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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Profit & Loss October 2008 vs. 2007
By St Mary Administrator @ 4:08 PM :: 234 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
Ordinary Income/Expense October 2008 October 2007 Income Contributions $65,327.41 $62,007.24 CRE Income $ 925.00 $ 0.00 Rentals $ 4,993.50 $ 4,800...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Brick, Anyone?
By St Mary Administrator @ 4:07 PM :: 219 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
We have 24 spots left for memorial bricks at Anita's Gardens. If you have thought about buying one and didn't, now's your chance. They are only $100 e...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Feeling Thankful?
By St Mary Administrator @ 4:05 PM :: 237 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
Are you looking for a way to express your thanks this Thanksgiving? Let me tell you about a parish family who wishes to remain anonymous. When they ge...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Boilers
By St Mary Administrator @ 4:05 PM :: 231 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
We have set in motion the installation of new boilers for the Parish Center. The estimate came in for $18,745. Thanks to your generosity when we were ...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Children Corner
By St Mary Administrator @ 4:05 PM :: 215 Views :: Article Rating :: Child Ministry News
Last week’s answer The last Sunday of the church year is (d) Christ the KingThis week’s question Which of the following colors is not a color of a sea...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Enjoy Graphic Arts?
By St Mary Administrator @ 4:04 PM :: 238 Views :: Article Rating :: Port Catholic School News
Enjoy Graphic Arts?  Do you have experience with graphic arts? Would you like to help make a difference for Port Catholic?  The Key Event Auction Comm...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Blankets Needed
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:58 PM :: 244 Views :: Article Rating :: Human Concerns
Blankets/comforters/quilts needed. Human Concerns received a request, from House of Peace, for new/gently used blankets/comforters/quilts (clean/no r...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
CSA News
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:57 PM :: 234 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
The annual Catholic Stewardship Appeal is winding down and the plans for the 2009 Stewardship Appeal are in their beginning stages. As of October the ...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Blood Drive
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:56 PM :: 249 Views :: Article Rating :: Port Catholic School News
Blood Drive for the Wisconsin Blood Center sponsored by Port Catholic will be held on Monday, November 10th from 2:00 pm—7:00 pm in St. Peter’s Cafete...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Gift-A-Child
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:37 PM :: 174 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
The Food Pantry is pleased to sponsor the Christmas Gift-A-Child program again this year. Through the generosity of our parishioners and others in our...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
CAPS
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:36 PM :: 199 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
CAPS—Catholic Association of Port Washington & Saukville—our planning group from our parish councils met on October 22nd. We continued our discussion ...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
St. Nick’s Toy Collection
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:36 PM :: 240 Views :: Article Rating :: Human Concerns
Human Concern’s will sponsor a toy drive for our sister parish in Virginia. St. Joe’s is a small parish near the Appalachian Mountains. It serves the...
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Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Hospitality Sunday, November 9th
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:35 PM :: 208 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
The Hospitality group invites everyone to come and enjoy St. Mary’s monthly social gathering and new member registration after the 9 a.m. Mass on Nove...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Children's Corner
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:08 PM :: 215 Views :: Article Rating :: Child Ministry News
The answer for last week’s question is Mark. Mark was one of the four Evangelists, but he was not one of the Twelve Apostles.This week’s question is: ...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Mass of Remembrance
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:07 PM :: 229 Views :: Article Rating :: RCIA News
This years All Soul's Day, November 2, falls on a Sunday. So all of us will be remembering our Faithful Departed at our weekend liturgies.  A special ...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Candle Sale Fundraiser
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:06 PM :: 187 Views :: Article Rating :: Youth Ministry News
Looking to get a head start on your Christmas shopping? Would you like to support a worthy cause at the same time? If so, then support our young peopl...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Pastors Computer
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:04 PM :: 218 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
Last Sunday marks the Solemn Celebration of Saukville's, Immaculate Conception 150th anniversary celebrations. Archbishop Dolan and other Priests of t...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Food Pantry
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:04 PM :: 242 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
September Donations—$80.00 36.45 lbs & 12 school suppliesSeptember Distributions—433 (8,808.51lbs) & 6,515.00 in food only Sentry/Piggly Wiggly certif...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Some facts to consider during Respect Life Month...
