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Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Adult Mission Trip By St Mary Administrator @ 3:54 PM :: 279 Views :: :: RCIA News We are planning another adult mission trip to Gays Mills from Sunday, May 18 through Friday, May 23. Some folks are staying the whole week and some ar... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Pick N Save Card By St Mary Administrator @ 3:11 PM :: 766 Views :: :: Church News Did you know that Pick N save donates 1% of your purchases to us if you register your card with our number (789800). You can also fill out the forms i... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Questions About God By St Mary Administrator @ 3:01 PM :: 225 Views :: :: RCIA News Michael and Jana Novak, co-authors of “Tell Me Why: A Father Answers His Daughter’s Questions About God,” will discuss their book on Thursday, May 8 a... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Parish Festival Meeting By St Mary Administrator @ 2:53 PM :: 256 Views :: :: Church Events We will have a Parish Festival Meeting on May 7, 2008 at 7:45 pm in the St. Mary's school teacher's lounge. We are still looking for an individual to ... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 K-3 Program By St Mary Administrator @ 2:49 PM :: 276 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Exciting news concerning Port Catholic’s Early Childhood Program. At the present time our K-3 has enough students for one section, and we are only six... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Thank You By St Mary Administrator @ 2:42 PM :: 271 Views :: :: Human Concerns I thank you and the parish for welcoming a the Sisters of St. Theresa of Bukoba mission appeal last year. The primary purpose of the Missionary Cooper... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Mother’s Day Brunch By St Mary Administrator @ 2:14 PM :: 221 Views :: :: Community News A Mother’s Day Brunch will be held on Sunday, May 11, 2008 with Seating at 10:00 am, Noon, and 2:00 pm. Will be held at the Polish Center at 6941 S. 6... Read More..

Wednesday, April 23, 2008 Common Ground of Grief By St Mary Administrator @ 1:55 PM :: 185 Views :: :: Community News “Helping Kids Understand Grief & Loss” will be held on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 - 11:00 am – 12:30 pm at San Camillo, 10200 W Bluemo... Read More..

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 A REFLECTION ON EARTH DAY, 2008 By St Mary Administrator @ 9:44 AM :: 259 Views :: :: Human Concerns Ecologists insist that the health of our planet depends as much on millions of personal decisions made every day as on public policies, to reduce consumption of nonrenewable resources. In other words, survival of life on Earth calls for true conversion to the spirit of “deep ecology” by living the consistent life ethic for all the unborn to come. “Christians in particular realize that their responsibility within creation and their duty towards nature and the Creator are an essential part of their faith.” (Pope John Paul II) Read More..

Tuesday, April 22, 2008 Adult Mission Trip By St Mary Administrator @ 9:43 AM :: 257 Views :: :: RCIA News We are planning another adult mission trip to Gays Mills from Sunday, May 18 through Friday, May 23. Some folks are staying the whole week and some ar... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Summarized Parish Council Min March 6 By St Mary Administrator @ 10:04 AM :: 245 Views :: :: Church News Continuing Business: Discernment of New Members-A PC member will speak at each mass the weekend of March 15 & 16 to briefly talk about the upcoming discernment process. Members with terms expiring are: Bob Goebel, Doug Miller, Janine Morano, & trustee Roy Weyker. Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Prayer Breakfast By St Mary Administrator @ 10:03 AM :: 173 Views :: :: Community News National Day of Prayer Breakfast – May 1st at the Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA on Thursday, May 1st at 7:30 am at Feith Family Ozaukee YMCA, 465 Northwoo... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Paintings By St Mary Administrator @ 10:01 AM :: 271 Views :: :: Community News ”Meet the Artists” Reception – Sunday, April 13, 2008 from 2:00 pm -4:00 pm. The Polish Center of Wisconsin will be opening Nature: Paintings from the... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Counseling Awareness Month By St Mary Administrator @ 9:59 AM :: 186 Views :: :: Community News Sometimes problems can be too painful, complex or confusing to handle on your own. There is no need to struggle alone with depression, loneliness, lif... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 9:59 AM :: 269 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer is Transubstantiation this is the change of the substance of the bread and wine to the body and blood of Jesus while retaining the ... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 From the Pastor By St Mary Administrator @ 9:58 AM :: 293 Views :: :: Church News In order to qualify with State of Wisconsin Corporate Law, there must be an election for the position of trustee, even though we follow the discernmen... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Rummage Sale Fundraiser By St Mary Administrator @ 9:50 AM :: 200 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News It’s that time of year again – the rummage sale season! Come support the young people from our parishes that will be going on mission trips while find... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Adult Mission Trip By St Mary Administrator @ 9:50 AM :: 241 Views :: :: Church News We are planning another adult mission trip to Gays Mills from Sunday, May 18 through Friday, May 23. Some folks are staying the whole week and some ar... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 YOU Are Welcome! By St Mary Administrator @ 9:49 AM :: 167 Views :: :: Community News The Friendship Club of Port Washington will be holding its annual Talent Show on Wednesday, April 23 from 6:30 pm- 8:30 pm in the activity center at S... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 A Memorial Tribute to Paul Watry By St Mary Administrator @ 9:48 AM :: 294 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Port Catholic Alumni Class of 2004 is creating a memorial to commemorate Paul and his love of music. As a tribute to Paul and his love of the guitar w... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Thank You By St Mary Administrator @ 9:38 AM :: 222 Views :: :: Church News On behalf of the cemetery board of directors we would like to thank John Windis for the many, many years of dedicated services he gave to St. Mary’s C... Read More..

