Job Summary The primary objective of this position is to glorify God and sanctify the faithful through high-quality sacred music in the liturgy. This person will build on the established foundation and continue to expand the parish and the school’s repertoire of the rich sacred music heritage of the Catholic Church including Gregorian chant, Polyphony, and sacred choral music. This person...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pastor: Fr. Patrick Burns Phone: 262-377-1070 ext. 325Send email Fr. Patrick Burns grew up in Fox Point prior to moving to Mequon in the mid-1990s. He is the third of four children. After graduating from high school, Fr. Patrick went on to study for two years at Cardinal Stritch University. From there, he transferred to Loyola University in Chicago where he entered into college seminary. He...
Adult Confirmation preparation is offered to baptized, practicing Catholics who have made their First Reconciliation (Confession) and First Eucharist but were never confirmed. Individuals are given the opportunity to review the fundamentals of the Faith, the meaning of Church, the commandments of God and the sacraments as means of Grace. Preparing for Adult Confirmation Convenient individual and...
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....
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...
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...
Each year St. Francis Borgia Parish has the privilege and pleasure of welcoming new Catholics into our faith community at the Easter Vigil. Those welcomed have participated in the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) process. They have journeyed with the RCIA team – learning about prayer, sacraments, saints, the life of the church and much more. Who Can Participate RCIA may be for you...
As Catholics we are called to "Go, therefore and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19). Challenging young people in our community to take their faith beyond the walls of our parish into their lives at home, in school, in sports and with friends. Youth Outreach provides opportunities for our middle and high school teens to connect to service, leadership and social events to their...
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...
Natural Family Planning (NFP) is a natural, scientific, holistic approach to fertility care. The Archdiocese Office of Marriage and Family Life promotes Natural Family Planning as a highly effective, marriage enriching, spiritually enlightening, and moral means of understanding fertility. For more information, including registration for a free Natural Family Planning workshop, see the Natural...
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...
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...
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...
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a beautiful approach to the faith formation of children which has been used for over 60 years across several continents with many demographics including Mother Teresa’s sisters in their personal formation and work with the poor children they serve across the world! The catechists are highly trained and often have fallen in love anew with Jesus Christ and...