The Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 27, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
In everyday life, we are faced with many choices and decisions. This is what we call judging. Times of crisis reveal who we are. If a negative, judgmental, critical attitude is self-destructive to yourself, it is even more destructive to others. In times of crisis, we need to encourage and lift each other up.
As we begin the Lenten season next week, we should bring the areas we are struggling with to the Lord. I would encourage you to consider only one vice and pray about it the whole of the Lenten season and to pray for a virtue to replace that vice. This practice will make us grow spiritually year after year.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, February 27
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today Jesus tells us that if we store good in our hearts, we will produce good.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about hypocrisy – our own and others.
- Music Selection – Kris Reck presents the music menu for Sunday Mass.
Ash Wednesday Services
- The all-school Mass at 8:20 a.m. at St Sebastian.
- A second all-school Mass at 9:45 a.m. at St Sebastian.
- Ashes will be distributed at St Catherine with a prayer service at noon.
- Mass at 6 p.m. at St Catherine.
- Mass at 7 p.m. at St Sebastian.
Other Offerings
- Facing Racism – The group is looking for articles or photos for their Lenten slideshow, check HERE to see how you can help. The March prayer for social justice is brought to you from James Napper and Mary Krolikowski.
- Rice Bowl – During the 40 days of Lent, let us reflect on global hunger and take action to help our sisters and brothers. Pick up your family’s Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl from the Gathering Area. For more information, go our parish website.
- JOY Auction 2022 – It’s this Saturday, February 26. Buy your tickets now, whether registering to attend in person or virtually at http://bit.ly/sebs-auction2022.
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Every Tuesday evening in Lent at 6 p.m. we will have speakers and dinner in the Saint Sebastian Church Hall. For more information (see the list of speakers) and to register, click HERE.
- Another Lenten Speakers Series Option – If you are not able to attend on Tuesday evenings at St Sebastian, another option is the St Margaret Mary speaker series on Saturday evenings.
- Many Hands One Vision – You should have received a request from the Archdiocese in the mail recently. See our parish website for more information on the Catholic Stewardship Appeal.
- Reflections of Faith – This issue is “Roots and Shoots.” What are your personal roots and shoots? Send articles to secretary@saintcatherine.org
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 Connie at capoth@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 Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 20, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
A Christian is a follower of Jesus. Following Jesus is easier said than done. When we fall, we need to pick ourselves up and continue on our journey toward holiness. Through baptism, each of us was anointed as “another Christ.” We share in his priestly, prophetic and kingly office and are called to be transformed and to transform the world around us.
Since Covid-19 hit us, we have become much divided, but we still need each other now and will need each other after Covid-19. As Christians we are all anointed, and we should be good to each other. How well have we used this opportunity to respond to people who have different views? We are each called to see through the eyes of Jesus – to truly be Christian.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, February 20
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today Jesus tells us to love our enemies.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about how we judge others.
- Music Selection – Kris Reck presents the music menu for Sunday Mass.
- Family Formation – Margaret offers the readings with questions and additional resources to dig deeper into the meaning of the scriptures giving food for discussion.
Other Offerings
- Getting to Know You – This week the guest is Doug Scott, Director of Liturgical Music at St Catherine. This interview was recorded two weeks ago. Since the recording, Doug has faced some significant health challenges. We have decided to still share the video lift Doug up, and keep him in our focus. Please pray for Doug and his continual healing.
- Facing Racism – The March prayer for social justice is brought to you from James Napper and Mary Krolikowski.
- JOY Auction 2022 – buy your tickets now, whether registering to attend in person or virtually at http://bit.ly/sebs-auction2022. If you would like to add something to the St Catherine basket, put it in the red basket in the Gathering Area.
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Every Tuesday evening in Lent at 6 p.m. we will have speakers and dinner in the Saint Sebastian Church Hall. For more information (see the list of speakers) and to register, click HERE.
- Gift, Gratitude and Joy: Finding Our Sacred Roots in God’s Creation – a six-week small-group discussion on Care for Creation, Franciscan spirituality and the Laudato Si’ Encyclical on Thursdays, February 24 through March 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join us via Zoom. For more information and to register go HERE.
