SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2009

TWENTY-FIFTH 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. Andrew at 715-392-8511.

 

MASS INTENTIONS

 

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2009

8:30 A.M. John & Evelyn Green-AM

- Marian Harry & Helen Manion

 

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

8:30 A.M.Margaret Nelson-M

- The Catholic Daughters of the Americas

5:30 P.M. – Living and Deceased Members of the

Catholic Daughters of the Americas

 

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

8:30 A.M.Cecile Schulte-M

- The Honz Family

 

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2009

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

- Estate

 

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Daniel Schulte-M

-          His Family

 

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

4:30 P.M.Dawn Gannon-M

- Shirley O’Hara

 

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

8:30 A.M.Al Kubos-M

- John & Lillian Lisak

10:30 A.M.Spiritual & Temporal Welfare of

Cathedral Parishioners

 

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of September 20th:

Will burn in memory of Sharon Eibon DeMars

By Irene Maki

 

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WEDDING BANNS:

II  James W. Paine & Katherine M. Jacobson

 

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VOCATIONSJesus made himself the servant of all.  Am I willing to be a servant for Jesus’ people?  (Mark 9:30-37)

 

Readings for the Week of September 20th:

Sunday:                 Wis  2: 12, 17-20 / Jas 3: 16-4:3 / Mk 9: 30-37 

Monday:                Eph 4: 1-7,11-13 / Mt 9:9-13                             

Tuesday:               Ezr 6: 7-8, 12b, 14-20 / Lk 8: 19-21

Wednesday:         Ezr 9: 5-9 / Lk 9: 1-6

Thursday:              Hg 1: 1-8 / Lk 9: 7-9

Friday:                    Hg 2: 1-9 / Lk 9: 18-22

Saturday:               Zec 2: 5-9 / 14-15a / Lk 9: 43b-45

Next Sunday:        Nm 11: 25-29/Jas 5: 1-6 /Mk 9: 38-43,45,47-48

 

CATHEDRAL CHURCH CALENDAR

Sat/Sun.  Sept. 19/20 – Faith Formation Registration after all Masses.

                                   – Coffee & Rolls after the 8:30 & 10:30  Masses.

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

Wed.       Sept. 23       – 5:30-6:30 PM Liturgy Committee Meeting at the parish office.

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.

 

Notice: SCHEDULING FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

ALL MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION, READERS, SERVERS, USHERS & GREETERS…We will be scheduling for the months of November, December and January.  If you know of dates you cannot volunteer please call the parish office (392-8511) no later than Wednesday, Sept. 30th.  Thank you!

 

LITURGICAL ROLES for September 26 & 27

 

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30      Angela Booth, Bob Kresky, George Peterson, Joni Tauzell

8:30      Ro & Phil Birch, Brendan Fouts, Barb & Greg Guenard, Mary Lou Reger

10:30    Shari Bong, Mary Davis-Heikkila,  Kim Kaz, Sue Paine, Pat & Dale Piggott, Liz Schmidt

 

READERS:                              

4:30      Kay Gustafson

8:30      Jim Tracy

10:30    Andrea Dickenson

 

SERVERS:

4:30      Eric Williams

8:30      Need One

10:30    Need One

 

USHERS

4:30      Joe Mackiewicz (Lead)

Sherry Mackiewicz

Bill Goligoski

            George Peterson

8:30      Jim Bleskan

Eugene Bayiha

Rose Kidd

Mary Lou Spicer

10:30    Bob Bennett (Lead)

            Emil Osacho

Jim Ronchak

            Alex Wizbicki

           

GREETERS:

4:30      Terry Mikel                                            (SW)

            Brett Bailey                                           (SE)

            Shirley O’Hara                                       (MW)

            Valerie Pavlatos                                    (MC)

            Need One                                             (ME)

8:30      Betty Sutherland                                    (SW)

            Mary Lou Reger                                     (SE)

            Jean Biver                                             (MW)

            Greg Guenard                                       (MC)

            Barb Guenard                                       (ME)

10:30    Alice Stack & Mary Osacho                   (SW)

            Barb & Gene Bergren                             (SE)

Sandy Henning                                      (MW)

            Tom Henning                                         (MC)

            Theresa LaFlamme                                (ME)

 

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

Today’s second reading warns that a heart consumed with avarice and envy leads to jealousy, strife, conflicts and disputes.  A giving heart, in contrast, can sing instead with the Psalmist, “Freely will I offer you sacrifice; I will praise your name, O Lord, for its goodness.”

