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St. Anthony on the Lake Bulletin March 1, 2026

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Schedule of Services

Saturday Vigil: 5 pm

Sunday: 7:30 am, 9 am, 10:45 am 9 am Mass is livestreamed and can be viewed later on Vimeo.

Childcare is open during 9 & 10:45 am Masses.

Monday & Tuesday 7:30 am

Wednesday: 7:45 am

Friday: 7:30 am Communion Service

Eucharistic Adoration

Tuesday & Thursday: 8 am 8 pm

Wednesday & Friday: 8 am—2 pm

Reconciliation: Saturday 4 4:30 pm

Baptisms: Contact Ann Grunwaldt at grunwaldta@stanthony.cc

Weddings: Contact the parish at least six months in advance.

PARISH CONTACTS MASS SCHEDULE AND INTENTIONS

PARISH LEADERSHIP & STAFF

Very Rev. Anthony Zimmer, Pastor

Fr. Ken Knippel, Assisting Priest

Fr. Ted Lawson, C.Ss.R., Assisting Priest

Deacon Mike Finley, mfinley4@wi.rr.com

Deacon Dennis Petrie, petriedj@gmail.com

Deacon John Murray, johnemurray1566@gmail.com

Sheri Schmit, Trustee Secretary

John Hooyman, Trustee Treasurer

Dr. Kathie Amidei, Pastoral Associate

Vincent LaTona, Music & Liturgy Director

Art Scheuber, Director of Administrative Services

Taylor Baar, Communications & Stewardship Director

Terry Robinson, Human Concerns Coordinator

Kris Ponzi, Administrative Assistant, Bulletin

Brooke Finnegan, Administrative Assistant

Shannon Dakovich, Staff Accountant

SCHOOL

Marty Van Hulle, Principal

Rebekah Jacunski, School Administrative Assistant

LIFELONG FAITH FORMA TION

Dr. Kathie Amidei, Pastoral Associate

Maureen Michaels, Administrative Assistant

2025 -2026 COUNCIL & COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP

Scott Krebs, Pastoral Council Chair

Ellen Knippel, Pastoral Council Vice Chair

Florence Prospero, Pastoral Council Secretary

Cheryl Oliva, Finance Council Chair

Paul Baures, Prayer & Worship Committee Chair

Ann Fons, Faith Formation Committee Chair

Kate Burke, Human Concerns Committee Chair

Larry O'Brien, Stewardship Committee Chair

Liz Udovich, School Advisory Commission Chair

SUNDAY, MARCH 1

Second Sunday of Lent

7:30 am For Our Parish Community - AW

9:00 am †Kent Ohlis (Ohlis Family)- TL

10:45 am †Matt Mullen (Bob & Mary Fox) - TL

MONDAY, MARCH 2 Lenten Weekday

7:30 am †Dusty Wallace (Joe & Sheri Schmit) - TZ

TUESDAY, MARCH 3 St. Katharine Drexel

7:30 am †Gene Hopp (family) - TL

1:30 pm Stations of the Cross with School

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 4 St. Casimir

7:45 am †Richard Jacunski (Kathie & Jim Amidei) - TZ

THURSDAY, MARCH 5 Lenten Weekday

7:30 am †Paul Gleason (Robin & John Gleason) - tbd 11:00 am Funeral Mass for Al Wahlgren - TZ

FRIDAY, MARCH 6 Lenten Weekday

7:30 am Communion Service - MB 12:00 pm Stations of the Cross

SATURDAY, MARCH 7 Sts. Perpetua and Felicity

10:00 am Lenten Reconciliation at Queen of Apostles

4:00 pm Individual Reconciliation

5:00 pm †Maurice Brazell (Jan Brazell) -KK

SUNDAY, MARCH 8 Third Sunday of Lent

7:30 am †Ron Hartling (Barb Webb)- TZ

9:00 am †Scott Barnhart (family) - TZ

10:45 am For Our Parish Community - KK

AW=Allan Weinert; TL=Ted Lawson; TZ =Tony Zimmer; KK =Ken Knippel; MB=Mike Burke

“Lord, it is good that we are here.”

The Gospel reading this weekend is one of my favorites. We get to hear about the Transfiguration, which unfolds in three movements that I think reflect the life of discipleship.

