OCTOBER 18^TH, 2009

TWENTY-NINTH 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, OCTOBER 19, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Rose Sullivan-AM

- John & Muriel Freeman

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Rose Corey-AM

- Her Family

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Al Kubos-M

- Butch DeMeyer

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2009

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

- Estate

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2009

8:30 A.M. – Joyce Burgraff-M

- Doug & Mary Jo Edge

WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2009

1:30 PM Wedding: Jory Baer & Megan Johnson

4:30 P.M. – Intentions of Sandee Pease

- Terry Snow

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2009

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

Cathedral Parishioners

10:30 A.M. Jim Cashin-M

- Hospitality Crew

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SANCTUARY CANDLE for the week of October 18^th:

Will burn in memory of Steve A. Rindo

By Mary Weldon

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WEDDING BANNS:

III Jory Baer & Megan Johnson

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VOCATIONS…Whoever wants to rank first among you must serve the needs of all. Are we willing to give our life in service to our brothers and sisters? (Mark 10: 35-45)

Readings for the Week of October 18^th:

Sunday: Is 53:10-11/Heb 4:14-16/Mk 10:35-45 or 10:42-45

Monday: Rom 4: 20-25 / Lk 12: 13-21

Tuesday: Rom 5: 12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21 / Lk 12-35-38

Wednesday: Rom 6: 12-18 / Lk 12: 39-48

Thursday: Rom 6: 19-23 / Lk 12: 49-53

Friday: Rom 7: 18-25a / Lk 12: 54-59

Saturday: Rom 8: 1-11 / Lk 13: 1-9

Next Sunday: Jer 31: 7-9 / Heb 5: 1-6 / Mk 10: 46-52

CATHEDRAL CHURCH CALENDAR

Tues. Oct. 20 – 5:00 PM Buildings & Grounds Meeting

6:00 PM Finance Committee Meeting

7:00 PM Parish Council Meeting

(All Meetings will take place at the Parish Office)

Wed. Oct. 21 – 5:00-6:00 PM Liturgy Committee Mtg. in KH

– 6:00-7:30 PM 1^st Reconciliation &

1^st Communion Parent/Child Mtg. in KH

Thurs. Oct. 22 – 9:30-11:00 AM & 6:30-8:00 PM Bible Study KH

Sun. Oct. 25 – 6:00-8:00 PM Confirmation Student/Parent

Meeting In K H

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 Oct. 24 & 25

MINISTERS OF HOLY COMMUNION:

4:30 Mary Jo Edge, Bob Kresky, Terry Mikel, Pat Schmolke

8:30 Ro & Phil Birch, Lenora DePyper, Barb & Greg Guenard, Harry Kubarek

10:30 Lucy Bishop, Jennifer Jubenville, Luz Lao, Kent Phillips, Pat & Dale Piggott, Alice Stack

READERS: CANTORS:

4:30 Kay Gustafson Marcia, Deb & Dar

8:30 Nancy Carriar Geneva Boettcher

10:30 Jennifer Jubenville Paul Birch

SERVERS:

4:30 Eric Williams

8:30 Need 1

10:30 Aaron Emmert

USHERS:

4:30 Joe Mackiewicz (Lead)

Sherry Mackiewicz

Bill Goligoski

George Peterson

8:30 Bob Ahlborg (Lead)

Jim Bleskan

Eugene Bayiha

Rose Kidd

10:30 Bob Bennett (Lead)

Emil Osacho

Bernie Reger

Alex Wizbicki

GREETERS:

4:30 Irene Peterson (SW)

Jan Ronchak (SE)

Mavis Moran (MW)

Patty Kienzle (MC)

Kelly Kienzle (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)

Pam Christiansen & Luz Lao (SE)

Sandy Henning (MW)

Tom Henning (MC)

Theresa LaFlamme (ME)

STEWARDSHIP OF TREASURE

All discipleship involves mission. The bishops’ pastoral letter on stewardship reminds us, “Every member of the Church is called to evangelize, and the practice of authentic Christian stewardship inevitably leads to evangelization.

