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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

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St. Bernard Congregation of Appleton

5th Sunday of Lent

PRIEST: FR. DENNIS RYAN

DEACONS: MIKE EASH DON NASS MAURY REED BOB VINCENT

March 18 2018

SUN 18 MON 19 TUE 20

8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Mass

11:00 am Easter Egg Hunt Parish Hall

8:00 am Mass

8:45 am Stretch N Tone Act. Ctr.

9:00 am Crafty Ladies Act. Ctr.

5:30 pm Decorate for Palm Sunday

Church

6:30 pm Pastoral Council Act. Ctr.

MASS INTENTIONS DEAR PARISHIONERS

6:00 pm Adult Ed. Program

Act. Ctr.

Saturday, March 17

4:30 pm In Memory of Richard Faltynski

Sunday, March 18

8:00 am In Memory of Magna Selig

10:00 am In Memory of Jack Cody AND Members of St. Bernard

Tuesday, March 20

8:00 am For the Ed Leschke Family

Wednesday, March 21

8:00 am In Memory of Danella Huppler

Thursday, March 22

8:00 am In Memory of Bernadette Bachman

Friday, March 23

8:00 am In Memory of Joan Olson

Saturday, March 24

4:30 pm In Memory of Mr. & Mrs. Donald Lavering AND Members of St. Bernard

Sunday, March 25

8:00 am In Memory of Mike Tassoul

10:00 am In Memory of Jack Cody

SYMPATHY AND PRAYERS

SAVE THE DATE

Sympathy and prayers are extended to the families of the deceased.

Our Parishioner, Katherine “Kathy” Richardson

Brother of Dan (Rose) Schultz

St. Bernard Parish Farewell Party for Father Dennis

Please mark your calendar for Sunday, June 24

for our Farewell Party for Father Dennis!

More details soon. 24

Growing Wheat Since we live in the Midwest and are around farming, when we hear Jesus talking about the grain of wheat that must fall to the ground and die in order to become fruitful…we get that…just as the original hearers would have! For more wheat to be grown, a select number of grains need to be forced into the earth so that more grain can flourish…the process is amazing.

The question for us is, “What is our grain?”

Is it our talent? What would happen if we would all give some more time to helping others? By sharing our talents with others, wouldn’t we see some amazing results?

Is it our treasure? During this Lenten season, can we give just a little bit more? By planting some of our money, wouldn’t we see some amazing results?

Is it our time in prayer? If we spend some more time in prayer, wouldn’t we see some amazing results?

Lent will be over soon. Can we use the remaining time to plant some of our talent, treasure, and time? Can we let these “grains” fall to the ground and die so that more grain can flourish?

Deacon Mike

7:45 am Confirmation Candidate/Parent Mtg.

Act. Ctr.

THU 22 FRI 23

WED 21 8:00 am Mass

12:15 pm Stations of the Cross

Church

4:45 pm & 6:30 pm

F.F. K-10

6:30 pm Adult Choir Music Rm.

8:00 am Mass

8:45 am Stretch N Tone Act. Ctr.

5:00 pm Stations of the Cross

Church

8:00 am Mass

6:30 pm Bible Study Rm. 111

6:30 pm Handbell Practice

Music Rm.

ADULT/YOUTH

JOIN FATHER DENNIS

For Urgent Prayer Requests We have people in our Parish who will pray for you. Please call Delaine at 734-0538.

DID YOU KNOW

Vacation Trip to Spain Enjoy twelve days in Warm and Friendly Spain, Portugal and France, including several full day excursions. Join Fr. Dennis Ryan from St. Bernard Parish, Appleton September 12-23 touring the Madrid, Fatima, Lourdes and more. Trip includes: Round-Trip Airfare from Chicago, Coach Tour Bus in Europe 4 Star Hotel Accommodations 20 Meals and Guides Travel to Madrid, Fatima, Lourdes, Santiago de Compostela, Burgos, and Barcelona $3,595 per person, Taxes/Fees Included

For booking information and full itinerary contact: Ron LaCroix 920-734-9345 3833 N. Crosscreek Circle Appleton, WI 54913

Brewing the Faith-An opportunity to attend an evening daily mass with other young adults and then join up for a social after at a local coffee shop/pub. This occurs every other Tuesday at various Churches and three different Venues. St. Mary Greenville & Stoneyard

Greenville- Mass @ 6:30, March 20

Notice! We no longer need pill bottles for packing Pills for the Haiti Mission Trip. We appreciate and thank you for your donations.

Join us in preparation of Easter-Xavier Middle School Presents The 5th Grade Living Stations of the Cross Xavier High School March 28 at 10:30 a.m. Xavier Middle School March 26 at 1:15 p.m. March 27 at 6:30 p.m. March 29 at 9:30 a.m. Programs are free however guests must sign-in at the school office to begin.

Spring Grief Gathering Series-Psalm 147:3 “He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds.” A three-week Grief Gathering Series will be offered for any adult who has lost a loved one. The series will be held at St. Bernadette Parish, Wednesdays, April 4, 11, and 18 from 6:30 pm-8:00 pm. It is important to attend all three sessions. This program is presented in collaboration with St. Bernadette and St. Therese Parishes and will be facilitated by Care Ministry Coordinators. Contact St. Bernadette Parish Office at 739-4157, if you plan to attend. For more information contact Gloria at 920-858-3789.

