March 20, 2016 Palm Sunday of the Passion 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’s-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’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

Mass Intentions

Saturday

8:30 am

4:00 pm

March 19

†Joseph Novitski

†George Schwingle

Sunday

9:00 am March 20

†James & Ellen Karwedsky

(Anniversary of Death)

Monday

8:30 am March 21

†Arnold & Delores Schultz

Wednesday

8:30 am March 23

†Mary Graf

Thursday

7:00 pm March 24

Intentions of Robin Cavil

Friday

3:00 pm March 25

Intentions of the Holy Father

Saturday

8:00 pm March 26

For the Living & Deceased Members of

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and

St. John the Evangelist Parish

Readings for the Week of March 20, 2016 Sunday:………...Lk 19:28-40/Is 50:4-7/Ps 22:8-9, 17-20,

…………...23-24/Phil 2:6-11/Lk 22:14--23:56 or 23:1-49

Monday:…………..Is 42:1-7/Ps 27:1-3, 13-14/Jn 12:1-11

Tuesday:…Is 49:1-6/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/Jn 13:21-33, 36-38

Wednesday:…….Is 50:4-9a/Ps 69:8-10, 21-22, 31, 33-34/

………………………………………………Mt 26:14-25

Thursday: Chrism Mass:…………….Is 61:1-3a, 6a, 8b-9/

…………………………...Ps 89:1-6/Rv 1:5-8/Lk 4:16-21

Evening Mass of the Lord's Supper:…...Ex 12:1-8, 11-14/

…………Ps 116:12-13, 15-18/1 Cor 11:23-26/Jn 13:1-15

Friday:…….Is 52:13--53:12/Ps 31:2, 6, 12-13, 15-17, 25/

……………………….Heb 4:14-16; 5:7-9/Jn 18:1--19:42

Saturday: Vigil:….Gn 1:1--2:2 or 1:1, 26-31a/Gn 22:1-18

….or 22:1-2, 9a, 10-13, 15-18/Ex 14:15--15:1/Is 54:5-14/

…….Is 55:1-11/Bar 3:9-15, 32--4:4/Ez 36:16-17a, 18-28/

……….Ps 118:1-2, 16-17, 22-23/Rom 6:3-11/Lk 24:1-12

Next Sunday:……….…...Acts 10:34a, 37-43/Ps 118:1-2,

……….16-17, 22-23/Col 3:1-4 or 1 Cor 5:6b-8/Jn 20:1-9

…………………………….or Lk 24:1-12 or Lk 24:13-35

Saint Francis Xavier

Cathedral Parish 139 S Madison St

Green Bay, WI 54301-4501

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Friday’s Memorial Day – Labor Day 9:30 am - noon

Parish Office: 920-432-4348

Fax: 920 435-5068

Email: sfxavier@sbcglobal.net

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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

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

Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every Sunday

10 am until noon

Sunday

9:00 am March 27

For the Living & Deceased Members

of The DeBaker Family

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS Tammy Stepanovich & Family

And

Alginn Bohannon

POPE FRANCIS’

MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS Universal Intention: That families in need may receive the

necessary support and that children may grow up in healthy

and peaceful environments.

Evangelization Intention: That those Christians who, on

account of their faith, are discriminated against or are being

persecuted, may remain strong and faithful to the Gospel,

thanks to the incessant prayer of the Church.

BISHOP RICKEN’S

MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION That all families work to strengthen their relationships and

promote reconciliation within their households, especially

between those who have long been separated by division.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Friday………........................….……..…........March 24th

3:00 pm ……………………………..Holy Land Collection

Saturday………..............….……..…........…..March 26th

8:00 am ………………...……Fidei Defensor Session-Gehl

12:00 pm…………….Blessing of Easter Food-Bsp. Ricken

Tuesday……………..............….……..…........March 29th

NEW Shelter Meal Today!

