2013-2014 Parish Annual Report - Queen of the Apostles Parish

St. Mary Immaculate Conception Parish
Tomah, Wisconsin
Annual Report
2013-2014
Parish Information
St. Mary Immaculate Conception Parish
303 West Monroe Street
Tomah, Wisconsin 54660
Pastor: Monsignor Richard W. Gilles
Associate Pastor: Father David Bruener
Deacon: Rev. Mr. Robert Riedl
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Parish Office:
Business Manager: Cindy Bailey
Music Director: Barb Zupancich
Maintenance: Jeff Atteln
Parish Secretary: Katie Pierce
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Religious Education Office:
Director of Religious Education: Wanda Thorson
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School Office:
Principal: Jack Sulik
Secretary: Teresa Schoos
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Mass Times:
Weekends:
Saturday: 4:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am and 10:30am
Adoration Times:
Tuesdays -- 4:30pm-5:30pm
First Fridays -- After Mass-12:00pm
(and Third Fridays, Sept-May)
Weekdays:
Tuesday: 5:30pm
Wednesday-Friday: 8:05am
Confession Times:
Tuesdays – 5:00pm-5:20pm
Saturdays -- 3:15pm-3:45pm
Liberty Village Assisted Living Center:
1st and 3rd Thursdays: 10:00am
Tomah Care Center:
2nd and 4th Thursdays: 10:00am
Councils and Committees
Parish Pastoral Council
The Parish Pastoral Council meets on the third Tuesday of the odd months to discuss the
pastoral planning, developing pastoral programs, improving pastoral services, and evaluating
the pastoral effectiveness of various programs and services. Although the Council is not a
body which makes binding decisions, the recommendations of the Pastoral Council are to be
taken seriously when grounded in prayer, discernment and communal wisdom.
Andrea Dalton
Deacon Bob Riedl
Paul Dwyer
Karen Riggs
Bill Fleming
Ed Tomko
Fred LeSavage
Jodi Villacrez
Mike MacLaren
Joanne Westpfahl
Dale Maternoski
Deb Welch (Finance Council Rep)
Glenn Pampuch
Jack Sulik (Ex Officio)
Oakley Moser
Wanda Thorson (Ex Officio)
Parish Finance Council
The Parish Pastoral Council meets on the third Tuesday of the even months to assist the pastor
in forming good policies for the administration of the parish’s financial resources and
buildings and grounds. The kind of assistance offered by the finance council requires that its
members have both dedication to the Church’s mission and skill in dealing with financial
matters.
Cindy Bailey
Nancy Patterson
Brian Eirschele
Deacon Bob Riedl
Jackie Johnson
David Schreier
Oak Moser
Deb Welch
David Nick
Social Concerns Committee
The Social Concerns Committee assists the Parish Pastoral Council in fostering pastoral
concern and action for justice in the world, especially in all areas of parish life. Its concerns
include promotion of the respect for all human life; the pastoral care of the afflicted, the
needy, and the imprisoned; the pastoral care of migrants and refugees; just structures in the
parish; stewardship; and the greater understanding of the Church’s teaching on social justice.
Some examples of the endeavors of the SCC at St. Mary’s:
 “Helping Hands”: This board, located in the entrance of the Church, encourages
parishioners to seek help from other parishioners with anything they may need
by filling out a card and posting it on the board, whether it be a ride to Mass or
help mowing their lawn. Others can then peruse the board and if they’re able,
give aid to those who need it.
 Baby Bottle Drive: This fundraiser, held throughout the month of October, raises
money for a home or center that dedicates its mission to supporting the dignity of
all human life. By handing out baby bottles and asking parishioners to fill it with
spare change, this year’s drive was able to raise over $3000 that was then
donated to the Hannah Center in Marshfield!
 “Early Milestones” Poster: The SCC places a poster that details each month of
pregnancy and charts a baby’s growth. The first month is posted on the Feast of
the Annunciation and goes to Christmas, so parishioners are able to “follow”
Jesus’ development in his Blessed Mother’s womb and learn about the intricacies
and the beauty of all babies even before they are born.
Beth Arity
Oakley Moser
Steve Arttus
Julia Palmer
Fred LeSavage
Jenny Parker
Mary MacLaren
Mary Radl
Mike MacLaren
Lorraine Riedl
Dale Maternoski, Chair
Building and Grounds Committee
This committee provides advice in areas related to capital expenditures, maintenance and
repair of the parish, buildings and grounds. Members assist the pastor and finance council
using personal knowledge in the fields of architecture, electrical systems, mechanical systems,
landscaping, lighting, interior and exterior finishes, masonry and more.
Steve Arttus
Mike Linzmeier
Jeff Atteln
Oak Moser
Brian Eirschele, Chair
Terry Winchel
Family Life Committee
The Family Life Committee assists the Parish Pastoral Council in fostering Christian family life
in the parish. Among its concerns is the central place of the family in all parish pastoral
activities.
The FLC heads up special parish events such as:
 Parish Picnic: Remembering that all of our individual families make up our one
big parish family, the FLC has organized a Parish Picnic, held at Winnebago Park
after 10:30am Mass, to make an effort to spend time with one another in a fun
setting. Grilling, games and fellowship make this event one to remember.
 Memorial Mass: A special Memorial Mass is held on All Souls’ Day to remember
those in our parish family that have gone to be with the Lord over the course of
the year. Families are invited to come to the Mass, light a candle for their loved
ones, and place a picture in a display at the front of the church.
 Mardi Gras: The Saturday before Ash Wednesday marks our parish’s celebration
of an old tradition. We come together to celebrate as a parish family with a band,
games, and a potluck dinner after Saturday Mass. In this celebration, we also take
the time to honor selected members of our parish for their volunteer efforts.
Jamie Cram
Jeff Cram
Nicole Cram
Paul Dwyer, Chair
Colleen Grovesteen
Greg Grovesteen
Maureen Juracich
Brian Katzenberg
Sandi Katzenberg
Mary Ann Komiskey
Judy Kreuzer
Glenn Pampuch
Kim Pampuch
Heather Ravenscroft
Bryan Richmond
Kay Richmond
Phil Schreiner
Gloria Spyrison
Susan Vos
Cemetery
This committee provides a vehicle that enhances the ability of the parish to administer the
parish cemetery facility. The Cemetery Committee is advisory in nature. It advises the Pastor
on cemetery operational matters and makes policy suggestions regarding the cemetery
operation. The committee allows safeguards to be put in place that will insure the on-going,
long term viability of the cemetery even in the face of changing pastors, committee personnel
and changing parish demographics.
