Parish Office Hours: Monday 8:30 a.m. - Noon

Tuesday - Friday 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

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.

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:00 p.m. Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m.

Daily Mass Monday 6:30 p.m. (Sacred Heart) Tuesday 6:30 p.m. (Sacred Heart) Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Thursday 8:00 a.m. Friday 7:45 a.m. Saturday 8:00 a.m.

Holy Hour 3rd Saturday of each month following 8:00 a.m. Mass.

Adoration 1st Friday of each month (September-June).

Confession Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.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

Parochial Vicar John Katamba 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

February 2, 2020

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.

Sat., 4:00 p.m. Sun., 8:30 a.m. Sun., 10:30 a.m.

Cantor/Choir:

Deb Truyman Seraphim Renewed Spirits

E.M.: Janette Vanevenhoven

Jill Lallensack Karen Wachuta

Lector: Jeanne Dixon Rick Rippl

Terri Bourassa Deb Jamron

Dennis Johnsen Suzanne Zampaloni

Greeter Family:

Schaar Family Winter Family

Mintern Family Schreiter Family

Steidl Family Zuleger Family

Greeter: Roland Tuyls Gloria Siebers OPEN

Servers: Hudson Lamers Griffin Lamers

Gabby Schreiter Tessa Schreiter

Joseph Zampaloni Anna Zampaloni

Captain: Scott Boeckman Jake Tennessen Dan Reinhardt

Ushers: Mike Kinderman Anthony Schaar Rick Truyman

Sam Schreiter Kevin Schreiter Duane Seipel

Daren Mazier Al Demers

David Wolske

LITURGICAL ROLES FEB 8 & 9

FINANCIAL UPDATE SACRIFICIAL GIVING Needed Collected

Year-to-Date (7/1/19-1/12/20) $387,540 $360,656

Fiscal Year-to-Date ($26,884)

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

$12,918 needs to be collected, weekly. Our fiscal year is July 1-

June 30.

LEGACY CAMPAIGN PHASE 3: 2/22/17-1/12/20

Legacy campaign goal $750,000

Total received 413,346

Expenses Incurred Phase I & Phase 3 140,609

Available for Parking Lot Phase 3 $272,737

THOUGHTS TO PONDER EVERYDAY STEWARDSHIP RECOGNIZE GOD IN YOUR ORDINARY MOMENTS

Healing Our Blindness

The value of stewardship living is difficult to see unless we are experiencing that way of life for ourselves. You can read 100 Everyday Stewardship reflections and go to church every Sunday, but unless you are actively growing in faith and trying to live a life of generous stewardship, you cannot see the power of such a lifestyle. Like most things, we need direct, purposeful experiences to really understand.

I worked in a stewardship parish for over 20 years, but it was only after I started treating all I have as God’s, and began to actively offer all I am to Him for His glory, that I really got the message. That doesn’t mean I am a perfect steward. Far from it! However, the stress and anxiety that comes with life has greatly diminished because all is in God’s hands. I choose to act more generously than before, which provides me with a sense of fulfillment and joy. How I act towards my family, friends, and even people I meet daily has changed. Now I am more mindful of their presence, and I seek to give them a part of me that just might change their day and bring them a little closer to Christ. I am transforming into a disciple who seeks to use all I have been given to transform all that is around me.

It would be a shame to be blind to the important things for an entire life. Today, consider taking a path of life-changing stewardship. Give it all to God. In the midst of all you have been given, you just might find God in a profound way. You may even find the real person God created you to be. — Tracy Earl Welliver, MTS ©LPi

Wed. Feb 5: 8:00 a.m. Mary Walsh

Thur. Feb 6: 8:00 a.m. Helen Emmers

Fri. Feb 7: 7:45 a.m. Edward & Ruth Stevens

Family

Sat. Feb 8: 8:00 a.m. For all those in abused

situations so they are able

to find help.

Sat. Feb 8: 4:00 p.m. Rick Rohde

Sun. Feb 9: 8:30 a.m. Robert Lindberg

Sun. Feb 9: 10:30 a.m. Jerome Casper

MASS INTENTIONS

~ THIS WEEK AT ST. BERNADETTE ~ Monday, February 3 6:30 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 6:30 p.m. Mission Committee Meeting —————————————————————————————

Tuesday, February 4 3:30 p.m. Rosary 6:30 p.m. Mass at Sacred Heart 6:30 p.m. Boy Scouts 7:00 p.m. Worship Committee —————————————————————————————–

