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Women’s Support Center Banquet on Sept 19 - Register to attend compliments of SFB Respect Life Committee
The Women’s Support Center (WSC) of Milwaukee, a crisis pregnancy center, is hosting a dinner banquet on Sunday, September 19 at 6:00 p.m. at the Sheraton Hotel in Brookfield. Archbishop Listecki will be the guest speaker. St. Francis Borgia has underwritten a table for 10 and any interested parishioner is invited to attend, compliments of the SFB Respect Life Committee. You will find out about the wonderful work WSC does in assisting so many women, men and families as they face difficult choices on abortion, adoption and birth control. If you’ve ever wanted to find out more about crisis pregnancy centers or wanted to become more involved in Respect Life work, this is the perfect opportunity. To register, please contact the Parish Office.

A Thank You From Mr. Bob "Under the Bridge"
I would like to take a moment to THANK the members of St. Francis Borgia for your continued support of our ministry. God has blessed us with an angel named Carol, who shows up every week and provides us with your donations. We continue to see more and more of our homeless friends each week. Hygiene products and men’s and women’s underwear and socks are our biggest movers. Every week I worry if we’re going to have enough and God always seems to come through. I’m learning to let it up to Him and He hasn’t failed me yet. We have a newsletter that goes out every 10 days or so that covers our journey. Contact the Parish Office to join the mailing list or to contact Mr. Bob if you would like to ride along some Sunday. I’ll guarantee a great tour of the city. Thanks again, St. Francis Borgia. God’s blessings. —Mr. Bob
(Also see the "Donate Samples for Under the Bridge Project" on the Share Your Gifts page.)

The Sacraments of First Reconciliation & First Eucharist - Preparation begins in first grade
A reminder that the sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Eucharist are usually received in the second grade. Because of the importance of these two sacraments, the amount of information that second graders must learn and per Archdiocesan policy, preparation for these sacraments must start the year prior (or sooner) to the reception of the sacraments, i.e., in the first grade! So, if you are anticipating that your child will be receiving these sacraments during the years of 2011-2012, their sacramental preparation needs to begin during their first grade year. This preparation can be done through Christian Formation classes or SFB school. Parents who are anticipating home schooling their first grader(s), need to meet with the appropriate parish staff to assure compliance with Archdiocesan policy. At SFB, please contact Chris Crom, Director of Child Ministry at 377-1070, ext. 226 or email her.

10 Year Anniversary Mass on Sept. 12 for Dismas Ministry
Dismas Ministry marks its ten years of service as a national Catholic prison ministry with a Mass at St. John Cathedral on Sunday, September 12 at 8:00 am. Bishop Richard J. Sklba, board president will preside with board members, Rev. Al Veik OFM Cap and Deacon Richard Niggemmann also present. Everyone involved in criminal justice and correctional ministry is invited to attend the Mass, receive a special blessing, and enjoy an informal reception afterward in the Cathedral atrium. The public also is invited to participate, to share the joy and gratitude of 10 years of God’s blessing on this ministry.

September Reconciliation (Confession) Schedule - Thursdays at St. Francis Borgia South church
The sacrament of Reconciliation (Confession) will be celebrated on Thursday Sept. 9,16, 23, and 30 with Fr. Dan at the St. Francis Borgia South Church. The time is 3:00-4:00 p.m.

National School Lunch & Breakfast Programs - SFB School has applications for free or reduced price meals
St. Francis Borgia School has announced its policy for children unable to pay the full price of meals served under the National School Lunch Program. The school office has a copy of the policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a notice to parents or guardians. To apply for free or reduced price meals, households must fill out the application and return it to the school. Additional copies are available in the school office. The information provided on the application is confidential. For more information, please call the school office at 377-2050.

Welcome New Director of Adult and Family Ministry - Read about Ellen Vanden Eykel
My name is Ellen Vanden Eykel, and I am your new Director of Adult and Family Ministry. I come to St. Francis Borgia by way of a small, rural town in southern Minnesota called Blue Earth. I earned an undergraduate degree in Theology and Pastoral Ministry at St. Mary’s University in Winona, Minnesota before coming to Milwaukee to obtain a master’s degree in Christian Doctrine from Marquette. For the past several years I have been working in youth ministry at St. Mary’s Visitation in Elm Grove and St. Joseph in Wauwatosa. I am blessed to have the opportunity now to serve you at St. Francis Borgia. I currently reside in Whitefish Bay with my husband, Eric, a doctoral student in Marquette’s theology program and our dog, Dallas. In my free time, I am an avid runner and a frequent participant in area road races. Eric and I love being outdoors and exploring Wisconsin’s beautiful and varied landscape as well as enjoying the unique offerings of the Milwaukee area. It seems there is always something new and different to do or see.

