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

MARCH 2, 2008

FOURTH 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, March 3, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Annette Tribbey-M

- Catholic Daughters of the Americas

TUESDAY, March 4, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Angie Bronson-M

- Daniel Zukaitis

WEDNESDAY, March 5, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Perry Smith-M

- Nora Nelson

THURSDAY, March 6, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Betty Kendall-M

- Steven & Helen Bachand

FRIDAY, March 7, 2008

8:30 A.M. – Fred Ramsey-M

- Teri & Dan Snow

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, March 8, 2008

4:30 P.M. – Dolores Peterson-AM

- John & Muriel Freeman

SUNDAY, March 9, 2008

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

Cathedral Parishioners

10:30 A.M. – Jack Becker-M

- His Family

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of March 2nd:

Will burn In Memory of Fred & Agnes Foulkes

By Granddaughter, Chantel Kapiton

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VOCATIONS…Clear the mud from your eyes and see! The one who heals also calls us to follow. Live your life as a witness to God’s healing, saving touch. (John 9:1-14)

Readings for the Week of March 2nd

Sunday: 1 Sm 16: 1b,6-7,10-13a / Eph 5: 8-14 / Jn 9: 1-41 or 9: 1,6-9,13-17,34-38

Monday: Is 65: 17-21 / Jn 4: 43-54

Tuesday: Ez 47: 1-9,12 / Jn 5: 1-16

Wednesday: Is 49: 8-15 / Jn 5: 17-30

Thursday: Ex 32: 7-14 / Jn 5: 31-47

Friday: Wis 2: 1a,12-22 / Jn 7: 1-2,10,25-30

Saturday: Jer 11: 18-20 / Jn 7: 40-53

Sunday: Ez 37: 12-14 / Rom 8: 8-11 / Jn 11: 1-45 or

11: 3-7,17,20-27,33b-45

CATHEDRAL CHURCH CALENDAR

Sun. March 2 – 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. – Generations of Faith

Mon. March 3 – 5:30 – 8:30 p.m. - Generations of Faith

Tues. March 4 – 7:00 p.m. – Parish Council Meeting in

Parish Office

Thurs. March 6 – 5:30-7:30 PM Adult Faith Enrichment-

Taize Prayer, Supper & Talk.

Fri. March 7 – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. – Adoration of the

Blessed Sacrament

Sat. March 8– 1:00 p.m. – City-Wide Lenten Communal

Penance Service with Individual Confessions

Sat. March 8 – Daylight Savings Begins March 9^th!

Change your clocks (spring ahead) one hour!

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 March 8 & 9

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30 Angela Booth, Bob Kresky, Terry Mikel, Need 1

8:30 Lenora DePyper, Brendan Fouts, John & Mary Mahan, Betty Peterson, Mary Lou Reger

10:30 Theresa Carr, Tom & Sandy Henning, Kim Kaz, Luz Lao, Betty Leszcynski, Diann Nelson

READERS: CANTORS:

4:30 Sr. Eileen Lang Marcia, Deb & Dar

8:30 Jim Tracy Geneva Pearson

10:30 Denise Osterholm Terry Chialastri

SERVERS:

4:30 Levi Felton

8:30 Lori & Sarah Mahan

10:30 Julia, John & Jerry 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 Bob Kresky

Shirley O’Hara

Mary Paquette

Irene Peterson

Valerie Pavlatos

8:30 Ken & Irena Raihala

Mary Lou Reger & Kate Anecki

Don Baltes

Janet Baltes

Betty Peterson

10:30 Michael & Bonnie King

Luz Lao & Betty Leszcynski

Betty Stilwell

Liz Schmidt

Mary Osacho

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

The blind man was willing to let Jesus minister to him and willingly did all Jesus asked of him. The Pharisees were more resistant to His message, spending their time and energy to disprove the miracle. Which am I more like, the man born blind or the Pharisees?

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For Feb. 23^rd & 24^th…

208 Envelope Users (232 last week) contributed $5,679.00 in the Regular Collection, $338.06 in the Loose Collection, & $35.95 in the Teen/Children’s Collection. Thank you!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

OUR HOLY FATHER’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS 2008

Forgiveness. That all may understand the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation between individuals and peoples and that the Church may spread Christ’s love.

The Persecuted. That Christians who are persecuted because of the Gospel may be sustained by the Holy Spirit and continue to bear witness to the Word of God.

From Fr. Dan’s Homily Last Sunday (2/24)

“The paradox of our time in history is that we have taller buildings but shorter tempers, wider Freeways, but narrower viewpoints. We spend more, but have less, we buy more, but enjoy less. We have bigger houses and smaller families, more conveniences, but less time. We have more degrees but less sense, more knowledge, but less judgment, more experts, yet more problems, more medicine, but less wellness.

We drink too much, smoke too much, spend too recklessly, laugh too little, drive too fast, get too angry, stay up too late, get up too tired, read too little, watch TV too much, and pray too seldom.

We have multiplied our possessions, but reduced our values. We talk too much, love too seldom, and hate too often.

