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June 10, 2018 PARISH STAFF 788-5483
Rev. Brian D. Konopa ext. 7 Pastor [email protected]
Rev. Mr. Richard Sage ext. 8 Deacon [email protected]
Sr. Kathy Stuttgen, FSPA ext. 5 Ministry with the Elderly and Sick [email protected]
Therese van Oss ext. 4 Religious Education and Pastoral Minister [email protected]
Andy Foley ext.6 Buildings and Grounds [email protected]
Mary Jo Lium ext.2 Sacred Music [email protected]
Holly Gerling ext.3 Financial Secretary [email protected]
Allie Dunkley ext.2 Parish Secretary [email protected]
AQUINAS CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
Ted Knutson 784-8585 President
Patty Gallagher-Kosmatka 782-5998 Principal, Cathedral School
Kay Berra 782-5564 Principal, Blessed Sacrament School
Sue Amble 783-5483 Principal, St. Patrick School, Onalaska
Denise Ring Principal, Aquinas Middle School 784-0156
Principal, Aquinas High School 784-0287
2006 Weston St. La Crosse WI 54601 (608) 788-5483 mmoclacrosse.org mmoc.blog mmoc.mobi
OUR MISSION
Mary, Mother of the Church parishioners are called to be the
People of God, formed by the Holy Word and nourished by
the Holy Eucharist. We joyfully share our faith and gifts of time,
talent, and treasure. We are committed to serve all God's people in the building of the
Kingdom.
MASS TIMES Saturday Vigil 4pm Sunday 8am & 10am
Tuesday–Friday 7:30am
CONFESSIONS Saturday 3:15-3:45 pm or by appointment
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Monday–Friday 8am-3pm
Contact the parish office to register, schedule a baptism, schedule a wed-ding (six months notice required), and to request the Sacrament of the Sick.
SCRIP Scrip is sold before and after all week-end Masses and in the parish office on Fridays from 8am-3pm.
Tenth Sunday in Ordinary Time
Thank You to Some Special Teachers!!! Mary, Mother of the Church offers its heartfelt gratitude and pledge of prayers to four long-
time parishioners who have given MUCH to our parish and the Catholic Church in La Crosse! In many ways these four will be irreplaceable as they conclude their dedicated
service to our youth: --Tom Thibodeau who has led RCIA and the Confirmation class in recent years and received the 2008 Man of the Year award (36 years)! --Marge Weiske who has taught 5th grade for Aquinas Catholic Schools, most recently at Blessed Sacrament School (41 years)! --Deb Schams who has taught 2nd Grade for Aquinas Catholic Schools, most recently at Cathedral School (36 years)! --Julie Wagner who has taught Kindergarten for Aquinas Catholic Schools, most recently at Cathedral School (22 years)! May God bless them for their generous service with their gifts and talents in the name of Jesus Christ! We have been blessed and we ask God’s blessings upon them!
Moose Luncheon at MMOC The Moose have generously accommodated many of our parish events during the last several years, such as Funeral Luncheons, Rummage Sales, and Cookie Walks. In appreciation for the hospitality of their facilities, Mary Mother of the Church will host a luncheon for the staff and members of the Moose in our new Parish Hall on Tuesday, June 26 at 12 Noon. Parishioners are welcome to attend, especially those who have volunteered at parish events held at the Moose Lodge. If you plan to attend or wish to volunteer, please RSVP to the parish office: 788-5483, ext. 2
Sesquicentennial Books For Sale Celebrating its 150th anniversary (March 3, 1868 - March 3, 2018) the Diocese of La Crosse has published a beautiful, hardcover, full-color, 464-page coffee-
table book exploring the Catholic faith of the people of west central Wisconsin: “Feed My Lambs”. The $33 books are on sale in the parish office.
Food Baskets for June Catholic Charities is grateful for all the food donations and is most in need of personal hygiene items big bottles shampoo, conditioner, body wash, tooth
paste, bar soap, razors, shaving cream, feminine hygiene pads, tooth brushes, hair brushes, toilet paper, and laundry soap.
