August 30, 2015 Twenty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time 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. ROSARY IN THE GARDEN Join us every Tuesday evening at 6:30 pm in our rosary garden behind the Cathedral Church. We will continue through October 13th. (weather permitting) 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 Looking for a Parish? If you are new to the area and are looking for a parish or need more information call the parish office or visit our website.
Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every Sunday 10 am until noon Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral Parish 139 South Madison Green Bay, WI 54301-4501 920-432-4348 Parish Office Hours Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday s Memorial Day Labor Day 9:30 - noon Faith Formation: (920) 432-0820 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 Steven 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 August 29 The living and Deceased members of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist Parish August 30 George Schwingle August 31 Intentions of Darlene Lohrentz September 2 Beatrice Czechanski September4 Margaret Vanden Heuval and Delores Fleming September 5 Marguerite Cygan September 6 Agnes Wieber BANNS OF MARRIAGE III Mary Holschuh & Dan Peterich II Janelle Bluma & Mikal Gill HOLY MATRIMONY Congratulations to Lindsey Kettner & Rustin Schwandt who were married on Saturday, August 22nd here at the Cathedral. May God Bless You! THANK YOU! "Thank you to the generous parishioners who donated canning jars and baskets for our fall bazaar. It is really appreciated." The Fall Bazaar Committee. Readings for the Week of August 30, 2015 Sunday:...Dt 4:1-2, 6-8/Jas 1:17-18, 21b-22, 27/...Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23 Monday:...1 Thes 4:13-18/Lk 4:16-30 Tuesday:.......1 Thes 5:1-6, 9-11/Lk 4:31-37 Wednesday:...Col 1:1-8/Lk 4:38-44 Thursday:..Col 1:9-14/Lk 5:1-11 Friday:...Col 1:15-20/Lk 5:33-39 Saturday:...Col 1:21-23/Lk 6:1-5 Next Sunday:...Is 35:4-7a/Jas 2:1-5/Mk 7:31-37
CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tuesday........ September 8th 6:30 pm...rosary in the Garden Wednesday...... September 9th 4:30 pm....credo begins K-6-Gehl 6:30 pm..rcia begins-bwc 6:45 pm...credo begins 7-12-Gehl 7:00 pm. Teach My People to Pray Holy Hour Thursday....... September 10th 10:15 am.tour-fr. Nielson St. Norbert s Abby Saturday & Sunday September 12th & 13th Missionary Priest At all Masses Sunday....... September 13th 10:00 am..sunday Social after Mass Tuesday...... September 15th 10:00 am..keepers Meeting-BWC 6:30 pm....rosary in the Garden MUSIC MINISTRY As Summer wanes, our thoughts start to turn to the Fall season and the beginning of a new Cathedral Choir season. We are always looking for new singers. Currently we have three different choirs. We have the Cathedral choir which rehearses on Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. Our first rehearsal is on Tuesday, September 8th. This choir sings a variety of choral literature and sings every Sunday with the exception of the first Sunday of each month. Another vocal ensemble is the Schola Cantorum. This ensemble rehearses on Sunday s at 10:30 a.m. year round. This choir specializes in Gregorian chant and polyphony. The Schola sings the first Sunday of every month. Both vocal ensembles are open to high school thru adult and are by audition only. Another ensemble that we have at the Cathedral is Children's Schola. They rehearse on Wednesday's at 3:30 p.m. just prior to CREDO classes. They rehearse year round with the exception of the first Wednesday of every month. This is for ages 5 thru age 12. Some older children may be asked to join the adult Schola. The Children's Schola specializes in chant (Latin and English), traditional Catholic hymns. All three ensembles have opportunities to sing for other liturgies (parish and diocesan) throughout the liturgical year. Another area of music ministry is that of cantor. We are always in need of cantors. Cantors are scheduled on the cantor's availability. Cantors must audition. Cantors cant for parish liturgies as well as for diocesan liturgies. If God is calling you to this ministry contact Jody Strnad at 680-0819 or msmusic65@gmail.com. SAVE THESE DATES Sunday, September 20th: (Date Change) Cathedral/St. John s Parish Picnic after 10:45 am Mass at St. John s. Sunday, September 27th: Mass of the Anointing of the Sick at 9 am. Thursday, October 15th:. Red Mass. Join Bishop Ricken as we pray for those in the Legal Field and Public Officials at 5 pm. Saturday, October 17th: Oktoberfest at 5 pm. Saturday, October 24th: Fall Bazaar from 9 am - 4 pm. Friday, November 13th: St. Cecelia Concert & Reception at 7 pm. Saturday, November 14th: Lesson on Prayer presented by Carol Masuga all day event. Watch bulletin for details and sign up. Sunday, November 29th: Closing of Year of Consecrated Life talk at 3 pm and Advent Vespers with Bishop Ricken at 4 pm. Social to follow in BWC. Saturday, December 5th: Teach My People to Pray, all day event presented by Bishop Ricken. Watch bulletin for details and sign up. Friday, December 4th, 11th, and 18th: Friday Artist Series from 12pm - 1pm. