News from MMOC

New Finance Assistant

Tammy Zoroufy is joining the parish staff as the Finance Assistant in November as Mike Juran transitions back into retirement. Tammy and her husband, David, joined MMOC after moving to La Crosse from Middleton, WI, in 2017. They have five adult children. Previously, Tammy worked in the business office at the School District of La Crosse.

Cookie Walk Crafts

We are again having a craft area at the Cookie Walk and would appreciate al your homemade items. Please consider donating to our area. Your donations can be dropped off the day before the cookie walk or we can pick them up. We are also in need of Christmas themed gift bags. Conact Vickie Kloss 608-788-4828 or Maureen Spencer 608-782-0994 for more information.

An Evening with St. Nicholas Friday, Dec. 6

Join us for an evening with St. Nicholas. This family event will be held on the Feast of St. Nicholas, Friday, December 6, from 6:00 to 7:00p in the parish hall. The event will include singing, crafts, games and treats along with a visit from St. Nicholas himself! All children ages 3 to 7 are welcome to attend with their families. Older siblings are welcome too! There is no cost to this event but to help us better plan, please let us know how many chil-dren are coming by registering using the QR code. Con-tact Kristin with any questions. (788-5483, ext. 4 or kjohnson@mmoclacrosse.org).

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 on this pilgrimage. 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.

Updated 14 November 2024