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Weekly Update 2.11.24
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TO THE FAITHFUL OF OUR PASTORATE,
This weekend we will be conducting the Diocese of Madison, Annual Catholic Appeal 2024, “We are One Body in Christ” commitment weekend.The theme for the 2024 Annual Catholic Appeal of the Diocese of Madison is “We are One Body in Christ.” Taken from Paul’s letter to the Romans 12:5, this simple phrase expresses our solidarity with Our Lord and with one another, united in both faith and mission.
Each pledge to the Annual Catholic Appeal supports the many programs, resources and services that the Diocese sponsors, offering hope, help and healing in countless ways. The Lord wants us to know the Eucharist as the source and summit of our unity in Him and as the flowing source of the graces we need to embrace the challenges we face.
This year we ask that you prayerfully consider making a pledge, payable over six months. Your gift will help enable our parish and the diocese to reach its goal and provide to the ministries supported by the appeal.
Thank you for your prayerful consideration and generous response.
Congratulations & God’s blessings!
Hadley Yuknis
baptized on December 10
Hunter John Barteck
baptized on December 17
Amariah Castro
baptized on December 31
Lane Zandren Cowles
baptized on January 7 (pictured above)
Elton & Myles Jarvis
baptized on January 7
Thomas Bailey baptized on January 13
(pictured below)
Congratulations & God’s blessings to Dennis & Cecilia Ganser who made their First Holy Communion January 21!
UpdatesParish Name VotingIf you haven't voted for the new parish name yet, please do so by Feb. 12 here. If you are unable to vote online, paper ballots will be available in the back of church this weekend. One vote per person, please.Frassati FestPlease keep the teens of our pastorate in your prayers as they are on retreat this weekend at Frassati Fest. It is a weekend at the Kalahari with hundreds of teens from our diocese that culminates with Holy Mass with Bishop Hying on Sunday. Also, thank you to the ladies of St. Anne's Society who will be sending along a taco bar for our teens to eat Saturday evening!
Save the Date for VBSVacation Bible School is set for June 24-28 at IHM School. It is open to incoming 4K-6th grade children in Pastorate 26! The theme this year is Wilderness Adventure: Through the Sacraments.Knight of Columbus Newsletter
Read the recent happenings within Our Lady of the Green Scapular Council.Catholic Resources
You can find a list of Catholic resources on our website at pastorate26.com/want-to-learn-more. Be sure to visit our new website for all information! The "search" feature (magnifying glass in upper right) is very useful for finding specific items.Mass Intentions
Mass intentions can be requested for a person who is living or deceased, for a celebration, in thanksgiving, as well as special intentions (such as an increase in vocations, respect for life, etc.) The suggested stipend is $10 per Holy Mass. Contact Sue by email or submit online.Praying for Beloved Departed
Join for Mass at Resurrection Cemetery on the 3rd Friday of each month. The next Mass is Feb. 16 at 10am. Check madisondiocese.org/cemeteries for updates.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and is a time for special prayer, fasting and abstinence in preparation for the great Easter celebration.Ash Wednesday, February 14
7:30am at St. Patrick
8:30am at Immaculate Heart of Mary
6:00pm at Christ the King
Stations of the Cross
IHM: Feb. 16, March 1 & 15 at 4pm and each Friday after 8:30am Mass
SP: Feb. 23, March 22 at 6pm
CTK: March 8 at 6pm
Confession
30 minutes before daily Mass
40 minutes before weekend Mass
Penance Service
March 20 at IHM 6pmEucharistic AdorationAt Mary Morning Star ChapelMon-Fri 6am - 8pm (except 12-2pm Thursday)
Children's Adoration: 3:30-4pm every third Wednesday of the month.Overnight Adoration8pm Wednesday, March 27to 8am Thursday, March 28 at IHMLenten Almsgiving
Our parish Lenten almsgiving will support Our Lady of Hope Clinic, a family focused, non-profit clinic in Madison that offers affordable access to personal healthcare.
Donation boxes will be available in the back of church. Please take one or more home with you. As you fast during Lent from things that you enjoy, set aside the money you would normally have spent and place it in the box. Return it on Palm Sunday. You can also donate online.
Lenten Fasting & Abstinence
For Catholics, Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are obligatory days of fasting (age 18 to 59) and abstinence from meat (ages 14 and older). In addition, all Fridays during Lent are obligatory days of abstinence from meat. When fasting, a person is permitted to eat one full meal, as well as two smaller meals that together are not equal to a full meal.Silence & Recollection
During Lent, at every liturgy, we’ll recess in silence to keep a spirit of recollection and silence.
Old Palms
Please bring in your palms from last year and place them in the basket in the back of church.
