NEWS & NOTES

St. Mary’s Prayer List

Please pray for Roxann Walsh, Marlene McGowan, Lizzy Mitchell, the Quinlan Family, those who are sick, unemployed, in need, and 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*

Welcome!

Welcome to the newest member of our Faith Community reborn of Water and the Holy Spirit, Elora Wilke!

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

will be celebrated in parishes on the weekend of Jan. 31-Feb. 1. Please pray for all those who have answered the call to consecrated life, aspiring towards joyful holiness in the service of the Church and world. Pray also for many more laborers to enter the vineyard so that Jesus Christ may be better known, experienced, and loved.

Help Wanted

St Mary’s Parish Office is currently looking for a volunteer for some part-time help during the week starting in January. We are looking for someone to assist with being in the office for half a day or more depending on availability. Duties would include answering the phone, retrieving the mail and greeting parishioners who come in during office hours. This will be a seasonal position and is expected to end in early spring. If interested, contact the parish office at 608-666-2421.

Our CCD Program

This week in Ms. Hauck’s class, the students learned that just as no two snowflakes are alike, God created each of us uniquely and with purpose. Through a short lesson and snowflake painting activity, we were reminded that God makes no mistakes and celebrates our differences!

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.