Hello Parents, Families, and Parishioners,
There are many updates for you this month. Here is a very brief rundown (you'll find more details as you scroll down):
- Prayer & Adoration Nights | start Wed Oct 5, 6-8 pm
- Family Formation | Wed Oct 12 & Sun Oct 16 (all parishioners welcome)
- Pilgrimage to Guadalupe Shrine | Sat Oct 15 (all parishioners welcome)
- Trunk-or-Treat | Sun Oct 30 (all parishioners welcome)
- Unite Ministries Fall Line-up Announced (for Teens & Families)
We feel like we are getting back to a state of normal with events and programs. This update is packed full... We know time is short and inboxes get slammed, so we appreciate you taking the time to skim through these updates.
We are excited to see what the Lord will do here at Pax this year! Please continue to pray for Pax Christi, our priests and deacons, staff, and all our parishioners.
Peace,
Zach Rawson, Director of Children, Youth, & Family Ministry
Michelle Todd, Coordinator of Children's Ministry
Wednesday Night Adoration
6-8 pm, Starting Oct 5 | Main Church
All parishioners, especially parents who have students in Wed night small groups, are invited to pray in the Church on Wednesdays starting Oct 5. The Blessed Sacrament will be exposed following Mass and our priests will lead Benediction and Reposition at 8. RSVP using the sign up below for more information or contact Brigitte, Michelle, or Zach.
Wednesday Adoration, 6-8pm
All are invited to join in praying for our parish, families, children, youth, and catechists. Sign up for more information about regularly praying with us on Wednesday nights.
I'd like more information
Family Formation Nights
Wed Oct 12 & Sun Oct 16
This year families of all ages are invited to our Family Formation Nights which will include dinner, discussion, and prayer.
Both nights will run 6:00-7:15 pm*
This month's theme is Celebrating the Eucharist as a Family.
*On Wed you are invited to 5:30 Mass
October Family Formation Night
Let us know if you plan on attending so we can plan for dinner.
RSVP for Wed Oct 12
RSVP for Sun Oct 16
Family Ministry at Pax Christi
Vision: Launch families into and guide them along their spiritual adventure! LEARN MORE.
Fall Family Pilgrimage
9 am, Oct 15 | Meet @ Youth Center
Join other Pax Christi families and parishioners on a pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in La Crosse. After caravanning we'll pray the Stations of the Cross and eat lunch together (bring a bag lunch or let us know in the RSVP if you'd like us to reserve space to eat in the cafe). Afterwards you are free to take in the Shrine at your leisure. RSVP below (not required but appreciated).
Fall Family Pilgrimage
Meet at the Youth Center at 9 am
Sign-up to Attend the Pilgrimage
I/We would be interested in lunch at the Cafe
Children's Ministry at Pax Christi
Vision: Lead children to Jesus and guide them as they develop relationships w/him and his Church. LEARN MORE.
Trunk-or-Treat at Pax Christi
Oct 30, 3-4 pm | Back Parking Lot
Come dressed in your costume for some trick-or-treating (or the Youth Center if the weather forces us inside).
Parishioners willing to bring and pass out candy are also welcome and needed.
Pax Christi will provide warm beverages! Bonus points for most creative costume and car/trunk decorations!
Trunk-or-Treat 2022
3-4 pm, Sun Oct 30 | Back Parking Lot
Trunk-or-Treater RSVP
Candy/Treat Provider RSVP
Youth Ministry at Pax Christi
Vision: Journey with and equip teens as they become lifelong, authentic, Catholic disciples. LEARN MORE.
Unite Ministries
Unite Ministries is an initiative of the Rochester Area Catholic Youth Ministry offices with a mission to unite teens, ignite a love for Jesus and his Church, and invite teens to respond to that love. Check out our Fall line up of events:
- Oct 15 | Unite Mass at St. Francis
- Oct 20 | Fall Party at Pax Christi
- Nov 19 | Friendsgiving at St. Pius
Something for everybody at Pax Christi
Our parish has a bunch of stuff going on. Be sure to check out the bulletin for more information. Here are a couple more things we saw that we think you might enjoy!
The Wild Goose
Video Study on the Holy Spirit
Lumen Christi is inviting everybody in the parish to this beautifully done video study. Try it out, you won't be disappointed.
Tuesdays from 6-8 pm Oct 11-Nov 29
Return: How to Draw Your Child Back
to The Church Book Study
Fr. John & Adam Worm invite you to a study about bringing your kids back.
More info in the bulletin.
Mon 9:45-11:15 | Thur 7-8:30
Endow Catholic Social Teaching
Monthly Study | St. James Coffee
Study and discussion led by Katie Netzel. Join the group at anytime. Come to a couple sessions, or come to them all!
10-11:15 am 2nd Fridays Oct-May
Our New Bishop
Did you know you can listen to Bishop Barron's homilies online HERE? You can also read the column he writes regularly HERE.
Take some time to explore the Word on Fire website; it is full of resources to help one grow in faith. And, don't forget about his YouTube channel which is loaded with tons of free content.