Feast of the Holy Family of JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH
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Feast of the Holy Family OF JESUS, MARY & JOSEPH THE CATHEDRAL CHURCH OF THE DIOCESE OF LA CROSSE December 31, 2017 Liturgy Sunday Masses Saturday: 4:00 pm Sunday: 7:30 am, 10:30 am, 4:30 pm Weekday Masses Monday-Friday: 6:30 am, 12:10 pm Saturday: 8:00 am Holy Day Masses Vigil Mass: 5:10 pm Holy Day: 6:30 am, 12:10 pm and 5:10 pm Holiday Masses Weekday & Saturday 8:00 am Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving NOW AVAILABLE! - $33 For Holy Week, Easter & Christmas schedules call The Rectory, see bulletin or go to online website www.cathedralsjworkman.org Sacrament of Penance Weekdays: 11:30-11:55 am Saturdays: 7:15-7:50 am, 3:15-3:45 pm Holy Days: 11:30-11:55 am First Friday Devotions Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament is held each First Friday after the 12:10 pm Mass until 2:40 pm, followed immediately by a simple benediction to conclude the 530 MAIN STREET period of adoration. LA CROSSE, WI 54601 Also see our website: 608/782-0322 www.cathedralsjworkman.org 2017 FAMILY OF THE YEAR Congratulations to the Tim and Stacie Linn Kotnour and Family on being the recipients of the 2017 Family of the Year! We thank them for their involvement in the parish since joining several years ago. They will be recognized at the 4:30 pm Mass this Sunday, December 31st – the Solemnity of the Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. YEAR-END CONTRIBUTIONS Please remember your parish family in the Christmas Season with your financial giving. Dear parishioners and visitors, The parish has financial obligations to fulfill It seems that more and more people are saying, “Where and it needs your support. Please be very did the year go?” It is amazing how fast 2017 went and generous and tithe back to God the blessings you have received. we are going into 2018 in a matter of hours. No doubt this New Year will go by just as fast as the old; perhaps faster. Parishioners wishing to make contributions There are so many things that weigh heavy in our minds to the Cathedral, are reminded that as we begin 2018. There are several things that look charitable contributions must be applied to positive such as a better economy and job prospects. the year in which they are received. The However, there are several bad clouds on the horizon only exception to this is that when a check is such as the threat of war especially involving North Korea. mailed, it is applied to the year the envelope with the enclosed check is postmarked, even We turn to the Lord again as 2018 begins and pray this if it is received in the next calendar year. year will be good for many people throughout the world. It is most important to pray for peace. We want the ICE (IN CASE OF EMERGENCY) minds and hearts of all especially world leaders to work In Case of Emergency (ICE) is a program that for peace. God freely gives and wants the world to be in enables first responders, such as paramedics, peace. It is the challenge of humanity to work readily for it. firefighters and police officers, as well as hospital personnel, to contact the next of kin Thank you and God bless you. of the owner of a working mobile phone to Msgr. Stoetzel obtain important medical or support information. The phone entry or entries are The intercession this week is to pray for the blessings of intended to supplement or complement the New Year especially peace among all people. written information in a wallet or on a 2018 CALENDARS marked bracelet or necklace. It encourages The thoughts on the family and the celebration Mass, people to enter emergency contacts in their and the 2018 calendar are available at the entrances to mobile phone address book under the name the Cathedral; please take one per household. We are “ICE” or multiple contacts as “ICE1”, “ICE2 etc. very appreciative to the sponsors of the calendar, and hope you will patronize their businesses. LA CROSSE CHESTERTON SOCIETY The January meeting of the La Crosse Area CHRISTMAS DÉCOR G.K. Chesterton Society will take place on Many thanks to those who gave generously to defray the Thursday, January 11 from 7:00-9:00 pm, at costs of Christmas Flowers. In memory we remember the JAVAVINO (2311 State Rd). We are in the following: Albert & Henrietta Kendhammer, Doerre and process of changing venues, as the room is Zoerb Families, Ervin, Emma and Earl Kovara, and Al and no longer free at Piggy's. We will only use Laurie Fuchsteiner. May they all rest in