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.s1571248753odcil1571248753ohtac1571248753@reps1571248753akm1571248753
2019 Superior Catholic Herald Schedule and deadlines
Oct. 14
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.
Pro-life speaker, Duluth, Minn.
Former abortionist Dr. Haywood Robinson will speak in Duluth, Monday, Oct. 14, 7 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church. Robinson will stop by the Duluth Planned Parenthood at 6:30 p.m. Event is sponsored by 40 Days for Life, www.40daysforlife.com/Duluth. 218-348-1345 or moc.l1571248753iamg@1571248753htulu1571248753dsyad1571248753041571248753.
Oct. 17
Hot dish dinner, Hammond
The St. Mary’s Women’s Guild, Hammond, hosts their annual nationality hot dish supper, 4:30-6 p.m. Assorted hot dishes, salads, rolls, pies and beverages All are invited. Freewill offerings accepted. 715-796-2244.
Oct. 19
Italian supper, Wilson
St. Bridget, Wilson, hold an Italian supper after the 4 p.m. Mass, 5-7 p.m. Menu features lasagna, ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, tossed salad, garlic bread, desserts and beverages. Freewill offering. Takeouts available. 715-265-7133.
Anniversary celebration, Rhinelander
The Knights of Columbus Macdonald-O’Neill Council 2032 will celebrate the 100-year anniversary of its charter. Bishop James P. Powers will celebrate a Mass at 4:30 p.m., at Nativity of Our Lord, Rhinelander. Festivities include a social hour, buffet banquet and program following the Mass at the Cabaret Cove. Buffet costs $25. Reservations required. 715-369-3150.
Bake and craft 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, Minong, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 612-670-8541.
Harvest dinner, Washburn
The Knights of Columbus 6702, Washburn, sponsor their annual ham and meatball dinner at St. Louis Catholic Church, 5-7 p.m.
Menu includes seasonal vegetables, bread, beverage and homemade desserts. The cost is $12 for adults; $5 for youths; younger than 5 eat free. Proceeds go to local charity and church needs. 715-373-2676.
Oct. 20
Fall festival, Erin Prairie
St. Patrick, Erin Prairie, holds a fall festival. Mass at 11 a.m. featuring the Erin Prairie Folk Group, followed by a roast turkey dinner. Activities include raffles, themed baskets, fish pond, cakewalk and bake sale. 715-246-4652.
Fall bazaar/dinner, Rice Lake
St. Joseph, Rice Lake, holds its annual fall bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Family-style roast beef dinner served 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Pre-sale tickets are $9 for adults, $5 for ages 6-10; $10 and $6 at the door.Tickets can be purchased before and after all Masses. Day includes silent auction, country store, goodies galore, cake walk, basket raffles, CCW gift shop, kids’ fall fest in the church basement. 715-234-2032.
Oct. 24
Stewardship seminar, Medford
Holy Rosary, Medford, hosts “The Wise with Money Journey,” stewardship educational event, 5:30-6:30 p.m. in the Holy Rosary Fireplace Lounge. The event, presented by Thrivent, is open to all ages and will focus on 529 college plans. Snacks and refreshments provided. 715-748-3336.
Oct. 25
Variety show/dinner, Cumberland
St. Anthony Council of Catholic Women, Cumberland, hosts a fall variety show and dinner, 5:30 p.m., in the Father Fraher Hall in the parish center. Dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Evening includes live entertainment acts with local artists and musicians, chance tickets and prizes. Call the church office for tickets, 715-822-2948. Tickets are $15 for adults; $5 for ages 10 and younger. Proceeds benefit the “Grow Our Faith Community” initiative.
Oct. 26
Fall retreat, Cameron
The Superior Diocesan Council of Catholic Women hosts a fall retreat, “We Come to Do Your Will,” at St. Peter’s Church, Cameron.
Danielle Hendricks will share her expertise on how today’s Catholic women can live their faith and fulfill God’s great commission.
All women in the diocese are invited. Hospitality is at 8:30 a.m.; program starts at 9 a.m. Cost is $20. moc.l1571248753iamg@15712487536cram1571248753.nosr1571248753edna1571248753 or 715-377-0140.
Oct. 28
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.
Nov. 2
Women’s retreat, Hayward
St. Joseph’s Parish will host a women’s fall retreat in the parish center. Franciscan Sr. Marla Lang is this year’s guest speaker. The retreat topic is “Loving the Sinner, Acknowledging and Forgiving the Sin.” For more information, call Donna DiSera at 715-462-4404.
Nov. 8
Book club, Hayward
The St. Joseph Book Club will meet at 12:40 p.m. at the parish center. The book is “The Unwinding of the Miracle: A memoir of life, death, and everything that comes after,” by Julie Yip Williams. Newcomers welcome. For more information, Jean at 715-934-3443 or email moc.l1571248753iamg@1571248753bulck1571248753oobmo1571248753rfnae1571248753j1571248753.
Nov. 23
Recycled Christmas, Hayward
St. Joseph, Hayward, and St. Ann, Cable, hold their annual Recycled Christmas sale at St. Joseph Church. Proceeds to benefit youth programs at both parishes. 715-634-2867.
Dec. 7
Cookie stroll, Superior
St. Francis Xavier, Superior, holds its annual cookie stroll, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cookies, breads and candies for sale. Cookies cost $7 per pound. 715-399-8564.
Retreats and workshops
The Marywood Franciscan Spirituality Center, Arbor Vitae, holds programs and retreats year-round. Visit www.marywoodsc.org. 715-385-3750.