Fr. Sudhakar's 25th Anniversary Celebration at St. Mary's Church, Bloomington
Mass at St. Andrew Church, Tennyson
Bishop Donald Hying at St. Charles Church, Cassville
St. Joseph the Worker Pastorate
“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you.” (Matt. 28:19-20)
Welcome to our Pastorate! If you are a member of our parishes, live in our communities, or are visiting our area, we invite you to join us for Mass, the Sacraments, events, and activities at our beautiful churches and at our Catholic schools. We deeply appreciate all who support our parishes and Catholic schools. St. Joseph the Worker pray for us!
Mass Reminder - If Mass is cancelled due to severe weather, we will have the announcement on the WGLR radio station, our website and social media. When there is no school or school is delayed due to dangerous road conditions, there will be no daily Mass at that church.
Pastorate Activities
Daily Calendar
A monthly calendar is available in the "home" area at the top of this page
St. Clement’s monthly First Friday Exposition and Adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament. Adoration begins at 9:00 AM, and will continue throughout the day and night, concluding with Benediction at 9:00AM on Saturday morning. The sign-up sheet for volunteering an hour with our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament can be found by the Fatima Chapel. Even if you cannot commit yourself for an hour, know that you are welcome anytime during our adoration time to spend time with Jesus whose love for you is infinite.
Everyone is invited to attend St. Mary's Fish Fry on Friday, March 6 and enjoy the delicious Baked 7 Fried Cod Dinner. Carry-outs available. There will also be an all CASH raffle.
A Blessed & Happy 26th Anniversary to Fr. Sudhakar
Congratulations to Fr. Sudhakar Reddy Devarapu on the 26th Anniversary of his Ordination of the Sacred Priesthood of Jesus Christ. He was ordained on March 6, 2000, at Our Lady of Fatima Cathedral, Fathimanagar Parish, Warangal Diocese, India. We are deeply grateful for his vocation and for his care of the people in our parishes.
1. Everyone 14 years of age or over is bound to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday.
2. Everyone 18 years of age and under 60 years of age is bound to fast on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday.
3. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, only one full meatless meal is allowed. Two other meatless meals, sufficient to maintain strength, may be taken according to each one’s needs, but together they should not equal another full meal. Eating between meals is not permitted. When health or ability to work is seriously affected, the law does not oblige.
Bishop Hying's Videos
Join Us for Holy Week
Holy Thursday Masses on April 2 7:00 PM St. Mary Church, Bloomington 7:00 PM St. Charles Church, Cassville 7:00 PM St. Andrew Church, Tennyson
Good Friday Services on April 3 1:00 PM - St. Mary Church, Bloomington 1:00 PM - St. Thomas Church, Potosi 3:00 PM - St. Charles Church, Cassville
Easter Vigil Mass on Sat., April 4 8:00 PM - St. Clement Church, Lancaster
Easter Sunday Masses on April 5 8:00 AM - St. John Church, Patch Grove 8:00 AM - St. Thomas Church, Potosi 8:30 AM - St. Charles Church, Cassville 9:00 AM - St. Clement Church, Lancaster 9:30 AM - St. Mary Church, Bloomington 10:00 AM - St. Andrew Church, Tennyson 10:30 PM - St. Mary Help of Christians Church, Glen Haven
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Come, Let Us Adore Him!
Reminder: When there is no school due to severe weather, there will be no daily Mass at that church.
Fr. Steve, Fr. Mark and Fr. Sudhakar can be contacted by calling 608-723-4990
St. Mary & St. John Churches PO Box 35, 535 Congress St Bloomington, WI 53804 608.994.2526 or [email protected] Office hours: 8:30 a.m.-3:30 Monday-Friday Mrs. Julie M Jentz - Admin. Assist.
St. Charles & St. Mary Help of Christians Churches PO Box 166, 521 E. Dewey St Cassville, WI 53806 608.725.5595 or[email protected] Office hours vary, please call Mrs. Cheryl Junk - Secretary
St. Clement Church 135 S. Washington St Lancaster, WI 53813 608.723.4990[email protected] Office hours: 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Mon) 9:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.(Wed) 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Tues, Thurs, Fri) Ms. Katherine Bernhardt - Secretary
Ss. Andrew &Thomas Churches PO Box 160 Potosi, WI 53820 608.763-2120 or [email protected] Mrs. Amy Bailie - Business Manager