News from MMOC

Altar Server Training Oct. 12 or 15

The parish welcomes new altar servers for all weekend Masses. Training will take place on Saturday, Oct. 12 at8:30 AM and on Tuesday, Oct. 15 at 4:15 PM. Contact Jennifer in the parish office at 608-788-5483 x 1 to register your child for one of the sessions.

Men’s Club Pancake Breakfast Oct. 20

Please join the Men's Club for fellowship at the annual Fall Pancake Breakfast on Sunday, October 20th from 8am to Noon. Tickets are $5/person. $4/seniors (60+) and kids (6-12). Kids 5 and under are free. All are welcome!

Mass with Anointing Oct. 15

The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 15 at 10:30 AM. By the grace of this sacrament, God strengthens both body and soul to face the extra anxiety and temptations that come with sickness. Please use the reserved seating in the front pews. There will be no 7:30 AM Mass this day.

Coffee and Kids Oct. 18

Calling all parents, please join us on the third Friday of each month for snacks and conversation as our children play! We will meet from 8:30 AM -10:30 AM in Room E in the lower level of the parish hall. Coffee and snacks will be provided. If you have any questions please call BrieAnn McKenna 319-230-0895. We’re looking forward to seeing you Friday, October 18.

Church Cleaning Nov. 9

We are looking for 25 volunteers to clean the church on Saturday, November 9, at 8 AM. This is a good way for students to earn service hours! And, this is a great way for parish members to work together to help keep our church clean while getting to know one another! The parish will supply the rags and cleaning solution (an all-natural product). Volunteers are encouraged to bring a 1-gallon bucket. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board at the main entrance of the church.

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.