Year of Mercy – April 2016
April 2016 – Give Drink to the Thirsty For our April work of mercy we return to the corporal works list. Did you know that women and children in Africa and Asia walk an average of 3.7 miles/day just to collect water? Are you aware that a child dies every…
Fourth Sunday of Easter
“If you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”(Maya Angelou) Dear Friends, The formation of the church in the Acts of the Apostles always amazes me. From a small group of frightened followers, a worldwide movement that would change the course of human history…
Fr. Tim and Riverwest Food Pantry Featured on Local News
If the above video isn’t working you can find the story and video at: http://fox6now.com/2016/04/10/making-brew-city-better-for-all/
Community Gardens 2016 Season Begins
Community Gardening – All Are Welcome! Spring means it’s time to think about gardening! The Community Garden at St. Rita will begin its eighth season and the Garden at St. Casimir will be starting its third season. Last season we provided over 2,222 pounds of produce for the Riverwest Food Pantry (1,222 pounds from…
Third Sunday of Easter
Jesus said to them, “Children, have you caught anything to eat?” They answered him, “No.” So he said to them, “Cast the net over the right side of the boat and you will find something. “ (Jn 21:5-6) Dear Friends, I was never good at catching fish. I think, if…
Monte Carlo Night 2016
MONTE CARLO NIGHT RETURNS ON MAY 14!! Games! Prizes! Food! Auction! We invite you to an enchanting evening of marvelous food, a unique silent auction and fun at the gaming tables. Use your winnings for fabulous raffle prizes! Come to the Casino de Catholique Est (aka Catholic East gymnasium, 2461…
Second Sunday of Easter
The Great 50 Days of Easter Divine Mercy Sunday Dear Friends, Praying you had a good and holy Easter celebration, these days are wonderful and so needed by a world shadowed over by so much struggle! As I was reflecting on what Easter means, it is at one and the…
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord
“Why do you seek the living one among the dead? He is not here, but he has been raised. Remember what he said to you while he was still in Galilee, that the Son of Man must be handed over to sinners and be crucified and rise of the third day.” (Lk 24:5-7)…
Palm Sunday
We adore you, O Christ, and we praise you.For by your holy cross, you have redeemed the world. Dear Friends, Never before have I needed Holy Week as I do now! It goes without saying there is so much going on in the world right now, both our personal lives and…
Fifth Sunday of Lent
Remember not the events of the past, the things of long ago consider not;See, I am doing something new!Now it springs forth, do you not perceive it? (Is. 43:18-19) Dear Friends, This Fifth Sunday of Lent we do begin something new: daylight savings time comes. While we feel the loss of…
