May 20, 2018 On Sunday, May 20, Bishop James Schuerman confirmed 64 of our high school juniors, and one of our high school seniors. Our administrator, Fr. Patrick Burns, concelebrated the Mass. Those confirmed received the empowerment, grace or gift of the Holy Spirit. The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are: wisdom, understanding, knowledge, counsel, fortitude, piety and fear of the Lord. May...
July 3-10, 2001 Five St. Francis Borgia parishioners visited Uganda in 2001 to begin the process of establishing relationships with our brothers and sisters at St. Paul the Apostle parish in Mukono, Uganda. Their primary purpose was to meet with and learn from the people of St. Paul so that our Cedarburg parish might determine how to build a rewarding, mutually productive relationship with our...
August 20-30, 2006 In August 2006, Fr. Tom Eichenberger and eight parishioners journeyed to Uganda as pilgrims to our sister parish in Mukono, Uganda. The group represented a cross-section of the parish, with representatives of the twinning committee, parish council, human concerns committee and SFB school faculty. These photos illustrate various aspects of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Mukono...
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...
June 11, 2017 At the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, June 11, Fr. Patrick Burns blessed and presented 10 Boy Scouts with their Roman Catholic Religious Awards. The purpose of the Ad Altare Dei (or To the Altar of God) program is to help Catholic youth of the Roman Rite develop a fully Christian way of life in the faith community. The program is organized based on the seven sacraments, a primary means...
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...
Our mission is to reach out to help single women and families who are residing in the emergency shelter at the Cathedral Center in downtown Milwaukee. We provide and serve evening snacks, visit with guests and prepare sandwiches for their lunches the next day. Volunteers may either donate items to be taken downtown or they may help with food set-up, serving, sandwich preparation and clean-up....
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...
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...
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...
St. Francis Borgia Parish is located in Cedarburg, WI and is part of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. We'd be happy to have you join with our faith community for worship and fellowship. For information about our parish, please browse our website pages, or contact us with your questions. Our vision is to be a parish that is: Welcoming Centered around the liturgy Practicing good stewardship Singing...
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...
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...
Greeters Greeters welcome parishioners and visitors to Mass. On special occasions, greeters may be asked to provide additional service. Greeters should be middle school or older. Younger children may participate with a parent. Greeters arrive 20-25 minutes before Mass. Scheduling is done through a sign up sheet in the gathering space (on the Ushers’ Room door). Ushers Ushers assist with seating...
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...
August 3-13, 2017 In August 2017, a team of nine parish “pilgrims” departed for a visit to our sister parish, St. Paul the Apostle Parish, in Mukono, Uganda. Their plan included visiting many families, along with schools and other sites. Among the stops was St. Francis Borgia High School, built with the generous donations of our parishioners and named in our honor. Enrollment had reached 600...
Time In gratitude for God's blessings, we return to Him a portion of the time he has given us by praying, worshipping and caring for His people. Whether you have only a small amount of time or want to make a substantial contribution of your time, the parish has opportunities that will fit your schedule.Talent Recognizing that all we have comes from God, we use our talents to glorify Him and to...
July 27-August 6, 2009 Food in our sister parish is often grown in relatively small spaces. The St. Paul Women's Guild helps provide education and oversight for this for parish families. Large fields and tractors are rare. Livestock might be limited to a cow or two. With the help of St. Francis Borgia, St. Paul Parish sponsors piggeries to help with expenses for widows and for children orphaned...
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...
North Church(and Parish Center) The North Church (1375 Covered Bridge Road) is one quarter mile north of the "5-Corners" intersection of State Hwy 60, County Hwy NN (Washington Avenue) and Covered Bridge Road in Cedarburg. There are entrances from both Covered Bridge Road and Hwy NN.Directions: From I-43, go west on State Highway 60 for 4 miles to Covered Bridge Road. Turn right (north) for 1/4...