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Welcome

December 17 & 18, 2016 4 th Sunday of Advent

Mass In tent ions and Calendar Events

Saturday, December 17 Gn 49:2, 8-10; Ps 72:1-4ab, 7-8, 17; Mt 1:1-17

2:00-3:45pm Expanded Time for Reconciliation 4:15pm Mass Our Parish Community

Sunday, December 18 Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-6; Rom 1:1-7; Mt 1:18-24

8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass Margaret Witek 9:30am Social Hall Rental 10:30am Mass Frederick Sehring 10:30am Children’s Liturgy of the Word 11:30am Baptism: Joseph Linskens 11:30am Baptism: Maya Paulsen 7:00pm AGE Choir Practice

Monday, December 19 Jgs 13:2-7, 24-25a; Ps 71:3-4a, 5-6ab, 16-17; Lk 1:5-25

1:00pm Funeral: Joshua Liebl

6:00pm The Sacraments—The Eucharist Fr. John Girotti’s Know Your Faith DVD Series

Tuesday, December 20 St. Peter Canisius

Is 7:10-14; Ps 24:1-4ab, 5-6; Lk 1:26-38

8:00am Mass James Roffers

7:00pm Choir Practice

Wednesday, December 21

Sg 2:8-14 or Zep 3:14-18a; Ps 33:2-3, 11-12, 20-21; Lk 1:39-45

8:00am Mass Harold, Stella, & Don Aldrich and Frank Brockman

11:30am to 1:30pm Office Closed

5:45pm Faith Formation Classes Grades 1-5 7:00pm Faith Formation Classes Grades 6-11

Thursday, December 22 St. John of Kanty

1 Sm 1:24-28; Lk 1:46-56

7:00am Mass Don Aldrich and Jim Roffers

Friday, December 23 Mal 3:1-4, 23-34; Ps 25:4-5ab, 8-10, 14; Lk 1:57-66

8:00am Mass Dorothy Oliver

4:00pm AGE Choir Practice

Saturday, December 24 2 Sm 7:1-5, 8b-12, 14a, 16; Ps 89:2-5, 27, 29; Lk 1:67-79

4:00pm Mass Ben Reynebeau 6:30pm Mass Louise Knudtson 10:00pm Mass Our Parish Community

Sunday, December 25 Is 52:7-10; Ps 98:1-6; Heb 1:1-6; Jn 1:1-18

8:00am Rosary 8:30am Mass Henry & Adele Maas and Diane Maas and Robert Henry Walch Mass Mary Bambic 10:30am Mass Tom Martens

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Office Hours

Monday - Thursday 8am to 4:30pm

Friday 8am to 12noon

Upcoming Bulletin Deadlines

Bulletin Issue Deadline to Submit Content

December 24/25 -------------- December 19 at noon

December 31/January 1 ------ December 21 at noon

Offerings Summary

July 1, 2016 – November 30, 2016

2016-2017 Budget --------- $325,650 This Period Actual --------- $323,962

Last Year Actual ----------- $314,919

Baptized on December 11

We extend our condolences to the family and friends of

our brother in the parish family who recently passed away

December 17

--I paused on a winter cold night and

felt the beauty of soft snowflakes up-

on my cheeks. I marveled at a pres-

ence more than mine in that moment

of wonder…

The Word was made flesh and dwelt

among us.

--I visited a dying woman in the hos-

pital. I sensed her courage and her

strength in the midst of great frailty…

The Word was made flesh and dwelt

among us.

--I looked into the eyes of the clerk at

the department store. They were the

eyes of one who was tired and dis-

couraged…

The Word was made flesh and dwelt

among us.

--I walked past a homeless man on the

street. He held out an ungloved hand

and asked me for coffee money to

warm him in the cold…

The Word became flesh and dwelt

among us.

--I read a letter from a single parent

who still has no work. She grieves

over the little she can give her chil-

dren and worries about their health…

The Word was made flesh and dwelt

among us.

--I went to church today and sang the

songs of Advent yearning. I turned

my heart to God who’s always in need

of a better dwelling place and I begged

for transformation…

The Word became flesh and dwelt

among us.

--I opened up the package that came

in the mail. When I saw the little

sprigs of fresh holly, hope sprang up

in my heart…

The Word became flesh and dwelt

among us.

O Word made flesh, you came to

dwell among us long ago. No

matter how dull and lifeless, or how

happy and fulfilling our lives may be,

there is always need for a deeper

awareness of your hopeful presence.

Freshen up our vision so that we can

recognize your dwelling within us and

among us in this Advent season. May

our lives be filled with love for all

those who come our way. Amen.

Come, Lord Jesus, Come!

Gloria Nolan, Pastoral Minister

Dear Parishioners,

Below is a timely reflection for Advent containing excerpts from The Word Was Made Flesh by Joyce Rupp.

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At Masses on December 24 and 25, the cash and loose change will be given to the following four charitable organizations.

Home of St. Patrick’s Pantry, feeds the hungry, and Love Life, provides basic infant and toddler needs for low-income families.

Support the senior care pro-gram of the Hispanic commu-nity living in the greater Green Bay area with hope that they will help out as “abuelitos” (grandparents) at Love Life.

