Our Faith: Learning and Living It

• Adoration: EVERY Friday from 7:30am - 2:30pm: If you would like to take an hour, please sign up at Columbus Friday Adoration Sign-Up.
• Adventure Camp (Going into 6th Grade through Senior): July 26-31, 2027
• Baccalaureate Mass: Wednesday, May 26, 2027, at 5:30pm at OLP Church
• Catholic Schools Week: February 1-5, 2027
• Catholic Speaker, Eve Rosemary: Tuesday, February 2, 2027, at 9:00 am in the Columbus Gym
• Chapel Mass: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 7:00am (Priority to Students and Staff)
• Chrism Mass Trip: Tuesday, March 23, 2027 at 10:00am
• High/Middle School Boys Vocation Day: Saturday, March 6, 2027
• High/Middle School Girls Vocation Day: April 3, 2027
• March for Life (High School Only): January 23-27, 2027
• Mission Trip (Juniors and above only): July 10-18, 2026
• Penance Services (OLP + Middle + High School) at OLP Church:
  • Advent: December 17, 2026, from 9:30am to 12:00pm
  • Lent: March 11, 2027, from 9:30am to 12:00pm
• School Mass:
  • EVERY Wednesday for Grades 4K-2 (except when big feast days land on a different day) at 8:00am at St. John the Baptist Parish
  • EVERY Thursday for Grades 3-12 (except when big feast days land on a different day) at 8:00am at Our Lady of Peace Parish
• SEEK26 (Seniors Only): January 1-5, 2027
• Stations of the Cross:
  • Grades 4K-2: TBD
  • Grades 3-12: Friday, March 20th, 2026
• Steubenville Conference in St. Paul (High School Only): July 23-25, 2027, in St. Paul

Eucharistic Adoration

“Holy hours are the Roman Catholic devotional tradition of spending an hour in Eucharistic Adoration in the presence of the Blessed Sacrament” - United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). This is an opportunity to deepen our relationship with Jesus through prayer and contemplation.

• Day: Every Friday (on scheduled school days)
• Times: 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Location: Columbus Catholic Middle/High School Chapel
• Sign Up for an Hour: Columbus Friday Adoration Sign-Up

Baccalaureate Mass

The Baccalaureate Mass is a celebration of the Eucharist held in honor of high school seniors, their families, and teachers. It is a time to gather in gratitude for the experiences and growth of the past years, and to seek God’s blessings as graduates begin a new chapter in their lives. More information can be found on our High School Specific School Counselor page at https://www.columbuscatholicschools.org/parent-resources/high-school-specific-school-counseling.cfm. 

• Date: May 26, 2027
• Location: Our Lady of Peace Parish
• Time: 5:30 p.m.

Catholic Schools Week

Chastity Speaker

Eve Rosemary, Founder of The Everyday Saint and Catholic Chasitiy Speaker, will speak to our students during Catholic Schools Week. You can learn more about her at The Everyday Saint. 

• Date: February 2, 2027
• Who: Students in grades 6-12
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Columbus Catholic Gym

Mass with Bishop Battersby

• Date: February 4, 2027
• Who: Students in grades 4K-12
• Time: 9:00 a.m.
• Location: Our Lady of Peace Church

Chapel Mass

• Days: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays
• Time: 7:00 a.m.
• Location: Columbus Catholic High/Middle School Chapel
• Note: Priority is given to students and staff

Chrism Mass Trip

The Chrism Mass, which [the Bishop] concelebrates with Priests from various regions of the diocese and during which he consecrates the sacred Chrism and blesses the other oils, is among the principal manifestations of the fullness of the Bishop's Priesthood and is considered to be a sign of the close bond of the Priests with him. (USCCB website: — The Order of Blessing the Oil of Catechumens and of the Sick and of Consecrating the Chrism (OBO), no. 1) 

• Date: Tuesday, March 23, 2027
• Who: Students in grades 9-12
• Time: 10:00 a.m.
• Location: Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse

Confirmation Preparation

Students in 9th and 10th grade who are members of Our Lady of Peace, St. John the Baptist, or Sacred Heart parishes in Marshfield are expected to participate in parish ministry during both years of preparation. Ministry options include:

• Reader
• Usher
• Server
• Choir Member
• Sacristan

While there is no set number of service hours required, students must be actively involved and regularly scheduled in their chosen ministry.

A Confirmation Retreat is also required and typically takes place during the summer between 10th and 11th grade.

As part of the Confirmation curriculum at Columbus Catholic High School, students will choose a Confirmation name and select a sponsor.

