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December 2024
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1 Hospitality Sunday
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after each Sunday Mass. RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED December 1 December 6- Christmas Fun Night December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out February 23 March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10 March 9 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
11th Grade Confirmation
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
December 1 December 6- Christmas Fun Night December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23 February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM. March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due April 20- Easter Egg Hunt May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
| 2 | 3 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
KOC Meeting
K.O.C. Meeting at St. Stephen Catholic Church Please join us! https://www.saintstephenmil.org/knights-of-columbus-council
| 4 RCIA Class
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM-7:15PM DECEMBER 4 DECEMBER 18 JANUARY 8 JANUARY 22 FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY 19 MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm MARCH 9 (Sunday) Most likely the date and location. 3:30pm Cathedral of St John the Evangelist for the Rite of Election MARCH 19 APRIL 2 APRIL 17(Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass 6:30pm, rehearsal at 5:30pm APRIL 18 Good Friday mass at 1:00pm APRIL 19-Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm
| 5 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
| 6 Christmas Party
Click here to sign-up or scan the QR Code Below
| 7 Sweet Shoppe Legacy Fund Event
Legacy Fund Event All your favorite holiday cookies, candies and sweets! Great selection for great gift ideas!
Hospitality Weekend
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after Mass. |
8 Sweet Shoppe Legacy Fund Event
Legacy Fund Event All your favorite holiday cookies, candies and sweets! Great selection for great gift ideas!
RE: Grade 2 ONLY
SCHEDULE for GRADE 2 ONLY ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
December 8 January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14- Parents Night Out February 16 March 2- 1st Reconciliation Rehearsal During Class March 8 (Saturday) 1st Reconciliation 11AM March 16 Start to Think About your First Communion Banner April 13 Last Day of Classes April 20 Easter Egg Hunt April 30 (Wednesday) 6PM 1st Communion Rehearsal with 1 Parent- 1st Communion Banners are DUE
May 3 (Saturday) 4:30PM Mass OR May 4 (Sunday) 10:30AM Mass May 10 (Saturday) May Crowning 4:30PM Or May 11 (Sunday) 8:30AM or 10:30AM Come Back in your 1st Communion Outfits and Crown Mary at Mass
RE: K4 - Grade 4
K4 – Grade 4 SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
December 8 December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14 Parents Night Out February 16 March 2 March 16 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
| 9 Immaculate Conception Mass
| 10 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
11th Grade Confirmation: Reconciliation
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23 February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM. March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due April 20- Easter Egg Hunt May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
RE: Grade 3 -Grade 4 Reconciliation
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM January 5 January 19 February 2 February 14 Parents Night Out February 16 March 2 March 16 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
RE: Grade 5- Grade 10 Reconciliation
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM December 15 January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out February 23 March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10 March 9 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Parish Council Meeting
Parish Council Meeting 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM https://www.saintstephenmil.org/parish-council
| 11 CCW Crotchet/Knitting Group
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Bring your current projects. Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed. Come join us for some fun! | 12 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
| 13 | 14 Chili Bowl Weekend
Legacy Fund Event Time to stock up on some tasty quarts of the ever popular comfort food --- Wisconsin Chili TO GO ONLY $8
Choir Rehearsal
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15 Chili Bowl Weekend
Legacy Fund Event Time to stock up on some tasty quarts of the ever popular comfort food --- Wisconsin Chili TO GO ONLY $8
11th Grade Confirmation
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
December 15 Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23 February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM. March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due April 20- Easter Egg Hunt May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025 ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED December 15 January 12 January 26 February 9 February 14- Parents Night Out February 23 March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10 March 9 April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Mass
The Mass and its readings can be difficult for our younger children to understand and comprehend. At designated Masses, we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Just before the First Reading, children are invited to THE COMMONS to hear and experience the Readings and Gospel of the day, in an age-appropriate, engaging and more accessible format. Students are led by qualified and dedicated leaders who share the Readings and a reflection. Students then participate in an activity to engage their other senses in the Gospel message and return to Mass during the Offertory. ALL DATES AT THE 10:30 AM MASS DECEMBER 15, 2024 JANUARY 26, 2025 FEBRUARY 23, 2025 MARCH 9, 2025 APRIL 6, 2025
| 16 SVDP Meal Program Shopping
Sign up for the SVDP Meal Program for tomorrow's shopping! Sign-up using the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50353214-svdp OR Please email Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
| 17 Prayer & Worship (VIRTUAL)
Saint Stephen's Prayer and Worship Committee The role of the standing committee is to nourish and give direction to the liturgical aspect of the parish life by ensuring that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations.Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month September through May from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (VIRTUAL)Attendance is not required at meetings.Prayer and Worship Committee responsibilities include: altar linens, baptismal roses, Sacristy maintenance, and prayer leaders.
