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
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.
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.
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
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!!