January 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
January 19, 2025 – Second Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Sisters & Brothers, On behalf of Father Tim, Father Carlos, Father Joseph, the entire Family of Five Parishes Staff, all our parishioners, especially those of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, I extend a very warm welcome to Archbishop…
Archbishop Installation Livestream
Join thousands of Catholics from Wisconsin for the livestream of the Solemn Evening Prayer and Vigil of Welcome and the Solemn Celebration of the Eucharist and Installation of the Most Reverend Jeffrey Scott Grob, who will become the 12th Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Streaming starts at 5:45 pm…
Advent and Christmas Season
Join our Family of Five Parishes for a season of hope and anticipation as we await and then celebrate the birth of our Lord. Advent can be such a beautiful, prayerful season that can help us slow down and focus on Jesus. Looking for ideas? A few recommended by our…
December 2024 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Sunday, December 29th, 2024 – Feast of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph Dear friends, This weekend, as we thank God for the gift of Christ’s Word and Real Presence in the Eucharist, we also gather to give thanks to the Lord for the year 2024 which will…
November 2024 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Sunday, November 24th, 2024 – The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Dear Sisters and Brothers, Today, we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King, the last Sunday of the 2024 liturgical year. We will begin a new Church year next weekend when we enter the…
October 2024 Weekly Bulletin Messages
October 27th, 2024 – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sisters & Brothers, I cannot speak for others who preach homilies, but I realize that I seldom offer reflections on the responsorial psalms we pray after the first reading at every Mass. In light of that, I would like to reflect…
Support Catholic East at the Catholic Schools Walk
On Saturday, October 19, Catholic East will be hosting the “Soles for Souls” Walk celebrating Catholic education and raising money for our school. We are walking to raise $10,000 for a much-needed addition to our school—our new concession stand! Join us from 8:00 am – 9:30 am starting at the…
Pilgrimage to Italy 2025
Join Fr. Joseph Heit on an exciting 10-day pilgrimage to Italy! November 6-15, 2025 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 will begin in Assisi,…
September 2024 Weekly Bulletin Messages
September 29th, 2024 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Sisters & Brothers, Calling all pet owners! This coming Friday is the Memorial of St. Francis of Assisi. Stories from Francis’ life demonstrate that he loved animals. (Look up the stories of the Wolf of Gubbio and Francis preaching to…
August 2024 Weekly Bulletin Messages
August 25th, 2024 – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time “As a result of this, many of the disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied Jesus. He then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?”(Gospel of St. John, Ch. 6) Dear Friends, My…
Jan
22
Wed
5:30 pm
UPLIFT Families Wednesday Program
UPLIFT Families Wednesday Program
Jan 22 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 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...
Jan
26
Sun
all-day
Catholic Schools Week
Catholic Schools Week
Jan 26 – Jan 31 all-day
Our Catholic East Elementary school celebrates Catholic Schools Week January 26-31! For information contact the school office: 414-964-1770 or jwoodlin@catholiceast.org. Sunday, January 26: the school staff will participate at the 9:30 am Mass at Ss. Peter & Paul. After Mass, the Ss. Peter & Paul Middle School campus will be open...
10:45 am
UPLIFT Families Sunday Program
UPLIFT Families Sunday Program
Jan 26 @ 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...
Jan
28
Tue
6:30 pm
UPLIFT Teens
UPLIFT Teens
Jan 28 @ 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...
Jan
29
Wed
7:00 pm
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic
@ Mo's...A Place for Steaks
Eat, Drink & Be Catholic
@ Mo's...A Place for Steaks
Jan 29 @ 7:00 pm
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...
Jan
30
Thu
6:30 pm
High School Mission Trip Fundrai...
High School Mission Trip Fundrai...
Jan 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Our High School Mission trip was an immense success last summer, and we are already gearing up for June 2025. We will be hosting a fundraiser dinner at Three Holy Women-St. Rita Hall on January 30 to share stories, pictures, and experiences, as well as enjoy a nice meal together...
Feb
1
Sat
all-day
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Feb 1 all-day
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...
7:30 am
Kinship First Saturday Service
@ Kinship-St. Casimir location
Kinship First Saturday Service
@ Kinship-St. Casimir location
Feb 1 @ 7:30 am – 11:30 am
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.
8:00 am
Caregivers Support Group
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Caregivers Support Group
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Feb 1 @ 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...
6:00 pm
Coffee Sale
Coffee Sale
Feb 1 @ 6:00 pm – Feb 2 @ 8:30 pm
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.
Feb
2
Sun
12:00 pm
Spaghetti Dinner
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Scalabrini Hall
Spaghetti Dinner
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Scalabrini Hall
Feb 2 @ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Please join us for the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, February 2. Service will be from Noon until 5:00 pm in Scalabrini Hall of St. Rita Church. Dine-in and walk-in takeout are available. Adult Meals – $10.00 Child Meals – $5.00 Salad, bread, coffee, and milk or water in included. A...
Feb
3
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 3 @ 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
4
Tue
7:00 pm
Brewing the Faith
@ Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Brewing the Faith
@ Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Feb 4 @ 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 Broken Bat Brewing Co. (135 E Pittsburgh...
Feb
5
Wed
5:30 pm
UPLIFT Families Wednesday Program
UPLIFT Families Wednesday Program
Feb 5 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 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...
6:00 pm
Memorial Mass for Bishop Richard...
@ Old St. Mary Church
Memorial Mass for Bishop Richard...
@ Old St. Mary Church
Feb 5 @ 6:00 pm
Memorial Mass for Bishop Richard Sklba Wednesday, February 5 Old Saint Mary Church 844 N Broadway 6:00 pm Mass Reception to follow Mass in the Parish Center If you are interested in helping serve at the reception, please contact Elizabeth Long at 262-825-7623. All are welcome!
