June 18, 2017 The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Masses

Saturday 4:00 pm

Sunday 9:00 am

Mon., Wed., Friday-8:30 am

Church Hours

Monday-Friday 10 am - 4 pm

Wednesday’s 10 am - 8 pm

Confessions

Saturday’s 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm

Wednesday’s 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Eucharistic Adoration

Wednesday’s 9:00 am - 8:00 pm

Devotions

Rosary before each Mass

Monday’s Perpetual Help Novena

Friday’s Sacred Heart Novena

Baptism

Call to make arrangements

Preparation session is required.

Marriages

Call parish office 9 months

before your desired wedding date.

Prayer Network

(920) 497-8060

Church Tours

Every Second Sunday after 9 am

Mass or by Appointment

920-432-4348

Museum Tours Every Sunday after 9 am Mass

or by Appointment.

(920)-432-4348

FROM FR.JOE On this Father's Day, let us draw close to Saint Joseph, the Patron

Saint of Fathers, as we pray: Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the immaculate Virgin, obtain for me a pure,

humble, charitable mind, and perfect resignation to the divine Will. Be my guide, my father, and my model

through life that I may merit to die as you did in the arms of Jesus and Mary. Amen.

Each year we celebrate at this time the Feast of Corpus Christi, the Feast of the Body and Blood of

Christ. Jesus clearly teaches, as recorded in John 6, it truly is his body and blood that he gives us when we receive Holy

Communion. But what does this mean for you and me? Why would he do something so radical and even strange sounding to

people of our culture?

First, it is no accident that he gives us himself under the form of Bread and Wine. These were staple foods of his

time. Bread properly made is so rich that one can practically live on it. This is not the case with rice or potatoes. When Jesus

calls himself the bread of life, he is saying he can meet all our spiritual needs just as bread for so many, basically did the

same for peoples bodily needs. Wine was also a staple food. Many of the benefits of a glass of wine are known to us. In

Scripture, in one of the psalms it is written: God gave Man wine to cheer his heart. And so Jesus gives himself under the

form of wine to remind us that he is the one who truly gives us joy.

Although what we receive in Holy Communion continues to have the properties of bread and wine, our faith

teaches us that the underlying substance is the body and blood, soul and divinity of Jesus. Why would Jesus do this, change

the underlying substance into his being through the prayers of consecration of the priest? It is a great mystery. But one

answer would be that he is trying to communicate that he is sharing his divinity with us through Holy Communion. He is

sharing his life with us, he is inviting us into his inner circle of friends. He has us eat not at the table for servants, but at his

family table, with his Father and Holy Spirit.

I suppose he could have just given himself to us spiritually, or symbolically. But Jesus never does things half way.

He wanted to give his entire self. In a similar manner he didn't have to suffer so overwhelmingly on the cross. The smallest

suffering would have sufficed to make up for all our sins because of his great dignity, his being the Second Person of the

Most Holy Trinity. But to better demonstrate his love, he chose to suffer in the most grievous form known to man in his

time. God the Son "desperately" desires to communicate the love of the Father and his love for us. So he died on the Cross

and left us with a Sacrament in which we receive his whole person. Let us approach Holy Communion understanding what a

great gift he gives us. And let us live according to the divine dignity that he strengthens within us each time we receive Holy

Communion in the state of grace. Fr. Joe

Parish Directory Time

2018 brings the Roman Catholic Diocese of Green Bay’s

Sesquicentennial (150th Anniversary), and a perfect time

for a Parish Directory to commemorate the occasion.

Cathedral & St. John’s will be doing so as well. You will

receive a free 8 x 10 of your portrait, a free copy of the

finished directory, and the ability to order additional

portraits. It is a wonderful opportunity to have your family

portrait or Christmas card photographs taken. Although

each parish will have their own directory committee,

parish members can have their portraits taken at either

parish’s photography sessions. We are looking for a team

of people to work with our organizers for each parish

(Mike Parins for St. Johns and Mary Fisher for the

Cathedral.) Please consider joining our current volunteers,

as we need:

Two coordinators from each parish.

Two layout volunteers with computer skills (per parish)

Sign-up volunteers.

Host/hostesses for check-in on picture days.

Follow-up phone callers.

Many hands make light work. What a great chance to get

to know your fellow parishioners! We hope you can join

us to create this wonderful directory. Please call Cathedral

office to share your time. 432-4348.

131 S. Madison Street, Green Bay, WI

Monday - Friday: 9:30 am - 5 pm;

Saturday: 10 am - 4 pm

920-432-0078

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We truly appreciate your patronage

and your friendship!