eternal peace. JAVAVINO for January, so stay tuned for news on where we end up permanently. Our SOLEMNITY OF MARY - JANUARY 1, 2018 book for the beginning of the new year was The holyday of Mary, the Holy Mother of God is January written by G.K. Chesterton's close friend 1st. Since it is on Monday, the obligation to attend Mass Hilliare Belloc, The Mercy of Allah. The is relaxed. There will be one Mass at 8:00 AM with book is available for free on the Gutenberg confessions heard before it. Project website: gutenberg.org. Hilaire Belloc is considered one of the most controversial and accomplished men of letters of early 20th-century England. Weekly Message From PARKING STALLS AVAILABLE At the time of this writing the Cathedral has twelve parking spaces available for lease in the gated area for $50 per month, plus applicable Wisconsin Sales Tax. There is a one time fee of $25, plus applicable Wisconsin Sales Tax for a key card. The Evangelist highlights that alone, Joseph cannot Interested businesses are welcome to contact explain to himself the event which he sees taking place Edward at 782-0322, ext. 0; for more details. before his eyes, namely, Mary’s pregnancy. Just then, in KNIGHTS OF ST. JOSEPH that moment of doubt, even anguish, God approaches The Knights of St. Joseph pray during the him — him too — through his messenger and [Joseph] is month of January, which is traditionally enlightened about the nature of this maternity: “the child dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus, that all conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit” (cf. v. 20). Thus, in people be mindful as we pray in His name of facing this extraordinary event, which surely gave rise to all of the blessings received through our Holy many questions in his heart, he trusts totally in God who Redeemer. Even prayers of Holy Mother has drawn near to him, and after his invitation, does not Church venerate Jesus’ Holy Name. One repudiate his betrothed, but takes her to him and takes such instance may be found in the Divine Mary to wife. In accepting Mary, Joseph knowingly and Praises, wherein we pray Blessed be the lovingly receives Him who has been conceived in her Name of Jesus. through the wondrous work of God, for whom nothing is impossible. Men of all parishes are welcome to join the Knights for their evening of prayer on Friday, January 12, 6:00 pm, at St. James the Less MASS INTENTIONS (1032 Caledonia St). At 7:00 pm, Fr. Joachim Monday, January 1 Mary Mudd will be giving the men a talk on 8:00 am Mass (John Scholz) Jesus’ two natures, human and divine. If you No 6:30 am or 12:10 pm Mass Today have not been to our evening of prayer before, we encourage you to come as we Tuesday, January 2 6:30 am Mass (In Thanksgiving for the Incarnation) pray the prayers of the Church starting with 12:10 pm Mass (William Gerrard) the Angelus, Evening and Night Prayer from the Liturgy of the Hours. There is a period of Wednesday, January 3 Eucharistic Adoration once the Blessed 6:30 am Mass (Living & Deceased Members of the Pham & Bui Families) 12:10 pm Mass (The Reinhard Hoch Family) Sacrament is exposed. During Adoration, confession is available. Thursday, January 4 6:30 am Mass (Intention of the Knights of Columbus La Crosse Council 839) Once the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar is 12:10 pm Mass (Franke & Bartel Families) reposed following Benediction, the men gather in Murphy Hall to enjoy pizza, light Friday, January 5 refreshments and camaraderie. Please use First Friday 6:30 am Mass (Roger Reichert) the event polling on our Facebook page 12:10 pm Mass (Intention of Marie Kabat) (facebook.com/laxknights/); or email us at [email protected] so we Saturday, January 6 know how much pizza to order. First Saturday 8:00 am Mass (Stop Abortion & Support Family Life) 4:00 pm Mass (Cornelia L. Kamla) FIAT - YOUNG ADULT CATHOLIC GROUP Tuesday, January 16, 2018, at 6:00 pm, the Sunday, January 7 Solemnity of the Epiphany FIAT - Young Adult Catholic Group will meet 7:30 am Mass (Irene Schumacher) at the Adoration Chapel at Blessed Sacrament 10:30 am Mass (Thomas Wirkus) Parish (130 Losey Blvd South) for one half 4:30 pm Mass (Intention of the Cathedral Parish Families) hour of Eucharistic Adoration. Following Adoration, the group will go to the Bodega THIS WEEK’S READINGS (122 4th St S) for food, refreshments and camaraderie. Monday Numbers 6:22-27; Galatians 4:4-7; Luke 2:16-21. Tuesday 1 John 2:22-28; John 1:19-28. Be sure to check out our Facebook page Wednesday 1 John 2:29-3:6; John 1:29-34.