weekly bulletin oct 5 & oct 11
ST FRANCIS XAVIER CONGREGATION
REV. FR. JAMES F. TOBOLSKI, PASTOR
MARY MARGARET SITEK, PARISH SECRETARY
TWENTY-SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 4, 2026
MASS SCHEDULE OCTOBER 5-11:
SATURDAY 4:00 PM HEALTH & WELFARE OF OUR PARISH FAMILY MEMBERS
SUNDAY 9:00 AM BERNACKI FAMILY MEMBERS (family)
10:30 AM JOYCE LaVALLEY (Gerri Anderson)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS 3:15-3:45, RECONCILATION ROOM
2026/2027 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL Thank you for completing a Catholic Services Appeal envelope. Our appeal doesn’t stop until we have heard from all. If you have not yet filled one out, please do so before leaving church today. There are envelopes on the table in the gathering space of the church. No gift is too small, and our parish strives for 100% participation. Your gift saves our volunteers time and expense of mailing and calling. Today we face many challenges, including a shortage of priests. Through the appeal, our parish supports diocesan ministries such as vocations and seminary education, helping meet these important needs.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS
FRANCIS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES K-5 Registration will continue on Sunday, October 4th, following both Masses. The first class is planned for Sunday, October 11th. Families will be provided with a calendar for the 2026/27 Religious Education Schedule. If you have questions or need more information, please -contact Amanda at 218-391-6131.
CATHEDRAL RELIGIOUS EDUCATION GRADES 6TH – CONFIRMATION begin classes on WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 7TH, 5:30-6:30 PM for grades K-6 and 7:00-8:00 PM for grades 7-11 (Students from St. Francis in the 6th grade should attend classes at Cathedral. Please note: there are flyers on the table in the gathering space with more information on Cathedral’s program.
SUPERIOR SPOOKTACULAR will take place on Saturday, October 24th. St. Francis Parish would like to participate in this year’s parade. It begins on Mortorelli Drive and ends at Hammond Park. That’s about three-quarters of a mile. We are in need of volunteers to walk in the parade and carry a banner, announcing who we are. We plan to have a pick-up truck as well for those who would prefer to ride. If you wish to volunteer, there will be a sign-up sheet in the gathering space of our church. For more information, please call or text Lorie at 218-340-4944.
TWENTY-EIGHTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 11, 2026
MASS SCHEDULE OCTOBER 12-18:
SATURDAY 4:00 PM JIM ROGERS (Nancy & Judy)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM VICTORIA WALMAN (Sullivan Family)
10:30 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF OUR ST. FRANCIS PARISH FAMILY
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15 – 3:45 PM, RECONCILIATION ROOM.
MASS IS CELEBRATED every Wednesday at St. Mary’s Chapel beginning at 11:15 AM. All are welcome.
COMMUNAL ROSARY All are welcome to join in the communal rosary which is recited on the first Friday of each month at 6 PM in the Garden Room. Mark your calendars and plan to join us!
FRANCIS PARISH AND ST. FRANCIS ALTAR SOCIETY SCHEDULE CARDS for 2026-2027 can be found on the table in the back of church. Please take one home for information about upcoming activities.
A NOTE FROM THE ALTAR SOCIETY Thank you to all who made the recent “This N’ That” Sale a success. Our sale netted $3,456.51! These monies will be used for parish expenses.
ANNUAL “VOLUNTEER” DINNER is scheduled for Tuesday, November 10th beginning with Mass at 5 PM. This dinner is in appreciation of all of our committee members, liturgical ministers, altar society members, choir members, funeral servers, as well as anyone who VOLUNTEERS in some capacity in our parish. You will notice there are three sign-up sheets on the table in the back of church – one is to make a reservation for the dinner; one is for anyone who will volunteer to serve the meal (you will eat first) and the third one is for anyone who will volunteer to clean up following the dinner. PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP FOR ONE OF THE POSITIONS LISTED ABOVE. All reservations must be in no later than OCTOBER 30TH.
TRUNK OR TREAT is being planned for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30TH, 5 PM – 6:30 PM on our 5thStreet Parking Lot. Parishioners are welcome to come and distribute candy from their trunks. As in past years, those handing out candy are encouraged to come in costume. (but not required).
MEATBALL SUPPER will take place at St. Anthony Church (4315 E. 3rd Street) on Tuesday, October 6th serving from 4 PM – 6:30 PM. Menu includes meatballs, mashed potatoes/gravy, vegetable, pickled beets, dinner roll, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for students under 12 years of age. Children under 5 years of age are free. Deliveries are available by calling 715-398-3261 on October 5th and 6th from 8 to noon. The parish is handicapped accessible.
KISA LASAGNA DINNER is planned for Saturday, October 10th from 4:30-7:00 PM at Holy Assumption Church located at 5601 Tower Avenue. There will be a variety of lasagna to choose from, salad, dessert and a beverage. Free will offering for the community and schools of Kisa and the Diocese of Mbeya in Tanzania, East Africa.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL posting a position for an afternoon janitor. Job description and application forms are available at the Cathedral Parish Office. Please include a cover letter and resume to Colleen and return to Colleen at the Cathedral Parish Office.
Sympathy & Prayers to the family of William Janovick.
May he rest in peace. +
+Congratulations to our newlyweds…
Mr. & Mrs. David Thrailkill (May Heidl) +
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Gall (Mallory Tarnowski)+
RECENT COLLECTIONS:
SEPTEMBER 13, 2026 $8,165.00
SEPTEMBER 20, 2026 $7,522.00 Thank you!
MINISTRY SCHEDULES:
OCTOBER 24-25: 4:00 PM MASS 9:00 AM MASS 10:30 AM MASS
Processional Cross GEORGETTE WONDOLKOWSKI TERI COLLINS MARY ANN ROTHAMEL
Reader TOM WONDOLKOWSKI MARY JO UHLENKOTT DAVID THRAILKILL
Server CHARLIE CLEAVER DAVID UHLENKOTT NANCY LUND
Communion ANGEL BOOTH TERI COLLINS BONNIE McDONALD
Ministers LORIE FRINK JUDY DAVERN JANET LeBARD
OCTOBER Ushers See below. See below. See below.
OCTOBER 31-NOVEMBER 1: 4:00 PM MASS 9:00 AM MASS 10:30 AM MASS
Processional Cross ARLENE OSTERLUND TERI COLLINS TRISTAN TEASLEY
Reader KYLE MEHLUM MARY JO UHLENKOTT CHRIS SWANSON
Server DONNA STUBBE DAVID UHLENKOTT GENNY TEASLEY
Communion ARLENE OSTERLUND TERI COLLINS JULIE McCOSHEN
Ministers LORIE FRINK JUDY DAVERN PAULETTE WHITE
OCTOBER Ushers TED LAMERS TOM HAACK KEN PETERSEN
RON DEMBROSKI BOB ERDMAN MIKE McCOSHEN
MARK CUMMINGS VOLUNTEER BOB BENSON
PRAYER MINISTRY
There are people in our congregation who are willing to share your needs and prayers.
Please call Arlene at 218-341-1665 if you, or a family member, or a friend, are in need.
All calls are strictly confidential.
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