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

FEBRUARY 10^th, 2008

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

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, February 11, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Catherine Barrett-M

- Mary Honz

TUESDAY, February 12, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Betty Kendall-M

- Peggy & Paul Werth

WEDNESDAY, February 13, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Betty Kendall-M

- Steve & Helen Bachand

THURSDAY, February 14, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Jane & Patrick McGill-M

- Jane & Jack O’Brien

FRIDAY, February 15, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Wallace DeBruyne-M

- Bill & Joanne Kimmes

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, February 16, 2008

4:30 P.M. – Ann Stack-M

- JoAnn Stack

SUNDAY, February 17, 2008

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

Cathedral Parishioners

10:30 A.M. – Bob Dawson-M

- Janice & Jackie McConnell

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of February 10^th:

Will burn in memory of Tony Depta, Sr

By Family

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In loving memory of … William “Jack” Omberg, Mildred Eades, and Alex Dampman. May they be granted eternal rest and may the Lord’s peace and comfort be with their families and loved ones.

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VOCATIONS…We do not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God. Who will proclaim that word to us? Pray for an increase of vocations to priesthood and religious life. (Matthew 4:1-11)

Readings for the Week of February 10^th:

Sunday: Gn 2:7-9; 3:1-7/Rom 5:12-19 or 5:12,17-19/Mt 4:1-11

Monday: Lv 19:1-2,11-18/ Mt 25:31-46

Tuesday: Is 55:10-11/ Mt 6:7-15

Wednesday: Jon 3:1-10/Lk 11:29-32

Thursday: Est C:12,14-16,23-25/ Mt 7:7-12

Friday: Ez 18:21-28/ Mt 5:20-26

Saturday: Dt 26:16-19/ Mt 5:43-48

Next Sunday: Gn 12:1-4a/2 Tm 1:8b-10/Mt 17:1-9

CATHEDRAL CHURCH CALENDAR

Sun. Feb. 10 – 2:00 PM Diocesan RCIA Rite of Election with Bishop Peter.

Thurs. Feb. 14 – 5:30-7:30 PM Adult Faith Enrichment-Taize Prayer, Supper & Talk.

Sat/Sun. Feb. 16/17 - Food Collection Weekend

- Coffee & Rolls after the 8:30 & 10:30 Masses – Retirement Reception for Gloria West.

Sun. – Feb. 17 - 6:00 PM 1^st Comm. Parent/Child Mtg. KH

Tues. Feb. 19 – 6:00 PM 1^st Comm. Parent/Child Mtg. KH

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 February 16 & 17

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30 Mary Jo Edge, Sherry Mackiewicz, Sue Paine, George Peterson

8:30 Mary & John Mahan, Louise Pope, Sharon & Larry Price, Irena Raihala

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

READERS: CANTORS:

4:30 Sr. Eileen Lang Sandy

8:30 Jim Tracy Paul

10:30 Harry Kubarek Renee

SERVERS:

4:30 Andy & Brian Glonek

8:30 Lori & Sara Mahan

10:30 Halee Kirkwood

USHERS:

4:30 Joe Mackiewicz (Lead)

Sherry Mackiewicz

Bill Goligoski

George Peterson

8:30 Bob Ahlborg (Lead)

Jim Bleskan

Eugene Bayiha

Mary Lou Spicer

10:30 Bob Bennett (Lead)

Jim Cirilli

Emil Osacho

Jim Ronchak

GREETERS:

4:30 Terry Mikel (SW)

Need 1 (SE)

Penny Johnson (MW)

Krista Johnson (MC)

Jan Ronchak (ME)

8:30 Ken & Irena Raihala (SW)

Edith Livingston & Kate Anecki (SE)

Don Baltes (MW)

Janet Baltes (MC)

Betty Peterson (ME)

10:30 Theresa LaFlamme & Doris Mace (SW)

Kathy Moder & Kathy Schulties (SE)

Tom Henning (MW)

Sandy Henning (MC)

Need 1 (ME)

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

What temptations lure us from the path of discipleship? Possessions? Pride? Power? Oh Lord, create for us a clean heart and renew a steadfast spirit within us!

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For Feb. 2 & 3…241Envelope Users (246 last week) contributed $8,541.00 in the Regular Collection, $523.12 in the Loose Collection, $35.37 in the Teen/Children’s Collection & $1,788.00 in the Jesuit Mission Collection. Thank you!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

RETIREMENT RECEPTION FOR GLORIA WEST

Gloria West retired from her position as Bookkeeper (for Church & School)/Secretary at the end of December 2007. Gloria has served diligently and faithfully this position since Fr. Ed hired her in the December of 1997. Gloria’s husband, Dave, was diagnosed with cancer in October 2007 and has been undergoing treatment. The Parish will honor Gloria on Sunday, February 17 after the 8:30 and 10:30 AM Masses with coffee and hospitality. Please come join and celebrate her service and retirement.

