Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish

The Oldest Existing Parish in the Diocese

St. Mary’s Church is located in Lyndon Station, WI. It is known as the Upper Cathedral of the dells. It was built by hundreds of Irish immigrants in 1899, and dedicated on May 8th 1900. St. Mary’s parish began in 1853 as St. Bridget’s Catholic Church. St. Bridget’s was formed in 1853 and was located at the present day St. Mary’s Cemetery; west of Lyndon Station on Highway J. St. Mary’s is the oldest parish in the Diocese of LaCrosse.

We are located just north of the Wisconsin Dells on Interstate 90/94, exit 79.
In the Lyndon Station area, 153 families currently call St. Mary’s their home parish.

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Whether you’re visiting Lyndon Station, passing through or planning to move here, we welcome you!

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REGULAR MASS SCHEDULE

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TUESDAY - 5:30 p.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Gloria & Clarence Kramer
By: Jim & Judy Hall

WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m.

MASS INTENTION
† Eugene Yates
By: Lynn Novak

THURSDAY - NO MASS

MASS INTENTION
✝

FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Edith Bires
By: Dziewior Family

SATURDAY 7:00 p.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Anna McGowan
By: McGowan Family

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ David Guyse
By: Tom & Sheri Guyse

SUNDAY 1:00 p.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Parishioner Mass

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

March & April Ministry Schedule

Upcoming Events

PARISH CALENDAR

Cemetery Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 10
3:00pm

Palm Sunday
April 13th

Holy Thursday
April 17th
Mass at 7pm

Good Friday
April 18th
Stations of the Cross 2:30pm
Followed by Divine Mercy Chaplet
Good Friday Service 3pm

Holy Saturday
April 19th
8:30pm

Easter Sunday
April 20
9am & 1pm

Devine Mercy Sunday
Sunday
April 27th

May Crowning & First Communion
Sunday
May 4th

Cemetery Cleanup
Tuesday, May 6
Time: TBD

THIS WEEK

NEWS & NOTES

Lenten Service & Events at St. Mary’s

Parish Projects

We have a new section on the website to keep you updated on the current 2025-2027 Parish Painting Restoration Project, as well as past restoration projects.

St. Mary’s Prayer List

Please pray for those who are sick, unemployed, in need, & all families who are suffering in any way; from illness, cancer, uncertainty, & anxieties; Families & Friends, please pray the rosary.*If you or someone you know would like to be included on the prayer list please notify us at bulletin@stmlys.diolcparish.org*

CCD | Kid’s Corner

This Wednesday, April 2, after CCD Mass will be the Stations of the Cross for the children. To help prepare your children to participate in praying the Stations of the Cross, there is a good video on YouTube that helps explain the events in a way that is approachable to school aged children. Also, here is a child friendly printable copy of the Stations of the Cross.

The Pastoral Council

will be electing 2 to 3 new members for the council after Easter. Please keep an eye out for further details.

Ladies Paint Night

April 8th, 6:30pm. Paint night with Terry, additional details will be in next week’s bulletin. Cost will be $25 (which includes all supplies). Bring your own beverage and an appetizer to share. You must be signed up to attend. To reserve a spot please contact Linda Lochner 847-867-4941

State Council Knights of Columbus

CHARITIES United in Charity RAFFLE, Tickets $5.00 each. 100% go to charities in Wisconsin! Drawing held Saturday, May 17th, 2025 at 7:15 PM at KI Convention Center, Green Bay Winners will be posted on the Wisconsin Knights of Columbus Website within 48 hours. Ticket Contact: Steve Powers 608-847-5117 / sdjwpowers@hotmail.com or Ted Czajkowski 847-721-3486 / tedczajkowski@netscape.net

2025 Fish Fryder!

2025 Fish Frynder is live! Go to: diolc.org/fishfrynder/

Parish Calendar

Some of you may have noticed that we now have a shared calendar on our website! You can find the “Parish Calendar” button on the HOME page, or you can find it located on the NEWS page, then select UPCOMING EVENTS. On this shared calendar will be mass times, scheduled parish meetings and other parish events.