Second Sunday of Easter
Sunday, April 24, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Saint Faustina Kowalska was a Polish nun who received visions from Jesus, including one of Jesus wearing a white garment with beams of red and white coming from His heart. This image came to be known as the image of Divine Mercy. Pope John Paul II declared the Second Sunday after Easter to be called “Divine Mercy Sunday.”
We are all sinners, and we need God’s mercy and forgiveness. But when we focus too much on our sins, we forget God’s divine mercy calling each one of us. God is not evaluating our sins, but calls us as forgiven sinners who can continue to witness God wherever we encounter others.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, April 24
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we we hear about God’s mercy and love. John writes so we may believe in the signs from Jesus.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection we think about worry, doubt and faith.
- Music Selection – Elaine presents the music menu for Sunday’s Mass.
Other Offerings
- Centennial Pilgrimage, Sep 29-Oct 2 – As part of our Centennial celebration, we are sponsoring a pilgrimage to important civil rights sites in the South. We will be traveling by bus. An itinerary and application forms for the pilgrimage are available in the Gathering Area, in the parish office and HERE. Applications are due Saturday, April 30.
- Men’s Group Gathering – Wednesday, April 27, at St. Sebastian following Adoration. Adoration this month is from 5:30 – 6:15 pm. Men of St. Catherine and St. Sebastian parishes are invited to spend some time in prayer and join us in the Multi-Purpose Room afterwards for a social gathering. Attendees are invited to bring some drinks and/or appetizers to share. We look forward to seeing you.
- Getting to Know You – It’s the finale and the tables have turned! Chelsea Duffy graciously sits in the interview chair to finally interview the interviewer, Jon Metz. These interviews have been such a blessing. Thank you all for being an important part of this family of faith. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/0ULd3p9RihQ or listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fACwdN61YXRI2cgIL9o4L
- Mixtape Side B (a.k.a. Cabaret Lite Variety Show) – April 29 and 30, at 7 pm, in the Saint Sebastian Church Hall. Free-will donation. Guests can register online at: https://bit.ly/sebscabaret22. Anyone who does not register online will be seated at a table upon arrival. Proof of vaccination and masks are NOT required.
- Pope Francis Wants Your Opinion! – Over the coming months, Catholics from around the world will be participating in a worldwide Synod, or consultation process. Lend your voice to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s response to Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality! What would you like the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Pope Francis to know? Visit https://www.archmil.org/About-us/Synod/Synodality.htm, or https://tinyurl.com/5n6z4547 and share your thoughts.
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
Easter Sunday, The Resurrection
Sunday, April 17, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
After forty days of fasting, praying, almsgiving and giving up our old habits and sinful ways, we have many reasons to celebrate our restoration to a new life. As the body of Jesus, which rose on Easter morning, was totally different from the body of Jesus that was buried on Good Friday afternoon, we hope to be different after Lent.
The Beloved Disciple believed in the resurrection immediately. The intensity of his love towards Jesus stimulates faith instantly. Each one of us can become the beloved disciple of the Risen Lord through the intensity of our love for Him.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, April 17
- Holy Week Schedule
- Holy Thursday – 7 p.m. at Saint Catherine. There will be security in the parking lot.
- Good Friday – 1 p.m. at Saint Sebastian. 2:30 p.m. is outdoor Stations of the Cross.
- Easter Vigil Mass – 8:30 p.m. at Saint Catherine. There will be security in the parking lot.
- Easter Sunday – 10 a.m. Mass
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we say Alleluia, Christ is Risen. Let us rejoice and be glad.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection we think about where the hope is in our lives.
- Good Friday Collection – for the care and maintenance of Holy Land sites. Checks should be made payable to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and should be noted “Holy Land Collection.”
Other Offerings
- Centennial Pilgrimage, Sep 29-Oct 2 – As part of our Centennial celebration, we are sponsoring a pilgrimage to important civil rights sites in the South. We will be traveling by bus. An itinerary and application forms for the pilgrimage are available in the Gathering Area, in the parish office and HERE. Applications are due Saturday, April 30.
- Pope Francis Wants Your Opinion! – Over the coming months, Catholics from around the world will be participating in a worldwide Synod, or consultation process. Lend your voice to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s response to Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality! What would you like the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Pope Francis to know? Visit https://www.archmil.org/About-us/Synod/Synodality.htm, or https://tinyurl.com/5n6z4547 and share your thoughts.
- Facing Racism – April prayer and an article on racism as a barrier to using God’s gifts are HERE.
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
Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion
Sunday, April 10, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Holy Week spans the time from when Jesus arrives in Jerusalem to when He is crucified and then rises from the dead. We focus on the Passion (suffering) and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the events that led up to it.
