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Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Christian Women By St Mary Administrator @ 4:14 PM :: 183 Views :: :: Christian Women Spring Dinner, Thursday, April 17th, 6:00 pm Submit reservations and payment to Parish Center by Friday, April 11th. $5.00 per person.

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Childrens Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 4:12 PM :: 264 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week's answer (a) Christianity was first established in the Eastern part of the Roman Empire, which was Greece. This is why many early Christian ... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Interested in Lay Ministry? By St Mary Administrator @ 4:11 PM :: 225 Views :: :: RCIA News The call to minister as a layperson in our church is as real as any vocation. If you feel called to lay ministry, consider exploring this call by atte... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Grieving Our Losses Faithfully By St Mary Administrator @ 4:10 PM :: 230 Views :: :: Church Events Grieving is hard work.  This six-week grief support group will help participants recognize that it is normal, natural and necessary to "do" the work r... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Last Call - Registration due this Wednesday! By St Mary Administrator @ 4:10 PM :: 229 Views :: :: RCIA News MINISTERS OF CARE, ST. VINCENT de PAUL, BEREAVEMENT MINISTERS and... ALL parishioners who help those in need. Whether you help in one of these parish ... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Pine Tree Sale By St Mary Administrator @ 4:09 PM :: 109 Views :: Please help our mission trip students raise money for the summer mission trips. They will be selling potted, 5 yr old Black Hills Spruce trees that ar... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Hospitality Sunday By St Mary Administrator @ 4:09 PM :: 262 Views :: :: Church Events The Hospitality group invites you to come and enjoy St. Mary’s monthly social gathering and new member registration after the 9:00 am mass on April 13... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Divine Mercy Sunday Mass By St Mary Administrator @ 4:08 PM :: 337 Views :: :: Church Events Today is Divine Mercy Sunday. There is a picture on the blessed Mother altar and booklets are in the pamphlet rack explaining the devotions which cont... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 All Are Welcome By St Mary Administrator @ 4:07 PM :: 242 Views :: :: Child Ministry News The CRE program will be holding an intergenerational event. How can we make a difference? The program will be held on Monday April 14th 6:30 pm -7:30 ... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 4:05 PM :: 227 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer The Easter Season begins on Easter Sunday and lasts for 50 days. Easter a very joyful season in our liturgical year. Because of Je... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Key Event Update By St Mary Administrator @ 4:04 PM :: 202 Views :: :: Events On behalf of Port Catholic’s Home & School Association, we would like to thank everyone who helped make the 7th Annual Key Event Auction a huge succes... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Like Pizza? By St Mary Administrator @ 3:55 PM :: 221 Views :: :: Church Events Like pizza then you can easily help our youth group go on mission trip next summer! Here’s how it works. Simply come and eat at the Pizza Ranch in Oos... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Important Tax Information By St Mary Administrator @ 3:54 PM :: 171 Views :: :: Community News Catholic Charities reminds you that there is important tax information and credits that can benefit low-income working families, the disabled and elde... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Child Abuse Prevention By St Mary Administrator @ 3:45 PM :: 96 Views :: April is national Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is most appropriate that Child Abuse Prevention Month is held during the Easter season. There is no... Read More..

