PARISH OFFICE

139 S. Madison,

Green Bay, WI 54301-4501

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-4:00 pm

Office: (920) 432-4348

Faith Formation: (920) 432-0820

Fax: (920) 435-5068

Email: sfxavier@sbcglobal.net

Prayer Network: (920) 497-8060 __________________________________________________________________

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Website

www.sfxcathedralgb.org __________________________________________________________________

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BISHOP OF GREEN BAY The Most Reverend David L. Ricken

RECTOR AND PASTOR Fr. Joseph E. Dorner

Deacons: Mr. Conrad J. Kieltyka & Mr. Thomas J. Mahoney

Director of Music: Jody L. Strnad

Maintenance Manager: Patrick R. Hoslet

Event & Volunteer Coordinator/Administrative Assistant: Sonia D. Hitt

Pastoral Minister: Patricia J. Westlund

Liturgist/Sacristan: Jennifer L. Johns Assistant Sacristan: Jan K. Phillips

Bookkeeper: Vicki L. Matuszak

Faith Formation Coordinator: Connie A. DeMeuse

Cathedral Trustees: Kenneth C. Reigh, Secretary Charles L. Johnson, Treasurer

Parish Council President: Andrew H. Opicka

Finance Council President: John E. Mitchell

August 3, 2014 Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Welcome

Fr. Joseph Dorner

Saint Francis Xavier

Cathedral Parish 139 South Madison

Green Bay, WI 54301-4501

920-432-4348

Weekend Masses

Saturday ................................................................ 4:00 pm

Sunday .................................................................. 9:00 am

Weekday Masses

Monday, Wednesday, and Friday ......................... 8:30 am

Devotions

One half hour before every Mass ………………...Rosary

Monday …………………………Perpetual Help Novena

Friday. .............................................. Sacred Heart Novena

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday .....................................….9:00 am - 9:00 pm

Confessions

Saturday... ............................................ 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday ........................................ ..6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Holy Days of Obligation

Vigil ..................................................................... 5:15 pm

Holy Day .............................................................. 8:30 am

Small Faith Groups

Call the parish office for days and times.

Baptism

Call for arrangements. Preparation session required.

Marriage

Call the parish office at least 9 months in advance of your

desired wedding date.

Church and Museum

Tours by appointment. ................................ 920-432-4348

St. Thomas More School

650 S. Irwin Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301

Principal, Mr. Jeff Kaftan

Phone: 920-432-8242

Mass Intentions Saturday

4:00 pm August 2

† Cecilia & Walter Wilquet

Sunday

9:00 am August 3

† Living & Deceased Members of

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral &

St. John the Evangelist Parish, Green Bay

Monday

8:30 am August 4

† Eleanor Jossart

Wednesday 8:30 am

August 6

For the Return of Fallen Away Catholics

Friday

8:30 am August 8

† Mary Rose & Cindy Puissant

Saturday

4:00 pm August 9

† Albert Snorek

Sunday

9:00 am August 10

† Cletus & Bradley Schauer

Readings for the Week of August 3rd, 2014 Sunday:…………Is 55:1-3/Rom 8:35, 37-39/Mt 14:13-21

Monday:………………………...Jer 28:1-17/Mt 14:22-36

Tuesday:…………..Jer 30:1-2, 12-15, 18-22/Mt 14:22-36

……………………………………….or Mt 15:1-2, 10-14

Wednesday:…...Dn 7:9-10, 13-14/2 Pt 1:16-19/Mt 17:1-9

Thursday:……………………...Jer 31:31-34/Mt 16:13-23

Friday:………………...Na 2:1, 3; 3:1-3, 6-7/Mt 16:24-28

Saturday:……………………...Hb 1:12--2:4/Mt 17:14-20

Next Sunday:……………………….1 Kgs 19:9a, 11-13a/

…………………………………..Rom 9:1-5/Mt 14:22-33

AUGUST APOSTLESHIP OF PRAYER

Refugees. That refugees, forced by violence to abandon

their homes, may find a generous welcome and the

protection of their rights.