Mission Statement
Vision
To welcome and build participation in our Prayer and Worship Committee
To develop and encourage participation in our music ministry:
To encourage participation in our liturgical ministries:
To foster prayer opportunities:
If interested in any of these ministries, please click on the links provided or call our Parish Office at 762-0552.
Liturgical Ministries Music Ministries Eucharist Ministers Instrumentalists Hospitality Resurrection Choir
FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
SVDP Meal Program Food Preparation
Help in the kitchen to prepare a hot meal for the SVDP Meal Program Please sign up using the link provided below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50353214-svdp OR Please email Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
SVDP Meal Program Transport & Serve
Please help and volunteer to transport and serve the meal for the SVDP Meal Program! Sign-up using the link provided: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50353214-svdp OR Please email Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
| 18 Kids Choir Practice
Kids Choir Practice
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church. We will also practice 30 min before our Mass. This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
RCIA Class
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM-7:15PM DECEMBER 18 JANUARY 8 JANUARY 22 FEBRUARY 5 FEBRUARY 19 MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm MARCH 9 (Sunday) Most likely the date and location. 3:30pm Cathedral of St John the Evangelist for the Rite of Election MARCH 19 APRIL 2 APRIL 17(Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass 6:30pm, rehearsal at 5:30pm APRIL 18 Good Friday mass at 1:00pm APRIL 19-Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm
RE Parents Class
Parents Class 2024-2025 Once a month on Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm December 18 January 22 February 19 March 19 April 16
| 19 FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
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22 CCW General Meeting
| 23 Parish Office Hours 8:00- Noon TODAY
| 24 NO FLC Food Pantry TODAY
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Kids Choir at 4:30 Mass
Join the St. Stephen’s Kids Choir Open to all 1st grade-8th grade singers (friends are welcome even if they are not members of our parish but all singers must attend the practice prior to singing at Mass) December 24 4:30 Christmas Mass January 25 4:30 Mass February 22 4:30 Mass March 22 4:30 Mass April 20 8:30 Easter Mass May 17 4:30 Mass
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church. We will also practice 30 min before our Mass. This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass. Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
NO Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Adult Christmas Choir Concert
Christmas Eve Mass
| 25 Christmas Day Masses
Christmas Day Masses8:30 AM Cantor10:30 AM Adult ChoirParish Office CLOSED Today
NO CCW Crochet/Knitting Group
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group. We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 - 12:00. Bring your current projects. Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed. Come join us for some fun! | 26 Parish Office CLOSED Today
FLC Food Pantry
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
DAILY MASS TODAY at 11:00 AM
Choir Rehearsal
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
| 27 Parish Office CLOSED Today
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The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.” In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love. Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.” Reconciliation
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM. OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession? Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28) Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year. Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
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Sunday Dec 1, 2024
Hospitality Sunday
Sunday Dec 1, 2024 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after each Sunday Mass.
RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
Sunday Dec 1, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
December 1
December 6- Christmas Fun Night
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 23
March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10
March 9
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
11th Grade Confirmation
Sunday Dec 1, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
December 1
December 6- Christmas Fun Night
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23
February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM.
