Thirty-minute free organ recital presented by Karen Beaumont at St. Hedwig featuring a variety of music. Doors open at 1:15 pm.
Nov
25
Tue
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. Exceptions 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/upliftteen2026.
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 23 – UPLIFT Teen AND Parent Orientation
September 30
October: 14 / 28
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: October 24 – 26
November: 11 / 25
December: 2 / 16
Mission Trip Fundraiser: January 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm St. Rita, Dinner
January: 4 / 13 / 27
February: 10 / 24
March: 10 / 24
April: 7 / 21
May: 12 / 26
Mission Trip Fundraiser: May 23, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Holy Rosary Parking Lot, Car Wash
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
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 love comes with community.”
Despite the many challenges we face today, we believe in the power of love found in Communion and in community. Our parishes invite anyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic faith to consider the OCIA process. OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a place where adults of any or no faith tradition can explore questions of faith and prepare to join the Catholic Church.
This group meets weekly September through May, with sacraments being received at the Easter Vigil. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact our Pastoral Associate, Chad Griesel, at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org.
Nov
30
Sun
The Advent Giving Trees of the Cathedral, Old St. Mary, Our Lady of Divine Providence, Ss. Peter & Paul, and Three Holy Women will be supporting the ministries of Eastside Senior Services, Women’s Care Center, and St. Vincent de Paul. You can find their Wish Lists on the attached flyer. After purchasing your gift, please cut off and tape a “tag” from the flyer onto your UNWRAPPED gift and return it to the collection box near the Advent Giving Tree at any mass by December 13-14.
Categories:
Advent & Christmas
Dec
1
Mon
“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.
Dec
2
Tue
Our Moms Groups are the heart and soul of the Beacon Moms community – the small groups where we grow in faith together, support one another through life’s ups and downs, and truly build friendships. All women are welcome to join this group, so please sign up and bring a friend!
Our Fall session’s theme is: Feminine Identity in Christ: Woman, Daughter, Sister/Friend, Mother, Bride. God uniquely created us to reflect His glory. During our time together, we will be reading scripture, sharing stories, and reflecting on how God invites us to grow closer to him through each of these specific identities.
We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare for toddlers and preschoolers (1 year old and older) during our 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 and Mamie Riyeff
October 7 & 21, November 4 & 18, December 2
Childcare will be provided during these meetings
Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.
If you have any questions, please contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org.
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. Exceptions 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/upliftteen2026.
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 23 – UPLIFT Teen AND Parent Orientation
September 30
October: 14 / 28
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: October 24 – 26
November: 11 / 25
December: 2 / 16
Mission Trip Fundraiser: January 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm St. Rita, Dinner
January: 4 / 13 / 27
February: 10 / 24
March: 10 / 24
April: 7 / 21
May: 12 / 26
Mission Trip Fundraiser: May 23, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Holy Rosary Parking Lot, Car Wash
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Anyone in their 20s and 30s seeking community and to grow in their faith is invited to enroll in our women’s small group. We are planning to dive into Endow’s study “St. Therese of Lisieux – The Science of Love.” We’ll meet every other Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm at the Cathedral starting September 23. For any questions, please contact Anna Nelson at atabone3@gmail.com.
Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2ws-F7N8rzbARsueqF9ry4BVWJdhE_i1vUeOyJj1fkEf0YQ/viewform.
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, hear a message and meet your neighbor. Brewing the Faith starts at 7:00 pm at Broken Bat Brewing Co. (135 E Pittsburgh Ave). Reach out to Nino Rebholz at nrebholz@ffpmke.org if you have any questions.
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 love comes with community.”
Despite the many challenges we face today, we believe in the power of love found in Communion and in community. Our parishes invite anyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic faith to consider the OCIA process. OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a place where adults of any or no faith tradition can explore questions of faith and prepare to join the Catholic Church.
This group meets weekly September through May, with sacraments being received at the Easter Vigil. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact our Pastoral Associate, Chad Griesel, at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org.
Dec
5
Fri
Dec 5 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
Open to all and family friendly!
Dinner – 6:00 pm
Adoration – 6:45 pm
Adoration, confession, and prayerful music throughout
Family Ministry staff will be available to support families.
RSVP at tinyurl.com/AdventDinnerAdoration26
Questions? Contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org.
Categories:
Advent & Christmas
Dec
6
Sat
Please join us for our parishes’ Build Day from 8:00 am – 3:00 pm. If you are 16 and older and would like to help a family get one step closer to homeownership, please sign up at http://vhub.at/Catholic.
Questions? Please email Tim Logman at logs56@earthlink.net. Thank you for your consideration in joining Habitat’s mission of providing a path to affordable homeownership and neighborhood stability!
Scheduled Dates:
December 6
Online sign up for each team member:
– Team members start by going http://vhub.at/Catholic.
– Enter Join Code Catholic.
– Please note that each volunteer will both “create an account” as a user (or sign in if the system has been used previously) AND register for an event.
– Volunteers will receive one email about creating an account.
– During the registration process volunteers will have the opportunity to receive an email with confirmation materials.
– A reminder email with the same information is also sent 2 days ahead of time.
– By having each individual’s contact information it allows us to be in contact in case of changes in the day or bad weather.
– Volunteers can contact Caroline at cmartini@milwaukeehabitat.org if they have any problems with the system.
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 2
September 6
November 1
December 6
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2
Dec
7
Sun
Join us for a 6-week men’s small group study of “Into His Likeness” by Edward Sri, a practical guide to living as true disciples of Jesus. Meeting every other week for just one hour, this group is designed for men in their 20s and 30s who want to grow in faith, build brotherhood, and find accountability. Together we’ll explore what it means to follow Christ in daily life—at work, in relationships, and in prayer—while encouraging one another to become the men God is calling us to be.
Please contact Nino Rebholz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org with questions.
Scheduled Dates:
September 28
October 5 & 19
November 2 & 16
December 7 & 21
Our Nova Nights are a lot of fun! From active games to spiritual talks to great snacks, the evening always goes by in a flash! All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade (from any school or religious background) are welcome to join in the fun. We’ve been averaging around 30 kids at each event, from a variety of schools and neighborhoods, and we are always eager to include new people! Registration can be found at tinyurl.com/novanight2026.
For any questions, feel free to reach out to Nino Rebholz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577.
Scheduled Dates:
September 28
October 26
November 16
December 7
January 11
February 22
March 22
April 12
May 17
