semi monthly bulletin November 17th & 24th

ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CONGREGATION

                                                    TELEPHONE:715-398-7174

                                                FR. JAMES TOBOLSKI, PASTOR

                                     MARY MARGARET SITEK, PARISH SECRETARY

                    THIRTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – NOVEMBER 16, 2025

MASS SCHEDULE:      NOVEMBER 17-23:

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 GOLDEN LIVING. (TP HEALTH)

FRIDAY                      10:30 AM           FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT NEW PERSPECTIVES.

                                                            JAMES HERTEL                        (Sue Koehler)

SATURDAY                   4:00 PM          DUANE ANDERSON                (a friend)

SUNDAY                       9:00 AM          CRIS KRYSIAK                          (Betty & family)

                                     10:30 AM         HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS

       SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15 – 3:45, RECONCILIATION ROOM

THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL - HELPING PEOPLE TO STAY WARM

Our Society receives many requests for assistance - 150 or more a month - and given your generosity, we can meet most needs in some manner.  This time of year, we help with rent payments to avoid eviction and homelessness, security deposit assistance to secure a home, utility bills to avoid disconnect, gas to stay warm for those living in their vehicles, and tents and sleeping bags for those who live outdoors.  We are blessed to have the Knights of Columbus #499 donate new jackets and for the winter clothing drives by the Catholic Daughters and Cathedral School.  We are blessed to be able to minister to our brothers and sisters in need.  We are grateful for your monetary donations, donations of goods and time - and your prayers. Call 715-398-4039. Tax deductible donations can also be mailed to SVDP P.O. Box 98 Superior, WI 54880                                                                         

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Registration for our Sunday morning Religious Education Program (K-5) is still open. Classes began on Sunday, Oct 5^th.  Older students (grades 6 – 11) will attend the Cathedral Program on Wednesday evening. Registration can be done through the Cathedral. For further information please call Amanda Marin at the parish office 715-398-7174 weekdays before noon or leave a message with the answering service.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY in progress.  If you know of any weekend(s) that you are unable to serve in your ministry, please call Mary Margaret at the parish office weekdays before noon, or leave a message with the answering service, or email her at mary@stfrancisxavier.us. You can also let Nancy Lund know when you see her at church.  There is always a need for CROSS BEARERS, READERS, SERVERS, COMMUNION MINISTERS, AND USHERS.  Please consider serving your parish family in one (or 2) of these important ministries.  Training is offered.  PLEASE CALL THE PARISH OFFICE BY NOVEMBER 17^TH FOR ANY DATE(S) YOU ARE UNAVAILABLE.

OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, KING OF THE UNIVERSE – NOVEMBER 23, 2025

MASS SCHEDULE:       NOVEMBER 24-30:

WEDNESDAY             11:15 AM          FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS AT ST. MARY’ HOSPITAL CHAPEL.

THURSDAY, THANKSGIVING DAY

                                    9;00 AM          KAY SHERIDAN                       (family)

SATURDAY                  4:00 PM          JOHN DEMBROSKI                  (Jim Dembroski)

SUNDAY                      9:00 AM          MARY                                      (Rosie Misfeldt)

                                   10:30 AM          HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS

            SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15-3:45 PM, RECONCILIATION ROOM

JUST A REMINDER The Parish Office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 28^th.  In case of an emergency please call the parish office – 715-398-7174.  Have a Blessed Holiday!

“33 DAYS TO EUCHARISTIC GLORY” Parishioners can take the pilgrimage with Christ in the Holy Eucharist. It is easy to do! Simply take a copy of the book, 33 Days to Eucharistic Glory, home with you. Begin now and follow the thirty-three-day pilgrimage of faith with our Lord. Then come to the Immaculate Conception Mass (Monday December 8^th at noon) and receive a special blessing for your commitment to Christ. Take a book home and start the journey.