First there is, as Miley Cyrus sings, the climb. Jesus leads Peter, James, and John up a high mountain. The ascent is intentional. It reminds us that the spiritual life involves journey, challenge, and trust. Like Lent, it often means stepping away from comfort and routine so that our hearts can be prepared for deeper encounter. Second, there is the mountaintop experience. Jesus is transfigured, and Peter says, “Lord, it is good that we are here.” That line captures the joy of encountering God; those moments of clarity, peace, and grace when everything feels aligned. Peter wants to build tents and stay. We can understand that desire. We long to hold on to those sacred moments and stay where it feels good.

But the third movement is essential. They head down the mountain. The Transfiguration is not meant to be paused forever, but to strengthen them for what lies ahead. Discipleship is not about escaping ordinary life; discipleship is encountering God and returning to our “ordinary” lives transformed.

Every Eucharist, every Lent is a kind of mountain. We are given a glimpse of Christ’s glory so that we can carry hope into a world that often feels heavy. The Transfiguration reminds us that beyond the cross is Resurrection and that even now, the light of Christ shines.

We climb. We encounter. We descend. We do that all carrying the light of Christ into the everyday and allowing even the ordinary to become holy. Lord, it is good that we are here.

HUMAN CONCERNS

LENT WITH HUMAN CONC ERNS

Participate in Week 2!

Visit the website, scan the QR code, or pick up a flyer in the Gathering Space.

www.stanthony.cc/lent -human -concerns

HEALTH MINISTRY CORN ER

Heart Disease is the Leading Cause of Deaths in the US

Nearly 80% of cardiovascular events can be prevented through lifestyle changes.

• Know your risk factors.

• Eat healthy foods at each meal, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, and fiber.

• Get daily regular movement to help decrease stress and improve sleep.

• Know your cholesterol level and blood pressure.

• Learn CPR. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIT Y

RESPECT LIFE INTENTIONS

That Jesus, who "has robbed death of its power," may grant us a Culture of Life, free from the evils of abortion, euthanasia, and all forms of violence and oppression, we pray to the Lord...

robinsont@stanthony.cc

OUR FAITH IN ACTION

Connecting Conversations

Tuesday, March 3 |St. Anthony Hall

Do you want to connect with others through meaningful conversations to feel valued, heard, and understood? Join us as we create a safe, sacred space for deep listening. By practicing together, we grow in friendship while learning skills to apply in our daily lives.

At this meeting we will be discussing the following question: "How have your ideas about immigration changed or stayed the same?"

Next Connecting Conversations Events: May 13, June 10. Panel Discussion on Local Immigration Issues: April 15.

WE CAN FOR PERU NEXT WEEKEND!

Saturday & Sunday, March 14 & 15

Fill the trailer for Peru! All proceeds benefit our Sister Parish in Peru. Your generosity is much appreciated!

Reminder: ABSOLUTELY NO GLASS, PLASTIC, ALUMINUM FOIL OR TRASH allowed in bags of aluminum beverage cans. They must be separated.

Pet Food Cans Must Be Separate From Aluminum Beverage Cans!

PRAYER & WORSHIP

LENTEN OPPORTUNITIES

Stations of the Cross

Fridays at Noon |Tuesdays at 1:30 pm

Adoration in the Eucharistic Chapel

Tuesday & Thursday |8 am to 8 pm

Wednesday & Friday |8 am to 2 pm

Reconciliation Service

Saturday, March 7 |10 am |Queen of Apostles

Individual Reconciliation

Saturdays |4 to 4:30 pm |Reconciliation Roo m

Rice Bowl Project for Catholic Relief Services

Pick up Rice Bowls in the Gathering Space.

Reflection Lenten Scripture Readings

Tuesdays , Offered 11 am and 6 pm, FH -F&G.

Lenten Tiazé Prayer Service

Sunday, March 15 | 4 pm | in the Church

“Lenten Sketches” Palm Sunday Concert

Sunday, March 29 | 4 pm | in the Church

STATIONS OF THE CROS S

Prayed on Tuesday afternoons at 1:30pm and Friday afternoons at noon, Stations of the Cross offers us an opportunity to walk with Jesus through his suffering as he carried the cross. Traditionally prayed on Fridays this ancient prayer is a great Lenten discipline once a week or daily throughout Lent.

POPE LEO’S MARCH INTENTION

Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that world leaders choose the path of dialogue and diplomacy instead of violence.

