January 2022 Weekly Bulletin Messages
January 23rd – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ! As we gather to worship this weekend, we do so with heavy hearts, remembering as we do that the Church in the United States commemorates this Saturday, January 22 as the Day of Prayer for the…
December 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
December 26th – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Yes, God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him may not die but may have eternal life. For God did not send…
November 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
November 28th – First Sunday of Advent Dear Friends, Peace of Christ. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! I pray that this weekend was an opportunity to rest, connect with loved ones and give thanks for the blessings we have received. Each year at Thanksgiving, I am always humbled…
October 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
October 31st – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ! As we gather to worship at Holy Mass this weekend, and desire for our own responses to Jesus to be more like that of the scribe, with understanding, we also are preparing for a distinctively Catholic…
September 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
September 26 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ! As we approach the month of October, the Church’s gaze is drawn once again to Our Lord through Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, to whom October is dedicated to as the month of the…
August 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
August 29, 2021 – Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Peace of Christ. This will now be the third week where Fr. Tim has been out of the office and recuperating after testing positive for COVID-19 on Tuesday, August 10. Please know that he is most grateful for your…
July 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
July 25, 2021 – Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ! With great joy, we return this weekend to St. Rita to celebrate the 10:30 am Sunday Mass. In doing so, we give thanks and praise to God for the generosity of so many amongst us…
June 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
June 27, 2021 – Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Peace of Christ. This month of June has been filled with the celebration of any number of the lives of the saints. What a gift it is to have the example and intercession of so many holy men and…
May 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
May 30, 2021 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity Dear Friends, Peace of Christ! I pray that you have an opportunity to rest and relax on this Memorial Day weekend. Know of our prayers for safe travels if you will be out of town. Our celebration of Pentecost last…
April 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
April 25, 2021 – Fourth Sunday of Easter “Jesus said “I am the good shepherd. A good shepherd lays down his life for his sheep.” The Gospel according to St. John, ch. 10 Dear Friends, On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we see the protection of the dignity and rights of…
Jan
26
Wed
7:00 pm
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic
@ Wisconsin Tap Room
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic
@ Wisconsin Tap Room
Jan 26 @ 7:00 pm
Eat, Drink and Be Catholic offers women and men of all ages a casual opportunity to explore the Catholic faith. We hope to provide space for intellectual, relational and spiritual growth as well as some real community building. Our hope is that at the end of each evening, individuals not...
8:00 pm
The Temperament God Gave You Boo...
The Temperament God Gave You Boo...
Jan 26 @ 8:00 pm – 9:15 pm
All parents or grandparents are invited to join our upcoming Family Ministry Book Study of “The Temperament God Gave You” by Art & Laraine Bennett. All of us are born with a God-given temperament that, all our days, colors our understanding, guides our choices, and serves as the foundation of...
Jan
31
Mon
7:00 pm
Baptism Preparation Class
Baptism Preparation Class
Jan 31 @ 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Parents and expecting parents: Congratulations! We would like to help you celebrate the new life in your family as we welcome your child into our family of faith through the Sacrament of Baptism. First time parents need to attend a Baptism Preparation Session. Sessions will be held virtually once a...
Feb
1
Tue
6:30 pm
Racial Justice & Healing Committee
Racial Justice & Healing Committee
Feb 1 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our meetings will be held the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm online via Microsoft Teams. If you’d like to help guide the Family of Four parishes in our prayer, education and action related to racial justice, please email Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org. All are welcome to participate...
7:00 pm
Brewing the Faith
@ Good City Brewing
Brewing the Faith
@ Good City Brewing
Feb 1 @ 7:00 pm
Brewing the Faith is an evening designed to help young adults in their 20s and 30s connect. It’s open to absolutely anyone; grab a beer (first is free), hear a message and meet your neighbor. Brewing the Faith starts at 7:00 pm at Good City Brewing (2108 N Farwell Ave)....
7:00 pm
RCIA – Becoming Catholic
RCIA – Becoming Catholic
Feb 1 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dorothy Day writes, “The final word is love…To love we must know each other … and we know each other in the breaking of bread, and we are not alone any more…We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that...
Feb
2
Wed
6:30 pm
UPLIFT Families Wednesday Program
UPLIFT Families Wednesday Program
Feb 2 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
“Uniting People Living in Faith and Truth” (UPLIFT) Families is the religious education program serving the parents and children (K5-8th grade) of the Family of Four Parishes. UPLIFT Families is a program for children and adults, designed to develop strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following...
Feb
3
Thu
8:30 am
Contemplative Prayer for Reconci...
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church
Contemplative Prayer for Reconci...
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church
Feb 3 @ 8:30 am – 9:00 am
All are welcome to join in this important prayer. If you’d like more information or to register, please contact Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org. You can sign up for updates and reflections at tinyurl.com/healracism.
7:00 pm
Adult Confirmation
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Adult Confirmation
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Feb 3 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
For those adults already joined to Christ in Baptism and the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confirmation deepens and strengthens our relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit. This Sacrament imparts many spiritual gifts that help us live our Christian lives and be witnesses to Christ in the world. Preparation sessions...
Feb
4
Fri
9:30 am
Volunteering at Fr. Gene’s Help ...
@ Father Gene's Help Center
Volunteering at Fr. Gene’s Help ...
@ Father Gene's Help Center
Feb 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
We are excited to announce that our parishes’ visit to Fr. Gene’s Help Center in August (as part of our Community Ministry Connection) was a success! We will now have a team of volunteers serving at Father Gene’s every first Friday of the month from 9:30-11:30 am. No need to...
8:00 pm
The Parent Zone
The Parent Zone
Feb 4 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm
All parents and guardians are welcome to “The Parent Zone: No Kids Allowed.” The Parent Zone is designed to be a place for parents/guardians to have a casual, relaxing space without interruptions to build community with other adult parents/guardians. The Parent Zone will take place the first Friday of every...
Feb
5
Sat
8:00 am
Caregivers Support Group
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Caregivers Support Group
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Feb 5 @ 8:00 am – 10:00 am
The Caregivers Support Group meets once a month on a Saturday morning from 8:00 – 10:00 am. Caregivers need care too! When we allow others to support us, we will find we can do much more in supporting and encouraging those who are in our care. Please consider joining our...
Feb
6
Sun
10:30 am
UPLIFT Families Sunday Program
UPLIFT Families Sunday Program
Feb 6 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am
“Uniting People Living in Faith and Truth” (UPLIFT) Families is the religious education program serving the parents and children (K5-8th grade) of the Family of Four Parishes. UPLIFT Families is a program for children and adults, designed to develop strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following...
Feb
7
Mon
7:00 pm
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Feb 7 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
“The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God remains forever.” Isaiah 40:8 On the first and third Mondays of each month, we invite individuals to share and reflect on the upcoming Sunday readings. In a small group setting, we break open God’s Word, allowing it to speak to...
Feb
8
Tue
7:00 pm
RCIA – Becoming Catholic
RCIA – Becoming Catholic
Feb 8 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dorothy Day writes, “The final word is love…To love we must know each other … and we know each other in the breaking of bread, and we are not alone any more…We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that...
