January 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord

January 10, 2016 The Baptism of the Lord Masses Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Mon., Wed., Friday-8:30 am Church Hours Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm Wednesday s 10 am - 8 pm Memorial Day Labor Day Friday-church closes after Mass Confessions Saturday s 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Wednesday s 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday s 9:00 am - 8:00 pm Devotions Rosary before each Mass Monday s Perpetual Help Novena Friday. 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) 497-8060 Small Faith Groups Call the parish office Church Tours Every Second Sunday after 9 am Mass or by Appointment 920-432-4348 Museum Tours Every Sunday after 9 am Mass or by Appointment. (920)-432-4348

Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every Sunday 10 am until noon Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish 139 South Madison Green Bay, WI 54301-4501 Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday s Memorial Day Labor Day 9:30 - noon Parish Office:920-432-4348 Fax: (920) 435-5068 Email: sfxavier@sbcglobal.net Website www.sfxcathedralgb.org The Most Reverend David L. Ricken Rector and Pastor: Reverend Joseph Dorner - Ext. 204 Deacons: Rev. Mr. Thomas Mahoney - Ext. 201 Rev. Mr. Conrad Kieltyka - Ext. 201 Office Manager: Sonia Hitt - Ext. 201 Office Assistant: Jan Phillips - Ext.202 Pastoral Minister: Patricia Westlund - Ext.214 Music Director: Jody Strnad - Ext. 211 Maintenance Manager: Pat Hoslet - 606-0252 Liturgist: Jenny Johns - Ext. 220 Bookkeeper: Vicki Matuszak - Ext. 205 Faith Formation Coordinator: Connie DeMeuse - 432-0820 Faith Alive Adult Faith Formation Coordinator: Barbara Conder: 436-6380 - Ext. 206 Cathedral Trustees: Kenneth Reigh, Secretary Steve Senecal, Treasurer Parish Council President: Patrick Duchateau Finance Council President: John Mitchell Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Monday 8:30 am Wednesday 8:30 am Friday 8:30 am Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Mass Intentions January 9 Living & Deceased Members of The Svejda & Neta Families January 10 Larry & Marcella Berendsen January 11 Fr. Dennis Worzalla January 13 Deanna Czechanski January 15 Intentions of Amy Michalski January 16 John & Doris Vanness January 17 For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Parish IMPORTANT NOTICE! Church will not be open until 8:17 am, Sundays only! HOLY BAPTISM Congratulations to Benedict Paul Kohlmann son of Thomas & Maggie Kohlmann who was baptized here at the Cathedral on Sunday, December 27, 2015. May God Bless You! BANNS OF MARRIAGE I Brianne Heder & Daniel Miller I AnnMarie Sterzing & Adam Klug Readings for the Week of January 10, 2016 Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11 or Is 42:1-4, 6-7/.Ps 104:1b-4, 24-25, 27-30/Ti 2:11-14; 3:4-7...or Acts 10:34-38/Lk 3:15-16, 21-22 Monday:..1 Sm 1:1-8/Ps 116:12-19/Mk 1:14-20 Tuesday:...1 Sm 1:9-20/1 Sm 2:1, 4-8/Mk 1:21-28 Wednesday:....1 Sm 3:1-10, 19-20/Ps 40:2, 5,.7-10/Mk 1:29-39 Thursday: 1 Sm 4:1-11/Ps 44:10-11, 14-15, 24-25/.....Mk 1:40-45 Friday:...1 Sm 8:4-7, 10-22a/Ps 89:16-19/Mk 2:1-12 Saturday: 1 Sm 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1a/Ps 21:2-7/Mk 2:13-17 Next Sunday:..Is 62:1-5/Ps 96:1-3, 7-10/1 Cor 12:4-11/..Jn 2:1-11

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday........January 10th 10:15 am.church Tour After Mass 10:15 am.sunday Social After Mass Wednesday........January 13th 6:00 am... That Man is You Session-BWC 7:00 pm Teach My People to Pray Holy Hour-SFXC Sunday...........January 17th 10:15 am...sunday Social After Mass Monday.........January 18th 5:00 pm...st. John Homeless Shelter Meal Wednesday........January 20th 6:00 am... That Man is You Session-BWC Thursday...........January 21st 9:00 am. Teach My People to Pray Holy Hour-SJE 6:00 pm... Fully Alive Adult Faith Formation-SJE Dcn. Tom Mahoney to highlight His Favorite Saint Friday...........January 22nd NEW Shelter Meal Today Saturday.............January 23rd 8:00 am Fidei Defensor Apologetics Session-Gehl Sunday...........January 24th No Sunday Social After Mass Wednesday........January 27th 6:00 am... That Man is You Session-BWC Saturday........January 30th 5:00 pm.... Chilli Supper-BWC MISSING A CANE? If you are missing your cane call the office to claim it as one was found 432-4348. MASS INTENTIONS! There are many open Mass intentions. Consider having a Mass for a living or deceased loved one. Some recent open dates are January 22, 27 & 29. February 6, 12, 15, 19 & 29. December 25th & 27th, 2015 Sacrificial Giving......$ 17,463.00 Christmas..$ 5,054.00 Offertory Collection.........$ 3,575.45 On Line Giving.$ 1,116.00 Total... $ 27,208.45 Christmas Flowers $ 185.00 Building Maintenance... $ 85.00 Retirement Collection for Religious.....$ 100.00 Music Ministry..$ 50.00 St. Vincent de Paul....$ 20.00 An average of $9956.00 from the weekly collection is needed to meet the budget of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. FYTD Budgeted Receipts...$258,850.02 FYTD Actual Income..