Parish Office Hours: Monday 8:30 am - 12 noon Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm Parish Mission Statement “With enthusiasc spirit and welcoming hearts, we join together in our Catholic Faith to know, love and serve God through worship, educaon, service and mission opportunies for all.” Stewardship St. Bernadee is sustained by the generosity of our parishioners through me, talent, and treasure. Your generosity to our church makes it possible for us to prepare for the many opportunies we face in proclaiming the Gospel. Thank you for your commitment to St. Bernadee Parish. Confession Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.m. or by appointment. Bapsm Infant Bapsms are celebrated during or aſter Mass once a month (except during Lent). To properly prepare for this sacrament, parents are asked to contact the parish office and to aend a bapsmal preparaon class. St. Bernadette Parish Pastor Joe E. Dorner Deacon Gib Schmidt www.saint-bernadee.org www.facebook.com/SaintBernadeeAppleton/ [email protected]2331 East Lourdes Drive Appleton, WI 54915 920-739-4157 July 12, 2020 - 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time Welcome to St. Bernadee! 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, inspiraon 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 informaon on the next Welcome Sunday. Weekday Mass Times: Tuesday: 6:00 pm Wednesday: 8:00 am Thursday: 8:00 am Friday: 7:45 am Saturday Replaced by Tues Evening Mass Weekend Mass: Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am Welcome back to the celebration of Mass. We are going to being with a 25 % capacity starting this weekend. Watch the bulletin for more information or our website at www.saint-bernadette.org Thou Art a Priest Forever Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire, O.P. (1802-1861) To live in the midst of the world with no desire for its pleasures; to be a member of every family, yet belonging to none; to share all sufferings; to penetrate all secrets, to heal all wounds; to daily go from men to God to offer Him their homage and petitions; to return from God to men to bring them His pardon and hope; to have a heart of fire for charity And a heart of bronze for chastity; to bless and to be blest forever. O God, what a life, and it is yours, O Priest of Jesus Christ!
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Parish Office Hours: Monday 8:30 am - 12 noon
Tuesday - Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
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.
Confession Saturdays 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m., Tuesday 5:00 p.m. - 5:50 p.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 Deacon Gib Schmidt
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.
Weekday Mass Times:
Tuesday: 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am
Thursday: 8:00 am
Friday: 7:45 am
Saturday Replaced by Tues Evening Mass
Weekend Mass:
Saturday: 4:00 pm
Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:30 am
Welcome back to the celebration of Mass.
We are going to being with a 25 % capacity
starting this weekend. Watch the bulletin
for more information or our website at
www.saint-bernadette.org
Thou Art a Priest Forever
Jean-Baptiste Henri Lacordaire, O.P.
(1802-1861)
To live in the midst of the world with
no desire for its pleasures; to be a
member of every family, yet belonging
to none; to share all sufferings;
to penetrate all secrets, to heal all
wounds; to daily go from men to God
to offer Him their homage and
petitions; to return from God to men
to bring them His pardon and hope;
to have a heart of fire for charity
And a heart of bronze for chastity; to
bless and to be blest forever. O God,
what a life, and it is yours,
O Priest of Jesus Christ!
Gratitude for 25 years of Priestly Ministry!!
“Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you,
And before you were born I consecrated you;
I have appointed you a prophet to all the nations.”
Jeremiah 1:5
Fr. Joe Dorner was called by God to a special
vocation, the priesthood. What a remarkable gift to
the Church, but more personally to the people he
has touched and served over the past 25 years in
the Diocese of Green Bay. This weekend, the
St. Bernadette family, takes the opportunity for us
to say Thank you.
Thank you for answering your vocational call to
serve Christ and his Church at a time when few
men choose the same path. Thank you for your
obedience, for showing us what it means to submit.
Thank you for walking with us as we journey through
life, helping us to discover and recognize God’s un-
conditional love and endless presence. Thank you
for praying with us and for us and sharing the
beautiful sacraments with us so we can grow closer
to our Lord. Thank you for celebrating Mass weekly
and daily, sharing the Word of God and feeding us
with His Body and Blood so reverently.
Thank you for the times you are there in time of
need; when we are sick in the hospital or have a
loved one close to death; when we need someone
to talk to; when we feel depressed, isolated, or
experience major challenges in life such as home-
lessness, job loss, or divorce.
Thank you for appreciating every life from birth to
death, guiding us, teaching us, supporting us every
step of the way. Thank you for challenging us to live
a life that aligns with the teachings of Christ.
Thank you for bringing Christ to us and being Christ
for us. Thank you for showing us what it means to
follow him, not always knowing where the road
leads, but trusting in the Lord’s plan. Thank you for
your sacrifice, your ministry, and your love for our
Lord and the family of God.
