It was a little over six and a half million dollars total and when I leave here well have about half a million left to pay off, Erwin said. Fr. New pastoral style Father Nuedling was followed at St. John the Evangelist by Father Jerome Stoll, who had health problems and resigned after only two years. Many parishioners think of you as a pretty holy man. Mike Michalski offers his thoughts on his tenure as pastor and what hell be doing next. Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. "If Father Dave had done something contrary to church teaching, he would have been relieved [of his priestly duties]," Gross said. "I've tried to follow Jesus all my life as a Capuchin, and you have been part of this journey; for you I am so grateful," Crosby wrote in a letter to friends. Michael Strachota, the new pastor at St. Catherine who also serves another nearby parish. Gross agreed that if a priest is asked to officiate at the funeral of a member of another parish, church law obligates him to call the parish priest. There he helped people in need, fed those who are hungry and spoke the Word of God. I have also learned to never take anything for granted. Michael Sablica, about the couples ordeal. Opinion polls suggest most Catholics favor female priests and married ones, and that they believe homosexual relations are morally acceptable. Hammer remains hopeful the Catholic hierarchy will accept the need to change. Michael Moran, from pastor of Immaculate Conception/St. Thomas Vathappallil, MCBS, from shared associate pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, West Allis, and St. Rita Parish, West Allis, to shared associate pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, West Allis, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, West Allis, and Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, West Allis, effective June 21, 2011. Jeffery Prasser, from shared pastor of St. Rita Parish, West Allis, and St. Aloysius Parish, West Allis, to shared pastor of St. Aloysius Parish, West Allis, Mary Queen of Heaven Parish, West Allis, and Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, West Allis. We had policemen from the Fifth District here, and at the end of it, they came to me and said, Mike, this was a great event.. You talk to some Puerto Ricans and Latinos, and theyll say that when they were growing up, they were told, you do not speak Spanish, you speak English, Bertram said. Its a real source of pride for Puerto Ricans.. A. .css-tadcwa:hover{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}John Burger - @media screen and (max-width: 767px){.css-1xovt06 .date-separator{display:none;}.css-1xovt06 .date-updated{display:block;width:100%;}}published on 01/22/21. Ill miss the connection with our sister parish in Chiapas. Jesus Questions the Church (2000), Rethinking Celibacy, Reclaiming the Church (2003) and Repair My House (2008). We send them out from the cathedral with a blessing, he declared. St. Johns Cathedral is the Milwaukee archbishops home base, where Hammer has been a parish priest since the mid-1970s. Later that year, he asked his order to purchase stock in both Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds, the nation's largest tobacco companies, in order to address concerns as a shareholder. All the parish priests are taking the backlash for the few.. Rev. If an Irishman could enjoy Polish food, why not a Pole? ], Select any of the newsletters below, then enter your email address and click "subscribe", Fr. Want to see fewer ads on Aleteia? Michael Crosby speaks during a shareholders meeting in 1977. In Puerto Rico, Spanish was the first language people learned. ", Capuchin Fr. I also think of myself as a kind and compassionate person, but most people dont see the humorous side of me. Mike . Michael Barrett, while being appointed pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Wauwatosa, June 21, Fr. Mike Crosby was born Feb. 16, 1940, the third of four sons, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. He was buried in the church cemetery in Randall Township. I had decided I wanted to work in an inner city parish. Mary Parish, West Bend, to administrator of St. James Parish, Menomonee Falls. Following his retirement from Milwaukee County, he worked for a few years with a small CPA firm startup. I just think thats the cutting edge that the church needs to display, Bertram said. Fr. Christopher Klusman, newly ordained, appointed part-time associate pastor of St. Roman Parish, Milwaukee, and part-time to the Archdiocesan Deaf and Hard of Hearing Ministry. Membership grew and an addition, including a new sanctuary, was built in 2000, the same year Verhasselt was formally named parish pastor. He added that his brother "didn't just talk the talk, he walked the walk. Whether this interest was a direct by-product of Garys death or Larys struggle to survive or merely because he saw an opportunity to increase his own religious knowledge Henry seemed