Immaculate Conception Parish
2 North Hill StreetP.O. Box 218
Fountain City, WI 54629
Rectory Phone (608) 687-3496
Religious Education: (608) 687-8418
tresecclesiae@gmail.com
Office Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00am - 2:30pm
MASS TIMES
Sunday Masses are televised and live-streamed on the Diocese of La Crosse website, YouTube channel, Facebook.
WednesdayJuly 09
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† Jerome Lisowski
ThursdayJuly 10
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am Adoration(St. Lawrence, Alma)
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† Holly Stiehl
FridayJuly 11
- 7:00 am - 8:00 am Adoration(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
- 8:00 am Mass(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
† All Entrusted To Our Pastor’s Care
SaturdayJuly 12
- 4:00 pm Confession(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
- 4:30 pm Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
† Roger Schlesser
SundayJuly 13
- 7:30 am Confession(St. Lawrence, Alma)
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† Dennis Speltz
- 9:30 am Confession(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
- 10:00 am Mass(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
† Clarence “Rusty” Auseth
MondayJuly 14
- NO Mass
TuesdayJuly 15
- 5:30 pm Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
We Appreciate Your Support
Make your donations online.
A 3% fee will be deducted from the donation for bank fees.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
C-FC Food Shelf
If you need food assistance, we would like to direct you to C-FC Area Food Shelf located at St. John’s Church, 303 Hill St in Fountain City.
The hours are 1st and 3rd Mondays at 4:30-6:30pm and 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 3:00-5:00pm.
Please see bulletin board for items needed for the CFC Food Shelf.
In April, 571 pounds of food were distributed to 28 people.
Organist/Pianist Wanted
St. Lawrence and Immaculate Conception are looking for someone willing to play either the organ or the keyboard.
If you know someone able and willing, please let Connie in the office know.
Prayers
Reminder: Our Prayer Chain is Still Active
If you or someone you know is in need of prayers, please contact Bernice Semling at 608-687-8530. If you would like to be part of this prayer chain, Bernice is also the person to contact.
Miracles can and do happen with the help of prayer. If you would like us to pray for you during Sunday’s Rosary, please call Rita Bechly at 608-687-8180.
Save Your Pop Tabs
Please save your pop tabs for the Ronald McDonald House® of Rochester, Minnesota.
They provide a home-away-from-home and offer support to families seeking medical care for their children since 1980.
Located near Mayo Clinic and steps away from Saint Marys Hospital, the House keeps families close to the support and medical care they need. Last year alone, they helped families save $736 million in lodging and meal expenses.
There are green boxes in the back of the church for you to drop them off.
Sunday Social
Join us today after Mass for Donuts, Coffee, and Fellowship in Hansen Hall. It is a day to take a few moments to enjoy a donut and a beverage and chat with your fellow parishioners.
All are welcome.
PCCW Meeting
The next PCCW meeting is Mon, Jul 14 at 2:00pm in Hansen Hall (church basement). All women of our parish are automatic members of this group and there are no dues to participate.
Questions email rbechly@centurytel.net.
St. Mary's Quilters
The quilters from St. Mary's plan to meet the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. We would love you to join us whenever you can, but please check with Simone Heitman at 608-687-8239 or Jenny Schaffner at 608-687-8466 to confirm we will be quilting before you come. We notify those who come regularly when we have to cancel.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
"Still the Answer" Eucharistic Rally 2025
You are invited to join faithful from across the diocese on Sat, Aug 9 at the Pablo Center in Eau Claire for a new opportunity to pause, reflect and renew our love of the gift of the Eucharist, as Jesus continues to give us His body and blood, strengthening us through life’s joy, sorrows and challenges.
The day’s events will include a river walk procession, Mass, engaging speakers, live music and Eucharistic adoration. Take this time to remember how much you need Jesus - and that He is Still the Answer for you, for your family, for your parish and for the world.
To learn more about the event and to register, visit diolc.org/still-the-answer.
Calling all couples who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary in 2025 or 2026
Every year we are honored to do something special for couples who are celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Each couple receives a packet and certificate, as well as an invitation to attend one of three celebrations that include Mass with the Bishop followed by a dinner. We use the information provided by your parish’s records to know where to send the packets and invitations.
We are preparing for the anniversaries happening in 2025 and would like to get a head start on the 2026 anniversaries as well.
Please contact your parish office to ensure your wedding date is listed in the parish’s records.
Eucharistic Adoration
Every week all three parishes will have Eucharistic Adoration.
St. Boniface—Tue, 4:30-5:30pm, St. Lawrence—Thu, 7:00-8:00am, Immaculate Conception—Fri, 7:00-8:00am.
Help Needed Liturgical Ministries
All three parishes are in need of the faithful who are willing to share their time and talent as Readers, Servers, Ushers, or Eucharistic Ministers.
There will be training or a refresher class available. Please contact Connie in the office.
Marriage Preparation Program
If you are planning on getting married in 2026 or 2027, you will need to attend a marriage preparation program. We only offer one class a year in the Arcadia Deanery. If you are interested in attending, there are pamphlets on the bulletin board in back of church.
Pope Leo XlV Resources
The Vatican and the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) have begun releasing materials about our new Holy Father, Pope Leo XIV, including official statements, photographs, and video content.
The faithful can visit diolc.org/pope-leo to access a central collection of these materials.
Recycle Your Religious Items from Home!
A Religious Recycle Group will be stopping by to collect Religious items that need a new home. Items they take are anything Catholic such as Statues, Rosaries (Broken rosaries OK), Crucifixes, Holy Medals, Holy Cards, Framed Pictures, Prayer Books and Bibles as well as used musical instruments.
Items they do not take- Religious Books, Pamphlets, Wax Candles, Angel Figurines (Saint Angels are fine). Please bring your items in no later than Sun, Jul 13 to church. Call Connie in the office to let her know that you have something.
The Renewal Project: Simple, Achievable, Life-Changing
The Renewal Project is not a checklist or a program—it’s a personal invitation for you to engage with your faith on your time and on your terms. Rooted in prayer and community, this diocesan-wide effort encourages each of us to take a simple step deeper in our relationship with Jesus Christ. You will find a variety of invitations to help you reflect, grow, and respond to the Lord in your daily life—whether as parents, couples, singles, or students. It's about opening your heart to His presence and letting Him renew you from the inside out. To learn more and begin your journey, visit diolc.org/renewal. Come and see what the Lord desires for you.
The Rosary in a Year Podcast: Renew Your Prayer
You are most welcome to join for FREE as an opportunity to deepen your relationship with Christ and the Blessed Virgin as you understand the beauty and significance of the rosary.
This will be a 10-minute daily podcast to hear about the basics, what it means to have a relationship with Jesus and Mary, the meaning of the prayers, understand better the different mysteries and how to meditate on the life of Christ to encounter Him.
Download the prayer plan at AscensionPress.com/RosaryinaYear.
Dare to Follow
We are called to be Holy Men of God. Dare to Follow is for young men grades 6-10 that are interested in hearing where God is calling them. Come and enjoy activities, discernment, and time with Bishop Battersby and priest from our area.
More information on bulletin board.