Dear Friends,
Happy Easter! I hope this message finds you safe and doing well after the storms these past few nights. Living in the Sussex area, I’m especially grateful today. Driving around and seeing massive trees toppled over while new spring growth pushes up through the ground has me reflecting on this season of resurrection and new life—how Christ meets us where we are and continues to bring life even in the midst of it all.

Providentially, this Sunday’s Gospel, the Road to Emmaus, offers a powerful reminder for our ministry. Jesus meets the disciples right where they are—walking with them in their disappointment and questions. Though they do not recognize Him at first, it is along the road that He opens the Scriptures, restores their hope, and sets their hearts on fire.

So often, our ministry can feel like that same road: marked by uncertainty, ordinary conversations, and progress that can be hard to see. Yet Christ is present in each step, accompanying both us and those we serve, gradually revealing Himself and transforming hearts. Take some time this week to reflect:

Thank you for your faithful witness and accompaniment of young people. Your presence matters deeply, and Christ is at work—often in ways we only come to recognize in hindsight. Be assured of our prayers for you this Easter season—that your own heart may be renewed and strengthened for the mission ahead.

God Bless,

Andrew (with Micah and Anna).

Youth Ministry Community
Stay up-to-date on Youth Ministry events, news, and more via our new community on the Called App.

Group Leader Meetings
Just a friendly reminder for those bringing a group to Love Begins Here or the Steubenville Conference (with the archdiocese) this summer, we have upcoming group leader meetings to prepare for these trips. 

Host Love Begins Here!
We are starting to plan for LBH 2027.  If you have attended Love Begins Here before and are interested in having your parish host a week, please reach out to Andrew today!

We are now exploring the launch of a new recreational sports ministry with separate leagues for high school students and young adults to foster community and support evangelization. We are seeking adults with a heart for discipleship to help plan and lead this effort. Please share our bulletin ad. If you’re interested, fill out our interest form. 

Confirmation Liturgy Guides
We have received updated Confirmation Liturgy Guides from the Office of Worship. All three Bishops will be using the same guide. Please visit the link below for the updated guides.

Don’t Let Your Students Navigate Their College Journey Alone!
Help your graduating seniors join a vibrant campus ministry where their Catholic faith can flourish and lifelong friendships take root. Newman Connection helps students connect to the Catholic Community at their campus. Share the below link and/or include these bulletin ads.

Brew City Catholic's Summer Schedule
Help promote opportunities for your young adults to find community this summer.

May 27 | Cor Jesu Summer Kickoff

St. Robert's, Shorewood WI
7PM Adoration + Confessions Available 8PM Mass 9PM Social w/ Food, Yard Games, Live Music

Brewing the Faith Summer Socials

7-9PM Grab a drink and meet your neighbor
Meet and mingle with other young adults in the area. No talk during the summer, but your first drink is still on us!

Mary Mother of the Church Pastoral Center Field
~9AM-4PM All Day Event
Form a parish team and build up some Catholic parish Church pride/community in a fun and minorly athletic environment.