Easter Flowers
If you would like to honor a loved one with Easter flowers, you can donate online or place an envelope labeled “Easter Flowers in memory/honor of: and from:” and place in the collection basket. Suggested donation $25.Bible Studies & Lent Retreats
Tuesday Bible Study
Our pastorate has a bible study group that meets Tuesdays 10:30am-12pm at CTK. The next study, Lectio Mary, will start March 12 & run 8-10 weeks. In this Augustine Institute video program, Dr. Brandt Pitre examines what the Old & New Testaments, the life of Christ, and the early church fathers reveal about our heavenly mother. Register here. Deadline to register is Feb. 20 so workbooks can be ordered. Cost for workbooks will be $9-12 depending on how many people sign up.Silent Retreat
Tom Sandine, a parishioner of Pastorate 26, is organizing a group of men who will be visiting New Melleray Abbey in Peosta, IA for a silent retreat the week of Feb. 12. New Melleray is a community of Catholic Monks, belonging to the Order of Cistercians of the Strict Observance, commonly known as Trappists. This silent retreat will be a unique and powerful means to enter into your Lenten Journey. A limited number of single rooms are available. Customary free-will offering of $80/night. Contact Tom for details.Women's Retreat to Holy HillWomen of Pastorate 26 are you desiring to grow in holiness? You are invited to a Silent Retreat at Holy Hill, March 14-16. Sign up by Feb. 15! Click for details and to sign up. Questions: call Patti Schmelzer at 608-334-0968.Christian Experience Weekend (CEW)
CEW is an opportunity to leave your busy world behind for a couple of days to reflect on your relationship with God and others. Women's weekend: Feb. 16-18, Men's weekend: March 1-3. Details here.Diocese of Madison Annual Young Adult RetreatThe retreat will be at Camp Gray from Friday, March 22-24 and is open to all young adults in their 20s and 30s. Click here to register by March 8 and here for details.EventsWednesday Night Faith Formation
Feb. 21 - Catechesis Night at Immaculate Heart of Mary - Marian Hall at 6pm.
Feb. 28 - Lay Witness Testimony Night in IHM Marian Hall at 6pm. Our speaker will be Chris Toal. Come hear a beautiful testimony from Chris, who has much to share about the transformative power of self-giving love!Pancake Breakfast at CTK
Christ the King Men’s Club is hosting an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Feb. 11, 8am-12pm. Details here.40 Days for Life
Starts Feb. 14 and runs until March 24. 7am until 8pm. All are invited to come and pray for the protection of the unborn. Details here.Filiae Mariae
Feb. 18 at IHM 11:30am-2pm, for young women 3rd grade - high school. This month, Mary's Rosary Assemblers will be teaching the girls how to make mission rosaries! Enjoy lunch and games too. Sign up here.Fish Fries
IHM: February 16, March 1 & 15Sponsored by IHM Catholic School
Dine In: 5-7:30pm & Carry Out: 4:30-7pmBeer Battered & Baked Cod
Special Breaded Shrimp Dinner available Feb.16.
St. Patrick: February 23 & March 22Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
Dine In & Carry Out: 4:30-7pmDeep Fried and Baked CodLuke House - FebruaryThe churches within our pastorate prepare and serve meals at the Luke House. Food donations and volunteers to serve the food are needed. Click for details: CTK: Feb 20, SP: Feb 21, IHM: Feb 28Iconography Workshop
Master Iconographer Drazen Dupor of Madison will guide participants through a step-by-step process of painting the icon of the Scared Heart of Mary. No experience required. Feb 16-18, register here.Euchre Night at CTK
Christ the King Men’s Club is hosting a Euchre Night on Feb. 25. Gather at 6:30pm, play 7pm. Open to all adults, couples and singles welcome. $5/person.Healing from Abortion
Whether recent or many years ago, Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer hope and peace for anyone, women or men who have struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain after abortion. Upcoming retreat: March 15-17. Confidential and private. Contact Mary at 608-821-3177, or [email protected] or visit their website.Called & Gifted WorkshopThe Diocese will host a Called and Gifted Workshop at Immaculate Heart of Mary in Monona on April 27, 9am to 3:30pm. Registration is not yet open, but please save the date. For more info, visit here.Mass Intentions
Monday Feb 5
7:30am-SP: Intention designated by Celebrant
Tuesday Feb 13
7:30am-CTK: Living & deceased members of the Michelotti Family
8:30am-IHM: † Dolores Frome
Wednesday Feb 14
7:30am-SP: Intention designated by Celebrant
8:30am-IHM: People of Pastorate 26
6:00pm-CTK: Living & deceased members of the Henderson Family
Thursday Feb 15
7:30am-CTK: † Joan Schoepp
8:30am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
Friday Feb 16
7:30am-SP: Intention designated by Celebrant
8:30am-IHM: † Greg Paraella
Saturday Feb 17
9am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
4pm-SP: † Jim Guy
5pm-CTK: † Johnny Hollar
Sunday Feb 18
7:30am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
9am-SP: Intention of Matthias Hebert
9am-CTK: People of Pastorate 26
10:30am-IHM: † Harold Peter Dohl