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Stewardship… The Path To Holiness Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church 2016 Ministry Directory
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Stewardship…
The Path To Holiness
Immaculate Heart of Mary
Catholic Church
2016 Ministry Directory
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A Stewardship Prayer Loving Father, you alone are the source of every good gift. We
praise you for all your gifts to us, and we thank you for your generosity. Everything we have, and all that we are, comes from
you. Help us to be grateful and responsible. You have called us to follow your son, Jesus, without counting the cost. Send us your Holy Spirit to give us courage and wisdom to be
faithful disciples. We commit ourselves to being good stewards. Help us to be
grateful, accountable, generous, and willing to give back with increase. Help us to make stewardship a way of life.
We make this prayer through Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. AMEN
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nameless people in a faceless crowd. He calls us individually, by name. Each one of us—clergy, religious, lay person; married, single;
adult, child—has a personal vocation. God intends each one of us to play a
unique role in carrying out the divine plan. The challenge, then, is to under- stand our role—our vocation—and to respond generously to this call from
God. Christian vocation entails the practice of stewardship. In addition,
Christ calls each of us to be stewards of our personal vocations, which we receive from God.
As Christian stewards, we rece
God's gifts gratefully, cultivate th responsibly, share them lovingly
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Stewards of God's gifts are not p
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with God in our own redemption a in the redemption of others. We a
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Church—collaborators and coope tors in continuing the redempt
work of Jesus Christ, which is t
Church's essential mission. This mi sion—proclaiming and teachi
serving and sanctifying—is our ta
It is the personal responsibility
each one of us as stewards of t Church. All members of the Chu
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Excerpts from U.S. Bishops' Pasto
Letter on Stewardship
"As each one has received a gift, use
to serve one another as good stewards
God's varied grace" (1 Pt 4:10).
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Stewardship—The Path To Holiness
Stewardship is a way of life, deeply rooted in Jesus Christ, who by His
example, has taught us how to live. God has given each of us some-
thing to do that no one else on earth can do. No one else can be the per-
son that God has called us to be. We are each unique and have been
given a unique set of gifts and talents. As faithful stewards of our gifts,
we do not keep them to ourselves. Through stewardship, Jesus makes
clear to each of us our individual mission in the Church, giving us the
grace to live stewardship as our way of life, helping us grow in spiritu-
ality and journey towards holiness.
As we recognize the presence of God in our lives, we recognize our
need to live out our call to stewardship, which inspires us to share our
gifts of time, talent and treasure. In this way, we bring joy to others,
which in turn, helps us find satisfaction and happiness.
This Ministry Directory provides a list of many opportunities to choose
from as you discern how you can best share your gifts here at Immacu-
late Heart of Mary. Please prayerfully consider how God may be call-
ing you to share your gifts of time, talent and treasure in our parish fam-
ily.
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Our Parish Ministries
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ACTIVITIES
ALUMNI AND FRIENDS COMMITTEE Mission: To plan and host events inviting alumni and friends of IHM School
who support our school, particularly our Tuition Assistance Scholarship Fund. Events may include golf outings, bowling, picnics, dinners, etc. Committee
chairs are needed! Contact: Kathy Marshall, 608-221-1521, ext. 308 or [email protected]
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Mission: To maintain and provide upkeep of the parish buildings and grounds. This committee meets regularly to discuss the building and maintenance issues of the parish grounds. The committee members are involved in a hands-on way, volunteering their time and talent on projects such as painting, grounds work, facility repairs and upkeep. Additional volunteers are needed to help this com-
mittee with its tasks.
Contact: Mike Hegge—608-221-1521 or [email protected]
CUB SCOUTS / BOY SCOUTS Mission: The Boy Scouts of America will prepare every eligible youth in Ameri- ca to become a responsible, participating citizen and leader who is guided by the Scout Oath and Law. Contact: Elaine Waraczynski, 608-279-5805 or [email protected]
FEDERATION OF NORTH AMERICAN EXPLORERS Mission: A Christ-centered program for boys and girls ages 6 to 17 that teaches respect and community service in a fun and constructive manner. To have fun,
enjoy God’s creation, celebrate the Sacraments, and grow in the Catholic faith. Meetings are held Monday evenings. Boys and girls meet separately according
to age group. Contact: Jeff Bond, [email protected]
GARDEN ANGELS Mission: To maintain the parish gardens on a regular basis, spring through
fall. Chores include planting, weeding, and watering of plants and flowers.
Contact Lisa Schoeneberg—[email protected]
GIRL SCOUTS Mission: Girl Scouting builds courage, confidence and character to make the
world a better place. Girl Scouts earn badges, hike, camp and much more!
