August 4, 2019 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]Ruth Roesler 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.
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.
Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time Thank You from Joe Culligan "Thank you all for your generous prayers, support, and encouragement! The people of MMOC have been incredibly welcoming throughout my stay. It has been a privilege to have
been with you this summer. I have learned so much! I am eagerly looking forward to my upcoming year of Seminary formation, as well as the opportunities I'll have to come back and visit! Thank you, God bless!" Joe's seminary address is... St. Francis de Sales Seminary 3257 South Lake Drive St. Francis, WI 53235 The Solemnity of The Assumption of the Virgin Mary There will be Mass at 7:30 am, 12noon and 5:30 pm on Thursday, August 15. This is a Holy Day of Obligation. To help with Liturgical Ministry positions, please sign up online through our website www.mmoclacrose.com and click on Ministry Scheduler at the top right of the home page, or call the Parish office at 788-5483, ext. 2. MMOC Small Faith-Sharing Groups As Catholic Christians we are called to a deep, personal relationship with Jesus Christ. We desire to experience his love, mercy, and peace. We are charged to be witnesses to the gospel and share it with the world. Are you hearing this call, feeling this desire, and ready to be a witness? Then consider joining a Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO) faith-sharing group. These groups of 5-8 people meet weekly to review and discuss the lessons of this program over a period of 36 weeks. There is some outside preparation required. The CCO program will take you on the journey of discovering who Jesus is and developing a deep, meaningful relationship with him. Several opportunities are available starting in September, so please respond by September 1st. Identify your preference and then contact the group leader with your name, contact information, and any questions you may have.
Tuesday morning (8:15-9:45 a.m.) This group is open to men and women of the parish. Led by Sue Halter: [email protected] or 608-769-4029.
TBD: Tuesday or Wednesday evening (6:30-8:00 p.m.) This group is open to women of the parish. Led by Linda Schwartz: [email protected] or 608-792-0351.
Wednesday evening (6:45-8:15 p.m.) This group is open to women of the parish. Led by Lisa Doering: [email protected] or 608-769-2894.
Thursday evening (6:00-7:30 p.m.) This group is open to men of the parish. Led by Peter Schmitz: [email protected] and 608-780-4181.
Food Baskets for August Catholic Charities is grateful for all the food donations and is most in need of School snacks like crackers, cookies, pretzels, etc.; pop top items such as hearty soups, veggies, beef stews, hearty soups, canned meats, and complete boxed/canned meals. Silver Circle The Silver Circle pot luck will be August 22. All seniors are welcome. If you are unable to bring any food, come anyway, we never run out. Doors open at 11am. The meal will be served at 11:45am. If you need a ride call the office, 788-5483 ext. 5. Calling All Crafters! We are looking for gifted parishioners who are crafty and would like to donate their special homemade crafts to our craft area at the 2018 MMOC Cookie Walk in December. Now is the time to begin thinking of your special projects. Please contact Vickie Kloss at 788-4828, Judy Wuensch at 788-6453, or Emily Waller at 788-0710 with your ideas or questions. BOFT Maintenance Goals The water chilled air conditioning unit in the rectory failed Friday, July 26, and a technician came Tuesday morning, July 30. The "band aid" repairs for our 1962 Trane unit will cost approximately $7,000 -- labor ($3,000) and parts ($4,000). The parish was informed that another customer was dealing with a similar issue and eventually ended up paying $19,000 for additional repairs...and was still left with a 60 year old unit. Additional options are being sought for the rectory A/C unit. This is another example of the series of items we are facing with our aging buildings as we prepare for Phase IV of Building Our Future Together.
United in the Bonds of Marriage Congratulations to Kenneth Dux and Karlie Loewen, who were married on July 27, 2019. May the love they share be a living witness of how much God loves the world.
Wedding Banns (III) Zackery Woods (MMOC) and Rachel Mickelson on August 10, 2019.
MMOC Parish Religious Education Classes Fall 2019 Registration packets will be sent via mail, so please watch your mailbox. If you have any questions or if you have a new
student to sign up for Religious Education, please contact the Director of Religious Education Therese van Oss at 788-5483, ext. 4 to have a packet sent to you.
