January 15, 2012 The St. Mary Parish Chapter of Pax Christi USA is sponsoring food donations to our local food pantries. A basket of this donated food will also be presented during the Offering of the Gifts at all weekend Masses. All are invited to bring non-perishable food products and to place them in the designated basket in the Atrium. Thank you very much for supporting this parish effort for the needy of our community.
All parishioners are invited to the next gathering of St. Mary’s Parish Chapter of Pax Christi USA on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 at 5:30 p.m. in the Atrium. Pax Christi USA commits itself to peace education and, with the help of its bishop members, promotes the gospel imperative of peacemaking and social justice as a priority in the church (www.paxchristiusa.org). Members in cooperation with other groups work toward a more peaceful, just, and sustainable world. There will be a discussion of the U.S. Catholic Bishops’ call for changing U.S. laws and policies to reflect the principles contained in Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching and to bring about a more humane and just immigration system. For more information about our chapter of Pax Christi USA, please contact Ed or Barbara Martinez at (608) 637-8143.
The Book Club will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 24th at 6:30 in the atrium to discuss FAMILY TREE by Barbara Delinsky. Please join us.
Bible Club Update: The Bible Club plans to continue the new 24 part Jeff Cavens video series, "Great Adventure Catholic Bible Timeline" that the club began viewing last fall. The series teaches people the narrative story of the Bible so they can understand the plan of salvation history. The next meeting will be held on Sunday, January 29th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Please sign up in the Atrium today if you plan to participate so that the correct number of workbooks can be ordered.
Valentine Dinner and Dance. Tickets are now on sale in the Atrium before and after all weekend Masses for the St. Mary Parish Valentine Dinner and Dance sponsored by the Joseph Club on February 11. They are priced at $25 each and include dinner catered by Borgen's Cafe and dancing to the live sounds of the Time Travelers. Family and friends are welcome. Please join us for an evening of good food, dancing and entertainment.
Upcoming JOURNEY Activity - ice skating at the arena for JOURNEY members (all students 5th-8th grade) and their families. Attend the 10:30 Mass on January 29th, meal at 11:30 and then skating from 12:30-2:30 p.m. Come join in the fun!
Stress in Your Marriage? – Retrouville (Retre-vî) is a program for married couples that feel bored, disillusioned, frustrated, or angry in their marriage. Some experience coldness. Others experience conflict in their relationship. Most don't know how to change the situation or even communicate with their spouse about it. This program has helped 10's of 1000's of couples experiencing difficulties in their marriage. For information or to register for the program beginning with a weekend on Feb. 17-19, 2012, Call (confidential) 1-877-HOPE (4673), or visit the web: www.cwretrouvaille.org (local site) or www.HelpOurMarriage.com
Pathways, St. Mary’s Youth Group for grades 9-12 will be heading on its Annual Ski Trip Sunday, January 29th to Mt. La Crosse. The group will start with attending the 10:30 Mass (please wear your Pathways T-Shirt), followed by a pizza lunch in Marian Hall, then off to Mt. La Crosse for skiing from 1:00-6:00 p.m. You get ALL THIS FOR JUST $10.00. The cost also includes your ski rental, life ticket and a hotdog lunch for the afternoon. The Pathways treasury will pick-up the remaining costs. More information will be given out at Religious Education classes including the Comprehensive Medical Release and Permission Form. If a student hasn’t filled out one of these forms since September 2011, you must fill out a new form to attend. You only need to fill out one for the 2011-12 Religious Education year as copies will be kept on file. For juniors or seniors interested in going, please call or text Julie Larson at 778.2459 or julie.larson@merial.com and she will get the forms to you. All forms and the $10.00 must be return to your Religious Ed class by/on Wednesday, January 25th to attend. Thank you—we hope to see you there!
The PCCW met on Jan. 10 at 2PM. The major part of the meeting involved disbursements of funds. The PCCW can donate to these projects partly because of the funds acquired with the co-operation of the parish members at the dinner. We donate this year to Project Milk $500; TV Masses $250; Casa Hogar $500; Mater Redemptoris convent $200; Birthright $200; Front Door Ministry $500; Mass intentions $120; Seminarians-Taylor Flock and Alan Gruenella $2400 [$100 a month to each]; Vacation Bible school $150; Philippine Mission Participant $360; Scholarship $500; Project Seed $200. We also voted to purchase a new vestment if Father Francis would like one. It was decided to continue with the present way of funding funeral luncheons. Lila Cina discussed the refurbishing o the downstairs bathroom at the rectory. It was painted by Dave Fanta with Sue Fanta and Lila's help. We designated Esther Sullivan as our Woman of Light candidate this year. If anyone has any question or would like to offer suggestions or service in any capacity, pleas contact Patricia Biebl.
FINANCIAL REPORT
Weekend 8 January 2012
Adults: $2,663.50
Youth: $16.31
Offertory: $216.60
Solemnity of Mary: $140.00
Total: $3,036.41
DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL
Target: $41,739.00
Pledged: $27,245.00
Cash to date: $23,217.50
"We Belong To Christ"
CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
To date, $346,453.50 has been paid in cash to the Capital Campaign. This parish has responded generously to this worthy effort. Please continue to pay on your pledge. The pledge is a five year commitment. Thank you to all who participated. New pledges may still be made. Call Father Francis for a pledge card.
MASS INTENTIONS THIS WEEK
Saturday, 14 January, 5:15 p.m. + Patt Hansen
(Jim & Ann Graham)
Sunday, 15 January, 8:00 a.m. * For the People of Saint Mary Parish
10:30 a.m. + Bob Hetzel (Elva Hetzel)
Monday, 16 January - No Mass or Communion Service
Tuesday, 17 January, 8:00 a.m. + Alfred Bahr
(Glen & Sandy Sternke Family)
Wednesday, 18 January - No Mass or Communion Service
Thursday, 19 January - No Mass or Communion Service
Friday, 20 January - No Mass or Communion Service
Saturday, 21 January, 5:15 p.m. – Living & Deceased Members of the Catholic Order of Foresters
Sunday, 22 January, 8:00 a.m. + Gary Hewitt
(Chuck & Mary Steinhoff)
10:30 a.m. * For the People of Saint Mary Parish