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January 5, 2020 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]
Brandee McKane ext.3 Holly Gerling Finance Assistants [email protected]
Laura Boden 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
Contact the parish office to register, schedule a baptism, schedule a wedding (six months notice required), and to request the Sacrament of the Sick.
PARISH OFFICE HOURS Tuesday–Friday 8am-3pm FINANCE OFFICE HOURS Tuesday and Thursday 8am-Noon
SCRIP Scrip is sold before and after all week-end Masses and in the parish office on Fridays from 8am-3pm.
THE EPIPHANY OF THE LORD Thank You To everyone who made our Christmas Masses so beautiful: liturgical ministers, musicians, sacristans, and everyone who helped decorate the church. Gifts For Baby Jesus During the Season of Christmas, all MMOC children are invited to join in the parish effort of Building Our Future Together. There is a basket at the Nativity Crèche, for children and others who would like to bring a gift of coins at offertory time. Lectio Eucharist In this Christmas Seasons, did you know that Bethlehem means "House of Bread"? When we receive Holy Communion, we come to Bethlehem and Jesus nourishes our souls and makes His home within us. Join us for a bible study on the Eucharist and the Mass for our everyday lives. Ten sessions will be held at MMOC on Thursdays at 6:30 - 8:00 pm beginning Jan. 30. More info is found in this bulletin. Lectio Mary As a parish, we live under Mary ’s patronage: Mother of the Church. Why is Mary so important to Catholics? Why have so many people been devoted to her over the centuries? What can we learn about her from the Bible and the early Christians? Eight sessions will be held at MMOC on Tuesdays at 6:30-7:30pm beginning Jan. 28. MMOC Chili Fest Our first Chili Fest will be on Jan. 11 at 5-7 PM (after the 4pm Mass). For $5 enjoy sampling multiple chilies made by parishioners from our parish groups. Children 6 and under are free. Milk, water and coffee included. Beer, soda and desserts are extra. There will be a 50/50 raffle, too. If the Packers have a playoff game, we'll have it on the screens. All proceeds go toward our Building Fund. So take a night off from cooking after a busy holiday season and enjoy fun and fellowship at the end of the Christmas Season! Food Baskets for January Catholic Charities is grateful for all the food donations and is most in need of cereal, oatmeal, hearty soups, complete boxed/canned meals, granola bars, coffee and hot chocolate. Men’s Club and PCCW Christmas Social The Men’s Club and PCCW will be joining one another after their meetings on Wednesday, January 8 at 6:30pm for refreshments and appetizers in the Parish Hall. Please join us and enjoy great Christian fellowship! (Men will bring the refreshments and ladies will bring the appetizers.) Time for a New Ministry Schedule We will soon begin working on a new Ministry Schedule that will run from February through April. Please submit any “Can’t Serve Dates” through the online scheduling tab on the parish website, www.mmoclacrosse.org or by calling the parish office, 788-5483, ext. 2 by Jan. 20 at the latest.
Requiescant in Pace Please pray for the repose of the souls of Matthew Wesely, David Knutson, LaVern Steele, and Ann Malin. Our prayers and sincere sympathy are extended to the families and friends who mourn their loss. Eternal rest grant onto them, O Lord, and may perpetual light shine upon them. GIVEN Couple Retreat on Saturday, Jan. 18 from 8:30am-2:30pm at Mary Mother of the Church GIVEN is a short, powerful retreat for couples who are married, dating, and engaged. It is an opportunity to share, learn and celebrate marriage with other couples through engaging talks, music, adoration, prayer & reconciliation. Cost will be $40 for married and dating couples; $25 for engaged couples. To register, go to diolc.org/marriage/marriage-enrichment
Right To Life Signature Ad For those wishing to have their name included in the Sunday, Jan. 19 La Crosse Tribune ad on the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision of Roe v. Wade, there will be volunteers collecting signatures and donations to cover the cost of the ad before and after all Masses on Jan. 11-12. The newspaper ad costs approx. $4,000 so a suggested donation of $3 per name or $5 per family is requested to help cover the cost. Save a Life, Donate Blood Mary Mother of the Church Blood Drive is Monday, Jan. 13 at 2-6pm in the Parish Hall. Blood donations are much needed this time of year, please consider donating, also bring a friend with you. Appt. are appreciated, please call Laura at 788-5483, ext. 2 or sign up online at bit.ly/givejam13. March For Life The pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Office for Youth and Young Adult Ministry, runs Jan. 22-26, 2020. Visit www.diolc.org/yya and click on “Pilgrimage for Life” to sign up. Registration ends January 6, 2020. Details of pickup points will be available upon receipt of your registration form. March for Life Chicago is one day only, Jan. 11, and you can sign up by visiting www.prolifewi.org and scrolling down to the link. Registration ends December 31, 2019 or at capacity. Pick up location - Walmart 3107 Market Pl, Onalaska. Passengers arrive at 6:00AM. Bus Dep. at 6:30AM.