FAITH ENRICHMENT THURSDAY EVENING

--Lenten Prayer, Supper, Talk Series--

When: Thursday’s during Lent- February 7 – March 13 5:30 PM – rotates weekly between Stations / Taize Prayer / Mass. 6:00 PM – Soup & Bread. 6:30 PM Talk. (Conversation/Dialogue with Pastors)

OUR THEME: WHAT IS CATHOLIC EVANGELIZATION?

Jesus told his followers to “go and make disciples of all nations” (Matthew 28:19). We will study and discuss what this means today. A recent document from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith challenged Catholics to be evangelizers. In 1992 the Bishops of the United States presented a plan and strategy for evangelization. We will use that doctrine as the basis for our study and discussion. As usual we will begin with either the Stations of the Cross, Taize Prayer or Mass, followed by soup and bread. The study presentation will follow the meal. All are invited to attend and share in the discussion.

LETTER FROM WISCONSIN PROVINCE OF THE SOCIETY OF JESUS

January 30, 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 $1,935.00 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.

The beginning of a new year has the potential to bring with it a sense of a new beginning with renewed hopes and aspirations. For many of us personally it is a good time to make or renew resolutions to improve the way we go about our daily lives. We can call upon the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit to renew us and to help us keep our resolutions.

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. Thanks so much for your thoughtfulness.

Sincerely in Christ,

Rev. Richard A. McGarrity, SJ

President

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.

THE ROSE ENSEMBLE

The Rose Ensemble Candlelight Concert – The Secret Society of Notre Dame De Paris. Scandal, satire, pilgrimage and politics: Enter Paris at a time when monks were scholars, fierce social commentators and composers of a dramatically different kind of music. From the scholars’ quarter of Notre Dame came the rhythmically complex, organic harmonies of a new style said to be directly influenced by the syncopated hammering of construction on the Cathedral of Notre Dame. In this ethereal concert by candlelight, The Rose Ensemble captures the medieval world of the great cathedral. The concert will be held on Friday, February 29^th at 7:30 PM here at Cathedral of Christ the King. (Pre-concert presentation at 6:30 PM) Tickets: $23 ($15 seniors)

Buy 2 or more tickets, and receive an extra ticket free!

WEEKLY MEDITATION

FEBRUARY 10, 2008

FIRST SUNDAY OF LENT

Readings: Genesis 2:7-9; 3:1-7; Psalm 51; Romans 5:12-19; Mark 4:1-11

“Be merciful, O Lord, for we have sinned.” (See Psalm 51: 3-6)

The Gospel for today tells us “Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert…”. Other Gospel writers speak of him as being led by the Spirit to the Jordan to be baptized, and led from the desert to begin his public life. Jesus is pictured as someone who was open to the Spirit of God to be led in the ways of God. We also see this in Mary who was overshadowed by the Holy Spirit and gave herself totally to God.

How willing are we to be “led by the Spirit”? As we enter the season of Lent we need to review our lives and see how the Spirit has tried to guide us and how we have responded. On Ash Wednesday I used the three words of “Review”, “Renew”, and “Redo”. Let me comment further on these three words.

In order to follow the invitation to Jesus we have to first of all “repent”. This word means that we have to recognize that we are going in the wrong direction; stop; turn around; and move in a new direction, the one designated by the Spirit. On Ash Wednesday we said, as we gave you the ashes, “Turn away from sin and be faithful to the gospel.” Looking back and “reviewing” your past year what would you say was your worst “sin”?

The season of Lent was originally intended as a period of time for the catechumens to prepare for their baptism at the Easter Vigil. Later, all Christians decided to accompany the catechumens in prayer, fasting and almsgiving. We, too, look ahead to our renewal of the baptismal vows. So during this season of Lent, look at the wording of those vows and try to make them a living part of your life. Then at the Easter Vigil, or on Easter Sunday you can truly “renew” those vows with other parishioners.

Finally, “redo” your way of life according to the reflections you have made during Lent, and according to your renewal of vows. Maybe you will change only one thing in your daily life, but it could be something big that will lead to more change. Remember, the Spirit is the one who is leading you. Trust the Spirit!

Question for Children: What do you plan to do during Lent this year as a way of showing you want to grow closer to Jesus?

Questions for Youth: Jesus was tempted by the devil. How are you tempted? What helps you resist these temptations?

Questions for Adults: When you yourself pause to be alone with God, what distracts and prevents you from dwelling in that? Busyness? The demands of life? TV? The internet?

“The Lord will overshadow you, and you will find refuge under his wings.” (See Psalm 91:4)

Fr. Lee

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

We were thrilled with the participation of over 250 members of our parish family at our festival this past week.