open to the teachings of Catholicism, certainly willing to expand his worldview beyond baseball and the safety and comforts of his own situation. The two men developed a friendship, often playing handball at Marquette University, where Sablica had played football years earlier. The congregation responded again in February 2011, saying it would not take action against Verhasselt, but that the second violation could be handled locally. His name is Mike Hammer. Fr. Milwaukee, WI 53205 414-305-3384 aveik@thecapuchins.org Personnel and Placement Office Brenda Cline Manager of Priest and Lay Ecclesial Personnel and Placement 414-769-3458 clineb@archmil.org Priest Placement Board Brenda Cline Facilitator 414-769-3458 clineb@archmil.org Services for Senior Priests Very Rev. He had long been awaiting its arrival.. (Marlo Williamson), Send your thoughts to Letters to the Editor. Peter & Paul June 1617. At age 25, she became a member of the Visitation Sisters in Paray-le-Monial, France. Im not going to miss the meetings and discussions about budgets and the difficult decisions. Above & Beyond Childrens Museum Will Finally Reopen, 4 Books by Wisconsin-Connected Authors Coming Out This Spring, Real Weddings: A Lovely Night at the Schauer Arts Center, Video: Milwaukees John Ridley Interviews a 2023 Oscar-Nominated Filmmaker. At times he faced pushback from resistant executives who suggested he first address injustices in the church before making requests of them, and criticism from other activists who questioned engagement as a strategy as opposed to full financial separation from companies. The Archdiocese of Milwaukee welcomed three new priests on Saturday, May 15, when Deacons Michael Lawinger, Michael Malucha and Timothy Schumaker were ordained at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in downtown Milwaukee. In a world of greed, competition, and discrimination among so many groups and religions, I am learning that God is in control of everything, including my life. He explained that for Mike reform whether in boardrooms or basilicas was not segmented pursuits but part of ripples from the singular aim of living out and being true to the Gospel. "But for him, they were both children of God, so they each had their perspective and he could learn from both," he said. His proudest accomplishment comes quickly to mind. Verhasselt allowed the letter to be read at a parish council meeting and he asked for advice on how to respond. Daily Lenten Reflections: Attempting to express our unity in diversity, our local ministerium learned from one of the clergy who is Episcopalian about the budding national practice called "Ashes to Go.", Stories of climate, crisis, faith and action, Mission and ministry of Catholic women religious around the world, Help us deliver independent, lay-led Catholic journalism, Jesus' approach to suffering goes beyond platitudes. But 16 years earlier, Aaron and his wife, Barbara, were in the depths of anguish. Michael Bertram, OFM Capuchin Follow Us on Social Media Missionary of the Sacred Heart Fr. Of 102 Wisconsin priests who have been accused, 61 are from the Milwaukee archdiocese. He was greatly influenced by the 1971 Synod of Bishops' document "Justice in the World," which he later said summarized in a way he had not before encountered the globalized social injustice that he had witnessed at St. Elizabeth. Fr. Fr. There must be a connection if our faith is genuine," his brother and fellow Capuchin friar Fr. Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki, in consultation with the Priest Placement Board of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, has appointed the following priests for ministry in the archdiocese, effective June 21, unless otherwise noted. Mike Crosby was born Feb. 16, 1940, the third of four sons, in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. This is your heritage, you should be speaking Spanish, Bertram said. Archdiocese of Milwaukee P.O. I find that if I dont pray, my life is out of whack. Mike's passion is best seen in his energy for . During their numerous encounters at shareholders meetings, former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson, now U.S. Secretary of State, was known to address him as "Father Mike. "I have no fear of dying; in fact I must admit I actually prefer to depart from this form of my life sooner than later; I believe in heaven. Fr. That space was available across the street, where a former furniture store and parking lot stood vacant. Barbaras nurse was a Catholic and told her newly-ordained parish priest, Fr. I am at peace and very thankful for this peace. Priests are obliged to pray the Liturgy of the Hours, and I find comfort in that. Throughout the project ever. Men from every parish are invited to become Charter, During this Winter/Spring session of Beacon Moms groups, we will be discussing the theme based on Joanna Weavers book, Having a Mary Heart in a Martha World. Whether you