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For September 12 & 13… 202 Envelope Users (209 last week) contributed $7,667.00 in the Regular Collection, $893.0 in the Loose Collection, & $67.95 in the Teen/Children’s Collection.  Thank you! 

 

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

 

THANK YOU!

Thank you to Emerson Moder, Michael Nowicki, Jesse Polson and Jay Wojciechowski from Cathedral School, who helped carry out boxes of papers from the Parish Office to be shredded.  Your help was much appreciated.

 

DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL

Thank you for filling out a Diocesan Services Appeal Envelope.  For those who did not fill one out, please do so before you leave church today.  No gift is too small, and our parish is trying to reach 100% participation.   Our parish “fair share” goal for this year is $32,000.

 

WEEKLY MEDITATION

 

SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

25THSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

"Who is the Greatest?"

    One of the themes in the readings this week relates to the question, "Who is the greatest?"  This was the subject the disciples were debating after Jesus spoke for the second time about his passion. 

    The disciples were on the road with the Lord, and they had seen the miracles and heard his teachings.  They knew from their own experience the power and wisdom that Jesus offered, and they were challenged by this new revelation:  he would suffer and die.

    They were scared and confused; after all, if we had left behind everything we possess to follow someone with our whole hearts, does it not make sense that we would be a little worried if that someone starts announcing his death?  What will happen to us?  Will we have to suffer also?

    So there they were, not talking to Jesus, debating among themselves (and probably arguing) who was the greatest.  Perhaps these issues were mentioned:
    "I'm the smartest."
    "I'm the richest."
    "I'm the best educated."
    "I'm the strongest."
    "I'm the most politically powerful."
    "I'm the best looking."
    "I'm the oldest."
    "I'm the youngest."
    "I was the first person that Jesus picked."

    Can you hear these thoughts surface?  Can you imagine them talking (thinking that Jesus cannot hear them) and debating what quality makes them the best disciple?

    Yet Jesus does something different.  First he sits down (note: he is not "above" them).  Second, he tells them that the greatest disciple is the one who is last and servant of all.  Third, he takes a child and states that to receive a child is to receive Jesus, and to receive Jesus is to receive the one who sent him into the world.

    On the road to the Cross Jesus teaches his disciples that his way is marked by suffering, service, and humility.  Through his own example the Lord reveals that the greatest in his kingdom is the one who will reach out to others with a love that is lived with humble service.

    May we offer our service, in whatever capacity we possess, for the greater glory of God!

Fr. Andrew

Question for Children: What are some specific ways in which you can serve your friends or family members?

Question for Youth: Sometimes, when we strive to be first or be the one that wins, we hurt others. When has striving to be first hurt others? What can you do differently in the future to help others to succeed?

Question for Adults: Is the role of being a servant for others easy or difficult for you to embrace?

                                   

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

 

THIS WEEKEND!!!

 

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

SCHOOL OF PRAYER

 

FAITH FORMATION REGISTRATION

AFTER ALL MASSES!

 

Fun and Food!!

 

KIDS!

SIDEWALK CHALK  ART CONTEST

Create a work of art that tells everyone about our “School of Prayer

PRIZES!!

 

NEW THIS YEAR

 

THE SUNDAY FESTIVAL IS FROM 3:30 TO 6:00PM

FOLLOWED BY A MASS.

 

 

Would you like to be a part of selecting and/or performing music at our Mass?  We need singers and musicians!

 

CONTACT LYNN TRACY AT 392-8511 FOR MORE INFO.

TONS

 

Today, Sunday, September 20th, 12:00 PM Pizza lunch with Fr. Andrew & planning for this coming year!  We will meet in Kress Hall.  All in grades 6th – 12th are welcome to join us.

 

NCYC-NATIONAL CATHOLIC YOUTH CONFERENCE

Please pray for Stephanie, Christina, Anne, Amara, Diann, Vickie, Sandy, Lynn, and Mary Jo who will be attending the Youth Conference in November.