March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE
Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen
April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt
May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day
May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
KOC Meeting
Tuesday Dec 3, 2024 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
K.O.C. Meeting at St. Stephen Catholic Church
Please join us!
https://www.saintstephenmil.org/knights-of-columbus-council
Wednesday Dec 4, 2024
RCIA Class
Wednesday Dec 4, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM-7:15PM
DECEMBER 4
DECEMBER 18
JANUARY 8
JANUARY 22
FEBRUARY 5
FEBRUARY 19
MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm
MARCH 9 (Sunday) Most likely the date and location. 3:30pm Cathedral of St John the Evangelist for the Rite of Election
MARCH 19
APRIL 2
APRIL 17(Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass 6:30pm, rehearsal at 5:30pm
APRIL 18 Good Friday mass at 1:00pm
APRIL 19-Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm
Thursday Dec 5, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 5, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 5, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Friday Dec 6, 2024
Christmas Party
Friday Dec 6, 2024 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Saturday Dec 7, 2024
Sweet Shoppe Legacy Fund Event
Saturday Dec 7, 2024 All day
Legacy Fund Event
All your favorite holiday cookies, candies and sweets!
Great selection for great gift ideas!
Hospitality Weekend
Saturday Dec 7, 2024 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Please join us for fellowship and hospitality after Mass.
Sunday Dec 8, 2024
Sweet Shoppe Legacy Fund Event
Sunday Dec 8, 2024 All day
Legacy Fund Event
All your favorite holiday cookies, candies and sweets!
Great selection for great gift ideas!
RE: Grade 2 ONLY
Sunday Dec 8, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
SCHEDULE for GRADE 2 ONLY
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
December 8
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2- 1st Reconciliation Rehearsal During Class
March 8 (Saturday) 1st Reconciliation 11AM
March 16 Start to Think About your First Communion Banner
April 13 Last Day of Classes
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt
April 30 (Wednesday) 6PM 1st Communion Rehearsal with 1 Parent- 1st Communion Banners are DUE
1st Communion
May 3 (Saturday) 4:30PM Mass
OR
May 4 (Sunday) 10:30AM Mass
May 10 (Saturday) May Crowning 4:30PM
Or
May 11 (Sunday) 8:30AM or 10:30AM
Come Back in your 1st Communion Outfits and Crown Mary at Mass
RE: K4 - Grade 4
Sunday Dec 8, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
K4 – Grade 4 SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS 9:30AM-10:30AM, UNLESS NOTED
December 8
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14 Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2
March 16
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Monday Dec 9, 2024
Immaculate Conception Mass
Monday Dec 9, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
11th Grade Confirmation: Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23
February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM.
March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE
Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen
April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt
May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day
May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
RE: Grade 3 -Grade 4 Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
January 5
January 19
February 2
February 14 Parents Night Out
February 16
March 2
March 16
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 13 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20 Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
RE: Grade 5- Grade 10 Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 10 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
December 15
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 23
March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10
March 9
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Parish Council Meeting
Tuesday Dec 10, 2024 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
Parish Council Meeting 6:45 PM to 7:45 PM
https://www.saintstephenmil.org/parish-council
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024
CCW Crotchet/Knitting Group
Wednesday Dec 11, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group.
We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND
the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons
from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Bring your current projects.
Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed.
Come join us for some fun!
Thursday Dec 12, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 12, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 12, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Saturday Dec 14, 2024
Chili Bowl Weekend
Saturday Dec 14, 2024 All day
Legacy Fund Event
Time to stock up on some tasty quarts of the ever popular comfort food ---
Wisconsin Chili
TO GO ONLY
$8
Choir Rehearsal
Saturday Dec 14, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Sunday Dec 15, 2024
Chili Bowl Weekend
Sunday Dec 15, 2024 All day
Legacy Fund Event
Time to stock up on some tasty quarts of the ever popular comfort food ---
Wisconsin Chili
TO GO ONLY
$8
11th Grade Confirmation
Sunday Dec 15, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
11th Grade CONFIRMATION ONLY SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
December 15
Sponsor certificates & name selection forms will be handed out
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
Family Letters DUE by 8 AM February 23
February 23- Confirmation Retreat. Arrive at 8:15am for Mass at 8:30 AM. Ends 4:00 PM.