Wednesday, March 26, 2008 Young Adults By St Mary Administrator @ 3:38 PM :: 226 Views :: :: RCIA News Young adults in your 20's and 30's are welcome to join in a "Movie Night" on Wednesday, April 9th at 7:00 pm. If interested please contact one of thes... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Earned Income Tax Credit: Do You Qualify? By St Mary Administrator @ 9:03 AM :: 169 Views :: :: Community News The Earned Income Credit (EIC) is a refund amount for working people who earn low or moderate incomes. You must file a federal tax return with the EIC... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 All Knitters & Crocheters By St Mary Administrator @ 9:02 AM :: 408 Views :: :: Church Events We will be meeting on Thursdays from 12:30 pm —2:30 pm in the St. Mary’s Parish Center Conference Room. Bring your project and join in the companionsh... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Cope Services By St Mary Administrator @ 9:02 AM :: 162 Views :: :: Community News Help someone get through the day or find some needed information by volunteering as a trained listener on the COPE Hotline. Volunteers are needed to m... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 All Aboard the Cruise Ship SS St. Mary’s By St Mary Administrator @ 8:56 AM :: 160 Views :: :: Community News Please join us for an adult evening of food, drink and entertainment at the launch of St. Mary’s school and Parish’s new annual event: “Tropical Night... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 He is Risen!! By St Mary Administrator @ 8:55 AM :: 181 Views :: :: Community News Jesus has risen to give us new life. Clear out the old to make room for the new! The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are April 4-6 in Madis... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Evenings Out By St Mary Administrator @ 8:55 AM :: 191 Views :: :: Community News With Other Interesting People! – Designated Tuesdays in April 2008, 7:00-8:00 p.m. at the Racine Dominican Retreat Program, located at Siena Center, 5635 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Evenings Out is a series for adults of all ages – individuals, couples, friends, and groups who want to know more about themselves, others, and the God-life within. Come for coffee and good conversation to any or all sessions. Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Chicken Dinner By St Mary Administrator @ 8:54 AM :: 167 Views :: :: Community News Shepherd of the Hills Catholic Parish W1562 County Road B, in Eden will be holding a country style chicken dinner on Sunday, March 30, 2008 from 11:00... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Forgive: It Feels So Good! By St Mary Administrator @ 8:53 AM :: 92 Views :: Will be held on Friday-Sunday, April 11-13, 2008 at the Racine Dominican Retreat Program, located at Siena Center, 5635 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402. Presented by Vince Hatt. As the Rolling Stones sing, “You Can’t Always Get What You Want.”  Even those who love us sometimes fail, misunderstand, or betray us. When we don’t get what we want, it hurts. And if it is extremely important, it can hurt big time. Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 New Member Pot Luck By St Mary Administrator @ 8:52 AM :: 258 Views :: :: Church Events St. Mary’s will have a New Member Welcome Pot Luck Dinner and Open Gym on Friday, April 11 at St. Mary’s School 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm. Please call 262-284... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 National Catholic Singles Conference By St Mary Administrator @ 8:52 AM :: 178 Views :: :: Community News Join over 500 men and women from all over the country for the 5th National Catholic Singles Conference, April 25-27, 2008 at the Marriott Resort in Li... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Family Night By St Mary Administrator @ 8:51 AM :: 163 Views :: :: Community News Out Lady of the Lakes Church in Random Lake will be having Family Night at the Five Pillars on Monday, March 31st from 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm. The Cost is ... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 A Place to Call Home By St Mary Administrator @ 8:50 AM :: 182 Views :: :: Community News St. Catherine Residence (SCR) Campus is about providing “a place to call home” to about 145 women on Milwaukee’s east side. St. Catherine Residence offers safe, affordable and supportive housing to women looking for employment, a stable living environment, or in a transition stage. SCR embraces a “can do” philosophy that recognizes each woman’s value and strengths. Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Children’s corner By St Mary Administrator @ 8:49 AM :: 209 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer, the word “catholic” means universal.This week’s question. Which statement is correct? The Easter Season ends on Easter Sunday.The ... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 To All Parishioners Who Help Those in Need By St Mary Administrator @ 8:40 AM :: 225 Views :: :: RCIA News MINISTERS OF CARE, ST. VINCENT de PAUL, BEREAVEMENT MINISTERS and... ALL parishioners who help those in need.  Whether you help in one of these parish... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Canon Law By St Mary Administrator @ 8:36 AM :: 253 Views :: :: RCIA News Come learn more about the laws in the Roman Catholic Church. The first session will be a general intro to Canon Law. The second week will be a discuss... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Outnumbered & Loving It By St Mary Administrator @ 8:35 AM :: 172 Views :: :: Community News Imagine being the mother of 10 and on top of that, 10 boys! Yet rather than being overwhelmed, Cathy Garcia-Prats and her husband, Joe, a professor an... Read More..

