February 26, 2017 Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Masses

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am

Mon., Wed., Friday-8:30 am

Church Hours

Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday’s 10 am - 8 pm

Confessions

Saturday’s 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday’s 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday’s 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Devotions

Rosary before each Mass

Monday’s Perpetual Help Novena

Friday’s Sacred Heart Novena

Baptism

Call to make arrangements

Preparation session is required.

Marriages

Call parish office 9 months

before your desired wedding date.

Prayer Network

(920) 497-8060

Small Faith Groups

Call the parish office

Church Tours

Every Second Sunday after 9 am

Mass or by Appointment

920-432-4348

Museum Tours Every Sunday after 9 am Mass

or by Appointment.

(920)-432-4348

Readings for the Week of February 26, 2017 Sunday: Is 49:14-15/Ps 62:2-3, 6-9/1 Cor 4:1-5/Mt 6:24-34

Monday:………...Sir 17:20-24/Ps 32:1-2, 5-7/Mk 10:17-27

Tuesday:………Sir 35:1-12/Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23/Mk 10:28-31

Wednesday:…………….Jl 2:12-18/Ps 51:3-6ab, 12-14, 17/

……………………………2 Cor 5:20--6:2/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday:……………..Dt 30:15-20/Ps 1:1-4, 6/Lk 9:22-25

Friday:………….Is 58:1-9a/Ps 51:3-6ab, 18-19/Mt 9:14-15

Saturday:………………..Is 58:9b-14/Ps 86:1-6/Lk 5:27-32

Next Sunday:………..Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Ps 51:3-6, 12-13, 17/

…………………….Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12, 17-19/Mt 4:1-11

February 18th & 19th, 2017 Sacrificial Giving……………......…...….…...$ 5,399.00

Offertory Collection……….......………..........$ 384.03

On-Line Giving………………………..…..…$ 2,604.44

Total………………………….........................$ 8,387.47

Building Maintenance……...………………...$ 177.00

Music…………………………………………$ 20.00

St. Vincent de Paul...…………………………$ 15.00

Mary’s Garden…………….…...…………….$ 80.00

An average of $9961.54 weekly collection is needed to

meet the budget. For online contributions Go to

www.sfxcathedralgb.org and click the Online Giving logo.

FYTD Budgeted Receipts…….……...…....…$ 338,692.36

FYTD Actual Income……….….…...…...…..$ 348,138.08

Surplus $ 9,445.72

“YOU DID IT TO ME”

LENTEN RETREAT

Five Thursdays:

March 2, 9, 23, 30 and April 6th

(No Meeting March 16th)

6:30 pm—8:00 pm

Bishop Wycislo Center

If interested Call

Cathedral Office 432-4348 or

Cathedral Book & Gift 432-0078

March 1st (Ash Wednesday) Mass times!

6 am SFXC

8:30 am SJE

6 pm SFXC-Celebrant Bishop Ricken

Lenten Regulations

Each Catholic is asked to preserve the penitential purpose

and character of Lent, which begins Ash Wednesday.

Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to

abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent

and Good Friday. In addition to abstaining from meat,

Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday until they

celebrate their 59th birthday are too fast on Ash Wednesday

and Good Friday. Those who are bound to this regulation

may only eat one full meal. Two smaller meals are

permitted if necessary to maintain strength according to

one’s needs, but eating solid foods between meals is not

permitted. These practices are designed for spiritual

growth. Catholics are not to excuse themselves lightly from

these prescribed minimal penitential practices.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER! Beau James & Fenglin Zhang

God Bless You!

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Fridays during Lent 5:30 pm

March 3rd at SFXC

March 10th at SJE

March 17th at SFXC

March 24th at SJE

March 31st at SFXC

April 7th at SJE

Bishop Ricken scheduled to join us two to the evenings!

FROM FR. JOE This coming Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, our favorite Liturgical season! It is a time for taking

our freedom back. Through the discipline of extra prayer, fasting and alms giving, we ask the Lord to lessen our

attachment to the things of this world, so we can be free to pursue the things of the spiritual realm.

I would like to make a few suggestions. First, join us for Mass on Ash Wednesday. We even have a

6 a.m. Mass at Cathedral if that is the only time that fits your schedule. Giving up a little sleep can become part

of our fast the first day of Lent.

I also encourage you to join me for the Stations of the Cross every Friday. We begin at Cathedral the Friday after

Ash Wednesday and then alternate back and forth between my two parishes. This year Bishop will be joining us for two of

our gatherings! I would love to see our turn out top 150 every time. Last year, we were over 100 almost every time we

gathered. We will once again be using the ever popular Deacon Enzler reflections. Try to bring somebody who has yet to

experience this beautiful reflection, prayer and devotion.

