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Welcome to
St. Raymond of Peñafort Parish 

As you  explore our site, you'll see that we are a vibrant and active parish. 

Since our beginning, we have grown steadily and now number over 340 families. We are located on 40 acres of beautiful, rolling land that has been  owned by the church for 150 years. As a parish that primarily serves the small towns and rural areas of southern Eau Claire and northern Trempealeau counties, we place great importance on neighborliness, respect and service to others. Visitors to our parish often comment on  our relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Please make good use of our website and, if you're ever in West Central Wisconsin or Southern Eau Claire County, please stop in for a visit and a tour! We love to have guests join us for Sunday Mass and the many other activities that take place throughout the year. I trust you'll be so impressed after one visit that you'll want to come back again!

This Week:

• Sunday, May 20 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Sunday, May 20 - 10:30 AM Mass
• Monday, May 21 - 6:30 PM Quilt Work Night in the parish hall
• Tuesday, May 22 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Thursday, May 24 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Thursday, May 24 - 5:00-10:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
• Thursday, May 24 - 6:00-7:00 PM Confessions
• Friday, May 25 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Sunday, May 27 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Sunday, May 27 - 10:30 AM Mass

Next Week:

• Monday, May 28 - Memorial Day
• Tuesday, May 29 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Thursday, May 31 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Thursday, May 31 - 5:00-10:00 PM Eucharistic Adoration
• Thursday, May 31 - 6:00-7:00 PM Confessions
• Friday, June 1 - 8:00 AM First Friday Mass
• Sunday, June 3 - 8:00 AM Mass
• Sunday, June 3 - 10:30 AM Mass

Who is Fr. Derek Sakowski?  First of all, he is not only a brother priest, but a good friend.  Fr. Sakowski and I were ordained together in 2003.  He is 35 years old and possesses a brilliant mind, a deep prayer life, and a fun disposition that you will greatly enjoy.  He is originally from Wisconsin Rapids (yes, you will be putting up with yet another Central Wisconsin Polish Priest) and attended Assumption High School.  He was a very good football player (middle linebacker), but also displayed a deep interest in the priesthood. 
     Fr. Sakowski attended college seminary and was accepted into the Basselin Scholar program at Catholic University in Washington D.C.  He earned a Licentiate in Philosophy before entering seminary at the Josephinum in Ohio.  Upon ordination, he was assigned Chaplain at Pacelli High School and quickly earned the reputation of an outstanding teacher, author, and priest.  After five years at Pacelli, Fr. Sakowski was asked to pursue further studies in Rome.  Fr. Sakowski is completing his Doctorate in Sacred Theology in the field of Ecclesiology.  Needless to say, Fr. Sakowski has a broad range of interests, talents, and abilities.  I have every confidence you will greatly enjoy your new pastor.
     Fr. Sakowski is excited to be your priest!  You will find in him a shepherd who is faithful to Christ and His Church.  Transition can be hard, but you will see that the short term pain of change will give way to the joy of discovering Jesus Christ with Fr. Sakowski. 
     Thank you for the privilege of being your priest and please know that I am so excited for you to be receiving one of the finest young priests in our Diocese in Fr. Derek Sakowski.

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