February 21, 2016 Second Sunday of Lent

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

4:00 pm February 20

†Robert Kalinosky

Sunday

9:00 am February 21

Credo Families & Catechists

Monday

8:30 am February 22

†Larry & Marcella Berendsen

Wednesday

8:30 am February 24

†Nicholas & Rita Jacque

Friday

8:30 am February 26

†Beatrice Czechanski

Saturday

4:00 pm February 27

†Harry & Marian Feck

Sunday

9:00 am February 28

The Living & Deceased Members of

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and

St. John the Evangelist Parish

Readings for the Week of February 21, 2016 Sunday:………….Gn 15:5-12, 17-18/Ps 27:1, 7-9, 13-14/

………………….Phil 3:17--4:1 or 3:20--4:1/Lk 9:28b-36

Monday:……………….1 Pt 5:1-4/Ps 23:1-6/Mt 16:13-19

Tuesday:………...Is 1:10, 16-20/Ps 50:8-9, 16-17, 21, 23/

………………………………………………..Mt 23:1-12

Wednesday:...Jer 18:18-20/Ps 31:5-6, 14-16/Mt 20:17-28

Thursday:…………...Jer 17:5-10/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 16:19-31

Friday:……….Gn 37:3-4, 12-13a, 17b-28a/Ps 105:16-21/

……………………………………….Mt 21:33-43, 45-46

Saturday:…………...Mi 7:14-15, 18-20/Ps 103:1-4, 9-12/

………………………………………….Lk 15:1-3, 11-32

Next Sunday:……...Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 11/

……………………………1 Cor 10:1-6, 10-12/Lk 13:1-9

….1st Scrutiny: Ex 17:3-7/Ps 95:1-2, 6-9/Rom 5:1-2, 5-8/

………………….Jn 4:5-42 or 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42

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

HOLY BAPTISM Congratulations to Margaret Evelyn Heyne daughter of Peter &

Kara Heyne who was baptized here at the Cathedral on Saturday,

February 13th and Luke Francis Harrig son of Adam & Erin

Harrig who was baptized here at the Cathedral on Sunday,

February 14th.

May God Bless You!

ST. JOSEPH SPOUSE OF MARY!

Join us for Mass here at the Cathedral

on Saturday, March 19th at 8:30 am.

February 13th & 14th, 2016 Sacrificial Giving……………...……….......$ 6,218.00

Offertory Collection………...…....…….......$ 926.85

Ash Wednesday…………………………….$ 641.00

On Line Giving………………………….….$ 1,761.00

Total…………………….…….................…$ 9,546.85

Building Maintenance……………...………$ 170.00

St. Vincent de Paul……………………...….$ 10.00

Mary’s Garden……………………………...$ 85.00

An average of $9956.00 from the weekly collection is

needed to meet the budget of St. Francis Xavier

Cathedral.

FYTD Budgeted Receipts…………………...$328,540.41

FYTD Actual Income…………………….….$331,611.66

$ 3,071.25

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Monday……….............……..……......…..February 22nd

9:15 am………….Tour Church & Museum DCCW Pulaski

Wednesday……….............….……......…..February 24th

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

Friday……….............….…….……......…..February 26th

5:30 pm……………………….Stations of the Cross-SFXC

Saturday…….............……….……......…..February 27th

8:30 am………………….…...……….Fidei Defensor-Gehl

9:00 am…………………..………….Virtus Training-BWC

Wednesday……….............….……..…......…..March 2nd

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

Friday……….............….……..….……......…..March 4th

5:30 pm………………….……….Stations of the Cross-SJE

Saturday March 5th & Sunday March 6th

World’s Poor 2nd Collection

Please be Generous!

Sunday………......................….………......…..March 6th

2:00 pm………………….White Mass with Bishop Ricken

Tuesday……….............….…….….……......…March 8th

7:00 pm………..……Knights of Columbus Meeting-BWC

Wednesday………..............….……..…......…..March 9th

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

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

Thursday………...............….……..…......…..March 10th

1:00 pm……………………….Tour, Holy Spirit-Kimberly

5:00 pm………………….………...……..SJE Shelter Meal

6:30 pm……….Lenten Reconciliation Service at St. John’s

Friday……….............….………..……......…..March 11th

4:00 pm..……..………...Stations for Hearing Impaired SJE

5:30 pm……………………….Stations of the Cross-SFXC

Saturday…….............….…….….……......…..March 12th

12:30 pm…………...…………Tour-St. Pius X Pilgrimage

LENTEN

RECONCILIATION SERVICE Thursday, March 10th:

St. John the Evangelist 6:30 pm.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS 5:30 pm Friday February 26th at the Cathedral

5:30 pm March 4th at St. John

5:30 pm Friday March 11th at the Cathedral

5:30 pm Friday March 18th at St. John

Stations for Hearing Impaired

4:00 pm Friday March 11th at St. John

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GOOD FRIDAY HOLY LAND COLLECTION

SECOND SUNDAY OF LENT

[PHOTO CAPTION] The dome inside the Church of the Transfiguration LOOKING FOR GLORY? FOLLOW JESUS!

