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

Thank You for Supporting Haiti
Dear Fr. Thomas & Members of St. Francis Borgia,

In Creole our sisters and brothers in Haiti would say “Mesi ampil” which means “thank you very much” for your generous contribution to Haitian Relief. Your donation of $13,712.18 is a gift and blessing for our sisters and brothers in Haiti whose lives were literally turned upside down by a devastating earthquake.

Your generous contribution will help the people of Haiti to address their immediate and long term needs. Please keep the people in your prayers. They have a long road ahead of them. Mothers have lost children. Children have lost families. Homes have been destroyed. Churches, orphanages and other organizations that provided on-going support to people in poverty will need to be replaced. Thank you for being a presence of solidarity and compassion to our sisters and brothers in Haiti. “Mesi ampil!

Sister Frances Cunningham, OSF
World Mission Ministries, Archdiocese of Milwaukee

Operation Rice Bowl
As part of our faith community’s Lenten observance, we will participate in Catholic Relief Services’ Lenten program, Operation Rice Bowl. Since 1975, Operation Rice Bowl has inspired Catholics in the United States to pray, fast, learn and give as we increase our understanding of our global community. We will connect this understanding with the principles of Catholic Social teaching throughout our Lenten journey. Please be sure to take home a Rice Bowl packet and follow this simple yet powerful Lenten practice.

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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