Calendar of events

NOTE: From September 16, 2005 onward, The Compass Calendar of events is no longer archived online -- only the most recent Calendar of events is available. The Calendars of events prior to September 16, 2005 are still available in the past issues.

Prayer groups

Sundays: 7 p.m., Ss. Peter and Paul, Green Bay; Holy Hour in Reparation for Abortion, 2 p.m., Our Lady of Good Help Chapel, Robinsonville.

Mondays: Vocation Prayer Vigil, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Holy Cross, Kaukauna; Centering Prayer, 6:30 p.m., 1st three Mondays of each month, St. Patrick Parish Center, Menasha; Charismatic Prayer, 7 p.m., rosary at 6:30 p.m., Holy Family Parish Hall, Wittenberg; Cross and Crown Prayer Group, 7:30 p.m., St. Paul, Combined Locks.

Tuesdays: 6:30 p.m., Sacred Heart, in the Marian Prayer Chapel (parish center), Oshkosh; 6:30 p.m., Ss. Peter and Paul, Green Bay; 7 p.m., St. Bernard, Green Bay.

Wednesdays: 7 a.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, 1307 Lourdes Ave., De Pere; 9 a.m., St. Denis, Shiocton;Charismatic Prayer Group, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays, St. Matthew, Green Bay, with Mass 1st Wednesdays.

Thursdays: 7 p.m., King of Mercy Prayer Group, Monte Alverno Chapel, Appleton - prayer, praise, and fellowship of the Holy Spirit.

Rosary: 11:30 a.m. Mondays, St. Mary Central High School chapel, Neenah; 12:10 p.m. Monday through Friday in the side chapel at the St. Peter site of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Oshkosh; 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Mary, Marion; 7:15 a.m. Mon., Wed. & Fri., 8:15 a.m. Tues. & Thurs., also 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, with reconciliation till 6:50 and Mass at 7 p.m., St. Agnes, Green Bay; 12:30 p.m. Monday through Friday (no holidays), 15 decades, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Matthew Parish day chapel, Green Bay; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays followed by 8 p.m. Mass, also a 15-decade rosary for the USA, 1-2 p.m. on the 12th of each month, Holy Rosary, New Holstein; before 8 a.m. Mass Thursdays, Ss. Peter and Paul, Green Bay; all first Fridays, 7:30 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary, Neenah (rosary and Sacred Heart Litany); 3:40 p.m. (before 4 p.m. Mass) Saturdays, St. Francis of Assisi (Marshall site), Manitowoc; 8:30 a.m. (before 9 a.m. Mass or Communion Service), Mon. through Fri., Nativity of Our Lord, Green Bay; 8 a.m. (before 8:30 Mass) Sundays at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Green Bay; 20 minutes before each weekend Mass, Prince of Peace (Holy Martyrs site), Green Bay.

Spiritual

Charismatic Pentecost Celebration, "Father, Make Us One," 6 p.m. registration, 7 p.m. Mass on May 9; 8 a.m. Mass, events and box lunch May 10, at St. Bernard, Appleton. Sponsored by the Diocesan Charismatic Renewal. Walk-ins welcome, but bring a sack lunch. For information call (920)405-1960.

Annual Marian Day for the Diocese of Green Bay, May 15 at Most Blessed Blood Parish in New London. Call your parish office for information and registration.

Interfaith Community Prayer Service for Peace in Iraq, 7 p.m. May 16 at West Side Moravian Church, 1707 S. Oneida St., Green Bay. Call (920)499-4433 for more information.

Prayerful Single Men are invited to a "Live-in Experience" vocational retreat, May 23-26 at the Trappist Monastery in Peosta, Iowa; work and pray with the monks on their 3500-acre farm. No cost, but space is limited; for information call 1-800-221-1907.

Corpus Christi Procession, following the 10:30 a.m. Mass on May 25 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church, 710 N. Baird St., Green Bay. All are welcome.

Retreat for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 31 at Holy Family Parish, Brillion; for adults who have a developmental disability and any adults who would like to participate. For registration form (due by May 21) contact the parish at (920)756-2535 ext 104.

Women's Island Retreat, June 10-12, at Holy Name Retreat House on Chambers Island in Door County; "I Mean for You to be Free," with Joan Bartman and Fr. Jim Lucas using the Spirituals and the life story of Harriet Tubman for inspiration. For schedule and registration forms, call (920)729-4560, (877)500-3580, ext. 8296, or email hnrh@gbdioc.org.

