St. Raymond of Peñafort Parish

A
rea Events
Rodgers Organ Dedication Masses at Saints Peter and
Paul Catholic Church in Independence are scheduled for
Saturday, November 28 at 4:30 PM and Sunday, November 29
at 10:30 AM. This historic church will be opening its 120 yearold building on November 28 after a major restoration. Kraig
Windschitl will be our guest organist. He is renowned in the mid
-west at all Catholic & Lutheran churches. The organ was
installed by Rodgers Organ Studio, Minneapolis.
All You Can Eat Soup Supper w ill be held at N otre
Dame Parish Life Center in Chippewa Falls on Wednesday,
December 2 from 4:00-6:00 PM. Just $5 per person. Menu
includes four varieties of homemade soup, bread, milk and
dessert. Call 715.723.7108 for more information.
Triniteam Caregivers’ Joy Day w ill be held on
Thursday, December 3 at 1:30 PM at Sacred Heart Hospital—
Rotunda. Call Kim at 715.858.9808 for more information.
Community Christmas Fair w ill be held at the Fall
Creek Fire Hall on Saturday, December 5 from 9:00 AM to 2:00
PM. Coffee & Sweets, Lunch, Door Prizes, Sale Items like Baked
Goods, Cookies, Lefse, Crafts, Jewelry, Rugs, Books and more!!
For more information, call: 715.877.3132 or 715.877.2489.
Cookie Walk & Book Sale w ill be held at St.
Patrick’s Cafeteria in Eau Claire on Sunday, December 6 from
8:30 AM to 12:00 Noon. You pick your own cookies and pay
$7.00 per pound or buy a ready-made platter for $8.50 per
pound or a 3-pound platter for $25. Book Sale will include over
100 titles for all ages. For more information, contact Michelle
Bowe at 715.835.2693 or [email protected].
Dinner with St. Nicholas with all the Trimmings
will be served at St. Joseph Church in Boyd on Sunday,
December 6 beginning at 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM. Meat Balls &
Gravy, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Cole Slaw, Cranberries,
Dinner Roll, Beverage and Dessert.
Matching Funds with
Catholic Order of Foresters Court #1536. Proceeds go for the
support of the Catholic Grade School.
Extreme Charge Youth Rally w ill be held on
Saturday, December 12 at 5:30 to 9:30 PM at Our Lady of
Peace, Marshfield This Rally is especially for all teens. Mass will
begin at 5:30 PM, dinner at 6:30 and Rally at 7:00-9:30 PM.
Worship is led by SONAR an inspired band from the Twin Cities
area. Call Dan Kitzhaber at 715.384.4989 ext. 3 or email
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
TRINITY COUNCIL #10774
Augusta, Fall Creek, Brackett, Strum, Osseo
A Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization
Good Things Grow in the Knights of Columbus
Make Your Family a Part of Ours
If interested in joining, call:
(715) 347-7051 or (715) 695-3496 or (715) 492-9677
Anderson Funeral Home
Personalized Funeral, Cremation and
Pre-Arrangement Services
Monuments & Markers
(715) 286-2222
Maureen Anderson, Director
Family Owned Since 1954
312 S. Stone Street
Augusta, WI 54722
[email protected]
Interfaith Prayer Service w ill be held at the UW Eau Claire Ecumenical Center on Wednesday, January 6
beginning at 6:30 PM. Christian Pastors, Ministers, Priests, and
Lay People from Jewish, Muslim, and Buddhist faiths will lead
prayer for “Peace and Unity For all People”. Plan to attend. If
you have any questions, please call Bob Lesniewski, oblSB at
715.878.4900.
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) is
sponsoring “Stepping On” (a fall prevention program for older
folks) for 7 weeks on Wednesdays, January 20 through March 2
at 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon at the London Square Apartments in
Eau Claire.
Call 715.839.4735 or register online at
www.adrcevents.org.