Readings for the Week of June 18, 2017 Sunday:….………..Dt 8:2-3, 14b-16a/Ps 147:12-15, 19-20/

………………………………….1 Cor 10:16-17/Jn 6:51-58

Monday:………...2 Cor 6:1-10/Ps 98:1, 2b, 3-4/Mt 5:38-42

Tuesday:…………...2 Cor 8:1-9/Ps 146:2, 5-9a/Mt 5:43-48

Wednesday:..2 Cor 9:6-11/Ps 112:1bc-4, 9/Mt 6:1-6, 16-18

Thursday:………2 Cor 11:1-11/Ps 111:1b-4, 7-8/Mt 6:7-15

Friday:…………Dt 7:6-11/Ps 103:1-4, 6-8, 10/1 Jn 4:7-16/

………………………………………………...Mt 11:25-30

Saturday:….Vigil: Jer 1:4-10/Ps 71:1-6, 15, 17/1 Pt 1:8-12/

…………………………………………………...Lk 1:5-17

Day:…………..Is 49:1-6/Ps 139:1-3, 13-15/Acts 13:22-26/

……………………………………………...Lk 1:57-66, 80

Next Sunday:……..Jer 20:10-13/Ps 69:8-10, 14, 17, 33-35/

………………………………….Rom 5:12-15/Mt 10:26-33

ROSARY IN THE GARDEN Join us every Tuesday evening in our rosary

garden behind the Cathedral Church. We begin

at 6:30 pm from now through October 10th.

(weather permitting) NO Rosary July 4th.

June 10th & 11th, 2017 Sacrificial Giving……………......…...….…...$ 7,048.00

Offertory Collection……….......………..........$ 824.02

On-Line Giving………………………..…..…$ 1,206.00

Total………………………….........................$ 9,078.02

Building Maintenance……...………………...$ 255.00

Music Ministry…..……………………...……$ 25.00

Home Missions/Our Own Needs...……...…...$ 86.75

An average of $9961.54 weekly collection is needed to

meet the budget. For online contributions Go to

www.sfxcathedralgb.org and click the Online Giving logo.

FYTD Budgeted Receipts…….……....…....…$ 498,077.00

FYTD Actual Income……….….…...………..$ 511,984.33

Surplus $ 13,907.33

PARISH TRUSTEE ELECTIONS Elections will take place on June 24th & 25th

Paul Lubinski has accepted nomination to serve the parish

community for Trustee Treasurer for a two year term.

PROJECT MERCY If you believe that honoring the dead is an important work

of mercy, please feel free to attend any Mass of

Resurrection (funeral Mass) for deceased members of our

parish. You will be notified of the date and time of a

parishioner funeral. If interested in participating in this

work of mercy please call Mary Ellen at 920-438-7169 or

920-660-2922.

HOLY BAPTISM Congratulations to Bryn Rose Wilson Daughter of Kodi &

Suzanne Wilson who was baptized on June 10th.

May God Bless You!

ANNUAL GLOBAL ROSARY

RELAY FOR PRIESTS The Worldpriest annual glob-

al rosary relay of

2017 will be on

Friday, June 23rd.

Pray the Rosary, unite with

your country and help

encircle the world in prayer.

The Annual Rosary Relay for

Priests 2017-Organised and

coordinated by Worldpriest.

For further information and

a full list of participating

shrines and times visit:

www.worldpriest.com

PRAYER CORNER On this Father's Day, let us draw close to Saint

Joseph, the Patron Saint of Fathers, as we pray:

Glorious Saint Joseph, spouse of the immaculate

Virgin, obtain for me a pure, humble, charitable

mind, and perfect resignation to the divine Will. Be

my guide, my father, and my model through life

that I may merit to die as you did in the arms of

Jesus and Mary. Amen.

LIGHTHOUSE CATHOLIC MEDIA 15 Things to Do in the Midst of Suffering

Suffering is a mystery we all face at some time

in our lives. Whether it is physical, emotional,

or spiritual, it will test our faith. Internationally

known speaker Jeff Cavins shares personal

insights he gained through his own physical

pain. He shows us how we can join our sufferings with

those of Jesus on the cross, bringing renewed meaning to

the suffering we experience in our lives.