Spiritual Website, an excellent Web site created by the Irish Jesuits; www.sacredspace.ie. Daily prayer with devotional guides, many links, articles on spirituality, feasts, seasons.

Vigil to Stop War in Iraq, 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Corner of Webster & Mason, Green Bay.

Perpetual Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: Ss. Peter and Paul, Green Bay; contact Sharon VanOoyen (920)465-1637; Twin Cities Perpetual Adoration Chapel, St. Margaret Mary Church, Neenah, contact Deacon Jim Asmuth, (920)722-8574 or Tom Pawlowski (920)722-9646; St. Pius X, Appleton, contact Mary Reardon (920)733-2652; Good Shepherd, Chilton, contact Kathy Schneider (920)849-9266; Holy Family, Marinette, contact Kelley Balzolla (715)732-8385, Stacy Canne (715)732-0175, or Mike Palid (715)735-3592.

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, St. Francis of Assisi (Grand site), Manitowoc; 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Mondays, and 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursdays, St. Mary site of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Oshkosh; 6 to 10 p.m., 1st Monday, St. Matthew, Green Bay; 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Holy Trinity, Casco; 2 to 7 p.m., 1st Wednesday at Holy Family/St. William in Wittenberg, and at St. Jude, Oshkosh (St. Vincent site); 2nd Wednesday at St. Mary in Marion, and at St. Jude, Oshkosh (Sacred Heart site); 3rd Wednesday at St. Anthony in Tigerton; 4th Wednesday at St. Mary in Leopolis; 1st Thursday, beginning with 8:30 a.m. Mass and closing at 7 p.m. with vespers or rosary and benediction, St. John the Baptist, Howard; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (benediction), 1st Fridays, St. Bernard, Appleton; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., 1st Fridays, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay.

Morning Praise, 7 a.m. weekdays; 8 a.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. Sundays; Vespers, 5:20 p.m. weekdays, 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, St. Norbert Abbey Church, De Pere.

Liturgy of the Hours, 7:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. daily; 9 a.m. Sunday, St. Joseph Church at St. Norbert College, DePere.

Fatima Rosary Devotion, 6 p.m. Mondays, St. Augustine, Wausaukee.

Holy Hour, 6 to 7 p.m. Mondays, St. Michael Church, Whitelaw.

Holy Hour and Perpetual Novena to St. Joseph, 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays, National Shrine of St. Joseph; Mass upstairs follows, St. Norbert Abbey Church, De Pere.

Widows of Prayer, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, 4:15 to 5:15 p.m. Thursdays, followed by Mass especially for priests and for an increase in religious vocations, at St. Pius X, Appleton.

Marian Devotions, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m. rosary, 7:30 p.m. confessions, 8 p.m. Mass, Holy Rosary, New Holstein.

Evening Prayer, Thursdays, 6:30 p.m., in the day chapel, St. Matthew, Green Bay.

Mass & Sorrowful Mother Devotion, 12:05 p.m. Fridays, St. Willebrord, Green Bay.

Respect Life Holy Hour, 8 to 9 a.m. each Friday, in the Eucharistic Chapel at St. Francis of Assisi on Waldo, Manitowoc. Call Lori at (920)901-4373.

Catholic Men's Discernment Group, for men ages 18-39 interested in sharing Mass, a meal, discussion and prayer with other men open to the possibility of a vocation to priesthood. Meets at 6:30 p.m. on the first Friday of each month at Xavier House, De Pere. Contact Fr. Tom Long, (920)272-8293 or e-mail vocations@gbdioc.org.

Special Masses

TV Masses: 5:30 a.m. May 11, WBAY-TV, channel 2. Rev. Jim Hablewitz, presider; also, St. Joseph, Sturgeon Bay, Sundays at 1 and 6 p.m. and Friday at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Cable TV, channel 18.

Hmong Masses: 10 a.m. May 11 at St. Bernard, Appleton, and 1 p.m. St. Jude, Green Bay.

Traditional Latin Mass, 5 p.m. June 1 at St. Therese Parish, 213 E. Wisconsin Ave., Appleton. (Rosary begins at 4:30 p.m.)

Mass at Fr. Carr's Place 2B, 6:30 p.m. every Friday night with adoration beginning at 5:30 p.m., St. Martin de Porres Chapel in Mother Teresa Center.