Palm Sunday tells of the great triumph of Jesus’ entrance into Jerusalem. The next three days are meant for meditation on the Passion of Christ as we look forward to the Triduum, the summit of the Liturgical Year — from the evening of Holy Thursday to the Easter Vigil and then Easter Sunday. I encourage you to attend all the days of the Triduum. See the schedule below.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, April 10
- Holy Week Schedule
- Palm Sunday Mass – is a cluster Mass at 10 a.m at Saint Sebastian. This is in place of both the 8 a.m. and 10:30 Masses.
- Holy Thursday – 7 p.m. at Saint Catherine
- Good Friday – 1 p.m. at Saint Sebastian. 2:30 p.m. is outdoor Stations of the Cross.
- Easter Vigil Mass – 8:30 p.m. at Saint Catherine.
- Easter Sunday – 10 a.m. Mass
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear of the Passion and of Jesus suffering with us.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection we think about sacramentality and memories of Holy Weeks past.
- Good Friday Collection – for the care and maintenance of Holy Land sites. Checks should be made payable to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and should be noted “Holy Land Collection.”
Other Offerings
- Centennial Pilgrimage, Sep 29-Oct 2 – As part of our Centennial celebration, we are sponsoring a pilgrimage to important civil rights sites in the South. We will be traveling by bus. An itinerary and application forms for the pilgrimage are available in the Gathering Area, in the parish office and HERE. Applications are due Saturday, April 30.
- Pope Francis Wants Your Opinion! – Over the coming months, Catholics from around the world will be participating in a worldwide Synod, or consultation process. Lend your voice to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s response to Pope Francis’ Synod on Synodality! What would you like the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and Pope Francis to know? Visit https://www.archmil.org/About-us/Synod/Synodality.htm, or https://tinyurl.com/5n6z4547 and share your thoughts.
- Candlelight Vigil for the Children and Families of Ukraine – Saturday, April 9, at 6 p.m. Auxiliary Bishop Jim Schuerman will join with our interfaith and ecumenical partners for the vigil at the Milwaukee City Hall Courtyard, 200 E. Wells St.
- Undone Women’s Conference – March 31 through April 2, on freedom for the feminine heart. Find out more and register HERE.
- Sparking the Fire of Faith – Saturday, March 23, 2 to 7 p.m. for ages 18 to 39. Find more information and register HERE.
- Facing Racism – April prayer and an article on racism as a barrier to using God’s gifts are HERE.
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 Fifth Sunday of Lent
Sunday, April 3, 2022
My Dear Friends in Christ,
Today’s Gospel is the story of a woman accused of committing adultery. Her accusers brought her to Jesus. I wonder what was going on inside her head? She knew well the penalty for adultery. The Jewish law was very clear that she should die. The motive of the accusers in this story was to trap Jesus.
What a relief she must have felt with the turn of events. I am sure she thought she was daydreaming, saved from death. Jesus came to set us all free. The Sacrament of Reconciliation/Confession sets us free. Let us take advantage of it.
Spend some time with the offerings below from staff to prepare for Sunday Mass. And check out the opportunities below.
Anticipate Sunday, April 3
- Mass Readings – In the scripture readings today we hear the story of Jesus telling the woman caught in adultery to sin no more.
- Scripture Reflection – In this week’s reflection we think again about God’s mercy but in an new way.
- Music Selection – See the music menu for Sunday Mass.
Other Offerings
- Centennial Pilgrimage, Sep 29-Oct 2 – As part of our Centennial celebration, we are sponsoring a pilgrimage to important civil rights sites in the South. We will be traveling by bus. An itinerary and application forms for the pilgrimage are available in the Gathering Area and in the parish office.
- Sacrament of Reconciliation – Tuesday, April 5. All are invited to take part in the Sacrament of Reconciliation by visiting one of the hosting parishes. Saint Margaret Mary Parish on 92nd and Capitol Drive is the closest. Visit the website for the full list: https://www.archmil.org/Pray-Reconcile-Rejoice
- Lenten Soup and Substance – Tuesdays in Lent at 6 p.m. we gather in the Church Hall. Our speaker on April 5 is Michael Duffey who will talk about the dignity of refugees. He is professor emeritus at Marquette University.
- Community Health Survey – Take a survey about health care in the parish community.
- Facing Racism – April prayer and an article on racism as a barrier to using God’s gifts are HERE.
- “Oils of the Bible” Presentation – Wednesday, April 20, at 6:30pm at St. Sebastian. The Mom’s Group invites moms and non-moms. To find out more about the Mom’s Group and/or be informed about upcoming events, email media@saintsebs.org.
- 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