OLQH | Stewardship

parish stewardship

At Our Lady Queen of Heaven Parish, there are many ways for you to give of your time and talents. You may want to serve as a reader at Mass, a musician, a Mass server, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, an usher, helping to bring Holy Communion to the homebound, or assisting with decorating the church—whatever fits your unique gifts and interests! Contact the pastor or the parish office if you're interesting in helping in any capacity.

To make financial stewardship easy, OLQH offers all parishioners the opportunity to set up automatic deposits of your weekly/monthly church contributions (known as ACH Direct Debit). Many churches are using direct debit already and parishioners find this to be a convenient, safe, and efficient method of handling their parish support. Simply fill out an Authorization Form and bring it to the parish office to get started.

You may donate online by using the button above. Please note that there is a 3% reduction to the parish for the use of this service. However, if this is the most convenient way for you to make an offering at this time, please do not hesitate to use this method. Thank you for your continued generosity.

Diocesan annual appeal

The Diocesan Annual Appeal is the annual effort of the Catholic community of the Diocese of La Crosse to respond to the Gospel challenge of Jesus Christ to love one another by contemplating God’s blessings in our lives and sharing our gifts to ensure that the vital ministries of the Church receive the financial support necessary. Emboldened by the Holy Spirit and nourished by the Eucharist, we strive to promote sharing the good news of the Gospel and living a life of stewardship in a manner that fund and sustains the mission of our diocese and the wider Church.

Each year, the Diocesan Annual Appeal provides each of us with the opportunity to embrace His call for us to live a life of stewardship and loving thy neighbor. Your support of the Diocesan Annual Appeal is the life blood of the 38 ministries of charitable and good works our diocesan community so gallantly provides. These ministries offer the healing, teaching, and redemptive presence of Jesus Christ throughout the nineteen counties of southwest Wisconsin.

The Diocesan Annual Appeal aims to reduce the need for second and special collections in parishes. The Annual Appeal collect funds for eleven different special collections. The funds raised are part of the global missionary distribution of the Church.

Legacy and Planned Giving

annual appeal

If you choose to donate online to the Annual Appeal using the button above, please be sure to select parish (587) Our Lady Queen of Heaven from the drop down menu. Thank you.

Make a lasting investment in our future. Your planned gift will help us carry out our mission for many years ahead. You may enjoy significant tax savings while providing for a cause that's meaningful to you and, among other plans, you can give a future gift through your estate or an immediate gift that returns income. Examples include gifts of stocks and bonds, gifts of real estate, gifts of retirement assets, gifts of insurance, or gifts of cash. Visit the Diocese of La Crosse's PlannedGIVING website to learn more: www.diolclegacy.org

The Catholic Foundation of West Central Wisconsin

The Catholic Foundation of West Central Wisconsin ensures Catholics a way to leave their legacy uniquely aligned with their Catholic values and beliefs. The Foundation assists donors throughout the 19-counties of West Central Wisconsin in creating a meaningful impact through planned giving and charitable fund management. Donors enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that their gift directly supports the Catholic organizations that they choose. The Foundation's grants support the needs of the Diocese of La Crosse in four pillars of interest: Parish Life, Vocations, Catholic Education, and Social Services. Additionally, the Foundation works closely with the charitable entities that the donors designate as beneficiaries, as well as with Catholic organizations who apply for grants. The Foundation offers many ways to support the Catholic causes you care most about. No matter the amount of gift you make, the Foundation has a giving option available to best support your passion within the Catholic Faith. Their knowledge and experience allow them to work with you to construct a planned gift that best meets your needs now and in the future. Learn more at www.cfwcw.org

Hospitality & Greeters

Greeters Mission

Our mission of the greeter at Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church is that of hospitality. Our service is making parishioners and guests feel welcome and comfortable as we gather for our Eucharistic celebration. Our Greeters are able to see the presence of Christ in each person as they arrive.

Greeters Responsibilities

Greeters work in service-groups, serving on Saturdays, Sundays, and individually, when available, to help with special services as needed.
Greeters work with ushers provide the following for the parish community:

Welcome church attendees as they arrive, especially people who appear to be unfamiliar with Our Lady Queen of Heaven Catholic Church.

Hospitality Mission

Hospitality seeks to provide opportunities for all members of the parish to build a true community of faith outside of the liturgy. They do this by serving donuts, coffee, and lemonade as a way to enrich the community for it is by this fellowship that we can grow in our faith.