Biking for Babies – Renewing the Culture of Life – July 12th through July 20th

Biking for Babies – Renewing the Culture of Life – July 12th through July 20th

Biking for Babies is an organization that seeks to renew the culture of life by 1) forming young adults into missionaries of the Gospel of life, 2) increasing awareness for pregnancy resource centers (PRCs), and 3) raising financial and spiritual support for pregnant mothers in need.

Since 2009, B4B has formed 250+ young adults in the Gospel of life, raised awareness for 150+ PRCs, and given over $2M to support families nationwide. Our missionaries go through formation from March to August, but in July, we have our National Ride, during which 9 different teams bike 600+ miles on 9 different routes across the nation to raise money and awareness for PRCs.

Each missionary, whether they are a rider or a support crew member (those who serve the riders) has a fundraising goal and is raising money themselves. Money can be donated to B4B year round, but for it to go to a specific missionary’s goal, the donations are accepted from March to August.

My name is Gretchen Ortner. I live in Appleton, but I grew up in Kaukauna and my mom is a teacher at St John’s, Lisa Ortner. I am also a Biking for Babies missionary.

Building a Home of Joy and Virtue – August 15th at St. Mary’s site in Kaukauna

Building a Home of Joy and Virtue – August 15th at St. Mary’s site in Kaukauna

Building a Home of Joy and Virtue: A Presentation for Parents
Thursday, August 15, 2024, 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Joint Parish Center, St. Katharine Drexel-St. Mary’s Site (112 W. 8th Street, Kaukauna, WI 54130)

Hosted by St. Ignatius Catholic School and Chesterton Academy, the Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist (and speakers from their Education in Virtue program) will present about cultivating virtue and building joyful disciples in families and in the home. It is through the development of virtue that both children and adults develop in relationships with Jesus and others and grow in holiness. This free presentation is aimed at parents, but all are welcome and encouraged to attend! No RSVP required.

Learn more at www.stignatiuskaukauna.org.

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives 2023-2024 – Investigate Your Faith! Series

CIA-Faith Mission Operatives 2023-24 – Investigate Your Faith! Series

All events are held at 7 pm on MONDAY nights at the Xavier Fine Arts Theatre (located at 1600 W. Prospect Avenue in Appleton).

SEPT. 25 – Challenging the Entertainment Culture: Faustina, TV Jesus & Me – An Evening with Hollywood Producer, Actress & Singer MARIA VARGO

OCT. 23 – Relativism and the Fight for Truth
with MIKE IVERSEN, Dir of Discipleship – SPIRITUS

DEC. 4 – Pope Benedict XVI: Discovering the Truth
with FR. MICHAEL WARDEN – Pastor, St. Mary Greenville

FEB 5, 2024, – BE NOT AFRAID – Live What You Believe with Pediatrician Dr. EDWARD BAYER, St. Gianna Clinic

MAR 25 – He took a towel… A Holy Week Meditation by Fr. TIM SHILLCOX, O.Praem

APR 22 – God’s Healing through Music. Story & Art with Luke Spehar Acoustic Singer & Songwriter; Bob Kroll, Author of The Father Wound and Brian Keliher, Ars Deo “Art for God*

No tickets needed! For details, web search CIAFMO, call 920-450-3025 or email ciafmo@gmail.com; CIA-FMO is an all-volunteer, non-profit ministry recognized by the Diocese of Green Bay