Mary Baggot
Cindy Bailey
Lamont Dechant
Jenny Parker
Chuck Pollard
Jerry Zuhlsdorf
Sacred Worship Committee
The Sacred Worship Committee is to assist the Parish Pastoral Council in fostering, first and
foremost, the liturgical life of the parish as celebrated in the Sacraments and other rites of the
Church, with special attention to the sick and isolated in the parish. The SWC, in consultation
with Msgr. Gilles, is in charge of decorating the church, coordinating the music played at
Mass, and organizing schedules of lectors, Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion (at Mass
and for the Homebound), ushers and servers.
Marge Diehl
Tess Saunders
Tony Felber
Barb Sullivan
Joanie McNamar
Wanda Thorson
Lisa Mueller
Joanne Westpfahl
Deacon Bob Riedl
Barb Zupancich
Catholic Formation and Education Committee
The purpose of the Catholic Formation Committee is to give leadership to the parish, Parish
Pastoral Council and Christian Formation staff in the areas of Catholic Formation/Religious
Education for children, youth, young adults, adults, families and many specialized groups.
Their concerns include religious instruction, sacramental preparation, evangelization, family
life, vocation, spirituality and ecumenical and interfaith activities. Periodically ad hoc subcommittees will be formed.
Anna Boyko
Megan Reisinger
Yvette DeSanctis
Stephany Schroeder
Melanie Frei
Brittany Simon
Lynn Furlano
Jack Sulik
Cathy Gorius
Kathy Teclaw
Jessica Groth
Wanda Thorson, Chair
Amber Hoheisel
Jodi Villacrez
Irma Keller
Candace Weber
Elizabeth Kenworthy
Kathy Wolf
Josh Larson
Parish Groups
Men’s Group -- That Man Is You
That Man is You is an interactive, multimedia men’s program focused upon the development
of authentic male leadership. Over the course of three years, TMIY successively considers men
in their relationship to God, to their spouse and to their children.
That Man is You honestly addresses the pressures and temptations that men face in our
modern culture, especially those relating to their roles as husbands and fathers. The program
harmonizes current social and medical science with the teachings of the Church and the
wisdom of the saints to develop the vision of man fully alive. In its first year here at St.
Mary’s, 40-50 men met on Wednesday mornings at 5:00am, successfully employing the
agenda and directives set before them.
Youth Group -- Audax Domino (Bold for the Lord)
St. Mary and St. Andrew have started to really put forth the effort to maintain a fruitful youth
group. This year, kids from both parishes enjoyed many activities, including a twice-monthly
addition to the Wednesday night CCD program termed “AD Night” which began with a
catechesis lesson followed by a group activity. Examples of the group activities included a
“Fear Factor” game night, bowling nights, and trips to the movie theater. A trip to Plover was
made to see Jason Evert, a nationally renowned author and speaker who founded the Chastity
Project, which promotes chastity and modesty in our youth. Students also worked hard to
fundraise for two major events, the Steubenville Youth Conference and the March for Life in
Washington, DC.
 Steubenville North Youth Conference – Held in St. Paul, MN in July, the
conference presented 13 students with the opportunity to accept an invitation to
spiritual growth. The conference weekend is about developing the gifts given at
Baptism and sealed at Confirmation. It’s about hearing dynamic speakers instruct
and challenge teens in: prayer, chastity, service, and the power of the sacraments.
You will discover that Christianity is not for the weak and timid; it is not a
crutch; and it is not boring! It is about meeting hundreds of people on fire for the
Lord: laughing, crying, talking, singing, praying, dancing and being encouraged
to take a stand for Christ. The students had a wonderful time and are anxiously
looking forward to the next conference.
 March for Life – In January, 21 students made the journey from Tomah to
Washington, DC for the 41st Annual March for Life. Snow and cold temperatures
that wouldn’t merit a snow day in Wisconsin shut down the city, but the group
made the most of their trip and were able to march alongside hundreds of
thousands of pro-lifers whose aim was to bring attention to the fact that for 41
years, over 56 million babies have been made victims due to the legalization of
abortion. This trip was an eye-opener for the students, who came back from this
personal encounter with a new attitude toward the horrors that abortions bring
about.
Evangelical Catholic (Disciples of Christ)
Evangelic Catholic, a ministry based in Madison that helps parishes establish ways to form
intentional disciples, has been helping us implement our "Disciples of Christ" small groups.
These groups have been formed to enable parishioners with an environment that encourages
us to have a closer, better relationship with Jesus and teaches us the importance of
evangelizing our beautiful faith to those around us.
Small groups provide fellowship, loving and non-judgmental support, discussion, spiritual
growth and the opportunity to experience deeper faith-based relationships. When you
surround yourself with good people who have the same goals, it’s amazing what can happen.
We need each other. Other people depend upon our willingness to grow in personal holiness.
We are being called by God to share, love and grow in our faith. Discipleship is a call to go
beyond attendance and involvement (as good as that can be); rather it is the surrender of our
whole heart and soul to Jesus with trust. This is what you really take with you to heaven,
which is the soul’s expansion to touch God.
Bible Studies
Over the course of this year, many people have been participating in various bible and prayer
studies, including First Corinthians, Walking Toward Eternity, and Oremus. Descriptions of
each are as follows:
 First Corinthians: The conflicts of the early Christians in Corinth are in many
ways similar to our struggles today as Christians. With divisions, immorality,
persecution, and other trials of the faithful, the message of St. Paul to the
Corinthians is a much-needed message for our own times. First Corinthians: The
Church and the Christian Community explores the key elements that the apostle
Paul introduced to a new and growing Church. St. Paul taught the Corinthians
about the nature of grace and the Church as the Body of Christ. In addition, he
introduced the Corinthian Christians to the most powerful gift of all, the
Eucharist.
 Epic: A Journey Through Church History: this study focused on the 2000 years of
history that the Catholic Church has experienced. Discovering the major people,
places and events of the first 500 years, recognizing that the early Christian
church was truly the Catholic Church, discovering that many of the challenges
facing the Church today are the same ones boldly confronted by the early Church
fathers and learning how the heroic stories of the saints can challenge and affirm
our own walks of faith are just some of the highlights of this program.