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:02 PM :: 266 Views :: Article Rating :: Human Concerns
Life begins at the moment of natural conception.
An unborn child's heart beats 18 days after conception, before the mom even knows she is pregnant.
Abortion is legal in the United States, in some cases, until the moment before the baby is born.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
St. Mary’s and St. Peter’s College Connection
By St Mary Administrator @ 12:50 PM :: 197 Views :: Article Rating :: Youth Ministry News
… Remembering and encouraging our members in college! What is it? This ministry is our way of communicating with the college students from our parishes. This communication happens twice a year and involves sending a “shoe box care package” to our students before exam time each semester. WE NEED STUDENTS’ ADDRESSES:
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Thank You
By St Mary Administrator @ 11:13 AM :: 236 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
This weekend at all the Masses, Fr. Tom will be using the Chalice and Ciborium Donated thru the generosity of the estate of Edward Didier. The Chalice...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The TYME OUT Youth Center
By St Mary Administrator @ 11:11 AM :: 135 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
The TYME OUT Youth Center is proud to announce a night of music and fun. “Leaves Fall, Music TYME Calls” is scheduled for Wednesday, October 29, 2008...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Halloween Dance Party
By St Mary Administrator @ 11:11 AM :: 218 Views :: Article Rating :: Port Catholic School News
The 8th grade class at Port Catholic is hosting a 6th- 8th grade Halloween Dance Party fundraiser on Friday, October 31 from 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm at the ...
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Summarized St. Mary
By St Mary Administrator @ 11:10 AM :: 223 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
Parish Council Minutes September 4, 2008-Business Administrator Report- The finance committee recommended checking into a grant for either a new boile...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Combined Collections
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:19 PM :: 246 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
You should have received a mailing about the Church in Mission: Combined Collections that will take place on October 18-19, 2008. This collection supp...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
A Living Saint
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:18 PM :: 156 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
A LIVING SAINT??  So called by Archbishop Dolan, Bishop Abraham Desta of Ethiopia will be interviewed at Marquette University on Monday, October 20th ...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Youth Mission Trip Registration Now Open!
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:16 PM :: 178 Views :: Article Rating :: Youth Ministry News
Youth mission trips are immersion experiences with other young people from across the country in underprivileged communities, usually for several days to a week. During the time spent on the mission trip the participants contribute their time and talents by house painting, light construction including home repair and building, child care, working in a food pantry – wherever the greatest need is in the community. In the evenings, there is time for fellowship, reflection, prayer as well as fun! One free day is available to the groups to explore the area in which they are working.
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Got Ideas?
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:15 PM :: 243 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
On Thursday, October 24, our 3-parish Evangelization Committee is meeting with my advisory committee to gather ideas in two main areas: what we can do...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
All About the Girls
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:15 PM :: 318 Views :: Article Rating :: Youth Ministry News, Child Ministry News
Our girls are growing up in a culture that is NOT girl-friendly. Pressure to look beautiful and act sophisticated surrounds them, This two session wor...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Sentry Receipts
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:15 PM :: 263 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
Thank you to our parishioners who collect Sentry receipts. This past quarter we earned $282.56. That is free money for us. Please if you don't collect...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Did you know…
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:14 PM :: 135 Views :: Article Rating
If you are over 70 1/2 you can make tax-free distributions directly from your IRA to St. Mary Congregation? On October 3, President Bush signed an ext...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Communal Anointing
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:14 PM :: 233 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
Next Sunday at all the Masses, there will be the Communal Anointing of the sick. The Sacrament of the Sick (Extreem Unction, Last Rites) according to ...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Children’s Corner
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:13 PM :: 225 Views :: Article Rating :: Child Ministry News
Last week’s answer is (b) the Sign of the Cross. This week’s question Which of the following saints is not one of the apostles? (a) Matthew (b) Mark ...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Scouting For Food
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:13 PM :: 167 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
The Boy Scout Scouting For Food campaign is scheduled for Saturday, October 25. Hopefully you have already received a bag at your home for you to fill...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Fall Dinner Help
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:12 PM :: 199 Views :: Article Rating :: Events
We are still looking for help at the Smorgasbord Dinner that is being held next weekend. Please call the Parish office to sign up or sign up in the ba...
