The First Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion – Monday, October 9, 2023

The First Solemnity of Our Lady of Champion – Monday, October 9, 2023

When: Monday, October 9th – Mass begins at 11:00 a.m. CT

Where: The Grounds of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion (4047 Chapel Drive, Champion, WI)

Short Description for Use: Join the National Shrine of Our Lady of Champion on the grounds where the Queen of Heaven appeared for the first-ever Solemnity Mass of Our Lady of Champion on Monday, October 9, 2023! Mass begins at 11:00 a.m., celebrated by Bishop Ricken and his fellow Bishops from around Wisconsin. It will be a historic day for Our Lady of Champion, the Diocese of Green Bay, and everyone in attendance! Let us know you are coming by visiting championshrine.org/oloc-solemnity!

Additional things to know about the Inaugural Solemnity:

  1. Bishops and priests from across Wisconsin and the U.S. will concelebrate the Mass.
  2. The Solemnity Mass on October 9th will be outdoors behind the Apparition Chapel, rain or shine!
  3. Please bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating for the outdoor Mass!
  4. Golf carts will be available for transportation to and from the parking lot for those with limited mobility.
  5. A social gathering will take place following the Solemnity Mass to celebrate Our Lady of Champion and her apparitions in Champion, WI!

Webpage with all information on the Solemnity: https://championshrine.org/oloc-solemnity/.

Rock Cancer – Join us on August 19th at Doyle Park

Rock Cancer – Join us on August 19th at Doyle Park

The Spierings Cancer Foundation’s 15th Annual Rock Cancer Event is scheduled for August 19th at Doyle Park in Little Chute starting at 1:00 p.m.!

Every 3rd Saturday of August at Doyle Park in Little Chute, WI. The Spierings Cancer foundation holds their annual fundraising event called Rock Cancer. It’s a daylong celebration of life with a variety of activities throughout the day for the entire family to enjoy. Starting with the I CAN-SUR FIVE 5K walk at 12pm, food, drink, large dedication screen, kids’ activities, many raffles, dunk tank, VIP picnic table seating, and most of all live music starting at 1pm.

Want to volunteer and learn more about this great event? Check out their website at: spieringscancerfoundation.org.

August 9th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

August 9th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fifth date and location is: 

August 9th from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at St. Francis of Assisi Marshall site located at: 1114 S 21st Street in Manitowoc 54220. Please park in the 22nd St parking lot and enter the church through the church ramp door next to the rectory door.

Fore more information, please contact 920-794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.

Special School of Prayer Ministry held at Mount Tabor Center in Menasha

Special School of Prayer Ministry held at Mount Tabor Center in Menasha

Learn how to receive healing of past hurts and traumas, in a special school of prayer ministry, held at Mount Tabor Center in Menasha. This will be held on Tuesdays beginning August 22nd from 6:30 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.. You can enroll by emailing Healingyourhearts@gmail.com or by calling (920) 740-9528.

Details are also available under events at the website: Healingyourhearts.org.

July 12th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

July 12th – Traveling Rosary For Vocations

Barb Kimme Memorial Traveling Rosary for Vocations: All men and women young and old, are invited to help us pray for our Diocese and an increase in vocations. According to the Vocation Ministry Analysis from 2015-2021, the state of priestly vocations in our Green Bay Diocese meets 3 criteria to be considered as “unhealthy”.

To help raise an awareness and assist in rectifying this situation, we the GB Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, have decided our best course of action is prayer to our Lord. We are sponsoring a sort of 9-month novena for vocations. We will gather at 9 different churches every 2nd Wednesday of the month from March – November. The agenda includes song, prayer, speaker and reception. Our fifth date and location is: 

July 12th from 1:00 pm until 2:30 pm at St. Francis and St. Mary Parish located at: 9716 Cemetery Rd, Brussels, 54204.

Fore more information, please contact 920-794-8276 or visit www.gbdccw.org or follow us on Facebook, gbdccw.

Lords House of Hope Presentation – June 12th

Lords House of Hope Presentation – June 12th

On June 12th an individual is sharing about a cause very near and dear to her heart, supporting children in an orphanage in Africa. The Coordinator of the Orphanage, called The Lord´s House of Hope, will be with us to share more about the mission of the orphanage, share photos and stories of the children, and how you can become involved with the mission if you feel called.

Encounter God at “Silence & Sunset”

Encounter God at “Silence & Sunset”

Prairie wildflowers. Deer and Sandhill cranes. Sunsets over the Bay. Celebrate God’s creations and deepen your understanding of the Canticle of the Creatures during the “Silence & Sunset” summer series.

Each evening — June 15th, Aug. 3rd and Sept. 14th — will begin at 6:30 pm with prayer followed by a short presentation about the canticle, then conclude with prayer as the sun sets. Sponsored by the Sisters of St. Francis of the Holy Cross, each evening is free but registration is required.

Attend 1, 2 or all 3 evenings at St. Francis Convent, 3110 Nicolet Dr., Green Bay.

Learn more at https://bit.ly/3oCO7W6 or visit www.gbfranciscans.org and click on “News”.

Christian Mommy Connection – Hosted by Prince of Peace

Christian Mommy Connection – Hosted by Prince of Peace

Open to any Christian Mommies looking to connect with other Christian Mommies. Summer dates are:

Saturday, June 24th @ 10 AM – Noon
Saturday, July 29th @ 10 AM – Noon
Saturday, August 19th @ 10 AM – Noon

Just for moms, a chance to get away from your family, chores and chaos of life for some time to connect with each other and Christ.

Location:
4767 Stagecoach Rd
Pine Grove, WI 54208
(off Cty Rd R next to Holy Trinity Cemetery)

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Free to join, we’ll have some prayer and general connection.

Any questions, contact Red via email: web@popgb.org or by text at: 920-412-7345

See more on our Kids & Families page: www.popgb.org/kids–families.