IHM currently does not have a parish Girl Scout group.
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NIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ission: Involvement in the Knights of Columbus St.
oseph Council 4586 provides opportunities of charity
nd fraternity for men, serving Immaculate Heart of ary Parish, St. Dennis Parish, our diocese, and our orld. Meetings are held at Immaculate Heart of
ary and at St. Dennis. The KC’s raise funds that
upport our parishes, priests, seminarians, Respect ife efforts, and the needy in our communities.
ontact: Grand Knight Rick Raulin—608-628-0973 or
MEMORIAL DAY FESTIVAL
(BACKYARD BASH) Mission: To raise funds to support our paris and school educational programs and minis-
tries. The IHM Festival is a time to come
together for two days of fun and fellowship for all ages! There are games for adults and children, as well as live entertainment, great food, a HUGE white elephant sale, a raffle
and a silent auction. This is great fun for ev
needed and welcome.
Contact: Steve Franklin—608-220-9388 or [email protected]
WINTER GALA
T. ANNE’S ALTAR SOCIETY ssion: To provide the women of the parish with op- rtunities to meet and join in social, educational and
iritual activities. St. Anne’s raises funds for the eds of the parish through their regular bake sales and oliday Bazaar.
ontact: Gail Stuart, 608-221-0733 or
Mission: To offer an evening of socialization, dining, silent and live auctions,
games, and dancing, while at the same time benefiting the programs and minis-
tries of IHM Parish and School. The Winter Gala is our largest event of the year, held in the winter between the celebrations of Christmas and Easter,
providing adults from our parish and school community with a reprieve from
winter by spending a nice evening out for fun and socialization. Contact: Ivonne Blahnik, 608-221-1521, ext. 309 or [email protected]
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YOUNG ADULTS Mission: Providing opportunities fo the young adults of our parish (20s
and 30s) to get to know others in t age group, to become more involv in the parish community and to gro
in their faith. Activities include ti of socialization/fun, fellowship, pra
er, Scripture study, parish involve-
ment, and community service.
Contact: Melissa and Patrick Gru 262-496-0152
COMMUNICATION
ARCHIVIST Mission: To assess, collect, organize, preserve, maintain and provide access
to parish information with long-term value. Information can be letters, docu- ments, photographs, publications, electronic files, and video or sound record-
ings. Photos, news articles and other items of historical interest to our parish
can be submitted to the parish office. Contact: Karen Duffey, 608-222-3858 or [email protected]
BULLETIN STUFFERS Mission: To stuff bulletins with inserts or flyers. Usually done following Friday morning Holy Mass in the Church Meeting Room. Contact: Kathy Marshall—608-221-1521, ext. 308
MAILING GROUP Mission: To assist parish office staff with parish mailings.
Contact: Jodi Murphy 608-221-1521 or [email protected]
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EDUCATION
ADULT FAITH ENRICHMENT Mission: To offer opportunities of study, prayer and group discussion for adults seeking to learn and grow further in their understanding of the
Scriptures and the Catholic faith; to help adults grow in their relationship with Jesus and to better apply the faith to their daily lives. Information on upcoming studies is provided in the bulletin, on our parish website and
on our parish/school Facebook page. No cost to participate, however their
may be a cost to cover books and materials. Contact: Craig Uselman—608-444-5350 or [email protected]
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN Mission: To assist parents in the Catholic religious formation of their children. To help students grow in their knowledge of the Catholic faith, following the curriculum as set by the Diocese of Madison. To serve chil- dren in Kindergarten through 10th grade, especially those who are not
currently enrolled in Catholic school. To prepare the 2nd Grade students for the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist. September to March,
Grades K-5 Religious Education is held on Monday evenings from 6:00 to
7:15 p.m. For Grades 6-10, classes are held on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m. Volunteers are needed to serve as catechists and classroom
helpers. Training provided.
Contact: Grades K-5: Laura Soldner, (608) 221-1521, ext. 313,
[email protected] Grades 6-10: Eileen Hribar, 608-221-1777 or [email protected]
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CONFIRMATION Mission: To continue the journey of the candidates (junior year or older) in their Catholic initiation process through the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Students are required to attend six Sunday evening sessions in the fall and six faith-sharing sessions in the winter. In preparation for the Sacrament of Confirmation in the spring, they must choose a sponsor, serve in spiritual and community projects, attend a retreat, and be committed to continuing
the faithful practice and study of the Catholic faith. Catechists are selected
by invitation.