March 9-Sponsor Certificates & Confirmation Name Forms are DUE
Sign Up for Interviews with Father Stephen
April 1- (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6- Bishop worksheets are DUE - Volunteer experiences worksheets are due
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt
May 18-Confirmation Students Only. To Prepare for Mass the Next Day
May 19 (Monday) Confirmation Mass 7PM - Rehearsal with Sponsors at 6PM
RE: Grade 5 - Grade 10
Sunday Dec 15, 2024 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
5th Grade – 10th Grade SCHEDULE 2024-2025
ALL DATES ARE SUNDAYS FROM 9:30AM-10:30AM UNLESS NOTED
December 15
January 12
January 26
February 9
February 14- Parents Night Out
February 23
March 8 (Saturday) Retreat for Grades 9-10
March 9
April 1 (Tuesday) Reconciliation 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
April 6 LAST DAY OF CLASSES
April 20- Easter Egg Hunt (Time to Be Determined)
Children's Liturgy of the Word Mass
Sunday Dec 15, 2024 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
The Mass and its readings can be difficult for our younger children to understand and comprehend. At designated Masses, we offer Children’s Liturgy of the Word. Just before the First Reading, children are invited to THE COMMONS to hear and experience the Readings and Gospel of the day, in an age-appropriate, engaging and more accessible format. Students are led by qualified and dedicated leaders who share the Readings and a reflection. Students then participate in an activity to engage their other senses in the Gospel message and return to Mass during the Offertory.
ALL DATES AT THE 10:30 AM MASS
DECEMBER 15, 2024
JANUARY 26, 2025
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
MARCH 9, 2025
APRIL 6, 2025
Monday Dec 16, 2024
SVDP Meal Program Shopping
Monday Dec 16, 2024 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Sign up for the SVDP Meal Program for tomorrow's shopping!
Sign-up using the link provided:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50353214-svdp
OR Please email Gail at
gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024
Prayer & Worship (VIRTUAL)
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 All day
Saint Stephen's Prayer and Worship Committee
The role of the standing committee is to nourish and give direction to the liturgical aspect of the parish life by ensuring that parishioners are provided with opportunities to deepen their faith through a variety of prayer experiences and liturgical celebrations.
Meetings are the second Tuesday of each month September through May from 6:30 P.M. to 7:30 P.M. (VIRTUAL)
Attendance is not required at meetings.
Prayer and Worship Committee responsibilities include: altar linens, baptismal roses, Sacristy maintenance, and prayer leaders.
Mission Statement
We the Prayer and Worship Committee are dedicated to providing St. Stephen’s Congregation the opportunity for Eucharist and other prayer experiences in a warm, welcoming and nurturing environment formed by the liturgical principles envisioned by Vatican II.
Vision
To welcome and build participation in our Prayer and Worship Committee
- To have adequate representation on Prayer and Worship from all liturgical ministries
To develop and encourage participation in our music ministry:
- Encourage additional cantors
- Enhance the adult choir.
- Cultivate additional singing groups (youth choir, guitar ensemble, etc.)
- Increase use of instrumentalists at liturgies.
- Create new groups such as a brass choir, string ensemble or youth band.
To encourage participation in our liturgical ministries:
- Train and assist hospitality ministers, greeters and ushers. Ministers chose their mass time.
- Recruit lectors. Lectors are given a workbook and are scheduled for reading at masses.
- Nourish and support Eucharistic ministers. Eucharist ministers take a cross from the board when they attend mass.
To foster prayer opportunities:
- To foster adequate catechesis
- To promote a core of Ministers of Communion who take Eucharist to the homebound, sick and elderly every week.
If interested in any of these ministries, please click on the links provided or call our Parish Office at 762-0552.
