The black marble that has been on the walls of the church behind the altar was installed in 1958 as part of a remodeling that took place at that time.  Here are the “before” and “after” pictures: As you know, part of the Project 2017 plan is to remove the marble from the walls in order to...Read More

2016 was a year of strength for St. Francis de Sales Parish.  A capital campaign was held to raise funds to renovate our church building (constructed in 1892) and other areas of our campus.  Not only did the campaign surpass all financial goals by raising over 2 million dollars, but friendships were formed, groups worked...Read More

Come on down to the Jonah Room under the Parish Center. Steps are to the right of the Parish Office or take the elevator. We will have coffee, donuts and coffee cake etc. We will also be displaying some historic pictures from Fr. Jim’s rectory attic. We need your help identifying people in many of...Read More

We’re off to a great start! The church building is empty, the pews have been taken off site to be refinished, and the asbestos has been abated. Be sure to read our Project 2017 blog on the SFDS website to see photos and to keep up to date with the progress!Read More

On Dec. 27 about 40 parishioners (including college students, families, grandmas with grandsons, couples and some people wielding their own power drills) came to help move and transform the parish center. An altar was set up, Christmas decorations were moved or put away, the holy water fonts were moved, the stations of the cross were put...Read More

2016 was a year of strength for St. Francis de Sales Parish.  A capital campaign was held to raise funds to renovate our church building (constructed in 1892) and other areas of our campus.  Not only did the campaign surpass all financial goals by raising over 2 million dollars, but friendships were formed, groups worked...Read More

  Part of Project 2017 includes the purchase of a new organ.  After interviewing several companies,testing different organs, and getting bids, we are planning on purchasing an organ from the Allen Organ Company.  One of the considerations is to try to have the organ down by the piano (as opposed to up in the former choir loft)...Read More

Thank you to everyone who supported and volunteered with the Knights of Columbus at the Wisconsin Farm Technology Days on July 19, 20 & 21, 2016. The Lake Geneva Knights of Columbus collaborated with the Elkhorn Knights of Columbus over a year and a half ago to staff one food tent in May 2015. The...Read More

As you know, the Project 2017 Church Renovation will be starting shortly after Christmas and will result in the church building being closed for construction. We will be having all of our Masses and church services in the Parish Center until Holy Week (about 31/2 months). We will be moving some things from the church...Read More

December 11, 2017 Thanks to all who have responded to our Generous Hearts Campaign. A little over 100 parish families have responded which is about 10% of our congregation. Those commitments reflect a forecast of about a $17,000 increase in our offertory income to support our day to day expenses. Our goal is to triple...Read More