Contact: Eileen Hribar, (608) 221-1777 or [email protected]
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER MISSION TRIP Mission: To provide an opportunity for parish high school students to spend one week during the summer in service to those in need. Working through
Catholic Heart Work Camp, students travel by bus to a location out of state
and work with youth from other Catholic parishes throughout the country. They provide service to food pantries, soup kitchens, housing pro- jects, church and community organizations, etc. Opportunities are provided for Holy Mass, adoration, confession, and prayer, along with fun social ac-
tivities. Chaperones are selected by invitation.
Contact: Eileen Hribar, (608) 221-1777 or [email protected]
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RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
(RCIA) Mission: To welcome adults who are seeking to join the Catholic Church, helping them prepare for their reception of the Sacraments. It can also be
for Catholic adults who have not had the opportunity to receive the Sacra-
ments of Reconciliation, Holy Eucharist or Confirmation. Beginning in the fall, most individuals are ready to be brought into the Church at the Easter Vigil. RCIA meets on Sundays between the morning Masses to discuss the various teachings and doctrines of the Church, the Sacraments, Mass, and
other topics of the faith. Catechists are selected, as needed, by invitation.
Contact: Kathy Marshall, 608-221-1521, ext. 308 or [email protected]
TOTUS TUUS Mission: To provide a week d ing the summer for Catholic
youth to learn the message of
Gospel and grow in their Cat lic faith. Based on the motto o St. Pope John Paul II, Totus T
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junior and senior high school s
prayer, games, craft time, and snacks. Parent volunteers are welcome. Contact: Laura Soldner, 608-221-1521, ext. 313 or [email protected]
SCHOOL STEWARDSHIP Mission: Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School offers a quality, faith- based Catholic education to students in Preschool through Eighth Grade. It is the primary ministry of our parish, as our students are learning how to be- come disciples of Christ, and are the future leaders of the Church. This can only be accomplished through the sharing of parishioners’ stewardship gifts
of time, talent and treasure. Thank you for your prayers and support of
THLETICS oaches and assistant coaches are needed
or the various sports at IHM Catholic chool Also, volunteers are needed to
ork concessions during games.
ontact: Ben Lange, 608-222-8831
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HOME & SCHOOL
ASSOCIATION (HSA) IHM School’s Home & School Association is a group of dedi
ed parents who oversee the fu raising efforts for the school,
working in partnership with school administration to fund-
raise and provide programs in- cluding Reading Night, Fish Fry, Soup-R-Raffle, Spaghetti Dinner, Grand-
parents’ Day, Catholic Schools’ Week, Book Fair, Muffins with Moms,
Donuts with Dads, Prairie Fire Children’s Theater, 5K Run, and Monona Parade Float. (Children must be students at IHM Catholic School.)
Contact: Sandra BonDurant, 608-222-6814 or [email protected]
SCHOOL ADVISORY COUNCIL (SAC) A group of school staff and parents who, along with the clergy, administra- tion and Pastoral Council, are dedicated to the promotion and welfare of Catholic education. This committee of IHM stakeholders is responsible for recognizing and effectively communicating relevant ideas and strategies to further achieve the educational goals and mission of the school and parish.
(Children must be students at IHM Catholic School.)
Contact: Amy Wick—608-839-0040 or [email protected]
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS Share your gifts with our students through reading to them, helping teach- ers, stuffing folders, preparing food for functions, chaperoning field trips,
and assisting in the lunchroom. Volunteers must be in compliance with
Diocese of Madison Safe Environment guidelines.
Contact: Diana Winter, 608-222-8831 or [email protected]
FAMILY LIFE
CHILDCARE MINISTRY Mission: To provide childcare to enable parents of small children to at-
tend parish Scripture studies, meetings and events. Childcare providers
must be Safe Environment compliant. At least two providers will be sched-
uled at a time, and one of them must be an adult. A rotating schedule will be
created. Contact: Stephanie Ehle, 608-712-8281, [email protected]
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ELIZABETH MINISTRY (ROSEBUD PROGRAM) Mission: This program helps identify, pray for, and support those who are pregnant, celebrating birth or adoption, grieving miscarriage, still-
birth, abortion, infant or child death, or wanting to become pregnant or adopt. Volunteers are needed to help with this ministry.