K-5 Catechists' Dinner/Retreat will be Jan. 8 at 5:00 p.m. in Religious Education Center. Class resumes K-5 on Jan. 15. Edge and Life Teen on Jan. 22.
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Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration PRAYER PARTNERS God beckoned the Magi to Bethlehem with a Star from the East. The Magi came from foriegn, non-Jewish countries, thus God made it clear that Jesus wasn’t just for the Isrealites, but all people on Earth. Upon their arrival, the Magi humbled themselves, fell prostrate to Jesus, and adored him. They also honored him with precious treasures of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. It is obvious they knew exactly who they were visiting in that simple manger. The Christ Child, the Messiah, the Savior, God’s beloved Son, Jesus. What are your most precious, treasured gifts you could give to Jesus? Could you give him your heart in an hour of Eucharistic Adoration each week? If not, what is holding you back? Perhaps it is the unknown; “What would I do for an hour?” There are many ways to “make a Holy Hour” and it doesn’t have to be complicated. At St. Rose, the Sisters and Prayer Partners start by praying for the specific prayer requests sent into them from around the world. After this intercessory prayer time, adorers can offer a rosary, read from the bible, meditate on a scripture passage, explore a spiritual book, journal, or contemplate their faith and their relationship with Jesus. The hour spent with Jesus is different for everyone, but one aspect remains constant - Jesus. He delights in spending time with you, listening to you, sharing with you.
Next weekend, Sr. Georgia Christensen, FSPA, will speak after Communion about the Sisters’ request for adoration assistance and offer an invitation to the upcoming open house. Additionally, Sr. Georgia and Sr. Dawn Kutt will be available in the back of church to answer any questions you may have about becoming a prayer partner. In the
meantime, these prayer partners have shared how they spend their time with Jesus. “One silently prays for all the petitions sent in to St. Rose Convent, and I take some too! A booklet is provided with additional prayers to offer and I usually get in a rosary.” ~ Edna Spohn “Recently I’ve become aware of contemplative adoration. A way to focus on the fact that I am in the presence of God. That God loves me so much he gave his son.” ~ Prayer Partner If God is beckoning to spend time in Eucharistic Adoration as a FSPA Prayer Partner, you are invited to attend an Open House at St. Rose Convent on Sunday, January 19 any time between 1:30-3:00 p.m. or contact Sr. Georgia Christensen at 608-791-5287 or [email protected]. In addition to a chapel tour, an information packet will be available. After the successful completion of an application and background check, the FSPA will hold a group orientation for new Prayer Partners on Saturday, February 1.