 

CHEESEBALLS

We need your help.  Starting October 12th (Mon.-Thurs.)  big kitchen in Kress Hall 1:30 – 4:30 PM & 5:30 – 8:00 PM. The money we raise helps defray the cost of our youth activities.

 

 

CATHEDRAL NEWS

 

PARISH VISITOR’S MEETING

The Parish Visitors will be meeting this Tuesday, September 22nd at Liz Schmidt’s Home. 

 

 

MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM  will take place on Friday October 16th and Saturday, October 17th at the Newman Center, Superior.   All couples planning to be married in 2010 must complete the entire course.   Registration is limited.  Forms are available at the parish office.  You must pre-register no later than Monday, October 12, 2009. THERE IS NO REGISTRATION AT THE DOOR.

 

 

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

 

   On Saturday, October 17th from 5-8pm in Kress Hall, Cathedral will host a spaghetti dinner benefit for parishioner Kara Rozowski.  A 28-year-old mother of four, Kara has been undergoing treatment for leukemia since May, and faces a lengthy course of continued chemotherapy.  Kara’s husband, Casey, has been unemployed since Kara’s diagnosis to care for his wife and their four young children.  The benefit will include a spaghetti dinner for a free-will offering, bake sale, Chinese auction, and silent auction.  Come join the fun, and help support this young family pay for mounting medical and living expenses.

   To volunteer or donate bake goods or auction items, please contact Meghan Jones at 394-3060 or Sara Fouts at 392-6047.  Thank you!

 

RCIA

 

Storms of Life

RCIA for the City of Superior

 

Life has many storms--distressful relationships, jobs, poor health; situations where we feel our powerlessness. If you know someone unbaptized or baptized in a non-Catholic tradition, who is searching for strength and understanding to weather such squalls, invite them to seek the perspective the Catholic Church offers. In Superior, the parishes sponsor a process known as the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) that seeks to share information with adults who want to know more about the teachings of our faith. Classes are scheduled to begin on Sunday,   Oct. 11, 2009. The classes will be held at Holy Assumption

Parish, 5601 Tower Avenue, beginning at 7 p. m. To find out more contact Dick or Judy Lyons (888 820-8963) or our parish office.

 

 

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS

 

We still are taking registrations for students if you are considering enrolling your child in Cathedral School. Please consider giving your child a strong academic and spiritual foundation in life by sending your child to Cathedral School.  For more information about any of our programs, please call 392-2976.

 

Please remember that we still are collecting, glossy paper, ink cartridges, Campbell soup labels, and box tops.  Please drop off to Cathedral school room 203. If you have any questions please contact the office at

392-2976.

 

SCRIP will be available Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m.  3:00 p.m. at the School Office.  We just have added two new vendors to our scrip selection Eddies and Shamrock in $10.00 gift cards and a 10% kick back to Cathedral School!

 

Chili Supper held in Kress Hall and Open House at Cathedral School will be held on Tuesday September 22, 2009 from 5:00-6:30 p.m.  Hope to see you!

 

We are having a Book Fair starting on Monday, September 21st thru 23rd in room 110.  Stop in and check it out.  Hours are from 8:00 a.m. -3:00 p.m.

 

COMMUNITY NEWS

 

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

“If anyone wishes to be first, he shall be the last of all and the servant of all.”  Mark 9:35

 

COME AND SERVE

Everyone is welcome to join us at our next meeting on Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30pm at the Catholic Charities Building, 1416 Cumming Ave.   394-6617

 

 

FR. JIM TOBOLSKI’S SILVER JUBILEE

You are invited to attend a celebration for Fr. Jim Tobolski’s 25th Anniversary of Ordination to the Priesthood which will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2009 at St. Francis Xavier Church.  Fr. Jim will offer a special Mass of Thanksgiving that day at 10:30 AM and a luncheon and open house will follow in the parish until 2 PM.  Join us for the festivities.

