The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 30, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
As Christians, it is not what other people do to us, but how we respond to their actions. When life comes along and shakes you (which WILL happen), whatever is inside you will come out. It’s easy to have a good nature, until you get rattled. When life gets tough, what spills over? Joy, gratefulness, peace and humility? Or anger, bitterness, harsh words and reactions? You choose!
Remember, in our baptism we received three offices: as priests we bring people closer to God; as prophets we speak the divine truth; and as kings we lead according to God’s will. No matter the rejection we face in our life, we should not stop doing what is right, because the love of God surpasses all that. In this Sunday’s second reading Paul preaches the more excellent way, the way of love.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, January 30
- Feast of Saint Blaise – Fr Peter Patrick will call the congregation to process to the front of Church for a special blessing to heal any ailment, particularly illnesses of the throat.
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today Jesus is teaching in the synagogue.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection we think about the power of love as the core of Christianity.
- Youth Formation – Dig deeper into the readings from Margaret Lee. Think about what it means to be a prophet and what the virtues mean to you.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass to help us express the love in our hearts.
Other Offerings
- Common Ground Delegate’s Assembly – on Thursday, February 10, 6:30 – 8 p.m. to help lay the groundwork for the March mayoral forum. All Core Team leaders, as well as other interested leaders and prospective members, should plan to attend. Click to RSVP for Feb. 10:https://forms.gle/4Z26qjz526cVLXQU8
- Souper Sunday – Reminder for February 6, after Mass. Let Bernadette know if you can help be a server.
- Couples Conference – Fortify your most important relationship and work toward building the amazing future you deserve together. Register to attend in person or live streamed. Find out more.
- Saint Sebastian’s JOY Auction 2022 – buy your tickets now, whether registering in person or virtually at http://bit.ly/sebs-auction2022.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are required for all following the mandate set by the Milwaukee Common Council. This is whether you were vaccinated or not. Thank you for your concern for the health of all.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
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
The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 23, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
In the Gospel, we hear that Jesus went to his home town, entered the synagogue and read the scroll saying, “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring glad tidings to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim liberty to captives and recovery of sight to the blind, to let the oppressed go free, and to proclaim a year acceptable to the Lord.” Lk. 4:18-19. Jesus is telling us his mission on Earth.
The beauty and richness of a stewardship way of life is that no one is expected to do it all. God simply asks us to share the gifts and talents we do have at this place and in this time. Do your part; let your brothers and sisters in the Body of Christ do theirs; and know that the Spirit of the Lord is upon us all as we live out this stewardship way of life.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, January 23
- Mass Readings – The scripture readings today are about what it means to be the Body of Christ.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon Metz helps us think about justice and seeing our neighbor as the Body of Christ.
- Youth Formation – Dig deeper into the readings with resources from Margaret Lee. Think about your gifts as an individuals and as part of a community.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass as we celebrate our many gifts and a “Good News” Alleluia.
Other Offerings
- 2021 Donation Statements – will be available after Mass on Sunday. Any statements not picked up will be mailed out.
- Souper Sunday – February 6, after Mass.
- Men’s Group Meeting – Men of St Sebastian and St Catherine Parishes are invited to the inaugural meeting on Thursday, January 27. Read more here.
- Vaccine and Testing Opportunities – can be found HERE.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are required for all following the mandate set by the Milwaukee Common Council. This is whether you were vaccinated or not. Thank you for your concern for the health of all.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
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
The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, January 16, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
In our world today, we may not want to show others that we are Christians, because we want to be neutral. Let us invite Christ in our homes and our lives without shame, and, like he did at the wedding in Cana, Christ will transform our shame into celebration.
Inviting Jesus into our home could be the most important thing we ever do. As we begin this New Year of 2022, let Jesus’ presence fill our homes and be felt by all those who visit us. Remember, home is our first school where we learn to love, to care for each other and to forgive. This much I know – when you invite Jesus into your home, you’re never going to be the same again.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, January 16
- Mass Readings – The scripture readings today begin the stories of Jesus’ deeds on Earth.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon Metz helps us think about faith and generosity.
