Do you have something you’d like to see in the bulletin?
Submit your ideas to: bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org
Parish Projects
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.
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!
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*
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.
A Gathering for Ladies
Everyone is invited to the Tomah Deanery Fall Gathering Saturday, November 8 at Queen of the Apostles Parish, Tomah 9:00am until Noon A light lunch is provided. Our Speaker is Fr. Derek Sakowski on Rebuild My Church, The Next Steps. There will be a Parish President’s Meeting at8:00am in the Parish Hall.
Our CCD Program
St. Mary’s Kid’s Corner: This week the CCD students had their Halloween Party! There were games, food, laughter and lots of carved pumpkins!
Travel With Fr. Cruz to India!
Father Cruz will be leading a trip to India in September 2026. Planned dates are September 14-26. This trip will be 12 nights and 13 days and include the cities of Dehli, Goa, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Father’s home town of Kodaikanal. Daily Mass will be offered.The trip will cost $2,000 plus airfare from Chicago. If you would like more details or to sign up for the trip, please contact the St. Patrick Parish (Mauston) rectory office or Fr. Cruz at 608-847-6054 by the end of December. Will be a once in a lifetime trip.Don’t miss your chance to travel with Fr. Cruz!
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,
