Events

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.

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.

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 2
September 6
November 1
December 6
February 7
March 7
April 4
May 2

Join us for a 6-week men’s small group study of “Into His Likeness” by Edward Sri, a practical guide to living as true disciples of Jesus. Meeting every other week for just one hour, this group is designed for men in their 20s and 30s who want to grow in faith, build brotherhood, and find accountability. Together we’ll explore what it means to follow Christ in daily life—at work, in relationships, and in prayer—while encouraging one another to become the men God is calling us to be.

Register at https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=Od7S3qrex0CrxLWmYRIO-MU-pWH5dBJJnBQVtPrhMslUNFNZSERPWlBBVVFHWVZDWEtQRkFXTEpHRy4u

Please contact Nino Rebholz, Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry, at nrebholz@ffpmke.org with questions.

Scheduled Dates:
September 28
October 5 & 19
November 2 & 16
December 7 & 21

All are invited to join the community of Ss. Peter & Paul on Sunday, November 2 at 4:00 pm for “How Can I Keep from Singing: A Festival of Song” celebrating the 25th Anniversary of the Robert Sipe Organ. Concert organist Dr. Andrew Schaeffer and the Ss. Peter & Paul choirs will lead us in an afternoon of congregational singing, choral and festive organ music. A reception will follow. For more information, contact Tom Koester at tkoester@ffpmke.org or 414-962-2443 x308.

“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.

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.

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 that knit us as one throughout our lives do not unravel with death. Let us, therefore, join together in prayer for our annual All Souls Vespers Service, which will be held on Tuesday, November 4 at 6:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist (812 N Jackson St). During this service, we will remember all of our beloved parishioners who have died within our Family of Five Parishes this past year.

Everyone is welcome to join us for this evening of remembrance.

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.

Join us on Wednesday, November 5 to celebrate the saints and pray for the faithfully departed with our Family of Five Parishes community. We will eat, pray, and celebrate! Chili and cornbread will be served at 5:45pm and activities will follow.

Please RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/nov25familyministry. Questions? Contact Mamie Riyeff at mriyeff@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, November 5 beginning at 7:00 pm. We will continue our “Films of Faith” series with “St. Vincent,” starring Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray: “A heart-affecting cinematic parable about the saints among us who enable us to come alive in new ways.” (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

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.

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.

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.