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.
SundayMarch 16
- 7:30 am Confession(St. Lawrence, Alma)
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† Gary Dienger
- 9:30 am Confession(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
- 10:00 am Mass(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
† Bob Murphy
MondayMarch 17
- NO Mass
TuesdayMarch 18
- 5:30 pm Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
† William Jr Balk
WednesdayMarch 19
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† Norman Rotering
- 5:30 pm Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
† Esther Pronschinske
ThursdayMarch 20
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† All Entrusted To Our Pastor’s Care
FridayMarch 21
- 8:00 am Mass(St. Lawrence, Alma)
† Marvilla Baecker Zittel
- 11:00 am Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
† George & Louise Salwey
- 5:00 pm Mass(Immaculate Conception, Fountain City)
† William & Ethel Schuth
SaturdayMarch 22
- 4:00 pm Confession(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
- 4:30 pm Mass(St. Boniface, Waumandee)
† Special Intentions
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IMMACULATE CONCEPTION EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cemetery Help
We are looking for someone who would be interested in mowing and weed eating at the St. Mary’s Cemetery this summer. Also, someone who would be interested in being a back up for funerals at the St. Mary’s Cemetery. You can contact Stephanie Foust or Connie if you have any questions on either position.
Father Meet and Greet / House Blessing
Father would like to meet families and give a house blessing. There is a change in days. He is available on Saturday mornings and Sunday afternoons.
There are sheets in the back of the church that you can fill out with your name, address, and the time & date that works best for you. You can also call his cell to schedule a time.
Prayer Chain
Reminder that our prayer chain is still active. If you or if you know of someone that may need prayers, please contact Bernice Semling at 608-687-8530. Or if you would like to be part of this chain, she is also the person to contact. Miracles can and do happen with the help of prayer.
Rosary Help Wanted
A suggestion was made by Father Albert at the last PCCW meeting that it would be nice if the Rosary was said before mass each Sunday in our church. The PCCW will begin to say the Rosary but would like additional volunteers to lead this as we are all part of this church. If you would like to volunteer to lead the rosary one Sunday, please reach out to a PCCW member and we can start a Rosary List. Rosary would start around 9:35am to allow time for music before mass. “When people say the Rosary together it is far more formidable to the devil than one said privately, because in this public prayer it is an army that is attacking him.”
Soup & Sandwich Meals
The PCCW will again be holding our Soup and Sandwich meals after Tuesday’s 5:30 Mass during Lent. There is a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board for Desserts or Veggies & Dip if you would like to bring one or the other to one of the meals. This year, proceeds will be divided between Carol Abts and Michael Malchaski to help with medical expenses.
We will also be holding a Quilt Raffle; tickets will be available before and after Mass. Prizes will be in the church basement for you to look at. If you would like to donate a basket or other items for the raffle, just drop them off in the church basement. There will also be a jar for donations if you cannot make the Lenten meals.
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.
K of C Omelet Breakfasts
The Knights of Columbus Omelet and French toast breakfast will be starting on Jan 12 at the Immaculate Conception Parish Life Center from 8:00am to noon. Please come and support the Knights of Columbus and all the good things they do.
Mark your calendars for all the breakfasts—Feb 9, Mar 9, and Apr 13. There are Save the Date cards in each pew and in the back of the church.
GENERAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
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.
Catch the Fire of the Spirit, Grow in Your Faith—join Lay Formation!
Registration is now open for the next two-year Lay Formation Institute cycle that begins in the fall of 2025. Deepen your knowledge of the Faith in a community of learners, catch the fire of the Holy Spirit, and let Him make you a contagious witness to Christ!
See the complete information and application form at https://diolc.org/lay-formation.
Discuss with your pastor and contact the Office for Ministries and Social Concerns at ministries@diolc.org or call 608-791-0161.
Married Couples Looking for a New Year’s Resolution?
Why not make a commitment to do something to improve your marriage—like making a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend? The upcoming weekend dates are Apr 25-27 in Epworth, IA, and Sep 12-14 in Dubuque, IA.
For more information, call Denise and Greg at 563-608-3305, or register at wwme.org.
The Rosary in a Year Podcast: Renew Your Prayer
On January 1st, Father Mark-Mary Ames is launching The Rosary in a Year podcast with Ascension Press! 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.
Healthy Living with Diabetes
Gundersen Health System will be hosting a Healthy Living with Diabetes Virtual workshop Mondays (2 ½ hours) for 6 wks starting March 3. This workshop is designed to help adults with type 2 diabetes, pre-diabetes or for those caring for someone who has diabetes to learn self-management skills, healthy eating strategies and more.
For more information, please call Vicky at 608-775-6870 or go to https://Gundersenhealth.org/events.
Lenten Soup & Sandwich Meal
The PCCW’s Soup and Sandwich Luncheon menu this Tue, Mar 18, will feature Chili, Sweet Rolls, Bologna Sandwiches, and Veggies & Dip.
The proceeds from the Lenten Soup and Sandwich meals will be divided between Carol Abts and Michael Malchaski to help with medical bills. These meals will be held after the 5:30pm Mass in Hansen Hall (church basement).
All are welcome! Quilt and Basket Raffle Tickets will be available before and after Mass. One chance for $1.00 or six for $5.00.
Tuesday Mass Times
Starting Mar 11 during Lent, Tuesdays Mass will change to Immaculate Conception at 5:30 PM.
The PCCW will again be holding a Soup and Sandwich Meal.
Stations of the Cross
Starting Mar 7 thru Apr 11, the Way of the Cross will be said every Friday, followed by Mass:
- 8:00am — St. Lawrence
- 11:00am — St. Boniface
- 5:00pm — Immaculate Conception
Is God Calling You?
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration are hosting a Discernment Day called AGLOW on Sat, Apr 5. Visit St. Rose Convent in La Crosse, Wisconsin, and learn how to hear God's call for your life.
Call 608-782-5610 or email vocations@fspa.org to learn more, or visit FSPA.org to register before March 28th. All are welcome!