Wednesday………..............…..……..…........March 30th

6:00 am……………………….....“That Man is You”-BWC

Friday……….............….…………...……......…..April 1st

9:15 am…………….……………………First Friday Social

Monday………............………….....……......…..April 4th

6:00 pm--Missionary of the Word Profession of First Vows

Tuesday…….............….…………...……......…..April 5th

7:00 pm………………Knights of Columbus Meeting-Gehl

Wednesday………..............…..………...…........April 6th

6:00 am……………………….....“That Man is You”-BWC

Monday………..............………...……..…........April 11th

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ………...Tour-“Learning in Retirement”

Wednesday………..............……..……..…........April 13th

7:00 pm…...“Teach My People to Pray” Holy Hour-SFXC

Monday………..............………...……..…........April 18th

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm ………...Tour “Learning in Retirement”

Thursday………..............………...…....…........April 21st

9:00 am……....“Teach My People to Pray” Holy Hour-SJE

6:30 pm-“Fully Alive” Adult Faith Formation Session-SJE

Saturday………..............….……....…........…..April 23rd

8:00 am ………………...……Fidei Defensor Session-Gehl

Sunday………..............….………...…........…..April 24th

9:00 am Mass………...……...……First Holy Communion

Tuesday…….............….…………...……......…..May 3rd

7:00 pm………………Knights of Columbus Meeting-Gehl

HOLY WEEK MASS SCHEDULE

Holy Thursday, March 24th

6 pm at St. John the Evangelist

7 pm at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Good Friday Service, March 25th

12:30 pm at St. John the Evangelist

3 pm at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

7:30 pm Service of Shadows at Cathedral

Easter Vigil Saturday, March 26th

8 pm St. John the Evangelist

8 pm St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

Easter Sunday, March 27th

9 am at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral

11 am at St. John the Evangelist

RECONCILIATION SCHEDULE Wednesday evenings 6 pm- 8 pm

Saturday’s 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

NOTE:

Three priests will be available for Confessions on

Wednesday of Holy Week, March 23rd, however there will

be NO Confessions on Saturday of Holy Week March 26th.

HOLY WEEK CHURCH HOURS Due to preparations for Holy Week,

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral will be closed on:

Tuesday, March 22nd all Day

Wednesday, March 23rd after 8:30 am Mass

until Confessions from 6 - 8 pm

Holy Thursday, March 24th all Day until 6 pm

church will then remain open until midnight

Good Friday, March 25th all day until 2 pm and will

remain open until after the Service of Shadows

Holy Saturday, March 26th until 11:45 am for

blessing of food then closed again until 7 pm

Easter Sunday, March 27th right after 9 am Mass

GOOD FRIDAY HOLY LAND COLLECTION PALM SUNDAY One of the trees still alive from the time of Christ in the Garden of Gethsemane

Is Christ the King in Your Heart? On Palm Sunday, the faithful are confronted with the

poignant contrast between the triumphant entry of Jesus into

Jerusalem and the harrowing Gospel of the Passion that begins Holy

Week. Such is the every-day life of the Christians in the Holy Land

– knowing the joy of the Gospel in their heart but facing the harsh

realities of the daily struggle for basic human needs.

As we read in Luke’s account, Jesus made his way to

Bethany and sent his disciples to prepare for his entry into

Jerusalem, a mere two miles away. The crowds greet Him as a king,

a detail exclusive to Luke, and the proclamation of “Peace in

Heaven” echoes the angelic announcement of the angels at the birth

of Jesus (Lk 2:14). He rides a colt, a young donkey, and enters in

humility and in peace, pointing to what His Kingdom actually

entails and fulfilling the words of Zechariah 500 years before,

“A just savior is he, meek, and riding on an ass, on a colt the foal of

an ass” (Zech 9:9-10).

In a grim foreshadowing of the Passion to come, we see the

Pharisees calling on Jesus to rebuke his followers. They now begin

to plot His death, and the great drama of Holy Week un-folds.

As pilgrims to the Holy Land pray in the Garden of

Gethsemane, they realize that Jesus would have seen the soldiers

coming as they left the city walls and began their ascent up the

Mount of Olives to arrest him. The Church of All Nations next to

the Garden, with its Rock of Agony where Jesus prayed and sweated

blood, is owned and maintained by the Franciscan Custody of the Holy Land, who receives financial support from the Good

Friday Collection. The Franciscans also sponsor multiple apostolates that assist our brothers and sisters in Christ, many of

whom are descended from the Christians of the first century.

