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.
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Green Bay – Volunteer Opportunities
Come volunteer at Catholic Charities in the following areas listed below! Help further the development in your local community! If you have any questions, please call (920) 272-8234 or by email at charitiesgb@gbdioc.org.
Join us on Sunday, March 17 in the Fellowship Hall anytime from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. to learn more about Pillars, a local non-profit.
Learn
Four volunteers from Pillars will be in attendance to explain the many ways Pillars makes a difference in our very own community.
Lunch
We will have lunch for purchase with profits benefitting Pillars.
Pizza $4
Hot dog $2
Chips $1
Water or Juice $1
Cupcakes $3
Small Meal Deal $5 includes one slice of pizza, a bag of chips and a water or a juice
Big Meal Deal $10 includes two slices of pizzas, a bag of chips, a water or a juice and a cupcake
Bake Sale
A variety of baked goods will be available for purchase with profits benefitting Pillars. Pricing will vary. If you are interested in donating to this bake sale, we are accepting any baked goods including gluten-free and sugar-free goods dropped of in the Fellowship Hall on March 17 after 9 a.m. We will handle the packaging.
Kids Activities
In the Msgr. Jim Room (right next to the Fellowship Hall) will be an area dedicated to kids activities and entertainment including balloon animals, a scavenger hunt, word puzzles, coloring and more. Adults and older students will be on hand to keep your kids entertained while you learn more.
Donate
We will also have an area for donations. Pillars is looking for any non-perishable food item, items from their wish list as well as goodwill cash offerings. Click here to learn more about how to donate to Pillars.
Questions
This event is organized by St. Johns’ Social Concerns Committee. Please contact Mary at mdebruin4@hotmail.com with any questions regarding this event. St. John Nepomucene Catholic Community is located at 411 Vandenbroek Street in Little Chute. Thank you!
More About Pillars in 2023
Ascend served 19 young adults and the Resource Center assisted 644 adults.
Stable Housing served 173 adults & 134 children.
Supportive Housing served 119 adults and 74 children.
Adult shelter served 256 adults.
Adult and family shelter served 422 adults and 136 children.
Diversion served 223 adults and 184 children to prevent homelessness.
Pillars’ Mission: From homelessness to coming home, Pillars provides shelter, support, and solutions to address the housing needs in our community.
Learn more about Pillars today by checking out their website.
26th Annual Spring Auction Fundraiser – Prince of Peace – March 2, 2024
GREEN BAY, WI– On Saturday, March 2, 2024, Prince of Peace Catholic Community will be hosting their 26th Annual Spring Auction.
The evening will feature dinner, along with Silent and Live Auction and numerous raffles. This year’s event will be held at Eddie Whipp’s Dining Hall located at 5073 WI HWY 29, Green Bay, WI.
Doors open and silent auction bidding begins at 5:00 PM with cash bar available. Dinner will be served at 6:00 PM. The live auction will start at 7:00 PM and tables will begin to close at 8:15 PM.
Tickets can be purchased for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The event is open to adults only. To obtain tickets, donate a new item, or learn more about Prince of Peace’s 26th Annual Auction please contact the parish at 920-468-5718 or email: parish@popgb.org.
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Key details/order of events the night of the auction: Silent Auction begins: 5:00 PM Dinner: 6:00 PM Live Auction begins: 7:00 PM Table Closings begin: 8:15 PM
Celebrate, Xavier Catholic School’s largest fundraiser coming up on February 3rd!
The Sky is the Limit!
Celebrate, St. Francis Xavier Catholic School System’s largest single-event fundraiser will be held on February 3, 2024. Bidding on auction items and supporting Xavier Catholic Schools is open to anyone.
Please visit our website: Celebrate2024.givesmart.com to view auction items and to make a donation. Thank you for all you do to support our students and staff!
At St. Patrick’s, we enjoy hearing our pipe organ played at Masses, but it needs $27,000 in repair work. Come and enjoy community, good food, and great barbershop music and help us restore our pipe organ for everyone to enjoy it’s beautiful sound way into the future!
Cost is $30 each.
To reserve your spot, call St. Patrick Parish at 725-8381 or stop in at the parish office located at: 324 Nicolet Blvd in Menasha.
Payment needs to be received before the dinner/show.