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.
Special November Liturgies
Thanksgiving Day Mass: There will be a special Thanksgiving Day Mass on Thursday, November 27th, at 8:30 a.m. Million Monicas Prayer: The prayer session will take place on Tuesday, November 4th, following the 5:30 p.m. Communion Service led by Deacon Tom.
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*
Donations
There is a tote in the vestibule near the stairs to the basement to collect food donations. The donations will be brought to the food pantry on Wednesdays. If able, please consider sharing some non-perishable items with those in need in our community. Thank you!
The Mauston Community Sharing Pantry
serves people in the Mauston school district. It is open for food distribution on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00. St. Mary’s Parish has joined as a church partner. We are seeking a volunteer or two to help there on Tuesdays with food distribution, etc. Preferably at least twice a month.(Deacon Tom and Sandy are helping on Wednesdays) If anyone has questions, please feel free to reach out to Natty or Deacon Tom.
Confirmation Students
This week started working on one of their service projects. They will be making and sending greeting cards to local home-bound, people in hospital and those who are unable to be with family during the upcoming holiday season. If you or someone you know would appreciate a card from our students whether you are alone, overseas, away at school, in hospital, or would simply like some holiday cheer, please send the name and address of the recipient information to the email bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org, or call 608-577-9495 to speak with Heather, or call the parish office 608-666-2421 during office hours. These cards will be mailed out on December 15th, so we ask that all names be submitted for inclusion by December 12th.
St. Mary’s Kid’s Corner: This week the CCD students in Ms. Hauck’s class spent the week learning about gratitude and the importance of thanking God for the blessings in our lives. Together, they created a Gratitude Tree, adding leaves filled with things they are thankful for – family, friends, faith, and everyday gifts we sometimes overlook.
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,
