Fourth Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 25, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
As we continue to celebrate Easter we hear readings about the purpose of Christ coming. He had a choice of not laying down His life, but He opted to do the will of God.
In this Sunday’s Gospel, we hear Jesus saying he is the “Good Shepherd.” He is taking up this divine task initiated by God. All of us are being called to be good shepherds: as parents, children, students and workers. Let us be our brothers’ and sisters’ keepers by leading the life to which Christ has called us.
Spend some time with the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, April 25
- Mass Readings – The scripture readings for Sunday tell us about Jesus the Good Shepherd who knows his sheep.
- Music – Doug has prepared the music menu so you can follow along.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help think about God’s love for us.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents Saint of the Day: Saint Anselm!
- Youth and Young Adult Ministry – Have you ever been led astray? Margaret Lee presents this and other reflection questions along with a summary of Sunday’s readings.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines.
- Don’t miss the Bulletin!
- Mass at St. Catherine is live on site and live streamed on Facebook.
- The 8 AM Mass at St. Sebastian is live on site and live streamed on Facebook.
- The 10:30 AM and 6 PM Masses at St. Sebastian are live on site.
- Sign up on our online-giving site. Check it out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other
- Sacramental Life – Today we welcome into our faith community Arielle Komlai Thongsounh, and we celebrate the First Eucharist of Ian Anthony Melendes.
- Interview – Jon Metz’s guest this week on “Getting to Know You” is Bernadette Davel. Bernadette shares tremendous wisdom and a strong witness of faith. She is a former middle school reading teacher and a long-time active member at St. Catherine.
- Reflections of Faith – the April issue on Formed/Reform is available here.
If someone you know needs our prayers, you can send requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org. If you would like to receive the bulletin in the mail or are in need of some assistance, please contact Sister Pat at prussell@saintcatherine.org or 414-445-5115.
God is good all the time; all the time God is good.
Blessings of peace and gratitude.
Father Peter Patrick Kimani
Saint Catherine and Saint Sebastian Parishes
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Third Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 18, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Immediately after the crucifixion of Jesus, the disciples were afraid that what happened to him would happen to them. Peter and the other disciples went back to fishing; that did not stop Jesus from loving them. He never gave up on them despite their weaknesses. God does not give up on us; we give up on God.
In today’s first reading, Peter tells the Jews, “Repent, therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be wiped away.” As Jesus reminds us, he is our advocate with the Father. Therefore, never be discouraged because of your weaknesses. Instead, let us call upon the name of the Risen Lord when we are weak.
Spend some time with the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, April 18
- Mass Readings – The scripture readings for Sunday tell us Jesus met with disciples and opened their minds to the Scriptures.
- Music – Our closing song, “That Easter Day with Joy was Bright,” is new. It is an Easter text to the tune of “All Creatures of our God and King.” Doug has prepared the music menu so you can follow along.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help think about struggling with our faith and embracing the mystery.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines.
- Don’t miss the Bulletin!
- Mass at St. Catherine is live on site and live streamed on Facebook.
- The 8 AM Mass at St. Sebastian is live on site and live streamed on Facebook.
- The 10:30 AM and 6 PM Masses at St. Sebastian are live on site.
- Sign up on our online-giving site. Check it out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other
- Interview – Jon Metz’s guest this week on “Getting to Know You” is Lisa Metz! Lisa is Chair of the Theology Department at Divine Savior Holy Angels High School, is an active member at St Sebastian on the school committee and the Facing Racism committee, and serves on the baptism prep team.
- Parish Clean Up – Meet at the Community Center this Saturday, April 17, from 9 to noon.
If someone you know needs our prayers, you can send requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org. If you would like to receive the bulletin in the mail or are in need of some assistance, please contact Sister Pat at prussell@saintcatherine.org or 414-445-5115.
God is good all the time; all the time God is good.
Blessings of peace and gratitude.
