Events

This fall, Moms groups will be gathering for discussion on fostering and nurturing a life of prayer based on Father Jacques Phillipe’s teachings as outlined in his book Time for God. We will be reminded of God’s deep desire for ongoing intimacy with each of us while examining the foundational principles for a strong prayer life (spoiler alert: the life of prayer is a gift of God’s grace!), and how to overcome the obstacles that arise in our everyday lives to keep us on the path to Jesus.

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.

Groups will be offered at three different times of the week, starting the week of October 2. We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare during the Tuesday daytime group.

– In-Person Monday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Family of Four Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Mamie Riyeff
Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27, and Dec 11

– In-Person Tuesday Mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at Family of Four Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by LaTanya Bacon & Darcy Lesniak
Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28, and Dec 12
Childcare will be provided during these meetings.

– Virtual Tuesday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Facilitated by Katy Benway and Anh Clausen
Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28, and Dec 12

Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.

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

“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.

This fall, Moms groups will be gathering for discussion on fostering and nurturing a life of prayer based on Father Jacques Phillipe’s teachings as outlined in his book Time for God. We will be reminded of God’s deep desire for ongoing intimacy with each of us while examining the foundational principles for a strong prayer life (spoiler alert: the life of prayer is a gift of God’s grace!), and how to overcome the obstacles that arise in our everyday lives to keep us on the path to Jesus.

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.

Groups will be offered at three different times of the week, starting the week of October 2. We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare during the Tuesday daytime group.

– In-Person Monday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Family of Four Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Mamie Riyeff
Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27, and Dec 11

– In-Person Tuesday Mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at Family of Four Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by LaTanya Bacon & Darcy Lesniak
Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28, and Dec 12
Childcare will be provided during these meetings.

– Virtual Tuesday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Facilitated by Katy Benway and Anh Clausen
Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28, and Dec 12

Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.

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

GriefShare – 13 Week Program
Location: Old St. Mary Parish Office, 835 N Milwaukee St
Tuesdays, August 8 – October 31
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Our GriefShare group will be led by caring people who have the experienced grief and successfully rebuilt their lives. We understand how you feel because we’ve been in the same place. We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. You are welcome to begin attending at any point. Each session is self-contained, so you do not have to attend in sequence.

What to expect: GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey thought grief. There are three key parts to your GriefShare experience:
Video Seminar – Encouraging, information-packed videos featuring leading grief recovery experts.
Support group – Small group discussion about the weekly video content
Workbook – Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics
$20.00 for the cost of the workbook. Scholarships are available.

If you have questions or wish to register for the next grief support group, please contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care at 414-469-6173 or tbalash@ffpmke.org. Registration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly.

Weekly Seminar Topics
Week 1: August 8 – Is This Normal?
Week 2: August 15 – Your Grief Journey
Week 3: August 22 – Loneliness & Sadness
Week 4: August 29 – Self Care
Week 5: September 5 – Fearful & Overwhelmed
Week 6: September 12 – Anger
Week 7: September 19 – Regrets
Week 8: September 26 – Grief & Your Household
Week 9: October 3 – Grief & Your Friendships
Week 10: October 10 – Questions for God
Week 11: October 17 – Stuck in Grief
Week 12: October 24 – Hope & Resilience
Week 13: October 31 – What Do I Live for Now?

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 in the fall.

The fall session will begin Tuesday, September 19, from 7:00 – 8:00 pm at the Cathedral. Other meeting dates will be October 3, 17, 31, November 14, 26.

If you would like more information or to register, please contact Fr. Carlos Londoño at clondono@ffpmke.org or 414-271-6180.

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.

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.

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 RCIA process. RCIA, the Rite 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.

This fall, Moms groups will be gathering for discussion on fostering and nurturing a life of prayer based on Father Jacques Phillipe’s teachings as outlined in his book Time for God. We will be reminded of God’s deep desire for ongoing intimacy with each of us while examining the foundational principles for a strong prayer life (spoiler alert: the life of prayer is a gift of God’s grace!), and how to overcome the obstacles that arise in our everyday lives to keep us on the path to Jesus.

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.

