ST FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CONGREGATION
2316 East Fourth Street, Superior, WI. 54880
Telephone: 715-398-7174
Parish Office Hours: Monday -Friday 8 AM – 4 PM
Diocese of Superior Website: www.catholicdos.org
St. Francis Parish Website: www.stfrancisxaviersuperior.com
Fr. Jim Tobolski, Pastor
Mary Margaret Sitek, Parish Secretary
SIXTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME - JULY 17, 2022
MASS SCHEDULE: JULY 18-24
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15 – 3:45 RECONCILIATION ROOM
+Masses are offered every Wednesday at 11:15 at St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mass with Fr. Jim or Fr. Joji.
ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE
“THIS N’ THAT” SALE sponsored by the Altar Society is being planned for September 9th & 10th. The group needs the items you would like to donate. As the dates of the sale draws nearer, watch your bulletin for the dates/times, etc. you can bring your things. Not acceptable are clothing, towels, bedding or furniture. If you have questions or would like more information, please call Paulette at 715-399-8564.
MINISTRY SCHEDULING for the months of August and September is being processed. We need volunteers for all of the following: CROSS, CANDLE BEARERS, READERS, SERVERS, COMMUNION MINISTERS & USHERS. Training is offered. PLEASE consider serving your parish community in one or more of these ministries. Call Mary Margaret at the parish office to offer your help. Also, please call the parish office if there are any weekend(s) you are unable to serve during the months of August & September. Thank you!
SEVENTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 24, 2022
MASS SCHEDULE: JULY 25-31
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS 3:15-3:45 PM IN RECONCILIATION ROOM
+Masses are offered every Wednesday at 11:15 at St. Mary’s Hospital Chapel. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Mass with Fr. Jim or Fr. Joji.
ITEMS OF IMPORTANCE
SYNOD UPDATE After successful parish and diocesan meetings on the “Synod on Synodality” a report from the listening sessions was submitted to the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops. Copies of our Diocesan Spring Report can be found on the table in the gathering space of the church. Your opinions are important!
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL has the following positions available for the upcoming 2022/2023 school year: EARLY CHILDHOOD, MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCIAL STUDIES, K-8 ART, K-8 MUSIC AND 5-8 BAND. The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated, enthusiastic, faith-filled teacher. Interested candidates should be knowledgeable in instructional practices and able to differentiate instruction to meet a variety of learning styles. To apply please visit https://wecan.waspa.org/. Cathedral School also has needs for school aides, hot lunch and librarian positions available for the upcoming school year. To apply please send your resume to mrssamarziya@superiorcs.org or contact us at 715-392-2976.
HOLY ROWERS The Holy Rowers Dragon Boat Team are back and excited to row again after 3 years of not rowing! More details as the time gets closer to August 27th. Please mark your calendars for our Annual BBQ and Silent Auction to be held on Saturday, July 23rd following the 6:00 Mass. We need your support to help get our boat fee paid. All money raised this year will be given to area veterans. Thank you for your support! Any questions or if you would like more information contact Joannie at 715-399-2743.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT dePAUL Our society is an international organization located in 150 countries throughout the world. We have four conferences (groups) of the society in our diocese, which have formed a Council-Superior, Rice Lake, Phillips and Merrill. Eleven representatives from these four conferences attended a Regional Meeting in Waukesha, WI from June 23-25. If you have ever considered growing in spirituality and friendship and serving those in need in our community, we invited you to learn more about becoming a member. Leave a message for us at 715-398-4039. If you, or someone you know is in need of assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
VATICAN UNVEILED: AN EXPLORATION of LEGACIES is an exhibit showcasing the largest collection of Papal Artifacts outside of Rome. The exhibit will be open August 19-21, 2022 at the DEEC – Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center. It will feature over 150 items including the cross from Mother Teresa’s habit, relics of the True Cross owned by Pope Clement XI, many items from Pope John Paul II, a relic from the original chair of St. Peter himself and Swiss Guard Uniforms. Early bird tickets are on sale now including senior and family discounts as well as group discounts. Tickets: https://vaticanunveiled.com/tickets/. Proceeds will go to Stella Maris Academy and Star of the North Maternity Home.
PARISHIONER NEWS
Sympathy & Prayers to the family of Frieda Ahlf. May she rest in peace.
RECENT COLLECTIONS
JUNE 27, 2022 $5,042.00
JULY 3, 2022 $5,198.00
Thank you!
MINISTRY SCHEDULE
POPE FRANCIS
“I think this is the most wonderful experience we can have: to belong to a people walking, journeying through history together with our Lord, who walks among us! We are not alone; we do not walk alone. We are part of the one flock of Christ that walks together.”