St. Charles Fish Fry
Friday April 11, 2025
Serving from 5-7:30
St. Charles parishioners are asked to bring in a dessert or if you don’t bake, a $10 donation
to go towards food, the day of the fry.
The Lancaster Association of Churches (LAC) FoodPantry has seen a dramatic increase of those needing help. At the same time, the pantry has been blessed by receiving food assistance from some of the local KwikTrips, Dollar General and individual donations. The Pantry is seeking an individual (or 2 or 3 people) who are willing to pick up the donated food from Kwik-Trip in Lancaster on Thursdays, as well as Dollar General on Monday and Thursday afternoons. Again, this could be the same person, or different volunteers. The process is very simple, and takes only a little bit of your time. To volunteer or to get more information, contact Linda Bendorf, the LAC Pantry manager, at 608-988-6216 or [email protected]. Whatever help you can give would be greatly appreciated!
Join us during this year of Hope as we explore the Letter to the Hebrews. The Tuesday Morning Bible Study in Cassville has moved back to Saint Charles to accommodate some of our new members. It is always open to new members--you do not have to be an expert in the Bible, but the Letter to the Hebrews is full of great messages of HOPE! Join us in the Media room at the school after Mass on Tuesday and we wrap it up at 10:00 a.m.
Women of the pastorate, give your week a Great Start on Monday mornings with coffee
and donuts at 8:00 AM, prayer, Scripture readings of the day and discussion, 8:15 –
9:15, lower level of St. Clement Rectory, beginning Monday, Feb. 24. Sponsored by
St. Clement Council of Catholic Women.
Bring your copy of Word Among Us or Magnificat. Questions? Call or text Bernadette Schaefer at 608-732-7475.
Everyone is invited to attend St. Mary’s Fish Fry on Friday, March 14
from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in the church basement with carry-outs at the school. The evening will also include a CASH raffle in conjunction with Catholic Financial Life Branch #34. Ther will also be the drawing for the sporting raffle tat evening at 7:00 p.m.
A HUGE thank you to Hermsen's Ace Hardware & Home Center for very generously donating
beautiful new carpeting for St. Mary's Rectory living room, dining room, hallway, stairway and
office. We deeply appreciate this wonderful donation that replaces carpeting from the early
1990's.
A hearty THANK YOU to Gary Mumm, Larry Mumm, Ronnie Mumm, Dave Meoska, Paul
Wegmann and Gerald Weber for moving the furniture and removing the old carpeting and pad.
Thank you to Lloyd Bishell for repairing the tile in father's bathroom.
Thank you to these men and Sue Mumm and Annette Knapp for moving all of the furniture
back, so the rectory would be ready for Fr. Sudhakar's return. We very much appreciate all
of the wonderful volunteers in our parish!
Thank you to a family who generously gave a donation to cover the entire cost of installing the
new carpet.
High School kids: June 8-13 at St. John Vianney, Janesville.
Middle School kids: July 7-10 at St. Joseph, Dodgeville.
Registration is now open at www.madisondiocese.org/lbhregistration
Click on the NEW or RETURNING family for instructions. This year we will not sign in as “lost sheep”, but as St. Joseph The Worker Pastorate. 10 spots are saved for our pastorate children in each location.
Email [email protected] to receive more information.
Its going to be another amazing night. This year our theme is Kentucky Derby. As always, the attire is optional, but if you decide to partake in the fun theme, you will be awarded a FREE Drink Ticket.
All are welcome to come and support our amazing school. The night will consist of cocktails, dinner, photo booth, music, live and silent auction. Get your bids ready and come join us for some fun!
Festivities start at 6pm, located in the basement Dining Hall at St Clement Catholic Church
Children are a great gift to us. One way families can find support for the moral and academic formation of their children is in a Catholic school. Below are just few of the reasons why we value our Catholic school:
*There is weekly Mass and special feast days where the children are more involved in the liturgy and regular prayer is a part of the school day.
*There is a regular religion class several times each week so the children can come to understand the rich tradition and teachings of the Catholic faith.
*Our Catholic School has a strong family feel and students are welcomed, and feel safe and comfortable while being challenged to grow and mature according to God’s plan for each of them.
*Teachers help the children connect the Catholic faith with all other learning and work with parents for the good of children.
Thank you to all of our wonderful parishioners, benefactors, and volunteers who make Catholic education in our area possible. Thank you to all of our dedicated teachers and staff who share their knowledge and faith each day with our students.
Thank you to our parents and families who made the decision to entrust St. Mary’s School with the education of their children.
May God continue to bless our students, families, and schools as we give thanks for the great blessing of Catholic school. Please contact the school or parish offices to learn more about enrolling your child(ren) in our excellent school.
We are looking for a few good men/women who like to bake to help make desserts for
our Youth Nights in Lancaster. The next gathering would be January 29 at 7:00 p.m.
Please contact Leigh Boorn via email [email protected] if you can help.
Thank You in Advance!
THANK YOU for your generous support of St. Clement Scrip Wars, with
your help we surpassed our goal of $130,000, reaching $186,000 in scrip
sold and the students will enjoy an all-school ice-cream party!
SS. Andrew-Thomas School will be having a Chili Cook Off fundraiser on Wednesday, Jan. 29, 5-7 PM. Call 608-763-2120 if you would like to enter your chili in the contest, entry fee $10.
Still considering a New Year’s resolution? Decide now to take part in one of Grant Co. Right to Life’s upcoming 2025 activities!
1. Pray for GCRTL’s efforts to bring a Safe Haven Baby Box to Grant County.
2. Help plan a movie night! Join a team to bring the full-length documentary, Unthinkable, by former PP clinic director, Abby Johnson, to a Grant Co. theater. (Or donate to offset costs.)
3. 2/4/25: Participate - from anywhere – in a 6 p.m. GCRTL Zoom meeting. Call for log-in info.
4. 3/1/25: Volunteer at a GCRTL table at a late a.m. Platteville Public Library Involvement Fair.
5. 4/5/25: Attend a free WI RTL Pregnancy Help Center conference in Wausau. By 3/21/25, register at https://www.classy.org/event/2025-pregnancy-help-center-spring-conference/e626057 .
6. Participate in a group to distribute small gifts to nursing home residents. Consider making a walker bag or lap blanket for residents. (GCRTL will provide materials.)
For more info., text or call Marge at 608.732.0850 or email [email protected] (NEW address!)
To the Family Promise Staff, Volunteers and Board Members,
Thank you so much for everything you have done for me and my family over the last six months. You have touched our lives in ways you will never know. When we came into this program, we were in a really bad time in our lives. I felt so low [and] broken. You guys helped me build myself back up. You gave all of us hope and peace of mind. Thank you for giving us what we needed and more. I will cherish the memories made and the lessons learned. You made me not only a better person, but a better parent. God bless all of you and everything you do for the families in this county that are in need.
Thank you again!”
Are You Looking For A Rewarding Summer Job Working With Children? Little Chargers Daycare in Cassville (a part of St. Charles Church) is looking to hire enthusiastic young people to provide care and activities for youth ages 2 years old - 12 years old. If interested, contact Kari Kelley, 608-725-5595. This is a great opportunity for a summer job.