The Fourth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 27, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Remember when you were away from home for a long time, and how it felt to be back home at last. Someone said to you, “Welcome home.” Home has a special feeling. It’s a place we feel loved, cared for and a sense of belonging. However, there are times we feel alienated – when we feel like leaving home and never coming back.
Today’s Gospel reading on the parable of the prodigal son left me thinking: What might have transpired and made the younger son ask for his inheritance and leave home? Was he feeling unloved, unappreciated? Your guess is as good as mine. Let us make our parish a home where everyone feels welcomed, cared for, loved and listened to. The root of all our divisions is when we do not listen to each other. Let us learn to listen to each other without judgment.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, March 27
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear the story of the prodigal son.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about fairness and mercy.
- Music Selection – See the music menu for Sunday Mass.
- Reconciliation – Sunday, March 27, 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. (before Mass).
Other Offerings
- Consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary – Friday, March 25, 11 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. People can attend in person or watch via live stream from a link on the archdiocesan website.
- Centennial Pilgrimage to Civil Rights Sites – Lisa Metz will present photos and commentary from her previous pilgrimage to Civil Rights sites after Mass on March 27. Find out more and RSVP here.
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Tuesdays in Lent at 6 p.m. we gather in the Church Hall. Our speaker on March 29 is Kathleen Cullen on the dignity of those grieving. For more information (see the list of speakers) click HERE.
- Common Ground Mayor Candidate Forum – Click to view the recording of the Forum. The Candidate discussion begins just after the 1 hour mark.
- Empowering Relationships – Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to 1 pm (Lunch Provided). Presented by Marquette University Theology Department The Adult Track to explore the Catholic theology and spiritual practices that support the laity’s efforts to contribute more fully to the life of the Church. The Teen Track to learn about safe relationships and examine power dynamics in relationships. This fulfills the safeguarding requirement. Contact: Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org
- Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 9:15 a.m. (after Mass) Each week we will focus our prayer through the lens of a different artistic expression.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional. There is still a section of the Church marked off for those people who want to maintain Covid-10 protocols. Thank you for your concern for the health of all.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Send prayer requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org.
Arrange Mass intentions with Connie at the parish office, at capoth@saintcatherine.org or at 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 of Lent
Sunday, March 20, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Sometimes I wonder if we have lost the sense of sin and what it does to our lives. We are all sinners whether we accept it or not. No one is completely righteous, so Jesus needed to come to save us from sin. Every time we sin, we lose the grace of God and, through the Sacrament of Reconciliation, we receive His grace back.
How do you approach God when you come to worship him? Do you approach God with humility? The Sacrament of Reconciliation supports our relationship with God. It doesn’t matter how long it has been since your last confession, take advantage of this Sacrament during Lent.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, March 20
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear Jesus telling the Galileans to repent.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about living more intentionally.
- Music Selection – See the music menu for Sunday Mass.
- Reconciliation – Sunday, March 27, 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. (before Mass).
Other Offerings
- St Joseph Feast Day Mass – On Saturday, March 19, at 9 a.m. Bishop Schuerman will celebrate Mass at St Catherine Parish.
- The Gift of Sunday – Wednesday, March 23, 7 – 8:30 p.m., St Sebastian Parish will host “No Greater Love Lenten Missions” with a Mass and Fr Rob Kroll S.J. presenting the mission topic of God’s love for us.
- Centennial Pilgrimage to Civil Rights Sites – Lisa Metz will present photos and commentary from her previous pilgrimage to Civil Rights sites after Mass on March 27. Find out more and RSVP here.
- 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 Space.
- Getting to Know You – This week the guest is Mike Wessa. Mike is a St Catherine parishioner, and he is the all-around “fix it” guy at the parish. Mike is incredibly generous with his talents serving the parish.
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Tuesdays in Lent at 6 p.m. we gather in the Church Hall. Our speaker on March 22 is Chief Municipal Court Judge Derek Mosley. Derek will help us to look at the dignity of race and our own unconscious bias to help create insight into how and why people are judged by race. For more information (see the list of speakers) click HERE.
- Empowering Relationships – Saturday, April 2, from 10 am to 1 pm (Lunch Provided). Presented by Marquette University Theology Department The Adult Track: Empowering the Laity- Explore the Catholic theology and spiritual practices that support the laity’s efforts to contribute more fully to the life of the Church. The Teen Track: Empowering Relationships: Adolescents, Power, and Relationships- Learn about safe relationships and examine power dynamics in relationships. This fulfils the safeguarding requirement. Contact: Jon Metz at jmetz@saintsebs.org
- Facing Racism – Do you have a prayer to offer for racial justice? Email media@saintsebs.org
- Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 9:15 a.m. (after Mass) Each week we will focus our prayer through the lens of a different artistic expression.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional. There is still a section of the Church marked off for those people who want to maintain Covid-10 protocols. Thank you for your concern for the health of all.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Send prayer requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org.
