June 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
June 24th, 2018 – The Nativity of St. John the Baptist Dear Friends, In his farewell homily, Fr. Mike quoted what is attributed to Archbishop Romero, but was in a homily quoted by Cardinal Dearden and written by Bishop Untener. It is so appropriate for this Feast of St. John…
Fr. Mike Reflects as He Prepares to Retire
There will be four different opportunities to say goodbye to Fr. Mike in the coming weeks. Saturday, June 2 after the 4:00 pm mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casmir Sunday, June 3 after the 9:30 am mass at SS. Peter & Paul Saturday, June 9 after the 4:30…
Calling All Seekers
If you are seeking to know Jesus in a deep way, we are seeking YOU! We are looking to build a community of people who want to dive deep into the heart of Jesus and follow him as disciples. If this sounds like you at all, we want to invite…
May 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
May 27, 2018 – The Most Holy Trinity “When they all saw Jesus, they worshiped, but they doubted.” (The Gospel of St. Matthew, ch. 28) Dear Friends, On This Trinity Sunday, I find myself drawn to always try to “explain” the dogma of a God who is One God and…
April 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
April 29, 2018 – Fifth Sunday of Easter “Children, let us love not in word or speech but in deed and truth.” (1 John) Dear Friends, There was a movement years ago called “Catholic Action.” The spirit of it was exactly in line with Christ’s exhortation to us that we…
March 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
March 25th, 2018 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of Our Lord ENCOUNTER CHICAGO: Sharing Our Lenten Journey This weekend, we look at a story much closer to home because a part of the Rice Bowl collection goes to support local programming. We look today at our neighbors to the…
Men of Christ Conference
Dear Men of our Parish, I write to personally invite you to join me in participating in the Men of Christ Catholic Conference scheduled for March 10 at the Milwaukee Theater. As men we all struggle to fulfill our financial and spiritual responsibilities in the midst of the daily fatigue…
February 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Second Sunday of Lent – February 25, 2018 ENCOUNTER LENT: Sharing the Journey with CESIA Cesia Lea Gomez is from the rural town of Somoto, Nicaragua, close to the Honduran border. Although it is a beautiful farming community, there are few job opportunities for young people, especially women. Many leave…
January 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 28, 2018 “In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it.” (Pope Francis) Dear Friends,
December 2017 Weekly Bulletin Messages
The Holy Family – December 31, 2017 “Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…” (St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians, ch. 3) Dear Friends, As we celebrate the beginning of a new year,…