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FINANCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS: For October 10 & 11… 200 Envelope Users (236 last week) contributed $6,526.00 in the Regular Collection, $1,246.23 in the Loose Collection, & $57.85 in the Teen/Children’s Collection. Thank you!

FROM THE PASTOR’S DESK

THANK YOU!

Thanks to all who came to the Polka Mass & Street Dance. It takes many people working together to make an event like this possible. I appreciate the efforts of all who made the day a success. The proceeds from the School’s Food Sale amounted to a total of $400.00 which will go toward Tuition Assistance.

Fr. Andrew

DIOCESAN SERVICES APPEAL

Thank you for filling out a Diocesan Services Appeal Envelope. Last weekend 206 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.

CITY WIDE MASS OF ANOINTING

A city wide Mass of Anointing will be held at St. Anthony Parish in Superior on Saturday, October 24^th at 10:00 AM. Mass will be followed with refreshments in the parish hall. All are welcome!

WEEKLY MEDITATION

OCTOBER 18^TH, 2009

29^TH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

“Behind the Scenes”
    In High School I had the opportunity to act in several plays.  Being in the play was a wonderful experience: learning a character, building sets, finding props, working with friends to make a production come to life – all these elements (and many others) made my time in drama productions a rich blessing.
    My usual work was acting.  Out on stage, my part in the play was always easily observed.  People who attended the play saw me in character, and they had no difficulty when I would talk about the work I did to prepare.  Because I was out in front, it was clear what I did to contribute to the performance.
    Yet through my time I came to learn that there is an equally important group of people who are seldom in view.  Working “behind the scenes,” the stage crew is composed of those individuals who build the sets, do makeup, place props, and move furniture and backdrops between acts.  Often their presence is taken for granted; because people seldom see the work they do, they do not realize the crucial role they accomplish.
    Life has many moments that are very similar to a drama production.  There are times when we stand out in front, seen by those around us, taking an active role in the lives of others.  There are also times when we find ourselves working in secret, doing good deeds anonymously or allowing someone else to receive the credit.
    Whether we are on stage or behind the scenes, we have the opportunity to share the gift of our lives with others.  What’s hard is that we can want the attention and importance that comes with being seen – forgetting that sometimes our service comes through simple (and often thankless) ways.
    In the Gospel we find the disciples caught in a familiar debate – who is most important.  As tempers start to flare Jesus offers a simple reminder:  our lives are meant for one another, shared through loving service and respect.
    Obviously, this is not always easy!  Indeed our desire to be important and respected can sometimes block us from recognizing the importance of those in our midst.  Our challenge is to see in one another the face of Jesus.  For when we recognize the Lord’s presence in our life, we find ourselves grateful for the chance to be a part of God’s great drama.

Fr. Andrew Ricci

Question for Children: Name some way that you can serve others?

Question for Youth: Jesus changed the way we think of leadership to be someone who serves others. How are you a leader in school, your family, the parish and/or your community?

Question for Adults: What are some times in your own life when you have the chance to be last instead of first?

GENERATIONS OF FAITH

JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN AND FAITH FORMATION!!

Sunday, November 1^st

(NO MONDAY FESTIVAL)

PRAYING WITH THE SAINTS

3:30PM Learning Experience

5:00PM Meal

5:30PM Prayer Experience

6:00PM Mass

7:00PM Holy Halloween/All Saints

Themed Party

For the Young and Young at Heart

KIDS! YOU ARE INVITED TO WEAR YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME TO THE FESTIVAL!

Pumpkin Carving Contest – Bring your carved pumpkin to the festival and you are eligible to win a prize!!

If you would like to be a part of planning and assisting with our Halloween Party – call Lynn Tracy at 392-8511.

YOU CAN CONTINUE TO REGISTER FOR OUR FESTIVALS

AT THE PARISH OFFICE

If you are unable to pay tuition at this time, tuition is free.

