Jacob McVane McKenna Meyers Alexis Micke Abbi

Catalina Alvarado
Julia Bakovic
Max Bitters
Ashley Burmeister
Nicholas Burmeister
Jacob McVane
McKenna Meyers
Alexis Micke
Abbi Moen
Montana Moran
Isabella Chatham
Ava Norman
Rihanna Coleman
Sophie Olson
Amaya Comer
Emily Ostrowski
Addison Cornwell
Dawson Pardee
Veronica Decker
Mia Renard
Brady DeFrance
Madison Seder
Lily Dihel
Brogan Gracyalny
Evan Grosklaus
Braylie Hoppman
Daniel Slusarek
Samuel Thiry
Christine VandenHeuvel
Marian Walenski
Madeline Kazik
Mya Wauters
Dylann Kersten
Annabelle Wautlet
Kaitlin Krause
Zachary LeMieux
Bradyjohn Loomis
Maliyah Whiters
Sophia Zabel
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Pastoral Team
Pastor
Fr. John H. Harper
Social Concerns Director
Deacon Michael Schmidt
Director of Family Life Commission
Director of Stephen Ministry
Laurie Johnson
Worship Director
Wayne Efferson
Faith Formation Director
Jamie Whalen
Faith Formation Coordinator
Andrea Sabor
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Craig Majewski
Parish Staff
Business Administrator
Marty Rusch
Parish Secretary
Rae Wetzel
Housekeeper
Mary Greene
Volunteer Coordinator
Deb Langenhuizen
Accountant/IT Specialist
Vicki Matuszak
Maintenance Supervisor
Mike Wightman
Faith Formation Staff
Secretary
Charmaine Berchmans
Confirmation Facilitator
Christine Wolf
Early Childhood Coordinator
Heidi Stubb
Grades 1 & 2 Coordinator
Jennifer Feyen
Parish Office
Hours…..Monday-Friday
8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Phone (920)499-5156
Fax (920)429-9285
Email [email protected]
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Andrea Sabor Retiring; 44 years in
Catechetical Ministry
Come wish Andrea well at a reception after the
10:15 AM Mass, Sunday, May 4, in Bona Hall.
Andrea has served Nativity for the last four years as
Coordinator for First Sacraments and for Grades 1-5 Religion Education.
Prior to that, Andrea was the Director of Religious Education at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Green Bay, for three years, and the
Consultant (subsequently Director) for Catechesis for the Diocese of
Green Bay (1998-2007), beside serving prior to that in many other
parishes.
Andrea has responded to the call to servant leadership many times over
the course of her career. In parish settings she has tirelessly advocated for
catechists through ongoing support and training. Andrea has always
valued lifelong learning, seeing the family as the first and foundational
source of catechesis, and supporting families through catechetical
programs and training. Her service as a diocesan consultant provided
wonderful leadership and inspiration to coordinators and staff serving in
parishes. Most importantly Andrea built relationships with and among
catechetical leaders, supporting them with her easygoing and friendly
demeanor and constant willingness to provide help, suggestions, and
ideas. Andrea has been a vocal supporter and member of local and
statewide professional organizations for catechetical leaders. In 2012, the
Wisconsin Directors of Religious Education Federation presented her with
its Stephen C. Gilmour Award, for outstanding leadership and
achievements in the catechetical field.
Here at Nativity, Andrea brought her wealth of knowledge and experience,
and her love of Jesus and the Church to work with our young children and
families, especially in preparation for First Communion and First
Reconciliation. Above all Andrea has welcomed each family and child, no
matter what the circumstance, to help them meet Jesus in the Sacraments.
It’s been a pleasure to hear her stories and teachings at parent/child
meetings, and we will miss her joyful presence at celebrations of the
Sacraments.
Andrea, best wishes and God’s blessings to you and Dan in retirement!
EASTER FLOWERS
Easter flowers have been donated in memory of Rob Hermes,
Wayne Modrow and son, Scott Modrow; Sylvan Paul;
Peter & Kathleen Meister and Jeffrey Van Lieshout. These
names were not listed on the Easter flower list in last week’s
bulletin. We apologize for any problems this may have
caused.
Phone (920)499-6012
Mass Schedule
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 PM or by appointment
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CONGRATULATIONS, ANDREA!