 Walking Toward Eternity: Walking Toward Eternity, a women’s study group, is a
series of studies designed to help make real and lasting changes in lives. Through
a prayerful reading of Scripture, personal reflection, and a commitment to action,
you will grow in faith and be given the means to put it into practice in your daily
life.
Walking Toward Eternity combines devotional reading of Scripture (lectio
divina), personal journaling, group discussion, video commentary, personal
witness, and prayer. All of these components serve to illustrate what it means to
be a Christian. You will discover how to live out your faith by turning to
Scripture and the teachings of the Church, learning practical steps for living a
life of holiness and virtue.
 Oremus: The Oremus study program teaches you the essentials of an effective
and fruitful prayer life. Over the course of eight weeks you will discover how
God speaks to you, even in the smallest encounters. Following the Tradition of the
Catholic Church and the wisdom of the saints, you will learn how to express
yourself to God in prayer, and how to hear his voice.
Parish Events
This year was filled with different events and happenings at St. Mary’s. The year seemed to
speed by, but St. Mary’s provided many opportunities to help parishioners continue on their
own personal spiritual journeys, or just occasions to enjoy their parish family.
 Fall Fest: Held on the third weekend in September, our parishioners and
community gathered at St. Mary’s to enjoy a delicious chicken dinner, a farmer’s
market and bake sale, and fellowship. Reiny Popp was the big raffle winner,
winning the grand prize of $5000! Mark Lind, Monsignor Gilles, Jenny Kreuzer,
Lambert Hemmersbach, Chuck Pollard and Shelly Betthauser also took home
raffle winnings, and Mike Linehan won the coveted 4 Badger Football tickets!
During the fest, Steve and Mary Paul provided entertainment with a karaoke
machine, and everyone enjoyed watching the Packers dominate the Detroit Lions
on the big screen. A good time was had by all!
 Pet Blessing: On October 4, the feast day of St. Francis, the school kids and
parishioners brought their pets to the school playground to be blessed by
Monsignor Gilles, an avid dog lover. A horse, chickens, cats, dogs, and rabbits
were among the chaos.
 Hungry Souls: October was spent reading the book “Hungry Souls”, a book about
purgatory and how some souls are permitted to journey back into this life in
order to request our prayers for them. This book poignantly underscores two
things: 1) the absolute holiness of God, and 2) that absolutely no sin or effects of
sin may enter into the presence of God. This book solidifies the church’s teaching
of the Mystical Body of Christ being those in heaven, on earth, and in purgatory,
and we can’t forget about anyone! We also viewed “Purgatory: the Forgotten
Church”, dedicated to uncovering the mystery, meaning and hope of purgatory.
Both the book and documentary made for enlightening discussions and
knowledge of an often-rejected church teaching.
 Rome Pilgrimage: Monsignor Gilles led a group from our parish on a pilgrimage
to Rome at the end of October. The group spent time taking in the sights of Rome
and Vatican City, Orvieto, Assisi, Florence and Venice. They came back with
many stories and pictures of a wonderful trip.
 Tajci in Concert: On October 22, St. Mary’s welcomed world famous singer Tajci
to our church where she put on an amazing and inspiring show. Her music told
the story of her spiritual journey, beginning as a pop star in Croatia, and then
leaving fame and fortune to find her unique identity out of the spotlight. Over
300 people came to the concert!
 33 Days to Morning Glory: Parishioners were invited to consecrate themselves to
Mary in self-retreat style by reading 33 Days to Morning Glory by Fr. Michael
Gaitley. The book focuses on how St. Louis de Montfort, St. Maximillian Kolbe,
Blessed Mother Teresa and Pope St. John Paul II all sought to bring their hearts
closer to Jesus through Mary, and it encourages all of us to do the same. St. Louis
de Montfort remarked that Marian Consecration is “a smooth, short, perfect and
sure way of attaining union with our Lord.”
 Volunteer Appreciation: On the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, our
parish’s patronal feast day, we held our annual “Volunteer Appreciation Night”
for all our parish’s volunteers, which numbers into the 200s. Our parish thrives
on all the wonderful and generous people that are able and willing to help out at
any moment’s notice, and a good number of people attended the get-together
after the Mass, though the temperature was well below zero!
 The Bells of St. Mary’s: In December, a third bell was added to the bell tower.
Now, a new sound can be heard when the bells peal! Lights were also added to
the steeple, so now St. Mary’s can be seen from miles away, even at night.
 Youth Stock Sale: Throughout December and January, “stock” was sold in our
youth. The Youth Stock Sale was a unique way of raising money to promote our
youth activities. The money from the sale went to help fund events like the
Steubenville Youth Conference, March for Life, and diocesan youth rallies. The
stockholders were then invited to a dinner in February to hear about the different
experiences of the students.
 Fr. Dave to EKW: On January 1st, Fr. Dave took over duties at the Tri-Parish
Community of Elroy, Kendall and Wilton after Fr. Dickman left for the Mary
Knoll Missions. Fr. Dave was still able to make it back to St. Mary’s once a week
to say Mass, but his main duties were with the Tri-Parishes. We said goodbye for
good to Fr. Dave at the end of June when he was transferred to St. Michael and
Resurrection Parishes in Wausau.
 Lenten Thursdays: Lent brought about Lenten Thursdays, where Adoration was
held, followed by the Stations of the Cross, and then a Soup and Sandwich
dinner. These days were good for the body and soul!
 Parish Mission: Also during Lent, we held our parish mission with Father Chris
Crotty. Fr. Crotty is a dynamic personality who frequently uses the phrase “Let
me tell you a story…”. A member of the Fathers of Mercy, Father Crotty founded
the Institute of the Holy Spirit which specializes in giving healing missions and
retreats. At St. Mary’s, Father Crotty gave four different talks Sunday-Wednesday,
focusing on spiritual and inner healing, and he prayed over the congregation.
 Divine Mercy Sunday: The week after Easter, Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis
canonized two popes, John Paul II and John XXIII. At St. Mary’s, a Divine Mercy
service was held, with a talk given by Deacon Bob while confessions were heard.