Oceania. That Christians in Oceania may joyfully

announce the faith to all the people of that region.

BANNS OF MARRIAGE III Lauren Miller and Dustin Herlache

II Maggie Kitchen and Thomas Kohlmann

I Alison Austreng and Jonathan Nolan

“These couples wish to be married at the Cathedral. If

anyone is aware of any serious reason why these

marriages should not take place, he or she has a moral

obligation before God to make the pastor aware of these

concerns.”

July 26th and 27th, 2014

Sacrificial Giving………...……………...$ 4,426.00

Offertory Collection……………………..$ 413.55

Online Giving………………………........$ 1,151.00

Building Maintenance……………………$ 45.00

St. Vincent de Paul………………………$ 358.00

Total……………………………………..$ 6,393.55

Missionary Coop…………………………$ 2,608.61

We need an average of $9500.00 from the weekly

collection to meet our budget.

RCIA 2014 In celebrating this month of Our Lady of Fatima’s visit to

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, let us ask her motherly inter-

cession to draw souls to the Sacred Heart of her Son. The

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a journey of

conversion to God and what He intends for us. RCIA is the

processes by which persons who were never baptized, or

were baptized in another Christian tradition, become mem-

bers of the Catholic Church, a people on pilgrimage to our

Heavenly Father.

On Wednesday, August 20th at 7 pm, RCIA will offer the

opportunity for you to inquire about the process of entering

the Catholic Faith. Please note this will be a question and

answer session; you are not under any obligation to

join. No need to RSVP. Please come. We are anxious to

meet you. We will be meeting in the Bishop Wycislo Hall.

For information contact: Pat Westlund at 432-4348 or sfxa-

vier@sbcglobal.net.

THROUGH ILLNESS & RECOVERY When you, a family member or fellow parishioner (if they

are agreeable) is admitted to Aurora Hospital, call the parish

office. It is not the policy of this hospital to contact your

home parish, even if they ask about your affiliation to a

church. Please note; in the event of an emergency they will

contact a priest. We know the importance of spiritual care

especially when you are ill. Allow your parish family to

“be there” for you. You may call Father and set up a time

for him to anoint you if you know a procedure is

forthcoming. While you are recovering in the hospital or

your home we will bring the Eucharist to you. Our visit will

be brief so as to respect your need to rest.

ROSARY IN THE GARDEN Join us every Tuesday evening for a rosary in

the garden behind the Cathedral Church.

We begin at 6:30 pm

through October 14th.

(weather permitting).

St. John the Evangelist Parish

413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

920-436-6380

Liturgical Schedule

Weekdays:

Tuesday: 8:30 am - Mass

Thursday: 8:30 am - Mass

Weekends:

Saturday: 5:30 pm - Mass

Sunday: 10:45 am - Mass

www.sfxcathedralgb.org

SERVICE HOURS FOR

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS If you are a high school student looking for service hours,

why not consider helping for a couple of hours a week to

maintain the grounds that surround the Cathedral church.

Please call our Maintenance Manager, Pat Hoslet at

606-0252 or email: phoslet.sfx@gmail.com.

SEMINARIAN COLLECTION 2014 Help Support our Seminarians: You have an awesome

opportunity to help make a positive impact on the future of

the Diocese of Green Bay. Seven young men will become

new seminarians at the beginning of this academic year and

join 20 others who are already in formation. You can help

the seminarians by supporting their calling through the

Seminarian Collection which will arrive in your mailbox

this week. Your donation provides tuition, room and board,

insurance, a small stipend for our seminarians and support

of the Office of Vocations which invites disciples to

consider the priesthood. The total annual cost is around

$900,000. Next weekend our Diocese will kick off this

annual collection. Will you please help support our

seminarians with a generous gift? There is Hope for the

Future. Let us Help them Today. To make your gift, visit

www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give.

