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 __________________________________________________________________

Website

www.sfxcathedralgb.org __________________________________________________________________

BISHOP OF GREEN BAY The Most Reverend David L. Ricken

RECTOR AND PASTOR Reverend Joseph E. Dorner E-Mail: ctr78789@centurytel.net

Deacons: Mr. Conrad J. Kieltyka & Mr. Thomas J. Mahoney

Office Manager: Sonia D. Hitt

Office/Sacristan Assistant: Jan K. Phillips

Director of Music: Jody L. Strnad

Maintenance Manager: Patrick R. Hoslet

Pastoral Minister: Patricia J. Westlund

Liturgist/Sacristan: Jennifer L. Johns

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

March 8 2015 Third Sunday of Lent

Daylight Savings Time Begins Turn Clocks Ahead One Hour

National Catholic Sisters Week March 8th - 14th

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 - 8:00 pm

Confessions

Saturday... ............................................ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday ........................................ ..6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Holy Days of Obligation

See Bulletin

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 March 7

†Jack Mitchell Jr.

†Michael Duffy (Anniversary of Death)

Sunday

9:00 am March 8

†Rosalyn Gevaert

Monday

8:30 am March 9

†Delores Junco

Wednesday 8:30 am

March 11

†Deanna, Beatrice and

Harry Czechanski

Friday 8:30 am

March 13

†Lisa Hanson

Saturday

4:00 pm March 14

†Cyrilla Kaiser

Sunday

9:00 am March 15

†Francis & Louis Kieltyka

Readings for the Week of March 8, 2015

Sunday:………………..Ex 20:1-17 or 20:1-3, 7-8, 12-17/

……………………...………….1 Cor 1:22-25/Jn 2:13-25

Monday:…………...………….2 Kgs 5:1-15b/Lk 4:24-30

Tuesday:…………...……….Dn 3:25, 34-43/Mt 18:21-35

Wednesday:……...……………….Dt 4:1, 5-9/Mt 5:17-19

Thursday:……………………….Jer 7:23-28/Lk 11:14-23

Friday:………………………...Hos 14:2-10/Mk 12:28-34

Saturday:…………………………..Hos 6:1-6/Lk 18:9-14

Next Sunday:…………………….2 Chr 36:14-16, 19-23/

…………………………………….Eph 2:4-10/Jn 3:14-21

www.sfxcathedralgb.org

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Naveen Bosco

May God Bless you!

February 28th and March 1st, 2015

Sacrificial Giving……………………...........$ 5,729.00

Offertory Collection……………….……......$ 536.34

On-Line Giving……………………………..$ 1,834.06

Total…………………………..…..........…..$ 8,099.40

An average of $9600.00 from the weekly collection is

needed to meet the budget of St. Francis Xavier

Cathedral.

Bishop’s Appeal Goal as of February 24th

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral…………...…………….91%

St. John the Evangelist……………………………….27%

Building & Maintenance……………...……..$ 68.00

Easter Flowers…………………........…...…..$ 40.00

*FYTD Budgeted Receipts…………….....…$336,538.30

*FYTD Actual Income……..……….....….…$350,537.98

$ 13,999.68

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday……………...……..…..………….…….March 8th 10:30 am……………...…...…..Confirmation Class-Church

Monday……………...………....……………….March 9th 5:30 pm ………………..….Natural Family Planning-BWC

St. John’s Shelter Meal

Tuesday……………...……..…...……….…….March 10th 5:00pm…………….…….…..…..Finance Council Meeting

6:30 pm…………………………....Parish Council Meeting

Wednesday……………...……..…..………….March 11th 7:00 pm………...….“Teach My People to Pray” Holy Hour

Friday……………...….....….………….…….March 13th 5:30 pm………………..…..Stations of the Cross-St. John’s

Saturday and Sunday March 14th and 15th

Second Collection World’s Poor!

