The Circle of Faith
Welcome!
A warm and blessed welcome to the Circle of Faith Catholic Community website! Here you'll find information about our linkage, our parishes, our history, our schedules, and our ministries... Even the bulletins and newsletters, but there's so much more! We want this website to help us share our faith with each other in many ways. May God bless you! Please visit us often!
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Family Frolic St. James - October 14th We still need a large variety of bucket raffle, gift basket and auction items to ensure a successful Frolic in just a few weeks. Please pick up a page listing ideas in the back entrance of St. James, and see how you can donate. Contact Joan at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information on how to donate or deliver items, and volunteer needs. Thank you for your generosity! Our next planning meeting will be Thurs. Aug. 23 at 6:30pm in the parish hall. Topics will include event schedule, activities and hall layout. Come share the excitement! Please visit the St. James homepage for up to date info about the Family Frolic. PRO LIFE PILGRIMAGE TO OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE SHRINE Please join us on Thursday October 4 as Deacon Jim leads a Pro Life pilgrimage, during Respect Life Month, to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in LaCrosse, WI. We will be taking a coach bus on the pilgrimage, leaving Denmark at approximately 6:30 am and returning about 8:30 pm. The cost of the coach bus (based on 40 people) will be $25 per person. There is a sign-up sheet near the entrances of our churches. If you would like further information or to sign up for the pilgrimage, please contact Deacon Jim at 920-863-5256 or at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Deadline for sign-up is Monday, October 1. ROSARY WALK AT OUR LADY OF GOOD HELP The Shrine at Champion will host a Rosary Walk on Sunday, October 7. Itinerary includes a 3/4 mile rosary walk, sandwich buffet luncheon, guest speaker, and a rosary. Cost $10 adults, $5 children, family rate $25. Register by October 1. Any proceeds will go toward education at the Shrine. More information and registration at www.kofc11834.org. For questions, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY One Degree Youth Ministry and St. James Youth Ministry is teaming up for Make a Difference Day on Saturday, Oct. 27. We will be out in the community taking care of things that residents may need a hand with. If you or someone you know needs some help with chores in the yard or around the house, please call Patty Bekkers at 863-5247 or All Saints Parish Office at 863-5256. CATHOLIC RADIO NETWORK 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. NEW RECONCILIATION TIMES St. James/St. Joseph: Father Dennis Ryan will be available to hear confessions before Mass at St. James on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, starting at 6:30pm. At St. Joseph, Confessions may be arranged around the 8:15am Wednesday morning Mass. All Saints: Father Paul Demuth will hear Confessions every Saturday afternoon from 3:15 - 3:45pm, prior to Mass. RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS Our parishes are again offering an opportunity for adults to learn more about the Catholic faith. The process for the Circle of Faith Parishes has been adapted to meet busy schedules. RCIA is for:
If you are sensing a call to full membership in the Catholic Church, or if you have questions about this process, please COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND The strength and graces that come from the Eucharist are available to those who are unable to attend Mass due to illness, old age, or recuperation from surgery. Please call your parish office to make arrangements to have the Eucharist brought to you or a family member. BISHOP RICKEN STATEMENT Bishop Ricken has issued a letter to the people of the Green Bay Diocese expressing his thoughts about the accusations of sexual abuse and harassment caused by clergy in Pennsylvania. You can read the full text of his letter here, or go to www.thecompassnews.org for more Catholic news about this. PARISH HOLY HOUR SCHEDULE Sept. 23 Sun. 8:30-9:30am St. Joseph EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULE All Saints 1st Wednesday, 1pm-6pm All Saints - Every Wednesday, 5am-6am - Followed by 1 hour faith sharing Stewardship Message “By embracing God’s love, we change the world and transform history.” Safe Environment Each person has an inherent dignity as a beloved child of God. The Diocese of Green Bay is committed to providing a safe environment in our parishes, in our schools, in our Faith Formation programs, and in all of our ministries, especially those that serve children, youth and individuals at risk. If you want to learn more about the programs and resources available through the Diocese of Green Bay to live out this commitment, please click on the following link: http://www.gbdioc.org/ministry-formation-portal/safe-environment.html 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 Welcome Visitors We sincerely hope that you feel at home in our Circle Churches and that you are among friends. Please let us know if we can serve you in any way.
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Who are we?
The Circle of Faith is a linkage of Catholic parishes in Southern Brown County and Northern Manitowoc County in Northeastern Wisconsin.
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All Saint Parish and School - Denmark
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Holy Trinity - New Denmark
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St. James - Cooperstown
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St. Joseph - Kellnersville
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St. Mary's - Glenmore and Stark
Weekend Mass Schedule
- Saturday 4:00 PM - All Saints - Denmark
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Saturday 7:30 PM - St. James - Cooperstown
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Sunday 8:00 AM - St. James - Cooperstown
- Sunday 8:00 AM - St. Mary - Glenmore
- Sunday 10:00 AM - St. Joseph - Kellnersville
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Sunday 10:00 PM - Alternating
- St. Mary - Stark - 1st, 3rd, and 5th Sunday of the month
- Holy Trinity - 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month
Please click HERE for weekday services.
SACRAMENTS
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Baptism: Expectant parents baptizing their first child should contact their parish office three (3) months before the child is due to be born.
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Confession: Every Saturday, from 9am-10am at All Saints, Denmark. Anytime by appointment.
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Marriage: Contact the parish office at least one year before your planned wedding date.
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Anointing of the Sick: Communal services are held annually in the fall. If you are anticipating serious surgery, please call your parish office to request this sacrament at any other time.