Care Packages for St. Bernard College Kids…. Our High School Faith Formation youth are putting together “Care Packages” for our college students. If you have a son or daughter in college, please let us know! Call Deb at 739-8912 If you would like to donate money to help defer the shipping cost, you may put your donation in an envelope marked “Care Packages for College Kids.” Please bring your donation to our Parish Office or to our Faith Formation Office. Our “Care Packages” will be shipped soon!

SUN 25 SAT 24 8:00 am Mass

10:00 am Mass

SPECIAL PRESENTATION

STAFF

6:00 am Men’s Alpha Act. Ctr.

9:00 am Reconciliation Church

4:30 pm Mass

FINANCIAL 3/16/18 Wk 37 Fiscal YTD Total

Env. $13,695 YTD Actual Env. $580,179

Budget Env. $16,827 YTD Budget Env. $622,596

Env. Over/(Under) ($42,417)

Loose $637 YTD Loose $26,730

Budget Loose $712 YTD Budget Loose $26,327

Loose Over/(Under) $403

Weekly Scrip Update: Scrip Sales $6,005 Cost $5,737 Rebate $268

Bookkeeper Barb Hoffman

Bulletin Editor Lisa Hecht

Care Ministry Coordinator Cathy Kulibert

Director of Liturgy Nadine Duncan

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

A special Holy Week two night presentation by Tim Francis, Do you believe in Miracles? Monday and Tuesday, March 26 and 27 at 7:00 pm Xavier Fine Arts Theatre/sponsored by CIAFMO Tim tells of a famous TV personality, an attorney and an outspoken atheist who set out to investigate super natural things: a stigmatist who bleeds from her hands, feet and head; a consecrated communion host that tests as living flesh and blood; a statue of Jesus weeping real tears and shedding real blood. Are these claims true? What does science say? Come see for yourself. Invite family and friends! Skeptics Welcome. This is a free event, please come early to make sure you get a seat/free will offering encouraged.

What is the Bishop's Appeal? The Bishop's Appeal is a stewardship opportunity for each of us to reach out to thousands of people in search of Jesus' love. Each gift given supports the ministries of the Diocese of Green Bay which serve our Parishes, Catholic Schools and Communities. Your gift truly helps bring the heart and hands of Christ to our children, young adults, families and neighbors here in northeastern Wisconsin.

BISHOP’S APPEAL

Goal $54,158

Gifts $31,295 Balance $22,863

The Future Family Scrip Credit. Welcome to our new program for Scrip that you can use to help cover tuition! Under this program, upon the birth of their child, or at any time, a family can set up a "Shop with Scrip" account at our Scrip Office on Northland Avenue. Through this account, parents, grandparents, extended family or friends can purchase Scrip through Xavier, and these credits will be accrued until your child starts school at Xavier! For more information, please contact Roy Clark at (920) 702-5510 or rclark@xaviercatholicschools.org.

XAVIER SCRIP CREDIT

LENT 2018 Stations of the Cross Through the Eyes of Mary

with Deacon Don Nass and Parishioner, Mary Howard

Wednesday March 21-12:15 pm-12:45 pm This is a beautiful way to pray the

Stations of the Cross. This way of the Cross follows Jesus on his journey to Calvary through the eyes of his mother, Mary. With a mother’s love and also with deep faith, she accompanies him and invites all to follow him as well with love and deep faith.

Stations of the Cross Everyman’s Way of the Cross with Father Dennis

Friday March 23-5:00 pm-5:30 pm In this variation of the Stations of the Cross, participants meditate on how Jesus is involved in the sufferings of the world. We all experience the cross differently and through our sufferings, we are able to live with faith and trust. Come and take up your cross!

Volunteers Needed to Have Their Feet Washed Holy Thursday marks the end of Lent and the beginning of the sacred “Triduum.” The Mass of the Last Supper is Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm. One part of the liturgy exclusive to Holy Thursday is the washing of the feet. This is done by Father and the Deacons after the homily. The washing is an example of the service to which we are called when Jesus, who is Lord, and Master, takes a basin of water and a towel and washes the feet of his apostles. It is a special honor to participate in the foot washing. If you would like to volunteer, please contact our Parish Office at 739-0331.

Liturgical Ministers Needed for the Triduum All Liturgical Ministers are needed (Communion, Lectors, Servers, Ushers, Greeters, Sacristans, Media). If you can help at any of the Masses, please call our Parish Office at 739-0331 and ask for Nadine. Holy Thursday, March 29, 7:00 pm Good Friday, March 30, 1:00 pm Easter Vigil, March 31, 7:30 pm Easter Sunday, April 1, 8:00 am and 10:00 am

DECORATION/FLOWER MEMORIAL Holy Week, Easter, Pentecost Decoration/Flower Memorial If you would like to remember a loved one with a donation to the Decoration/Flower Memorial Fund, please fill out this form, place it in an envelope marked “Decoration/Flower Memorial.” Place your envelope in the collection basket or bring it to our Parish Office during regular business hours. From___________________________________________Envelope #______________Amount_______________ In Memory of________________________________________________________________________________ ___________________________________________________________________________________________

Holy Week at St. Bernard Parish

Palm Sunday March 25

Holy Thursday March 29, 7:00 pm

Good Friday, March 30, 1:00 pm

Easter Vigil March 31, 7:30 pm (Incense will be used)

Easter Sunday April 1 8:00 am and 10:00 am