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May 24, 2020 The Ascension of the Lord
Mass Times Anticipatory….Saturday4:00 pm Sunday………………...9:00 am (Sunday Mass Live Streamed via our website or Through Relevant Radio at 1050 am) Monday, Wednesday Friday ……..………………….8:30 am Confessions Saturday…….2:15 pm - 3:30 pm Wednesday... 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Eucharistic Adoration Wednesday….9:00 am - 8:00 pm Mass Devotions Rosary……….before each Mass Perpetual Help Novena Monday Sacred Heart Novena…...Friday Stations…….…..Fridays of Lent Baptism Notify Parish Office 2 months prior to expected due date. Preparation session is required. Marriages Call parish office 9 months prior to desired wedding date. Prayer Network (920) 497-8060 Church & Museum Tours Second Sunday after Mass or by Appointment (920)-432-4348
March 19th, 2020 - March 19th, 2021
131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI
Business Hours We are open limited hours. Monday – Friday, 10am – 3pm
If you need anything call or email 920-432-0078 or [email protected]
Join us for a Church and Museum tour every second Sunday at 10:15 am!
Next Tour July 12th!
Readings for the week of May 24, 2020 Sunday: Ascension:……Acts 1:1-11/Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6]/ …………………………………...Eph 1:17-23/Mt 28:16-20 7th Sunday of Easter:…….Acts 1:12-14/Ps 27:1, 4, 7-8 [13]/ ……………………………………1 Pt 4:13-16/Jn 17:1-11a Monday:……Acts 19:1-8/Ps 68:2-3ab, 4-5acd, 6-7ab [33a]/ ………………………………………………….Jn 16:29-33 Tuesday:…………Acts 20:17-27/Ps 68:10-11, 20-21 [33a]/ ………………………………………………….Jn 17:1-11a Wednesday:.Acts 20:28-38/Ps 68:29-30, 33-35a, 35bc-36ab ………………………………………….[33a]/Jn 17:11b-19 Thursday:..Acts 22:30; 23:6-11/Ps 16:1-2a and 5, 7-8, 9-10, …………………………………………..11 [1]/Jn 17:20-26 Friday:…Acts 25:13b-21/Ps 103:1-2, 11-12, 19-20ab [19a]/ ………………………………………………….Jn 21:15-19 Saturday:Morning:…...Acts 28:16-20, 30-31/Ps 11:4, 5 and ……………………………………….7 [cf. 7b]/Jn 21:20-25 Next Sunday:Vigil:……Gn 11:1-9 or Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b or …...Ez 37:1-14 or Jl 3:1-5/Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 ………………….………..[cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/Jn 7:37-39 Extended Vigil:……...Gn 11:1-9/Ps 33:10-11, 12-13, 14-15/ …...Ex 19:3-8a, 16-20b/Dn 3:52, 53, 55, 56 [52b] or Ps 19:8, ….9, 10, 11/Ez 37:1-14/Ps 107:2-3, 4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [1]/Jl 3:1-5/ …….Ps 104:1-2, 24, 35, 27-28, 29, 30 [cf. 30]/Rom 8:22-27/ ……..Jn 7:37-39. Day: Acts 2:1-11/Ps 104:1, 24, 29-30, 31, ………………34 [cf. 30]/1 Cor 12:3b-7, 12-13/Jn 20:19-23
Thank you to the families who have joined online giving since the Safer-at-Home order went into effect. This the best way to support your church during this new normal, we are all trying to live in. We would like to encourage all parishioners to consider contributing to the parish by electronic giving – through our parish website.
• Go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org
• Click on the Online Giving logo
• Set up an account (our organization number is 933)
The Online Giving app is also available for either Apple or Android devices.
You may also mail your weekly contributions directly to the parish office or put them in the secure offering box located in the Resurrection Room as you visit for prayer & Confession times. Check out our website for times.
We are SO grateful for your generosity and ask that you prayerfully consider maintaining or increasing your level of contributions if possible, during this time.
May 9th & 10th, 2020 Sacrificial Giving……………......…...….…...$ 9,607.00 Offertory Collection…............………….........$ 55.00 Paycheck Protect Monies.....…..…….….........$ 7,413.00 On-Line Giving………………………..…..…$ 2,735.50 Total……………………….............................$ 19,810.50
Building Maintenance..……...……….......…..$ 90.00 St. Vincent de Paul……..........………….........$ 25.00
An average of $10,288.46 weekly collection is needed to meet the budget. For online contributions Go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org and click the Online Giving logo.