The St. Francis Food Pantry is preparing for the
holidays! We are the largest provider of groceries directly to
those in need in Eau Claire. Each week 500 families rely on us
for good nutrition. Our goal this holiday season is to provide
each family with a turkey or ham and fixings.
We would
certainly appreciate your help in making this happen. If you are
able to sponsor a family in need for $20, please send a check
payable to St. Francis Food Pantry, 1221 Truax Blvd, Eau Claire,
WI 54703 or visit [email protected] to use paypal.
Ruby’s Pantry is open the 2 nd Tuesday of each month
from 4:30 to 6:00 PM at the United Church of Christ, Osseo. If
you have any questions, please call 715.597.2485. For a $20
cash donation, you will receive high quality surplus food.
Fall Creek Community Cupboard is located at the
Faith Evangelical Free Church in Fall Creek. Contact Mary at
715.835.8090 or [email protected] for more information.
Feed My People Food Bank is in need of volunteers
for our office, warehouse, and to drive our trucks (no special
license needed). If you’re available weekdays between 8 a.m.
and 5 p.m. and would like to donate your time, please contact
Sara at 715-835-9415 ext. 101 or [email protected].
Together we can solve hunger.
Northwest Wisconsin Supportive Homecare w ill
provide Transportation Services for those who have limitations
due to health, eyesight or mobility. Call 715.831.0100 for more
information.
St. Raymond of
Peñafort Parish
First Sunday of Advent
November 28-29, 2015
Parish Calendar:
Saturday, November 28
6:00 PM Mass (†Kris Lindner)
Sunday, November 29
7:50 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Rosary
8:30 AM Mass (†Gordon Hill)
No Faith Formation Classes
Tuesday, December 1
8:00 AM Mass (†Richard Puglisi)
Wednesday, December 2
6:30-7:30 PM “The Liturgical Year”—presented by
Fr. Derek Sakowski at St. Mary’s Community Center
7:00-8:30 PM Confirmation Classes meet
Thursday, December 3
8:00 AM Mass (†Gertrude Dekan)
5:00-10:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
6:30 PM PCCW Meeting; Package Christmas Cookies
7:00-8:30 PM “33 Days to Morning Glory” Retreat
No Confessions at St. Raymond’s
7:00-8:30 PM Penance Service at St. James
Friday, December 4
11:30 AM Mass (Peter & Mary Gallick) this Mass is
during the 6th & 7th grade Regis Retreat here at
St. Raymond’s; everyone is welcome to attend Mass
Saturday, December 5
6:00 PM Mass (†Ben & Dorothy Kampa)
Sunday, December 6
7:50 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Rosary
8:30 AM Mass (†Rick Bohl)
9:30-10:45 AM Faith Formation Classes (Family Day)
Tuesday, December 8 (Immaculate Conception of the
Blessed Virgin Mary—Holy Day)
7:00 PM Mass (†Margaret Madson)
8:00 PM Advent Penance Service at St. Patrick’s
Wednesday, December 9
7:00-8:30 PM Confirmation Classes Meet
7:00 PM “The Second Vatican Council 1965 to 2015”
presentation by Fr. John Schultz—in library
Thursday, December 10
8:00 AM Mass (†Alden & Margaret Hillstead)
5:00-10:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
7:00-8:30 PM Advent Penance Service-St. Raymond
Friday, December 11
5:30 PM First Reconciliation
Saturday, December 12
6:00 PM Mass (†Charles W. & Lorraine M. Michels)
7:00 PM Parish Social
Sunday, December 13
7:50 AM Chaplet of Divine Mercy; Rosary
8:30 AM Mass (ϮScott Kostka)
9:30 AM Parish Social
9:30-10:45 AM Faith Formation Classes Meet
E10455 Mallard Road
Fall Creek, WI 54742
(715) 877-3400
[email protected]
www.straymond.us
Pastor: Fr. Derek Sakowski . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.855.1294
[email protected]
Parochial Vicar: Fr. Alan Guanella . . . . . . . 715.855.1294
[email protected]
St. Mary’s Rectory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.514.5113
Priest in Residence:
Father John Schultz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.271.0018
Mailing address: S10444 Hwy 53, Fall Creek, 54742
Parish Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.877.3400
Parish Secretary: Elaine Welin . . . . . . . . . . 715.877.2532
[email protected]
Bookkeeper: Bonnie Firkus . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.533.0629
[email protected]
Faith Formation: Marianne Callaghan . . . . 715.835.8840
[email protected]
Custodian/Maintenance: Larry Julson . . . . 715.695.3496
[email protected]
St. Mary’s Parish Office: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 715.855.1294
1812 Lynn Avenue, Altoona, WI 54720
[email protected] • www.stmarys-altoona.com
COMMUNION TO HOMEBOUND
If you know of someone that is
homebound
and
would like Holy
Communion brought to them, please
contact Carla Kostka at 715.597.3690 or
715.225.7419 (cell).