Faith Formation Office
Monday & Thursday 9:00 AM
(Communion Prayer Service)
Tuesday & Friday 9:00 AM
Wednesday 8:00 AM
Weekend Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM
Holy Day Eve 6:30 PM, Day 9:00 AM
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THANK YOU!
The Women’s Guild would like to thank anyone who participated in any
way to make their 4th annual rummage, bakery and book sale a huge
success. This would not be possible without your help. Blessings to all of
you this Easter season.
Nativity Women’s Guild
Eucharistic Adoration
Mondays 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
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All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish
are offered for the living and deceased members of our parish.
Up to five special intentions can be remembered at each Mass.
Saturday, April 26
1:00
Wedding of Nicole Wallace & Paul Krumberger
3:00
Wedding of Danae Gullicksen & Thomas Jonas
5:00
 Henry
 Art & Marie Paulsen & Family
Living Intention—Margaret Mary Nelson
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SAT:
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
SUN:
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
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First Communion
Songleader/Organist
RCIA-Lounge
Nativity Choir/Organist
Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall
First Communion
Children’s Choir/Organist
Sunday, April 27 (Divine Mercy)
8:30
 Marney Lou LeMense Devroy
 Kathleen Lemley
10:15
Living Intention—for the healing of
Becky Helgren
 Conrad Elfe
MON: 9:30 AM
10:00 AM
Eucharistic Adoration
Quilting/Needlework Group-Lounge
TUES:
6:15 PM
A Taste of Italy Dinner-Bona Hall
WED:
4:30 PM
7:00 PM
Children’s Choir-Lounge
Youth Group-JP2 Room
Monday, April 28
9:00
Communion Prayer Service
THUR: 5:30 PM
6:00 PM
7:00 PM
Mother/Daughter Mass & Potluck
Stephen Ministry-Classrooms
Nativity Choir-Church
SAT:
10:00 AM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
First Communion Practice-Church
First Communion
Graduation Mass & Reception
Songleader/Organist
SUN:
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
Songleader/Organist
Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall
First Communion
Songleader/Organist
Tuesday, April 29
9:00
 James Frisque
Wednesday, April 30
8:00
 Lorraine Patton
2:00
 Arletta Leanna (Woodside)
Thursday, May 1
9:00
Communion Prayer Service
2:00
 Patrick Hull (San Luis)
5:30
 All Deceased Members of the Women’s
Guild (Mother-Daughter Mass)
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF APRIL 27TH
Friday, May 2
9:00
Reparation Intention requested by
Bishop Ricken
Sunday:
Acts 2:42-47; Ps 118:2-4, 13-15, 22-24;
1 Pt 1:3-9; Jn 20:19-31
Monday: Acts 4:23-31; Ps 2:1-9; Jn 3:1-8
Tuesday: Acts 4:32-37; Ps 93:1-2, 5; Jn 3:7b-15
Wednesday: Acts 5:17-26; Ps 34:2-9; Jn 3:16-21
Thursday: Acts 5:27-33; Ps 34:2, 9, 17-20; Jn 3:31-36,
or, for the memorial, Gn 1:26 — 2:3 or
Col 3:14-15, 17, 23-24;
Ps 90:2-4, 12-14, 16; Mt 13:54-58
Friday:
Acts 5:34-42; Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14; Jn 6:1-15
Saturday: 1 Cor 15:1-8; Ps 19:2-5; Jn 14:6-14
Sunday: Acts 2:14, 22-33; Ps 16:1-2, 5, 7-11;
1 Pt 1:17-21; Lk 24:13-35
Saturday, May 3
5:00
 The Phillip Family
Sunday, May 4
8:30
 Bill Perpich
 Mike & Mary Perpich
10:15
 Antone LeComte
 Rest In Peace 
Please keep the family of
Gwen Mack-Stock
in your prayers.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY!
Our faith community raised $1,605.00
for Catholic Relief Services. Your
participation in Operation Rice Bowl will
continue to make a difference throughout
this year. If you have not yet returned your
contribution, you may still do so by
dropping it off in the Parish Office.
SUNDAY MORNING
HOSPITALITY
Please join us for coffee and donut holes in
Bona Hall after the 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Masses.
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THE CROWNING OF MARY
The springtime month of May is popularly
devoted to Mary. Traditionally the crowning
of Mary takes place in early May. With the
help of the Nativity Women's Guild, this
crowning will take place during the
Mother/Daughter Mass (Potluck and Style Show) on
Thursday, May 1st (5:30 PM Mass).
