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Monday, November 24, 2008 Summarized Parish Council Minutes November 2, 2008 By St Mary Administrator @ 1:34 PM :: 160 Views :: :: Church News -Business Administrator Report- Parish Center boilers: approx. 2/3 of the projected $20,000 needed is available due to the generosity of parishioners... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Christmas Cookie Sale By St Mary Administrator @ 1:33 PM :: 138 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News Save yourself from all that baking and support a very worthy cause by getting your bakery goods from our Youth Ministry Christmas Cookie Sale. The sal... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Advent Night By St Mary Administrator @ 1:33 PM :: 115 Views :: :: RCIA News Young Adult ADVENT Night: Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Roger's house. Please bring a snack or beverage to share. All 20's and 30's young... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Living Our Faith By St Mary Administrator @ 1:32 PM :: 157 Views :: :: Church News Watch “Catholic Knights presents Living Our Faith with Archbishop Timothy Dolan” Saturdays at 11:00 AM, on WISN TV 12. The program also ai... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 From Human Concerns By St Mary Administrator @ 1:24 PM :: 203 Views :: :: Human Concerns Please remember to save your aluminum cans for Habitat for Humanity. There will be a Cans For Habitat aluminum can drive the second weekend in Januar... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Ministers of Care: By St Mary Administrator @ 1:22 PM :: 79 Views :: :: RCIA News Marsha Isherwood, parish nurse at Gesu, is coming to converse with us about any issues/concerns we may have regarding our ministry to homebound or nur... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Something New For Advent By St Mary Administrator @ 1:21 PM :: 120 Views :: :: RCIA News Two methods of praying with scripture will be taught during Advent. At church pick up the Catholic Update "Advent Day by Day – Rest Stops for a Rushed People." This contains the daily scripture readings plus a handout explaining the two prayer methods. You may practice on your own, or come to any of these group sessions where both methods will be taught and demonstrated. Each session will focus on different scripture passages, so you may attend all 3 sessions if you like. Sessions will last 1 hour. Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Holding Down the Fort By St Mary Administrator @ 1:17 PM :: 69 Views :: :: Community News New Berlin Representative and father of six, Mark Gundrum has been serving the country in Iraq since January. While he's been gone, his wife Mary has ... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Catholic Aids Ministry By St Mary Administrator @ 1:10 PM :: 93 Views :: :: Community News An interfaith service of remembrance on World AIDS day will be held on Monday, December 2 at 7:00 PM at Holy Rosary Church, 2011 North Oakland Ave., M... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Women of Christ Conference Is Coming, By St Mary Administrator @ 1:09 PM :: 720 Views :: :: Community News The Men of Christ is going on it’s 3rd year, now it is time for the women to have their chance! The first Women of Christ conference will be hel... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Celebrating God With Us By St Mary Administrator @ 1:08 PM :: 122 Views :: :: Community News An Advent Prayer Day on Saturday, December 13 at 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM, presented by Fr. Byron Haaland, SCJ. Through the infancy narratives and John’s Gos... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Living Nativity By St Mary Administrator @ 1:07 PM :: 113 Views :: :: Community News Friday, December 5 is the 10th annual Living Nativity in Random Lake. The Nativity show is located outside at the St. Mary’s Chapel of Our Lady of the Lakes on Butler St. The performances are at 5:30 PM, 6:30 PM and 7:30 PM. Five area churches sponsor this event and look forward to bringing the true meaning of Christmas to audiences of all ages. Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 1:05 PM :: 113 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer: Our Liturgical Year begins today, November 30, the First Sunday of Advent. This week’s question What color is the candle we light ... Read More..

