Parish Website: www.lourdesdepere.org

Email: parish@lourdesdepere.org

Facebook: Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family

Instagram: ololdepere

Pastoral Team: Fr. Benny Jacob, O. Praem. Pastor Deacon Michael Vander Bloomen Fr. Brad Vanden Branden, O. Praem., Weekend Priest Celebrant Carol Gibson, Parish Business Manager Jody Strnad, Director of Music and Liturgy Deacon Harvey Quinette - Emeritus

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Mission Statement “The Catholic Community of Our Lady of Lourdes offers a holy place to worship God, where all people are welcome, as we journey together in faith to live out the love of Jesus Christ.”

Parish Office:

1307 Lourdes Avenue De Pere, WI 54115 920-336-4033

Summer Office Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m.– 12:30 p.m. Friday Closed

School: 920-336-3091 Religious Education: 920-337-0443

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family Norbertine Fathers

OLOL Vision: “A thriving parish, where all are needed, welcomed, and excited by engaging ourselves in the life of the

parish, following the example of the First Christians, giving witness to the Gospel of Christ.”

OUR LADY OF LOURDES PARISH FAMILY DE PERE, WISCONSIN

Your Financial Support at OLOL Freely Receive - Freely Give Weekend of June 16/17 Parish Support..........$11,033.00 Offertory Collection...$ 748.24 Total...........................$11,781.24 Parish Support Budget for July 1-June 30.............$995,000 Parish Support Income through June 17................$948,311 Amount needed to make budget through June 30..$ 46,689

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Monday, June 25 7:30 a.m. + Dale Baeten

Tuesday, June 26 7:30 a.m. + Tom Janssen

Wednesday, June 27 St. Cyril of Alexandria 7:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes School Students & Staff

Thursday, June 28 St. Irenaeus 7:30 a.m. + Joe & Rosemary Gibson

Friday, June 29 Sts. Peter & Paul 7:30 a.m. + Leona Sausen

Saturday, June 30 The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church 7:30 a.m. Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family

Sunday, July 1 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 8:15 a.m. + Deceased children of the Parish 10:15 a.m. + Donna Hooyman Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family

Mass Intentions

Saturday, June 30 Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time 4:30 p.m. + Dorothy & Melvin Leininger

Sacrament of Baptism We welcome Elsie Jane DiBiase & Hazel Marie Bassindale to the Living Body of Christ! Sacrament of Marriage

God bless the marriage of Erin Riley & Dan Buchholtz who were married this weekend!

+++ at rest in the Lord +++ + Delores “Dee” Aland, 88, a charter member of the parish and mother of our parishioners Sandy (Arie) DeWaal and John (Lynn) Aland, died on June 12 and was accorded Christian burial here on June 16. Dee volunteered for the many years for the De Pere Health Department, helping to vaccinate all of the De Pere school

children, and assisted at St. Boniface and Our Lady of Lourdes visiting the homebound and those in nursing homes. She also enjoyed gardening, making soup, fishing and reading. Dee was preceded in death by her husband, Fran, in 2005. She is also survived by five grandchildren and their spouses, grandchildren, and extended family.

+ + May Dee rest in Christ’s peace! + +

Mass Intention Requests for 2019 Mass intentions for 2019 can be scheduled starting Monday, July 2. You are allowed to select one weekend Mass and one weekday Mass or two weekday Masses. Please stop at the Parish Office or call (920) 336-4033 to schedule intentions.

Fiscal Year Ends June 30 With just a week to go until June 30, our parish support is tracking substantially behind budget -– about $46,700. As you review your sacrificial giving, we hope for a strong finish, that along with careful spending, will help us finish “in the black.” Please help if you are able. Thank you for your generous support and God bless you!

50th Anniversary! Congratulations and God’s Blessings to Roger & Kathy Siebold who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary! Thank you for your great example and witness to Jesus! Warm wishes for many more years together!

Save the date! Please mark your calendar for Vespers (Evening Prayer) on Tuesday, August 14 from 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m.!

Congratulations and Thank You, Father Brad! Thank you, Father Brad, for all that you’ve done for us at OLOL and congratulations to you on your appointment as Prior for St. Norbert Abbey! Please join us after 10:15 a.m. Mass this weekend to celebrate with refreshments!

Liturgical Schedule

Weekend Masses Saturday 4:30 p.m. Sunday 8:15 a.m. and 10:15 a.m.

Intercessory Prayer Group: Every Friday: 5:00 p.m.– 7:00 p.m. St. Michael Chapel

Daily Masses Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7:30 a.m. Wednesday 8:45 a.m. (School) Mass

Daily Exposition of Eucharist and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 6:45 a.m. - 7:15 a.m. Rosary: 7:00 a.m.