$254,382.53 $ (4,467.49) MANDATORY USHER MEETING! There will be a mandatory ushers meeting on Saturday, January 9th and Sunday, January 10th immediately after Mass in church. Ushers need only attend one meeting. We will go over expectations, guidelines & new procedures. All new, veteran, and substitute ushers are expected to attend. CHRISTMAS UN-DECORATING CAN YOU HELP! Sunday, January 10th after 9 am Mass **Some heavy lifting Dis-assemble trees and take down wreaths Monday, January 11th after 8:30 am Mass **Strong men needed for heavy lifting Take down Creche and remaining decorations! CHURCH TOUR If you haven t toured your Cathedral yet, you will have another opportunity next Sunday, January 10th. Meet in the center aisle after the 9 am Mass. See you there! Mark your Calendars for Saturday, January 30th, 2016 after the 4 pm Mass. Pete Warden will be making his famous awarding winning chili. Tickets will be available the weekends of January 16th & 17th, January 23rd & 24th and until the day of. Adults $8 Children $4 (5-12yrs) 5yrs and under free! Includes: Chili, Coffee, Apple Juice and Desert January 2nd & 3rd, 2016 Sacrificial Giving......$ 4,507.00 Offertory Collection.........$ 650.84 On Line Giving.$ 1,586.00 First Offering.........$ 602.00 Solemnity of Mary........$ 781.00 Total... $ 8,126.84 Building Maintenance... $ 53.00 Museum Donation.$ 20.00 St. Vincent de Paul....$ 25.00 An average of $9956.00 from the weekly collection is needed to meet the budget of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. FYTD Budgeted Receipts...$268,805.79 FYTD Actual Income..$262,509.37 $ (6,296.42)

A NOTE FROM YOUR PASTOR A number of you have asked me about indulgences as we have entered into the Jubilee year of Mercy. I thought I would share this response from Pope Francis from the Vatican website:http://www.vatican.va/roman_curia/ tribunals/apost_penit/documents/rc_trib_appen_pro_20000129_indulgence_en.html God Bless! Fr. Joe General Remarks On Indulgences 1. This is how an indulgence is defined in the Code of Canon Law (can. 992) and in the Catechism of the Catholic Church (n. 1471): "An indulgence is a remission before God of the temporal punishment due to sins whose guilt has already been forgiven, which the faithful Christian who is duly disposed gains under certain prescribed conditions through the action of the Church which, as the minister of redemption, dispenses and applies with authority the treasury of the satisfactions of Christ and the saints". 2. In general, the gaining of indulgences requires certain prescribed conditions (below, nn. 3, 4), and the performance of certain prescribed works (nn. 8, 9, 10 indicate those specific to the Holy Year). 3. To gain indulgences, whether plenary or partial, it is necessary that the faithful be in the state of grace at least at the time the indulgenced work is completed. 4. A plenary indulgence can be gained only once a day. In order to obtain it, the faithful must, in addition to being in the state of grace: Have the interior disposition of complete detachment from sin, even venial sin; Have sacramentally confessed their sins; Receive the Holy Eucharist (it is certainly better to receive it while participating in Holy Mass, but for the indulgence only Holy Communion is required); Pray for the intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. 5. It is appropriate, but not necessary, that the sacramental Confession and especially Holy Communion and the prayer for the Pope's intentions take place on the same day that the indulgenced work is performed; but it is sufficient that these sacred rites and prayers be carried out within several days (about 20) before or after the indulgenced act. Prayer for the Pope's intentions is left to the choice of the faithful, but an "Our Father" and a "Hail Mary" are suggested. One sacramental Confession suffices for several plenary indulgences, but a separate Holy Communion and a separate prayer for the Holy Father's intentions are required for each plenary indulgence. 6. For the sake of those legitimately impeded, confessors can commute both the work prescribed and the conditions required (except, obviously, detachment from even venial sin). 7. Indulgences can always be applied either to oneself or to the souls of the deceased, but they cannot be applied to other persons living on earth. Specific Aspects Of The Jubilee Year Having fulfilled the necessary conditions in nn. 3-4, the faithful may gain the Jubilee indulgence by performing one of the following works, listed here below in three categories: 8. Works of piety or religion Either make a pious pilgrimage to a Jubilee shrine or place (for Rome: one of the four Patriarchal Basilicas St Peter, St John Lateran, St Mary Major, St Paul, or to the Basilica of the Holy Cross in Jerusalem, the Basilica of St Laurence in Campo Verano, the Shrine of Our Lady of Divine Love or one of the Christian Catacombs, and participate there in Holy Mass or another liturgical celebration (Lauds or Vespers) or some pious exercise (the Stations of the Cross, the Rosary, the recitation of the Akathistos Hymn, etc.); or make a pious visit, as a group or individually, to one of these same Jubilee places, and there spend some time in Eucharistic adoration and pious meditations, ending with the "Our Father", the profession of faith in any approved form and prayer to the Blessed Virgin Mary. 9. Works of mercy or charity Either visit for a suitable time their brothers or sisters in need or in difficulty (the sick, the imprisoned, the elderly living alone, the handicapped, etc.), as if making a pilgrimage to Christ present in them; or support by a significant contribution works of a religious or social nature (for the benefit of abandoned children, young people in trouble, the elderly in need, foreigners in various countries seeking better living conditions); or devote a suitable part of personal free time to activities benefiting the community or other similar forms of personal sacrifice. 