are, The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of ourGodremains forever. Isaiah 40:8 On the first and third Mondays of each month, we invite individuals to share and reflect, The Catechism in a Year (with Fr. "I asked him, what do I do about the house I own?" Associate Pastor . Throughout the years, a prominent arena was smoking. Fr. Clark said he has spoken with several priests who are troubled by Verhasselt's experience. Handicap access and other needed remodeling were addressed at SKD School for another $1.1 million. Saturday, June 2 after the 4:00 pm mass at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casmir It leaves open the question of church teaching on the Virgin Mary. However, for many years, under the direction of the United States government, English was assigned as the primary language for public schools. Fr. Calendar. Aaron and his wife were in Milwaukee for about four years when the priest met them, and they were ready to buy a house. Fr. Safeguarding All of God's Family (Registration) Safe Environment Education sessions and resources. I am very accident-prone, and it isnt a good week unless I spill something or hit my head. Now is the time to make that move.. That same year, Crosby introduced at the oil giant Exxon (before its merger with Mobil) the first resolution requesting a report on climate change's impacts on company policies and practices, including what steps it could take to reduce carbon emissions. Daniel Crosby told NCR. But hearing Fr. There was another area priest who had a personal vendetta against him and had been trying to cause him problems." Daily Lenten Reflections: Coming from a family of eight children, my attempts at jockeying for position in the constellation of siblings basically took the form of whining and complaining. Now enjoying retirement, Mike Barrett served in the Church of Milwaukee for 42+ years. Surgeon General on all its cigarettes sold overseas. Furthermore, after he spoke English only most of his life, retaining the vocabulary and speaking in Spanish was rewarding. I started learning Spanish in my 50s, so, it wasnt the best time in my life to start learning a language, Bertram said. I would say everything weve done this last year and weve done as much as any other year has been 50 percent harder., Looking forward he said, I think that the church is now ready to step into whats next. Fr. John Gurda, noted Milwaukee historian, has remarked, "The best-kept secret in the city of Milwaukee is the 8:30 Mass at St. Francis Church!". Fr. Thomas DeVries is appointed spiritual director of Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, St. Francis. Saturday, June 9 after the 4:30 pm mass at Old St. Mary's. Sunday, June 10 after the 10:30 am mass at Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary. Contact On any given day, he meets with AIDS patients, IV drug users and homosexuals. Capuchin Fr. A. What practices sustain your faith? Deacon David Zimprich announced Verhasselt's removal to stunned parishioners at a Saturday evening Mass a day later, on April 17, 2010. Tim and Fr. All of that really means something to me.. He arrived in Milwaukee after having served as Assistant Pastor at St. Peter's Church in Beaver Dam from March 1942 to June 1958. A member of an archdiocesan strategic planning committee -- one that studied how to deal with the increasing shortage of priests -- Clark thought picketing was a bad idea. Many of them are young families, and two services in November included baptisms. He went to Milwaukee's St. Joseph Hospital to see if there were any AIDS patients in hospice care. Learning Spanish was difficult for Bertram, and he said it seemed like some people had the brain for languages and some people did not. Dan Crosby said. NEWLY ADDED: 4:30PM Saturday Mass in English. Benedict Ko from St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Milwaukee, Korean Catholic Community, to part-time administrator of St. Mary Magdalen Parish, Milwaukee.Associate Pastor. In Milwaukee, Puerto Rican youth often did not speak Spanish. U.S. bishops have reported allegations of abuse by 5,600 clergy nationwide more than 5 percent of the 109,694 active in this country since 1950.. "He was always attempting to make the connections between what we believe in our heads and how we live and relate to each other in our everyday lives. "He just brought incredible creativity and really demanded integrity and truthfulness in a company," said Daly, who worked with Crosby on countless shareholder initiatives throughout the years. Fr. By 2002, membership surged to 1,830 and parish income was $740,000. FatherMichael Wolfe is on Facebook. It was on the issue of climate change that the faith-based investors and Crosby saw some of its most substantial achievements. Yockey wrote that Verhasselt was obliged to contact him before going out on the call. (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility), Calling the church to constant conversion, His books