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Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Thank You
By St Mary Administrator @ 1:33 PM :: 232 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
Last weekend, and group of parishioners came and helped to cut down the pine tree behind the parish center. Thank you Dan Paulin, Mike Linstroth, Pat ...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Young Adult Bonfire
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:11 PM :: 224 Views :: Article Rating :: RCIA News
All young adults in  their 20's and 30's are welcome to join in this gathering on Wednesday, October 29, 7:00 pm at Mike & Janine’s house in Cedar Gro...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Free
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:11 PM :: 195 Views :: Article Rating :: Events
Free Women’s Self-defense class open to all girls and women 10 years or older. Will be held on Sunday October 19th at 3:30 pm in the St. Mary&rs...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
From Human Concerns
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:10 PM :: 241 Views :: Article Rating :: Human Concerns
Thank you for your support for the Aluminum Can Drive for Habitat. The cans you brought in and cash donations will allow us to support Habitat with al...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Human Concerns
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:09 PM :: 261 Views :: Article Rating :: Human Concerns
Thank you for your generous donations of school supplies, your generosity provided 556 various school supplies for the Food Pantry.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Attention Business Owners, Professionals and Self Employed
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:05 PM :: 256 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
LPi, our bulletin publisher, will have Tom Phillips our parish representative visiting our parish this week to service our bulletin. We would like to ...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Organ Spectacular
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:03 PM :: 150 Views :: Article Rating :: Music Ministry
Sunday, October 19th at 7:00 pm St. Mary's will offer a concert in the Organ Spectacular series for the International Year of the Organ. Organist Drew...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Presenting Paul
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:03 PM :: 232 Views :: Article Rating :: RCIA News
Random Lake's Ecumenical Ministers' Association presents these sessions on St. Paul. "The Theology of Paul" by Dr. Steven Dunn, scripture professor at...
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Friday, October 10, 2008
Children's Corner
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:00 PM :: 209 Views :: Article Rating :: Child Ministry News
Last week’s answer is we trace the cross over our forehead, lips, and chest. While doing this we should ask God to be in our minds, on our lips, and i...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Youth Mission Trip Registration Now Open!
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:03 PM :: 192 Views :: Article Rating :: Youth Ministry News
Youth mission trips are immersion experiences with other young people from across the country in underprivileged communities, usually for several days to a week. During the time spent on the mission trip the participants contribute their time and talents by house painting, light construction including home repair and building, child care, working in a food pantry – wherever the greatest need is in the community. In the evenings, there is time for fellowship, reflection, prayer as well as fun! One free day is available to the groups to explore the area in which they are working.


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Friday, October 03, 2008
Hospitality Sunday, October 12th
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:02 PM :: 224 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
The Hospitality group invites you to come and enjoy St. Mary’s monthly social gathering and new member registration after the 9:00 am Mass on October ...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Human Concerns Respect Life projects.
By St Mary Administrator @ 3:01 PM :: 685 Views :: Article Rating :: Human Concerns

Baby Bottle Project - Next weekend begins Respect Life Month and Human Concerns is again participating in the Baby Bottle Project, which was so well received last year. Next Sunday, after Mass, pick up a baby bottle, fill it with your family's spare change over the next month and return it at the end of October. Make this a family event! The proceeds will benefit the

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Friday, October 03, 2008
Justice Do It!