Our Bishop’s Appeal goal is…………...….….. $ 86,924.00
470 parishioners have donated……….….... $ 79,729.38
Amount needed to reach our goal……....…. $ 7,194.62
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Welcoming New Catholics
This Easter Season is a wonderful time to celebrate our
faith and the Resurrection of our Lord. For those newly
initiated into the Catholic Church, this spring also marks
a milestone on their faith journey. With help from parish
directed programs called the Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults (RCIA), candidates received the resources,
support, and knowledge they needed to take the next
step in their journey of faith. Clare Sturm, Director of
Worship for the Diocese of Green Bay, helps parishes
enhance their RCIA programs by providing them with
new ways to create a warm and welcoming place to find
God. With a gift to the Bishop’s Appeal, you can join
Clare in helping parishes enhance their RCIA programs
and welcome future, newly formed Catholics. To make a
gift to the Bishop’s Appeal contact your parish, visit the
Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/
give, or call Debbie toll-free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8184.
LUMEN CHRISTI— “Christ our light…”
Our Paschal (Easter) Candle was donated by Barb Mach in
memory of the Mach and Theisen families and our six Altar
Candles were donated by Robert Henderson; all of these
candles were beautifully decorated with an original design by
Steve Barnes. It will be lit during the 50 days of Easter
(Sundays) and on Baptisms, Funerals, Confirmation, First
Eucharist, etc. The Worship Commission thanks Barb Mach,
Robert Henderson and Steve Barnes for their generosity.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS (THANKS MEG)
The Worship Commission extends a special thank you to
Meg Schlender for leading the Stations of the Cross during
Lent. Meg has made this popular Lenten Devotion her prayer
for more years than I can remember.
RCIA…THANK YOU!!!
AFRICAN PALMS
A special thank you goes to Jean Ray and Bob Wetzel for
their commitment and dedication in coordinating and assuming
the roles of Catechists for our RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation
of Adults). Our Candidates (Brianna Beran, Corrie Campbell
and Robert Williams) received the sacraments of Confirmation
and Holy Eucharist. This weekly initiation process began last
September and concluded with the Easter Vigil.
Thanks to your generosity $261.00 was collected on Palm Sunday.
Your donation will help continue the outreach program of
St. John’s Church, Olney, MD, which sells more than 15
million (to 2,600 churches) annually. Over the years, grants
support East African countries like Tanzania with self-help
programs and community projects, such as (HIV/AIDS). The
crosses are made by Africans from native palms. Since 1995,
the Worship Commission has made these available every Palm
Sunday and collected donations well over $5,000. Again, thank
you for you donations to carry on this important mission work.
EASTER JOYS AND THANK YOUS.....
Thanks to the many people who helped us prepare and
celebrate well holy week and Easter: to Fr. Jack Harper
and Dcn. Mike Schmidt and the Worship Commission for
helping us prepare for the season; the Office Staff and
Volunteers who assisted with the Triduum Booklet; the
Seasonal Decorators/Volunteers and Knights of Columbus
for helping us prepare and decorate the Church environment
and Bona Hall; to our dedicated Musicians for uplifting our
spirits with beautiful music… Nativity Choir (Holy Thursday,
Good Friday, Easter), Children’s Choir/New Life (Easter),
Easter Vigil Choir, (Teresa Schroepfer and Michael Raught),
Organist and Songleaders (Palm Sunday, Good Friday and
Easter Masses); and to all the dedicated Liturgical Ministers
who assisted at Holy Week Masses and/or brought Holy
Communion to the residents at the San Luis and Woodside
Lutheran Nursing Homes, Woodside Oaks and Woodside
Manor Assisted Living. The many hours of preparation and
celebration, I’m sure, lifted many spirits and gave honor and
glory to our Risen Lord. Again, thank you for your dedication
and commitment to this parish as exemplified through your
ministry.
Wayne Efferson, Director of Worship
HOLY THURSDAY COLLECTION
Thanks to your generosity $967.00 was collected on Holy
Thursday to be used for the poor of our parish and local
community. Nativity's Social Concerns Commission will
determine how these funds will be distributed to those in need.
GOOD FRIDAY COLLECTION
For The Holy Places
Thanks to your generosity $2,638.00 was collected on Good Friday.
Your donation supports the struggling Christian Community.