and lectures also expressed the change he thought necessary inside the institutional church, as well. Q. "I was born a Catholic and will remain a Catholic." Others wept. Verhasselt was called and went to the dying man's bedside. Fr. 2021 - 2023, Br. Emily Axt Director of Finance . This is a tough time to be a Catholic priest. In 1999, Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza of Galveston-Houston asked Opus Dei to provide priests for Holy Cross Chapel, a sanctuary in a small office building on Main Street in the heart of downtown Houston. Yockey declined to comment for this story. Javier's ordination as deacon | Ordenacin como dicono para Hno. Mike in the coming weeks. Ralph Gross, a former chancellor for the archdiocese who now serves as the archbishop's representative in the area. When Bertram applied to the Capuchins the third time, he was accepted into the order. 601, James Grzadzinski, Director of Liturgy and MusicJamesGrzadzinski@stjohncathedral.org | 414/276-9814, ext. His engagement with the tobacco industry began after a trip to Nicaragua in 1980, where Crosby witnessed the struggles of tobacco farmers. Shareholder activism was but one portion of Crosby's ministry, with the friar viewing a majority of his work focused in his writing and lectures on contemporary biblical discipleship. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. I really enjoy it, I think its the language piece, I think its the experience of serving a minority population and its also the issue of preserving the culture, Bertram said. Father Mike had been voicing a message in Milwaukee that was slowly being formulated across the country, led not by the Catholic Church but the black Baptist churches in the South: It would be the clergy who would fuse the dual purposes of religion and social justice. As a priest, Father Michael served in Rome and Madrid before heading to Houston for 25 years. Daniel Sanders from pastor of St. Benedict Parish, Fontana, to pastor of Lumen Christi Parish, Mequon, effective July 1. Fr. Father Mike, as hes known, is one of those caregivers, having worked 27 years as coordinator of the Catholic AIDS Ministry. English was Bertrams first language, and he needed to learn Spanish when he got to St. Francis of Assisi to serve the local Puerto Rican community and any other Spanish speakers. His canon lawyer was not allowed to question the accusers. "Some have said they are worried about hearing confessions. "He intensely believed in Jesus' Gospel and its implications for every part of our existence, and constantly tried to be more and more open to what that was asking of him in his personal life and what it was asking of all of us who follow Christ," Fr. We connected ourselves, through the diocese, to the Missionary Fraternity of Mary, which is based out of Guatemala, said Erwin. Ronald Crewe while remaining pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Racine, appointed shared pastor of St. Joseph Parish, Racine. Archive So we have been served by a series of excellent priests who have been very connected to both the Hispanic and Anglo communities.. Michael Barrett, while being appointed pastor of St. Bernard Parish, Wauwatosa, June 21, Fr. Javier. Fr. "We live in a different world because of him," she added. "The response was, 'Sell it.' Parts of the property were swampy. The thing that keeps coming to mind is spiritual direction. A lot of Latinos were acculturated to not only speak English, but not to become Catholic as either. Mike in the coming weeks. Part of revitalizing the parish in the downtown location (at the former St. Peters Catholic Church, 408 S. Spring St.) required finding more room. There was debate over whether the plan to move was a good one. Sheridan reflects the views of many parishioners: "It was apparent that the archdiocese wanted to get rid of Father Dave one way or another. David Verhasselt (Photos by Marie Rohde), Stories of climate, crisis, faith and action, Mission and ministry of Catholic women religious around the world, Help us deliver independent, lay-led Catholic journalism, Multiple vantage points enrich Brett Hoover's 'Immigration and Faith', After the shock of winter, an instinct to survive, Powerful docuseries spotlights missing and murdered Indigenous women. What are you doing next? Crosby, who held a master's degree in economics to go along with a doctorate degree in sacred theology, developed mutual respect with many executives and sought to explain in business terms how behaving morally was good for long-term sustainability. Sunday morning services were to begin earlier this month. "I was not even allowed to anoint or say the funeral Mass for my brother or sister, both of whom passed away during this ordeal," Verhasselt said. Thomas DeVries is appointed spiritual director of Saint Francis de Sales Seminary, St. Francis. Congratulations to Fr. It offers a smaller, more intimate setting for Mass which many appreciate and enjoy. Neff, who was