To learn more, visit Marshfield Faith Formation or contact David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation for the Marshfield Parishes, at dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org. 

Our Catholic faith is incorporated into all we do with our students. We are also blessed with wonderful clergy and faculty that wish to spread the good news of our Catholic Faith to our students through our Theology classes.

St. John the Baptist Primary School (Grades Pre-2)

• Father (Very Reverend) Robertson (Dean of Columbus Catholic Schools and Pastor of Our Lady of Peace and Sacred Heart Parishes)
• Father Thelen (Pastor of St. John the Baptist Parish)
• Deacon Austin (Deacon of St. John the Baptist Parish)
• Deacon Mueller (Deacon of Our Lady of Peace Parish)
• Elementary Teachers (Catholic Teachers at St. John the Baptist Primary School)

Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School (Grades 3-5)

• Father (Very Reverend) Robertson (Dean of Columbus Catholic Schools and Pastor of Our Lady of Peace and Sacred Heart Parishes)
• Father Clements (Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Peace and Sacred Heart Parishes and Chaplain of Columbus Catholic Middle/High Schools)
• Deacon Mueller (Deacon of Our Lady of Peace Parish)
• Elementary Teachers (Catholic Teachers at Our Lady of Peace Intermediate School)

Columbus Catholic Middle/High Schools (Grades 6-12)

• Father (Very Reverend) Robertson (Dean of Columbus Catholic Schools and Pastor of Our Lady of Peace and Sacred Heart Parishes)
• Father Clements (Chaplain of Columbus Catholic Middle/High Schools and Associate Pastor of Our Lady of Peace and Sacred Heart Parishes)
• Mrs. Kitchner (Campus Minister)
• Mrs. Hart (Catholic High School Theology Teacher)
• Mrs. Hessel (Catholic Middle School Religion Teacher)
• Mr. Iwanski (Catholic High School Theology Teacher)
• Mrs. Reigel (Catholic Middle and High School Religion and Health Teacher)

Discipleship Course Offering for Juniors and Seniors

Father Clements will be offering his Discipleship course twice this school year, once in the first semester and again in the second semester.

This course is taught by Father Clements in collaboration with Mr. Iwanski  (1st semester), Mrs. Hart (2nd semester), and Mrs. Kitchner. It is designed to help students take the theology they have learned throughout their time at Columbus and put it into practice.

This course is open to Juniors and Seniors only.

Eucharistic Procession and School Mass

Students in grades 3-12 will participate in a Eucharist Procession during our first School Mass of the year on Thursday, September 3, 2026.

We will process from the Columbus Catholic High/Middle School to the high school gym with the monstrance carrying the Eucharist. Eucharistic Processions are a sacred tradition in which we ask Jesus to make holy our efforts in our life – in this case, education. This procession will set the tone of the school year by placing Jesus at the center. It is a great way to solidify our Catholic Identity. 

You are all invited to join us for this opening Mass and Procession.

First Eucharist Preparation

In second grade, students spend the school year preparing for First Holy Communion, with a special focus on understanding the Eucharist and receiving Jesus after making their First Reconciliation. Students typically celebrate their First Holy Communion at their respective parish churches.

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Eucharist is an integral part of our curriculum at Columbus Catholic Schools. Students enrolled in our school do not need to attend the Marshfield Faith Formation program, as all sacramental instruction is provided during the school day. To learn more, visit Marshfield Faith Formation or contact David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation for the Marshfield Parishes, at dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org. 

First Reconciliation Preparation

In second grade, students at Columbus Catholic Schools receive in-class preparation for First Reconciliation during the fall. The sacrament is then celebrated during school hours in January, with several area priests present to share this meaningful step in our faith with the students.

Preparation for the Sacrament of First Reconciliation is an integral part of our curriculum at Columbus Catholic Schools. Students enrolled in our school do not need to attend the Marshfield Faith Formation program, as all sacramental instruction is provided during the school day. To learn more, visit Marshfield Faith Formation or contact David Alcott, Director of Faith Formation for the Marshfield Parishes, at dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org. 

March for Life

• Who: Grades 9-12
• Dates: January 23-27, 2027

Marian Procession

• Who: Grades 3-12
• Date: May 13, 2027

Penance Services

"Not only does it [the Sacrament of Penance] free us from our sins but it also challenges us to have the same kind of compassion and forgiveness for those who sin against us.  We are liberated to be forgivers.  We obtain new insight into the words of the Prayer of St. Francis: "It is in pardoning that we are pardoned." (United States Council of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)

Grade 2

• Date: TBD
• Time: TBD
• Location: St. John the Baptist Church

Grades 3-12

• Advent Date: December 17, 2026
• Lent Date: March 11, 2027
• Times: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Location: Our Lady of Peace Church

Staff and students in grades 3 through 12 will participate in a retreat this year. Please see below for the 2025–2026 retreat schedule.

