December 3, 2017 First Sunday of Advent

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1 December 3, 2017 First of Advent Masses Mon., Wed., Friday- Church Hours Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm Wednesdays 10 am - 8 pm Confessions s 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Wednesdays 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesdays - 8:00 pm Devotions Rosary before each Mass Mondays Perpetual Help Novena Fridays Sacred Heart Novena Baptism Call to make arrangements Preparation session is required. Marriages Call parish office 9 months before your desired wedding date. Prayer Network (920) Church Tours Every Second after 9 am Mass or by Appointment Museum Tours Every after 9 am Mass or by Appointment. (920)

2 DISCOVER THE HISTORY OF THE GREEN BAY DIOCESE For sale through the office or after Mass The 260 page glossy hard cover is $35. The 48 page illustrated comic book is $15. Write checks out to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. ADVENT/CHRISTMAS OBLIGATION Q: Are the faithful able to attend one liturgy on December 24th to fulfill their obligation for both the Fourth of Advent and Christmas? Will it count for both? A: Despite falling on a, the faithful are still obligated to participate in two Masses between Dec 23rd - 25th: one for the Fourth of Advent (anytime from 4:00 p.m. on, Dec. 23 until 4:00 p.m. on, Dec. 24) and one for the Christmas Solemnity (either on, Dec. 24 after 4:00 p.m. or Monday Christmas Day). As the Church, we therefore complete our Advent journey with all four s in preparation for the celebration of Christmas. This year, the Fourth of Advent will fall on December 24th, Christmas Eve. While this does not happen often (not since 2006), it reminds us of the need to plan ahead in order to participate in both the Fourth of Advent and Christmas! Our Advent journey has brought us through three weeks of preparation and reflection on Christ s coming into the world. While this year we only have one day of the Fourth Week, the Fourth of Advent will best prepare us to enter fully into the joyful celebration of Christmas. At a time when we often find ourselves busy with preparations for meals, travel, and shopping, keeping our observance of the Fourth of Advent so close to Christmas allows us to take this special opportunity to quiet ourselves before the Christmas celebration, to make us aware of Christ s presence, and recognize the full impact and joy of the arrival of the Christmas Time. Please see the liturgy schedule to select which Masses for both the Fourth of Advent and Christmas you will be participating in. May we together prepare for the peace of Jesus Christ to enter into our hearts and homes during this very special time of year ~Michael Poradek, Divine Worship Director COMMUNITY OUTREACH HELP US HELP OTHERS! Seroogy s Fine Chocolates will be sold after both Masses starting next weekend through December 17th or while supplies last. Profits help benefit the Cathedral s shelter meal programs. GIVING TREE Cathedral s Christmas giving tree is on display now through, December 17th. Remove ornaments tagged with gifts for Love Life, St. John Homeless Shelter and neighborhood families. No need to wrap just return in a bag with the ornament tag... PARISH PANTRY Items needed: Cereal, soup, tuna, vegetables/fruit in cans, crackers (saltines and graham), peanut butter, jelly/jam, box macaroni and cheese, dry pasta or rice, canned baked beans or stew, fruit roll-ups, cookies, granola bars, sweet treats, cans of prepared pasta, spaghetti or macaroni, box of prepared meals, pancake mix, and maple syrup. Please no, expired food, perishable items or glass jars! CHRISTMAS DECORATING! Friday, December 15, after 8:30 AM Mass Build indoor creche platform (men needed for heavy lifting), December 17, after 9AM Mass Move items into church (Christmas trees, wreaths, garland, swags, decorations) Set up and decorate large Christmas trees in sanctuary, near creche, and Three Kings display Hang wreaths, garland, and swags in church Monday, December 18, after 8:30 AM Mass Set up indoor creche statues Set up Three Kings (men needed for heavy lifting) Set up outdoor creche Finishing touches on both creche sets Friday, December 22, after 8:30 AM Mass Set out poinsettias Set up candelabra Any unfinished items and Clean up ADVENT PENANCE SERVICE Thursday, December 14th 6:30 pm at St. John s Three Priests will be available. KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS The Knights of Columbus will be selling "Keep Christ in Christmas" magnets during the Advent Season. The magnets can be displayed on your vehicle, and sell for $5 each.

