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...
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...
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...
Duties and Responsibilities: Ability to plan, communicate, and execute all support needed for Child and Family Formation programs including but not limited to the following: Administration Maintaining a Christian Formation child and family database. Responsibility for all necessary paperwork, e.g. Safeguarding and Sacramental preparation documents, copies for catechists and more, recording...
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,...
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...
Duties and Responsibilities Plan, communicate, and execute all support needed for Youth Ministry programs including registration, program rosters, attendance records, sacramental forms, permission slips, driver's license validation, calendaring, supply orders and event shopping/set-up. Examples of weekly tasks could include: Ordering supplies, organizing and setting up for formation, service, or...
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...
Overview Many parishioners have never visited one of St. Francis Borgia’s most beautiful sites – the parish cemetery. It is the final resting place for deceased parishioners, including some who passed away more than 150 years ago. As a Catholic cemetery, the St. Francis Borgia Cemetery serves as a symbol of the extended community of believers, a community unbroken by death. It stands as a...
Overview What Jesus did for us at the Last Supper and on Calvary is truly made present for us in the Eucharist (Communion). At every Mass, we have the opportunity to receive the Eucharist – the body and blood of Jesus Christ. The Sacrament of the Eucharist is celebrated regularly on Sunday and weekdays. (See the Mass Schedule for times and locations.) Communion Ministers take the Eucharist to...
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...
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...
Pastoral Council The St. Francis Borgia Pastoral Council serves in an advisory role to the pastor or administrator. It helps to fulfill the pastoral mission of the parish by: Fostering growth within the parish family and the sharing of spiritual gifts and talents Encouraging positive relationships among all members of the parish Collaborating with other parishes and the wider community The...
Every fall during the Annual Stewardship Offertory Campaign, parishioners are asked to make a pledge of financial support for St. Francis Borgia parish and St. Francis Borgia school’s operating expenses in the coming year, as well as to the community outreach programs the parish is involved in. Maintaining a vibrant parish for the future requires the continued generosity of our parishioners. Our...
Communion Ministers at Mass Sharing the sacrament of the Body and Blood of Christ with God’s people is an awesome gift. In this ministry, we assist the Ordained Ministers with administering Holy Communion to those present at Mass. Believing in the Theology of the Eucharist, we witness to our faith in the real presence of Christ by distributing the Eucharist with heartfelt reverence and respect....
Important: See the "Parents" information below on baptismal preparation. Overview Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through baptism we are freed from sin and reborn as daughters and sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and made sharers in her...
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...
With many varying musical preferences in a parish, we pause and ask, what is the most appropriate music for Mass? Below is a simple collection of modern Church teaching on the topic of Sacred Music. Click on each topic to learn more:By sacred music is understood that which, being created for the celebration of divine worship, is endowed with a certain holy sincerity of form. (Musicam Sacram, #4,...
September 14, 2019 On Saturday morning, September 14, the St. Francis Borgia cemetery was the setting for a solemn gathering to commemorate the more than 60 million children lost to legal abortion since Roe v Wade in 1973. In addition, the newly installed infants' memorial was dedicated. Recent research using ground-penetrating radar at the cemetery revealed 197 unmarked graves, including 46...
September 8, 2018 On Saturday, Sept. 8, a memorial prayer service was held for aborted children at the Rachel statue outside the St. Francis Borgia-South Church. This was the sixth annual National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children. At the service, Fr. Patrick delivered a powerful reflection, participants prayed and sang “Amazing Grace,” and the Knights of Columbus stood guard by our...