• Grades 3-5: February 19, 2027, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Marshfield
• Grade 6: February 26, 2027, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Marshfield
• Grade 7: March 3, 2027, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Three Bears Lodge, Warrens
• Grade 8: November 3, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christ the King, Spencer
• Grade 9: November 11, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at St. John the Baptist, Marshfield
• Grade 10: September 23, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse
• Grade 11: October 21, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Christ the King, Spencer
• Grade 12: September 9-10, 2026, from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Sparrows Nest at the Abby, Sparta
• Staff: August 18, 2026, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Parish, Marshfield

Our students celebrate Mass once a week and on Holy Days of Obligation that fall on a school day. If the feast day falls on a school day, the school Mass for that week is held on the feast day.

• Grades 4K-2: Wednesdays at 8:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist
• Grades 3-12: Thursdays at 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace

Sacramental Preparation at Columbus Catholic Schools

Preparation for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation is an integral part of our curriculum at Columbus Catholic Schools.

Students enrolled in our school do not need to attend the Marshfield Faith Formation program, as all sacramental instruction is provided during the school day.

For details on each sacrament and how we prepare students and families, please see the links above for First Reconciliation, First Eucharist, and Confirmation.

Stations of the Cross

“The Stations of the Cross is a way to prayerfully walk alongside Jesus. There are fourteen Stations of the Cross. Each is an invitation to contemplate and experience a pivotal moment from Jesus’ sentencing to his death to his burial. They are a powerful way to step into some of the most significant moments in human history and encounter Jesus like never before.”  (Dynamic Catholic)

Grades 5K-2

• Date: TBD
• Time: TBD
• Location: St. John the Baptist Church

Grades 3-12

• Date: Friday, March 5, 2027
• Time: TBD
• Location: Our Lady of Peace Church

High School Vocations Days

High School Boys Vocation Day

• Date: Saturday, March 6, 2027
• Who: Boys in grades 9-12
• Time: After the 4:00 p.m. Mass until 7:00 p.m.
• Location: Wavra Room at Our Lady of Peace Church

High School Girls Vocation Day

• Date: April 3, 2027
• Who: Girls in grades 9-12
• Time: during religion classes
• Location: Columbus Catholic High School

Catholic Adventure Camp

Adventure Camp is held at Crosswoods Camp, located south of Ashland, WI. This high adventure week offers rock climbing, rappelling, canoeing, mountain bike riding, low ropes and high ropes, adventure trails, hiking, time for prayer, sacraments, and reflection on God’s marvelous creation. (St. John the Baptist Parish Website)

• Dates: July 25-30, 2027
• Who: Students entering grades 6-12
• Location: Crossroads Camp, Ashland
• Contact: David Alcott (Director of Marshfield Faith Formation) at dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org 

Pilgrimage for Life

Each year, tens of thousands gather in Washington, D.C. to stand in peaceful solidarity for the protection and dignity of human life, from the moment of conception until natural death.

• Dates: January 23-27, 2027
• Who: Students in grades 9-12
• Location: Washington, DC
• Contact: David Alcott (Director of Marshfield Faith Formation) at dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org 

Mission Trip with Fr. Clements

Each year, a group from Marshfield and Prairie du Chien travels to a part of the United States to assist with disaster relief, responding to events such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires. Our team takes on a variety of projects, including demolition and rebuilding efforts such as framing, drywall installation, painting, flooring, cleaning, landscaping, and more.

Throughout the week, we also nurture our spiritual lives with daily Mass, the rosary, Eucharistic adoration, confessions, and nightly reflections to help process our experiences.

• Dates: July 10-17, 2027
• Who: Grades 11 and up
• Location: TBD
• Contact: Father Clements at father.clements@columbusdons.org 

Peru Mission Trip

Every two years, Columbus Catholic Schools students on the Peru Mission Team have the opportunity to travel to Casa Hogar in Peru for 10 days of service projects. You can learn more at Peru Mission Team.