FYTD Budgeted Income.….……..….….......$ 462,980.70 FYTD Actual Income…..….……..….….......$ 417,440.45 Balance……………………………………...$ (45,540.25)
GRACE Director of Human Resources The Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) school system is seeking a full-time Director of Human Resources. GRACE’s nine schools serve more than 2,200 students in preschool through eighth grade. The Director
of Human Resources is a key member of the GRACE staff responsible for areas including, but not limited to, new employee orientation; employee relations; benefits design, implementation and government reporting; compensation administration and performance management. For a complete job description and additional details, please visit the Employment section of the GRACE website at www.gracesystem.org.Interested candidates may apply by submitting a letter of interest, resume and three letters of reference to [email protected].
Grace Notes Continued from previous week: For the time being, we cannot receive Eucharist
(thanksgiving), which we describe as the source and summit or our Christian lives. Perhaps now is an opportunity to shore up that summit in our lives by caring for one another, praying for one another, reaching out to the isolated by sending a card or calling, thanking a grocery store employee or sanitation worker, donating to the local food pantry, and being thankful at home for all we do have. Even though we cannot come to the Table of the Lord at Mass, every time we sit at table at home is an opportunity to encounter the Risen Lord in eucharist (thanksgiving). "You shall eat your fill and bless the Lord your God for the good land that he has given you." (Dt 8:10).
Psalms and hymns can certainly be wellsprings for the balm we seek, refreshing the soul and offering courage and perseverance and thanksgiving:
Ps 23: The Lord Is My Shepherd https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9p9tkNkmjuo
Ps 27: The Lord is My Light https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN-GG8RgviQ
Ps. 91: Be With Me, Lord https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CFxzveKB5RU
O God, Beyond All Praising https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBoxFBgdFl0
Archbishop Gomez continued: United with our Holy Father Pope Francis, let us pray in solidarity for our brothers and sisters here and around the world who are sick. Let us pray for those who have lost loved ones to this virus. May God console them and grant them peace. We pray also for doctors, nurses, and caregivers, for public health officials and all civic leaders. May God grant them courage and prudence as they seek to respond to this emergency with compassion and in service to the common good.
During this month of May, let us also seek the intercession of our Blessed Mother who knew suffering and sacrifice. The USCCB.org website offers many resources, including the daily readings, prayers during this pandemic, and updates from the US bishops.
Know that your parish staff is here for you, praying with you. Let us know how we can help. May our Lord grant you and your families the gifts of perseverance and peace and gratitude. ~Pax Regina
Date Prayer & Confession Time
Live Stream Mass Time
THINK SPRING! May 23, 2020 8:30 – Noon (rain date, May 24)
Join the Mary Garden Guild to plant the Mary Garden and Rosary Garden! Gardeners of all abilities are welcome! Bring gloves, shovels, trowels and sunscreen! As you gaze upon the flowers, be reminded of your Mother Love (impatiens), her guidance as our Stairway to Heaven (lily of the valley), her Sorrowful Heart (red roses). The gardens are located behind the Cathedral church and are dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God, containing plants either named after Mary or associated with her by legend. "Look on the flower, Think of Mary." For more information visit sfxcathedralgb.com/MarysGarden
EASTER FLOWER DONATIONS
Clifford & Jean DeBeck~Mr. & Mrs. Clem Gerstner,
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen DeBeck, Kevin VanPay and Craig VanPay Resurreccion Reyes~Metodio M. Reyes, M. D.
Dennis Bushman~Bob Kozak Judith Wiese~For All Parishioners Battling COVID-19
Mary Patterson~Dale & Ellen Sviland
Thank you for your Donations!
Wednesday, May 20
6:00pm - 7:30pm 8:30 AM
Thursday, May 21 3:30pm - 5:00pm 8:30 AM
Friday, May 22 No Open Church 8:30AM
Saturday, May 23 1:15pm - 3:00pm (Time Change)
8:30 AM
Sunday, May 24 11:30am - 1:00pm 9:00 AM
Mass Intentions Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral 139 South Madison Street
Green Bay, Wisconsin 54301-4501
Cathedral Office…………………………..920-432-4348 Youth Faith Formation…………………..920-609-1826 Fax…………………………………………920-435-5068 Email………………………[email protected] Website………………………www.sfxcathedralgb.com
Office Hours Monday………..…………...……….12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Tuesday - Thursday……….…..…….9:30 am - 4:00 pm Friday…………………...……………….9:30 am - 4 pm
Church Hours Monday & Friday………...…………7:30 am - 9:30 am Tuesday and Thursday…………………….…….Closed Wednesday………….………………..7:30 am - 8:00 pm Saturday……………………………..2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Sunday………………...……………8:00 am – 10:30 am
The Cathedral Team
The Most Reverend David L. Ricken, DD, JCL Bishop of the Diocese of Green Bay
Very Reverend Brian Belongia Rector and Pastor
Rev. Mr. Thomas Mahoney……………..……...Deacon Rev. Mr. Conrad Kieltyka…………………..….Deacon
Connie DeMeuse ………………...…..Youth Faith Formation - Grades 1-12 …………..…Catechesis of the Good Shepherd - Ages 3-6
Ann Kieltyka & Jan Phillips…....Adult Faith Formation
Dan Lohff……………...….………….RCIA Coordinator
Sonia Hitt…………………….………….Office Manager
Jan Phillips………………….…………..Office Assistant
Vicki Matuszak…………….………………..Bookkeeper
Regina Reale…….……….………...…….Music Director
Dan Vanden Avond…………..…………..Lead Sacristan
Caitlyn Trader…………..……..Sacristan for the Bishop
Michael Klatt…………...…...Facilities and Maintenance
Jackie Gelhar……………...………….Rectory Caretaker
Pat Duchateau…………..…………Parish Council Chair
Steve Motl………….……...……...Finance Council Chair
Aaron Smits……………...…………....Treasurer Trustee
Mary Fisher……………...…………….Secretary Trustee
St. John the Evangelist 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
920-436-6380 Private Mass Live Streamed from Cathedral Website!
