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…
August 2017 Weekly Bulletin Messages
August 21st – Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time SURPRISE IN HEAVEN I dreamt death came the other night, And Heaven’s gate swung wide. An angel with a halo bright ushered me inside. And there! To my astonishment, stood folks I’d judged and labeled: As “quite unfit,” “of little worth,” and…
Answering the Tough Questions on Immigration, Part 2
Article 7 in the series Last week, we looked at how our bishops have addressed some of the tough questions surrounding immigration, and we’ll continue 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. There are…
Answering the Tough Questions on Immigration, Part 1
Article 6 in the series Last week, we looked at a few statements from our US bishops on the issue, and this week we’ll see how our bishops have addressed some of the tough questions surrounding immigration. Please keep all immigrants and refugees in your prayers and contact Andrew Musgrave…
Immigration and US Catholic Bishops Statements
Article 5 in the series Last week, we looked at what Catholic Social Teaching says about immigration, and this week we’ll look at a few statements from our US bishops on the issue. Please keep all immigrants and refugees in your prayers and contact Andrew Musgrave (musgravea@archmil.org or 414-271-6577) with…
Immigration and Catholic Social Teaching
Article 4 in the series Last week, we looked at what scripture and tradition say about immigration, and this week we’ll look at what Catholic Social Teaching says about the issue. Please keep all immigrants and refugees in your prayers and contact Andrew Musgrave at musgravea@archmil.org or 414-271-6577 with any…
Perspective on Immigration from Scripture and Tradition
Article 3 in the series Last week, we glanced at the history of immigration in our country, and this week we’ll look at what scripture and our tradition say about the issue. Please keep all immigrants and refugees in your prayers and contact Andrew Musgrave at musgravea@archmil.org or 414-271-6577 with…
Jun
24
Tue
5:30 pm
Family Potluck Picnic
@ Estabrook Park Beer Garden
Family Potluck Picnic
@ Estabrook Park Beer Garden
Jun 24 @ 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Spend time outdoors in fellowship with other parish families at Estabrook Park Beer Garden on Tuesday, June 24 from 5:30-7:30 pm. Bring a dish to pass and a picnic blanket or camp chairs. Look for a sandwich board sign and yellow balloons near the music stage. We will provide outdoor...
7:00 pm
On Awakening Rosary Art Project
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
On Awakening Rosary Art Project
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Jun 24 @ 7:00 pm
“On Awakening” is a contemplative painting experience. No skill is required, just a willingness to show up! Rooted in the spiritual rhythms of recovery and the Church, this five-week series, led by Jason Gonzalez of 4th Dimension Sobriety, offers a quiet space to reflect, to reconnect, to create and to...
Jun
25
Wed
10:00 am
Summer Playgroup
Summer Playgroup
Jun 25 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
All Ages Welcome! Spend your summer mornings meeting other parish parents while your little ones play! Look for the bright green camp chair near the playground, and we’ll meet and greet you. Contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org with questions or if you need more details about the locations. We are looking...
Jun
26
Thu
12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Jun 26 @ 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.
6:30 pm
Healing the Whole Person: Engagi...
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Healing the Whole Person: Engagi...
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Jun 26 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Thursdays: May 15 – July 10 (no meeting July 3) 6:30 – 8:45 pm (doors open at 6:00 pm – light dinner) Old St. Mary Parish Center (enter doors off parking lot) Cost: $20 includes workbook journal (scholarships are available) Register at www.archmil.org/hwp/story or contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral...
Jun
28
Sat
9:00 am
Family Service Saturday
@ Kinship Urban Farm
Family Service Saturday
@ Kinship Urban Farm
Jun 28 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Join Family of Five Parishes Family Ministry staff and Community Gardens coordinator Julie Trafton at the Kinship Urban Farm (4355 N. Port Washington Road Glendale, WI 53212) on Saturdays, June 28 and August 30 from 9:00 am to noon and learn how you, through Kinship’s Urban Farm, can serve our...
10:00 am
Yoga in the Cathedral Garden
@ Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Garden
Yoga in the Cathedral Garden
@ Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist Garden
Jun 28 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am
Join us for a relaxing Saturday morning session at 10:00 am in the garden with Cathy Stadler, Outdoor Yoga-MKE & friends. All levels are welcome! $10 each session Cash in person or pay online in advance Coffee & tea provided Bring a yoga mat, blanket, water bottle, sunscreen, hat &...
Jun
29
Sun
10:00 am
Baptism Preparation Class
Baptism Preparation Class
Jun 29 @ 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Parents and expecting parents: Congratulations! We would like to help you celebrate the new life in your family as we welcome your child into our family of faith through the Sacrament of Baptism. First time parents need to attend a Baptism Preparation Session. Sessions will be held once a month...
Jun
30
Mon
10:30 am
Artwork Dedication and Blessing
@ Open Door Café
Artwork Dedication and Blessing
@ Open Door Café
Jun 30 @ 10:30 am
The Family of Five Parishes invites you to celebrate the dedication and blessing of the public artwork “The Door is Always Open,” created by “La Familia de Arte.” It will be held on Monday, June 30, at 10:30 am, at 831 N. Van Buren Street, next to the Open...
Jul
3
Thu
12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Jul 3 @ 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.
Jul
5
Sat
all-day
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Jul 5 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...
Jul
7
Mon
7:00 pm
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Reflecting on the Sunday Readings
@ Old St. Mary Parish Center
Jul 7 @ 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...
Jul
10
Thu
8:30 am
Kinship Farm Service
@ Urban Farm at Maglio
Kinship Farm Service
@ Urban Farm at Maglio
Jul 10 @ 8:30 am – 12:00 pm
We will help the Kinship farm gather produce, do pest control, weed, and various other gardening endeavors! The Kinship Urban Farm helps feed the many members of our community who go to their Food Center for assistance. If you are interested in this opportunity, please register at tinyurl.com/4f44cayb, and put...
12:30 pm
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Eucharistic Adoration
@ Old St. Mary Church
Jul 10 @ 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.
4:30 pm
All Saints Meal Program
@ All Saints Catholic Church
All Saints Meal Program
@ All Saints Catholic Church
Jul 10 @ 4:30 pm – 6:30 pm
The All Saints Meal Program serves nearly 150 of our brothers and sisters from the surrounding community in the inner city of Milwaukee every Tuesday and Thursday evening. All Saints parish members, parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, and businesses sponsor the meals and/or serve God’s children. Our Family of...