• Dates: TBD
• Who: Students in grades 11 and 12
• Where: Caso Hogar, Peru

SEEK27

Witness truth, beauty, and goodness; hear from renowned speakers and inspiring sponsors; and experience powerful events, entertainment, and more! (SEEK27 Website)

• Dates: January 1-5, 2027
• Who: Students in grade 12
• Location: Columbus, OH
• Contact: Father Clements at father.clements@columbusdons.org 

Steubenville Conference

The Steubenville Youth Conferences, an outreach of Franciscan University of Steubenville, are a series of 19 Catholic conferences across North America that help teens encounter the love of Christ every summer. (Partnership for Youth Website)

St. Paul

• Who: Students in grades 9-12
• Dates: July 23-25, 2027
• Location: St. Paul, MN
• Contact: Nicki Kitchner (Campus Ministry) kitchner.nicole@columbusdons.org 

Steubenville

• Who: Students in grades 9-12
• Dates: TBD, June/July, 2027
• Location: Steubenville, OH
• Contact: Nicki Kitchner (Campus Ministry) kitchner.nicole@columbusdons.org  

Youth Group

Who We Are

High School Youth Group encourages and equips students in grades 8–12 to become joyful disciples of Jesus Christ. Together, we grow in faith through events, fellowship, prayer, music, service projects, and more. Youth Group is a place to connect with friends who share your faith and will support you on your journey.

Why I’m Involved — David Alcott, Director of Marshfield Faith Formation

Youth opportunities such as Steubenville Conferences have made a big difference in my life, and I want to make those same experiences possible for each new generation. With a degree in Theology from Franciscan University of Steubenville and over 20 years in youth ministry (including serving with NET Ministries in 2001–2002), I want to give teens opportunities to grow in their love for Christ.

When We Meet

Youth Group gathers two Wednesdays per month during the school year from 7:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the Francis Room at St. John the Baptist Primary School.

Get Connected

Want to learn more or get involved? Contact David Alcott (Director of Marshfield Faith Formation) at dalcott@mff.diolcparish.org; or visit our webpage at stjohnsmarshfield.org/youth-group.

2025-2026 Flyer

Please see more information and the 2025-2026 meeting dates: https://www.columbuscatholicschools.org/editoruploads/files/Parent%20Resources/Our%20Faith/StJohntheBaptistYouthGroupFlyer.pdf 

Mass with Bishop Battersby

• Thursday, February 4, 2027
• Mass at 9:00 a.m.
• Celebrated by Bishop Battersby for his annual visit to Columbus Catholic Schools
• Please join us for the extraordinary privilege.

Messag from Father Clements

Dear Columbus System Parents, Grandparents, Students, and Alumni:

I pray that you and your families had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the upcoming school year. With the new school year right around the corner, I wanted to give you some news regarding Campus Ministry and various events that will be happening this year.

I am excited to announce that Nicki Kitchner, who has been our quarter-time campus minister, has had her time allotment expanded. With those expanded hours, this year, Campus Ministry is planning on formally establishing small discipleship groups where students (9th-12th grade) can voluntarily join/create groups of 3-6 students where we will then give an adult facilitator/mentor from the community to help continue and deepen the faith of our kids which is already present. The goal will be to meet based on the students schedules once every 2-4 weeks. This summer, many of our students have come to begin a deeper relationship with Jesus and we want to help continue that.

Here are the dates for the various retreats this year:

• OLP: Feb 19th, 2027: 9am - 10:30am at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Marshfield
• 6th Grade: Feb 26th, 2027: 8am - 2:30pm at Our Lady of Peace Parish, Marshfield
• 7th Grade: March 3, 2027: 7am - 7pm at Three Bears Lodge, Warrens
• 8th Grade: Nov 3, 2026: 8am - 2:30pm at Christ the King, Spencer
• 9th Grade: Nov 11, 2026: 8am - 2:30pm at Saint John the Baptist, Marshfield
• 10th Grade: Sept 23, 2026: 7am - 4:30pm at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, La Crosse
• 11th Grade: Oct 21, 2026: 8am - 2:30pm at Christ the King, Spencer
• 12th Grade: Sept 9-10, 2026: 7am - 2:30pm at the Sparrows Nest at the Abby, Sparta
• Staff: Aug 18, 2026: 8am - Noon at Sacred Heart Parish, Marshfield

Other Events to Note:

First of all, for our opening Mass of the Year (September 3rd, 2026) with the 3rd – 12th Graders, we will process from Our Lady of Peace Church to the high school main gym with the monstrance carrying the Eucharist. Eucharistic Processions are a particular way in which we ask Jesus to make holy our efforts in our life – in this case, education. Setting the tone of the school year with Jesus at the center is a great way to solidify our Catholic Identity. You are all invited to join us for this opening Mass and Procession.

