Each year our parish works with Love, Inc. to provide Christmas gifts to local families in need. In the back of church, choose an ornament      (or two) with a gift request.  Please attach the      ornament chosen to the gift. Place UNwrapped  gifts (new items) in the large, decorated boxes in the back of church NO LATER than Monday,  December 9th.  If you wish to find out how families qualify for this program, call Patty Ebbers 763-3916.  

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There will be a sign up sheet available in the back of church.  Please volunteer to light the candles on the advent wreath.  It doesn't have to be a family.  Grandparents and grandchildren, couples, friends, etc. are all welcome and encouraged to participate.  Please sign up so we know who is willing to volunteer at each of the Masses.  

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If you missed the Annual Meeting, the reports from the meeting are available in the Rectory Office.  

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This Thanksgiving we will celebrate Mass at 8:00 AM Thursday at St. Charles. Please join us this Thursday as we give praise and thanksgiving to God at Holy Mass.  

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The deadline for bulletin announcements is Tuesday at Noon for St. Mary Parish: email ssmith@stmb.org. Thank you. As the holidays approach, please take note of our  early bulletin deadlines.   December 22 Bulletin is due at Noon on Thursday, December 12.  December 29 Bulletin is due at Noon on Wednesday, December 18.  January 5 Bulletin is due at Noon on Thursday, December 26.  For St. Charles email jmorrow@mystcharles.org and for St. Joseph email saintjoe@bizwi.rr.com.  

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We need a volunteer to take Holy Communion to people at the hospital on Fridays.  If you are interested please call the Rectory Office, 763-1500.  

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Kick off the Christmas season with the 2019 St. Nick Breakfast sponsored by the Home & School Association on Sunday, Dec. 15, 8 AM-noon in the cafeteria.  Adults $8. Seniors $6. Children $5. 3 & under free.  All you can eat pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, biscuits and gravy, pastries and beverages.  Pictures with Santa 8:30-11.  Crafts for the kids! Hope to see you there!    

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St. Mary, St. Thomas, St. Clare, St. Charles and St. Joseph have an adult formation program which is intended bring adults into a deeper knowledge of the Catholic Faith. Any adult, even those who are not catholic are invited to attend. You may attend one session  or all sessions held at St Thomas in the gathering space of the church at 6:30 PM. Thanksgiving/ Advent Series on Christian Life   Nov 13   The 10 Commandments Nov 20   The Beatitudes Nov 27   No Class for Thanksgiving Dec 4    ...

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Making tax-free gifts to St. Mary Parish from your IRA is gaining in popularity among older investors, thanks to changes under the new tax law.  It is a good idea to start the process well before the end of the year.  Talk to your tax person now, about how you can make a qualified charitable distribution to our parish.  Thank you and God bless you.  

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We, your Tri-parish   Pastoral Council would like to share with you a decision we made based on the parish mission we share. We know that each of us has received a gift of talent/talents that we use to serve one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace. Our parishes look more alike than different when we assessed the many opportunities of time and talent stewardship. To that end we have developed one form to use. This will also give you an opportunity to work with another parish if you desire. In the mail you will soon receive a Time/Talent Tri-Parish&...

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St. Mary parishioners have the option of making monthly financial stewardship contributions automatically using the WeShare online giving option.  A payment will be taken out of your designated checking account on the date you choose each month.  Online giving saves you time and saves our parish money.  If you have any questions about our online giving program, or about setting up your account, please call the parish office 262-763-1500. You may also contact WeShare Donor Support at 800-950-9952 Ext. 2007.  Thank you.

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WATCH FOR UNSAFE TEXT MESSAGES AND EMAIL Be alert for Text Messages that seem to becoming from Father Jim Volkert but are not. Be alert for the iTunes Gift Card Scam! The hoax we told you about a few months ago seems to be making its way through the archdiocese again. Several parishes contacted us this week to ask if there is a way to prevent these bogus emails from going out to their staff and parishioners. Unfortunately, there is not. The best defense is to educate your people! If you are not familiar with this scam, it starts with the fraudsters creating a fa...

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Our Tri-Parish Men’s Group Our Tri-Parish Men's Group meets at 7:00 PM the first and third Wednesday of every month. The meeting takes place at St. Charles in Andre Hall. All men ages 18 and older are welcome to attend.  

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Please log into your FREE parish subscription of www.formed.org with password NBNCWYHere you will find a plethora of information on our Catholic faith which includes Bible studies, movies, biographies and talks.  Make use of this valuable tool for your faith formation.  You can do it by yourself, family or friends.  Our pick of the week is Lectio-Evangelization --   How is Jesus working in our lives to fulfill his call to evangelize? How are we called to respond in the midst of conflict, rejection, and outright persecution? There is no bet...

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