During the month of October, the annual count is conducted by the diocese. This is a very important way to show that our parishes are vibrant faith communities. Now is a great time to invite family and friends to join us for Mass.

Our 2026 Harvest Fund in Bloomington will be staring soon. We are very gratefully to the families who have given early donations totaling $1,270.00. We joyfully accept Harvest Fund donations any time of the year.

A HUGE thank you to Ronnie & Rose Mumm for removing the snow from St. Mary's sidewalks in Bloomington these last few years. Since they have moved, we are in need of someone(s) to keep St. Mary's Church steps and sidewalks clear of snow and ice this winter. Please contact the parish office at 608-994-2526 for more information about this paid position.

Anyone wishing to send a "Get Well" wishes, card, note or prayers to Doug White, please send to this address: Doug White, 12293 County Rd A, Bagley, WI 53801

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.

We have been informed that some parishioners are receiving messages claiming to be from Fr. Steve Brunner requesting help or parish information. These messages are fraudulent. Please do not respond, do not send any parish information, and do not click any links in these messages. Fr. Steve will never contact parishioners in this manner for personal requests. If you have received one of these messages, please delete it.

Hello! My name is Deacon Roger Scholbrock, and I’m a Permanent Deacon serving in the Diocese of Madison, currently assigned to the St. Joseph the Worker Pastorate. My wife, Wendy, and I have lived in the Potosi/Tennyson area for over 30 years, where we raised two daughters (now both married) and are blessed with one amazing grandson. After retiring from my previous career, I recently stepped into a new chapter as Pastoral Minister at St. Clement’s, following Bill Manthe’s retirement. It’s a big transition for me, and I sincerely appreciate your patience and support as I settle into this new role. For the past 40 years, I worked as a graphic designer, illustrator, museum and exhibit designer, and senior art director. Shifting into full-time ministry is certainly a major change—but one I’ve prayerfully hoped for over the years. I’ve often asked God to show me how I might use the gifts He’s given me in service to His people, and in His time, He answered. That’s what led me to retire from design and accept this new calling. I already have the pleasure of working alongside Leigh Boorn, our Director of Evangelization, across our pastorate communities. Together, we’re focused on offering prayer and outreach that helps individuals grow in their personal relationship with Christ Jesus. I’m truly excited to see how this ministry unfolds and how I can walk with you in your faith journey. I believe God is doing something beautiful in our parish, and together, we’re just beginning what promises to be a vibrant and faith-filled future. Pax, Deacon Roger

Thank you to everyone who gave donations and to all of the teams who participated in St. Mary's Golf Outing.