Upcoming Events

St. Wenceslaus Happenings

The Parish welcomes all who come to worship here and pray that you feel welcoming, peace, and comfort as you share in our liturgy. Please read the letter, that is in the bulletin, from Bishop Walsh. Pray for our seminarians: Christopher “Jake” Belanger, Andrew Feister, Gerald Przekora, David Witkowski, John Mawby, Mark Steck, Chance Armstrong, and Isaac Laucky. Sunday, January 25: The Finance Council will meet in the Church basement immediately after Mass. They will discuss the current changes in the diocese and implications for us. The Parish Council will meet tomorrow, Monday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. in the Church basement. All are invited. The Epiphany House Blessing in 2026 involves writing “20 + C + B + 26” on the door with blessed chalk. Materials are in the vestibule in small plastic bags with short instructions. The blessing traditionally done on January 6th, can be done at any time. Do you hear the call to Holiness, the call to community? Do you desire a deeper prayer life, a deeper spirituality, a deeper union with God? Have you heard the call of Pope St. John Paul II to “Come into the deep?” Live Carmelite Spirituality in a Catholic Community of Lay Men and Women. The Discalced Secular Carmelite Community of the Infant Jesus of Prague meets monthly at the Carmelite Monastery in Traverse City. For more information contact: Ed Mende, Formation Director, at 231-288-9314, or Anne Dezelski, President, at 231-631-4764. Meeting dates are: February 8, March 8, April 12, and May 17. St. Mary 32nd Annual Blankets of Hope will be Monday, February 16. All are welcome. You do not have to sew to join in the fun. The following day, February 17, we will be working on Little Dresses for Africa. Donations of flannel fabric are welcome or financial donations for shipping is always appreciated. We will be sewing both days from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Please give Jozell Rexroat (231-357-7397) a call or text if you want to learn more. Catholic School’s Week is January 25 to February 1. Rachel Plamondon will speak about the school after the weekend Masses. February Birthdays and Anniversaries Happy Birthday to Lynn Dunn, Bobbie Roubal, Linus Bardenhagen, Kathryn Mitzka, Dolores Houdek (at Suttons Bay MediLodge), Jane Les, and Jeff Heitzman. Happy Anniversary to Melissa & Adam Begley on February 14. Rest in Peace: Father William Lipscomb, a married priest, who helped at St. Wenceslaus on many occasions, recently passed away. Please pray for the repose of his soul and comfort for his wife and family. Visitation will be January 26 from 4:30—6:30. His funeral will be at St. Patrick’s Church on January 27, at 11:00 a.m. with visitation from 10-10:45. St. Wenceslaus Website

Area Happenings
That Man is You, a men’s gathering to enhance spirituality, 8:30– 9:30, at St. Mary, Lake Leelanau. Sundays at 2 p.m., Euchre Suttons Bay, St. Michael’s. The $5 cost covers refreshments and prizes. Come for cards, friendship, and comradery. You do not need a partner. February 1: Pancake Breakfast at St. Michael’s sponsored by the Knights of Columbus. Pancakes, sausage, potatoes, and beverages 9:30-11 a.m., in the parish hall. January 28: St. Mary School Open House, 4:30-7:00. See poster on bulletin board.


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