Archdiocese of Milwaukee Bulletin Announcements

February 18, 2019

WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON TO FOCUS ON HUMAN TRAFFICKINGRachel Monoco-Wilcox featured as guest speaker

On Thursday, March 7, 2019, the School Sisters of Notre Dame Central Pacific Province (SSNDCP) will explore the issue of human trafficking during their annual Women’s Leadership Luncheon.

The luncheon will be held from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Bergstrom Hall’s Alumnae Dining Room at Mount Mary University, located at 2900 N. Menomonee River Parkway in Milwaukee.The luncheon is free but registration is required. Those interested in attending the luncheon may register at www.ssndcp.org/wllmilw through February 28, 2019.

Book discussions set for Catholic Sisters Week

Sisters of the Divine Savior invite you to join a book discussion during National Catholic Sisters Week, March 8-14, 2019. Our book selection, Debby Irving’s Waking up White, breaks the ice for honest conversation about race. We’ll host two discussions at SDS Community House in Milwaukee, 4311 N. 100th Street: Saturday, March 9, 10:00-11:30 a.m. or Tuesday, March 12, 1:30–3:00 p.m. RSVP and request a free copy of the book at: sistersofthedivinesavior.org/book

Questions? Call (414) 466-7414.

Archbishop’s KENOSHA/RACINE Lenten Lunch

Come Help Honor Local Treasures of the Church Awardees!Archbishop Listecki’s annual Lenten Lunch is being held on Thursday, March 14 th from 11:30 am to 1 pm at Bristol Oaks Country, in Kenosha, honoring the following for their commitment to helping others:

Individual – Reverend Edward E. CarrollOrganization – Snap-on Inc.Religious – Sister Immaculata Maria Immaculate Heart of Mary, Mother of Christ

For registration information, go to: www.ccmke.org/5th-Annual-Lenten-Luncheon or call Sharon Brumer at 414-769-3543.

Archbishop’s MILWAUKEE/WAUKESHA Lenten Lunch

Come Help Honor Local Treasures of the Church Awardees!Archbishop Listecki’s annual Lenten Lunch is being held on Tuesday, March 19 th from 11:30 am to 1 pm at St. Francis de Sales Seminary, in Milwaukee, honoring the following for their commitment to helping others:

Individual – Sister Patricia Rogers, OPOrganization – Town BankReligious – Sisters of the Divine Savior

For registration information, go to: www.ccmke.org/5th-Annual-Lenten-Luncheon or call Sharon Brumer at 414-769-3543.

Archbishop’s SHEBOYGAN/FOND DU LAC Lenten Lunch

Come Help Honor Local Treasures of the Church Awardees!Archbishop Listecki’s annual Lenten Lunch is being held on Monday, March 25 th from 11:30 am to 1 pm at St. Dominic Parish Activity Center, in Sheboygan, honoring the following for their commitment to helping others:

Individual – Robert & Arlene RamstackOrganization – Anchor of Hope Health CenterReligious Society – Knights of Columbus District 61

For luncheon registration information, go to: www.ccmke.org/5th-Annual-Lenten-Luncheon or callSharon Brumer at 414-769-3543.

Protect Your Family from Pornography

Join us for a session on the harms of internet pornography with Dr. Peter C. Kleponis on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, 7:00-9:00 pm, Archbishop Cousins Catholic Center, 3501 S. Lake Drive, St. Francis. It is recommended that parents attend with their children (11 and older) so they can discuss the conference afterward. Dr. Kleponis will address the

dangers of Internet pornography and how we can protect ourselves and our families from it. Dr. Kleponis, Ph.D., SATP, CSAT-C, is a Catholic expert on the treatment of pornography and sexual addictions and is the founder of the successful Integrity Starts Here! recovery program for pornography addiction. This event is free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Marriage and Family Life Office, Archdiocese of Milwaukee.

