FEBRUARY 2, 2014
–Mission Statement
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic
Community welcomes all searching for
God while growing together in faith by
God’s grace through
prayer, service and sharing.
2270 S. Oneida Street
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The Presentation
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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
Green Bay, Wisconsin
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Worship Director
Wayne Efferson
Faith Formation Director
Jamie Whalen
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Faith Formation Coordinator
Andrea Sabor
Coordinator of Youth Ministry
Craig Majewski
Parish Staff
Parish Secretary
Rae Wetzel
Housekeeper
Mary Greene
Volunteer Coordinator
Deb Langenhuizen
Accountant/IT Specialist
Vicki Matuszak
Business Administrator
Marty Rusch
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
E-mail natscene@nativityparish.com
Faith Formation Office
Phone
(920)499-6012
Mass Schedule
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
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Saturday 4:00 PM
or by appointment
Eucharistic Adoration
Mondays 9:30 AM-1:00 PM
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CANCELLATION OF MASS/CPS POLICY
January
22ndCarroll Charlier ....... $25.00
23rd Kathy/Bob Caliaro .. $25.00
24th Donna/Bernie McVane $25.00
25th Laura Shimon .......... $25.00
PARISH STEWARDSHIP
Celebrating 50 Years of Faith....................
Celebrating 50 Years YTD ...................
Maintenance & Improvement ....................
$43.00
$95,735.00
$35.00
26th Jim Peterson.................$50.00
27th Kathy Vorpahl..............$25.00
28th Alyson/Mike Nelson.....$25.00
Please allow 2-3 weeks for processing payment.
PRESENTATION OF THE LORD
January 25th & January 26th, 2014
$6,983.00
1,134.00
2,683.00
$10,800.00
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CALENDAR RAFFLE WINNERS!!!
Severe winter weather conditions can make driving dangerous.
Sometimes we need to make cancellations. Please know that if
the Ashwaubenon School District cancels classes for the day,
or have a late start, then there will be no Mass or Communion
Prayer Service that morning. The Parish Office may also be
closed.
Sacrificial Offering ....................................
Loose Offertory .........................................
Auto Bank Withdrawal ..............................
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A G E
On this day, the 40th day of Christmastide, we
recall the sacrifice given by Mary and Joseph in the
Temple of Jerusalem for the first-born male in their
family, Jesus. He is recognized by the elders,
Simeon and Anna, who give thanks for seeing Jesus
themselves before they die. Simeon tells Mary that Jesus is
destined to be a sign so that the secret thoughts of many may be
laid bare. After this they went home to Nazareth. Jesus grew up
and God’s favor was with him. What are your secret thoughts
and thanks? Text, Philip J. Sandstrom, STD © 2001, OCP. All rights reserved.
To meet our budget, we need an average of
$16,000.00 each week.
FAITH FORMATION PROGRAMS
NEW “DEACON TO BE” AT NATIVITY
Grades 1 and 2, Early Childhood Church Time: Next Class
Sunday, February 2, 10:15 AM
Grades 3-5: Next Class Tuesday, February 4, 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Grades 6-10: Next Class Wednesday, February 5, 6:30 - 8:00 PM
For the past five years
John Bundra has been in a
formation process leading to his
ordination as a permanent deacon.
In December, Bishop Ricken gave his
approval for John to be ordained on
May 10, 2014, for the Diocese of
Green Bay. John and his wife, Debra, have been very active at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish for many years. Look for John
and Debra to soon become a part of our parish family and help
in serving the needs at Nativity.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
Poor winter conditions sometimes make cancellations
necessary. For Religion Ed. Sessions, please know that if
Ashwaubenon public school classes are cancelled for the day,
then there will be no Religion Ed. Sessions that evening. Late
starts will not affect evening sessions. If weather worsens
during the day, notification of any cancellation will appear on
the major TV stations, or call the Religion Education office at
499-6012 and follow the prompt for “Class Cancellations”.
