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
FOURTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 4, 2021
MASS SCHEDULE: JULY 5-11
JULY 10-11 – READERS
4:00 PM SANDI ANDERSON
9:00 AM BERNIE TOMZAK
10:30 AM ERNIE SWARTZ
COMMUNION MINISTERS
4:00 PM DWANE ANDERSON
9:00 AM GAIL ERDMAN
10:30 AM ERNIE SWARTZ
A REMINDER
OUR SEMI-MONTHLY BULLETIN, PARISH COUNCIL MINUTES, ALTAR SOCIETY NEWS, PRAYER REQUESTS, ETC. CAN ON BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE AT www.stfrancisxaviersuperior.com. IF YOU WISH TO PLACE A NOTICE IN THE BULLETIN, PLEASE SEND THE INFORMATION TO THE PARISH E-MAIL WHICH IS Mary@stfrancisxavier.us.
ST. FRANCIS MINISTRY SCHEDULE
We are hoping to begin a full ministry schedule (cross bearers, candle bearers, gift bearers, lectors, servers, communion ministers, ushers) this September. If you have helped in the past and do not want your name on the new schedule, please call the parish office. If you have never helped before and desire to now participate, please let us know as well. We need many volunteers! Training for the various positions will be offered. This is another sign of getting back “to normal!”
FIFTEENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – JULY 11, 2021
MASS SCHEDULE: JULY 12-18
JULY 17-18 – READERS
4:00 PM KYLE MEHLUM
9:00 AM LESA RADTKE
10:30 AM JANE ANKLAM
COMMUNION MINISTERS
4:00 PM DWANE ANDERSON
9:00 AM JUDY DAVERN
10:30 AM ERNIE SWARTZ
ST. FRANCIS ALTAR SOCIETY
The Altar Society is hoping to have a “THIS N’ THAT” SALE the weekend of September 10-11. Please place your “treasures” aside for this sale. (No clothing, bedding, mattresses or box springs.) If you have any questions or concerns, please call Paulette at 715-399-8564.
FUNERAL LUNCHEONS/RECEPTIONS
The Altar Society has begun to serve funeral luncheons/receptions. They are in need of ladies and men to help during these luncheons. If you are willing to serve at these parish functions, please call Irene at 218-393-4825 or Sue Koehler at 715-398-6787. Thank you!
COVID UPDATE
*Bishop Powers has reinstated the weekend Mass obligation. All Catholics who are able should come to a weekend Mass. Watching Mass on television or the computer does not fulfill one’s obligation.
*Masks are no longer mandated in church. However, you are encouraged to wear a mask
should you feel more comfortable.
*The ropes have been taken down but please keep proper social distancing
*Confessions are now being celebrated in the Reconciliation Room on Saturdays from 3:15-3:45 PM.
*The parish hall door is now open for weekend Masses. The 4th Street hall entrance allows for access to the new elevator.
DIOCESAN WEDDING ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
WHEN: SATURDAY, JULY 24TH
TIME: 11:00 AM MASS / 12:30 PM CATERED LUNCH
WHERE: CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING
Is your 2021 Wedding Anniversary ending in a 0 or a 5? Contact Mary Margaret at the parish office, 715-398-7174, by July 2, 2021, to make your reservation. This year it will be in person for those who are comfortable attending AND virtual for those who are not able to attend due to distance, health, restrictions. For those able to attend in person a luncheon following the Mass will be served, however seating will be limited. For those couples celebrating virtually, a large photo of the couple can be dropped off at the parish office.
ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL SUPERIOR
St. Mary’s Hospital Superior will be hosting a support group for adults who have experienced the loss of a loved one. It will begin on July 15th from 1-3 PM, the third Thursday of each month. This group will meet in person. Registration is required. Please contact Chaplain Mary Anne Korsch at 715-817-7015 if interested in joining.
SEXUAL ABUSE
The Catholic Church is working diligently to prevent sexual abuse by parish employees,, volunteers, deacons and priests. If you have been sexually abused by someone associated with the Church and would like to report or discuss the experience, we urge you to contact Kathy Drinkwine at 715-718-1110. The Diocese of Superior welcomes your call and understands how difficult it may be to reach out in this situation. The phone number provided is confidential and dedicated solely to these calls. Know that your call will be treated with respect, dignity and compassion. The diocese is bound by civil and canon law to report sexual abuse of a minor to civil authorities. Anyone who believes that they have been abused is strongly encouraged to report as well.
Congratulations! to Bob & Joyce Homsey as they celebrate their 50th Wedding Anniversary! + May God Bless You Most Abundantly!
RECENT COLLECTIONS
JUNE 13: $6,448.00
JUNE 20: $5,278.00