10. Acts of penance For at least one whole day Either abstain from unnecessary consumption (smoking, alcohol, etc.); or fast, or abstain from meat (or other food according to the specific norms of the Bishops' Conferences), and donate a proportionate sum of money to the poor

SEMINARIAN BIRTHDAY Our adopted seminarian, Adam Bradley, will be celebrating his birthday on January 24th. How wonderful it would be if many members of our parish sent him cards, care packages, etc. to let him know of our prayers and support for him as he continues to discern his vocation to the priesthood. His address is: St. Francis de Sales Seminary 3257 S. Lake Dr. St. Francis, WI 53235 TEACH MY PEOPLE TO PRAY HOLY HOUR Join us for Teach My People to Pray Holy Hour as we continue to pray together as a church of the Diocese of Green Bay, here at the Cathedral accompanied by harpist Izabella Sand on Wednesday, January 13th at 7 pm - 8 pm. Holy Hour also offered at St. John s on Thursday, December 21st from 9 am - 10 am. A NOTE FROM MICHAEL PICARD Greetings! It has been a while since I last had an update for everyone. In October I left Mundelein Seminary to discern God s call for me outside of the seminary. I am no longer a seminarian but I am still around the diocese, currently I am working for SPIRITUS which is based in Menasha. It is a group of young people putting on retreats for the Catholic youth in Wisconsin. Every now and then I will be around the Cathedral so if you see me please feel free to stop me and talk. I want to express my gratitude for the Cathedral parishioners during these last few years while I was in seminary, it is truly a blessing to be part of this community. Know that I will be keeping you in my prayers and I humbly ask for your continued prayers for me on this new path the Lord is leading me on. Thank you all again and God bless. -Mike Picard 131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm; Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm 920-432-0078 LIKE us on Facebook. info@cathedralbookandgift.com Our wishes for a Happy, Healthy, and Blessed New Year! Thank you for allowing us to serve you. We look forward to continuing our ministry into the new year! We truly appreciate your patronage and your friendship! MASS OF THE ANOINTING OF THE SICK Mass of the Anointing of the sick will be held at Saint John the Evangelist on Sunday, February 7th at 10:45am. USHERS NEEDED! Since our recent stewardship drive, several ushers decided to step down. We cannot thank them enough for their years of dedication! To be mindful of everyone's time there will now be 4 ushers per Mass. It is our desire that each usher only usher once a month and to eventually, once again, have 6 ushers per Mass. In order for this to happen we are in need of 26 more ushers to step forward. 16 for Saturday evenings at 4 pm and 10 for Sundays at 9 am. Can you make a once a month commitment to help your parish by becoming an usher? If so call the office at 432-4848. FULLY ALIVE ADULT FAITH FORMATION SESSION Join us on Thursday, January 21st for Fully Alive Adult Faith Formation session from 6 pm to 7:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist where Deacon Tom Mahoney will present The Saints of Congress. Join us for this informative presentation. VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION! A VIRTUS training session we be held at the Cathedral on Saturday, February 27th from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm. In the Bishop Wycislo center. To register for this session or other available sessions visit the Diocesan website at www.gbdioc.org click background checks and VIRTUS (located in the left hand column) then locate VIRTUS website and click on web link finally click on registration (also located in the left hand column) and follow the prompts. Register early as the class size is limited. All priests, deacons, other ministers, and employees who may or may not have contact with children, young people and individuals at risk and volunteers who have contact with children, young people and individuals at risk as part of their volunteer duties are required to complete the VIRTUS Adult Awareness Training Session. PRAYER CORNER Baptism of the Lord "Rising from the waters of the Baptismal font, every Christian hears again the voice that was once heard on the banks of the Jordan River: " You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased." ~Saint Pope John Paul II Every one of us is a beloved child of God with whom He is pleased. We are each infinitely loved, created with unfathomable dignity. This is an amazing truth! Spend time each day this week praying and resting in the words of the gospel above, realizing God is speaking those word to you!

