ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CONGREGATION
2316 East Fourth Street, Superior, WI. 54880
Parish Office: 715-398-7174 Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday - 8AM – 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
TWENTY NINTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME – OCTOBER 20, 2019
Welcome Fr. Fider!
MASS SCHEDULE – OCTOBER 21-27:
MONDAY 9:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE
TUESDAY 9:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE
9:30 AM BIBLE STUDY
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE
THURSDAY 9:00 AM COMMUNION SERVICE
SATURDAY 4:00 PM KAY ROGERS (family)
SUNDAY 9:00 AM JOHN TOBOLSKI (family)
+ 10:30 AM HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15 – 3:45 PM
RECONCILIATION ROOM
+YOUTH MASS
Students in our 11th Grade Class will serve as ministers – candle/gift bearers, reader, servers and ushers.
Coffee & rolls will follow in the parish hall.
All are welcome!
EXPRESSIONS OF DISCIPLESHIP – 2019/20 CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL
If you have not yet responded to the 2019-20 CSA, please set aside a moment to prayerfully consider a gift amount that your means will permit. Be assured the Lord knows what is in your heart and how you share your gifts.
While it is understood that we cannot all give equally, we are
still called by the Gospel to give of ourselves in a way that
reflects our blessings. Your gift, whether large or small,
matters greatly to the diocese, our parish and to the Lord!
Scripture tells us:
“There is more happiness in giving than receiving!”
NIGHT WITHOUT A HOME Saturday at noon through Sunday at noon – October 19-20, at the corner of Belknap and Tower. Needs include food, clothing, gift cards, blankets, monetary donations, etc. Thank you for your support!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOTES
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20– Grades K-5 begin at 9:15 AM.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22 – 9:30 AM Bible Study – Acts of the Apostles
Call Ernie at 715-398-7174 for more information.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 – Grades 6-8 begin at 6:00 PM;
Grades 9-11 Large Group Evening beginning at 7:15 – 8:30 PM.
“Families Connect” for high school students and their parents or guardians. The evening will be led by Jon Gidley, our 9th grade catechist. This is a time to come together as families to learn and grow in our faith. The evening will include food, pizza, refreshments and dessert. For information and to sign up for the evening, contact Ernie at 715-398-7174 or 715-394-6489.
ST. FRANCIS ALTAR SOCIETY – ANNUAL BOOK & BAKE SALE
is this week - October 26th & 27th following all Masses. You may bring your books in good condition to the parish office any day from 8 AM – 3 PM. Please, no encyclopedias. Baked goods may be brought to the parish hall one-half hour before Mass. If you have questions or would like for information call Marilee at
715-399-8252 or Sue at 715-398-6787.
LOOKING AHEAD….The Altar Society is again planning the annual Cookie Stroll to be held on December 7th. The day will include items for the Christmas Sale – decorations, etc. These items can be dropped off at the parish, however, a call should be made to the parish office to insure there is a staff member there.
More details to follow on this event in upcoming bulletins.
ATTENTION ART LOVERS All parishioners are invited to the parish hall during the Wednesdays o
f October from 9-3 for a fun time of folk painting. Please bring your own supplies – paint, brushes and projects. This is not a class, but simply a time to get together and have fun painting. And if you aren’t a painter and would like to join us for fellowship and bring your knitting, needlepoint, or bring a jigsaw puzzle, you are welcome!!
For more information call Arlene at 218-341-1665.
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT dePAUL Our next meeting is on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6 PM at the Catholic Charities Building, 1416 Cumming Avenue. Interested in helping with our free store? Stop by on Tuesdays from 1:30-3:30 or Thursdays from 2:00-4:30
LETTER TO A SUFFERING CHURCH by Bishop Robert Barron is available to those who wish to read it on the table in the gathering space of our church.
PRAYER GROUP MEETING Interested in being in a Prayer Group? A Prayer Group is forming on Monday, November 4th at 6:30 PM at Cathedral of Christ the King in Kress Hall. Come join us! Questions or more information contact Susan at susan@superiorcathedral.org or 715-392-8511.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS We are looking for a few positions for the 2019-20 school year – Hot Lunch Assistant for 25 hours per week. Send resume and cover letter to j.samarziya@superiorcathedralschool.org. Substitute teachers are needed for all levels. A four year degree is required but the degree does not have to be in education. If you are interested contact Melissa at 715-392-2976. Cathedral registration is still open for grades K-8. Wish Upon a Star Dinner Auction is scheduled for November 2nd at Barker’s Island. Purchase your tickets at the school office.
An Open House is planned for Tuesday, October 22nd from 5-6:30 PM along with the State of the School address and a chili supper for students and their families.
COLLECTION: OCTOBER 5-6
Adult $ 6,982.00 Food Shelf $275.00
Loose 697.00
TOTAL $ 7,679.00 Thank you!
MINISTRY SCHEDULE OCTOBER 26-27
4:00 mass
Cross Bearer – DWANE ANDERSON
Candles – PAUL OLSON, ARLENE OSTERLUND
Reader – CELIA TARNOWSKI
Server – KYLE MEHLUM
Communion – ARLENE OSTERLUND
Ministers – VAL SASS, LORIE FRINK, DWANE ANDERSON
Gift Bearers – SANDI AND ROBERT
Ushers – BOB/RON DEMBROSKI, JERRY BEAUCHAMP
9:00 mass
Cross Bearer – TOM MICHELA
Candles – VIRGINIA MICHELA, BARBARA CAREY
Reader – CAROLYN SWEENEY
Server – PETE RABOIN
Communion – JUDY DAVERN
Ministers – BARBARA CAREY, DAN LEIF, VIRGINIA MICHELA
Gift Bearers – GARY/JAN
Ushers – TOM HAACK, JIM/BRAYLON LEMIEUX
10:30 mass
Cross Bearer – STUDENT
Candles – STUDENTS
Reader – STUDENT
Server – SUTDENT
Communion – KIRK, SHANNON, RONNIE ILENDA
Ministers – JANET LEBARD
Gift Bearers – STUDENTS
Ushers – HOWIE MACKEY, JIM ANKLAM, BOB BENSON
ST. FRANCIS PARISH PRAYER MINISTRY +
DO YOU HAVE A NEED FOR PRAYER FOR YOURSELF OR A LOVED ONE?
NO REQUEST IS TOO SMALL.
CALL THE PARISH PRAYER MINISTRY AND A NETWORK OF PRAYERS WILL BE OFFERED FOR YOU INTENTION(S).
715-392-5876 715-398-5527 715-398-5661 Arlene Virginia Barbara