Secondly, on Thursday February 4th at 9am, Mass will be Celebrated by Bishop Battersby. This will be his annual visit to Columbus. Please come and join us at Our Lady of Peace for this extraordinary Privilege.

Thirdly, this October 11 – 13, we will have a 40 Hours Devotion at Our Lady of Peace Parish beginning at 4pm on Sunday October 12th and concluding on Tuesday October 14th at 8am with a Solemn School Mass for the intentions for the whole School System (Saint John’s, Our Lady of Peace, and the Middle and High School). The significance of the 40 Hours Devotion is tied to the 40 Hours in which Jesus was in the tomb. As Jesus said: “My soul is deeply grieved, to the point of death; remain here and keep watch with Me” (Matthew 26:38). We are called to be with Jesus who is alive and present with us in the Eucharist such that He will be “with us always even until the end of the age” (Matthew 28:20). When we sit with Jesus and bring our intentions before him, he listens to our prayers. Our children, our grandchildren, are in great need in these days of prayer. The battle is being fought against principalities and powers (cf. Ephesians 6:12) and they are relentless. Our society has been overwhelmed by evil. Because of this, our children need all the help that they can get to resist the evil one and choose Jesus. With that being said, I need parents, grandparents, alumni, friends, and students to be prayer warriors by taking an hour to be with Jesus during these 40 hours. I am asking for your generosity. In order to be generous, we have to sacrifice. I am asking for your sacrifice for your children so that they may receive the abundance of graces to become the best people they can be. If you can take an hour in adoration, please sign up here. There are a number of events taking place during the time which you can take part in:

• Sunday, Oct 11th, 2026
  • 4:00pm - Exposition + Solemn Vespers (Sung Evening Prayer)
  • 6:00pm - Rosary
  • 8:00pm - Compline (Night Prayer)
• Monday, Oct 12th, 2026 (Columbus Day/Feast of Carlo Acutis)
  • 3:00am - Divine Mercy Chaplet
  • 4:00am - Rosary (Joyful)
  • 6:00am - Office of Readings
  • 7:00am - Prayer Hour for Alumni
  • 8:00am - Morning Prayer
  • 8:00am - Prayer Hour for Pre-K and Kindergarteners
  • 9:00am - Prayer Hour for 1st Graders
  • 10:00am - Rosary (Luminous)
  • 10:00am - Prayer Hour for 2nd Graders
  • 11:00am - Prayer Hour for 3rd Graders
  • Noon - Angelus + Litany of Loreto
  • Noon - Prayer Hour for 4th Graders
  • 1:00pm - Prayer Hour for 5th Graders
  • 2:00pm - Midday Prayer
  • 2:00pm - Prayer Hour for 6th Graders
  • 3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet + Confessions (From 3:00pm to 5:00pm)
  • 3:00pm - Prayer Hour for 7th Graders
  • 4:00pm - Rosary (Sorrowful) + Confessions
  • 4:00pm - Prayer Hour for 8th Graders
  • 5:00pm - Prayer Hour for 9th Graders
  • 6:00pm - Evening Prayer
  • 6:00pm - Prayer Hour for 10th Graders
  • 7:00pm - Prayer Hour for 11th Graders
  • 8:00pm - Night Prayer
  • 8:00pm - Prayer Hour for 12th Graders
  • 10:00pm - Rosary (Glorious)
• Tuesday, Oct 13th, 2026
  • 3:00am - Divine Mercy Chaplet
  • 7:15am - Morning Prayer
  • 8:00am - Closing Solemn Mass/School Mass + Benediction + Reposition

Fourthly, I will be offering my Discipleship course again this year. This is a course that I, Father Jared Clements, with Mr. Michael Iwanski (1st semester), Mrs. Hart (2nd Semester), and Mrs. Nicole Kitchner, will be teaching. This course takes all of the theology that our high school students have received during their time at Columbus and helps them to put it into practice. This class is offered for Juniors and Seniors only.

Fifthly, on May 13th, 2027, we will have our Marian Procession where we will have some of the OLPi students present Mary with Flowers outside of OLPi.