Contact: Mary Mead—608-221-9593 or [email protected]
SUPERHERO SAINTS PLAYGROUP Mission: A playgroup to minister to children of the parish by introducing
them to the saints and teaching the virtues that these saints espouse through
stories, conversation and simple crafts. This group also ministers to mothers
by giving them a chance to meet together for conversation and support, as
well as personal spiritual growth, drawn from the inspiration of the saints. Thursday mornings in the Church Meeting Room from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Contact: Elaine Harrah—256-783-2511 or [email protected]
MARRIAGE PREPARATION Mission: To assist with the process of preparing engaged couples for the reception of the Sacrament of Matrinony. Training is provided for the mar-
ried Facilitator Couples, who are approved by the pastor. Contact: Kathy Marshall—608-221-1521, ext. 308 or
OCATIONS COMMITTEE ission: To help foster Catholic vocations to the priest-
od, consecrated religious life, and faith-filled marriag- . Members assist the pastor and invite parishioners to
come more aware of the fact that Christ is calling
ch of us to a particular vocation in the Church. Meet-
gs are held four times per year; Events are planned to ay for and support Catholic vocations. ontact: Mary Anderson—608-221-1926 or [email protected]
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HOLY COMMUNION (EM Mission: Extraordinary Ministers a
assist the priest in the distribution of
munion at Holy Mass. Must be a prac
in good standing. Training is provide Contact: Cindy Dukerschein—608-22
ALTAR SERVERS
LITURGY
Mission: To assist at the celebration of Holy Mass.
Parish children (typically 5th Grade and older) may be
come regularly scheduled servers if they demonstrate reverence and responsibility. Training is provided.
Contact: Cindy Dukerschein—608-221-1521, or
CHURCH MUSIC MINISTRY Mission: To assist and lead the congregation in the celebration of Holy Mass. This requires the time and talent of many people including instrumen-
talists and singers. The parish Music Ministry includes the St. Cecilia Choir,
Youth Choir and Funeral Choir. New members are always welcome.
Contact: Catherine Henderson, 608-221-1521, ext. 305 or
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GOD’S HOUSEKEEPERS Mission: This ministry entails cleaning the church on a weekly basis, re- placing votive candles, and quarterly spring cleanings.
Contact: Sharon Droessler—[email protected]
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GREETERS Mission: Greeters arrive one half hour before weekend Holy Mass to wel-
come parishioners and visitors. Must be a practicing Catholic in good
standing who possesses a friendly and welcoming personality. Contact: Karen Duffey -608-222-3858 or [email protected]
HOSPITALITY COMMITTEE Mission: The Hospitality Committee serves coffee and refreshments followi
weekend Holy Masses, typically once p
month and on special occasions. Volun- teers offer cheerful hospitality, providin
coffee, juice, home-baked items, and h
with set-up, serving and cleanup. Contact: Karen Duffey 608-222-3858 or
LECTORS Mission: To proclaim the Word of God in the readings at Holy Mass. Lectors should have a strong public speaking voice, a commitment to con- tinued improvement of speaking skills, and a dedication to practice and preparation prior to proclaiming the Word of God. Training is required for
new lectors. Lector schedules take individuals’ preferences into account
whenever possible. Must be a practicing Catholic in good standing. Contact: Cindy Dukerschein—608-221-1521 or
FERTORY GIFT BEARERS on: Parish families are scheduled to nt the offertory gifts during the week-
oly Masses. Gift bearers are contact- the coordinator ahead of time.
act: Alice Copper—608-222-6770 or
Mission: Sacristans offer behind-the-scenes support to the priest for set-
up before and cleanup after Holy Mass.
Contact: Mary Mead—608-221-9593 or [email protected]
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USHERS Mission: Ushers assist at Holy Mass with seating, the offertory collection, movement of Communion lines, and distribution of the bulletins. They also
assist those who are handicapped. Must be a practicing Catholic in good stand- ing. Training is provided, typically by shadowing current ushers during Mass. Contact: Cindy Dukerschein—608-221-1521 or [email protected]
PARISH ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
ACCOUNTING COMMITTEE Mission: The Accounting Committee is responsible for counting and deposit-
ing Sunday collections in teams of two people. They are scheduled on a rotat- ing basis for approximately three hours on Monday mornings beginning at 9
a.m. Good organizational skills are required. Credit and background checks are
required for this committee.
Contact: Bernie Heit, 608-221-1521, ext. 310 or [email protected]
FINANCE COUNCIL Mission: To assist, counsel and advise the Pastor in the overall fiscal opera-
tions of the parish; to help with planning and monitoring the annual budget; to
deliver the annual financial report to the parish, and encourage the Stewardship
Way of Life.
