Parish Office Hours: Monday 8:30 am - 12 noon

Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm

Parish Mission Statement “With enthusiastic spirit and welcoming

hearts, we join together in our Catholic

Faith to know, love and serve God through

worship, education, service and mission

opportunities for all.”

Stewardship St. Bernadette is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through time, talent, and treasure. Your generosity to our church makes it possible for us to prepare for the many opportunities we face in proclaiming the Gospel. Thank you for your commitment to St. Bernadette Parish.

Confession Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. or by appointment.

Baptism Infant Baptisms are celebrated during or after Mass once a month (except during Lent). To properly prepare for this sacrament, parents are asked to contact the parish office and to attend a baptismal preparation class.

St. Bernadette Parish Pastor Joe E. Dorner Deacon Gib Schmidt www.saint-bernadette.org www.facebook.com/SaintBernadetteAppleton/ adminassist@saint-bernadette.org 2331 East Lourdes Drive Appleton, WI 54915 920-739-4157

January 10, 2021

Welcome to St. Bernadette! You may come as a stranger to us; yet you are known to the Lord, Jesus Christ, and in His name we bid you welcome; praying that you find peace, inspiration and friendship in His house of worship. We are happy that you have joined us in worship! If you would like to become a parish member, please contact the Parish office at 739-4157 to receive information on the next Welcome Sunday.

Weekday Mass Times:

Tuesday: 6:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am

Thursday: 8:00 am

Friday: 7:45 am

Weekend Mass:

Saturday: 4:00 pm

Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am

Bishop Ricken has reinstated the

dispensation from the obligation to attend

Sunday Mass in the diocese until further

notice. We will continue to celebrate the

Mass every weekend for those who are able

to attend and are willing to follow the proper

health protocols.

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord

Today marks the end of the Christmas season, the

Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Traditionally, the

Christmas season consisted of Christmas Day and then

the twelve days that followed, concluding on

January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany. With the

liturgical changes of Vatican II, the season now ends

with today's feast. So each year the Christmas season

can be a little shorter or a little longer, but always more

than twelve days.

The Oldest Christmas feast is not Christmas day. It is

the feast of the Epiphany, Greek for Manifestation." Isn't

that what Christmas is all about, the manifestation of the

face of God, the light of the world, the Son of God, the

Word of God? That manifestation has been celebrated

in three different ways: by his birth, by the visitation of

the Magi, and finally by his baptism. In the Eastern

Churches they continue to celebrate the Feast of the

Epiphany as the central celebration and this feast of the

Manifestation encompasses all three feasts, all three

"manifestations." In the West, we have separated them

into three different feast days: Christmas Day, the

Epiphany, and finally today the Baptism of the Lord.

On Christmas day, he was manifested to the

Shepherds representing the Jewish people. On the

Epiphany he was manifested to the world (the Gentiles,)

at least symbolically by the visit of the Magi, one for each

known continent, foreshadowing that one day the name

of Jesus, "God saves," would be known and experienced

all around the world. Finally, he was manifested in and

through his ministry and preaching, which began with his

baptism, when the Holy Spirit overshadowed him in the

form of a dove, and the voice of His Heavenly Father was

heard.

To this day, he is witnessed to by the Jewish people,

by the Gentiles, and by the power of his ministry carried

out by his Church, God's people. The Jewish people give

witness by continuing to seek him, their Messiah, and

will embrace him before the end of time as prophesied

by St. Paul. The Gentiles witness to him in that over 2

billion people around the world of all nations call him

Lord and Savior. And finally, the healing of his teaching

and sacraments continue to bear witness to the fact that

he is the promised one.

As this Christmas season draws to a close, I hope you

have been touched by his spirit of Joy and Peace, that

you have seen the face of the Christ Child. And I pray

that you and I may more faithfully and powerfully bear

witness to the fact that he is the One, the Word, who was

with God the Father from the beginning, and that he has

set us free! In Christ, Rev. Joseph E. Dorner

Pastor of St. Bernadette Catholic Church

TH0UGHTS TO PONDER Join the new “Virtual” Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study

Group as we study the Acts of The Apostles to see how

they turned their world upside down, in turn transforming

the world we live in today.

You’re invited to join us to learn more about the meaning

behind God’s Word. Led by Fr. Don Zuleger, you’ll gain an

insider’s knowledge of the Bible and learn ways to put

your new found wisdom to use in everyday situations. Our

study of the Acts of The Apostles will run through Febru-

ary.

Fox Valley Catholic Bible Study has been serving

Christians for over 45 years. Members have been

instrumental in the creation of numerous organizations

providing services to those in need, including St. Joseph’s

Food Program, COTS, Leaven, The Fox Valley Warming

Shelter and more.

Join Us: http://www.foxvalleybiblestudy.org/

Fridays: 6:30 AM-7:30 AM Live Feed

Replays available On Demand at:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/

UCkH_Gw11GUh04J0KK4s1M3w

Have your Bible and invite a friend! You can supply your

own coffee and donuts!!