 Pastoral Planning: Beginning in June, steps to begin the process to merge St. Mary
and St. Andrew parishes started to go into effect. If everything goes to plan, we
will have a new parish as of July 1, 2015.
 Corpus Christi Procession: The Corpus Christi procession took place after
10:30am Mass on the Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ. The
Blessed Sacrament is processed down the street, around the Tomah Middle School
and then back around to St. Mary’s. In this year’s procession, the parish sang
hymns and said prayers, the second graders dressed formally in their First
Communion attire, the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard walked alongside the
priest, servers carried incense, bells, and the cross, and four men carried a
canopy to honor Christ’s Real Presence in the Eucharist at the head of the
procession. The procession stopped at three altars along the route: one sponsored
by the students who received Sacraments this year, another by the men’s group,
and the last by the women’s group.
New Members
People experience the presence of Christ in the world through the ministry of the Church and
her members. Christian hospitality is the visible expression of Christian love, drawing people
together, opening them to participation in the life of the Church, and setting the tone for the
way we pray at Mass. More than just performing functions, the goal of the ministry of
hospitality is to make the love of Jesus more visible and tangible to everyone who comes to
Sunday Mass. St. Mary’s welcomed 26 new families to our parish this year:
George and Barbara Amendolare
Melissa Antone and Family
Jennifer and Brian Bailey and Family
Theresa Bauer and Family
Johanna Deane and Family
Jean Felber
Patricia Hart
James and Ashely Jilek and Family
Alisa Johnson and Family
Tim and Michelle Jorgensen and Family
Donna Kelley
Jay and Marsy Koca and Family
Jennifer Kreuzer
Michelle Losby
Tom and Tammy Malone and Family
James and Talia McCabe and Family
Oakley and Jenna Moser
Robert and Stephanie Munoz
Lee and Andrea Peterson and Family
Chad and Nicki Pope and Family
Pam Rixie
Thomas and Krista Tardiff and Family
Martin and Mary Waltemath
Ron Whelan and Family
Rebecca and Daniel Williams and Family
Tara and Doug Wright
Liturgical Ministries
We have a large amount of wonderful volunteers who assist at each Mass in different
capacities: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Lectors, Ushers and Servers. These
groups are full of dedicated parishioners serving week in and week out.
Lectors
From the very beginning, Christians have gathered together to hear the word of God, and,
from the very beginning, there have been individuals entrusted with the task of reading the
word. The lector carries out his or her primary function during the Liturgy of the Word. Here
they proclaim God's Word to His people so that, strengthened by the words of Holy Scripture,
they might come to a deeper love of God and a fuller Christian life.
Beth Arity
Tom Baumgarten
Kayla Bernhardt
Penny Berry
Susanne Betthauser
Mary Conway
Dave Dechant
Larry Dechant
Natalie Divyak
Bill Fleming
Tom Frei
Phil Haun
Tom Hillman
Kelly Honish
Steve Honish
Al Janeczko
Sandy Janeczko
Deb Keene
Mike Kelly
Jan Koranda
Dennis Koranda
Al Laylan
Fred LeSavage
Oakley Moser
Mary Paul
Tracey Pierce
Marilyn Ratliff
Lorraine Riedl
Tess Saunders
Larry Scheckel
Phil Schreiner
Mike Schroeder
Don Tralmer
Dan Wall
Stan Zdrojowy
Helen Zdrojowy
Mary Zuhlsdorf
EMHC (Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion)
Extraordinary Ministers for the distribution of Holy Communion are properly formed,
instructed and commissioned lay persons. These ministers are appointed for a given parish
community to aid in the distribution of Holy Communion at Mass and to the sick and
homebound when ordinary ministers of Holy Communion are unavailable. EMHCs are not to
function apart from their parish community. Ordinarily, EMHCs do not perform any other
liturgical ministry at the Mass at which they serve as an EMHC.
In order for a person to be appointed as an EMHC, the following conditions must be met:
• Be a Catholic living in harmony with the teachings of the Church and be able to receive the
Eucharist
• Be of sufficient age and maturity, and be confirmed to perform the duties of an EMHC
• Be chosen and appointed by the pastor, and approved by the Bishop for the parish entrusted
to them
Steve Arttus
Lynn Baumgarten
Tom Baumgarten
Peter Blum
Doug Brieske
Fay Brieske
Jeanine Brieske
Deb Cleven
Andrea Dalton
Larry Dechant
Sara Dechant
Eileen DiBenedetto
Marge Diehl
Donna Eirschele
Greg Eirschele
Nancy Felber
Tony Felber
Bill Fleming
Lynn Furlano
Jim Glaser
Kitty Gnewikow
Barb Grygleski
Phil Haun
Kelly Honish
Richard Honish
Steve Honish
Al Janeczko
Sandy Janeczko
Deb Keene
Dan Klema
Dennis Koranda
Jan Koranda
Jaime Kuhn
Michelle Kuhn
Al Laylan
Fred LeSavage
Teresa Linzmeier
Dale Maternoski
LuAnn Maternoski
Joanie McNamar
Oak Moser
Deb Murphy
Shirley Neurohr
Dorothy Nicol
Scott Nicol
Glenn Pampuch
Kim Pampuch
Teresa Pierce
Tracey Pierce
Marilyn Ratliff
Marie Rice
Pat Rice
Bryan Richmond
Kay Richmond
Karen Riggs
Tess Saunders
Larry Scheckel
Ruth Ann Schober
Phil Schreiner
Deb Stott
Paul Stott
Wanda Thorson
Mary Thompson
Don Tralmer
Philip Vanderbloemen
Emily Wall
Tom Wolf
Alice Zastoupil
Stan Zdrojowy
Helen Zdrojowy
Mary Zuhlsdorf
Ushers
An Usher is the first official representative of the congregation seen when entering the
church. Ushers play many roles before, during, and after Mass. The primary role of an Usher
is to help people to feel welcome and comfortable when they come to church. Ushers are an
outward sign of our parish’s hospitality and commitment to Christian service. Ushers also
play an important role in ensuring that various parts of the Mass flow smoothly and in an
organized manner. They gather the weekly offering, direct the gift bearers, and attend to the
needs of the parishioners as necessary.
