Jan
22
Wed
“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 Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life in their families.
WEDNESDAY (ENGLISH) Family Formation Program 5:30-7:30 pm
Optional dinner is provided at all meetings starting at 5:15 pm until programming begins at 5:30 pm, which includes K4-8th grade classes and parent lessons in ENGLISH.
September 18 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: October 2, 16 & 30, November 13, December 4, January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 12, April 2 & 30
SUNDAY (ENGLISH and SPANISH) Family Formation Program 10:45 am -12:45 pm
A light breakfast is available starting at 10:15 am until programming begins. Childcare for babies and toddlers under the age of 3, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (K3-K5)*, classes for 1st-8th grade, and parent lessons in ENGLISH and SPANISH will be provided.
September 22 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: Oct 6 & 20, November 24, December 8, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 16, April 6 & 27
*We are continuing to offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) lessons for children entering K3-K5. CGS teaches young children the Faith through a Montessori-based learning environment. This will only be offered during our Sunday morning program (10:45 am – 12:45 pm) and not during our Wednesday evening program.
REGISTER NOW!
- English: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25
- Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25-es
For more information on UPLIFT Families, please email familyformation@ffpmke.org or call Brianna Moreland, Religious Formation Coordinator, at 414-962-2443 x302.
Jan
26
Sun
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 for tours so that you can see how Catholic education is being offered at our school.
- Monday, January 27: Kick off our Soup Drive for Kinship! Middle school scholars will also serve at Open Door Café.
- Tuesday, January 28: Celebrate our scholars with awards and special treats!
- Wednesday, January 29: Vocation Fair – The Ss. Peter & Paul campus will host a Vocation Fair for students from 9:00-11:00 am in the school gym. If you would like to share your vocational path and story with our students, please contact our principal Mr. Woodlin at jwoodlin@catholiceast.org.
- Thursday, January 30: Celebrate Families! Join us for an all-school Mass and family activity at 8:30 am at Holy Rosary Church as we say thank you to our families.
- Friday, January 31st: Celebrate Educators! Share a positive note or small gift to thank our Catholic educators for their dedication.
“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 Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life in their families.
WEDNESDAY (ENGLISH) Family Formation Program 5:30-7:30 pm
Optional dinner is provided at all meetings starting at 5:15 pm until programming begins at 5:30 pm, which includes K4-8th grade classes and parent lessons in ENGLISH.
September 18 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: October 2, 16 & 30, November 13, December 4, January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 12, April 2 & 30
SUNDAY (ENGLISH and SPANISH) Family Formation Program 10:45 am -12:45 pm
A light breakfast is available starting at 10:15 am until programming begins. Childcare for babies and toddlers under the age of 3, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (K3-K5)*, classes for 1st-8th grade, and parent lessons in ENGLISH and SPANISH will be provided.
September 22 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: Oct 6 & 20, November 24, December 8, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 16, April 6 & 27
*We are continuing to offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) lessons for children entering K3-K5. CGS teaches young children the Faith through a Montessori-based learning environment. This will only be offered during our Sunday morning program (10:45 am – 12:45 pm) and not during our Wednesday evening program.
REGISTER NOW!
- English: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25
- Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25-es
For more information on UPLIFT Families, please email familyformation@ffpmke.org or call Brianna Moreland, Religious Formation Coordinator, at 414-962-2443 x302.
Jan
28
Tue
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 are a Junior or Senior in High School preparing to receive the sacrament of Confirmation or an underclassman open to learning more about your Catholic faith, UPLIFT Teens is for you!
We strongly encourage at minimum two years of preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation. Acceptances will be given to those who are just joining as a Junior or Senior, however, it becomes much more crucial to attend, participate, and engage!
Our UPLIFT Teens format will meet twice a month for two hours at St. Rita Church (1617 N Cass St). Our time will consist of a dinner meal, prayer in the church, videos, small group discussion and games and community building throughout the night.
Please register for UPLIFT Teens at tinyurl.com/upliftteen2024.
For more information on UPLIFT Teens, contact Nino Rebholz, Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577.
Scheduled Dates:
September 24 – UPLIFT Teen AND Parent Orientation
October: 8 / 22
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: October 25 – 27
November: 12 / 26
December: 10
Mission Trip Fundraiser: January 2, 6:00 – 7:30 pmSt. Rita, Dinner
January: 3 / 14 / 28
February: 11 / 25
March: 12 / 25
April: 8 / 22
May: 13 / 27
Mission Trip Fundraiser: May 17, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Holy Rosary Parking Lot, Car Wash
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 4, 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
Jan
29
Wed
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 Sundays.
“One discovers God in and through the things of this world.” Fr. Stephen Bevans
This year, speakers will explore “The Catholic Imagination” and how we are invited to experience God in the beauty of novels, music, visual arts, poetry and many other places where God’s loving presence is revealed outside of explicitly “religious” places. Drinks and appetizers are provided.
Our next session will be on Wednesday, January 29 at Mo’s…A Place for Steaks (720 N Plankinton Ave) beginning at 7:00 pm. Pastoral Associate Chad Griesel will share songs and reflect on “Music and the Catholic Imagination.”
Please RSVP to Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org.
Scheduled Dates:
September 25
October 30
November 6 and 20
January 15 and 29
February 12
March 19
April 9
May 7
Jan
30
Thu
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 and raise support for our next group of high school students to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus.
To reserve your spot and see more details, please go to tinyurl.com/missiontripdinner2025 or message Nino Rebholz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org.
