Fr. Paul Fagan's newsletter from his parish in Tanzania are available at the back of all the churches. Please take one and if you can, donate to this worthy cause. More info can be found at www.roadstolifetanzania.org. Thank you.

Fr. William Vernon, former St. Clement pastor, is undergoing some health issues. Please keep him in your prayers and if you wish to send a card, his address is: St. Isidore Parish, 206 E Harriet St., Darlington, WI 53530.

We are in need of bakes who could contribute cookies and bars for our Family Faith Formation nights. Please contact Leigh Boorn for more information.

There will be a Volunteer Appreciation Potluck and gathering on Thursday, August 20. I believe this is being planned for 5:00 p.m. in Lancaster. All volunteers- dinner providers, servers, fellowship and overnight volunteers, and those who donate food items are invited to join us! This appreciation gathering is for all host and support churches that are part of Family Promise of Grant County. This is a great opportunity to meet others who share your passion to help families. To sign up that you are coming, and to bring a dish to pass, contact Bill Manthe at [email protected]. Or use the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044FA5A722A6FA7-64950389-volunteel

FAMILY PROMISE NEWS & EVENTS! Our next host week for Family Promise will begin on Sunday, August 30. Once again, we invite everyone in the pastorate to join us as we help and support families with children experiencing homelessness. Just 2 hours of your time is a huge help. For more info contact Bill Manthe at 723-4913 or Peg Jonas at 723-2051.

St. Charles is seeking cash donations for their large raffle for the Fall Festival. Please send checks made out to "St. Charles Fall Festival." Checks can be mailed to Todd or Suzanne Brinkman, Large Raffle Co-Chairs, PO Box 479, Cassville, WI 53806. You may reach out to us by phone at 608-725-5937 for questions, or send email inquiries to: [email protected].