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1617 W. Pine Street | Appleton, WI 54914 | 920.739.0331
Welcome and inspire all to share Christ’s love
through faith and service.
St. Bernard Congregation of Appleton
PRIEST: Father Jude Egbuna
ACTIVE DEACON: Mike Eash
RETIRED DEACONS: Don Nass Maury Reed Bob Vincent
CONNECT:
WEBPAGE stbernardappleton.org
FACEBOOK Facebook.com/stbernardappleton/
EMAIL [email protected]
MASS TIMES
Mass will be live streamed Sundays 10:00 am Thursdays 8:00 am Beginning June 2, Tuesday-Friday, Mass will resume in Church, 8:00 am (8 person limit)
RECONCILIATION Saturdays 3:00 pm
MAY 312020 PENTECOST SUNDAY
TO OUR PARISHIONERS FROM FATHER JUDE
Oh Holy Spirit! How well we need you. Thou, of all Consolers best Visit the troubled breast
Dost, refreshing peace bestow Thou in toil art Comfort Sweet Pleasant coolness in the heat
Solace in the midst of woe. (Author: Robert 11, King of France) Note: This is a stanza from the hymn, “Holy Spirit, Lord of Light, from thy clear celestial height.”
Hurray!!! The commemoration of the fulfillment of the promise of the Father comes around again. A promise made long ago by many prophets and especially by Prophet Isaiah 44:3-4, “I will pour out water upon the thirsty land and streams upon the dry ground…I will pour out my spirit upon your offspring, and they shall grow like willows by flowing streams…” Hello my fellow Christians and parishioners of St. Bernard Parish. How wonderful and exciting to know that this beautiful day is almost with us again. It is the birthday of the Church! It is our own spiritual birthday, so to speak. It is the Pentecost! Our journey together through Easter brings us to this great day which also marks the end of the Easter season. Although, the Easter season ends with it, but each and every one of us can still have our own Pentecost as long as life goes on. This powerful and gentle Spirit is always seeking us and desiring to fill us more and more to the brim as often as the need and the right disposition is available. Oh! How the world needs you desperately, and how everyone needs you, most refreshing and consolers best. These most unique and challenging times ever to be experienced by the world at the same time, are quite unprecedented. At the beginning of January this year, people had lofty plans to execute during the year, and we had looked forward with anticipation and enthusiasm to celebrating the Holy season of Lent which culminates at the great Easter celebration. These celebrations, such as the ones we had, were never expected because of the COVID-19 pandemic and the untold scourge it left on its path. Consequently, it has created for us and the world, an uncharted path with its new and challenging future which we must go through together. Such huge monster has thrown everyone off-balance with the intention of taking away our focus from the Almighty Father’s plan for the world. However, this shall never happen to us Christians because we remain, strong, resilient, focused and resolute, all due to you. Oh Holy Spirit, our welcome Friend and soul’s delightful Guest. We all need you. Every family needs you. Parents need you. Administrators and leaders in positions need you. The Church and her members need you. All in different professions and careers need you. Oh Spirit of light, come with your sevenfold gifts and fill your children with these treasures from on High, and make us good people, who will join forces with you to recreate the world and make it a better place for all. Heal all wounds; heal all broken relationships with your dynamic and amazing love, and peaceful presence, thou who is all consolers best. Cast your pure light on our darkness and blurred visions of reality and fill us with your holy light so that all our plans and decisions may always be infused with your holy inspirations and lead to completion.
Therefore, my dear friends with open hands and generous hearts let us prepare ourselves to welcome this most welcome guest and soul’s delightful friend. Happy birthday to everyone, all on this day.
God bless you, Fr. Jude
Distribution of Holy Communion Hopefully by now you have received a letter from Father Jude announcing a special message that we are now offering Holy Communion on Sundays after the 10:00 am Livestream Mass.
We have put together a detailed plan that went in affect this Sunday, May 31. Please take some time to read this letter and review the specifics.
This information is also on our parish website: stbernardappleton.org.
We thank you for your patience and for doing your part in being responsible and safe during this time.
FORMED
Welcome to Lectio and Acts and the New Evangelization in FORMED. What’s being highlighted for your watching is Lectio: Evangelization Session 6 the Sacraments And The Spirit with Dr. Mary Healy, Associate Professor of Sacred Scripture, Sacred Heart Major Seminary. When we believe in Jesus we become a full member of His Church. Pentecost was a turning point in salvation history as God pours out His Spirit - it’s the birthday of the Church. How do the Sacraments impact our spiritual life and work? You’ll study the power of the Holy Spirit and Divine life, who comes in a mighty way as an outpouring on Pentecost and births the Church. You’ll see that it is through the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation and the Eucharist) that we are born to new life as sons and daughters of God and co-heirs with Christ in the power of the Holy Spirit. Be IN-FORMED. Submitted weekly by a St. Bernard Parishioner
Calling all Senior Parents. We are working on a special project and need your help! Please submit the following to Emily, Evangelization Coordinator. • Son or daughter’s name and a photo of them • Graduation plans • What high school they are graduating from • A favorite memory from St. Bernard Parish • Their involvement at our Parish • Extra curriculars they enjoyed If you have any questions please contact Emily at 739-8912. Email information to: [email protected]
PARISH EVENTS
St. Joe’s Food Pantry Our Parish is collecting food items and monetary donations thru the month of May. If you have not had an opportunity to contribute and would like to, please bring your donated items or cash donations to our Parish this week, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday or Friday from 9:00 am to Noon. Your donations are greatly appreciate and will help many people in our Community.
