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PARISH OFFICE
139 S. Madison,
Green Bay, WI 54301-4501
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Office: (920) 432-4348
Faith Formation: (920) 432-0820
Fax: (920) 435-5068
Email: sfxavier@sbcglobal.net
Prayer Network: (920) 497-8060 __________________________________________________________________
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Website
www.sfxcathedralgb.org __________________________________________________________________
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BISHOP OF GREEN BAY The Most Reverend David L. Ricken
RECTOR AND PASTOR Fr. Joseph E. Dorner
Deacons: Mr. Conrad J. Kieltyka & Mr. Thomas J. Mahoney
Director of Music: Jody L. Strnad
Maintenance Manager: Patrick R. Hoslet
Event & Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant: Sonia D. Hitt
Pastoral Minister: Patricia J. Westlund
Liturgist/Sacristan: Jennifer L. Johns Assistant Sacristan: Jan K. Phillips
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: John E. Mitchell
August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Welcome
Fr. Joseph Dorner
Saint Francis Xavier
Cathedral Parish 139 South Madison
Green Bay, WI 54301-4501
920-432-4348
Weekend Masses
Saturday ................................................................ 4:00 pm
Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 am
Weekday Masses
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ......................... 8:30 am
Devotions
One half hour before every Mass ………………...Rosary
Monday …………………………Perpetual Help Novena
Friday. .............................................. Sacred Heart Novena
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesday .....................................….9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Confessions
Saturday... ............................................ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Wednesday ........................................ ..6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil ..................................................................... 5:15 pm
Holy Day .............................................................. 8:30 am
Small Faith Groups
Call the parish office for days and times.
Baptism
Call for arrangements. Preparation session required.
Marriage
Call the parish office at least 9 months in advance of your
desired wedding date.
Church and Museum
Tours by appointment. ................................ 920-432-4348
St. Thomas More School
650 S. Irwin Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301
Principal, Mr. Jeff Kaftan
Phone: 920-432-8242
Mass Intentions Saturday
4:00 pm August 2
† Cecilia & Walter Wilquet
Sunday
9:00 am August 3
† Living & Deceased Members of
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral &
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Green Bay
Monday
8:30 am August 4
† Eleanor Jossart
Wednesday 8:30 am
August 6
For the Return of Fallen Away Catholics
Friday
8:30 am August 8
† Mary Rose & Cindy Puissant
Saturday
4:00 pm August 9
† Albert Snorek
Sunday
9:00 am August 10
† Cletus & Bradley Schauer
Readings for the Week of August 3rd, 2014 Sunday:…………Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21
Monday:………………………...Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:22-36
Tuesday:…………..Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36
……………………………………….or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14
Wednesday:…...Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9
Thursday:……………………...Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23
Friday:………………...Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Mt 16:24-28
Saturday:……………………...Hb 1:12--2:4/Mt 17:14-20
Next Sunday:……………………….1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/
…………………………………..Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33
AUGUST APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER
Refugees. That refugees, forced by violence to abandon
their homes, may find a generous welcome and the
protection of their rights.
Oceania. That Christians in Oceania may joyfully
announce the faith to all the people of that region.
BANNS OF MARRIAGE III Lauren Miller and Dustin Herlache
II Maggie Kitchen and Thomas Kohlmann
I Alison Austreng and Jonathan Nolan
“These couples wish to be married at the Cathedral. If
anyone is aware of any serious reason why these
marriages should not take place, he or she has a moral
obligation before God to make the pastor aware of these
concerns.”
July 26th and 27th, 2014
Sacrificial Giving………...……………...$ 4,426.00
Offertory Collection……………………..$ 413.55
Online Giving………………………........$ 1,151.00
Building Maintenance……………………$ 45.00
St. Vincent de Paul………………………$ 358.00
Total……………………………………..$ 6,393.55
Missionary Coop…………………………$ 2,608.61
We need an average of $9500.00 from the weekly
collection to meet our budget.
RCIA 2014 In celebrating this month of Our Lady of Fatima’s visit to
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, let us ask her motherly inter-
cession to draw souls to the Sacred Heart of her Son. The
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey of
conversion to God and what He intends for us. RCIA is the
processes by which persons who were never baptized, or
were baptized in another Christian tradition, become mem-
bers of the Catholic Church, a people on pilgrimage to our
Heavenly Father.
On Wednesday, August 20th at 7 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 Hall.
For information contact: Pat Westlund at 432-4348 or sfxa-
vier@sbcglobal.net.
