Thank You!

“Thank You” I have to be careful when priests visit the rectory at this time of the year because they become rather jealous of the generosity of the people of Christ the King and St. John’s. From homemade baked goods to thoughtful cards, from remembrances in Masses to monetary gifts, you are the best parishes I’ve ever served as pastor. I realize someone will point out that you’re the only parishes I’ve ever served as pastor, but the point still stands! Father Kuhn and I pray for you and your intentions everyday and we work hard to serve you to the best of our ability. Your prayers for us are your greatest gift because they make clear your love for God and for us. Thank you for all you do for Father Kuhn and me. More importantly, thank you for your deep faith in Our Lord and for loving and serving Him so sincerely. May God bless and reward you for making Father Kuhn and me feel so welcomed in Marshfield and Spencer!
Your friend in Christ, Father Martin 

“Thank You” to those people and families who gave their time and talent on Dec. 20th to help decorate the church for our Christmas celebrations. Our church looks so beautiful! A “Thank You” to our ministry participants, for aiding Father Kuhn in the celebration of Christmas Mass and music ministry participants for providing us with wonderful music filling our hearts with joy, in the celebration of Jesus’ birth. God bless you for your commitment your parish. 

Help is needed on Sunday-January 10, 2016 after the 10 a.m. Mass, Christmas decorations will be taken down and placed in storage until next Christmas. Your time & talent is greatly appreciated in lending a hand to help. 

Emerald Faith! There is certainly a buzz about the pilgrimage to Ireland, scheduled for August 16th –25th, 2016. The chance to sign up is here –Brochures are available. and have been placed in church. Parishioners of St. John’s and Christ the King will have first dibs; after a couple of weeks it will then be opened up to the general public. There is space for 50 people. Should you want to learn more about the wonderful pilgrimage company that will be making all of this possible, please go to their website: materdeitours.com 

St. John the Baptist Catholic Church of Marshfield invites you to join Fr. Leo Patalinghug, founder of the Grace Before Meals movement, for a cooking demonstration and inspiration for family meals and family life. Free will offering is asked. Raffle tickets will be sold at the event for a chance to join Fr. Leo onstage and sample his cooking.
WHERE: UW-Wood County Marsh eld, Helen Laird Theatre, 2000 W 5th St, Marsh eld, WI 54449 WHEN: Friday, January 15th, 2016. Doors open 6:00 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm. 
**LIMITED SEATING! FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE**
PROCEEDS GO TO BUILD THE DIVINE MERCY CONVENT FOR THE SISTERS OF OUR LADY QUEEN OF AFRICA IN TANZANIA. If you have ques ons please call Sandra Steiner @ 715-384-4397