All women are invited to celebrate the beauty of their Catholic faith at the annual Women of Christ Conference on Saturday, Nov. 5, at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. The theme of this year’s conference, “A Time for Fearless Faith,” encourages women to rely on Christ – His truth, His love, His mercy - during these challenging times. Speakers include: Fr. Donald Calloway, MIC; Sonja Corbitt; Magnus Macfarlane-Barrow; Sr. Tracey Matthia Dugas; Very Reverend Luke N. Strand; and Archbishop Jerome Listecki. Julie Malucha will serve as the event's emcee. For information and to register, please visit www.womenofchrist.net. Speakers include

Volunteer Appreciation Packer Party We will host a Volunteer Appreciation Packer Party on Sunday, November 6 in the Holy Family Hall following the 10:00 am Mass. We want to celebrate all of the volunteers from all of our sites. If you are an Usher, Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Cantor, Sacristan, Mass Sever, Choir member, serve on one of our many committees and commissions, mow grass, tend to flower beds, wash church linens, cut down trees and brush, volunteer making meals, volunteer with the Angel Tree program, host donut Sundays, volunteer at our festivals, help to clean the church, teach religious education, decorate the churches, lead a small group, or are part of any other volunteer activity in the parish, we want to celebrate you and your family! We will have pizza, snacks, and soda available and the Packer vs. Lions Game playing on the large wall screen in the hall. Door prizes will be drawn at half-time. Come for the fun and encourage other volunteers to join you! Please RSVP by calling the Parish Office at (920) 921-0580 by Thursday, November 3.

Are you or someone you know grieving? To help you through the holidays, Holy Family will host GriefShare's Surviving the Holidays seminar from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Monday, November 14 at Holy Family. The holiday season can be particularly difficult when you are grieving the death of a loved one. Grief Share's Surviving the Holidays seminar helps participants learn: how to deal with their emotions; what to do about traditions; how to survive social events; and how to find hope for the future. Call (920) 921-0580 ext. 303 or email gabbym@hffdl.org to reserve your spot.

Our Catholic community in North Fond du Lac at Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church will celebrate its Patronal Feast on Sunday, November 20, at the 10:00 am Mass with fellowship to follow in the church hall. While our Church celebrates the actual Feast of the Presentation of Our Lady on Monday, November 21, we will mark North Fond du Lac’s Patron by worshiping at Sunday Mass, commemorated that day as the Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. Before heading downstairs for fellowship, Mass will conclude with Solemn Exposition, a period of Eucharistic Adoration, and Solemn Benediction, as well as a hymn to Our Lady. Please join us to worship and to thank the Lord for the gift of His Mother and for our Presentation Church.

Our Risen Savior will host a Pie Social in honor of St. Nicholas Day on Sunday, December 4 following the 10:00 am Mass. All are welcome to join the social for fellowship and a visit from St. Nicholas, who will speak with children!

The St. Peter Altar & Rosary Society annual Christmas gathering will be on Monday, December 5 at Sunset on the Water. Social and drinks will be at 6:00 pm with a sit-down dinner at 6:30 pm. Price for dinner is $23 including tax and tip. RSVP using sign-up sheets will in both entrances of St. Peter Church by November 28 or by calling Jan at (920) 921-4464 or Rosie at (920)923-5817. A gift for Solutions Center such as household item or health and hygiene item would be greatly appreciated.

As we prepare our hearts for Christmas, priests from throughout the Fond du Lac and Sheboygan area will offer 12 Hours of Reconciliation in both counties. People can have their confessions heard from 8:00 am to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, December 6 at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way and Tuesday, December 13 at St. Peter Claver Church, 1439 S. 12th St., Sheboygan. Mientras preparamos nuestros corazones para la Navidad, los sacerdotes de todo el área de Fond du Lac y Sheboygan ofrecerán 12 Horas de Reconciliación en ambos condados. Las confesiones comenzaran de 8:00 a. m. a 8:00 p. m. el martes 6 de diciembre en Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way y el martes 13 de diciembre en St. Peter Claver Church, 1439 S. 12th St., Sheboygan.  

An Arise Worship Night gives attendees an opportunity to encounter Christ through dynamic preaching, Eucharistic Adoration, Reconciliation, and praise & worship music.     This free, family-friendly night will include a Dynamic Spiritual Message from Craig Richter, seminarian; Adoration and Procession with Fr. Enrique Hernandez; Live Praise & Worship music by Nick Scanlan; and hospitality and socializing to end the evening.     For more information, visit arisemke.org/worshipnights.

Every Catholic marriage and family needs moments of enrichment, renewal, and a deeper understanding of having Christ at the center of your marriage. GalileeU offers a variety of “mini-retreats” designed to help married couples encounter Christ in a deeper way through the great gift of their sacramental marriage. Retreat and workshop themes include: Theology of the Body, Forgiveness, Parenting, Motherhood, and Fatherhood. On Saturday, December 10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm, we will host a Devoted Marriage Retreat featuring “Joyful Ever After with Damon and Melanie Owens” at Holy Family Church, 271 Fourth Street Way. To learn more and to sign up, please visit https://archmil.regfox.com/devoted-december-2022. Registration will close after December 5. While the content shared is designed for married couples, dating or engaged couples as well as single participants are welcome.