January 2026 Series:
Slow Down & Find Rest in Jesus

Take a breath with us in January and listen to God’s gentle invitation to slow down and find joy and true rest in him.

Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy

Guest Speakers: Katie & Peter Murphy

Saturday, January 10, 2026 in Good Samaritan Hall

After the 5 pm Mass (approx. 6:10 pm)

Join us for pizza after our Saturday evening Mass, and hear from Katie and Peter Murphy about how they and their active family of 8 find ways to slow down and seek greater joy in life.

Open to all; families are especially welcome! Childcare and an activity for kids will be provided.

RSVP by Jan. 8th by replying online, emailing sara.scheunemann@raphael.org, or calling 920-233-8044, ext. 228.sara.scheunemann@raphael.org

Finding Rest in Jesus

Guest Speaker: Fr. Tom Long

Tuesday, January 20, 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm - OR -

Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 9-10 am

Good Samaritan Hall

No RSVP needed!

Real rest can seem very elusive in our 24/7 world. What does it look like to reclaim the Sabbath rest God created us for? Come and explore this question with Fr. Tom.

Book Discussion and Guided Prayer with Our Christmas Book: 

Slowing Down to the Speed of Joy by Matthew Kelly

Tuesday, January 13 and 27, 2026, 6:30-7:30 pm - OR -

Wednesday, January 14 and 28, 2026, 9-10 am

Good Samaritan Hall

No RSVP needed!

Unwrap our Christmas book gift (given at our Christmas Eve and Day Masses) with some guided, prayerful reflection and discussion. Prayerfully consider how Jesus is inviting us all to greater rest in our hurried world.