FOX VALLEY BIBLE STUDY

St. Bernadette Mass Intentions

Tue. Jan 12 - 6:00 pm - Jose Antonio Pacheco “Totico”

Wed. Jan 13 - 8:00 am - Thanksgiving for Peg & Roy Krueger

Thurs. Jan 14 - 8:00 am - Charlotte Theisen-Mezera

Fri. Jan 15 - 7:45 am - Deceased members of the

Kabara Family

Sat. Jan 16 - 4:00 pm - Rose & Joseph Bickler

Sun. Jan 17 - 8:30 am - Mike Bourassa

Sun. Jan 17 - 10:30 am - Living & Deceased of St. B.

We have many openings in 2021 available. Please call the

parish office to reserve a Mass for your loved one.

January 2021 Prayer Intentions

Pope Francis' Intention

May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our

brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another,

open to all.

Bishop Ricken's Intention

That men and women of faith may be awakened by the Holy

Spirit to share their relationship with Jesus Christ with others.

Act of Spiritual Communion

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most

Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now

receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into

my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there,

and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be

separated from You. Amen.

Let us pray for our own personal

intentions and for the health and well being

of all of our parishioners and their

extended families.

PRAYER INTENTIONS LITURGICAL ROLES Jan 16&17 Sat 4:00 pm Sun 8:30 am Sun 10:30 am

Cantor/Choir Mike DeYoung Brett Peters Mark Dart

Accompanist Mary Kinderman Pat Vander Wielen Pat Vander Wielen

E.M. Jill Lallensack Gloria Siebers Paula Tulenko

Lector Corey Jansen Cindy Keep Colleen

Baehnman

Servers David Dolsky Haley Tennessen Scott Pearch

Captain Mark Koth Jerry Lopas Daren Mazier

Ushers Al Demers

Matt Bettag

Scott Boeckman

Jake Tennessen

Rich Brickner

Kevin Schreiter

Rick Truyman

Dick Christian

Pete Niles

Temp Takers Denise Boeckman

Gloria Koth

Sarah Peters

Kristine Schreiter

Molly Wiggins

Sarah Allan

Video Crew Drew Rippl

~ THIS WEEK AT ST. BERNADETTE ~ Monday, Jan 11 9:00 am Human Concerns

12:00 pm Civic League

6:30 pm Mass at Sacred Heart

Tuesday, Jan 12 8:30 am Church Cleaning - Group 1

1:00 pm Card Ministry

5:00 pm Confessions

6:00 pm Mass

6:30 pm Boy Scouts - Virtually

7:00 pm Knights of Columbus

Wednesday, Jan 13 6:30 am Men’s Fellowship

8:00 am Mass

4:45 pm FF Grades K-5

6:30 pm Confirmation Prep

6:30 pm FF Grades 6-10

6:30 pm Life & Faith

Thursday, Jan 14 8:00 am Mass

4:15 pm Building & Grounds

Friday, Jan 15 7:45 am Mass

Saturday, Jan 16 8:30 am Confessions

4:00 pm Mass (live stream)

Sunday, Jan 17 8:30 am Mass

10:30 am Mass

A Simple Explanation of THE MASS by Fr. Eamon Tobin

Have you picked up your copy?

They are available on the table

in the Narthex.

Do you want to grow in your understand-

ing and appreciation of the Mass?

In this book you will find a commentary on each part of

the Mass and suggestions on how you can enter into the

Mass more consciously, actively and

fruitfully.

In summary, the Mass is a celebration of the death

and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and full and active

participation in the Mass by all the people is the aim

to be considered above all else.

LEGACY CAMPAIGN

FAITH FORMATION

Happy New Year!

This month our families are

learning that Jesus is The Way, The Truth, and

The Life, and that through the sacrament of

Baptism Jesus makes us children of God. Our

memory verse is "God so loved the world that He

gave His Son, so that whoever believes in Him

would have eternal life." - John 3:16

Please continue to pray for our students

and families as we continue moving

forward with our faith!

Congratulations to our winners and to all who

participated. Thank you to Tom and Mark of the

Knights of Columbus, and the Family Ministry Team

of St Bernadette.

POSTER CONTEST WINNERS

The light is on…..prepare the way Confessions with Father

Tuesday’s at 5:00 pm and Saturdays at 8:30 am.

THANKS ~ THANKS ~ THANKS The Human Concerns Committee thanks our parishioners for

the generous donations of lounge pants and socks for Pillars

warming shelter. They happily accepted them as they sure

were needed. We will collect again next year.

Thanks also for the great teen gifts Many gifts were donated

and we took them to the Salvation Army to distribute. They

thanked us for the contribution as they are always short on

gifts for teens.

The food collection for St. Joe's Food Program is ongoing as

they are serving so many more people. Please donate when

you can. Donation bags are in the narthex. Thank you.

The Knights of Columbus Council 12269 would like to

congratulate the Bruce and Diane Fecteau family as our

December family of the month. Bruce and Diane have 3

grown children, Ryan, Kurt and Robin and also have 7

grand children. Bruce and Diane have been longtime

members of St. Bernadette joining in 1988. Bruce has

been an usher and helped with takedown of the

rummage sale. Bruce is a member of the Knights of

Columbus. Diane has been the lead member of the

prayer shawl ministry. She is also the leader of the

money counting group at St. Bernadette. Please join the

Knights of Columbus in thanking the Fecteau family for

everything that they do and being a model of Catholic

family values.

