About Us

About Us


Welcome to the St. Catherine of Alexandria (SC) and St. Joan of Arc (SJOA) Cluster! We are a vibrant Roman Catholic community located in the beautiful Lake Country area of southeast Wisconsin. Our cluster brings together two historic parishes, each with a rich legacy of faith and service.

Our History

St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish was established in 1847 and has been a cornerstone of the community for over 175 years. Known for its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to living out the teachings of Christ, St. Catherine's has a long tradition of serving the spiritual and social needs of its parishioners.



St. Joan of Arc Parish was founded in 1953 and has grown into a dynamic community dedicated to worship, education, and service. The parish school, St. Joan of Arc School, provides a nurturing environment for students from 3K through 8th grade, emphasizing academic excellence and Catholic values.

Our Purpose

We are called by God to:

Teach His truth and His word: Through our religious education programs, we strive to deepen the faith of our community members of all ages.

Celebrate in worship: Our liturgies and sacraments are central to our community life, bringing us together to celebrate God's love.

Serve others: We are committed to sharing our God-given talents through various ministries and outreach programs that support the wider community.

Our Activities
  • Worship and Sacraments: We offer regular Masses, including live-streamed services, and provide opportunities for parishioners to participate as greeters, ushers, servers, readers, Eucharistic Ministers, and musicians.
  • Religious Education: Our comprehensive religious education programs cater to all age groups, from elementary and middle school students to high school youth and adults. These programs include service projects, retreats, and preparation for sacraments such as First Communion and Confirmation.
  • Community Service: We engage in numerous outreach activities, including the St. Vincent de Paul Ministry, Elizabeth Ministry, and various seasonal activities. Our community services aim to support the sick, homebound, and those in need.
  • Parish Life: Our vibrant parish life includes social groups like the Sheepshead Card Club, Book Club, and Quilters, as well as health and wellness initiatives such as blood pressure screenings and blood donor drives.

We invite you to join our community and be part of our mission to love and serve God and one another. Whether you are new to the area or a long-time resident, you will find a welcoming home at St. Catherine and St. Joan of Arc Cluster.

Join Us!
OUR MISSION

We are a vibrant Catholic community that is joyful, uplifiting, and open to all hungry for faith based knowledge and living out God's values.


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Staff Directory

Fr. yamid blanco

Pastor (Cluster)


Appointed on June 18, 2024 by Archbishop Jerome Listecki, Fr. Blanco leads both parishes in our cluster.


(Yamid is pronounced Jah-meed)


Shared Personnel

Fr. Yamid Blanco

Pastor

yblanco@scsjcluster.org


Larry Normann

Deacon (Retired)

lnormann@wi.rr.com


Todd Weissenborn

Director of Religious Ed

tweissenborn@scsjcluster.org


JoAnna Olejnik

Assistant for Religious Ed

jolejnik@scsjcluster.org



St. Catherine of Alexandria Parish Personnel

Mary Jackson

Administrative Assistant

mjackson@scsjcluster.org


Cindy Birkel

Business Administrator

cbirkel@scsjcluster.org


Dawn Goecks

Administrative Assistant

dgoecks@scsjcluster.org


Leisha Smith

Director of Liturgy and Music

lsmith@scsjcluster.org

Brian Broker

Environmental Services

Cemetery Sexton

bbroker@scsjcluster.org



St. Joan of Arc Parish Personnel

Leisha Smith

Business Administrator

Director of Liturgy and Music

lsmith@scsjcluster.org


Sandra Smith

Business Office Assistant

ssmith@scsjcluster.org


Sue Javes

Administrative Assistant

sjaves@scsjcluster.org


St. Joan of Arc School Personnel

Holly Cerveny

Principal

hcerveny@scsjcluster.org


Kellie Schenk

K3 & K4 Teacher

kschenk@scsjcluster.org


Emily Mac Kenzie

K5 Teacher

emackenzie@scsjcluster.org


Dana McEvoy

1st & 2nd Grade Teacher

dmcevoy@scsjcluster.org



Drew Opichka

3rd & 4th Grade Teacher

dopichka@scsjcluster.org


Kathy Keleher

Middle School Teacher

kkeleher@scsjcluster.org


Eli Wilson

Middle School Teacher

ewilson@scsjcluster.org


Melissa Brengosz

Health & Phy Ed Teacher

mbrengosz@scsjcluster.org



Shannon Howell

Administrative Assistant

showell@scsjcluster.org


Brad Ama

Facilities Management

bama@scsjcluster.org


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