Liturgical Ministries Music Ministries
Eucharist Ministers Instrumentalists
Hospitality Resurrection Choir
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
SVDP Meal Program Food Preparation
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Help in the kitchen to prepare a hot meal for the SVDP Meal Program
Please sign up using the link provided below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50353214-svdp
OR Please email Gail at
gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
SVDP Meal Program Transport & Serve
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 3:45 PM to 6:30 PM
Please help and volunteer to transport and serve the meal for the SVDP Meal Program!
Sign-up using the link provided:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050D44ABA923A7FF2-50353214-svdp
OR Please email Gail at
gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org to sign up!
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 17, 2024 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024
Kids Choir Practice
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
Kids Choir Practice
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church.
We will also practice 30 min before our Mass.
This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass.
Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
RCIA Class
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:15 PM
WEDNESDAYS at 6:00PM-7:15PM
DECEMBER 18
JANUARY 8
JANUARY 22
FEBRUARY 5
FEBRUARY 19
MARCH 5 Ash Wednesday Mass at 6pm
MARCH 9 (Sunday) Most likely the date and location. 3:30pm Cathedral of St John the Evangelist for the Rite of Election
MARCH 19
APRIL 2
APRIL 17(Thursday) Holy Thursday Mass 6:30pm, rehearsal at 5:30pm
APRIL 18 Good Friday mass at 1:00pm
APRIL 19-Easter Vigil Mass 8:00pm
RE Parents Class
Wednesday Dec 18, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Parents Class 2024-2025
Once a month on Wednesday evenings 6pm-7pm
December 18
January 22
February 19
March 19
April 16
Thursday Dec 19, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 19, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 19, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Sunday Dec 22, 2024
CCW General Meeting
Sunday Dec 22, 2024 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Monday Dec 23, 2024
Parish Office Hours 8:00- Noon TODAY
Monday Dec 23, 2024 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024
NO FLC Food Pantry TODAY
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Kids Choir at 4:30 Mass
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM
Join the St. Stephen’s Kids Choir
Open to all 1st grade-8th grade singers
(friends are welcome even if they are not members of our parish but all singers must attend the practice prior to singing at Mass)
December 24 4:30 Christmas Mass
January 25 4:30 Mass
February 22 4:30 Mass
March 22 4:30 Mass
April 20 8:30 Easter Mass
May 17 4:30 Mass
Practice will be held the Wednesday before our Mass from 6-7pm in the church.
We will also practice 30 min before our Mass.
This is a great way to feel more connected to Jesus during Mass.
Anyone interested in joining, please contact Annemarie Weyer at a_travia@hotmail.com or 262-818-4325.
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
NO Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Adult Christmas Choir Concert
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 8:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Christmas Eve Mass
Tuesday Dec 24, 2024 9:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024
Christmas Day Masses
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024 All day
Christmas Day Masses
8:30 AM Cantor
10:30 AM Adult Choir
Parish Office CLOSED Today
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024 All day
NO CCW Crochet/Knitting Group
Wednesday Dec 25, 2024 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The Council of Catholic Women (CCW) is hosting a monthly crochet/knitting/crafting group.
We will meet the 2nd Wednesday of each month AND
the 4th Wednesday of each month in the Commons from 10:00 - 12:00.
Bring your current projects.
Experienced crochet/knitters will be present to assist if needed.
Come join us for some fun!
Thursday Dec 26, 2024
Parish Office CLOSED Today
Thursday Dec 26, 2024 All day
FLC Food Pantry
Thursday Dec 26, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
DAILY MASS TODAY at 11:00 AM
Thursday Dec 26, 2024 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Choir Rehearsal
Thursday Dec 26, 2024 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Sacred Music is a glorious and beautiful expression of prayer. In the Roman Catholic tradition, text and music corresponds to the mystery we celebrate, the structure of the rites, and the seasons of the liturgical year. In the course of the history of the Church, we have a rich heritage of musical styles including chant, polyphony, standard hymns, folk, and gospel, meditative contemporary tunes, simple melodies and rousing songs. Each style speaks to the heart of the faithful of various ages, cultural backgrounds and levels of faith. As we participate in the singing of texts of Sacred Scripture within the context of Sacred Mystery, it resonates within our hearts. Music sung together within the context of the sacred liturgy is a unifying force. Instrumental music inspires. Come and join us!