St. Joe’s Food Collection
ST. BERNARD PARISH STAFF
Bookkeeper Barb Hoffman
Bulletin Editor Lisa Hecht
Business Administrator Dr. Colleen Sargent-Day
Care Ministry Coordinator Cathy Kulibert
Coordinator of Liturgy and Music Sherry Zwicky
Directory of Communication, A/V Tech. Rhonda Uschan
Evangelization Coordinator Emily Jenks
Faith Formation Coordinator Deb Holzem
Maintenance Supervisor Jim Piette
Office Manager Edna Ulrich
FOR OUR PARISHIONERS
You are the Church of the Home...We are here to help!
• Mass will be lived streamed on Sundays 10:00 am.
To access the live stream Mass, go to stbernardappleton.org/weekend-liturgies/
• The live Masses are available on Facebook. You do not need to have your own Facebook page. A video recording is also on St. Bernard Parish Appleton YouTube page
• Rosary with Father Jude on Tuesday evenings at 6:00 pm on Facebook. You can join Father Jude at facebook.com/stbernardappleton/
• Just want to talk! Isolation can be hard, so if you need someone to talk to and who has a good listening ear, come and see Deacon Mike. He will be available for one-on-one listening sessions in our Parish Lounge on Fridays, 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Please use the door near the carport. Please maintain correct social distance. There are chairs in our Narthex for you as you wait to visit with Deacon Mike.
• “Mary Challenge”-when you see something that reminds you of Mary...stop, pray and take a picture! Share your picture on social Media using #hailmarychallenge or email pictures to [email protected]
• Virtual Mom Meet-up: every Friday, 7:30 am-8:00 am on Zoom. Email Emily for zoom link [email protected]
• Monday Message: every Monday at 4:00 pm. A different “Messenger” every Monday
• Outdoor Eucharistic Adoration-Saturdays (weather permitting) 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm in our back parking lot. Eucharistic Blessing-5:00 pm. Please remain in your car or stand by your car. This is a beautiful experience.
• Ask the Priest-Do you have a question for Father Jude? Now is the time to ask him the one question or two questions you have for him. Join Father Jude on Thursday, 4:00 pm on Facebook. Send questions to
• Reconciliation in our Parish Lounge-Saturdays, 3:00 pm-4:00 pm Wait in the Narthex, use carport entrance, 10 people to wait at a time.
DAILY MASS LIVE AT CHURCH Tuesday through Friday at 8:00 am
• Beginning on Tuesday, June 2 • Social distancing will be in place • No more than 8 people in attendance • Call our Parish Office at 920-739-0331 in advance if you wish to attend Mass.
NEW BUILDING HOURS FOR PRAYER EFFECTIVE TUESDAY, JUNE 2
• Tuesday through Friday • 9:00 am to 12:00 noon • No more than 10 people in Church at the
same time
Weekly Giving 5/22/2020
Wk 46 Fiscal YTD Total
Env. $23,667 YTD Actual Env. $647,961
Budget Env. $16,538 YTD Budget Env. $760,769
Env. Over/(Under) ($112,808)
Loose YTD Loose $ 23,092
Budget Loose $ 712 YTD Budget Loose $ 32,731
Loose Over/(Under) ($ 9,639)
Last FYTD
$713,810
$ 37,843
St. Bernard Parish Bishop’s Appeal Goal $52,268
Gifts $51,436
Balance $ 832
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
“Special Thanks to E-Givers” St. Bernard Parish would like to thank the families who are currently giving electronically. Each month our Parish receives a steady and predictable stream of income from those donors who have made the commitment to give to God first by having a designated contribution automatically transferred to our Parish through our Online Giving Program. If you would like a link to WE Share please go to our website at www.stbernardappleton.org
Thank you for continuing to support our parish financially, as you are able. Sunday offerings are by far the largest portion of our financial support to St. Bernard Parish. We encourage you to give online or
by mailing your Giving Envelope to our Parish Office (1617 West Pine Street, Appleton. WI 54914).
Weekly SCRIP Sales
Sold $5,650 Cost $5,413 Rebate $ 237
Scrip is available in our Parish Office. Please call ahead at 739-0331. Scrip is available after Adoration on Saturdays, 5:00 pm at the carport entrance.
See what technology
can do!
Our Parish Council having a meeting
thru ZOOM!