3 November 25th & 26th, 2017 Sacrificial Giving $ 5, Offertory Collection......$ On-Line Giving.... $ 1, Total...$ 6, Building Maintenance $ Music Ministry......$ An average of $ weekly collection is needed to meet the budget. For online contributions Go to and click the Online Giving logo. FYTD Budgeted Income $ 219, FYTD Actual Income......$ 178, Balance $ (40,295.10) CHRISTMAS CONCERT St. Francis Xavier Cathedral 140 S Monroe Ave, Green Bay Friday, December 15th 7:30 pm For tickets and information call Call CHRISTMAS PERFORMANCE On Tuesday, December 5th at 9:30, the Southern Door High School Madrigal Ensemble will present a free Holiday Performance at Cathedral at 9:30 am. The concert will include some favorite carols and more. We hope to see you then! Readings for the Week of December 3, 2017 :.Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3, 15-16, [4]/1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday:..Is 2:1-5/Ps 122:1-2, 3-4b, 4cd-5, 6-7, 8-9/...Mt 8:5-11 Tuesday:...Is 11:1-10/Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/...Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday:...Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/...Mt 15:29-37 Thursday:..Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9, 19-21, 25-27a [26a]/...Mt 7:21, Friday: Gn 3:9-15, 20/Ps 98:1, 2-3, 3-4 [1a]/Eph 1:3-6, /Lk 1:26-38 :.Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, [cf. Is 30:18d]/ Mt 9:35--10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next :..Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, [8]/.2 Pt 3:8-14/Mk 1:1-8 ALL SOULS REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM This is a free-of charge opportunity for anyone who has cremated remains of a loved one at home, to inter them in a communal All Souls Remembrance Crypt at the Allouez Catholic Cemetery & Mausoleum. This provides an opportunity for anyone, of any faith, the dignified committal and interment of their loved one s cremated remains. The special Rite of Committal will take place at the Chapel Mausoleum with Bishop David Ricken on, December 9th, at 11:00 am. For those who have questions or are wishing to take part call the Allouez Catholic Cemetery at (920) to RSVP. A required authorization form needs to be completed by Thursday, December 7th. 131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm; : 10 am - 4 pm LIKE us on Facebook. info@cathedralbookandgift.com Parent Book Club s Free parent book club on the virtues of fairy tales. Tending the Heart of Virtue One Wednesday per month from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Feb. 7, Mar. 7, Apr. 4 The Young Readers Club is as follows:, December 9th, 1-2pm, "The Mitchells: Five for Victory" Books available at the store. Contact us for more details and to register! Thank you for your patronage & friendship! DEAF MASS & CONFESSIONS Confessions 2:45 pm - 3:30 pm Mass 4 pm December 9th at St. John s ST. NICK PARTY Sponsored by St. John s deaf community after the 10:45 am Mass on, December 3rd. For questions call SJE parish office at St. John the Evangelist 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI Liturgical Schedule Tuesday: - Mass Thursday: - Mass : 5:30 pm - Mass : 10:45 am - Mass

4 Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every 10 am until noon Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish 139 S Madison St Green Bay, WI Parish Office: Credo Faith Formation: Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:30 am - Friday s Memorial Day Labor Day 9:30 am - noon Fax: cathedral.sfx@gmail.com Website: The Most Reverend David Ricken Rector and Pastor: Reverend Joseph Dorner Deacons: Rev. Mr. Thomas Mahoney Rev. Mr. Conrad Kieltyka Office Manager: Sonia Hitt Office Assistant: Jan Phillips Maintenance Manager: Pat Hoslet Parish Sacristan: Dan Vanden Avond Cathedral Bishop Sacristan: Margaret Kleinschmidt Music Director: Rachael Verhaagh Faith Formation Coordinator: Connie DeMeuse Bookkeeper: Vicki Matuszak PRAYER CORNER Father in heaven, Our hearts desire the warmth of Your love and our minds are searching for the light of Your Word. Increase our longing for Christ our Savior and give us the strength to grow in love, that the dawn of His coming may find us rejoicing in His presence and welcoming the light of His truth. We ask this in the name of Jesus our Lord. Amen. ~Christian Prayer 1st Advent Monday Wednesday Friday Mass Intentions December 2 The Living & Deceased Members of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Parish December 3 All Cathedral Campaign Donors December 4 Elaine O Connor & Alex Christon December 6 John Dollar December 8 Mary Graf December 9 An Increase of Vocations to the Monastery of the Holy Name Jesus December 10 Anders & Marie Hendrickson and Family CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday...December 5th 9:30 am Southern Door HS Christmas Performance-Church 6:45 pm.....k of C Meeting-Gehl &, December 9th & 10th Second Collection for Religious Retirement...December 10th 10:15 am.. Tour of Church after Mass Tuesday...December 12th 11 am.. Tour: Green Bay Area Men s Club Wednesday...December 13th 7 pm. Teach My People to Pray Holy Hour SFX Friday...December 15th 7:30 pm...new Voices Concert-Church...December 16th 9 am.diaconate Gathering Mass & Event in BWC Wednesday...December 17th 10:15 am..tour of Church after Mass Thursday...December 21st 9 am.. Teach My People to Pray Holy Hour SJE...December 23rd 8 am..fidei Defensor Session-Gehl 4TH SUNDAY OF ADVENT/ CHRISTMAS MASS SCHEDULE December 23rd at 4 pm (4th of Advent), December 24th at 9 am (4th of Advent), December 24th at 4 pm (Christmas Eve Mass), December 24th at 9 pm (Televised Midnight Mass) Monday, December 25th at 9 am (Christmas Day)

5 FROM FR. JOE After my homily last weekend, a number of you expressed interest in having a copy of St. Justin Martyr s letter to Emperor Antoninus Pius, explaining how Christians celebrated the Mass. It was written around the year 155. Here it is. It can also be found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraph 1345: On the day we call the day of the sun, all who dwell in the city or country gather in the same place. The memoirs of the apostles and the writings of the prophets are read, as much as time permits. When the reader has finished, he who presides over those gathered admonishes and challenges them to imitate these beautiful things. Then we all rise together and offer prayers for ourselves...and for all others, wherever they may be, so that we may be found righteous by our life and actions, and faithful to the commandments, so as to obtain eternal salvation. When the prayers are concluded we exchange the kiss. Then someone brings bread and a cup of water and wine mixed together to him who presides over the brethren. He takes them and offers praise and glory to the Father of the universe, through the name of the Son and of the Holy Spirit and for a considerable time he gives thanks (in Greek: eucharistian) that we have been judged worthy of these gifts. When he has concluded the prayers and thanksgivings, all present give voice to an acclamation by saying: 'Amen.' When he who presides has given thanks and the people have responded, those whom we call deacons give to those present the "eucharized" bread, wine and water and take them to those who are absent. ~Fr. Joe BAMBINELLI BLESSING!! Bring your Baby Jesus on December 16th and 17th. To be blessed during Mass FEAST OF IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Mass times: Thursday December 7th 6 pm at St. John s Friday, December 8th at Cathedral