The Second Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 28, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Lent is a time to reform our lives by moving closer to our Lord through listening and giving witness to God’s incarnate Word. Our Lord’s transfiguration strengthens us in our quest for union with God. Today we ask ourselves: in which area of our lives do we need to be transformed?
On this Second Sunday in Lent, our Lord invites us to deal with those attitudes, events and situations that prevent the Lord’s light from shining in and through us. It is about going into our inner room to converse with God about what we want to change and what we want to become.
See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass and for Lent.
Anticipate Sunday, February 28
- Mass Readings, Music and Prayer – The scripture readings for Sunday are about God’s covenants and Jesus’ temptations. We’ll have a special song this Sunday, written by our own Bernadette Davel and Mary Utschig, called “The Covenant Song.” It refers to covenants between God and Noah, Abraham, and Moses and the new law brought to us by Jesus. Doug has prepared the music menu for Sunday.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help us to think about surrendering to God and a mountaintop moment.
- Family Formation – Margaret Lee presents resources to help families commit to discipleship on their Lenten journey.
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 Gift of Sunday Lenten Mission – Saint Sebastian Parish will be hosting one of 18 Lenten Missions taking place throughout the archdiocese on the evening of March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. This Mission is based on The Gift of Sunday, a theological reflection issued by Archbishop Jerome Listecki, and will be presented by Fr. Jim Volkert. The evening will be held in the context of a prayer service and will highlight the importance of Sunday Mass in living out our faith on a daily basis. Due to limited seating, people are asked to register in advance for the Lenten Missions at www.archmil.org/Lenten-Missions. Contact Rosalita Villa at villar@archmil.org or 414-758-2217.
- “The Search” Lenten Discussion Groups – Meetings are Tuesdays in person after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and Wednesdays virtually at 7 p.m. Join a small group, by emailing Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org.
- Reconciliation – beginning Sunday, March 14, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered 30 minutes prior to Mass on Sundays when Fr. Peter Patrick is the celebrant.
- Stations of the Cross – Stations will be offered in person at both St. Catherine and St Sebastian every Friday morning of Lent in each church at 9:15 a.m.
- Interview – This week Jon’s “Getting to Know You” guest is Jeff Atenburg! Jeff is the Deputy District Attorney for Milwaukee County and serves on St Sebs Pastoral Council.
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
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The First Sunday in Lent
Sunday, February 21, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
As we enter the First Sunday of Lent, we hear that Jesus was tempted and was able to overcome those temptations. How we deal with temptation can define who we are. Jesus was able to overcome them because he had a constant connection with the Father through prayer.
Lent is a time we are called to go deeper into that connection with God. My article in the bulletin this week tells about praying the Daily Examen of St. Ignatius of Loyola. I suggest trying this prayer so this Lent may be fruitful and your connection with God may be strong.
See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass and for Lent.
Anticipate Sunday, February 21
- Mass Readings, Music and Prayer – The scripture readings for Sunday are about God’s covenants and Jesus’ temptations.
- Family Formation – Margaret Lee presents resources to help families commit to discipleship on their Lenten journey.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents the Gospel Reading about what it meant for Jesus to be tempted, along with a reflection and prayer for the family.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help us to think about how our covenant with God helps us on our Lenten journey.
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 Gift of Sunday Lenten Mission – Saint Sebastian Parish will be hosting one of 18 Lenten Missions taking place throughout the archdiocese on the evening of March 3 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.. This Mission is based on The Gift of Sunday, a theological reflection issued by Archbishop Jerome Listecki, and will be presented by Fr. Jim Volkert. The evening will be held in the context of a prayer service and will highlight the importance of Sunday Mass in living out our faith on a daily basis. Due to limited seating, people are asked to register in advance for the Lenten Missions at www.archmil.org/Lenten-Missions. Contact Rosalita Villa at villar@archmil.org or 414-758-2217.
- “The Search” Lenten Discussion Groups – Meetings are Tuesdays in person after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and Wednesdays virtually at 7 p.m. Join a small group, by emailing Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org. This week will focus on Chapter One of the book.
- Reconciliation – beginning Sunday, March 14, the sacrament of Reconciliation will be offered 30 minutes prior to Mass on Sundays when Fr. Peter Patrick is the celebrant.
- Stations of the Cross – Stations will be offered in person at both St. Catherine and St Sebastian every Friday morning of Lent in each church at 9:15 a.m.
- Interview – This week Jon’s “Getting to Know You” guest is Margaret Wiemer! Margaret is a longtime parishioner of St. Sebastian Parish, a lector and former parish trustee (twice!)
