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June 5, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
Congratulations to the seventeen students who have completed their course of studies at St. Mary’s School and who have now graduated. Congratulations also to their parents and other family members. Alvina Lensmire and Ken Ahrens, two of our fine parish members, have died. May the promise of eternal life ... Read More »
UPDATED Some of the Frequently Asked Questions
Posted by Jen Switlick
1. Do we have to wear masks at Mass? No, it is not required. It is still recommended but it will be your choice. If you have a mask already and wish to use it for Mass, please bring it along. Otherwise, masks will be available. The parish has ... Read More »
May 20, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
Good news! According to Bishop Callahan’s recent letter to the faithful of the Diocese of La Crosse, we will soon be able to celebrate the Holy Mass with a limited number of people in attendance. Beginning on the weekend of Pentecost, May 30-31, we should be able ... Read More »
May 14, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
During the month of May it is a tradition in the Catholic Church to honor our Blessed Mother. In whatever way that allows you to do that, please give it serious consideration. This month we also give special honor to Saint Joseph, the pure and chaste spouse of Mary. ... Read More »
May 8, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
This weekend we celebrate Mother’s Day. Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers of our parish – including the mothers who are currently carrying a little child growing in the womb. God bless all of our mothers. It is also National Nurses Appreciation Week (May 6-12). ... Read More »
May 1, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
Today is a great feast for our Diocese – the feast of Saint Joseph the Workman. Our Diocese holds this feast in high regard. The cathedral in La Crosse, our “mother church” of the Diocese, is named after Saint Joseph the ... Read More »
April 24, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
During this period of time while we are somewhat restricted by the “Safer at Home” measures, we have received the generous gift of being able to access quality Catholic videos. I mentioned several weeks ago that through the kindness of generous donors we now have a subscription to FORMED.ORG. ... Read More »
April 15 Message from Father Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
This upcoming Sunday, April 19th, is the Sunday after Easter and is known as DIVINE MERCY SUNDAY. It is a wonderful feast with spiritual benefits that are offered to those who are properly disposed to receiving them. Ordinarily, to obtain the benefits of Divine Mercy Sunday, a Catholic ... Read More »
April 9, 2020 Message from Fr. Joe
Posted by Jen Switlick
We have arrived at the holiest days of the liturgical year - Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday - and leading to the joyful proclamation of the Easter message. While most will be "safer at home," we want to remember and pray for those in various professions who are ... Read More »
A Bystander's Way of the Cross
Posted by Jen Switlick