St. Joseph the Workman Cathedral is hosting its annual Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 2 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The event will feature unique gifts, Christmas decorations, and special items handmade by the parishioners.

Additionally, raffle tickets will be sold for several items and there will be a selection of baked goods and handmade greeting cards available

Free parking is provided in the church lot and there is elevator access to the undercroft.

Don't miss the St. Mary Parish Craft Show on Dec. 8th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event will be held at the Coon Valley Village Hall and will feature a wide variety of crafts and baked goods. Admission is free and the lunch counter will open at 8 a.m.

If you're a crafter, tables are available for $35 each. For more information, you can contact Nancy Peters at 608.790.6034 or email [email protected]. Alternatively, you can call St. Mary Parish at 608.452.3841 or visit their website at stmarycv.org and click on the "Craft Show" tab.

The craft show has been a tradition for 22 years.

St. Lawrence Parish PCCW in Wisconsin Rapids is hosting its Christmas cookie sale and basket raffle on Saturday, Dec. 2, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Cookies will be $9 a pound and rosettes will be six for $3.

Containers will be provided.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish is hosting its annual Christmas Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 3rd from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair will feature a variety of vendors including Chris’ Crafts and Kitchens, Betti T’s Homemade Bakery, Lots of Love Creations, Paper Pie (formerly US Borne books), India Mission Joy, Jordan Essentials, Katie’s Creations, Chalking Fun 4 You and many others.

The vendors will be offering different crafts for sale, while food will also be available for purchase on Sunday.

If you are interested in becoming a vendor, please contact Mary Shea at 715.340.7217 or [email protected].

The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe will hold a St. Nicholas of Myra Celebration for Children on Dec. 3 from 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Come for Holy Mass and stay to meet Saint Nicholas! Saint Nick, as he is affectionately known, enjoys meeting children (and their parents)! He will tell them the story of his life, how he became a saint, and how “Saint Nicholas” became “Santa Claus.”  Best of all, he loves to tell the story of the first Christmas! Saint Nicholas will hand out some little remembrances for the children and will be available for photos. Refreshments (cookies & hot chocolate) will be provided.

Schedule:

1 p.m.  Holy Mass in the Shrine Church

2 p.m.  Refreshments and cookies in the Crypt

2:30 p.m. St. Nicholas Arrives / Greeting

3 p.m. Presentation (St. Nicholas shares his story and the Nativity Story)

3:30 p.m. Time for photos

4:15 p.m. Conclusion

For more information, contact Steven Doll at sdoll@guadalupeshrine. org

All are welcome to stop by the Franciscan Spirituality Center to take part in this paint-by-number experience. Painters of all ages and skill levels are encouraged to participate. No registration is required and all supplies will be provided.

Schedule for Dec. 4-15

Mondays 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Tuesdays        8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Wednesdays      8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thursdays       8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

       

The Baby Item Drive is being held from Dec. 4 to Dec. 21. There are three drop-off locations:

·       Franciscan Spirituality Center, 920 Market St., La Crosse

·       San Damiano Chapel, 900 Viterbo Dr., La Crosse

·       Viterbo University Fine Arts Center Atrium, 929 Jackson St., La Crosse

As we celebrate the 800th anniversary of the crèche and contemplate the humble beginnings of Baby Jesus, let's extend our hands to the infants of today. Join our baby item drive to honor this special occasion. Your contributions will echo the love and care shown to the holy infant by benefiting Centro Latino, Family & Children's Center, Hope Restores and The Parenting Place.

Do you have a need for healing—spiritual, physical, psychological, emotional?

Please join us at the Mass and Healing Service at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Cashton on Dec. 4 at 5:30 p.m.

4:30 p.m. – Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament begins. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available throughout the evening beginning at 4:30 p.m.

5:30 p.m. – Holy Mass

After Mass – Adoration continues with prayers of healing and deliverance. Our clergy and prayer teams will pray over those who desire it.

Exorcised and blessed oil, salt and water are used.

Why do we do this? It is vital for youth to see the larger Church and understand how our faith makes us connected to one another. This retreat allows young people open their eyes to a deeper relationship with Christ regardless of where they are in their life and experience ways to allow the Holy Spirit to take them into the amazing depths of their faith.

Event Audience: Youth in the Diocese of La Crosse in grades 9-10.

Click hereto for more information and registration!

Mary, Mother of the Church Parish is holding their Cookie Walk and Craft Sale on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parish hall.

There will be homemade cookies, candies, breads, pies, handcrafted items, Scrip gift cards and raffles.

Continental breakfast and lunch (homemade soup and chili) will be available.

Hourly door prizes.

St. Peter Parish in Stevens Point will be hosting the Family Life Cookie Walk on Saturday, December 9th, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

There will be a huge variety of Christmas cookies and candies available for purchase, along with free coffee, treats, and the opportunity to socialize.

We invite you to join us and enjoy the festivities!

Sacred Heart Parish, Cassel, is holding their Christmas Cookie and Candy Bake Sale on Saturday, Dec. 9 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

There will be a large selection of Christmas cookies and other baked goods for purchase.

Hope to see you there!

St. Bronislava Parish is holding a Holy Name Sunday Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, Dec. 10. It begins at 8:30 a.m. and ends at 12 noon.

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

Cost is $10, ages 13-adult; $4, ages 5-12; 4 and under, free.

Everyone is welcome.

Celebrate the 800th anniversary of the first creche with a Franciscan Night at La Crosse's Rotary Lights. Franciscans from around the community will staff the park, and Viterbo University’s choir will perform in the Ice Castle. Join us in this special occasion, for an evening of faith, community and heartfelt celebration, and take home a piece of history with our commemorative keepsake.

The Mayo Clinic Health System's Center for Advanced Medicine and Surgery building will be lit purple to commemorate the 800th anniversary of the creche. The campus lighting program highlights important initiatives taking place in the communities they serve.

The lights will be on from Dusk on Dec. 10 (5 p.m.) to Dawn on Dec. 11 (6:56 a.m., approximately).

Get ready for a delicious Christmas with homemade goodies such as homemade noodles, dumplings, Christmas cookies and candy. Also soaps and more! You can order dumplings in advance by texting/calling 715.577.6138 or emailing [email protected].

Also, enjoy free hot chocolate, coffee and snacks.

The event is handicap accessible.

To stay updated on the event, check out St. Peter's Christian Mothers' Society Facebook page.

Blessing of Baby Jesus will occur at 9:50 a.m. followed by Sunday Mass.

Join us in honoring the birth of Jesus Christ with a Blessing for the Baby Jesus. Bring your Baby Jesus figurine from your home nativity scene to be blessed by Father Conrad Targonski in this profound symbolic gesture, demonstrating respect, love and reverence for the divine made manifest in the world.

Immaculate Conception Parish in Eau Claire will present a Christmas concert featuring our parish choirs singing the story of Jesus' birth on Sunday, Dec. 17th at 6 pm.

Please come and join us! Everyone is welcome.