The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 31, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Knowing Jesus is one thing; living according to his teachings is another. To follow Jesus is a radical decision. This Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time is about Jesus coming to reclaim the kingdom of God. God’s kingdom is not a place, but a way of life, and the coming of God’s kingdom is not an instant happening but a gradual process.
Jesus inaugurated the kingdom of God and left us the task of completing it. As Jesus slowed down to attend to the man who had an unclean spirit, let us also slow down enough to appreciate one another beginning with our immediate family members. Today’s Gospel is an invitation to slow down.
See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, January 31
- Sunday Mass Readings – As you read the scripture readings think about slowing down as a way of life.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents the Gospel Reading about the healing of the man with the unclean spirit with a reflection for the family.
- The Saint of the Week is Saint Angela Merici! Her feast day is today, Wednesday January 27! Find out more about Saint Angela Merici.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection with questions to help us to think how trusting God can keep us from worry.
- Music – Doug Scott shares the music menu for Sunday.
- Reflection – Fr Colman offers his thoughts on the prophets in our world.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines. Watch a video message from Fr. Peter Patrick here.
- 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 Activities
- “The Search” Lenten Small Groups — Did you pick up this year’s Christmas book “The Search?” If you are interested joining a discussion group, please email Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org. Specify if you would like to participate in person or virtually and indicate what days and times you would prefer. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule.
- Interview – This week’s guest on “Getting to Know You” is Carole Poth, director of administration at Saint Sebastian and director of administration and operations at Saint Catherine.
- Let the Good Times Roll! – Celebrate Mardi Gras St. Seb’s style by participating in our Virtual Auction, February 14-20. Check this out on the Parish website.
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.
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 24, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Pope Francis announced the Third Sunday in Ordinary Time as the Sunday of the Word of God to be devoted to the celebration, study and dissemination of the sacred Scriptures. This it to challenge us, as Catholics, to intentionally read Scripture. Saint Jerome says, “Ignorance of Scripture is ignorance of Christ.” If we want to have an intimate relationship with Jesus, we have to read Scripture.
God’s values must be the rule of our lives, instead of worldly or selfish values. Jesus again and again invites us to come under the loving rule of God by abandoning all unloving and ungodly ways. “Kingdom of God” does not refer to a place or a territory, but a new life to be lived with God’s own values.
See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, January 24
- Sunday Mass Readings – As you read the scripture readings think about how you are called to witness.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler, the new child formation minister, presents a slide presentation on the Gospel Reading with a reflection for younger kids and a video.
- The Saint of the Week is Saint Sebastian, whose feast day was today, January 20! What an unbelievably cool patron for our parish, and how timely since he is the patron saint of plague victims. Cecilia encourages parents to learn about the Saint Sebastian with their kids because there’s probably something new to learn for everyone! For younger kids, check out the coloring book page of Saint Sebastian.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers “Immediately, they dropped their nets” to help us to think how we might know God is calling us.
- Music – Doug Scott shares the music menu for Sunday.
- Reflection – Offered by Fr Coleman.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines. Watch a video message from Fr. Peter Patrick here.
- 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other Activities
- Interview – This week’s guest on “Getting to Know You” is Chris Fulcher. Chris is the chair of St. Sebastian’s Faith Formation Committee and a cantor at Mass.
- Facing Racism – Register to join a virtual dialogue about building bridges to promote racial justice on Monday, January 25.
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.
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 17, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
If I would ask how you came to know God, you would likely find it a very simple question to answer. It’s through our parents. Parents have the mission of teaching their children to pray and to discover their vocation as children of God. After our baptism, what is next? We are called to be witnesses of Jesus through our words and deeds every day of our lives.
Christian vocation involves hearing God’s call through human testimony, following Jesus, seeking Him, finding Him and bringing others to Him by sharing that experience with them. In Sunday’s Old Testament passage Eli helps his young disciple Samuel discern that the Lord is calling him to a personal encounter. Samuel’s response is every disciple’s perfect prayer: “Speak, Lord, for your servant is listening.”