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ext Weekend: Second Sunday of Advent
December 5-6 & December 8, 2015
Saturday, December 5—6:00 PM
Intention: †Ben & Dorothy Kampa
Sunday, December 6—8:30 AM
Intention: †Rick Bohl
Lector: Alison Christ
Server: Amelia Flaskrud
Ushers: Aaron Christ, Ken Falch,
Tom Starks, Joe Worzella
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Pat Dimmitt, Bonnie Goss, Jeanette Wolcott
Greeters: Denise Starks, Jerome Wolcott
Lector: Tom Falbo
Servers: Elise & Jack Bearrood, Grace Mayer
Ushers: Janet Lesniewski, Pat & Janet Quirk,
Jeff Sauter
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Cathleen Bearrood, Nan Falbo, Bob Lesniewski
Greeters: Tom & Suzanne Mayer
Counters: Patrick Gentry, Tom & Suzanne Mayer
Tuesday, December 8—7:00 PM
Feast of the Immaculate Conception
of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Intention: †Margaret Madson
Lector: Paul Uhlig
Servers: Megan Pfaff, Nick Bowers,
Daniel Messerschmidt
Ushers: Jake Geisert, John Jaenke,
Ken & Carlotta King
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion:
Bob Gruba, Lisa & Jena Hinrichs
Building Fund Envelopes:
Plate:
Youth Envelopes:
Newspapers:
St. Mary’s Confession Schedule:
50.00
295.50
6.00
22.50
500.00
Retreat Reimbursement:
936.68
Utilities:
163.24
TOTAL:
Saturday, December 5—7:45-8:50 AM;
10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
http://www.stmarys-altoona.com
2,891.00
Fall Festival (Financial Life Donation):
Mass Stipends:
Saturday, November 28—4:00 PM
Sunday, November 29—11:00 AM;
1:00 PM Spanish Mass
Wednesday, December 2–8:00 AM Mass
Friday, December 4—9:00 AM Mass
Saturday, December 5—9:00 AM; 4:00 PM
Sunday, December 6—11:00 AM;
1:00 PM Spanish Mass
Monday, December 7—5:30 PM Vigil Mass
Monday, December 7—7:00 PM Spanish Mass
Tuesday, December 8—9:00 AM (Feast of the
Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary)
Bi-Lingual Mass and Celebration on Sunday,
December 13th at 12:00 Noon; no 11:00 AM Mass
Weekly Financial Report for November 21-22:
Adult Envelopes:
St. Mary’s Mass Schedule
20.00
4,884.92
Mass Intentions: I f you w ould like to have a
Mass said for the intention of loved ones, please
submit their name along with your name & phone
number, date & time of the Mass you prefer and
$10 for each intention.
Please drop in the
collection basket or leave in the parish office.
Mass Offering Cards are now available in the
gathering space.
Please indicate if the
person is deceased or living.
Note: Some Mass Intentions may be said at
Regis Chapel by Fr. Guanella.
