Immaculate Conception

The following members of Immaculate Conception Parish were renewed in the Spirit at this year's Celebration of Confirmation:

Kathleen Andrews, Abigail Baumann, Emily Blomster, Benjamin Boda, Adler Bowe, Madalyn Carlson, Lucas Ebeling, Marco Ebeling, Nicole Forsythe, Samantha Friederichs, Sarah Halstead, Johnathan Hedrington, Anna Hoitomt, Zack Illg, Annabelle Iverson, Brock Johnson, Allison Karnitz, Caitlin Klink, Sophia Konzen, Margaret McMenomy, Adrienne Morning, Riley Mullen, Madelyn Ott, Nevaeh Plahn, Devin Ryder, Jessica Sabbagh, Liam Sather, Michael Schafer, Bennett Seelen, Wyatt Sherry, Arianna Smith, Brooke Sommers, Breanna Stanford, Naomi Stow, Addison Swanson, Rachel Szepieniec, Emma Wahl, Nathan Waller, Colin Watson, Sydnee Yengo

Heavenly Father, in the Old Testament your prophets and priests would anoint the faithful with oil. Through this holy anointing, you made known to them their mission on earth. On Pentecost, at the birth of the Church, you sent your Holy Spirit on the disciples. On that day, the promise you gave of your Spirit was fulfilled to the whole world. As these newly confirmed go out into the world, preserve the gift of the Spirit in their hearts. May the completion of their initiation through Confirmation help them fulfill their baptismal promises as members of the Body of Christ. Amen.

We are excited to announce that Immaculate Conception Parish has subscribed to a dynamic new online platform called FORMED.  Every parishioner will have 24/7 access to the best Catholic content on any device, including your computer, smartphone and tablet with internet access.  With FORMED, you’ll find video programs that explain the Catholic faith, explore the deepest meaning of marriage and family life, receive Bible studies on a variety of topics and includes inspiring audio talks.  You’ll also find presenters like Dr. Tim Gray, Dr. Edward Sri, Dr. Mary Healey, Chris Stefanick, Dr. Scott Hahn and more! It truly is the Catholic faith - on demand. To find out more or to register, here is where to go: ic-ecwi.formed.org .

In previous years, when school is out for the summer the Thursday Mass time changed to 7 am during the week. This year, however, the Thursday Mass time will remain at 8:45 am during the summer months. If you have a Mass intention scheduled for a 7 am Mass on a Thursday, it will be moved to the 8:45 am time slot.

We have many elderly in their homes, nursing homes and places of assisted living who would love the chance to attend Mass...unfortunately, many do not get that opportunity. St. Francis de Sales Masses will be held June 17th and July 15th at 11 am at Immaculate Conception Church!

A new ministry in our parish is going to make that happen! Several parishioners have come together with plans for a special Mass, opportunities for Confession and Anointing of the Sick.

We need your help to reach out and provide transportation for your family members and friends who cannot make it on their own. If you have any questions, please call Bill Chrostowski at 715-830-9371 or Sue Gallagher at 715-836-9507.

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

 The Diocesan Annual Appeal year-end is getting closer, and we are still nearly $17,546 short of our assessment for the Diocesan Annual Appeal. If you have already given to this year's appeal, thank you very much! If not, please consider what you can donate to help. The appeal is a part of being an active and participating member of our parish. All payments MUST be postmarked by June 30th, 2019 in order to get credit for this appeal year. Any payments received after that date will be applied toward next year's appeal.

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. 

Please send payments to: Diocese of La Crosse, Attn: Annual Appeal, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, Wisconsin 54602-4004.