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Mary M. Sutter and Mary C. Uhler, For the Catholic Herald

Perry parish celebrates its 150th anniversary

The current Holy Redeemer Church, Perry.

PERRY — Members of Holy Redeemer Parish in Perry are celebrating their 150th anniversary this year.

In June, parishioners had a float in the Mt. Horeb Summer Frolic Parade. Riding on the float was Georgia Post, the oldest lifetime member of Holy Redeemer Parish. Joining her were parishioners Mary Sutter, Glenn Schwoerer, Mary Kay Sutter, Mitch Sutter, and Dan Hefty.

All of these families are part of the heritage of Holy Redeemer Parish, among many others.

Anniversary celebration

On Sunday, Aug. 7, there will be a 150th anniversary Mass at 2 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church. A reception will follow the Mass.

There will be historical displays and church directories can be purchased. Burrows Consulting and Cemetery Service will also be available to help with geneology of the parish cemetery.

Early settlers

The early settlers came from Germany to farm in this area, which reminded them of their homeland.

The Town of Perry was established in 1849. The town was named after Commodore Perry of Lake Erie fame.

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Jeff Kurowski, The Compass

College student pedals in ‘Biking for Babies’ benefit ride

KAUKAUNA — When it comes to athletics and outdoor activities, Kevin Biese of Holy Cross Parish, here,  enjoys trying anything and everything. He plays volleyball, tennis, and basketball. His pastimes include biking, hiking, and swimming. Throw in support for a good cause and he is ready to push himself physically like never before in his life.

Biese, who will be a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is biking more than 800 miles in seven days to raise money for three pro-life charities. Along with four other cyclists, he is pedaling from Covington, La., to Champaign, Ill., as a part of Biking for Babies. Funds raised through donations will support a new Women’s Care Center in Madison, the Champaign Pregnancy Resource Center and Students for Life of Illinois. The target is $15,000.

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