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
OUR LORD, JESUS CHRIST THE KING - NOVEMBER 22, 2009
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Breaking Open the Word
Gospel: John 18:33-37
Theme: Jesus reigns over us in truth.
Question for Adults:
Question for Youth:
Question for Children:
What is the truth for you? How do you live the truth everyday?
Today we celebrate Christ the King. How much do you let the Jesus' truth rule your
life? How difficult is it for you to follow Jesus?
Is it difficult or easy for you to tell the truth? How does Jesus help you?
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MASS SCHEDULE – NOVEMBER 23-29:
TUESDAY
2:15 PM
Fr. Jim will offer Mass at St. Francis in the Park.
WEDNESDAY
7:30 AM
JAMES (JIM) CONNER
(Gary & Janet Haack)
THURSDAY,THANKSGIVING
9:00 AM
AL FLYEN
(family)
SATURDAY
4:00 PM
MARY STRANO
SUNDAY
9:00 AM
HEALTH/WELFARE OF ST. FRANCIS PARISHIONERS
10:30 AM
(Jim & Mike)
ROGER HEYTENS
(Rolland & Joan
Plunkett)
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION, SATURDAYS, 3:15-3:45, RECONCILIATION ROOM
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This week we celebrate Thanksgiving. Mass will be offered at 9:00 AM.
Special thanks to the members of the Altar Society who baked the bread'
which will be distributed after Mass.
May you have a blessing-filled and Happy Holiday.
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*Please note: The parish office will be closed on Thursday and Friday this week. (November 26 -27)
"Coffee & Conversation" this Sunday following both Masses.
Hosts this week are the Walt & Cel Beattie, Gary & Jan Haack & Ernie & Sue Swartz.
Please plan to join us!
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NOTES AND NEWS:
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 22
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
Classes for Grades K-5
9:00 AM
Youth Mass/Food Drive
10:30 AM
Classes for Grades 6-8
6:00 PM
Adult Formation Meets 7:30 PM
THANKSGIVING BREAK - Classes resume on Sunday, December 5 for Grades K-5, 9-11; December 9 for
Grades 6-8 and 9-11.
PARISH ADVENT RETREAT - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
5:30 PM
Evening Prayer
6:00 PM
Catered Dinner
7:00 PM
"The Path of St. Paul - Steve Ostovich from the College of St. Scholastica
Reservations must be made by Friday, December 4 so we can plan accordingly.
Please call Mary Margaret at the parish office (398-7174) to make your reservations.
NEW READER WORKBOOKS for year C are available in the sacristy. Readings begin with the First Sunday of
Advent, November 29th. If you are a reader, please pick yours up as you leave Mass today. There is a list of
readers with the books. Please check your name off when you pick up your book. Thank you.
ST. FRANCIS ALTAR SOCIETY MITTEN TREE PARTY - DECEMBER 3
The evening will begin with Mass at 5 PM. There will be a short business meeting,
Followed by lunch and games with prizes and drawings for door prizes.
Admittance will be a warm scarf, hat or pair of mittens which will be distributed
to the Head Start Program and area schools.
Those who attend are reminded to bring bingo prizes worth at least $2 or a door prize
valued at $5.
For further information, contact Marilee at 399-8252.
A GREAT IDEA FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS!
Our annual Roast Beef Dinner is planned for Palm Sunday,
March 28, 2010. The always delicious dinner includes the roast beef, mashed potatoes & gravy, coleslaw,
vegetable, rolls and our ever popular variety of homemade desserts.
We already have the tickets! They would be
great gifts for family, neighbors, teachers and friends. An adult ticket is $8.00. At this time (until Christmas) we
will sell 10 tickets for $75. Stop in or call the parish office to do a little shopping!
ST. FRANCIS PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL met recently. Copies of the minutes are available on the table in the
gathering area of the church.
ST. FRANCIS SOCIAL ACTION COMMITTEE is asking for your donations of NEW children's pajamas and stockings.
These items will be distributed during the holiday season to needy families. Call Janet at
394-4130 or Marilee at 399-8252.
DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL
whole diocese.
The Diocesan Services Appeal is underway in our parish and throughout the
Thank you to those who have filled out a Diocesan Services Appeal Envelope. No gift is too
small. Thus far, 216 families have responded. Our parish "fair share" this year is $42,272, which is $3,500 less
than last year. We have $30,000 in pledges, which represents about 70% of our goal. Please complete an
envelope, even if you are unable to donate. We would like to have 100% participation!
