A Message from Fr. Jim   April 1, 2020   Dear Friends,   I have another update for you regarding the operation of our parishes during this time.  As I stated before, this Lent and Easter Season, we are being called on to participate in the Paschal Mystery in a very real and new way.  It seems that as the days go on we are called in new ways to embrace the struggles that the challenges and restrictions placed on us demand.   As always, my prayer is that we can be even stronger disciples of Jesus Christ by embracing His lov...

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Our Cathedral in Milwaukee has Online and Radio Masses.  For information, go to stjohncathedral.org. Sunday Masses at the Cathedral will still be celebrated, but without an assembly.  The 9:00 AM Mass is available on Radio 920 AM, WOKY, and the 11:00 AM Mass will be available on our YouTube channel.  Other TV Masses are available on WVTV, My24 at 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM, and on WITI Fox 6, at 5:30 AM and 4:30 PM. You can view the latest Cathedral Mass broadcast on this page or on our YouTube channel sjcathedralmke. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr...

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This habit of returning home “takes flesh in the   Sacrament of Reconciliation”, the Pope explained.     “I know that many of you go to confession before Easter… Many will say to me: ‘But Father… I can’t leave the house and I want to make my peace with the Lord. I want Him to embrace me… How can I do that unless I find a priest?’. Do what the catechism says. It’s very clear. If you don’t find a priest to go to confession, speak to God.  He’s your Father. Tell Him the...

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FIVE SIMPLE WAYS TO CELEBRATE HOLY WEEK AT HOME Create a simple prayer space in your home, and gather there to pray during the week. Palm Sunday: At your regular Mass time, read the first Palm Sunday Gospel (Mt 21:1–11) and meditate on     or discuss what Jesus might be thinking as he enters Jerusalem for the last time. Holy Thursday: Bake bread for sharing at dinner; make a ritual of stripping the dinner table of all cloths and     decorations after dinner. Good Friday: Pray the Stations of the Cross at 3 p.m. Holy Saturda...

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Please log into your FREE parish subscription of www.formed.org with password NBNCWYHere you will find a plethora of information on our Catholic faith which includes Bible studies, movies, biographies and talks.  Make use of this valuable tool for your faith formation.  You can do it by yourself, family or friends.  Our pick of the week is Lectio-Evangelization --   How is Jesus working in our lives to fulfill his call to evangelize? How are we called to respond in the midst of conflict, rejection, and outright persecution? There is no bet...

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An Act of Spiritual Communion   My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.     

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5h Sunday of Lent Mass Video. click here

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Dear Friends,  Beginning today, the bishops of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will be offering “Daily Reflections,” beginning today with Archbishop Listecki. The archbishop explains: “We want to begin a moment of reflection every day ... encouraging you, and having you understand the spiritual dimension of the crisis we are going through.” We hope that you will join us by watching these daily reflections and sharing them with your community.  Watch Video: https://youtu.be/pW8tR3ASEQ8 May God bless you!

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Donate Online! St. Mary Immaculate Conception Parish has made Online Giving available for our weekly offerings, as well as other parish collections. Donating is simple, safe, and secure and take less than five minutes. You’ll be able to give to any of our collections and view complete financial records at any time. Set up a one-time or recurring donation by following these three easy steps: 1. Click on the Online Giving link. 2. Select the collection you wish to donate to and click to make a donation. 3. Enter your payment information. ...

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Following the recommendation of our Archdiocese, the Tri-Parish Catholic Community formed a Safety & Security Team (SST).  The Mission of the SST is to “develop & implement plans to address the safety of our parishioners, guests, staff, clergy, and      physical property”.   In cooperation and assistance with our insurance company Catholic Mutual, the SST has recommended the following to Fr. Jim: -At the start of Mass the choir (north) entrance door will be locked from the outside, to restrict entry. It will st...

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Making tax-free gifts to St. Mary Parish from your IRA is gaining in popularity among older investors, thanks to changes under the new tax law.  It is a good idea to start the process well before the end of the year.  Talk to your tax person now, about how you can make a qualified charitable distribution to our parish.  Thank you and God bless you.  

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St. Mary parishioners have the option of making monthly financial stewardship contributions automatically using the WeShare online giving option.  A payment will be taken out of your designated checking account on the date you choose each month.  Online giving saves you time and saves our parish money.  If you have any questions about our online giving program, or about setting up your account, please call the parish office 262-763-1500. You may also contact WeShare Donor Support at 800-950-9952 Ext. 2007.  Thank you.

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WATCH FOR UNSAFE TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAIL Be alert for Text Messages that seem to becoming from Father Jim Volkert but are not. Be alert for the iTunes Gift Card Scam! The hoax we told you about a few months ago seems to be making its way through the archdiocese again. Several parishes contacted us this week to ask if there is a way to prevent these bogus emails from going out to their staff and parishioners. Unfortunately, there is not. The best defense is to educate your people! If you are not familiar with this scam, it starts with the fraudsters creating a fa...

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