SEPTEMBER 27^TH, 2009

TWENTY-SIXTH 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 28, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Helen Anderson-M

- Liz Schmidt

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Joyce Burggraff-M

- Gloria West

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Chester Olenski-AM

- Bernice & Family

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Bernadett Gaudet-M

- Dave & Diane Strom

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2009

8:30 A.M. – LaVerna Cleary Topak-M

- Carol Cleary

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2009

2:00 PM Wedding: James W. Paine & Katherine M. Jacobson

4:30 P.M. – Chester Olenski-AM

- Bernice & Family

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2009

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

Cathedral Parishioners

10:30 A.M. – John Gidley-AM

- His Family

Baptisms during 10:30 Mass:

Maxton Nicholas Luzaich &

Emma Rose Steier

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of September 27^th:

Will burn in memory of Regina Gronski

By Fr. Dan Dahlberg

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WEDDING BANNS:

III James W. Paine & Katherine M. Jacobson

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VOCATIONS…The Lord calls many to service in the church. How can you, in prayer, love, and action, support those who are called to service as priests and religious? (Mark 9:38-43)

Readings for the Week of September 27^th:

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

Monday: Zec 8: 1-8 / Lk 9:46-50

Tuesday: Dn 7: 9-10,13-14 or Rv 12:7-12a / Jn 1: 47-51

Wednesday: Neh 2: 1-8 / Lk 9: 57-62

Thursday: Neh 8: 1-4a,5-6,7b-12 / Lk 10: 1-12

Friday: Bar 1: 15-22 / Mt 18: 1-5,10

Saturday: Bar 4: 5-12,27-29/ Lk 10: 17-24

Next Sunday: Gn 2:18-24 / Heb 2:9-11 / Mk 10:2-16

CATHEDRAL CHURCH CALENDAR

Fri. Oct. 2 – 8:15 A.M. Blessing of Pets (Church Plaza)

8:30 A.M. School Mass

Sun. Oct. 4 – 3:30 – 6:00 PM Generations of Faith

6:00 PM Mass

Mon. Oct. 5 – 5:30-7:30 PM Generations of Faith

7:30 PM Meal & Football Party

Thurs. Oct. 8 – 9:30-11:00 AM & 6:30-8:00 PM Bible Study KH

Fri. Oct. 9 - Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament after the 8:30 Mass – 2:30 P.M.

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. 30^th. Thank you!

LITURGICAL ROLES for Oct. 3 & 4

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30 Mary & John Mahan, Terry Mikel, Mavis Moran

8:30 Lenora DePyper, Harry Kubarek, Betty Peterson, Louise Pope, Irena Raihala, Mary Lou Reger

10:30 Lucy Bishop, Sandy & Tom Henning, Luz Lao, Pat & Dale Piggott, Alice Stack

READERS: CANTORS:

4:30 Tom Unterberger Sandy Bailey

8:30 Harry Kubarek Geneva Boettcher

10:30 Tom Henning Terry Chialastri

SERVERS:

4:30 Reba Buczynski

8:30 Jay Wojciechowski

10:30 Aaron Emmert

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)

Jim Cirilli

Bernie Reger

Jim Ronchak

GREETERS:

4:30 Irene Peterson (SW)

Jan Ronchak (SE)

Mavis Moran (MW)

Patty Kienzle (MC)

Kelly Kienzle (ME)

8:30 Doris Magdzas (SW)

Betty Peterson (SE)

Don Ford (MW)

Linda Ford (MC)

Ginny Leopold (ME)

10:30 Doris Mace & Betty Stilwell (SW)

Michael & Bonnie King (SE)

Shari Bong (MW)

Jeff Bong (MC)

Denise Osterholm (ME)

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

St. James warns in today’s second reading that those who hoard their wealth and live only for themselves will be condemned. But in the Gospel, Jesus assures us that all who give of themselves for His sake will be rewarded.

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For September 19 & 20…206 Envelope Users (202 last week) contributed $6,433.00 in the Regular Collection, $1,572.46 in the Loose Collection, & $46.14 in the Teen/Children’s Collection. Thank you!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL

Thank you for filling out a Diocesan Services Appeal Envelope. Last weekend 136 parishioners turned in their DSA 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.

You are invited to attend the

1^st Annual

Cathedral Fall Festival

Polka Mass & Street Dance

Saturday, October 10, 2009

4:30pm Mass In the Cathedral

6:00-8:30pm Street Dance

(plan to polka!)

Food, Soda, Beer & Wine will be available for purchase

All proceeds to support Cathedral parish & school

All are welcome to attend!

WEEKLY MEDITATION

SEPTEMBER 27, 2009

26^THSUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

"Getting the Most out of Mass"
    As Catholics, the Mass is the most common, most ancient, and most frequented form of prayer that we practice.  It is part of our heritage and uniqueness, handed over to us on the very night before Jesus was condemned to death. 
    The Mass can be powerful, moving our hearts and minds; but without focused attention it can also become rote - reduced to a standard ritual and formula that is devoid of energy and life.  With over a billion Roman Catholics on the planet, our desire and concentration during this sacred gift of prayer can strengthen us and transform the world!
    Here are some practical ways to infuse the Mass with vitality:

BEFORE MASS:
1.  Read the scriptures - twice!
2.  Prepare for prayer with God and others
     - think about people and needs you have and
        be ready to offer them to the Lord
3.  Lose the chewing gum - it doesn't belong at Mass
4.  Take time to reflect on the blessings you have
     think about the week - get ready to thank God!
5.  If there is something really bothering you,
     think about the possibility of going to confession
It can make a huge difference in our hearts!