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL PANTRY Our own Cathedral St. Vincent de Paul food pantry is getting low. Would you consider donating dry or non-perishable goods to help replenish supplies. Cathedral's Food Pantry is in immediate need of the following food items: spaghetti and pasta sauce, pancake mix and syrup, cake mixes and frosting, peanut butter and jelly. cereals of all kinds. Wish list: cookies and treats for the children. August 22nd and 23rd, 2015 Sacrificial Giving......$ 5,244.50 Offertory Collection.........$ 367.50 On-Line Giving $ 1,756.00 Total... $ 7,368.00 Building Maintenance.. $ 50.00 St. Vincent de Paul.......$ 100.00 An average of $9956.00 from the weekly collection is needed to meet the budget of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. *FYTD Budgeted Receipts........$ 79,646.16 *FYTD Actual Income........$ 69,096.49 $ (10,549.67)
MASS INTENTIONS In recent years, our parish has not been able to accept as many Mass intentions as in earlier years. However, there are other options for you to remember your deceased loved ones through a Mass intention. Many priests in mission areas, would be happy to pray for your intention at Masses they celebrate. The offering/stipend for a Mass is $10. Dear Fr. Joe, I sincerely thank you for accepting to give me accommodation during my internship program at Relevant Radio. You really showed me brotherly love as a priest. I felt like I have been in my own house. Please as a student of Communication in the Pontifical University of Holy Cross Rome, I have some challenges like: buying of books, electronic devices that are necessary for my course, research materials for my thesis in Licentiate and personal up-keep as a priest. I wish to humbly request for your assistance with mass stipends whenever it is available. I sincerely promise to celebrate any mass request given to me with accurate devotion. Thanks so much and be assured of my prayers for you and your lovely parishioners. Kindly keep me in your prayers. Yours in Christ, Fr. Leonard. Fr. Leonard Ehiemere Collegio Sacerdotale Altomont Via Di Torre Rossa, 94B Rome Italy.00165 BLUE MASS! Join Bishop Ricken, the Knights of Columbus, St. Jude Assemblies and the Fraternal Order of Police for a Blue Mass. What is a Blue Mass? A Blue Mass is an event to honor public safety personnel who serve their community each day. All emergency law enforcement and protective services personnel are invited and encouraged to attend, including retired members. September 6th, 2015 at St. Joseph Oratory, (Chapel on Diocesan grounds-1825 Riverside Dr. GB) at 2 pm. 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 Summer clearance sale in progress to make way for new fall releases and merchandise! 30-50% off! We truly appreciate your patronage and your friendship! THAT MAN IS YOU Men mark your calendars. That Man is You, begins September 16 th at 6 am at the Cathedral in the BWC Center. This program is modeled after some of the country s leading men s program. That Man is You combines Church teaching, scripture, the wisdom of the saints and a little fun to address the pressures and temptations facing men in our modern culture. It seeks to form authentic leaders who will be capable of transforming homes and society. If interested please contact Shawn Zehms (920) 468-7075 or shawn7144@att.net. SEMINARIAN APPEAL Thank you to those who have participated in the annual Seminarian Collection: Hope for the Future, Help Them Today. Have you made your gift? If so, thank you for your generosity. So far this year our parish has raised $6,017.00. Last year, we raised a total of $10,855.00. There is still time to respond to the great need we have to support our diocesan seminarians. Make your gift today by mailing in your pledge card or visit www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give. Whatever you are able to give is greatly appreciated. YEAR OF CONSECRATED LIFE By your prayer and intercession, you are the advocates of all who seek God, who are journeying towards God. You bear witness to a hope which, against every form of hopelessness, silent or spoken, points to the fidelity and the loving concern of God. Hence you are on the side of those who are crushed by misfortune and cannot break free of their burdens. You bear witness to that Love which gives itself for humanity and thus conquered death. Pope Benedict XVI, with priests, religious and seminarians in Austria, 2007 BLEST ART We want to thank you for allowing us to display olivewood carvings August 8th and 9th. On behalf of the Palestinian Christian families in the Bethlehem area, my family, and my staff, we wish to express our sincere appreciation for your trust. Thanks to the support of your parishioners, our total sales were $5,366.14. FEATURED LIGHTHOUSE CD Drawing Close: The God Who Desires You David Calavitta has worked in Catholic Youth ministry for the past 13yrs, serving as a youth minister in several parishes, as well as a missionary with NET Ministries. In this heart-felt talk given at a Steubenville Youth Conference, David reflects upon the all-important and fundamental truth that we were created out of love by a God who continually seeks to draw us into a personal relationship with Him.
