Daily Holy Mass Times This Week
Monday
Monday
7:30am - St. Patrick
Tuesday
4:00 pm - St. Patrick
Wednesday
9:00am - Christ the King
4:00 pm - St. Patrick
Wednesday
9:00am - Christ the King
10:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Thursday
7:30am - Christ the King
Thursday
7:30am - Christ the King
8:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Friday
7:30am - St. Patrick
Friday
7:30am - St. Patrick
8:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Saturday
9am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Weekend Holy Mass Times
Saturday (Vigil)
4:00pm - St. Patrick
5:00pm - Christ the King
Sunday
7:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00am - Christ the King
9:00am - St. Patrick
10:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Saturday
9am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Weekend Holy Mass Times
Saturday (Vigil)
4:00pm - St. Patrick
5:00pm - Christ the King
Sunday
7:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
9:00am - Christ the King
9:00am - St. Patrick
10:30am - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Confession Schedule
Weekdays - 30 mins prior to Holy Mass
Weekends - 40 mins prior to Holy Mass
Weekdays - 30 mins prior to Holy Mass
Weekends - 40 mins prior to Holy Mass
*subject to change, check pastorate26.com/parish-calendar
Eucharistic Adoration
Mary Morning Star Chapel
Mary Morning Star Chapel
Mon-Fri: 6am-8pm
(closed Thurs 12-2pm)
(closed Thurs 12-2pm)
Children's Adoration - first and third Wed of the month 3:30-4pm
Overnight Adoration at IHM
Last Wed of the month - Jan 29
Last Wed of the month - Jan 29
Office Hours
Christ the King: Mon-Thurs 9am-3pm, Fri 9am-12pm
Immaculate Heart of Mary &
St. Patrick: Fri 9am-12pm
St. Patrick: Fri 9am-12pm
608-838-9797
Dear Parishioners of Stella Maris Pastorate,
For today in the City of David, a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord. As we celebrate the Christmas Masses and gather with family and friends to celebrate the joyous occasion of Christmas, my heart is filled with gratitude for you, the wonderful community of Stella Maris. During this sacred season, we are reminded of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the hope, love, and salvation of the whole world.
This Christmas, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound blessings in our lives and extend our compassion and kindness to those who may be in need. May our hearts be open to sharing the gifts of joy and peace with all whom we encounter.
I am deeply thankful for your unwavering faith and support. On behalf of Fr. Bill, Fr. Mark, and Deacon Jeff, know of our love and prayers for you and your families, as we take your names and intentions to the Lord’s Altar. May the love of Christ fill your homes and hearts this Christmas and throughout the New Year.
Wishing you all a blessed and Merry Christmas!
Fr. Chad Droessler
For today in the City of David, a Savior has been born to you, who is Christ the Lord. As we celebrate the Christmas Masses and gather with family and friends to celebrate the joyous occasion of Christmas, my heart is filled with gratitude for you, the wonderful community of Stella Maris. During this sacred season, we are reminded of the miraculous birth of Jesus Christ, the hope, love, and salvation of the whole world.
This Christmas, let us take a moment to reflect on the profound blessings in our lives and extend our compassion and kindness to those who may be in need. May our hearts be open to sharing the gifts of joy and peace with all whom we encounter.
I am deeply thankful for your unwavering faith and support. On behalf of Fr. Bill, Fr. Mark, and Deacon Jeff, know of our love and prayers for you and your families, as we take your names and intentions to the Lord’s Altar. May the love of Christ fill your homes and hearts this Christmas and throughout the New Year.
Wishing you all a blessed and Merry Christmas!
Fr. Chad Droessler
Congratulations & God's Blessings to
Sebastian Lennon, baptized on Dec. 8
Archer Petrasko, baptized on Dec. 15
Archer Petrasko, baptized on Dec. 15
Gianna Spigner, baptized on Dec. 22
Marriage Blessings to
Dakota & Margaret, married on Dec. 7
&
Robert & Kennedy, married on Dec. 19
Our middle school youth group brought smiles to many of our homebound
parishioners through Christmas caroling!
parishioners through Christmas caroling!
Stella Maris Outreach Choir spreading joy!
Announcements
Our Prayers & Sympathy
to the family and friends of:
to the family and friends of:
† Bernice Anderson
† Marilyn Klotzbach
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their soul and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen
Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God
Holy Day of Obligation - Mass times:
Dec. 31 - 4pm at SP
Jan 1 - 9am at CTK & 10:30am at IHM
Dec. 31 - 4pm at SP
Jan 1 - 9am at CTK & 10:30am at IHM
The pastorate office will be open until noon on Dec. 30 & 31 and closed Jan 1.
Mary Morning Star Chapel - Adoration
New Year's Eve: 6am - 12pm & no Adoration on New Year's Day
Sign up to adore the Lord
Thank You from CTK SVdP!
CTK SVdP Conference thanks the generous members of Stella Maris Pastorate for over 1,500 pounds of food donated to the Nov. food pantry drive! Your donations help serve many families before Thanksgiving. Also, thank you for your support making the Little Drummer Gift Card project more successful than last year. The gift cards were given to families so they could buy Christmas gifts. God Bless you for helping our neighbors in need.
