“Grace before meals...dot com!” For all who came out to see Father Leo on January 15th, you’ll recognize this as one of his signature phrases. It was a wonderful event, coupled with a special cooking class on January 16th in our Columbia Room. Just being around Father Leo and witnessing his infectious enthusiasm for God and feeding His people (another trademark of Father Leo is his insight that the quickest way to a person’s heart is through his stomach) was a source of joy and hope for all who participated. And the event raised around $6,000.00 for Sister Sabina which puts the final touches on her order’s convent. If you’re interested in learning more about Father Leo’s unique and impressive work, please check him out at gracebeforemeals.com!
Baptism Class for those requesting the baptism of their children will take place Tuesday, Feb. 9th, 5:30-8:00pm in the Columbia Room. Pre-registration is required; please do so by calling 715-384- 9565 ext 2. For those not registered in the parish, information will be given on how to do so. This class is for all parents of their first child and/or those who have not yet taken Father Martin’s Baptismal class
Ash Wednesday is on February 10th. Please consider assisting at the 6:30am and 12:15pm Masses as a Lector, Server, or Eucharistic Minister. Sign-up sheet is in the Sacristy. Thank you!
An Evening With Our Lady of Guadalupe: The Adoration Committee will sponsor a potluck dinner/Speaker evening held at Our Lady of Peace parish hall on Friday, Feb. 5th.The evening will begin with the Divine Mercy Chaplet at 5:15pm, dinner at 5:30pm, speaker, Father Tim Oudenhoven from 6:00-7:30pm.
Parish Bake Sale Our St. John’s Parish Bake Sale will take place February 6th and 7th at all weekend Masses. Please support the sale by supplying baked items and by purchasing some of the wonderful baked goods that have been donated. The money helps provide educational opportunities for our parish. Thank you for your help and support. Any questions please feel free to call Connie at 715-305-6742.
Columbus Catholic High School Seeking Host Families for 2016- 2017 School Year: Did you ever wonder what living in the Czech Republic, China, Germany, Hungary, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia, South Korea and Vietnam would be like? How about the courage of a student who wants to learn about America while attending school and living with an American Host Family? Currently, Host Families are needed for students who wish to study at CCHS for 1 semester or more. Students are of varying faith denominations, including Catholic, have their own health insurance & spending money. Learn more! Contact: Dorothy Flees, CCS International/Exchange Student Program Coordinator / flees.dorothy@ccsstaff.org / 715-387-8224.