Every year we are honored to do something special for couples who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Each couple receives a packet and certificate, as well as an invitation to attend one of three celebrations that include Mass with the Bishop followed by a dinner. We use the information provided by your parish’s records to know where to send the packets and invitations. We are preparing for the anniversaries happening in 2025 and would like to get a head start on the 2026 anniversaries as well. Please contact your parish office to ensure your wedding date is listed in the parish’s records.
Father would like to meet families and give a house blessing. There are sheets in the back of the church that you can fill out with your name, address, and the time and date that work best for you. He is available on Wed or Thu afternoons after 2:00pm. You can also call the office to schedule a time.
Why not make a commitment to do something to improve your marriage—like making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The upcoming weekend dates are Apr 25-27 in Epworth, IA, and Sep 12-14 in Dubuque, IA.
For more information, call Denise and Greg at 563-608-3305, or register at wwme.org.
February's meeting will be on Sun, Feb 2 after 8:00am Mass.
Reminder that our prayer chain is still active. If you or if you know of someone that may need prayers, please contact Bernice Semling at 608-687-8530. Or if you would like to be part of this chain, she is also the person to contact. Miracles can and do happen with the help of prayer.
On January 1st, Father Mark-Mary Ames is launching The Rosary in a Year podcast with Ascension Press! You are most welcome to join for FREE as an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and the Blessed Virgin as you understand the beauty and significance of the rosary. This will be a 10-minute daily podcast to hear about the basics, what it means to have a relationship with Jesus and Mary, the meaning of the prayers, understand better the different mysteries and how to meditate on the life of Christ to encounter Him. Download the prayer plan at AscensionPress.com/RosaryinaYear.
Add Mon, Jan 27 @ 2:00 PM
The next meeting of the Beautification Committee will be on Mon, Jan 27 at 2:00pm in our Church Basement. Anyone who is interested is welcome to attend. Flower gardeners are especially welcome, as we would like to use fresh flowers at times during the year and could use your beautiful flowers for arrangements.
Please bring your calendars so we can plan for 2025.
Add Tue, Jan 28
The quilters from St. Mary's plan to meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. We would love you to join us whenever you can, but please check with Simone Heitman at 608-687-8239 or Jenny Schaffner at 608-687-8466 to confirm we will be quilting before you come. We notify those who come regularly when we have to cancel.
Add Fri, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 2
"The rite for the consecration of virgins belongs to the treasures of Roman Liturgy. Jesus Christ left holy virginity as a legacy to His bride (the Church), one of His most precious gifts." Have you been given this gift? Join us from Jan 31 to Feb 2 at Holy Cross Diocesan Center, La Crosse for an enriching, informational weekend about living in the world as a consecrated virgin.
A registration form can be found by clicking at diolc.org/events or you can simply contact Barbara Swieciak at 608-788-7700 ext. 2271. For information in general about consecrated virginity for women living in the world, see diolc.org/consecratedlife/consecrated-virgins.
Add Fri, Jan 31 @ 7:00 AM - 9:30 AM
On Fri, Jan 31 from 7:00-9:30am Rippley Social Hall—Take Outs Available
Everyone is welcome to come and get a great breakfast!