ADOPTED SEMINARIAN
Meet Nativity’s newly adopted Seminarian,
Matthew Faucett. Matthew comes to us
from Holy Family Parish in Marinette. He
is studying at Immaculate Heart of Mary
Seminary in Minnesota. Please keep
Matthew in your prayers as he studies for
the priesthood. If you would like to write and
encourage him in his vocation, you can
address your cards and letters to Matthew Faucett at
Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, 700 Terrace Heights,
#464, Winona, MN 55987. Matthew’s birth date is January
12th, and his chosen intercessor is St. Thomas More. If
interested, visit the Green Bay Diocesan website at gbdioc.org
and click on “Our Seminarians” to learn more about Matthew
and all the current seminarians for the Diocese.
GOOD SAMARITAN
Special thanks to Keith VandenHeuvel! After a recent Tuesday
RE Session, Keith noticed that a car belonging to one of our
catechists had a flat tire. With wind chills far below zero (and
without a hat) he put on the spare. People like Keith make our
Christian community special - thanks again to him and to all
who sacrifice and care for others.
SACRAMENT OF CONFIRMATION
Saturday, February 8, 5:00 PM
(during our regularly scheduled parish liturgy)
Celebrant: Bishop David Ricken
51 of our high school youth will receive the Gifts
of the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Confirmation this year.
Please pray for them, their sponsors, and their parents and
families. Many thanks to their catechists: Patti Alberts, Bruce
McEwing, Carolyn Steeno, Ginny Laukka, Denise Schmidt, and
Coordinator Christine Wolf.
ONLINE GIVING
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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All Masses celebrated at Nativity of Our Lord Parish are
offered for the living and deceased members of our parish.
Saturday, February 1
5:00  Al Hanna
Sunday, February 2
8:30  John & Rita Foxgrover
 Al Hanna
10:15
 Gerald Vercauteren
 Florence Kipke
Monday, February 3
9:00 Communion Prayer Service
Tuesday, February 4
9:00  Loddie Mleziva
Wednesday, February 5
8:00  Oz Barclay
2:00  Harold Genske (Woodside)
Thursday, February 6
9:00 Communion Prayer Service
2:00  Jacqueline Roseberry (San Luis)
Friday, February 7
9:00 Reparation Intention requested by
Bishop Ricken
Saturday, February 8, Confirmation Mass
5:00 For perseverance in the practice of our
Catholic faith by our newly confirmed
members
Sunday, February 9
8:30  Howard & Lorraine Vann
 Marilyn Zipper
 Bill Perpich
10:15
 Gerald Albrent
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5:00 PM
SUN:
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
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Songleader/Organist
RCIA-Lounge
Songleader/Organist
Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall
Childcare-Nursery
Church Time/RE Grades 1 & 2
Songleader/Organist
MON: 9:30 AM
10:00 AM
6:30 PM
Eucharistic Adoration
Quilting/Needlework Group-Lounge
Baptism Prep-Lounge
TUE:
6:30 PM
RE-Grades 3-5-Classrooms
WED:
4:30 PM
6:30 PM
6:30 PM
8:00 PM
Children’s Choir-Lounge
RE-Grades 6-10-Classrooms
KC Council Meeting-Lounge
Youth Group-JP2 Room
THUR: 6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
Stephen Ministry-Classrooms
Women’s Guild Meeting-Bona Hall
Nativity Choir-Church
SAT:
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Confirmation Mass
New Life Choir/Organist
SUN:
8:00 AM
8:30 AM
9:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
10:15 AM
RCIA-Lounge
Nativity Choir/Organist
Sunday Morning Hospitality-Bona Hall
Childcare-Nursery
Church Time/RE Grades 1 & 2
Children’s Choir/Organist
Baptism Mass
READINGS FOR THE WEEK OF FEBRUARY 2
Sunday:
Mal 3:1-4; Ps 24:7-10; Heb 2:14-18;
Lk 2:22-40 [22-32]
Monday: 2 Sm 15:13-14, 30; 16:5-13; Ps 3:2-7;
Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday: 2 Sm 18:9-10, 14b, 24-25a, 30 — 19:3;
Ps 86:1-6; Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday: 2 Sm 24:2, 9-17; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 6:1-6
Thursday: 1 Kgs 2:1-4, 10-12; 1 Chr 29:10-12;
Mk 6:7-13
Friday:
Sir 47:2-11; Ps 18:31, 47, 50, 51; Mk 6:14-29
Saturday: 1 Kgs 3:4-13; Ps 119:9-14; Mk 6:30-34
Sunday:
Is 58:7-10; Ps 112:4-9; 1 Cor 2:1-5; Mt 5:13-16
Nativity Parish welcomes the
following members who recently
became part of our worshiping
family. We pray for God’s blessings
upon our new members:
Shane and Megan Wheeler; and Thomas Derenne and Irene
Corpus-Derenne.
STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT
"...they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to
the Lord."
Luke 2:22
SUNDAY MORNING
HOSPITALITY
Do we give the Lord the first fruits of our time every week by
attending Mass? Do we set an example for our children and
grandchildren by attending Mass and joyously participating in
the celebration of Mass each week? How do we know what
God wants us to do unless we communicate with Him?
Please join us for coffee and donut holes in
Bona Hall after the 8:30 AM & 10:15 AM Masses.
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CELEBRATING 50 YEARS AS A
FAMILY OF FAITH—1964-2014
is celebrated every February 2nd; this year it falls on Sunday.
This feast has been named “Candlemas” or “Light Mass”
because the symbol of candles and lights “are a sign of the
divine splendor of the one who comes to expel the dark
shadows of evil and to make the whole universe radiant with the
brilliance of his eternal light”. (Sophrainus, on the Feast of the
Presentation of the Lord). From the manger to Jerusalem, this
feast flows from the Nativity narratives proclaimed weeks
earlier and sets the stage for the Lent/Easter Season. Since this
feast is on Saturday, we will bless any church and home candles
at each weekend Mass. We invite you to bring your candles (put
your name on them) and place them on the table at the front
step of the altar. If you have candles from home that you want
blessed, place them on this table (make sure you label it with
your name). Also, there will be blessed candles available for
you to purchase at $3.00 per pair.
Thank you to all those who took part in
Nativity’s 50th Anniversary Kick Off Lasagna Dinner and
“Mass on the Ice” at the Arena. These events could not
happen without all of you, our dedicated volunteers! We
begin by thanking the 50th Anniversary Committee,
especially, co-chairs, Carol Pichette and Judy Schroeder,
and all the event leaders of the 50th Anniversary
celebrations. Special thanks to our Lasagna Dinner chefs,
Jim Herald and Jesse James Weiland; and their team of set
up, kitchen helpers and servers; and the wonderful
entertainment provided by the Ashwaubenon High School
“Encore” Show Choir, directed by Teresa Schroepfer.
Special thanks goes out to The Mass on the Ice volunteers:
Dave Jelinek with the sound system; Michael Raught,
Organist; Teresa Schroepfer, Choir Director; and all the
outstanding choirs – Adult, Brass, Youth and New Life.
Thank you to the Greeters, Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers,
Lectors, Sacristan, Altar Servers, Knights of Columbus (for
hauling items to and from the Arena), Heid Music, piano;
Ashwaubenon High School, Shelly Paul, Photographer;
Tom Yungwirth, Video; Gary Paul, Signage/Trailer; Wayne
Efferson, Worship Director, for the beautiful liturgy;
Dcn. Mike Schmidt; our pastor, Fr. Jack Harper; the office
staff; Breakfast Brunch Coordinator, Bill Orgeman;
PMI Event Coordinators, Scott Boesch and Scott Conklin;
and parking supervisor, Don Leurquin.