January 5, 2020
January 11-12 Ministers of Holy Communion
4:00 p.m. Mary Calkins, Rebecca Kath, Tony Kath, John Klouda, Kellie Schmitz, George Smith
8:00 a.m. Gloria Biesen, Jerry Roesler, Betty Stoll, Wally Stoll, NOT FILLED, NOT FILLED
10:00 a.m. Chuck Berendes, Polly Berendes, John Conzemius, Carol Forer, Anne Kernan, Kathy McGettigan
Sacristans 4:00 p.m. Germain Klouda 8:00 a.m. Betty and Wally Stoll
10:00 a.m. Linda Schwartz Lectors
4:00 p.m. Peter Schmitz, Jerry Iverson 8:00 a.m. Donna Omernik, Patricia Kirchner
10:00 a.m. Mary Konop, Matt Binsfeld Servers
4:00 p.m. Michael Lium, NOT FILLED 8:00 a.m. Catherine Harpenau, Jackson Harpenau
10:00 a.m. Louie Berendes, Ryan Conzemius Musicians
4:00 p.m. Mary Jo Lium 8:00 a.m. Judy Roraff
10:00 a.m. Judy Roraff Cantors
4:00 p.m. Small Group 8:00 a.m. Sara Groetsch
10:00 a.m. Rick Wilson Ushers
4:00 p.m. John Dooley, Ron Fitzpatrick, Matthew Hafner, Jim Kadlec, Landon Manock, Mark Misch, Phil Watson, Mike Weissenberger
8:00 a.m. Allan Baumler, Jonathan Baumler, Howard Olson, Wally Stoll, Ed Watson, NOT FILLED, NOT FILLED, NOT FILLED
10:00 a.m. Mason Herletzke, Jerry Kernan, Ron Malles, Jim McGettigan, Robb Pretasky, Jim Servais, Don Wavra, Lizzie Wintheiser
Gift Bearers 4:00 p.m. Tony Kath, Rebecca Kath, Ellie Kath 8:00 a.m. Abby Fitzgerald, Tallin Schuttenhelm
10:00 a.m. Carole Malles, Ron Malles Hospitality
8:00 a.m. Nancy Pederson, Jeff Pederson 10:00 a.m. Charlotte Berendes, Polly Berendes
Scrip Sellers 4:00 p.m. Kellie Schmitz, Sophia Schmitz 8:00 a.m. Kerry Groetsch, Sue Groetsch
10:00 a.m. Kimberly Krejchik, Sue Pretasky Money Counters
10:00 a.m. Kathy Chapiewsky, Neil Kumm, Teresa
Liturgical Roles
office for Allie at 788Again, thank you for your service!
January 5, 2020
Weekly Mass Intentions Tuesday, January 7, 2020 7:30 AM † Lorraine Keil by Her Family Wednesday, January 8, 2020 7:30 AM † Fran and Bea DeFlorian by Timothy and Karen Lucey Thursday, January 9, 2020 7:30 AM † Rita Strauss by John and Lucille Petersen 2:00 PM † Robert Meyer by John Meyer (at Hillview) Friday, January 10, 2020 7:30 AM † Mary Brague by Virginia Horstman Saturday, January 11, 2020 4:00 PM † Donald and Lorraine Helfrich by Their Daughters Sunday, January 12, 2020 8:00 AM Pro Populo 10:00 AM † John Schumacher by His Nieces
The Rosary is prayed before each weekday Mass Tuesday through Friday beginning at 7:05 am.
$1.2 Mil
Cash Received
$2.44 Mil
Gifts And
Pledges
Building Our Future Together As of December 19
$985,000
Building Our Future Together A New Year and a new decade has begun! It
seems fitting to start the New Year expressing grati-tude for all that has happened these past few years. God has blessed us abundantly and we pray his blessings will continue to be with each one of us throughout the coming years.
Thank you to each and every one who has re-sponded so generously to Building Our Future To-gether. What has been accomplished is amazing! All of your prayers, sacrifices, time, and work have be-come a tangible blessing. Your faithful commitment and support through your regular tithing commitments have been remarkable. Not only have we gained indi-vidually through God’s blessings, but it has been transformational for our parish.
We’re grateful for the huge efforts so many make to sponsor Chicken Ques, Softball Tourna-ments, Cookie Walks, Fish Fries, Rummage Sales, Football and Hoops Mania, and very soon, our first Chili Fest! We are also so grateful for the generosity provided for the flowers that adorn the sanctuary, the wonderful music program that so beautifully enhances our liturgies, the many ministers of Communion, read-ers, ushers, hospitality hosts, our catechists in reli-gious education programs, RCIA, faith sharing groups, adult bible study, and children’s Liturgy of the Word; and the guidance and support of our Pastoral Council, Finance Council, and Building Our Future Together Commission has been inestimable.
Over time, we have seen many churches of all denominations experience decline. We have been blessed to have so many faith-filled, dedicated parish-ioners that create a vibrant, involved parish. Thank you!
During this joyous season of Christmas, please remember to keep our parish and each other in prayer as we continue to Build Our Future Together. Happy New Year!
Goal $3,833,000 “The Rest”: $1,432,000
Second Need: Replacing the Mechanical and Electric Systems $1,416,000
First Need: Sealing the Building Shell
$985,000
$2,400,000 Sign and flagpole were installed
Dec. 23
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