2016 archive of From the Desk of Fr. Pat!
A Few Items:
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 8/12/16
Join us for the celebration of our new parish on Sunday, September 11 at the 10:30 am Mass at St. John XXIII at the St. Peter of Alcantara Church. Archbishop Listecki will be the main celebrant of the Mass. Yeah, I know its September 11, and the Packers play ... Read More »
Pastoral Council Discernment:
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 6/03/16
At the Cluster Pastoral Council meeting on May 24, we discerned the members of the new St. John XXIII pastoral council. Members of the Pastoral Council begin their term with the creation of the new parish on July 1, 2016. Those on the new council: Karen Styles, Gerry Dickmann, ... Read More »
A Few Odds & Ends...
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 4/06/16
St. Peter Parish has received a “Thank You” from the St. Mary Roof Fund Committee for the contribution from the parish to the roof fund. I see this as a good sign of cooperation and “forward” looking as we move toward our merger in July.
I am working on ... Read More »
Communal Penance Service
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 3/02/16
Communal Penance ServiceOn Thursday, March 10, 2016 we will celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation with a communal penance service with the opportunity for individual reconciliation to follow. The service will take place at Immaculate Conception Parish in Saukville at 6:30 pm.
Trustees: I’m still looking for people to step ... Read More »
Parish Trustees - Part IV
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/26/16
Parish Trustees
This weekend we will kick-off our search for two trustees for the new parish. If you are interested, please contact me for more information and the nomination process. It would be my plan to hold the elections for Trustees the weekend of April 9/10 at our three churches.
Communal ... Read More »
Trustees—Part III
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/19/16
According to Parish Corporate Bylaws, the Trustee Treasurer’s particular responsibility is that of parish treasury activities. The Trustee -Treasurer is an ex-officio member or the pastoral council and may be required to serve on the finance council. The Trustee Secretary is responsible for maintaining record of all real property, ... Read More »
Trustees—Part II
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/12/16
Each archdiocesan parish is an independent religious corporation established according to the Civil Statutes of the State of Wisconsin. Our new Corporation will be established on July 1, 2016. The Directors of the Corporation board are: The Archbishop, the Vicar General of the Archdiocese, the Pastor and two lay ... Read More »
Lent 2016
Posted by Amy Jo Schmit on 2/04/16
Yes, it almost Lent again. This Wednesday February 10th begins the season of lent. Please check elsewhere in this bulletin for the schedule of Masses for the distribution of ashes, as well as a prayer service with the distribution of ashes. Minimal requirements for lent: Fast and Abstinence on ... Read More »