The Wojtyla Community & Institute, Inc. (WCI) is proud to share the great news of a Marriage Retreat “Two Souls United in Christ” at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse on July 26-27. Spouses can get away from the bustle of everyday life and give each other the gift of time – to deepen their love in Christ. The natural beauty of the Shrine is the ideal place to retreat. Spouses will learn about St. John Paul II’s Rule for Marriage and experience the deep spiritual union, available in sacramental marriage! Retreat leaders will be Peter & Theresa Martin. The Mass celebrant will be Cardinal Raymond L. Burke. Parishes can follow the link to download the media kit to promote to your parishioners: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NuAYLBmCEckM2r_QzzUfCuT-Wxmg7N4F?usp=sharing

St. Patrick Parish in Onalaska is holding its annual Rummage Sale on Friday, July 26, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, July 27, from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Clothing, unless otherwise marked, will be $6 per bag.

There will also be furniture, a Collector’s Corner, appliances, baby, kids and holiday items, sporting goods and SO MUCH MORE!

For more information, please contact the parish office at 608.783.5535.

Donations will be accepted starting in June.

Credit cards accepted.

St. Mary Church in Coon Valley will be hosting the 2^nd Annual Picnic on the Lawn on Saturday, July 27th from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Bring your lawn chairs and join us for a fun afternoon with family and friends!

There will be a hog roast, bounce house, dunk tank, snow cones, bingo, kids’ games and more!

Live music by Leather & Lace from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

St. Bartholomew Parish in Trempealeau will hold a rededication Mass and Potluck on Sunday, July 27th.

Mass will be celebrated at 5:30, with the potluck following. The parish is rededicating the church after recent renovations.

Spend the evening with the bishop, our newly ordained priest and the seminarians who are your Priests for Tomorrow.

Cocktails from 4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m. Dinner at 5:30 p.m.

Program and Silent Auction following Priests for Tomorrow – Supporting the education and formation of seminarians for the Diocese of La Crosse.

Tickets are $150 per person, $250 per couple and $1,200 per table.

Email Renee Orth at rorth@diolc.org for tickets or more information.

St. Ladislaus in Bevent is hosting its 10th annual summer concert series on Tuesdays. The band playing on Tuesday, July 30th will be Wayne Cebula & Friends.

All ages are welcome to come and listen to great music and enjoy the company of family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase, provided by local groups.

The concert is free. However, a free-will donation will be taken to cover the band expenses. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

In the event of rain, the concert and food will be held in the church hall.

Website: www.stladislaus.weebly.com

July 31, 2024, marks the 16th anniversary of the Shrine Church's dedication. At its dedication in 2008, the church became a true sacred space, set apart for divine service, prayer, and especially the Sacred Liturgy.

https://guadalupeshrine.org/post/events/16th-dedication-anniversary/

Prepare for a day of faith, family and fun at the St. Adalbert Parish Picnic on August 4. The event will take place rain or shine. At 10 a.m., there will be an Outdoor Mass featuring music by Ultimate Polka band.

There will be continuous music from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. with performances by Cynor Classics and Ultimate Polka.

You can enjoy a grilled chicken dinner with the option for indoor or outdoor seating. Additionally, a Concession Stand will be open, offering hamburgers, hot beef sandwiches, fresh-cut fries and more.

The day's activities will also include:

- $1,000 bingo at 1 p.m.

- Rainbow snow and ice cream

- Kids' games with great prizes

- Cherry tree

- Large raffle with prizes totaling over $6,200

- 50/50 and mini raffles

- Country Store

- Horseshoe tournament

This event is open to everyone, and all are welcome to attend.

St. Joseph Parish, Rock Falls, is holding their annual Corn Festival and Silent Auction on Sunday, Aug. 4. The event begins at 10 a.m. with Mass.

An all-you-can-eat, locally-grown corn side will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. with pulled pork sandwiches. Barbeques, brats, hotdogs, chili dogs, potato salad, beans, pie and root beer floats will be available for purchase.