 

NORTHLAND FAMILY PROGRAMS

Northland Family Programs is offering free Introductory Sessions of FertilityCareTM System, a natural method of family planning.  It is a method where no drugs or devices are needed, just the simple awareness of the woman’s body.  It does not use the traditional “rhythm” or “calendar” methods but the signs of fertility and infertility.  It is 97-99% effective with no medical effects.  Come and learn about this method at a free introductory class.   The next session will be held on Wednesday, September 23rd at 7:00 PM at St. Mary’s Hospital in Superior.  Pre-registration is necessary.  To pre-register or for more information call Kathy at 786-2378 or 1-800-842-0279.

 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

The Diocese of Superior, Bishop Hammes Center in Haugen, WI is seeking a full-time person for ministry to youth and young adults.  The ideal candidate will have an advanced degree in youth ministry or related field; experience in ministry to youth and young adults; excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills and the ability to work a flexible schedule.  Send letter of application and resume by September 28, 2009 to:

            Search Committee

            Bishop Hammes Center

            PO Box 280

            Haugen, WI  54841

            or email the information to

            rcadotte@catholicdos.org

 

FALL INTO FASHION

16th ANNUAL SALAD BAR LUNCHEON AND STYLE SHOW

SEPTEMBER 26, 2009

This event sponsored by St. Mary’s Hospital of Superior Auxiliary, will be held on September 26, 2009 at 12:00 Noon at Concordia Lutheran Church, North 17th Street & John Avenue.  (Handicap Accessible).  Tickets are $8.00 and available at the door or by calling the Auxiliary Office at 395-5400 Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 

HOST FAMILIES NEEDED

This is the 18th year for the Superior/Munster (Germany) exchange program at the high school.  25 students and 2 teachers will be arriving on September 27 and will be leaving on October 11.  If you have extra space, please consider volunteering your home for the students or teachers.  The students have in-school hosts and your help with lodging would be greatly appreciated.   If you are interested please contact Sheryl Chambers at the Superior High School at 394-8720, extension 126 or at sheryl.chambers@superior12.wi.us.

 

SWEDISH MEATBALL DINNER & BAKE SALE

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Serving from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Concordia Lutheran Church - 1708 John Avenue             

Menu includes: Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Coleslaw, Dinner Roll, Coffee/Milk/Water, Dessert

$8.00/Adults; $4.00/Kids 6-12;

Children under 6 – Free

Take-outs Available

SPANISH MASS AT HOLY ASSUMPTION

A celebration of Mass in Spanish for the Hispanic Community in the area is scheduled for Sunday, October 4th at 11 am.  All are welcome.

 

 

2009 CASDA

(center against sexual and domestic abuse)

WALK + RUN TO END ABUSE

Saturday, October 3rd

At Barker’s Island

8:00 AM Registration

8:30 Runners Start

9:15 AM Walkers Start

A 5k event that follows the Osaugie Trail and is open to walkers and runners of all ages and abilities. Entry fee or minimum pledge of $25.

For a registration form please call the parish office at 392-8511.

 

 

MEATBALL SUPPER

Zion Lutheran Church

2022 East 2nd Street - Superior

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

4:30 – 6:30 PM

Adults: $8.00 / Age 6-12: $3.00

Handicap Accessible  -  Carry-outs available

 

 

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

On Friday evening, October 9, the American Cancer Society will be “Lighting the Bridge with Hope.”  The Richard I. Bong Bridge will be the site of 1,000 + people lighting their candles to bring awareness that there is hope in the fight against cancer.  After the lighting ceremony, there will be birthday parties on both sides of the bridge.  The event is open to everyone in the Twin Ports, Douglas County, and surrounding area with a registration fee.  For registration forms and more information, call Chris Brabeck at 218-529-7627 ext 15.

 

 

Tiffany Martin of Holy Assumption is collecting Christian reading as well as other topic books for a Christian Book Store, to hopefully open soon in Superior. If you have any appropriate books in good condition to donate or sell, please contact her at: 399-2676

 

            Suggested Types of Books:

 

Kids Books                              Self-Help Books

Hunting/fishing                        Travel Books

Medical Books                         How-To books

Mysteries                                 Handy Man Books

Science Fiction                        Craft Books

Text Books                               Encyclopedia Sets

Nature Books                           Dictionaries

 

Any paperbacks or hardcover books in

good condition are welcome!

(“clean” reading only)