Provides compassionate, non-judgmental, pastoral service to inmates, who are also made in the likeness of God.

Prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emer-gencies by mobilizing volun-teers and supplies. We are specifically giving to aid the Tennessee Fire Victims.

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Reflections and devotionals for the year contributed by over 75 local area believers

from all walks of life. Each devotional provides a glimpse into someone’s faith

journey. This is what makes each devotional special. It could be the result of a

serendipitous experience, an insight while reading scripture, or the sharing of a

quote or story. Minimum suggested donation of $10. (Retail price $15.)

Devotional Book

New on our Website Blog!

Christmas of Yesteryear a poem by parishioner

Ray Walters

Advent Article and Prayer submitted by the

Stewardship Committee

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A sacrament is a visible sign of

an invisible grace. We have 7

sacraments - more than any other Christian church. We

believe that there are 7 ele-

ments needed to sustain the

spiritual life of the soul. Many

of us do not understand or

believe the Real Presence of the Eucharist. The Eucharist is needed to sustain the

spiritual life of our soul. What is the Eucharist? It’s

NOT symbolic. Come to this session to learn more.

All are invited to attend. This is a continuation of Fr.

John Girotti’s DVD series Know Your Faith . Drop

in; no need to RSVP. Please direct any questions to Carrie at [email protected] or (920) 499-1546.

We’ll enjoy hospitality with coffee and donuts after Mass.

Our patron saint was the first native born

American to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She established the first Catholic

girls' school in the nation in Emmitsburg,

Maryland, where she also founded the first American

congregation of religious sisters, the Sisters of Charity.

The St . El izabeth Ann Seton t radi t ion cont inues on February 18 , 2017 !

MARDI GRAS SAVE THE DATE!

Don’t miss the party! Support our

parish while enjoying Mass, mouth-watering cuisine, celebratory

drinks, and silent and live auctions.

We’ll again enjoy the sounds of

the River City Six Jazz band at

Mass and throughout the evening!

Ticket sales begin in January so

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Time – Treasure – Talent: This is a fun and festive event to

get involved! If you are interested in volunteering or donat-ing an auction item for Mardi Gras, please contact the parish

office, [email protected] or (920) 499-1546. We have many

opportunities for everyone!

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All-School Mass: Tuesday, December 22 at 8:45am.

Students Praying the Rosary: Join us on Wednesday, Decem-ber 23, at 8:30am in church.

Recycling Christmas Lights: There is a collection basket at church to recycle non-working and unwanted Christmas lights.

No School, Christmas Vacation, Office Closed: December 24 - January 3. Classes resume on 1/4.

Orientation & Registration: Early Childhood, 4K, and kinder-garten informational open house is Thursday, January 19. Pizza with the principal is from 6:30-7pm with an informational meet-ing to follow from 7-8pm. Please RSVP to the school office if you are attending by calling 494-1931.

There are 1,163 years of Catholic education experience among NDA employees.

Baccalaureate Mass and Graduation is May 27.

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We encourage all parishioners

to build their faith through

prayer, gratitude, service, and

generous sharing of gifts to

advance God’s kingdom of

justice and love.

If interested in joining us,

please contact Linda Barrette

at [email protected] or

(920) 496-8796.

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If you haven’t already done so, please consider making a gift for re-tired women and men religious and our senior diocesan priests. We con-tinue to take donations. Please use the designated envelope or use a blank envelope— label it “Retirement Collection” and drop it in the offertory at Mass or mail it to the parish office. Thank you.

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Knights of Columbus Thank you for your support of our

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Cribbage Tournament

Tuesday, January 17, 6pm Townline Pub

Food, beverages, and 10 games of cribbage for $20. For info. or to RSVP, call Don at (920) 499-1256.

BRIDGES OUT OF POVERTY - The Quad Parishes of Green Bay have partnered with The Society of St. Vin-cent de Paul’s Green Bay District Council to present a customized version of the inter-ACT: Bridges Out of Poverty seminar. January 9 & 10 from 6 to 7:30pm, St. Joseph site, 936 9th St., enter door #5 from the 13th St. parking lot. You will gain a better understanding of: ▪ Individuals living in poverty ▪ Your own paradigms about individuals living in poverty ▪ The obstacles for individuals trying to raise themselves out of poverty ▪ What you can do to help bring systemic change to our community. Please call (920) 496-2160 to register.

Discipleship-Prayer-Priesthood—St. Andrew Dinner, January 10, 2017, 5:30pm, St. Joseph Chapel, 1825 Riverside Dr., Green Bay. RSVP by 1/6. Young, single, Catholic men, high school aged or older are invited. Mass, meal, and discussion about the vocation to the priesthood. To regis-ter, contact Fr. Paul Demuth at [email protected] or (920) 499-1546, or Fr. Daniel Schuster, Vocation Director, at (920) 272-8293 or e-mail [email protected].

SPIRITUS is looking for Catholic youth missionaries. 21-29 years of age, starting in August, live in community and travel to parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin. We provide training, spiritual direction, lodging, food, a monthly allowance, health insurance and a $2,000 stipend upon com-pletion of the 9-month program. Go to www.spiritusministries.org or contact Andrea at [email protected] or (920) 722-8918 x5 for more information.

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