Vincent LaTona | Music & Liturgy Director latonav@stanthony.cc, (262) 691 -2774

Julie Farrell | Children’s Choir Director farrellj@stanthony.cc

Lea Boyd | Hand Bell Choir Director boydl@stanthony.cc

PALM SUNDAY CONCERT Inspiring Music to Begin Holy Week

On Sunday afternoon, March 29 th the Choir and Musicians will present their annual Palm Sunday Concert with Lenten Sketches, a cantata by Joseph Martin. Begin your Holy Week in prayerful contemplation with this beautiful and inspiring musical piece. Combining sacred artwork, holy scripture, and exquisite music, it’s the perfect way to enter into Holy Week.

Proceeds for the concert will benefit the mission and ministries of the MacCanon Brown Homeless Sanctuary, one of our Partners in Mercy. Childcare is provided. Find more information at www.stanthony.cc/palmsunday-concert or call the Music and Liturgy Office at (262) 691-2774.

Celebrate Lent With Taiz é Prayer

On Sunday afternoon, March 15 th join us for an hour of quiet, contemplative prayer. A Taizé service combines quiet prayer, scripture, and music in a peaceful, undisturbed setting. Developed by Br. Roger Schutz in 1940 during World War II, Taizé has grown into a worldwide movement attracting millions. The service, celebrated in a darken candlelight setting is characterized by simple meditative chants and has become a symbol of unity and peace for Christians around the world.

LENTEN RESOURCES

Want to Spend Time in Reflection and Prayer?

A limited number of Lenten Devotional Books are still available in the Gathering Space. Journey for the Soul by Joe Sica and A Time for Grace and Peace by Alice Camille are geared toward adults while Hearts Full of Love by Connie Clark is designed for families to pray together. A few copies of the Little Black Book from Saginaw Diocese are also available. Please take one.

LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION

FAMILY PROGRAM

Whether it’s playing a sport, an instrument, or learning to read, we can only get better with practice. Your family will also grow closer to God when you practice your faith together through the Lenten practices of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving.

NEXT FAMILY PROGRAM

Sunday, March 1 and Monday, March 2.

EMERITUS GROUP Meets today , Sunday, March 1 from 10:20 to 10:50 am in FH -F&G

FAMILY ADORATION

Monday, March 2 |7:15 to 8 pmin the Church

A family-friendly time for parents to bring their children to visit with Christ, truly present in the Blessed Sacrament.

CHILDREN’S LITURGY O F THE WORD

Sundays, 9am Mass Children are learning a special Lenten song to sing at Mass on March 15. On this date we will also offer two sections of CLOW. Children aged 4 -1st grade will meet in the CLOW Room while children in 2nd - 4th grade will gather in the Memorial Chapel.

Confirmation corner

Last weekend we had a very successful Junior Retreat! THANK YOU to our many volunteers. You can see photos on Page 9, as well as the parish Facebook and Instagram pages.

MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH GROUP

Thursday, March 12 6 to 7:30 pm

MEET IN THE SCHOOL GYM

NEXT DATES: APRIL 23, MAY 7

Email questions to Tasha Baures: baurest@stanthony.cc.

MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER SERVICE

July 6-9, 2026 | 7:30 am to 4 pm | Grades 6, 7, 8

Join us for a week of service, spiritual growth and summer fun! This is a one week DAY camp, serving our community alongside other local parishes. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

THINGS I WISH I HAD SAID by Al McCauley “Open your mind before your mouth.” -ARISTOPHANES

ADULT FORMATION

CONTINUES TUESDAY

LIFELONG FAITH FORMATION

stanthony.cc/adult -formation

LENTEN SCRIPTURE REF LECTION SERIES with Al McCauley

Tuesdays: Mar. 3, 10, 17, 24 |11 amOR 6 pm | FH-F&G

All adults are invited to attend our annualLenten Scripture Series , where we will read and reflect on the anticipated readings for the upcoming Sunday. Visit stanthony.cc/events or scan QR code.

CONGRATULATIONS to our OCIA catechumen, Anand Patel on being received by Archbishop Grob at the Rite of Election at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist last weekend. Along with his wife and sponsor, Allison, Anand participated in the ceremony that affirms his readiness to receive the Easter sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist.

Please pray for Anand and Allsion in this upcoming time of purification and enlightenment, as he continues on the journey toward full initiation in the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil.

SUMMER

STICKY FAITH

Wednesday, March 4

9:30 to 11 am |FH-Brides Room

This book group is geared towards parents of teens and young adults, but all are welcome. Contact Tasha Baures with questions at baurest@stanthony.cc.