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and St. John the Evangelist

Welcome Fr. Joe Dorner

Sunday, August 24th Join us for fun and food as we welcome our new pastor.

Come to 9 am Mass at Cathedral

or 10:45 am Mass at St. John the Evangelist.

Then come for a picnic on the grounds at St. John from noon-1:30 pm.

Hamburger, brats, baked beans and potato salad will be served.

Suggested donation of $3 per plate.

Beverages will be provided.

Music by Building Permit and games by SJE Boy Scouts.

Sign-up sheets are in the Bishop Wycislo lobby.

SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP

The World Apostolate of Fatima will be hosting “Fatima Days” at the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help on the 13th of each

month, May through October. On Wednesday, August 13th, 2014, Fatima Days will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until

3:00 p.m. The day will consist of Mass, Confession, Adoration, Rosary, and two talks on the Fatima message. For further

questions call Karen at 920-866-2571.

Friday, August 15th, the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, you are invited to Mass at the Shrine of Our

Lady of Good Help. Join the Principal Celebrant, Bishop David Ricken, for this special event. The Mass will be outside at 11

am, Benediction and Rosary Procession will follow the Mass. Please bring your own lawn chairs. Directions: Take Hwy. 57

North from Green Bay to County Truck K. Turn East on K and travel 6 miles to the Shrine. The Shrine is one mile East of

Champion.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Tuesday………………………………………...August 5th 6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden

Saturday………………………………………..August 9th 8:00 am……………………………………………..Esto Vir

Monday……………………………………….August 11th 5:30 pm…………………...Natural Family Planning - BWC

Tuesday……………………………………….August 12th 6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden

7:00 pm…………………Mary Garden Guild Social - BWC

Thursday……………………………………...August 14th 9:15 am………………….Tour: Pilgrimage of Faith, Boston

Tuesday……………………………………….August 19th 9:15 am……………Tour: Freedom Travel, Coldspring, KY

6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden

Wednesday……………………………………August 20th 7:00 pm…………………RCIA Question & Answer - BWC

Sunday………………………………………..August 24th 11:30 am………….Picnic to Welcome Fr. Dorner - St. John

Monday……………………………………….August 25th 4:30 pm………………………………...OCDS (Carmelites)

Tuesday……………………………………….August 26th 6:30 pm……………………………….Rosary in the Garden

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STAFF DAY OF RETREAT

On July 16th, several staff members traveled to St.

Nazianz with Fr. Brian Belongia for a day of retreat at the

monastery. We started the day with a Byzantine Mass that

was a new way of experiencing liturgy. There were some

similarities to a Roman Catholic Mass, but there were many

differences as well. Everything is chanted and there is no

kneeling; only standing and sitting. The biggest difference

is in how one receives Holy Communion. The bread, which

is leavened, is dipped in the precious blood with a spoon

and the Abbot drops it in your mouth. The liturgy is the

Eastern Rite of the Catholic church that is in alignment with

the Pope. We need to understand that even though the

liturgy is different, it would fulfill a Sunday obligation

because it is Catholic.

Following Mass we joined the monks for a vegetarian

lunch. They observe fasting every Wednesday and Friday

so all their meals those days are vegetarian. One of their

monks, Fr. Moses, is a chef who prepares very delicious

meals. He also offers retreats centered on food.

After lunch, Abbot Nicholas gave us a talk which was

about the beginnings of Catholicism. After a short break

with coffee and scones, we got in our cars and visited St.

Gregory Church and the cemetery. Then we drove down-

town to see the community’s museum which is housed in

the old fire station. It was easy to see that this community

takes great pride in their history. After the museum we

drove a short distance out of town to visit the old seminary.

We were able to go inside the church, which unfortunately

has fallen into disrepair because no one is able to take it

over and repair it. The rest of the buildings have been con-

demned. Toward the back of the grounds is a cemetery

where previous priests of the Salvatorian Fathers of Faith

are buried. There is also a mausoleum where Fr. Ambrose

Oschwald, founder of St.Nazianz (named after St. Gregory

Nazianz) is buried. On the hill above this area is a small

quaint chapel that overlooks the beautiful countryside.