BLESSING OF THE THROATS
The Feast of St. Blasé is always celebrated on February 3rd.
St Blasé was the bishop of Sebaste in Armenia (Turkey). Before
dying as a martyr to the Christian faith, he is said to have healed
a boy who was choking. Since then, St. Blasé has been
venerated as the patron of those who suffer from diseases of the
throat. We pray in a special way on this day for protection from
afflictions of the throat and other illnesses. Since this feast is on
Monday this year, Fr. Jack will give a general blessing of the
throats over all the Faithful at the end of each Mass on the
weekend of February 1st and 2nd.
Thank you to everyone who attended these events. It is
because of you that this is all possible. We thank you for
your support.
TO BOW OR GENUFLECT
Now that the tabernacle, housing the Blessed Sacrament, has
been moved forward in our church, several people have asked
what the proper reverence should be when passing by it. This
excerpt is taken from an article that appeared in the Compass in
March 2011: Bowing is the proper sign of reverence to the
Altar (when no tabernacle is near it) while genuflection (on the
right knee) is reserved for God, we only genuflect to the body
of Christ reserved in the tabernacle. (If in doubt, just look for
the sanctuary light (Red), which is kept burning by the
tabernacle whenever the sacred species is present.) So, as a
sign of adoration and love for the Body of Christ, we should
genuflect, if physically possible, when passing by the
tabernacle. Thanks for asking!
There will be many events scheduled this year to celebrate
our important milestone of 50 years. Plans are moving right
along with the year-long celebration. This is just the
beginning of our many, upcoming events and we hope you
are able to attend some or all of them. Watch future bulletins
for details!
VOLUNTEER APPRECIATION BRUNCH
Sunday, March 2nd
A Volunteer Appreciation Brunch is scheduled
for Sunday, March 2nd, after the 8:30 AM and
10:15 AM Masses in Bona Hall. Mark your
Calendar! If you have done any volunteering
here at Nativity within the past year or plan on volunteering,
you and your family are invited to join us in this celebration.
Thanks for all you've done, are doing, are about to do, will
do later, have thought of doing or would like to do for
Nativity Parish and the community.
THANK YOU FOR THE ROSARIES
Nativity received a heartfelt thank you from
Fr. Terry LaCombe, the Command Chaplain for the
Marine Corps in San Diego, California, for the box
of rosaries we sent to the Marines and recruits in
December. Fr. LaCombe says he receives many
requests for rosaries and “with the rosary our men
and women here can be reminded of the mystery of faith,
praise God, concentrate on the mysteries, honor Mary and give
thanks to Jesus for His birth, death and resurrection. What a
blest people we are.”
Before you leave Church today
stop and pick up $crip
to do your weekly shopping.
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“Strokes - What They Are, How To
Prevent Them & How To Treat Them”
Presenter:
Eric Dvorak M.D.
Board Certified Physiatrist
Bay Care Clinic
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FRIDAYS
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Friday, February 14, 2014
9:00 AM-11:00 AM
at
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
Social Hall
Our morning will begin with 9:00 AM Mass in Church,
followed by a Continental Breakfast and Presentation in the Social Hall.
ALL ARE WELCOME
Please RSVP to the Parish Office by February 10, 2014
(We need an accurate count to order food)
Nativity of Our Lord Parish,
2270 S. Oneida St., Green Bay, WI 54304
Parish Office - 499-5156
or
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish
2771 Oakwood Dr., Green Bay, WI 54304
Parish Office - 499-1546
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$CRIP PROGRAM
JANUARY, 1964 NOTEWORTHY NEWS
You can now use your credit/debit card!
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…
February 4, 1964—Mens cotton shirts are sold for $2.99 at
Montgomery Ward.
We have $crip cards to fit everyone’s needs...
quick and easy for you, with benefits for our
Parish. Plenty of stock on hand, so fill out your $crip form
and take your order home with you. Dedicated volunteers are
in the Narthex after all Masses to provide just what you need.