Charming Treasures—Help at the St. Camillus Gift Shop!10101 W. Wisconsin Avenue Wauwatosa, WI 53226

St. Camillus recently opened up our gift shop, Charming Treasures! Charming Treasures a is a new and innovative gift shop that features both affordable and upscale items that will appeal to both our campus residents as well as families and visitors from the community. All of the proceeds from Charming Treasures go to the St. Camillus Foundation. We are seeking volunteers to help customers and run the cash register at St. Camillus.

Days/Times: The gift shop shifts are 10:00AM-12:30PM (Morning Shift) and 12:30-3:00PM (Afternoon shift). We are willing to work with your schedule, but currently having openings on Monday afternoons, Tuesday Morning/Afternoon, Wednesday Mornings, and Friday afternoons.

Requirements: Background checks and TB testing are required for volunteers and will be provided at no charge

by St. Camillus. Must be 18 years or older

Please contact Colleen Wakefield, Volunteer Coordinator, at 414-259-6310or cwakefield@stcam.com for additional information. Thank you!

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English:Are you considering serving the Church as an Ordained Deacon? The Church calls men to be deacons “in-service” to the People of God. If you are a man (married or single), that feels this call and wants to know more, please contact the Office for Diaconate Formation at 414-758-2207 or maldonadom@archmil.org. You can also go to the INQUIRY FOR DISCERNMENT PROGRAM. The schedule of the sessions can be found at: http://www.archmil.org/offices/Diaconate.htm

Spanish:¿Has considerado servir a la Iglesia como Diácono Permanente? La Iglesia llama a hombres (solteros o casados) a ser diáconos “en-servicio” del Pueblo de Dios. Si eres uno de estos hombres que siente esta

llamada y quiere conocer más sobre el diaconado, contacta la Oficina de Formación para el diaconado al 414-758-2207 o maldonadom@archmil.org. (Se habla español). O puedes asistir al Programa de Discernimiento. El horario de las sesiones lo puedes encontrar en: http://www.archmil.org/offices/Diaconate.htm

Cleaning Supplies NeededCatholic Charities has been providing In-Home Support Services in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties to the frail older adults and adults with disabilities for over 25 years. Our home care services helps individuals live independently in clean, safe homes by providing light housekeeping, laundry assistance, companionship, meal preparation, grocery shopping, errands, transportation to doctor appointments, companionship and socialization.

94% of our clients live at or below the national poverty level… leaving clients without funds, after paying rent, utilities and buying food, to purchase necessary cleaning supplies. WE NEED YOUR HELP IN SUPPLYING ANY OF THE FOLLOWING ITEMS:

Paper towels Toilet bowl cleaners Mops/broomsBleach and surface cleaners Glass cleaners Rubber GlovesFloor cleaners Scrubbers Air FreshenersDisinfectant wipes Vinegar/Ajax Swiffer Dusters

Cleaning items can be dropped off at our Milwaukee Office, 2021 N. 60th Street, Milwaukee, 53208.If you have questions about In-Home Support Services, contact Carla Alejo at 414-771-2881. Thank you!

You Are Invited To: The Changing Face of Parish Life in the Archdiocese of MilwaukeeOn Sunday, March 10th, join us for 9:00am Mass, followed by a presentation by Fr. Steven Avella titled, "The Changing Face of Parish Life in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee" at 10:30AM in Heck Hall. Coffee and continental breakfast will be provided. This free event is sponsored by St. Therese Parish. All Are Welcome!

Fr. Steven Avella, a local church historian, will discuss the history of parishes in the archdiocese. Founded for a variety of reasons: population centers, ethnicity, race, and the efforts of religious communities, Milwaukee's Catholic parishes reflect the diversity of Catholic life over the years. The history of St. Therese Parish, as a ministry of the Pallottines, will also be included.

Fr. Steven Avella, is a priest of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee and a professor of history at Marquette University. He has written histories of the archdiocese, the Salvatorian community, and various other dioceses throughout the US. His most recent book was a study of the history of the Diocese of Des Moines, Iowa.

