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

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Best Fest 2021

MAY 21, 2021 - MAY 22, 2021
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.

Volunteer Sign-UP

We need your help to make 2021 Best Fest the BEST that is can be! We have numerous opportunities throughout the weekend to get involved by sharing your time and talent with out parish community!

Interested in signing-up? You can click on the link to the right or sign-up after Mass on May 8, 2021 and May 9, 2021.
Sign Up!
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5K Fun Run & Walk

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. If you are interested in participating, please complete the registration by clicking on the image to the left.

2021 Best Fest T-Shirts Are Back!

Are you looking for a great way to make your Best Fest experience the most memorable it can be? Consider marking this year by purchasing a Best Fest t-shirt.

Each year, we look to the youth of the Parish to help by designing a special t-shirt, which we then turn into the t-shirt of the year. This year's winning design can be seen on your right.

If you are interested in purchasing a Best Fest t-shirt, please download the following form by clicking here. All orders should be placed by Friday, April 28, 2021. T-shirt order forms can be dropped off at the Parish Office between 9AM and 4PM.
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2021 T-shirt Design Winner

IMPORTAnt information about raffle tickets

It is more important now than ever to make sure that we do our part to make Best 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 March 27th in church and the Parish Center.

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,​
spiritual growth andoutreach to others in need.
St. Mary HOC
Briggsville, WI 
​P: 608-981-2282
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St. Mary OTIC
Portage, WI 53901
​P: 608-742-6998
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  • Home
  • Our Church, Our Future
    • St. Mary Renovation updates
  • About Us
    • Into the Deep
    • Mass Times
    • Publications >
      • Weekend Homilies
      • Recording Archive
      • Weekly Bulletins
    • History and Mission
    • Join the Parish
    • Parish Staff
    • Parish Leadership
    • St. Mary School - Portage
    • Contact Us
    • St. Mary Portage Facility Usage
  • Liturgy & Sacraments
    • Mass Livestream
    • Baptism
    • Reconciliation >
      • Advent Reconciliation 2021
    • Eucharist >
      • Adoration
    • Confirmation
    • Marriage
    • Holy Orders & Religious Life
    • Anointing of the Sick
  • Lifelong Faith Enrichment
    • He Walks With Us - Podcast Series
    • Children's Liturgy of the Word
    • Portage Faith Formation >
      • Make-Up Work
      • Works of Mercy & Service
    • Briggsville Faith Formation
    • Adult Faith Formation
    • Becoming Catholic - RCIA
    • Youth Ministry
    • Catholic Resources >
      • Podcasts for Catholic Men
    • ASK US!
    • Liturgical Resources >
      • Advent Resources
      • Christmas Resources
      • Ordinary Time Resources
      • Lenten Resources
      • 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 >
        • 2022 Rededication Festival
        • 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