St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception & St. Mary Help of Christians

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​Best Fest

​St. Mary Portage has an annual festival called BEST FEST that is held the weekend before Memorial Day each year. It is a community social event as well as our parish's largest fundraiser. The goal of this festival is to promote a sense of community, family, and fellowship throughout Portage. Many volunteers are needed to assist in different areas of the festival. You can be sure that you will have no trouble finding a spot to lend a hand. This event provides a place where everyone can gather, meet old and new friends and have fun.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact the Parish Office at 608-742-6998.
Best (that we can) Fest is St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are still unable to gather safely as one parish community, so we will be hosting the Best (that we can) Fest. Parishioners will be able to make their way through a drive-thru event where they can drop off their raffle tickets, order a boxed supper, and see smiling faces all along the way.
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RUNNING IS NOT CANCELLED!

Every year, St. Mary OTIC hosts the Annual 5K Fun Run & Walk. This loved event is held on the Saturday morning of Best Fest and is open to the general public. Even though we aren't able to gather, we will still be hosting the annual Best Fest Fun Run & Walk. If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration by clicking on the image to the left.

IMPORTAnt information about raffle tickets

It is more important now than ever to make sure that we do our part to make Best (that we can) Fest as much of a success as it can be. We will still be hosting the coveted Raffle Drawing with prizes boasted up to $5000! As usual, parishioners are able to pick up their raffle tickets starting August 8th in church and the Parish Center.
NEW THIS YEAR!
We will be hosting a drive-thru event for parishioners to come and pick up their raffle tickets. Feel free to make your way through the parking lot on August 8th from 2:00 - 5:30 PM. Please enter through the W. Conant St. entrance and make your way through the parking lot as instructed by the volunteers. 

​All parishioners who attend both events will be entered to win several door prizes that were donated by supportive community businesses.

St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception & St. Mary Help of Christians

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We, the parishes of St. Mary Help of Christians (Briggsville) and St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception (Portage), in a spirit of faith and service rooted in the mission of Christ as revealed in the Gospel, are committed to creating welcoming communities that actively pursue opportunities for formation in our Catholic faith,
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St. Mary HOC
Briggsville, WI 
​P: 608-981-2282
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Portage, WI 53901
​P: 608-742-6998
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  • Home
  • Our Church, Our Future
  • About Us
    • Mass Times
    • Publications >
      • Fr. Gary's Homilies
      • Newsletters
      • Recording Archive
      • Weekly Bulletins
    • History and Mission
    • Join the Parish
    • Parish Staff
    • Parish Leadership
    • St. Mary School - Portage
    • Photo Gallery
    • Contact Us
    • St. Mary Portage Facility Usage
  • Liturgy & Sacraments
    • Mass Livestream
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation >
      • Advent Reconciliation 2020
    • Eucharist >
      • Adoration
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders & Religious Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Lifelong Faith Enrichment
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
    • Portage Faith Formation >
      • Make-Up Work
      • Works of Mercy & Service
    • Briggsville Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation >
      • Journey of Faith
    • Becoming Catholic - RCIA
    • Youth Ministry
    • Catholic Resources
    • ASK US!
    • Liturgical Resources >
      • Advent Resources
      • Christmas Resources
      • Ordinary Time Resources
      • Lenten Resources >
        • Lenten Formation - 2021
      • Triduum Resources
      • Easter Resources
  • Volunteer & Donate
    • Volunteer Opportunities >
      • Parish Leadership Committees
      • Liturgical Ministries
      • Music Ministries
      • Art & Liturgical Environment Ministries
      • Lifelong Faith Ministries
      • Hospitality Ministries >
        • Marketing Committee
      • Pastoral Ministries
      • Parish Events >
        • Best Fest
        • St. Mary School Golf Outing
        • Parish Gala
        • Thanksgiving Dinner
      • Community Outreach
    • Financial Stewardship
    • SCRIP Program
  • Pastoral & Spiritual Care
    • Homebound Ministers & Communion Ministry
    • Joy of Mail
    • Prayer Chain & Prayer Requests
    • Prayer Shawl Ministry
    • Area Support Groups