A raffle, silent auction, games, baked goods, crafts, bingo, refreshments and fun for everyone throughout the day are also planned.

Plan now to bring the whole family.

St. Philip the Apostle Parish is holding its 103^rd Church Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 4 from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the World-Famous Grotto Shrine & Wonder Cave.

Schedule for the Day:

11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. – Old Time Brass

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. – Dakota Pongratz as ELVIS

6 p.m. to 8 p.m. – Afterglow Jam with the Fullers

Children’s games and bingo (for prizes) begin at 11 a.m.

Basket raffle drawing at 5 p.m.

Cash raffle drawing at 5:30 p.m. / Announced at 6 p.m.

($3,600 in cash/prizes)

There will also be food and refreshments available.

St. Olaf Parish in Eau Claire is holding its Vacation Bible School from Aug. 5-8. The day begins at 9 a.m. and ends at noon.

Buckle up as you prepare to soar with inspiration and practical lessons about prayer.

This Vacation Bible School program will help children understand the purpose of prayer and how to apply it to their daily life's ups and downs.

Registrations are now being accepted for children entering kindergarten through 5^th grade this fall.

Registration forms are available in the Gathering Space at church.

The cost is $25 per child for registrations received on or before July 10. Registrations received after July 10 will be $35.

Schedule

10:30 AM Confessions available
11:00 AM Solemn Pontifical High Mass – Celebrant: Raymond Leo Cardinal Burke
*12:15 PM Holy Mass is canceled due to the Pontifical Mass

St. Ladislaus in Bevent is hosting its 10th annual summer concert series on Tuesdays. The band playing on Tuesday, Aug. 6th will be Wayne Cebula & Friends. This will be the last concert of the summer.

All ages are welcome to come and listen to great music and enjoy the company of family and friends. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Food and refreshments will be available to purchase, provided by local groups.

The concert is free. However, a free-will donation will be taken to cover the band expenses. There will also be a 50/50 drawing.

In the event of rain, the concert and food will be held in the church hall.

Website: www.stladislaus.weebly.com

St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish in Schofield is holding its Parish Festival on Saturday, Aug. 10 and Sunday, Aug. 11.

Saturday – 4 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Music by Double Barrel 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Music by Hyde – 7:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.

Events for both days:

Bucket raffles, cherry tree, beer tent, food stand, flea market, bakery spin, ice cream, pierogies and a frozen polish sausage stand. There will also be children’s games.

Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Music by Polka Access Band and Polka Pak

Polka Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m.

Bands are alternating on the grounds from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Chicken, Ham, Sausage and Kraut Dinner served in the school cafeteria.

The menu includes mashed potatoes and gravy, dressing, a vegetable, rolls and butter, desserts, coffee and milk (regular and chocolate). Carry-out orders will be available.

Bingo will be held from 12 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the air-conditioned church basement.

Cash and Packer raffle – more than $4,000 in prizes!

Get you tickets on the picnic grounds!

Drawing will be held at 4:30 p.m.

Absolutely no carry-ins!!!

Creamery Creek is proud to host the 10th Annual Wisconsin Farm to Table Dinner event!

The dinner will be held at our farm in rural Bangor, just 15 miles outside of La Crosse on Aug. 10, 2024.

Join us for a multi-course meal prepared with care by Chef Chanse. The menu features our beef, other local meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits, wine, beer and more.  All meal courses, beverages, incredible appetizers and floral arrangements are all sourced locally.  

4:30 pm will start the cheese table and self-guided farm tour.

6:00 pm dinner will be served.  Individual farmers providing food during the courses of the meal will give a small description of their own farm and story.

Any remaining proceeds from the event benefit Project MILK,  a charity close to our hearts that provides powdered whole milk to Casa Hogar Juan Pablo II Orphanage in Lurin, Peru.

https://wifarmtotable.com/

St. Joachim Parish in Pittsville is hosting its Harvest Festival on Sunday, Aug. 11, beginning with Holy Mass at 10 a.m.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., enjoy a sit-down dinner of chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy or German potato salad, corn on the cob, salads and homemade pies.

