Includes communion ministers at Mass and communion ministers at nursing home and care facilities. Read more...Funeral ministers are parish adults who function as altar servers at Masses of Christian Burial. Read more...Our hospitality ministry includes greeters and ushers. Read more...The Lector Ministry is an invitation for a deeper and more personal relationship with God; it offers a way to...
"Help us, O God, to enter into the secret of childhood so that we may know, love and serve the child in accordance with the laws of Thy justice and following Thy holy will. Amen." - Maria MontessoriCatechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) is a beautiful approach to the faith formation of younger children offered at St. Francis Borgia Catholic Parish. Read more...Children in grades 1-5 meet on...
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...
St. Francis Borgia Parish enjoys a twinning relationship with the people of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in Mukono, Uganda in East Africa. Launched in 2000, it is one of several such relationships recognized, supported, and encouraged by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. The term "twinning," widely used both here and abroad, emphasizes the mutual, human, bilateral nature of the parish-to-parish...
Nearly every aspect of the parish, from prayer and worship through outreach, has a volunteer aspect. Consider helping, whether for a one-time event or an ongoing need. Check the list on this page and the weekly bulletin for near-term opportunities where you can help lend time or talent. You can also visit our Outreach, Liturgical Ministries, or Family Life & Hospitality pages to learn about...
Ignite is a group of teens in 6th-12th grade who work similar to a Student Council. The goal of this group is to develop the leadership skills of our teens and help them live these skills out through their faith. This group will work together to help create and run service projects, social events, retreats and other awesome opportunities for the youth of SFB. House of Peace Christmas Brunch The...
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,...
October 16, 2005 Music and song filled the church and reverberated from the rafters at St. Francis Borgia-North on Sunday afternoon October 16 as the official dedication of the Marianne Huiras Memorial Organ was held. The organ was a gift to the parish from parishioner Ralph Huiras and his family in loving memory of his wife and their mother. Marianne, a former parish organist, was an...
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...
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...
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...
Overview Casting around for great gift-giving ideas? Or perhaps you are looking for something to enhance your spiritual life? The Divine Gifts shop offers a surprisingly large array of gifts for many occasions, including First Communion, Confirmation, Baptism, RCIA (new Catholics) and Easter. You are sure to find the perfect faith gift for a special birthday too! The goal of Divine Gifts is to...
June 18-July 2, 2013 These are pictures of St. Paul the Apostle church, rectory and preschool in Mukono. The preschool has over 150 children, and they performed for their guests. The parish also has a “youth ministry” for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30. Their projects include dairy farming and craft making. The youth ministry has about 300 active members.Their long-term objective is...
July 27-August 6, 2009 In summer 2009, Fr. Dan Janasik traveled with five parishioners to our twinning parish of St. Paul’s in Mukono, Uganda. They went with a special focus upon the parish schools, but their overall goal was to build the bonds of friendship between St. Paul and St. Francis Borgia parishes. Photos in this section illustrate various aspects of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in...
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,...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...