!!! CLOSURE AND CANCELLATION !!!

DUE TO THE EXTREME COLD WEATHER CONDITIONS, THE PARISH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026.  IN ADDITION, THE 8:30 A.M. MASS AT ST. ROBERT BELLARMINE ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 23, 2026, IS CANCELED.  PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WARM.  THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.

LITURGY OF THE HOURS (DURING LENT)

Pray the Liturgy of the Hours this Lent with the Kenosha-Racine County Line Catholic Parishes.  Join the Church's daily prayer of Psalms and Scripture as we prepare our hearts for Easter.

• Morning Prayer - St. Francis Xavier Parish, Wednesdays at 8:10 a.m. (on days when Mass is scheduled), starting on Wednesday, February 18, 2026.
• Evening Prayer - St. Mary of the Assumption Parish, Tuesdays at 5:40 p.m. (on days when Mass is scheduled), starting on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

All are welcome - come for one day or make it part of your Lenten rhythm.

TAX SMART GIVING

Fulfill Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

Did you know that you can direct your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) to any of the K-R County Line Catholic Parishes and avoid increasing your taxable income by making a Qualified Charitable Distribution?  You can request your IRA Administrator to send a check payable to the specific church or any other qualified charity to satisfy your Required Minimum Distribution.

Please get in touch with your professional advisors for more information on this beneficial giving option.

** K-R County Line Catholic Parishes does not provide legal tax, or financial advice.  When considering gifting options, seek the advice of your own legal and/or financial professionals.

K-R Catholics Prayer Warriors

Do you have a special intention you'd like someone to pray for?  Would you like to pray for the intentions of others?

The K-R Catholics Prayer Warriors are parishioners dedicated to intercessory prayer.  Each week, on Wednesday evenings, members receive prayer intentions in their inbox.  All requests and participants remain anonymous; only first names are shared.

To submit a prayer intention:

1. Visit krcatholics.org
2. Go to Parish - Ministries - Prayer Warriors
3. Click "Submit a Prayer Request" and follow the prompts

That's all!  Your request will be shared with our Prayer Warriors, and the prayers and graces will begin to flow!

!! FRAUD ALERT:  Scam Involving False Requests For Money !!

It has come to our attention that individuals have been receiving messages, emails, or phone calls claiming to be from Fr. Hugo and asking for money, gift cards, or personal financial information.

Please be aware that these messages are fraudulent.  Fr. Hugo and the Kenosha-Racine County Line Catholic Parishes will never personally request money, gift cards, or confidential financial details through text, email, or social media.  If you receive such a message:

• Do not respond or send any money.
• Do not click on any links or share personal information.
• Report the message immediately to the main office
• If possible, block and delete the sender.

Your awareness is the best protection.  Please share this information with others to help prevent further fraud.

Thank you for your vigilance and continued support.

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