DEADLINE FOR BULLETIN ITEMS
Please get all your items for the bulletin in to Elaine Welin
at
[email protected]
or
call
her
at
715.877.3400 by Monday evening at 5:00 PM.
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“The SECOND VATICAN COUNCIL—
1965 to 2015”
is the title of a
presentation that is
sponsored by the Eau
Claire Catholic Deanery
and will be presented
by Fr. John Schultz 50
years after the
conclusion of the
Council. Presentations
will be at the St. James Parish Gathering Room on
Monday, December 7 and at St. Raymond’s parish on
Wednesday, December 9. Both will be at 7:00 PM
and will last for one hour. The public is invited.
ANOINTING OF THE SICK
If you (or a loved one) are expecting to go in for
surgery and/or hospitalization, you are encouraged to
contact Father Sakowski to request the Sacrament of
Anointing before your hospital visit.
Please also
remember that this Sacrament is not merely for those
who are dying, but for anyone with a significant
illness or sufficiently advanced in years.
BAPTISMAL RECORDS:
If you
would like to request a baptismal
record, please contact the parish
secretary at 715.877.3400 with the
date of birth and where to send the
record. Thank you.
CEMETERY SUBCOMMITTEE
A subcommittee is being set up to look at
cleaning of the tombstones in the Holy
Guardian Angels Cemetery.
If you are
interested in being part of this group, please
contact Joseph Worzella at 715.530.2785 or
email him at [email protected].
EAU CLAIRE DEANERY ADORATION
"How great is the value of conversation with
Christ in the Blessed Sacrament."
Saint John Paul II,198.
You are invited to Eucharistic
Adoration—Jesus waits for us in this
Sacrament of love. Let us be
generous with our time in going to
meet Him in adoration.
Eucharistic Adoration is held in
the Benedictine Chapel, 322 Fulton
St., Eau Claire. Doors are open from
8:00 AM to 4:30 PM on Monday
through
Friday.
Scheduled
adoration: 6:00 AM to 9:00 PM—
Monday through Friday. Contact Ann at 715.874.5794 to
sign up for a weekly, scheduled hour or to be on the
substitute list.
"Come rest with me and I will give you peace. "
National Night of Prayer for Life, December 8:
The purpose of this evening is to unite prayers with
Catholics throughout the country in an effort
to bring the world back to Christ and to
bring about an end to abortion.
The hours are chosen to coincide with
Our Lady of Guadalupe's appearance to
Juan Diego. Tuesday, December 8th at St.
Patrick’s Church at 322 Fulton Street, Eau
Claire, WI. Exposition and Adoration of the
Blessed Sacrament, plus Hourly Pro-Life Prayer Services
will be held from 8:00 PM to Midnight. The Sacrament of
Reconciliation will be available from 8:00-10:00
PM. Closing Benediction is at Midnight.
For more
information,
contact:
Michelle
Bowe
at 715-8352693 or [email protected].
PARISH
KIOSK
OF
CATHOLIC
MEDIA
So much great information—Lighthouse Catholic Media
offers a practical and effective program to help Catholics
know their Faith, keep their Faith, and share their
Faith! We all have friends or family members who have
fallen away from the Church, or loved ones who are
searching for answers about their Faith and want to
increase their knowledge and understanding but don’t
know where to begin. Now you can reach out to them
by offering a wonderful learning tool - a Lighthouse CD,
pamphlet, booklet, or book. Whether in the car or at
home, people can deepen their understanding of the
Catholic Faith when they listen to inspiring talks given by
some of the best Catholic speakers in the world. In the
back of the church, you will see a display offering 16
different CD titles, 5 different booklets, and 4 book
titles. We ask for a donation of $3 per CD, $2 per
booklet, and $6 per book so that we may continue this
program. Check it out often—as new items get added.
A locked donation box is located on the kiosk to make it
available for self-service every day. Won’t you reach
out and help bring someone home? Any questions or
suggestions for materials, please contact Donna Kuhnen
at [email protected] or 715.861.5515.