The Gospel reading for the 2nd Sunday of Lent is the story of the Transfiguration of Christ taken from the Gospel of

Luke. We often read in the Gospels that one of Jesus’ favorite places to pray was on a mountain. One day, Jesus took Peter,

James, and John along with him to pray. According to tradition, the place of the Transfiguration is Mount Tabor, a solitary

mountain that rises over 1600 feet in the lower Galilee region. Atop of the mountain is the Basilica of the Transfiguration,

highlighted by its twin towers, double altars, and gorgeous mosaics of the Transfiguration. The Basilica of the

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

the Good Friday Collection that is taken up in parishes all over the world.

In the Gospel account in Luke 9, we hear that as Jesus prayed, His face became radiant, and his clothes became

“dazzling white.” Two men appeared at His side, identified as Moses and Elijah. The disciples had fallen asleep but awoke

to this magnificent and somewhat frightening sight. Peter, always quick to speak what he is thinking, blurts out that they

should build three tents on the spot in order to stay and savor this glorious event. Is not Peter’s suggestion reminiscent of

what we always wish to do with the good, true, and beautiful moments of our lives? But in the Gospel story, as with each of

us, though the disciples could savor this incredible “mountain-top” moment, they could not stay there. Our earthly lives are

most often lived in the plains and the valleys as we face the challenges and difficulties of everyday life. But the key to

facing life with both its joys and sorrows is given to us in at the end of Luke’s account as a cloud overshadows the disciples,

and a voice is heard proclaiming, “This is my beloved Son; listen to him” (Lk 9:35). It is our mission as Christian disciples

always to listen to Jesus – to unite our will to His holy and perfect will. The reward for that surrender is to be able to see

Christ and share in His glory forever in heaven.

All Catholics are challenged each Lent to be drawn into a closer, personal relationship with Jesus through prayer,

fasting, and almsgiving. The Christians that still live in the Holy Land face incredible difficulties each day. Our brothers and

sisters in Christ, many of whose families were first century Christians, are being driven from their homes and denied access

to decent health services, work, food, and water. To help these Christians in the Holy Land and to preserve the Holy Sites

such as the Basilica of the Transfiguration, please make a generous contribution on Good Friday to the Franciscan Custody

of the Holy Land.

A NOTE FROM YOU PASTOR As you read this, we will be entering the second week of Lent. I enjoyed being back together with so

many of you for the Stations of the Cross at 5:30 pm these past Fridays. I appreciate peoples willingness to

"cross parish boundaries" and join me wherever I may be for this meditation on our Lord's love for us. This

coming week, we will be back at the Cathedral. I would love to have a group of over 200. It does seem that the

numbers grow each week. So if you were with us, spread the word and see if you can bring some fellow

parishioners who were not with us for this moving 35 minute meditation.

In the early centuries, Christians would make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land so they could visit the sites

where Jesus was condemned, where he took up the cross, fell the first time, met his mother and eventually was

crucified. These were sacred places and moments that manifested the immense love God has for us. Eventually, because of

political changes and less friendly Muslim leadership in the Holy Land, the devotion we know as the Stations of the Cross

developed. Through this prayer we can still visit in our heart those sacred places where the Lord's Love was manifested so

profoundly. When we pray over these 14 sacred moments and places, we are inspired and reassured in so many ways on our

journey in this life. Some people tell me they are moved to tears. Let's make this our special parish devotion this year. I also

encourage you to consider joining me for daily Mass this Lent as we all strive to deepen our prayer. May your Lenten

journey into the desert bring you freedom. God bless. Fr. Joe

POPE FRANCIS’

MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTIONS Universal Intention: For the Care for Creation; That we

may take good care of creation–a gift freely given–

cultivating and protecting it for future generations.

Evangelization Intention: That opportunities may increase

for dialogue and encounter between the Christian faith and

the peoples of Asia.