Mass Intentions

Saturday

4:00 pm June 17

For the Living & Deceased Members of

St. Francis Xavier Cathedral and

St. John the Evangelist Parish

Sunday

9:00 am June 18

†Agnes Daul

Monday

8:30 am June 19

†Alex & Betty Nier

Wednesday

8:30 am June 21

†J. Patrick Shaughnessy

(Anniversary of Death)

Friday

8:30 am June 23

Living & Deceased

Volunteers of Cathedral

Saturday

4:00 pm June 24

†Irving Rose

Sunday

9:00 am June 25

†Joseph Dax

Saint Francis Xavier

Cathedral Parish 139 S Madison St

Green Bay, WI 54301-4501

Parish Office: 920-432-4348

Office Hours

Monday-Friday 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

Friday’s Memorial Day – Labor Day 9:30 am - noon

Fax: 920 435-5068

Email: cathedral.sfx@gmail.com

Website: www.sfxcathedralgb.org

The Most Reverend David Ricken

Rector and Pastor:

Reverend Joseph Dorner

Deacons:

Rev. Mr. Thomas Mahoney

Rev. Mr. Conrad Kieltyka

Office Manager: Sonia Hitt

Office Assistant: Jan Phillips

Maintenance Manager: Pat Hoslet

Sacristan: Margaret Kleinschmidt

Music Director: Rachael Verhaagh

Faith Formation Coordinator:

Connie DeMeuse - 432-0820

Bookkeeper: Vicki Matuszak

Green Bay Diocesan Museum open every Sunday

10 am until noon

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Sunday, June 18th Corpus Christi Procession

Tuesday...............................…....…………..........June 20th

6:30 pm….……………….…………...Rosary in the Garden

Saturday..............................…....…………..........June 24th

8 am………………………...“Fidei Defensor” session-Gehl

1 pm……………………………………………….Wedding

Saturday & Sunday June 24th & 25th

Trustee Treasurer Election

Monday...............................…....…………..........June 26th

4:30 pm….……………………..……Tour-Westlund Tours

Tuesday...............................…....…………..........June 27th

6:30 pm….……………….…………...Rosary in the Garden

Wednesday..........................…....…………..........June 28th

4:30 pm….……………………..……Tour-Westlund Tours

Friday.................................…....…………..........June 30th

4:00 pm….……………………..……Tour-Westlund Tours

Saturday................................…....…………..........July 1st

11 am……….……………………………...……...Wedding

Tuesday July 4th Independence Day

Office & Church Closed all Day

Saturday................................…....…………..........July 8th

1 pm……….………………….…………...……...Wedding

Sunday..................................…....…………..........July 9th

10:15 am.………..………Monthly Church Tour after Mass

Tuesday...............................…....…………..........July 11th

6:30 pm….……………….…………...Rosary in the Garden

6:45 pm….…………………..…….…K of C Meeting-Gehl

St. John the Evangelist 413 Saint John Street, Green Bay, WI 54301

920-436-6380

Liturgical Schedule

Tuesday: 8:30 am - Mass

Thursday: 8:30 am - Mass

Saturday: 5:30 pm - Mass

Sunday: 10:45 am - Mass

2017-18 CREDO FAITH FORMATION

& SACRAMENTAL PREPARATION Registration for the 2017-18 Faith Formation year and

sacramental preparation classes has begun. Enrollment is

open to students in grades 1-12.

If a student will be preparing for a Sacrament in 2017 or

2018, he/she must register at this time. REGISTRATIONS

WITH PAYMENTS ARE NOW DUE!

To register, go to www.sfxcathedralgb.org and download a

registration form. For questions, contact the faith formation

office at 432-0820.

RITE OF ORDINATION With praise and thanksgiving to Almighty God the Church

of Green Bay joyfully invites you to attend the

Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood of

Adam Joseph Bradley (Cathedral’s Adopted Seminarian)

Mark Clement Mleziva

Matthew Richard Rappl

Jon Patrick Thorsen

Zachary Andrew Weber

On Saturday, July 1st at 10 am at

St. Mary’s Parish in the Town of Ledgeview

MIDDLE SCHOOL

EXPEDITION! Expedition = Spiritual Pilgrimage +

Adventure! This awesome expedition is just for Middle

School students. Consider sending your son or daughter on

a journey to Door County with Catholic Youth Expeditions

for an exciting day. Friday, June 23rd the St. Joseph

Formation Center will introduce your middle schooler to a

life of discipleship. Transportation is available from both

Appleton and Green Bay. Limited need-based scholarships

are available from vocations@gbdioc.org Visit http://

cyexpeditions.org/register/middle-school-expedition to

register.

Anima Christi Soul of Christ, sanctify me. Body of Christ, save me.

Blood of Christ, inebriate me. Water from the side of

Christ, wash me. Passion of Christ, strengthen me. O

good Jesus, hear me. Within thy wounds hide me.

Suffer me not to be separated from thee. From the

malicious enemy defend me. In the hour of my death

call me and bid me come unto thee That with thy

saints I may praise thee forever and ever. Amen