We’ve learned how to make a living, but not a life. We’ve added years to life not life to years. We’ve been all the way to the moon and back, but have trouble crossing the street to meet a new neighbor. We conquered outer space but not inner space. We’ve done larger things, but not better things.

We’ve cleaned up the air, but polluted the soul. We’ve conquered the atom, but not our prejudice. We write more, but learn less. We plan more, but accomplish less. We’ve learned to rush, but not to wait. We build more computers to hold more information, to produce more copies than ever, but we communicate less and less.

These are the times of fast foods and slow digestion, big men and small character, steep profits and shallow relationships. These are the days of two incomes but more divorce, fancier houses, but broken homes. These are days of quick trips, disposable diapers, throwaway morality, one night stands, overweight bodies, and pills that do everything from cheer, to quiet, to kill. It is a time when there is much in the showroom window and nothing in the stockroom. A time when technology can bring this letter to you, and a time when you can choose either to share this insight, or to just hit delete…

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER:

Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.”

Author - Unknown

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

We need your HELP financially each week. Our Church and School utility bill (gas, water, electricity) for mid-December to mid-January was $13,900. I expect that our utility bill for mid-January through mid-February will be about the same. The bill came in Saturday, Feb. 23 and its cost was $13,400. In addition, the City hit us with a six month bill of nearly $2,000 for storm water utility. Again, I ask for your understanding and generosity in meeting our obligation. Pray also for a warm Spring!

God bless,

Fr. Dan

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?

ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT

FRIDAY, March 7^th

AFTER THE 8:30 AM MASS UNTIL 3:00 PM BENEDICTION

Please note: in the event there is a funeral on 1^st Friday, there will be no adoration.

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: in the area of $ 6,000 to $ 7,000. Contact Fr. Dan at the Church Office: 392-8511.

WEEKLY MEDITATION

MARCH 2, 2008

4^TH SUNDAY OF LENT

Readings: 1 Samuel 16:1B,6-7,10-13A; Psalm 23; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41

“I am the light of the world.” (John 8:12)

To better understand the story in John’s Gospel we have to remember that in the year 70 A.D. the Romans destroyed Jerusalem and the Temple. Prior to this invasion the early Christian converts from Judaism would begin their Sabbath worship in the synagogue or Temple and then complete it with the celebration of the Eucharist in someone’s home. However, after the destruction by the Romans the early Christians had broken off on their own. As the Jewish leaders began to reconstruct their religious rules and regulations they excommunicated the converts from Judaism to Christianity and even put a curse on them in their official blessings. St. John’s Gospel shows us some of the friction that existed at that time between the two groups.

In the story of the man born blind and healed by Jesus, the tension between the Jewish leaders and the Christians is clear. There are many symbolic references in this story. Jesus first of all corrects a misunderstanding about the relationship of sin and physical or mental disabilities. The contrast of night and day and blindness and sight are symbols that the Gospel uses throughout. Look back to the first chapter of John where we see a struggle between those who accepted the Light and those that did not. Then in chapter 13 as Judas leaves the supper room the author notes “And it was night.” (John 13:30)

The events of chapter nine take place after two chapters placing Jesus in Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. This feast contains symbols of booths, water, and light. During this visit Jesus comes into confrontation with the leaders. Jesus speaks of himself as giving rivers of living water (chapter 7:38) and being the light of the world (8:12). When the leaders try to stone him, refusing to “see” him as he really is, Jesus leaves the Temple area, and chapter 9 begins with the story of the man born without being able to see. In the story Jesus uses water to bring about the cure. He also contrasts the man’s blindness with the Pharisee’s unwillingness to see.

Surely this is another good story for those who have entered the RCIA program and are moving toward their baptism. These men and women want to see better than they have before. They are open to the healing touch of Jesus through the waters of Baptism. Let us continue to accompany them with our Lenten practices as we prepare to ask Jesus to accept our own willingness to see better as we renew our baptismal vows.

Question for Children: What are the things that Jesus wants you to do as his friend?

Question for Youth: Jesus helped a blind man see – and he helps each of us see the world differently. How do you see differently because you believe?

Question for Adults: Share how you, as a child of the light, in the power of Christ, produce goodness, justice, and truth for the world. What specific actions do you take to do this?

“Whoever follows me will have the light of life.” (John 8:12)

Fr. Lee

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

We hope that you plan to join us for food, fellowship and formation as together as a parish family we celebrate our faith in the third person of the Trinity.

WE BELIEVE IN THE HOLY SPIRIT

Sunday, March 2^nd – 12:00-3:00 PM or

Monday, March 3^rd – 5:30-8:30 PM

Special Guest Speaker: Sr. Pauline McKee, O.S.B.

From St. Scholastica

MENU: SLOPPY JOES, POTATO SALAD, APPLESAUCE AND DESSERT - (HOT DOGS AVAILABLE)

TON- Teens Only Night

TONs of Thanks to all who brought cookie dough, baked cookies and made Easter gifts for our shut-ins. Special thanks to Nancy Carriar our crafty lady and Rod Steen and Super One for the donation of cookie dough.