Tuesday: 7:25 a.m. St. Michael of the Saints Prayer for cancer patients First Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Exposition and Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Confessions Daily (Mon-Sat.) 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. Saturday 3:30 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Sunday 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Know the Scripture...Live the Scripture Bible Class: Held on the 3rd and 4th Thursday each month from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

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THE NATIVITY OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST JUNE 24, 2018

“There is an appointed time for everything. . . ” (Ecclesiastes 3:1)

Peace to all,

My dear brothers and sisters, it is so wonderful to be back with you all after my short vacation to India. As the Scripture tells us, there is a time for everything. Yes, it was a time for me to be with my Norbertine community in Kerala, India, a time to be with my family, relatives, friends, and with my beloved people whom I pastored for many years.

It was a time to share, listen, learn more, and of course, a time to be with those who are underprivileged and marginalized in the society. Indeed it was a wonderful time for me and for those who had some time with me, supporting and encouraging one another.

It was a time of relaxing from all sorts of official activities, but at the same time, it was a time of more mission and responsibilities. I really enjoyed every bit of my time in India.

Though we were away from each other physically, we were always united in prayer and Spirit. I carried this entire parish community and the diocese to the Lord in prayer, in the Holy Mass daily. I know you also did likewise. This is the real communio that the Lord is asking of us. It is more meaningfully said in the words of the Scripture, “I give thanks to God always as, remembering you in my prayers. . . .” (Philemon 4)

I wish to convey prayerful greetings from my beloved parents, my brother and family, and my sisters and family. My parents are aging and have physical ailments and struggles in life. My brother continues to give thanks to God for the healing he experiences daily and for your sincere prayers and supports. My oldest sister lost her house and property in a recent flood, on the day prior to my return journey. I couldn’t be with them in their troubled time. Please pray for them as they need our prayers and support. They are going through a hard time! God has his plan for them I believe strongly! For the Scripture assures us that, “We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28)

My family is ever grateful to each of you for the kindness, love, care, and hospitality extended to me here. Be sure that you are all remembered in their humble prayers daily.

My Norbertine community in Kerala, India, also conveys their love and greetings to you all. The community is growing. We have a good number of new vocations to our community, to the Norbertine way of life. My community always needs your prayers and support. The community is ever grateful to the OLOL parish family for all your support and prayers. They remember our parish in their daily Mass and prayers as well.

Words of gratitude

I want to sincerely thank Fr. Jim Baraniak and Fr. Brad for responsibly discharging their pastoral assistance to the parish in my absence. I also want to thank Deacon Mike for his pastoral assistance during my absence and for writing the pastoral page in the bulletins. Thanks to all of the office staff members for their dedicated service and to all who helped make the picnic a successful event for the parish.

Some of our parish members passed away during my absence. I am sorry that I was not here. My prayers are for them, and my continued prayers for their grieving family members. I share the pain of the loss of your beloved. May the comforting presence of our Lord and His Blessed Mother be with you now and always, in the sure and certain hope of meeting them again in heaven.

God bless everyone. Our Lady of Lourdes, pray for us!

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OLOL School News The 2nd annual OLOL Family Swim Night is Sunday, June 24 at Ashwaubomay! All OLOL Parishioners are welcome to swim and enjoy a pizza buffet. Cost is $10 for adults and $7 for children. Please come out and meet the OLOL School Community. All are welcome! The OLOL School summer hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We are open on Friday, but by appointment only. We wish all OLOL parishioners a safe and relaxing summer season! OLOL Catholic School has openings in all grades. If you are looking for a faith-filled school environment that values each child in our school, please contact the school office and arrange a school tour. We are committed to family values and partnering with you on your child’s educational journey. Tuition assistant programs are available and will work with you to make Catholic education affordable for all.

The LOURDES Way — Jeffrey Young - Principal

Youth Ministry Youth MinistryMiddle & high school students are ddle & ig school stude s are Middle & high school students are welcome to all events unless a grade welcome to all events unless a grade level is specified. Join us as often level is specified. Join us as often as you are able. Bring your friends!

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Monday- Friday, June 25 through 29: Safety Town 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., Elmore Elementary, 615 Ethel Ave., Green Bay. Students must have completed 6th through 12th grade to volunteer. Please sign up to be a Safety Town Safety Buddy. Let Mrs. LaCrosse know ASAP. You will be given a form to fill out. They need to know t-shirt sizes and how many volunteers to expect. Safety Town will assign each student a group. Ideally, for consistency sake, you would volunteer for all five days. If that is not possible, see if a friend could split the week with you or talk with Mrs. LaCrosse. Tuesday, July 10: YM Saint Study, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. We will watch a Saint movie, have discussions, and lunch! All middle and high school students are welcome! Bring your friends! (Enter on south side.)

