October 6, 2013 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

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1 October 6, 2013 Twenty Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time PARISH OFFICE 139 S. Madison, Green Bay, WI Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-4:00 pm Phone: (920) Fax: (920) Prayer Network: (920) Website BISHOP OF GREEN BAY The Most Reverend David L. Ricken RECTOR AND PASTOR Fr. John W. Girotti Deacons: Mr. Thomas J. Mahoney & Mr. Conrad J. Kieltyka Director of Administration: Rosemary M. Anshus Director of Music: Jody L. Strnad Maintenance Manager: Jim G. VanRemortel Event & Volunteer Coordinator/ Administrative Assistant: Sonia D. Hitt Administrative Assistant/ RCIA Coordinator: Patricia J. Westlund Liturgist/Sacristan: Dawn E. Shaw Bookkeeper: Vicki L. Matuszak Faith Formation Coordinator: Connie A. DeMeuse Cathedral Trustees: Kenneth C. Reigh, Secretary Charles L. Johnson, Treasurer Parish Council President: Andrew H. Opicka Finance Council President: Kenneth C. Reigh

2 Saint Francis xavier Cathedral Parish 139 South Madison Green Bay, WI Weekend Masses Saturday... 4:00 pm Sunday... 9:00 am Weekday Masses Monday - Friday... Devotions Monday-Friday before Mass...Rosary Tuesday & Thursday after Mass.Chaplet of Divine Mercy Tuesday.. Perpetual Help Novena Friday.... Sacred Heart Novena Holy Days of Obligation Vigil... 5:15 pm Holy Day... Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays... 9:00 am - 9:00 pm Confessions Saturday :15 pm - 3:30 pm Wednesday.....6:00 pm - 8:30 pm Baptism Call to arrange a date & time. A preparation session is required. Marriage Call the parish office at least 9 months in advance of your desired wedding date. Museum Tours by appointment St. Thomas More School 650 S. Irwin Ave., Green Bay, WI Principal, Ms. Vicki Marotz Phone: Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Mass Intentions October 5 Alex & Betty Nier October 6 Living & Deceased Members of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral; St. John the Evangelist Parish, Green Bay; St. Rose Parish, Clintonville; St. Mary Parish, Bear Creek October 7 Jack & Jean Jaeger October 8 David Westlund & Maxwell Demers October 9 Cletus & Bradley Schauer October 10 Marsha Gayeski October 11 Albertha Jorgensen October 12 Lucille Preslaski October 13 Cletus Ronsman SACRAMENT CELEBRATED Congratulations Emily Zegers and Nathaniel Laws who were married at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on October 5 ANNUAL PARISH MEETING All Cathedral parishioners are invited to attend our Annual Parish Meeting on Tuesday, October 15 at 7 pm in the Bishop Wycislo Center. Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Readings for the Week of October 6, 2013 Sunday:.Hb 1:2-3; 2:2-4/2 Tm 1:6-8, 13-14/Lk 17:5-10 Monday: Jon 1:1--2:2, 11/Lk 10:25-37 Tuesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 10:38-42 Wednesday:...Jon 4:1-11/Lk 11:1-4 Thursday:...Mal 3:13-20b/Lk 11:5-13 Friday:.Jl 1:13-15; 2:1-2/Lk 11:15-26 Saturday: Jl 4:12-21/Lk 11:27-28 Next Sunday:..2 Kgs 5:14-17/2 Tm 2:8-13/Lk 17:11-19

