Sunday, November 29th 9:00 am

+Lori Closson

by Knights of Columbus

Tuesday, December 1st 8:00 am

+Pauline Lievoll

by Shirley Sickler

Wednesday, December 2nd 8:00 am

+Dorothy Kazel, Jean Donovan, Maura Clarke,

Ita Ford and the Children of El Salvador

by Karen Barschdorf

Thursday, December 3rd 8:00 am

People of the Parish

Friday, December 4th 8:00 am

In Honor of AJ Amituzio’s Family

by Kathy Berry

Sunday, December 6th 9:00 am

+Patricia Certano

by Barb Schiller

Sunday, December 6th 9:00 am

Communion Jim Stralka

Tom Hoffman

Reader Deanna Hughes

CATHOLIC SERVICE APPEAL November 2, 2020

2020-2021 Goal $20,313.00 Payments an Pledges 3,600.00

Remaining to Raise $16,713.00

Thank you for your continued support of the Catholic Service Appeal.

Cathedral School Assessment $23,776.87 Monthly Payment $1,981.41

Weekly Contributions

November 22, 2020

Adult Envelopes…….....$ 2185.00

Loose……………..…....$ 105.00

Online Giving…….……$ 245.00

Building………………..$ 20.00

Thanksgiving…………..$ 65.00

All Saints Day…………$ 15.00

CSA……………………$ 100.00

Thank you to all of our parishioners who have continued

to support our parish at Mass, online or by mail.

We Pray for Their Health and Welfare Barb Schiller Fr. Lee Flaherty Fr. Ron Olson Helen Dudek Lois

Dzuck Carol Schiesser Ron Engstrom CeCe Dorin Penny McGrath

Barb Doherty Cindy Wnuk Boguslaw Wnuk Richard Krynski Tim

Karling M ike Schmitt Lorraine Archambeault Paul Witzman Robert

Amoth Charlie Dolsen Angie Timmerman Jan Marcuk Judy Dorin

Ruth Gallagher Mary Jean Dolsen Shirley Sickler Irene Kulig Bob

Atkinson Michelle Crowe Joe Hagadorn Larry Atkinson Fr. Ron Levra

Jim Barschdorf Don Krisak Jennifer Hoffman Kathy Krisak Rochelle

Summerfield Helen Lundberg Sally Hugdahl Mark Hoffman

Those on the Prayer List are usually listed for

four weeks unless notified otherwise.

Pray for Those Who Serve Our Country Tim Motschman Jeremy Pionk Steve R. Koszarek Kelsey Merry Steve

Wachtler Adam Sislo Nick Kiminski Ryan Alan Olson Lee Olson Erin

Ansell Joshua Brand Jadon Stone Jeremy Knase Justin Knase

For the month of November, the H.A.L.O.S Group is sponsoring Remember Our Loved Ones. A Memory Board honoring our Holy Assumption Parishioners, family members and friends who have died in the past year will be displayed in the Church for the entire month.

The Immaculate Conception

of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mass is Tuesday,

December 8th at 9:00 am

Our Sympathy and Prayers

to the Family of

Angie Timmerman

MASS INTENTIONS

Holy Assumption November 29, 2020 https://superiorcatholics.org

First Sunday of

Advent

Together in

Mission

Alive in Hope

The 2021 Lector

Workbooks are available

in the Sacristy.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

Advent is one of those seasons that has the power to surprise us. Just like the relationship between Lent and Easter, Advent offers us a time to prepare our hearts for the great feast of Christmas. In this short season we discover the themes of Preparation, Waiting, Expectation, Repentance, and Stillness. The thing is...if we aren't ready for Advent then the whirlwind rush of December can sweep us up into the frenzy of the commercial side of the holiday. Many people are so busy - concerts, parties, family events, purchasing gifts and partaking of the "forced fun" of consumerism's attempt at a Hallmark Christmas... Whew! Instead, we can take a deep breath, pray, and reflect on where the Lord is leading us at this moment in our lives. Consider the readings this Sunday:

1st Reading - Isaiah acknowledges that the people are far from God

Psalm - "Lord make us turn to you; show us your face and we shall be saved."

2nd Reading - St. Paul encourages the people of Corinth to be faithful to the end.

Gospel - The Lord exhorts us to be watchful and alert.

So in these short days of preparation here are a few questions to ponder:

Where I can find a little stillness and quiet in my life?

How is the Lord calling me to pray? Is there anything or anyone that requires

special attention? Where is the Lord leading me right now? What do I need to do as I prepare for

Christmas? How can I help someone in this quiet

season of Advent? You get the idea. Step back, pause, and consider in the busy pace that many of us call normal how the Lord is directing your heart. Advent has a beauty and power; our task is to enter into this season and allow God to speak to our souls. Fr. Andrew Ricci

UNBAKED BAKE SALE FUNDRAISER DONATIONS NEEDED

The Kisa Mission Group cannot hold its usual fundraising bake sale this year due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. However, the needs of the orphans and schools in Kisa have not stopped. So, we are asking our faithful parishioners to help out again. This year rather than baking or buying all those sweet goodies, we are just asking for monetary donations. Deacon Bob will wire the money to Tanzania at the end of November so the funds can be dispersed before Christmas. Just drop your donation in the collection basket in an envelope marked Kisa or mail to the parish office. Checks can be made to Holy Assumption/Kisa. Thank you again for your most generous support. God bless all of you.

