semi monthly bulletin February 8th & 15th
- St. Francis Xavier
- Feb 1
- 4 min read
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CONGREGATION
TELEPHONE: 715-398-7174 E-mail: Mary @stfrancisxavier.us
REV. FR. JAMES F. TOBOLSKI, PASTOR
MARY MARGARET SITEK, PARISH SECRETARY
FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME, FEBRUARY 8, 2026
MASS SCHEDULE: FEBRUARY 9-15
TUESDAY 9:00 AM LIVING/DECEASED MEMBERS OF ALTAR SOCIETY
WEDNEDAY 8:30 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT CATHEDRAL WITH THE STUDENTS.
THURSDAY 9:00 AM BEN POLASKI (Donna)
FRIDAY 9:00 AM JOAN PLUNKETT (Pat & Char Currie)
SATURDAY 4:00 PM JOHN DEMBROSKI (friends)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM VICTORIA WALMAN (Sullivan Family)
10:30 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS 3:35-3:45, RECONCILATION ROOM.
ALTAR SOCIETY ANNUAL SALAD BAR LUNCHEON – SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH NOON The menu will feature a variety of homemade salads, hot German Potato Salad, chicken salad, bread, desserts, and beverage. Tickets are $12 for adults, $7 for children ages 6-12 and children under age 5 are free. There will be door prizes as well as the annual raffle drawing. Raffle tickets have been sent to all registered parishioners. More tickets are available at the parish office. For more information, please contact Gail at 218-343-7233, Betty at 715-394-3790 or Anne t 715-392-8486 or 218-348-8526.
2026 CONTRIBUTION ENVELOPES are available on the table in the gathering space of the church and are filed alphabetically for your convenience. These are for all registered parishioners. There are registration forms on the table in the back of church if you or your family wish to become members.
OCIA (The Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) classes begin on Wednesday, February 25th at 7 PM in the Garden Room. The sessions will be held each Wednesday during Lent. The process is designed for adults seeking Baptism, adult Catholics seeking Confirmation and non-Catholic Christians seeking initiation into the Catholic Church. For further information and to register for OSIA, please call the parish office. Thank you.
HELP IS NEEDED! Our custodian, Ernie Harker, needs helpers to assist with snow shoveling when there is heavy snow on weekends. If you can help, please arrive by 2 PM on Saturdays and 7:30 AM on Sundays. Shovels will be provided. Thank you!!
SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – FEBRUARY 15, 2026
MASS SCHEDULE FEBRUARY 16-22
MASSES WITH DISTRIBUTION OF ASHES.
ASH WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM JEAN LAMBERT (Mary Margaret Sitek)
6:00 PM EDWARD DYLESKI (Mary Ann & family)
11:15 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL CHAPEL.
THURSDAY 9:00 AM ARTHUR & DOROTHY RUBY (Ray)
FRIDAY 9:00 AM TIM GRONSKI (Darrell Dalbec)
NOON STATIONS OF THE CROSS (Every Friday during Lent.)
SATURDAY 4:00 PM JIM BARTON (Kathy & Steve Goldschmid)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
10:39 AM BILL AMORDE (Janet LeBard)
MINISTRY SCHEDULE – MARCH, APRIL & MAY is being prepared. We are always in need of CROSS BEARERS, READERS, SERVERS, COMMUNION MINISTERS, AND USHERS. Training is offered. Please call the parish office to volunteer to serve in one or more of these ministries. This new schedule will INCLUDE HOLY WEEK – MARCH 28TH–APRIL 5TH. PLEASE CALL MARY MARGARET (715-398-7174) to inform her of any date(s) you are unable to serve in your ministry. We ask that you contact her no later than FEBRUARY 25TH.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 499 is offering a Scholarship program for students enrolling in a college, university, technical school, or apprenticeship. Scholarship applications are available on the table in the gathering space of the church. Application deadline is April 30 2026. Scholarships will be selected by the committee by June 30th with funds dispersed upon proof of enrollment.
PILGRIMAGE TO EMERALD IRELAND – SEPTEMBER 21-OCTOBER 1 The pilgrimage will be hosted by Bishop James Powers. Cost is $4,199 from Minneapolis. The tour will include Dublin, Glendalough, Waterford, Blarney, Killarney, Ring of Kerry, Moher/Galway area, Connemara, Hills of Donegal, Sligo, and Cavan. For more information contact: NAWAS INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL SERVICE, Inc using any of the following sources: Telephone 203-656-3044, Fax 203-655-1577 or Email info@nawas.com.
WINTER ILLNESS REMINDER: If you are feeling ill, please stay home from Mass.
STAY IN BED-DON’T SPREAD!
Welcome to our newest family members…
Philip, Ashley & Boden Bishop Greg & Nancy Francisco
Mary Pederson Kelly & Taylor Warren
We are happy to have you as members of our parish!
RECENT COLLECTIONS:
JANUARY 18, 2026 - $11,221..00 JANUARY 25, 2026 - $10,002.00
HEAT - $5,034.00
Thank you!!!
MINISTRY SCHEDULES:
FEBRUARY 7-8 4:00 PM MASS 9:00 AM MASS 10:30 MASS
Processional Cross CarrieAnn Michalski Teri Collins Janet LeBard
Reader Lesa Radtke Diane Lagae Julie McCoshen
Server Glen Erickson Nancy Lund Donna Stubbe
Communion Angel Booth Mary Jo Uhlenkott Roma Myers
Ministers Lorie Frink Teri Collins Janet LeBard
FEBRUARY USHERS Please check your schedule.
FEBRUARY 14-15
Processional Cross Sue Miller Michael Shamla Mary Ann Rothamel
Reader Celia Tarnowski Jon Shamla Mayu Heidel
Server Nancy Lund David Uhlenkott Gretchen Olson
Communion Steve Tarnowski Gail Erdman Julie McCoshen
Ministers Lorie Frink Kathy Hesselgrave Dan Leif
FEBRUARY USHERS Please check your schedule.
FEBRUARY 18 - ASH WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM MASS 6:00 PM MASS
Processional Candle Arlene Osterlund Volunteer
Reader Diane Lagae Ernie Swartz
Communion Nancy Lund Roma Myers
Ministers Gail Erdman Julie McCoshen
Arlene Osterlund Donna Stubbe
FEBRUARY USHERS Please check your schedule.
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