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Parish Festival 
August 13, 2011
Our annual St. Francis Borgia Community Festival is both a fundraiser and a social event, drawing our parishioners and local community together. On Saturday, August 13, there were activities and treats for the children, a pancake breakfast, giant rummage sale, car wash, plant sale, silent auction, bingo, a bake sale, polka music, youth bands, and plenty of food, including rotisserie chicken dinners with corn on the cob. The band "Sweet Tarts" and the raffle drawings for great prizes ended a very enjoyable day. Despite the rainy weather, many people attended the festival and had a great time. Special thanks go to all who helped to make the festival a success.

Parish Cookouts 
Summer 2011
Back by popular demand, parish cookouts were held once a month during the summer after the 6 p.m. Sunday night Mass. People came and enjoyed the food and fellowship. The cookouts were sponsored by our Youth Ministry.

Confirmation 
June 2, 2011
On Thursday, June 2nd, Bishop Richard Sklba confirmed 89 of our High School Students. In his Homily Bishop Sklba talked about how the oil of Confirmation seals and strengthens. After being sealed with the oil of Confirmation, may the Holy Spirit give the students strength and wisdom throughout their lives.

Easter Sunday 
April 24, 2011
The Easter Triduum continued through all of our Easter Sunday morning Masses, with joyful singing and many alleluias. On Easter morn, Catholics everywhere renewed the vows of their baptismal faith in Christ, crucified and risen from the dead. We were baptized into Christ’s death. And all were sprinkled with new water from the font. These photos are from the 9:00 a.m. Mass at the north church, which was attended by a capacity crowd. Fr. Dan Janasik presided at this joyous liturgy, and beautiful flowers adorned the altar.

Easter Vigil 
April 23, 2011
The Easter Vigil marked the holiest night of the year and the climax of the Easter Triduum. The church was beautifully decorated with an amazing display of spring flowers including Easter lilies, hydrangea, tulips, and mums. This Mass included the outdoor blessing of the Easter fire and service of light. The new Easter candle was carried in procession to the sanctuary as a pillar of fire, and all received a small Easter candle to share in the light of Christ. It made for a spectacular display. The choir sang with chimes, bells, and drums which created a wonderful sound throughout the church. After Scripture readings were proclaimed from the Old Testament, we heard the gospel of Christ's resurrection! We welcomed new members to our faith community as we witnessed the Rites of Christian Initiation – Baptism, First Eucharist and Confirmation. It was a special jubilant event for all who attended.

Holy Thursday 
April 21, 2011
The North Church was filled to capacity on Holy Thursday, for the Mass of the Lord's Supper, with Father Dan Janasik and Father Tom Wittliff as co-celebrants. This was the beginning of the Easter Triduum. Beautiful and somber music filled the church as we celebrated the Last Supper and the gift of the Eucharist, Jesus washing the apostles' feet, and the institution of the priesthood. The liturgy included the Washing of the Feet by Fr. Dan and Fr. Witliff. The congregation processed downstairs at the conclusion of the liturgy for the adoration of the Blessed Sacrament.

Palm Sunday 
April 17, 2011
On Palm Sunday Christians everywhere began the celebration of Holy Week. This was the day Jesus entered Jerusalem to complete his work as our Messiah: to suffer, to die, and to rise again. On this day we received palm branches, and we held them up to be blessed through prayer and the sprinkling of holy water. Children joined the entrance procession, and the congregation participated in the reading of the Passion according to St. Matthew.

Christmas 
December 24-25, 2010
There were many Christmas Masses at St. Francis Borgia with special holiday music presentations. The church was beautifully decorated with lighted Christmas trees, wreaths, poinsettias and the nativity scene.

Bake Sale 
December 4-5, 2010
The Women's Guild held a Holiday Bake Sale on December 4 and 5. There were homemade breads, candies, and cookies for sale and there were also gifts to choose from the Gift Shop and the Uganda Twinning Committee.

Turkey Trot 
November 25, 2010
Father Dan said the weather was just perfect for a run! It was overcast and cool, but not rainy. The second annual Turkey Trot 5K run and 1.5 mile walk on Thanksgiving Day drew 270 total participants - both runners and walkers. The $3,600 raised goes toward the Faith In Our Future campaign, which supports Catholic faith formation and education throughout our archdiocese, and will help to build our new Education and Activity Center.