Mass Schedule Tuesday and Thursday: 8:30 am Saturday 5:30 pm Sunday 10:45 am
Calendar of Events
All public Masses Canceled! Masses lived Streamed daily!!
Monday-Saturday 8:30 am & Sunday 9 am Visit our website at: www.sfxcathedralgb.com
ALL MASS INTENTIONS WILL BE PRAYED!
Masses are also available: TV:
WBAY Local Channel 2 at 5:30 am CW 14 at 8 am
WFRV Local Channel 5 at 10:30 am EWTN on Cable Network
7 am, 11 am & 6 pm
Radio: Sunday Mass on Relevant Radio (1050 AM) at 9 am
Daily Mass at Noon For Daily updates visit our website at
www.sfxcathedralgb.com or call the office 920-432-4348
Saturday 8:30 am
May 23 The Thomas J. Krouth Family and
†Ervin & Mary Tennessen
Sunday 9:00 am
May 24 †Caroline Pigg
Monday 8:30 am
May 25 †Alvina Hintz
Tuesday 8:30 am
May 26 The Living & Deceased Members of
St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Francis Xavier Cathedral
Wednesday 8:30 am
May 27 †William Holzem
Thursday 8:30 am
May 28 †Marion Mahoney
Friday 8:30 am
May 29 †John & Thelma White
Saturday 8:30 am
May 30 †Walter Raebel †Corrine Bishop
Sunday 9 am
May 31 †James & Celoria Bamrick & Bo Bamrick
YOUTH TOTUS TUUS SUMMER MISSION ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED IN JUNE OF 2020
HAS BEEN CANCELED!
ROSARY IN THE GARDEN! Join us Tuesday evenings starting May 19th - October 6th at 6:30 pm in the Rosary garden behind Cathedral Church! (weather permitting) We would love for you to be a part of this ministry of prayer!
GOSPEL MEDITATION May 24th, 2020
The Ascension of the Lord
A pair of ducks found their way to the same little corner of the property year after year. Sheltered by a little grove of trees, they quickly made their preparations to build a nest, lay eggs, and welcome in a new family. Then one year, only one of the ducks came to that little corner. She went about the business of building a nest, but this time, she was clearly unsettled. She would wander around, sometimes seemingly without purpose, almost hoping perhaps that her mate might come along. But, she remained alone. There were many times when we could hear her “crying”, mourning her loneliness and lack of purpose, sitting on a batch of eggs that would never hatch. One day, she quietly left that little corner never to return again. Many human beings approach life this way. We silently grieve our loneliness, lack of direction, and sense of purpose. Maybe life once had meaning for us, but nothing seems to claim us and settle our restlessness any longer. We wander around looking and hoping for someone or something to come our way. We may even sob at times, wailing as we sit with the misery of our pain. Will happiness ever come our way again? Or will we simply leave where we are never to return again? Many are lost, wandering souls who are not quite sure where to settle or where to make a home. We are meant to be in Christ. This glorious feast of the Ascension shows us, with clear vision, who Jesus really is! Understanding ourselves in Christ really changes things up and reorients us to our greater purpose, mission, and meaning. We are part of the cosmic wonder of creation and part of a bigger plan and mystery, destined to be much more than what we now know ourselves to be. Could Jesus’ friends know who he would become? If we can find the Christ present within and see the Christ bursting forth in all creation and beyond, then we can come to know our truth and understand where our home and life is meant to be. Advancing upon the blessing of each new day with the certain knowledge that you are an unconditionally loved child of God gives you the axis and the safe harbor to cope with whatever comes your way. The gift of joy will be yours, and you can discover your true meaning and purpose. Look within, look without, look above, and look below. You are not alone. Trust that God will lead you where you need to be and transform you into who you really are. ~©LPi