Jesus’ first words in his public ministry were “Come and See”. We invite you to bring your friends, family, co-workers or anyone else who wants to explore the meaning of life and the basics of the Christian faith in a friendly, open and informal environment. ALPHA is a series of interactive sessions that will take place on Tuesdays from September 10 - November 19 from 6:00-8:00 pm. Dinner is provided each night! There are 11 sessions in the Parish Hall and a weekend away October 25-26. There is no cost. To sign up please email alpha@mmoclacrosse.org.

Summer Opportunities for Youth

Exciting opportunities are opening up for youth who participate in the Youth Faith Formation program in our area. Check out nearby events for middle- and high-school youth, and a special conference coming up for high-school youth. Thanks to Samuel Obert for assembling these plans. Contact Samuel for more information.

"The Pedey" on August 23

"The Pedey" Memorial Golf Scramble, hosted by Men's Club at Forest Hills. 9:30a registrations opens, 11:00a shotgun start. Details are in a letter..➚ Register your foursome online.➚

Parish Directory coming up in August

We are launching our next pictorial directory. Details to know:

• Harmann Studios➚ will be taking portraits and publishing our directory.
• Portrait sittings will take place at MMOC August 20-23 and 27-30. Make your appointment through their online appointment system➚.
• You have the option of submitting a photo taken elsewhere. Keep this in mind if you plan to get together with family this summer.
• If your contact information has changed, please call the parish office to update mailing address, email, and phone.
• We have a photographer who can take a portrait at your residence. Call Sr. Kathy to arrange this.

Shrines of Italy Pilgrimage set for Fall 2025

We are assembling a pilgimage to key shrines in Italy for Fall 2025. We thank Linda Schwartz for leadership in pulling all the details together. You'll find the specifics in a flyer (PDF) that includes the itinerary and booking details. Spiritual Director for this trip will be Fr. Konopa.

Please Let Us Know When Someone is in Hospital

When you or someone you love is in hospital, we would visit you, pray with you, and bring you the sacraments. However, due to privacy regulations, hospitals will not inform us when one of our parish family is in care. Please ask someone to call us at 788-5483, ext. 1. Thank you.

Keep in Touch with the myParish App

There's a very convenient way to keep in touch with your faith and your parish family. Please take a moment to install MMOC's app on your phone or tablet. (Visit mmoc.mobi➚ and touch iPhone or Android. The app is free.) You'll enjoy quick access to our bulletin, calendar, televised Masses, and a library of prayers and readings.

Using the Parish Hall

Would you like to host an event at MMOC? Please check our rental policy (PDF) for details about using our hall and education center for parish and other events. If you would like to hold an event at MMOC, please complete our request form and insurance form (PDF) and send them to the parish office.

Diocese of La Crosse Guidelines for Reporting Instances of Child Abuse

The Diocese of La Crosse, through its policies and procedures➚, seeks to provide a prompt, appropriate and compassionate response to reporters of sexual abuse of a child by any diocesan agent (bishop, priest, deacon, employee, religious, vendor or volunteer). Anyone wishing to make a report of an allegation of sexual abuse should send that report to Ms. Teresa Brown, Complaint Intake Agent, at the Diocese of La Crosse, P.O. Box 4004, La Crosse, WI 54602-4004. Alternatively, you can contact Ms. Brown at 608.791.0179 or intakeagent@diolc.org. The reporting form is available through the Diocese of La Crosse Office of Safe Environment or on the diocesan website at: diolc.org/safeenvironment/reporting➚. Individuals are also encouraged to take their reports directly to civil authorities. Copies of the diocesan policy are available through your local parish and on the diocesan website➚. If you have any questions about the Diocese of La Crosse and the implementation of the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People, please contact Teresa Brown, Diocese of La Crosse, at 608.791.2679; or tbrown@diolc.org.