February 2-3 2013 Bulletin - St Francis Xavier Cathedral

FEBRUARY 3, 2013
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
PARISH OFFICE
139 S. Madison, Green Bay, WI 54301
Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 am-4:00 pm
Phone: (920) 432-4348
Fax: (920) 435-5068
Email: sfxavier@sbcglobal.net
Prayer Network: (920) 437-4218
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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. John W. Girotti
e-mail: frjohngirotti@yahoo.com
Deacon: Mr. Thomas J. Mahoney
Director of Administration:
Rosemary M. Anshus
Pastoral Associate: Ann M. Vorpahl
Director of Music: Jody L. Strnad
Event & Volunteer Coordinator /
Administrative Assistant:
Sonia D. Hitt
Sacristan: Dawn E. Shaw
Bookkeeper: Vicki L. Matuszak
Faith Formation Coordinator:
Connie A. DeMeuse
Maintenance Manager:
Jim G. VanRemortel
Cathedral Trustees:
Kenneth C. Reigh, Secretary
Charles L. Johnson, Treasurer
Parish Council President:
Andrew H. Opicka
Finance Council President:
Kenneth C. Reigh
Mass Intentions
Saturday
4:00 pm
Sunday
9:00 am
Saint Francis xavier
Cathedral Parish
139 South Madison
Green Bay, WI 534301-4501
920-432-4348
Monday
8:30 am
Tuesday
8:300 am
Wednesday
8:30 am
February 2
† Loren Cismoski
February 3
† Living & Deceased Members of
St. Francis Xavier Cathedral;
St. John the Evangelist Parish, Green Bay;
St. Rose Parish, Clintonville;
St. Mary Parish, Bear Creek
February 4
† Debra Blaser Schultz
February 5
† Cecilia Grutzmacher
(Anniversary of Death)
February 6
† Frank Scasny
(Anniversary of Death)
Thursday
8:30 am
† Concetta Scasny
Friday
8:30 am
† Joanne Beno
Monday - Friday ............................................................ 8:30 am
Saturday
4:00 pm
† Joseph O’Neil
Devotions
Sunday
9:00 am
† Fr. Tony Dolski
Weekend Masses
Saturday ......................................................................... 4:00 pm
Sunday ........................................................................... 9:00 am
Weekday Masses
Mondays-Fridays before Mass …………………………Rosary
Tuesdays & Thursdays after Mass …..Chaplet of Divine Mercy
Tuesdays ………………………………Perpetual Help Novena
Fridays ...................................................... Sacred Heart Novena
Holy Days of Obligation
Vigil .............................................................................. 5:15 pm
Holy Day ....................................................................... 8:30 am
Eucharistic Adoration
Wednesdays ................................................ 9:00 am - 9:00 pm
Confessions
Saturdays ...................................................... 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Wednesdays .................................................. 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Baptism
Call to arrange a date & time. A preparation session is
required.
Marriage
Call the parish office at least 9 months in advance of your
desired wedding date.
Museum
Tours by appointment. ......................................... 920-432-4348
St. Thomas More School
650 S. Irwin Ave., Green Bay, WI 54301
Principal, Mrs. Mary McCabe
February 7
February 8
February 9
February 10
NO OLD PALMS, PLEASE
We no longer burn palms here at the Cathedral for Ash
Wednesday so we kindly ask that you no longer return
your palms here. Since the palms have been blessed,
you may either burn or bury them yourselves.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
Stations of the Cross will be at the Cathedral, Sundays,
February 17, March 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 11 am. Due to
the diocesan Mass for Health Care Providers at 11 am
on Sunday, February 24, there will be NO Stations.
Readings for the Week of
January 27, 2013
Sunday:………Jer 1:4-5, 17-19/1 Cor 12:31--13:13
……………………………………….or 13:4-13/Lk 4:21-30
Monday:……………………...Heb 11:32-40/Mk 5:1-20
Tuesday:………………………..Heb 12:1-4/Mk 5:21-43
Wednesday:…………...Heb 12:4-7, 11-15/Mk 6:1-6
Thursday:…….…...Heb 12:18-19, 21-24/Mk 6:7-13
Friday:………….………………..Heb 13:1-8/Mk 6:14-29
Saturday:………..Heb 13:15-17, 20-21/Mk 6:30-34
Next Sunday:…………..Is 6:1-2a, 3-8/1 Cor 15:1-11
……………………………………..or 15:3-8, 11/Lk 5:1-11
LENTEN REGULATIONS
1. Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are to
abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, all Fridays in Lent
and Good Friday.
2. In addition to abstaining from meat, Catholics who have
celebrated their 18th birthday, until they celebrate their 59th
birthday, are to 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.
3. These minimal penitential practices should not be lightly
excused.
WHO IS IT? IS IT YOU?