Parish Staff

Business Administrator Jody Lueck Administrative Assistant Lydia O’Hagan Youth Programs and Family Catechesis Team Lead Gina Holt Children’s Sacrament and Education Coordinator Claire Kalaus Marketing & Comm. Coord. Willa Mueller Bookkeeper/Volunteer Coord. Kristine Schreiter Pastoral Care Ministry Lead Gloria Koth RCIA Coordinator Scott Pearce Music Ministry Mary Kinderman Music Ministry Pat Vander Wielen Maintenance Sam Ciske Parish Housekeeper Janet Sutheimer Rectory Cook & Housekeeper Janette Vanevenhoven

Council Members Parish Trustees: Sue Taylor, Will McKinley

Pastoral Council: Dave Coopman, Gloria Koth, Mary Lietz, Julie Lopas (Chair), Jane Lowery, Drew Rippl, Susan M. Taylor, Jake Tennessen, and Jackie Zuleger

Finance Council: Barry Adams, John Albright, Charlie Mares, Pete Niles, Sarah Peters, & Ken Truyman (Chair)

Deadline for BULLETIN Requests: Wednesdays at noon (1 1/2 weeks prior). Deadline for Mass ANNOUNCEMENT Requests: Tuesdays at noon.

**Please send your bulletin requests to: comm@saint-bernadette.org

Weddings To begin your marriage preparation, please call the parish office to setup an appointment to meet with Father.

Communion for the Homebound Please contact the parish office to arrange for regular or occasional visits by the pastoral staff to the homebound or shut-ins. Holy Communion is brought by Father or a Health Ministry volunteer each month.

Eucharistic Assistance If you are unable to come forward to receive the Eucharist, a Eucharistic Minister will come to bring Holy Communion to you at the start of the distribution of the Eucharist. Please either stand or raise your hand to indicate that you want to receive the Eucharist. We ask that you sit either in the church at the back to the left of the Baptismal font or in the chapel to facilitate easier distribution.

Prayer Requests St. Bernadette has a Prayer Chain! If you would like to request a prayer, please contact the parish office or drop your request in the collection basket.

READINGS OF THE WEEK FINANCIAL UPDATE SACRIFICIAL GIVING Needed Collected Year-to-Date (7/1/20-1/3/21) $321,310 ,,$342,098

Fiscal Year-to-Date $20,787

*Budgeted number equally divided by 52 weeks. On average,

$11,900 needs to be collected, weekly. Our fiscal year is

July 1-June 30.

LEGACY CAMPAIGN PHASE 3: 2/22/17-1/3/21

Legacy campaign goal $1,000,000

Total received 624,665

Expenses Incurred Phase I & Phase 3 144,097

Available for Parking Lot Phase 3 $480,568

Readings for the week of January 10, 2021

Sunday: Is 42:1-4, 6-7/Ps 29:1-2, 3-4, 3, 9-10 [11b]/

Acts 10:34-38/Mk 1:7-11 or Is 55:1-11/Is 12:2-3, 4bcd,

5-6 [3)]/1 Jn 5:1-9/Mk 1:7-11

Monday: Heb 1:1-6/Ps 97:1 and 2b, 6 and 7c, 9 [cf. 7c]/

Mk 1:14-20

Tuesday: Heb 2:5-12/Ps 8:2ab and 5, 6-7, 8-9 [cf. 7]/Mk

1:21-28

Wednesday: Heb 2:14-18/Ps 105:1-2, 3-4, 6-7, 8-9 [8a]/

Mk 1:29-39

Thursday: Heb 3:7-14/Ps 95:6-7c, 8-9, 10-11 [8]/Mk

1:40-45

Friday: Heb 4:1-5, 11/Ps 78:3 and 4bc, 6c-7, 8 [cf. 7b]/

Mk 2:1-12

Saturday: Heb 4:12-16/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15 [cf. Jn 6:63c]/

Mk 2:13-17

Next Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19/Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10

[8a, 9a]/1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20/

Jn 1:35-42

There are so many articles and stories about Fatima and

they are all extremely interesting. In FORMED, take a look

at Father Andrew Apostoli: Fatima for today: The Urgent

Marion Message of Hope.

Through the apparitions of our Lady of Fatima Which took

place 100 years ago, our Lady’s called to prayer and

penance for the salvation of souls and peace in the world is

as relevant now as when first delivered to three Portuguese

peasant children in 1917.

Because of the prophetic nature of her messages, our Lady

of Fatima has been the subject of much controversy and

speculation. In Father Apostoli‘s book. he carefully

analyzes the events that took place in Fatima and clears up

any lingering questions or doubts about their meaning.

In the world of today it’s good to take a look or revisit this

message. Our world is in need of generous hearts willing

to make reparation for those in danger of losing their way

to God

Help this to lead us in this new year.

FORMED