THROUGH ILLNESS & RECOVERY When you, a family member or fellow parishioner (if they
are agreeable) is admitted to Aurora Hospital, call the parish
office. It is not the policy of this hospital to contact your
home parish, even if they ask about your affiliation to a
church. Please note; in the event of an emergency they will
contact a priest. We know the importance of spiritual care
especially when you are ill. Allow your parish family to
“be there” for you. You may call Father and set up a time
for him to anoint you if you know a procedure is
forthcoming. While you are recovering in the hospital or
your home we will bring the Eucharist to you. Our visit will
be brief so as to respect your need to rest.
ROSARY IN THE GARDEN Join us every Tuesday evening for a rosary in
the garden behind the Cathedral Church.
We begin at 6:30 pm
through October 14th.
(weather permitting).
St. John the Evangelist Parish
413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
920-436-6380
Liturgical Schedule
Weekdays:
Tuesday: 8:30 am - Mass
Thursday: 8:30 am - Mass
Weekends:
Saturday: 5:30 pm - Mass
Sunday: 10:45 am - Mass
www.sfxcathedralgb.org
SERVICE HOURS FOR
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS If you are a high school student looking for service hours,
why not consider helping for a couple of hours a week to
maintain the grounds that surround the Cathedral church.
Please call our Maintenance Manager, Pat Hoslet at
606-0252 or email: phoslet.sfx@gmail.com.
SEMINARIAN COLLECTION 2014 Help Support our Seminarians: You have an awesome
opportunity to help make a positive impact on the future of
the Diocese of Green Bay. Seven young men will become
new seminarians at the beginning of this academic year and
join 20 others who are already in formation. You can help
the seminarians by supporting their calling through the
Seminarian Collection which will arrive in your mailbox
this week. Your donation provides tuition, room and board,
insurance, a small stipend for our seminarians and support
of the Office of Vocations which invites disciples to
consider the priesthood. The total annual cost is around
$900,000. Next weekend our Diocese will kick off this
annual collection. Will you please help support our
seminarians with a generous gift? There is Hope for the
Future. Let us Help them Today. To make your gift, visit
www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist
Welcome Fr. Joe Dorner
Sunday, August 24th Join us for fun and food as we welcome our new pastor.
Come to 9 am Mass at Cathedral
or 10:45 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist.
Then come for a picnic on the grounds at St. John from noon-1:30 pm.
Hamburger, brats, baked beans and potato salad will be served.
Suggested donation of $3 per plate.
Beverages will be provided.
Music by Building Permit and games by SJE Boy Scouts.
Sign-up sheets are in the Bishop Wycislo lobby.
SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP
The World Apostolate of Fatima will be hosting “Fatima Days” at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on the 13th of each
month, May through October. On Wednesday, August 13th, 2014, Fatima Days will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until
3:00 p.m. The day will consist of Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, and two talks on the Fatima message. For further
questions call Karen at 920-866-2571.
Friday, August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you are invited to Mass at the Shrine of Our
Lady of Good Help. Join the Principal Celebrant, Bishop David Ricken, for this special event. The Mass will be outside at 11
am, Benediction and Rosary Procession will follow the Mass. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Directions: Take Hwy. 57
North from Green Bay to County Truck K. Turn East on K and travel 6 miles to the Shrine. The Shrine is one mile East of
Champion.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Tuesday………………………………………...August 5th 6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden
Saturday………………………………………..August 9th 8:00 am……………………………………………..Esto Vir
Monday……………………………………….August 11th 5:30 pm…………………...Natural Family Planning - BWC
Tuesday……………………………………….August 12th 6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden
7:00 pm…………………Mary Garden Guild Social - BWC
Thursday……………………………………...August 14th 9:15 am………………….Tour: Pilgrimage of Faith, Boston
Tuesday……………………………………….August 19th 9:15 am……………Tour: Freedom Travel, Coldspring, KY
6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden
Wednesday……………………………………August 20th 7:00 pm…………………RCIA Question & Answer - BWC
Sunday………………………………………..August 24th 11:30 am………….Picnic to Welcome Fr. Dorner - St. John
Monday……………………………………….August 25th 4:30 pm………………………………...OCDS (Carmelites)
Tuesday……………………………………….August 26th 6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden
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STAFF DAY OF RETREAT
On July 16th, several staff members traveled to St.
Nazianz with Fr. Brian Belongia for a day of retreat at the
monastery. We started the day with a Byzantine Mass that
was a new way of experiencing liturgy. There were some
similarities to a Roman Catholic Mass, but there were many
differences as well. Everything is chanted and there is no
kneeling; only standing and sitting. The biggest difference
is in how one receives Holy Communion. The bread, which
is leavened, is dipped in the precious blood with a spoon
and the Abbot drops it in your mouth. The liturgy is the
Eastern Rite of the Catholic church that is in alignment with
the Pope. We need to understand that even though the
liturgy is different, it would fulfill a Sunday obligation
because it is Catholic.
