As we enter into the holiest days of the year, please keep in prayer our catechumens and candidates who are preparing to enter the Church on Easter. We look forward to welcoming so many new Catholics into our community.
Please join us in prayer at the Triduum and Easter liturgies during these holy days. You are also welcomed to the afternoon holy hour on April 7th for Divine Mercy Sunday.
We also want to invite you to follow along on the St. Maximilian Kolbe Pastorate Facebook page for more frequent updates.
- Fr. Joe and St. Maximilian Kolbe Pastorate Staff
Please note that incense will be used at the following liturgies:
- Mass of the Lord's Supper (Holy Thursday)
- Easter Vigil Mass
- 8:00am - Easter Mass at St. Michael
- 9:00am - Easter Mass at St. Mary of the Lake
April 7 - Divine Mercy Sunday
To prepare for Divine Mercy Sunday, consider reading or watching one of the following, which highlights the connection between Divine Mercy and St. Maximilian Kolbe.
- The Hidden Connection Between Mary and Divine Mercy
- Divine Mercy: In the Second Greatest Story Ever Told - Episode 9 focuses on St. Maximilian Kolbe
- An Astonishing Miracle of Divine Mercy at Auschwitz
On Sunday afternoon, April 7, join for a Holy Hour and recitation of the Divine Mercy chaplet in the hour of mercy in the Old Church at St. John the Baptist in Waunakee.
Chosen - Season 4
Come out to St. John the Baptist this spring to watch the newest season of the Chosen on Tuesday evenings. Each week, one episode of Season 4 will be viewed with time for discussion at the end. Contact John Koga for more information.
Begins Tuesday, April 9
5:30 - 7:00pm
Gathering Room at St. John the Baptist
St. Maximilian Kolbe
In the coming months, we plan on sharing much more about our new patron, St. Maximilian Kolbe. If you haven't watched this video from Gabi After Hours yet, we would encourage you to do so!
April 4 - Noodles & Co. Fundraiser
St. John the Baptist school is hosting a fundraiser at Noodles & Co. in Waunakee on Thursday, April 4 between 4:00 - 8:00pm. 25% of all orders in store that mention St. John the Baptist or use the code GIVING25 when ordering online while signed into your rewards account will be given back to the school.
April 9 - CCW Meeting
Attention all women from St. Maximilian Kolbe Pastorate! You are cordially invited to attend our next membership meeting on Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30PM in the St. John the Baptist cafeteria. Come as early as 6:00PM for an optional social! All women from the Pastorate are welcome!
HS Volunteers for BT Gala
Blessed Trinity's Annual Roseanne Mills Gala will take place on Saturday, April 27. We are so excited to celebrate our school and our honoree, Judy Pulvermacher, with a Magnificent Masquerade! We are in need of volunteers during the week leading up to the event as well as help the night of. If you know of a high schooler who wants to give a little extra back to the church, or you have time in your schedule to share your talents, please let Mrs. Zepp know at azepp@btcatholic.us.
Bingo Nights
Bingo Nights at St. Mary of the Lake are happening this spring! Take a look at the schedule below and come on out for this great community event.
St. John Fest - Save the Date
Save the date for St. John Fest! June 14th and 15th will be days packed with community, music, great food, and celebrations for the 150th anniversary of St. John the Baptist. Information on sponsoring St. John Fest can be found below!
To get in touch with someone in the pastorate or submit something for a future newsletter, send us an e-mail and we will make sure it gets to the right person or someone who can best answer your question.
The cross is the school of love. - St. Maximilian Kolbe