Pictures of St. Pius Parish The history of St. Pius X Parish (1960 –
2000) is being written, and we need pictures to bring it extra life. Do you have some photos to share which demonstrate parish life and school life? We are looking for pictures of liturgies (e.g. baptisms, Confirmations, First Communions, weddings), meetings, events, activities, celebrations, and gatherings of all kinds. Perhaps some of these pictures would also show the church interior, altar, baptismal font, as well
as other features at the first school/church (at Mormon Coulee and Broadview) and at Christ the King Chapel (at the Diocesan Center). Please identify the picture, the people in it, where and when it took place, along with your name, telephone number and address so that it can be returned to you. Please place it all in an envelope with St. Pius X Pictures written on the front and put it in the designated box in the back of church. While we may not use all the pictures that are submitted, please help so we can “tell the story” through pictures!
MMOC Piano Update In 2015 the parish generated a Wish List to create goals for Building Our Future Together. While the parish was intentional about creating a Wish List in the spirit of "aiming for the ideal," we were also committed to "building what we could afford." The Wish List included a Music Room for practices, etc., and, if we were going to include a Music Room, we knew we would need another piano. Among the goals from music ministry was a grand piano, not for the Music Room but for our church, which would allow us to "re-purpose" our sanctuary piano for the Music Room. When reviewing the entire 2015 Wish List, it seems we have been able to reach most of our goals. Therefore, seeking a grand piano has been our starting point. Will it come to pass? Up to this point, we have received some generous offers, including household pianos, financial gifts, and suggestions for refurbishing. Due to the financial offers for a grand piano, we are researching these options first, to see how feasible this really might be. In the meantime, we are grateful for the interest and offers which have been expressed. More information will be shared in the coming weeks.
Piano Update
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ACS Open Houses Aquinas Catholic Schools is now enrolling for the 2018-
19 school year. For more information, please call (608) 784-8585. or www.aquinasschools.org
Cathletics VBS Put on your running shoes and sweat pants! It is time to train to be a Champion for Christ! This sports-
themed VBS will inspire kids to love Christ and others through games, stories, songs and crafts! Holy Trinity Vacation Bible School is open to all children entering grades K-5. This exercise will take place August 20-24, 9:00-11:30am. Contact Rebecca at Holy Trinity: [email protected] or call 782-2028.
Holy Trinity Middle School Ministry Camp In conjunction with our Elementary Vacation Bible School program, we are very excited to be offering, for the first time ever, an option for our Middle School students!! All students entering Grades 6-8 are invited to join us for three evenings of prayer, fun and our ultimate goal...service in our community! Tuesday - Thursday, August 21-23, 6:30-9:00pm. Need not be members of Holy Trinity Parish to participate! Contact Rebecca at 782-2028 or [email protected] for more info.
(II) Wedding Banns Roger Seymour (MMOC) and Carol Swancutt (MMOC) on June 23, 2018. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for their wedding.
(I) Wedding Banns Kyle Schmitt and Stephanie Friedman (MMOC) on June 29, 2018. Please keep them in your prayers as they prepare for their wedding.
Marriage Preparation Retreats The La Crosse Deanery, which consists of 14 area parishes, will be offering Married Love: Two Becoming One, a marriage preparation retreat
for engaged couples, on July 13-14, 2018 and then again in 2019 on the following dates: February 8-9, April 26-27 and July 12-13, 2019. These retreat dates will take place at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall. Couples should register at least one month prior to the retreat. To register for Married Love: Two Becoming One, contact Maggie at Blessed Sacrament Parish, 608-782-2953.
New Parishioners MMOC is delighted to welcome the following to our parish family: Danielle Luckner and her sons George and Harry.
Requiescat in Pace Please pray for the repose of the souls of Mary Jo Carl and Helen Schye. Our prayers and sincere sympathy are extended to their families and friends who mourn their loss. Eternal rest grant onto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them.
Riverfest 2018 Riverfest set-up and clean-up is coming up soon and requires lots of help. Any and all help is appreciated. Please sign up in the back of church (but don’t be afraid to just show up.)
1. Riverfest Set-up Monday, July 1st, 1pm, meet at north end of Riverside Park.
●We need 25-30 people who are able to place picnic tables, trash barrels, bleachers, etc.
●Bring gloves for heavy lifting. Riverfest will provide water/Gatorade for everyone.
2. Riverfest Clean-up mornings (5): Thursday, July 5th - Saturday, July 7th, 5am
●We need 15-20 people each morning to empty garbage barrels at Riverside Park early at 5am, about an hour (depending on # of hands).
●Riverfest will provide us with access to a tractor and trailer, garbage bags, and rubber bands for trash barrels.
Many hands make light work! Everyone grab a buddy/family member and let’s knock out this project!