Here are a number of usual events that would be good to mark your calendars for. **Dates and times subject to change**:

• All School Stations of the Cross: Friday, March 5th, 2027
• Adoration: 7:30am - 2:30pm EVERY Friday: If you would like to take an hour, please sign up here.
• Chapel Mass: 7am, Tue, Wed, Fri (Priority to Students and Staff)
• School Mass: 8am EVERY Thursday (except when big feast days land on a different day)
• Baccalaureate Mass: Wednesday, May 26th, 2027, 5:30pm, OLP Church
• Penance Services (OLPi + Middle + High School) at OLP Church:
• Advent: Dec 17th, 2025: 9:30am – Noon
• Lent: March 11th, 2026: 9:30am – Noon
• Chrism Mass Trip: 10am, Tue, March 23th, 2027
• Catholic Schools Weeks:  February 1-5, 2027
• Catholic Speaker, Eve Rosemary, Tuesday, Feb 2, 2027, 9am, Columbus Gym
• High/Middle School Boys Vocation Day: Sat, March 6th, 2027
• High/Middle School Girls Vocation Day:  April 3rd, 2027
• March for Life (High School Only): January 23-27, 2027
• Steubenville Conference (St. Paul) (High School Only): July 23-25, 2027
• Steubenville Conference (Steubenville) (High School Only): TBD, June/July, 2027
• Mission Trip (Juniors and above only): July 10-17, 2027
• Adventure Camp (Going into 6th Grade through Senior): July 26-31, 2027
• SEEK26 (Seniors Only): Jan 1-5, 2027

One last item I want to speak about is our upcoming Chaplain’s Fund Travel Raffle. Thanks to the Marshfield Knights of Columbus Council #1799, in 2023, we established a fund to help the Chaplain of Columbus and the Director of Faith Formation in Marshfield to help bring in Catholic Speakers and to send our youth in the Marshfield area and from Columbus Schools to various events like the March for Life, Steubenville Conferences, Mission Trips, and Adventure Camp. Without this fund, we would not be able to do all of these amazing things as easily as we do them. This year, we will be raffling off two tickets to go on a Poland and Lithuania Pilgrimage (Vilnius, Krakow, and Auschwitz) with Fr. Clements from April 12 – April 19, 2027. This year, we will be selling 600 tickets at $50 a ticket. All proceeds go to the Chaplain’s Fund and thus our youth. Last year we raised just under $11,000 after all expenses were paid and we are hoping to do better this year. Every dollar more that we have gives us the possibility to make it cheaper to go to these events. If you or your children were helped by this fund last year, please help sell these tickets by contacting me or by buying some tickets. Tickets will go on sale Oct 7th, the Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary and go through Dec 8th, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception. If you are able to help, please do so.

For your convenience, here are all the Mass times and confession times for the Deanery:

• Our Lady of Peace, Marshfield: 8am (Tue, Thu), Starting Aug 15th, 2026 8am (Sat) with confessions afterwards, 4pm (Sat), 10am (Sun), Confessions 3-3:45pm (Sat)
• Sacred Heart of Jesus, Marshfield: 8am (Wed, Fri), 5:30pm (First Fri), 8am (Sun), Confessions First Friday 6pm until all Confessions are heard
• Saint John the Baptist, Marshfield: 7am (Mon-Thu) w/ confessions 30 min before, 8am (Sat) MOVED TO OLP STARTING AUG 15th, 2026, 4:30pm (Sat), 7am (Sun), 9am (Sun), 11am (Sun)
• Christ the King, Spencer: 8am (Tue-Fri), 4pm (Sat), 8am (Sun), 10am (Sun), Confessions 3:15-3:45pm (Sat), First Friday (8:30-9:15am)
• Corpus Christi, Bakersville: 6pm (Sat)
• Saint Joseph, Stratford: 8:15am (Wed, Fri), 4pm (Sat), 10am (Sun), Confessions 3:15pm-3:45pm, First Friday 9am-9:30am
• Saint Andrew, Roseville: 5:30pm (Tue), 8am (Thu), 8am (Sun), Confessions 6:15pm-6:45pm (Sat), First Thursday Confessions 8:30am-9am
• Saint Michael’s, Hewitt: 9am (Wed), 5pm (Sat), Confessions 30min before weekend Mass
• Saint Mary’s, Auburndale: 5:30pm (Tue), 9am (Fri), 8:30am (Sun), Confessions 30min before weekend Mass
• Saint Killian’s, Blenker: 9am (Thu), 10:30am (Sun), Confessions 30min before weekend Mass

As you can see, there is a lot going on and a lot to be excited about for this upcoming school year in the realm of Campus Ministry. Please keep all of us in your prayers as we begin this school year.

May God Bless You!