Feb
1
Sat
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 in joining Habitat’s mission of providing a path to affordable homeownership and neighborhood stability!
Scheduled Dates:
February 1
Online sign up for each team member:
– Team members start by going http://vhub.at/Catholic.
– Enter Join Code Catholic.
– Please note that each volunteer will both “create an account” as a user (or sign in if the system has been used previously) AND register for an event.
– Volunteers will receive one email about creating an account.
– During the registration process volunteers will have the opportunity to receive an email with confirmation materials.
– A reminder email with the same information is also sent 2 days ahead of time.
– By having each individual’s contact information it allows us to be in contact in case of changes in the day or bad weather.
– Volunteers can contact Caroline at cmartini@milwaukeehabitat.org if they have any problems with the system.
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.
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 Caregivers Support Group and let us help!
Please contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care, at tbalash@ffpmke.org if you plan on attending or need further information.
Scheduled Dates:
August 3
September 7
October 5
November 9
December 7
February 1
March 1
April 5
May 3
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
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 la Carte items, beverages and desserts will be available at an additional cost.
We need you to make it another success on Saturday, February 1 at 8:00 am to roll meatballs, wrap silverware and set up the hall. On Sunday, February 2 we need waiters from 11:30 am – 2:45 pm and 2:30 – 5:15 pm. We also need help cleaning the hall starting at 5:30 pm. Please contact Carole Casamento at 218-5075 or carolecas@wi.rr.com or Kathy Torres at 559-7550 or katman2@prodigy.net. Please leave your name, phone number and shift you prefer to work.
Feb
3
Mon
“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 our lives and to challenge us to grow in our understanding of who God is, who we are, and who God is calling us to be.
For further information contact Chad Griesel, Pastoral Associate, at cgriesel@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577.
Feb
4
Tue
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 Ave). Reach out to Nino Rebholz at nrebholz@ffpmke.org if you have any questions.
Feb
5
Wed
“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 Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life in their families.
WEDNESDAY (ENGLISH) Family Formation Program 5:30-7:30 pm
Optional dinner is provided at all meetings starting at 5:15 pm until programming begins at 5:30 pm, which includes K4-8th grade classes and parent lessons in ENGLISH.
September 18 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: October 2, 16 & 30, November 13, December 4, January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 12, April 2 & 30
SUNDAY (ENGLISH and SPANISH) Family Formation Program 10:45 am -12:45 pm
A light breakfast is available starting at 10:15 am until programming begins. Childcare for babies and toddlers under the age of 3, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (K3-K5)*, classes for 1st-8th grade, and parent lessons in ENGLISH and SPANISH will be provided.
September 22 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: Oct 6 & 20, November 24, December 8, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 16, April 6 & 27
*We are continuing to offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) lessons for children entering K3-K5. CGS teaches young children the Faith through a Montessori-based learning environment. This will only be offered during our Sunday morning program (10:45 am – 12:45 pm) and not during our Wednesday evening program.
REGISTER NOW!
- English: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25
- Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25-es
For more information on UPLIFT Families, please email familyformation@ffpmke.org or call Brianna Moreland, Religious Formation Coordinator, at 414-962-2443 x302.
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
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 Whole Person teachings, each session includes a guided prayer experience and a workbook journaling activity for private reflection and prayer. Series also includes opportunities to receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation and prayer with a prayer ministry team trained by the John Paul II Healing Center.
Wherever you find yourself now is not the end of your story. God is here. God has more for you. Engaging Your Story is time set aside for God to guide you through.
To register, contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care, at tbalash@ffpmke.org.
6:30 – 8:45 pm
(Doors open at 6:00 pm – Light Dinner)
Thursdays: February 6 – March 27
Cost: $20 includes workbook journal
Scholarships are available.
Feb
7
Fri
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.
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.
We invite you to prepare your heart to meet Christ, the Lord of Life, by scheduling some time for quiet prayer in adoration, taking the time to quietly gaze upon the Blessed Sacrament.
Eucharistic adoration will be held the first Friday of the month at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. Adoration will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude with Benediction.
Feb
9
Sun
“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 Jesus Christ and the truths of our Faith through the witness of Christian life in their families.
WEDNESDAY (ENGLISH) Family Formation Program 5:30-7:30 pm
Optional dinner is provided at all meetings starting at 5:15 pm until programming begins at 5:30 pm, which includes K4-8th grade classes and parent lessons in ENGLISH.
September 18 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: October 2, 16 & 30, November 13, December 4, January 8 & 22, February 5 & 19, March 12, April 2 & 30
SUNDAY (ENGLISH and SPANISH) Family Formation Program 10:45 am -12:45 pm
A light breakfast is available starting at 10:15 am until programming begins. Childcare for babies and toddlers under the age of 3, Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (K3-K5)*, classes for 1st-8th grade, and parent lessons in ENGLISH and SPANISH will be provided.
September 22 – Parent Meeting/Social
Tentative Family Meetings*: Oct 6 & 20, November 24, December 8, January 12 & 26, February 9 & 23, March 16, April 6 & 27
*We are continuing to offer Catechesis of the Good Shepherd (CGS) lessons for children entering K3-K5. CGS teaches young children the Faith through a Montessori-based learning environment. This will only be offered during our Sunday morning program (10:45 am – 12:45 pm) and not during our Wednesday evening program.
REGISTER NOW!
- English: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25
- Spanish: https://tinyurl.com/uplift2024-25-es
For more information on UPLIFT Families, please email familyformation@ffpmke.org or call Brianna Moreland, Religious Formation Coordinator, at 414-962-2443 x302.
