UPCOMING EVENTS

 St. Paul’s 2026 Annual Fish Fry

March 6, 13, 20 & 27, 5-7pm
Adults $15 Students $6, Preschool Free!
408 W River St, New Lisbon, WI, Carry Outs Available

Adult Faith Formation Opportunities

Our parish is excited to begin offering faith formation classes for adults who would like to grow in their understanding of Sacred Scripture and Catholic teaching.  All parishioners are welcome to participate.  We will begin with two three-week courses, light hors d’oeuvres will be provided after class.  Participants are welcome to bring a dish to share if they wish:
“Easter – Season of Realized Hope” Begins March 15 at 4:00 pm in St. Bridget’s Hall.
“Hospitality – Welcoming the Stranger” Begins April 12 at 4:00 pm in St. Bridget’s Hall.
These are just two of many possible offerings, and additional courses may be scheduled based on parish interest.  If you would like to attend, please sign up on the sheets in the vestibule so that materials can be ordered.  These courses are part of the Little Rock Catholic Scripture Study program.  If there is a course listed on their website that you would be interested in attending, please let us know so we can explore offering it at our parish.

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.

Project Seed Sales Coming in the Spring

Farmers, mark your calendars for a Forage & Seed Corn sale that will be coming to several locations in spring of 2026, supported by the Diocesan Rural Life Committee, offering high-quality, low-cost seed. Seed corn is offered in both conventional and glyphosate tolerant varieties. There will be alfalfa and clover ready for sale and non-GMO seed can be ordered. Comparable yields make this seed an attractive alternative.

Sale dates and locations:

• March 14 – 10:00 AM-1:00 PM at St. Mary’s Church in Richland Center
• March 21 – 10:00 AM-2:00 PM in Holy Family Hall in Stanley
• March 28 – 10:30 AM-1:00 PM at Fourments Farm Home Store in Colby
• April 11 – 11:00 AM-1:00 PM at Sacred Heart Church in Cassel

For more information, call Scott Mohr at 608-769-2764, or Steve Mohr at 608-780-5460.

The Lazarus Project

A Ministry of Healing, Hope and Resurrection
Meetings February 21, March 21, April 11, 6:15pm (following 5pm Mass) at Reardon Hall.  ’The Lazarus Project is a parish ministry rooted in faith, mercy, and resurrection.’ For more information on this ministry, see the bulletin boards in the vestibule or contact Kyle Wilke at thelazarusproject.mauston@gmail.com

“Called and Gifted” Workshop

March 21, 2026 Our Lady of Peace Parish in Marshfield
An in-person “Called and Gifted” workshop will be offered on Saturday, March 21, 2026. The Office for Catechesis & Evangelization and the Marshfield parishes will be hosting the workshop.The “Called & Gifted” discernment process offered by the Catherine of Siena Institute has been used since 1993 by over 200,000Catholics around the world. It is designed to help Christians discern specific charisms in their lives. Charisms, or spiritual gifts, are special abilities given to all Christians by the Holy Spirit. God calls each of us to (and gifts us for) the work that we most love. We want to know what gifts God has given to us because when we use them, our life is enriched with purpose and joy. The “Called and Gifted” workshop will be held at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Marshfield. Further details to follow.

Men of the Cross: Forged for Mission

March 21, 2026, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Men of the Diocese of La Crosse! This is your invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and be renewed in faith, brotherhood, and purpose. Join other Catholic men for a powerful day of encouragement and formation as we grow stronger as disciples, husbands, fathers, and leaders forged for mission. Featured Speaker: Bart Schuchts, Mass Celebrant: Fr. Sam Martin
Cost: $45 (includes breakfast & lunch)
High School Men: Attend FREE with a parent/guardian
Come be strengthened, challenged, and inspired to live boldly for Christ and bring His mission into your home, parish, and community. Register today https://menofthecross.org/ and invite a friend!

Rebuild My Church Updates

The “No Offense Huddle.”Check out another short video. Fr. Derek Sakowski explains what it means for our parishes to be fully alive on mission. Football fans are familiar with a “no huddle offense.”But what happens when some of us prefer a “no offense huddle”? Find the video https://diolc.org/rebuildmychurch/updates/.

March for Life Wisconsin

Saturday, April 25 from 2-4pm, Wisconsin State Capitol in Madison
On , the Wisconsin Catholic Conference—along with Pro Life Wisconsin, Wisconsin Right to Life, and Wisconsin Family Council—will host the 2026 March for Life at the State Capitol in Madison. The event is free and open to the public. Mark your calendars and share this information with your friends. Bus transportation will be available from locations across the state. For details, and to be added to the email list to receive more information, visit here.

Walk to Mary

Registration for the 13th Annual Walk to Mary is officially open. Go to walktomary.com for more information and to register. Walk alongside thousands of joyful pilgrims from all over the country on this 22-mile pilgrimage from the National Shrine of Joseph at DePere to the Shrine of Our Lady of Champion, the site of the only approved Marian apparition in the United States. St. Patrick’s will be taking a bus that will depart Mauston at 4:00am, May 2nd promptly in front of the church. Mass with Bishop David L Ricken will be offered at the Shrine at 3:30pm after the walk. The bus will return to Mauston following the Mass, arriving around 7:30pm. If you are interested call St. Patrick Rectory at 608-747-2681 to reserve a place on the bus. (Cost for bus will be determined by number of riders)