Our Prayers & Sympathy
to the family and friends of:
† John Martino
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen

Join our usher team! We are in need of ushers at all churches. There is a

training on Nov 12, 6-7pm at CTK for all interested! Contact Michael Mills for details.

Knights of Columbus Nov. Newsletter
Read the happenings within Our Lady of the Green Scapular Council here. Watch the video interview of "Do You Need a Miracle? Have You Visited the Shrine of Our Lady of the Green Scapular Yet? You Must!"

St. Anne's Society Meeting
All women of Stella Maris are invited to St. Anne's Society membership meeting is on Nov. 5 at St. Patrick starting at 6pm. There will be hospitality followed by a presentation by the Women's Faith Formation Group. Questions: contact Teri Kuntzsch 608-206-5144

St. Vincent de Paul Meeting
The next meeting of the IHM Conference of SVdP will be held on Nov. 7 at 6:30 pm in the IHM rectory basement. This meeting is open to anyone from Stella Maris who would like to learn more about our group and visit with the IHM members. SVdP is a Catholic lay organization that leads women and men to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy, suffering or forgotten. Contact Pat Ponty: 608-221-4330.

Prayer Shawl Ministry
Pick up a shawl during pastorate office hours for a loved one. The St. Patrick Prayer Shawl Ministry monthly meeting will be held on Nov. 6 at 9am in the parish center. Questions, contact Gail at 608.219.2072. The CTK prayer shawl meeting is Nov. 13 at 1:30pm.

Stella Maris Children’s Live Nativity
All children from 3K - kindergarten are invited to participate. The Live Nativity will be presented before the 4pm Christmas Eve Mass. Details here.

Trunk or Treat
Thanks to all who participated in trunk or treat this year! Visit our website to see this year’s winners!

Save the Date
Our annual Benefit Dinner & Dance will be held on Friday, February 14, 2025 from 5:30pm-11pm at Barnwood Events WI in Madison. We hope you can join us! Stay tuned for more details!

IHM Fish Fry
Mark your calendars for March 7, 21 & April 11. Dine in & carry out.

Change of Address
If you will be away for the winter and would like your pastorate mail sent to an alternate address, please contact our office.

Children’s Choir
Stella Maris Children's Choir will sing on Nov. 3 at the CTK 9am Mass. Children (K-8) who wish to sing should arrive at 8am for rehearsal in the parish hall. Contact: Dani Binzak with questions.

Filiae Mariae
Filiae Mariae girls group will meet on Nov. 3 after the 9am Mass at Christ the King from about 10:30-12:30. RSVP here or contact Elizabeth.

Nov. 6 - Prayer/Adoration Night at 6pm at IHM.

The Ugly Duckling Performance
Plan to come see IHM School’s original theater production of The Ugly Duckling this Friday, Nov. 8 at 7pm in the school gym. Tickets are $5 at the door.

Moms Coffee Hour
Second Saturdays of the month; next meeting is Nov. 9, 9:30am-10:45am. Meet in IHM narthex after 9am Mass. Contact: Avarie.

Pancake Breakfast
The Knights of Columbus Council 7775 is hosting an all you can eat pancake breakfast on Nov. 17 at the St. Patrick church hall. Breakfast will be served from 8-11am. The breakfast will be a free-will offering, with proceeds supporting Heat for Heroes to help veterans with heating bills.

Euchre Night
Nov. 17 at CTK hall sponsored by the CTK Men's Club. Open to all adults, single and doubles. Gather at 6:30pm, euchre starts at 7pm. $5 entry, beverages available for a donation to the club.

Luke House - November
The churches within our pastorate prepare and serve meals at the Luke House. Food donations and volunteers to serve the food are needed. CTK: Nov 19, SP: Nov 20 & IHM: Nov. 27.

Stella Maris Iconography Workshop 
Master Iconographer Drazen Dupor of Madison WI, will guide participants through a step-by-step process of painting St. Nicholas. Feb. 21-23 at CTK Hall, no experience required. Details here.