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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 14, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
As we celebrate the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, the Gospel tells us of a man with leprosy who came to Jesus begging, “If you wish, you can make me clean.” As you prepare for Lent, take time to ask Jesus to make you clean and to reflect more deeply on what is separating you from God and others. Although the man with leprosy was “empty” in so many ways, Mark’s Gospel portrays him as “full” of faith. We are called to be like this man who never doubted Jesus.
What are you bringing to the collective responsibility of your faith community? Jesus brought prayer and cared of those who were suffering. Those two actions together are all we need. Like the man with leprosy and his community, our community is not whole until we are each healed, restored to wholeness and returned to the community.
See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, February 14
- Mass Readings, Music and Prayer – The scripture readings for Sunday are about Jesus’ healing and compassion.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents the Gospel Reading about Jesus healing the man with leprosy, along with a reflection and prayer for the family.
- The Saint of the Week – is Saint Josephine Bakhita. Her feast day was Monday, February 8. Find out more about Saint Josephine.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help us to think hope and new beginnings.
- Music – Doug Scott shares the music menu for Sunday. Our final Sunday before Lent, as is our recent tradition, will include a little Mardi Gras music as we celebrate a Covid-reduced Fat Sunday. We will no longer sing “Alleluia” for five weeks after this Sunday, so we will enjoy the festive music while we can.
- Reflection – Fr Colman offers a reflection on the gospel.
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
- Reconciliation – beginning Sunday, February 28, the sacrament will be offered during the season of Lent 30 minutes prior to Mass on Sundays when Fr. Peter Patrick is the presider.
- Lenten Mission – “The Gift of Sunday” event will be held on Wednesday March 3, 7 p.m. at St. Sebastian Parish. To find out more, click here.
- “The Search” Lenten Discussion Groups – Meetings are Tuesdays in person after the 8:30 a.m. Mass and Wednesdays virtually at 7 p.m. Join a small group, by emailing Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org.
- Stations of the Cross – Stations will be offered in person at both St. Catherine and St Sebastian every Friday morning of Lent in each church at 9:15 a.m.
- Poinsettias – People may take poinsettias home after Mass next Sunday February 21.
- Interview – This week’s guest on “Getting to Know You” is Bill Koehn, the Administrator of St Coletta Day School.
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 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 7, 2021
My Dear Friends in Christ,
We encounter Jesus in our daily lives in three ways: first, Jesus is alive in His Word, the inspired Gospel stories and the living tradition of our church; second, we meet Jesus in the sacraments, especially in regular participation in both the Eucharist and the sacrament of reconciliation; and third, we meet Jesus in our loving service to those in need, those who live on the periphery of society.
Through these encounters with Jesus we are healed and set free – not so we can simply live life our way – but so we build the kingdom of God by spreading the Christian message, a message of hope and love. All of us are given this mission. We simply need to discern our calling and our purpose each day.
See below the offerings from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass.
Anticipate Sunday, February 7
- Mass Readings, Music and Prayer – As you read the scripture readings for Sunday think about how you can be transformed through encounters with Jesus.
- Child Ministry – Cecilia Dietzler presents the Gospel Reading about Jesus healing Simon’s mother-in-law, along with a reflection and prayer for the family.
- The Saint of the Week – is Saint Blaise. His feast day is today, Wednesday February 3! Find out more about Saint Blaise.
- Scripture Reflection – Jon Metz offers this reflection to help us to think how the times are affecting us and how we find hope.
- Music – Doug Scott shares the music menu for Sunday.
- Reflection – Thoughts on the Gospel from Fr Colman.
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
- Facing Racism Program – Monday, February 8, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. join a virtual program and discussion on the topic of Reparations for Slavery and Reconciliation. To register, email Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org.
- Lenten Mission – “The Gift of Sunday” event will be held on Wednesday March 3, 7 p.m. at St. Sebastian Parish. To find out more, click here.
- “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.
- Stations of the Cross – Stations will be offered in person at both St. Catherine’s and St Sebastian’s every Friday morning of Lent in each church at 9:15 a.m.
- Interview – This week’s guest on “Getting to Know You” is Eunice Frieseke, St Sebastian parishioner.
- The Good Times Are Almost Here! – Register on the St Sebastian Auction bidding site beginning February 7 at http://bit.ly/SEBS21AUCTION. Silent auction bidding opens on February 14. Enjoy your special auction dinner on February 20 by ordering from select restaurants by the dates listed on the Dining Flyer.
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.