St. Bernard of Clairvaux (1090-1153) preached, “How different the cries are that now are calling him ‘King of

Israel’ and then in a few days time will be saying, ‘We have no king but Caesar!’ What a contrast between the green

branches and the cross, between the flowers and the thorns!” Bernard’s point is for all of us. Are we like the crowds in

Jerusalem? Do we proclaim Him our King on Sunday and by the end of the week deny Him in our thoughts, our actions,

and our own fear to live the Christian witness in our families, with our friends, and in the world? A wonderful opportunity

for all of us to give Christian witness is to make a generous contribution on Good Friday to the Franciscan Custody of the

Holy Land that preserves the Holy Sites and the Christian presence in the Holy Land.

MARCH THEME FOR THE YEAR OF MERCY Forgive Offenses: Bear Patiently Those Who Do Us Ill

Words are powerful. They have the power to build up or tear down. This month, during the reading of the Passion of our

Lord, we hear powerful words of torment and derision used: jeered, reviled, sneered, shouted, flogged, beat, ridiculed, and

crucified. It was Jesus Christ who experienced all of this pain and hatred. Not only was he physically tormented but he

experienced verbal abuse from those around him. Yet, not once did he respond with violence or anger. Instead, he bore it all

patiently and forgave his tormenters even when he was in agony on the cross, saying, “Father, forgive them, they know not

what they do.” While Jesus suffered his passion and death willingly, he calls each of us to forgive as God does. God never

tires of forgiving, no matter how great the offense, and through the grace of God, we can do the same. Each person must

humble themselves in order to let go of whatever anger, pride or hurt is lingering in their heart in order to forgive. We can

only forgive because God first forgave us.

REFLECTION: Typically, the people closest to us are the ones that can hurt us the most. But, we must remember that every person is

worthy of God’s love, and no sin is too big for His forgiveness. That is why we have the Sacrament of Reconciliation

available to each of us. The Sacrament of Reconciliation can be a powerful experience, and what better way to enter into the

Easter season with a clean heart and conscience. Don’t be nervous about going to the Sacrament of Reconciliation if you

have not been in some time. It is never too late! It is Jesus Christ Himself who waits for you in this Sacrament.

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PRAYER CORNER “The tragedy of the Passion brings to fulfilment our own

life and the whole of human history...It means

contemplating the mystery of Jesus Christ as something

which continues to work in our souls... Here is our

chance to react against our weaknesses with an act of

faith. We can trust in God and resolve to put love into the

things we do each day."

St. Josemaria Escriva

Many days of Lent are now behind us. Perhaps you

failed to live up to your expectations of a "good Lent."

Resolve now to begin again to sacrifice, fast, and give

alms this Holy Week, determined to put love into every-

thing you do, bringing you closer into the mystery of the

Passion.

SEROOGY

SALE

The Cathedral’s Dignity of Life

Committee is selling Easter chocolates this weekend March

19th and 20th to raise funds to suppor t the Homeless

Shelter Meal Programs.

On sale are:

9oz Boxes of Chocolates $12/box

8oz Chocolate Fudge Trays $5/each

7oz Chocolate Butter Fudge Eggs $5/each

4oz Milk Chocolate Bunny’s & Lamb’s $3.50/each

Enjoy great chocolates and Support a great cause!

FEAST OF DIVINE MERCY

Sunday, April 3, 2016

St. Agnes Parish

1484 Ninth Street, Green Bay

Sacrament of Reconciliation: 1pm - 2:50 pm

Chaplet of Divine Mercy: 3 pm

Mass: 3:30 pm

The Most Reverend David L. Ricken – Main Celebrant

and Fr. Patrick Beno, Pastor

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

before and after Mass.

SERVICE OF SHADOWS Join Bishop Ricken in a service of shadows, a choral

tenebrae meditation on the Passion, here at St. Francis

Xavier Cathedral on Friday evening, March 25th at

7:30 pm. Let the Gospel readings, the music and the

environment envelop you as we again recall the saving

work of Jesus Christ.