Whenever we recruit Extraordinary Ministers of Holy
Communion, people understand the necessity, but tend to
think “I couldn’t do that; someone else should.” In fact
those who believe themselves unworthy are usually the
people with the right disposition and sense of humility. A
practicing Catholic in good standing with Church, who has
a pious reverence for the Eucharist is exactly who we need.
Right now our numbers are critically low. We need to add
ten Sunday volunteers in order to continue offering you
both the Body and the Precious Blood. If you fit the above
criteria, will you come forward? Will you take this step to
expand your participation in the Liturgy? The rewards will
amaze you! Who will help? Is it YOU? Call Sacristan
Dawn Shaw at 737-7342.
AED/CPR TRAINING
Any parishioners who would like to be certified in basic
CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) and using the AED
(defibrillator) are invited to attend a training session on
Tuesday, February 5 at 6:30 pm in the BWC Hall. Please
call the parish office to make reservations: 432-4348
ESTO VIR
Join Esto Vir Men’s Conference, Saturday, March 2 at St.
Pius X Parish Appleton. Registration begins at 7:00 am,
conference at 8:00 am concluding with Mass at 4:00 pm.
For more information or to register go to www.estovir.com
or call 920-347-2950.
January 26th and 27th, 2013
Sacrificial Giving…………………………………..$ 7321.00
Offertory Collection………………………………..$
431.40
St. Vincent de Paul…………………………………$
573.00
Building and Maintenance…………………………$
25.00
Total………………………………………………..$ 8350.40
We need an average of $8000.00 from the weekly collection to
meet our budget.
YEAR OF FAITH
Family Resources for the Year of Faith
Handing on the faith is a privileged and joyful task of
parents, but it can seem daunting at times. That’s why the
Year of Faith is such a blessing. During this time the
whole Church focuses on nurturing the gift of faith we
received at baptism. Dioceses and parishes have planned
special activities, many designed for families. But there’s
much that families can do, right in the home, to help
members deepen their relationship with Christ. Below are
a few suggestions to get started. Resources can be
accessed online at http://www.usccb.org/beliefs and-teachings/how-we-teach/newevangelization/year -of-faith/year -of-faithfamily-resources.cfm)
Tips for keeping Sunday holy and family-oriented:
Dies Domini: John Paul II, On Keeping the Lord's Day
Holy
Jesus' Eager Desire: Our Participation in the
Sunday Mass: Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley, OFM Cap.,
Pastoral Letter, November 2011
Celebrating the sacramental life of the Church as a
family:
How to go to Confession: helpful information for each
family member on the Sacrament of Penance
How to take small children to Mass
Suggestions on how to pray as a married couple
Prayers and Devotionals to learn and pray as a
family:
The Family Prayer for the Year of Faith
The Rosary
Prayers for special themes/occasions (e.g.,
Thanksgiving, Advent, etc.)
Eucharistic Adoration - make a Holy Hour as a
family, or offer up intentions for your family members
in Adoration
Additional ideas and resources for strengthening faith
in the family:
Ideas for building the family as "the domestic Church"
Short excerpts from Church teaching for families
during the Year of Faith
The relics for veneration this week are:
St. Blaise, feast day is February 3
St. Dorothy, feast day is February 6
From Our Pastor
My Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The New Age Movement – continued from last week…
Common New Age Beliefs: Let us now examine 10 of the most common New Age beliefs so that we
can better understand this movement and how it differs from Christianity.
Angels: The recent popularity of angels in our culture is directly related to the New Age Movement. For
the most part, this popularity has nothing to do with Christianity. Indeed angels are part of Christian
belief, however, the NAM takes angels in another direction. Angels for those in the NAM are spiritual
guides that are nothing more than energies that lead us to discovering ourselves.
Channeling: Psychics or mediums claim to act as channelers of information from other beings, usually
dead or living. This is nothing more that conjuring or spiritism – a séance.
Crystals: These are believed to vibrate at significant frequencies and are useful for personal
transformation. These are used as lucky charms or in various NAM therapies.
Enneagram: This a diagram composed of a circle with nine points on its circumference, connected
within the circle by a triangle and a hexangle. Originally used for pagan divination, now it is used by
some to determine psychological personality.
Feng-Sui: This is an occult Chinese practice of finding the energy present in a room. Each room must be arranged
in such a way to maximize its energy and to prevent harmful imbalances.
Karma: This is from the Hindu religion and it is believed to be the universal law of cause and effect. A good act
causes a good effect for the person doing the action. A bad act does likewise. For the NAM movement, karma has nothing
to do with salvation but rather with maintaining the balance of the moral universe.
Positive Thinking: This is the conviction that people can change physical reality or external circumstances by
changing their mental attitude. Positive thinkers are promised health and wholeness with wealth and even immortality. The
NAM has embraced this practice.
