May 21, 2017 Sixth Sunday of Easter Masses Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Mon., Wed., Friday- Church Hours Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm Wednesday s 10 am - 8 pm 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 s 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 Catholic Holy Family Society member, Theresa Hansen (holding check) presents the Helping Hands Church Grant check to Fr. Joseph Dorner, Pastor & Rector of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Others pictured are (front row) Larry Calaway, Monica Seidler (Co-Chair of the Dignity of Life Committee), Mary Ellen Beyer and Barbara Vanden Avond. (Back Row) Nonie Calaway, John Rausch, Mary Sweeney, Kenneth Reigh and Marilyn Lemerond. Missing from this photo is Ken Nier who also Co-Chairs the committee and approximately 30 other volunteers who help with the NEW Community Shelter meals.
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN UPDATE To date thirteen (13) of the eighteen (18) projects originally projected for the Cathedral renovation through the Capital Campaign have been completed. These 13 projects represent $1.5 million of the total $2.3 million forecasted. Five (5) projects remain. Four (4), the mural restoration, floor replacement, pew refinishing, and the pipe organ rebuild will be completed during the fall outage starting September 5 th until December 1 st. The fifth project, the Sacred Heart Altar restoration, is scheduled for completion this June/July. An update of the details on what will occur during the outage will be provided in a bulletin update in August. In the meantime, you can see a sample of the pew color and cushion as well as a sample of the new floor in the BWC hall immediately to your right as you enter. There will be some work occurring this summer in preparation for the outage. First, all effort is being made to limit any disruption in the Cathedral through the summer. However, there are some things that must occur to ensure we can complete all the projects during the outage. It is a tight schedule. This summer you will see the following happening in the Cathedral all being part of the Capital Campaign Projects. The crack in the wall below the Rose Window in the choir loft (has been there many years) has already been repaired. The main organ console and many large pipes will be removed from the Church starting June 6 th so the choir loft will be off limits starting that day. The console is being sent out for rebuilding to the Wicks Organ Company in Highland, Illinois. It will be re-installed in November. The small organ in front of the church will be used as a replacement until the outage. The Bishop Krautbauer tomb will be cleaned and the lettering redone in August. This is in anticipation of glass being installed over the tomb during the outage to level it with the new floor. There will be a new ceiling installed in the Monroe Street entrance. Also, the piano in the choir loft will be moved into the BWC. Again, thank you so much for all your patience and understanding during this work. ~The Tech Committee CATHOLIC HOLY FAMILY SOCIETY The CHFS is pleased to announce that Dignity of Life Committee at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish in Green Bay, WI has been selected to receive a Church Grant Award in the amount of $3,000. Parishioner, Theresa Hansen, who has been a member of CHFS for over 18 years, nominated her parish for the Grant to be used to purchase food to be prepared for the homeless at the New Community Shelter. Her goal is to be able to provide meals to more families then they are currently serving. Catholic Holy Family Society is a fraternal benefit organization providing life insurance to Catholics and their families. Fraternal benefit societies operate with a blend of business and volunteerism. We also have a strong commitment to Catholic education. For more information about CHFS, please call (800) 240-2554. PARISH SEMINARIN UPDATE Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, Praised be Jesus Christ! Thank you for another year of prayers and support. I write this less than two weeks away from diaconate ordination. This past year has been very good. As you may recall, I spent last summer in Kansas City doing a hospital chaplaincy internship. I was blessed with some very good and prayerful encounters with patients, as well as a great supervisor and colleagues. While in Kansas City, I got to know a group of religious called the Little Sisters and Brothers of the Lamb. My encounters with them inspired me greatly. This spring I had the chance through seminary to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land for nine weeks. This was a real blessing. Some of my favorite sites included the Church of the Nativity, where Jesus was born; the Basilica of the Annunciation and the town of Nazareth, home of the Holy Family; the Galilee countryside and the Church of the Multiplication of Loaves and Fishes; and the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, which contains Calvary and Jesus' tomb. I grew closer to my classmates during this pilgrimage, as well. I will be ordained a deacon on Sunday, May 21st, at 3pm, here at the Cathedral. I am looking forward to this, and all of you are welcome to attend. This summer I will be a deacon at St. Mary's of the Lake Parish in Lakewood, St. Ambrose Parish in Wabeno, and the 'station' churches at Silver Cliff and Crooked Lake, with pastor Fr. Philip Dinh-Van-Thiep. I'm looking forward to this experience. Please keep me in your prayers, and I will do the same. I look forward to seeing you around the parish! In Him, ~Kyle RITE OF ORDINATION With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God the Church of Green Bay joyfully invites you to attend the Rite of Ordination to the Order of Deacon for José López Vargas and Kyle Thomas Sladek (Cathedral Parish Seminarian) On Sunday, May 21st at 3 pm Here at Cathedral. MISSING HEARING DEVICE? We have noticed that one of our hearing devices is missing. If you have or know someone who has it, we are asking that you please return it at your earliest convenience. SUMMER HOURS Beginning Friday, of Memorial Day weekend May 26th through Friday, September 1st, the office will close at noon however church will remain open normal hours for prayer until 4 pm.