Father Jared Clements

Chaplain of Columbus Middle and High School

father.clements@columbusdons.org

(715) 387 – 1177 ext. 3316

40 Hours Devotion Schedule

Please sign up for a time at this link: 40 Hours Devotion

Sunday, Oct 12th, 2025 (Feast of Carlo Acutis)

• 4:00pm - Exposition + Solemn Vespers (Sung Evening Prayer)
• 4:30pm - Carlo Acutis Presentation in Church
• 6:00pm - Rosary
• 8:00pm - Compline (Night Prayer)

Monday, Oct 13th, 2025 (Columbus Day)

• 3:00am - Divine Mercy Chaplet
• 4:00am - Rosary (Joyful)
• 6:00am - Office of Readings
• 7:00am - Prayer Hour for Alumni
• 8:00am - Morning Prayer
• 8:00am - Prayer Hour for Pre-K and Kindergarteners
• 9:00am - Prayer Hour for 1st Graders
• 10:00am - Rosary (Luminus)
• 10:00am - Prayer Hour for 2nd Graders
• 11:00am - Prayer Hour for 3rd Graders
• Noon - Angelus + Litany of Loreto
• Noon - Prayer Hour for 4th Graders
• 1:00pm - Prayer Hour for 5th Graders
• 2:00pm - Midday Prayer
• 2:00pm - Prayer Hour for 6th Graders
• 3:00pm - Divine Mercy Chaplet + Confessions (From 3:00pm to 5:00pm)
• 3:00pm - Prayer Hour for 7th Graders
• 4:00pm - Rosary (Sorrowful) + Confessions
• 4:00pm - Prayer Hour for 8th Graders
• 5:00pm - Prayer Hour for 9th Graders
• 6:00pm - Evening Prayer
• 6:00pm - Prayer Hour for 10th Graders
• 7:00pm - Prayer Hour for 11th Graders
• 8:00pm - Night Prayer
• 8:00pm - Prayer Hour for 12th Graders
• 10:00pm - Rosary (Glorious)

Tuesday, Oct 14th, 2025

• 3:00am - Divine Mercy Chaplet
• 7:15am - Morning Prayer
• 8:00am - Closing Solemn Mass/School Mass + Benediction + Reposition
• 9:00am - Carlo Acutis Presentation to HS + MS in Church
• 10:15am - Carlo Acutis Presentation to SJB + OLP Kids in Fieldhouse

Chaplains Travel Fund Raffle

Thanks to the assistance of the Marshfield Knights of Columbus Council #1799, we established the Chaplain’s Fund in 2023 to support the Chaplains of Columbus Catholic Schools and Faith Formation. This fund helps bring faith-centered opportunities to youth throughout the Marshfield area.

Without this financial support, many of the powerful spiritual experiences we offer would be more difficult to provide.

Spiritual Activities Made Possible by the Chaplain’s Fund:

• Catholic speakers brought to Marshfield
• Catholic faith-based special events
  • Adventure Camp
  • March for Life
  • Mission Trips
  • Steubenville Conferences

We are excited to announce a special raffle to support the Chaplain’s Fund:

• Prize: Two tickets for a Poland and Lithuania Pilgrimage (Vilnius, Kraków, and Auschwitz)
• Travel Host: Fr. Clements
• Dates: April 12 – April 19, 2027
• Tickets: $50 each (only 600 will be sold)
• Proceeds: All go directly to the Chaplain’s Fund

Tickets will go on sale starting October 7 (Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary) and will be available through December 8 (Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception).

Last year, we raised $15,000 after expenses, thanks to your support. This year, we hope to do even better. Every additional dollar helps make these life-changing experiences more affordable for our youth.

If you or your children benefited from the Chaplain’s Fund last year, please consider helping to sell tickets.

Thank you for helping us continue to bring Catholic opportunities to youth in our community.

See the Mass times below, organized by parish. Please note: times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the respective parish websites by clicking on the parish below.

• Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
  • Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 8:00 a.m. (beginning August 15, 2027)
  • Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
• Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)
  • Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Friday (2nd, 3rd & 4th): 8:00 a.m.
  • Friday (1st): 5:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
• St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
  • Monday: 7:00 a.m.
  • Tuesday: 7:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday: 7:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 7:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 4:30 p.m.
  • Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m.
• Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
  • Tuesday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Wednesday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Friday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m.
• Corpus Christi (100785 South County BB, Bakerville/Marshfield)
  • Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
• St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
  • Wednesday: 8:15 a.m.
  • Friday: 8:15 a.m.
  • Saturday: 4:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m.
• St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)
  • Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 7:00 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m.
• St. Michael’s (11100 Main Street, Hewitt)
  • Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 5:00 p.m.
• St. Mary’s (5856 Main Street, Auburndale)
  • Tuesday: 5:30 p.m.
  • Friday: 9:00 a.m.
  • Sunday: 8:30 a.m.
• St. Killian’s (3872 County Road P, Blenker)
  • Thursday: 9:00 a.m.
  • Sunday: 10:30 a.m.