Upon our return to the retreat house, we had another

short break with coffee and scones after which Abbot gave

us talk about the East and West Catholic churches and then

opened the floor to questions. We had many and could have

spent much more time just asking him questions. What a

wealth of information from this gifted teacher.

Then we went in for Ninth Hour, quiet meditation time

to recite the Jesus Prayer to ourselves, and ended with

Vespers. This was followed by a silent supper as we

listened to Fr. Moses read scripture. After supper Abbot

took us to an old historic log cabin that belonged to an

undertaker. The cabin had been moved into town so the

community could restore it and take care of it.

Finally it was time to return home. most, if not all

of us, are thinking about returning to the monastery.

If you want to do a unique retreat, I highly

recommend Holy Resurrection Monastery in St. Nazianz..

The price is unbeatable, the food is incredible, and the

learning experience is priceless! For more information,

google Holy Resurrection Monastery. Sonia Hitt

CREDO FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION FOR 2014-2015 Dear families, If you have yet to register for the upcoming Credo Faith Formation year, please do so immediately by calling the

Faith Formation Office at 432-0820. For any new families to St. Francis Xavier Cathedral or St. John the Evangelist

Parishes, we welcome you and are here to assist you in the faith formation of your children and teens. Parents, if you

have a child or teen preparing for the Sacraments of First Confession, First Holy Communion, or Confirmation this

year, please register them now!

Registration is open for children and teens from Pre-K through Grade 12. At present our pre-k/kindergarten class is

full. If you would like to be placed on a waiting list, please call the faith formation office.

For more information on the Credo Faith Formation Program, visit www.sfxcathedralgb.org (click Ministries;

Credo Faith Formation).

Credo classes begin Wednesday, September 3, 2014.

Grades Pre-k - 6 meet from 4:30-5:45pm

Grades 7-12 meet from 6:45-8:00pm

Confirmation classes begin in February and will be held on Sundays. ****Please note: If your teen attends a public

school and is planning to register for Confirmation classes, he/she must also attend Wednesday evening classes here

at Credo. If you have not registered for the separate Confirmation classes, please do so now!

****Important parent meeting for all registered families in Faith Formation: Tuesday, September 16th, 6:30 pm in

the Bishop Wycislo Center at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral...Mark your calendars!

For families with a child preparing for First Confession/First Holy Communion, please plan to stay after the general

meeting (September 16th) for a brief meeting to receive information on your child's preparation for the sacraments.

Any questions, please contact Connie DeMeuse at the Credo Faith Formation Office 432-0820.

ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL

St. Thomas More School Annual Appeal 2014 is currently underway and runs through December 31st. This Appeal is part of

their third source funding. STM provides quality Catholic education for Early Education and Kindergarten through eighth

grade students. The school serves a diverse population with many low income families. Any donations, large or small, are

needed and greatly appreciated. ALL DONATIONS GIVEN TO THIS APPEAL GO DIRECTLY TO ST.THOMAS MORE

SCHOOL. If you are an alumnus of St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, St. Mary of the Angels, Sts. Peter and Paul, St. John the

Evangelist, or St. Willebrord Schools, a parent, grandparent or someone who believes in or benefited from a Catholic

education, your donation and support is encouraged and appreciated. Please send your donations to STM Annual Appeal,

650 S Irwin Ave, Green Bay WI, 54301. Checks are made to St. Thomas More School Annual Appeal. STM thanks you and

asks God to bless you for your support!

GRACE SCHOOL SYSTEM REGISTRATION CONTINUES FOR 2014-2015 SCHOOL YEAR

Registration at the 9 GRACE schools continues online at www.gracesystem.com.

Please contact the school for a tour and additional information.

Financial assistance is still available.

For registration assistance, contact Donna Sommers at the

GRACE Office at 499-7330, ext. 303.