Healing Mass -Tuesday, April 29
10am - St. Mary of the Visitation
Followed by a light lunch
Misa de Sanación Martes 29 de abril
10am Santa María
Seguida de un almuerzo ligero
Cancellation
The Parish Council Meeting scheduled for April 29 at St. Mary of the Visitation has been cancelled.
Banner for Catholic High School Seniors
All high school seniors are invited to the Graduation Mass Sunday, May 18, 2025
at 8:30 am at St. Mary of the Visitation. Wear your cap & gown!
We would like to display a banner of all our graduating seniors along with a short bio of future endeavors. Let us know what your plans are! Seniors may contact our D.O.E AnnaMaria Billy at ottstpatevan@diodav.org to obtain a form or stop by the office on 222 N Ward St. Forms and pictures need to be submitted by Friday April 25, 25.
Dear parishioners,
The joint Parish Council voted on "St. Joseph" as the name of the new Ottumwa parish. This name will only be official once approved by the Bishop. While we look to the past as our inspiration, let us also look towards the future with renewed enthusiasm as we invoke the aid of St. Joseph, patron of the universal church, husband of Mary, foster father of Jesus Christ, carpenter, and laborer, to help us build up the Body of Christ here in Ottumwa.
Thank you for your continued perseverance as we merge our Ottumwa parishes. I will keep you updated on developments as they happen. In the meantime, with great faith, let us say, "St. Joseph, pray for us!"
Queridos feligreses,
El Consejo Parroquial conjunto votó por "San José" como el nombre de la nueva parroquia de Ottumwa. Ese será oficial solo cuanda reciba la aprobacióndel obispo. Mientras miramos al pasado en busca de inspiración, miremos también hacia el futuro con renovado entusiasmo, invocando la ayuda de San José, patrono de la Iglesia universal, esposo de María, padre adoptivo de Jesucristo, carpintero y trabajador, para que nos ayude a edificar el Cuerpo de Cristo aquí en Ottumwa.
Gracias por su perseverancia constante mientras unimos nuestras parroquias en Ottumwa. Les mantendré informados sobre los avances a medida que ocurran. Mientras tanto, con gran fe, digamos:
"¡San José, ruega por nosotros!"
Parish Offices and Hours
As part of the clustering of parishes in Ottumwa and Bloomfield, the parish offices for the Ottumwa parishes have been consolidated into one location at the St. Patrick parish rectory:
Office Address:
222 N. Ward St, Ottumwa
Phone: 641-682-4559
Office Hours:
Closed Monday
Tuesday - Friday 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Annual Diocesan Appeal 2024-2025
If you have not yet pledged or donated to the Annual Diocesan Appeal, please consider making a pledge or donation at this time.
The Annual Diocesan Appeal is your opportunity to assist our parish, the Diocese and the universal church. The ADA gives us the opportunity to act together as a family of faith and support the programs and services no single individual or parish can offer by themselves. Your gift is important. Every gift, regardless of size, is vital to the success of the Appeal. Your pledges and gifts will help to assure that the ADA will be able to continue building the faith community throughout the Diocese of Davenport.
Parishes being served by two Priests
The parishes of St. Mary of the Visitation, St. Patrick and St. Mary Magdalen of Bloomfield have one Pastor and one Associate Pastor.
Father Joseph Sia is the pastor of the three parishes.
Father Ben Snyder has been our Parochial Vicar since July 1, 2024.
The parish offices and bulletin have been combined but operations and finances will remain separate.
Mass Times for St Mary of the Visitation
St Mary of the Visitation
Saturday: No Mass
SUNDAY
8:30 am live-streamed on St Mary of the Visitation Facebook page
11:00 AM (Spanish) - live-streamed on St Mary of the Visitation Facebook page
Daily Mass: (See calendar for deviations from the normal schedule.)
Monday - Wednesday: 5:15 PM (English)
Thursday: No Mass
Friday: 5:15 PM (Spanish)
Reconciliation:
Wednesday: 5:45pm - 6:15pm at St Mary of the Visitation
Friday: 7:15am - 7:45am at St Patrick
Saturday: 3:00pm - 4:00pm at St Patrick
Sunday: 5:00pm - 5:15pm at St Mary Magdalen (Bloomfield)
Parishioners are always welcome to make an appointment for confession
by calling either the
St Patrick or St Mary's parish office.
Other Weekend Masses in the Area:
St Patrick, Ottumwa - Saturday 4:30 PM (English)
- Sunday 9:00 AM (English)
- Daily Mass: 8:00 AM Tuesday thru Friday (No Mass on Monday)
St Mary Magdalen, Bloomfield - Sunday 5:30 PM (English)
UPCOMING EVENTS - Also see the Calendar for daily schedules
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION PRACTICE:
Wednesday, April 30th at 6:00pm at St. Mary of the Visitation Church we will have First Communion Practice for all students receiving First Communion on May 3rd. Please be on time and an adult must accompany your student,
FIRST HOLY COMMUNION:
May 3rd, 2025 at St. Mary of the Visitation at 1:00 pm we will celebrate 54 Communicants.
Pray for all of our students who will be receiving their Sacrament and their families.
LAST DAY OF RELIGIOUS EDUCATION:
Come and celebrate with us the end of the Religious Education year.
April 23rd, 2025 will be Family Formation night, but a bit different since it's the last day of the RE year. We invite all our families to come and have a great time. Food and games are a must! Bring your friends for a great day. All are welcome!! Please bring your own lawn chair.
PRÁCTICA DE LA PRIMERA COMUNIÓN:
El miércoles 30 de abril a las 6:00 p.m. en la Iglesia de Santa María de la Visitación tendremos la Práctica de Primera Comunión para todos los estudiantes que recibirán la Primera Comunión el 3 de mayo. Por favor, llegue a tiempo y un adulto debe acompañar a su estudiante,
PRIMERA COMUNIÓN:
El 3 de mayo de 2025 en Santa María de la Visitación a la 1:00 p.m. celebraremos a 54 comulgantes.
Ore por todos nuestros estudiantes que recibirán su Primera Comunión y por sus familias.
ÚLTIMO DÍA DE EDUCACIÓN RELIGIOSA:
Ven a celebrar con nosotros el final del año del Catecismo.
El 23 de abril 2025 será la noche de Formación Familiar, pero un poco diferente ya que es el último día del año del Catecismo. Invitamos a todas nuestras familias a que vengan y la pasen muy bien. ¡La comida y los juegos son imprescindibles! Trae a tus amigos para un gran día. ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Por favor, traiga su propia silla de patio para que esté más cómodo.