January 20, 2008 CCK Bulletin

CATHEDRAL OF CHRIST THE KING
1410 Baxter Avenue, Superior WI 54880
Phone (715) 392-8511 - Fax (715) 392-3457

JANUARY 20^TH, 2008

2^ND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Parish Web Site- www.superiorcathedral.org

Superior Diocese Web Site- www.catholicdos.org

In the event of an Emergency after Business Hours

Call Fr. Dan at 392-3544

MASS INTENTIONS

MONDAY, January 21, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Austin & Margaret Grover-M

- Estate

TUESDAY, January 22, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Wallace DeBruyne-M

- Ken & Jane Sedlachek

WEDNESDAY, January 23, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Bob Dawson-M

- The Hockenbrock Family

THURSDAY, January 24, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Most Special Intention

- Helen Birch

FRIDAY, January 25, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Health & Well-being of Rita LaVenture

- Friday Morning Bible Study Group

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, January 26, 2008

4:30 P.M. – Carl Magnuson-M

- Wife Marilyn

SUNDAY, January 27, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of

Cathedral Parishioners

10:30 A.M. – Catherine Barrett-M

- Cathedral Choir

Baptisms after the 10:30 Mass:

Landon DeVore Holsclaw &

Gabriela Estela-Ivette Wilson

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of January 20^th:

Will burn for the Health & Well-being of Barbara Byrne

By Donna Coleman Norberg

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VOCATIONS…From our birth God calls us to be whole, holy people. How are you growing in wholeness and holiness? For some, the path to wholeness and holiness is through service as a sister, brother, or priest. Think about it! (1 Corinthians 1:1-3)

Readings for the Week of January 20^th:

Sunday: Is 49:3,5-6/1 Cor 1:1-3/Jn 1:29-34

Monday: 1 Sm 15:16-23/Mk 2:18-22

Tuesday: 1 Sm 16:1-13/Mk 2:23-28

Wednesday: 1 Sm 17:32-33,37,40-51/Mk 3:1-6

Thursday: 1 Sm 18:6-9; 19:1-7/Mk 3:7-12

Friday: Acts 22:3-16 or 9:1-22/Mk 16:15-18

Saturday: 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5/Mk 3:20-21 or Lk 10:1-9

Next Sunday: Is 8:23b—9:3/1 Cor 1:10-13,17/ Mt 4:12-23 or 4:12-17

CATHEDRAL CHURCH CALENDAR

Sun. Jan. 20 - 4:00 PM Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity w/Social to follow.

Tues. Jan. 22 – 2:00 PM Parish Visitors Meeting at Liz Schmidt’s home.

Thurs. Jan. 24 – 7:00 PM Bible Study in Kress Hall.

Fri. Jan. 25 –10:00 AM Bible Study in Kress Hall.

Fri. Jan. 25–12:00 Noon Ecumenical Prayer Service for Christian Unity at Pilgrim Lutheran Church with social to follow.

MINISTRIES

PRAYER MINISTRY

There are people in the parish willing to share your needs and prayers. Please call 392-3083 if you or a loved one is in need.

LITURGICAL ROLES for January 26 & 27

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30 Angela Booth, Bob Kresky, Terry Mikel, Pat Schmolke

8:30 Ro & Phil Birch, Lenora DePyper, Brendan Fouts, Sharon Price, Need 1

10:30 Helen Bachand, Gene Bergren, Shari Bong, Jennifer Jubenville, Harry Kubarek, Kim Kaz, Betty Leszcynski

READERS: CANTORS:

4:30 Kay Gustafson Marcia, Deb & Dar

8:30 Sara Fouts Mary P.

10:30 Jennifer Jubenville Terry

SERVERS:

4:30 Brandon Gustafson

8:30 Staci Semborski

10:30 Anne & Dan Tracy, John Carr

USHERS:

4:30 Joe Mackiewicz (Lead)

Sherry Mackiewicz

Terry Mikel

Lenny Rouse

8:30 Bob Ahlborg (Lead)

Jim Bleskan

Stan Semborski

Tom Tracy

10:30 Bob Bennett (Lead)

Kent Phillips

Max Phillips

Bernie Reger

GREETERS:

4:30 Mary Paquette (SW)

Bob Kresky (SE)

Shirley O’Hara (MW)

Lu Archambault (MC)

Need One (ME)

8:30 Ken & Irena Raihala (SW)

Kate Anecki & Betty Sutherland (SE)

Don Baltes (MW)

Janet Baltes (MC)

Edith Livingston (ME)

10:30 Kathy Schulties & Kathy Moder (SW)

Denise & Tom Sitek Family (SE)

Jody Peterson & Family (Main Entrance)

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Today’s responsorial Psalm is the theme song of the good steward: “Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.” May I, too, stand ready to offer myself and my gifts in the service of God.