Thursday, March 20, 2008 Thanks By St Mary Administrator @ 8:34 AM :: 231 Views :: :: Church News Our Annual Spring bake Sale was very successful and we can be very proud of our generous workers and those who gave of their time, talent and purchase... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Funerals During Holy Week By St Mary Administrator @ 4:26 PM :: 1616 Views :: :: Church News This note is just a reminder that funerals during the last three days of Holy week (Thursday, Friday, Saturday) are not allowed by Church Law and cust... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Free Throw Contest By St Mary Administrator @ 4:25 PM :: 175 Views :: :: Community News Congratulations to Hannah Lilly, Stephanie Volesky, and Matt Kirmse for their performances in the Knight’s of Columbus Free Throw Competition. All thr... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Grieving Our Losses Faithfully By St Mary Administrator @ 4:19 PM :: 226 Views :: :: RCIA News This six-week grief support group will be meeting on Wednesdays, 7:00 pm starting April 2 at Our Lady of the Lakes Parish Office in Random Lake. Anyon... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Good Friday Collection By St Mary Administrator @ 4:17 PM :: 177 Views :: :: Church News On Good Friday, our parish will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land. Your financial contribution helps to support the struggli... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Leadership For St. Mary’s By St Mary Administrator @ 4:17 PM :: 216 Views :: :: Church News Qualities for parish leadership: how can we know if we are called to serve God’s people as a parish leader? When the parish community calls forth leadership to determine goals and form policies for all aspects aof parish life, those who respond should be persons who have a mature, lively faith which always seeks to dow what is best for the good of the parish, relate to others in the group. Prayerfulness, willingness to grow trust and pastoral attitudes are also important. Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 4:16 PM :: 201 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer ( c ) Agnus Die means Lamb of God in Latin. We sing this chant during Mass before Communion. This week’s question The word “catholi... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Day of Reflection By St Mary Administrator @ 4:15 PM :: 218 Views :: :: RCIA News Ministers Of Care, St. Vincent de Paul, Bereavement Ministers and... ALL parishioners who help those in need.  Whether you help in one of these parish... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Lenten House By St Mary Administrator @ 4:13 PM :: 216 Views :: :: Human Concerns Did you help make a child SMILE? Our Lenten outreach total, from both parishes, is $382.36 for the Possibility Playground. This Universally Accessible... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Lenten House By St Mary Administrator @ 4:13 PM :: 223 Views :: :: Human Concerns Did you help make a child SMILE? Our Lenten outreach total, from both parishes, is $382.36 for the Possibility Playground. This Universally Accessible... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Easter Flowers for the Homebound By St Mary Administrator @ 4:12 PM :: 215 Views :: :: Human Concerns This weekend, as part of Palm Sunday, parishioners have the opportunity to deliver Easter flowers, a Palm, a card made by Port Catholic students, and ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 11, 2008 Holy Thursday By St Mary Administrator @ 4:12 PM :: 191 Views :: :: Church News On Holy Thursday, Her Lady's Singers will sing Robert Ramsey's motet "In Monte Oliveti" in what will likely be the first-ever performance in Wisconsin... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Parish Council Minutes January 3, 2008 By St Mary Administrator @ 9:58 AM :: 129 Views :: Continuing Business: -CAPS: The first official meeting will be January 16 in the computer room at St. Peters. The four members from St. Mary's are: F... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:57 AM :: 213 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer is c Via Dolorosa is Latin for Sorrowful Way or Way of the Cross. From early days on people wanted to trace the way Jesus took to h... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Bells By St Mary Administrator @ 9:56 AM :: 272 Views :: :: Church Events You are invited to bring bells to ring during the singing of the Gloria on Holy Thursday and Easter Vigil mass on Saturday evening. ALLELUIA!

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Scripture Reflection By St Mary Administrator @ 9:53 AM :: 224 Views :: :: Church News All of us at times doubt ourselves. That is a healthy sign of self-examination. Should I take this job? Should I stay in this job? Should I marry this person? Should I engage in a particular activity? Likewise, we must question our faith at times. When confronted with enormous evil in our life or the world around us, or the randomness of who lives and who dies, or the success of evil people compared to the lack of success of good ones, we are tempted to say that God must be a joke. Today’s reading from Ezekiel reminds us that belief in God’s power over death (and everything less important) is ultimate, and part of the faith in which Jesus was raised. Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Tax Preparation Assistance By St Mary Administrator @ 9:46 AM :: 158 Views :: :: Community News The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides tax form assistance to anyone. VITA sites are at different locations on different days unt... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Blood Drive By St Mary Administrator @ 9:46 AM :: 220 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Port Catholic School will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, March 10 from 2:00 pm—7:00 pm in the St. Peter’s Cafeteria. Contact Katie Beilfuss fo... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 St. Vincent DePaul News By St Mary Administrator @ 9:45 AM :: 275 Views :: :: Church Events The 2nd collection for this month will be for the St. Vincnet DePaul Society. We ask our fellow parishioners for monetary help but once a year and thi... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Peace Payer By St Mary Administrator @ 9:43 AM :: 288 Views :: :: RCIA News Ministers of Care, St. Vincent de Paul, Bereavement Ministers and... ALL parishioners who help those in need.   Whether you help in one of these paris... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Food Pantry By St Mary Administrator @ 9:42 AM :: 241 Views :: :: Church News February Donations $130.00 & 105.11 lbsFebruary Distributions 233 (3,852.97lbs)February Expenses $2,706.53

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Living Our Faith By St Mary Administrator @ 9:40 AM :: 190 Views :: :: Community News March 22 Catholic Knights presents Living Our Faith with Archbishop Dolan Season Finale Profiles Local Author, Marquette University Carillion Player. ... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Eucharist Adoration By St Mary Administrator @ 9:39 AM :: 279 Views :: :: Church Events Following Holy Thursday evening Mass, there will be Adoration of the Holy Eucharist until 10:00 pm. Everyone is welcome to come and pray during this t... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 Just A Reminder By St Mary Administrator @ 9:38 AM :: 241 Views :: :: Church Events Easter Vigil Services will be held at 7:30 pm on Saturday March 22. It does fulfill your Easter Sunday Obligation.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 SOCIAL JUSTICE: Acting Justly for Healthy Families By St Mary Administrator @ 7:52 AM :: 275 Views :: :: Human Concerns “…I will bring health and healing to it; I will heal my people and will let them enjoy abundant peace and security.” - Jer. 33:6Respecting the health ... Read More..