NEW SHELTER MEAL The next NEW Shelter Meal is scheduled for Monday,

March 29th. We are in need of canned corn, applesauce and

desserts. Call Monica at 425-3191.

BLESSING OF FOOD Bishop Ricken will bless food for your Easter celebration

meal on Saturday, March 26th at 12 pm.

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

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC CD The True Meaning of Easter

Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen was one of the best-known

and best-loved Catholic orators of the

twentieth century, reaching millions of

Christians of all denominations.

Presented here are his timeless

reflections on the Passion, Death, and

Resurrection of our Lord, combined with

Scripture and Gregorian Chant to create a powerful

presentation that is sure to become a family favorite.

Join us this Thursday for the Seven Churches Eucharistic

Visitation! The Visitation will be led by Bishop Ricken

who will lead a 10 minute reflection and short prayer at

seven churches around Green Bay. You’re invited on this

Holy Thursday pilgrimage to visit the Blessed Sacrament at

each of the church’s Altars of Repose and reflect on the

Seven Last Words of Christ. Check out the Flocknote for

more details, including free bus transportation!

Join our Flocknote to receive email updates and text alerts

about upcoming events, times, and locations:

www.flocknote.com/CathedralYoungAdults or text

“cathedral” to 84576. If you have any questions or ideas,

please contact Sarah at sarahelizbradford@gmail.com

Cathedral & St. John’s Young Adults is a collaboration

between St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the

Evangelist Parish, open to all young adults (18-39) in the

diocese.

2016-17 CREDO FAITH FORMATION

AND SACRAMENTAL PREPARTION

REGISTRATION Registration for the 2016-17 Faith Formation year and

sacramental preparation classes has begun. Enrollment is

open to Catholic day school, home school, and public

school students in grades 1-12. We are no longer offering a

kindergarten class. If a student will be preparing for the

Sacrament of First Confession, First Holy Communion or

Confirmation in 2016 or 2017, he/she must register at this

time. All registrations are due no later than May 15, 2016.

To register, go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org or

www.stjohngb.org. download and send registration form

with payment to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral,

139 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI 54301. For questions

or more information contact the Faith Formation Office

at 432-0820.

TOTUS TUUS YOUTH MISSION Registration is now open for the 2016 Totus Tuus Summer

Youth Mission, June 12-17th. All Faith Formation Families

should have received information and registration forms.

Totus Tuus is open to all children and teens in grades 1-12

(parishioners and non-parishioners). Registration forms,

flyers, and brochures can be found in the kiosk outside the

Bishop Wycislo Center and can also be downloaded from

the parish websites, www.sfxcathedragb.org or

www.stjohngb.org. Please include payment with

registration. Deadline is June 1st.

The Themes for this year’s youth mission are, Prayer ( The

Our Father) and the Glorious Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

IMPORTANT REQUEST

WE ARE IN NEED OF 2 HOST FAMILIES TO HOUSE

OUR 2 MALE AND 2 FEMALE TOTUS TUUS

LEADERS BEGINNING SATURDAY EVENING,

JUNE 11TH THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON,

JUNE 17TH. CONTACT THE FAITH FORMATION

OFFICE AT 432-0820.

YOUNG ADULT CATHOLIC

PROFESSIONALS LUNCHEON

Thursday, April 7th

St. Brendan’s Inn and Restaurant

234 S Washington St. Green Bay

11:30-12:00 Lunch and Social

12:00 - 12:30 Speaker

Cost $10 (includes lunch)

Speaker will be Fr. Daniel Schuster, Vocation Director,

Diocese of Green Bay. RSVP online at www.gbdioc.org/

youngadultlunch or make checks payable to Diocese of

Green Bay and mail to Department of New Evangelization,

Diocese of Green Bay, PO Box 23825, Green Bay, WI

54305-3825 Questions: call Maria Garcia at 272-8276.

Deadline is Wednesday, April 6th.

CATHOLIC YOUTH

EXPEDITION-(CYE) April 15th - 17th

visit: www.cyexpeditions.org