These referrals and resources for help are provided by the parish Substance Addiction Ministry (SAM).Patient & Outpatient Recovery Centers: Alarus Healthcare, LLC Grafton – 262-377-6276West Bend – 262-306-9800alarushealthcare.com Ascension Wisconsin Huiras Center 262-243-6127healthcare.ascension.org/locations/wisconsin/wimil/mequon-ascension-wisconsin-huiras-centerLocated at Ascension...
Religion and Science Website: The Thomistic Institutehttps://thomisticinstitute.org/Video: The Science of Theologyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1OhTlwiHOJI Website: www.wordonfire.orgTitle: Bishop Barron on St. Thomas AqinasLink: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eyF0PiIY_o Website: Lumen Christi Institutehttps://www.lumenchristi.org/Title: Evolution and the Catholic Faith Stephen...
Sometimes life throws an unexpected curve ball. If you or someone you know is facing a difficult time - due to COVID-19 issues or any other difficulty - there are many agencies and organizations that are able to help. If you don’t know where to start, contact St. Vincent de Paul and they would be glad to guide your efforts. Their information is in the list of resources below. Advocates of...
Administration Office StaffLeif NygaardPhone: 262-377-1070 Ext.339Send emailServing St. Francis Borgia Parish since 2019 “I am excited to be serving such a welcoming and vibrant parish and contributing to the success of its faith filled mission. I look forward to getting to know the St. Francis Borgia parish family.” Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Master’s Degree in FinancePrior...
Hope, Healing, and Reconciliation SAM is a faith-based ministry to provide hope, healing and reconciliation to the people of God touched by addiction. Our goal is to help individuals with addictions to reconnect through: Education – Prevention – Referral – Prayer Support We Are Here To Help The SFB SAM team serves as a bridge to God’s grace and healing by providing understanding, prayer support,...
Over 2 million men worldwide are Knights of Columbus. Here at St. Francis Borgia, we have over 125 members in the San Salvador Council. Together, we are a growing force for good in our parish and community helping the poor & needy, supporting our priests and seminarians, promoting Catholic education, defending life at all stages, and providing a supportive network of like-minded Catholic men...
Parishioners are involved in the financial decision-making of the parish in three ways: Finance Council The Finance Council includes the pastor or administrator, the parish trustees, one or two liaisons from the Pastoral Council, and other parish members appointed by the pastor or administrator. It is the consultative body in all parish financial matters. Investment Committee The Investment...
Human Concerns Overview We strive to meet the needs of our parishioners who seek assistance when experiencing life’s hardships. We will coordinate with our parish and community-based resources to respond with care. We are only coordinators in this effort, connecting those in need with the resources we have available. In addition, we work to help meet critical needs in our extended community...
What is a Stewardship Offertory Pledge? A pledge is a promise of your gift over a specified period of time. Why is an Offertory Pledge Important? It’s important, for planning purposes, to know what our financial outlook is in order to support parish operations and outreach efforts. How will the Offertory Pledge money be used? Offertory funds cover all parish operating expenses. Our...
Overview The Christian community always has need of those willing to commit themselves to ministry in the Church. All parishioners have the responsibility to pray for and encourage vocations to the priesthood, diaconate (deacons), lay ministries and religious life. Sacrament of Holy Orders The sacrament of holy orders is for men called to be a priest or deacon. Priesthood Single men of all ages...
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a natural, scientific, holistic approach to fertility care. The Archdiocese Office of Marriage and Family Life promotes Natural Family Planning as a highly effective, marriage enriching, spiritually enlightening, and moral means of understanding fertility. For more information, including registration for a free Natural Family Planning workshop, see the Natural...
Overview The Shrine to Mary, Mother of the Divine Word, is located on the St. Francis Borgia-North parish grounds, among the trees south of the plaza and circular parking area. It is open for individual private prayer from dawn to 9 p.m., usually from April 15 - October 15. The shrine has been used for rosary devotions, for Eucharistic processions to the shrine on the feast of the Body and Blood...
Prioritize Your Financial GivingThe first priority in any parish is in tithing and giving to the operations of the parish and school, community outreach programs the parish is involved in and facilities maintenance. This focus is included under the Annual Parish Stewardship and School Annual Fund Campaign. This campaign takes place every year in the fall and is the opportunity for parishioners...
Overview Casting around for great gift-giving ideas? Or perhaps you are looking for something to enhance your spiritual life? The Divine Gifts shop offers a surprisingly large array of gifts for many occasions, including First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism, RCIA (new Catholics) and Easter. You are sure to find the perfect faith gift for a special birthday too! The goal of Divine Gifts is to...
The St. Francis Borgia Environment Committee is the ministry of enhancing the church environment to create a welcoming atmosphere which inspires and encourages the assembly’s participation in the liturgy. This team takes an active role in setting up and decorating our worship spaces for liturgical events throughout the year. We assist with these duties and more: Preparing the church and...
Person-to-person service to the needy and suffering The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a network of friends, inspired by the gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need. An international Catholic lay organization inspired by St. Vincent de Paul and founded by Blessed Frederic Ozanam, its members are united...
Dear Friend in Christ,Welcome! We are eager to get to know you! Whether you are new to the area, coming back to the Catholic faith after an absence, or exploring our faith for the first time, we are here to help you on your journey. On this website you will find information about our worship: Sunday and daily masses, as well as eucharistic adoration. You'll also find information about...
At St. Francis Borgia Parish we share our musical talents in the celebration of the liturgy through singing and musical accompaniment. Opportunities our parish offers are below. This Lent, our parish will be having Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the end of all of our weekend Masses. When the Eucharist is exposed, it is customary to sing the O Salutaris Hostia. Please enjoy the...
Our mission is to reach out to help single women and families who are residing in the emergency shelter at the Cathedral Center in downtown Milwaukee. We provide and serve evening snacks, visit with guests and prepare sandwiches for their lunches the next day. Volunteers may either donate items to be taken downtown or they may help with food set-up, serving, sandwich preparation and clean-up....
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a beautiful approach to the faith formation of children which has been used for over 60 years across several continents with many demographics including Mother Teresa’s sisters in their personal formation and work with the poor children they serve across the world! The catechists are highly trained and often have fallen in love anew with Jesus Christ and...