Wednesday, February 5 6:30 a.m. Men’s Fellowship 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. Women’s Bible Study 9:00 a.m. Church Cleaning (4) 4:30 p.m. FF Grades 1-5 6:30 p.m. FF Grades 6-11 6:00 p.m. Historical Society 6:30 p.m. Seraphim Choir —————————————————————————————

Thursday, February 6 8:00 a.m. Mass 9:00 a.m. FVCYMA 12:00 p.m. Prayer Shawl 4:30 p.m. Buildings and Grounds Meeting 6:30 p.m. Training Lectures 6:30 p.m. Women’s Fellowship 7:00 p.m. Renewed Spirits —————————————————————————

Friday, February 7 6:30 a.m. FV Bible Study 7:45 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Eucharist Adoration 4:00 p.m. Benediction ———————————————————------------——————

Saturday, February 8 - Bishops Appeal Kick-Off Baptism Weekend 8:00 a.m. Mass 8:30 a.m. Confessions 4:00 p.m. Mass - Anointing of the Sick —————————————————————————————

Sunday, February 9 - Bishops Appeal Kick-Off Baptism Weekend 8:30 a.m. Mass 10:30 a.m. Mass —————————————————————--------—————–

PALMS FOR ASH WEDNESDAY MASS Please drop off your palms in the basket in the Narthex room on Feb 9, Feb 16, Feb 23 for Ash Wednesday.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION Please consider being a part of the cause to end abortion by praying for those who are considering it. Take time to stop by the Respect Life table and sign up to Spiritually Adopt a baby. Details can be found at the table or on the website in last week’s bulletin insert. If you are expecting a child we would like to pray for your baby as well, please indicate that on your sign up card. All babies are miraculous gifts of God! ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHEDRAL

The St. Gianna Molla Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Wisconsin invites everyone to attend the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass on February 16, 2020 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay to honor healthcare workers. The main celebrant will be Bishop Ricken. A brunch follows, with the nationally renowned priest Fr. Richard Heilmann speaking on Spiritual Warfare. Limited seating, please go to www.sgmgnew.com to register today.

MASS WITH ANOINTING OF THE SICK

In the Letter of James 5:14 we read, “Is anyone among you sick? He should summon the presbyters of the church, and they should pray over him and anoint him with oil in the name of the Lord.”

For all from Sacred Heart and St. Bernadette Parishes who are in need of healing there will be an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick during the February 8th St. Bernadette Saturday 4:00 pm Mass. You, and a caregiver if needed, are asked to be seated in the front reserved pews. Father will come to you in your pew for the anointing. So we are able to know how many pews to reserve, please phone the office and advise your attendance and if there will a caretaker along with you. If any of the following apply to you please consider receiving the Sacrament of the Anointing of the Sick:

• When suffering from a serious illness. • Before going in for significant surgery (Removing wisdom teeth is probably not a reason unless a case poses greater than usual complication.)

• Elderly people (age 65 and older) may be anointed if they are in a weakened condition even though no dangerous illness is present. • A person with a chronic, debilitating disease can be anointed (diabetes, serious arthritis, etc.) • When a child is seriously ill or injured and has sufficient “use of reason” to be comforted by the sacrament. • When suffering from a serious mental illness and the person would be strengthened by the sacrament.

NEED A SPECIAL GIFT? St. Patrick's Bookstore & Gifts gives us CASH BACK FOR YOUTH! Just mention you are a parishioner at Saint Bernadette and 10% of your purchase will be donated to our Youth Ministry program. No coupons are necessary, just remember to mention our church when checking out at the register!

FEBRUARY HEAVENLY HALL OF FAME

Joseph of Cupertino is most famous for levitating at prayer. Already as a child, Joseph showed a fondness for prayer. Joseph studied for the priesthood, and though it was very difficult for him, Joseph gained a great deal of knowledge from prayer. He was ordained in 1628.

Joseph’s tendency to levitate during prayer was sometimes a cross; some people came to see this much as they might have gone to a circus sideshow. Joseph’s gift led him to be humble, patient, and obedient, even though at times he was greatly tempted and felt forsaken by God. He fasted and wore iron chains for much of his life.

Joseph was canonized in 1767. In the investigation preceding the canonization, 70 incidents of levitation are recorded. Patron Saint of Air Travelers, Astronauts, & Pilots

YOUTH MINISTRY FAITH FORMATION

“Looking for a Catholic summer program for your kids this summer? Totus Tuus, a Latin phrase meaning “totally yours,” is coming to Appleton! Students entering grades 1 through 12 are invited to participate in this summer program at Sacred Heart Parish June 14-19, 2020. Save the dates! Registration begins this spring! Contact Gina Rosso at St. Bernadette with questions!”

