward to the NEW process and program! Now, we need YOUR help! We are seeking Adults to join us in sharing their faith and desire to grow in Holiness as Small Group Leaders for next year’s Middle School and High School Youth. We’re looking for adults who are willing to be awesome and impactful in our youth’s faith-filled lives!

Adults who are: able to be fully present to our teen groups able to listen to their concerns, frustrations,

fears, joys, and sorrows able to share their holy victories towards the

Lord willing to help in small groups in the background to help in hospitality, follow

up phone calls, and prayers. If you are an adult who wants to see our Catholic faith con-tinue to grow and strengthen, this is a wonderful ministry to help with!! Please consider connecting with Kym Allex, our Coordinator of Youth Evangelization, for more information!

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St. John the Baptist Catholic Women/Christian Mothers

SPRING GET-A-WAY

Spring is in the air and that means it’s time to start planning for the

Annual Catholic Women/Christian Mother’s Spring Get-A-Way!

Wednesday, May 2, 2018

Rock Garden Supper Club

Doors Open: 10:00am

Luncheon: 11:45am

Tickets $17.00 ( in advance)

$19.00 (at the door)

DON’T FORGET TO MARK YOUR CALENDAR SO YOU CAN JOIN US!

Ticket Price Includes:

Luncheon-Country Style Chicken

Fashion Show

(By Christopher Banks)

Silent Auction

Oral Auction

Mini Boutique

Bake Sale

Raffle

Tickets Available At: Kimp’s Hardware

Olsen’s Piggly Wiggly Thornberry Cottage

St. John’s Parish Office

PARISH DIRECTORY PICTORIAL

Please participate in the upcoming pictorial directory! You will receive a FREE 8X10 photograph of your choosing. There is NO OBLIGATION to purchase anything fur-ther. In addition, you will also receive a FREE DIRECTORY. All of this just for participating!

Sign up STARTS NOW! Go to https://booknow-lifetouch.appointment-plus.com/yc9tybp4/

Or to go our website at www.sjbh.org and click on the link to schedule your sitting

Tuesday, May 22 – Friday, May 25 2:00pm – 8:30pm Saturday, May 26 10:00am – 4:30pm

Tuesday, May 29 – Friday, June 1 2:00pm – 8:30pm Saturday, June 2

10:00am – 4:30pm

If you do not have access to a computer or need help sched-uling your photo session please call the parish office 920-434-2145 ext. 201. Or on Saturday, May 5th and Sunday, May 6th we will be available after Mass to help you schedule your session.

If you have any questions please give Sarah Wulf (ext. 201)

or Sherry VanHelvoirt (ext. 206) a call 920-434-2145.

Saturday, May 5, 2018

Walk to Mary is a 21-mile pilgrimage starting from the Vatican-appointed Shrine of St. Joseph at Old St. Joseph Church on the St. Norbert College campus in De Pere

to the National Shrine of our Lady of Good Help in Champion. If necessary, there are several points along the way you can join in to make the pilgrimage shorter.

PRAYER REQUESTS

We would LOVE the opportunity for your prayer requests to travel with us on our journey to the Shrine! Please take the time to write down your prayer requests and drop it in

the boxes at church or in the parish office.

For More information go www.walktomary.com

“I AM THE VINE, AND MY FATHER IS THE VINE

GROWER. HE TAKES AWAY EVERY BRANCH IN ME

THAT DOES NOT BEAR FRUIT, AND EVERY ONE THAT

DOES BE PRUNES SO THAT IT BEARS MORE FRUIT.”

John 15:108

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Liturgical Ministries The complete schedule is online at www.sjbh.org/parishcal

Schedule of Worship

Weekday Masses Tuesday 6:30pm ; Wednesday thru Friday 8:30am Adoration—First Thursday of the Month (Holy Hour 6:30pm) Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30pm; Sunday 8:00am & 10:00am Reconciliation Tuesday evenings from 5:30-6:30pm Saturday 9:30am – 10:30am (Or by appointment) Baptism Baptism Class is offered each month and is required prior to Baptism. Register by calling the Parish Office. Marriage Contact Deacon Manny at least eight months in advance.

Parish Trustees Jean Payette

Bob Buss

Council Chairpersons

Pastoral Council—Melinda Palzewic Meets on the second Thursday of the Month

Finance Council—David Withee Meets on the Fourth Monday of the Month

Council & Committee Meetings are open to all Parishioners

Pastoral Team

(920)434-2145

Pastor Rev. John P. Bergstadt— Ext. 211 Parochial Vicar Rev. Scott Valentyn—Ext. 210

Deacons Manny Torres & Nicholas Williams

Business Administrator Deacon Manny Torres— Ext. 213

School Principal Andrew Mulloy — Ext. 221

Evangelization/Spiritual Growth Ruth Holloway— Ext. 209

Adult & Young Adult Evangelization Katie Westhoven— Ext. 204

Youth Evangelization Kym Allex— Ext. 214

Liturgy and Music Karen Buchinger – Ext. 232

Faith Formation Coordinator Amy Mott—Ext 212

Faith Formation Gr/ 1-8/Plus Sacraments Susan Casleton—Ext 205

Give us a call with any questions, we would love to hear from you!

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