St. Charles Parish                                  
 October 31-November 1, 2009

                                     

                   

                  

Mass Schedule for the Week of November 2 to November 8 

                    11/02/09   Monday, 8:15 AM      All Departed Souls of St Charles Parish

                     11/03/09   Tuesday, 9:00 AM     Ronald Strasser (Special Intention of Isaac & Olivia)

                     11/04/09   Wednesday 8:15 AM Gavin Williams by Tom & Mary Garavalia

                    11/05/09   Thursday, 9:00 AM    Casey Strasser (Special Intention of Isaac & Olivia)

                    11/06/09   Friday, 8:15 AM         Trent Pedretti by Frex an Arla Furlano

                    11/07/09   Saturday, 4:00 PM     Stanley Walleser Jr. by Jerry & Paula Cina

                    11/08/09   Sunday, 10:00 AM     Irene Barilani by Carolyn Umberger Family

    

     Lectors

Saturday, November 07:   Don Curti

Sunday, November 08:     Chris Magnuson

 

Extraordinary Ministers of Communion

Saturday, November 07:   Kathy Pedretti, Sally Emerson, Adolph Trussoni

Sunday, November 08:     Dan & Ann Boland, Rose Levendoski

 

Gifts

Saturday, November 07:   Cliff Paulsrud Family

Sunday, November 08:     Arnie Trussoni Family

 

Servers

Saturday, November 07:   Bailey Gianoli, Christian Gilman, Julia Wiltinger

Sunday, November 08:     Paige Gillespie, Jasmine & Sierra Tully

 

Sacrificial Giving Tabulation Monday, November 02

                         Kristine Vento, Frex & Greg Furlano

 

Ushers for the Month of November

Saturday:  Wayne Umberger, Dan Trussoni, Al Hammes, Nate Cibulka

Sunday:    Roger Beck, Mark Boardman, Keith Maguson, Tom Venner

 

Sacrificial Giving – October 24 and 25

Envelopes                                                                    $1,841.00

Plate                                                                              $   172.00

Votive Candles                                                            $     49.00

School                                                                          $       5.00

                     

3rd Annual St Charles Parish Steak Fry & Fellowship/Holiday Party will be held at the Retreat Sportsmen’s Club, on Saturday December 12 serving from 5 to 8PM, with silent auction theme baskets, gun raffles, tip boards, refreshments, and a live auction of donated items at 8 PM. All parishioners are needed to (i) volunteer for set-up/shifts/clean-up (ii) sell the Advance Dinner Tickets and (iii) donate items and theme baskets for the silent and live auction. (sign-up sheet in back of Church).   The Advance Dinner Tickets are $12 and available after each Mass – please take and sell to friends, family and co-workers.  Please realize the treasure we have here at St Charles – make this work!  For parishioners who have not been involved, please get involved – look at the sign-up sheets – prepare a theme basket, search for live auction items (please no white elephants) - be assured your help will be welcomed.  

 

Diocese Annual Appeal (DAA): If you did not receive a pledge card, please call Carrol at the office (689-2642), or pick up a blank pledge card at back of Church.

To maximize needed rebates to pay bills, our Diocese/Parish Goal is:      $15,000

Received as of October 15: 66 Gifts/Pledges totaling                                          $13,165

The average gift/pledge so far has been $199.  For those who have not been harmed by the poor economy, a larger gift/pledge could make up for those who have been seriously affected.   Please return the pledge card in the enclosed envelope, either in the collection basket or mailed – don’t forget to sign the pledge card.   Please pray over your gift/pledge decision.

 

CCD & Confirmation Classes Continue this Wednesday November 4 at 6:45 PM.

 

Education Committee will meet Tuesday November 10, 2009 at 6:30 PM.

 

Pastoral & Finance Councils will meet jointly Tuesday November 10 at 7 PM to prepare required response to the Diocese Phase II Pastoral Plan Proposals.  The Finance Council will then meet at 7:30 PM for a regular review.

 

World Mission Sunday Envelopes were Distributed Two Weekends Ago – please return envelopes in the next few weeks, for the 1150 dioceses in the Developing World that are in ‘mission’ status.

 

Status of Projects:  The south church roof ice and snow bar has been installed, and various cracks in Alley and Parking Lot had sealant applied.  Some additional retaining walls were successfully constructed in the old Cemetery Part.  The contractor advised us that the main retaining wall (by the road) should be repaired soon.  This will be considered by the Cemetery Committee.   Also, our parish friend from Madison, Peter Clark, has offered us $3000 for a Memorial Altar and Plaque to honor all the Veterans on the site of the present ruined Chapel which would be taken down.  The Cemetery Committee and the Parish Council will consider this proposal.

 

Exercise Group Meeting:  Are you looking for someone to work out with?  Want to get active?  Exercise group meeting at St. Matthews on Main Street in Stoddard (back of building, same entrance as Stoddard Food Pantry). Group meets Monday through Thursday between 5 and 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM.  Also meeting on Saturday morning 9 AM for Yoga.  Everyone is welcome.  A $2 contribution is suggested to be given to a worthy cause – already donated $70 to Food Pantry.  For questions, call Julie Tully 689-2919 or 608-769-6877 OR just come!

 

Genoa/De Soto American Legion Post 246 will be having a catfish fry, featuring Beck’s famous catfish, on Saturday, November 7.  Serving will be from 4 – 8 PM in Genoa Clubroom.  KEEP OUR TROOPS IN YOUR PRAYERS!

 

Prairie du Chien St Gabriel’s Fall Festival Today November 1 includes $8 Chicken/Ham Dinner serving until 1:30 PM.  Games, entertainment, prizes, raffles.  Cafeteria supper at 4:30 PM.

 

Mary, Mother of the Church  rummage sale at the St.Thomas More School Bldg - 2006 Weston St., La Crosse on Sat. Nov. 7th from 6:30AM until 1:00 PM.  $4.00 a bag (some items priced).

 

Viroqua Salvation Army Bell Ringers Needed for 1-2 hour shifts from November 27-December 27 at 4 locations in Viroqua.  Last year over $10,000 was raised for local needy families, food pantries and toys for tots.  Please call Linda Gilardi at 637-2216.

 

Church Bulletin:  Please forward your information for the church bulletin to the St. Charles School office by Wednesday of each week at 689-2642 or stcharle@mwt.net

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