Following Mass we joined the monks for a vegetarian
lunch. They observe fasting every Wednesday and Friday
so all their meals those days are vegetarian. One of their
monks, Fr. Moses, is a chef who prepares very delicious
meals. He also offers retreats centered on food.
After lunch, Abbot Nicholas gave us a talk which was
about the beginnings of Catholicism. After a short break
with coffee and scones, we got in our cars and visited St.
Gregory Church and the cemetery. Then we drove down-
town to see the community’s museum which is housed in
the old fire station. It was easy to see that this community
takes great pride in their history. After the museum we
drove a short distance out of town to visit the old seminary.
We were able to go inside the church, which unfortunately
has fallen into disrepair because no one is able to take it
over and repair it. The rest of the buildings have been con-
demned. Toward the back of the grounds is a cemetery
where previous priests of the Salvatorian Fathers of Faith
are buried. There is also a mausoleum where Fr. Ambrose
Oschwald, founder of St.Nazianz (named after St. Gregory
Nazianz) is buried. On the hill above this area is a small
quaint chapel that overlooks the beautiful countryside.
Upon our return to the retreat house, we had another
short break with coffee and scones after which Abbot gave
us talk about the East and West Catholic churches and then
opened the floor to questions. We had many and could have
spent much more time just asking him questions. What a
wealth of information from this gifted teacher.
Then we went in for Ninth Hour, quiet meditation time
to recite the Jesus Prayer to ourselves, and ended with
Vespers. This was followed by a silent supper as we
listened to Fr. Moses read scripture. After supper Abbot
took us to an old historic log cabin that belonged to an
undertaker. The cabin had been moved into town so the
community could restore it and take care of it.
Finally it was time to return home. most, if not all
of us, are thinking about returning to the monastery.
If you want to do a unique retreat, I highly
recommend Holy Resurrection Monastery in St. Nazianz..
The price is unbeatable, the food is incredible, and the
learning experience is priceless! For more information,
google Holy Resurrection Monastery. Sonia Hitt
CREDO FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015 Dear families, If you have yet to register for the upcoming Credo Faith Formation year, please do so immediately by calling the
Faith Formation Office at 432-0820. For any new families to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral or St. John the Evangelist
Parishes, we welcome you and are here to assist you in the faith formation of your children and teens. Parents, if you
have a child or teen preparing for the Sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation this
year, please register them now!
Registration is open for children and teens from Pre-K through Grade 12. At present our pre-k/kindergarten class is
full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call the faith formation office.
For more information on the Credo Faith Formation Program, visit www.sfxcathedralgb.org (click Ministries;
Credo Faith Formation).
Credo classes begin Wednesday, September 3, 2014.
Grades Pre-k - 6 meet from 4:30-5:45pm
Grades 7-12 meet from 6:45-8:00pm
Confirmation classes begin in February and will be held on Sundays. ****Please note: If your teen attends a public
school and is planning to register for Confirmation classes, he/she must also attend Wednesday evening classes here
at Credo. If you have not registered for the separate Confirmation classes, please do so now!
****Important parent meeting for all registered families in Faith Formation: Tuesday, September 16th, 6:30 pm in
the Bishop Wycislo Center at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral...Mark your calendars!
For families with a child preparing for First Confession/First Holy Communion, please plan to stay after the general
meeting (September 16th) for a brief meeting to receive information on your child's preparation for the sacraments.
Any questions, please contact Connie DeMeuse at the Credo Faith Formation Office 432-0820.
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL
St. Thomas More School Annual Appeal 2014 is currently underway and runs through December 31st. This Appeal is part of
their third source funding. STM provides quality Catholic education for Early Education and Kindergarten through eighth
grade students. The school serves a diverse population with many low income families. Any donations, large or small, are
needed and greatly appreciated. ALL DONATIONS GIVEN TO THIS APPEAL GO DIRECTLY TO ST.THOMAS MORE
SCHOOL. If you are an alumnus of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, St. Mary of the Angels, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. John the
Evangelist, or St. Willebrord Schools, a parent, grandparent or someone who believes in or benefited from a Catholic
education, your donation and support is encouraged and appreciated. Please send your donations to STM Annual Appeal,
650 S Irwin Ave, Green Bay WI, 54301. Checks are made to St. Thomas More School Annual Appeal. STM thanks you and
asks God to bless you for your support!
GRACE SCHOOL SYSTEM REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR
Registration at the 9 GRACE schools continues online at www.gracesystem.com.
Please contact the school for a tour and additional information.
Financial assistance is still available.
For registration assistance, contact Donna Sommers at the
GRACE Office at 499-7330, ext. 303.