Events

“Uniting People Living in Faith and Truth” (UPLIFT) Families is the religious education program serving the parents and children (K3-8th grade) of the Family of Five Parishes. UPLIFT Families is a program for children and adults, designed to develop strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life in their families.

WEDNESDAY (ENGLISH) Family Formation Program 5:30-7:30 pm

Optional dinner is provided at all meetings starting at 5:15 pm until programming begins at 5:30 pm, which includes K4-8th grade classes and parent lessons in ENGLISH.

September 18 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: October 16, November 13, December 4, January 8, February 5, March 12, April 2 & 30

For more information on UPLIFT Families, please email familyformation@ffpmke.org or call Brianna Moreland, Religious Formation Coordinator, at 414-962-2443 x302.

Are you baptized Catholic, made your first communion, but have not been confirmed yet?

Fr. Carlos will be leading adults that would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The next session will begin Friday, March 7, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Old St. Mary Parish Center. Other meeting dates will be March 21, April 3 and 24, May 1 and 23.

Please contact Fr. Carlos at the Old St. Mary parish office to request a registration form or with any questions at 414-271-6180 x1104 or clondono@ffpmke.org.

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.

Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group.

Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will be spending time with Jesus in scripture, listening for God’s message and discussing ways that we can respond to how the Lord is calling us to grow in our spiritual life and daily life.

Groups will be offered at three different times of the week. We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare for toddlers and preschoolers (1 year old and older) during the Tuesday daytime group.

– In-Person Tuesday Mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Darcy Lesniak
February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29
Childcare will be provided during these meetings.

– In-person Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Mamie Riyeff
February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29

– Virtual Thursday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Facilitated by Katy Benway
February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17, May 8

Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.

If you have any questions, please contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org.

Dads – We Have a Group For You Too! Bacon Dads was formed as an offshoot of “Beacon Moms.” Join a community of dads from a variety of faith experiences who share the common goal of developing a deeper faith through fellowship, conversation and the occasional beer. The hope is to become better men, husbands and fathers by sharing in each other’s wisdom and strength.

Join us for a tour through the Old Testament Wisdom books. Dads of all ages are invited to join us for an accessible encounter with how the scriptures explore the big questions of life and meaning. No experience necessary! Just come ready to listen, share if you want, and be open to the Spirit.

Bacon Dads meet every other Thursday evening from 8:00 – 9:30 pm at the Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)

Meeting Dates:
February 13, 27
March 13
April 3, 24
May 1, 15

If you are interested in joining these fun and faith-filled dads please register at tinyurl.com/bacondadsgroup.

Questions? Contact Jacob Riyeff at jacobriyeff@gmail.com or Andy Clausen at garnet888@gmail.com.

We 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 RSVP, please just show up at 5919 W National Avenue at 9:30 am! Email Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org with questions.

On the first Friday of each month, we are offering the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick following the 12:05 pm Mass at Old St. Mary. This sacrament of healing is for anyone struggling with a chronic illness, the elderly and those facing serious surgical procedures.

We invite you to prepare your heart to meet Christ, the Lord of Life, by scheduling some time for quiet prayer in adoration, taking the time to quietly gaze upon the Blessed Sacrament.

Eucharistic adoration will be held the first Friday of the month at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Adoration will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude with Benediction.

Please join us at Kinship Community Food Center for a fruitful time of service and community, as well as conversation with our neighbors! All are welcome regardless of parish affiliation, so please bring friends and family! To register, please visit https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0949ACA723A1FD0-kinship#/. Questions? Please email Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

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 Caregivers Support Group and let us help!

Please contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care, at tbalash@ffpmke.org if you plan on attending or need further information.

Scheduled Dates:
August 3
September 7
October 5
November 9
December 7
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3

Kulaktik Coffee, grown in our sister parish in Chiapas, Mexico and roasted here in Milwaukee by Colectivo Coffee, will be sold after each of the SSPP Masses March 8-9 and the first weekend of April. An act of faith in every cup! Thanks for your support of our sister parish.

“Uniting People Living in Faith and Truth” (UPLIFT) Families is the religious education program serving the parents and children (K3-8th grade) of the Family of Five Parishes. UPLIFT Families is a program for children and adults, designed to develop strong Catholic families in which children learn the joys of following Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life in their families.