"Will You Come and Follow Me?” Women’s Leadership Training Session
Saturday, August 4 9-3 p.m. MMOC Parish Hall
Cost - $30 Registration Deadline - July 23
The National Council of Catholic Women Leadership Training and Development Team is coming to La Crosse for a day of learning, prayer and formation. Leadership does not come with a title or position; it is our actions. We are all called to be leaders in our families, in our parishes, and in our communities. This session brings together Catholic women to listen, discuss, learn and share how leadership works together. Registration forms are on the Bulletin Boards at all the church entrances. “Preach the Gospel at all times, and use words when necessary” - St. Francis of Assisi
Catholic Education
Family Life
Men’s Club
PCCW
Mary, Mother of the Church
Ladies for Life Tea La Crosse Life League will hold their annual Ladies for Life Tea on Sunday, June 24, 2018, at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall, 130 Losey Blvd. S.,
in La Crosse from 2-4 PM. Join us for tea, sandwiches, treats, door prizes, activities for the little ladies, and pro-life speaker Jeff Arrowood who will talk on Raising a ProLife Family. Tickets will be $10 for ladies 12 and up, $5 for 3 to 11 year olds, and girls under 3 are free. To decorate a table for this event, call Marie Allen at 608-784-5189. Tickets will be available through June 20 by calling Mari Erickson at 608-518-7655. A limited number of tickets will be available at the door.
Taking Donations The Exchange at 110 Causeway Blvd is a volunteer run program that accept donations of gently used furniture and home goods to help community members who are experiencing housing insecurities. They accept donations on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:30-
4pm.
Scrip For Father’s Day Don’t make him fire up the grill; take Dad out to dinner for Father’s Day. Scrip gift cards available for Olive Garden $25; Papa Murphy’s Pizza $10; or Red Lobster $25. Also pick up scrip for Ace Hardware; Dick’s Sporting Goods; Menards; Ship Shape Carwash; and Shopko.
Dare to Follow Retreat
Who: Boys going into 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th
grades
When: July 6-8, 2018
Where: Holy Cross Diocesan Center, 3710 East
Avenue S., La Crosse, WI 54601
What: Dare to Follow… When Jesus saw the
fishermen at the Sea of Galilee, he asked them to
leave everything and follow him to a new way of
life. Jesus is calling, will you dare to follow him?
Spend a couple of days with young men your own
age…
• Learning more about your Catholic Faith
• Talking about the voca!on of priesthood
• Having fun
Contact the Voca!ons Office at 608-791-2667 or
Social Justice
Scrip
June 10, 2018
Liturgical Roles June 16th & 17th
Ministers of Holy Communion
4:00 p.m. Linda Gillette, Barbara Hauke, Tony Kath, Rebecca Kath, John Klouda, Rita Sanchez
8:00 a.m. Kennedie Dawson, Sandy Pitsch, Chris Schlegel, Mary Jo Schumacher, NOT FILLED, NOT FILLED
10:00 a.m. Bill Brendel, Betty Brendel, Jean Francis, Joseph Kaiser, Lance Miller, Terri Pedace
Sacristans
4:00 p.m. Norma Hruska
8:00 a.m. NOT FILLED
10:00 a.m. NOT FILLED
Lectors
4:00 p.m. Joseph van Oss, Linda Gillette
8:00 a.m. Charles Heiderscheit, Francesca Ortmeier
10:00 a.m. Rachael Kaiser, Mary Konop
Servers
4:00 p.m. Jackson Servais, NOT FILLED
8:00 a.m. Seamus O'Brien, Abby Womack
10:00 a.m. Abby Ziolkowsi, Brett Ziolkowski
Musicians
4:00 p.m. Mary Jo Lium
8:00 a.m. Mary Jo Lium
10:00 a.m. Mary Jo Lium
Cantors
4:00 p.m. Krista Clements Orlan
8:00 a.m. Robin Ballard
10:00 a.m. Men's Choir
Ushers
4:00 p.m. Ron Fitzpatrick, Matthew Hafner, Peter Hansen, Kadon Hansen, Kevin Hennessy, Jim Kadlec, Herb Meyers, NOT FILLED
8:00 a.m. Allan Baumler, Jack Darling, Ed Garbers, Bob Klar, Mike Pitsch, Rich Waller, Ed Watson, NOT FILLED
10:00 a.m. Zanna Alexander, Marlin Buchner, Mike Burns, Jim McGettigan, Robb Pretasky, Don Wavra, NOT FILLED, NOT FILLED
Gift Bearers
4:00 p.m. Marie Meyers, Herb Meyers
8:00 a.m. Pat Darling, Jack Darling
10:00 a.m. Teri Kendhammer, Mike Kendhammer
Hospitality
8:00 a.m. Women's Club
10:00 a.m. Women's Club
Scrip Sellers
4:00 p.m. Sarah Kopski, Mary Schaub
8:00 a.m. Allie Dunkley, Stephanie Schaub