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Estate Planning By St Mary Administrator @ 9:37 AM :: 221 Views :: :: Church News Establish a memorial to sustain a religious education program for our children and to help form leaders for the church of the future.

Thursday, April 17, 2008 Cake Plates By St Mary Administrator @ 9:34 AM :: 257 Views :: :: Church News Did you donate a desert for one of the Parish or School Fish Fry’s? We still have dishes waiting to be picked up from the school. If you can’t pick th... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Food Pantry Report By St Mary Administrator @ 8:41 AM :: 229 Views :: :: Church News March Contribution—$240.00, 99.22 lbsMarch Distribtuions—259, 5,096.66 lbsMarch Expenses—$5,264.59

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Dear Fellow Parishioners: By St Mary Administrator @ 8:40 AM :: 240 Views :: :: Church News With the urging of Father Tom and the realization of rising energy costs, the Administrative Services committee has been looking at ways to cut heatin... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Missing Items By St Mary Administrator @ 8:35 AM :: 227 Views :: :: Church News Due to items being taken from the refrigerator and freezer, Jo has requested that we put locks on them. You can check out a key from Amy Jo in the Par... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Child Abuse Prevention By St Mary Administrator @ 8:34 AM :: 173 Views :: :: Community News April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month.  The Office of Pastoral Care and Conciliation of the Province of St. Joseph ... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Common Ground of Greif By St Mary Administrator @ 8:33 AM :: 256 Views :: :: RCIA News The “Early Mourning: Neonatal Losses of the Very Young” will be held on Tuesday, April 22, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm – this is a special rescheduled program... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 St. Mary Parish Council Minutes February 7, 2008 By St Mary Administrator @ 8:32 AM :: 214 Views :: :: Church News Continuing Business: -CAPS: Eva Diaz, from the Archdiocese, was at the meeting. There was discussion about other parishes dealing with similar circum... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Confused About Climate Change? By St Mary Administrator @ 8:31 AM :: 261 Views :: :: Church Events You are invited to a Sustainability Fair and Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 26, from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm at Wellspring Organic Garden and Ret... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Sister Circle By St Mary Administrator @ 8:30 AM :: 263 Views :: :: Church Events The Sister Circle meets again on Thursday, April 17 at St. Peter of Alcantara in the school library. Enter the main church doors and follow the signs.... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Medication Collection By St Mary Administrator @ 8:29 AM :: 181 Views :: :: Community News Have old medications (expired or not) around your home, and don't know where to go with them? There will be a medication collection day, this Saturday... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Grief Support Sessions By St Mary Administrator @ 8:28 AM :: 256 Views :: :: RCIA News "Let’s Live Again”Grief Support Sessions – "Let’s Live Again” will take place for six Wednesdays - 6:30 pm- 7:30 pm – April 23 through May 28 at St. J... Read More..

Thursday, April 10, 2008 Night Hike By St Mary Administrator @ 8:27 AM :: 182 Views :: :: Community News Saturday, April 19 is the date of the next night hike at Harrington Beach State Park. This hike, from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm, is a memorial to one of the f... Read More..

