February 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Second Sunday of Lent – February 25, 2018 ENCOUNTER LENT: Sharing the Journey with CESIA Cesia Lea Gomez is from the rural town of Somoto, Nicaragua, close to the Honduran border. Although it is a beautiful farming community, there are few job opportunities for young people, especially women. Many leave…
January 2018 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time – January 28, 2018 “In imitation of our Master, we Christians are called to confront the poverty of our brothers and sisters, to touch it, to make it our own and to take practical steps to alleviate it.” (Pope Francis) Dear Friends,
December 2017 Weekly Bulletin Messages
The Holy Family – December 31, 2017 “Put on, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another…” (St. Paul’s Letter to the Colossians, ch. 3) Dear Friends, As we celebrate the beginning of a new year,…
Online Auction
This year we received some items that we were unable put out for the Block Party’s Silent Auction. We are so appreciative of the support of the area businesses that have donated to us! We want to honor their generosity by holding an online auction to offer the opportunity to…
November 2017 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe – November 26th “And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of the least brothers (sisters) of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:40 Dear Friends: The above quote from Jesus…
October 2017 Weekly Bulletin Messages
October 29th – Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time Love never wrongs the neighbor, hence love is the fulfillment of the law. (Romans 13:10) Dear Friends: This weekend, besides being the annual Halloween Trick or Treat outing, is significant as we commemorate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. The theme for…
September 2017 Weekly Bulletin Messages
September 24th – Twenty-Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time “Nothing would be done at all if a person waited till he could do it so well that no one could find fault with it.” (Cardinal Newman) Dear Friends, With all the many problems we are facing, there is a paralysis that…
Hurricane Harvey Relief
As our thoughts and prayers go out to our brothers and sisters in Texas, we are called to concrete acts of corporal mercy – to feed the hungry and clothe the naked. If you are looking for a way to provide help, our family of four parishes will take a…
Answering the Tough Questions on Immigration, Part 3
Article 8 in the series Last week, we continued our look at how our bishops have addressed some of the tough questions surrounding immigration, and we’ll finish that this week. Please keep all immigrants and refugees in your prayers and contact Andrew Musgrave at musgravea@archmil.org or 414-271-6577 with any questions….
The Time is Now: A Letter in Response to Virginia
Dear Friends in Christ, As Vicar General of Urban Ministry for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, I want the good people of our city, and of the entire Archdiocese, to know that we unequivocally stand with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops in condemning the violence and hatred playing out at…
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
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.
2:00 pm
UPLIFT Young Adult Men’s Group
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
UPLIFT Young Adult Men’s Group
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Dec 7 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Join us for a 6-week men’s small group study of “Into His Likeness” by Edward Sri, a practical guide to living as true disciples of Jesus. Meeting every other week for just one hour, this group is designed for men in their 20s and 30s who want to grow in...