Sunday……………..……..…….……….…….March 15th 10:30 am………….…..…..Confirmation Class-Gehl Center

Friday……………...…...…..…..………….….March 20th 5:30 pm………...….…..…..Stations of the Cross-Cathedral

MARCH APOSTLESHIP PRAYER

Universal: That those involved in scientific research may

serve the well-being of the whole human person.

Evangelization: That the unique contribution of women to

the life of the Church may be recognized always.

WORLD’S POOR COLLECTION

March 14th and 15th

This collection provides each of us with an opportunity to

change lives for over 46 million people living in poverty in

this country and abroad. The three agencies represented in

this collection are official church agencies that work to help

the poor and disabled, help themselves out of poverty. You

will have a choice to contribute to any one or all. The

Campaign for Human Development was founded to end the

cycle of poverty throughout America by funding

organizations that help individuals help themselves.

Catholic Campaign for Human Development’s grants go

towards improving education, affordable housing, and

supporting economic development in low income

neighborhoods. 25% of this collection remains in our

diocese to support local anti-poverty efforts The Catholic

Relief Services collection funds six Catholic Agencies that

work to serve Jesus on behalf of our suffering brothers and

sisters around the world, providing humanitarian aid,

resettling displaced individuals, assisting victims of human

trafficking or unjust laws. This collection allows us to see

every encounter with a suffering person as an opportunity to

help Jesus in disguise. Peter’s Pence unites us in solidarity

with Pope Francis “And you are, dear brothers and sisters,

the face of Jesus”. Your donation enables the Holy Father to

support victims of war, natural disasters, and others in need

of assistance.

Please give generously!

Green Bay Diocese Museum is open for

viewing every Sunday after 9 am Mass

NEW: WORK ORDER FORMS Please use “work order” forms to help us identify and then

inform maintenance staff of items that are in need of

replacement or repair. For instance if you see a light bulb

burned out or a door not properly functioning, etc., you may

fill out a work order form which is located in the pamphlet

rack in Bishop Wycislo Center entrance. Give the form to a

staff member, leave at keepers desk or simply place in

collection basket.

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER TOUR Have you ever thought, “I sure wish I knew more about the

windows, the paintings or anything else you see when you

come to Mass.” Don’t remain in the dark any longer. Here’s

an opportunity to learn about your Cathedral. On Sunday

morning, March 8th, fifteen minutes after the 9 am

Mass concludes, meet in the center aisle and we will begin

the journey of learning!

Feminine Genius 5th Annual Women’s Conference,

entitled Got Prayer! Featuring: Fr. Mark Toups,

Author of “Oremus”: A Catholic Guide to Prayer; Teresa

Tomeo, Author, columnist, EWTN radio host;

Sister Maris Stella of Sisters of Life; and Rose Sullivan,

Executive Director of National Conference Diocesan

Vocation Directors. Mass celebrated by Bishop David

Ricken at St. Pius X Parish in Appleton. Conference will

be held on Saturday, March 14th, 8 am until 5:30 pm.

To register and for more information go to

www.elizabethministry.com, www.femininegenius.org,

or femininegenius777@gmail.com

A NOTE FROM OUR PASTOR I hope this season of Lent has been going well for everyone. Thank you for the wonderful

attendance we have had for Stations of the Cross. Our attendance was close to 90 at both Churches, with a

lot of parishioners participating at both sites. I'm delighted to see this particular version of the Stations of

the Cross as well received as in my former assignment. If you haven't yet attended, give it a try. The

meditation is very encouraging and powerful.

Remember that our morning Masses are another way to increase ones time in prayer. Morning

Masses are all at 8:30. We gather Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the Cathedral, and Tuesday

and Thursday at St. John's. Let's keep one another in prayer that the Lord grant each of us a special

grace during this forty day journey in the desert. God bless. Fr. Joe

MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER Looking for a weekend away for just the two of you?

A Marriage Encounter Weekend offers you this experience.

