Cramer Building Update April 2021
April 14, 2021 Dear Friends, Last month, OnMilwaukee published an online story in its Urban Spelunking column about the Cramer Building on the Saints Peter & Paul campus, inaccurately stating that the building has been sold. No one at the parish was contacted at any point about the article; in…
Advent and Christmas Season 2020
Join our Family of Four 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…
Parish Suspends Use of David Haas Music
November, 2020 Dear Parishioners, Recently we were made aware that over 40 allegations of sexual misconduct, spread out over many years, have been made against David Haas, a Catholic composer. After much discussion and prayer, it is our decision as your parish Music Ministers, with the full support of our…
McCarrick Report Statement
“And Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) Dear Friends, This past Tuesday, the Vatican released the long awaited report on “the Holy See’s institutional knowledge and decision-making related to former Cardinal Theodore Edgar McCarrick.” The former Cardinal McCarrick had previously served as Bishop of the Dioceses of Metuchen and Newark in New…
All Souls Remembrance
“All the darkness in the world cannot extinguish the light of a single candle.” The Church, from its beginning, has always honored with great respect the memory of the dead. We believe that the ties of friendship and affection which knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel…
Important Message About Reopening of Churches of our Family of Four Parishes
Dear Friends, Approaching the great feast of Pentecost, I want to give you an update related to the celebration of the Mass in our Family of Four Parishes. I am evaluating the Archdiocesan directives issued as to the reopening of our churches in light of the current health conditions and…
Pray With Us for Molson Coors
Please pray with us for those who have been harmed in the February 26 shooting at Molson Coors (formerly Miller Coors) in Milwaukee. A statement from Archbishop Jerome E. Listecki regarding yesterday’s tragic shooting at Molson Coors in Milwaukee: It is with deep sorrow that we mourn the loss of…
Disciple Maker Index Survey
Disciple Maker Index: Catholic Leadership Institute Our family of four parishes will be participating in a parish survey about discipleship conducted by the Catholic Leadership Institute. Please help us by participating in a 10-15 minute survey online. The survey can be accessed at www.disciplemakerindex.com from February 24 – April 5…
Staff Changes
Dear Friends, We believe that you deserve the absolute best staff and resources to help you grow in your friendship with Jesus Christ. With this in mind, we are very pleased to share the following update on some recent staff changes. First, please join us in welcoming Laura Hancock as…
Building Hope – Habitat for Humanity
Lenten Almsgiving Project This Lent, our family of four parishes partnered with Milwaukee Habitat for Humanity and we have raised over $60,000! We are working with a family to help build a house in memory of long-time Habitat volunteer and parishioner, Mike Moran. Mike served with Habitat for 25 years…
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...
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
9:30 am
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Morning
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Morning
Feb 4 @ 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group. Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will...
7:00 pm
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Evening
Beacon Moms Group – Tuesday Evening
Feb 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group. Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will...
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...
7:30 pm
Beacon Moms Group – Virtual
Beacon Moms Group – Virtual
Feb 6 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Even though our name is Beacon Moms, our groups are intended for all women – young, old, mother, not a mother, married, or single. All women are welcome to join a group. Our Winter/Spring session’s theme is: Following Jesus: The Gospel According to John. During our time together, we will...
Feb
7
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
Feb 7 @ 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.