Wednesday, March 05, 2008 SOCIAL JUSTICE: By St Mary Administrator @ 7:50 AM :: 261 Views :: :: Human Concerns Trafficking of Women and ChildrenHas slavery really been eliminated? According to the U.S. National Security Strategy, “Trafficking in persons is a fo... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Rummage Sale By St Mary Administrator @ 8:35 AM :: 121 Views :: St. Boniface Parish in Germantown at the corner of Goldendale and Freistadt Roads, will hold its Spring Indoor Rummage and Bake Sale on Friday, March ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Chili Supper By St Mary Administrator @ 8:34 AM :: 180 Views :: :: Community News The Christian Women of Holy Trinity Parish in Newburg will be holding a Chili Supper on March 13th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Serving Chili, home baked ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Sport Camps By St Mary Administrator @ 8:33 AM :: 192 Views :: :: Community News Marquette High School will be running various summer sport camps including Basketball for 4th—9th graders, Football, Soccer and Volleyball for 7th, 8t... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Shrimp Supper By St Mary Administrator @ 8:32 AM :: 129 Views :: :: Community News St. John Lutheran Church, 824 Fredonia Ave. in Fredonia, is hosting its annual Shrimp Supper on Friday March 7th from 4:30 pm—7:30 pm. The supper feat... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Spring Ahead By St Mary Administrator @ 8:31 AM :: 165 Views :: :: Community News Daylight Savings Time begins on March 9, 2008. Don’t for get to set your clock ahead.

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Hospitality Sunday By St Mary Administrator @ 8:30 AM :: 184 Views :: :: Church News The Hospitality group invites you to come and enjoy St. Mary’s monthly social gathering and new member registration after the 9:00 am mass on March 9t... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Quilting Bee By St Mary Administrator @ 8:29 AM :: 191 Views :: :: Community News Several Port Catholic women have been making quilts for World Relief and we are looking for ladies who do simple sewing or who would be willing to hel... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Palm Sunday Bake Sale By St Mary Administrator @ 8:28 AM :: 229 Views :: :: Church Events We will be having our Annual Bake Sale on March 15 & 16 in main hallway in the school. Our Parish bakers will be tempting your taste buds with homemad... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Rebate Check By St Mary Administrator @ 8:28 AM :: 182 Views :: :: Community News One Time Federal Rebate Check For Consumer Spending Requires Filing Federal Income Tax Forms (Economic Stimulus Package Rules). A Federal Income Tax R... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Scholarship Opportunity By St Mary Administrator @ 8:16 AM :: 274 Views :: :: Church Events Applications are now being accepted for the Elizabeth Bichler Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship's purpose is to help offset tuition costs to any C... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Remembering Loved Ones By St Mary Administrator @ 8:16 AM :: 167 Views :: :: Church News If you would like to have someone remembered this Easter Season, please fill out the Flower offering envelopes that are located on the bookshelves in ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Healing Power of Annulment By St Mary Administrator @ 8:15 AM :: 207 Views :: :: RCIA News Whether divorce was a choice for you or not, how does annulment fit into your picture? Come gather with others to gain a better understanding of the p... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Triduum Reflection By St Mary Administrator @ 8:14 AM :: 199 Views :: :: RCIA News Triduum means "three days" - the time from Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, days which celebrate the heart of our faith. Included in this time of ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Estate Planning By St Mary Administrator @ 8:14 AM :: 186 Views :: :: Church News St. Mary’s Parish will be faced with some major capital improvements to our buildings in the years ahead. You can help us provide adequate facilities ... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Faith-filled Journalist By St Mary Administrator @ 8:04 AM :: 130 Views :: :: Community News Soledad O’Brien is a familiar face to regular viewers of CNN. As a journalist, the anchor and special correspondent on CNN: Special Investigations Uni... Read More..

Tuesday, March 04, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 8:02 AM :: 176 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer there are 27 books in the New Testament. This week’s question Via Dolorosa is another term for (a) the Sorrowful Mother (b) the App... Read More..