Do you have something you’d like to see in the bulletin?
Submit your ideas to: bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org
We have a new section on the website to keep you updated on the current 2025-2027 Parish Painting Restoration Project, as well as past restoration projects.
St. Mary’s Prayer List
Please pray for those who are sick, unemployed, in need, & all families who are suffering in any way; from illness, cancer, uncertainty, & anxieties; Families & Friends, please pray the rosary.*If you or someone you know would like to be included on the prayer list please notify us at bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org*
Fatima Rosary
Please join us on Saturday, October 11th, at Noon to pray the Fatima Rosary together. This will be held outside the rectory near the St. Mary statue, please look for the banner.
All Souls Day
We are gathering photos for All Souls Day of those who have passed away within the last 12 months. To include your loved one, please mail, email or drop off an 8×10 photo to the parish office to be included in the display. Your loved one is not forgotten and St Mary’s is here for you. You may also send a photo of an immediate family member of a parish member who passed away within the last 12 months, even if they are outside the parish.
This week the CCD students embarking on their journey to Confirmation studied “Why am I here?” from the Ascension Chosen program, as well as several versus from the Catechism. Specifically CCC 1, 13, 221, 1721 on how God is Love and the Christian Beatitude. Our Confirmation students are solidly on their journey with Jesus to delve into their faith and learn more about what it means to be a Catholic. Next week’s Kid Corner will highlight some of what the 7th and 8th grade class are learning, so stay tuned! We are in need of a few new teachers for the upcoming year. Please consider sharing your time and talent in this important ministry. Contact Sandy Madland 608-393-2515 or lyndelldairy@frontier.com with any questions. ***If you have a child entering 1st grade or are new to our parish with a CCD aged child that will join our program this year, please contact Sandy Madland 608-393-2515 or lyndelldairy@frontier.com***
October is Respect Life Month
In October, the Church in the United States celebrates Respect Life Month, and the first Sunday of October is designated as Respect Life Sunday. To support these annual observances, the USCCB Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities provides materials to help Catholics understand and value the gift of human life and help build a culture that cherishes and protects it. Click here to view and download resources.Watch for an article on Alliance Women’s Clinic La Crosse in the upcoming Catholic Life Magazine and a video-recorded interview with Ginna Cross, founder of Alliance, to be posted to the website in the first week of October.
RCIA Classes
Do you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and joining the Church? For upcoming RCIA classes please contact Deacon Tom deacontomhale@gmail.com or the Parish Office 608-666-2421,
