Mary, Mother of the Church Parish will hold their Spring Rummage Sale on Friday, April 26 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday, April 27 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Friday bag costs, $6; Saturday bag costs, $3. Some items will be priced individually.

A Pro-Life Breakfast and Talk will be held on Saturday, April 27 in St. Joseph Hall at Providence Academy. The breakfast begins at 8:45 a.m. The speaker will be Emily Geiger, and her talk is titled “Six Tips for Talking to ‘Pro-Choice’ People.”

Emily Geiger is director of education and outreach at Equal Rights Institute. She is the former co-president of Oles for Life at St. Olaf College, where she worked to transform campus culture using ERI’s apologetics to foster respectful and productive dialogues about abortion. At ERI, she writes, develops curriculum and teaches pro-life advocates how to change minds, save lives, and promote a culture of life in their communities. A sought-after speaker, Emily frequently presents lectures on college campuses, in high schools and for churches and conferences. She regularly appears in interviews, including appearances on MSNBC, BBC Newsday, EWTN, Focus on the Family, Relevant Radio and Christianity Today.

To register, visit: Pro-Life Breakfast | Diocese of La Crosse (diolc.org). Deadline is April 22.

St. Mary Parish in Coon Valley will host a Spring Luncheon on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The luncheon is open to the public. Invite your family and friends and join us for lunch.

At 11:30 a.m. guest speakers Joyce and Roger Humfeld will discuss their beekeeping and honey business.

Cost for the meal is $10 per person.

There will also be door prizes.

All proceeds will go to support St. Mary Parish.

If you have any questions, please call 608.452.3841.

There is great hope for the future of the Church—we want to share our good news with you!

The evening will include dinner, fellowship and inspiration as we hear from and support the Catholic students of La Crosse in their growth in virtue and fervor for the Catholic faith.

Our young Church is on fire—come hear their stories and the impact the Roncalli Newman Center has made on their lives!

For the evening's schedule, including dinner and dance, and to register, visit: Making Saints: Roncalli Newman Catholic Campus Ministry Fundraiser (regfox.com)

Men’s Choral Concert: A Performance of Duruflé’s Messe “Cum Jubilo” at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Visit the Shrine of our Lady of Guadalupe on April 28, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. to hear a magnificent performance of Maurice Duruflé’s Messe “Cum Jubilo” by a men’s choir. This choral masterpiece blends traditional Gregorian chant with modern harmonies. The “Cum Jubilo” is a setting of the ordinary of the Mass that blends intricate organ accompaniment, rich harmonies, and soaring melodies, creating a powerful and uplifting musical experience. The piece is a testament to Duruflé’s mastery of choral writing and his ability to blend the old and the new in a way that is both innovative and deeply moving. This concert is free and open to the public.

St. Henry Parish in Eau Galle is holding its Springfest on Sunday, April 28^th.

The day’s schedule is as follows:

3 p.m.                  Plant sale, bake sale and basket raffle begins

3:30 p.m.               Cakewalk

4:30 p.m.               Kids’ games

4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.     John Harmon chicken dinner (advanced tickets only for meal).

The meal includes all-you-can-eat baked chicken, biscuits and gravy, beans, coleslaw, carrots, bread, milk/water and dessert.

Cost for the meal: adults (12 and up), $15; ages 6 to 11, $8; 5 and under, free.

To purchase advanced tickets, call Shirley Smith at 715.283.4843 or Marion Baier at 715.283.4463.

Co-sponsored by Catholic Financial Life Chapter 191.

Raffle ticket drawing at 7 p.m.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Almond is holding a Rummage Sale on May 3, 4 and 5.

Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

This is a free-will offering rummage sale.

Refreshments will be available for purchase.

Hope to see you. Everyone is welcome.

St. Bronislava Parish is hosting an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, May 5th, from 8:30 a.m. to noon.

The breakfast menu includes buttermilk and potato pancakes, French toast, sausage links, ham, milk, juice and coffee.

The cost is $10 for individuals aged 13 and above, $4 for those aged between 5 and 12, and free for children aged 4 and below.

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish is holding a Chicken-Que on May 9 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. for pickup or delivery.

The meal includes a half chicken, baked potato, coleslaw, homemade beans and a dinner roll. For pre-sale tickets (guaranteed) and deliveries, call 608.518.6145. There is no minimum order and no delivery charge. Enter at Weston Street driveway.

Come and enjoy the day at the Optical Mission Picnic on Saturday, May 11, at Veterans Memorial Park, West Salem, from 10 a.m. until whenever.

Please bring a dish to pass, your own beverage and a lawn chair if you’d like to sit outside.

Pictures of previous missions are always nice to see.

Hope to see you there.

An Organ Concert at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will feature Henry Dangerfield on Saturday, May 11 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Henry Dangerfield began organ lessons with Brian Williams in 2019 as an 11-year-old recipient of a student scholarship from the Southeast Minnesota Chapter of the American Guild of Organists. Since 2021, he has been studying with Raymond Johnston, Canon Musician at St. Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Minneapolis. In the summer of 2023, Henry had the opportunity to attend the Curtis Summer Organ Intensive, where he had lessons with Peter Conte and Alan Morrison, participated in a master class with Isabelle Demers, and performed on the Wanamaker Organ. As a finalist in the 2023 Albert Schweitzer Organ Festival Hartford, Henry was awarded the David Spicer Hymn Playing Award and the Audience Prize.

St. Olaf Parish is holding its Fun Fest on Sunday, May 19, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Live music by 40 Fingers. Bring the Family! No admission.

The day will include:

Pulled pork sandwiches

A beer garden and snacks

Games for all ages

Car show

Silent auction

Raffle

Balloon artist / Juggler

Face painting

Cake walk

Everyone is welcome! Come and enjoy the day