Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe
November 24, 2024
A NOTE FROM OUR FATHER KEVIN HARMON...
Some people have asked why, at our parishes, certain Masses are offered with the priest facing the tabernacle, instead of the people, during the Eucharistic prayer. The orientation of the priest facing the tabernacle is called ‘ad orientem’ literally ‘towards the East’. This is considered the traditional way of celebrating Mass, because it is the way that Mass was celebrated for hundreds of years. In the 1960’s, it was decided that Mass would be allowed to be offered with the priest facing the people. To this day, the Roman Missal allows for both options. The reasons for having the priest facing the tabernacle are manifold. First, on a purely pragmatic level, we are taught to face those who we are talking to. So, when the priest is talking to God, he faces God who is truly present in the tabernacle. When he is talking to the people, he faces the people. Secondly, in Sacred Scripture, we read “the glory of the God of Israel was coming from the East” (Ezekiel 43:2). Thus, when the priest is facing East, he is showing our longing for Christ to come again. Thirdly, the early Christians recognized that “The heavens proclaim the glory of God” (Psalm 19:1). Thus, they saw the rising of the sun as a symbol of the resurrection of Christ who is the true light of the world. By looking towards the rising of the sun, we proclaim our belief in the resurrection of Christ and look forward to our own resurrection. Finally, the job of the priest is to lead people to Christ and to be a bridge to Christ, who is the sole path to salvation. By standing in front of the people, he is showing that he is leading them to Christ on the altar. In addition to this, when the priest profoundly bows, he is forming a bridge with his body, reminding both himself and his people of his sacred responsibility.
PARISH HAPPENINGS
SMIC and SFC
PARISH OFFICES CLOSED Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29
Monday, December 9; Tuesday, December 24 & Wednesday, December 25; Tuesday, December 31 & Wednesday, January 1
ADDITIONAL CONFESSION TIME
We will now be offering confessions on Fridays at SFC at 12noon.
2025 MASS INTENTIONS
Mass intentions for January through June of 2025 are now open.
Catholic Homeschool Masses
are offered monthly at Saint Mary's at 8:30am (anyone is welcome to attend)
January 8, February 12, March 19, April 9
CATHOLIC MOM'S GROUP
Looking for a community of Moms to pray and learn with? Upcoming Opportunities…
December 5-Advent outreach at Kettle Moraine Gardens
December 12: 9am-10:15am at Saint Mary's; Adoration and Confession
Questions? contact Maria Feeney via the parish office.
ARE YOU A PARISH MEMBER?
Families and single persons 18 years and older are encouraged to be registered at the parish in order to receive the services the Church offers to all members of our Parish Family.
To register for Saint Mary's, CLICK HERE
To register for Saint Frances Cabrini, CLICK HERE
or contact either parish office.
DONUT SUNDAY after Sunday Morning Masses
SFC 1st and 3rd Sunday of the Month (December 1 and 15.)
SMIC 2nd Sunday of the Month (December 8)
PARISH LIBRARY:
Saint Mary's Parish Library is open after Sunday Masses when the Twinning Committee is selling items.
Saint Frances Cabrini Library uses a self -checkout process. Stop in the library anytime and check out a book!
FULL SHELF FOOD PANTRY:
Thank you for your support of the Full Shelf Food Pantry.
We will be highlighting needed items each month.
DECEMBER: SOUP
PRAYER SHAWLS:
There is a supply of prayer shawls in the SFC narthex and anyone is welcome to take one for him/herself or to give to someone in need. There is never a charge for a prayer shawl. Interested in knitting and crocheting to benefit others? If you are interested in making a monetary donation for prayer shawl supplies, please contact the SFC Parish Office and ask to be put in contact with the Prayer Shawl Ministry. The prayer shawl ministry will be meeting on Wednesday, November 27 at 10am in the John Paul II Room. Please join us!
The SFC and SMIC Fellowship Teams Present...
Christmas Flowers Donations
We invite you to donate in memory/honor of a loved one.
A collective prayer will be offered for them at the Christmas Masses.
