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...
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...
June 22, 2014 On Sunday, June 22, the Cedarburg/Grafton Knights of Columbus sponsored a “Silver Rose” prayer service for the unborn. Auxiliary Bishop Donald Hying presided at this pro-life gathering at the historic St. Francis Borgia south church. The Silver Rose carried in the prayer service was one of six traveling through Canada and the United States to Mexico, in honor of our Lady of...
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...
Help others by donating eyeglasses (prescription, sunglasses and readers) that you no longer want or need. The Lions Club cleans and repairs the used eyewear, which is then distributed to people who can’t afford to buy their own. Place your eyeglasses donations in the designated bucket in the Inner City Ministry shed located on the North Church campus -- on the east end of the parking lot...
July 27-August 6, 2009 Medical and dental services are sometimes provided in small quarters. St. Francis Borgia has helped the Bweyogerere Medical Clinic by providing a badly-needed dentist chair. Although the old one is in bad shape, with the covering torn and nothing but stuffing to sit on, it is still needed and therefore still in use, along with the very new looking donated chair....
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...
As Catholics we are called to strive for justice in all our encounters. One of the biggest injustices in our world is poverty - physical, spiritual and financial. Each year the youth of our parish are offered opportunities to combat poverty through service, relationship and formation on our Youth Mission Trips. While on these trips our young people are challenged to reflect on how they can...
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...
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...
This weekend, February 10-11, 2024 is the Catholic Stewardship Appeal weekend. Your support of Catholic Stewardship Appeal helps to accomplish God's work in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. To donate, please text APPEAL2024 to 414-348-8380, give online at www.catholicappeal.org or mail your contribution to: Catholic Stewardship Appeal 3501 S. Lake Dr. St. Francis, WI 53225 To view the 2024 campaign...
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...
May 17-19, 2008 From Saturday, May 17 through Monday, May 19, Bishop Richard J. Sklba was with us at the parish for a formal, three-day pastoral visit. He has, of course, been here many, many times before, but never for a whole weekend. Our parish was chosen for this visit because we are the oldest parish in continuous existence (since 1844) in Ozaukee County. During his vist, Bishop Sklba...
Director of Sacred Music St. Francis Borgia is looking for a skilled organist and choral director who will continue to adorn the liturgy at our parish and school with Gregorian Chant, polyphony, and sacred choral music. This holy task will be entrusted to someone with a deep love for the Church and a great aptitude for teamwork. View Details. To apply: Please send a cover letter, resume and...
July 27-August 6, 2009 From dilapidated slums to brick or stucco houses, there is a great contrast in living conditions for the people of St. Paul Parish. Poorer homes have only open air or fabric doors and windows. Those fortunate to have more financial resources can afford sturdier homes. The streets are always bustling with activity, and businesses of all kinds show the determination of the...
June 18, 2017 Fr. Tom’s farewell reception was another wonderful opportunity to thank our pastor, Fr. Tom Eichenberger for 14+ years of service to St. Francis Borgia Parish. This family-friendly reception, with lots of food and fellowship, was held Sunday afternoon, June 18, in the SFB School gymnasium. This was an especially fitting location, because of Fr. Tom’s major role in the planning,...
October 21, 2014 On Tuesday evening, October 21, young adults from Ozaukee County came to St. Francis Borgia-North to attend “An Evening With the Saints.” There they were “introduced” to the statues of the saints arranged along the pillars in the Shrine of Mary, Mother of the Divine Word. It was a beautiful night to view the dramatic lighted images of the saints, and to hear the narratives of...
Winter-Spring 2005 New Organ Installed - May 2005 Our sanctuary and church are beautiful! Click on the photos below to see the Marianne Huiras Memorial Organ, donated by parishioner Ralph Huiras in memory of his wife. As part of the sanctuary renovation for the pipe organ installation, there is also a new altar, ambo (pulpit) and crucifix. The tabernacle has been moved to a 13-foot high pillared...
April 18, 2019 Holy Thursday is the day that Catholics commemorate the three pillars of their faith: the sacrament of the Holy Eucharist, the priesthood, and the Mass. Father Patrick Burns presided at the Holy Thursday Mass of the Last Supper, held at 7 p.m. This was the beginning of the Easter Triduum celebration. The washing of the feet, symbolic of Jesus washing the feet of the apostles, is...
March 30-April 1, 2018 These photos provide images from the Good Friday service on March 30, the Easter Vigil on March 31 and an Easter Sunday Mass on April 1. The service on Good Friday afternoon celebrated Jesus’ saving death on the wood of the cross. This included the Passion narrative from St. John’s Gospel and veneration of the cross -- with the congregation coming forward to genuflect,...