CTK SVdP Conference thanks the generous members of Stella Maris Pastorate for over 1,500 pounds of food donated to the Nov. food pantry drive! Your donations help serve many families before Thanksgiving. Also, thank you for your support making the Little Drummer Gift Card project more successful than last year. The gift cards were given to families so they could buy Christmas gifts. God Bless you for helping our neighbors in need.
Stella Maris Care Team
Our Care Team started about 6 months ago and we have had great success so far in matching up many of our parishioners. We are offering more volunteer training dates at the start of January on the 2nd and 7th. For a rewarding opportunity to serve others, please prayerfully consider joining the Stella Maris Care Team. Care Team volunteers make social visits to parishioners who are isolated in their homes. If this type of compassion in action is calling you, email Marnie or call 608-440-9441.
Our Care Team started about 6 months ago and we have had great success so far in matching up many of our parishioners. We are offering more volunteer training dates at the start of January on the 2nd and 7th. For a rewarding opportunity to serve others, please prayerfully consider joining the Stella Maris Care Team. Care Team volunteers make social visits to parishioners who are isolated in their homes. If this type of compassion in action is calling you, email Marnie or call 608-440-9441.
2025 VBS
Save the dates! Vacation Bible School for children in 4K-6th grade will be the week of June 23-27 at IHM.
Save the dates! Vacation Bible School for children in 4K-6th grade will be the week of June 23-27 at IHM.
Benefit Dinner & Dance
Our annual Benefit Dinner & Dance is Feb. 14 from 5:30pm-11pm at Barnwood Events WI in Madison.
Our annual Benefit Dinner & Dance is Feb. 14 from 5:30pm-11pm at Barnwood Events WI in Madison.
- Donations needed! If you have an item to donate for the benefit, please see details here.
- If you would like to sponsor teacher tickets, please email benefit@pastorate26.com
Mass Intentions
Monday Dec 30
7:30am-SP: † Randy Liddicoat
Tuesday Dec 31
4:00pm-SP: Stella Maris Pastorate
Wednesday Jan 1
9:00am-CTK: Intention designated by celebrant
10:30am-IHM: Rocco Jude & Hester Family
Thursday Jan 2
7:30am-CTK: Intention designated by celebrant
8:30am-IHM: † Paula & Louie DiMartino
Friday Jan 3
7:30am-SP: Intention designated by celebrant
8:30am-IHM: Increase in religious vocations
Saturday Jan 4
9am-IHM: † Bernie Rhodes
4pm-SP: Intention designated by celebrant
5pm-CTK: † Betty Mertens
Sunday Jan 5
7:30am-IHM: Stella Maris Pastorate
9am-CTK: † Joanne Rasmussen
9am-SP: Intention designated by celebrant
10:30am-IHM: † Robert Johns
CONTACT
PASTORATE OFFICE
608-838-9797
Contact our office
ORDER OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION FOR ADULTS
Desire to become Catholic? Register here
BAPTISM
To schedule a baptism, complete the online form
MARRIAGE
Contact the parish 8-12 months prior to the wedding date
MEMBERSHIP
New parishioners welcome! Register here
SICK or HOMEBOUND
Contact Marnie to set up Pastoral Care visits
PRAYERS
Email prayer requests here
SHRINE INTENTIONS
Light a candle here
MASS INTENTIONS
Submit here
BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENTS
Submit by 12pm Wednesday
PASTORATE MAINTENANCE
Submit a maintenance request
Fr. Chad Droessler
Parochial Administrator
Fr. Mark Foley
Parochial Vicar
Fr. Bill Van Wagner
Parochial Vicar
Deacon Jeff Bond
Permanent Deacon
Congratulations to Ava Marie Strimple who was baptized into God's Church family at IHM on June 26!
Wednesday Formation Night Potluck
Wednesday Formation Night Potluck
Be sure to visit the Blessed Carlo Acutis’ EUCHARISTIC MIRACLES OF THE WORLD exhibit is this weekend!
FIRST RECONCILIATION
Thank you for your prayers for the following children from our parish preparing to make their First Reconciliation with Father Chad before Mass this weekend! Please
continue to pray for them as they
begin preparations for First Holy
Communion this spring.
Thank you for your prayers for the following children from our parish preparing to make their First Reconciliation with Father Chad before Mass this weekend! Please
continue to pray for them as they
begin preparations for First Holy
Communion this spring.
Teresa A.
Alise B.
Ava D.
Hazel E.
Damien F.
Antonella G.
Alise B.
Ava D.
Hazel E.
Damien F.
Antonella G.
Congratulations and God's blessings to Ian Robert Stickney, who was baptized on April 9, 2023!
From the Finance Office
It was wonderful to share a delicious breakfast at CTK last Sunday!
Daughters of Mary, Filae Mariae
Congratulations and God’s blessings to Vincent George Davis who received the Sacrament of Baptism on February 17!
(Vincent is pictured here with Fr. Joseph Heit, his uncle)
(Vincent is pictured here with Fr. Joseph Heit, his uncle)
The Wednesday Prayer/Adoration Night was beautiful!
We invite you to join us for the next Prayer/Adoration night on November 6!
See the full Wednesday Night schedule at pastorate26.com/discipleship-formation
See the full Wednesday Night schedule at pastorate26.com/discipleship-formation
Gianna Spigner, (pictured) baptized on Dec. 22
Our middle school youth group brought smiles to many of our homebound parishioners through Christmas caroling!