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:59 PM :: 260 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
A Two-Day Service Experience for Youth Currently in Grades 6-7-8 Friday and Saturday, October 24-25, 2008
High School & College Peer Leaders and Adult Leaders Needed Too!
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Wreath Sale
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:58 PM :: 171 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
St. Mary's Boy Scout Troop #855 and Port Catholic's Cub Scout Pack #3855 are selling Christmas wreaths and other festive evergreen products until Octo...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Parish Mission
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:57 PM :: 265 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
"Sharing the Good News" will be led by Fr. Richard Hart, O.F.M. Cap. All parishioners in our 3-parish cluster are encouraged to attend as many evening...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Children’s Corner
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:56 PM :: 202 Views :: Article Rating :: Child Ministry News
Last week’s answer is (a) novena, novena means nine in Latin. This week’s question is Before the Gospel at Mass many people trace the sign of the cros...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Attention Voters!!!
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:50 PM :: 168 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
Voter Registration is being held at the Neiderkorn Library Saturday October 11 in the upper level community room. Certified poll workers will be there...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
School Subsidy
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:50 PM :: 256 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
St. Mary’s ended the last fiscal year owing over $46,000 to the school for the subsidy. Port Catholic, while already running on an extremely tight budget, really suffered because St. Mary’s couldn’t afford to send the $225,000 promised to the school last year.
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Sunday Radio Mass Still on AM 920
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:49 PM :: 238 Views :: Article Rating :: Church News
Milwaukee’s Classic Country Station AM 920, The “WOLF,” replaced WOKY on September 18th. The biggest change people will notice is the music. The WOL...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Do You Dream to Change the World?
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:45 PM :: 179 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
Join me (Douglas David Pasniak) to change the world. I am a Catholic whose life has been transformed to build a Dream orphanage for homeless children ...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Common Ground of Grief: “The Challenges of Holiday Mourning”
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:44 PM :: 194 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
Tuesday, November 4, 2008 - 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 6:30 – 8:00 p.m.San Camillo, 10200 W Bluemound Rd., MilwaukeeCost: Free and open to everyonePa...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Powerful Tools for Caregivers
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:44 PM :: 236 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
Take advantage of this series of classes designed to empower family caregivers of older adults by helping the caregiver reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, establish balance in their lives, communicate their needs, and learn to make tough decisions.
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Jubilee Marriage Celebration
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:43 PM :: 263 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
St. Matthias Parish, 9306 W. Beloit Rd., Milwaukee, WI 53227-4313The Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated on Saturday, October 25, beginning at 10:...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
The Certificate Program in Lay Ministries
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:42 PM :: 152 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
Are you a parish volunteer? Would you like to be better prepared to serve your parish? Are you ready for further commitment in your community? Would you like to receive guidance or direction in intellectual, human, pastoral or spiritual formation? If you answer yes to any of these questions, The Certificate Program in Lay Ministries offered through the Saint Clare Center for Ministry Formation at Cardinal Stritch University is just for you. The purpose of this two-year commitment is to assist you in developing your skills for service in your parish and community.
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Harvest Bake Sale a Success!
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:41 PM :: 180 Views :: Article Rating :: Christian Women
St. Mary's Christian Women want to thank the generous parishioners who donated and bought bakery at their recent bake sale. All the bakery was delicio...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Free Fire Wood
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:41 PM :: 231 Views :: Article Rating :: Church Events
A volunteer is cutting down one of the pine trees on St. Mary’s Property and we need volunteers to help with the hauling of limbs and such. We will be...
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Friday, October 03, 2008
Crop Walk
By St Mary Administrator @ 2:40 PM :: 158 Views :: Article Rating :: Community News
The 2008 Oz Crop Walk is scheduled for Saturday, October 11 at Grady Park in Saukville. Registration will start at 8:30 am and the 1 or 3 mile walk wi...
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