NURSING HOME VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We are in need of adding to our volunteers who assist with our
weekly Thursday Mass at San Luis Nursing Home. You would
assist with helping residents from their rooms to the commons
where Mass is celebrated each week. This commitment is from
approximately 1:15-3:00 PM. If interested call Wayne Efferson,
Worship Director, at 490-1352, ext. 206.
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP
April
9th Bernadette Bobka…....$25.00
10th Rosa Miley Pieck…....$25.00
11th Knights of Columbus..$25.00
12th Lynn Daley……….….$25.00
13th Samantha Kraus……..$50.00
14th Weston Schilawski…..$25.00
15th Knights of Columbus..$50.00
A G E
April 12th & April 13th, 2014
16th Marge Bertolli………...$25.00
17th Kyle Gigot……………$25.00
18th Lori Schilke…………...$25.00
19th Barb Allen…………....$25.00
20th Laura Shimon…...….$100.00
21st Erma Luisier…...…….$25.00
22nd Sue Mosnik…………..$25.00
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment.
FOOD DRIVE
Nativity’s Social Concerns Commission is
sponsoring a food drive to benefit The Stocked
Shelves Food Pantry of Ashwaubenon. Parishioners
are invited to participate by taking a slip from the collection
basket the weekend of May 3rd and 4th and purchasing one or
more of the items listed on the slip. Please bring all purchased
food items to the Narthex no later than May 18th. Thank you
for generously supporting this effort aimed at helping those in
need in our community.
Sacrificial Offering ....................................
Loose Offertory .........................................
Auto Bank Withdrawal ..............................
Total ..........................................................
$11,053.00
1,049.00
1,345.00
$13,447.00
Celebrating 50 Years of Faith....................
Celebrating 50 Years YTD ...................
Maintenance & Improvement ....................
Easter Flowers ...........................................
Holy Land/Good Friday ............................
$309.00
$98,327.00
$62.00
$165.00
$56.00
To meet our budget, we need an average of
$16,000.00 each week.
April 19th & April 20th, 2014
FEED MY STARVING CHILDREN
When I was hungry…
Feed My Starving Children (FMSC)
is a Christian nonprofit hunger relief
organization that provides food to help
communities in developing countries
become self-sustaining. FMSC’s approach is simple:
volunteers hand pack scientifically designed meals which are
shipped to partners in nearly 70 countries and used to run
orphanages, clinics, schools, missions and community feeding
programs. Over the next six months, Nativity Parish will
partner with 10 local churches to bring a Feed My Starving
Children MobilePack to Green Bay. More information will be
shared before Masses on May 10-11. This is a tangible way to
respond to God’s call to feed the hungry. To get involved in
the planning process at Nativity, please contact Beth Clabots at
[email protected] or at 592-0290.
Sacrificial Offering ....................................
Easter Offering ..........................................
Loose Offertory .........................................
Auto Bank Withdrawal ..............................
Total ..........................................................
$17,287.00
5,405.00
2,543.00
2,428.00
$27,663.00
Celebrating 50 Years of Faith....................
Celebrating 50 Years YTD ...................
Maintenance & Improvement ....................
Holy Thursday ...........................................
Holy Land/Good Friday ............................
Rice Bowls ................................................
African Palms ............................................
$430.00
$98,757.00
$140.00
$967.00
$2,638.00
$1,605.00
$261.00
$CRIP PROGRAM
We have new $crip cards available:
Grand Central Station—$25.00
Bulk Foods—$10.00
Wendy’s—$10.00
Dedicated volunteers are in the Narthex after all Masses.
$crip can also be purchased in the Parish Office during the
week from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Call the office at 499-5156 if
you have any questions and to check availability. Help support
Nativity Parish.
Blessed are those who are generous, because they feed the poor.
~Proverbs 22.9
The week of April 7th - April 13th
Scrip sold $6,890.00 - Profit - $330.76
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
"Jesus came and stood among them and said to them,
'Peace be with you.'"
John 20:19
The week of April 14th - April 20th
Scrip sold $3,449.00 - Profit - $152.24
Are you good at making people feel welcome? When you meet
someone new, a new neighbor, a new work colleague, a new
parishioner, do you make them feel at home? Many of us can
probably do a much better job at this. When we make people
feel welcome, we make them feel like they are included instead
of being excluded. A simple "hello" and a smile goes a long way.
NOTEWORTHY NEWS, 1964
In honor of Nativity’s 50th Anniversary we
will be sharing news from 1964—both local and
national. We hope you enjoy reading these blasts
from the past…
PARISH PICNIC—June 21st & 22nd
April 26, 1964—Prange’s will build a five-story addition to
their downtown store.
