Parish News
Vocations Director Visit
We're excited to welcome the new vocations director for the Diocese of La Crosse Fr. Steven Weller on Thursday, February 5. He'll be celebrating and preaching the Thursday 6:05 pm Mass and join the college students for dinner afterwards.
Anointing of the Sick - February 7 and 8
We will celebrate the sacrament of the anointing of the sick following all of the Masses the weekend of February 7/8.
Join us for Ash Wednesday 2026 on February 18th. We'll have 3 Masses at 12:05 pm, 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm
Pack a Pantry Fundraiser - February 14
Please plan on joining us for a delicious dinner after the Saturday 5:00 pm Mass on Saturday, February 14! We have a good tradition of a Mardi Gras meal the Saturday before Lent begins while also collecting food donations and raising money for area food pantries. The meal will be served upstairs with seating in the main level lounges or downstairs. Come and enjoy some food and fellowship!
You can bring food items to donate the weekend of February 14/15. Monetary donations will support St. Francis Food Pantry and the UWEC and CVTC food pantries. Please make checks payable to Newman Parish with "pantry" in the memo line. Checks can also be dropped off or mailed to Newman Parish, 110 Garfield Ave Eau Claire, WI 54701
Devotionals for Lent
We ordered copies of 3 devotionals for this Lenten Season which will be handed out soon and invite each person to take one to use for Lenten reading and enrichment. The devotionals are Not By Bread Alone by Mark Villano, CSP published by Liturgical Press, Witness by Fr. Patrick Mary Briscoe, OP published by Ave Maria Press, and CRUX by Fr. Columba Jordan, CFR published by Ascension Press.
GRIEF CIRCLE: SPONSORED BY NEWMAN PARISH, EAU CLAIRE
Spring, 2026
Six-week Series, Meeting: Tuesdays: 6:00PM – 8:00PM
March 24 and 31, April 7, 14, 21, and 28
Ecumenical Religious Center 110 Garfield Avenue. Eau Claire, WI 54701
Everyone in the Chippewa Valley is welcome to participate.
This group provides a safe place for those experiencing grief and the loss of a loved one. It is a time of learning about grief and the opportunity to share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns with others who understand. The facilitators, Laurie Hittman and Sue Ripp, have experienced the death of parents, a sibling, a child, and friends. The support of others on the same journey can provide a great deal of comfort and healing.
For more information, or to register, contact:
Laurie Hittman 715-379-4110 jlhittman1@jlhittman.com
Sue Ripp 715-829-3822 suerippht@charter.net
Rebuild My Church Diocese of La Crosse
Following up on Listening Sessions: After some unexpected technical delays, you can now view comments and analysis from the 40 listening sessions that were held throughout the diocese this fall at diolc.org/rebuildmychurch/updates/
One of the biggest themes was a desire to grow by drawing young people and new families into the Church. With that desire, people named a need for guidance and training in evangelization and accompaniment. We will begin hosting Evangelization Summits and follow up resources for that purpose. Stay tuned!
Calling All Eucharistic Adorers
Come spend an hour with Jesus! We are looking for Eucharistic adorers for the Goldsmith Adoration Chapel in Chippewa Falls. We currently have Adoration five days a week, but would like to have 24/7 Adoration beginning January 2026. We invite adorers from the whole Chippewa Valley to sign up for an hour each week. If your schedule is busy, keep in mind that getting a substitute is a simple matter of sending a text. Requests are usually filled within an hour. There are brochures on the table outside the chapel with more information. You can sign up and also find more information at: https://www.ourladyofthefalls.org/eucharistic-adoratio
Free College Student Dinner!
Monday, February 9 from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm Newman parish members will serve a delicious home cooked meal for UWEC and CVTC students here at the ERC in the lower level. It's a great chance to get some home cooked food, meet parish members, and enjoy a meal with other college students. All college students are welcome!
Blessed Brother James Miller Day—All Are Invited!
Friday, February 13, 2026
Sacred Heart Church, 7379 Church St., Custer 54423
11:00 AM – Mass celebrated by Bishop Gerard Battersby
12:30 PM – Luncheon
1:30 – Expert panel: “Remembering Blessed Br. James, Model of Missionary Love”
Panelists:
· Louise Shafranski, the sister of Blessed Brother James Miller.
· Brother Larry Schatz, Vice Postulator for the Cause for Canonization of Blessed Br. Miller and former Provincial of the Christian Brothers of the Midwest District.
· Fr. Tom Lindner, Pastor of Resurrection, St. Michael and St. Anne Parishes in Wausau, member of past and present leadership teams for Brother James Miller Day, and leader of pilgrimages to Guatemala where Br. Miller served as a missionary and was martyred.
· Fr. Alan Guanella, Judicial Vicar for the Diocese of La Crosse, former Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Polonia, and member of the Speaker’s Guild on the life of Blessed Br. Miller.
2:30 – Visit to Blessed Br. James’ graveside (optional, weather permitting).
Discover Your God-given Spiritual Gifts | March 21, 2026 | Marshfield:
You are invited to discover the unique spiritual gifts God gave you in baptism. A teaching team from the Catherine of Siena Institute from Colorado Springs will offer the Called & Gifted workshop on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Our Lady of Peace Parish in Marshfield.
The Called and Gifted process will help you to discern your specific charisms that are to be used in the service of others. When you know your gifts, it becomes easier to say “yes” to serve in a specific capacity. And because it is unusually energizing and fulfilling to exercise a charism.
https://diolc.org/catechesis/called-and-gifted-workshop/
Men of the Cross: Forged for Mission | March 21, 2026 | Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Men of the Diocese of La Crosse! This is your invitation to step away from the noise of daily life and be renewed in faith, brotherhood, and purpose. Join other Catholic men for a powerful day of encouragement and formation as we grow stronger as disciples, husbands, fathers, and leaders forged for mission.
Featured Speaker: Bart Schuchts
Mass Celebrant: Fr. Sam Martin
Cost: $45 (includes breakfast & lunch)
High School Men: Attend FREE with a parent/guardian
Come be strengthened, challenged, and inspired to live boldly for Christ and bring His mission into your home, parish, and community.
Hospital/Homebound/Nursing Home Visit and/or Anointing of the Sick
If you desire the sacrament of anointing and/or a homebound/hospital/nursing home visit, please contact Fr. Dan Oudenhoven(fr.dan@newmanec.com or 715-834-3399) and he will work out an arrangement with you to make it possible.