Meet the Sacristans ‒ Dave & Gail DeRuyter Gail DeRuyter has been a member of the St. Boniface/St. Joseph/Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Family since she was baptized by Abbot Pennings. Her husband, Dave, joined the parish when they got married. Dave and Gail’s three children, Robb DeRuyter, Krissy Diederich, and Hollie Pederson and their families are also members.

Dave is a carpet installer and Gail is retired from PMI. In their free time, Dave works in their garden and watches sports. He and Gail also spend a lot of time doing activities with their grandchildren.

The De Ruyters were asked to become sacristans about ten years ago and decided it sounded like something they would enjoy. Dave also serves as an usher, and Gail is a Eucharistic minister. Over the years, they have gotten to know many of our parishioners and really like how friendly everyone is.

Congratulations! Congratulations to the Notre Dame Girls soccer team on winning its first-ever State Championship! (Photo credit: NDA Website)

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Readings for June 24-July 1 Sunday: Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-2, 3-4, 5-6, 15, 17 [6b]/ 1 Pt 1:8-12/Lk 1:5-17 Day: Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-14, 14-15 [14a]/Acts 13:22-26/Lk 1:57-66, 80 Monday: 2 Kgs 17:5-8, 13-15a, 18/Ps 60:3, 4-5, 12- 13 [7b]/Mt 7:1-5 Tuesday: 2 Kgs 19:9b-11, 14-21, 31-35a, 36/Ps 48: 2-3ab, 3cd-4, 10-11 [cf. 9d]/Mt 7:6, 12-14 Wednesday: 2 Kgs 22:8-13; 23:1-3/Ps 119:33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 40 [33a]/Mt 7:15-20 Thursday: 2 Kgs 24:8-17/Ps 79:1b-2, 3-5, 8, 9 [9]/ Mt 7:21-29 Friday: Vigil: Acts 3:1-10/Ps 19:2-3, 4-5 [5a]/ Gal 1:11-20/Jn 21:15-19 Day: Acts 12:1-11/Ps 34:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [5b]/2 Tm 4:6-8, 17-18/Mt 16:13-19 Saturday: Lam 2:2, 10-14, 18-19/Ps 74: 1b-2, 3-5, 6-7, 20-21 [19b]/Mt 8:5-17 Next Sunday: Wis 1:13-15; 2:23-24/Ps 30:2, 4, 5-6, 11, 12, 13 [2a]/2 Cor 8:7, 9, 13-15/Mk 5:21-43 or 5:21-24, 35b-43 LPi Publications

2018 Bishop’s Appeal Update – We are getting there! As of Tuesday, June 19, with the 2018 Bishop’s Appeal goal of $108,339, there have been 489 gifts totaling $97,511. This is 90% of our goal. Can you help us bring in the final $10,828? If we do not meet our goal, the parish will be responsible for the remaining amount. Please consider your gift to the appeal this week. Thank you so much to those who have contributed so generously. God bless you for your support!

Parish Office Hours Summer office hours have begun and run through Labor Day. The Parish Office is open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The office is closed on Fridays. Should you have an emergency that requires our immediate attention, please call the Parish Office at (920) 336-4033, and the answering service will refer your call to the staff person available.

Freedom House Thank you On June 9, the Our Lady of Lourdes Christian Concerns Committee prepared a meal for those calling Freedom House home. Thank you goes out to Donna Babiarz, Mary Cowan, Darcie Derouin, Christina Hendricks, Jean Hoes, Terry Johnson, Carol Larson, Cindy Radka, Kathy Schoendorf, and Mickey VandeVen. Our next meal to be prepared for Freedom House will be on July 14 by Our Lady of Lourdes parishioners. We will be making Cheeseburger Casserole (recipe available), Fresh Fruit, Dinner Rolls, and Desserts. If you are to help and/or have any questions about this ministry please feel free to contact Dawn Crabb at 920-336-4439 or steprus@new.rr.com. Thank you!

Gospel Meditation - Encourage Deeper Understanding of Scripture

June 24, 2018 — The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist

Tiny fingers and toes. A little yawn. A loud cry. An infant wrapped in swaddling clothes. "What will this child be?" It is a question every parent asks time and time again. As first steps are taken, as personalities emerge, as a child shows interest in reading or drawing or climbing, the question is on our lips. "What will this child be?" This question is asked as John the Baptist is born. Will he be a priest like his father? Does his strange, unexpected name signal a departure from that inheritance? Could Elizabeth and Zechariah ever have predicted what would be?

Under the tutelage of his priestly father, John "became strong in spirit." As an adult, John would retreat into the desert to preach repentance. He would attract a large following and eventually attract the attention of the rulers of the day. He would point out the adulterous ways of King Herod and would find himself in prison. Eventually, he would be beheaded. But today, he is a child, an infant newly born.