An outside concession stand will open at 11 a.m., serving hamburgers, hot dogs, French fries, ice cream, and refreshments.

Produce and baked goods will be available for purchase.

There will be kids’ games, bingo from 1 to 3 p.m., a live auction at 2:30 p.m., and cash and basket raffles.

Fun for the whole family!

Everyone is welcome.

St. Patrick Parish in Sparta will hold its Summerfest on Saturday, Aug. 17, and Sunday, Aug. 19, at the Eagles Club grounds.

There will be a quilt sale, bingo, kids’ games, raffles, food booths and more.

A chicken dinner will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the church basement. There will also be carry-out, drive-through and delivery available.

The raffle winners for the “Priest’s Harley” and other prizes will be announced on Sunday.

St. Maximilian Kolbe Parish in Almond will hold its Parish Picnic on Saturday, Aug. 17th, from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

The band Genesee Depot will be performing from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Activities will include a Cherry Tree, BINGO, a Basket Raffle, a Country Store, as well as food and beverages.

Everyone is invited to join in the fun!

Sacred Heart Parish in Polonia will be hosting its Parish Picnic on Saturday, August 17th, from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. and on Sunday, August 18th, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

On Saturday, music will be provided by Ember from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

On Sunday, the day begins with Mass at 10 a.m. A chicken and ham dinner will be served from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., At noon, music by The Cynor Classics and Twin City Soundz will be played throughout the day.

Food and refreshments will be available, as well as a cherry tree, country store, bingo (at 1 p.m.), basket and mini raffles and children’s games. There will also be a horseshoe tournament and a cash raffle drawing at 7 p.m.

If you need more information, please call 715.600.6942.

Holy Rosary Parish is hosting its Parish Picnic on Sunday, Aug. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. with polka music.

The day will also include food, refreshments, bingo with all cash prizes, pie and ice cream, crafts, children’s games, and polka music with the Tom and Carol David Band all afternoon.

At 4 p.m., a raffle drawing with over $2,500 in cash prizes and various other prizes will be held.

For more information, please call Andy Cegielski at 715.884.2494.

Blessed Sacrament Parish is holding an Art Fair on Saturday, Aug. 24 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

There will also be a bake sale, a silent auction, an ice cream social, door prizes and food and beverages.

Everyone is welcome!

This is hosted by The Catholic Daughters of the Americas to support the Priests’ and Seminarians’ Education Fund.

For more information, contact Sandy Borreson at 608.787.6482 or sandyborreson@gmail.com.

St. Bronislava Parish would like you to join them for St Bronislava Community Days — “A joyful celebration of God’s goodness under the tent.”

Saturday 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Mass at 4 p.m.

Latin Food and Music 5-8 p.m.

Games for All Ages

Raffle

Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Mass at 8 a.m.

Coffee and Donuts 9-11 a.m.

Mass at 10:30 a.m.

Food Trucks and Music 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Raffle Drawing at 2:30 p.m.

Holy Rosary Parish, Lima, is hosting its Fall Festival on Sunday, Aug. 25. The event begins at 11 a.m.

A Roast Beef Dinner will be served in the church basement from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Games, booths, and raffles will be available, along with the parish’s famous poppy rolls.

Andrew McDonald is a freelance teacher, sacred musician, and performer in the La Crosse area. He has extensive experience as a frequent collaborative pianist for local soloists and ensembles and performs solo. Andrew currently holds a post at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, where he serves as a music assistant and organ scholar. He was formerly the principal organist and schola director at St. James the Less Parish in La Crosse.

Mr. McDonald currently maintains an independent private teaching studio and is an active member in professional organizations such as the American Guild of Organists (AGO), the Music Teachers’ National Association (MTNA) and the Church Music Association of America (CMAA). A full-time student, Andrew studies piano pedagogy and performance with Dr. Mary Tollefson at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse and organ and sacred music with Mr. Scott Turkington at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The recital is free and open to all.

Link: https://guadalupeshrine.org/post/events/organ-recital-4/