SPECIAL THANK YOU

The Kisa Mission Group would like to thank all those who purchased pasties recently. We made $480 through your generosity.

Question for Children: What special things do you do to get ready for a visitor at your house? What things can you do like that to get ready for Jesus?

Question for Youth: What is one thing that you can do this week to help you remember that Jesus is coming?

Question for Adults: When you’re getting ready to receive a guest, what are some things you do? How do you apply this to receiving Christ?

Readings for the week of November 29, 2020 Sunday: Is 63:16b-17, 19b; 64:2-7/Ps 80:2-3,15-16,18-19 [4] 1 Cor 1:3-9/Mk 13:33-37 Monday: Rom 10:9-18/Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 11 [10]/Mt 4:18-22 Tuesday: Is 11:1-10/ Ps 72:1-2, 7-8, 12-13, 17 [cf. 7]/Lk 10:21-24 Wednesday: Is 25:6-10a/Ps 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6 [6cd]/Mt 15:29-37 Thursday: Is 26:1-6/Ps 118:1 and 8-9,19-21, 25-27a [26a]/Mt 7:21, 24-27 Friday: Is 29:17-24/Ps 27:1, 4, 13-14 [1a]/Mt 9:27-31 Saturday: Is 30:19-21, 23-26/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. Is 30:18d] Mt 9:35—10:1, 5a, 6-8 Next Sunday: Is 40:1-5, 9-11/Ps 85:9-10, 11-12, 13-14 [8]/2 Pt 3:8-14 Mk 1:1-8

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

WEDNESDAY, December 2nd

Religious Education

Grades 5-11: (Virtual) Students will log in for class from 7:00-8:00pm.

FIRST RECONCILIATION will be celebrated on Saturday, December 5th

at 11:00am.

Lord, make us turn to you; let us see your face and we shall be saved.

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Christmas Gifts and Winter Outerwear Collection boxes will be at the Cathedral the weekends of November 28/29 and December 5/6 to gather Christmas Gifts for those children who may otherwise not have a gift for Christmas.

We are grateful to the Youth Group for their successful winter outerwear drive and to the Knights of Columbus 499 for their donation of new winter coats for children. We are able to take some specific donations at this time (particularly snow pants, boots, coats in children's sizes and large and x-large adult sizes and adult sized gloves). If you are in financial need, are in need of clothing, or have donations please leave a message at 715-398-4039.

Our annual appeal traditionally held in November has been postponed until the New Year.. If you are thinking about a year-end financial donation, please send your check to SVDP - 1416 Cumming Avenue - Superior, WI 54880. Together we continue to bring Christ's love to our neighbors in need, especially in a pandemic.

RCIA

Adults are drawn to the Catholic Church for many reasons and in many ways. They come to the Church with varying levels of knowledge and understanding but the one constant is that each has many questions. RCIA – the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults - is the process that allows adults to explore Catholicism, increase their understanding and get answers to their questions in an environment that is welcoming and responsive.

All RCIA meetings will be held virtually. If you are interested in participating – or know someone who is – please contact Kathy Drinkwine at Kathy.RCIA@gmail.com or at 715 394 3005. If there is no answer, please be sure to leave a message.

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS

Substitute Teachers Needed Have you considered Substitute Teaching? Do you love working with children of all ages? Does your busy schedule keep you from working full-time? Would you like to supplement your current income? Cathedral School is looking for qualified substitute teachers. If you answer yes to the question, we need you!! A 4 year degree is required but the degree does not need to be in education. If you are interested please contact

Melissa in the main office for more information - 715-392-2976.

Box Tops for Education (Cathedral Home And School Association) participates in several programs, which generate money for our school. Box Tops for Education can be found on several products including food, household items, tableware, office supplies, and even bake ware. No more clipping. No more sending Box Tops to school. All you need is your phone. Download the ALL-NEW Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participating products. Tap the scan button and snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Tops earnings online. (Twice a year, your school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs!)

CLUSTER NEWS

COMMUNAL PENANCE WITH GENERAL ABSOLUTION

Because of the challenges of COVID-19, we have been given a one-time permission to offer

Communal Penance with General Absolution:

Tuesday, December 1st 6:00pm – St. William

Wednesday, December 2nd 3:00pm – St. Anthony, Superior

6:00pm - Cathedral

Thursday, December 3rd 6:00pm – St. Anthony, Lake Nebagamon

Saturday, December 5th 3:00pm – Cathedral

Tuesday, December 8th 10:00am – Holy Assumption

OTHER NEWS

St. Michael's Christmas Tree Sales St. Michael's Church, 4901 East Superior Street, Duluth, will be selling Christmas trees, wreaths and sprays beginning Saturday, November 28th. High quality Spruce, Balsam Fir, Norway Pine and White Pine trees, along with wreaths and sprays will be available. Weekdays 10 am to 7 pm (attendant available to help from 5-7 pm) Saturday's 9 am-5 pm, Sunday's 11 am to 5 pm. All proceeds support the mission and ministries of the parish.