Live Sunday Radio Masses: 8:30 a.m. St. Rose of Lima, Clintonville, on WFCL (1380 AM); 9 a.m., St. Francis Xavier Cathedral, on Relevant Radio (1050 AM, Green Bay; 91.1 FM, Appleton; 92.9 FM, Wausau); 9 a.m. St. Raphael, Oshkosh, on WOSH (1490 AM); 9:30 a.m., St. Francis of Assisi (Waldo site), Manitowoc, on WCUB (980 AM); 10:30 a.m., Most Precious Blood, New London, on WJMQ (92.3 FM).

Eucharist, 4:30 p.m. weekdays, 8:15 a.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. Sundays, St. Norbert Abbey Church, De Pere.

Spanish Masses, 6 p.m. Saturdays, 10:45 a.m. (blended),12:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Willebrord, Green Bay; 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 11 a.m. Sundays, St. Therese, Appleton; 12:30 p.m. Sundays, St. Philip, Green Bay; 1 p.m. Sundays, alternating between St. Jude (Sacred Heart), Oshkosh, and St. Mary, Omro; 1 p.m. Sundays, St. Thomas the Apostle, Newton and St. Joseph, Wautoma.

Interpreted Masses for the Deaf/HH, 10:30 a.m. most Sundays, St. Pius X, Appleton, call (920)733-0575 to confirm; 1st Saturday, 4:30 p.m. St. Francis of Assisi (Waldo Blvd. site), Manitowoc.

Signed and Spoken Mass for the Deaf/HH, 9 a.m. 1st, 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays, 10:30 a.m. 3rd Sunday, St. John the Evangelist, Green Bay, Fr. Guy Blair, signing presider.

Family Prayer Masses, 5:30 p.m. Mondays, St. John, Oshkosh; 7 p.m. Tuesdays, St. Agnes, Green Bay; 7 p.m. Wednesdays, Ss. Peter & Paul, Green Bay.

Entertainment

Cup O' Joy, 7:30 p.m. (doors open 6:30) May 9, "Mudd Creek," bluegrass and gospel; May 10 "Coty Sloan," violin in variety of styles (Celtic, easy listening, folk).

Cabaret Concert, 7 p.m. May 9 in the cafeteria (transformed into a night club) at Roncalli High School, Manitowoc; presented by the Roncalli High School Swing Choir; for tickets call the office during school hours, (920)682-8801. Gourmet coffee and specialty desserts available.

Wine, Cheese and Auctions, 6:30 to 10 p.m. May 9 at the Holiday Inn Atrium in Manitowoc; presented by St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, Newton. For tickets call (920)726-4228.

Kellnersville Rummage Sale, 4 to 8 p.m. May 9 and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 10. First Responders brat and hamburger fry starts at noon May 10.

Heart to Heart: Women's Social and Speaker Series, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 12 at Elizabeth Ministry Retreat and Resource Center, 120 S. 8th St., Kaukauna. Amber Yost speaks about her pilgrimage on the "Camino de Santiago." Series continues on the second Tuesday of each month.

Concert with singer Tajci (Tatiana), 7 p.m. May 15 at St. Joseph Parish Church, Green Bay. Call (920)496-2160 for information.

St. Vincent de Paul Rummage and Bake Sale, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 16 and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. May 17 at Holy Trinity Parish Hall on Jefferson Street in Oconto. Saturday only, fill a bag for one dollar.

Xavier Guild Catholic Adult Singles Club (ages 55 and older), May 17 dinner and dance; 5:30 p.m. cocktails, 6 p.m. dinner, dance 7 to 10 p.m.; reservations due by May 11. Call (920)822-3759 or (920)435-2968.

Our Lady of Lourdes Parish Picnic, 10:15 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 18 at Our Lady of Lourdes, De Pere. Outdoor Mass at 10:15 a.m. with music by "Bent Grass" (bluegrass style); booyah, food, games, raffles, silent auctions, 3 on 3 basketball, card party, climbing wall, inflatables, golf game, live entertainment.

Barn Dance, 4:30 to 8 p.m. May 18 at The Foote Barn (Michael and Jennifer Frank property) 6320 County Road K, Omro. Bluegrass music and dancing, soda and popcorn provided; musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments. For directions call (920)685-2094 or email frank6kids@yahoo.com.

"Let's Go Fly a Kite," one day fun day for families, May 24 on Chambers Island, Holy Name Retreat Center. For information email hnrh@gbdioc.org or call (877)500-3580, ext. 8296.

Sisters of St. Agnes Open House, noon to 4 p.m. May 25 at the Motherhouse, 320 County Road K in Fond du Lac. Public is invited to celebrate 150 years of joyful service.