April 26, 1964—18th NBA Championship: Boston Celtics
beat SF Warriors four games to one.
Silent Auction–The Silent Auction needs empty
or filled baskets and vessels. Please drop them off
in the Parish Office. Thank you.
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SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
NATIVITY PARISH PICNIC MASS
Due to the celebration of First Communions at Nativity this
weekend, recruitment efforts for the Society of St. Vincent de Paul
will not take place as planned. Instead, this recruitment effort
will take place on September 14th. However, an effort will
begin as soon as possible to assist parish neighbors in need.
This will be done by using a core group of parish members
who have already agreed to begin forming a St. Vincent de Paul
Conference within our parish. For further information, please
contract Dorothy Perpich at 632-7266.
“Growth of a Nation and Congregation”
Nativity 50 Years – 1964-2014
Directed by Mary Eisenreich—Michael Raught, Organist
Nativity Picnic Choir is back! Do you like to sing? We would
like to personally extend an invitation to you to participate in
these liturgies: Saturday, June 21st, 5:00 PM Mass and Sunday,
June 22nd, 10: 15 AM Mass. We will have songs from the 60’s
and our new Patriotic Tribute. We all know that the talent in
Nativity’s Adult Choir, Children’s Choir , Youth Choir and
Brass Ensemble are superb; we would be honored if you joined
us for these liturgies. Our practice schedule is as follows:
FIRESIDE BUS TRIP—Wednesday, June 18th
One of America’s most popular and celebrated
plays returns to Fireside. The original
Off-Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy
won the coveted Pulitzer Prize for drama and the
successful film version won the Oscar for Best
Picture. This funny and warm story has touched
millions of theatre goers and Fireside is pleased to present a
sparkling new production that will fill your heart with laughter
and joy. You will be captivated by the story of Miss Daisy and
her long time chauffeur and loyal friend Hoke. The play spans
20 years during which they face trials and triumphs with
humor, compassion and love and ultimately learn the value of
true friendship. Get on a coach bus and enjoy a fabulous
dinner and show at Fireside in Fort Atkinson for $87.00. Call
Vicki at Nativity Parish at 499-5156 for more details or to sign up.
Wednesday, May 7, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday, May 18, June 1, and June 8, 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Tuesday, June 17, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Let’s have a great turn out on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:00 PM.
It will be so much fun. Enter through door #8-Cormier Road
parking lot. Questions, please call Mary Eisenreich at 819-5371
or Judy Schroeder at 499-3248. Everyone is welcome to sing.
Nativity Parish Picnic
2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 920-499-5156
Saturday, June 21 and Sunday, June 22, 2014
6:00 PM to 9:30 PM
WIN
11:30 AM to 4:00 PM
2014 Toyota Prius Hybrid or RAV 4 XLE
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$10.00 per ticket
3 for $25.00
8 for $50.00
20 for $100.00
RAV 4 XLE
Prius Hybrid
or $15,000.00 cash
plus (10) $100.00 cash prizes
Drawing Sunday at 4:00 PM—Need not be present to win.
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Nativity Women's Guild
Mother/Daughter
Liturgy, Potluck & Style Show
featuring
1960's Style Show
WHO: All Grandmothers, Mothers, Daughters, Aunts . . .
WHEN: Thursday, May 1, 2014 – Mass at 5:30 PM
(Potluck at 6:15 PM, Program at 7-ish)
WHERE: Nativity Parish Church and Bona Hall
COST: One Potluck Dish
(10 servings: Side dish, Salad or Dessert)
SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Sign-up sheets in Bona Hall by Kitchen
or call Joyce at 498-8506 or Nancy at 494-6950.
Limited Seating. Deadline is April 27th.
All women are welcome!
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COORDINATOR OF FAITH FORMATION
POSITION AT NATIVITY
With the coming retirement of Andrea Sabor, our Coordinator
for First Sacraments, Nativity is seeking a Coordinator to join
our Faith Formation Staff. This position will be part to full time
depending on qualifications, responsible for Grades 1-5
weekly Religion Education classes and sacramental
preparation for First Reconciliation and First Communion.
