The RCIA candidates participated in the Rite of Welcoming on Sunday, January 29. Pictured here are  the three candidates, their sponsors and RCIA team members: Back row: Greg Zaskowski, Geri Braun,  Lisa Parker and Elaine Johnson Front row: Jackie Zaskowski, Marilyn Damore and Brooke JohnsonRead More

Thanks to all who participated in the St. Francis de Sales Feast Day Reverse Raffle. It was a great evening of fun and we netted over $8000 for our parish operating costs!  The winners were: Framed Print of SFDS–Margaret Downing Redken Products–Jerry Fleer Next Door Pub Certificates–Mary Kay Tomaske… Chocolate & Wine Basket–Katie Alder Summertime...Read More

You might not know her name but you probably recognize her! Sarah Gray has been a cantor and a member of the Chorale for about 10 years. Singing for weddings, funerals, special liturgies, and weekend Masses, she is very dedicated to the music ministry at St. Francis de Sales. In 2006 she became a certified...Read More

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Pope Francis Appoints Two Local Priests Auxiliary Bishops for Milwaukee Milwaukee native Fr. Jeffrey R. Haines and Burlington native Fr. James T. Schuerman have been appointed by Pope Francis as Auxiliary Bishops for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.  The appointments were announced in Rome, January 25, and the two priests will be ordained bishops by Milwaukee...Read More

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Meals on Wheels volunteers are needed to deliver hot meals to seniors in  Lake Geneva.  Parish volunteers are scheduled several times a year to deliver meals. Meals are delivered during week days at the noon hour. To volunteer please call Colleen Lesniak at 262-741-4223. or email clesniak@co.walworth.wi.us.Read More

Thank you to all who participated in the “Generous Hearts” Campaign. We had 204 responses (about 20%) indicating a forecast of $45,763 of an annual increase in our Offertory giving….a wonderful example of people working together to make a difference! Some questions came up along the way and this seemed like a good time to...Read More

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