Coloring Contest Contest open to children grades 1 12 Pick up your picture in the BWC lobby entrance at the desk on the weekend of September 12 th & 13 th or at the Credo Office during the week. 1 entry per child. Do not write your name on the front of the picture. Write it on the label on the back of the picture. Use colored pencils only. Grades 1 8 pick up Jesus Blessing the Children Return completed picture to Credo, BWC lobby entrance, or office. Contest deadline: September 23 rd. Judging will be done by Parish & Finance Council members. 1 winner per category: Grades 1 through 4 Grades 5 through 8 Grades 9 through 12 Winners will be notified by phone Oct. 2 nd. Grades 9 12 pick up The Prodigal Son Prizes by Cathedral Book & Gift, can be picked up in the BWC October 3 rd or 4 th.
CREDO FAITH FORMATION Please Register your child NOW so that we can plan for the 2015-16 (K-12) Credo faith formation year. The registration fee is due at time of registration. Classes begin Wednesday, September 9th. and meet in the Gehl Center. Grades K-6 meet from 4:30 pm - 5:45 pm, Grades 7-12 meet from 6:45 pm - 8:15 pm. All classes attend Eucharistic Adoration weekly. CONFIRMATION 2016 Parents, who have a child preparing for Confirmation also need to register NOW! To register use the same form for Credo faith formation and indicate that your child is preparing for Confirmation. The fee is $65 per student and is due at time of registration. Make checks payable to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral. Registration forms and schedules are available at www.sfxcathedralgb.org. We are still in need of Substitute Catechists! If God is calling you as a Catechist or you have any questions contact Connie DeMeuse at the Credo Faith Formation office 432-0820. HELP NEEDED! Volunteer middle and high school classroom helpers are needed to assist in the following grades K, 1, and 2. Please contact Mrs. DeMeuse in the faith formation office at 432-0820 if you are interested in assisting our catechists this year. WE REALLY NEED YOUR HELP! Classes begin Wednesday, September 9th and are held from 4:30-5:45pm. Please respond as soon as possible for planning purposes. Thank you. CREDO FAITH FORMATION IMPORTANT PARENT MEETING CHANGE!! All parents of children and teens registered in the Credo faith formation program for 2015-16 are asked to attend a meeting on Thursday, September 17th at 6:30 pm in the Bishop Wycislo Center at the Cathedral. Also, parents of second grade students (those enrolled in sacramental preparation classes) need to attend a brief meeting following the general meeting. ****Please note that the Thursday, September 17th date, is a change from the original scheduled meeting on September 15th. RCIA In celebrating this month of Our Lady s final journey to God in her glorious Assumption, let us ask her motherly intercession to draw souls to the Sacred Heart of her Son. The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey too----of conversion to God and what He intends for us. RCIA is the process by which persons who were never baptized, or were baptized in another Christian tradition, become members of the Church, a people on pilgrimage to our Heavenly Father. On Wednesday, September 2nd at 6:30 pm, RCIA will offer the opportunity for you to inquire about the process of entering the Catholic Faith. Please note this will be a question and answer session. You are not under any obligation to join. No need to RSVP. Please come, we are anxious to meet you. We will be meeting in the Bishop. Wycislo Center. For more information, contact: Patty Westlund at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral office, 432-4348 or pwestlund.sfx@gmail.com. St. John the Evangelist Parish 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 POPE FRANCIS MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS Universal: That volunteers may give themselves generously to the service of the needy. Evangelization: That setting aside our very selves we may learn to be neighbors to those who find themselves on the margins of human life and society. PRAYER CORNER New School Year Prayer Oh most Blessed Trinity, We praise you for the wonder of our being! You have created us to long to know You. As we begin a new school year, please bless our children, that their hearts and minds be opened to a world that reflects Your majesty. Bless all teachers and school staff, that their work inspire and motivate the children entrusted to their care. Bless all parents and grandparents, that their love and faithful guidance be a source of confident comfort to those they love. As we entrust these prayers to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, may her intercession lead us ever closer to You, Most Blessed Trinity. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever. Amen.