Reincarnation: This NAM belief is borrowed from Hinduism and other Eastern religions. It is the belief that the
soul is reborn into another being until it reaches perfection. For the NAM, it is not an issue of sin that cause such rebirth
but rather the pursuit of spiritual awareness.
Shamanism: This NAM practice is a communication with the spirits of nature or the spirits of the dead through
ritualized possession of a shaman. The shaman is an individual who serves as a medium for the ritual.
Wholeness: The word “wholeness” is often used by the New Age Movement. Humanity is seen as fitting into the
universe as part of a single living organism, a harmonious network of dynamic relationships. When one understands one’s
place in nature and in the cosmos, one finds wholeness and peace.
Wicca: This is an Old English term for witches. Wicca was reinvented in England in 1939 and is seen by its
followers as a revival of medieval witchcraft. Called “the Craft” it is growing rapidly in the United States where it has
often been blended with women’s spirituality. The NAM movement is involved in popularizing Wicca with the rise in
popularity of Halloween, witch novels for young girls, and television shows about witches.
In encountering any of these activities or beliefs, Christians must be extremely cautious. These activities will not
bring a person closer to Jesus Christ. To be continued next week…
Fr. Girotti
FROM CATHEDRAL STAFF
Dear Cathedral Parishioners,
My name is Jody Strnad and I am the Director of Music. On January 7 – 14, 2013, I made a pilgrimage to Rome,
Italy with the CRCCM, Conference of Roman Catholic Cathedral Musicians and was reminded of the power of music. I
would like to share one of the powerful experiences I had in Rome.
While we were in the church of Saint Ignatius checking out the organ as we did in many of the churches, there was
a group of French high school students studying the many artistic illusions of the church, including the illusion of a dome
even though it is painted on a flat ceiling. It is said that Galileo was involved in creating this. At some point the French
students finished their study and hearing the organ playing were drawn to the organ console. I am not sure how the
organist, a member of CRCCM and those French students communicated since I assumed they spoke French and the
organist did not, but maybe through a few words were able to communicate. All of a sudden we hear the French National
Anthem “La Marseillaise” being played and the students singing. Immediately, their teacher was also drawn to the music
and seeing her come away with a huge smile on her face made my day. The organist had dared the students that he would
play that song if they sang. It was through the music that they were able to communicate and not only touched the hearts of
those students, but of everyone who was there in that church that day. This may not have been a liturgical piece of music
but at the moment, in my humble opinion, it was. And again, I thank God for the gift of music!
Jody Strnad, Director of Music for Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral
A NOTE FROM FR. GIROTTI
We are exploring the possibility of new kneelers in our
church. This investment will certainly help our sore knees,
but also be easier to lift, provide for desperately needed
room in our tight pews, and, most important, cut down on
the ...CRASHES! Like everything, this is an expensive
project that we are discussing and discerning in the parish
councils and committees. Now for the fun part: two sample
kneelers have been installed somewhere in our church. Can
you find where they are and try them out? Let me know
your thoughts... and kneelings!
Calendar of Events
Week of February 4………………...Small Groups Begin
Tuesday………………………………………..February 5
6:30 pm………...AED/CPR Training - BWC, all are invited
Saturday…………………………………….…February 9
6:30 am…………Esto Vir Mass at 7 am , meeting to follow
Monday……………………………………….February 11
6:00 pm…………..Natural Family Planning Session - BWC
Wednesday…………………………………...February 13
8:30 am & 5:15 pm ……………….Ash Wednesday Masses
7:00 pm……………Fr. Girotti’s “Explanation of the Mass”
Sunday………………………………………..February 17
11:00 am……………………………...Stations of the Cross
Sunday………………………………………..February 24
NO coffee & rolls & NO Stations of the Cross
SAME-SEX ATTRACTION AND
THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
Courage: Catholic Faith in Action is a spiritual support
group helping persons with same-sex attraction to foster
friendships, to live chastely and to deepen their faith. The
Diocese of Green Bay chapter is affiliated with the
international Courage Ministry. Membership in the support
group, its discussions and the meeting times and places are
kept strictly confidential. Members pledge to maintain
confidentiality to foster a community of trust, respect and
love. For information, contact Father John Doerfler: 920272-8180 (office) or 920-432-4348, ext. 211 (residence).
EnCourage: Catholic Faith in Action is a spiritual support
group dedicated to the needs of parents, siblings, children
and other relatives and friends of persons who have samesex attraction. The members support one another and their
loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship. The
members strive to extend the love of Christ to persons with
same-sex attraction, and help them to live chaste lives
through their apostolate of prayer. Membership in the
support group and the discussions are kept strictly
confidential. Contact Father John Doerfler: 920-272-8180
(office) or 920-432-4348, ext. 211 (residence).