May the Lord continue to Bless you.
Gloria Koth, St. Bernadette Care Ministry
THOUGHTS TO PONDER FROM THE DESK OF FATHER JOE
It has been a while since I wrote.
Looking back over the past month, I'm
grateful. I'm grateful for the two
weddings we were able to celebrate. It
was wonderful becoming acquainted
with these couples this past year. It was
also with a great sense of gratitude and relief that
we were able to celebrate the weddings.
I thank the Lord for these little mercies.
We also had three funerals for two relatively young
people. Two were in their early 50’s, the other 63. I
am grateful we were able to celebrate these
funerals! I am grateful for the consolation and
peace the families experienced. It means a lot to
me that they really wanted to gather and celebrate
and pray at St. Bernadette's for the repose of the
souls of their loved ones.
I'm also grateful we can now gather at quarter
capacity to celebrate Sunday Masses. This means
so much to many of our fellow parishioners. Please
prayerfully consider joining us. Your spiritual power
and presence is so important. We still have room
even at quarter capacity. Masks and hand sanitizer
are provided and other preventative measures are
still in place. Pews are taped to ensure social
distancing and I wear a mask as I distribute Holy
Communion.
As I reflect upon the past month, I'm grateful for
these little signs of God's mercy. I'm also grateful
for you and for the opportunity to pray with you for
the healing of our country and our Church. May God
bless you. May he free us from all that threatens
our health and wellbeing; whether spiritual,
emotional or physical.
Hoping to worship with you soon,
I am sincerely yours in Christ,
Rev. Joseph E. Dorner
FAITH FORMATION
St. Bernadette Mass Intentions
Tue. July 14 - 6:00 pm - The Bradshaw Family
Wed. July 15 - 8:00 am - Shirley Vander Heiden
Thurs. July 16 - 8:00 am - Thanksgiving for
Emily & Michael Jerger
Fri. July 17 - 7:45 am - Joe Cummings
Sat. July 18 - 4:00 pm - Francis & Marcella Sprangers
Sun. July 19 - 8:30 am - Clayton Commo
Sun. July 19 - 10:30 am - Jim & Dolores Riedy
RUMMAGE SALE
St. Bernadette Rummage sale
Wednesday July 29 - Saturday August 1
7:00 am - 7:00 pm.
Sunday August 2
7:00 am - 10:00 am.
Rummage Sale Drop off
Monday, Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Saturday
8:00 am - 12 noon
Bake sale update: Because of the pandemic the bake
sale held with the rummage sale is cancelled. We are
grateful for your support of the sale in past years.
2020 / 2021 FAITH FORMATION
Registration is now available.
CHECK IT OUT! https://www.saint-bernadette.org/ff-online-registration-form
Parents - Help us know how you are feeling about COVID
and Faith Formation this fall. Please complete the brief
survey on our website or on Facebook. Your time will
greatly help our program to plan for the new year,
and serve you and your family in the best way possible. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZVM6LCK
July 2020 Prayer Intentions
Bishop Ricken's Intention
That all of those enjoying the warmth and recreation of
summer may be protected and renewed in their faith.
Pope Francis' Intention
We pray that today's families may be accompanied with
love, respect and guidance.
Jonny Smolinski and Kayla O’Connell July 11, 2020
† We are allowed 25% capacity in the Church (225
people), Holy Family Room (16-20) and Narthex (10).
† Enter only by door 1, the main entrance to Church.
† Protective masks are available for your use.
† Your temperature will be taken to ensure that you do
not have a fever.
† The pews have been taped to help with social
distancing and limit church capacity.
† Father and two (2) Extraordinary Eucharistic
Ministers (EEM) will be distributing Holy Communion.
Father will be distributing in the Center aisle with an
EEM on the side aisles.
† You may receive Holy Communion in either your hand
or on the tongue. If receiving on the tongue, please
use center aisle with Fr. Joe Dorner.
† Please use hand sanitizer as you enter and leave
church.
† Please ask the ushers to assist you in finding a seat.
Welcome back to St. Bernadette. Let’s keep praying
for a return to normal and for an end to the
violence and rage in our country.
MASS UPDATE
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU To all the Knights who helped with Spring Cleaning.
Gene Wall, John Noll, Mark Koth, Matt Dillenburg,
Bob Jackan, Mark Jacobs, Dan Krebsbach.
