2022 Bishop’s Appeal – Hearts Filled With Hope

2022 Bishop’s Appeal – Hearts Filled With Hope

What is the Bishop’s Appeal?

The Bishop’s Appeal is a stewardship opportunity for each of us to reach out to thousands of people in search of Jesus’ love.  Each gift given supports the ministries of the Diocese of Green Bay which serve our parishes, Catholic schools and communities.  Your gift truly helps bring the heart and hands of Christ to our children, young adults, families and neighbors here in northeastern Wisconsin.

Why Give to the Bishop’s Appeal?

And the king will say to them in reply, “Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” -Matthew 25:40

Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal will help in countless ways.  Care ministers are trained to go out and share the Gospel with the homebound and sick.  Children and families are able to attend lively, interactive education programs learning the Word of God.  A young woman in an abusive relationship is able, through counseling with Catholic Charities, to stand on her own feet.  Families seeking to adopt are connected with newborn babies.  Your gift to the Bishop’s Appeal makes happy endings possible.

91-93% of every dollar raised goes to Diocesan ministries and services right here in northeast Wisconsin.

Click here to view the Bishop’s Appeal brochure.

Click here to view how to donate to The Crozier Society and what it is about.

To make a gift today, contact the parish office, visit the Bishop’s Appeal website at www.catholicfoundationgb.org/give, or call Tammy toll-free at 877-500-3580, ext. 8123.

February Explanation Station from St. John Adult Faith Formation

February Explanation Station from St. John Adult Faith Formation

Why Catholic Bibles have more books than Protestant Bibles

The Catholic Church is entirely responsible for the composition of the Bible, which books are included, as well as the breakdown of the chapters and verses. There are 73 “books” in the Catholic Bible and 66 in the Protestant Bible. Protestants removed seven books because some verses were inconsistent with their theology.

Martin Luther removed Tobit, Judith, 1 and 2 Maccabees, Wisdom, Sirach and Baruch. He attempted to remove James and Revelation, but this was rejected by his followers and those two books stayed. Catholics are often accused of adding seven books, but despite this common belief, it is false. Older, pre-Protestant, Catholic translations of the Bible include them. 

Source: http://www.Catholic.org

White Mass with Bishop Ricken – February 13, 2022

White Mass with Bishop Ricken – February 13, 2022

The St. Gianna Molla Catholic Medical Guild of Northeast Wisconsin invites everyone to attend the regular 9 a.m. Sunday Mass on February 13, 2022 at St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, Green Bay to honor healthcare providers.

The main celebrant will be Bishop David Ricken. A brunch follows, with Michael O. Kenney, J.D., LL.M., President, Pro-Life Partners Foundation, speaking on the topic, The Heart of America: Ending Abortion and Building a Culture of Life.

Limited seating, so please go to www.sgmgnew.com to register today.

“Spring Forward into Love” – Green Bay Marriage Encounter

“Spring Forward into Love” – Green Bay Marriage Encounter

“Spring Forward into Love” will be a memorable weekend experience for married couples to explore feelings and enhance communication skills.  Take this opportunity to discover together “how your good marriage can be even better” or discover “new pathways to get your marriage back on track”.

Join Green Bay Marriage Encounter on March 12th and 13th in Green Bay at the
Quad-Parish Faith Formation Center
for an enriching weekend experience you will treasure for a lifetime.

Please call (920) 809-3496 or visit www.gbme.org for more information or to register. 

 Upcoming Offerings at St. Patrick Parish in Menasha

 Upcoming Offerings at St. Patrick Parish in Menasha

Feast of St Blaise Blessing of the Throat
Sunday, January 30th at 8:30 & 10:30 Masses
During masses, a general blessing of the throat will take place after Communion.

Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Mass
Wednesday, February 2nd at 9:00 am with a blessing of votive lit candles at the beginning of Mass. Votive candles can be taken home after mass.

Monthly Healing Mass
Beginning Thursday, February 10th – St. Patrick will have a Healing Mass every second Thursday of the month at 12:00 pm (noon).