$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.
February 7, 1964—Baskin-Robbins introduces Beatle Nut
Ice cream.
The week of January 20th - January 26th
Scrip sold $3,405.00 - Profit - $168.03
February 2, 1964—GI Joe debuts as a popular American toy
for boys.
Thank you for supporting our $crip program.
WOMEN’S GUILD ANNUAL RUMMAGE SALE
The Fourth Annual Nativity Parish Women’s
Guild Rummage and Bake Sale will be held on
Friday, April 11th, from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM,
and on Saturday, April 12th, from 8:30 AM
until noon. Clothes are accepted in clean,
usable condition. All donated items should be clean and in
working condition. We will also be accepting used books for
the book sale. If you would like to donate bakery for the
bakery booth please bring your goodies to Bona Hall on
Thursday, April 10th, or Friday, April 11th before 8:30 AM.
Please put bakery on paper plates, covered and mark the
contents. Thank you. If you have questions please call Mary at
494-3088 or Marge at 494-0244.
50TH ANNIVERSARY ITEMS FOR SALE
We still have 50th Anniversary Christmas ornaments and pens
available for sale. There are two styles of ornaments. The cost
is $4.00 each. We also have 50th Anniversary triple function
pens for $3.00. Stop in the Parish Office weekdays from 8:00 AM
to 4:00 PM. There is a limited supply of each.
50TH ANNIVERSARY PICTURE DIRECTORY
The Picture Directories have arrived!
Distribution details forthcoming...
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Nativity Parish Mission
February, 2014
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church is having a Parish Mission on
February 16 - 19, 2014, featuring Catholic Speaker, Paul Koleske.
Paul is a contemporary Catholic Christian Inspirational Speaker,
Musician, Composer and Recording Artist from Racine, Wisconsin.
Theme of the Mission:
“Igniting the Light of Christ Within You”
Paul’s ministry teaches the listeners why and how they are already wired to succeed in building themselves
and the church while discovering God’s purpose for their lives. He shares practical techniques people can
use to increase their connection with the Presence of the Holy Spirit, the Risen Christ’s gift to His disciples.
Sunday February 16th, 6:30 PM: “Connecting with the Light of Christ”
Paul will tell us his story, his conversion from lukewarm-ness as a Catholic to a
believer in miracles. He’ll discuss the True Presence! Then he’ll teach you about
the miracle of you!
Monday February 17th, 6:30 PM: “Experiencing the Light of Christ”
Paul will teach us as Catholics to trust in God. He’ll share practical ideas on
what we can do to break the mental cycles of anxiety, fear, doubt, worry, and
guilt once and for all!
Tuesday February 18th, 6:30 PM: “Living the Light of Christ”
Learn the warning signs that show how we can be ‘imprisoned’, all those things
and attitudes that limit our willingness and energy to live fully our Christian
faith – the Light of Christ within you, no matter what happens to you.
Wednesday February 19th, 6:30 PM: Youth Night Presentation,
combining music and the spoken word.
We can all grow in our relationship with our Lord, Jesus Christ.
As with all Paul’s spoken word presentations, he selects songs from his own music that will illumine the
topics discussed and point towards solutions to your concerns. His music, with its clear messages, will act
as a lasting reminder that you can use long after the Mission to lift up your spirits and envision the Light
of Christ within you. Paul has given this retreat from the East Coast to Hawaii. He has appeared on
EWTN with his music. This mission will empower you to live a more successful spiritual life. Paul will
speak and sing at all Masses the weekend before the Mission. All are invited and this Mission is free. A
free will offering will be taken for those who want to help Paul extend the reach of his ministry. All
presentations are 90 minutes and conducted in the church. Want more information? Visit the web site at
PaulKoleske.com.
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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:
February 9, May 11, and June 15, 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:
March 30 & 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
natwe@nativityparish.com.
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: natscene@nativityparish.com
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