REMINDERS † February 15 - Mardi Gras Dinner after 4:00 pm Mass

ONE PARISHIONERS USE OF THE FAMILY PRAYER KIT! 2020 FAMILY PRAYER KIT FOR VOCATIONS

"Is prayer a part of your New Year's resolution? Consider praying with your family for vocations! Sign your family up to receive our prayer kit during Mass on Saturday/Sunday and return the kit the following Saturday. Call the parish office to put your name on our calendar!"

Week Dates Mass Time Last Name First Names

5 February 1/2 10:30 am Cops Monica, Tom, Patrick, Mark, Micahel, Greg, Elana

6 February 8/9 OPEN OPEN OPEN

7 February 15/16 OPEN OPEN OPEN

8 February 22/23 8:30 am Kleman Mark and Kathy

MARDI GRAS FUNDRAISER - SPAGHETTI DINNER

Looking for volunteers!!

We are in need of 6 adult volunteers to cook and serve dinner - preparations of spaghetti, bread, drinks, and salad starting at 3:00pm on Saturday (2/15/20); meals served from 5-7:00pm. 4 adult volunteers to decorate and set up games/cake walk/raffle basket tables - preparations starting at 10:00am on Saturday (2/15/20).

***Tickets $8.00 for adults, $4.00 kids under 12. Sold after all Masses Jan 25 & 26, Feb 1 & 2, Feb 8 & 9***

Call the parish office to let Gina Rosso know in what way you can help! Thank you in advance!

AVAILABLE MASS INTENTIONS We currently have a few Mass Intentions available in February. Please stop by the Parish Office if you are interested in signing up.

Parish Staff

Business Administrator Jody Lueck Office Administrative Assistant Lydia O’Hagan Faith Form/Youth Ministry Coord. Gina Rosso Marketing & Comm. Coord. Willa Mueller Bookkeeper Kristine Schreiter Music Ministry Mary Kinderman Music Ministry Pat Vander Wielen Maintenance Sam Ciske Parish Housekeeper Janet Sutheimer Rectory Cook & Housekeeper Jackie Gelhar

Council Members Parish Trustees: Tom Schmit, Will McKinley Pastoral Council: Dave Coopman, Lauren Doney, Bob Jackan, Gloria Koth, Mary Lietz, Julie Lopas, Jane Lowery, Elisa Nyiri, Drew Rippl, Tom Schmit, Sue Taylor (Chair), Susan M. Taylor, Jake Tennessen, and Jackie Zuleger Finance Council: Barry Adams, John Albright, Will McKinley, Char-lie 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

Thompson Center on Lourdes (TCoL) 939-3088

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 for the week of February 2, 2020

Sunday: Mal 3:1-4/Ps 24:7, 8, 9, 10 [10b]/Heb 2:14-18/Lk 2:22-40 or 2:22-32 Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13/Ps 3:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 [8a]/Mk 5:1-20 Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30—19:3/Ps 86:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [1a]/Mk 5:21-43 Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 6, 7 [cf. 5c]/Mk 6:1-6 Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12/1 Chr 29:10, 11ab, 11d-12a, 12bcd [12b]/Mk 6:7-13 this is correct Friday: Sir 47:2-11/Ps 18:31, 47 and 50, 51 [cf. 47b]/Mk 6:14-29 Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13/Ps 119:9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 [12b]/Mk 6:30-34 Next Sunday: Is 58:7-10/Ps 112:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a]/1 Cor 2:1-5/Mt 5:13-16

READINGS OF THE WEEK

REVISIONS TO OUR MONTHLY HOLY HOUR At both parishes the monthly Holy Hour, as requested by Bishop Richen, has struggled with attendance. The following is being implemented starting in February to hopefully address this concern.

We will have a combined Sacred Heart / St. Bernadette Holy Hour, alternating the location every other month. It will be at Sacred Heart the months of January, March, May, July, September, and November, and at St. Bernadette the months of February, April, June, August, October and December.

At Sacred Heart it will be on the third Friday of the month at 12:30 pm. The move to the third Friday is to not conflict with the First Friday Adoration. At St. Bernadette it will be, as currently scheduled, on the third Saturday of the month following 8:00 am Mass at approximately 8:30 am.

Thus, our first combined Holy Hour will be at St. Bernadette, on Saturday, February 15, at 8:30 am.

Come spend an hour away from the busyness of everyday life to be in prayer, to be in silence, praying to and listening to, experiencing our God!