Monday, November 24, 2008 SOCIAL JUSTICE: World Aids Day December 1 By St Mary Administrator @ 1:03 PM :: 199 Views :: :: Social Justice World AIDS Day is planned for December 1. AIDS remains one of the biggest health challenges in the world. In heavily affected countries, HIV/AIDS has orphaned nearly 12 million children. It spread has orphaned nearly 12 million children, increased poverty and decreased life expectancy by more than 20 years. In 2006, world leaders committed to taking action toward universal access to HIV prevention, treatment, care and support by 2010. Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Salvadoran Church Reconstruction Project By St Mary Administrator @ 12:09 PM :: 134 Views :: :: Community News Seven and a half years ago, on January 13, 2001, a powerful earthquake hit the small Central American country of El Salvador. Luckily, the rural commu... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Are You of Luxembourg Ancestry? By St Mary Administrator @ 12:09 PM :: 197 Views :: :: Community News Are you of Luxembourg Ancestry? If so, consider celebration your heritage through membership in the newly formed Luxembourg American Cultural Society ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Sunday Radio Mass Still on AM 920 By St Mary Administrator @ 12:08 PM :: 153 Views :: :: Community News Milwaukee’s Classic Country Station AM 920, The “WOLF,” replaced WOKY on September 18. The biggest change people will notice is the music. The WOLF wi... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Calling All Cookie Bakers By St Mary Administrator @ 12:08 PM :: 177 Views :: :: Christian Women St. Mary’s Christian women Society is sponsoring our annual Christmas Cookie Bake Sale which will be held on the weekend of December 13 and 14. We ar... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Thanksgiving Day By St Mary Administrator @ 12:07 PM :: 106 Views :: :: Church Events We will be holding a collection of non-perishable food items for the Food Pantry at the 9:00 AM Thanksgiving Day Mass at St. Peter’s. Please give gene... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Volunteers Urgently Needed By St Mary Administrator @ 12:06 PM :: 178 Views :: :: Community News Volunteers are needed to deliver noontime meals to elderly in the Port Washington area. You may deliver alone, as a couple, with a friend or with your... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 The Perfect Gift By St Mary Administrator @ 12:05 PM :: 160 Views :: :: Community News The holidays are approaching. This can be a difficult time of year for many people, including our elderly neighbors who may feel isolated and lonely. ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Living Our Faith By St Mary Administrator @ 12:04 PM :: 109 Views :: :: Church News The November 29 Catholic Knights presents Living Our Faith with Archbishop Dolan episode looks at the moral and ethical implications of modern technol... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Food Pantry By St Mary Administrator @ 12:02 PM :: 79 Views :: :: Community News CerealSoupFlourSugarStuffing MixEvaporated MilkLaundry DetergentCash Donations to purchase turkeys and fresh produce for thanksgivingExtra help will b... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Children's Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 11:50 AM :: 88 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last time’s answer, green is the color of Ordinary Time, white is the color for Easter, and purple is the color for Advent and Lent. Orange is not a c... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Ministers of Care By St Mary Administrator @ 11:18 AM :: 95 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News Marsha Isherwood, parish nurse at Gesu, is coming to converse with us about any issues/concerns we may have regarding our ministry to homebound or nur... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Free Thanksgiving Dinner By St Mary Administrator @ 10:09 AM :: 77 Views :: :: Community News This year, once again, we will close our restaurant, Nisleit’s Country Inn in Port Washington, to the public on Thanksgiving Day. We will be serving a... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Special Thanks By St Mary Administrator @ 9:46 AM :: 140 Views :: :: Church News We would like to thank Anita’s Gardens for the generous gift of a Desk and credenza for the secretary, a chair, and some filling cabinets for Drew. We... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 Communion To Homebound By St Mary Administrator @ 9:42 AM :: 86 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News Can you help? There are two St. Mary parishioners who would prefer to have communion brought to them at home on either Saturday after Mass or Sunday a... Read More..

Wednesday, November 19, 2008 PARISH MISSION: The Next Step By St Mary Administrator @ 9:05 AM :: 133 Views :: :: RCIA News "Spreading the Good News" should be an on-going action in our lives. This action finds its basis in our relationships with God and each other. Growing these relationships is the challenge. One way to continue growth in our relationship with God is to grow in our experience of prayer. An Advent "Next Step": Praying with Scripture. Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Raffle Winners By St Mary Administrator @ 3:54 PM :: 151 Views :: :: Church Events Congratulations to our Raffle Winners $900—Marion Pujanauski $400– George Bichler $100—Kim Glynn $100– Helen Sanem $100– John Salchert $100– Paul Hansen Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 For Those Who Pray By St Mary Administrator @ 3:52 PM :: 108 Views :: :: Community News The monastic vocation is a special calling in the life of the church and on November 21, the church has set aside a special day, Pro Orantibus Day, to... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Care For Yourself By St Mary Administrator @ 3:51 PM :: 171 Views :: :: Community News You can’t care for others if you aren’t caring for yourself. . .Do you feel overwhelmed with your responsibility to care for others? Are you depressed... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Bulletin Deadline By St Mary Administrator @ 3:50 PM :: 158 Views :: :: Church Events, Church News We will be having early deadline for the week of Thanksgiving. Our deadline is normally on Monday, November 24 for the November 29 & 30 Bulletin. ... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Communion To Homebound By St Mary Administrator @ 3:45 PM :: 96 Views :: :: RCIA News Can you help? There are two St. Mary parishioners who would prefer to have communion brought to them at home on either Saturday after Mass or Sunday a... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Food Pantry Report By St Mary Administrator @ 3:45 PM :: 134 Views :: :: Church News October Donations $140.00 and 27.92 lbs. October Distributions 352 (7,599.37 lbs) & $5, 370.00 in Sentry/Piggly Wiggly Food-only certificates. October... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Parish Mission: The Next Step By St Mary Administrator @ 3:45 PM :: 180 Views :: :: RCIA News "Spreading the Good News" should be an on-going action in our lives. This action finds its basis in our relationships with God and each other. Growing... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Hope for the Holidays By St Mary Administrator @ 3:44 PM :: 32 Views :: If you are in the midst of grief, an approaching holiday can cause additional anxiety and stress. Through a video presentation and discussion you will... Read More..