Kirk Arity
Jeff Atteln
Noah Blum
Peter Blum
Doug Brieske
Duke Brieske
Jeanine Brieske
Frank DiBenedetto
Bob Dippen
Gene Fisher
Bill Fleming
Gary Friedl
Ann Grygleski
Ed Grygeski Jr.
Ed Grygleski
Dan Grygleski
Phil Haun
Monica Haun
Bob Hemmersbach
Karen Hollingsworth
Richard Honish
Mike Linzmeier
Tom Mangene
Mike Mullenberg
Glenn Pampuch
Chuck Pollard
Reinhart Popp
Pat Rice
Larry Scheckel
Mike Schroeder
Roger Schreier
Paul Skofronick
Pam Steinmetz
Tim Strahm
Terry Winchel
Vernie Vandervort
Jim Weinzatl
Rick Welch
Pete White
Paul Wolf
Jerry Zuhlsdorf
Mary Zuhlsdorf
Servers
Beginning in the fourth grade, children of our parish are invited to sign up to be an altar
server. Altar servers serve the congregation, the priests and one another in celebrating the
Mass. By learning to be an altar server, young people provide vital assistance to the church
and help lead the congregation in prayer. They learn to respect God’s church but also learn to
respect themselves. It also is a fulfilling way to start a lifetime of service to God, his church
and his people.
Regular attendance at church, an ability to make a commitment and a family that values
worshipping together in the community are all required elements of a successful server. Altar
serving is an important and necessary job. It builds character and requires making a
commitment. At the same time it teaches many of the principles we try to teach our children.
Daniel Amberg
Allyson Amberg
Cahil Arity
Jesse Arity
Austin Arttus
Jesse Arttus
Katelynn Bailey
Blaine Baribeau
Ryan Bernhardt
Abbi Gale Borden
Andrew Boulden
Rachel Boulden
Zach Boulden
Sam Burbach
Cheyenne Check
Carisa Cleven
Cymon Cleven
Natalie Fleming
Justin Guthrie
Allison Grygleski
Nathan Grygleski
Luke Grygleski
Cody Hall
Jacob Hall
Mitchel Hemmersbach
Joseph Hesse
Aaron Honish
Noah Johnson
Isaac Klema
John Klouda
Jeremy Kuhn
Madeline Kuhn
Brett Larkin
Devin Leary
Zachary Mountain
Marc Mutka
Noah Nick
Lane Rowley
Jared Rubenzer
Amelia Schanhofer
Ty Schanhofer
Alexis Spiers
Samantha Storkel
Nicole Sweeney
John Tahtinen
Nolan Tessman
Sacraments
Baptism
“Holy Baptism is the basis of the whole Christian life, the gateway to life in the Spirit, and the
door which gives access to the other sacraments. Through Baptism we are freed from sin and
reborn as sons of God; we become members of Christ, are incorporated into the Church and
made sharers in her mission. Baptism is the sacrament of regeneration through water in the
word” (CCC, 1213). From July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014, the following listed represent
the 23 infant baptisms and one adult baptism from the parish, and an additional seven infant
baptisms from outside the parish.
Samaya Renaye Suber
Olivia Isabella Gutierrez
Kyleen Sue Bloomingdale
Julianna Rose Pyke
McKenna Nicole Tardiff
Melanie Kaelyn Shannon
Ava Lynn Jilek
Dylan James Cram
Madison Mae Davis
Connor Richard Treu
Benjamin Lee Bradley
Mathew Thomas Munoz
Luvenia Marileigh Avila
Alyssia Avila
Porfirio Julian Avila
Quinn Cecilia Haldeman
Oliver Jeffery Cram
Clare Terese Burbach
Ernest Albert Renkert IV
Dalton Wayne Johnson
Evan Kelly Johnson
Grace Mae Laylan
Nora Grace Hirschfield
Maddox James Fawcett
Anthony Paul Williams
MaKenley Marie Von Haden
Elly Mae Kristina Vlasek
Gabrielle Therese Peterson
Michaelee Michelle Koca
First Holy Communion
The Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life. The other sacraments, and indeed
all ecclesiastical ministries and works of the apostolate, are bound up with the Eucharist and
are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the
Church, namely Christ himself, our Pasch. The Eucharist is the efficacious sign and sublime
cause of that communion in the divine life and that unity of the People of God by which the
Church is kept in being. It is the culmination both of God's action sanctifying the world in
Christ and of the worship men offer to Christ and through him to the Father in the Holy
Spirit. Finally, by the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly
liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all (CCC, 1324-1326). Six adults in
RCIA received their First Holy Communion on the Easter Vigil, and in May, 28 second graders
from St. Mary’s School and St. Mary’s Religious Education program received for the first time:
Bobbi Jo Handy
Florence Marguerite
Leefeldt
Kevin Lee Ravenscroft
Ernest Albert Renkert
Katie Anne Sauter
Savanna Jo Wilder
Kate Elizabeth Berry
Anthony Allen Ignatius
Bogaczyk
Jayden Victor Brieske
Charles Lathan Cottrill
Darwin Michael
Giallombardo
Avery Marcel Hagen
Morgan Raye Jensen
Dalton Wayne Johnson
Gabriel Alexander Knutson
Makenzie Renee Kohn
Aidan Jameson Koll
Joseph James Kube
Emmalyn Mae Larson
Jonah Thomas Nick
Rylie Kathleen Olson
Kendall Leigh Peterson
Preston William Peterson
Isaac Samuel Ravenscroft
Brin Marie Rewey
Rylee Ann Rubenzer
Nathan James Sankey
Kirstin Kay Schmidt
Chloe May Schroeder
Jacob William Spiers
Ashton James Steele
Ryan Joseph Thorson
Angelina Marie Tomko
Olivia Jean Wall
Confirmation
Baptism, the Eucharist, and the sacrament of Confirmation together constitute the "sacraments
of Christian initiation," whose unity must be safeguarded. It must be explained to the faithful
that the reception of the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the completion of
baptismal grace. For "by the sacrament of Confirmation, [the baptized] are more perfectly
bound to the Church and are enriched with a special strength of the Holy Spirit. Hence they
are, as true witnesses of Christ, more strictly obliged to spread and defend the faith by word
and deed.