Donations will be used to purchase flowers during the Christmas season, as well as provide flowers around the parish throughout the year.
Donations will be used to purchase flowers during the Christmas season, as well as provide flowers around the parish throughout the year.
Please print the form below and return it to your parish office with your contribution.
If you are donating to Saint Frances Cabrini for flowers, you also have the option of donating online by CLICKING HERE.
SFC
SFC STEWARDSHIP UPDATE
YTD Stewardship (July1-November 7) $414,055
YTD Budget (July 1-November 7) $466,500
SERVER TRAINING
Are you interested in being trained as a Mass server? (5th grade and up)
Attend this training or contact the parish office.
Thursday, December 5 at 12:30pm at SFC Church
PRAYER CHAIN
We need more prayer warriors! If you are interested please contact Lizzy in the parish office.
PARISH FELLOWSHIP TEAM
We are looking to build up our Parish Fellowship Team. Do the Fall Family Picnic, Donut Sundays, and other social gatherings make you want to get involved in the fun?
Contact the Parish office to be put in contact with Kim Nielsen.
2ND COLLECTION FOR BUILDING AND GROUNDS
Sunday, December 1
FIRST FRIDAY MORNING GATHERING
A fun group of parishioners gathers in the SFC narthex after the 8am First Friday Mass at SFC to enjoy coffee, treats, and conversation....please join us! If you are interested in bringing a baked item, please contact the SFC Parish office.
SFC PRAYER GROUP
Rosary is prayed Monday through Saturday at 7:30am in the church. This group also prays the Divine Mercy Chaplet following the 8:00am Mass.
Rosary on Sunday at 10am. Vespers on Tuesday evenings at 6pm.
RAISE RIGHT (SCRIP) STORE-SFC ONLY
The Scrip store is open on the first full weekend of every month, immediately following the Saturday 4:30pm Mass and the Sunday 10:30am Mass. Email scrip@wbparishes.org with any questions.
SFC GIVING TREE
Gift tags will be available on the tree in the Narthex the weekend of November 30/December 1.
Return the wrapped gift, with the tag attached, on or before December 8. Gifts can be returned anytime during the week to the Parish Office or under the tree in the Narthex.
SFC DONUT SUNDAYS
We are offering Donut Sunday at our parish on the 1st and 3rd Sunday of every month ! This is a great social event to welcome new people to our parish and visit with friends.
The cost of sponsoring a Donut Sunday is $125.00 for each Sunday. If you sponsor, there will be a note on each of the tables listing who sponsored the donuts for that Sunday. If you are interested in sponsoring a Donut Sunday or contributing money toward one, please CLICK ON THE SPONSOR LINK.
Are you interested in helping at a Donut Sunday?
SIGN-UP TO HELP AT A DONUT SUNDAY HERE
Thank you for returning your commitment card! If you'd like to fill it out online, click the logo below.
On the first Sunday of Advent, the Marian antiphon changes from the Salve Regina to the Alma Redemptoris Mater. We will sing it every week in the beginning while people are learning it but you can also use this rehearsal video to help you learn how to pronounce the words and sing along.
Blessing of the Monument to the Unborn
Sunday, December 1
Following the 8:00am Mass
At Saint Frances Cabrini
Sunday, December 1
Following the 8:00am Mass
At Saint Frances Cabrini
Thank you to all who donated and thank you to all the volunteers.
You helped make The Memorial Garden for the Unborn a beautiful reality.
SMIC
SAMARITAN CHRISTMAS WISH LIST
Thank you for placing your unwrapped gifts for Samaritan residents in the box labeled Samaritan in the lobby or bring to the church office. All gifts need to be returned by December 15.
ANGEL TREE
Thank you for returning your gift by December 1. Gifts will be delivered to the prisoner’s children with a message of love and good news of Jesus in the name of incarcerated parents. If you are interested in learning more or helping with this ministry, please contact the parish office and ask to be put in contact with Nancy Monday.
SMIC CHURCH CLEANING
Our next church cleaning is November 30 at 7am. Questions about church cleaning? Call the parish office.
