Prayers for Bishop Callahan

Call to Action a Call to Prayer from Wisconsin State Council Knights of Columbus . State Chaplain Father Rick is calling on all Brother Knights in Wisconsin to pray a 54 day “Novena for our Nation.” Beginning on Monday-August 15th, All catholic people of faith in our country will embrace a mission of what is considered self-survival, praying this 54 day novena. Please go to website for more information: www.novenaforournation.com and The United Sates Bishops are calling for Friday-September 9th, 2016 to be a “Day of Prayer for Peace” in the United States in the wake of all the violence that has been occurring in recent weeks and months. 

Please pray for Bishop Callahan: As many of you know, Bishop Callahan had rather serious heart surgery on July 20th in Milwaukee. The surgery went very well and the Bishop is recovering nicely. He is grateful for our prayers and hopes to return to La Crosse soon. Let’s keep him in our prayers so that he may be able to continue to fulfill his role as Successor of the Apostles and so to lead us closer to God.
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Ministry Participants: The ministry schedule will be worked on for September / October / November / December 2016. Please let parish office know if you will stepping down from your ministry position so the next ministry schedule can be adjusted properly.. Deadline is: Monday - August 15 @ Noon ... ** There is a need of participants in the ministries of lector / servers/ crucifix bearers / Ushers at weekend masses. Please consider using your time and talent to help out at these masses. There are reference guides, in the sacristy, that help you to prepare for the weekend masses. If you have any questions about a particular ministry do not hesitate to ask Father Martin or one of the ministry participants who are in that particular ministry that you have a interest in. If you would like to be a Minister of Holy Communion please talk to Father Martin as there is certain protocol for this ministry.