By Confirmation Christians, that is, those who are anointed, share more completely in the
mission of Jesus Christ and the fullness of the Holy Spirit with which he is filled, so that their
lives may give off "the aroma of Christ. By this anointing the confirmand receives the "mark,"
the seal of the Holy Spirit. A seal is a symbol of a person, a sign of personal authority, or
ownership of an object (CCC, 1285, 1294-95). During the Easter Vigil, Monsignor Gilles
confirmed eight adults, and in May Bishop Callahan confirmed 25 from St. Mary and St.
Andrew.
Jesse Raye Arttus
Kayla Marie Bernhardt
Mary Ellen Conway
Hunter Jameson Dawley
Jordyn Emily Dechant
Christina Marie Diehl
Shaina Ann Ducklow
Sophie Mae Eckelberg
Zachary Farver
Kaylee Rose Grovesteen
Nathan Edward Grygleski
Matracia Lynn Hemmersbach
Michael Allen Kelley
Alex Arnold Knoepker
Alison Rose Krultz
Christopher Michael Larkin
Matthew Hal Larkin
Jacob Allen Parker
Courtney Ann Sankey
Eric Mitchell Stoikes
Samantha Lynn Storkel
Nicole Paige Sweeney
Elle Carmichael Tahtinen
Alicia Maureen Vlasek
Rebecca Jean Wolf
Marriage
The matrimonial covenant, by which a man and a woman establish between themselves a
partnership of the whole of life, is by its nature ordered toward the good of the spouses and
the procreation and education of offspring; this covenant between baptized persons has been
raised by Christ the Lord to the dignity of a sacrament. The vocation to marriage is written in
the very nature of man and woman as they came from the hand of the Creator. Marriage is
not a purely human institution despite the many variations it may have undergone through
the centuries in different cultures, social structures, and spiritual attitudes. These differences
should not cause us to forget its common and permanent characteristics. Although the dignity
of this institution is not transparent everywhere with the same clarity, some sense of the
greatness of the matrimonial union exists in all cultures. The well-being of the individual
person and of both human and Christian society is closely bound up with the healthy state of
conjugal and family life (CCC, 1601, 1603). Six marriages were celebrated at St. Mary’s from
July 1, 2013 – June 20, 2014.
Robert John Phares and Daelynn Marie Butzler
Trenton Logan Wilder and Savanna Jo Westbrook
Gerald Herbert Ewert and Linda Marie Greenwell
Thomas Edward Boulden and Jill Elizabeth Hendrickson
Lawrence Mathias Dechant and Shirley Lavonne Erickson
David Allen Turner and Erin Elizabeth Welch
Deaths
Prayer for the dead is one of the greatest acts of charity we can perform to help them in their
state of purification so that they can enter more quickly into the fullness of heaven. Remember
in your prayers the following who were called to their eternal reward and received a Mass of
Christian Burial at St. Mary’s from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014:
Arthur Thompson
Carol Parish
Geraldine Giacento
Carol Farmer
Theresa Betthauser
Jean Fishbune
Patricia Kozarek
Vernon Evans
Raymond Giertych
John Schumann
Melvin Westpfahl
LaVern Betthauser
Marvelyn Pedersen
Mary Westpfahl
Jeanette Johnson
Jane Mashin
Marlene Betthauser
Andrew Tetzlaff
Dale Scott
Margaret Zastoupil
James Murray
Sylvia Ebert
Rae Huber
Kyla Gould
Neoma Goodenough
Eternal rest grant unto them, o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May the souls
of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
Religious Education
As children we are taught the basics by our parents, as they are the first teachers of the faith.
Next, we put those teachings together in our Catholic Schools or Religious Education
programs. We are taught prayers, learn about the teachings of Jesus, and how to live a moral
life. And finally, we put these teachings into action. And if we do it for God, others will look to
us and see grace, beauty, and most of all, happiness.
Around 90 students were enrolled in this year’s Religious Education program from grades K10. Classes for the younger students (Grades K-4) were held on Sunday mornings from
9:00am-10:15am, with class Mass once a month. The older students (Grades 5-10) attended
class on Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm-7:45pm. This year, AD Nights (Youth Group)
were held twice a month for grades 9 and 10, and those class times were extended by 45
minutes. Students spend the year learning about different facets of our faith, from creation
until now. Confessions and Masses are scheduled throughout the year to aid the students on
their own spiritual journeys.
Catechists
Effective Catechesis involves 8 “Be-C’s:
 Be Christ-centered
 Be Clear
 Be Consistent
 Be Concrete
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Be Creative
Be Compassionate
Be Charitable
Be Catechetical
To be Christ-centered is to reflect our own personal love for Christ and to reflect God’s love
for the children. To be clear is to be simple and concise in our teaching. Simplicity comes
from being prepared. We need to be direct and to know our subject matter. To be consistent,
develop a general pattern for teaching so that most of the time children know what to expect.
Variety is important too, but so is repetition. In fact, repetition is essential to learning. So don’t
be afraid to repeat. To be concrete is to use lots of examples, to relate whatever one is teaching
to the world the child knows. To be creative is to use one’s imagination and other personal
gifts in one’s teaching and to draw on the imagination and personal gifts of the children. To
be compassionate is to care about each child, to allow for individual differences as well as
class needs, to be patient. To be charitable is to be kind, to anticipate children’s needs, to give
them the opportunity to grow in charity themselves by cultivating in them thoughtfulness of
others. To be catechetical is to be evangelistic. To catechize or evangelize is to reach out not
only to the children, but through them to their families. Every lesson should incorporate
prayer, Bible, liturgy, and doctrine.
Grades K-1: Trish Skofronick
Grade 2: Wanda Thorson
Grade 3: Tammy Nick
Grade 4: Joni Hinz
Grade 5: Katie Pierce
Grade 6: Kitty Gnewikow
Grade7: Karen Riggs
Grade 8: Fr. Dave Bruener, Stephanie
Kazmierczak, Tom and Melanie Frei
Grade 9: Jon Burbach
Grade 10: Msgr. Gilles, Wanda Thorson,
and Greg Zingler
RCIA
The RCIA, (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults), is a process through which non-baptized
men and women enter the Catholic Church. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer
and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens. They undergo a
process of conversion as they study the Gospel, profess faith in Jesus and the Catholic Church,
and receive the sacraments of baptism, confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
Also included in the RCIA process are those coming into full communion with the Catholic
Church describes the process for entrance into the Catholic Church for men and women who
are baptized Christians but not Roman Catholics. These individuals make a profession of faith,
celebrate Reconciliation, Confirmation and Eucharist, but they are not baptized again.