The diocese depends on
every parishioners support to make this appeal a success. Remember, stewardship of God's gifts to you should
involve our diocese as well as our parish. We can make our goal! Thank you for your generosity in giving to the
DSA.
RCIA - CITY OF SUPERIOR
The preparation for Christmas include buying or making gifts for those whom we love.
You can give no better gift than the gift that God has given to us, his Son, Jesus. Invite someone who is not
Catholic to attend Mass with you at Christmas. The next RCIA session is scheduled for Sunday, December 6th,
beginning at 7 PM at Holy Assumption Parish.
For more information contact Dick or Judy Lyons, coordinators of
the RCIA process, at 1-888-820-8963.
CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS The National Junior Honor Society is conducting the Troop Drive. Donated items
will be sent to our soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. Items may be brought to the school office by November 24th.
Suggestions include: powdered beverage mix, beef jerky, peanuts, granola bars, hard candy, chewing gum, playing
cards, soccer/football/rugby balls, jerseys, magazines, crossword puzzles, sudoku, pre-paid phone card, blankets,
hats, gloves, cds, dvds, batteries, AAA & AA, decorations for holidays, trail mix, toothpaste/toothbrushes, hand
sanitizer, foot powder, sun block, disposable razors, eye wash drops. Please do not send anything that me lts,
compasses or flashlights.
Thank you!
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT dePAUL This weekend at all of the area Catholic Churches there is an envelope
attached to the bulletins and graciously all of the parishes have agreed to a second collection the weekend of
November 28-29. This is our annual appeal to serve the needs of our brothers and sisters in our community.
Prayerfully consider a gift - large or small. Know that your gift will enable families to secure housing, continue to
have basic utilities and to have other needs addressed without our community.
Everyone is welcome to attend our next meeting on Tuesday, November 24th, 6:30 PM at the Catholic Charities
Building, 1416 Cumming Avenue.
COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE is being held on Sunday, November 22nd at 3:00 PM at Faith United
Methodist Church, 1531 Hughitt Avenue. Please bring one non-perishable food item for the food shelf. Coffee and
treats will follow.
TWENTIETH ANNUAL THANKSGIVING BUFFET will be held at the Duluth Entertainment and Convention Center on
Thanksgiving Day from 11 AM - 4 PM. Free transportation will be provided by the DTA.
The following locations
are pick-up sites for Superior: Peter Rich Center, Royalton Manor, Clifford Lund Apts, Solid Rock Mission, 14th and
Tower and Phoenix Villa. Times are available at each of the sites. Homebound persons may call 723 -6484 to
request meal delivery.
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Congratulations to our newly baptized…
Leo Michael Gidley, son of Michael & Anessa.
Leo's godparents are John & Heidi Gidley.
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COLLECTION NOVEMBER 7-8:
Adult Envelopes
$6,008.50
Loose
Food Shelf
$100.00
680.17
TOTAL
$6,688.67
Thank
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PARISH PRAYER MINISTRY
You!
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
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MINISTRY SCHEDULE - THANKSGIVING DAY MASS - 9:00 AM
Cross Bearer/Candles Tom Grota, Barb & Don Bronson
Reader
Marilyn Christopherson
Server
Rolland Plunkett
Communion Ministers Nancy Grota, Shirley Benson
Gift Bearers
Bob & Shirley Benson
MINISTRY SCHEDULE - NOVEMBER 28-29:
4:00 MASS
9:OO MASS
10:30 MASS
Cross Bearer
Arlene Osterlund
Mark Smith
Dan Blank
Candles
Celia Tarnowski
Janet Hughes
Elyssa Blank
Mallory Tarnowski
Janet Walroos
Danielle Blank
Reader
Steve Tarnowski
Lesa Radtke
Marilyn Christopherson
Server
Pat Litchke
Mike Carey
Ernie Swartz
Communion
Celia Tarnowski
Barb Carey
Sue Blank
Arlene Osterlund
Judy Davern
Eileen McDonald
Bob Dembroski
Ray Hildenbrand
Bob Benson
Ministers
November Ushers
Jim Dembroski
Gift Bearers
Jim LeMieux
Bob Nordness
Ron Dembroski
Bill Connolly
Howie Mackey
Virginia DeBruyne
Ray/Rose Hildenbrand
Tom & Jan Cannon
Pat Leinweber
Greeters
Virginia DeBruyne
Janet Hughes
Pat Leinweber
Janet Walroos
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Tom & Jan Cannon
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