3 A NOTE FROM FATHER GIROTTI My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Two exciting projects are taking place at our parish this Fall. They are the result of years of preparation and many generous donations. Our new confessionals have been installed and have already been put to use! Over the past two years, 28 gifts both large and small have made these two new confessionals possible. Included with these gifts are the estates of Fr. Tony Dolski and Fr. Paul Schumacher and three other estates. Antique jewelry was sold by a parishioner to raise money for this project and the remaining funds from the Advancing the Mission campaign were used. In addition, gifts on behalf of spouses, memorials, and in thanksgiving to God for His gift of forgiveness all made this project possible. I am also pleased to announce that because of the additional generosity of five families from our parish, our church will finally be able to purchase new kneelers. Yes, the days of CRASHING kneelers will finally come to a close. Bruised shins, toes, and eardrums will be a thing of the past. These new kneelers will be half the weight, twice as soft, and provide at least eight more inches of leg room. They will also have internal springs so that crashes will be eliminated. The kneelers will be installed in late October. As our entire parish embraces stewardship and the giving of our time, talent, and treasure, let us remember and be thankful for those who have made these two projects a reality. Fr. John Girotti Have you registered on our parish website to make your intentional sacrificial donations online? It is incredibly easy, convenient and saves money for you and the parish. Many of you are getting onboard with this new way of sacrificial giving. You can set up your donations to be automatically taken right out of an account or charged to your credit card as often as you like. That way you know you are supporting your parish on a regular basis. Try it! LOVE LIFE October is Respect Life month. Bring diapers of all sizes, new and gently used baby clothes, blankets, teethers, rattles, baby bath, lotion, towels, washcloths and bottles to the bassinet outside the BWC. Thank you for your continued support of this important ministry for babies in need. YEAR OF FAITH SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP October Anniversary Celebrations at the Shrine Tuesday, October 8th at 7:30 pm there will be a Candlelight Rosary Procession to commemorate the night the Chapel was spared from the devastating Peshtigo Fire. Please bring a candle or lantern to carry in procession. This will be followed by all night adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with a Rosary Procession on the grounds each hour on the hour throughout the night. Closing Benediction will be at 9 am on Wednesday, October 9, followed by Mass at 10 am to celebrate the anniversary of the apparition of our Blessed Mother to Adele Brise in1859. Fatima Days at the Shrine Sunday, October :00-10:45 Talk I on Fatima Message/Confession 10:45-11:00 Prepare for Mass 11:00-12:00 Mass 12:00-1:00 Lunch (on your own) 1:00-2:00 Talk II on the Fatima Message 2:00-3:00 Holy Hour -Rosary/Adoration/Confessions Freewill offering will be accepted that Day for the World Apostolate of Fatima. Lunch is available in the Schoolhouse Café or you can bring your own. WORLD MISSION SUNDAY SECOND COLLECTION October 19 th and 20 th Your generous gifts support the work of the Society for the Propagation of the Faith, the Eastern Europe Collection and the Latin American Collection; bringing help and the light of Christ to the darkest of circumstances. Thank you for your support. There are no relics for adoration this week. September 21st and September 22nd, 2013 Sacrificial Giving...$ Offertory Collection...$ Building and Maintenance....$ On-line Giving.. $ St. Vincent de Paul...$ Total.....$ We need an average of $ from the weekly collection to meet our budget.

