Eucharistic Rally

10-29-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear People of God, Good morning to you!

The Diocese of La Crosse is very excited to announce that a EUCHARISTIC RALLY will be held on June 7, 2024 at the La Crosse Center in La Crosse, WI. This event kicks off the six days that the Marian Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be in the Diocese of La Crosse. “The Answer” Eucharistic Rally will begin with a Eucharistic Procession across the Cameron Street Bridge in La Crosse and will end at the La Crosse Center where the rest of the rally will take place.

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Give to God what is God's

10-22-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you! The Confirmation for our Students is going to take place this Sunday, Oct 22 at 2:00pm at Sts. Peter and Paul in Independence, WI. You are most welcome. Also let us pray for them all.
Today, the 29th Sunday of ordinary time is World Mission Sunday. Today vast numbers of people still do not know Christ. For this reason, the mission ad gentes continues to be most urgent. All the members of the Church are called to participate in this mission. Today is a privileged moment when the faithful of various continents engage in prayer and concrete gestures of solidarity in support of the young Churches in mission land.

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God's Invitation ot the Banquet

10-15-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear people of God,

Good morning to you all.! All parishioner’ Raffle Ticket packets are in the back at each church and tickets can be turned in any weekend in the collection basket or if someone is selling tickets. This year St. Boniface Parish will head up the handling of the 2023 Rectory raffle. When you write your check, please write it out to Immaculate Conception.

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God's Vineyard

10-08-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning to all! In the month of October, we are all invited to pray the holy Rosary. The Rosary is one of the most powerful weapons for the spiritual warfare and one of the greatest aids in the pursuit of a fruitful spiritual life. The Rosary enables us to concentrate on what God has done for us, makes us strong and helps us to be rooted in Christ. As children of God, let us hold the hands of our Blessed Mother and as her intercession.

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Change Your Heart

10-01-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all. The “Kid's Bulletin” is available at the back of our Churches. Please grab a copy coming in or request a copy from the ushers when leaving the Church from weekend Mass. This Children’s bulletin contains activities so children may learn more about Sunday's Gospel.

On this twenty sixth Sunday, A theme common to all the readings is that of changing one’s heart. In the first reading of today, God through his prophet Ezekiel says that the virtuous who turn to wrongdoing face consequences, but the wicked who reform their ways will find life. This speaks of the opportunity for change and redemption.

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God's Generosity

09-24-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning. Some of our people asked me about the date and place of the Confirmation. The Confirmation Mass will take place this Fall on Sun, Oct 22 at 2:00pm at Sts. Peter and Paul in Independence, WI. The rehearsal will be on Wed, Oct 18, at 6:30pm at Sts. Peter and Paul in Independence. You are most welcome. Please share this information with those who may not already know.

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Forgive Always

09-17-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning to all. May our mighty Jesus bless you all with peace, protection, prosperity and good health. Last weekend, the readings reminded us of the importance of reconciliation through fraternal dialogue and mutual love. On this 24th Sunday, the readings invite us to reflect on forgiveness. It is a very important element of reconciliation, and our Christian belief.

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Reconciliation

09-10-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all. The Religion Classes for grades 1-6 will start Wed, Sep 13 and Classes for grades 7-8 will start Wed, Sep 20. Again, I request all parents to encourage your children to attend the classes.

On this twenty third Sunday of ordinary time, the readings remind us that dialogue and mutual love is the best method of to promote reconciliation. In the first reading, God reminds us through Prophet Ezekiel, that we have a responsibility towards one another. This is especially, with regards to counselling and warning others of the consequences of their actions in other to save them. It takes love to warn, counsel or advice someone. So, we are to do this with love.

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From Our Pastor

09-03-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Jesus Christ,

Religious Education Classes 2023-2024.

Good morning to you all. Sincerely I thank all the Teachers who have come forward this year also to teach Religion Classes to our parish Children. A big thanks to Carrie Adams for coordinating our Religious Education classes. Registration for grades 1- 8 will be Wednesday, September 6 at Immaculate Conception-Fountain City (Parish Life Center). Please do Come anytime between 4 and 7pm to register. The Classes for grades 1-6 will start Wednesday and September 13th Classes for grades 7-8 will start Wednesday, September 20th, 2023. I request all parents of our Tri-Parishes to encourage your children to participate and learn more about our God, Saints and our Church & its traditions.

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From Our Pastor

08-27-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you all! I am very happy that our St. Boniface Fall Festival went on well. First of all, thanks be to God. A Huge thanks to all the chairpersons headed by Teresa Waters for your meticulous planning and its execution. I also thank all the Volunteers and all the Parish community who worked hard both on the stages and the behind scenes. It was cooperative effort and hard work. I could see a big gathering of relatives & friends and sharing their Joys & hardships. It is really the “Ecclesiae” (Church).

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From Our Pastor

08-20-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear people of God,

Good morning to you all. Our St. Boniface catholic church is having their Fall Festival this Sun, Aug 20. Homestyle dinner, Charcoal Chicken and other fun games for both adult and children are available after the 10:00am Mass. You are most welcome.

God’s mercy to entire humanity without borders is one of the themes running through all three readings this 20th Sunday. In the first reading of today, Prophet Isaiah proclaims to the Jewish people of that time that outsiders could be saved: “The foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, ministering to him, loving the name of the Lord, and becoming his servants-all who keep the Sabbath free from profanation and hold to my covenant, then I will bring to my holy mountain and make joyful in my house of prayer.”

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From Our Pastor

08-13-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss

Dear people of God,

Good morning to you all! St. Boniface Fall Festival, Waumandee is fast approaching, (Going to be next Sunday, August 20th). Please save the date and welcome!. On this 19th Sunday, the liturgy of word of God speaks about how God restored peace to three personalities namely Elijah, Paul, and Peter. First, Elijah was fearful, and running away from Ahab and his wicked wife Jezebel, who wanted to kill him. Second, Paul was ravaged by sorrow due to the unbelief of his “fellow Israel.” This was a great burden that threatened his peace of mind. Third, Peter was sinking right in front of Jesus, due to fear, his lack of faith and courage. As such, their peace was threatened. In the first reading, the prophet Elijah encountered God in a gentle breeze and his peace was restored. An important lesson for us in this reading is that, when we are internally calm and away from the distractions of life, we hear God speak to us. To say that God spoke to Elijah after the gentle breeze, is simply to say that Elijah experienced peace of mind. God speaks to us when we are internally recollected and calm. It is when we are recollected, that we hear Him speak to us.

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From Our Pastor

08-06-2023Weekly ReflectionFr. Aruldoss, Pastor

Dear People of God,

Good morning to you! Today, we celebrate the feast of transfiguration of the Lord. The word “transfiguration” comes from the Latin roots trans- (“across”) and figura (“form, shape”). It thus signifies a change of form or appearance. His appearance changed and became glorious during the Transfiguration. This feast is one of the immovable feasts of the church. In other words, it is celebrated on the day it falls (6th of August). Providentially, this year, it falls on a Sunday, the day of the Lord.

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