semi monthly bulletin september 21st & 28th

            ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CONGREGATION

                                                          TELEPHONE:715-398-7174

                                                        FR. JAMES TOBOLSKI, PASTOR

                                          MARY MARGARET SITEK, PARISH SECRETARY

                        TWENTY-FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 21, 2025

MASS SCHEDULE:      SEPTEMBER 22 - 28:

WEDNESDAY             11:15 AM          FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS ST. MARY’S CHAPEL SUPERIOR                        

THURSDAY                 10:30 AM          MASS AT TWIN PORTS HEALTH SERVICES

FRIDAY                       10:30 AM          MASS AT NEW PERSPECTIVE SENIOR LIVING

SATURDAY                   4:00 PM           BILL STACK, SR.                           (Christina Stack-Polson)

SUNDAY                       9:00 AM          AILEEN TUCKER                          (Pat)

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

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

CSA NEWS:  The Annual Bishops Appeal (Catholic Service Appeal) will begin here the weekend of September 27 – 28. We will watch the Bishop’s video at all masses. Commitment starts that weekend! Please be as generous as you can as our Appeal this year is $67,773. We appreciate your prayers and support.

THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL STATES: “Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice…the Society makes no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.” Have you considered answering the call to help serve the poor by joining the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Call 715-398-4039. Tax deductible donations can also be mailed to SVDP P.O. Box 98 Superior, WI 54880

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS: Preregistration for our Sunday morning Religious Education Program (K-5) will begin on the weekend of September 27 – 28, after all masses at the back of the church. Come meet Amanda Marin at the registration table for materials. Classes begin on Sunday, Oct 5^th and registration will also be held that day in the garden room entrance before classes. 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.  

MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER:  If there is a service you are scheduled to cover and you can’t be there, please find a replacement. Thank you for your help.  We are always in need of CROSS BEARERS, READERS, SERVERS, COMMUNION MINISTERS, AND USHERS.  Training is offered.  Please consider serving your parish family in one or more of these ministries.

COMMUNITY ROSARY: Friday, October 3rd at 6pm in the garden room. Social will follow.

TWENTY-SIXTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025

MASS SCHEDULE:       SEPTEMBER 29 - 21:

TUESDAY                   11:00 AM          FUNERAL MASS for YVONNE CLOUTIER

WEDNESDAY            11:15 AM           FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS ST. MARY’S CHAPEL SUPERIOR                        

THURSDAY                  9:00 AM           HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS

FRIDAY                         9:00 AM          JOHN DEMBROSKI                       (T. Kosciuszko Society)

SATURDAY                  4:00 PM          PAT CURRIE                                     (MM Sitek)

SUNDAY                      9:00 AM          KATHY HINZ                                   (Clem)

                                   10:30 AM          ROBERT ZATKO                             (Gloria & Jeremy)

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

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.

RPR (REAL PRESENCE RADIO) Do not just drive, pray while you go!!  Real Presence Radio is the perfect travel companion, whether you are headed across town or across the state.  With Catholic programming, prayer, and reflection, your drive time can become grace-filled time.  Listen on the app, online, or on your local station, 88.1 FM.  TURN YOUR DRIVE INTO PRAYER.

ALTAR SOCIETY MEETING: is scheduled for Thursday October 2^nd at 1 pm in the Parish Hall. Contact Arlene Osterlund or Mary Jo Uhlenkott for further information. The meeting minutes from September 4^th can be found on the St. Francis Xavier website www.stfrancisxaviersuperior.com

JOIN THE CHOIR: The choir leads us in song on 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.   

                            Sympathy & Prayers to the families of

                                        Yvonne Cloutier, Thomas Biller,

                                 Rosemary Hildenbrand and Janice Kolstad.

                                                May they rest in peace. +

ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI: Come celebrate the life and legacy of St. Francis Assisi with soup, homemade bread, lively conversation, and pray with today’s Franciscans. Francis is the patron saint of animals, merchants and ecology. Franciscans are committed to peace and reconciliation, service to the poor, and care of creation. Friday, October 3 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Duluth Heights. For more information contact Jane, twinportsfranciscans@gmail.com.

STITCHERS: Do you cross-stitch, embroidery, hardanger, applique, quilt, crochet or knit? Superior Stitchers is gathering all types of needle crafters, from all denominations here in Superior. The group was formed to provide a space for all different types of needle work to gather for fellowship and share skills with others. Superior Stitchers meets every 2^nd and 4^th Thursday of each month from 1 – 3:00 pm at Zion Lutheran, 2022 East 2^nd street, Superior.                                                      Come join us September 11^th.

RECENT COLLECTIONS:

AUGUST 31:   $7,278.00                       SEPTEMBER 7:  $7,896.00                THANK YOU!!!         

MINISTRY SCHEDULES:     

SEPTEMBER 13-14:             4:00 MASS                                             9:00 MASS                             10:30 MASS

Processional Cross              Sue Miller                                              Gail Erdman                          Tristan Teasley

Reader                                  Lesa Radtke                                          Diane Lagae                         Gretchen Olson

Server                                   Charlie Cleaver                                    David Uhlenkott                  Genny Teasley

Communion Ministers       Michael Sprole                                     Janet LeBard                         Roma Myers

                                             Kyle Mehlum                                        Judy Davern                          Malu Lane

Ushers                                  Dick Bridge                                           Jim VanO                               Mike McCoshen

                                             Jim Bridge                                             Bob Erdman                          Ken Petersen

                                              Bob Dembroski                                    Tom Haack                            Volunteer

SEPTEMBER 20-21:             4:00 MASS                                             9:00 MASS                             10:30 MASS

Processional Cross              CarrieAnn Michalski                            Michael Shamla                   Gretchen Olson                   

Reader                                 Glen Erickson                                        Jon Shamla                            Sandi Anderson

Server                                   Nancy Lund                                           Pete Raboin                          Donna Stubbe

Communion Ministers       Angel Booth                                         Kathy Hesselgrave               Dan Leif

                                               Lorie Frink                                             Gail Erdman                          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!