1^ST RECONCILIATION & 1^ST COMMUNION

The First Parent/Child meeting will be from 6-7:30pm on Wednesday, October 21^st in Kress Hall. This meeting is essential for learning about the program for the year. These classes will be taught by Fr. Andrew.

CONFIRMATION

The first meeting for Students/Parents will be from 6:00pm - 8:00pm on Sunday, October 25^th in Kress Hall. This meeting will lay out the expectations and schedule for students for the coming year. Classes will be taught by Fr. Andrew.

TONS

THE VOTES ARE IN!!!

Thank you to our “TON Design Team” for creating our new TON shirts!!!

TODAY, Sunday…5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Kress Hall.

Remember…it is Corn Night. Come and see the TON’s way of bobbing for apples! Win a prize!!

You can still order your T-Shirts.

Permission slips will be handed out for the “Haunted Hayride” on Saturday, October 24^th. Yes! You can bring a friend for the hayride!

CHEESEBALLS are HERE!!

Same Great Taste – Same Low Price of $6.00

Available at the parish office beginning Monday, Oct. 19^th between the hours of 1:30– 4:00 PM.

Thank you to all who helped this year in making the Cheeseballs.

CATHEDRAL NEWS

SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL

“Whoever wishes to be great among you will be your servant, whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all.” Mark 10:43-44

Invitation to Learn

Informational Meeting and Retreat

Sunday, October 25^th 12:30 pm

HOLY ASSUMPTION PARISH

5601 Tower Ave

Everyone who is interested in learning more about the Society of St. Vincent de Paul

and how you might serve the poor

please join us!

12:30 -1:30pm Lunch and Informational Meeting

ALL MEMBERS

(Past, Active, Associate and Contributing)

Please join us for our lunch, meeting and retreat

12:30pm – 4:00pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION: 394-6617

COMMUNION VISITS FOR THE HOMEBOUND

If you, or anyone you know, would like to come to Mass but cannot, but would like to share in the Eucharist, please call. There are many volunteers who would be very happy to bring Communion to you or to a loved one. Call Janette @ 392-8511.

BUS SERVICE is COMING!

Several years ago we had use of the Challenge Center’s bus to bring people to the 10:30 Mass. We are in the process of training new people for this ministry.

If you would like a ride to Mass, call Janette at 392-8511.

The bus is wheelchair accessible.

RCIA

RCIA for the City of Superior

Our inquiry sessions have just begun, but we are still waiting for YOU!

Are you searching for...

A deeper relationship with God?

A sense of belonging in a faith community?

A greater fulfillment of your mission in life?

COME JOIN US at Holy Assumption Parish (5601 Tower Avenue) this Sunday, October 18^th at 7:00 p.m.  Our session will discuss how God reveals Himself to us.

For more information contact the parish office or Dick or Judy Lyons (888 820-8963) coordinators for the RCIA process.

CATHEDRAL SCHOOL NEWS

* SCRIP NEWS!! Vendors that are offering great deals for the month of October: Applebee’s 10% and Marcus Theaters 14%.  They would make great Christmas gifts!

(Remember, it doesn’t cost you anything extra, but the school benefits greatly.)

*Do you have any BoxTops lying around at home? Our first mail-in date is October 31^st. Please bring what you have to Room 203 as soon as you can. Thank you!

Cathedral School families will be available after mass the weekend of October 24 and 25 to sell tickets for their “Lucky Chance Auction”. Ten prizes are available including: a Wii and Wii Fit, a Digital Camera, tickets to Church Dinners, a Lincoln Log Toy set, a Mother Child necklace, a Farmers’ Market Basket and more. Tickets are $1.00 each and all proceeds go to support Cathedral School.  Drawings to be held on Saturday, November 7 at the “Wish Upon a Star Dinner Auction”.

We would like to thank the many parishioners who help to make our dinner auction a success, by donating an item or purchasing tickets. Your support is greatly appreciated.

