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Weekly Update 12.31.23
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TO THE FAITHFUL OF OUR PASTORATE,
In November, we spoke about the process of choosing a new parish name. We noted that upon the completion of the pastorate merger process, each church in our territory will retain its name and patronage, while becoming part of a newly created parish. For example, in Cottage Grove, the church will be called St. Patrick Church of (new name yet to be determined) Parish.
Excitingly, this Sunday, on the Feast of the Holy Family we will begin the process of choosing a new parish name! We will speak on the proposed names over the next five Sundays; announcing one each week. Please read the weekly bulletins and e-notes with context on each potential name.
Concluding the five weeks, we’ll have one week where the names are presented to the pastorate at large for ranking. Following that we’ll provide Bishop Hying our top three choices, in which he’ll select one. Our choices will be submitted by Ash Wednesday (February 14).
The selection of this new name is an important step in uniting as one parish. Thank you for your continued support, faith, prayers, and dedication to our pastorate.
Fr. Chad M. Droessler
UpdatesWelcome to our Pastorate!
Welcome to our newest parish members:Joshua Cowles and son, LanePeter & Kathryn Castator
Donald & Antoinette MinterThe Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God Masses:4pm Sunday, Dec. 31 at CTK9am Monday, Jan. 1 at IHMThis year, because this Solemnity falls on a Monday it is not a holy day of obligation. Of course, you’re still welcome and encouraged to honor our Lady as we begin a new calendar year.Parish Office
The parish office will be closed on Jan. 1. Happy New Year!End of Year Pastorate 26 Gift Match!
A parishioner has generously offered to MATCH our Pastorate 26 offertory collection from Dec. 24 through the end of the year up to $75,000! This includes already scheduled online offertory gifts, additional gifts given online, and gifts collected in the offertory basket at Holy Mass from Dec. 24 - Dec 31.Special Music for the Feast of the EpiphanyPastorate 26 will mark the Epiphany of the Lord in a special way at the 10:30am Mass at IHM on Sunday, Jan. 7 where both of our Adult Choirs and our whole School Choir will be joined by a Brass Quintet to sing glorious music to herald the arrival of the Magi and conclude the Christmas season. The 10:30am Mass will be the only High Mass on Sunday, Jan. 7. The 5pm Mass at CTK on Jan. 6 will be a High Mass, all other Masses will be Low Masses as we'll focus our musical forces on the 10:30am Mass.Christmas DecorationsWe will be taking down the Christmas decorations at IHM after the 10:30am Mass on Jan. 7. If you are able to help, it would be greatly appreciated. Many hands make light work! Also, if anyone would like to take a poinsettia home, please see Deb Kreigh.Pastorate Prayer GroupWould you like to join a prayer group to pray for the sick or needy? You would be notified of requests by email and your email address would not be shared with others. Or do you know of someone in need of prayer? Contact Karen at [email protected].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 phone at 608-839-3969.
Offertory Envelopes
If you'd like to be removed or added to the offertory envelope mailing, please call or email the parish office.CTK Resources
The CTK parish hall has several resources available for your rosary and prayer needs, information on initiatives to help the less fortunate and more. Details here.
Sign Up!Thank You!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 Christmas gifts to each child whose family reached out to us 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!EventsPotluck at St. PatrickJan. 3 at 6pm. All are welcome! Sign up here to bring an item to share.
St. Patrick Prayer Shawl Ministry
This month's meeting will be Wed. Jan. 3 at 9am in the St. Patrick parish center. New members are always welcome. If you have questions, please contact Margaret Rose, 608-289-5376 or Gail Polzin, 608-219-2072.Saturday Social at CTK
Join immediately after Mass on Jan. 6. Socials occur monthly, typically the first Saturday of month. Volunteers are needed to help with Saturday socials. If you'd like to help, please call the parish office.
Luke House - JanuaryThe 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: Jan. 16 & 29, STP: Jan. 17, IHM: Jan 24.High School Bible Study
For all high schoolers of our pastorate. Jan. 14 & 28 at 7:30pm at St. Patrick.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. Sign up here today. Contact Sandy Bakk or Chris Speece with questions.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. Located at St. Ann Catholic Church in Stoughton. Women's weekend: Feb. 16-18, Men's weekend: March 1-3. Details here.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 Jan 1
9:00am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
Tuesday Jan 2
7:30am-CTK: Intention designated by Celebrant
8:30am-IHM: † Msgr. Pitabone
Wednesday Jan 3
7:30am-STP: Intention designated by Celebrant
8:30am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
Thursday Jan 4
7:30am-CTK: † Joan Schoepp
8:30am-IHM: † Delores Frome
Friday Jan 5
7:30am-STP: † Rosemary (Coyle) Ament
8:30am-IHM: Increase in Religious Vocations
Saturday Jan 6
9am-IHM: Intention designated by Celebrant
4pm-STP: Intention designated by Celebrant
5pm-CTK: Intention designated by Celebrant
Sunday Jan 7
7:30am-IHM: † Lori Noel
9am-STP: People of Pastorate 26
9am-CTK: Intention designated by Celebrant
10:30am-IHM: † Bob JohnsGive Your “First Fruits” Back to God
To Parish..........5%
To Diocese.......1%
To Charities......4%