Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

2 days ago

The monthly St. Vincent de Paul collection of household goods will take place this weekend, May 27 & 28 after all masses. Look for the bins in the back of church. For pick-up of larger items please call Randy Bedore at 262-617-0910. Thank you for your continuing, generous support.

Read on for this month's Love Story:
J, a single 40-something woman, had recently moved into a studio apartment in the Three Holy Women area of Milwaukee. She was quite excited about her new place, which had high, south facing windows that let in lots of sunlight, clean hardwood floors and a small stove and refrigerator. She didn't mind sharing the building with lots of other tenants and using a communal bathroom, because this was so much better than her previous place which had strangers coming and going, drug activity in the building and loud frightening noises. The problem was that J made the transition with only her clothes and a comforter which she used to sleep on the floor. J needed help. She asked St. Vincent de Paul for a bed and any other furnishings that could be spared.
When we visited, we could see that she needed pots and pans, dishes, towels and chairs to sit on for a meal. Through the generosity of parishioners, we were able to provide her with some of these things from the St. Vincent de Paul storeroom. J's experience is similar to that of many Milwaukeeans who shift from place to place trying to escape unsafe or unhealthy housing. This was so aptly captured in the Pulitzer prize-winning book “Evicted,” by Harvard sociologist Matthew Desmond. Desmond followed a small group of Milwaukee residents for one year as they changed housing - often evicted, but always seeking safer and cleaner places to live. I wish you could have seen the smile on J's face and could have experienced her joy at finally finding secure living made so much more comfortable with help provided by you.
-Bob Lueger, Volunteer for Six Saints Saint Vincent de Paul ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

6 days ago

*Volunteers Needed for Our Summer Camp This June!*

Good News Adventure is our four-parish family’s free, fun, faith-filled annual summer camp for kids of all ages. This year, the Adventure takes place June 19 to 23, from 9am to 12pm each day.

We are so excited that we have over 130 kids signed up so far (wow!), but we are in great need of more adult volunteers to make this week possible. Would you prayerfully consider making the time to share this incredible week with our kids? It is SO MUCH FUN! For more information and to sign up, please visit www.tinyurl.com/GoodNewsAdventure2017 or contact Sara at *protected email*. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

1 week ago

The last Eat, Drink & Be Catholic of the season is Wednesday, May 17!
This year's theme is "Seeds of the Word: Finding God in the Culture." Our family of parishes is excited to invite adults of all ages to Mo's...A Place for Steaks (720 N Plankinton) on Wednesday, May 17 at 7:00 pm. Fr. Joe Juknialis will lead a reflection on “Poetry As A Path to God.” Come out as we explore how our parishes can continue to share God’s love in our community and by doing so become “Seeds of the Word!”

Please RSVP to Chad Griesel, Director of Adult Faith Formation, at *protected email* or 414-271-6180. Free drinks and appetizers will be served. All are welcome! ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

2 weeks ago

See you at Monte Carlo Night, 6 to 10 pm, THIS SATURDAY! Here's a preview of some silent auction items up for bid:

+ A Kohler golf package for two at The Meadow Valleys at Blackwolf Run or The Irish at Whistling Straits (your choice!).

+ A handcrafted coffee table from Hyde Woodworking Company, created especially for SSPP. (The last coats of varnish are being applied this week!)

+ Tickets for two to cheer on the 2017 Brewers from Diamond Loge Box Seats, with a gift card for pre-game dinner.

+ The Relaxing Afternoon package, which includes two floats at spa-like Float Milwaukee in Walkers Point, with a gift card for lunch afterward at Bowls, a brand-new eatery next door.

+ An 18-pack of home brews crafted by parishioner Mike Szczawinski and East Side dad Jason Puskar. The winner then chooses an ale of any type, which will be custom-brewed by Jason and ready for August delivery. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

2 weeks ago

There's still time to register for Wednesday's Young Adult Social. Come join Catholic Financial Life and our family of parishes on Wednesday, May 10 beginning at 7:00 pm at Wisconsin Tap Room at Mo’s Irish Pub (725 North Plankinton Ave)!

Fr. Tim Kitzke will lead a conversation on “Being Single in the Church: What’s My Role.” We will have appetizers and up to two complimentary beverages available for all attendees.

Please register at join.catholicfinanciallife.org/getsocial and we look forward to seeing you! Contact Jim Love at 278-6597 or *protected email* or Chad Griesel at 271-6180 or *protected email* with any questions or to register!
**Must be 21 years or older to attend** ... See MoreSee Less

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