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For Jan.12 & 13…214 Envelope Users (243 last week) contributed $6,520.00 in the Regular Collection, $334.59 in the Loose Collection & $48.22 in the Teen/Children’s Collection. Thank you!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

OUR HOLY FATHER’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS 2008

Christian Unity. That the Church work for full visible unity that better manifests a community of love which reflects the Blessed Trinity.

Church in Africa. That the Church in Africa, preparing for a special Synod, may be an instrument of reconciliation and justice.

LETTER FROM THE WISCONSIN PROVINCE OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS THE JESUIT PARTNERSHIP

January 11, 2008

Dear Fr. Dahlberg and Parishioners,

It gives me great satisfaction to thank you on behalf of the Wisconsin Province Jesuits for your gift of $1,646.00 to help support our global missionary activities, like the work of Fr. John Schak, SJ in Salta, Argentina. You will be remembered in our Masses and prayers.

It may be of interest for you to know that the Society of Jesus, as a body, is subject to this same sense of renewal. One of the significant ways in which this renewal is carried out is by the assembly of what is called a General Congregation. Representative Jesuits from throughout the world are called to Rome to discuss important issues facing the Society. The 35^th General Congregation will assemble in this month, January, 2008. The first and most important matter to be addressed is the election of a new Superior General to replace Fr. Peter Hans Kolvenbach. Fr. Kolvenbach has held this position for the past 24 years. He’s in his 80^th year and, with the permission of Pope Benedict XVI, has decided to resign. The 225 elected and appointed delegates will, following very secret rules of privacy, elect a new Superior General. He will immediately assume his position and the Congregation will go on to decisions and formulate positions on the issues brought before it.

So this is an important moment for the whole Society of Jesus and, therefore, for each of us individual Jesuits. In thanking you for your generous support of the Wisconsin Province and its works, I ask you to pray that the Congregation will pass resolutions under the inspiration and guidance of the Holy Spirit.

May God bless you, your families and all the members of the Society of Jesus as we move with confidence and hope into this New Year of Our Lord 2008.

P.S. “Fr. Schak keeps going strong and doing great work in Salta. Many thanks for supporting his work.”

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Richard A. McGarrity, SJ

President

WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY

January 18-25, 2008 marks 100 years since the Society of the Atonement, a Franciscan Order in the Episcopal Church, celebrated the first Church Unity Octave.

With Vatican Council II’s Decree on Ecumenism in 1964 that called “prayer” the “soul of the ecumenical movement,” the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity coalesced into a world wide observance that would focus on the shared experience of all Christians rather than on their differences. This year’s theme and text is, “That they all be one…that the world may believe.” (John 17:21)

As Fr. James Loughran said recently, “the reality is this: For Christians the call to prayer supersedes division. Prayer is worship of God, not of position papers. Prayer often gets us to cool down and helps us to remember that our theological adversary is still, above all, a brother or sister in Christ. That’s the beginning of a conversion of heart. Our passion for the truth of our convictions is tempered by the commandment to love one another. This love is most directly symbolized in praying together. That’s what the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is all about!” For human beings this is impossible, but for God “all things are possible.” (Matt. 19:23-26)

CAR FOR SALE FROM THE ESTATE OF FR. EDWARD CYZ

A 2002 Mercury Sable with approximately 70,000 miles, in good exterior and interior condition. Asking price $7,500.00. Contact Fr. Dan at the Church Office: 392-8511.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

JANUARY 20, 2008

SECOND SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Readings: Isaiah 49:3,5-6; Psalm 40; 1 Corinthians 1:1-3; John 1:29-34

“Behold, the Lamb of God.” (John 1:29)

When you begin reading a mystery novel, are you ever tempted to jump to the last chapter and find out how the story ends? As we begin our journey through Ordinary Time, the Gospel readings gradually unfold the mystery of the identity of Jesus to the people of his time. Last Sunday, the feast of the Baptism of Jesus, we heard the voice identify Jesus as “My beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased.” (Matthew 3:17). Today two images give us other insights into who Jesus is.

In the first reading from Isaiah the name is “my servant, my chosen one”. The servant of God theme is found in other places in Isaiah and was applied to Jesus by New Testament writers. In the Gospel John the Baptist identifies Jesus as “the Lamb of God”. Other names will be applied to him such as “Son of God; Son of Man; Son of David.” Each name gives us new insights into who Jesus, the Messiah, is. The people of Jesus’ time saw him in action and could recall what some of those names might mean. We know that they responded in many different ways, eventually hanging him on a cross.

In the middle of Mark’s gospel Jesus put the question point blank to the Apostles: “Who do people say that I am?” Then, after they told him what they had been hearing, he asked them: “But who do you say that I am?” (See Mark 8:27-30) Jesus praised Peter’s response that he is the Messiah. But we soon come to see that Peter’s understanding of what the Messiah is to experience is rather limited. He still had some advancing in knowledge to do.