10:00 a.m. Kathy McGettigan, Sue Pretasky
Money Counters
10:00 a.m. Sally Egan, Pat Morrison, Teresa Pederson
June 10, 2018
Weekly Mass Intentions
Tuesday, June 12, 2018
7:30 am † Jerry Biesen by Gloria Biesen
Wednesday, June 13, 2018
7:30 am † Christina Lopez and Gretchen Sanchez by Rita and † Jim Sanchez
Thursday, June 14, 2018
7:30 am † Leo and Evelyn Mertens by Pat Mertens
2:00 pm † Holy Souls in Purgatory special intention by Rosemary Boland (at Hillview) Friday, June 15, 2018
7:30 am † Jerry Weilandt by Edna Spohn
Saturday, June 16, 2018
4:00 pm † Robert Foley by MMOC Parish Staff Sunday, June 17, 2018
8:00 am For the People 10:00 am † Patrick Zielke by His Family
Building Our Future Together One year ago our Building Our Future Together
bulletin article began: “Construction is underway for our new Parish Hall and Religious Education Center! It is with a most sincere and heartfelt THANK YOU to everyone who has offered prayers and made sac-rificial gifts to make the dream of a new facility a re-ality!” It’s enjoyable to look back and reflect on the progress we’ve witness over these past couple of years.
Two years ago (2016) the school building had been removed and we were working on filling in the hole left where the school basement had been. We were also working with the City on a re-zoning re-quest (to R-4), and we were making preliminary plans for the parking lot to be constructed on the north side of church. In addition, we were preparing to begin the construction of the new storage shed on the vacant west property in anticipation of removing the rented “storage pod” along the south parking ar-ea.
Last year at this time, the north parking area had been completed and was being used. The storage shed had been built and was housing various things, especially our Chicken-Que equipment. We were receiving construction bids, and Fowler & Hammer was on site doing some “pre-construction” work in preparation for the excavation crew to begin digging.
Last year’s article also mentioned the largest category of revenue yet to be realized “is the fulfill-ment of outstanding pledges. We have been experi-encing an extremely high level of pledges being paid. Thank you! As we go forward for the next 18 months it will be important that pledges continue to be paid. The parish has been blessed by so many generous people!” That beneficence has continued.
This year we can look back with pride and grate-ful hearts at our new facility. We’ve been using our new Parish Hall for the past couple of months, and the Religious Education Center and Music Room will be finished in just a couple of weeks. Our campus has a look of “wholeness” with the landscaping, parking areas, and driveways all installed. Fowler & Hammer, who has now been on-site for one entire year, is packing up some tools and getting ready to move on to new projects.
One thing that has remained constant for the past 2-3 years is our gratitude. We are grateful to God for providing the faith and courage that have moved our hearts together. And THANK YOU to everyone who has been so supportive of this major project and who has been exceptionally generous in making personal, sacrificial gifts and offering prayers for the success of our building project. It has been amazing!
Truly we have been Building Our Future Together. May God bless you abundantly in return!
The Rosary is prayed before each weekday Mass Tuesday through Friday beginning at 7:05 am.
ACHIEVED! PHASE I $400,000 School Bldg. Deconstruction
Building Our Future Together
As of May 29, 2018
PHASE IV
$870,000
Church Maintenance
PHASE III $900,000
Religious Education Center
PHASE II
$4 Million
Parish Hall
$4.00mil
Pledges
and Other
Projected Earnings
$3.85mil
Received
$900K
$160 K
$708 K
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DAN’S SHOE REPAIR
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A Full Service CPA Firm
“Setting the Standard” Commercial • Residential • Industrial
Scott Kainz, Parishioner (608) 386-0575 Wisconsin State Certified Master Electrician Fully Insured
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REFRIGERATION SALES & SERVICE
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