confirmed at St. Catherine, said her mother and sister still attend that church. "We've been at it for almost 20 years, and withExxonMobilon thisissuewe really did have a breakthrough," Crosbytold the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Salblica talk about racial issues in 1958 was significant. Fr. A. Phillip also serves as the Moderator of the Curia and Vicar General for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Paul Stanosz, from pastoral transitions minister and administrator of St. Mary Magdalene Parish, Milwaukee, to associate pastor at St. Matthias, Milwaukee. It was a message that immediately appealed to Henry. Verhasselt has joined the Evangelical Catholic Church, a fledging denomination formed in 1997 that boasts seven missions in the upper Midwest and others in Ireland. He said his parents and other family live near Waterford. David Verhasselt, then pastor of St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish in Oconomowoc, Wis., was apprehensive when the Milwaukee archdiocese's vicar for clergy, Fr. All those interviewed said they like and support Fr. The location was also special as it was where Capuchin friar Solanus Casey lived and is buried; Fr. Fr. And toodles.. Lawinger, Malucha and Schumaker now share in Christ's ministerial priesthood. Michael Crosby poses with President Bill Clinton and two other activists during an anti-tobacco rally in the mid-1990s. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. There is certainly a need for spiritual directors in our communities, and Id like to get some more training in that area. Hugo Londoo, newly ordained, appointed a member of the in solidum team at Prince of Peace/Principe de Paz Parish, Milwaukee, St. Hyacinth Parish, Milwaukee, and St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Milwaukee. HeartLove Place has anIMMEDIATEopening for aDelivery Driver! Ben Reese from the Diocese of Peoria, to member of the in solidum team at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Kenosha. Bryant doesnt mention whether it was Fulton Sheens Life of Christ, which was first published in 1958, or any one of a number of other authors who penned a Life of Christ. Very different faiths between the two of them, but together a great combination that made faith a really healthy practice.. " Clark recalled. 414-374-5750 stfrancismil@gmail.com. "The archdiocese made it very clear that they did not want me to serve as one of their priests, so I decided to move on with my life." But Gross, who knows Verhasselt well, said he knew of no valid accusation. Fr. Before he departs from our Family of Four Parishes for retirement and his new home at the rectory of St. John Paul II parish, Fr. He went to Milwaukees St. Joseph Hospital to see if there were any AIDS patients in hospice care. Spanish was discouraged in many households because you wanted to acculturate yourself and much as possible.. There are about 680,000 Catholics in the archdiocese, says Hammer. David Malloy from General Secretary of the USCCB, Washington D.C., to administrator of St. Francis de Sales Parish, Lake Geneva, effective Aug. 1. Mike Barrett, pastor of Our Lady of Good Hope in Milwaukee, invited participants at a presentation on Mary in St. Joseph's Parish in Grafton, Wisconsin, to write their own litany to the Blessed Virgin Mary. That night, Aaron, who died on Friday at 86, surpassed Babe Ruths lifetime record with his 715th home run. Heppe, accompanied by Fr. Bertram said there were not many police officers that were happy with other marches in the city following the murder of George Floyd, and that churches in general did not make time to recognize what happened. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). Javier Guativa, newly ordained, to shared associate pastor of St. Alexander Parish, Milwaukee, St. Helen Parish, Milwaukee, and St. John Kanty Parish, Milwaukee. Hammer says he differs with Listecki on some issues. Sadly, in the Catholic church, I dont find thats the widespread practice at all.. The number of people who attended the Spanish mass dwindled, and Bertram attributed that to modern cultural shifts in the United States. Crosby also wrote numerous articles for National Catholic Reporter. He regularly explored Jesus' Gospel of the "kindom," as he described it, and a Trinitarian understanding of God. Patrick Heppe, called in April 2010 to set up a meeting at the parish office. Check out our latest news, upcoming events, and download a parish bulletin. Mike Schmitz) Discussion Group Maybe youve only read parts of the Catechism, or maybe you arent familiar with this book at all. Mike states, "Original sin broke the world." Additionally, we explore the idea that although we are good, we are still broken. In 2013 he founded The Human Thread, a Catholic advocacy group for garment workers and ethical clothing, in the wake of the Rana Plaza garment factory disaster in Bangladesh. In June the 300-member organization announced he and