LECTORS, USHERS AND SERVERS NEEDED
Consider becoming a lector, usher, or server at Mass. Especially in need at the 9:30am Sunday Mass. Training provided. Call the parish office.
COMMITMENT CARDS FOR 2025
Thank you for returning your card and for your generosity toward the parish.
SMIC DONUT SUNDAY
SMIC 2nd Sunday of the Month (December 8) after Sunday Morning Masses
Our middle school fall dance was a night to remember! With amazing friends, epic dance battles, and most importantly, a sea of generosity for The Seed of Hope. Check out the last picture to see all of the diapers, wipes and pull ups that were donated.
NEEDED FOR A SERVICE PROJECT...
Individually wrapped candy, granola bars, travel-sized toothpaste, soaps, and hand sanitizers.
They can be dropped off at either parish in the coming weeks. Thank you!
Individually wrapped candy, granola bars, travel-sized toothpaste, soaps, and hand sanitizers.
They can be dropped off at either parish in the coming weeks. Thank you!
SAINT FRANCES CABRINI
TWINNING PARISH
SAINT MARY'S
TWINNING PARISH
COMMUNITY NEWS & EVENTS
SAINT DYMPHNA MENTAL HEALTH GROUP
2nd and 4th Fridays of the month. at SFC JPII room.
Contact Kim Geisler Kim Geisler at 262-229-0821 or email her at mikey28.max@gmail.com
Are you looking for 100% Pro-Life Catholic Healthcare?
Check out the Saint Gianna Clinic
CLICK HERE
Catholic Charities: West Bend Office; Elm Street; 262-346-4700.
We provide Case Management services free of charge as well as behavioral health counseling on a sliding fee schedule. No one is turned down due to an inability to pay.
Catholic Charities has the following items available at no cost at our Washington County Office: personal care items, cleaning supplies, laundry soap, soup and oatmeal packets.
The Clothes Closet
at Salem UCC, Wayne; just north of the HwyH/Cty Rd W intersection.
Everything is FREE: Clothing from infant to adult sizes.
Call 262-665-2367.
Interfaith Caregivers-Connecting Seniors with Caring Volunteers.
This organization provides local opportunities for both volunteers and recipients. They bring non-medical care, such as transportation, or just a friendly visit to Seniors who could benefit from resources necessary to remain independent. To register as a volunteer or recipient,
call them at 262-365-0902.
Retrouvaille-Help for your Marriage
Please call (414) 502-7685 or email: Milwaukee@HelpOurMarriage.org or visit the website at http://www.HelpOurMarriage.org
Worldwide Marriage Encounter has all the tools you need for a great marriage.
For more information visit our website at alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.
SAINT FRANCES CABRINI PARISH
NORMAL MASS SCHEDULE
Monday through Saturday: 8:00am
Saturday Anticipatory: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm
NORMAL CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Saturday Anticipatory: 4:30pm
Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am, 6:00pm
NORMAL CONFESSION SCHEDULE
Tuesdays 5:30pm
Fridays at 12noon
Saturdays following the 8:00am Mass
Saturdays following the 8:00am Mass
PARISH OFFICE
1025 S. 7th Ave.
West Bend, WI 53095
262-338-2366
Normal Parish Office Hours
Monday-Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
ADORATION CHAPEL
7pm Sundays through 8am Saturday
SAINT MARY'S PARISH
NORMAL MASS SCHEDULE
Sundays: 7:30am, 9:30am
12:00pm (Español)
Tuesday through Friday: 6:15am
Sundays: 7:30am, 9:30am
12:00pm (Español)
Tuesday through Friday: 6:15am
NORMAL CONFESSIONS
AND ADORATION
Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm
PARISH OFFICE
415 Roosevelt Drive
West Bend, WI 53090
262-338-5600
Normal Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm
Thursdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm
PARISH OFFICE
415 Roosevelt Drive
West Bend, WI 53090
262-338-5600
Normal Parish Office Hours
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am-12 Noon