4 From Our Pastor My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Fourth Commandment: Honor your Father and your Mother. Often when we think about this Commandment, we associate it with being a child and not talking back to our parents. However, it is much more far reaching than it initially appears! Let s learn more about it. God has willed that, after Him, we should honor our parents to whom we owe life itself and who have handed on to us the very knowledge of God. Flowing from this commandment, we also see that mutual respect is necessary for all members of a family. Parents must respect their children, individuals must strive to love and honor their grandparents and other relatives, and all of us are called to love and honor our neighbor as ourselves. Finally, from this commandment flows the respect we all owe to legitimate authority whether this be exercised by the Church or by the Government. Marriage is divinely intended for the good of the spouses and the procreation and education of children. The union of one man and one woman in marriage and their openness to the gift of new life constitutes the basic Christian understanding of family life. For Believers, the family is a community of persons which reflects the very nature of God Himself in the Holy Trinity. And the family is rightly called the Domestic Church because it is primarily here where the values of life and faith are passed on. While it is true that families come in all sorts of shapes and sizes, we must never forget that a family is knit together by chaste love and mutual understanding. A family is not to be based on lust or for mutual gain or exploitation. Because of selfishness and numerous other factors today, the family is seriously threatened. Because the family is the basic building block of society, its breakdown has had a profoundly negative effect on our culture. Governments and social leaders must work to strengthen marriages and protect families. The Bible is filled with passages that speak of the duties of family members towards each other. Examples are found in Proverbs 6:20 and 13:1 as well as in Sirach 7:27 and 3:2-6. Respect for parents derives from the fact that they were the ones who cooperated with God to create new life - our life. Obedience towards parents is reflected in patience and respect for their rules and wishes. Sadly, sometimes parents give poor examples to their children and are negligent in their duties towards their own. In this tragic situation, the children must persevere in prayer while respecting their parents even though they may not be able to be completely obedient to their unjust demands. Children have a serious responsibility to care for their aging parents. In the twilight of life when there can be much loneliness, fear, and pain, these burdens are often made lighter by children and relatives who care. Brothers, sisters, and other relatives have natural ties to each other and must show respect towards each other. Although disagreements often happen, those who are knit together by family ties must strive to live together in harmony. All people are joined together into the human family. Love of neighbor is part of being a Christian and fulfilling God s commandment of love. Finally, we all belong to a larger family which is civil society and the Church. In each case, there are certain laws and patterns of behavior that are expected for the well ordering of life. The exercise of authority in each case must always be aimed at service of the other and not towards exploitation. Respect must always be shown to legitimate authority. As we have seen, there are many subjects that are able to be covered by one Commandment! Love of our parents, relatives, superiors, and country is often not as easy as it seems, but the respect that we owe remains necessary. The reason behind this is that in respecting our parents, relatives, and superiors, we are really demonstrating love and respect for God who is the source of all authority and who governs the universe with His justice and love. May God Bless You. Fr. Girotti September Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis: Apostleship of Prayer People in Despair. That those feeling crushed by life and wish to end it may sense the nearness of God's love. World Mission Day. That the celebration of World Mission Day may help all Christians realize that we are not only receivers but proclaimers of God's word.