Dominican Sr. Pat Daly would receive its 2017 Legacy Award, crediting Crosby for his work recruiting additional Catholic institutions and four decades of work engaging companies on social and environmental concerns. In our foot washing liturgies now, we have a sort of "rolling admissions" style of procession. Msgr. Going from the Negro League to the minor leagues, he often had to put up with verbal abuse from people attending games in the South. What do you think are the highlights of your time as pastor here? On Aug. 6, Verhasselt opened a new parish, Holy Name of Jesus, in nearby Ashippun, Wis. More than 100 worshipers routinely attend Saturday night services in the Zion Lutheran Church. Now lets get on with just being church to simply pick it up a little by being friendly and being more approachable, especially with new families. In 1980 Crosby and other religious shareholders began lobbying Philip Morris to place warning labels on its cigarette packages. Best of 2021 A great deal has happened to Beaver Dam area Catholics since the arrival of the Rev. A. I arrived in the middle of that process.. I have the choice to either extend my term, or to use this opportunity to get closer to family.. Parish Director "It's really what I felt God was calling me to - trying to encourage laypeople to look at themselves as people who bring their faith . The priest found the ballplayer to be open to conversations about religion. "So many people have been touched and changed by his retreats, writings, and work in the area of socially responsible investing.". COVID-19 has been a challenge, with limited access to all activities including in-person schooling and worship. The council advised that the letter was not worthy of response. All of life is a gift and a blessing. Richard Fleischman, from administrator of Holy Rosary Parish, Fredonia, St. Mary Parish, Belgium, and Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Random Lake, to moderator of the in solidum team serving Holy Rosary Parish, Fredonia, St. Mary Parish, Belgium, and Our Lady of the Lakes Parish, Random Lake. (Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility). He met once with the archbishop and other officials, also for a short time, and was told that he had been found guilty. St. Katharine Drexel Church in Beaver Dam is now ready for use, following five years of planning and construction. Cloud, Wisconsin. Wiesehuegel argued that St. Catherine was the fastest-growing church in the area and they should be allowed to remain open with their own priest. Dwight Campbell from the Diocese of Peoria, to moderator of the in solidum team of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish, Kenosha. Before becoming a Capuchin, Bertram taught seventh and eighth graders in a rural Catholic school in St. Born February 5, 1934, in Mobile, Alabama, he lived in a world of rigid segregation and humiliation for blacks. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. The Polish congregation of St. Michaels, the Irish one of St. Patricks and the German parish of St. Peters had been combined into St. Katharine Drexel Parish. "I had never had such a visit before and it was mysterious." Jesuits active at Gesu and St. Patrick parishes, Marquette University High School, and the Apostolship of Prayer live on campus and are members of the community. 414-258-2604 x32 . It's FREE! Verhasselt was named administrator for St. Catherine in 1994. The Capuchin friar believed deeply in the prospects of engagement over other strategies, such as divestment, that maintaining, and building, a relationship with companies over time could lead to positive results. A liturgy of Christian burial will take place Aug. 12 at St. Lawrence Seminary, in Mt. Ladislas Orsy, prominent canon lawyers with decades of experience, told NCR that violating the seal of confession is among the most serious of crimes in church law, but it is also an extremely rare accusation. Nathan Reesman, from shared associate pastor of Holy Angels Parish, West Bend, and St. Frances Cabrini Parish, West Bend, to administrator of St. Frances Cabrini Parish, West Bend. In his five-plus decades as a Capuchin friar, Fr. NEWLY ADDED: 4:30PM Saturday Mass in English, The 8:30 Sunday Mass features a lively Gospel Choir. Im really proud, because were now at a point where the school has grown to capacity. Please subscribe to keep reading. Listecki spoke at a Saturday evening Mass the same day. Mike Hammer of The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist in Milwaukee, who will be receiving the Vatican II Award for Service in the Priesthood. Daily Lenten Reflections: The humble and simple act of washing became the focus of the ritual, instead of the activity of arranging chairs, with predetermined volunteers processing up to the sanctuary. A Look At Our Past Margaret Mary lived from 1647-1690. Accomplishments during his tenure include the purchase and renovation of the parish center for about $1 million.