RELIGIOUS RETIREMENT COLLECTION

Next weekend, our Circle of Faith parishes will take a Retirement Collection to benefit two groups of people who have served us faithfully. We will have the opportunity to give to the National Retirement Fund for Religious,  which helps our retired sisters, brothers and religious order priests. We also have an opportunity to give to the Retirement Needs of the Senior Priests in the Diocese of Green Bay. You may donate to both of these groups, or just to one by using the envelope that is provided.

2020 CHURCH CALENDARS

Each of our Circle of Faith Churches has new liturgical calendars available. We are grateful to Cotter Funeral Homes and Crematory, and The Reinbold & Pfeffer Family Funeral Services for donating them again this year. Please help yourself.

ADVENT BOOKLETS AVAILABLE

The season of Advent begins this Sunday, December 1. As a prayer guide in preparation for Christmas, our churches are again offering blue Advent booklets that contain daily reflections. There is a suggested donation of $1.00. Please help yourself. Additionally, St. James Church has a collection of free Advent materials for both children and adults in the back of church for anyone who is interested.

EARLY BULLETIN DEADLINES

Please be aware of these two early deadlines coming up:

• Monday, Dec. 9 for the December 15 bulletin
• Friday, Dec. 13 for the December 22 bulletin
• Thursday, Dec. 19 for the December 29 bulletin

HOLY LAND PILGRIMAGE

Fr. Paul Demuth and Sheila De Luca are leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from Monday, March 16 to Tuesday, March 31, 2020. This 16 day pilgrimage is designed to give ample time to explore the Holy Land in a relaxed, reflective and prayerful manner. This Franciscan sponsored tour will be led by a Christian Palestinian guide. If interested, contact Fr. Paul at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Sheila at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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.

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.

TV MASS FOR THE HOMEBOUND

If someone you know is unable to join us at Sunday Mass, it is aired on TV regularly on Sunday mornings:

• 5:30 am on WBAY TV Channel 2
• 8:00 am on WACY TV Channel 32

For those who can get to church, the TV liturgy does not fulfill the Sunday Mass obligation.

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

Please watch the bulletin for an announcement about Holy Hours

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION SCHEDULE

All Saints 1st Wednesday, 1pm-6pm
St. Joseph 2nd Tuesday, 1pm-7pm
St. James 3rd Thursday, 1pm-6pm

All Saints - Every Wednesday, 5am-6am - Followed by 1 hour faith sharing

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.