5 CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday.October 8 9:30 am..tour: Pray & Play, Green Bay 6:30 pm...rosary in the Garden Saturday.October 12 6:30 am.esto Vir Mass & Meeting - BWC Sunday October 13 10:00 am..dignity of Life Committee 10:00 am.tour: St. Catherine of Sienna, West Dundee, IL Monday...October 14 5:30 pm...natural Family Planning - BWC Tuesday...October 15 6:30 pm...rosary in the Garden 7:00 pm..annual Parish Meeting - BWC Thursday October 17 12:45 pm...tour: Union Grove Pilgrimage 7:00 pm...fr. Girotti Talk with the Parish - BWC Saturday & Sunday..October 19 & 20 World Mission Sunday Second Collection Saturday.October 19 5:00 pm.oktoberfest Dinner - BWC (by ticket only) Sunday October 20 NO Coffee & Rolls 11:30 am Diocesan Confirmation Thursday October 24 5:00 pm..red Mass for the Legal Community (Public invited) Sunday October 27 NO Coffee & Rolls 11:00 am...diocesan Crozier Mass Monday...October 28 4:30 pm.ocds/third Order of Carmelites TRUMPETS RECEIVED The St Thomas More School Band trumpet section says "Thank You!" to those who donated and loaned trumpets to our school band for the school year!" It is truly appreciated! May God bless you for your generosity! 131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay Second Annual RETREAT YOURSELF SALE October 7 26, % OFF all items coming back from our store at Holy Name Retreat House on Chambers Island Books CDs Rosaries - Statues And More! LIKE us on Facebook. FOLLOW us on Twitter. info@cathedralbookandgift.com OKTOBERFEST 2013 You are cordially invited to celebrate the 7th Annual Oktoberfest Saturday, October 19, 2013 in the Bishop Wycislo Center Following the 4 pm Mass. Pork Chops, Sauerkraut, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Applesauce, Dessert & Beverage Adults $10 Children 5 & under $3.00 Entertainment by: German Strollers: Helmuth & Darlene For tickets call: or purchase after weekend Masses All proceeds will be used to restore the St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Sacred Heart Statue. SUNDAY COFFEE & ROLLS October coffee and rolls will be held the 13th. There will be no coffee and rolls on October 20th due to the Diocesan Confirmation Mass at 11:30 am or on October 27th due to the Diocesan Crozier Mass at 11 am. St. John the Evangelist Parish 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI Liturgical Schedule Monday: - Adoration & Morning Prayer Tuesday: - Mass Wednesday: - Adoration & Rosary Thursday: - Mass Friday: - Adoration & Morning Prayer 9:15 am - Bible Study Saturday: 3:00-3:30 pm Reconciliation 4:00 pm - Vigil Mass Sunday: (Deaf Community Mass) 10:45 am - Mass

6 CREDO FAITH FORMATION New Pre K/Kindergarten Credo Faith Formation Class Offered Starting Wednesday, October 16, the Cathedral will be offering a Credo faith formation class for children ages 4 and 5. The class will follow the same Credo schedule for grades 1-12 (to view schedule, go to click on Ministries/Credo). Classes are held on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:45 pm. The catechist for the class will be Mrs. Patty Lawson and the catechist aide will be Miss Katie Coyle. Registration for the class will take place this weekend (October 5/6) and next weekend (October 12/13) following all the Masses. Any questions, please contact Connie DeMeuse in the Credo Faith Formation Office at TEENS ENCOUNTER CHRIST (TEC) RETREAT Registrations are being accepted for the upcoming TEC retreat on October 25-27, TEC is designed for Catholics who are at least 16 ½ years old. Forms can be picked up at the Credo Faith Formation Office. Forms should be sent in at least 2 weeks prior to the weekend. Scholarship money is available upon request. Please note: All teens of the parish who meet the age requirement are eligible to attend. Confirmands are highly encouraged to attend as part of one's preparation for Confirmation. For more information go to Foundational Catechetical Certification Course Offered There will be a Methods A Foundational Certification Course offered here at the Cathedral on the following dates and times: Tuesday, October 29; Monday, November 4; Tuesdays, November 5, 12, and 19. The Methods class is a five-session course based on sound classroom management principles. The class will be held from 7-9 pm each evening in the Bishop Wycislo Center. All catechists and any interested adults are welcome to attend. There is no charge for the class but registration is required. Please contact the Credo Faith Formation Office at to register. The instructor for the class is Miss Maria DeMeuse. PAUL S PANTRY You are invited, Wednesday, Oct. 16, 10 am to Paul s Pantry, 1520 Leo Frigo Way, Green Bay for a presentation by Mayor Jim Schmitt on the World Food Day Program. Fr. Mark Vander Steeg will offer a prayer and reflection. Bring brown grocery bags, bag ties, egg cartons, and canned food item. Questions? Call or visit SEMINARIAN BIRTHDAY Cathedral son, Mike Picard, will be celebrating his birthday on October 21. How wonderful it would be if many members of our parish family sent him cards (and possibly care packages) to let him know of our prayers and support as he discerns his vocation to the priesthood. His address is: Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary, 700 Terrace Heights #336, Winona, MN FALL BAZAAR The 4th Annual Fall Bazaar will be held Saturday, November 16 from 9 am - 5:30 pm. We will feature lunch, art, crafts, silent auction items, and more. Could you donate a gift certificate, product or service from your business? All proceeds from the bazaar go directly to Cathedral preservation projects. If you have any questions, call Mary Jo at or Sharon at or sfxbazaar2013@gmail.com. Return slip by October 1 to Cathedral Parish. Name Address Phone/ I will drop off the BWC by Please call me to arrange pick up of item(s). Item(s) I would like to donate: