Fr. Julio Miralbes, who served as associate pastor from 1999-2006, passed away at his home in Guatemala on March 15, 2017.  He was 72 years old.  Due to health reasons, he retired from active ministry on September 30, 2008, and returned to his family in Guatemala.Read More

In one of his first official Episcopal acts, Bishop Elect Schuerman presided over the Diocesan Rite of Election at St. John Cathedral in Milwaukee on Sunday, March 12th. Among the parishes participating in this Rite was the Bishop Elect’s own Parish, St. Francis de Sales. Pictured with BE Schuerman are candidates and sponsors : Marilyn...Read More

We have chartered a Jones Motor Coach to allow parishioners to attend vespers with Bishop-Elect Jim at St. Monica’s Parish, Whitefish Bay, on Thursday evening, March 16.   The bus will leave SFDS parking lot at 5:00.  Vespers begin at 7:00, followed by a reception.  Cost of the bus is $10/person.  Please contact Judie in the parish office if...Read More

Liturgical celebrations will mark the ordination of Most Reverend Jeffrey R. Haines and Most Reverend James T. Schuerman as Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. On Thursday, March 16, 2017 a vespers service will be held at 7 p.m. at St. Monica Parish, 160 E. Silver Spring Drive, Whitefish Bay. The faithful of the...Read More

The RCIA candidates participated in the Rite of Welcoming on Sunday, January 29. Pictured here are  the three candidates, their sponsors and RCIA team members: Back row: Greg Zaskowski, Geri Braun,  Lisa Parker and Elaine Johnson Front row: Jackie Zaskowski, Marilyn Damore and Brooke JohnsonRead More

Thanks to all who participated in the St. Francis de Sales Feast Day Reverse Raffle. It was a great evening of fun and we netted over $8000 for our parish operating costs!  The winners were: Framed Print of SFDS–Margaret Downing Redken Products–Jerry Fleer Next Door Pub Certificates–Mary Kay Tomaske… Chocolate & Wine Basket–Katie Alder Summertime...Read More

You might not know her name but you probably recognize her! Sarah Gray has been a cantor and a member of the Chorale for about 10 years. Singing for weddings, funerals, special liturgies, and weekend Masses, she is very dedicated to the music ministry at St. Francis de Sales. In 2006 she became a certified...Read More

Pope Francis Appoints Two Local Priests Auxiliary Bishops for Milwaukee Milwaukee native Fr. Jeffrey R. Haines and Burlington native Fr. James T. Schuerman have been appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.  The appointments were announced in Rome, January 25, and the two priests will be ordained bishops by Milwaukee...Read More

Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to seniors in  Lake Geneva.  Parish volunteers are scheduled several times a year to deliver meals. Meals are delivered during week days at the noon hour. To volunteer please call Colleen Lesniak at 262-741-4223. or email clesniak@co.walworth.wi.us.Read More

Thank you to all who participated in the “Generous Hearts” Campaign. We had 204 responses (about 20%) indicating a forecast of $45,763 of an annual increase in our Offertory giving….a wonderful example of people working together to make a difference! Some questions came up along the way and this seemed like a good time to...Read More