As well as the non Knights: Dick Nikolai, Chris Apriesnig
Happy 50th Anniversary ≈ John and Linda Brandmeier ≈
1970 2020
Parish Staff
Business Administrator Jody Lueck Administrative Assistant Lydia O’Hagan Youth Programs and Family Catechesis Team Lead Gina Holt Children’s Sacrament and Education Coordinator Claire Kalaus Marketing & Comm. Coord. Willa Mueller Bookkeeper/Volunteer Coord. Kristine Schreiter RCIA Coordinator Scott Pearce Music Ministry Mary Kinderman Music Ministry Pat Vander Wielen Maintenance Sam Ciske Parish Housekeeper Janet Sutheimer Rectory Cook & Housekeeper Janette Vanevenhoven
Council Members Parish Trustees: Sue Taylor, Will McKinley Pastoral Council: Dave Coopman, Bob Jackan, Gloria Koth, Mary Lietz, Julie Lopas, Jane Lowery, Drew Rippl, Susan M. Taylor, Jake Tennessen, and Jackie Zuleger Finance Council: Barry Adams, John Albright, Charlie 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.
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 OF THE WEEK FINANCIAL UPDATE SACRIFICIAL GIVING Needed Collected
Year-to-Date (7/1/20-7/6/20) $12,243 $6,824
Fiscal Year-to-Date ($5,419)
*Budgeted number equally divided by 52 weeks. On average,
$12,243 needs to be collected, weekly. Our fiscal year is July 1-
June 30.
LEGACY CAMPAIGN PHASE 3: 2/22/17-7/6/20
Legacy campaign goal $750,000
Total received 426,555
Expenses Incurred Phase I & Phase 3 142,729
Available for Parking Lot Phase 3 $283,826
Readings for the week of July 12, 2020
Sunday: Is 55:10-11/Ps 65:10, 11, 12-13, 14 [Lk
8:8]/Rom 8:18-23/Mt 13:1-23 or 13:1-9
Monday: Is 1:10-17/Ps 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23
[23b]/Mt 10:34—11:1
Tuesday: Is 7:1-9/Ps 48:2-3a, 3b-4, 5-6, 7-8 [cf.
9d]/Mt 11:20-24
Wednesday: Is 10:5-7, 13b-16/Ps 94:5-6, 7-8, 9-10,
14-15 [14a]/Mt 11:25-27
Thursday: Is 26:7-9, 12, 16-19/Ps 102:13-14ab
and 15, 16-18, 19-21 [20b]/Mt 11:28-30
Friday: Is 38:1-6, 21-22, 7-8/Is 38:10, 11, 12abcd,
16 [cf. 17b]/Mt 12:1-8
Saturday: Mi 2:1-5/Ps 10:1-2, 3-4, 7-8, 14 [12b]/Mt
12:14-21
Next Sunday: Wis 12:13, 16-19/Ps 86:5-6, 9-10, 15
-16 [5a]/Rom 8:26-27/Mt 13:24-43 or 13:24-30
With current times as they are: the pandemic; unrest in our nation;
conflicts of leadership; summer plans changed etc; many likely need
to find the strength and power to put our trust in the God.
Refer to Lectio: Peter with Dr Tim Gray in FORMED.
Start with Season 1; Episode 3, “Faith Not Fear: Walking in Trust.”
This continues with stories of Peter and the storms at sea. Dr. Gray
takes you into the Gospel of Matthew and 4 scenes with Jesus speak-
ing to the Apostles.
Jesus will say, “Oh you of little faith.” Jesus has to jostle and chal-
lenge and push them to trust. We need to stretched in our faith of
God. Jesus shows us lessons in the Gospel of Matthew. Events are
ordered in this way that leads us to deeper meditation and reflection.
Do not be anxious about anything, but by prayer and petition offer
these to God. Seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness. Jesus
challenges that God is your Father and He knows your needs. Be
open to TRUST. Seek first, God’s will. The opposite of fear is faith.
This is the challenge.........
Our next Baptism Prep is scheduled in
person on Thursday, July 16th at 6:30 pm.
Call the office to register.
FORMED
"St. Patrick's Gifts & Books is now open!
Remember - 10% of your purchase is donated back to
the Parish Youth Program when you mention you're from
*parish name*
PRAYERS FOR OUR PRIESTS Fr. Benedict’s Prayer for Priests
Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest,
You offered yourself to the Father on the altar
of the Cross and through the outpouring of the
Holy Spirit gave Your priestly people a share in
Your redeeming sacrifice.
Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests.
Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial
priesthood may be ever more conformed to You,
the Divine Master.
May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and
clear conscience. Let them be shepherds according
to Your own Heart, single-minded in service to You
and to the Church and shining examples of a holy,
simple and joyful life.
Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary,
Your Mother and ours, draw all priests and the
flocks entrusted to their care
to the fullness of eternal life where you live and
reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever.
Have you watched our Mass online?
We are looking for talented individuals to join our IT Ministry.
This is a great way to use your tech-savvy gifts for the Church and meet others who are interested
in this ministry. A few key positions we would like to fill with more volunteers:
Camera Operator
Video Editor
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