Congratulations to our First Communicants

• Written by St. Joseph's Parish

Congratulations and God’s blessings on our 2^nd graders receiving their First Communion today!

They are Sarah Guenther (Dean & Kathy), Jordan Johnson (Ryan & Jenny), Sean Johnson (Dennis & June), Anasazi Lucero (Bow & Alicia), Jeremiah Rumsey (Brad & Kathy), Margaret Roou (Dave & Kris) and Jerome Wirtz (Ron & Sarah).

Angels

• Written by Katie Edwards

Do your children know they each have a guardian angel?  Mrs. Eddy says many children come into second grade not knowing this fact.  Perhaps their parents don't know that either.  Well guess what.  They do have an angel.  What better than to teach these little "super hero" loving little people that they each have their own real true super hero who watches over them even if they can't see them?  These little people have lots of fears of monsters and such.  They need to know about the special protection that God has given them from evil. 

The belief in Angels is common to all Christians.  According to the CATECHISM OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH, the existence of angels is a truth of faith.  They are spiritual, non-corporeal beings (that is they do not have a body) called “angels” by Sacred Scripture.  Scripture is very clear on this and Tradition is unanimous on it. 

According to St. Augustine, the name of their nature is ‘spirit’ and what they do is ‘angel.”  Angel means messenger and they are servants and messengers of God.  According to Jesus, they “always behold the face of my Father who is in heaven.”

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We Belong to Christ Campaign Meet's Its Goal

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 $50,003,500! 

With your hard work and dedication the We Belong to Christ Campaign has met its goal!  $50,000,000!  This accomplishment is a reflection of the faith our parishioners have in their parishes, their priests, and their Diocese.  

Of the $50,000,000 pledged we have received over $19,000,000 in cash.  Given the current economy, the success of the campaign will enable the Diocese and the parishes to be in a more stable position than could otherwise be expected. 

On behalf of Bishop Listecki we thank you and your parishioners for your hard work and generosity that has made the We Belong to Christ Campaign a success!
   
Margot Lorraine
Administrative Assistant

We Belong to Christ Campaign

On A Pebble, The True Meaning Of Christmas

• Written by St. Joseph's Parish

Hundreds of beautifully hand-painted pebbles with images of the baby Jesus have been scattered around a coastal town by a man who wants to remind hectic shoppers of the true meaning of Christmas.

The tiny stones found in Newquay, Cornwall, feature Jesus wrapped in swaddling clothes, and have been delighting busy Christmas shoppers, who have found them on bollards, in phone boxes, at cash points, and on window ledges.

Each stone has been painstakingly painted by a local artist who wishes to remain anonymous.  

He said he came up with the idea a few months ago and simply wanted to bring joy and the real message of Christmas to people.

Since he started in September the artist has spent nearly 90 hours painting around 300 pebbles which he scatters around the town on certain days.  

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Senior's Young @ Heart Group

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 Senior's Young @ Heart Group who visited the Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine in La Crosse in October 2008. The Seniors meet once a month September through June for lunch and a program of some type. We usually take a field trip in the fall when the autumn colors are at their peak and in 2008 we decided to visit the Shrine.