Lent 2022 Weekly Reflections
Week 1: March 6 God’s Voice of Love Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness… This is the story of the encounter of Jesus in the wilderness. For 40 days and 40 nights, the evil one attempted to…
Lent 2022
Lent 2022 – We Belong to One Another The Family of Four Parishes is happy to announce that this year’s Lenten theme is “We Belong to One Another: Journeying Through Lent with the Riverwest Food Pantry.” During this season of Lent, we will invite parishioners to get involved with this…
February 2022 Weekly Bulletin Messages
February 27 – Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Peace of Christ. As was announced at the weekend Masses of Sunday, February 13, I regret to have to share the news that I will be finishing my time as Associate Pastor on May 1 of this year. It has…
January 2022 Weekly Bulletin Messages
January 30th – Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time Dear Friends, Peace of Christ. This month of January for me has felt very different, in that there have been a number of weekends in which I have been absent from the Sunday Mass schedule. I was quarantined the weekend of January…
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…
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...