PARISH REGISTRATION:  If you would like to register as a member of our parish, there are registration forms on the table in the gathering space of our church.  As a registered member you will receive the parish bulletin semi-monthly, contribution envelopes as well as other parish mailings.  We look forward to meeting you!

THINKING AHEAD TO THE HOLIDAYS:   Every year the ladies of our altar society as well as the crafters who meet in our parish hall on Wednesdays, prepare gifts for the residents of Dove Health Care (formerly St. Francis Nursing Home).  These ladies are asking for some of the following items:  wheel chair & walker bags, hat & mitten sets, ponchos, shrugs, lap robes, blankets, pillow cases, fidget blankets, greeting cards, stationery, postage stamps, playing cards, and large print crossword and word search books.  If you would like more information, or have other suggestions for the residents, please call Arlene at 218-341-1665.

JOIN THE CHOIR: The choir leads us in song each Sunday, at 10:30 mass. The group practices at 10 am, prior to mass. All are welcome to join. Please talk to Choir Director, Rachel Inselman, for further information.   

CSA  NEWS:   The Annual Bishops Appeal (Catholic Service Appeal)  began here the weekend of September 27 – 28. Please be as generous as you can as our appeal this year is $67,773. We appreciate your prayers and support. Materials were included with the bulletins you received in the mail and there are extra envelopes at the back of the church.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DePaul ANNUAL APPEAL – NOVEMBER 15 - 16: Included with your bulletin this week are envelopes for the second collection at all Masses on November 15^th and 16^th.  Please prayerfully consider a tax-deductible donation to allow us to help our brothers and sisters in need in our community. With God’s providence we have never run out of funds in our 25 years of existence.  Our neighbors need your prayers and financial support. Thank you!

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, COUNCIL 499:  Will host their annual Turkey Bingo at St. Anthony Parish, Superior, on Tuesday, November 18^th, beginning at 6:30 PM.  25 cents per card, 5 free gift card games and snacks and beverages will be provided.  All are welcome!

RECENT COLLECTIONS:      OCTOBER 26:  $7,888.00                    NOVEMBER 1:  $9,648.00

A very special thank you to the estate of Vincent Uchytil for the generous donation to St. Francis Parish.  We will use Vincent’s gift toward our new 5^th Street Parking Lot in the spring.

MINISTRY SCHEDULES:     

NOVEMBER 15-16:                         4:00 MASS                           9:00 MASS                           10:30 MASS

Processional Cross                          CarrieAnn Michalski          Michael Shamla                  Gretchen Olson        

Reader                                              Kyle Mehlum                     Jon Shamla                         Tom Hansen

Server                                               Charlie Cleaver                  Pete Raboin                        Donna Stubbe

Communion Ministers                  Lorie Frink                         Carolyn Sweeney               Roma Myers

                                                          Arlene Osterlund               Janet LeBard                         Gretchen Olson

NOVEMBER Ushers                         Dick Bridge                        Jim VanOvermeiren          Mike McCoshen

                                                          Jim Bridge                           Tom Haack                           Ken Petersen

                                                           Ron Dembroski                    Volunteer                             Volunteer

NOVEMBER 22-23:                        4:00 MASS                             9:00 MASS                            10:30 MASS

Processional Cross                           Sue Miller                             Janet LeBard                        Mary Ann Rothamel

Reader                                              Lesa Radtke                        Mary Jo Uhlenkott            Chris Swanson

Server                                               Glen Erickson                       David Uhlenkott                Ernie Swartz

Communion Min                              Kyle Mehlum                       Janet LeBard                        Julie McCoshen

                                                           Angel Booth                        Judy Davern                         Bonnie McDonald

Ushers                                                See above.                            See above.                          See above.

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REMINDER:  PLEASE REFER TO THE SCHEDULE YOU RECEIVED IN THE MAIL AND THE LARGE ONE ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE GATHERING SPACE OF THE CHURCH.  THANK YOU!