Do you have something you’d like to see in the bulletin?
Submit your ideas to: bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org
We have a new section on the website to keep you updated on the current 2025-2027 Parish Painting Restoration Project, as well as past restoration projects.
St. Mary’s Prayer List
Please pray for Roxann Walsh, Marlene McGowan, those who are sick, unemployed, in need, and all families who are suffering in any way; from illness, cancer, uncertainty, & anxieties; Families & Friends, please pray the rosary. *If you or someone you know would like to be included on the prayer list please notify us at bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org*
Christmas Set-up
we will be setting up the church for the Christmas season on Monday, December 22nd at 6:30pm. It takes many hands to accomplish this task and your help is needed! Please join us!
Christmas Memorial Poinsettias
Christmas will be here very soon! If you would like to donate to the Christmas Flowers in memory or in honor of someone, we are now taking donations. Please be sure to have your donation to the parish office no later than December 17th. This will give the office time to compile the list of donors and put the list in the Christmas Bulletin.
Christmas Brunch December 7th
Sign up sheets are in the back of church, please sign up as soon as possible so we can have an accurate count for food.will also have the Cookie Walk this year- it was very popular last year.The cookies will be for sale after all of the masses on the weekend of December 6th and 7th.But- to make this happen- we will need cookie donations!We had a great assortment last year.You can bring your cookie donations on Saturday night or Sunday morning to the basement and they will be sold after all masses. To call to sign up please call Linda Lochner at 847-867-4941.
The Mauston Community Sharing Pantry
serves people in the Mauston school district. It is open for food distribution on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9:30-11:00. St. Mary’s Parish has joined as a church partner.
Donations
There is a tote in the vestibule near the stairs to the basement to collect food donations. The donations will be brought to the food pantry on Wednesdays. If able, please consider sharing some non-perishable items with those in need in our community. Thank you!
RCIA Classes
Do you know anyone interested in becoming a Catholic and joining the Church? For upcoming RCIA classes please contact Deacon Tom deacontomhale@gmail.com or the Parish Office 608-666-2421,