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Children’s Corner By St Mary Administrator @ 3:25 PM :: 209 Views :: :: Child Ministry News Last week’s answer is D, A, B & C This week’s question: The change of the bread and wine into the Body and Blood of Jesus is called A. Tabernacle B.... Read More..

Wednesday, April 09, 2008 Looking for a Matthew, Mark, Luke or John? By St Mary Administrator @ 3:23 PM :: 163 Views :: :: Community News The youngest reporter on your Catholic Herald’s staff is young, single and Catholic – and trying to find Mr. Right via the world of online Catholic da... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s College Connection By St Mary Administrator @ 9:34 AM :: 198 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News Remembering and encouraging our members in college! College Connection is our way of communicating with the college students from our parishes. This communication happens twice a year and involves sending a “shoe box care package” to our students before exam time each semester. There are two ways you can help: Make a cash donation to help defray the cost of postage to mail these packages. Checks can be made payable to “Youth Ministry” and put in an envelope marked “Youth Ministry-College Connection” and drop it in the collection baskets at either parish or mailed to the Youth Ministry Office. Choose several items below and bring them to Church with you on the weekends of April 12-13, 19-20 and April 26-27 and put them in the box in the gathering area. Or you may drop off your items at either parish office or St. Peter’s school office—make sure you indicate the items are for College Connection. Appropriate Items Include: Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Spring Clean Up By St Mary Administrator @ 9:33 AM :: 313 Views :: :: Church Events Mark your calendars we will be holding a spring clean up day on Saturday, June 14th. Call LeRoy Dahm for more information 262-284-6222.

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Sister Circle By St Mary Administrator @ 9:32 AM :: 253 Views :: :: Church Events The Sister Circle meets again on Thursday, April 17 at St. Peter of Alcantara in the school library. Enter the main church doors and follow the signs.... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Love and Respect Others By St Mary Administrator @ 9:02 AM :: 198 Views :: :: Community News To know that we are children of God is to live in complete love with deep abiding security and the ability to dream, to sing, to create, to laugh, and... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Confirmation Retreats By St Mary Administrator @ 9:01 AM :: 208 Views :: :: Youth Ministry News Please pray for all of the youth Confirmation candidates of our parishes who are on retreat this weekend and next weekend at Holy Hill. The retreat is... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Habitat For Humanity By St Mary Administrator @ 9:01 AM :: 241 Views :: :: Human Concerns Habitat for Humanity will be building several homes in Port Washington. They would like to have all the Catholic Parishes of Ozaukee County sponsor a ... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Training for Communion to Homebound By St Mary Administrator @ 8:53 AM :: 255 Views :: :: RCIA News Are you interested in taking communion to a homebound parishioner? If so, please join us for this training session on Thursday, April 17, 1:30 pm at I... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Thank You By St Mary Administrator @ 8:48 AM :: 224 Views :: :: Church News St. Mary's would like to thank the Estate of Jay Jansen for the generous $25,000 bequest for organ maintenance. This money will be put in an Endowment... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Garden Party By St Mary Administrator @ 8:46 AM :: 243 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Who is Joe Pye Weed and why does he want to be in your garden? This, and other fascinating garden questions, to be answered at the “Garden Party” talk... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Scrip By St Mary Administrator @ 8:46 AM :: 253 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Just an F.Y.I. ~ All scrip standing orders are in the box at the bank ready to be picked up! Please try to make a point to pick up these orders before... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Garden Flower Sale By St Mary Administrator @ 8:45 AM :: 251 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News Port Catholic’s 15th annual flower sale has begun. Flats, perennials, pots, baskets, herbs--over 140 items are available. Colored posters of the peren... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Bioethics in Our Lives: Guided by Our Faith By St Mary Administrator @ 8:45 AM :: 255 Views :: :: RCIA News All are invited to take part in this presentation by Mark Repenshek, PhD, Healthcare Ethicist at Columbia St. Mary's. Wednesday, April 23rd, 7:00 pm a... Read More..

Wednesday, April 02, 2008 Memorial to Paul Watry By St Mary Administrator @ 8:43 AM :: 282 Views :: :: Port Catholic School News The Port Catholic Class of 2004 is raising money to purchase and maintain guitars for the Port Catholic School Music Program, and a granite engraved b... Read More..