August 2023 Gospel Teasers

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 fall session will begin Wednesday, September 4, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at the Old St. Mary Parish Center. Other...

“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...

Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend. GriefShare – 10 Week Program Location: St. Rita Square – Cannoli Room, 728 E Pleasant St Monday, September 16 – Monday, November 25 (off November 4) GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed...

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...

“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...

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 Broken Bat Brewing Co. (135 E Pittsburgh...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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 the first weekend of each month. An act of faith in every cup! Thanks for your support of our sister parish.