Well-qualified candidates will be faith-filled, enthusiastic
Catholics with a bachelor's degree in education; will have
experience in parish catechetical ministry and will be ready to
further develop an established curriculum with a new text
series. The successful candidate will join a collaborative
catechetical team with secretarial support. Please send your
letter of interest and resume to Jamie Whalen, Nativity of Our
Lord Parish, 2270 S. Oneida Street, Green Bay, WI 54304 or
[email protected].
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$CRIP VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
This is a plea for new volunteers to sell $crip before and after
weekend Masses. We have a very dependable group of
volunteers, but need more. We have recently lost a few for
various reasons. In addition, some volunteers leave for winter
and/or are away during the summer weekends. We welcome
single volunteers or couples. As you know, Nativity relies on
the income from $crip to support some of the programs we
offer. We would like to get a new group of volunteers and
have a group training session or you can work and be trained
with one of the regular volunteers at one of the Masses.
Selling $crip only takes about an hour of your time—30
minutes before Mass and 30 minutes after Mass. There is no
obligation as to how often you will be asked to work. A
notice is sent out every two months requesting volunteers and
at that time you decide if you are available. Please consider
volunteering. If you are willing to sell $crip, please call
Luanne at 499-4513. Thank you for considering this.
Saturday, May 3rd
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS
Register now to participate in the second
annual Walk to Mary. This 21 mile
walking pilgrimage, with various join in
points to shorten the route, begins at the
National Shrine of St. Joseph at St. Norbert Abbey in De Pere
and concludes at the first and only authenticated Marion
apparition in the United States, the Shrine of Our Lady of
Good Help in Champion, Wisconsin. Please consider joining
us Funds raised by the Walk to Mary will be used to support
Catholic education. Learn more and register at
www.walktomary.com.
In observance of World Day of Prayer for
Vocations, the Green Bay Serra Clubs and Knights
of Columbus Council 617, together with St. Agnes
Parish, are hosting an all-night Eucharistic Adoration Vigil
for Vocations. The vigil will begin on Saturday, May 10th
following the 4:15 PM Mass and continue through the night
until the 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday, May 11th. We need
people to commit to each hour during the night. To sign up
for an hour, please call John Levesque at 499-5736. Please
come and offer a prayer.
Saturday & Sunday, May 10th & 11th
Pilgrimage to the Shrines of North American Saints
Join Fr. Paul Demuth and tour escort Dianne Cavender on a 10-day pilgrimage
May 13-22, 2014
• St. Mother Cabrini, Chicago
• Capuchin Solanus Casey, Detroit
• Fr. Baker Nelson Museum, Buffalo, N.Y.
• Marianne Cope, Syracuse, N.Y.
• The North American Martyrs and Kateri Tekakwitha, eastern N.Y.
• Dorothy Day and the Catholic Worker, New York City
• Katherine Drexel and John Newman, Pa.
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Baltimore and Emmitsburg, Md.
• Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Merrillville, Ind.
Trip includes sightseeing at Niagara Falls, New York City, Baltimore and Gettysburg!
Cost includes 15 meals plus admittance to sites
Single: $2,975 (1 person/1 bed) • Double: $2,225 (2 persons/2 beds)
*Passports needed. Pilgrims must be able to walk moderate distances.
Contact Fr. Paul Demuth at 499-1546 or [email protected]
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PRAYER GARDEN BRICKS
LOVE FOR A CHANGE
“Help pave the way to Pray”
There is still time to order a brick for your
loved one. If you want to remember someone
special or buy a brick for yourself, please go to
our website, at www.nativityparish.com and
click on the brick picture. Order forms are
available in the Narthex and Parish Office. If you have any
questions, please call Vicki at 499-5156.
St. Agnes Evangelization Days
with
Chris Padgett
A talented songwriter, musician and speaker, Chris
travels around the world giving talks, missions and
concerts. He is known for blending the medium of
music, storytelling and comedy into his presentations.
50TH ANNIVERSARY DISPLAY BOARDS
Stop in the Narthex to see the beautiful picture boards showing
Nativity Parish history from “The Past to the Present”.
May 18, 2014
6:00-8:00 PM
Designed for Love: Picked, Prepared, Protected
Family Night
50TH ANNIVERSARY PICTURE DIRECTORY
Did you pick up your FREE 50th Anniversary Picture Directory?
If not, please stop in the Narthex by the $crip table on weekends
before or after Mass or stop by the Parish Office Monday through
Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. We appreciate your cooperation
in this matter as we have parishioners waiting to purchase
directories.
