Taylor Baar Communications and Stewardship Director
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...
Terry Robinson
HUMAN CONCERNS COORDINATOR
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
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
McCauley
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.