Fireside Theater "Barefoot in the Park," bus leaving Nativity Parish, Green Bay, at 7 a.m. and returning 6:45 p.m. May 28. $75 cost includes bus, lunch and show. Call (920)499-5156 to sign up.

Ted Dallaire Benefit, noon to 4 p.m. June 1 at Townline Sports Bar and Banquet Hall, music, silent auction, paddle raffle, lunch; sponsored by Catholic Knights Branch 299, Pulaski. (Donations can be made at US Bank locations.)

Holy Cross Parish Picnic, 10:30 a.m. (polka Mass) to 5 p.m. June 1; serving chili and hamburgers; auction, children's games, music, antique car show; at Holy Cross Parish, 423 S. Main St, Mishicot.

Sole Singer Reunion, at 10:30 a.m. Mass, June 8; all former members of Sole Singers of St. Paul Catholic Church, Combined Locks, are invited; call (920)759-9409 or email solesingerreunion@hotmail.com for further information.

"Steppin' Right with Jesus 2008," 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. June 12 at Holy Family Church in Brillion. For middle school girls and boys; $5 fee includes lunch and T-shirt. Registration forms are available at www.gbvocations.org.

"Reality Check" Catholic Work Camp, June 16-20, for students entering grades 8-12. For information go to www.stagnesgreenbay.org.

Summer Camp Opportunities at Camp Tekawitha, a Catholic Youth Camp for children of all faiths, grades 2-8 (ages 7-14); sessions from June-August. For information check the Web site at www.gbdioc.org.

Open Gym, 7 to 11 p.m. Saturdays for high school youth, games, food, music, Sacred Heart, Oshkosh; 6 to 8 p.m. Sundays, St. Margaret Mary, Neenah, (920)434-2145.

Patrick's Patches, a Christian community service to all in need, Holy Family School basement, 628 Menasha St., Reedsville; 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sundays. Accepting donations of gently used clean clothing, linens, household items, toys, games, books, rummage sale leftovers. Call Jerry or Judy Reis (920)754-4270.

Area Bingo:

• Nativity of Our Lord, Green Bay, 7 p.m. on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month, Early Birds 6:15 p.m., homemade supper served from 5 p.m.
  
  
• St. Jude, Oshkosh, 7 p.m. Tuesdays (doors open at 5:30 p.m.) in the gym on Knapp Street
  
  
• K.C. Hall, Antigo, 535 Center St., 7:20 p.m. Wednesdays (doors open 6 p.m.)
  
  
• K.C. Hall, Oshkosh, Knights of Columbus Charity Bingo, 7 p.m. Thursdays (doors open 5 p.m.)

Food

Annual Spring Luncheon, noon until 2 p.m. May 15 at Holy Family Parish, Elcho, sponsored by the Ladies of Holy Family Parish. For information call (715)275-3463.

Newton First Responders Perch Plate Dinner, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. May 16 at the Newton Firefighters Park.

Fish Boil, 4:30 to 8 p.m. May 16 at Holy Cross Parish, 423 Church St., Mishicot. Hot dogs available; sponsored by the parish and Catholic Knights.

Annual Father's Day Pancake Breakfast Dinner, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 15 at St. Mary Parish, Marion; includes raffle. Call (715)535-2571 for tickets or information.

Educational

"Thanks Mom" Bone Marrow Drive, May 5-19; to encourage people to join the National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP) the $52 fee is temporarily waived. Go to www.marrow.org to learn more.

"Why do Catholics..." Courses for Adults, 6 to 8 p.m. May 13, & 20 at St. Raphael Parish, Oshkosh, Good Samaritan Hall; free classes for adults with free dinner, conversation and networking. For information call (920)233-8044.

"Mother-Daughter Retreat: God's Plan for Becoming a Woman," 6 p.m. May 16 to noon May 17 at Elizabeth Ministry Retreat and Resource Center (120 W. 8th St., Kaukauna), Call (920)766-9380 or visit http://lifeandlossinstitute.com/events.aspx for more information.

Pro-Life Teen Essay Contest, "Why are you Pro-Life?", for students age 14-18; 500 word max. Win a week at Wisconsin Teens for Life Camp, June 15-20 or July 20-25. Send entries to Wisconsin Right to Life Essay Contest, 206 Grant St., Neenah, 54956. Deadline: May 8.

Prince of Peace School (Green Bay) Kindergarten Visit Day, 9 to 11 a.m. May 16. Call (920)468-7262 for information.

