75 years after the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, our world continues to be plagued by acts of blatant antisemitism. In a recent address, Pope Francis reminded women and men of goodwill that “indifference is not admissible and memory is a must.”
As a family of four parishes in Milwaukee, our Lenten journey is a journey to grow in our understanding of historical and contemporary Judaism; to worship as Catholics during Lent with a greater sensitivity to Jewish faith, ritual, and practice; to serve with and encounter in prayer our Jewish sisters and brothers; and to enter into our holiest of days without in any way diminishing or disparaging Jews or Judaism.
On February 18, author, editor and parishioner Jon M. Sweeney will introduce this year’s Lenten theme and invite us to see the urgent call to better understand the relationship between Christianity and Judaism if we are to be faithful to the Jesus the Church proclaims and whose death and resurrection we prepare to celebrate through the season of Lent. Jon will be joined by Rabbi Michal Woll of Congregation Shir Hadash who will share her reflections on how the first century Judaism we read in the New Testament has changed and developed into the Judaism we see today in 2020.
Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Three Holy Women Parish-Holy Rosary Church (2011 N Oakland Ave)
On March 4, Dr. Richard Lux will explore “How Catholic Teaching on the Jews Changed at Vatican II.”
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at 7:00pm
Mo’s…A Place For Steaks! (720 N Plankinton Ave)
On April 1, Bishop Richard Sklba and Jon M. Sweeney will discuss “Avoiding Stereotypes: The Pharisees and the Jews.”
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 7:00pm
Mo’s…A Place For Steaks! (720 N Plankinton Ave)
Book Study: Jesus Wasn’t Killed by the Jews: Reflections for Christians in Lent
Tuesdays, March 3, 10, & 24 at 12:30 pm
SS Peter & Paul Church Center (2490 N Cramer – Entrance on Bradford Ave)
Thursdays, March 12, 19 & 26 at 7:00 pm
SS Peter & Paul Church Center (2490 N Cramer – Entrance on Bradford Ave)
Lenten Almsgiving
Tikkun Ha-Ir (which means “Repair the City” in Hebrew) is an alliance of Jewish congregations working together to help address hunger and homelessness in Milwaukee. Tikkun Ha-Ir Milwaukee has been working in the food justice and rescue space for almost a decade and has been running Veggie Chop Shop (VCS) since 2015. They have developed deep relationships with a multitude of partners both individual and organizational ranging from volunteers and chefs to farmers markets and recipient agencies throughout the central city. Please click to learn more about the Veggie Chop Shop and prayerfully consider offering your financial support.
Please make your check payable to “Tikkun Ha-Ir of Milwaukee” and return by Easter Sunday.
Prayer, Community, Education and Service Opportunities during Lent
View all of our Lent events or click on individual event links below to learn more. Check back throughout Lent as more details are added.
View all Lent Events
First Century Judaism and Judaism Today – February 18
Ash Wednesday Masses – February 26
Ash Wednesday Visits to Homebound – February 26
How Catholic Teaching on the Jews Changed at Vatican II – March 4
Synagogue Visits during March
Book Study – Jesus Wasn’t Killed by the Jews: Reflections for Christians in Lent
Tuesdays at 12:30 pm or Thursdays at 7:00 pm
Jewish Community Pantry – March 12 & 26
Riverwest Food Pantry-Gaenslen Site – March 10 & 31
Taizé Prayer – March 11 & April 1
St. Joseph’s Tavolata – March 15
Communal Reconciliation – March 21
Catholic East Fish Fry – March 6, 13, 20, 27 & April 3
Prayer and Stations of the Cross during Catholic East Fish Fry
Avoiding Stereotypes: The Pharisees and the Jews – April 1
Passover Food Distribution – April 5
Lenten Meal Sharing and Reflection
Other Weekly Lenten Activities
Stations of the Cross
Wednesdays (except Ash Wednesday)
- before 12:05 pm Mass (11:45 am) at Old St. Mary (844 N Broadway)
- after 5:30 pm Mass (6:00 pm) at St. Hedwig (1702 N Humboldt Ave)
Fridays (except Good Friday)
- after 8:15 am Mass (8:45 am) at St. Hedwig
- before 12:05 pm Mass (11:45 am ) at Old St. Mary
Saturdays
- 3:30 pm at Holy Rosary
Reconciliation (Confession)
Communal Reconciliation: March 21 at 10:00 am at SS Peter & Paul (2490 N Cramer St)
Monday, Tuesday, Friday (except Good Friday): 11:30 am at Old St. Mary (844 N Broadway)
Saturday (except Holy Saturday)
- 3:30 – 3:45 pm Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casimir (2600 N Bremen)
- 3:30 – 4:15 pm at Holy Rosary (2011 N Oakland) and
- 4:00 – 4:30 pm at SS Peter & Paul (2490 N Cramer St)
Singing of Divine Mercy Chaplet
Singing of the Divine Mercy Chaplet and sacred choral music from 3:00 – 4:00 pm on the Sundays of Lent (March 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and April 5) at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casimir Church (2600 N Bremen)
