A Farewell Message from Deacon Ryan Ackmann . . . 

As many of you know, following ordination this month, I will be finish my work with the Sister Parishes. While I am excited for the journey ahead, there is still a grieving over this departure. Truly, there is a paradox inherent in the life of a priest: to be with his flock through every stage in life, and then to move on at the word of his superiors. I know that wherever the Archdiocese sends me, though, the Blessed Mother’s guidance will give life to my ministry. A sincere thank you from the bottom of my heart for your love and support these past five years. And a blessed Mother’s Day upcoming to all mothers. Sincerely in the Risen Lord, Deacon Ryan Ackmann 



And an Expression of Gratitude from our Pastor.  

I met Deacon Ryan at the breakfast table in St Frances de Sales Seminary in 2016 during the days of rest I always take there immediately after Christmas. Once I learned of his love for sacred music, as well as his family connections to both Our Lady of Guadalupe and to St Patrick’s, I wasted no time in proposing that he start coming to sing at the English-speaking Mass. What has unfolded over the ensuing five and a half years has been filled with God’s grace. Ryan has served as a reader and leader at Mass; co-teacher of the high school confirmation class; founding member of the Youth Catholic Leaders group; member of the parish council; co-director of the summer camp; and servant at the altar and preacher of the Word of God in his role as deacon. I have valued Deacon Ryan’s earnest collaboration and his mature outlook. He has been a blessing to me and for me as pastor. I look forward to witnessing his priestly ordination on Sat May 20 and to concelebrating his 1st Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe the next day. We wish him godspeed in his duties as associate pastor in a bicultural community of faith. A.M.D.G. Fr. Tim Manatt, S.J. 

"May is the month dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God and of all disciples of Jesus."

There will be a Rosary each Wednesday at the conclusion of the 6 p.m. Mass at Our Lady of Guadalupe around (6:45 pm), except for May 3rd due to the Youth Confirmation. The prayer will be offered in Spanish on May 10, 17, and 31; and in English on May 24. We encourage everyone to attend the Mass before the Rosary. 

Deacon Ryan Ackmann

Ordination

Saturday, May 20th @10:30 a.m.

Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 

 812 N Jackson St. Milwaukee, WI 53202

First Mass

Sunday, May 21st @12:30 p.m.

Our Lady of Guadalupe Church

 605 S 4th St. Milwaukee, WI 53204

The Return of the Cup for the Lay Faithful



On Pentecost Sunday, May 28, in accord with Archbishop Listecki’s decision in early March, we will return to Communion under both species, meaning, the lay faithful will have the option of receiving the Precious Blood of Christ from the small chalices.  

Lenten Almsgiving

This year a portion of our collective almsgiving will go toward sponsoring the Living Stations of the Cross on Good Friday, as well as to support the activities of “Teatro La Fragua”, a Jesuit ministry dedicated to the performing arts in El Progreso, Honduras, and The Pontifical Mission Society.