Welcome to St. Mary’s Parish

The Oldest 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
✝ Joseph & Germeine Landuyt
By: Lizzie Mitchell

WEDNESDAY 8:30 a.m.

MASS INTENTION
† Michael Gruszka
By: Darlene Gruszka

THURSDAY 7:00 p.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ John Hall
By: Hall Family

FRIDAY 8:30 a.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ John W. Hale
By: Deacon Tom & Sandy Hale

SATURDAY 7:00 p.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Anna McGowan
By: Ken & Mary Jo Engevold

SUNDAY 9:00 a.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Parishioner Mass

SUNDAY 1:00 p.m.

MASS INTENTION
✝ Fr. Eugene Trainer
By: Trainer Family

LITURGICAL SCHEDULE

Liturgical Schedule November-December 2022

Upcoming Events

CCD Reconciliation
December 7th
7:15 p.m.

Mass & Reconciliation
December 8th
Confessions 6-6:45 p.m., Mass 7 p.m.

Church Decorating
December 18th
2:00 p.m.

Christ Masses
December 24th 7 p.m.
December 25th 9 a.m & 1 p.m.

New Year’s Masses
Christ Masses
December 31st 7 p.m.
January 1st 9 a.m & 1 p.m.

THIS WEEK

NEWS & NOTES

St. Mary’s Prayer List

St. Mary’s Prayer List
Vinnie Bellock, Braun Family, Joan Burch, Rick Bornemeier, Mary Jean Cauley, Karen & Chris DeLange, Fr. Clayton Elmhorst, Mikey, Lori, Morgan & Alan Gruszka, Jim & Adela Hagen, Chuck Huber, Roseanne Kenneth, Gloria Kramer, Helena Kwit & Family, Noah, Mary Claire Marshall, Bud Miller, Lizzie Mitchell, Tony Oldigs, Karen Patton, Charlotte Rybicki, Francis Senzig, Preston Shields, Jeri Smith, Jane Torgerson, Bob Walsh, Marion Walsh, those who are sick, unemployed, in need, and all families who are suffering in any way; from illness, cancer, uncertainty, and anxieties; Families and Friends please…PRAY THE ROSARY!

Christmas Preparations

During these weeks of Advent, we ask that you consider sharing your time and talents with St. Mary’s. We are in need of the following help. Advent Wreath Lighters: Saturday @7 & Sunday @9am, Liturgical Ministers for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Volunteers to decorate the church December 18th after the 1pm Mass.

Christmas Poinsettias

As in the past, if you would like to donate to the flower fund in honor or memory of a loved one, please do this by using a separate envelope and indicate the person or persons name. We intend to publish these donations in the Christmas Bulletin. The deadline for being included in the bulletin is December 18th.

Food Pantry Collection

St Mary’s collected $257.00 last weekend for the Mauston Food Pantry. Thanks to everyone who contributed!

Elderly Religious Need Our Help

Next weekend second collection will be taken to help our retired sisters, brother and religious order priests who have devoted their lives to prayer and ministry. Please be as generous as you can and please keep these dedicated servants in your prayers.

Videos Now Available

The Diocese has released two Reflective Advent Videos. These are another way to prepare your heart for the coming of Jesus. Each video is under an hour and can be found at diolc.org/catechesis.

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Confessions

Tuesday 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 6:00 p.m.

Adoration

Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.

Rosary

Saturday 6:35 p.m.
Sunday 8:35 a.m.