MAKE THIS YOUR BEST LENT EVER!
The beautiful season of Lent is just around the corner.
Have you thought of what you will do in your effort to
draw closer to our dear Lord during this holy time? Make
a commitment today that can change your life: plan to
spend some time with Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament
where He waits for you in Exposition on the altar here at
the
Cathedral every Wednesday. He waits for your
visit…come and spend quiet time with Him in prayer and
contemplation. Make this Lent your best ever with your
close encounter with Christ.
Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to say “yes”
to the Lord. Each one of us is called and encouraged to put
Christ first in our life and Lent is a great time to take stock
and assess our priorities. It is a privileged time for us to
reflect on our eternal destiny and everything the Lord has
done and continues to do for us. Sign up this weekend for
an hour, or even a half hour, that can change your life if
you are willing to open your heart, your mind and your
soul to Him.
On the night before he died for us, Jesus asked his disciples, “Could you not watch one hour with me?” As we
read the Scriptures these days, we see that He asks the
same question of us today!
Wednesday
Eucharistic Adoration
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR
CONSECRATRED LIFE
This Sunday, February 3, is set aside as World Day of
Prayer for Consecrated Life, a special day of prayer for
those sisters, brothers, and religious order priests who are
part of our lives. The Diocese of Green Bay is blessed with
many women and men in religious life. Please pray for
them today in a special way! Pray also that many young
men and women will continue to be inspired to respond to
the call to religious life.
St. John the Evangelist Parish
413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301
920-436-6380
Ash Wednesday Mass
February 13, 5:30 pm
Faithfest
Faithfest is February 6 starting at 5 pm with supper in the
hall then a meeting in the church at 6 pm. All are welcome.
Stations of the Cross
Saturday, February 16, 23, March 2, 9, 16, & 23 at 2:30 pm.
CREDO FAITH FORMATION
EXPLANATION OF THE MASS
Fr. Girotti’s "Explanation of the Mass" talk will be Ash Wednesday, February 13 at 7:00 pm in church. All
parishioners, family, and friends, are invited to this informative presentation on the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
TOTUS TUUS SUMMER CATECHETICAL YOUTH MISSION RETURNING…JUNE 16-21, 2013!
Totus Tuus (“totally yours”) Summer Youth Mission will be held in our parish the week of June 16-21. Totus
Tuus is a week-long “parish youth mission” whereby seminarians and college students proclaim the Gospel
through catechetical instruction, Mass, the Sacraments, skits, games and more! The mission is open to children
and teens in grades 1-12. MARK YOUR CALENDARS! More information will be forthcoming!
FROM OUR CATECHISTS
My name is Greg Rotherham and I am a Catechist, teaching grades 10 – 12. This is my first year and it’s
been a very rewarding experience for me. I am incredibly impressed with the kids - their knowledge and interest
in growing in their faith as young Catholics is awesome.
The goal of the Credo (Latin for “I believe”) program is Eternal Life – to bring souls to Christ and assist
parents in “making Saints”! Clearly this group of young people has gotten excellent reinforcement at home.
We utilize the Didache Series Book “Understanding the Scriptures.” The textbook systematically presents
the story of salvation history as it is revealed in Sacred Scripture. It investigates the various books of the Bible
and demonstrates how they confirm our Catholic Faith. We also demonstrate the complementary nature of the
teaching authority of the Catholic Church – the Magisterium, as well as oral and written traditions.
We use various techniques to learn together including reading from Scripture and the Catechism, large
group discussion, written exercises, DVD’s (Fr. Barron’s Catholicism series along with many other Catholic
sources and individual presentations). We begin each class by praying Vespers – evening prayer and end each
evening with the Liturgy of the Hours and Eucharistic Adoration. We always have a current Catholic event, Saint
of the Day or special item. For example, in fall we spent time on the non-negotiables for Catholics at the voting
booth. We’ve had guest speakers including Seminarian, Greg Parent, during vocations week, who challenged the
students to answer God’s call to holiness, by learning to listen to Him through the noise of busy teenage lives.
Fr. Girotti is especially committed to CREDO and makes himself available Wednesday evenings, in case
there are any questions or concerns that need answers. The kids enjoy when he pops in and visits with them,
which he does often.
Teaching Credo has been such an uplifting experience. I feel confident that these young people will not
only reach the fullness of their own faith but are becoming better equipped as a member of the “Church Militant”
to charitably defend their Faith as adults living in a secular world, intent on attacking the Catholic Church.
Please pray for them and all the students in the CREDO program – they’re praying for you too!
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February Prayer Intentions of Pope
Benedict XVI: Apostleship of Prayer
Migrant Families. That migrant families, especially
the mothers, may be supported and accompanied in
their difficulties.
Peace. That the peoples at war and in conflict may
lead the way in building a peaceful future.