Catholics and Cremation, 6 p.m. May 22 at Fox Cities Funeral and Cremation Services, 3026 Jackson St., Oshkosh; learn what the church considers acceptable when cremation is desired. RSVP to (920)966-9000.

Exploring the Elder Season of Our Life, 8-session adult faith formation series, Thursdays from 1 to 3:30 p.m. through May 29 at St. Joseph Parish Hall, Green Bay. Sponsored by the Quad-Parishes of Green Bay and Catholic Charities. Register at (920)496-2160.

Adult Bible Study, 9:45 a.m. Tuesdays in the Holy Family Room at St. Joseph Parish, Sturgeon Bay. Current study is "Women Who Believed God."

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage, small group study at St. Bernard Parish, Appleton; consists of a DVD presentation by Mark Gungor and discussion geared to help couples strengthen, improve, and enrich their marriage. For dates and details, call Sharon, (920)739-0331 ext 316. Also visit www.laughyourway.com.

Great Adventure Bible Timeline Bible Study Series, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the media room at St. Joseph Church, Green Bay. Meets every other week. Call (920)496-2160.

Connect Men's Group, 2nd Tuesday of each month at the 5th Quarter in Little Chute; for men in their 30s, 40s, 50s; relaxed atmosphere to learn more about our Catholic faith with guest speaker at each meeting.

Health Resource Center, Holy Family Memorial Medical Center, Manitowoc, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Special Groups

"Healing Your Grieving Heart" Bereavement Group, 7 to 8:30 p.m. May 13 and 20 in the parish office at Resurrection Parish, 222 Hilltop Drive, Green Bay. Information and registration at (920)366-7768 or (920)435-6811 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays.

Bible Study on Grief, focuses on Scripture passages related to the loss of a spouse, 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays through May 21 at St. Bernard Parish, Appleton. Call to register, (920)739-0331.

Bereavement Group, a six-week grief group entitled, "A Time to Mourn," 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesdays through May 21; led by professionals; no charge, but pre-registration is required. For information or registration call (920)232-5274.

Bereavement Series, 1 to 3 p.m. or 5 to 7 p.m. June 10, 17, 24, July 1, 8, & 15, at St. Francis of Assisi Faith Formation Center, corner of 10th St. and Marshall, Manitowoc. Sponsored by St. Francis of Assisi and Holy Family Memorial Pastoral Care Department. Pre-register by June 5; call (920)684-3255, (920)684-3718, or (920)320-2347.

"Wings Newly-Hurting Support Group" Open Sessions, 5:30 p.m., second Sunday of each month at St. Bernard Parish, Appleton; topics related to separation or divorce.For those experiencing initial pain and confusion of divorce, loss, or separation; sessions are free. For information about groups meeting in Appleton call (920)739-0331, ext. 316 (Sharon) or 319 (Pam); for Green Bay groups call Gloria (920)360-2752 or Jeanne (920)468-8752.

THEO - "To Help Each Other," 7 p.m., 1st and 3rd Mondays, St. Mary Parish Community Room, Appleton. Call Deacon Bill Burke, (920)733-7484.

Secular Franciscan Order of St. Ann's Fraternity, 7 p.m. every 3rd Tuesday at St. Mary of the Angels, Green Bay, in St. Clare Hall. All are welcome.

Grief Support Group, 2:30 or 6:30 p.m. on the 4th Tuesday of each month at the Thompson Center, 829 W. College Ave. Appleton. For information call Deb at (920)727-2013.

Cancer Support Group, 1:30 p.m. on the 1st Wednesday of each month, in the lounge at St. Bernard Parish, Appleton. For information call Marie at (920)734-6037.

Support Group for Separated and Divorced, 7 to 8:30 p.m., 2nd and 4th Thursdays, St. Josaphat site of Most Blessed Sacrament Parish, Oshkosh. Facilitated by a trained counselor; free and open to all.

Diabetes Support Group, 9 to 10 a.m. first Saturday of each month at St. Mary's Hospital Medical Center, Green Bay. Free.

AA Meetings, 8 a.m. Saturdays at St. Edward & Isidore, Flintville, in the Marion Room. Contact Tom at (920)822-1433.

Al-Anon/Alateen Family Groups of Brown, Door and Kewaunee Counties; if your home is unhappy because someone drinks too much, we can help you. For families and friends of problem drinkers. Call 24-hour hotline (920)430-1420 for list of meetings, or go to www.afg-grb.org.