Please join us the weekend of Oct. 8-9 to hear Rev. Robert J. Karris, O.F.M. speak at all Mass about a ministry providing direct relief to the poor throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Fr. Karris will share personal witness about Food for the Poor's mission to care for the destitute as a means of living out the Gospel mandate to love one another. Fr. Karris was ordained for the Franciscan Order in 1965. Before preaching on behalf of Food for the Poor, he taught at Catholic Theological Union in Chicago, was provincial Minister of his province, was General Councilor of the Order and was stationed in Rome. Fr. Bon is Professor Emeritus of St. Bonaventure University in New York where he worked for over 16 years. He has published more than fifteen books and continues to write and edit from his home at St. Peter in the Loop of Chicago.

The holidays can be especially hard for people grieving a loved one. You don't have to go through it alone. On Dec. 12th at 1 PM in St Patrick church hall, there will be a program called "Navigating Grief Over the Holidays". It is for anyone grieving a the loss of a loved one. If possible, bring a picture of your loved one

Christmas Dec. 24 4 Pm, Waukon; 4 PM, Dorchester; 6:30 PM, Hanover; 9 PM, Waukon Dec. 25 7 AM, St Mary Oratory, Lycurgus; 9 AM, Waukon Feast of the Holy Family Dec. 25 4 PM, Waukon Dec. 26 8 AM, Waukon; 9 AM, Dorchester; 10 AM, Waukon Mary, Mother of God Dec. 31 4 PM, Dorchester Jan. 1 9 AM, Waukon Epiphany of Our Lord Jan. 1 4 PM, Waukon Jan. 2 8 AM, Waukon; 9:30 AM, Hanover; 11 AM, Waukon

Dec. 7: 5:15 at St Patrick Dec. 8: 10 AM and 4 PM at St Patrick; 7 PM at St Mary, Hanover

St Pat's-9 AM- School Mass (livestreamed on Facebook page), 11 AM, 7 PM 5:30 PM at Dorchester

Explore the reasons behind our faith in God, Christianity, and Catholicism with this three part parish mission. The presentations combine Christian and Catholic apologetics with evidence from science, philosophy, and archeology.

Click here to see the Christmas Mass schedule

Live Services (Facebook Live)for Holy Week at https://www.facebook.com/stpatswaukon Holy Thursday-April 9: 7 PM Live on Facebook Good Friday-April 10: 1 PM Live on Facebook Easter Vigil- April 11: 8 PM Live on Facebook All Facebook lives will be recorded, uploaded to youtube and then shared on the website.

Fr. Mark will join Pastor Bryan Robertson of St. John Lutheran for a Palm Sunday service on KNEI radio at 8:30 AM, Sunday April 5. Palm Sunday Mass will be available beginning Saturday April 4 at https://stpatrickwaukon.com/worship-videos

Fr Mark will be celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation while practicing social distancing. Reconciliation will be celebrated in the main entryway of the Church at the following times: St Patrick Thursday April 2, 5-6 PM Friday April 3, 5-6 PM Saturday April 4, 3-4 PM Sunday April 5 10-11 AM Thursday April 9 5:30-6:30 PM Friday April 10 10-11 AM Saturday April 11 3-4 PM St Mary, Hanover Tuesday, April 7 4:30-5:10 PM St Mary Dorchester Tuesday April 7 5:30-6:30 PM People are to observe social distancing in front of the church, on the steps and sidewalk with one person at a time receiving the sacrament of reconciliation inside the entryway. Fr Mark will be wearing gloves and a mask, and the chairs will be set at a safe distance.

AS of 3/23, the parish office will be closed until further notice. We will still be answering phones.

The schedule for Easter Masses are as follows: St Mary, Lycurgus at 6:30 AM St Patrick at 8 and 10 AM St Mary, Hanover at 8 AM St Mary, Dorchester at 10 AM

The schedule for services during Holy Week are as follows: Holy Thursday (Mass of the Lord's Supper)- St Mary, Dorchester at 6 PM; St Patrick at 7 PM Good Friday of the Lord's Passion- St Patrick at 1 PM; St Mary, Dorchester at 4:30 PM Holy Saturday (Easter Vigil)- St Patrick at 8 PM

Feb. 24-27. Click here to learn more

There will be no faith formation for any grades on Wednesday, Feb 19 so that people can travel to Cresco to cheer on the Lady Indians in their Regional playoff game. Game starts at 7 PM. Go Indians!!

The Archbishop will be our presider for a school Mass celebrating Catholic Schools week. All are invited