We wish to thank all of the many volunteers who continue to share their special talents and time in making each festival meaningful for all ages. We particularly wish to thank our confirmation students, youth, and adults who portrayed Jesus and his disciples and the other characters in our Passion play. You are each a special gift to our parish!

TON- Teens Only Night

Sunday, February 10^th – No TONs

~ Looking Ahead ~

Sunday, February 17^th – 5:00 – 7:00 PM Kress Hall

Hosting Hot dogs, Smores and Church Tour

Saturday, February 23^rd – 12:00 – 3:00 PM Kress Hall

Baking cookies for shut-ins & making gifts

Sunday, March 9^th

Visiting shut-ins (TBA)

Saturday, March 15^th

Annual Bread Sale for St. Vincent de Paul food baskets

CONFIRMATION

Class today, Sunday, Feb. 10

6:30-8:00 pm

FIRST COMMUNION

Parent/Child Meeting III

Sunday, February 17^th 6:00-7:30 PM

Or

Tuesday, February 19^th 6:00-7:30 PM

(All sessions in Kress Hall)

RCIA

RCIA for the City of Superior

This Sunday afternoon, February 10, the Candidates and Catechumens will participate in the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion. With their meeting with Bishop Christensen, they begin their final preparation for the Easter sacraments.  Please keep them in your prayers at this time.

No RCIA session will be held at Holy Assumption parish this Sunday evening. For more information about the RCIA process contact our parish or call Dick and Judy Lyons, the city RCIA coordinators, at 888 820-8963.

CATHEDRAL NEWS

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

Preschool registration will be starting on Monday, February 11^th if you need information you can contact Cathedral School Pre-K at 392-3900.

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

As we enter this season of Lent, we ask that you consider the giving of alms, prayer and works of charity to the poor of our world and in our community. Everyone is invited to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, February 12^th at 6:30pm at the Catholic Charities Building, 1416 Cumming Ave. 394-6617

MASS OF ANOINTING

A Mass of Anointing will be held at St. Francis Xavier Parish, 2316 E. 4^th Street, on Saturday, February 23^rd, at 10:30 AM. All are welcome! Mass will be followed by a social time in the parish hall.

LENTEN FISH DINNERS AT ST. ANTHONY’S

St. Anthony’s All You Can Eat Fish Dinners will be served each Friday of Lent through Friday, March 21^st in St. Anthony Parish Hall, 4315 E. 3^rd St. from 4:30-7:00 PM. The Parish Hall is handicapped accessible. The Menu is: Baked or Fried Fish, Mashed or Baked Potatoes, Cole Slaw, Vegetable, Rolls, Beverage & Dessert. Take Outs available. Adults - $8.00; Children (12 & under) - $4.00; Pre-schoolers – Free.

Superior Kiwanis Club - PANCAKE BREAKFAST Sunday, February 10^th, 2008

Location: The Challenge Center (next to Mariner Mall)

Time: 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Tickets available at the Door and from Kiwanis Members

$5.00 - Adults / $4.00 - Seniors & Children 12 & under /

4 and under FREE

Pancakes, Sausage, Juice, Coffee & Milk

ALL YOU CAN EAT

Proceeds go to area Charities

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

Our Lady of Charity-Marian Hour of Prayer Service: St. Anthony Church, Superior, 7:00 PM, Tuesday, February 12^th. All parishioners are invited to attend the service sponsored by Knights of Columbus Councils 499 and 7106. Three copies of the icon are traveling throughout the state and one will be available for viewing before and after the service.

SALAD BAR LUNCHEON

St. Francis Xavier Parish, 2316 E. 4^th Street, will host its 47^th annual salad bar luncheon on Saturday, Feb. 16^th, at noon. The menu includes a variety of homemade salads, French bread, dessert and beverage. Tickets are $7.00 and are available at the door. There will also be door prizes and a raffle.

CATHOLIC CREDIT UNION - 72^nd Annual Meeting

Sunday, February 24, 2008

Holy Assumption Church Hall - 5601 Tower Avenue

5:00 PM – Short Annual Meeting

6:00 PM – Dinner (Buffet)

Cost per person - $5.00 (Children 5 & under free)

***Reservation Deadline: February 18^th***

Call us at 392-4524

Prospective Members Welcome!

Come see what we are all about…

TELE-CARE SERVICE – “A Call That Cares”

Tele-Care is a telephone contact and reassurance program offered by St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior Auxiliary Volunteers to area residents. This service provides a daily phone contact between a volunteer and individuals primarily older adults, who may be frail, homebound, ill, lonely or disabled and live alone.

An individual, his or her family, friends, physician, social worker, clergy, or anyone who cares can arrange this service. A registration form can be obtained by writing the Tele-Care Office, St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior Auxiliary, 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 or by calling the Hospital Auxiliary Office at 395-5400, ext 7109.