2025 Catholic Stewardship Appeal
The Catholic Stewardship Appeal offers a unique opportunity to support Catholic life throughout the ten-county Archdiocese of Milwaukee with a single gift—a gift that helps sustain a broad spectrum of life-changing ministries and programs that meaningfully impact people’s lives. Contributions to the annual $8.1 million Catholic Stewardship Appeal are restricted…
February 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
Sunday February 23rd, 2025 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, This weekend, Jesus says in the Gospel, “If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do the same”. And yes, this is a very hard thing to…
Pilgrimage to Italy 2025
Join Fr. Joseph Heit on an exciting 10-day pilgrimage to Italy! November 6-15, 2025 Registration deadline: February 15 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…
January 2025 Weekly Bulletin Messages
January 26, 2025 – Third Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear friends, This week is CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK here at the parishes and also in the country. This week, we give thanks to God in a more intentional way for the gift of Catholic Education and for those who make it…
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…
Jun
21
Sat
all-day
Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity
Jun 21 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...
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.