This Second Sunday in Ordinary Time is also being celebrated as the Sunday of the Word of God. See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, January 17
- Sunday Mass Readings – As you read the scripture readings think about how you are called to witness.
- Scripture Reflection – Margaret Lee offers ways for us to reflect on living and sharing our faith.
- Music – Doug Scott shares the music menu for Sunday.
- Reflection – Fr Colman offers his thoughts on this week’s scripture.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines. Watch a video message from Fr. Peter Patrick here.
- 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other Activities
- Interview – This week’s guest on “Getting to Know You” with Jon Metz is Deacon Ralph Kornburger who has served as deacon at Saint Catherine Parish for 30 plus years.
- Martin Luther King Celebration – Join the Letter from a Birmingham Jail discussion on Monday, January 18, at 7 PM. Contact Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org to receive the link to this virtual discussion.
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.
The Baptism of the Lord
Sunday, January 10, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
The Feast of the Baptism of the Lord invites us to demonstrate that we truly are God’s beloved children by remaining faithful to our baptismal vocation and mission. Listening to the inner voice of the Spirit helps us to become more and more sensitive to the needs of the modern world and to look for newer forms of service.
Then the question arises: What is my mission and calling as a follower of Christ? This is a question we all need to ask ourselves as baptized people. Like Jesus, by our baptism, we are called to enter into the lives of those who are weak and vulnerable. We should not consider ourselves as overly virtuous and look down on those who are sinners. Let us commit ourselves to the mission and vision of our Parish and serve in different ministries and give generously.
Anticipate Sunday, January 10
- Sunday Mass Readings – As you read the scripture readings think about what baptism means to you.
- Scripture Reflection – Margaret Lee offers a way to think about being baptized with the Holy Spirit.
- Youth Ministry – Margaret Lee offers activities and resources for youth to explore their baptism.
- Music – Here is the music menu offered by Doug.
- Reflection – Although Father Peter Patrick could not be at Mass, he has prepared a reflection on the Baptism of our Lord.
- Reflection – Fr Coleman offers this on Jesus, the Foundation of the Just World.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines. Watch a video message from Fr. Peter Patrick here.
- 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
Other Activities
- Adult Formation – with Jon Metz at Saint Sebastian in the Parish Hall following the 8 AM Mass this Sunday. All are welcome. This is usually the parents of students who are attending formation classes.
- Interview – This week’s guest on “Getting to Know You” with Jon Metz is Mike Kamenski, Liturgist and Pastoral Associate at St Sebastian.
- Martin Luther King Celebration – Join the Letter from a Birmingham Jail discussion on Monday, January 18, at 7 PM. Contact Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org to receive the link to this virtual discussion.
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.
The Epiphany of the Lord
Sunday, January 3, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Epiphanies are all around us if we are alert to their presence. Our personal epiphanies convince us there is a God in our midst in all situations and circumstances. Epiphany moments help us to grow spiritually and as human beings; they uplift us when we are down.
We don’t need to travel far like the Magi seeking to see Jesus. Jesus is God with us, “Emmanuel.” He lives in each one of us, in others and also in nature. We need to share the experience and guidance of other spiritual persons who can teach us what we do not yet know. Let us always remember to recognize who lives in each of us.
Best wishes for a blessed New Year!
Anticipate Sunday, January 3
- Sunday Mass Readings – As you read the scripture readings think about your own epiphany moments. Follow along to celebrate the Epiphany of our Lord with music.
- Reflection – Father Coleman presents The Person of Jesus.
Sunday Mass
- The 9 AM Mass at St. Catherine continues to be in person following COVID-safe guidelines. Watch a video message from Fr. Peter Patrick here.
- 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.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you or someone in your household is not feeling well, please stay home.
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.