We are excited to announce our 2024 Stewardship Campaign! You should have received a mailing this week with full details. As we continue to grow in our faith journey, we invite you to prayerfully consider how you can offer your gifts—your talents, financial contributions, and spiritual support—back to God. You can complete the form online at pastorate26.com/stewardship or return it using the envelope provided in your mailing.

In alignment with the six guiding principles of Into the Deep, we’ve committed to expanding our staff and evangelical initiatives to build a united community of missionary disciples. To support these efforts, we have set a goal of $175,000 based on our budget projections for the current fiscal year (July 2024 - June 2025). These projections account for your current offertory gifts (thank you!)

To reach this goal, we are kindly asking for an increase in your current offertory giving or an additional one-time gift. If you haven’t donated before, now is the perfect time to start! If just 345 families give an initial (or additional) $10/week, we will effortlessly achieve our goal!

There are many opportunities to share your talents and serve in our pastorate. You can indicate the ministries you're passionate about at pastorate26.com/stewardship or by completing the form you received in the mail.

All stewardship is rooted in our relationship with God. Please pray for the success of this year’s stewardship campaign and that all our evangelical initiatives will help build a united community of missionary disciples.

Together, we can continue to accomplish great things in our pastorate!

With gratitude,

Priesthood Sunday
On Sunday, September 29, which is also our patronal feast, there will be hospitality in the back of church to honor our three priests! Join us after 10:30am Mass at IHM. We are in need of cookies, bars, and cupcakes. If you'd like to donate items, please inform Mary Anderson.

The priests of our diocese have an assembly Sept 30 - Oct.2. Please note there will not be daily Mass these days.

Overnight Adoration at IHM
Please sign up to spend an hour with our Lord. 8pm Wed. Sept 25 - 8am Thurs. Sept. 26.

Become a Lector or Sacristan
We need lectors and sacristans for all Masses at all churches. Lectors assist at Mass by proclaiming the Old Testament and New Testament readings Sacristans assist the priests and deacons by preparing the vessels and materials needed for Mass. This is a small task and a great responsibility for families with middle school and older children to complete together. If you are interested in one of these ministries, save the date for one of the training sessions or contact Michael.

These training sessions are to prepare ministers for all three churches. Please come even if the training session is not held at the church where you regularly attend.

Lectors: Monday, 9/23 from 6-7pm at STP

Sacristans: Tuesday, 9/24 from 6-7pm at IHM

Stella Maris Children’s Choir
Pastorate children are invited to join the newly created Stella Maris Children’s Choir! This ensemble is open to ages Kindergarten-8th grade, and will rotate between the three buildings, starting with St. Patrick’s on Oct. 8. Rehearsal will be at 8am in the parish center before 9am Mass. Respond here to participate.

St. Anne's Society
St. Anne's membership meeting is October 1 at 6pm at Christ the King. Julie Allington will be speaking at the meeting about the Mary's Rosary Assemblers and the Sister Parish Initiative Committee. All women of the parish are invite to attend. Contact Teri Kuntzsch 208-206-5144 with questions.

Cancer Group Meeting
Oct 9, 5:30-7:30pm at SP parish office. For more info, contact Peggy Weber.

Divorce Support Groups
Starting in October, divorce support groups (men's and women's groups) that were meeting at Holy Name Heights diocesan building will move to St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church 5313 Flad Ave, Madison, from 6:30pm - 8pm on the 2nd (women) and 3rd (men) Monday of the months. The divorce support groups are open to any divorced Catholic who lives in the diocese of Madison. For more info, contact Amy Klarkowski or visit their webpage.

Babies and Beyond
Helps families in need in South Central Wisconsin, providing clothing, equipment, diapers and formula for stages of pregnancy through children age 4. A new donation spot has been set up at Christ the King for diapers, wipes and formula, and it is located between church and the gathering hall. They accept all diapers, but sizes 5-7 are most needed. Open packages are also accepted. Please help out—the need is ongoing!

40 Days for Life
Campaign Kick-off is Sept 23 at 6:30pm. Details here. Sign up to be a prayer/peaceful witness at Madison Planned Parenthood Clinic at 3706 Orin Rd.

Discipleship Formation - for the entire family!
Sept. 25 - Potluck at St. Patrick at 6pm
Oct. 2 - Catechesis Night in IHM Marian Hall at 6pm

Women’s Faith Formation at SP
All women are invited to join in fellowship for the Ascension Press study, When You Pray: A Clear Path to a Deeper Relationship with God. This 9-week session will be on Sundays from 6:30 - 8pm in St. Patrick’s Church basement beginning Oct. 6 & ending Dec. 8. To register (by Sept 29), contact Anne. Details here.

Koats for Kids
Our IHM School 5th grade class is once again collecting gently worn coats, hats, mittens, gloves and snow pants (sizes infant to adults) for Koats for Kids. You may drop these items off in the barrels in the IHM Church narthex through Oct. 4. Thanks for making this winter a little warmer for those in need!

The churches within our pastorate prepare and serve meals at the Luke House. Food donations and volunteers to serve the food are needed. CTK: Sept 30, IHM: Sept 25.

Rosary Rallies for Religious Freedom
CTK outdoor Marian Garden, Thursdays, Sept 26 - Oct 31, 6-7pm. Bring a chair. Dress appropriately for the weather. More info here, or contact Julie, 715-862-2523.

Fall Women’s Faith Formation at IHM
Women of Stella Maris pastorate please join us for a Endow study “The Science of Love” about the life of St. Therese of Lisieux. We will meet Tuesday mornings from 9:30-11am in the basement conference room at IHM. The study will begin Oct. 1 and continue for 8 weeks. Details here. Questions: contact Mary Sullivan.

Mass of Hope and Healing with Bishop Hying
Sunday, Oct. 6 at 1pm at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. For anyone grieving the loss of children through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, abortion, stillbirth, or infant death. Questions? Contact Mary

Whole Hearted Trauma Awareness Workshop
Whole Hearted provides information about trauma and helps you privately reflect on your own experience. Join on Saturday, Oct. 26 from 1-5pm at CTK. It is a free parish-based trauma awareness program for ALL adults. It is part of the US Bishops October Catholic Mental Health Campaign. Details here.

Hurting from Abortion?
Find hope, healing and mercy at a Rachel’s Vineyard retreat. No matter how long it’s been, Rachel’s Vineyard retreats offer hope and peace for anyone (women or men) who struggles with emotional or spiritual pain after abortion. Next retreats: Nov. 8 - 10 & March 28 - 30, 2025. Register at madisondiocese.org/rachel Questions contact Mary / 608-821-3177. Confidentiality is assured.

There are many Diocesan events this fall. Click below to learn more.