Arrange Mass intentions with Connie at the parish office, at capoth@saintcatherine.org or at 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 of Lent
Sunday, March 13, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Lent is a time when we are challenged to reflect more deeply on our way of life and to draw closer to God and others. In today’s Gospel we hear about Jesus being transfigured. The experience of transfiguration transformed the three disciples’ knowledge of Jesus. Lent is a season that transforms and prepares us to accept the pain and dramatic shifts we encounter in life.
Prayer, as a component of Lent, can transform us. Sometimes we are in pain and other times in glory, and we should embrace both. We need to understand ups and downs as a part of life. It’s during those desert moments that our faith will grow deeper and stronger – as long as we don’t give up or get discouraged.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, March 13
- Anointing Sunday – Reminder: this Sunday we will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing. And also remember to set your clock back!
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear about the transfiguration of Jesus and the transformation of the disciples.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about the important people in our faith lives.
- Music Selection – See the music menu for Sunday Mass.
- Reconciliation – Sundays, March 13 and 27, 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. (before Mass).
Other Offerings
- Stations of the Cross – Fridays at 9:15 a.m. (after Mass) Each week we will focus our prayer through the lens of a different artistic expression.
- St Joseph Feast Day Mass and Lenten Day of Reflection – On Saturday, March 19, at 9 a.m. Bishop Schuerman will celebrate Mass. It will be followed by a day of reflection in the Community Center; this requires registration by March 16. Find out more HERE.
- Centennial Pilgrimage to Civil Rights Sites – Lisa Metz will present photos and commentary from her previous pilgrimage to Civil Rights sites after Mass on March 27. Find out more and RSVP here.
- Rice Bowl – Pick up your family’s Catholic Relief Services Rice Bowl from the Gathering Area. For more information, go our parish website.
- 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.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional. Thank you for your concern for the health of all.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Send prayer requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org.
Arrange Mass intentions with Connie at the parish office, at capoth@saintcatherine.org or at 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 First Sunday of Lent
Sunday, March 6, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Lent a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. I would like you to think in terms of eliminating what keeps you from following Jesus in your life and replacing it with virtue. Lent means Let’s Eliminate Negative Thinking.
Remember, as we hear in today’s Gospel, Jesus was also tempted. Temptations are not bad; they are part of who we are. Jesus was able to overcome them because he had constant connection with the Father through prayer. Lent is the time we are called to go deeper into that connection with God.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, March 6
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear, “everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.”
- Family Reflection and Resources – Margaret Lee offers readings and discussion questions and links to online resources to explore.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection Jon helps us think about what we need to let go of this Lent.
- Music Selection – Doug and music team present the music menu for Sunday Mass.
- Daily Examen of St. Ignatius of Loyola – Fr Peter Patrick offers this method of prayer to explore during Lent.
- Reconciliation – Sundays, March 13 and 27, 8:20 to 8:50 a.m. (before Mass).
Other Offerings
- Stations of the Cross – Beginning on Friday, March 11, at 9:15 a.m. (after Mass) we will walk the Stations in the Church each Friday during Lent. St. Francis of Assisi is credited with beginning the devotion of Walking the Stations of the Cross. Each week we will focus our prayer through the lens of a different artistic expression. All are welcome.
- Lenten Day of Reflection – On Saturday, March 19, Bishop Scheuerman will lead a day of reflection in the St Catherine Community Center. Find out more HERE.
- 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.
- 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.
- Getting to Know You – This week Jon interviewed Sheri Rick, a sacristan and the middle school region teacher at St Sebastian School.
- Facing Racism – “Get in good trouble, necessary trouble, and help redeem the soul of America.” ― Rep. John Lewis, Remarks at the Edmund Pettus Bridge, 3/01/2020. The March prayer for social justice is brought to you from James Napper and Mary Krolikowski.
Covid-19 Update: Masks are optional. Thank you for your concern for the health of all.
Click HERE for your bulletin.
Click HERE for online giving.
Send prayer requests to wepray@saintcatherine.org.
Arrange Mass intentions with Connie at the parish office, at capoth@saintcatherine.org or at 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