- Many Hands One Vision – You should have received a request from the Archdiocese in the mail recently. See our parish website for more information on the Catholic Stewardship Appeal.
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 Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 13, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Many times we trust ourselves more than God. We think we know it all until we reach our limits, and then we realize we need God. In last Sunday’s Gospel, we heard Peter trusting Jesus when he was told, “Put out into deep water and lower your nets for a catch.”
All of today’s readings have the common theme of trust. In the first we hear the prophet Jeremiah say, “Cursed is the one who trusts in human beings.” And in the second reading Paul asks why people are not trusting the resurrection of Jesus. The Beatitudes, which are the heart of Jesus’ preaching, respond to our desire to trust in the Lord.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, February 13
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear about trust.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about the presence of God as we struggle.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass.
- Family Formation – Margaret Lee gives us the readings with questions for discussion and a prayer.
Other Offerings
- Thanks for Souper Sunday – We are grateful to those who toiled over their soup kettles, who baked tirelessly, who set up and cleaned up, and who joined in visiting and making friends.
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Every Tuesday evening in Lent at 6 p.m. we will have speakers and dinner in the Saint Sebastian Church Hall. For more information (see the list of speakers) and to register, click HERE.
- Gift, Gratitude and Joy: Finding Our Sacred Roots in God’s Creation – a six-week small-group discussion on Care for Creation, Franciscan spirituality and the Laudato Si’ Encyclical on Thursdays, February 24 through March 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join us via Zoom. For more information and to register go HERE.
- Many Hands One Vision – You should have received a request from the Archdiocese in the mail recently. See our parish website for more information on the Catholic Stewardship Appeal.
- Getting to Know You – This week’s guests are the chairs of the Saint Sebastian Auction: Dillon and Molly Ambrose and Jake Corr and Melissa Karls! They give a sneak peak into the JOY 2022 Auction on Saturday, February 26. https://youtu.be/u6lDdEYPUMg
- Saint Sebastian’s JOY Auction 2022 – buy your tickets now, whether registering in person or virtually at http://bit.ly/sebs-auction2022. If you would like to add something to the St Catherine basket, put it in the red basket in the Gathering Area.
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 Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Sunday, February 6, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
In Sunday’s readings we hear how Isaiah, Paul and Peter needed to be pushed, because they felt unworthy to be God’s messengers. Have you ever reached your wits end and wanted to throw in the towel – like Peter and his companions who were washing the nets as a sign that they were giving up? You might have tried many ways to change, but the harder you try, the more you fail.
God sends people into our lives to humble us like Jesus did for Peter and to help us be attentive to the voice of the Holy Spirit. Jesus will meet us where we are and invite us to take the next step toward becoming faithful disciples. Let us cast into the deep.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, February 6
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear about Isaiah, Paul and Peter responding to being called.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection we think about responding to generosity.
- Music Selection – Doug presents the music menu for Sunday Mass. In this week’s Gospel of Luke, Jesus says he will make us fishers of men (and women). So cast your nets and bring a friend to Mass!
- Youth Formation – Margaret Lee’s offering will be posted on the parish website this weekend.
Other Offerings
- It’s Souper Sunday!– Come to the Fr Jack Kern Community Center after Mass for delicious soups and breads.
- Gift, Gratitude and Joy: Finding Our Sacred Roots in God’s Creation – a six-week small-group discussion on Care for Creation, Franciscan spirituality and the Laudato Si’ Encyclical on Thursdays, February 24 through March 21, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Join us via Zoom. For more information and to register go to http://saintcatherine51.org/?p=5297
- Common Ground Delegate’s Assembly – onThursday, 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 February 10: https://forms.gle/4Z26qjz526cVLXQU8
- Getting to Know You is back! – This week our guest is Lisa Weger who coordinates the Sebs Fish Fry. Enjoy getting to know Lisa. https://youtu.be/W3lkaWmrn0U
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Every Tuesday evening in Lent we will be in need of people to bring soup, bread and desserts as well as some kitchen help for each night. If you are able to help in anyway please sign up HERE.
- Saint Sebastian’s JOY Auction 2022 – buy your tickets now, whether registering in person or virtually at http://bit.ly/sebs-auction2022. If you would like to add something to the St Catherine basket, put it in the red basket in the Gathering Area.
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