May 19, 2014
6:00-7:30 PM (with questions)
Lost & Found ~ From Brokenness to Belonging
Ages: Teens and up
Childcare Provided
(Register for childcare by calling 920-494-6450)
Norbertine Center for Spirituality
1016 N. Broadway
De Pere, WI 54115
920.337.4315
St. Agnes Church, 1484 Ninth Street, Green Bay
920-494-2534
[email protected] and www.norbertines.org
Partially funded by the Diocese of Green Bay
Department of New Evangelization and Bishop’s Appeal.
Young Norbertines in Action:
From the Classroom to the Streets
GRACE EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
Cost: Free will offering (suggested donation $5)
Wednesday, May 14, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
Norbertine seminarians are learning contemporary theology as
they study for the priesthood, but how does this textbook
knowledge translate into active ministry? Join us as these faith
filled young men share their experiences of bridging their
classroom experiences with the Norbertine Order’s apostolic
outreach.
Each GRACE school has an Early Childhood Program for
3 & 4 year olds. All schools have 2-day and/or 3-day options
and some offer 5-day programs for 4 year olds. The half-day
programs are $13 per day and full-day programs are $20 per
day. Please contact a GRACE school for further information.
For registration, go to www.gracesystem.org and click
‘Become a Student.’
Evening in the Abbey Gardens
Thursday, May 15, 6:30 – 8:00 PM
GRACE ANNUAL APPEAL SUPPORTS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Registration required by May 11
Cost: $20 (includes wine, cheese, soft drinks, music)
The GRACE Annual Appeal supports financial assistance
for approximately 250 students in the GRACE schools. The
2013-2014 Appeal recently surpassed $100,000 toward a
goal of $110,000. Please consider making a gift and
supporting Catholic children in our parishes. Gifts can be
directed to: GRACE President, 1087 Kellogg Street,
Green Bay, WI 54303.
Our popular annual event – a lovely evening within the cloister
gardens of St. Norbert Abbey- is back again! This year, guided
tours of the Abbey grounds will be conducted and two of the
gardens will be open to the public. It is a perfect way to enjoy
the Abbey and its grounds as well as the hope-filled season of
spring. Please note: The event takes place rain or shine.
ONLINE GIVING
DISPOSAL OF OLD SACRED OBJECTS
Would you like to dispose of or "retire" your old religious
books, articles and sacred objects, (sacramentals)? There is a
container (gold box) in the Narthex for these items. Sacred
objects and articles in good condition will be given to the
missions and items in not good condition will be disposed of.
We offer automatic payments through online
giving. If interested visit our website at
www.nativityparish.com and click on the “online giving”
logo. If you have questions contact Vicki at 499-5156.
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Reporting Sexual Abuse
If you know of an incident of sexual abuse
of a person who is now under the age of 18
by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer,
PLEASE IMMEDIATELY CALL THE CIVIL
AUTHORITIES AND THEN THE DIOCESE.
If the person was abused as a minor
but is now an adult,
please contact:
Jayne Stefanic,
Diocesan Assistance Coordinator,
Diocese of Green Bay
920-272-8174 or 1-877-270-8174 (toll free)
We also encourage you to report the incident
to local civil authorities.
YOU MATTER TO US —
THERE IS HOPE!
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BAPTISMS
Parents may schedule their child’s baptism after they have
completed a two-part preparation program. Call the Parish
Office at least 60 days before Baptism for interview and
preparation session.
BAPTISM DATES:
May 11, June 15, July 13 and August 10, 2014
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK
(Following 8:30 AM Mass—See dates listed below)
This Sacrament is offered to anyone in need of Christ’s
healing touch. The Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament for
those who are in need of physical, emotional, or spiritual
healing. Think of friends and loved ones who may want to
receive this sacrament and invite them to this Mass.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK DATES:
June 29, 2014
RCIA—Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
CRISIS CENTER
436-8888
PREGNANCY HOTLINE
433-9955
Do you want to know more about the Catholic faith? Are you or
someone you know interested in becoming baptized or
confirmed as a Catholic? For more information about this
process call Wayne Efferson (490-1352 ext. 206) or email
[email protected].
CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
Nativity of Our Lord Church #645850
2270 South Oneida Street
Green Bay, WI 54304
TELEPHONE
920 499-5156
CONTACT PERSON
Rae Wetzel
EMAIL: [email protected]
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TRANSMISSION TIME
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
April 27, 2014
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