Tuesday, November 11, 2008 Moving Beyond Race By St Mary Administrator @ 3:11 PM :: 135 Views :: :: Social Justice Our country was in an unusual position of having an African-American as a candidate for the presidency. This often raises difficult emotions in some of the people of any community, from fear to guilt and even outrage. Emotions like these have been on ready display to those who were canvassing in our neighborhoods for this candidate, to the point of profanity and outrageous comments about lynching and assassination. Under these circumstances, any rational understanding about race is difficult. Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Free Thanksgiving Dinner By St Mary Administrator @ 12:52 PM :: 96 Views :: :: Community News This year once again we will close our restaurant, Nisleit’s Country Inn in Port Washington to the public on Thanksgiving Day. We will be serving a fr... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Habitat for Humanity By St Mary Administrator @ 12:52 PM :: 145 Views :: :: Community News You can be proud of a gift you give to Habitat for Humanity-Ozaukee County Chapter for many years to come. Your tax-deductible contribution will be a ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 2008 Vatican II Awards By St Mary Administrator @ 12:49 PM :: 86 Views :: :: Community News You are cordially invited to a celebration honoring the recipients of the Archbishop’s Annual Vatican II Awards. Wednesday, November 19, 2009. 7:00 PM... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Holiday Card Stamp with Sister Circle By St Mary Administrator @ 10:42 AM :: 98 Views :: :: RCIA News This event on Thursday, November 20 opens with a brief prayer and then card-making. All women are welcome! Jennifer Dimmer will lead this event from 7... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Advent By St Mary Administrator @ 10:21 AM :: 103 Views :: :: Community News The season of Advent invites us to live more contemplatively amidst the pre-Christmas busyness and rush! Together we will reflect on our lives and explore simply ways of awareness, presence, prayer and wonderful waiting for God! Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Moving Beyond Race By St Mary Administrator @ 10:20 AM :: 148 Views :: :: Social Justice Our country was in an unusual position of having an African-American as a candidate for the presidency. This often raises difficult emotions in some of the people of any community, from fear to guilt and even outrage. Emotions like these have been on ready display to those who were canvassing in our neighborhoods for this candidate, to the point of profanity and outrageous comments about lynching and assassination. Under these circumstances, any rational understanding about race is difficult. Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Pancake Breakfast By St Mary Administrator @ 10:19 AM :: 92 Views :: :: Community News Pancake Breakfast will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2008 at 8:30 am – 12:00 p.m. Come to the Polish Center and enjoy our pancake breakfast fo... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Kitchen News By St Mary Administrator @ 9:55 AM :: 107 Views :: :: Church Events Anyone that baked or made salads for our Smorgasbord dinner please pick up your dishes during school hours. If you can not do this call the parish off... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Important Note By St Mary Administrator @ 9:55 AM :: 97 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News This past October, seven of Port Catholic’s classrooms at St. Peter’s and St. Mary’s had “Smart Boards” installed in them. These consist of the board ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Sunday Radio Mass Still on AM 920 By St Mary Administrator @ 9:54 AM :: 100 Views :: :: Community News Milwaukee’s Classic Country Station AM 920, The “WOLF,” replaced WOKY on September 18th. The biggest change people will notice is the music. The WOL... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Salvadoran Church Reconstruction Project By St Mary Administrator @ 9:53 AM :: 75 Views :: :: Community News Seven and a half years ago, on January 13, 2001, a powerful earthquake hit the small Central American country of El Salvador. Luckily, the rural commu... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Women of Christ Conference coming, mark the date! By St Mary Administrator @ 9:53 AM :: 202 Views :: :: Community News The Men of Christ is going on it’s 3rd year, now it is time for the women to have their chance! The first Women of Christ conference will be held on S... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Are You of Luxembourg Ancestry? By St Mary Administrator @ 9:52 AM :: 83 Views :: :: Community News Are you of Luxembourg Ancestry? If so, consider celebration your heritage through membership in the newly formed Luxembourg American Cultural Society ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Thanksgiving Day Mass & Dinner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:51 AM :: 107 Views :: :: Community News We invite all the families of the incarcerated to a special Mass and dinner in celebration of Thanksgiving Day. Join us in prayer to remember our love... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 All About the Girls By St Mary Administrator @ 9:43 AM :: 90 Views :: :: Child Ministry News If you missed session one, you are still very welcome to join us for part two. An psychotherapist will join us in exploring life today for our girls. ... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Marriage Preparation By St Mary Administrator @ 9:43 AM :: 319 Views :: :: Church News These guidelines may seem “unjust” but they are there to help the couple understand that they are entering a state that will affect the rest of their lives. Half of the marriages in the United States are ending in divorce. One main reason is the couples thank they know better than God. Marriage is a gift from God. He sets the rules. Couples violate them at their own peril. Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Thank You By St Mary Administrator @ 9:42 AM :: 102 Views :: :: Church News Thanks to all of you that made our fall dinner a great success. I look back at all the wonderful people that volunteered their time making delicious d... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 Hope For the Holidays By St Mary Administrator @ 9:39 AM :: 84 Views :: :: RCIA News If you are in the midst of grief, an approaching holiday can cause additional anxiety and stress. Through a video presentation and discussion you will... Read More..

Wednesday, November 05, 2008 A Handy Resource By St Mary Administrator @ 9:19 AM :: 82 Views :: :: Community News Wondering where Fr. Fill-in-the-Blank is now assigned? Or trying to reach your former pastor? The annual Milwaukee Archdiocesan directory, published i... Read More..