Semi monthly bulletin September 7th and 14th
- St. Francis Xavier
- Sep 5
- 4 min read
ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CONGREGATION
TELEPHONE:715-398-7174
FR. JAMES TOBOLSKI, PASTOR
MARY MARGARET SITEK, PARISH SECRETARY
TWENTY-THIRD SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 7, 2025
MASS SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 8 - 14:
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM FR. JIM WILL OFFER MASS CATHEDRAL WITH THE CHILDREN
THURSDAY 9:00 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
FRIDAY 9:00 AM LEON STILWELL (Betty and Family)
SATURDAY 4:00 PM BEN POLASKI (Donna)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM JIM MISFELDT (Rosy)
10:30 AM THOMAS TOBOLSKI (Family)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15 – 3:45 RECONCILIATION ROOM
MASSES ARE CELEBRATED AT ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL CHAPEL, SUPERIOR, ON WEDNESDAYS AT 11:15.
ST. WILLIAMS HAM AND MEATLOAF DINNER is scheduled for September 7th from 11:30 AM - 4:00PM. Take outs and bake sale available. All are welcome.
AS FALL APPROACHES – A NEW MINISTRY SCHEDULE FOR SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER & NOVEMBER has been mailed. If there is a service you’re 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.
WELCOME TO OUR STAFF: Welcome to our new Coordinator of Religious Education, Amanda Marin. Amanda will work with our K-5 program on Sunday mornings. Classes and registration begin on October 5th. Older students (grade 6 – 11) will attend the Cathedral program on Wednesday evenings. For additional information please contact Amanda at the parish office.
PRIESTS’ RETREAT: Fr Jim will be on retreat September 15 – 18 with the bishop and the other priests of the diocese. Please keep the clergy in your prayers.
THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT de PAUL STATES: “Vincentians withness 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
COMMUNITY ROSARY: Friday, September 5th at 6pm in the garden room. Social will follow.
TWENTY-FOURTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – SEPTEMBER 14, 2025
MASS SCHEDULE: SEPTEMBER 15 - 21:
MONDAY – THURSDAY Priest Retreat
SATURDAY 4:00 PM CARL TABBERT (Jim)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM TERESA DAVERN (Rick & Judy)
10:30 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
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.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS Registration for the 2025 - 2026 years is currently taking place for Pre-K through grade 8. The school also continues their tradition of a 3- and 4-year-old and enrollment is also taking place now. These classes are 5 days a week with half or full day options. For more information on any of these classes, please call the school at 715-392-2976. There are several employment opportunities available at the school. These include: Preschool, Physical Education, Extended Care, School Aides, and Hot Lunch Program. To learn more, or to apply contact the school office at 715-392-2976.
UW-MADISON/DOUGLAS COUNTY AGING MASTERY PROGRAM WORKSHOP STARTING SEPT 4: Held at the Superior Public library on Thursdays in September and October (except Oct 9) from 2:30 – 4:30pm. This workshop includes important life discussions related to aging, includes: Advance planning, Sleep, Exercise, Navigating long lives, Financial fitness, Medication management, and so much more… If you have any questions please email Tracy Henegar at tracy.henegar.wisc.edu or call Ellen Chicka UW-Extension /Office Douglas County 715-395-1363.
Congratulations to our Newlyweds : September 20th
Joe and Alyssa Markon ( Walli)
Blessings in your new life in marriage!
RECENT COLLECTIONS:
AUGUST 17: $6,305.00 AUGUST 24: $6,615.00 THANK YOU!!!
MINISTRY SCHEDULES:
SEPTEMBER 6-7: 4:00 MASS 9:00 MASS 10:30 MASS
Processional Cross CarrieAnn Michalski Michael Shamla Mary Ann Rothamel
Reader Steve Tarnowski Jon Shamla Chris Swanson
Server Kyle Mehlum Nancy Lund Genny Teasley
Communion Ministers Celia Tarnowski Kathy Hesselgrave Paulette White
Angel Booth Gail Erdman Dan Leif
SEPTEMBER Ushers Dick Bridge Jim VanO Mike McCoshen
Jim Bridge Bob Erdman Ken Petersen
Bob Dembroski Tom Haack Volunteer
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 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!