Events

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.

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.

All K3-8th grade actors are warmly invited to take part in the Family of Five Parishes’ Children’s Nativity Play. Activities, prayers, songs, and narration (English and Spanish)
Onstage speaking roles (English)

January 3, 2026
Three Holy Women-St. Rita Church

2:00 pm Rehearsal
3:00 pm Crafts/Snack Break
4:00 pm Performance

Sign up by December 15 to participate at https://tinyurl.com/ffpnativityplay26.

All parishioners are invited to attend the performance. Questions? Contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org.

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.  Exceptions 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/upliftteen2026.

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 23 – UPLIFT Teen AND Parent Orientation
September 30
October: 14 / 28
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: October 24 – 26
November: 11 / 25
December: 2 / 16
Mission Trip Fundraiser: January 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm St. Rita, Dinner
January: 4 / 13 / 27
February: 10 / 24
March: 10 / 24
April: 7 / 21
May: 12 / 26
Mission Trip Fundraiser: May 23, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Holy Rosary Parking Lot, Car Wash
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

“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.

Anyone in their 20s and 30s seeking community and to grow in their faith is invited to enroll in our women’s small group. We are planning to dive into Endow’s study “St. Therese of Lisieux – The Science of Love.” We’ll meet every other Tuesday 6:30-8:30 pm at the Cathedral starting September 23. For any questions, please contact Anna Nelson at atabone3@gmail.com.

Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe2ws-F7N8rzbARsueqF9ry4BVWJdhE_i1vUeOyJj1fkEf0YQ/viewform.

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, 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.

Dorothy Day writes, “The final word is love…To love we must know each other … and we know each other in the breaking of bread, and we are not alone any more…We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”

Despite the many challenges we face today, we believe in the power of love found in Communion and in community. Our parishes invite anyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic faith to consider the OCIA process. OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a place where adults of any or no faith tradition can explore questions of faith and prepare to join the Catholic Church.

This group meets weekly September through May, with sacraments being received at the Easter Vigil. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact our Pastoral Associate, Chad Griesel, at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

Are you baptized Catholic, made your first communion, but have not been confirmed yet?

If you or someone you know is interested in preparing for the Sacrament of Confirmation as an adult, our family of parishes invites you to the Old St. Mary Parish Center starting Wednesday, January 7 at 7:00 pm. Adult Confirmation meets twice a month to prepare adults to be confirmed on Pentecost Sunday, May 24. Please contact Pastoral Associate, Chad Griesel, to sign up to explore this process or with any questions you have at cgriesel@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577 x1014.

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 “Family of Five Parishes” in the comments.

If you have any questions, or need more information, please email Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

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.

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 Five Parishes purchases, prepares and/or serves meals on the 2nd Thursday of the month to guests.

If you would like information or to get involved, please contact Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577. Thank you for your generosity and care for those in need.

Catholic men are invited to join the next Knights of Columbus meeting of the St. Francis de Sales Council at Old St. Mary’s Parish Center (835 N Milwaukee St). Learn more about our local chapter of the Knights. We are focused on supporting the Family of Five parishes through charitable service, fundraising, and faith building among our members and the community. Contact Paul Wemlinger by phone or text at 414-202-9677 for more information.

Our Nova Nights are a lot of fun! From active games to spiritual talks to great snacks, the evening always goes by in a flash! All students in 6th, 7th, and 8th grade (from any school or religious background) are welcome to join in the fun. We’ve been averaging around 30 kids at each event, from a variety of schools and neighborhoods, and we are always eager to include new people! Registration can be found at tinyurl.com/novanight2026.

For any questions, feel free to reach out to Nino Rebholz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577.

Scheduled Dates:
September 28
October 26
November 16
December 7
January 11
February 22
March 22
April 12
May 17

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.  Exceptions 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/upliftteen2026.

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 23 – UPLIFT Teen AND Parent Orientation
September 30
October: 14 / 28
CONFIRMATION RETREAT: October 24 – 26
November: 11 / 25
December: 2 / 16
Mission Trip Fundraiser: January 8, 6:00 – 7:30 pm St. Rita, Dinner
January: 4 / 13 / 27
February: 10 / 24
March: 10 / 24
April: 7 / 21
May: 12 / 26
Mission Trip Fundraiser: May 23, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, Holy Rosary Parking Lot, Car Wash
Confirmation: Wednesday, June 3, 7:00 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist

Dorothy Day writes, “The final word is love…To love we must know each other … and we know each other in the breaking of bread, and we are not alone any more…We have all known the long loneliness and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”

Despite the many challenges we face today, we believe in the power of love found in Communion and in community. Our parishes invite anyone who is interested in exploring the Catholic faith to consider the OCIA process. OCIA, the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a place where adults of any or no faith tradition can explore questions of faith and prepare to join the Catholic Church.

This group meets weekly September through May, with sacraments being received at the Easter Vigil. If you or someone you know might be interested, contact our Pastoral Associate, Chad Griesel, at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

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. Free drinks and appetizers are provided.

Our next session will be on Wednesday, January 14 beginning at 7:00 pm. This month’s film is the 1987 classic, Moonstruck, staring Cher, Nicolas Cage, Vincent Gardenia, Olympia Dukakis, and Danny Aiello. Fr. Tim Kitzke will join us and share why he chose this film and how it invites us to live the Gospel today.

Please RSVP to Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6577 x1014.

Scheduled Dates:
October 8 and 22
November 5 and 19
December 10
January 14
February 11
March 11 and 25
April 15 and 29

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.

“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.