You are cordially invited to Cathedral School’s

Wish Upon A Star

Dinner Auction ~ Fundraiser

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Barker’s Island Inn & Conference Center

5:30 p.m. No Host Cocktail and Silent Auction

7:00 p.m. Dinner & Live Auction

Music & Dancing to follow

$40 per person ~ R.S.V.P. by October 28, 2009

We hope you can join us!

COMMUNITY NEWS

NEWMAN CENTER NEWS

The Newman Center, home of the Newman Catholic Campus Ministry, located at 823 N. 16^th Street (behind the new UWS Student Union).

Sunday Night Mass: Our next Sunday Mass will be October 18^th at 6:30pm in the Superior Newman Center Chapel. Everyone is welcome, young adults are especially invited to be a part of our community.

Newman Center Movie Night! On Friday, October 23^rd starting at 8:00pm we will be watching the movie Bella. If you are a young adult please join us! Refreshments will be provided! Location: Basement of the Superior Newman Center.

28^th ANNUAL KEVIN KADRMAS MEMORIAL

MEATBALL DINNER

All proceeds to: Superior Special Olympics.

Monday, October 26^th at Concordia Lutheran Church, 1708 John Avenue, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Cost: $7.00 - Adults; $3.00 - 6-12; 5 & under Free.

Tickets sold at the door. Carry-Outs Available.

SPAGHETTI DINNER BENEFIT

FOR JANELLE (CANNON) LANGDON

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 4pm – 7pm

Moose Lodge 66 – East 5^th St. Superior, WI

Cost $6.00 per person, children five and under eat free

Silent Auction, Door Prizes, On-going Prizes, Raffle includes 32” TV

Janelle was diagnosed with cancer on June 1^st 2009 and is receiving very aggressive chemotherapy treatments. The treatments are administered every two weeks beginning with a 3-4 hour infusion in an oncology clinic and continuing for 46 hours with a take home infusion administered through a portable catheter in her chest. Janelle is on her 2^nd set of treatments to shrink the tumor so that she can have surgery. The treatments with each infusion are causing loss of time at work and additional medical expenses.

Donations can be made to:

(SCCU) Superior Choice Credit Union

SCCU 2817 Tower Ave, Superior, WI 54880

OR

SCCU 2302 East 2^nd St. Superior, WI 54880

BENEFIT CONCERT

for the Shelves of Superior and Douglas County

administered by

Northern Wisconsin Community Service Agency

Pilgrim Lutheran Church

820 Belknap Street ~ Superior, WI

715-392-4731

Sunday, October 25, 2009

4:00 p.m.

Scheduled to Perform:

Todd Sletten

Randy & Mary Lee

“Ragtime Ruby” Thomas

Pilgrim Choir & Friends

North Shore Sounds

Bill Bastian

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Tickets can be purchased at Pilgrim Lutheran Church Monday—Thursday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Friday: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Days call 392-4731 ~ Evenings call 398-7002

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Prices: Adults, $4.00 + $4.00 non perishable food

Students, non-perishable food donation only

Children 12 & under are free

RESPECT LIFE OFFICE ESSAY CONTEST

DIOCESE OF SUPERIOR

THEME: EVERY CHILD BRINGS US GOD’S SMILE

What: In 250 to 300 words, write an essay

explaining what the theme, “Every Child

Brings Us God’s Smile”, means to you.

What can you do to help other people

understand that children are gifts from

God?

REQUIREMENTS: Entries must have:

Contestant’s name, grade, school name, home address,

home phone number, parish, school/religious education

program, teacher’s name.

When: Essays must be postmarked by Monday

December 21, 2009.

Who: Grades 5-8 & Grades 9-12;

Prizes awarded in both categories.

1^st place: $25; 2nd place $15; 3rd place $10

Where: Send essays to: Jo Cizek

Respect Life Office

810 Wapogasset Lake Lane Road

Amery, WI 54001

Questions: Contact Jo Cizek 715-268-2496 or

jcizek@amerytel.net.