It's a time to renew your relationship, away from the

everyday distraction of life. It’s an opportunity to

strengthen your communication and promote greater

intimacy in your life together. You don't need a Marriage

Encounter Weekend, but you DESERVE one. “Discover

Each Other Again”, more deeply, honestly and warmly.

March 21st-22nd Saint Pius X Parish, Appleton,

April 17th-19th Norbertine Center for Spirituality, De Pere,

May 16th-17th Norbertine Center for Spirituality, De Pere

For more information call Sue & Dennis Amtman at

(920) 544-5166 or visit www.gbme.org

INVITE PEOPLE TO PRAY Is there someone you love who has

stopped coming to Mass? Join the

Lord in inviting him or her back to

church. Invite your friend to enjoy the

quiet and peace of people gathered in

silent prayer. If the time is right, also

invite him or her to consider talking with

a priest or receiving the sacrament of

Reconciliation.

Join us for quiet prayer at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, on:

Monday’s, and Friday’s from 9:15 am - 4 pm

Tuesday’s and Thursday’s 10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday’s 9:15 am - 8 pm (Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament)

Confessions are available on:

Wednesday evenings 6 pm - 8 pm

Saturdays from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm.

For Mass times see “Mass intentions ” area second page.

131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI

Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm;

Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

920-432-0078

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Cathedral Book & Gift Celebrates the Feast Day of St. Patrick

Tuesday, March 17, 2015

3:00pm – 5:00pm

With Local Authors & Artists

Amanda Lauer, author of “A World Such as Heaven

Intended” A Civil War Romance Novel

Dr. Helen Scieszka, author of “Little Girl Lost, Little Girl

Found.” A Story of Faith, Hope and Healing.

Julianne Stanz, author of “The Catechist’s Backpack.”

Spirituality Essentials for the Catechist.

Brian Keliher, artist of Christian drawings sharing the

beauty and inspiration of God’s Word.

COME –WORSHIP THE LORD!

Just as our Blessed Mother found the boy Jesus in the

Temple after searching for Him everywhere, we also find

our Lord in our church in the Blessed Sacrament. Mary was

overjoyed at finding Jesus whom she thought was lost. We,

too, are filled with joy to find Him here, waiting for us to

come to Him! The invitation He extended to His disciples

2,000 years ago to spend an hour with Him is still open to

us today. We need only go to Him, accept Him, and believe

what He told us: that He is present in the Holy Eucharist;

that He can fill all our needs; that He will give us

everything we need in this life; and that He wants us to

spend eternity with Him. You are invited to spend a Holy

Hour with Our Lord in Eucharistic Adoration every

Wednesday between 9 am and 8 pm here at

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Will be offered every Friday during Lent

Time 5:30 pm locations are as follows:

Friday, March 13th at

St. John the Evangelist at

Friday, March 20th at

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Friday, March 27th at

St. John the Evangelist

“TEACH MY PEOPLE TO PRAY” Join Bishop David Ricken for a day to renew and deepen

your prayer life. Saturday, March 28th from 9 am

until 2 pm at Holy Cross Parish,

Kaukauna. Free of charge, lunch is

provided. To register, visit

www.gbdioc.org/dayofprayer or

call 920-272-8194. Pre-registration

is required.

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, at

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral on Wednesday March 11th

7 pm - 8 pm or at St. John the Evangelist on Thursday,

March 19th from noon-1 pm.

YEAR OF CONSECRATED

LIFE

At last I have found my vocation: My vocation is

love. Saint Thérèse of Lisieux

Prayer for the Year of Consecrated Life O God, throughout the ages you have called women and

men to pursue lives of perfect charity through the

evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity, and

obedience. During this Year of Consecrated Life, we give

you thanks for these courageous witnesses of faith and

models of inspiration. Their pursuit of holy lives teaches us

to make a more perfect offering of ourselves to you.

