Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Parish | A Vibrant Catholic Parish on Milwaukee's East Side

3 days ago

The monthly collection of donations for St. Vincent de Paul will be after all Masses May 25-26. We are in special need of cookie sheets, muffin tins, cake pans and new or gently used sheets sets of all sizes. Please call Randy Bedore at 262-617-0910 for pick-up of large donations. Thank you for your help.

This month’s Love Story:
Towels, spoons, blankets and sheets - our weekly treasure hunt. Every Friday morning a friend and I sort through the many boxes and bags of Saint Vincent de Paul household items received as donations during the prior week. We discover treasures that we hold in our storeroom for those members who make home visits and their clients. When a client needs a particular item, like dishes or sheets or a can opener, the members who make home visits are often able to find that item in the storeroom and pass it directly to the client without cost. This is a huge blessing!

The two of us organize the boxes and bags of goods in our church basement. We place the items on shelves that we label for good organization and for quick pick-up. Sometimes the items are from family members who are dismantling a loved one’s apartment. Sometimes they are from parishioners who have chosen to downsize for a variety of reasons. In addition, we also receive many beautiful new items purchased as donations for the friends we visit.

Friday mornings are fruitful for my friend and me. As we sort and place items on the shelves, we chat about the events of our week and share our faith with one another. We never know what we will find. Our time together is always a bit of a weekly treasure hunt.
~Jo Burgoyne, Volunteer for Six Saints Saint Vincent de Paul ... See MoreSee Less

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2 weeks ago

Our first day at the Habitat for Humanity home build was a great day! Thank you to all those who came out yesterday! Sign up for future dates at tinyurl.com/familyoffourhabitat. If you are unable to help with construction there is the opportunity to help provide lunch as well. ... See MoreSee Less

3 weeks ago

Family Justice Brigade: Building Hope with Habitat for Humanity
Saturday, May 11, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary Hall (2011 N Oakland Ave)
All families are welcome to support our parishes' efforts to build a home with Habitat for Humanity! Join us May 11 at 9:30 am at Holy Rosary Hall to make bag lunches for all the volunteers who will be working on the new Habitat home that day. We will also be decorating and writing inspiring messages on wood stud beams that will be incorporated in the frame of the new house. At 11:00 am, families will deliver the studs and lunches to the build site (1916 N 30th St) and go on a 20 minute tour of the Habitat for Humanity build sites. All ages are welcome for this event. This is a great opportunity for families to support Habitat for Humanity in a real and tangible way. For more information and to RSVP, go to www.tinyurl.com/familyjusticebrigade/. Contact Anh Clausen at *protected email* with any questions! ... See MoreSee Less

4 weeks ago

Are you ready for an adventure? Good News Adventure 2019: ROAR! is set for June 17 - June 21 from 9:00 am - Noon at Catholic East Elementary (2461 N Murray Ave). Registration is now open for this FREE summer camp!

Children completing K3 (or four years old by September 1) through 4th grade are invited to sign up as participants. Youth in 5th grade through high school, as well as adults, are also encouraged to sign up on the separate volunteer forms! Please visit www.ssppmilw.org/gna2019 to see the registration forms as well as supply donation lists (The supply lists will be updated in the next couple months so please check back often to help donate items).

Our African Savannah theme will be the perfect backdrop for the children to trek through the 5 action-packed stations, while discovering that even though LIFE IS WILD, GOD IS GOOD!! We are looking forward to another fun and faith-filled adventure with your family!! It is going to be ROAR-some!! Contact Anh Clausen with any questions at 962-2443 ext 19 or *protected email*. ... See MoreSee Less

1 month ago

All new parishioners from our family of four parishes are cordially invited to the New Member Welcoming Dinner on Monday, April 29, at 5:30 pm at Three Holy Women – Holy Rosary Hall (2011 N Oakland Ave).

The purpose of the dinner is to provide a relaxed, informal opportunity to meet other new members of your parish and to learn more about your parish community. Whether you joined your parish one year ago or just yesterday, if you have not had the opportunity to attend a new member dinner, please join us for a relaxed evening.

Please contact Bob Schuelke, Director of New Member Engagement, at 414-962-2443 or *protected email* to RSVP or for more information. You may also RSVP here: evite.me/pWW6kqdx1q. Please RSVP by April 22. We are looking forward to sharing a wonderful evening with all our new members! ... See MoreSee Less

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2 months ago

As you journey through Lent, take part in this special offering: On Wednesday, April 10, 2019, area priests will be available for the Sacrament of Reconciliation at these 10 parishes throughout the archdiocese. Prepare and open your heart as we approach Easter. ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Catholic East Elementary has one more Fish Fry!
Come to Holy Rosary Hall (2011 N Oakland Ave) on April 12 from 4:00-7:30 pm for this fun annual tradition.
The dine in menu includes baked or fried fish, baked potato or french fries, coleslaw, applesauce, bread and butter, dessert, and coffee. Beer, wine, milk and soda will be available for purchase. Adults: $10; Seniors/Take Out: $9; Children: $6.
Holy Rosary Church will be open from 4:00-7:00 pm, so feel free to go upstairs and light a candle and enjoy some peaceful time of prayer before or after you go to the Fish Fry. A “self-guided” stations of the cross will also be available (The Mystery of the Cross: Praying the Stations with Pope Francis). ... See MoreSee Less

2 months ago

Young Adult Coffee Conversation
If you’re between the ages of 18-35 and trying to sink deeper into your faith this Lent, please come to the Old St. Mary Parish Center (835 N Milwaukee St) on April 7 after the 11:30 am Mass. Here we will have some great Lenten reflections and a new opportunity to meet more young adults, all while enjoying some light refreshments! Mark your calendar and email Nino Rebholz at *protected email* for more details. ... See MoreSee Less