December 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
December 26th – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY, HAPPY NEW YEAR! “Yes, God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him may not die but may have eternal life. For God did not send…
Community Ministry Connection: Meta House and Women’s Care Center
Each month the Human Concerns Committee will highlight the work of a community organization doing outstanding ministry in the city of Milwaukee. Our December 2021 partners are both recipients of this year’s Advent Giving Tree: Meta House and the Women’s Care Center! The Human Concerns Committee is excited for the…
November 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
November 28th – First Sunday of Advent Dear Friends, Peace of Christ. I hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving! I pray that this weekend was an opportunity to rest, connect with loved ones and give thanks for the blessings we have received. Each year at Thanksgiving, I am always humbled…
Community Ministry Connection: St. Vincent de Paul
Each month the Human Concerns Committee will highlight the work of a community organization doing outstanding ministry in the city of Milwaukee. Our November 2021 partner is St. Vincent de Paul, Six Saints Conference and Cathedral/Old St. Mary Conference! The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul USA Mission “A network…
October 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
October 31st – 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ! As we gather to worship at Holy Mass this weekend, and desire for our own responses to Jesus to be more like that of the scribe, with understanding, we also are preparing for a distinctively Catholic…
Community Ministry Connection: Global Solidarity – Chiapas, Mexico and Padibe, Uganda
Each month the Human Concerns Committee will highlight the work of a community organization doing outstanding ministry in the city of Milwaukee. Our October 2021 partner is Global Solidarity: Chiapas, Mexico and Padibe, Uganda! Through the Family of Four Parishes’ Missionary Cooperation Plan, parishioners are invited to greater global solidarity…
Cramer Building Update September 2021
September 20, 2021 Dear Friends, We’re writing to share an update about our efforts to sell the Cramer Building on the Saints Peter & Paul campus. We are currently working with developer Aaron Matter of Matter Development, who has proposed restoring the historic Cramer Building for residential or commercial use,…
September 2021 Weekly Bulletin Messages
September 26 – Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Praised be Jesus Christ! As we approach the month of October, the Church’s gaze is drawn once again to Our Lord through Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary, to whom October is dedicated to as the month of the…
Community Ministry Connection: Guest House of Milwaukee
Each month the Human Concerns Committee will highlight the work of a community organization doing outstanding ministry in the city of Milwaukee. Our September partner is the Guest House of Milwaukee! We are pleased to highlight this essential Milwaukee community of ministry this month. Mission Guest House of Milwaukee provides…
Community Ministry Connection: Father Gene’s Help Center
Each month the Human Concerns Committee will highlight the work of a community organization doing outstanding ministry in the city of Milwaukee. Our August partner is Father Gene’s Help Center! Mission The mission of Father Gene’s Help Center is to provide dignity through free clothing to people in the greater…
Nov
30
Sun
all-day
Advent Giving Tree
Advent Giving Tree
Nov 30 – Dec 14 all-day
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....
Dec
1
Mon
7:00 pm
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Dec 1 @ 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...
Dec
2
Tue
9:30 am
Beacon Moms Group
Beacon Moms Group
Dec 2 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
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!...
6:30 pm
UPLIFT Teens
UPLIFT Teens
Dec 2 @ 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...
6:30 pm
UPLIFT Young Adult Women’s Group
@ Cathedral Parish Office
UPLIFT Young Adult Women’s Group
@ Cathedral Parish Office
Dec 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
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...
7:00 pm
Brewing the Faith
@ Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Brewing the Faith
@ Broken Bat Brewing Co.
Dec 2 @ 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, 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...
7:00 pm
OCIA – Becoming Catholic
OCIA – Becoming Catholic
Dec 2 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
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...
Dec
4
Thu
12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Dec 4 @ 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.
Dec
5
Fri
9:30 am
Volunteering at Fr. Gene’s Help ...
@ Father Gene's Help Center
Volunteering at Fr. Gene’s Help ...
@ Father Gene's Help Center
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.
12:30 pm
First Friday Anointing
@ Old St. Mary Church
First Friday Anointing
@ Old St. Mary Church
Dec 5 @ 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm
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.
6:00 pm
Advent Adoration
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church and Hall
Advent Adoration
@ Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church and Hall
Dec 5 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
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.
Dec
6
Sat
all-day
Postponed – Habitat for Humanity
Postponed – Habitat for Humanity
Dec 6 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
Dec 6 @ 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
Dec 6 @ 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...
Dec
7
Sun
1:30 pm
Organ Recital
@ Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig Church
Organ Recital
@ Three Holy Women-St. Hedwig Church
Dec 7 @ 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm
Thirty-minute free organ recital presented by Karen Beaumont at St. Hedwig featuring a variety of music. Doors open at 1:15 pm.