Continue to enrich your Church by calling forth sons and

daughters who, having found the pearl of great price,

treasure the Kingdom of Heaven above all things. Through

our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with

you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and

GOD’S GIFTED GARDENERS!!

Two by two God sent them! St. Francis Xavier Cathedral is in need of three teams of

two people or more to take care of the gardens. One team

will take care of the gardens on the Doty Street side of

church, another team will take care of the Gehl Center and

the third team will cover the Monroe and Walnut Street sign

areas. If God is calling you to serve Him in this way contact

Pat Hoslet 606-0252.

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

SFXC/SJE CONFIRMATION CLASS All Classes are required and held in the “Upper Room” in

the Gehl Center. Classes will be on Sundays from 10:30 am

until noon on the following dates:

March: 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, May: 17th. May: 24th –

Pentecost Sunday - Confirmation Mass at St. Francis

Xavier Cathedral: 11:30 am.

Let the Northeast Wisconsin Passion Play strengthen your

spirit and lift your soul through Holy Week and beyond!

Witness the baptism by John, the calling of the apostles and

the glory of the resurrection. This profoundly moving

production, can be shared by the entire family.

7 pm March 26th, 27th & 28th

1 pm March 28th & 29th

Xavier Fine Arts Theatre

1600 W Prospect Ave, Appleton

Our March 28th matinee will be interpreted for the Deaf and

Hard of Hearing. For more show information or to purchase

tickets, please visit: www.newpassionplay.org or call the

Xavier box office at 733-8840.

DOUG BARRY

BATTLE READY RALLY! Doug Barry, devoted husband and father of five, founder of

RADIX and co-host of EWTN’s “Life on the Rock,” has

been spreading and defending the Catholic faith for over

two decades throughout the Untied States and

internationally. Join us for this powerful event that will

strengthen and encourage you to be more aware of, prepare

for, and engage in the spiritual fight. This event is for men,

women and children 7 years and older.

St. Mary’s Parish, DePere

4805 Sportsman Drive

6:30 pm Thursday, March 19th

For more information visit battlereadystrong.com

Now through March 29th

You are invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for

Life (40 days of prayer and fasting for an end to abortion).

You may also peacefully pray during a 40-day vigil in the

public right-of-way outside Planned Parenthood located at

2605 S Oneida Street in Ashwaubenon. St Francis Xavier

Cathedral’s walking time is from 4 pm - 6 pm on Fridays.

If you are not able to walk both hours consider walking

one hour from 4 pm - 5 pm or from 5 pm - 6 pm any

time would be greatly appreciated. If you can walk one of

these hours or would like more information or to volunteer

call Vonda Jossart at 371-0839 or the office.

DIGNITY OF LIFE Help the Homeless Collection

Once again the Cathedral is participating in a county-wide

collection now until March 15th, of cleaning supplies,

paper products, hygiene and personal care items, for the

homeless. All collected items are distributed to the various

shelters throughout Brown County. Collection boxes will

be located in the Wycislo Center Lobby.

Thank you for sharing and caring!

Enroll early and save money! It is important that enrollment take place early so that

administrators can plan for the number of classroom

teachers and support staff for the next school year. Note:

Families who apply for GRACE financial assistance for the

2015-2016 school year may do so online. This can be done

at the same time you enroll your child(ren) Application and

directions are available at www.gracesystem.org. For

additional assistance, call Donna Sommers at 499-7330,

ext. 303. The deadline for application is April 15, 2015.

ENCOUNTER Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Reconciliation!

Praise and Worship music by:

Jon Laroche & Band or Lisa Preissner & Band

Saturday March 21st from 7 pm - 9 pm

St. Jude the Apostle Parish

1025 W 5th Ave, Oshkosh WI 54902

Questions: contact Phil Lawson at 920-272-8304 or email

plawson@gbdioc.org Sponsored by the Department of New

Evangelization of Young Adult Ministry (ages 18-39)