SUNDAY (ENGLISH and SPANISH) Family Formation Program 10:45 am -12:45 pm

A light breakfast is available starting at 10:15 am until programming begins. Childcare for babies and toddlers under the age of 3, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (K3-K5)*, classes for 1st-8th grade, and parent lessons in ENGLISH and SPANISH will be provided.

September 22 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: Oct 6 & 20, November 24, December 8, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 16, April 6 & 27

For more information on UPLIFT Families, please email familyformation@ffpmke.org or call Brianna Moreland, Religious Formation Coordinator, at 414-962-2443 x302.

“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 our lives and to challenge us to grow in our understanding of who God is, who we are, and who God is calling us to be.

For further information contact Chad Griesel, Pastoral Associate, at cgriesel@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577.

UPLIFT Teens provides spiritual formation for all High School students from the parishes of Old St. Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence, SS. Peter and Paul, and Three Holy Women. UPLIFT Teens will encounter Jesus Christ and be in a peer community that supports a life of discipleship. Whether you are a Junior or Senior in High School preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation or an underclassman open to learning more about your Catholic faith, UPLIFT Teens is for you!

We strongly encourage at minimum two years of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation.  Acceptances will be given to those who are just joining as a Junior or Senior, however, it becomes much more crucial to attend, participate, and engage!

Our UPLIFT Teens format will meet twice a month for two hours at St. Rita Church (1617 N Cass St). Our time will consist of a dinner meal, prayer in the church, videos, small group discussion and games and community building throughout the night.

Please register for UPLIFT Teens at tinyurl.com/upliftteen2024.

For more information on UPLIFT Teens, contact Nino Rebholz, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577.

Scheduled Dates:
September 24 – UPLIFT Teen AND Parent Orientation
October: 8 / 22
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: October 25 – 27
November: 12 / 26
December: 10
Mission Trip Fundraiser: January 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pmSt. Rita, Dinner
January: 3 / 14 / 28
February: 11 / 25
March: 12 / 25
April: 8 / 22
May: 13 / 27
Mission Trip Fundraiser: May 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Holy Rosary Parking Lot, Car Wash
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Eat, Drink and Be Catholic offers women and men of all ages a casual opportunity to explore the Catholic faith. The hope is that at the end of each evening, individuals not only know more but are inspired and empowered to more fully live out the faith we celebrate on Sundays.

“One discovers God in and through the things of this world.” Fr. Stephen Bevans

This year, speakers will explore “The Catholic Imagination” and how we are invited to experience God in the beauty of novels, music, visual arts, poetry and many other places where God’s loving presence is revealed outside of explicitly “religious” places. Drinks and appetizers are provided.

Our next session will be on Wednesday, April 9 beginning at 7:00 pm. We will be joined by Sr. Julia Walsh, author of “For Love of the Broken Body” and leader of last year’s Lenten Mission. Sr. Julia will present “A Spirituality of Creativity.”

Please RSVP to Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

Scheduled Dates:
September 25
October 30
November 6 and 20
January 15 and 29
February 12
March 12
April 9
May 7

We will help the Kinship farm gather produce, do pest control, weed, and various other gardening endeavors! The Kinship Urban Farm helps feed the many members of our community who go to their Food Center for assistance.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please register at tinyurl.com/4f44cayb, and put “Family of Five Parishes” in the comments.

If you have any questions, or need more information, please email Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

The All Saints Meal Program serves nearly 150 of our brothers and sisters from the surrounding community in the inner city of Milwaukee every Tuesday and Thursday evening. All Saints parish members, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and businesses sponsor the meals and/or serve God’s children. Our Family of Five Parishes purchases, prepares and/or serves meals on the 2nd Thursday of the month to guests.

If you would like information or to get involved, please contact Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577. Thank you for your generosity and care for those in need.

Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group.

Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will be spending time with Jesus in scripture, listening for God’s message and discussing ways that we can respond to how the Lord is calling us to grow in our spiritual life and daily life.

Groups will be offered at three different times of the week. We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare for toddlers and preschoolers (1 year old and older) during the Tuesday daytime group.

– In-Person Tuesday Mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Darcy Lesniak
February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29
Childcare will be provided during these meetings.

– In-person Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Mamie Riyeff
February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29

– Virtual Thursday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Facilitated by Katy Benway
February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17, May 8

Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.

If you have any questions, please contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org.