Parish News
Parish Lenten Mission
The Triduum, the three-day commemoration of the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus, is the most important liturgical celebration in the Church’s life. Join with your fellow parishioners as we dig into the Gospel passages used on Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and at Easter. Gather in the Centrum at Newman on the first three Tuesday evenings of Lent from 6:30 to 7:30pm. We’ll study the Gospels of the Triduum and learn and share with fellow parishioners on our Lenten journey to better know Jesus, the Christ. Parishioner Bruce Kaatz will guide our journey through these Gospel passages. On February 24th we’ll look at the Holy Thursday Gospel (Jn 13:1-15), on March 3rd the Good Friday Gospel (Jn 18:1-19:42), and Easter Gospels (Mt 28:1-10 / Jn 20:1-9) on March 10th. No book is required – bring your bibles. Resources will be provided. Come to any or all sessions. All are welcome.
LENTEN MISSION 2026 — RETURN TO THE LORD
Immaculate Conception Catholic Parish
A series of three evenings: Monday, March 16, Tuesday, March 17, and Wednesday, March 18.
Each evening session will be held from 6:00-7:30pm, including a speaker presentation, praise and worship music, and Adoration. A social gathering with light refreshments will follow each session in Father Klink Hall. The entire event is free to attend. There will be three amazing speakers to speak on the topic: Return to the Lord.
Night One: Father Sam Martin — Return to the Lord In Your Heart
Night Two: Chris Carstens — Return to the Lord In Your Family
Night Three: Anne Auger — Return to the Lord in Your Community
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
Free College Student Dinner!
Monday, March 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!
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
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.