Immaculate Conception

Here is the Lenten greeting from Bishop William Callahan of the Diocese of La Crosse. 

Each Wednesday during the Lenten season, beginning March 13th, Immaculate Conception Parish will hold STATIONS OF THE CROSS at the church beginning at 5:30 pm, and everyone is welcome to attend and pray. For those that may not be familiar with the Stations of the Cross, they are as follows:

(1) Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane

(2) Jesus, betrayed by Judas, is arrested

(3) Jesus is condemned by the Sanhedrin

(4) Jesus is denied by Peter

(5) Jesus is judged by Pontius Pilate

(6) Jesus is scourged and crowned with thorns

(7) Jesus bears the Cross

(8) Jesus is helped by Simon the Cyrenian to carry the Cross

(9) Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem

(10) Jesus is crucified

(11) Jesus promises His kingdom to the good thief

(12) Jesus speaks to his mother and the disciple

(13) Jesus dies on the Cross

(14) Jesus is placed in the tomb

It is the new year...and that means it's time to mark the calendars for our 35th annual New England Style Fish Boils that will soon be here! The schedule is as follows:

**March 29th and April 12th, with the famous fish chowder being featured at the April 12th Fish Boil**

On the menu--carrots, red potatoes, coleslaw, macaroni and cheese, onions, Vienna bread, fish tacos, beverage and ice cream cup. 

Serving is from 4:30 to 7 pm in the cafeteria of Immaculate Conception School at 1722 Highland Avenue in Eau Claire, and all facilities are handicapped accessible. The cost for the meal is $11.00 for adults, children ages 6-12 are $5.00, children under age 5 eat for free and all carry out meals are $11.00. 

THANK YOU SPONSORS! -- We would like to thank the following businesses for helping to sponsor our 2019 Fish Boils, and they include: Bohl & Proulx Plumbing, Chilson Automotive Group, Eric Borst-Chippewa Valley Real Estate, Hampton Inn Suites of Chippewa Falls and Menomonie, Dan Donnellan-Donnellan Real Estate, MCL Companies-General Contractor, McMahon Chiropractic and Physical Therapy, Muldoon's Men's Wear, Piltz Glass and Mirror, ReforMedicine, Wilbert Statz Home Builders and Tru-Lock and Security. Please patronize the businesses that help make the Fish Boils possible.

24 Hours For the Lord at Immaculate Conception Parish:

The Eau Claire deanery priests will be available to celebrate the Sacrament of Reconciliation for 24 consecutive hours, starting at 3 PM on Friday, April 5^th and ending at 3 p.m. on Saturday, April 6^th, at Immaculate Conception Parish.  God never tires of forgiving us, may we never tire of seeking His mercy!  Please note that these 24 hours of availability will take the place of the other communal parish Reconciliation services in Lent.  Please plan on coming, and please spread the word: 3:00pm on April 5^th to 3:00pm on April 6^th at Immaculate Conception Parish, 1712 Highland Ave, Eau Claire, WI. 

God's mercy is awaiting you!

We are also doing 24 Hours of Adoration during this same 24 Hours. Sign-up sheets are in the back of church in the binder with the Gift-Bearer sign-up sheets.

Bishop Callaghan will be here to Open the celebration at 3:00pm on Friday, April 5th, 2019.

75 Years as a Parish!

In 2020, we celebrate 75 years as a Parish. We are beginning to plan and organize for a year-long celebration.

The Parish Council needs your assistance to make this 75th Jubilee meaningful and successful. See the attachment for the various committees that are being formed, and the sign-up sheet to get involved.

Many hands make light work... and hopefully many great Parish memories!

Jubilee Sheet

JOB OPENING

Immaculate Conception Parish is seeking a half-time Music Director with understanding of Catholic Liturgy. Position is available July 1, 2019.

Responsibilities include:

• Organizing and selecting music and musicians for three weekend masses, weddings, funerals, feast days, religious education Masses and other liturgical and sacramental events.
• Accompanying and/or directing two Adult Choirs, Funeral Choir, Family Choir and Youth Choir.
• Soliciting and retaining volunteer choir members and cantors and also securing paid services of accompanists/directors.

Please submit cover letter and resume by April 8th, 2019 to:
Immaculate Conception Parish
Attn: Music Director Position Application
1712 Highland Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701

or

email: [email protected]

Despite the negative messaging in the news media, the Church continues to work to fulfill its mission. The Diocesan Annual Appeal is how we, as a diocesan community, fund our commitment to do our part in fulfilling the mission. The good works continue as our story is told through the appeal, connecting with those who want to invest in the many good works. Thank you to all who continue to support this vital ministry! As of March 10th, here are the numbers:

GOAL: $98,480.00

TO DATE: $67,772.00

SHORT: ($30,158.00)

NUMBER OF DONORS: 269

NUMBER OF FAMILIES IN OUR PARISH: 996 registered households

Please consider a gift to the Diocesan Annual Appeal...what is not gifted through the appeal is charged directly to the parish operating expense, and anything that is over the target is given back to the parish.