Bereavement Ministry

The next Grief Support Group will be Sunday, March 7 — Noon—2:00pm
Topic: “Gender Differences in Grief”

When we look at the gender differences in grief, what is important to remember is that neither way is right or wrong, just different. It can be helpful to understand how these differences play a part in how we grieve. Men and women can learn from each other and ultimately, realize that understanding them can help them.

WORLD’S POOR COLLECTION

Next weekend our Circle of Faith Parishes will take up a special collection for the World’s Poor. This collection combines an appeal for four Catholic agencies that serve the poor all over the world. In this collection you may contribute to any one or all of the funds, by designating the amount on your envelope. Prayerfully consider contributing to this collection to assist those living in poverty, both locally and globally in this challenging year of Covid-19.

• Catholic Relief Services supports six Catholic agencies as they provide food to the hungry, support to displaced refugees, and advocate for peace and justice. 25% of this collection remains in our Diocese to fight local poverty. The Campaign for Human Development supports programs to empower people addressing the obstacles of poverty. Your support of this collection, gives people a hand up not a hand out. One fourth of this collection remains in our Diocese to support local anti-poverty efforts.
• Peter’s Pence supports the charitable works of Pope Francis by reaching out to those suffering around the world. Their initiatives provide the Holy Father with the financial means to respond to those who are suffering as a result of war, oppression, natural disaster, and disease. Pastoral Solidarity Fund for the Church in Africa helps people across Africa grow close to Jesus Christ and the Church by supporting pastoral projects. They strengthen communities, people’s faith and foster lasting peace in a continent often marked by division and tension.

2021 BISHOP’S APPEAL

The Lenten season comes each year to give us pause and allow time for deeper reflection Because of your prayers and support, our diocesan Bishop’s Appeal is off to a strong start. Catholics have always shown great resilience in times of trial, hardships and now, through a pandemic! The Bishop’s Appeal supports ministries and programs that serve those in need through Catholic Charities. It provides opportunities to grow for our leaders in Catholic education and faith formation. You make this and so much more possible through your gift. Thank you!

These extraordinary times require an extraordinary response of faith and generosity. If you haven’t yet had the opportunity to give, please prayerfully consider how you can support the appeal. It is fast and simple to share your blessings.

• Make your pledge online at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give or,
• Send back the blue envelope that was included with the letter from Bishop Ricken with a check or credit card pledge.

Every gift is important and touches someone’s life. Blessings are multiplied when we all work together. Thank you for your support of the Bishop’s Appeal, and may God bless you!

Lenten Fish Fry at St. Joseph
Friday, March 19 ~ 4:00pm—8:00pm

Hand breaded cod or pike, homemade potato salad or fries, homemade coleslaw and bread.
Carry out Only (920) 732-3770

Relevant Radio!

Relevant Radio and Immaculate Heart Radio recently joined forces to create a single Catholic radio network that includes 130 stations reaching millions from coast to coast and worldwide via live streaming. Relevant Radio provides programming that helps bridge the gap between faith and everyday life by producing a variety of popular programs that strengthen the family, solve problems and raise the heart and mind to God. Harley Roffers is a Relevant Radio Parish Ambassador and wants you to help spread the good news and give hope! You can reach him at 863-6601 or check out www.relevantradio.com.

REPORTING SEXUAL ABUSE

If you know of an incident of sexual abuse of a person who is now under the age of 18 by a priest, deacon, employee or volunteer, please immediately call the civil authorities and then the diocese. If the person was abused as a minor but is now an adult, please call Jayne Stefanic, Diocesan Assistance Coordinator, at 920-272-8174, or toll free at 1-877-270-8184.

We always encourage you to report the incident to civil authorities.

YOU MATTER TO US — THERE IS HOPE

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