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Faith in Our Future Update #7 - New Education & Activity Center Will Be for Entire Parish
“I am not going to give to the Faith in Our Future because my children do not attend the day school.” “When will I ever be in that building?”
The hope of the parish is that this be a true education and activity center for the entire parish. True, the building will be used primarily during the day for the purpose of educating the youth of the parish. But it is also true that the building will be used nights and weekends to educate the youth of the parish. In addition, with more space and a building that is handicap accessible, the building will also be used in the evening for education of adults. We foresee computer classes in a modern computer lab, more adult faith formation classes, more gym time for the numerous high school CYM teams, a place for our seniors to walk (Shopko and Costco are not ideal), perhaps a place to socialize, and to meet. Can you envision the day when after weekday Mass, parishioners head over to the Education & Activity Center to walk and then share a cup of coffee? Can you see a place for religious materials that can be checked out or a place for pamphlets to be disseminated?
We are quite simply out of room. We do not have the space for any of the above.
We are 75 percent of the way to our goal. Please consider a gift to the Faith in Our Future Campaign. It will be put to good use.
Kelly Swietlik, Co-Principal, SFB School
Check out the bulletin - Now posted every Friday for the upcoming weekend
See the bulletin page for the latest bulletin. This is a great way to keep up with parish news. It should be easy for you to download, even if you have dialup service.
Divine Mercy Prayer Group Meets at New Time - Still on Fridays -- but now at 1 p.m.
Please be aware that starting Friday, March 19, the Divine Mercy Prayer Group will be meeting from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in front of the tabernacle at the St Francis Borgia North Church. We will not be meeting on April 2, Good Friday. We hope that the time change might be more accommodating for whomever is interested in joining this prayer group. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet, followed by a Rosary for Life and all are welcome.
Faith In Our Future Update #6 - Pledges still accepted; 80% remains in parish
This message is from Andy Schlidt and Scott Hill, co-chairs, Fr. Dan Janasik and Fr. Tom Eichenberger
We are still accepting pledges to Faith In Our Future. Because we reached our archdiocesan goal of $1.5 million, we now keep 80% of all funds raised, and share 20% with the FIOF Trust. This is a great incentive to make a gift NOW!
Some have asked why we cannot keep 100% of the monies we raise. “Keep it all! It was ours to begin with.” But doesn’t that sound just a little selfish? The funds we share with the archdiocese are not “lost” to us because they do not go to our building project. They build up the church in our archdiocese. This was Archbishop Dolan’s original intent. In fact, without the archdiocese, we could not exist. We are Catholics, not Congregationalists. We are a worldwide family of faith, and we willingly accept our ties to the wider church.
So as parish leaders, we want you to know that we actively support and affirm the portion of our funds, now only 20%, that goes to the FIOF Trust for use throughout the archdiocese.
As we mentioned last week, we are now 75% on the way towards our goal of reaching $8 million dollars. This is something to be announced, shouted, rejoiced over, and celebrated. The 75% is not in cash in hand, but a combination of cash, pledges, and sale of land.
We still need $2+ million. We won’t say only $2 million, because $2 million is a very large amount. Just recently Archbishop Listecki indicated a strong interest in helping us achieve this goal. He will be sending a letter in the mail and coming to Cedarburg in spring to rejuvenate our campaign for the last $2 million.
So keep up the prayers and conversation, and send us your ideas. If you would like to make a gift, but need special consideration, we would be happy to work with you.
Leadership Team Forming - Team plans youth group events
Would you be interested in joining the leadership team that is forming to plan youth group events? We will meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 6:30 p.m. If interested in any of the events or the leadership team, contact either Fr. Dan or our Director of Youth Ministry (at 377-1070, ext. 228 or send her an email).
Reach Out Reach In Summer Service Week - Teens encouraged to participate
Teens age 15 - 18 are invited to take part in a summer service week July 25-30, 2010. Teens who have completed 9th grade are encouraged to participate. Within the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, service sites include homeless shelters, adult day care, community organizations, meal programs, family/organic farms, child care and more. View the registration form with more information about the program.
Prayer Shawls & Chemo Caps Available
Do you know someone who could use a warm hug? Our Knitting Ministry has provided many handmade Prayer Shawls for you to give to that someone! They are available at the Parish Office and of course, there is no charge. They are the Knitting Ministry’s gift to the parish. There are also some chemo caps in various sizes.
Church Chat Is on Saturday Mornings in March
Join Father Tom on Saturday mornings in March for Church Chat. We will be chatting from 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. at the parish center on Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20 and 27. There will be time for open questions each week, as well as Father Tom and the group tackling these topics:
• Odd Catholic Practices
• Catholics & Protestants: Any differences anymore?
• What’s True in the Bible?
• Is the Church Liberal or Conservative?
• Scandals in the Church
• There’s a New Mass Coming Out
Introduction to Theology of the Body
Learn about Pope John Paul’s Theology of the Body by joining Father Dan these Tuesday evenings during March—March 2, 9, 16, and 30 at 7:00 p.m. at the North Church. Pope John Paul spoke often and eloquently that if we are created in the image and likeness of God, body and soul, male and female, then the body itself will have an innate and holy message to teach us.
Reconciliation Schedule for March
Many opportunities are available for the sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) during Lent at St. Francis Borgia:
• Wednesday, March 3, 7:30 p.m. (North Church)
• Wednesday, March 10, 4:30 & 6:15 p.m. (South Church)
• Wednesday, March 17, 7:30 p.m. (North Church)
• Sunday, March 21, 4:15 p.m. (North Church)
• Every Thursday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (South Church)
Hymnal Gift/Memorial Board
This board will appear with donor names in the gathering area during the season of Lent. If you are interested in becoming a donor for one of our hymnals and have not yet had the opportunity, donation envelopes are available in the usher’s room or church office. The board will be displayed starting March 7 and throughout the remainder of the Lenten season.
Parish Lenten Schedule - Opportunities for Mass, Confession and Stations of the Cross
Looking for a way to observe Lent during the week? Here are some opportunities offered at St. Francis Borgia:
• Daily: Mass each Monday thru Friday, 8:00 a.m. (South Church)
- Except Friday, March 5 (First Friday), Mass is at the North Church
• Every Wednesday: Mass at 6:30 p.m. (North Church)
• Every Thursday: Confessions from 3:00-4:00 p.m. (South Church)
• Every Friday: Stations of the Cross at 7:00 p.m. (North Church)
- Except Friday, March 5, Stations are at the South Church
Lenten Fast and Abstinence Rules - No meat on Fridays in Lent
Catholics who have celebrated their 14th birthday are bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and each Friday of Lent. Catholics who have celebrated their 18th birthday, in addition to the abstaining from meat, should fast, that is, eat only one full meal on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. Smaller quantities of food may be taken at two other meals but no food should be consumed at any other time during those two days. The obligation of fasting ceases with the celebration of one’s 59th birthday.
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