Clergy Recognition Dinner 
November 18, 2010
On November 18, the Knights of Columbus held a Clergy Recognition Dinner at Galioto's Vintage Grilled Restaurant. Fr. Don Hying from St. Francis De Sales Seminary was the guest speaker. Honored for their service at St. Francis Borgia Parish were Fr. Tom Eichenberger and Fr. Dan Janasik. Honored for their service at St. Joseph Parish in Grafton were Deacons Richard Govek and Don Kabara. Seminarian Justin Lopina gave a talk on life in the seminary.

Spaghetti Dinner 2010  
November 5, 2010
About 230 people - school families and parish members - attended the Spaghetti Dinner on Friday, Nov. 5. The attendees enjoyed all-you-can-eat spaghetti provided by Galioto's restaurant - truly great food and wonderful support from this SFB School family! A new addition this year was “build your own sundaes” which offered a sweet ending to a great night. The event co-chairs are appreciative of the “fabulous support” from the teen volunteers who helped with everything from serving attendees to manning the children's entertainment rooms. They also express “huge thanks” to the parents who volunteered their time to make sure that this family event was fun for all.

Pet Blessing  
October 4, 2010
"The Blessing of the Pets" was held on Monday, October 4, the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi. There were many persons in attendance who brought their cats, dogs, ducks, and turtles. Father Tom Eichenberger said a prayer and blessed the pets, as they are such an important part of many people's lives.

F.U.N. Golf Outing 
September 21, 2010
On September 21, the F.U.N. Committee (Friends Underwriting NewBuilding) held a golf outing and dinner at The Bog, to raise money for building our new Education and Activity center. It was a huge success as 82 people attended the event, of which 64 were golfers. God blessed us with perfect weather, sunny and in the 80s. There were many Silent Auction items that were donated, and there were some very happy winners! The person with the best golf score, and winner of the flat screen TV, was Bert Frederiksen. He donated the TV to St. Francis Borgia School.

May Crowning 
May 9, 2010
May is traditionally a month for honoring the Blessed Mother. So after the 11 a.m. Mass on Mothers’ Day, May 9, recent First Communicants and parishioners joined Fr. Dan Janasik in a procession to our shrine to Mary, Mother of the Word. There a child placed a crown of flowers on the statue depicting the Christ child in the arms of His mother Mary. Other flowers adorned the pedestal on this lovely sunny day.

First Communion 
April 2010
“I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” So says Jesus in the gospel to our girls and boys making their First Holy Communion, and so says Jesus to all of us who are baptized in his name. Congratulations to the first communicants, and to their parents and teachers! Our parish is so proud of these children, and we thank their parents for bringing them to the altar.

Archbishop Listecki Visits St. Francis Borgia Parish
April 10, 2010
On Saturday, April 10, Milwaukee Archbishop Jerome Listecki visited St. Francis Borgia parish for the first time. He celebrated the 5 p.m. Mass, with Fr. Tom Eichenberger and Fr. Dan Janasik con-celebrating. The Mass was beautiful, with the youth choir, handbell choir, adult choir, and instrumentalists providing music and leading us in song. Prayer responses by the congregation were energetic and faith-filled. A reception was held after Mass in the church hall, and many parishioners welcomed our new archbishop, chatting with him, sometimes posing for pictures, and then enjoying an abundant buffet.

Visit to Uganda 
July 27-August 6, 2009
In summer 2009, Fr. Dan Janasik traveled with five parishioners to our twinning parish of St. Paul’s in Mukono, Uganda. They went with a special focus upon the parish schools, but their overall goal was to build the bonds of friendship between St. Paul and St. Francis Borgia parishes. Photos in this section illustrate various aspects of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Mukono, Uganda.

Fr. Dan's First Mass at Saint Francis Borgia 
June 21, 2009
St. Francis Borgia Parish has been blessed with a new Associate Pastor, Father Dan Janasik. In May 2009, Fr. Dan was ordained a priest, and he joined us in June to begin his first assignment as a priest. These photos were taken on Sunday, June 21, 2009, when Fr. Dan celebrated his first Sunday Mass at St. Francis Borgia.