On this special feast, we're reminded of the great humility required of parents. The character formation, the discipline and encouragement, the violin lessons and soccer practices — every parental effort is subjected to the decisions of the child themself. Even children on a sure track by high school graduation transform under life's circumstances. Entrusting our children to God can be incredibly intimidating. "What will this child be," especially when that transformation lies outside of my control? John the Baptist's story might not have ended as his parents imagined. But he is celebrated as the greatest of the prophets, as the one who prepared the way for the Messiah. Here is the hope of all Christian parents -- that our children would be raised in such a way that when people meet them, they meet Jesus Christ.

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De Pere Christian Outreach Thrift Store Your De Pere Christian Outreach Thrift Store is in need of adult volunteers. Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of others? Can you spare 3-4 hours one or two days a week? If so, we are looking for you! Volunteers are needed for the following

areas: Purses, Jewelry, Picture Frames/Framed Art, Sporting Goods. If you are interested in helping, contact Barb at De Pere Christian Outreach Thrift Store (DPCO) at 920-339-1060. De Pere Christian Outreach drop-off hours for donations (506 Butler Street, De Pere): Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m., Saturday: 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Sunday & Holidays: Closed p y yys

Blood Drive The next blood drive is Thursday, August 16 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the Social Hall.

Mark Your Calendar! The Our Lady of Lourdes 18th Annual Packer Party is set for Sunday, October 7, at the Swan Club in De Pere. It’s the Packers vs. Lions with a noon kick-off! If you are interested in donating prizes or sponsorships, contact Gerry Byrne, (920) 660-6937, or Mike Sprangers, (920) 337-9908. This event continues to support the Technology Fund at Our Lady of Lourdes and other local organizations.

Please consider purchasing an ad, sponsoring a charity, or in Memory of a Loved One. Your participation makes our bulletin successful, and you attract customers!

Ms. Terry Bauer 920-602-5838 | tbauer@4LPi.com

Liturgical Ministers Summer Schedule The summer schedule for liturgical ministers will run through September. Sheets are posted on the clipboard on the lamp table to the left of the sacristy for you to sign up. Please check the schedule throughout the summer. If you are at church one weekend and notice openings for the following weekend, please feel free to fill an open slot. Thank you!

In Search of Young Adults! SPIRITUS is seeking Catholic men, 21-29 years of age, to join the SPIRITUS missionary team this August. SPIRITUS ignites the faith in thousands of young Catholics through retreats and parish youth ministry each year! Missionaries live in community and travel to parishes and schools throughout Wisconsin; they receive training, formation, spiritual direction, lodging, food, a monthly allowance, health insurance and a $2,000 stipend upon completion of the 9-month program. It is a unique opportunity to serve our Lord and help young Catholics grow in faith. Visit www.spiritusministries.org, contact Andrea at andreaschool@spiritusministries.org, or (920) 722-8918 x5 for more information.

Grief Support Ministry As part of the group of churches of De Pere Christian Outreach, St. Anne’s Episcopal Church invites anyone who might be looking for grief support to join the group called “Walking Through the Valley.” This consists of both group grief support and individual grief support. There are a number of sessions this year, beginning on July 9. The group meets for five Monday evenings from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the church, located at 347 S. Libal Street, De Pere. Individual support follows the same program as the group, with modifications appropriate for the individual. Please call Deacon Mary Lynn Adams at 920-336-9571 for more information.

Introduction to Centering Prayer Retreat Saturday, July 14, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Centering Prayer is a method of silent prayer that helps us open our minds and hearts to God beyond thoughts, words, and emotions. In this day-long retreat, you’ll learn the method of Centering Prayer and experience several periods of time with God in the silence. Facilitator: Kathie Tilot Cost: $35 (includes presentations, refreshments, lunch, abbey amenities). Location: Norbertine Center for Spirituality, St. Norbert Abbey, 1016 N. Broadway, De Pere. Registration and non-refundable payment is required by July 9. For more information and to register, go to www.norbertines.org or call 920.337.4315.

A Day in the Life of Jesus - A Retreat for Grandparents and their Grandchildren Thursday, July 26, 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Do you ever wonder what life was like for Jesus in relation to his grandparents, Joachim and Anne? Spend a day at beautiful St. Norbert Abbey with your own grandchildren (grades 1-7 of the 2018-2019 academic year) and learn about a day in the life of Jesus. Facilitators: Susan Perrault, Tony Pichler, Mary Sedlacek Cost: $10 per person (includes program supplies, presentations, refreshments, lunch) Registration and non-refundable payment required by July 23. For more information and to register, go to www.norbertines.org or call 920.337.4315. St. Norbert Abbey is located at 1016 N. Broadway in De Pere.