God Bless,

Mary Jo and Diann

*Please Note: No TONs Sunday, March 9^th – due to the Priest Assembly.

Bread Making – Sat. March 15^th 10 AM – 1 PM in KH

Please bring 1 or 2 batches of sweet bread (Banana, Cherry, Pumpkin, or your favorite). We are in need of small bread pans, please drop off at the Parish Office. We will sell our bread after all the Masses on the weekend of March 15^th & 16^th. The money will be used to purchase hams, fresh vegetables, potatoes and fruit for families from St. Vincent de Paul.

TONs is in need of candy for our Easter Baskets. You may drop candy off at the parish office. These baskets accompany the food baskets we will prepare for families served by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

~ Looking Ahead ~

Sunday, April 13^th – UWS (TBA)

Sunday, April 20^th – Movie (More info to follow)

CONFIRMATION

All candidates are expected to participate in

Generations of Faith with their families.

Our next class is Sunday, March 9^th (6:30-8:00 PM) at the Newman Center

RCIA

What does Lent have to do with those becoming Catholic?

In Lent, RCIA participants move into the final period of preparation for the sacraments. They have been nourished by the graces of various liturgical Rites throughout the process, which have helped them to embrace God's call. In Lent, God pours purifying and enlightening graces

upon them, through the spiritual preparation they receive in RCIA sessions, the special Rites that mark the Sundays of Lent, and the prayers offered for them by the faithful.

A tour of St. Francis Xavier church will be the highlight of this week's session. The session will be held on Sunday, March 2 at St. Francis Xavier Parish beginning at 7:00 p.m. For more information contact the parish office or call Dick and Judy Lyons, the city RCIA coordinators,

at 888-820-8963.

CATHEDRAL NEWS

SDCCW SCHOLARSHIPS

The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women will award two $500.00 scholarships to women who will have completed their second year of college during the spring of 2008. Applications may be obtained by contacting the SDCCW Scholarship Committee, 2194 90^th Street, Luck, WI 54853-2210. Telephone (715) 857-5901. If you get the answering machine, please speak slowly and clearly. Leave address and telephone number.

Applications and letters of recommendation must be postmarked by April 15, 2008. Winners will be notified. Winners will be recognized at the Superior Diocesan Convention in June, 2008.

SISTER KATHLEEN AGNES BRADY TRUST SCHOLARSHIP

The Diocese of Superior is pleased to announce that the applications are now being accepted for the Sister Kathleen Agnes Brady Trust Scholarship. This perpetual trust offers partial tuition scholarships to children enrolled in kindergarten through grade eight in the Catholic schools of this diocese. Families must be active, registered, contributing members of a parish in the Diocese of Superior. All scholarship grants are awarded based on need as documented in the application process.

Interested families should contact the principal of your Catholic school for an application form and complete application instructions. All applications must be returned to your Catholic school principal by June 1, 2008. – Tim Johnson @ 392-2976.

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS

Our Annual Bake Sale at St. Anthony’s Fish Fry is every Friday through Lent. Come check it out!

Kindergarten Round-Up Tuesday, March 4, 9:30-11:00 and 6:00-7:30. If you would like any information about this or our school, you can contact the main office at 392-2976.

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

“The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.” Psalm 23:1

Your ongoing support through the grace of God allows us to provide for the wants of those in most desperate need. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, March 11 at 6:30 pm at the Catholic Charities Building, 1416 Cumming Ave. Everyone is welcome to join us. 394-6617.

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.

17^th ANNUAL SUPERIOR EVENING LIONS CLUB

ALL YOU CAN EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST

Served hot at your table on Sunday, March 2^nd from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at the Challenge Center,

39 N. 25^th Street, Superior. Menu: “Lion’s Famous Pancakes”, your choice of toppings including maple syrup, blueberries, strawberries, butter and whipped cream, pork sausage links, orange juice, milk and hot delicious McGarvey coffee. Adults - $5.00; Children 5 and under – free. Register to win one of 2 Tony Yaworski Limited Edition Prints to be given away to those attending our breakfast.

Teens Encounter Christ (TEC)

There will be a gathering to pray for the teams and Tecites of TEC #202 on Wednesday, March 5 at Holy Assumption parish in Superior at 7:45 PM. TEC #202 will be held at St. Anthony Parish, Park Falls, WI, March 7-9, 2008.  Call Dennis Godfrey at 399-8736 for further information or check out Agape TEC on the Internet at www.agapetec.com

ROAST BEEF DINNER

St. Francis Xavier Church will sponsor its annual Roast Beef Dinner on Sunday, March 16th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the parish hall located at 2316 E. 4th Street, Superior.  The menu consists of delicious roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, hot vegetable, coleslaw, rolls, beverage and home made desserts.  Tickets will be available at the door; $7.50 for adults, $3 for children 6 to 12 years and pre-schoolers are free of charge.  Take-out dinners are also available.  Please join us!

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 Auxiliary, 3500 Tower Avenue, Superior, WI 54880 or by calling the Hospital Auxiliary Office at 395-5400, ext. 7109.