Fr. Mike Dineen's 60th Anniversary of Priesthood 
May 31, 2009
Fr. Michael Dineen, priest-son of St. Francis Borgia Parish, celebrated his 60th anniversary of being ordained to the priesthood on May 31 at the 11 a.m. Mass. The church was at capacity, with many out-of-town visitors in addition to well-wishing parishioners. The Knights of Columbus provided an honor guard, priest friends took part in the liturgy, and music was provided by the Bell Choir and the Youth Choir. During the Offertory, friends and relatives offered praise for Fr. Mike and his career as a priest. After Mass, the celebration continued with a reception and luncheon in the church hall. Fr. Mike has been helping us out quite regularly these past years at morning and weekend Masses, funerals and other liturgical services. We are blessed to have him celebrate with us.

Earth Day Service Project 
April 19, 2009
In recognition of Earth Day, SFB youth from the Christian Formation program participated in a community service project for the Ozaukee-Washington Land Trust. The work was done at the Cedarburg Environmental Study Area. The main goal of the project was to clear the property of invasive brush. This activity was primarily a Confirmation service project which was open to all youth of the parish.

Bishops Callahan and Ssekamanya at SFB  
October 19, 2008
On October 18-19, Bishop Matthias Ssekamanya spoke at all Masses on behalf of his Diocese of Lugazi in Uganda. At the 9 a.m. Mass on October 19, our own Auxiliary Bishop William Callahan welcomed Bishop Matthias. Parishioners were very generous in their response to the request for financial support for the Diocese of Lugazi. SFB parish has a twinning relationship with St. Paul the Apostle Parish, which is in the Lugazi Diocese.

Fr. Mike’s Last Weekend at SFB 
June 14-15 , 2008
Parishioners fondly said goodbye and wished Fr. Michael Lightner well as he ended his three-year assignment at St. Francis Borgia on June 14-15. Receptions were held after the 5 p.m. Mass on Saturday and after the 9 a.m. Mass on Sunday. There were also opportunities to greet him after he celebrated the 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. Masses. We are grateful for his time with us and the many kinds of service that he provided not only to the parish but also to the greater Catholic community. Fr. Mike’s new assignment is as Director of Campus Ministry at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Newman Center.

Graveside Ceremony for Civil War Casualty 
May 31, 2008
A commemorative cemetery ceremony was held on Saturday May 31, 2008 for Thomas Barrett, who was a casualty in the Civil War and died in 1863 at the age of 16, one-hundred forty-five years ago. The ceremony was held at St. Francis Borgia Parish Cemetery, on Pioneer Road in Cedarburg. The ceremony was well attended, including many descendents of the Barrett family. Special thanks go to Fr. Tom Eichenberger, Cub Scout Pack #3802 and their leaders, Rose-Harms American Legion Post #355 from Grafton, drummer Garrett Dawkins, Jennifer Roesch (1860’s enactor), and Rita Bert and John Enright, who coordinated the event. The tribute was memorable and deeply moving.

Appreciation Gift for Fr. Mike from the Weekday Mass Group 
May 28, 2008
On Wednesday, May 28, those who regularly attend weekday morning Mass surprised Fr. Mike Lightner with a gift of a beautiful chalice as a memento of his service here in Cedarburg. The chalice was purchased with their contributions by Father Mike's mother while in Medjugorje. Janice Dorn presented it to Fr. Mike before Mass, and he used it at the consecration during that Mass. The gift is a testament to the lives he touched during his tenure at SFB.

Bishop Sklba’s Visit to St. Francis Borgia 
May 17-19, 2008
From Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 19, Bishop Richard J. Sklba was with us at the parish for a formal, three-day pastoral visit. He has, of course, been here many, many times before, but never for a whole weekend. Our parish was chosen for this visit because we are the oldest parish in continuous existence (since 1844) in Ozaukee County. During his vist, Bishop Sklba celebrated Mass with us, attended receptions and joined us for meals, met with catechists, school teachers, the human concerns and Uganda twinning committees, parish council, mission trip participants, weekday Mass participants, and school children. We thank him for his time, his preaching, his concern, and his pastoral care.

Uganda Visitors 
September 24-October 15, 2007
In late September our parish welcomed six visitors from our sister parish, St. Paul the Apostle in Mukono, Uganda -- Fr. Paul Ssebitoogo, Nancy Banana, Tom Kasujja, Dr. Anthony Kkonde, Denis Lule and Dennis Yiga. Their stays with us were from 10 days to three weeks, depending on personal flight arrangements and time spent with others in nearby states. Thank you to all who helped them feel welcome at Mass, at their reception in the parish hall, and the following weekend at the Ministries Fair. And many thanks to the twinning committee and all those who were personally involved in providing hospitality and friendship to our Ugandan friends – including meals, lodging, activities and transportation.

