Congratulations & God's Blessings to 

Alden Schuh, baptized on Dec. 29

We are glad you are here!

JoAnn Accardo

John Ryan

Lucas & Katelyn Shimpach & daughter, Isabella

Feast of the Epiphany
This Sunday, at the 10:30am Holy Mass at IHM, the adult and children's choirs will be joined by a brass quintet and timpani to herald the arrival of the Magi. The 9am Holy Mass at SP will be a low Mass.

Epiphany Chalk
Take a piece of blessed chalk along with you this weekend after Holy Mass to bless your home in celebration of the Feast of the Epiphany. The tradition is to use the chalk to inscribe the initials of the three Magi (Gaspar, Melchior and Balthasar), along with the numbers of the new year: 20+G+M+B+25, above your home's entrance asking for God's blessing on your home.

Overnight Eucharistic Adoration
Adore the Lord at IHM Church. Sign up here. 8pm Jan 29 - 8am Jan 30.

Thank You from IHM SVdP
The IHM St. Vincent de Paul Conference would like to thank everyone who donated gift cards and toys to the annual Angel Tree event. Through your generosity, we were able to provide gift cards and toys to a greater number of families that reached out for assistance this year. We would also like to extend our thanks to those who donated their time by collecting, organizing and distributing the gifts at The Center for Vincentian Charity. Together your thoughtfulness and generosity made Christmas special for many families. Thank you!
Also, a belated thank you to everyone that supported the SVdP clothing drive that was conducted at all Stella Maris churches in October. A total of 190 donations were received! Watch for the next clothing drive to be scheduled in the spring of 2025. Your support is greatly appreciated!

Christmas Decorations
If you're able to help take down Christmas decorations, your help would be greatly appreciated.

IHM: after 10:30am Mass on 1/12

CTK: after 7:30am Mass on 1/16
STP: after 7:30am Mass 1/17

Stella Maris Care Team
Our Care Team started about 6 months ago and we have had great success so far in matching up many of our parishioners. We are offering a volunteer training on Jan. 7. For a rewarding opportunity to serve others, please prayerfully consider joining the Stella Maris Care Team. Care Team volunteers make social visits to parishioners who are isolated in their homes. If this type of compassion in action is calling you, email Marnie or call 608-440-9441.

First Reconciliation
Please note that children will be receiving their First Reconciliation before Mass on Jan. 25 at 4pm (SP) and 5pm (CTK), and on Jan. 26 at 10:30am (IHM), so you can plan accordingly.

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. Submit online at pastorate26.com/mass-intentions

Green Scapulars
Blessed green scapulars can be found on the shrine display board in the IHM Church narthex. If you find that your green scapular is coming apart, the proper way to dispose of it is by burying it (in a garden, flower bed or even a potted plant), or by burning it (in a campfire or fireplace).

Pancake Breakfast
The KC Council 7775 is having an all you can eat pancake breakfast on Jan. 12 from 8 to 11am. at St Patrick. The proceeds of the breakfast will be given to the Cottage Gove Food Pantry.

Encounter School of Ministry
Rooted in Catholic teaching, this two-year program equips disciples to demonstrate the supernatural power and love of God. Weekly classes during the school year blend worship, teaching, and practical activation. Themes include Identity, Healing, Evangelization, and Leadership, guided by core values like love, intimacy with God, and Christian unity. Special events begin on Jan. 13. Learn more here.

Luke House - January
The 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: SP - Jan 15, CTK - Jan 21 & 29, IHM - Jan 22.

Euchre Night at CTK
CTK Men’s Club is hosting a Euchre Night on Jan. 19, 6:30-9pm. Open to all adults, couples and singles welcome. $5/person.

Retrouvaille
Does your marriage need a refresh or a rescue? Find help through Retrouvaille, (ret-tro-vi), where husbands and wives are helped to re-discover each other. In Retrouvaille, couples discover they are not alone. There is hope and grace. Madison’s upcoming Retrouvaille program is Jan. 31 – Feb. 2 at the Green Lake Conference Center, Visit helpourmarriage.org

Pancake Breakfast at CTK
Christ the King Men’s Club is hosting an all you can eat pancake and sausage breakfast on Feb. 9, 8-11:30am.

Benefit Dinner & Dance
Our annual Benefit Dinner & Dance is Feb. 14 from 5:30pm-11pm at Barnwood Events WI in Madison. Visit stellamaris2025.givesmart.com

Worldwide Marriage Encounter
WWME has all the tools you need for a great marriage. Sign up to attend the upcoming Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience Feb. 14-16 in Brookfield, WI.
visit alifetimeoflove.org.

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.

After Abortion, Find Hope
Whether recent or long ago, the decision and experience maybe haunting your mind and heart. Find hope and healing by contacting Project Rachel for private consultation or by attending a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat (March 28-30). Contact Mary 608-821-3177, [email protected] or visit madisondiocese.org/rachel