- Cantors lead the psalm and assist the assembly’s singing for 4:30pm Vigil Mass and 8:30am Sunday Mass. We rehearse during the week as needed.
- Our choir meets on Thursday afternoons from September through May from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM. We lead the psalm, assist the assembly’s singing, and sing a prelude and meditation for the 10:30am Mass each weekend and on Holy Days.
- Instrumentalists are welcome to join us at all Masses. We rehearse during the week as needed.
Call Lynda Trani, Director of Liturgy and Music at 414 762-0552.
Friday Dec 27, 2024
Parish Office CLOSED Today
Friday Dec 27, 2024 All day
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024
FLC Food Pantry
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
The FLC Food Pantry is operating a NO CONTACT Curbside Option OR a Choose Your Own Food Option at this time.
Patrons can decide the type of food pantry service preferred.
A picture ID is required AND proof a residence for all family members is required for EACH visit to the food pantry.
Click on this link for the The Emergency Food Assistance Program Income Eligibility and Information.
Operation hours are Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:00 A.M. to Noon.
If you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact Gail at gschlicht@saintstephenmil.org or contact the Parish Office at 414-762-0552.
Eucharist Adoration
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM
The Eucharist is the center of the life of the Church and by giving Honor to God, Eucharistic Adoration touches the heart of her mission as expressed in the Our Father: “Hallowed be Thy name, Thy Kingdom come; Thy will be done…” Jesus is truly present under the appearance of bread with His body, blood, soul and divinity. Christ loves us to the point of dying on the Cross for us as St. Paul exclaims, “He loved me and delivered Himself for me.” In Adoration we respond to Jesus’ prayer: “Pray with me, stay with me, watch and pray.”
In the Eucharist, Jesus offers Himself to the Father and He deserves our worship and adoration. Pray as you like. Reading and meditation lead to communion with the Lord or just bask in the light of the Eucharist. St. John of the Cross said: “One instant of pure love is more precious in the eyes of God and more profitable to the whole Church than all good works put together.” Come before the Blessed Sacrament to share your pure love.
Allow Christ to work on you and through you. By coming before the Eucharist, you tell the world that the Eucharist is the Word of God made Man. St. Pope John Paul II said about adoration: “The Church and the world have a great need of Eucharistic worship. Jesus waits for us in this sacrament of love. Let us be generous with our time. Let us be generous with our time in going to meet Him in adoration and in contemplation that is full of faith and ready to make reparation for the great faults and crimes of the world. May our adoration never cease.”
Reconciliation
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM
Reconciliation is offered every Saturday at 3:30 P.M. and every Tuesday at 5:00 PM.
OR by appointment, Please call Parish Office to schedule at 414-762-0552.
Why Go to Confession?
Not only does the Sacrament of Reconciliation free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us. We are liberated to be forgivers. We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned."
Jesus entrusted the ministry of reconciliation to the Church. The Sacrament of Penance is God's gift to us so that any sin committed after Baptism can be forgiven. In confession we have the opportunity to repent and recover the grace of friendship with God. It is a holy moment in which we place ourselves in His presence and honestly acknowledge our sins, especially mortal sins. With absolution, we are reconciled to God and the Church. The Sacrament helps us stay close to the truth that we cannot live without God. "In Him we live and move and have our being." (Acts 17:28)
Adapted from United States Catholic Catechism for Adults
Advent and Lenten Communal Reconciliations are scheduled each year.
Please see our parish bulletin for details on communal reconciliations.
Daily Mass at 6:00 PM on Tuesdays
Tuesday Dec 31, 2024 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM