How do I register to join the parish?
Contact the Parish Office 362-8061 or stop in the Sacristy after any 
Sunday Mass.

Who should be registered in a parish?
All persons who are out of school and/or are independent should make a specific parish their “home religious base” (even if they live with their parents) and should be registered individually. 

What do I need to do if I would like to hold my wedding ceremony at St. Wenceslaus?
  Please contact the Pastor at least six months in advance.

How do I arrange to have my baby baptized?
Schedule with the Parish Office for a date, usually following Sunday morning Mass. Call Amy VanderVaart at 362-7181. Participation in Baptism program offered at Immaculate Conception on the 1st Monday of each month is required. Parents must be registered parishioners and practicing Catholics.

When does First Eucharist take place?
First Confession/First Eucharist are generally celebrated in second grade. These are family-centered programs.

What about Confirmation?
Students who will be 15 years old by the date of Confirmation are encouraged to begin the preparation. The preparation time is usually ten months to a year. It includes a retreat, letters to the pastor, service,study,and monthly conversations and/or activities with sponsors.

How do I arrange for the Anointing of the Sick?
A general Anointing of the Sick is held during mass several times a year, the times and dates will be announced.  If someone is seriously ill or is about to have surgery, please contact the parish office and we will see that they get the sacrament.  If they are in Mercy Hospital there is a chaplain there who will give it to them--just let the nurses know to contact the chaplain. There is also a priest that covers St. Luke's Hospital--just let the Parish Office know.

When is the 2nd collection for area needs?
That is held the third Sunday of the month.

What do I need to do to become a Catholic?
The RCIA program is designed for people interested in becoming Catholic or who have been baptized but have not been catechized in the faith. Classes begin in the fall. To be part of the program call the parish office.

What organizations are available for me to join?

Saint Monica’s Circle
      The people of this circle meet for a potluck meal at
       11:30 a.m. on the first Sunday of the month.
       Following dinner there is a business meeting.
       This Circle bakes kolaches as a fundraiser. The money is 
       used to purchase items needed in the parish. This group also
       works on the Goulash Day committee

Saint Bridget’s Circle
      The people of this circle provides funeral meals
       and work with Goulash Days. The money they
       raise is used to purchase needed items for the
       church and the parish office. This group meets 
       twice a year for social events.

Goulash Committee
      This group plans the Goulash Days and
       coordinates various committees to make 
       the day a success. They meet in the
       late spring and summer prior to the day of
       the event.

Saint Vincent DePaul Committee
        This committee volunteers their time and
        talent at the Saint Vincent dePaul society. 
        They provide assistance for people in need.
        They also volunteer in the retail store
        providing low cost household and clothing
        items. 

Catholic Workman
       This group is a Fraternal benefit society. They offer
       life insurance and annuity programs, community and
       parish assistance, Catholic school grants for members, 
       college scholarships and other benevolent programs 
       that promote understanding and service to the church, 
       country, home and Catholic Workman welfare.

  Golden Oldies 
This group is organized for the senior citizens to visit and build community and is open to both non-parishioners and parishioners. This grup meets for a potluck at noon on the third Thursday of the month. Everyone brings a covered dish and dues are .25 per month. After the meal they play Bingo with each person donating one item to be used for prizes. Occasionally this group takes a day trip or schedules some other activity.

Visiting Angels

Our parish has on average 45 parishoners that are shutins; sick that are homebound, in nursing homes, Hallmar, and hospital patients.
During the holidays the members of this group make goodies and then meet at Chihak Hall to decorate the plates. They then visit the shut-ins, taking the goodies and greeeting cards. At Christmas the group buys these people something special. Funds for this cause come from money donated to the "Giving Tree."
 
 
 

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