Holy Week Resources
We invite you to walk with Jesus during this most holy week of the year. In-person services can be found on the Mass Times page and online resources are linked below. Palm Sunday Mass at Old St. Mary – 9:00 am Livestreamed on YouTube Palm Sunday Mass at the Cathedral…
April 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Sunday April 13th, 2025 – Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord Dear Sisters & Brothers, Today, we enter the holiest week of the year for Christians. Lent ends at sundown on Holy Thursday, and we will then enter the Sacred Triduum. The Triduum is a solemn feast celebrated…
St. Francis de Sales Seminary Zeal for the Lord’s House Campaign
Please watch the video below and learn about St. Francis de Sales Seminary’s Zeal for the Lord’s House Campaign. This exciting initiative will ensure the next 100 years of priestly formation in Wisconsin by addressing critical structural needs and by enhancing the campus to accommodate significant growth. The community of Saint…
March 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Sunday March 30th, 2025 – 4th Sunday of Lent Happy Lent! Happy Laetare Sunday! Laetare is Latin for “rejoice.” Here, on the fourth Sunday of Lent, we are reminded that all our Lenten practices should lead us to rejoice in the anticipation of the resurrection. We are called to join…
Lent 2025 Weekly Reflections
Introduction Spes Non Confundit (Hope Does Not Disappoint) –Pope Francis Pope Francis refers to those in prison when he writes, “During the Holy Year, we are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any kind. I think of prisoners…
Lent 2025
Lent 2025 – Door of Mercy Spes Non Confundit (Hope Does Not Disappoint) –Pope Francis Pope Francis refers to those in prison when he writes, “During the Holy Year, we are called to be tangible signs of hope for those of our brothers and sisters who experience hardships of any…
2025 Catholic Stewardship Appeal
The Catholic Stewardship Appeal offers a unique opportunity to support Catholic life throughout the ten-county Archdiocese of Milwaukee with a single gift—a gift that helps sustain a broad spectrum of life-changing ministries and programs that meaningfully impact people’s lives. Contributions to the annual $8.1 million Catholic Stewardship Appeal are restricted…
February 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Sunday February 23rd, 2025 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, This weekend, Jesus says in the Gospel, “If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same”. And yes, this is a very hard thing to…
Pilgrimage to Italy 2025
Join Fr. Joseph Heit on an exciting 10-day pilgrimage to Italy! November 6-15, 2025 Registration deadline: February 15 We would like to personally invite you, your family, and your friends to join us on this Jubilee pilgrimage to Italy’s greatest cities and special places dear to Christian hearts! Our pilgrimage…
January 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
January 26, 2025 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear friends, This week is CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK here at the parishes and also in the country. This week, we give thanks to God in a more intentional way for the gift of Catholic Education and for those who make it…
Apr
16
Wed
5:00 pm
Lenten Reconciliation
@ Old St. Mary Church
Lenten Reconciliation
@ Old St. Mary Church
Apr 16 @ 5:00 pm – Apr 17 @ 1:00 pm
Extra opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation (confession) during Holy Week: Wednesday, April 16 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at Old St. Mary (844 N Broadway) Thursday, April 17 7:00 am – 1:00 pm at Old St. Mary
Apr
17
Thu
all-day
Holy Thursday
Holy Thursday
Apr 17 all-day
7:00 am – 1:00 pm Confession at Old St. Mary Holy Thursday Masses of the Lord’s Supper: 7:00 pm at Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig (Adoration at St. Rita after Mass until 10:00 pm) 7:00 pm at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (Adoration after Mass until Midnight with 10:00 pm...
7:30 pm
Beacon Moms Group – Virtual
Beacon Moms Group – Virtual
Apr 17 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
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...
Apr
18
Fri
all-day
Good Friday
Good Friday
Apr 18 all-day
Good Friday Liturgies of the Passion: 12:00 pm at Old St. Mary 1:00 pm at Our Lady of Divine Providence-St. Casimir 3:00 pm at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 6:00 pm at Ss. Peter & Paul 7:00 pm in Spanish at the Cathedral Stations of the Cross: 7:00 pm...
Apr
19
Sat
all-day
Holy Saturday
Holy Saturday
Apr 19 all-day
8:30 am Office of Readings & Morning Prayer at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (812 N Jackson St) 1:30 pm Blessing of Easter Food at Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig (1702 N Humboldt Ave) 8:00 pm Easter Vigil at Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (812 N Jackson St) All...
Apr
20
Sun
all-day
Easter Sunday
Easter Sunday
Apr 20 all-day
Family of Five Parishes Easter Sunday Masses: 5:30 am Three Holy Women-Holy Rosary 7:15 am Old St. Mary 8:30 am Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig 9:00 am Old St. Mary (Livestreamed on YouTube) 9:00 am Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist 9:30 am SS Peter & Paul 10:00 am Our Lady...
Apr
21
Mon
7:00 pm
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Apr 21 @ 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...
Apr
22
Tue
6:30 pm
UPLIFT Teens
UPLIFT Teens
Apr 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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...
Apr
24
Thu
12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Apr 24 @ 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
We invite you to pray the rosary followed by adoration on Thursdays after the 12:05 pm Mass at Old St. Mary. Exposition at 12:30 pm with reposition at 1:30 pm.
7:00 pm
Adult Confirmation
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Adult Confirmation
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Apr 24 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
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...
8:00 pm
Bacon Dads Group
Bacon Dads Group
Apr 24 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm
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...
Apr
27
Sun
10:45 am
UPLIFT Families Sunday Program
UPLIFT Families Sunday Program
Apr 27 @ 10:45 am – 12:45 pm
“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...
12:00 pm
Spaghetti Dinner
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Scalabrini Hall
Spaghetti Dinner
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Scalabrini Hall
Apr 27 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Please join us for the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, April 27. Service will be from Noon until 5:00 pm in Scalabrini Hall of St. Rita Church. Dine-in and carry-out are available. For carry-out, you may pre-order online here: Spaghetti Pre-Order Form – April 27. The deadline for pre-orders is April...
3:00 pm
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
@ Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Divine Mercy Holy Hour
@ Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Apr 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Join us in prayer for a holy hour beginning at 3:00 pm. Eucharistic Exposition and Benediction Singing of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Opportunity for Confession
5:00 pm
Nova Middle School Group
@ SS Peter & Paul
Nova Middle School Group
@ SS Peter & Paul
Apr 27 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
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...
