Calix: A Catholic Substance Abuse Recovery Support Group

Calix is an association of Catholics wanting to live free of addiction to alcohol or drugs, and it is also for affected family members. It is not a substitute for AA or Al-Anon, but provides a Catholic perspective to complement these 12-step programs. “Calix,” Latin for “chalice,” was founded in Minneapolis in 1947 by a group of ve men, all recovering alcoholics, who saw their Catholic faith as a sure path to serenity without alcohol.

If you are interested in learning about the Calix group that meets every other Tuesday by Zoom in the Diocese of La Crosse, email Christine at healthandharmonywi@gmail.com. To learn more about Calix, visit their website calixsociety.org.

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 Those Afflicted by the Tragic Flooding in Texas

Catholic Charities is rushing assistance to those devastated by the recent catastrophic flooding in Texas, as the death toll continues to climb and whole communities are displaced. Please consider donating – visit www.cclse.org and click on the “Texas Flooding” link. And please hold in your prayers the souls of those who lost their lives, their grieving families and loved ones, and all who are suffering as a result of this tragic disaster.

Jubilee 2025 "Pilgrims of Hope"

A meaningful way to participate in the Jubilee Year of Hope is by making a pilgrimage, which is different from a vacation. A pilgrimage is to a sacred place and involves stepping out of the normal routine with the goal of coming closer to God. Making a pilgrimage reminds us that in our everyday lives we are pilgrims on a journey to heaven, and therefore, our desire is to grow in our relationship with Jesus Christ with whom we hope to spend eternity.

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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.

Rectory Restoration Raffle

Please pick up your rectory raffle ticket for the "4th Annual Three Parish Rectory Improvement Raffle". This is the only rectory we have among the parishes and all 3 churches are responsible for the maintenance on this rectory. Immaculate Conception and St. Lawrence can pick their tickets up after mass. St. Boniface can pick up their envelope in the church vestibule. Connie in the office has tickets also. Please take any of your family member's or neighbor's tickets and drop them off to them!

You can turn yours tickets back in either by any of the collection baskets or the office. Please write checks to Immaculate Conception since all the money & bills go through that church.

Seeking Full and Part-Time Nursing Faculty

Saint Mary’s University is actively recruiting full-time and part-time faculty for its new BSN pre-licensure program in Winona, MN. The program focuses on the Art & Science of Nursing, Holistic View of the Human Person, and Lasallian Catholic Transformative Educational Experiences. Prospective students find our direct-entry cohort model appealing because they begin nursing courses in the first year of study. Find full job descriptions and apply here: faculty-saintmarysuniversity.icims.com/ jobs/1601/nursing-faculty/job? mode=view.

For more information, please contact Carlyn Wardwell at cwardwel@smumn.edu.

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.