Those coming just for the presentation can enter through the set of double glass doors by the parish

office after 10:00AM. Please direct any questions to Heather Goeden in the St. Therese Parish Office at (414) 771-2500 x2 or heather@sttheresemke.org.

Facing an Unplanned Pregnancy?Catholic Charities is here to help! We offer free and confidential in-home education and support for mothers and their families. Pregnancy Support Coordinators help connect moms to resources, reach individualized goals, and receive education on topics such as stress management, labor and delivery. If you are in need or know someone who might need help, please call 414-573-5899.

Recruiting Volunteer Mentors for Nativity Jesuit Academy: Nativity Jesuit Academy (1515 S. 29th St. Milwaukee, WI 53215) is recruiting mentors to work with our graduating 8th graders through the school’s Graduate Support Program. This is an enriching opportunity for mentor and student alike, providing the student with a resource to help them navigate an educational endeavor that most of their parents have not experienced. If you are interested in learning more, please contact the Graduate Support Coordinator, Sebastián D. Fuentes, at fuentess@njms.org.

Buscando mentores voluntarios para Nativity Jesuit Academy: Nativity Jesuit Academy está buscando mentores para trabajar con nuestros estudiantes del 8vo grado en el Programa de Apoyo para Graduados. Esta es una oportunidad especial para los mentores y estudiantes. Los mentores ayudan al estudiante a navegar la experiencia educacional que la mayoría de sus padres no han experimentado. Los voluntarios tienen que sentirse cómodos en hablar, leer, y escribir inglés. Si tiene interés y quisiera aprender más, por favor contacte el Coordinador del Programa de Apoyo para Graduados, Sebastián D. Fuentes, en fuentess@njms.org.

Activity Aide for our Memory Care ResidentsSt. Camillus is seeking dedicated volunteers to help run a recreational program on our Memory Care Unit. It is an engaging program that fosters personhood. Our enrichment director would train the volunteers to run the program step by step. We have created the protocol and trialed the program. Volunteers would be reading, massaging and providing items we have for reminisce. We are looking for a volunteer to come in Monday, Wednesday and possibly Friday at 3:00pm. The program would last about 1.5-2 hours. We are flexible and willing to work with you! We are excited.

Keepin’ the Faith at St. Camillus St. Camillus is in need for volunteers to help with transporting (pushing wheelchairs) our assisted living residents to Mass and from Mass on Sundays at Guardian Angel and Our Lady of Guadalupe Chapel (located on Campus). As you can imagine, many of our residents have an extremely strong faith, but are unable to transport themselves to Mass. We are excited to say that we have such great attendance to the services, that our Staff needs help!! The residents would greatly appreciate the assistance of being escorted to Mass and also having someone to sit next to during the Mass! Both of these Masses are at 10:30am, so commitment would be from 10am until 12pm on Sundays.

SPRED: Uniting in Faith & FriendshipSPRED (Special Religious Development) is a life-affirming ministry that brings people of different abilities and backgrounds together to grow in faith and friendship. Members of a SPRED small faith group gather as equal brothers and sister in Christ, through one-to-one relationships and a symbolic method of catechesis. Through community-building and genuine friendships, SPRED welcomes people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and integrates them more fully into parish life. It is a parish-supported and volunteer-run ministry. For more information, visit spredmilwaukee.org or call 414-595-7921.

Contemplative Prayer for Reconciliation and Healing from RacismJoin us at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, 812 N. Jackson St., Milwaukee, every Friday at 12:15 p.m. for a 30-minute communal contemplative prayer service with the intention of reconciling and healing racism in our city.

If you are not able to join in person, feel free to pray privately wherever you are in solidarity with those gathered at the cathedral. For more information, please contact Anne Haines, Respect Life Director for Urban Ministry, hainesa@archmil.org.

