Inspired by the Spirit Update
Bonnie Firkus
Director of Finance, Building & Grounds
Director of Finance, Building & Grounds
Thank you to all who continue to donate to our Capital Campaign. Every month we receive our share of your contributions to this fund.
Our committee has been very busy processing requests for expenditures from the fund. We are able to send our employees to training seminars at the John Paul II Healing Center and Fr. Sakowski was able to attend a retreat this month. It is a blessing to have the support of our parish to allow our leadership to grow in faith and then share that growth with our parishioners. You may have seen the new hymn number board if you have attended Mass at St. Raymond.
We are just getting started putting your generosity to good use. We will continue to share our growth opportunities and insights with you.
Once again none of this is possible without your support both spiritually and financially.
Blessings,
Bonnie Firkus
Director of Finance, Building and Grounds
Friday Feature
HSHS Sacred Heart Hospital in Eau Claire Seeking Volunteer Catholic Eucharistic Ministers
Bring Communion to hospital patients. Volunteers normally spend one to two hours every week or every other week. Volunteers need to be authorized Eucharistic Ministers in their home parishes. Volunteers need to be trained for distribution of Communion at the hospital with COVID-19 safety protocols in place. We want to distribute Communion every day of the week, especially Sunday. If interested, please contact Eric Butters in the Spiritual Care Department at Sacred Heart Hospital. Email: Eric.Butters@hshs.org or call 715-717-6174.
Knights of Columbus 2023 Scholarships
The Trinity Council is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for $500 scholarships that are for students who are members of St Raymond! We are allocating up to three scholarships to help our young parishioners in their pursuit of higher education. Applications are now available at StRaymond.us. The application deadline is noon on Sunday, August 13th.
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Drinking with the Saints
Friday, June 9th 7-9pm
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If you have any questions or need more information, please contact: Daniel Gutierrez, Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation at dgutierrez@SMSRCatholic.com
St. Raymond Baby Bottle Fundraiser
Please take home a baby bottle, put your spare change in it, and bring it back on Father's Day weekend to help support the lifesaving efforts of the Eau Claire County Chapter of Wisconsin Right to Life. A portion of the donations will go to the APPLE Pregnancy Care Center, and another portion will remain with St. Raymond parish to purchase pro-life materials for our library.
St. Mary Fall Festival 2023
Save the Date! Oct 7-8th St. Mary's Fall Festival will be celebrating another fun community event for St. Mary's parishioners and neighbors. If you are interested in helping organize this event please contact Megan Glassbrenner at 715-577-6061 or email johnandmeg@live.com. We are in need of helpers with the children's carnival, chicken dinner, parish hall country store and more!
Upcoming Events:
June 3. First Saturday Devotions. 7:30am. St. Mary
June 4. Young Couples Bible Study. 4pm. St. Mary
June 5. Knights of Columbus Meeting. 7pm. St. Mary
June 8. Coffee Community. 8:45am. St. Raymond
June 8. PCCW Meeting. 6pm. St. Raymond
June 9. Drinking with the Saints. 7pm. St. Mary
June 10 & 11. Anniversary Blessings at all Masses
June 11. Hospitality Sunday. 9:30am. St. Raymond
June 11. Social Sunday. Noon to 1pm. St. Mary
June 5. Knights of Columbus Meeting. 7pm. St. Mary
June 8. Coffee Community. 8:45am. St. Raymond
June 8. PCCW Meeting. 6pm. St. Raymond
June 9. Drinking with the Saints. 7pm. St. Mary
June 10 & 11. Anniversary Blessings at all Masses
June 11. Hospitality Sunday. 9:30am. St. Raymond
June 11. Social Sunday. Noon to 1pm. St. Mary
June 11. Young Couples Bible Study. 4pm. St. Mary
June 12. Knights of Columbus Meeting. 7pm. St. Raymond
June 12. Knights of Columbus Meeting. 7pm. St. Raymond
June 15. Coffee Community. 8:45am. St. Raymond
June 18. Young Couples Bible Study 4pm St. Mary
June 18-22. Totus Tuus. 7:30pm-10pm. (Grades 7-12th) St. Mary
June 18. Young Couples Bible Study 4pm St. Mary
June 18-22. Totus Tuus. 7:30pm-10pm. (Grades 7-12th) St. Mary
June 19-23. Totus Tuus. 9am-2:30pm. (Grades 1-6th) St. Mary
June 22. No 8am Mass or Confessions. St. Raymond
June 23. No 9am Daily Mass. St. Mary
June 24. No Confessions. St. Mary
June 22. No 8am Mass or Confessions. St. Raymond
June 23. No 9am Daily Mass. St. Mary
June 24. No Confessions. St. Mary
June 25. 20th Anniversary of Ordination and Farewell Reception for Fr. Derek Sakowski after each Mass.
June 25. Young Couples Bible Study. 4pm. St. Mary
Small Group Communities & Studies
For those of you looking to grow deeper in faith and community, consider one of our small groups offered through the Parish.
Join our Becoming Catholic (RCIA) group, that provides a place where you can listen to, consider, and explore God’s calling for the next step in your faith journey. The group meets twice a month to discuss a variety of topics surrounding our practice of faith and Christian living. There is no obligation to become Catholic by attending and simply provides a space to be uplifted by others and grow in your individual faith journey. For more information contact Michael Van Hemert at mvanhemert@smsrcatholic.com.
Employment Opportunities
Director of Music and Liturgy: St. Mary and St. Raymond Parishes are now hiring for a Full-Time (32h) position of Director of Music and Liturgy. Position Overview: To provide outstanding leadership and teambuilding in all areas of liturgical ministry, particularly sacred music – all with a view to leading disciples into deeper conversion and fellowship, while ensuring that the parishes’ liturgical celebrations are uplifting and deeply prayerful. To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Fr. Derek Sakowski: DSakowski@diolclergy.org
Click here for the full job description.
Click here for the full job description.
Help Needed
We need help for various tasks at the parish. Dusting, vacuuming, and washing are just some of the ways we keep our parish a beautiful and welcoming place to worship and gather. Our experience tells us that the best help comes from within the parish. Please contact Bonnie Firkus if interested in helping.
Online Giving
Weekly Stewardship Made Easy. Donate Online or at Mass!
Estate Planning
There are many ways to financially invest in our communities. Would you prayerfully consider treating one of the parishes as one of your children in your will or estate planning? For more information contact Bonnie Firkus.