DURING MASS:
1.  Greet people:  outside, inside, at the pew
2.  SING!  Even if you can't, lip sync and pretend!
3.  Prepare yourself to listen to the scriptures
     - trust me, you will get a LOT more out of it!
     - Preacher's note:  especially the homily!!!
4.  Holy Communion - think about what you do
     - This is Jesus Christ - out of love - who feeds us!
5.  Take the concerns and needs you have,
     and visualize yourself setting them before the altar
     - in other words, offer them up to Christ!
AFTER MASS:
1.  Greet people as you go out
     Catch up on neighbors and friends - talk and visit!
2.  Parents:  talk to your kids about the mass
     Ask them about the homily and readings
3.  Get involved!  We need more ministers:
     Ushers, Lectors, Communion Ministers, Cantors...

Please keep me in your prayers this week while I attend the National Convention of Diocesan Vocation Directors convention in Newark, NJ.  For the last two years I have served on the Executive Board of this organization, and I have been honored to work with some of the finest priests in the country.  I will formally conclude my service as a vocation director at this convention, and I will be back at the Cathedral on Friday, October 2nd.

Fr. Andrew

Question for Children: In what specific ways do you share with the poor from what you have been given?

Question for Youth: Who are the people you have met who are against you? Are there people who persecute you because of your faith? How do you treat these people?

Question for Adults: In today's worldwide community, who are the rich and what does God want of them?

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

Thank you to everyone who made registration weekend for faith formation such a success – particularly the Hospitality and TONs crews. Registration forms still can be dropped off or mailed to the parish office.

We wish to congratulate our SIDEWALK ART CONTEST participants.

Younger Group: Older Group:

1^st place Ryan Hughes 1^st place Amber Welsh

2^nd place Stephanie Paine 2^nd place Evan Hughes

3^rd place Sean Hughes 3^rd place Ashley Welsh

4^th place Ruth Moder

TONS

Wow what a great turn out for our planning meeting. Lots of great ideas! Thank you every one for coming. Next meeting is Sunday, Oct. 11^th at 5:00 PM. We will be ordering our new t-shirts, and more info on the haunted ship and other activities that were talked about.

CHEESEBALLS – Thank you everyone who has signed up. More help is needed. Please call Mary Jo (392-3031) or Diann (392-8462) if you can help.

CATHEDRAL NEWS

MARRIAGE PREPARATION PROGRAM will take place on Friday October 16^th and Saturday, October 17^th 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.

BENEFIT FOR KATHY JOHNSON

Pancake Breakfast, Bake Sale, Quilt Raffle

Sunday, October 11^th

8:00am-1:00pm in Kress Hall

Tickets: $7.00

Donations may also be given at:

Superior Choice Credit Union

2717 Tower Ave, Superior WI

Kathy Johnson is receiving treatment for Ovarian Cancer. Her friends and family would like to help raise funds for treatment and financial costs that Kathy and her family need. Please come and help us support Kathy and her Family.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

On Saturday, October 17^th 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 baked goods or auction items, please contact Meghan Jones at 394-3060 or Sara Fouts at 392-6047. Thank you!

If you are unable to attend, monetary donations can be mailed to: Kara Rozowski Benefit

c/o Superior Choice Credit Union

2817 Tower Ave

Superior, WI 54880

RCIA

RCIA for the City of Superior

What is RCIA?

The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is the process for individuals to become Catholic and receive the sacraments of initiation--Baptism, Confirmation, and the Eucharist. Centered on fostering a deep relationship with Jesus and the Church he founded, the RCIA journey takes place through distinct stages over a period of time for the participants to learn about the faith, to experience parish

community, and to eventually commit to the life as an active member of the Catholic faith.

If you know someone unbaptized or baptized in a non-Catholic Christian tradition, who is searching for a fuller experience of faith, invite them to seek the perspective the Catholic Church has to offer. In Superior, RCIA sessions are scheduled to begin on Sunday, October 11, 2009. The sessions will be held at Holy Assumption Parish, 5601 Tower Ave, beginning at 7:00 p. m. For more information 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.

Saturday, November 7^th - 11^th Annual “Wish Upon A Star” Dinner Auction/Fundraiser.

COMMUNITY NEWS

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

Celebrate with us the feast day of St. Vincent de Paul, the patron saint of charity on Sunday September 27^th!

“Since Christ willed to be born poor . . . He made himself the servant of the poor and shared their poverty. He went so far as to say that he would consider every deed which either helps or harms the poor as done for or against him.”

St. Vincent de Paul

FR. JIM TOBOLSKI’S SILVER JUBILEE

You are invited to attend a celebration for Fr. Jim Tobolski’s 25^th 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 hall until 2 PM. Join us for the festivities.

MEATBALL SUPPER

Monday, September 28, 2009

4:00-7:00 PM

Our Savior’s Lutheran Church - 1924 Wyoming Ave.

$7/Adults; $3/Under age 10; Under age 5 free

Take-outs Available

SWEDISH MEATBALL DINNER & BAKE SALE

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Serving from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Concordia Lutheran Church - 1708 John Avenue

$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 4^th at 11 am. All are welcome.

MEATBALL SUPPER

Zion Lutheran Church

2022 East 2^nd Street - Superior

Thursday, Oct. 8, 2009

4:30 – 6:30 PM

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

Handicap Accessible - Carry-outs available

MEATBALL SUPPER

The Annual Meatball Supper at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 4315 East 3rd Street, Superior, WI will be held on Tuesday, October 13th in the parish hall. Serving will be from 4:00pm until 7:00pm.  The cost is $8.00 for adults, $5.00 for children under 12, and free for preschoolers.  Takeouts will be available. The church is handicap accessible. Everyone is welcome.