Announcements

New Members:

Pray the Rosary for World Peace every Monday at Noon at St. Patrick's, Menasha.

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Catholic Men's Discernment Group. This monthly gathering includes Mass, supper, and conversation with men who are age 18 and older who have  questions about the priesthood and vocations, and who are open to the possibility that God may be calling them to be a priest.  The next group will be Feb. 5 and the First Friday evening of each month, at 6:30 p.m. The group meets at Xavier House, 220 S. Michigan Street in De Pere. Contact Fr.

If interested E-mail Tom Long or contact him by phone at 920-272-8293 .

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Please join us for St. Margaret Mary Elementary School's Wines Around the World Silent Auction & Fundraiser on  Saturday, February 6, from 6 - 9pm at Butte des Morts Country Club.  The cost is $40/person.  Embark on an adventurous evening of food and wine from around the world during this annual fundraiser for St. Margaret Mary Elementary School!  With 100's of silent auction items to bid on, it's one trip around the world you won’t want to miss! 

Tickets are available at the School Office or contact us by phone at 920-729-4565.

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Don't Miss This!  Bishop Robert Morneau is speaking about his "Encounters with God" and how it changed his life at the Mount Tabor Center Janssen Forum Thurs., Feb. 11th at 7:30 am.  Join us at 7:15am for continental breakfast.  Mass will be celebrated following his talk. 

All are welcome, please call 920-722-8918 to reserve your spot. 

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Reminder:

Divine Mercy Chaplet and Litany on Thurs., Jan. 28, @2:30 p.m.; 1st Friday Rosary @7:30 a.m., Feb. 5, followed by Mass at 8:15 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church.

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St Katharine Drexel Parish presents: Spring Fever Frenzy at:  VanAbel's of Hollandtown - doors open at 4:30 on Sat., Feb. 13, Featuring: “an all you can eat” chicken dinner, Raffles & auctions.  Tickets: $20 in advance, $25 at  the door.

For more information or tickets call 920-766-1445.

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St. Mary Parish, Menasha is having “Winter Escape” at Germania Hall on Feb. 13 from 5:30 pm to midnight.  There will be a dinner, entertainment, raffles and a silent auction. 

Tickets are $25.  Call 920-725-7714.

Knights of Columbus

Men, please join the Neenah Knights of Columbus at Monte Alverno Retreat Center Feb. 12-14, 2010. 

For more information e-mail Tony Ansems or contact him by phone at 920-725-5129.  Suggested offering is $160.

TCCES Early Childhood and Kindergarten Open House & Registration, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Sunday, January 31, 2010 at all TCCES campuses

Come meet TCCES teachers and administrators, tour classrooms and facilities and receive program information.  TCCES offers:

¨ Programs for two-year-old children up through elementary.

¨ Specialized art, computer, gym, and music, full libraries,   playgrounds, gymnasiums, secured buildings and hot lunch!

¨ Flexible scheduling with a choice of 2, 3 or 5 days a   week programs.

¨ Extended Day Early Childhood Programs and Before and   After School Care.

Half and full day Kindergarten options.

St. Gabriel Catholic School PTO

Pancake Breakfast - to kick-off Catholic Schools Week

Sunday, January 31, from 9:00-11:30 am

Serving:  Pancakes, sausages, scrambled eggs with a “topping” bar, fruit & muffins, milk, juice and coffee.  Adults $6, Seniors $5, children (3-15 years) $3.  Tickets available on site the day of event.  All proceeds will be used for enhancement and classroom enrichment at the school.

Bible Study

Will continue on Thursday mornings from 9-11 am.  We are studying the Bible time line and it is not too late to join in. 

If you have any questions, please contact Julie Schmitz at 920-722-4961.

"Roe v. Wade"

"Roe v. Wade" will be commemorated this year  the weekend of January 23-24. The "Respect-Life Committee" will be in the back of Church that weekend after all the Masses with pro-life materials and hand-outs. Please stop by.

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Adorers Needed

Please “Spend an hour with Jesus” in the

Perpetual Adoration Chapel at St. Margaret Mary, Neenah.

Please call Bob Nackers at 725-0415

St. Gabriel Elementary School Presents:

“Today I Feel...!” Story Hour for Children
Wed., Feb. 3rd 2010 from 1-2 pm.
Now in Room 15
Stories, songs, crafts and more!

Scrip New Year Resolutions

 How do you pay for your prescriptions at Shopko, Walgreens, and Walmart?  Have you ever considered using Scrip gift cards to pay for them?  Stop at the Scrip table after Mass or in the Parish Office during the week to purchase Walgreens and Shopko gift cards.  Or plan ahead and order gift cards for all your Walmart shopping.  Use them the same as cash to pay for your prescription drugs and other drug store needs.  You can even use gift cards to pay for your eye exams, glasses, and contact lenses.  Buy Scrip today!

RCIA: Adults interested in becoming Catholic participate in the RCIA Process. Call the Parish Office for information.

Registration of New Members: New members are welcome to the Parish and asked to call the Parish Office.

Hospital Visitation: Please notify the office when you or someone you love enters the hospital. Fr. Allen and Sr. JoAnn make regular visits to the area hospitals.     

Twenty-four hour help: is available for unplanned pregnancy. Call 731-4354.                                                 

St. Vincent de Paul Help line: 729-4571