Fr. Al’s 40th Anniversary of Priesthood  
October 14, 2007
With much gratitude and warmth for the many years that Fr. Al Veik has been a weekend associate at St. Francis Borgia, parishioners helped Fr. Al celebrate 40 years of priesthood on Sunday, October 14. On that day, with the accompaniment of our adult choir, bell choir and other musicians, Fr. Al concelebrated the 11 a.m. Mass with his brother, Fr. Roger Veik. Afterwards, all were invited to a reception in the church hall for food and fellowship.

Fr. Ed’s 50th Anniversary of Priesthood 
September 23, 2007
Parishioners, priests and other friends helped Fr. Ed Wawrzyniakowski celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood at the 11:00 am Mass on September 23, 2007. This was a joyous occasion, as we welcomed him back to St. Francis Borgia parish, where he spent 27 years as pastor before the merger. After the Mass the celebration continued at a reception for Fr. Ed at Circle B in Cedarburg.

Visit to Uganda  
August 20-30, 2006
In August 2006, Fr. Tom Eichenberger and eight parishioners journeyed to Uganda as pilgrims to our sister parish in Mukono, Uganda. The group represented a cross-section of the parish, with representatives of the twinning committee, parish council, human concerns committee and SFB school faculty. These photos illustrate various aspects of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Mukono, Uganda.

Fine Arts Festival/ Late Night Catechism   
June 3-4, 2006
Saint Francis Borgia Parish held its First Annual Fine Arts Festival Weekend on June 3-4, 2006. With art, music, food, and a performance of Late Night Catechism (Part II), there was an abundance of culture and fun for all who attended.

St. Olaf College Chorus
March 17, 2006
St. Francis Borgia-North was the concert venue for the St. Olaf College Viking Chorus on Friday evening, March 17. The 79-voice men’s choir was conducted by Dr. Christopher Aspass. This was part of a midwest tour for the group, which is Minnesota’s largest collegiate men’s chorus. The event was open to the public.

Long Term Planning Meeting
January 29, 2006

Dawn Kinsman Concert
November 20, 2005

Organ Dedication
October 16, 2005

Fr. Michael Lightner's First Mass at SFB
June 5, 2005
Parishioners who attended the 11:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 5 were pleasantly surprised that the celebrant was Fr. Michael Lightner, our new associate pastor. The surprise was that he had joined us at Mass more than two weeks ahead of his start date with the parish. Led by our Spirit Choir, the congregation sang and prayed with energy and enthusiasm, thanking God for His blessings and helping Fr. Mike feel welcome in his new parish family.

Sanctuary/New Organ
Winter-Spring 2005
Our sanctuary and church are beautiful! Click on the photos below to see the Marianne Huiras Memorial Organ, donated by parishioner Ralph Huiras in memory of his wife. As part of the sanctuary renovation for the pipe organ installation, there is also a new altar, ambo (pulpit) and crucifix. The tabernacle has been moved to a 13-foot high pillared canopy shrine at the west front wall. All of this was completed just in time for the May 1 Confirmation Mass with Bishop Sklba. The organ couldn’t be used at Mass until after the 1800 pipes of the organ were voiced (tuned). Our patient waiting was rewarded as the beautiful sounds of the new organ accompanied our hymns of praise and thanksgiving to God at the Pentecost Vigil and on Pentecost Sunday, May 14-15.

All Saints Choir 
April 10, 2005
Those who attended the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, April 10, joined in the high energy singing, clapping and swaying led by the All Saints Catholic Church Gospel Choir. The choir continued after Mass with a concert. Afterwards, there was a reception in the church hall.

Fr. Ignatius Reception
October 3, 2004
Fr. Ignatius Kibowa, pastor of our sister parish in Uganda, was honored at a special reception in the church hall on October 3. Fr. Ignatius was in Wisconsin to deliver mission appeals at various parishes, including St. Francis Borgia. The reception was held shortly before his return to St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Mukono.

Uganda Visitors to St. Francis Borgia
Fall 2003 (late September - early October)
Fr. Ignatius Kibowa visits St. Francis Borgia, accompanied by parishioners from St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Mukono, Uganda.

Uganda Visitors to St. Francis Borgia
July 3-10, 2001
Five St. Francis Borgia parishioners visited Uganda in 2001 to begin the process of establishing relationships with our brothers and sisters at St. Paul the Apostle parish in Mukono, Uganda.