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ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CONGREGATION
T ELEPHONE: 715-398-7174 E-mail: Mary@stfrancisxavier.us
REV. FR. JAMES F. TOBOLSKI, PASTOR
MARY MARGARET SITEK, PARISH SECRETARY
THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD - MAY 17, 2026
MASS SCHEDULE MAY 18-24
WEDNESDAY 11:15 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL CHAPEL.
THURSDAY 9:00 AM JIM PLUNKETT (friends)
FRIDAY 9:00 AM PEGGY WARRING (Francis James)
SATURDAY 4:00 PM SHARON SULLIVAN (Christine Stack Polson
SUNDAY 9:00 AM TERESA DAVERN (Rick & Judy Davern)
10:30 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS 3:35-3:45, RECONCILATION ROOM
MASS is celebrated every Wednesday at St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel at 11:15 AM. All are welcome.
MINISTRY SCHEDULE- JUNE, JULY, & AUGUST We are beginning the ministry scheduling for the summer months. We are always in need of CANDLE BEARERS, READERS, SERVERS, COMMUNION MINSTERS, AND USHERS! Training is offered. Please consider serving your parish family in one (or more) of these very important volunteer opportunities. PLEASE CALL MARY MARGARET at the parish office – 715-398-7174, if you know of a date (or dates) you are unable to serve. Please call no later thanMAY 25th so the schedule can be finalized. Thank you!!
2026 ENVELOPES We still have several packets of the 2026 Contribution Packets in our parish office. If it is inconvenient for you to pick them up at the office, please call Mary Margaret at the parish office, 715-398-7174, and she will place them on the table in the gathering space for you. Thank you.
Join us for pizza and a movie, Sunday May 31st after 1030am Mass! Serving homemade pizza and desserts, popcorn, lemonade ,and pop. We will have activities and a photo booth again! There is no charge. “The Trouble with Angels” will be the featured movie.
PENTECOST SUNDAY – MAY 24. 2026
MASS SCHEDULE MAY 25-31:
MONDAY+ 9:00 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT ST. FRANCIS CEMETERY.
WEDNESDAY 11:15 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL CHAPEL.
THURSDAY 10:30 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT TWIN PORTS HEALTH.
FRIDAY 10:30 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT NEW PERSPECTIVES
SATURDAY 4:00 PM FRED & ELLA ANDERSON (family)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM ANDREA HOLLISTER (friends)
10:30 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
+This Monday we celebrate Memorial Day. Weather permitting Fr. Jim will celebrate Mass at our cemetery. In case of inclement weather, Mass will be celebrated in church.
A breakfast will be served in the parish hall following Mass.
MASS IS CELEBRATED every Wednesday at St. Mary’s Chapel beginning at 11:15 AM. All are welcome.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS Final classes have ben held for the year. We wish to offer our gratitude to all of our volunteer staff for their continuing service to our youth. Special thank you to….
Amanda Marin our K-5 Religious Education Coordinator Karen Kolodzeske, Kindergarten and 1st Grade, Janet LeBard, 2nd Grade,
Suzanne Prochazka, 3rd Grade and Amy Brunette, 4th & 5th Grades and Donna Stubbe, substitute teacher.
May God Bless You All for your dedication to our children.
ALTAR SOCIETY’S THIS ‘THAT SALE” is being planned for SEPTEMBER 11-12. Please begin saving your items for this event. Please remember the following items ARE NOT ACCEPTED: BEDDING, CLOTHING, FURNITURE, CHINA DISHES, CAR SEATS, AND STROLLERS. For more information, please call Paulette White at 715-399-8564.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS Registration for the 2026-27 school year is available for Preschool through 8th grade. Cathedral School continues its tradition of 3- and 4-year-old Preschool. These classes are 5 days a week with half day or full day options. Before and after school care is available for Preschool through 8th grade through our extended care program. For more information, please contact the school office at 715-392-2976.
THE SCHOOL GARDEN NEEDS YOU! We are seeking donations for new or gently used gardening tools and seeds. Please contact Mrs. Farchmin at the school office, (number above) for further information. THANK YOU FOR HELPING OUR STUDENTS GROW!
ROSIE’S EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP is available for Cathedral Students. This scholarship is awarded yearly with preference to St. Francis families who may be experiencing financial needs, exceptional healthcare costs or academic needs. Please speak to Fr. Jim if you are interested in applying.
RECENT COLLECTIONS: APRIL 26, 2026 -$7,230.00 MAY 3, 2026 - $9,105.00 Thank you!!
MINISTRY SCHEDULES
MAY 30-31 4:00 PM MASS 9:00 AM MASS 10:30 AM MASS
Processional Cross Georgette Wondolkowski Michael Shamla Tristan Teasley
Reader Tom Wondolkowski Jon Shamla Chris Swanson
Server Nancy Lund David Uhlenkott Genny Teasley
Communion Arlene Osterlund Kathy Hesselgrave Bonnie McDonald
Ministers Charlie Cleaver Volunteer Julie McCoshen
MAY Ushers Jim Bridge Bob Erdman Ken Petersen
Dick Bridge Jim VanO Ernie Swartz
Ron Dembroski Tom Haack Volunteer
JUNE 6-7
Processional Cross CarrieAnn Michalski Gail Erdman Gretchen Olson
Reader Kyle Mehlum Keith Montgomery May Heidel
Server Glen Erickson Nancy Lund Donna Stubbe
Communion Arlene Osterlund Kathy Hesselgrave Roma Myers
Ministers Lorie Frink Gail Erdman Gretchen Olson
JUNE Ushers Dick Bridge Bob Erdman Ken Petersen
Jim Bridge Jim VanO Mike McCoshen
Mark Cummings Tom Haack Volunteer
REGULATIONS FOR ST. FRANCIS AND CALVARY CEMETERIES
ONLY ONE FLOWER BASKET PERMITTED ON ANY INDIVIDUAL LOT.
FLOWERS MAY BE PLACED ON GRAVE LOTS FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO MEMORIAL DAY AND MUST BE REMOVED 15 DAYS FOLLOWING MEMORIAL DAY. IF NOT REMOVED AT THAT TIME, THEY WILL BE REMOVED.
SINGLE WIRE FLOWER, POTTED PLANTS, WOODEN CROSSES, STATUES, ETC. WILL BE ALLOWED DURING MEMORIAL DAY WEEK ONLY.
NO FENCES, ROCK, BRICKS, PLANTING OF FLOWERS, TREES OR VEGETATION AROUND MONUMENTS OR LOTS. SUCH ITEMS WILL BE REMOVED.
MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CEMETERY ARE NOT LIABLE FOR LOST OR STOLEN ITEMS.
DOGS MUST BE LEASHED.
VISITING HOURS: SUNRISE TO SUNSET (POLICE ENFORCED)
HOLY HUMOR: WHAT DO YOU CALL A PRIEST ON A MOTORCYCLE? REV!