Contact: Bernie Heit—608-221-1521, ext. 310 or [email protected]
PASTORAL COUNCIL Mission: To serve as advisory to the pastor in matters that affect the life of the parish. Council members are elected by parishioners to serve a
three-year term. Meetings are held approximately nine times per year. Council
members serve as representatives for all parish ministries, providing regular updates at the meetings and offering the support of the Pastoral Council. Contact: Christopher Speece, 2016-17 Chair—414-810-2755 or
PRAYER
E-MAIL PRAYER GROUP Mission: To join together in prayer for specific prayer requests. Activities: Prayer requests are submitted and distributed by e-mail. Those who
are in the group offer to include the requests in their daily prayers.
Contact: Karen Clough—[email protected]
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EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Mission: To encourage and promote Adoration of Jesus Christ, present and exposed in the Blessed Sacrament
A) Wednesdays from 7:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the church. Adorers are al-
ways needed and welcome. Contact: Janice Miller—608-206-7408 or [email protected]
B) Family Eucharistic Adoration occurs once per month on the third Thurs-
day at 5:30 p.m. in the church, followed by a potluck supper in the Church Meeting Room. All are welcome and invited to attend. Contact: Kelly Bond—608-839-4312 or [email protected]
MINISTRY OF PRAISE Mission: This ministry is a way for homebound parishioners or those with physical limitations to remain actively involved in the parish. Ministers of
Praise are commissioned and provided with special daily prayers, along with
a monthly list of prayers. They make time each day to offer the prayers for the needs of our parish and our prayer requests. Prayer requests may be placed in the wooden box to the lower right of the literature rack in the main
church entrance. They are collected and provided to the Ministers of Praise. Contact: Shelby Guerin—608-819-8399 or 608-235-8312 or
PRE-MASS ROSARY Mission: To promote praying of the Rosary and to give honor to Mary,
Mother of our Lord; to seek the intercession of the Blessed Mother for the
needs of our parish family; The rosary is led by volunteers before each
weekend Holy Mass. New prayer leaders are welcome.
Contact: Ivonne Blahnik—608-221-1521, ext. 309 or
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LUKE HOUSE Mission: Luke House is a community meal program. IHM members provide a meal on the fourth Wednesday of each month. Meal donations are dropped off
at the lower level of the parish rectory. Parish volunteers help serve the meal at
the Luke House location on Ingersoll Street in Madison.
Contact: Don and Cathy Bernards—608-226-9932 or [email protected]
ESPECT LIFE
OMMITTEE ission: To advocate for the
espect and protection of all hu-
an life, from natural conception
hrough natural death. Activities nclude Mother’s Day Rose Sale, ro-life educational efforts, par-
cipation in 40 Days for Life
rayer vigil, support of pregnan- y help centers, etc.
Contact: Kathy Marshall—608-221-1521, ext. 308 or
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL SOCIETY Mission: To recognize the face of Christ in tho
in our community who are in need. Our parish supports the work of this ministry through cloth
ing drives, food pantry donations, financial ass tance, blanket drives, and a Christmas gift (An
tree) collection for children. Contact: Pat Ponty—608-221-4330 or
SPECIAL NEEDS
BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY Mission: The Bereavement Ministry offers support and compassion to those
who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Contact: Kathy Bier, 608-222-0376
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COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Mission: Communion ministers bring Holy Communion to the homebound or those in care facilities who are unable to attend Holy Mass. Training is provid-
ed. A background check must be completed.
Contact: Ivonne Blahnik, 608-221-1521, ext. 309 or [email protected]
COMMITTEE ission: To provide food items for funeral
uncheons. Committee members are divided
nto teams and are contacted on a rotating basis
o contribute salads or desserts for funeral
uncheons.
ontact: Armella Sonn, 608-222-8193 or aren Duffey - 608-222-3858
MINISTRY OF COMPASSION Mission: To provide emotional and spiritual support to parishioners during
prolonged illness. Contact: Ivonne Blahnik, 608-221-1521, ext. 309 [email protected]
RESPITE FOR CAREGIVERS Mission: This ministry gives temporary relief to family members who are car- ing for a loved one at home.
Contact: Ivonne Blahnik, 608-221-1521, x. 309 or [email protected]
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE Mission: Members of the IHM Sunshine Committee write and send greeting
cards to parishioners who are hospitalized, and to elderly parishioners on their
birthday, at Christmas and Easter. Contact: Iline Marking, 608-221-4414
STEWARDSHIP
STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE Mission: To develop and foster an atmosphere of stewardship in our parish community, whereby all members realize that all they have been given is a gift
from God, committing to invest their time, talent and treasure in building up the Church and each other. This committee oversees the annual stewardship re- newal and other activities that promote stewardship as a way of life.
Contact: Cailin Docter 608-332-5313 or [email protected]
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“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,
baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the
Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe
all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am
with you always, until the end of the age.” Matthew 28:19
