On Tuesday, November 3, 2009, at 7:00 P.M., in the Marcy Center (below the church), St. Dominic Catholic Parish in Brookfield is offering the presentation, “Searching for Jesus,” by noted scripture scholar and popular presenter, Dr. Dan Scholz. Based on his newly published book, “Jesus in the Gospels and Acts” (Saint Mary's Press, 2009), Dr. Scholz, will discuss what Catholic scholars are saying today about the historical Jesus, the four New Testament Gospels, and the other early Christian Gospels not included in the New Testament. The event is free and will include the opportunity to purchase the book and have it signed by the author.
This presentation by Dr. Dan Scholz is a wonderful opportunity to explore Jesus in the Gospels and early Christian writings. Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Thursday, October 22, 2009
2nd Grade Reconciliation Information
Parents of 2nd Graders,
Hopefully by now those of you who have 2nd graders preparing for Reconciliation have attended the parent meeting and received your materials by now so that you can help in preparing your child for the sacrament. There have been a number of families who have not responded to us about which reconciliation retreat they will be attending and which service they would like to celebrate at. If you haven’t let us know please email, call or send in your slip with your choices.
Dates & times for the retreats are:
Dates & times for the services are:
Hopefully by now those of you who have 2nd graders preparing for Reconciliation have attended the parent meeting and received your materials by now so that you can help in preparing your child for the sacrament. There have been a number of families who have not responded to us about which reconciliation retreat they will be attending and which service they would like to celebrate at. If you haven’t let us know please email, call or send in your slip with your choices.
Dates & times for the retreats are:
Friday, November 13 from 5:30-8:30 PM
OR
Saturday, November 14 from 9 AM-Noon
*Please consider attending on November 14th to keep our numbers more manageable.
Dates & times for the services are:
Tuesday, November 24 at 6:30 PM
OR
Monday, November 30 at 6:30 PM
*At this time we have more room on November 30th if the date works for your family.
How do we explain Halloween to our children?
Some Catholic parents may be wondering, "How do I explain Halloween to my children? How did it originate? Why do we say 'trick or treat' as we go door to door?" These and other questions are answered in a Catholic Update "How Halloween Can Be Redeemed", by Page McKean Zyromski printed by St. Anthony Messenger Press.
If you have another way you like to explain Halloween to your children, leave a comment and share it with everyone.
S. Carol Ann
If you have another way you like to explain Halloween to your children, leave a comment and share it with everyone.
S. Carol Ann
Thanksgiving Dinner coming up!
Our Annual Cooperating Churches of Sussex Thanksgiving Dinner is coming up on Sunday, November 22nd. This is a dinner for the senior citizens of our community to enjoy a turkey dinner with all of the yummy Thanksgiving foods that go along with the turkey. The dinner is served “family style” by the youth of the 5 CCOS churches of which we are a part. We already expect that we will have 100 youth participating as for many of the churches this is a mandatory service project, but there are other areas in which individuals and families can help. We have two seating times and between them should serve about 350 guests. (For a list of all the ways you and your household can help, scroll down.)
All of the food for the dinner is donated by the parishioners of the CCOS churches. Some of the food needs more prep than others as we do not have time to make the turkey or desserts from scratch. The food is dropped off by those donating already prepared foods or items purchased on Saturday morning, November 21st between 9 AM & Noon. The following items need to come to us prepared:
Ways your family may want to help . . . .
Diana Wyszkowski
All of the food for the dinner is donated by the parishioners of the CCOS churches. Some of the food needs more prep than others as we do not have time to make the turkey or desserts from scratch. The food is dropped off by those donating already prepared foods or items purchased on Saturday morning, November 21st between 9 AM & Noon. The following items need to come to us prepared:
- Turkey – cooked & sliced
- Potatoes – peeled & cubed (in water)
- Desserts – pies, cookies or other desserts
- Stuffing – 13 x 9 pans of ready made stuffing
Ways your family may want to help . . . .
- Shop for food or prepare some food for the dinner together
- Create some Thanksgiving cards for the seniors attending (We will collect them from you Saturday morning, or at the November GIFT session and see that the seniors receive them at the dinner.)
- Create centerpieces or decorations for the tables (27 tables)
- Create small cupcake tins with candies or trail mix types of treats
- Decorate a few paper placemats which we can use for the dinner
- Create prayer cards or prayer tabletents for the guests at the dinner
- Make a few decorations to make the atmosphere more festive
Diana Wyszkowski
Household Activity: Gives Me Hope
Who gives you hope in life? This is a simple exercise that you can do with your household, your family, and your friends. How does the way your household (or family, co-workers, friends, strangers) lives give you hope for your life? After thinking about it, tell each other! Affirmation of goodness is important to keep goodness going.
