Pig Roast Silent Auction and Bucket Raffle: We are looking for donations (to be dropped of at Hiller’s True Value Hardware) of new items of any value small or large. A few suggestions but not limited to: hand crafted items, gift certificates, sport/event tickets, weekend getaway, themed baskets such as movie night, game night, etc. fishing package or monetary donations. To donate contact Jill Hiller at 715-305-6068 or e-mail: Jill.kaiser.hiller@gmail.com
The PCCW will meet on Tues., Oct. 11th at 6:30pm in the Columbia Rm. All ladies of the parish are invited to join us! After the meeting, the young people of our parish that went to World Youth Day this past summer will share with us their experiences. Afterwards, bingo will be played and refreshments will be served.
33 Days to Merciful Love: Join us on Saturday, October 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th as we journey into the heart of St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s "Little Way" through Fr. Michael Gaitley's newest book ~ 33 Days to Merciful Love. More information can be found in the back of church. Please sign up by Sun., Sept. 25th so materials can be ordered.
Public Rosary Rally To be held on Sat., Oct.15th at 12 noon by the KC Shrine "Christ Guide Us On Our Way" on Hwy 13 S. Can you find the time to join us to pray publicly for the conversion of the world? He will hear us through the intercession of His Mother. For more information call Ray at 715-223-7854 or Lori at 715-652-6545.
Save the Date: Christ the King will hold a Divine Mercy Parish Mission November 8th through the 10th. Fr. Chris Alar, MIC (Marians of the Immaculate Conception) will be the featured speaker. For more information contact Deb Mlsna at 715-659-4480 or go towww.thedivinemercy.org/events
“Chalice of Mercy in the Year of Mercy” You are invited to the annual diocesan Gospel of Life Celebration on October 13th. Hear the inspiring Valentyna Pavsyukova, who immigrated to the U.S. from Ukraine at the age of 18, underwent a powerful conversion and founded Chalice of Mercy, a beautiful prolife mission to Ukraine. Valentyna will speak of God’s abundant graces in her life and mission and the latest initiatives of Chalice of Mercy. The 7:00pm talk (parish school) will be preceded by 6:00pm Mass at St. John’s. To read a feature article on Valentyna or view some short videos, visit www.diolc.org/respectlife.
Respect Life Month: The KCs will again recognize this very important month by being present after all Masses (Oct. 1st / 2nd) promoting the “Lifesavers For Life” program. Whether it lasts a brief moment or a hundred years, each of our lives is a good and perfect gift. At every stage and in in every circumstance, we are held in existence by God’s love. Please support the KC Lifesavers for Life!
In need of inspiration or experiencing Jesus' presence or healing? He will provide for your needs in ways we cannot always anticipate. Come be with Jesus in adoration at Pope Saint John Paul II Adoration Chapel, 510 S. Columbus Ave. Fridays at 9pm-10pm or Saturdays at 1am-2am are openings needed to be filled. Please call Jean, 715-387-0571 or Dale, 715-383-2262 to schedule your hour.