2019 Catholic Stewardship Appeal
Dear Friends, We are so grateful for our parishes. The Catholic Stewardship Appeal reminds us we are part of the archdiocese, and the many important charitable and formational efforts of our diocesan Church, which comprises the ten southeastern counties of our state. The Catholic Stewardship Appeal is a wonderful way…
February 2019 Weekly Bulletin Messages
February 24, 2019 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time “All happy families resemble one another; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” (Leo Tolstoy, Anna Karenina) Dear Friends, Let’s just admit it: Relationships are complex, and the dynamics of family can be crazy! Our Scripture this Sunday starts…
January 2019 Weekly Bulletin Messages
January 27, 2019 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time “People are often unreasonable, irrational, and self-centered. Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, people may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives. Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some unfaithful friends and some genuine enemies. Succeed anyway….
Abuse Crisis Response
Below you will find links to resources regarding our Family of Four Parishes’ and the Archdiocese of Milwaukee’s response to the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church. Our pastors and lay parish leaders encourage your continued input and dialogue as we move forward in addressing this crisis with honesty…
December 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
December 30, 2018 – The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary & Joseph Dear Friends, As 2018 comes to a close and we begin 2019, I want to wish everyone a very happy and blessed New Year! We entrust everything of this last year – all of its joys and sorrows…
November 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
November 25, 2018 – Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe “Jesus is coming…Look busy!” Dear Friends, So goes a refrigerator magnet a friend bought me, and that I laugh at every morning! This feast of Christ the King does indeed remind us that at some point Christ is…
Faithful Citizenship – Just Economy
Election season is here, and to support you and your commitment to be a Catholic engaged in the betterment of our community, we will be doing a weekly article until November 6 on issues that are important to consider as you decide for whom you will vote. We’ll be drawing…
Faithful Citizenship – Care for Creation
Election season is here, and to support you and your commitment to be a Catholic engaged in the betterment of our community, we will be doing a weekly article until November 6 on issues that are important to consider as you decide for whom you will vote. We’ll be drawing…
Faithful Citizenship – Immigration
Election season is here, and to support you and your commitment to be a Catholic engaged in the betterment of our community, we will be doing a weekly article until November 6 on issues that are important to consider as you decide for whom you will vote. We’ll be drawing…
Faithful Citizenship – Dignity of Human Person
Election season is here, and to support you and your commitment to be a Catholic engaged in the betterment of our community, we will be doing a weekly article until November 6 on issues that are important to consider as you decide for whom you will vote. We’ll be drawing…
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!
Feb
6
Thu
6:30 pm
Healing the Whole Person: Engagi...
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Healing the Whole Person: Engagi...
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Feb 6 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Healing the Whole Person: Engaging Your Story is an 8-week series that provides the framework for understanding and receiving Christ’s healing and peace in the heart of the Catholic Church. Using videos featuring Dr. Bob Schuchts & Sr. Miriam James Heidland presenting the John Paul II Healing Center’s Healing the...
