Immaculate Conception Parish

2 North Hill Street
P.O. Box 218
Fountain City, WI 54629
Rectory Phone: (608) 626-2621
Mobile Phone: (608) 323-0302
Religious Education: (608) 687-8418
tresecclesiae@gmail.com
Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

MASS TIMES

MondayJul 24

  • 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)

TuesdayJul 25

  • 9:30 am Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)

WednesdayJul 26

  • 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
  • 1:30 pm Mass(St. Michaels A.L.)

ThursdayJul 27

    FridayJul 28

    • 11:00 am Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)

    SaturdayJul 29

    • 4:00 pm Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)

    SundayJul 30

    • 7:15 am - 7:45 am Confession(St. Lawrence, Alma)
    • 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
    • 10:00 am Mass(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
    • 3:15 pm - 3:45 pm Confession(St. Boniface, Waumandee)

    FROM OUR PASTOR

    What We Are, Instead of What We Ain’t

    07-02-2017Fr. Brian Jazdzewski

    Either I should read more books, or the ones I’m reading are really good. I’ve experiences some reawakening following my read of The Great Reformer: Francis and the Making of a Radical Pope by Austen Ivereigh. My read of his book, coincided well with my anniversary of ordination. The timing also fell along with our annual Priest Unity Days and our Diocese of La Crosse priesthood ordinations. All of that lead in is to suggest that I’ve been reflecting upon 18 years of priesthood and even back into the 8 years of studies before being ordained. And, to push back a little further, I’ve been reflecting upon my experience of American Catholicism throughout my life. I join many people in realizing that our Church has changed; and will continue to change. Each of us ought to be asking the question about how we are also changing and being faithful to the one who called us from our Baptism.

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    IMMACULATE CONCEPTION EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

    GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

    Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of our Blessed Mother's appearance of Fatima

    We will be honoring the 100th Anniversary of our Blessed Mother's appearance at Fatima with some local prayer services. We will continue to provide First Saturday Devotions and Mass at the regular times in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Fountain City: Communal Rosary at 7:30am, Mass at 8:00am, Confessions to follow Mass. Additionally, we will be providing a prayer service on the 13th day of each month of May-October to memorialize Our Lady's historic appearance on those days. More details about devotion times and places will be forthcoming in the bulletin.

    Diocese of La Crosse 150th Commemorative Book

    The Diocese of La Crosse is publishing a limited run 150th Commemorative Book which will include a history of the diocese along with a brief history of each parish within the diocese. The cost of the book is $33. If you have not already reserved a copy, please contact our Parish Office soon.

    Read More for instructions on how to submit your recipe.

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    Religious Education – Confirmation

    Greetings Confirmation Students, Parents and Parishioners: Our summer break is flying by and this fall our parish cluster will have 14 students receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation. We look forward to witnessing our students get sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit. This will strengthen our students to continue their service to the Body of Christ.

    According to the Catechism of the Catholic Church we as parents and family members must support them on their journey to the sacrament of Confirmation. “In every program of religious education and in every Catholic school, the primacy of parents as educators in the faith is to be respected and stressed. Especially at the time of preparation for the reception of a Sacrament, parents should be fully engaged in the renewal of their own understanding of that Sacrament” (Synod V Acts n. 146).

    It is very important that parents continue to guide their children during this Confirmation process while also renewing their own faith and their understanding of the Sacrament that our students are about to receive in October. Some ways to continue their guidance include: Participation in Sunday Mass, Daily Prayer, Developing a strong relationship with the Holy Spirit and learning more about the Norms of the Marriage and Christian life.

    As students if you need any help or have any questions about the projects and hours due before the Sacrament of Confirmation please contact me, Amanda Burrow, Coordinator of Religious Education. You can reach me at the Immaculate Conception Parish Life Center Office at 608-687-8418 or treecclesiae.red@gmail.com.

    JUL23

    National NFP Awareness Week
    Jul 23

    This year's slogan is: It's time! Say "Yes" to God's plan for Marriage! Natural Family Planning. The slogan focuses on God's gift of the nature of marriage to husband and wife.

    Natural Family Planning is presented as a support for married couples to honor God's plan. Click here to check out the USCCB resources available with posters (English and Spanish), couples' stories, church teachings and many other great ideas to help you promote "God's plan for marriages" in your parish community.

    JUL24

    Alma Knights of Columbus Council 6789 Picnic
    Jul 24 5:30pm

    all members and Family and Friends of Tres Ecclesiae and Deceased member’s spouse are invited to the Jul 24 Picnic at the Alma Rod and Gun Club. Hot Dogs will be provided and a dish to pass would be appreciated. The meal will be served at 6:00pm, come early or when possible, doors will be open at 5:30pm. Games for kids, young and old!

    AUG6

    5th Annual Battle of the Tongs
    Aug 6 4:00pm - 6:00pm

    This is a fun, free event where folks from the community compete to grill Fountain City’s best chicken. There are a number of ways people can get involved.

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    AUG11

    Retrouvaille Retreat
    Aug 11 - Aug 13

    The next Retrouvaille retreat in our diocese will be held at St. Anthony’s Spirituality Center on Aug 11-13. Retrouvaille is program designed to give a married couple the tools needed to keep their marriage together. The program consists of a weekend and seven follow-up sessions. It is all about communication between spouses and you are not asked to share information with anyone but each other. Retrouvaille (Retro-vi) is an opportunity to rediscover each other and to reopen communication with a positive new perspective.

    For confidential information or to register call 1-877-922-HOPE (4673), or visit the website at www.HelpOurMarriage.com.