So, who do you say that Jesus is today? What has been your experience of meeting Jesus in your daily life? Are you even looking for him? How and where and in whom do you find Jesus? We know that he is present among us because he made that promise toward the end of his life here on earth: “Behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20) I am sure that your ability to see Jesus in your daily life has changed over the years. Pause for a moment and think about how you saw Jesus in your childhood, and how you see him now. Fast forward now in your imagination to the end of the story, your arrival in heaven. Then who will you say he is?

Question for children: If someone were to ask you, “Who is Jesus?” how would you answer?

Questions for Youth: How are you able to see through all the busyness, the distractions, and the din of today’s world to really see Christ as he makes himself present today? Where do you see him or experience his presence?

Question for Adults: In the gospel today, John tells us who Jesus is for him. If someone were to ask you, how would you answer this question: Who is Jesus for you?

“My Lord and My God!” (John 20:28)

Fr. Lee

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Our Next Festival

“We Believe In Jesus’ Death and Resurrection”

Sunday, February 3^rd – 12:00-3:00 PM or

Monday, February 4^th – 5:30-8:30 PM

WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ CHAPTER 8 IN THE CATECHISM

CALLING ALL ACTRESSES AND ACTORS: Please contact Lynn Tracy at the parish office if you are interested in a role in dramatizations of the events of Holy Week to be re-enacted during our upcoming GOF festival.

CONFIRMATION

Next Class: Sunday, January 27^th

6:30-8:00 PM

FIRST COMMUNION

Parent/Child Meeting II

Sunday, January 27^th 6:00-7:30 PM

Tuesday, January 29^th 6:00-7:30 PM

(All sessions in Kress Hall)

RCIA

RCIA for the City of Superior

We extend a warm welcome to Mary Cox, Kathy Dusek, David Dusek and Nicole Koschak as they journey toward full communion with the Catholic Church. As we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord, let us recall our own Baptism. We have all received the call to go and baptize all nations. Pray for those who are considering if they too are ready to renounce Satan and all his works and empty promises. If there is someone you think would like to explore what Baptism in the Catholic faith means, ask him or her to contact the parish or Dick and Judy Lyons (888-820-8963).

This week's RCIA session at Holy Assumption Parish will focus on Catholic Conduct in the Public Arena. Classes begin at 7:00 p.m.

CATHEDRAL NEWS

PARISH VISITORS

Parish Visitors will meet on Tuesday, January 22^nd at 2:00 PM at Liz Schmidt’s home.

MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM will take place on Friday February 22^nd and Saturday, February 23^rd at the Newman Center, Superior. All couples planning to be married in 2008 must complete the entire course. Registration is limited. Forms are available at the parish office. You must pre-register no later than Monday, February 18, 2008. THERE IS NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR.

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS

On Sunday, January 27^th the Cathedral School Athletic Association will hold a Pancake Breakfast in Kress Hall from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm. Proceeds from the breakfast will help support the athletes and students at Cathedral School. Please plan on attending.

SCRIP will be available at the Cathedral School Office Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Cathedral School saves Campbell Soup Labels, Box Tops for Education, Kemps & Land O Lakes Lids, Pop Tabs, Cancelled Postage Stamps and used Computer Ink Cartridges. Please drop off in the Parent Room (Rm. 100) located at the bottom of the Baxter Avenue stairs first floor. Thank you.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

In the Gospel today, John testifies that Jesus is the one who will baptize with the Holy Spirit. This revelation of Jesus’ identity – how he is made known in the world – is continued by the way we serve each other.

Join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, January 22 at 6:30pm at the Catholic Charities Building, 1416 Cumming Ave. 394-6617

THE 2008 JERICHO MARCH

Stand up for the unborn on the 35^th anniversary of Roe v Wade this January 22, 2008, at the annual Jericho March and Candlelight Prayer Vigil. Make your plans NOW to join us.

When: Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Where: The Building for Women

(32 East First Street, Duluth)

12:00 noon – 1:00 PM

The Candlelight Prayer Vigil

(in front of the Courthouse, Duluth)

7:00-7:45 PM

BENEFIT FOR MARY (DZIKONSKI) SUTTON

A Spaghetti Dinner Benefit for Mary is planned at St. Anthony Church Hall, 4315 East 3^rd St. in Superior on January 26^th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Adult - $7.00, 5-12 yr old - $5.00, under 5 are free. We will also have a silent auction and prizes to be raffled off. Mary, who is 33, has a debilitating condition called RSD/CRPS or reflex sympathetic dystrophy syndrome.

ANNUAL GARBAGE OMELET BREAKFAST