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Mass times for Thanksgiving:
Wednesday, November 27 @ 7:00 PM at Holy Family
Thanksgiving Day, November 28 @ 9:00 AM at St. John the Baptist
St. John the Baptist Parish Office will be closed for Thanksgiving from Wednesday, November 27,
through Friday, November 29, and will reopen on Monday, December 2, 2019.
SCRIP will be sold all day at Berg Sales on Wednesday, November 27, 2019. No SCRIP sales on Thanksgiving Day and Friday, November 29, as Berg Sales and St. John Parish Offices will be closed.
St. John the Baptist Parish is seeking a full-time custodian for the parish. For complete details and contact information, click this link: Custodian Position
Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception: December 9, 2019
Since December 8, 2019, is the Second Sunday of Advent, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary is transferred to Monday, December 9, 2019. The obligation to attend Mass, however, does not transfer. The Optional Memorial of Saint Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin, December 9, is omitted this year. (USCCB)
All Saints and All Souls Catholic Customs 2019
The annual SCRIP challenge has begun! Beginning November 4th, for every $25.00 of SCRIP purchased, you will receive a FREE entry into our weekly drawings. Click on the following link to the flyer to learn more: SCRIP challenge
SCRIP Challenge Winners:
Week 1: Michelle Murkowski
Week 2: Dawn Syring
Welcome to our newest vendor, Edgar Family Restaurant, located just off of HWY 29 at the Edgar exit. We will carry $10 and $25 gift certificates. Special orders available upon request.
Thank you for your patronage!
Current Fundraisers
Seroogy’s – 
It’s Seroogy’s time! The Seroogy’s fundraiser is back with the following flavors available (as of October 25):
Almond Meltaway 🍫 Chocolate Crisp Meltaway 🍫 Chocolate Meltaway 🍫 Mint Meltaway
Mocha Meltaway 🍫 Pure Milk Chocolate 🍫 Shock Rock Meltaway
Bars at $1.50 each. Boxes at $72.00 each. Boxes are available by a single flavor, as a prepackaged assortment, or can be packaged to your needs. Contact the Parish Office to make special arrangements (715-352-3011).
Stop by the Parish Office, Monday – Friday from 9 am to 4 pm to purchase your Seroogy’s. Seroogy’s will also be sold at:
** Berg Sales (Edgar) during regular business hours
** after weekend Masses at St. John the Baptist (Edgar)
** after weekend Masses at Holy Family (Poniatowski)
Seroogy’s Candy Bars Update!!
Starting Saturday, November 30-Christmas, we will have a Seroogy’s Candy Bars Advent Special. 4 bars for $5.00.
Thank you for your support of this fundraiser!
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of October, Bishop William Callahan’s letter to the faithful regarding Child Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures of the Diocese of La Crosse
The Revised Green Book: Child Sexual Abuse Policy and Procedures of the Diocese of La Crosse.
Why Do Catholics Baptize Babies
Safe Haven
TWL-October Newsletter-Having Necessary Conversations About Human Sexuality
TWL-Newsletter-Physical Maturity Boundaries
Relevant Radio and the Memorare Prayer for the safety of all unborn children
Upcoming events at the parish and school and nearby:
Scholastic Book Fair – Fall 2019:
We would like to invite you to our Scholastic Book Fair! See the listing of all available shopping times below:
Scholastic Book Fair Schedule
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Friday, 11/22 |
Starting at 4:00 and open during Friday Fish Fry |
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Saturday, 11/23 |
During the Holiday Extravaganza & after 4:00 Mass |
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Sunday, 11/24 |
After 9:00 Mass |
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Anytime 11/13-11/26 |
Online at Scholastic Book Fair – St. John School |
Student Promotions for the Book Fair:
2019 Fall Theme: Arctic Adventure
All book fair preview videos are available on this website:
2019 Scholastic Book Fair Previews!
There is an online version of the “What’s New!” flyer available:
Fall 2019 – “What’s New” Flyer
All students can make wish lists of titles they are interested in!
Student Wish Lists
*DVD of videos as well as print copies of all above materials will be delivered to school.*
PCCW Christmas Bazaar: Friday, November 22:
Join us for this popular annual event from 4 pm to 7:30 pm in the church dining hall. The event features St. John’s Fish & Shrimp Fry, PCCW Raffle, Bake Sale, and the Scholastic Book Fair. Hope to see you there!
St. John the Baptist Holiday Extravaganza
Craft & Vendor Show: Saturday, November 23:
9:00 am to 3:00 pm in the church dining hall. Many vendors and the Scholastic Book Fair!
Register for Door Prize. Enjoy cinnamon rolls, coffee, juice, and hot cocoa available 9 am to Noon.
All proceeds will benefit the St. John Home & School Association.
Advent Confession Sunday, December 1, 2019 at these area parishes:
St. Anthony, Athens – 1 PM;
Holy Family, Poniatowski – 4 PM;
St. Mary, Marathon – 7 PM
GIVEN: Unveiling the Mystery of Marriage Retreat (view poster):
Marriage enrichment retreat for all couples. Practical. Christ-centered. Sacramental.
This half-day retreat will be offered at Mary, Mother of the Church, La Crosse, on January 18, 2020, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM, and at St. Therese Church, Rothschild, on February 8, 2020, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
Cost: $25 for engaged couples; $40 for dating & married couples.
For more information, contact Dan Kitzhaber at the Diocesan Office for Marriage & Family Life at dkitzhaber@diolc.org. Click here to register.
Men’s Renewal Retreat
What does it mean to “be a man of the cross”? Find out by joining us for a one-day retreat focusing on practical ways to daily live out the Gospel call to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. We’ll receive great insights from Deacon Ralph Poyo, who was a favorite speaker from the fall Men of the Cross Conference, to embrace our crosses and learn of ways to become the man, father, husband, son that God intended.
Details:
When: February 15, 9am– 3pm
Where: St. John the Baptist Parish, 201 W Blodgett St, Marshfield, WI
Cost: $25/person (Includes morning snack and lunch) – $30 at the door
For more information and to register, go to: http://menofthecross.org/