Family Life
Catholic Education
Grades K-5 begins Wed., Sept. 18 at 3:45-5pm Grades 6-8 begins Wed., Sept. 11 at 6:45-8:15pm at MMOC Parish Hall Grades 9-10 begins Wed., Sept. 11 at 7- 8:30 pm at Blessed Sacrament Parish Hall. Sky Vacation Bible School We will be taking off on high adventure with God this year at Vacation Bible School. A week of prayer, songs, stories, crafts, and watching our faith take flight! This high-flying adventure is open to all students entering Grades K through 5 and will take place August 19-23, 9 am to 11:30 am at Holy Trinity Parish. Contact Rebecca at [email protected] for more information and registration. Middle School Ministry Camp All students entering Grades 6-8 are invited to join us for three evenings of prayer, fun, and our ultimate goal….serving others as Jesus taught us. This camp will take place Tuesday—Thursday, August 20-22, 6:30pm-8:30pm at Holy Trinity Parish. Contact Rebecca at [email protected] for more information and registration.
Aquinas Catholic Schools We are still accepting enrollments for our preschool and kindergarten programs for the 2019-20 school year! Offered at both St. Patrick Elementary School (located in
Onalaska), and Cathedral Elementary School (located in La Crosse) these programs provide a high-quality early childhood education starting at three years old. We are committed to helping all families that want to send their children to Aquinas Catholic Schools, regardless of financial ability. To learn about your options and to schedule a tour contact Nancy Pederson 608.784.8585. or go online to www.aquinascatholicschools.org for more info.
NEEDED: Weekend Sacristans Volunteers are needed to prepare the sacred vessels before Mass, tend to them afterward, and give attention to a variety of other items. Generosity of time and the ability to manage the sanctuary steps are requirements. Sacristans arrive for Mass about 20+ minutes beforehand and remain an additional 15 minutes afterward. As with all liturgical ministries, training is offered until there is a level of comfort and scheduling needs are respected; for example, volunteers choose their Mass preference, can “block off” weekends they are unavailable, and can request substitutes when less timely events arise. There is a need at all three 3 weekend Masses. Please contact the parish secretary at 788-5483 x 2.
NEEDED: Weekday Sacristans Volunteers are needed to unlock the church and prepare everything for 7:30 am weekday Masses. Sacristans arrive at 6:30-6:45 am, turn on the lights, prepare the sacred vessels before the 7:05 am Rosary, and remain after Mass an additional 10+ minutes to prepare for the next day. Volunteers are asked to cover a full week about once a month. Generosity and flexibility of time is needed, especially as extra items arise such as funerals or special Mass schedules. The current team of weekday volunteers is helpful for training and ongoing support to substitute for each other. Please contact Fr. Konopa for more information: 788-5483 x 7.
Mobile Meals Volunteers needed to deliver meals for August 19-25. Please email Sue Moyle: [email protected] or call 787-0076 or at if you are able to help
us with this worthwhile service. If you have any questions please feel free to call Sue. US Bishops’ Pastoral Letter on Combatting Racism During their November 2018 General Assembly, the US Bishops approved a Pastoral Letter addressing the evil of racism. Entitled “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love,” it asks us to recall that we are all brothers and sisters, all equally made in the image of God. The letter and many accompanying pastoral resources are posted at usccb.org/racism. In Response to Recent Scandals The USCCB has launched a new website highlighting the importance of prevention, protection and accountability in response to the ongoing effort to eradicate clergy sexual abuse. This new site serves as a resource detailing the steps the American bishops are taking to confront this crisis. On the site, readers can browse through the layers of the Holy Father’s Motu Proprio, the 2002 Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People and its progress, as well as numerous resources to address any instance of clergy sexual abuse. Explore the website by visiting: usccbprevention.org Garden Sharing Program A table has been set up in the gathering space of church to share your extra garden produce. Please feel free to donate and take produce. Any extra will be shared with our neighbors at Place of Grace and Catholic Charities. Thank you for sharing your abundance!
Liturgical Ministry Needs
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PICTORIAL DIRECTORY PHOTO SESSIONS
On-line sign ups for August 20-24 are currently under way. Please visit the parish website: www.mmoclacrosse.org and click the links for...
●2019 Directory FAQ ●How do I make an appointment? ●Lifetouch Appointment Scheduling
and follow the instructions or call the parish office at 788-5483, ext. 2. Upcoming dates include Aug. 20-23 (Tues - Fri) 2-9pm and Aug. 24 (Sat.) 9am-3pm. Once the August dates are 80% full, the September dates will open up. Thank You! A growing number of parishioners is enrolling in our WeShare online giving program. Thank you to everyone who has already made the switch from ACH or from the personal arrangements made with their banks/credit unions! Thank you to everyone who has made the switch from church envelopes to WeShare!!! WeShare improves efficiencies in the office as it eliminates manual entry of envelope information; it increases the reliability of regular income; and its cost to the parish is equivalent to ACH fees or printing/mailing church envelopes. Please take the time to learn more. Visit our parish website, click the WeShare icon, and see how easy it is! It's an important benefit to you and to your parish.