There are many other ways to enter more deeply into the journey of Lent. Perhaps on Fridays a few of us could just

live on bread and water, instead of simply giving up meat. I also want to encourage as many of you as can, to consider

attending daily Mass at least once a week. There will be other spiritual opportunities. Just keep an eye on the bulletin.

Through the spiritual practices of Lent, may the Lord help us open our hearts to the new life of Easter! Fr. Joe

131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI

Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm;

Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

920-432-0078

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We truly appreciate your patronage

and your friendship!

MEN FOR ALL SEASONS

GREEN BAY MEN’S CONFERENCE Making Sense of a Senseless World

Speakers:

Green Bay Packers coach, David Raih,

Fr. Larry Richards

Matt Fradd

Fr. Jewel Aytona (priest from Our Lady of Good Help Shrine)

March 4, 2017

KI Convention Center, 333 Main St, Green Bay.

Ages 12 & up!

For Conference information and to register visit:

www.estrovir.com

PRAYER CORNER Daily Examen

Step One- Stillness: Recalling God's Presence With the

start of Lent this week, it is time to begin the first of the

five steps of the Daily Examen based on the teachings

of St. Ignatius. Each evening set aside time to relax

quietly in God's presence thinking of His love for you.

Ask the Holy Spirit to come into your mind, helping

you look back over your day. If it seems a jumble, ask

for clarity and understanding. Do you see God's action

in your life? Were there people or activities that drew

you closer or further from Him? Talk with God about

the day, asking Him to help you see Him more clearly

in the events of tomorrow.

AED/CPR TRAINING Bishop Wycislo Center on Tuesday March 7th 6-9 pm

If interested call the office to register 432-4348.

We highly encourage ushers to attend!

The 2017 Spring 40 Days for Life campaign begins on

Ash Wednesday. Join other members of St. Francis Xavier

Cathedral to peacefully pray in the public right-of-way

outside Planned Parenthood at 2605 S. Oneida Street in

Ashwaubenon, Tuesdays 5 pm - 6 pm and Saturdays

11 am - Noon. (March 1st through April 9th). For more

information about this peaceful prayer vigil to end abortion

or if you plan to take part, contact Vonda at 371-0839 or

visit 40daysforlife.com.

PROGRAM FOR INACTIVE

CATHOLICS St. Bernard Parish in Green Bay will be offering a program

for Catholics who have been away from the church for

various reasons. The program runs Tuesdays, March 14th -

April 7th at 7 pm in the St. Bernard Parish Center. To

Register call Deacon Larry Mastalish at 920-468-4922.

HELP FOR THE HOMELESS

HYGIENE DRIVE Drive runs through March 12th

Donations stay in Brown County

Place items in boxes located by elevator in BWC entrance.

Mass Intentions

Saturday

4:00 pm February 25

For the Living & Deceased Members of

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and

St. John the Evangelist Parish

Sunday

9:00 am February 26

†Ronald Delain

Monday

8:30 am February 27

†Anthony & Mavis Otradovec

Wednesday

6:00 am

6:00 pm

March 1st (Ash Wednesday)

Robin Cavil

†Steve & Margueritte Matty

Friday

8:30 am March 3

†Mary Graf

Saturday

4:00 pm March 4

Living & Deceased Members of

Anderson, Gillis & Simonet Families

Sunday

9:00 am March 5

†Deanna, Beatrice & Harry Czechanski

Saint Francis Xavier

Cathedral Parish 139 S Madison St

Green Bay, WI 54301-4501

Parish Office: 920-432-4348

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Friday’s Memorial Day – Labor Day 9:30 am - noon

Fax: 920 435-5068

Email: cathedral.sfx@gmail.com

Website: www.sfxcathedralgb.org

The Most Reverend David Ricken

Rector and Pastor:

Reverend Joseph Dorner - Ext. 204

Deacons:

Rev. Mr. Thomas Mahoney

Rev. Mr. Conrad Kieltyka

Office Manager: Sonia Hitt - Ext. 201

Office Assistant: Jan Phillips - Ext. 202

Music Director: Jody Strnad - Ext. 211

Maintenance Manager: Pat Hoslet

Sacristan: Margaret Kleinschmidt

Bookkeeper: Vicki Matuszak

Faith Formation Coordinator:

Connie DeMeuse - 432-0820

Fully Alive Adult Faith Formation Coordinator:

Barbara Conder: 436-6380 - Ext. 206

Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every Sunday

10 am until noon

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday…..….............…..……...…..............February 26th