If you currently advertise in our
bulletin:
Please note that we will be going to a
combined bulletin (with St. Mary’s Parish)
format in January 2016. So any bulletin ads will be
contracted with Liturgical Publishing Inc. More details
to come!
Contact Elaine at the parish office:
715.877.3400
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COMMUNITY SERVICE:
As many of you know, we are involved in volunteering
at 2 homeless shelters in Eau Claire - Sojourner House
and Hope Gospel Mission. We have had such wonderful
support with many volunteers helping out on a regular
basis. I have had so much positive feedback from those
who have volunteered. Thank you so much to all of you
who have helped out so far. If anyone would like to get
involved please contact Tammy Smith at 715-835-8685
or [email protected].
Sojourner House: This is a
homeless shelter for adult men
and women. They are served a
warm meal each evening and are
able to stay overnight. We serve
the meal, register them for
showers and laundry time and help
them store their belongings. We
volunteer the first Monday of each
month.
Hope Gospel Mission: There are 2 separate
shelters, one for women called Ruth House and one for
men called the Men's Shelter. The residents here are
allowed to stay for approximately 2 years but need to
agree to make changes through a Christian-based
program. We have been providing the dinner meal
typically 1-2 times per month. There are no set
dates. Volunteers just let me know when they are able
to volunteer and I sign them up.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED:
Volunteer(s) Needed: Fr. Sakowski
is
looking
for
a
volunteer,
approximately once per week, to
prepare a meal for him and Fr.
Guanella. This could be either prepared
off site and dropped off, or (if need be)
prepared in the rectory. The parishes
pay for the groceries. Most likely, the
weekly meal would be Thursday lunch
or supper. If interested, please contact Sharon
Stearns
at
715.855.1294
or
email
her
at
[email protected].
Diocese of La Crosse Guidelines for Reporting Instances of
Child Abuse The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and
procedures, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by a member of
the clergy or by lay employees or volunteers. Anyone wishing to make
a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to
Bishop William Patrick Callahan at the Diocese of La Crosse, P. O. Box
4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. The form is available through the
Diocese of La Crosse, Office for Clergy; or on the diocesan website at:
www.diolc.org. Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports
directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available
through your local parish and on the diocesan website. If you have
any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation
of the Charter for the protection of children and Young People, please
contact Monsignor David Kunz, Vicar for Clergy, Diocese of La Crosse,
at (608) 791-2679; or [email protected].
“The Liturgical Year”
A Talk by Fr. Derek Sakowski
6:30 to 7:30 PM: Wednesday, December 2nd
St. Mary’s Community Center — 1812 Lynn Ave —
Altoona
What is it? A one-hour PowerPoint presentation on how
to get the most out of liturgical seasons and liturgical
feast days by full and active participation.
Father will consider how each season and each feast
brings with it a great opportunity for profound spiritual
renewal, as we allow Christ’s mysteries to become our
mysteries.
He will also explain how our Catholic liturgical observance
is closely linked to the passage of time, the rhythms of
nature, and to the fate of the entire cosmos.
When? Wed, Dec 2nd, 6:30-7:30 PM
Where? St. Mary’s Community Center 1812 Lynn Ave —
Altoona
Cost? No Cost / No Registration
Refreshments provided — All are Welcome!
Expecting a child? Contact the
parish office at 715.877.3400 now to
begin our baptismal preparation
program!
Next Baptism Prep with Father:
December 10—6:00-7:00 PM at St. Raymond
Next Session with Other Parents:
November 14—7:15-9:00 PM at St. Raymond
more information can be found here:
http://straymond.us/html/baptism.html
Divorced and looking for
closure?
Remarried
and
yearning to return to the
sacraments? The Diocese of La
Crosse Matrimonial Tribunal
may be able to help. We can be
reached by phone at (608) 791
-2684,
or
e-mail
at
[email protected]
and
are
more than willing to answer any questions about the
process itself, any fees that may be involved, or simply
how to begin a case. If you prefer, you may also
schedule a meeting directly with your pastor or parochial
vicar to begin the process.
