Francis told his followers to ‘preach the Gospel and if necessary to use words.’ That is exactly what you, good people, have done. In a letter to Lumen Christ parish, Sister Phyllis wrote, The parish, they still came together and completed the appeal by Easter. “I approached our pastoral council and said, ‘We just finished building and dedicating a new church this past winter,'” he said. “‘Wouldn’t it be great if we paid it forward in appreciation?'”ĭespite all the challenges that the coronavirus brought upon Dan performing a Baptism at Lumen Christi parish Remember those rural, isolated mission churches that needed help more now than ever. Own parish caused by the coronavirus, was determined to maintain theįundraising for Sister Phyllis and her ministry. Dan, in addition to managing the disruptions in his Unfortunately, the trip had to be canceled.īut, Fr. The parish had recently built a beautiful new church in Mequon, and they were looking forward to a personal visit from Sister Phyllis in late March. Cecilia, in 1919.Įven before the coronavirus hit, Lumen Christi had already chosen to pay it forward by supporting Sister Phyllis’s ministry through their Lenten appeal. Received a grant to build its original church, St. Lumen Christi began as a small mission church itself, and The partnership between Catholic Extension, Lumen Christi parish, and Sister Phyllis’s ministry was a century in the making. With Masses canceled, the income dwindled to nothing. When the Diocese of Superior had to cancel Masses because of the coronavirus, the community’s need became even more urgent. It has a normal weekly collection of about $100, which doesn’t cover the cost of insurance and utilities. Mary is the only parish on the Bad River Reservation serving this isolated community. Works to build communities and maintain a Catholic presence. Francis of Mary Immaculate, she ministers to Ojibwe Native Americans and Sister Phyllis is a Catholic leader who has served this regionĪnd its primarily Native American population for more than 40 years. The parish, home to families in Mequon and Theinsville, just north of Milwaukee, was raising money for a remote Catholic faith community located on the far northern reaches of their own state.Īs part of its Lenten Appeal project, the parish wanted to help the ministry of Sister Phyllis Wilhelm, the pastoral associate of St. Wisconsin, heard that he had to close the doors of the church, he was concerned Dan, pastor of Lumen Christi parish in Mequon, Every year a scholarship is awarded to one 8th grade girl.When Fr. This scholarship was created by Richard and Barbara Bush upon the passing of their daughter, Jenny, to help families in need of tuition assistance for Lumen Christi Catholic School. (known as "Planned Gifts") are given to this fund, but outright gifts of cash or check can also be received. Typically bequests, charitable remainder trusts, etc. This fund supports the future of the school and all of its programs. Lumen Christi Catholic School Endowment Fund Contributions to the Annual Fund help keep Catholic education accessible. It is a key source of support designed to advance our Catholic mission and strengthen our academic programs. This fund bridges the gap between the school's revenues and expenses. The Annual Fund directly supports the school's daily operating expenses. Lumen Christi Catholic School Annual Fund If you have any questions about the funds listed below, please contact Jane Bartlett. Various funds exist to allow donors the opportunity to give to specific needs. Lumen Christi Catholic School is always grateful for additional financial support.
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