CHRISTMAS FLOWER MEMORIALS Robert Charles from Janet Charles James and Ellen Karwedsky from Mrs. Edward Gerczak Hansen & Petasek Families from Mr. & Mrs. Lyman Hansen Roland & Jennie Delfosse and Raymond Motquin from Roger & Charlene Motquin Louise Dukelow, Evelyn Wiese, Mary Ann Rass and Harry Baudhuin from Judith Wiese Raymond & Alvina Joppe from Carol Rae Joppe William & Dorothy McDonald from Mr. & Mrs. Tom McDonald Urban Schumacher from Mr. & Mrs. Greg Rotherham Rueben & Margaret Skoglind, Edward & Alexia Gillis, Albertha Jorgensen, Doris, Bill and John Shimek, Jack Skoglind, Tom Shimek, and Jack Simonet from Mr. & Mrs. James Gillis Joseph & Helen Schaffer and Cletus & Shirley Schaffer from Mrs. Audrey Schaffer Clifford Winkelman & Jordan Schmitt from Mr. & Mrs. Damien Schmitt Isabelle & Zeno Krawczyk from Mr. & Mrs. Norman Jarock Thomas J. Willette from Mrs. Donna Willette Alice Vanden Heuvel from Mr. John Vanden Heuvel Fr. James Manske from Ms. Gail Kasperek Stan & Heidi Jeziorny from Ms. Mary Jeziorny Harvey Sigl from Marian Sigl Lydia DeFrank from Mr. & Mrs. Michael DeFrank Cletus and Bradley Schauer from Mrs. Marion Schauer George Schwingle, Edward & Eleanor Somann and Robert & Anna Schwingle and Family from Mrs. George Schwingle Frank & Concetta Scasny, Mary Graf and Fr. Tony Dolski from Ms. Patricia Scasny Vanderperren Family from Mr. & Mrs. Roger Vanderperren Marie Sharpe and Jeanett Sharpe from Thomas Sharpe David Lynd and Daughter and Lisa Lynd from Ruth Lynd John & Mary Hartl from Mr. David Hartl Mr. & Mrs. Clem Gerstner, Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DeBeck, Kevin Van Pay and Craig Van Pay from Mr. & Mrs. Clifford DeBeck Dewey Rosman STEUBENVILLE SIGNUP!! The Summer 2016 Steubenville Youth Conference registration is now in progress for all teens, grades 9-12. There are two opportunities offered through the Diocese of Green Bay. Steubenville Main Campus in Steubenville, Ohio July 6-12, 2016 Steubenville North in St. Paul, Minnesota July 29-31, 2016 Go to www.gbdioc.org/ymevents click on the photo of the conference you are interested in attending and download the registration form. Registration is due to the Credo Faith Formation Office. Any questions contact Connie at 432-0820. FULLY ALIVE ADULT FAITH FORMATION HELP NEEDED!! It was suggested that we have a potluck each month before our Adult Faith Formation session. To make this happen we need volunteers to coordinate the potluck each month. The potluck would be at 5:15 pm and the session would begin at 6 pm. We would also like to provide childcare. The whole family would attend the potluck. After the potluck the parents will attend the session at 6 pm while the teens could provide childcare. This could be an opportunity to earn church service learning hours for school or Confirmation. Call St. John parish office at 436-6380 if you are willing to help with either the potluck or the childcare. BISHOP RICKEN S MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION That the example of the Holy Family may inspire all families of our Diocese to lives of deeper prayer and holiness. POPE FRANCIS MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS Universal Intention: That sincere dialogue among men and women of different faiths may produce the fruits of peace and justice. Evangelization Intention: For Christian Unity; That by means of dialogue and fraternal charity and with the grace of the Holy Spirit, Christians may overcome divisions. St. John the Evangelist 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301 920-436-6380 Liturgical Schedule Tuesday: 8:30 am - Mass Thursday: 8:30 am - Mass Saturday: 5:30 pm - Mass Sunday: 10:45 am - Mass