New in the Update this week:
- Valleyfair Trip - Thursday July 21, 8 am-8 pm
- Thank Yous - Pax Week, Eagle Project, Solid Foundations
High School Valleyfair Trip
8 am-8 pm, Thu Jul 21th
Unite Ministries (our collaborative effort between the Catholic parishes in the area) is sponsoring a day trip to Valleyfair for high school students. We will meet at and carpool from the Pax Christi Youth Center.
Much for Which to Be Thankful!
Pax Week
Pax Week, which combined our Elementary Summer Church Camp and Middle School Service Week and added High School Activity Nights was great! Thank you to all who participated and volunteered. If you have any feedback we would love to hear it, simply reach out to Michelle, Anna, or Zach.
Eagle Project
Thank you to Aidan Morcom who generously chose Pax Christi as the subject of his Eagle Scout Project. Aidan and his team were busy rebuilding our fire pit, installing a small patio with a great table for S'more's and water jugs between the fire pit and the volleyball court, and building a wood stack to better organize all the wood for bonfires. He did a great job, view some images of the final project HERE.
Solid Foundations
We continue to be amazed at the generosity of parishioners and individuals in our community; when we ask you all step up. Solid Foundations is our annual intercessory prayer and fundraising campaign. This year over 50 people have pledged to pray for us and on top of that the campaign raised $6,500.00+. That amount is able to assist 20+ students and adult leaders in attending various youth ministry camps and trips that took place over the last year and into this summer. Thank you so much!
Summer Bonfires
Wednesdays 7-9 pm | Pax Christi
Middle and High School Students are invited to the Wed Night Bonfires. Feel free to bring your friends for S'mores, fun, and games. If it ever rains on a bonfire night we will move into the Youth Center. The only time we will cancel is if there are severe storm warnings in effect.
Games at St. James Coffee
Mondays | 11am-1pm
Middle and High School Students are welcome to hang out at St. James Coffee on Mondays this summer from 11 am-1 pm for games of all kinds.
Bring your favorite board or card game. Drinks and snacks will be available for purchase.
Summer Picnics
Jun 15 | Jul 20 | Aug 17, 6 pm
The picnics are back this summer for all our parishioners. Pax Christi will provide hotdogs, brats, buns, condiments, some fruit, and beverages. Parishioners are encouraged, but not required, to bring something to share. Invite some friends!
July 20 Parish Picnic, 6 pm
RSVP and/or Volunteer for the July 20 Parish Picnic
Picnic Attendee RSVP
Set-up Volunteer between 5-6 pm
Clean-up Volunteer between 7:30-8:30 pm
Grilling Brats & Dogs 5:30-6:15 pm
Grilling Brats & Dogs 6:15-7:00 pm
Welcome Bishop Robert Barron
Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Robert Barron the next bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester. Read his statement HERE.
He is widely known for the organization he founded called Word on Fire. Bishop Barron is also one of the most followed Catholics on social media, especially on YouTube. On top of that he is a holy man and, we hope, will be a great shepherd for our diocese.