St. Ann Center’s North Campus Needs Art SuppliesThe art therapist for St. Ann Center-Bucyrus Campus is looking for donated materials to help clients of all ages with therapeutic and educational projects. Specifically needed: paints, paper of all kinds, watercolor pencils, coloring books for adults, gel pens, clay, scrap paper, beads, pasta noodles, paper plates & cups, yarn and string, pastels, mosaic tiles for coaster making, glue and glue sticks, fabric, scissors, water containers, masking & painter’s tapes, tissue paper, plastic wrap, ink and ink brayers.

Can you help? Bring items to the activity coordinator at 2450 W. North Ave., Milwaukee, Monday through Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care serves people of all ages and abilities, from children to adults with disabilities to frail elderly people to those with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Thank you for your help!

Warm Your Heart Chili

& Vintage Jewelry Sale

Date: Saturday, March 16, 201

Time: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Location: St. Ann Center for Intergenerational Care, 2801 E. Morgan Ave., Milwaukee WI 53207

Turn up the heat to see winter out! Come enjoy chili—many kinds, donated by generous local restaurants and home chefs -- and shop an extensive collection of vintage jewelry at super prices at St. Ann Center’s popular fundraiser. Chili will be sold in flights for sampling or by the hearty bowlful, both with all the trimmings. Also available: Freshly made Native American fry bread! The event will also feature sales from more than two dozen local vendors of produce, tasty snacks and handcrafted gift and décor items, plus live music and free chair massages. .

All proceeds support the care of people of all ages and abilities served at St. Ann Center.

Got jewelry to donate? Our volunteers will clean it, repair as needed for periodic sales. Drop it off between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m., Monday through Friday, or call Ross for pickup at (414) 977-5040.

Calling Teens to Serve!It's never to early to start making summer plans. Registration is now open for teens aged 15 through 18 to participate in Reach Out Reach In, a summer service week sponsored by the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, held July 14-19, 2019. This program is local and is great for teens who want to be involved in direct service and social action. The sites, located around the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, include homeless shelters, adult day care, community organizations, meal programs, organic farms, child care and more. Scholarships are available. For more information visit: www.archmil.org/RORI

Women's Post-Abortion Bible Study Do you or a friend carry the burden of unhealed regret associated with a past abortion decision? You are not alone. Together, with other post-abortive women, you can begin to discover healing and peace. The next small group session will be starting in early 2018. This group is confidential and interested participants are encouraged to call Anchor of Hope Health Center, Sheboygan at (920) 452-4673 for more information.

Courage/EnCourageAre you or a loved one struggling with unwanted same-sex attractions, and looking for answers? Do you have a child or family member who is attracted to others of the same gender? Are you being called from loneliness, isolation, and confusion to truth, love and friendship? The Archdiocese of Milwaukee offers Courage, a ministry for those with same-sex attraction, and EnCourage, a ministry to help parents and family members of those who have same-sex attraction. Courage is an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church, and for 25 years, has been helping men, women and their loved ones live full lives in Jesus Christ. This ministry is completely confidential and directed by a priest. For more information, or to find a Courage or EnCourage group, please visit www.johnpaul2center.org/Nazareth-Project/CourageEnCourage.htm, or call 414-758-2215.

Caring and Sharing Grief Support GroupsCombining communities in companioning those on their grief journey, Daniels Family Funeral Homes, along with St. Alphonsus Human Concerns Committee and The Wisconsin Veterans Home in Union Grove, will be holding a monthly “Caring and Sharing Grief Support Group” on the last Tuesday of each month. The morning group will begin at 10 a.m. in the Chapel at the Wisconsin Veterans Home - Boland Hall, 21425 Spring Street, Union Grove. The evening group begins at 6:30 p.m. at Cross Lutheran Church, 126 Chapel Terrace, Burlington.

We are offering the programs, “The Journey of Grief” by author Doug Manning and “Understanding Your Grief” written by Alan D. Wolfelt Ph.D. These programs are intended to companion you on your own unique grief journey. Feel free to join the group any time. There is no charge and it is open to the public. If you have any questions, please contact Marlene at 262 878-2011.