GUARDIANS & ANGELS

Wednesday, March 4

9:30 to 11 am|Childcare Room

Toddlers/preschoolers and their adults gather for free play, a craft, snack, story and songs. New families welcome! Registration online is recommended but not required.

June 15 —19|9 am to Noon

Wrap around care available until 5 pm. Email questions to Tasha Baures: baurest@stanthony.cc

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mccauleya@stanthony.cc

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Family Lego Nights

Building Our Faith Through Bricks! FRIDAYS: March 20, April 24, May 29 6 to 7:15 pm |Fellowship Hall ALL AGES WELCOME!

Registration appreciated, but not required.

www.stanthony.cc/events

Last Open Gym of the Year

Mon., March. 23 |9:30 to 11 am St. Anthony School Gym

OUR SCHOOL

As we open the door to Spring, our 6th - 8th grade math students have been embracing the season of change and Wisconsin sports teams. Each week this year, the students are given the opportunity to predict different sporting events by providing a score and their winner. To decide their prediction, many students dive deep, discussing the opponent and previous performances of different teams.

In the Algebra class, students are learning all about the different ways linear equations can be used, specifically systems of equations. Students use their knowledge of solving and graphing singular linear equations into solving and graphing multiple linear equations at once.

In the 6th and 7th grade classes, we have been embracing the challenges of Geometry, where students are asked to think visually, logically, and abstractly all at

see this in the real -world, while 7th grade is learning all about circles and the volume and surface area of different 3D shapes. Visually, students are challenged to imagine how shapes can be cut into sections, finding the area, volume, and surface area of 2D and 3D objects and real -life scenarios they may encounter. Moreover, geometry teaches students to see the value in precision, as mislabeling a diagram or skipping a logical step may lead to an incorrect conclusion.

As March begins to unfold and students are exposed to the different ideas concerning geometry, an exciting day in the math community is approaching. Pi Day, celebrated each year on March 14, honors the mathematical constant of Pi and to appreciate the importance of mathematics in everyday life. Each class is beginning to prepare for Pi Day, by creating cityscapes using a circle template and varying building heights, based on the digits of pi. Pi Day isn’t just about celebrating a math symbol, it is also to help remind students that mathematics is full of wonder, discovery, and curiosity.

Hailey Boelter Eberhardt
Middle School Math and Math Resource

EVENT AT QUEEN OF AP OSTLES

Presentation on Human Trafficking

Monday, March 23 |6:30 pm

Queen of Apostles, Pewaukee |Parish Hall

Human trafficking IS in our backyard. Join us for a presentation on this important topic. FBI agent, Amy Mentzel, will provide an explanation of human trafficking, recruitment methods, and the roadblocks faced by victims seeking help.

Anne Haines, founder and Executive Director of St. Bakhita Catholic Worker House, will then share how St. Bakhita’s responds to this issue by providing for the housing and community needs of women survivors of human trafficking in Milwaukee, as well as addressing survivors’ trauma and promoting healing.

Resources will be shared highlighting red flags to watch for and how to report it if you see something that could be human trafficking.

WEEKEND RETREAT FOR WOMEN

Friday March 6

Sunday March 8

Redemptorist Retreat Center

Visit https://www.redemptoristretreat.org/ provincial -2026 or scan the QR code to learn more details and how to register.

AROUND THE DIOCESE

ST. ANTHONY ON THE L AKE & QUEEN OF APOSTLES

Lenten Reconciliation Service

Saturday, March 7 |10 am

Queen of Apostles Parish

MARRIAGE MOMENT

Humor is the oil of relationships. It can bring a squeaky problem into perspective. If things are tense between you sometimes making a funny comment (perhaps a self-deprecating one) can lighten the situation.

Our Sympathies

Al Walhgren was born to eternal life on January 20, 2026.

Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. May he rest in peace.

Register with the QR code, or contact NAMI: www.namisoutheastwi.org ; email familyprograms@namisoutheastwi.org VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNIT Y

Saturdays: March 7 —May 2 |9 to 11:30 am St. Anthony on the Lake | FH-F&G

1 in 5 adults lives with a mental illness, but 5 in 5 are affected. Mental illnesses can take a toll on family, friends, and co -workers. You want to help, but everything you’ve tried hasn’t worked, or worse, has backfired. Or maybe your loved one is newly diagnosed, and you want to make sure you have skills at the ready for the inevitable challenges that will arise.

You are not alone. Your loved one’s illness is not your fault. The more you understand, the better able you are to communicate and navigate.

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