If you're looking for some inspiration and some great examples (or if you're doubting the goodness of humanity), check out the website GivesMeHope. A recent video contest winner is inspiring.
If you're looking for some inspiration and some great examples (or if you're doubting the goodness of humanity), check out the website GivesMeHope. A recent video contest winner is inspiring.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Kids Against Hunger
What would it take to provide 50,000 or more meals to people starting in African Villages?
50,000 meals = 500 people giving 1 hour of work and $25 on one Saturday in November.
Kids Against Hunger is a program run by Outreach International. They need volunteers to pack in one hour shifts on Saturday, November 7th from 8am to 5pm at Menomonee Falls High School.
Interested? Contact Sandi Blackwell at (262) 246-8486 or Pam Schwalbach at (262) 502-9130 or by email. We also have several registration forms and more information in the CF office.
50,000 meals = 500 people giving 1 hour of work and $25 on one Saturday in November.
Kids Against Hunger is a program run by Outreach International. They need volunteers to pack in one hour shifts on Saturday, November 7th from 8am to 5pm at Menomonee Falls High School.
Interested? Contact Sandi Blackwell at (262) 246-8486 or Pam Schwalbach at (262) 502-9130 or by email. We also have several registration forms and more information in the CF office.
Holiday Help
Milwaukee's Catholic Charities has organized several ways you and your household can serve the needs of local families this Christmas season. Please check out the flyer below for more information on how we can make a difference this Christmas:
Monday, October 19, 2009
GIFT Video - October 11/13
Here is the presentation from Father Art recorded on Sunday, October 11th:
GIFT - October 11, 2009 from St. James Parish on Vimeo.
GIFT - October 11, 2009 from St. James Parish on Vimeo.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Update
On both Sunday and Tuesday families shared how they are taking something we do at the GIFT session and repeat it or adapt it to their household. This is one of the goals of GIFT. Keep it up!
Also, we are having more adults attend GIFT, so we are becoming truly intergenerational! Another goal we are working at. Thank you.
S. Carol Ann
Also, we are having more adults attend GIFT, so we are becoming truly intergenerational! Another goal we are working at. Thank you.
S. Carol Ann
Jesus: Brother
“Who do you say that I am?” (Mark 8:28)
When I was in middle school (many years ago), I had an encounter with Jesus in the Bible. I got into the habit of reading the bible everyday. I had one of those sheets that gave suggestions of passages to read when one was dealing with specific live issues (When worried, read Luke 12:22-31, When happy, read 1Thessalonians 5:16-18, When…). Once I got through my list, I started reading the Gospels and getting to know Jesus as a person, as my friend, and as a brother. The “brother image” has stayed with me to this day and is one that I can easily relate to, and take a lot of comfort in. Maybe having 4 brothers that draws me to this image ,or maybe it’s the concreteness of thinking about a real person relating to me.
When thinking about the phrase “Who do you say that I am?” I would answer: You, Jesus, are someone who is a brother to me. You hang out with me as my brothers do and listen to my joys and frustrations. I even wonder sometimes if you tease me with the unusual people and crazy situations that enter my every day life. The spirit of your presence reminds me to laugh and take things in stride. When life becomes difficult or sad, You remind me that I am never alone…a phone call away. It is much easier to walk into difficult situations with my Brother than alone. Each week I am reminded of the “Real Presence” of Jesus in my life when I celebrate and receive Eucharist. Jesus, my brother, gives me the gift of himself over and over to remind me of who he is…My brother, my friend, my God. What a GIFT!
Sue Devine-Simon
When I was in middle school (many years ago), I had an encounter with Jesus in the Bible. I got into the habit of reading the bible everyday. I had one of those sheets that gave suggestions of passages to read when one was dealing with specific live issues (When worried, read Luke 12:22-31, When happy, read 1Thessalonians 5:16-18, When…). Once I got through my list, I started reading the Gospels and getting to know Jesus as a person, as my friend, and as a brother. The “brother image” has stayed with me to this day and is one that I can easily relate to, and take a lot of comfort in. Maybe having 4 brothers that draws me to this image ,or maybe it’s the concreteness of thinking about a real person relating to me.
When thinking about the phrase “Who do you say that I am?” I would answer: You, Jesus, are someone who is a brother to me. You hang out with me as my brothers do and listen to my joys and frustrations. I even wonder sometimes if you tease me with the unusual people and crazy situations that enter my every day life. The spirit of your presence reminds me to laugh and take things in stride. When life becomes difficult or sad, You remind me that I am never alone…a phone call away. It is much easier to walk into difficult situations with my Brother than alone. Each week I am reminded of the “Real Presence” of Jesus in my life when I celebrate and receive Eucharist. Jesus, my brother, gives me the gift of himself over and over to remind me of who he is…My brother, my friend, my God. What a GIFT!
Sue Devine-Simon
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