Readings for the Week of May 21, 2017 Sunday: Acts 8:5-8, 14-17/Ps 66:1-7, 16, 20/1 Pt 3:15-18/ Jn 14:15-21 Monday: Acts 16:11-15/Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b/Jn 15:26--16:4a Tuesday: Acts 16:22-34/Ps 138:1-3, 7c-8/Jn 16:5-11 Wednesday:...Acts 17:15, 22--18:1/Ps 148:1-2, 11-14/ Jn 16:12-15 Thursday:.Ascension: Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-9/..Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20 Friday:..Acts 18:9-18/Ps 47:2-7/Jn 16:20-23 Saturday:.Acts 18:23-28/Ps 47:2-3, 8-10/Jn 16:23b-28 Next Sunday:..Acts 1:12-14/Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8/1 Pt 4:13-16/ Jn 17:1-11a OUR LADY OF FATIMA STATUE On June 2nd the World Apostolate of Fatima is bringing to our Cathedral Parish the National Pilgrim Virgin Statue of the USA. This beautiful Image of Our Lady of Fatima was blessed by Pope Paul VI and given to our country by the Bishop of Fatima to carry the important message of Fatima to the Untied States. It is a message Pope John Paul II said is more important than ever. Itinerary Friday, June 2nd 5 pm Welcome Mass with Bishop Ricken 6 pm Talk on Fatima Statue & Message 10 pm Church closes Saturday, June 3rd 8 am Church Opens for Prayer 2:15 pm Confessions 3:00 pm Talk on Fatima Statue & Message 3:30 pm Rosary 4 pm Mass 6 pm Diocesan Confirmation 10 pm Church Closes Sunday, June 4th 8 am Church Opens Rosary 9 am Mass 10:15 am Talk on Fatima Statue & Message 12 pm Diocesan Confirmation 5 pm Fatima Statues Leaves Check Future Bulletins for Possible Additions! 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 We truly appreciate your patronage and your friendship! May 13th & 14th, 2017 Sacrificial Giving..........$ 8,483.00 Offertory Collection......$ 517.49 On-Line Giving.... $ 2,021.00 Total...$ 11,021.49 Building Maintenance......$ 235.00 Music Ministry. $ 10.00 Museum.......$ 10.00 Trinity Dome Collection...$ 1,395.00 An average of $9961.54 weekly collection is needed to meet the budget. For online contributions Go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org and click the Online Giving logo. FYTD Budgeted Receipts....... $ 458,230.84 FYTD Actual Income.......$ 481,366.38 Surplus $ 23,135.54 ROSARY IN THE GARDEN Join us every Tuesday evening in our rosary garden behind the Cathedral Church. We begin at 6:30 pm from now through October 10th. (weather permitting) PARISH TRUSTEE ELECTIONS St. Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish is seeking nominations for Trustee Treasurer. 1) Nominees must be at least 21 years of age and in good standing with the parish. 2) Persons nominating must be at least 18 years of age and in good standing with the parish. 3) Persons nominated must be available to carry out their duties, (ie. Check signing, attending regularly scheduled Parish Finance Council meetings.) 4) You may nominate yourself, or you may nominate another person for a 2 year term. Nominations must be received in the Parish Office by Monday, June 12th. If interested or would like more information call the Parish Office at 432-4348 or talk with Fr. Joe Elections will take place on June 24th & 25th CATHEDRAL & ST. JOHN YOUNG ADULT We are attending Retirement Reality Check, a televised Town Hall event hosted by FOX 11 s Tom Milbourn and Mark Leland. Thursday, May 25th, 7 pm 8 pm at Dudley Birder Hall, St. Norbert College. Prior registration is required for this free event. To learn more and obtain your free ticket, check out our Flocknote! Join our Flocknote to receive email updates and text alerts about upcoming events: www.flocknote.com/ CathedralYoungAdults or text cathedral to 84576. If you have any questions or ideas, please contact Sarah at sarahelizbradford@gmail.com Open to all young adults (18-39) in the diocese.
Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every Sunday 10 am until noon Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish 139 S Madison St Green Bay, WI 54301-4501 Parish Office: 920-432-4348 Office Hours Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday s Memorial Day Labor Day 9:30 am - noon Fax: 920 435-5068 Email: cathedral.sfx@gmail.com Website: www.sfxcathedralgb.org 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 Sacristan: Margaret Kleinschmidt Music Director: Rachael Verhaagh Faith Formation Coordinator: Connie DeMeuse - 432-0820 Bookkeeper: Vicki Matuszak St. John the Evangelist 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301 920-436-6380 Liturgical Schedule Tuesday: - Mass Thursday: - Mass Saturday: 5:30 pm - Mass Sunday: 10:45 am - Mass Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Monday Wednesday Friday Saturday 4:00 pm Sunday 9:00 am Mass Intentions May 20 For the Living & Deceased Members of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Parish May 21 John, Leo & Carman Kane May 22 Paul Mayer May 24 Charles J. Mocco Family May 26 Mary Rotherham May 27 Robert Tafelski May 28 James Konieczny CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday.........May 21st 3 pm.transitional Deacon Ordination 7 pm. Lyra Russian Orthodox Choir Benefit Concert Tuesday........May 23rd 6:30 pm....rosary in the Garden Saturday........May 27th 8 am.. Fidei Defensor Session-Gehl Monday, May 29th Memorial Day 10:00 am Mass NO 8:30 Mass Office Closed All Day & Church Closes After Mass Tuesday........May 30th 6:30 pm....rosary in the Garden Friday........June 2nd 5 pm Mass for Arrival of Fatima Statue Saturday & Sunday June 3rd & 4th Fatima Statue on Display Our Own Needs Second Collection THANK YOU! A special Thank You is extended to Carol Joppe for donating the beautiful crown of roses for our parish May Crowning. MARY GARDEN GUILD Invites you to join us as we plant the Cathedral Mary Garden & Rosary Garden (located behind the cathedral). on May 27th, 8:30-Noon. (Rain date June 3rd). We welcome new members. The flowers & plants in the garden are dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God. They are either named or associated with her by legend. For more information visit sfxcathedralgb.com/marysgarden.
TOTUS-TUUS SUMMER YOUTH MISSION JUNE 11TH - 16TH To register for the upcoming Totus-Tuus Summer Youth Mission go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org and click on the Faith Formation tab; then Totus Tuus. *Registration forms need to be downloaded and mailed with payment to the Cathedral. T-Shirt orders need to be paid separately during the week of Totus Tuus! Please do not include them as part of the registration payment! A family is needed to host the 2 male TT leaders. Families are also needed to prepare lunches and dinners for the team. If you and/or your family can help in any way contact the faith formation office at 432-0820. PARISH PILGRIMAGE Father Joe invites you to join him for a one day retreat to the Basilica of St. Josaphat in Milwaukee on Friday, June 9th. Departure will take place from the Cathedral parking lot at 7 am and will return at 5:30 pm. The pilgrimage includes Mass, prayer, a tour and transportation. Your choice for lunch is Chicken Paprikash or Serbian Style Fish. Your paid registration of $35 ensures a day of spiritual enrichment. Call Cathedral office at 432-4348 or St. John s 436-6380 to reserve your seat!! 2017-18 CREDO FAITH FORMATION & SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Registration for the 2017-18 Faith Formation year and sacramental preparation classes has begun. Enrollment is open to students in grades 1-12. If a student will be preparing for a Sacrament in 2017 or 2018, he/she must register at this time. REGISTRATIONS WITH PAYMENTS ARE NOW DUE! To register, go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org and download a registration form. For questions, contact the faith formation office at 432-0820. PRAYER CORNER Never be afraid of loving the Blessed Virgin too much. You can never love her more than Jesus did. ~Saint Maximilian Kolbe We are in the midst of May, the month dedicated to Mary. This week make a special effort to honor Mary in some way: place a flower by her statue in your home, stop by the Mary statue in the front of Cathedral, or visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help. Take time to honor and love the Queen of Heaven, your mother.