Events

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Feb. 26
Handicap access fundraiser, Fifield
St. Francis of Fifield has a take-out soup/sandwich/cookie meal at Kountry Kafe from 4:30-7:30 p.m. Call in advance to place large orders. Proceeds go to the handicap access fund.
Send donations to the St. Anthony Office, 276 South Fifth Ave., Park Falls, Wl 54552.

March 1
Lenten retreat, Superior
Knights of Columbus #499 host their annual Lenten retreat at Kress Hall in the Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 1. Topic is “The Jewish Roots of Holy Week.” Retreat includes a video presentation, “The 7 Last Days of Jesus,” by Brant Pitre, a discussion group and question-and-answer time. Cost is $10 and includes snacks, box lunch and beverage.
Register by Feb. 26 at https://forms.gle/qn47ep2oE1fB2f5g6. 218-626-5593.

Lenten retreat, Woodruff
The Our Lady Queen of the Universe Order of Secular Franciscans hosts their fourth annual Lenten retreat at Holy Family, Woodruff. The free retreat begins with 8:30 a.m. registration and include a 9 a.m. talk by Fr. Maria Joseph Kodiganti; a 9:30 a.m. talk by Fr. Ed Anderson; a 10-11 a.m. break with opportunities for confession, discussion and DVD viewing; an 11 a.m. talk from Fr. Robert Thorn; and an 11:30 a.m. talk by Fr. Gerald Hagen. Lunch will be served at noon. Freewill donations accepted. For more information, email .

March 2
Jesus Fest, Park Falls
Jesus Fest will be held at St. Anthony Church, Park Falls, starting at 2:00 p.m., followed by a healing Mass and anointing at 3 p.m., and a physical healing prayers – encounter ministries style at 4 p.m. The musical group Elijah will perform during the concert, Mass and healing prayers. No meals provided. Restaurants open in the area. For more information, call Jim, 715-762-2916.

Community breakfast, Superior
Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Superior, holds a free community breakfast to celebrate the anniversary of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Conference, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Kress Hall at Cathedral of Christ the King, Superior. Music, door prizes and a silent auction. Donations welcome. 715-392-8511.

March 7
Fish fry, Superior
St. Anthony Parish, Superior, holds Lenten fish fries every Friday during Lent, 4-6:30 p.m. Menu includes fried or baked fish, mashed or baked potato, coleslaw, vegetable, pickled beets, roll, dessert and beverage (dine-in). Take-out available. Cost: $15 for adults; $7 for students; preschoolers eat free. Parish is handicapped accessible.
Local deliveries available by calling 715-398-3261 Monday through Thursday. Leave a message with name, address and phone number if no answer.

Fish fry, Ladysmith
The Ladysmith Knights of Columbus will host Lenten fish fries every Friday during Lent, 4:30-6 p.m., at the Our Lady of Sorrows School gym. Menu includes baked or fried fish, baked potato or French fries, rolls, coleslaw, cake, milk or coffee. Dine-in or take-out. Cost: $13 for adults; $7 for students; preschoolers eat free. The PCCW will have a bake sale each Friday and will collect non-perishable foods for the local food pantry. 715-532-3051.

Stations of the Cross, Balsam Lake
Our Lady of The Lakes, Balsam Lake, holds an evening of music and the Stations of the Cross with Catholic composer Francesca LaRosa. A light supper will be provided at 5 p.m., followed by the service beginning at 6 p.m.

March 14
Fish fry, Amery
St. Joseph Parish, Amery, holds Lenten fish fries, Fridays, March 14, 21 and 28, 4:30-7 p.m. Dinner features baked or deep-fried fish, baby red or scalloped potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, roll, coleslaw, and a variety of desserts. Cost is $13 for adults; $7 for ages 6-11; ages 5 and younger eat free. Dine-in or take-out available. 715-268-7717.

March 17
St. Patrick’s Day dinner, Washburn
The Washburn Knights of Columbus Council 6702 hosts a St. Patrick’s Day dinner on March 17, 4:30-7 p.m., at the St. Louis parish hall. Serving traditional corned beef and cabbage and ham. Cost is $15 for adults; $10 for children; ages 11 and younger eat free. Dessert and beverage included. Take-outs available. 715-373-2676.

March 21-22
Lenten retreat, Rice Lake
St. Joseph, Rice Lake, hosts a Lenten mission retreat featuring prominent Bible scholar Dr. John Bergsma. Free to attend. To view full schedule and to register, go to https://stpaulcenter.com/ricelake2025/.

March 22
Cluster Lenten Retreat, Frederic
On Saturday, March 22 from 12:30-4:15 p.m. at St. Dominic Church, Frederic. Fr. Tom Sagili will preach on “Accepting Life’s Challenges.” More information at sd-ic.org.

March 26
Theology of Body retreat, Ashland
Our Lady of the Lake, Ashland, hosts speaker Jason Evert. Talks include “Purified” and “Gender and the Theology of Your Body.” Eucharistic adoration, Reconciliation and music provided by Aly Aleigha. Cost is $25. Contact Paula, 715-685-1720. Register at tinyurl.com/43fxx7zc.

March 30
Spring dinner, Haugen
Holy Trinity, Haugen, has a curbside-only spring dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pork, dumplings, sauerkraut, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn, cranberries, roll, dessert and kolache. Cost is $13. RSVP by calling the parish office, 715-234-2032, ext. 2.

April 5
Education fundraiser, Spooner
St. Francis de Sales School, Spooner, hosts a Celebration for Education fundraiser.
Evening includes a catered dinner, dessert auction, basket raffles, silent auction, gun raffle, quilt raffle and more. Tickets are $50 each and include a drink ticket plus a chance to win cash prizes.
To purchase tickets, call 715-635-3105 or 715-635-2774 or visit sfdsspooner.org.

Ongoing
Retreats and workshops, Arbor Vitae
The Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae, holds programs and retreats year-round. Visit www.marywoodsc.org. 715-385-3750.

Retreats, Marathon City
St. Anthony Spirituality Center, Marathon City, holds weekend, day-long and private retreats, programs and workshops throughout the year.   Visit www.sarcenter.com or call 715-443-2236 for more information.

Retreats, Buffalo, Minn.
Christ the King Retreat Center, Buffalo, Minn., holds programs and retreats year-round. www.kingshouse.com. 763-682-1394, ext. 11.