Events

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Dec. 5
Christmas Bazaar/luncheon, Barron
The St. Joseph Ladies’ Guild, Barron, hosts their annual Christmas bazaar and luncheon on Friday, Dec. 5, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Day includes a hot beef meal, Christmas items, cookie trays and bake sale, raffles and more. Porch pots and sweatshirts available for purchase. Learn more at sspbandj.org. 715-637-3255.

Lutefisk and meatloaf dinner, Pattison Park
St. William, Pattison Park, holds a lutefisk and meatloaf dinner, Friday, Dec. 5, 4-7 p.m. Menu includes lutefisk in white sauce or melted butter, boiled potatoes, Swedish meatballs, lefse, coleslaw, peas, pickled beets, beverage and desert. Tickets are $25. Only 100 tickets available. Call Joannie at 715-399-2743 to reserve. No tickets sold at the door.

Dec. 6
Christmas bazaar, Chetek
St. Boniface, Chetek, holds a Christmas bazaar, Saturday, Dec. 6, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. General store, Christmas cookies and baked goods, a light chili luncheon, and more. Learn more at sspbandj.org. 715-637-3255.

Advent program, Duluth, Minn.
St. Joseph, Duluth Heights, holds an Advent program, “The Crib, the Cross and the Cup: The vision of St. Francis,” Saturday, Dec. 6, noon to 3 p.m. Led by Fr. Steve McMichael, OFM Conv, learn how Francis’s vision inspired the church and continues to invite us today. Soup and bread lunch will be served. 218-481-7161.

Cookie walk, Iron River
St. Michael, Iron River, holds a cookie walk, Saturday, Dec. 6, 9 a.m. to noon. Visit northwoodscatholics.org,  or email  for details.

Dec. 7
Advent Concert, Tomahawk
St. Mary’s Choir and friends host their annual Advent Concert at St. Mary’s Church, Tomahawk, on Dec. 7th at 4 p.m. Doors open at 3 p.m.
Sixty-five singers and instrumentalists perform holiday favorites. Admission is free; a freewill offering will be collected. An hors d’oeuvre and dessert reception follows. 715-453-2878.

Dec. 13-14
Holiday Fair, Fifield
St. Francis of Assisi, Fifield, holds a holiday fair, Saturday, Dec. 13, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 14, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Variety of items for sale, including bakery goods, fudge, Christmas décor, crafts, jewelry and more. 715-762-4494.

Dec. 14
Christmas concert, Weyerhaeuser
Blue Hills Chorale performs a Christmas concert at Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Weyerhaeuser, 2 p.m. Refreshments after. 715-532-3051.

Dec. 17
Christmas concert, Bruce
Blue Hills Chorale performs a Christmas concert at Nathaniel Lutheran, Bruce, 7 p.m. Refreshments after. 715-532-3051.

Jan. 24-25, 2026
Men’s retreat, Trego
A diocesan-sponsored men’s retreat will be held Jan. 24-25, 2026, at Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center. The featured speaker is Dr. Jonathan Reyes. For more information, go to catholicdos.org/evangelization-missionary-discipleship.

Jan. 31-Feb. 1 and Feb. 7-8
Women’s retreats, Trego
Diocesan-sponsored women’s retreats will be held Jan. 31-Feb. 1, and Feb. 7-8, 2026, at Trinity Woods Catholic Retreat Center. Sisters from the Handmaids of the Heart of Jesus will lead the retreats.
The focus of the retreats will be on authentic femininity and how identity stems from relationships as mothers, daughters, sisters and brides.
For more information, go to catholicdos.org/evangelization-missionary-discipleship.

Feb. 15
Music and healing service, Park Falls
St. Anthony, Park Falls, hosts Jesus Winterfest ’26, an Encounter Ministry-style music and healing service on Feb. 15, 2-4:30 p.m.
All are invited. Live music accompanies the service. For more information, call Jim, 715-762-2916, and leave a message.

Ongoing
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.