Daily reflections, bible studies, movies, children's videos and so much more are available on a subscription service provided by our two parishes. Go to formed.org/signup and enter 53189 zip code, St Paul with a Waukesha address should appear, click on that. You will be prompted to enter your email. Within an hour or so, you will find a message from Formed in your mailbox, open it and start watching!
Give yourself the gift of a silent weekend away. Retreats are scheduled regularly, see website: www.redemptoristretreat.org.
Formed.org SEARCH daily reflections (SIGN IN, top right, enter as part of a parish/organization, use code 274255)
USCCB daily readings, to read or to listen also a daily reflections video
Bishop Barron
Blessed is She
Jesuit Daily Prayer sign up for daily email or install the app
St Louis University
Creighton University
Every Sacred Sunday (Instagram)
Two Guys and a Gospel podcast
These are resources you can order for individual use:
Magnificat
Living Faith
Every Sacred Sunday (Also on Instagram)
Exploring Sunday Readings
The Word Among Us (web edition included for free)
Workbook for lectors
In the letter of St James, we hear: Humbly welcome the Word that has been planted in you and is able to save your souls. Be doers of the word and not hearers only. We hear the Scriptures proclaimed at our liturgies. What do we DO with that Word? How about joining a small faith sharing group? Many use Scripture or other spiritual readings or videos to reflect on and discuss. How often do you talk about God’s word with others? DO check out the small groups listed below that you may want to join:
WE WOULD LOVE TO MEET YOU!
A couple of small groups already meeting are starting up again and you are welcome to join us:
LENTEN SMALL GROUP OPPORTUNITIES FOR 2025:
My Father’s Father
God is Father– This is the life-altering revelation of Jesus. Yet, how many of us struggle to know that we have a Father in heaven who knows, loves, and chooses us as His sons and daughters? Join Fr. Dave Pivonka as he journeys home to reflect on the urgent need to know God as Father amidst the backdrop of his hometown and the relationship he shared with his dad. This poignant documentary series explores the transformative impact of embracing our inheritance, unraveling the intricate tapestry of fear, doubt, shame, and brokenness to reveal a loving Father– for each of us. (6 sessions)
St Bruno March 6-April 10 (weekly on Thursday) 7:00-8:00pm (Parish Room)
St Paul Starts Feb 26 then weekly March 12-April 9 (weekly on Wednesdays) 6:30-7:30pm
(Youth Room in the JPII Center)
Millions of Monicas
“Millions of Monicas” is a prayer ministry where we, like St Monica, pray for our children’s return to the practice of their Catholic faith. Women in our parishes are invited to join the very first prayer session at St Paul’s on Monday, March 17 at 6:30pm in church. We will meet for one hour on the third Monday of each month to pray and reflect on Scripture. This is a prayer group with structure; it is not a support group or social group. The prayer time includes an opening song, time to reflect on a Scripture passage, a prayer of trust, a crucifix prayer in small groups, rosary, and ends with a prayer to St Monica and song.
St. Paul Church: Starts Monday, March 17 (meets every 3rd Monday after)
6:30-7:30 pm (Main Church)
Foretold
Our world is full of noise. Often, that noise is loud and negative. When was the last time you heard something good on the news? Because of the constant intake of “bad news,” many people no longer believe in the Providence of God, nor trust that he has a plan for us.
Maybe this is you. Perhaps you think God doesn't have a plan for you and your family. But Jesus is the Lord of History, yours included. Join Dr. Sean Innerst in Foretold, a new series from the Augustine Institute that weaves together the Old and New Testament stories, highlighting their connecting threads of prophecy and fulfillment. What was promised in the biblical story came to pass through Jesus, his apostles, and the Church. Ultimately, this biblical history is your history. Just as the prophecies of the Old Testament were fulfilled, you can trust that Jesus will care for you and your story. Encounter this profound mystery and reality for yourself in Foretold. (Found on Formed.org)
St Bruno: Starts March 5
Meets weekly on Wednesdays, 1:00-2:30pm (St, Bruno Parish Room)
Men’s Holy Name Society Thursday mornings 5:30-7:00am in St. Bruno Gathering Space
Dynamic Men’s Group: Wednesday mornings 6:00-7:00am St. Paul cafeteria
Stations of the Cross Lent 2025: 6:00pm Fridays alternating St Paul 3/7, St Bruno 3/14, St Paul 3/21, St Bruno 3/28, St Paul 4/4, St Bruno 4/11
Rosary: Before daily mass at St Bruno, after daily mass at St Paul & Thursdays 6:30pm St Bruno
Walk With One – visit www.eucharisticrevival.org for ways to invite someone to walk together with you to Jesus.
Attention all Men!
St.Bruno Men's Holy Name Society will begin its 2025 semester on January 16 and will continue for the next 13 Thursday mornings in the parish Gathering Space.
Breakfast begins at 5:30 with the program starting at 6:00 am and finishing promptly at 7:00. All men are welcome.
Give it a try! Share and grow in your faith, meet new men--and some old ones--enjoy a great breakfast and most importantly, grow closer to God.
Contact Jerry Strand, 262-844-2988 (jerrystrand52@yahoo.com)