2026 Catholic Calendars

The calendars are available in the back of church! The calendars were generously provided by the support from the following businesses: Waumandee State Bank and the La Crosse Milling Co.

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 Weds from 3:00-5:00pm.

Epiphany Blessing

The Epiphany household blessing is a centuries-old tradition that invokes God's blessing on all who enter one's home.

All you need for an Epiphany blessing is chalk, which are available in the back of church. There are a few different formulas for blessings out there, but the essence of the ritual is always the same: a priest or the head of the household calls down God's blessing on the house and everyone who comes into it, and an inscription is made above the door in chalk.

The inscription reads: the first two digits of the year + C + M + B + the last two digits of the year. The initials C, M and B represent the names of the magi - Caspar, Melchior and Balthasar - and also signify the Latin phrase Christus mansionem benedicat: "May Christ bless the house."

Father Albert's Vacation

Father Albert will be traveling home back to India to see his family. He will be gone from Sun, Jan 4 (after Mass) to Wed, Feb 11. We will only have weekend masses during that time. Fr. Parr will celebrate the January Masses and Fr. Dickman will join us for the Feb 7/8 Masses. We wish Father safe travels!

World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

This year it will be celebrated in parishes on the weekend of Jan 31-Feb 1. Please pray for all those who have answered the call to consecrated life, aspiring towards joyful holiness in the service of the Church and world. Pray also for many more laborers to enter the vineyard so that Jesus Christ may be better known, experienced, and loved.

Religious Education: 1st-6th Grade Students

The 1st-6th grade students meet every Wednesday after school until 5pm at St. Mary's Parish Life Center in Fountain City.

If you have any questions, please contact the office or Carrie Venner-Adams at 608-687-3228 or email at treeclesiae.red@gmail.com.

Religious Education: 7-10 Grade Students

Grades 7th-10th will meet every other Wed from 7:00-8:00pm starting in Waumandee. 

If you have any questions, please contact the office or Carrie Venner-Adams at 608-687-3228 or email at treeclesiae.red@gmail.com.

Retrouvaille: A Lifeline for Married Couples

The Best Gift for your Spouse -- Harmony and Hope! A weekend for married couples facing a difficult time in their relationship to be held in Wausau area Fri, Feb 13-Sun, Feb 15 provides a path to rediscover the spouse you fell in love with. "We could not talk without arguing. Eventually, our marriage entered a second honeymoon. We are now able to live in harmony thanks to the skills we learned in the Retrouvaille program."

For more info, couples' comments and reviews visit helpourmarriage.org or call 1-877-922-4673 (Fully confidential).

Worldwide Marriage Encounter

Is Coming to the Diocese of La Crosse on Fri, Feb 13-15 Sparrow's Nest, Sparta, WI Looking for a way to rekindle the love and romance in your marriage? Your marriage is your most important human relationship. This powerful experience of discovery helps you renew your commitment, deepen your intimacy and reignite the passion that brought you together. Space is limited .... go to the website www.wwme.org to save your spot today!