Photos of Parish Life

On Saturday December 6, more than 100 parishioners and seven seminarians celebrated the ancient liturgy of the Rorate Caeli Advent Mass, which commences before dawn and is lit only by candles. The Mass honors the Blessed Virgin Mary and symbolizes Christ—the Light of the World—entering into the world with Mary as the vessel.

Rorate Caeli is Latin for “drop down, ye heavens,” and drawn from the prophecy of Isaiah 45:8. These are the opening words of this liturgy’s “introit,” a psalm verse with an antiphon, sung at the beginning of the Mass.
After the Mass a hot breakfast sponsored by the Adoration team and the Knights of Columbus was served in the church hall.

February 5, 2020
The Knights of Columbus held the 2020 Clergy and Leadership Appreciation Banquet on Wednesday, February 5 at The Hub on Cedar Creek. Over 100 parishioners turned out to celebrate the sacramental gift of holy orders and to honor those serving in ministry at St. Francis Borgia and St. Joseph parishes. Attendees enjoyed fellowship, a delicious meal, and an inspirational talk by Anne Haines, Respect Life Director of Urban Ministry for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Honorees in attendance included Fr. Patrick Burns, Fr. Steve Lampe, deacons Scott Wiese and Al Lazaga, and seminarians Tim Schumaker and Kevin Tanel. Other honorees unable to attend were St. Joseph parish director Brenda Cline, deacons Dick Govek and Don Kabara, and several help-out priests. In honor of our guests, the San Salvador Council presented checks to our priests totaling $2,500 to support Catholic education at St. Francis Borgia and St. Joseph parishes; seminarian scholarships totaling $2,500 to Tim and Kevin; and other individual gifts of appreciation.