See the Mass times below, organized by day of the week. Please note: times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the respective parish websites by clicking on the parish below.

Sunday Obligation

Saturday Vigil:

• 4:00 p.m. at St Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
• 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
• 4:00 p.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 4:30 p.m. at St John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 5:00 p.m. at St Michael’s (11100 Main Street, Hewitt)
• 6:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi (100785 South County BB, Bakerville/Marshfield)
• 7:00 p.m. at St Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)

Sunday:

• 7:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)
• 8:00 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 8:30 a.m. at St. Mary’s (5856 Main Street, Auburndale)
• 9:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 10:00 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 10:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
• 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
• 10:30 a.m. at St. Killian’s (3872 County Road P, Blenker)
• 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)

Weekday Masses

Monday:

• 7:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)

Tuesday:

• 7:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 5:30 p.m. at St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)
• 5:30 p.m. at St. Mary’s (5856 Main Street, Auburndale)

Wednesday:

• 7:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)
• 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
• 9:00 a.m. at St. Michael’s (11100 Main Street, Hewitt)

Thursday:

• 7:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 8:00 a.m. at St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)
• 9:00 a.m. at St. Killian’s (3872 County Road P, Blenker)

Friday:

• 7:00 a.m. at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• 8:00 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• Friday (2nd, 3rd, & 4th) 8:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)
• 8:15 a.m. at St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
• 9:00 a.m. at St. Mary’s (5856 Main Street, Auburndale)
• Friday (1st): 5:30 p.m. at Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)

Saturday:

• 8:00 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)

See the Confession times below, organized by parish. Please note: times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the respective parish websites by clicking on the parish below.

• Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
  • Saturday: After 8:00 a.m. Mass and 3:00 to 3:45 p.m.
• Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)
  • Friday (1st): 6:00 p.m. (until all Confessions are heard)
• St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
  • Monday: 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass)
  • Tuesday: 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass)
  • Wednesday: 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass)
  • Thursday: 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass)
  • Friday (3rd): 6:00 p.m. (until all Confessions are heard)
• Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
  • First Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
  • Saturday: 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
  • Other: by appointment
• Corpus Christi (100785 South County BB, Bakerville/Marshfield)
  • Saturday: 6:00 p.m.
• St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
  • First Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
  • Saturday: 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.
• St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)
  • First Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
  • Saturday: 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
• Saint Michael’s (11100 Main Street, Hewitt)
  • Saturday: 4:30 p.m. (30 minutes prior to 5:00 Mass)
• Saint Mary’s (5856 Main Street, Auburndale)
  • Sunday: 8:00 a.m. (30 minutes prior to 8:30 Mass)
• Saint Killian’s (3872 County Road P, Blenker)
  • Sunday: 10:00 a.m. (30 minutes prior to 8:30 Mass)

See the Confession times below, organized by day of the week. Please note: times are subject to change. For the most up-to-date information, refer to the respective parish websites by clicking on the parish below.

Monday:

• 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass) at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)

Tuesday:

• 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass) at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)

Wednesday:

• 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass) at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)

Thursday:

• 6:30 a.m. (before 7:00 a.m. Mass) at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)
• First Thursday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)

Friday:

• First Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 9:15 a.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• First Friday: 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
• First Friday: 6:00 p.m. (until all Confessions are heard) at Sacred Heart of Jesus (112 East 11th Street, Marshfield)
• Third Friday: 6:00 p.m. (until all Confessions are heard) at St. John the Baptist (201 West Blodgett Street, Marshfield)

Saturday:

• After 8:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
• 3:00 to 3:45 p.m. at Our Lady of Peace (1415 West 5th Street, Marshfield)
• 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Christ the King (306 South Lasalle Street, Spencer)
• 3:15 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. at St. Joseph (119200 Larch Street, Stratford)
• 4:30 p.m. (30 minutes prior to 5:00 Mass) at Saint Michael’s (11100 Main Street, Hewitt)
• 6:15 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. at St. Andrew (122726 County Road C, Rozellville/Stratford)
• 7:00 p.m. at Corpus Christi (100785 South County BB, Bakerville/Marshfield)

Sunday:

• 8:00 a.m. (30 minutes prior to 8:30 Mass) at Saint Mary’s (5856 Main Street, Auburndale)
• 10:00 a.m. (30 minutes prior to 8:30 Mass) at Saint Killian’s (3872 County Road P, Blenker)