Groups will be offered at three different times of the week, starting the week of October 2. We are excited to be able to provide free and loving childcare during the Tuesday daytime group.

– In-Person Monday Evenings 7:00 – 8:30 pm at Family of Four Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by Mamie Riyeff
Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 30, Nov 13, Nov 27, and Dec 11

– In-Person Tuesday Mornings 9:30 – 11:00 am at Family of Four Parishes Ministry Center (2479 N. Murray Ave.)
Facilitated by LaTanya Bacon & Darcy Lesniak
Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28, and Dec 12
Childcare will be provided during these meetings.

– Virtual Tuesday Evenings 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Facilitated by Katy Benway and Anh Clausen
Oct 3, Oct 17, Oct 31, Nov 14, Nov 28, and Dec 12

Please register at tinyurl.com/beaconoflove.

If you have any questions, please 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. We hope to provide space for intellectual, relational and spiritual growth as well as some real community building. Our hope is that at the end of each evening, individuals not only know more but are inspired and empowered to live out their faith. The format ranges from speakers and group discussion to movies and music.

This year’s theme is “Do This in Remembrance of Me.” Our first event of the season will be on Wednesday, October 4 at Mo’s…A Place for Steaks (720 N Plankinton) beginning at 7:00 pm. It will include an episode of Bishop Robert Barron’s series, “The Mass.”

For more information, to RSVP, or to be added to the email list for future events, contact Chad Griesel at cgriesel@ffpmke.org.

Scheduled Dates:
October 4 and 18
November 15
December 6
January 17 and 31
March 20
April 17
May 1 and 15

Check out recordings of Eat, Drink & Be Catholic @Home evenings: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1dTC8Mi4ngPSBp8iTMi5Y7pc9pFvAZBC

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 and the third Tuesday of the month at SS Peter and Paul. Adoration will begin at 6:00 pm and conclude with Benediction.

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 12
September 9
October 7
November 4
December 2
February 3
March 2
April 6
May 4

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. If you have any questions please email our Director of Human Concerns, Sarah Haus, at shaus@ffpmke.org.

Please join us for the Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, October 8. Service will be from Noon until 5:00 pm in Scalabrini Hall of St. Rita Church. We will again accept advance take-out orders. Please go to https://www.srspaghettidinner.com to order and pay in advance. Walk in take-out will still be 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, October 7 at 8:00 am to roll meatballs, wrap silverware and set up the hall. On Sunday, October 8 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.

GriefShare – 13 Week Program
Location: Old St. Mary Parish Office, 835 N Milwaukee St
Tuesdays, August 8 – October 31
6:00 – 8:00 pm

Our GriefShare group will be led by caring people who have the experienced grief and successfully rebuilt their lives. We understand how you feel because we’ve been in the same place. We will walk with you on the long path through grief toward healing and hope for the future. You are welcome to begin attending at any point. Each session is self-contained, so you do not have to attend in sequence.

What to expect: GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey thought grief. There are three key parts to your GriefShare experience:
Video Seminar – Encouraging, information-packed videos featuring leading grief recovery experts.
Support group – Small group discussion about the weekly video content
Workbook – Journaling and personal study exercises that reinforce the weekly session topics
$20.00 for the cost of the workbook. Scholarships are available.

If you have questions or wish to register for the next grief support group, please contact Terri Balash, Director of Pastoral Care at 414-469-6173 or tbalash@ffpmke.org. Registration is encouraged so we can plan accordingly.

Weekly Seminar Topics
Week 1: August 8 – Is This Normal?
Week 2: August 15 – Your Grief Journey
Week 3: August 22 – Loneliness & Sadness
Week 4: August 29 – Self Care
Week 5: September 5 – Fearful & Overwhelmed
Week 6: September 12 – Anger
Week 7: September 19 – Regrets
Week 8: September 26 – Grief & Your Household
Week 9: October 3 – Grief & Your Friendships
Week 10: October 10 – Questions for God
Week 11: October 17 – Stuck in Grief
Week 12: October 24 – Hope & Resilience
Week 13: October 31 – What Do I Live for Now?

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 RCIA process. RCIA, the Rite 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.