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Weekly Update 12.10.23
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TO THE FAITHFUL OF OUR PASTORATE,Happy second Sunday of Advent! Here is our December 23-25 Mass schedule to help plan for the celebration of Christmas at Holy Mass.Fourth Sunday of Advent Masses:Saturday, Dec. 234pm at St. Patrick Church (STP)5pm at Christ the King Church (CTK)Sunday, Dec. 249am at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church (IHM)The Solemnity of the Nativity of the Lord Masses:Sunday, Dec. 244pm at IHM & CTK8pm at STPMonday, Dec. 2512am at IHM9am at STP & CTK(no 10:30am Mass as previously noted)Christmas is always a holy day of obligation, even when it falls on a Monday, immediately after the Fourth Sunday of Advent. This means that there are two separate, consecutive obligations to attend Mass: one for the Sunday and one for Christmas. Fulfilling these obligations will always require attending two separate Masses, but there is some flexibility in precisely how this is done.
Any obligation to attend Mass can be fulfilled by attending Mass on the day itself or on the prior evening, which is usually considered to start around 4pm. In the present case, then, the Sunday obligation can be fulfilled by attending any Mass on Saturday evening or any time on Sunday, and the Christmas obligation can be fulfilled at any Mass on Sunday evening or any time on Monday. Thus, from Saturday evening through Monday, there are a number of combinations of Masses that would fulfill the two, separate obligations to attend Mass. Among these options, it would be ideal, even though it is not required, to fulfill the obligations in a way that includes attending the liturgical celebrations proper to each day, as opposed to, e.g., attending the Christmas Eve Mass to fulfill the Sunday obligation and the Christmas morning Mass to fulfill the Christmas obligation. A person who does attend Mass twice in a day may receive Communion at both Masses.As an aside, this Sunday I joyfully celebrate my 13th anniversary of my ordination to the priesthood. I am so grateful to God for my vocation as a Catholic priest. Thank you for all of your prayers and support.Fr. Chad M. Droessler
Congratulations & God’s blessings to Jeykon, baptized on December 3, 2023!
Congratulations & God’s blessings toEthan & Amelie Rodriguez, baptized on December 3, 2023!Join Us!
Buck & Honey's is catering!RSVP by Dec 22
(RSVP early! Space is limited!)
Donations Needed!
*Silent auction donations*
(event tickets, gift cards, etc.)*Vacation getaway*
Email the parish office!UpdatesPrayers & Sympathy
Our prayers and sympathy to the family and friends of:
† Olive Reiderer
† Ray Riordan
† Thomas Welch
† Susan Liber
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Christmas Flowers
Memorial donations for Christmas flowers may be sent to the parish office or placed in the collection basket. Please include the name of those being remembered or honored. Envelopes are located in the back of church. Suggested donation is $25.Christmas Decorating Volunteers
Adult volunteers are needed to assist with transporting heavy items from the IHM Church basement and aiding in the setup of trees and lights. If you are available, your help would be appreciated on Fri., Dec. 22, at 2:30pm, and Sat., Dec. 23, at 10am after Mass.Bless Our Priests Collection
Remember the retired priests of our Diocese by making a gift to the Bless Our Priests collection. This collection directly supports all retired priests of the Diocese of Madison welfare including the rising cost of healthcare, long-term care and medical costs. Please return your gift in the envelopes available at all Masses this weekend or donate here. Your generosity supports retired priests from all 11 counties of our Diocese!Catholic Herald Subscription
It's time to renew your Catholic Herald newspaper. The cost is $23/year. There are renewal forms in the back of church or you can pay online.Sign Up!Thank You from CTK SVdP!
Christ the King Conference SVdP thanks the generous members of Pastorate 26 for the 1,285 pounds of food donated to our food pantry drive!
Also, thank you for your support making the Little Drummer Gift project a success. God Bless you for helping our neighbors in need.Events
Saturday Social - CTK
Join on Sat. Dec. 9 after the 5pm Mass at CTK. Volunteers are needed to help with Saturday socials (typically the first Saturday of the month). If you'd like to help, please call Thelma at 608-838-9797.
Pancake Breakfast - CTK
Christ the King Men’s Club is hosting an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Dec. 10, 8am-12pm. Details here.Middle School Christmas Caroling
6-8th graders are invited to meet at St. Patrick on Dec. 10 at 3pm to go Christmas Caroling! Click here for details and to sign up.Cancer Support Group - STP
Dec. 11 at 6pm at St. Patrick's. The group is led by Peggy Weber. For more info, contact Marnie Harrington by email or phone at 608-221-1521.Faith Formation - for the entire family!Dec. 13 - Catechesis Night - 6pm at IHM
Weren't able to make it to a Wednesday night event? You can find the lay witness testimonies on our website.St. Patrick Giving Tree
Giving tree gifts will be provided to the families of the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton program. Gifts due by Dec. 15. Details here.St. Anne Bake Sale
St. Anne's of Pastorate 26 will be hosting a Christmas bake sale Dec. 16 & 17 after all Masses. All women of the pastorate are invited to donate items or volunteer to help with the sale. On Sat. Dec. 16 join in to make cinnamon rolls and assemble plates of baked treats. See flyer for all details!Advent & Christmas High School Bible Study
For all high schoolers of our pastorate. Dec. 17 at 7:30pm at St. Patrick. All details here.Luke House - DecemberThe parishes within our pastorate prepare and serve meals at the Luke House. Food donations and volunteers to serve the food are needed. Sign up here. CTK: Dec. 19, STP: Dec. 20, IHM: Dec. 27.Bake Christmas Cheer for Luke House
Bake a dozen or more treats to share with the Luke House this Christmas. Bring your goodies to Christ the King’s kitchen by 3pm on Wed, Dec. 20. Use a disposable platter. Questions, call Ernie at (608) 320-9671.
Jesus and the Eucharist Bible Study
Pastorate 26 will be hosting a Study of the biblical roots of the Eucharist as part of the National Eucharistic revival. The seven-part Study will be held on Mondays, beginning Jan. 15, from 6:30-8:45pm at CTK. No cost. All materials are provided. All are welcome! Sign up here today. Contact Sandy Bakk or Chris Speece with questions.Iconography WorkshopMaster 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 today!Mass Intentions
Monday Dec 11
7:30am-STP: Intention designated by Celebrant
Tuesday Dec 12
7:30am-CTK: Intention designated by Celebrant
8:30am-IHM: Holy Souls in Purgatory
Wednesday Dec 13
7:30am-STP: Intention of Anthony Reamer
8:30am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
Thursday Dec 14
7:30am-CTK: † Mary Ellen Peterman
8:30am-IHM: † Joyce Ozella
Friday Dec 15
7:30am-STP: Intentions of Fr. Allam
8:30am-IHM: † Don & Donna Zwart
Saturday Dec 16
9am-IHM: † Susan Liber
4pm-STP: Intention designated by Celebrant
5pm-CTK: † Joan Schoepp
Sunday Dec 17
7:30am-IHM: Parishioners of Pastorate 26
9am-STP: Intention designated by Celebrant
9am-CTK: † Fr. Art Koth
10:30am-IHM: † Robert Fritz
The IHM Sanctuary Lamp for this week is in memory of:
† Nancy ProvenzanoGive Your “First Fruits” Back to God
To Parish..........5%
To Diocese.......1%
To Charities......4%