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Love Thy Neighbor, brought to you by the Racial Justice and Healing CommitteeNew terms relating to racial justice have entered our lexicon in recent years; many of which are widely misunderstood. One of these terms is “White Privilege”, which often elicits defensiveness, but it is not about the benefits and perks of being white, rather about the absence of impediments and barriers. White privilege does not mean that white people are bad, that they do not work hard to achieve success, or that they do not experience hardship. It means that white people have not been subjected to the additional barrier of discrimination based on skin color. The term has been around for years but only became widely known with increased antiracism efforts. White privilege encompasses both obvious and subtle advantages that white people may not recognize they have, including things like presumed greater social status, being able to move about freely without encountering suspicion, assuming that one’s experiences are the norm and tagging “others” for their differences, or being used to not being defined or described by one’s race - things that often go completely unnoticed. Perhaps rather than thinking about white privilege in terms of what you have received or how you gained it, focus on what you did not have to go through to get it. Having white privilege does not make your life easy but understanding it can help you realize why some people’s lives are harder than they should be. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

2 days ago

Dear Friends,This weekend at Mass, we hear the Gospel passage of the Beatitudes found in Matthew 5:1-12a. One of my favorite beatitudes is “Blessed are the pure of heart, for they shall see God.”One day in seminary, I was taught that the word “purity” in Matthew 5 is better translated as “without mixture” according to the semitic mindset. The pure of heart ones, therefore, are those who live “single-heartedly” and, that is, without mixture of motives and intentions in their hearts.Sometimes, it so happens that someone says one thing, while you can tell their heart is somewhere else; God placed in us the capacity to perceive duplicity in ours or someone else’s words and actions. The Lord uses such awareness on our part, however, to call us to “purity of heart” so that “all may be one” (cf. John 17:21) as was his wish for all those who would come to believe in him.God is one and simple. Therefore, those who live simply and singleheartedly can see God and find him in all things and people.The Lord Jesus taught us a way to purify our motives and intentions and thus grow in purity of heart when He said, “let your ‘yes’ mean ‘yes’ and your ‘no’ mean ‘no’” (cf. Matthew 5:37).May Jesus help us reach the places where He calls us.With love,Fr. Carlos ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

3 days ago

Don't miss Catholic East's Open House this Sunday, January 29, 11:00 - 1:00!Catholic Schools Week begins January 29, and our wonderful parish school, Catholic East, will be celebrating with many special events, including an Open House on Sunday, January 29 from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm. Don't miss this great opportunity to tour our school, meet our staff, visit with current families, and discover all Catholic East has to offer!Holy Rosary Campus (K3-Grade 2)2038 N Bartlett AveSS Peter & Paul Campus (Grades 3-8)2461 N Murray Ave ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

4 days ago

Many of you know of the sister parish relationship we have had since 1989 with a parish in Chiapas, Mexico, but did you know the name of the parish is San Ildefonso? It is located in the town of Tenejapa in Chiapas, a state in southern Mexico and serves about 90 communities in the surrounding hillsides. The parish namesake, Saint Ildefonso (or more familiarly Alfonso), was born in 607 to a prominent Visigoth family, became a monk, was elected (a different process than today) the Bishop of Toledo, and died on January 23, 667, which is now celebrated as his feast day. It is said that Mary appeared to him and presented him with a vestment in honor of his zeal for her; his writings on the purity of Mary may have led to him being credited (by some) as the source of referring to Mary as “Virgin,” a uniquely Spanish practice of the day. Iberian missionaries spread his story worldwide especially to areas of New Mexico, Mexico and the Philippines. A painting of Ildefonso by the famed El Greco resides near Toledo, Spain. Saint Ildefonso, pray for us. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

5 days ago

Please join us for the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 5. Service will be from Noon until 5:00 pm in Scalabrini Hall of St. Rita Church. We also have a new option this time around. We are accepting advance take-out orders. Please go to www.srspaghettidinner.com to order and pay in advance. Remember, this is for take-out only. Walk in take-out will still be available.Adult Meals – $10.00Child Meals – $5.00A la Carte items, beverages and desserts will be available at an additional cost.We need you to make it another success on Saturday, February 4 at 8:00 am to roll meatballs, wrap silverware and set up the hall. On Sunday, February 5 we need waiters from 11:30 am – 2:45 pm and 2:30 – 5:15 pm. We also need help cleaning the hall starting at 5:30 pm. Please contact Carole Casamento at 218-5075 or carolecas@wi.rr.com or Kathy Torres at 559-7550 or katman2@prodigy.net. Please leave your name, phone number and shift you prefer to work. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

5 days ago

Childcare Volunteers Needed!Family Ministry is in need of a few more volunteers to help with our childcare room during UPLIFT Families faith formation sessions twice a month on Sunday mornings (10:45 am - 12:15 pm) and for our daytime Beacon Moms group twice a month on Tuesday mornings (9:30-11:00 am). This is a simple, rewarding volunteer opportunity for anyone who loves young children! You are welcome to help even if it is just once a month. If you can lend a hand, please contact Anh Clausen at aclausen@ffpmke.org or 414-962-2443 ext 19. Thank you! ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

6 days ago

Are you baptized Catholic, made your first communion, but have not been confirmed yet?This spring, Fr. Carlos will be leading adults that would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation beginning on Tuesday, February 7, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm in the SS Peter & Paul Church Center. Other meeting dates will be February 28, March 14 & 21, April 11 & 25, May 9.If you would like more information or to register, please contact Fr. Carlos Londoño.For those adults already joined to Christ in Baptism and the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confirmation deepens and strengthens our relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit. This Sacrament imparts many spiritual gifts that help us live our Christian lives and be witnesses to Christ in the world. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

7 days ago

For those seeking accountability, community, and/or fruitful conversations, the Family of Four Parishes will be offering a yearlong discussion group, meeting once a week to discuss what we have read/heard in the Catechism in a Year podcast and how it applies to our everyday lives. We are meeting Tuesdays at Old St. Mary from 8:30 am - 9:30 am and Thursdays virtually from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. To register please fill out this form: forms.office.com/r/y7cXKAXgXG. If you have any questions, please contact our Director of Human Concerns, Sarah Haus, at shaus@ffpmke.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church

1 week ago

Don’t forget that Taizé Prayer is on Wednesday, January 25 at 6:30 pm at St. Casimir Church (Bremen & Clarke). Taizé Prayer is reflective, contemplative prayer with beautiful simple music, readings, and prayers. If would like to be part of the prayer service in some way – music, welcome, reading, or environment, or just want more information about Taizé, please contact Mary Robertson at mrobertson@ffpmke.org. ... See MoreSee Less

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“In the deserts of the heartLet the healing fountain start,In the prison of his daysTeach the free man how to praise.”(W.H. Auden, In Memory of W.B. Yeats)Dear Friends,Having celebrated Christmas and New Year, we return to these Ordered days in time, already anticipating the feast of Easter on April 9. But our Gospel this Sunday points out that we have some work to do: the repentance John the Baptist called us to and the call to more fully enter the mission of Jesus similar to the call Jesus gave as he chose our ancestors in the faith to follow him.Repentance and call to mission! In the desert of the world, we are to bring healing, life, joy and hope! It is tough. We live in hard times. But the only answer is personal repentance and a commitment to be like Jesus in all things: Kindness, kindness, kindness in all that we do.Let’s pray for each other that we will never let pass an opportunity to bring Jesus to the world, to the praise and Glory of God!Sincerely, with love,Fr. TimYour Pastor ... See MoreSee Less

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