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K-8 parents: N ext Sunday is
Family Day. We look forward to
seeing you for our fun Adventthemed morning!
If you have any questions,
please contact our Faith Formation Coordinator—
Marianne
Callaghan
at
715.835.8840
or
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FROM THE LIBRARY:
FAITH FORMATION NEWS:
Advent
and
Christmas:
Wisdom from St. Francis of Assisi (P
& S KRU)
St. Francis of Assisi calls us
to embrace a life of radical Christian
discipleship. For Francis, to live the life
of a disciple of Christ meant that one
had to embrace the poverty and
humility of Christ as made manifest in
Christ’s own birth. This Advent and Christmas, let St.
Francis guide you in finding the great expression of
God’s overflowing love for each one of us trough
reflection and prayer. Mabel Breid, Librarian
3: St. James (7:00-8:30 PM)
8: St. Patrick’s (8:00-10:00 PM)
10: St. Raymond’s (7:00-8:30 PM)
10: St. Joseph (Elk Mound) (6:00-7:30 PM)
12: St. Mary’s (8:30 AM-3:30 PM)
15: Immaculate Conception (7:00-8:00 PM)
17: St. Olaf (7:00-8:30 PM)
HELPERS NEEDED FOR
CHRISTMAS DECORATING:
We will be decorating the church for
Christmas and need your help! Please
plan to stay and help us out — on
Sunday, December 20th at 9:30 AM.
Thank you!
St. Raymond has a NEW App—
Just go to the App Store and download:
MyParish—Catholic Life Every Day
onto your smartphone or device. Search
for St. Raymond Parish. App includes:
Mass times, how to make a good
confession, helpful prayer listing, weekend
homilies, bulletins, latest news and
calendar of events, Daily Readings, and
so much more!
UPCOMING AT ST. RAYMOND’s:
Feast of the Immaculate Conception—
Tuesday, December 8 (Holyday) - 7:00 PM Mass
CHRISTMAS EVE/CHRISTMAS DAY:
Christmas Eve Mass—Thursday, 5:00 PM
Christmas Day Mass—Friday, 9:00 AM
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NEWS:
You are welcome to join the
Knights of Columbus: All practicing Catholic
men 18 years or older wishing to join the Knights of
Columbus
or
want
information
on
the
Knights contact any one of our members or
call Grand Knight John Jaenke at 715.429.0052.
We will be doing our Annual Christmas
Poster Contest for Grades 1 through 6. All
entries need to be turned in by December 13. Cash
prizes will be awarded.
We will be making rosettes for Christmas on
Wednesday, beginning December 2, 9 and 16.
Come on out and help if you can. Many hands will
be needed.
Parish Council of Catholic Women:
Our next meeting will be held at 6:30 PM on
Thursday, December 3. This will be a brief
meeting and then we will package cookies. All
ladies are invited!
PARISH COOKBOOKS AVAILABLE
If you are looking for a great gift, remember
we have our Parish Cookbooks available for
sale! The cookbooks are available on the
table in the gathering space for just $12
each.
You may contact the Parish Office at
715.877.3400 to order more!
WET BASEMENT?
*Water Control
Systems
*Wall Stabilization
Badger Basement
Systems
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Augusta
(715) 286-5496
2015 Golf Outing donations:
Anderson Funeral Home
Joe & Mabel Breid
Brackett Bar
Ken & Mary Ellen Falch
Charles Feltes, Attorney
Bob & B Grzyb
John & Michelle Kuehn
Ron & Donna Kuhnen
Greg & Elaine LeGare
Mike & Cherie Miller
Osseo Ford
Schiefelbein Funeral Home
Jim & Bess Whalen
Richard Ziemann
THANK YOU
This space
compliments of
Osmund
Quandahl
from
Waukon, Iowa
THANK YOU,
Tim & Therese Olson,
Lowes Creek Tree Farm for
your generous donations of
trees, flowering plants & other
shrubbery for our Live
Auction!! Visit their website—
www.lowescreektreefarm.com
PARISH COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC
WOMEN (PCCW) NEWS:
Community Christmas Fair
Fall Creek Fire House
(east end of Fall Creek along Hwy 12)
Saturday, December 5
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Parishioners: St. Raymond’s Parish Council of Catholic Women (PCCW) participates in the Community
Christmas Fair in Fall Creek each year. We sell our delicious homemade Christmas cookies (by the pound) at
this fun event.
