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...
First Reconciliation First Reconciliation is ordinarily in Grade 2. Preparation includes catechesis in the Christian Formation program or at St. Francis Borgia School, a parent meeting, a Reconciliation “review” and completion of the “Signs of Grace” workbook at home. First Holy Communion First Eucharist is ordinarily celebrated in Grade 2. Preparation includes catechesis in the Christian...
The Corporal Work of Mercy to bury the dead provides an opportunity to show support and comfort of our fellow parishioners by hosting a luncheon following a funeral. Funeral luncheons are offered in St. Francis Borgia’s North church hall through the services of an outside caterer and served by the Christian Women’s Circle Ministry. Beverages and desserts as well as set up and clean up are also...
The liturgy is the public worship the Church offers to the Father in union with the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. As the Church teaches: Two parts: a. “The sacred liturgy is, consequently, the public worship which our Redeemer as Head of the Church renders to the Father…” And.. b. “as well as the worship which the community of the faithful renders to its Founder, and through Him to the...
Overview The Catholic Church teaches that death is not an end of life but a change. In the burial of a Christian, family and friends celebrate the faith of a deceased person and Christ's victory over death and suffering. Christian burial is a time for family and friends to console each other with the healing words of Christ and the liturgy of the Church. This page includes: Information about...
A sense of community is important to any parish. To enrich the lives of parishioners, we provide periodic social activities and opportunities for fellowship where individual members, families and extended families of parishioners can gather and interact.The St. Francis Borgia Christian Women’s Circle is a charitable organization whose purpose is to support our parish, its school and those...
April 2017 This year, 80 boys and girls from St. Francis Borgia received their First Holy Communion (First Eucharist). As in past years, the First Communions were celebrated at multiple Masses, with some children at Masses on April 22-23, and some on the weekend of April 29-30. Because First Eucharist is a sacrament of initiation, it is celebrated during the Easter season....
The Lector Ministry is an invitation for a deeper and more personal relationship with God; it offers a way to participate in the Mass more fully by proclaiming the readings and offering the petitions. The lector engages the community of faith and prompts their response to God’s Word. Lectors carry this role with great humility and sense of privilege as they serve as the human voice of God’s...
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...
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...
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...
All those anticipating involvement in the parish confirmation preparation program will be called to service in the school community, parish community, and local/global community. The youth of St. Francis Borgia are invited to participate in activities and events that call them to celebrate, explore, or put into practice an important facet of their Catholic Christian faith. Volunteer...
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...
Weekend Masses (North Church) Sunday Masses, including the anticipated Mass on Saturday evening, are held at the North Church. The regular schedule is shown here. Saturday - 4:30 p.m.Sunday Morning - 8 a.m.Sunday Morning - 10 a.m. ad orientem (see "Ad Orientem Masses" below)Sunday Evening - 6 p.m. Low-gluten hosts will be available for those needing them. Please alert an usher prior to Mass, and...
Safeguarding All God’s Family The goal of the Safeguarding All God’s Family Safe Environment program is to protect our children and all in the church family from abuse and related dangers. As part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s program for creating a safe environment for all of God’s family, all parish and school employees and volunteers (18 years of age/out of High School or older, who have...
What is Adoration? Eucharistic Adoration is adoring or honoring the Eucharistic presence of Christ. Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament– His body, blood, soul, and divinity. He waits for our little acts of faith, adoration, thanksgiving, repentance, forgiveness, and love that we can offer Him. What Can I Expect? A consecrated host is placed in the beautiful monstrance on the altar....
Participating in Mass from home The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in place in the Archdiocese for all who are able to attend. Those unable to attend are invited to view or listen to Mass from one of the following Sunday Mass resources. Sunday Masses for the Homebound Television on Sunday Watch at 5:30 a.m. on WITI Fox 6 Watch at 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. on WVTV My24 Radio on Sunday Listen...
Stewardship calls each of us to support our parish through generous giving of our time, talent and treasure. Stewardship is not only a way to give back to the parish; it also is a way to become involved, to meet people, and to feel a part of the Catholic community. Please make a commitment to be actively involved in St. Francis Borgia Parish through all three of the following:ATTENDING MASS...
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...
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...