How to submit briefs for the calendar page
Local briefs is a summary of events and programs held in the Diocese of Superior. Parishes and organizations are asked to submit event notices via email, fax or postal mail by Wednesday noon, the week before the publication date. Information for the calendar items cannot be accepted by telephone. Send to: Catholic Herald, Calendar Page, P.O. Box 969, Superior, WI 54880; Fax: 715-392-8656 or email to gro.s1540134214odcil1540134214ohtac1540134214@reps1540134214akm1540134214
Oct. 18
Hot dish dinner, Hammond
The St. Mary’s Women’s Guild, Hammond, hosts their annual nationality hot dish supper, 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Large assortment of hot dishes, salads, rolls, pies and beverages All are invited. Freewill offerings accepted. 715-796-2244.
Oct. 19-21
Koinonia, Merrill
St. Francis, Merrill, will host the #51 Koininia, a spiritual uplift for adults age 20-100. Contact Bluette Puchner, 715-866-4492, or email ten.l1540134214etyru1540134214tnec@1540134214kaleh1540134214tno1540134214.
Oct 20
Bake and crafts sale, Minong
The Tri-parish of St. Pius X, Solon Springs; St. Anthony, Gordon; and St. Mary, Minong, will hold a baked goods and craft sale at Henson’s Country Store, in Minong, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. A slice of pie and coffee will also be available for purchase. Proceeds benefit the Tri-Parish Catholic Charity fund. 612-670-8541.
Italian supper, Wilson
St. Bridget, Wilson, will hold an Italian supper, 5-7 p.m. Menu includes lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread, assorted desserts and beverages. Takeouts available. Cost is a freewill offering. 715-265-7133.
Oct. 21
Fall dinner, Mellen
Holy Rosary, Mellen, will hold the annual fall dinner, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Menu includes ham, roast beef with au jus, whipped potatoes, gravy, bush beans, vegetables, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10 for adults; $6 for ages 6-12; under age 5 eat free. There will also be raffles. The parish is handicapped accessible. 715-274-3701.
Fall festival, Erin Prairie
St. Patrick, Erin Prairie, holds a fall festival following the 11 a.m. Mass. Mass will feature music by the Erin Prairie Folk Group. Day includes a roasted turkey dinner, served until 1:30, bake sale, cake walk, fish pond, themed baskets, raffles and more. 715-246-4652.
Concert, Lac du Flambeau
St. Anthony, Lac du Flambeau, hosts a concert by international recording artist Tom Organiscak, 2 p.m. Tickets: $10 at the door. Ice cream sundae social to follow. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. 715-614-9717 or moc.r1540134214eitno1540134214rf@551540134214sat1540134214.
Sunday breakfasts, Superior
The Knights of Columbus Council 7106 will hold Sunday breakfasts, 9 to 11 a.m., at Holy Assumption, Superior, each Sunday until Nov. 11. Menu includes eggs to order, pancakes or French toast, ham, bacon, sausage, hash browns, toast, coffee, juice or milk. Cost is $7 for adults; $5 for children ages 10 and under. 715-394-7919.
Oct. 22
Prayer group, Minong
River of Life Prayer Group meets, 6-7:30 p.m., at St. Mary Church. All are welcome. 715-376-4126 or 715-376-2697.
Evening of reparation
An evening of reparation, in response to the ongoing revelation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, will be held at Nativity of Our Lord, Rhinelander. Led by Bishop James P. Powers, the evening will start at 6:30 p.m., include adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and continue with a Mass of Reconciliation and Forgiveness. All are invited.
Oct. 23
Evening of reparation
An evening of reparation, in response to the ongoing revelation of sexual abuse in the Catholic Church, will be held at St. Patrick Church, Hudson. Led by Bishop James P. Powers, the evening will start at 6:30 p.m., include adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and continue with a Mass of Reconciliation and Forgiveness. All are invited.
GriefShare, Woodruff
Holy Family Circle of Care, Woodruff, will run GriefShare sessions each Tuesday through Dec. 11, 3-5 p.m., at Holy Family Catholic Church. No meeting Tuesday, Nov. 20. GriefShare is a nondenominational support group. 715-356-6284, ext. 168 or 155.
Oct. 27
Christmas bazaar, Glenwood City
St. John the Baptist, Glenwood City will host a Christmas bazaar/craft show and bake sale 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Oct. 27. Lunch will be served, and a raffle will be held at 1 p.m. 715-265-7133.
Oct. 28
Chicken dinner, Manitowish Waters
Our Lady Queen of Peace holds an annual chicken dinner, noon to 2 p.m. Menu includes one-half of a baked chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, Manitowish cranberry sauce, coffee and dessert. There will also be a wine bar. Carryout available. Cost is $12.50 per person; $7 for ages 12 and younger; special rate for families with three or more children. 715-543-8428.
Nov. 2
First Friday adoration, Tomahawk
St. Mary, Tomahawk, holds all-night adoration on the first Friday of each month, 6 p.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday morning, in the church. All are welcome. Benediction starts at 10 a.m. Saturday. 715-453-2878 or email moc.k1540134214waham1540134214otcms1540134214@htuo1540134214yerd1540134214
Nov. 3
St. Vincent de Paul retreat, Hayward
The Superior Council of the Society of St Vincent de Paul will host a retreat, “The Life of St Vincent de Paul: How It Relates to Us as Individuals,” at St Joseph Catholic Church, Hayward. Deacon James Boorman, from the Diocese of Sioux Falls, S.D., will present. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m., and the retreat will conclude with an opportunity for confession at 3 p.m., followed by Mass at 4 p.m. Free continental breakfast and lunch. Free will offerings accepted. For more information, email moc.l1540134214iamg@1540134214relsi1540134214egd31540134214, or call or text 414-436-5350 to register by Oct. 27.
Harvest dinner, Washburn
The Knights of Columbus, Washburn, sponsor their annual ham and meatball dinner at St. Louis Catholic Church, 5-7 p.m. Menu includes vegetables, bread, beverage, and homemade desserts. Cost is $12 for adults; $5 for children; ages 5 and younger eat free. Proceeds go to local charities and church needs. 715-373-2676.
Oct. 28
Chicken dinner, Manitowish Waters
Our Lady Queen of Peace will hold an annual chicken dinner, noon to 2 p.m. Menu includes one-half of a baked chicken, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, vegetable, Manitowish cranberry sauce, coffee and dessert. There will also be a wine bar. Carryout available. Cost is $12.50 per person; $7 for ages 12 and under. Special rate for families of five with three or more children. 715-543-8428.
Nov. 12
Prayer group, Minong
The River of Life Prayer Group of St. Mary, Minong; St. Anthony, Gordon; and St. Pius, Solon Springs, will meet at St. Mary Church, Mondays, Nov. 12 and Nov. 26. Prayer and praise, 5-6 p.m., prayer ministry 6-6:30 p.m. 715-376-4126 or 715-376-2797.