Nov
18
Tue
Help and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member or friend.
Tuesdays, September 30 – November 18 (no meeting 10/21 or 11/4)
6:00 – 8:00 pm
Location: Old St. Mary Parish Office, 835 N Milwaukee St
$20.00 for the cost of the workbook. Scholarships are available.
Grieving with Great Hope helps you navigate your way. Your guide is the Holy Spirit. You will be an active participant in this journey. You will be encouraged to pray. You will learn ways to redefine yourself and have an enduring relationship with your loved one. You will come to understand and accept your emotions but process them through.
In a grief support group, grievers can hear testimony from those who have “been there.” They will discover that others have suffered similar pains, fear, sadness, and anger. It is critical for a griever to know that it is okay to feel lonely, depressed or isolated, and to know with certainty that someday they will feel better.
A grief support group can offer hope. Let us walk this journey with you. If you have questions or wish to register, please contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care, at 414-469-6173 or tbalash@ffpmke.org. Registration is required so we can plan accordingly.
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.
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.
Nov
19
Wed
Nov 19 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
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 ministry, please contact Idalia Nieves-Reyes inievesreyes@ffpmke.org. All Family of Five parishioners and friends are welcome!
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, November 19 beginning at 7:00 pm. We’ll watch “The Spitfire Grill”: “a soul-satisfying movie about the spiritual process of turning pain into joy and bringing new life out of darkness.” (Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat)
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
Nov
20
Thu
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.
Nov 20 @ 6:30 pm – 8:45 pm
Thursdays: August 28 – November 20 (no meeting September 11, October 9, 23, & 30, November 13)
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)
Register at www.archmil.org/hwp/story or contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care, at tbalash@ffpmke.org.
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.
Family of Five Dads Group (formerly named Bacon Dads) is a community of men 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. Share the info below with any dads you might know!
During this Fall session, we will look at Pope Francis’s encyclical letter, “He Loved Us,” and learn more about the Catholic devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Books will be provided, but no at-home reading will be expected.
Dads Group meets Thursday evenings from 8:00 – 9:30 pm at the Family of Five Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Meeting Dates:
October 2, 16, 30
November 13, 20
If you are interested in joining these fun and faith-filled dads please register here: Dads Group Registration.
Questions? Contact Jacob Riyeff at jacobriyeff@gmail.com or Andy Clausen at garnet888@gmail.com.
Nov
25
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. 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.
Dec
1
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.
Dec
2
Tue
Our Moms Groups are the heart and soul of the Beacon Moms community – the small groups where we grow in faith together, support one another through life’s ups and downs, and truly build friendships. All women are welcome to join this group, so please sign up and bring a friend!
Our Fall session’s theme is: Feminine Identity in Christ: Woman, Daughter, Sister/Friend, Mother, Bride. God uniquely created us to reflect His glory. During our time together, we will be reading scripture, sharing stories, and reflecting on how God invites us to grow closer to him through each of these specific identities.
We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare for toddlers and preschoolers (1 year old and older) during our 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 and Mamie Riyeff
October 7 & 21, November 4 & 18, December 2
Childcare will be provided during these meetings
Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.
If you have any questions, please 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
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.
Dec
5
Fri
Dec 5 @ 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.