9 am………….…...White Mass with retreat to follow-BWC

March 1st-Ash Wednesday Mass Times

6 am Mass at SFXC

8:30 am Mass at SJE

6 pm Mass at SFXC Celebrant Bsp. Ricken

Thursday….....................…..……...…..............March 2nd

6:30 pm…..“Y ou Did it to Me” Lenten retreat begins-BWC

Friday…..….....................…..……...…..............March 3rd

5:30 pm…………………...…...Stations of the Cross-SFXC

Tuesday..….............…..…………....…..............March 7th

6 pm………………....…………..AED/CPR Training-BWC

Wednesday.......................…..……...…..............March 8th

6:30 am…………….…...“’That Man is Y ou” session-BWC

7 pm………..“Teach My People to Pray” Holy Hour-SFXC

Thursday…......................…..……...…..............March 9th

8:30 am……………..Tour-Xavier Middle School-Appleton

6:30 pm…..“Y ou Did it to Me” Lenten retreat begins-BWC

Friday....….............…..…………....….............March 10th

5:30 pm…………..…….………..Stations of the Cross-SJE

Monday....…...........…..…………....….............March 13th

St. John’s Shelter Meal Today

Wednesday.......................…..……...…............March 15th

6:30 am…………….…...“’That Man is Y ou” session-BWC

Thursday........................…..……...…..............March 16th

9 am…………..“Teach My People to Pray” Holy Hour-SJE

6 pm.…………….………..“Fully Alive” AFF Session-SJE

St. John the Evangelist 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

920-436-6380

Liturgical Schedule

Tuesday: 8:30 am - Mass

Thursday: 8:30 am - Mass

Saturday: 5:30 pm - Mass

Sunday: 10:45 am - Mass

ADORATION FOR LENT!

The Church in Her Wisdom gives us the holy season of Lent each year to bring us closer to Jesus, to

remind us of the great price He paid for our redemption and salvation. These 40 days are intended to help us

reflect not only on the incredible sacrifice He made for us, but also on the wonderful blessing of having our God

present to us as we travel through this journey of life.

As we enter this most holy season of the year, we are called to draw closer to the Lord and encouraged to

do so through prayer, fasting, almsgiving and penance. We embrace this opportunity through various practices,

often times by abstaining from some favorite food or pastime pleasure. Beyond giving something up, this is a

wonderful time to participate more fully in the practice of our Catholic faith by embracing traditional devotions.

We are reminded that we are not alone. Jesus promised that He would not leave us orphans but would

remain with us until the end of our time here on earth. The Lord has fulfilled that promise manifested in and

through the life of our beautiful Catholic Church, particularly through our daily offering of the Mass and in

frequenting the Sacraments.

Our faith proclaims the Truth that Jesus Himself taught: He is with us, body, blood, soul and divinity in

the Holy Eucharist that we devoutly refer to as the Blessed Sacrament which we consume as Holy Communion

and worship through the devotion of Eucharistic Adoration. Jesus is also with us and ready to pardon our

transgressions in the Sacrament of Penance when we confess our sins.

As part of the rich heritage of our Catholic faith, we also have the opportunity to draw closer to our Savior

through the worship of His Body and Blood in the ancient devotion we lovingly call Eucharistic Adoration. This

practice, which dates back to the early days of the Church, is inspired by our Lord’s question to the Apostles who

were with Him in the Garden of Gethsemane on Holy Thursday night. They fell asleep as he suffered his

excruciating Agony; and Jesus asked them, “Could you not watch one hour with me?” From this, the early

Christians embraced devotion to Jesus, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament, spending an hour with Him in

what became the practice we know today as a Holy Hour.

Here at the Cathedral, we are blessed to have the incredible privilege of being able to receive Jesus in

Holy Communion daily and to have several hours of scheduled Confession times available each week. We also

offer Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament every Wednesday and invite you to come visit our Lord, offering to

Him your worship, adoration, love, thanksgiving and praise. Come, spend time with the Lord to draw closer to

Him bringing Him all your cares, concerns, worries and fears to his healing touch.

I encourage you to make frequent use of the Sacraments of Holy Communion and Confession, not only

during Lent but to incorporate them into your daily life throughout the whole year. Come also to visit the great

healer in Eucharistic Adoration to express your love for Him and offer thanksgiving for the many blessing and

graces He heaps upon you and your family. Make a commitment today to give yourself a brief respite from your

hurried schedule in a quiet hour of prayer each week. Come and adore our Lord who waits for you in the Blessed

Sacrament!

HIGH SCHOOL FAITH

OPPORTUNITIES TEC-(Teens Encounter Christ ) Weekend Retreat

March 24th - 26th-visit www.anchorofhopetec.org

CYE-(Catholic Youth Expedition) Weekend Retreat

March 17th-19th-visit www.cyexpeditions.org