It is a great fundraiser for us!!
We ask all families of the parish to make and donate
two batches of Christmas cookies and deliver them to
the church before 6:00 PM on Thursday, December 3rd.
There will be a brief PCCW meeting at 6:30 PM and
then we will package the cookies starting at 7:00 PM.
We could also use your help in the weighing and
packaging of the cookies. Thank you!
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Diocesan Annual Appeal—
Goal for St. Raymond’s: $36,368
To date, we have received $29,585.59
Remaining
balance:
$6,782.41.
(Remember every dollar that we go over
our goal will come back to our parish!)
Please send in your pledge card as soon
as possible. Thank you for your generosity!
EUCHARISTIC ADORATION
Many people are still wondering why
they should attend Eucharistic Adoration.
For the next several weeks a new reason
will be posted!
If you are still not
convinced, come try spending time with
Jesus yourself and you will be writing
your own list of benefits!!! Adoration is
held every Thursday from 5:00-10:00
PM. Come in for any amount of time. Reap the graces of
the Sacrament of Reconciliation from 7:00-9:00 PM as
well.
Call Nan at 715.878.4767 or email her at
[email protected] with questions.
Now for Benefit #79 Through Perpetual Adoration a
Parish gives the King all the love He truly deserves.
Perpetual Adoration is the Divine romance between Jesus
and His people. (Fr. Martin Lucia)
CLOTHING DONATIONS NEEDED:
King’s Closet, on Barstow,
is open on
Thursdays from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM and
on the first Saturday of the month from 9:00
AM to 1:00 PM to receive any donations of
good, clean clothing. They can also use
sheets, warm blankets, wall decorations,
including clocks, pictures, etc. They serve the community
by giving the items to the needy. King’s Closet is now
collecting warm, winter wear for the upcoming cold
weather.
If you cannot make it to Eau Claire, just drop your
clothes at the side door of St. Raymond’s church, mark
the box and Carol Gallick will make sure the items get to
King’s Closet. Thank you!
IF YOU ARE NOT FEELING WELL
"If you are not feeling
considerate of others by
handshakes during the Sign
not receiving from the chalice
PRAYER CHAIN
Our Prayer Chain consists of the Computer
Chain and the Call Chain.
Elaine Welin
([email protected])
manages
the
Computer Chain, while Diane Walker 715.286.5171 starts
the prayer requests on three Call Chains. Please let us
know your special prayer requests. Please be prompt in
getting prayer requests out so that prayers can be said in a
timely manner.
CATHOLIC ORDER OF FORESTERS
ANGEL TREE TAGS
The St. Raymond Parish
Council of Catholic Women is
again sponsoring an Angel Tag project
which helps needy families in the Eau
Claire area this holiday season.
We have received Angel Tags from
the Salvation Army. The tags include a
child’s gender, age and gift idea. The tags
are available for you to pick off the tree in
the gathering space.
After you have picked up a tag and
purchased the gift—suggested cost per
each gift is $15 to $25—please place both
the gift and the tag near the tree in the
gathering space. The gifts & tags should
be returned no later than Sunday, Dec. 6th
after the 8:30 AM Mass.
DO NOT WRAP THE GIFTS!
Geoff Wolterstorff, Agent
615 South Barstow
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715.839.8004
715.559.4569
well, please be
refraining from
of Peace and by
at communion."
Erin L. Scott, DC
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