Events

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.

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.

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 be spending time with Jesus in scripture, listening for God’s message and discussing ways that we can respond to how the Lord is calling us to grow in our spiritual life and daily life.

Groups will be offered at three different times of the week. We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare for toddlers and preschoolers (1 year old and older) during the Tuesday daytime group.

– In-Person Tuesday Mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Darcy Lesniak
February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29
Childcare will be provided during these meetings.

– In-person Tuesday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Mamie Riyeff
February 4 & 18, March 4 & 18, April 1, 15 & 29

– Virtual Thursday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Facilitated by Katy Benway
February 6 & 20, March 6 & 20, April 3 & 17, May 8

Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.

If you have any questions, please contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@ffpmke.org.

Catholic East Elementary is proud to announce that the spring fundraiser gala is back! Mark your calendar and plan to join us for this very special event on Friday, May 9, 2025, 5:00 – 9:00 pm at the Atrium of the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (812 North Jackson Street, Milwaukee 53202). This year’s gala theme is “There’s No Place Like Catholic East.”

There are a number of ways you can help support this fundraiser:

● Purchase Gala Tickets: To purchase tickets, go to https://all-saints-catholic-east-elementary.square.site or contact Stephanie Crump at scrump@catholiceast.org.

● Table Captains: Would you like to purchase a table or help fill a table of 8 people? Purchase at the link above or contact the school office at 414-964-1770.

● Silent Auction Donations and Event Sponsors: If you are interested in donating an item or service to the silent auction or if you know of an individual, your employer or another business who may be willing to support our event, contact the school office at 414-964-1770.

Canticle of the Creatures: A One Act, 5-Scene little play

By Jon M. Sweeney, with Carlos-Andres Rodriguez, Capuchin Postulant as St. Francis of Assisi

After the short performance, Jon & Carlos will discuss the play and the Canticle with refreshments.

Questions? Contact Chad Griesel at cgriesel@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.  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

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

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. These sessions also include the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and to pray with a prayer team trained by the John Paul II Healing Center.

The goal of this video series is to facilitate a personal encounter with Jesus’ merciful love and healing truth in the areas where people have felt disconnected from love and bound by lies. We have witnessed God work powerfully in the lives of those who participate with an open heart. 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.

Dads – We Have a Group For You Too! Bacon Dads was formed as an offshoot of “Beacon Moms.” Join a community of dads from a variety of faith experiences who share the common goal of developing a deeper faith through fellowship, conversation and the occasional beer. The hope is to become better men, husbands and fathers by sharing in each other’s wisdom and strength.

Join us for a tour through the Old Testament Wisdom books. Dads of all ages are invited to join us for an accessible encounter with how the scriptures explore the big questions of life and meaning. No experience necessary! Just come ready to listen, share if you want, and be open to the Spirit.

Bacon Dads meet every other Thursday evening from 8:00 – 9:30 pm at the Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)

Meeting Dates:
February 13, 27
March 13
April 3, 24
May 1, 15

If you are interested in joining these fun and faith-filled dads please register at tinyurl.com/bacondadsgroup.

Questions? Contact Jacob Riyeff at jacobriyeff@gmail.com or Andy Clausen at garnet888@gmail.com.

Students from our parishes are going on a mission trip to Kentucky in June, to serve as the hands and feet of Jesus in various ministries. We will be hosting a Car Wash Fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm at the Holy Rosary parking lot for an opportunity to meet our parish missionaries and support them. Come get your car cleaned and spread the word! The suggested donation is $20 per car.

Until then, if you would like to support our high school students on their mission trip, you can donate online at www.threeholywomenparish.org/give. When you get to the payment allocation section, select “High School Mission Trip.” Please reach out to Nino Rebholz at nrebholz@ffpmke.org if you’d like more details. It costs $75 per student per day, so you can sponsor a student for a day, or any amount is helpful!

“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.

Dates: Third Tuesday of the month
Location: St. Rita Church (1617 N Cass St)
Time: Gather at 2:45 pm, knit & crochet from 3:00-3:50 pm, conclude with Mass at 4:00 pm

When these prayer shawls are completed, they are blessed and given to those who need our prayers and support. This ministry has a beautiful spirit! These gifted individuals share their faith with the sick, lonely and heavy-hearted, and remind them of God’s love. Please join us.

Prayer shawl gift bags are always available to anyone. If you or someone you know needs a prayer shawl or you have questions, please contact Terri, our Director of Pastoral Care, at 469-6173 or tbalash@ffpmke.org.

Our meetings will be held the third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm online via Microsoft Teams. If you’d like to help guide the Family of Five Parishes in our prayer, education and action related to racial justice, please contact Chad Griesel at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org. All are welcome to participate in these important conversations!

The Family of Five Parishes is excited to launch a monthly gathering for newly married couples (about 5 years or less). Come enjoy a great night where you’ll have time to meet other newly married couples, enjoy some beverages together, and hear a presentation for practical tips, experience, and life in marriage. RSVP at tinyurl.com/newlywedministry2024 or email Nino Rebholz at nrebholz@ffpmke.org for more information!

Scheduled Dates:
September 17
October 15
November 19
December 17
January 21
February 18
March 18
May 20

Our monthly Global Solidarity – Padibe, Uganda committee meetings are typically held the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 5:00 pm. We have partnered with our brothers and sisters in Uganda in the important work of education, medical care, and farming. If you’d like to participate in this vibrant ministry, please contact Chad Griesel at 414-271-6577 or cgriesel@ffpmke.org. All Family of Five parishioners and friends are welcome!

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

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. These sessions also include the opportunity to receive the sacrament of reconciliation and to pray with a prayer team trained by the John Paul II Healing Center.

The goal of this video series is to facilitate a personal encounter with Jesus’ merciful love and healing truth in the areas where people have felt disconnected from love and bound by lies. We have witnessed God work powerfully in the lives of those who participate with an open heart. 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.

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

Fr. Carlos will be leading adults that would like to receive the sacrament of Confirmation. The next session will begin Friday, March 7, from 7:00 – 8:30 pm at the Old St. Mary Parish Center. Other meeting dates will be March 21, April 3 and 24, May 1 and 23.

Please contact Fr. Carlos at the Old St. Mary parish office to request a registration form or with any questions at 414-271-6180 x1104 or clondono@ffpmke.org.

For those adults already joined to Christ in Baptism and the Eucharist, the Sacrament of Confirmation deepens and strengthens our relationship with Christ through the Holy Spirit. This Sacrament imparts many spiritual gifts that help us live our Christian lives and be witnesses to Christ in the world.

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/novanight2024.

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 29
October 27
November 10
December 8
January 19
February 16
March 16
April 27
May 25

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