St. John XXIII Concert Series

05/21/2025

Some exciting news to share with you all. This past winter the parish has reworked the welcoming area and entrance at our St. Mary's site. Some new paint, replaced some of the carpet with tiling, and freshened up the space in general. This summer, we are undertaking an even bigger endeavor that will require taking the church out of commission for several weeks over the summer. While we are sad to have to close the doors for three weeks over the end of June and beginning of July, the expected renewal will be well worth the wait.

The Andy Smith (June 27), the Independence Day (July 4), and Mike Keegan and friends (July 11) concerts will all go on but will be relocated to our beautiful Immaculate Conception church site in Saukville. Another historic building built in the Nep-Gothic style, this church site was built in 1875. We hope you will join us at our Saukville site for these three fantastic concerts!

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12/28/2024

Calling all musicians!

As we enter 2025, it's time to start planning the summer schedule. This will be the 9th season of St. John XXIII Music on the Hill, and I'm excited to see what we will have in store. If you play or know someone who does, please reach out to me so we can get you (or them) on the schedule!

June 6, 13, 27

July 4 (Independence Day Concert), 11, 18, 25

August 1, 22
*August 8th No Concert: The Organ Historical Society is hosting a concert at the Ozaukee Congregation Church in Grafton

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12/28/2024

This summer, we are excited to welcome the Organ Historical Society to the greater Milwaukee area. Many fantastic organs will be highlighted during the whirlwind week of August 3rd through the 8th. I hope you are able to attend some of the incredible events beings offered. While our Berghaus organ at St. John XXIII: St. Mary's will not be one of the featured instruments, an 1879 Wm. Schuelke organ at the Ozaukee Congregation Church down the road in Grafton will be highlighted on the final Friday.

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08/16/2024

Thank you all for a wonderful 8th season of Music On the Hill!

Thank you to all the wonderfully talented musicians who performed and thank you to everybody who took time on their Friday afternoons to support the Arts and visit our Historic St. Mary’s Church site.

08/15/2024

If you find old cemeteries intriguing, you will love Old St. Mary's! Gravesites date back to the Civil War! Free. Self Guided. Steve Ziebell our Sexton will be available to answer questions.

08/09/2024

I hope you can join us for a fantastic concert with the very talented Jonathan Esser on the Berghaus Organ!

08/01/2024

Hope to see you tomorrow! It's going to be another great concert. Noon, St. Mary's on the Hill!

07/25/2024

Hello all,

Due to a funeral at our St. Peter’s site, tomorrow’s concert (Friday, July 26) will slightly delayed. The concert will have a start time closer to 12:15.

Thank you for your understanding!
God Bless,
Tim

07/20/2024

If you have time, be sure to visit the light house right down the road from St. Mary’s site. Wonderful experience to be had there!

Big THANK YOU to our Light Station volunteer keepers this season so far. We could not have done it without you! Your time and passion for our local history are invaluable. We hope you come back next year and beyond.

We had Jack and Tobi Graham in May. Nicole Sova, Dave Garacci, Steve and Gini Hankes in June. July started off with Holly and Thomas Spaeth, both members of the Ozaukee County Historical Society and now Cori and Rob Kaminsky are manning the station. Wonderful job, everyone. We are so thankful!



photo courtesy: Ken Michaelchuck

07/16/2024

NO concert this Friday!

We will return the following Friday, July 26th, with Tim Handle on the keyboards. Here’s a sneak peak of what’s coming up!

07/12/2024

I hope you can join me today as we enjoy the reflective music of some great Benedictine composers.

Music includes composers from France, Luxembourg, and South Dakota.