To prepare for this reception, the people, who are called “candidates,” usually participate in
the RCIA formation program to help them understand and experience the specific teachings
and practices of the Catholic Church. Candidates, however, have already been baptized and
committed to Jesus Christ, and many of them have also been active members of other
Christian communities.
Bobbi Jo Handy
Florence Marguerite Leefeldt
Anastasha Randorf
Kevin Lee Ravenscroft
Pamela Marie Rixie
Ernest Albert Renkert
Katie Anne Sauter
Savanna Jo Wilder
St. Mary’s Catholic Grade School
St. Mary’s Grade School enrolled almost 200 students for the 2013-2014 school year, making
it the largest Catholic grade school in the La Crosse Diocese outside of the unified systems.
With the parents, parish, and extended community, St. Mary’s School offers the opportunity
for each child to develop moral values and life skills that are necessary for reaching his/her
full potential. St. Mary’s School is guided by the teachings of Jesus and his Church and is
committed to the formation of responsible Christians who are prepared for their future
responsibilities to church, family, and community.
Faculty and Staff
Principal: Mr. Jack Sulik
Secretary: Ms. Teresa Schoos
4 Year Old Kindergarten: Mrs. Jennifer Spencer
Aide: Mrs. Melissa Hesse
5 Year Old Kindergarten: Mrs. Mary Maclaren
Aide: Mrs. Kathy Lesavage
Grade 1: Mrs. Maureen Pike
Grade 2: Ms. Patty Bauer
Grade 3: Ms. Elizabeth Kenworthy
Grade 4: Mrs. Sue Farmer
Grade 5: Ms. Amber Hoheisel
Grade 6: Mr. Jerry Prusinski
Grade 7: Ms. Megan Reisinger
Grade 8: Ms. Ruth Ann Schober
Phy Ed/Computers: Mr. Tyler Nelson
Music: Mrs. Barb Zupancich
Librarian: Mrs. Therese Conway
Maintenance: Mr. Jeff Atteln
Food Service Director: Mrs. Deb Keene
Cook: Mrs. Jackie Dwyer
St. Mary’s said goodbye to four wonderful members of the staff who are retiring. Thanks Ms.
Schober, Mrs. Keene, Mrs. MacLaren and Mrs. LeSavage - we will be eternally grateful for all
you have given to us. Congratulations on your retirement! A social was held on June 1st after
the 10:30am Mass so that the parish and community could celebrate in their retirement. All
have been involved at St. Mary’s for many, many years, and their service did not go unnoticed
at our parish.
School Events
St. Mary’s provides many opportunities for the students to grow in their spiritual lives, as well
as learn in a positive atmosphere with small class sizes. Prayer services are held each month,
and each of the upper grades attend Eucharistic Adoration on First and Third Fridays. Students
are encouraged to participate in different sports and clubs, and in different activities and
events put on at St. Mary’s. Once a month, the student council sponsors a ‘Jorge Day’, where
students are allowed to break dress code to dress up according to the theme of the day
(examples include Career Day and Favorite Athlete Day) for one dollar. Several pep rallies
were held this year to support the basketball and volleyball teams, and a talent show was held
to showcase the various gifts of all the students. Other main events held over the last school
year include:
 Living Rosary: Two students represented a bead of the rosary and were in charge of
leading the prayer designated to that bead (Our Father, Hail Mary, etc.)
 Eucharistic Procession: In October, students had a mini Corpus Christi procession,
where, due to the weather, the students processed behind the Blessed Sacrament from
the church to an altar in the gym and back to church.
 Grandparents Day: Grandparents of all the students were invited to come in to school
and sit in the classroom with their grandchild. Special activities were planned, and
after an All-School Mass, the school had a big lunch to celebrate their special time
with their grandparents.
 Saint Party: On All Saints Day, students in the younger grades each picked a saint to
dress up as and an afternoon filled with games and fun was held to display their
costumes.
 Viterbo Plays: All students take a field trip to Viterbo College in La Crosse to see
different plays throughout the year. This year, some plays seen included
“Jamestown”, “Ahmal and the Night Visitor”, “The Civil War”, and “Henry and
Mudge.”
 Christmas Program: An annual treat for parents and students is the Christmas
Program, directed by Barb Zupancich. All the students spent their music classes
preparing for the two plays (one by the younger students and one by the older
students). The pre-school kids charmed the audience with their sweet singing, and
the staff performed two hastily-rehearsed numbers.
 Diaper Drive: The school holds a Christmas Diaper Drive each year in order to pack
the food pantry full of diapers for families who can’t afford them. This year’s drive,
“When I’m Dry, I Don’t Cry” was very successful, with thousands of diapers donated
in addition to hundreds of dollars to go toward the food pantry.
 Catholic Schools Week: Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic
education in the United States. All week, different events are held for students, staff
and parishioners. Through these events, schools focus on the value Catholic
education provides to young people and its contributions to our church, our
communities and our nation. This year, the staff and students separated into
“countries” and held an Olympics-style competition, though a few days were
cancelled due to snow days. Events included roller-skating, brains competition, Living
Rosary, Battle of the Books, teacher swaps, an Academic Fair followed by a family
dinner, a cake walk, and all-school team building activities. An All-School Mass and
vocations talks were also held throughout the week.
 St. Pat’s Carnival: Held on the Sunday closest to March 17 (this year, March 16), the
St. Mary’s PTA put on this major fundraiser. The day included carnival games, a cake
walk, lunch, raffles, and lots of family fun.
 Volunteer Appreciation: Every spring, the school hosts a social to appreciate all of
their volunteers who give their time to make this school run a little smoother. Tutors,
room parents, recess volunteers and office helpers are among this great group of
people. An All-School Mass was held beforehand and then the students joined the
volunteers in the parish hall for milk and cookies. The school continues to be so
thankful for all these wonderful people who help out!
 Last Day of School: On the last day of school (pushed back one day due to all the
snow days), the students went down to the park to participate in a bunch of activities
headed by the faculty. After each group of students had a chance to do every game,
they had free time at the park before eating brats and hotdogs and then were
dismissed for the summer!
