ST. FRANCIS XAVIER CATHOLIC CONGREGATION
2316 East Fourth Street, Superior, WI. 54880
Parish Office: 398-7174
Parish Website: www.stfrancisxaviersuperior.com
Parish Office Hours: Monday-Friday - 8AM – 4 PM
Fr. Jim Tobolski, Pastor
Mary Margaret Sitek, Parish Secretary
PALM SUNDAY - MARCH 28, 2010
ROAST BEEF DINNER - 11 AM - 4 PM

Breaking Open the Word
Gospel: Luke 22:14-23:56
Theme: Jesus shows us how much He truly loves us.
Question for Adults:
As you hear the readings, what words or phrases strike you?
What lingers in your memory?
Question for Youth:
How can you spend time with each member of your family this week in a
way that will communicate your love for them?
Question for Children: In your own words, what does the suffering and death of Christ mean
to you?

HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE – MARCH 29-APRIL 4:
TUESDAY
2:15 PM
WEDNESDAY 8:30 AM
Fr. Jim will offer Mass at St. Francis in the Park.
BERNICE ABRAHAMSON
(Judy Hedtke)
HOLY THURSDAY, MASS OF THE LORD'S SUPPER
7:00 PM
ROBERT HANSON
(John & Kathy Reed)
Please remember to bring bells.
Adoration until 10:00 PM. Please use ramp entrance.
GOOD FRIDAY, CELEBRATION OF OUR LORD'S PASSION & DEATH
1:00 PM
HOLY SATURDAY, EASTER VIGIL
8:00 PM
PAUL MARTINEAU
(Tom & Fran Flaherty)
EASTER SUNDAY
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
JOHN & FRAN LUND
(friends)
HEALTH & WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15-3:45, RECONCILIATION ROOM
HOLY WEEK PARISH OFFICE HOURS
The parish office will close at noon on Good Friday, April 2nd.
The office will be closed on Easter Monday, April 5th. In case of an emergency, please call 398-7174.
Regular office hours will resume on Tuesday, April 6th.
ANNUAL ROAST BEEF DINNER TODAY, SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH, from 11 AM - 4 PM in the parish hall.
Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 ages 6-12 and 5 years and younger are free. Take-out dinners are
available.
Guests are asked to bring a non-perishable food item to the dinner to support the St. Francis
Food Shelf. Those who donate will receive a chance to win a $50 gift card donated by East End Super
One Foods (one entry per family).
THE "LAMB OF GOD" During the Season of Lent, the "Lamb of God" will be sung in Latin (Gather
Hymnal, #312). The translation of the prayer is:
Agnus Dei - Lamb of God
qui tollis peccata mundi - you take away the sins of the world
miserere nobis - have mercy on us
(last verse) dona nobis pacem - grant us peace.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOTES AND NEWS: Classes are in recess for Spring Break. They will
resume on Sunday, April 11 for grades K-5 and Wednesday, April 14 for grades 6-8 and 9-11.
Adult Formation will take place on Wednesday, March 31st, 7:30 PM in the Garden Room.
RCIA CITY OF SUPERIOR Many people have said that what drew them to the Catholic Church was the
Eucharist. As we reflect on recognizing Jesus in the Breaking of the Bread, think for a moment whether
there is someone you could invite to Mass and to explore what else the Catholic Faith might hold for
them. The RCIA candidates and team were at retreat on Saturday, March 27th. No RCIA session will
be held on March 28th. For more information contact Dick or Judy Lyons at 888-820-8963.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS PRESENTATION All are invited to attend a one-hour slideshow on the
Stations of the Cross at 3:00 PM at St. Anthony Church in Superior on Good Friday, April 2nd. Fr. Don
Kania will look at the history, the art, and the theology of the Stations of the Cross/Passion of our Lord.
All are welcome. Those in attendance will be given a $1 off coupon redeemable at the St. Anthony
Fish Fry (4-7 PM) on Good Friday.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS: Early registration for all grades begins March 29th. Kindergarten Roundup is scheduled for March 30th, with sessions 9:30 AM or 6:00 PM. Cathedral continues registration for
Pre-School, but space is limited. This is registration for our 3 and 4 year old programs and also
Superior Community Pre-School. For more information contact Katie Jordan at 392-3900.
BISHOP PETER TO CELEBRATE WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Bishop Peter has set aside the following
date to honor couples of the diocese who will be celebrating their diamond(60 years), golden (50 years),
ruby (40 years) and silver (25 years) wedding anniversaries during 2010.
WHEN:
Saturday, July 10, 2010
TIME: 11:00 AM Mass
Catered lunch following Mass
WHERE:
Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior
To participate, please contact the parish office by TUESDAY, APRIL 20, 2010.
ATTENTION CATHOLIC GENTLEMEN Catholic young men between the ages of 10 and 17 looking for
fun and adventure, we want you to be a part of an organization proud of its service to church and
community. The Superior Columbian Squires invite you to join Circle 5298. For information contact Bob
Chammings at 394-4261.


Sympathy & Prayers to the family of Lawrence Coda.
May he rest in peace.



COLLECTION, MARCH 13-14:
Adult Envelopes
Loose
$4,622.00
World Concern
534.00
498.75
TOTAL
$5,120.75
Thank You!




PARISH PRAYER MINISTRY
Do you have a prayer request? A need for yourself or a loved one?
Call the PARISH PRAYER MINISTRY and a network of prayers will be offered for your
needs.
392-2492
398-7174
398-5661

+Please note: The Ministry Schedule for Holy Week has been sent under separate cover.
Holy Humor
Mary Rose Betten, Catholic lay leader/playwright, was directing a children's
Easter performance and overseeing the casting so that each child felt
comfortable with his or her role. One boy insisted he wanted to be the rock in
front of the garden tomb.
"Wouldn't you like to have a speaking role?" she asked him. But he would
have no other.
The presentation went smoothly. Once again she asked the boy why he
wanted to play the rock.
His smile beamed at her: "Oh, it felt so good to let Jesus out of the
tomb!"
































































