February 7-9, 2020 Jesus is truly present in the Blessed Sacrament and there are miracles to prove it. From February 7-9, San Salvador Council Knights of Columbus hosted the Vatican International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibit at St. Francis Borgia. Over 100 miracles were highlighted where Eucharistic hosts miraculously turned into visible flesh and blood. Hundreds of parishioners and others from...
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...
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...
The St. Francis Borgia Christian Women’s Circle is a charitable organization whose purpose is to support our parish, its school and those devoted to religious life. The Christian Women’s Circle will seek to promote a greater spirituality among its members and to extend this to our families, our parish, and our community and beyond. Additionally, it will work to address the physical, emotional,...
Each person is an unrepeatable gift created by God. Our Catholic Youth are invited and encouraged to seek Christ, to stay with Christ and to lead others to Christ! We lead relational ministry programs focused on formation, service, and outreach. We help one another encounter Christ in prayer, through His Word, the Sacraments, in conversation with one another, and when we serve both locally and...
August 10, 2014 Sunday, August 10, was a picture-perfect day for our parish festival/picnic, held on the grounds of the north church. As is evident in the photos, the festival was a fun event for children of all ages. Fr. Justin Lopina entertained the crowd with his juggling, and the Uganda Twinning booth offered handmade crafts from East Africa. An appreciative audience enjoyed the food and...
June 15, 2014 On Sunday, June 15, at 9 a.m., Fr. Justin Lopina presided at his first Mass at St. Francis Borgia as our new associate pastor. Fr. Justin came to St. Francis Borgia in 2010 as a pastoral intern from St. Francis de Sales Seminary. In April 2013 he was ordained a deacon and continued serving our parish. Fr. Justin was ordained a priest on May 17, 2014. We are thrilled that his first...
July 27-August 6, 2009 The Women's Guild of St. Paul's Parish works hard to improve the lives of parishioners, through such things as agricultural projects, small loans to entrepreneurs, and vocational training for young women. They raise money through sales of handmade clothing and crafts, and other types of fundraising. St. Francis Borgia provides financial assistance to this group....
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....
Human life is sacred and inviolable at every moment of existence, including the initial phase which precedes birth. All human beings, from their mothers' womb, belong to God who searches them and knows them, who forms them and knits them together with his own hands, who gazes on them when they are tiny shapeless embryos and already sees in them the adults of tomorrow whose days are numbered and...
Baptism Preparation for Parents Before a child is baptized at St. Francis Borgia, we ask that the parent(s) pre-register for a Baptism Preparation class. See the Baptism page for details. Becoming a Catholic Each year St. Francis Borgia Parish has the privilege and pleasure of welcoming new members into the Catholic Church through the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults: RCIA. For...
What is the St. Francis Borgia Endowment? The Endowment is a long-term investment that allows us to plan for the financial future of our parish and school. All money contributed to the Endowment is added to the principal, which then accumulates interest. Only the interest or a portion of the interest is spent on the needs of the parish and school. The principal is not touched. Why does 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...
Saint Francis Borgia School presented The Little Mermaid, Jr. to three sold-out audiences on October 26, 27, 28 and performed it for their fellow classmates on October 29. A total of 84 children participated in the show, ranging from grades 3-8. That included 64 actors and 20 stage crew members. The adventure under the sea actually began some six months prior, in April, with a week-long camp...
2024 Totus Tuus Summer Camp July 22 -26, 2024 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. For children entering grades 1 through 6 in Fall of 2024. Totus Tuus is a Catholic summer youth program dedicated to sharing the Gospel and promoting the Catholic Faith through catechesis, evangelization, Christian witness, and Eucharistic worship. The goal of Totus Tuus is to help young people grow in the understanding of, and...
“I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly.” (John 10:10) This is why we do what we do at St. Francis Borgia Parish: to bring people to live life abundantly in Christ. We are so blessed to have you at St. Francis Borgia Parish! It is your presence, prayers and support which allow us to continue to make a difference here in our community and our world. Thank You! Now, we...
Below are sound selections to aid our understanding of the different styles of sacred music directly referenced in Church documents:Gregorian Chant: Qui manducat (an ad libitum Communion antiphon that can be sung at any Mass)https://video.link/w/GfhAd Missa de Angelis: Kyriehttps://video.link/w/fghAd Pascha Nostrum (Communion antiphon for Easter Sunday)https://video.link/w/nmhAd Rorate...
The Knights of Columbus San Salvador Council invite all to the annual clergy dinner, on Tuesday, April 16, 2024 at 5:30 p.m., at the River Club in Mequon. This dinner is a way to express our gratitude to our priests and deacons at St. Francis Borgia and St. Joseph Parish. Reservations and payments can be made here. The RSVP deadline is Sunday, April 7, 2024. Seating is limited to 200 guests and...
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...