- Youth Formation – Dig deeper into the readings with resources from Margaret Lee. Learn about covenant and how God transforms us.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass as we celebrate the beginning of Jesus’ ministry.
Other Offerings
- Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day – The presentation and discussion on Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” scheduled for Monday, January 17, is now being moved to a virtual event. Read more here.
- Men’s Group Meeting – Men of St Sebastian and St Catherine Parishes are invited to the inaugural meeting on Thursday, January 27. Read more here.
- Vaccine and Testing Opportunities – can be found HERE.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional, but please wear a mask if you’ve not been vaccinated. A marked area that is the masked-only section is located on the back of the east side of the church for those more comfortable in a masked-only environment. Staff, ushers and minsters will wear masks.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
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
The Baptism of our Lord
Sunday, January 9, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday we celebrate the Baptism of the Lord. Christians believe Jesus was baptized so he could be in solidarity with us, though without sin. We reflect on our own baptism as the beginning of our acceptance to do the will of the Father. We become God’s beloved sons and daughters and are called to be in solidarity with others.
On this day we consider how we can do the will of the Father. Solidarity calls us to love our neighbors locally and across the world in concrete ways by acknowledging inequalities that exist, seeking justice for all. Sometimes we focus more on what divides us, but the pandemic and other disasters have taught us that we are far more interconnected than we had previously imagined.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, January 9
- Mass Readings – In today’s scripture readings we hear about being baptized with the Holy Spirit.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about the meaning of baptism.
- Youth Formation – Margaret offers the readings with thought-provoking questions and a host of resources for further knowledge and reflection on the baptism of Jesus.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass as we celebrate the baptism of Jesus and the kick off of our Centennial Year.
Other Offerings
- Centennial Celebration – The kick-off event of Saint Catherine’s centennial year will be at Mass this Sunday, January 9, followed by a reception.
- Dr Martin Luther King Jr Day – The presentation and discussion on Dr Martin Luther King Jr’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” scheduled for Monday, January 17, is now being moved to a virtual event. Anyone who has already registered will receive a Zoom link to the program. If you would still like to register, please email Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional, but please wear a mask if you’ve not been vaccinated. A marked area that is the masked-only section is located on the back of the east side of the church for those more comfortable in a masked-only environment. Staff, ushers and minsters will wear masks.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
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
The Epiphany of our Lord
Sunday, January 2, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
This Sunday we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles as represented by the Magi. The Magi represent the people from the East. The Jews were not the only ones who were looking for a great king to bring peace on Earth.
Epiphanies are all around us if we are open to them. Jesus reveals himself in various ways and invites us to respond to his love like the wise men did. But too many people do not grow in their knowledge and experience of God. We don’t need to travel far like the Magi seeking Jesus; God with us, “Emmanuel.” He lives in each one of us and in nature.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, January 2
- Mass Readings – The scripture readings for Sunday proclaim the expectation of light and hope.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass as we hear of the magi finding their way to the Christ Child.
Other Offerings
- Christmas Message – from the Archdiocese of Milwaukee: We are so grateful for your love and support of the Church. You are a blessing to us. We have a special Christmas message to share with you from Archbishop Listecki. Please take a moment to watch this video.
- Centennial Celebration – The kick-off event of Saint Catherine’s centennial year will be at Mass on Sunday, January 9, followed by a reception.
- Bible Study on the Gospel of John – Join us for this eight-part Bible Study on the Gospel of John that will begin January 4, 2022. Come either Tuesday mornings at 9:15 a.m. at St Catherine or Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m. at St Sebastian. To register email Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org. There is a $10 fee for the workbook.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional, but please wear a mask if you’ve not been vaccinated. A marked area that is the masked-only section is located on the back of the east side of the church for those more comfortable in a masked-only environment. Staff, ushers and minsters will wear masks.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
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