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
2020 Superior Catholic Herald schedule
Feb. 4
Presentation, River Falls
St. Bridget, River Falls, 6:30-8:30 p.m. “No Contribution is Too Small” is the topic of the Seventh Annual Doris H. Murphy Memorial Lecture, and will be presented by Christine Newkirk. 715-425-1870.
Feb. 6
ALS support group, Hudson
An ALS support group will meet the first Thursday of each month, 10-11:30 a.m., at St. Patrick Church, Hudson.
The February meeting will give people living with ALS, their friends, family members, and caregivers information from a local doctor about palliative and hospice care.Visit atwww.alsa.org/community/support-groups/ for information. Email Katherine Bates, facilitator, at .
Feb. 8
Benefit, Rib Lake
A farm family benefit for the Probst/Harder farm will be held at Zondlo’s Ballroom, Rib Lake, 2-10 p.m. There will be music throughout the event. Dinner plates available. 715-427-5259.
Indoor winter garage sale, Catawba
St. Paul the Apostle, Catawba, will hold an indoor winter garage sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Silent auction, garage sale, barbecue lunch, homemade cheesecake, baked goods sale, and free children’s movie, with babysitters available. 715-339-2222.
Salad Bar Luncheon, Superior
St. Francis Xavier Church, Superior, starting at noon. Salad bar luncheon featuring homemade salads, bread, desserts and beverage. Door prizes and raffles. Tickets, available at the door, are $10 for adults; $6 for ages 6-12. Ages 5 and younger free. 715-399-8564.
Feb. 10
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. Meeting cancelled if bad weather.
Feb. 18
Pancake supper, River Falls
St. Bridget, River Falls, 4-7 p.m. Annual pancake supper. Menu includes pancakes, ham, fruit, milk and coffee. Cost is freewill offering. Proceeds go to Our Neighbor’s Place. 715-425-1870.
Feb. 21
Ultrasound fundraiser, Ladysmith
Knights of Columbus will sponsor a chili cook-off and raffle, 5-8 p.m. at JS Supper Club Hwy 8, Ladysmith. Freewill offerings accepted. Proceeds go to Care Net Pregnancy Resource Center, Ladysmith. 763-331-2566.
Feb. 23
Breakfast, Superior
Holy Assumption, Superior, will hold the 37th annual garbage omelet breakfast. Menu includes three-egg omelets with choice of fixings: ham, bacon, sausage, cheese, hash browns, onions, mushrooms, green peppers, tomatoes or olives. Cost: $8 for adults; $5 for ages 12 and younger.
Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 7106. 715-394-7919.
Feb. 24
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. Meeting cancelled if bad weather.
Feb. 28
Fish fry, Superior
St. Anthony, Superior, holds Lenten fish fries every Friday during Lent, 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes fried or baked fish, mashed or baked potato, coleslaw, vegetable, roll, dessert and beverage. Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for ages 12 and younger. Preschoolers eat free. Takeouts available. 715-398-3261.
Fish dinner, Phillips
The Knights of Columbus Council 2963 hold a fish fry, 4:30-6:30 p.m. each Friday through Lent, at St. Therese of Lisieux, Phillips. Menu includes baked or battered fish, baked potato, coleslaw, rolls, milk, coffee and dessert. Dinners cost $6 for one piece; $8 for two pieces; $10 for three pieces; $12 for four. Proceeds benefit a different organization each week. For carryouts, call 715-339-2801.
March 1
Bingo, Rib Lake
Knights of Columbus 9608 holds a bingo day at Good Shepherd, Rib Lake, 1 p.m. 715-427-5259.
March 7
Lasagna dinner, Superior
Holy Assumption, Superior, holds its annual lasagna dinner, 4:30-7 p.m. Menu includes many varieties of homemade lasagnas, salad, bread, beverages and dessert. Freewill offering. Proceeds benefit parish mission in Kisa, Tanzania. For more information, call Deacon Bob, 715-919-0042.
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.