August 4, 2019
August 10th & 11th Ministers of Holy Communion
4:00 p.m. Barbara Hauke, Linda Heilman, Gary Heilman, Barbara Stetzer, Joseph van Oss, Larry Weibel
8:00 a.m. Gloria Biesen, Karen Nordstrom, Sandy Pitsch, Jerry Roesler, Kathy Skiles, Dan Skiles
10:00 a.m. Chuck Berendes, Polly Berendes, Jean Francis, Joseph Kaiser, Lance Miller, Mary Schaub
8:00 a.m. Cindy Klar, Bob Klar 10:00 a.m. Charlotte Berendes, Polly Berendes
Scrip Sellers 4:00 p.m. Vickie Kloss, Sue Olson 8:00 a.m. Sue Groetsch, Kerry Groetsch
10:00 a.m. Kaiser Family Money Counters
10:00 a.m. Kathy Chapiewsky, Lynn Grosch, Jim Omernik
Liturgical Roles
The number of active donors who use WeShare online-giving: 96 households (16%) as of July 29.
Active Donors
New Players Wanted! Mary Mother of the Church Parish invites you to participate in playing Ladies 500 or Couples 500. The new season begins in September. We wel-come all new players. One game a month,
September through April. Donation for joining is $11.00 per person. Call Rose Kendhammer at 788-0286 for Ladies 500 and Patty Kirchner at 608 792-1960 for Couples 500. Please call before August 14.
August 4, 2019
Weekly Mass Intentions Tuesday, August 6, 2019 7:30 AM † John Hyland by Sue and Robb Pretasky Wednesday, August 7, 2019 7:30 AM † Jim Shay by Barbara Stetzer Thursday, August 8, 2019 7:30 AM † Kay Heiderscheit by Charles and Paula Heiderscheit 2:00 PM (at Hillview) Friday, August 9, 2019 7:30 AM † Philip Thaldorf by Family & Friends Saturday, August 10, 2019 4:00 PM † Ted Banasik, Jr. by Toni and Ron Weise Sunday, August 11, 2019 8:00 AM For the People 10:00 AM † Norm Biebel by Family
The Rosary is prayed before each weekday Mass Tuesday through Friday beginning at 7:05 am.
Building Our Future Together
Church Altar Relocation Survey Phase IV of Building Our Future Together will give special con-sideration to the maintenance and enhancements of our beautiful church. One extra consideration is relo-cating the main altar to the same level as the ambo-pulpit and chairs. For the month of July, we have used a small, wood altar at this location as an exper-iment. Now, it's time to gather opinions in a formal process. Please visit our parish website (or other social me-dia) to click a link and answer a brief survey. Hard copies of the survey are available in the Gathering Space of church with a “return box.” While we're happy to receive hard copies and enter the data, it would reduce the workload considerably if those with online access would use the electronic option. The survey will conclude Sunday, Aug. 11 and it will take time to process the data.
We are seeking the following information: -I am a registered member of Mary, Mother of the
Church. -I am a liturgical minister, and my ministry places me
within the sanctuary. -I have served in the liturgical ministries during the
trial period of a new placement of the altar, and I have experienced the following advantages/disadvantages…
-I prefer to sit in the front 1/3, middle 1/3, or back 1/3 of church.
-When standing, I can see the action at the new placement of the altar…better, about the same, or not as well.
-When kneeling, I can see the action at the new placement of the altar…better, about the same, or not as well.
-I am interested in seeing drawings of the potential change with the tabernacle under the cross.
-Overall opinion: -I prefer the new placement and hope we make it
permanent. -I see the benefits outweighing the negatives, but I’m OK if there is no change.
-It does not matter to me. -I would rather keep the sanctuary as it is, but I’m
OK with a change. -I do not prefer the new placement and hope we
do not make it permanent. Please share the reasons for your opinion and any other comments you would like to make. So far, the discussions – “for” and “against” – have been marked with charity. In the same spirit, please complete the survey only once! Thank
you! Teenagers and children are invited to complete the survey, too. Please remember a memento in your pray-ers for Building Our Future Together!
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