131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI

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

Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

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Year of Mercy, and many options to assist you on your

Lenten journey! Stop in today!

We truly appreciate your patronage

and your friendship!

PRAYER CORNER ""Lenten practices of giving up pleasures are good

reminders that the purpose of life is not pleasure. The

purpose of life is to attain to perfect life, all truth, and

undying ecstatic love – which is the definition of God. In

pursuing that goal we find happiness."

~Ven. Archbishop Fulton Sheen

May our hearts hunger only for Your love; may our souls

thirst only for Your love. As we continue our Lenten

fasting discipline, pray that our sacrifices may always be

directed toward growing in perfection, bringing us closer

to the One who is Perfect Love.

BISHOP RICKEN’S

MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION That our households work to care for the sick among us,

especially those forgotten by society within our Diocese.

VIRTUS TRAINING SESSION! A VIRTUS training session will be held at the Cathedral on

Saturday, February 27th from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm in

the Bishop Wycislo Center. To register for this session or

other available sessions visit the Diocesan website at

www.gbdioc.org click “background checks and

VIRTUS” (located in the left hand column) then locate

VIRTUS website and click on “web link” finally click on

“registration” (also located in the left hand column) and

follow the prompts. Register early as the class size is

limited.

Light Refreshments Provided!

GRACE SCHOOL SYSTEM Green Bay Area Catholic Education (GRACE) enrollment

for Fall 2016 has begun with reduced fees if you

enroll early. Join us as we prepare students

spiritually and academically for the future. We

offer Early Childhood through grades 8 at 10

schools. For more information visit the GRACE

website at www.gracesystem.org.

BROWN COUNTY HOMELESS

SHELTER HYGIENE DRIVE! February 21st - March 13th

Bring and place your donations of personal hygiene items,

laundry soap cleaning supplies, toilet and other paper

products, feminine care products and garbage bags in the

collection box located in the Bishop Wycislo Center

entrance. With your donation you will be helping all

homeless shelters in our community.

God Bless and Thank You for Caring!!

~Cathedral Dignity of Life Committee

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

40 DAYS FOR LIFE Join members of the Cathedral to pray near Planned

Parenthood at 2605 S. Oneida Street on Friday’s

4 pm - 6 pm through March 18. For information or if

you plan to take part, contact Vonda at 371-0839 or visit

40daysforlife.com.

CONFIRMATION CLASSES

BEGIN SOON!! Registration for Confirmation Classes took place last fall. If

you have a teen that has yet to register for the upcoming

classes, call the Credo faith formation office at 432-0820 as

soon as possible. Time is running out to register your teen

so attention to this matter is deeply appreciated. A

complete Confirmation schedule can be found on both

parish websites (Cathedral www.sfxcathedralgb.org and

St. John the Evangelist www.stjohngb.org). Students are

expected to attend all classes plus the Confirmation retreat.

Please complete the Credo faith formation registration

form (found also on both parish websites) and send form

and payment of $65 to the Cathedral parish office:

Attention: Connie, 139 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI

54301. Please make check payable to St. Francis Xavier

Cathedral - Confirmation.

Confirmation Schedule is as follows:

Sundays from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm-Gehl Center

March: 6th, 13th and 20th

April: 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th

May 1st Confirmation Retreat at Cathedral 8:30 am - 4 pm

Parents and sponsors are expected to attend the

first class (March 6th) along with the confirmands.

Confirmation Mass

May15th Pentecost Sunday 11:30 am Mass

Fasting is a rich part of our Christian tradition, but how do

we do it in a healthy and joyful way? How do we do it

without crashing and burning? Fr. John Girotti, JCL, Vicar

for Canonical Services and Associate Moderator of the

Curia for the Diocese of Green Bay, will be sharing his

insights with us on a balanced way to approach fasting.

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.

ST. JOHN PAUL II SCHOLARSHIP Congratulations to Cathedral parishioner, Miss Theresa

Nier, for being one of 10 recipients in the Diocese of

Green Bay awarded the St. John Paul II Scholarship. The

scholarship is offered through the Diocesan Office of

Youth Ministry/Catholic Foundation to a teen who desires

to enrich his/her faith through a youth conference,

mission trip, retreat experience, etc. Students must

complete a scholarship application answering a series of

questions. Thank you to all the teens who took the time to

apply. Congratulations Theresa!

BISHOPS APPEAL UPDATE We are currently at 50% of our goal

Be the face of God’s Mercy to thousands

of people this year Please give generously!