Sooner or later, everyone faces the loss of a loved one. Our “Bereavement Ministry” Team invites you to join us in monthly meetings of care, support and understanding for anyone grieving a loss.

Our program called: “A Journey Shared…” meets informally. We will take a journey together along an unknown path, yet, as fellow travelers, we will share that journey and learn from one another along the way.

We meet the 2nd Thursday of each month 10 to 11:30 a.m. and/or the 4th Thursday of each month, 4 to 5:30 p.m., in Grellinger Hall, Queen of Apostles Catholic Church, N35 W23360 Capitol Dr., Pewaukee. Find us at: www.queenofapostles.net or call Gayle (414) 429-0212 or Pat (501) 574-8094 for more information.

Women Are Invited to Pray for Vocations to the Priesthood

Join women for prayer and spiritual formation at the de Chantal Gatherings at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary on Tuesday, February 19. The sessions will be led by Fr. Brad Krawczyk, director of worship and liturgical formation at the Seminary. After Eucharistic Adoration, Fr. Brad will offer formation on Learning from Mary “Woman of the Eucharist.” A light reception follows benediction.

The gatherings are offered at 9:30 a.m. and 7:00 pm. Please note the morning session is one-half hour later than previous morning sessions to allow you to attend Mass at your parish first and to hopefully avoid morning traffic!

The gatherings are at Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, 3257 South Lake Drive, St. Francis. Please RSVP to newheartnewspirit@sfs.edu or (414)747-6463. Please join us, and bring a friend!

Worldwide Marriage EncounterRockford/Madison/Milwaukee Ministry

Couples who make Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekends not only rediscover the joy, intimacy & romance in their relationships, but also become more active in their parish. Together, we are making marriages, families and our Church stronger & healthier.

Would you like Worldwide Marriage Encounter couples to speak about how to improve marriage at your Masses one weekend? We are scheduling witness talks and Parish Marriage Enrichments for 2019.

Contact: Lee & Jan Kremer – Rockford/Madison/Milwaukee Marriage Encounter

847-458-7000, Kremer@CitriSurf.com, Fax 847-854-2800

Thank you for your help!

Please include the bulletin announcements shown below in your January parish bulletins.

February 23-24, 2019

Give, and gifts will be given to you; a good measure, packed together, shaken down, and overflowing, will be poured into your lap. Give the gift of your love by attending the Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend on March 15-17 in Madison, WI, April 26-28 in

Brookfield, WI or June 28-30 in Rockford, IL.

Visit our website at: alifetimeoflove.org or call (888) 574-5653.

Para un fin de semana en español por favor llamen a Candelario y Emilia al 815-375-4250. Las fechas son las siguientes: 8-10 de febrero, 26-28 de abril y 9-11 de agosto.

Ministerio de los Bienaventurados para las familias de los encarceladosNuestra misión es apoyar a las familias que sufren el encarcelamiento de un ser querido, ofreciendo un espacio en el cual puedan compartir sus experiencias, caminar en solidaridad y mutuamente ofrecerse comprensión, fortaleza y esperanza.

¿Tiene un ser querido encarcelado?¿Siente que nadie comprende lo que está viviendo?¿Se siente solo(a) y que nadie le apoya?¿Tiene preguntas sobre cómo funciona el sistema correccional? Nuestro grupo puede ayudarle en estos momentos difíciles. Acompáñenos en nuestra próxima reunión. Fecha: Último domingo de cada mesLugar: Cousins Center

Arquidiócesis de Milwaukee3501 S. Lake Drive, Milwaukee, WI 53207

Hora: 3 - 5 p.m. Para más obtener más información llame al 414-769-3398 NOTE: PLEASE CONSIDER POSTING THIS ANNOUNCEMENT AT THE THIRD WEEK OF EVERY MONTH.