Father Peter Patrick Kimani
Saint Catherine and Saint Sebastian Parishes
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 11, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
The Second Sunday of Easter is also known as Divine Mercy Sunday. It’s called Divine Mercy Sunday because Jesus forgave His disciples for abandoning Him while He was suffering and being crucified. Today’s Gospel is about the first appearance of the Risen Lord to His disciples. His greeting to them was, “Peace be with you.”
When Thomas saw Jesus, he expressed a very profound act of faith, exclaiming, “My Lord and my God!” He expressed what was in his mind and heart not just what he saw with his eyes. His experience was personal. Our faith calls us to grow beyond the formation we received when we first received the sacraments and to ask how to make our faith personal.
Spend some time with the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, April 11
- Mass Readings, Music and Prayer – The scripture readings for Sunday tell us about Jesus after His resurrection. Doug has prepared the music menu so you can follow along.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help think about doubt in a life of faith.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents the Saint of the Week: John Baptist de la Salle.
- Reflection – Fr. Colman writes “He Is a Priest Forever.”
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines.
- Don’t miss the Bulletin!
- Mass at St. Catherine is live on site and live streamed on Facebook. The 8 AM Mass at St. Sebastian is live on site and live streamed on Facebook.
- The 10:30 AM and 6 PM Masses at St. Sebastian are live on site.
- St. Catherine has a new online-giving site. Check it out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other
- Interview – Jon Metz’s guest this week on “Getting to Know You” is Steve Blaha! Steve grew up at Sebs and is the current campus minister at Marquette University.
If someone you know needs our prayers, you can send requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org. If you would like to receive the bulletin in the mail or are in need of some assistance, please contact Sister Pat at prussell@saintcatherine.org or 414-445-5115.
God is good all the time; all the time God is good.
Blessings of peace and gratitude.
Father Peter Patrick Kimani
Saint Catherine and Saint Sebastian Parishes
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of our Lord
Sunday, April 4, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
As the body of Jesus that rose on Easter morning was totally different from the body of Jesus that was buried on Good Friday afternoon, we anticipate being different after Lent. Like Mary, Peter and the Beloved Disciple, we arrive at our understanding of the resurrection of Jesus at different speeds, each at our own pace. This Easter, ask yourself: how do I witness Jesus in my life? Hopefully, we move forward from doubt to understanding to the deep faith of the beloved disciples.
Easter signifies new beginnings. Each one of us can become the beloved disciple of the Risen Lord through the intensity of our love for Jesus. This love enables us to recognize His powerful presence promptly in all situations. HE IS RISEN! ALLELUIA! ALLELUIA!
Spend some time with the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, April 4
- Mass Readings, Music and Prayer – The scripture readings invite us to rejoice for the Lord has risen!Doug has prepared the music menu so you can follow along.
- Family Ministry – Margaret Lee presents videos and prayer here (as PDF) and here (as Google slides) for the family to explore and reflect on the Gospel.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help think about miraculous moments in your life.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents an activity for families that commemorates “Spy Wednesday,” aka the Wednesday that Judas betrayed Jesus.
- Reflection – from Fr Colman titled, “He Is a Priest Forever.”
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines.
- Don’t miss the Bulletin!
- The 8 AM Mass at St. Sebastian is live on site and will be live streamed on Facebook.
- The 10:30 AM and 6 PM Masses at St. Sebastian are live on site.
- St. Catherine has a new online-giving site. Check it out.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other
- Scam Alert – Some parishioners have received a phishing email purporting to be Fr. Peter Patrick. It is not. If the email address is not his name at SaintCatherine.org, do not trust it. Also, please know that Fr. Patrick would not email you to ask you to purchase gift cards or to send money; rather, he would write a letter, call you or ask at Mass. Stay safe. Blessings on your day!
If someone you know needs our prayers, you can send requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org. If you would like to receive the bulletin in the mail or are in need of some assistance, please contact Sister Pat at prussell@saintcatherine.org or 414-445-5115.
God is good all the time; all the time God is good.
Blessings of peace and gratitude.
Father Peter Patrick Kimani
Saint Catherine and Saint Sebastian Parishes