As your Director of Adult & Family Ministry, I am your contact person for those candidates and catechumens looking to enter the Catholic Church through RCIA, for baptismal preparation, and for a variety of other adult programming. I am already so grateful with the warm welcome I have received, and I always welcome questions or input. Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or comments at 377-1070, ext. 250 or send an e-mail. I look forward to serving you and the parish of St. Francis Borgia!

Are You a Caregiver? Parish offers class: "Powerful Tools for Caregivers"
If a disabled person or older adult relies on you to provide unpaid help with any level of day-to-day activities you are a caregiver. Whether your loved one lives with you, lives in a care facility, lives across town or even in another state, research shows that caregivers are at high risk for depression and stress-related illnesses. To help minimize these risks, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is being offered here at St. Francis Borgia for our caregiver parishioners and those in the wider community. This is a six-week educational series designed to provide you with the tools needed to take care of yourself while caring for your loved one with greater confidence. Classes will be held once a week on Tuesday evenings for 2-1/2 hours each, beginning on Tuesday, September 14. Class time is 6:00-8:30 p.m. in the Parish Center, Classroom 1.

For more information or to register for class, please contact the parish office. Respite care may be arranged if needed.

“Bridge the Gap” Brings our Education and Activity Center Closer
Have you heard about our renewed efforts related to communication, fundraising and goals for our new Education and Activity Center? Please get a copy of the launch packet found in the gathering area and go to bridge the gap at the parish website to get signed up for the monthly newsletter e-mail routing. The website has current renderings of the buildings, layout, etc. We are getting closer every day to putting a shovel in the ground on the Education and Activity Center, so please help us “Bridge the Gap” with your support today.

Kitchen Items Can Be Picked Up - Thank you for helping with funeral luncheons
Thank you to all who help with our funeral luncheons. Your participation in the funeral luncheon program is such a blessing to the families who are grieving. Please pick up all your containers, pie plates, dessert trays, etc. With three funerals in almost six days, these items can accumulate. They are on the table outside the kitchen in the Church Hall. Please use the east side door. It is open from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday and until 12:00 noon on Fridays.

Notify Parish Office of Personal Information Changes
Please call Teri at the Parish Office, 377-1070, if you have had a change in either your address, phone number, email address, marital status, or your adult children have moved out of the parish. Also, if you were registered as a child member and are now a self-supporting adult, please contact us to update your membership records as an adult member. Thank you.

Mercy’s Mission brings Holy Communion to the Home-bound
The purpose of Mercy’s Mission is to visit people who are home-bound or in care centers. If you or someone you know would like to receive Holy Communion at home or would like to have someone visit them, we would like to help. Please contact the parish office at 377-1070.

Divine Mercy Prayer Group Meets Every Friday Afternoon
The Divine Mercy Prayer Group meets every Friday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in front of the tabernacle at the North Church. We pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet followed by a Rosary for Life. All are welcome.

Going to College? Want to connect with people of faith?
Going to college? Know someone who is? Would you like to connect with people of faith when you get there? Catholic Campus Ministers of Wisconsin can help. At www.goingtocollege.org students coming to campus can sign up to receive information about campus ministry at their prospective Wisconsin schools, as well as an invitation to get involved. The college years can be an important time for faith development. Don’t miss out on the opportunities to meet great people and experience the prayer, service, and social events that campus ministry offers. If you or someone you know is going to college, make sure to visit www.goingtocollege.org.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends Offered - Renew love and intimacy in your marriage
Renew the love and intimacy in your marriage by learning how to love each other more fully. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are:
• July 16-18 (Madison)
• August 6-8 (Milwaukee)
• September 17-19 (Rockford, IL)
• October 8-10 (Madison)
Early registration is highly recommended. For more information, visit our website at alifetimeoflove.org or call 888-574-5633.

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