St. Michael's First Communion Mass was celebrated on Tuesday, June 16, at a 6:30 pm. Shown here in the COVID-19 type picture are: back row left to right, catechist Janice, Fr. Stephen, and catechist Michelle.  In the front row, left to right are Jace, Tyler, and Aiden. Due to family activities scheduling conflicts, T. J. will receive his First Communion at a later date. A big thank you to Father for celebrating an extra Mass for the boys, to Benny for getting things ready for us, and also the choir for doing a beautiful job on the music. Even though it was celebrated in an unusual way, the boys were super excited to receive this Most Holy Sacrament for the first time. Congratulations to them and their families.

Eight young people received the Sacrament of Confirmation on Saturday, February 22.  Bishop John Brungardt anointed each one with oil as he conferred on them this Holy Sacrament. A reception was held in the Parish Center after Mass.

On Sunday, May 12, St. Michael’s recognized two seniors and three 8^th graders who will be moving on to the next phase of their education. The St. Michael’s Religious Education Scholarship Award was given to Carlos for attending 8 years of Religious Education classes at St. Michael’s and 4 years at TMP Catholic High School in Hays.  Congratulations to these students for their accomplishments!

On Sunday morning, March 31, 2019, four young people from St. Michael's parish, LaCrosse, received their First Holy Communion.

Five seniors and five 8^th grade students were recognized during the Sunday Mass on May 6 at St. Michael’s Church. The five seniors all received the St. Michael’s Religious Education Scholarship Award.  Qualifications for this award are that they must have attended religious education classes all twelve years of their schooling upon graduation from high school and must show positive Christian values in their schools, parishes and communities.  The scholarship award consists of $50 and a beautiful crucifix.  Scholarship monies are donated by persons who wish to remember a loved one who has passed on.  Congratulations to all ten of these students.