Parent-Teacher Association (PTA)
The PTA is a non-profit organization whose purpose is to:
 Establish and maintain a partnership between parents and teachers in providing for the
educational needs of St. Mary’s students
 Work with the school in supporting extra-curricular activities for school children
 Support school projects through fund-raising events
Annual Dues:
Each family is asked to pay $10 each year to help cover annual costs. Some examples of what
the monies are used for on an annual basis include the following: 8th grade graduation gifts,
teacher classroom supplies - $150.00 per each teacher for the purchase of classroom
materials, playground maintenance, and First Communion celebratory breakfast,
In addition to annual costs, special requests are made by the school and its teachers as needs
arise. Last school year the PTA purchased new televisions and mounts for all classrooms, paid
for the busing to the Festival of Nations, paid for the Chamber of Commerce membership and
made a donation to St. Mary’s Parish.
St. Mary’s School 2013-2014 PTA Board
Co-Presidents: Shana Steele and Kate Schanhofer
Co-Vice Presidents: Emily Wall and Kate Mathison
Secretary: Amy King
Treasurer: Trish Skofronick
Advisors: Annie Fleming and Michelle Kuhn
Through the leadership of the board, parents and students were able to enjoy several different
activities and fundraisers such as the open house Bouncy House, family movie nights, a
Scrapbooking Day, tailgating party, and of course, the St. Pat’s Carnival.
Parish Council of Catholic Women
(PCCW)
The PCCW is made up of all the women in Saint Mary Parish and is comprised of twelve
guilds. The PCCW’s purpose is to:
 Bring us together through religious, educational, and social activities
 Assist the Pastor in parish needs
 Foster a respect for life and a concern for the sick, the elderly, and homebound
 Provide service to the parish community
 Support the missions
 Participate in the local, diocesan and national councils
The PCCW meets once a month to discuss issues pertaining to the council, the parish and the
community. Members of the PCCW generously donate their time and talents to providing for
the parish as a whole. Some things that the PCCW takes care of over the course of the year are
as follows:
 Hold receptions for Reconciliation, First Communion, etc.
 Make quilts to give as gifts for Baptisms
 Furnish altar breads, wine, and altar supplies
 Give Seminarians and Religious spiritual and monetary support
 Keep the sacristy and church clean
 Donate to the parish fund
They are also involved in sponsoring and participating in events that bring together families
and better our community:
 Support the 'Right to Life' cause
 Assist at Masses at the Care Center and Liberty Village
 Pray the rosary at funeral visitations
 Prepare and serve funeral luncheons
 Sponsor Coffee Socials
 Engage in Fall Festival activities
 Support Saint Mary School functions
 Sponsor Rummage and Bake sales
 Visit the sick and shut-ins
 Assemble and deliver Christmas gift bags for shut-ins
 Donate to the missions and needy causes
PCCW Officers
Co-Presidents: Donna Carpenter and Lorraine Riedl
Vice President: Kathy Flatoff
Secretary: Natalie Divyak
Treasurer: Kerry Murphy-Eirschele
Martha’s Group: Barb Grygleski and Anna Mae Rudolph
Guild Chairpersons
St. Bernadette: Florence Popp and Karen Rapp
St. Catherine: Pat Taylor and Sandy Janeczko
St. Cecilia: Karen Riggs and Mary Jane Coleman
St. Clare: Doris Hall and Sandy Baumgarten/ Deb Stott and Becky Arttus
St. Dorothy: Natalie Divyak and Sheila Brand
St. Francis: Susanne Betthauser and Lorraine Riedl
St. Joan: Sue Murphy and Jeanne Rice
St. Loretta: Rose Vanderbloemen and Cindy Berg
St. Monica: Shirley Neurohr and Julia Palmer
St. Rose: Jan Koranda and Donna Carpenter
St. Theresa: Roberta Allen and Maureen Juracich
St. Veronica: Anna Mae Rudolph and Rosalie Ducklow
St. Mary’s Finances
Operational Financial Report
July 1, 2012 – June 30, 2013
INCOME
Adult envelopes (includes Holy Days):
Student envelopes:
Offertory:
Memorial Donations:
Diocesan Annual Appeal Refund:
School/ Religious Ed Tuitions, Grants and Other:
Tuition paid through Guardian Angel Fund:
Fall Fest, Carnival:
SCRIP, Credit Card Rebates:
Endowment Interest:
Other: (Candles, Catholic Times, User Fees, Misc. Interest)
Total Income:
$1,189,801
EXPENSES
School Expenses (Salaries, Instructional Costs, Computers):
Religious Ed - Adult and Student (Salaries and Instructional Costs):
Liturgy, Music, Clergy:
Parish Administration:
Payroll Taxes, Group Insurance, and Retirement:
Building and Grounds Upkeep, Repairs, Janitorial Supplies:
Utilities:
Property Insurance:
Diocesan Operational Assessment:
Total Expenses
Operational Surplus for the Year:
General Checking and Savings, July 1, 2013:
General Checking and Savings, June 30, 2014:
$692,790
161
30,628
45,225
26,692
313,963
16,687
31,794
7,062
8,690
16,109
$504,034
73,379
89,539
74,516
169,757
135,067
63,604
14,411
8,800
$1,178,332
$11,469.00
$56,052
$67,544
The above includes only operational costs. It does not reflect building fund receipts or expenses. More detailed financial
information is available at the Parish Office. Your questions and comments are always welcome.
St. Mary Immaculate Conception Building Fund
Investment balance July 1, 2013
Receipts for the year:
Building Maintenance Donations (Purple Envelope):
Donations toward Rectory Updates:
Interests
Total Receipts
$355,904
26,013
31,000
2,835
59,848
Purchases and Expenses for the year:
New Rectory:
Updates to New Rectory:
Total Purchases:
223,583
31,000
254, 583
Investment Balance June 30, 2014:
$161,169
Investment Recap
Building Fund
Major Maintenance Fund
95,239
64,930
St. Mary Immaculate Conception Cemetery Report
Year Ending June 30, 2014
Assets
Cash Balance
Investments w/Diocese
Investments w/others
Kress Memorial
Other/Equipment
Total Assets
Liabilities and Equity
Opening Balance
Retained Earnings
Net Income
Total Liabilities and Equity
$16,238
83,514
116,389
21,154
11,892
$249,187
$6,439
239,885
2,863
$249,187