Emmaus Pastorate

08/30/2026

Sunday Morning Mass at Saint Mark - Edgewood

08/28/2026

Women of all ages are invited to join She Shall Be Called Woman, a parish-based program designed to help women grow in faith, deepen their prayer life, and build meaningful community with other women.

Our next session begins September 24 and will meet on Thursday evenings in the Upper Room at St. Mary Parish, Strawberry Point. All women are welcome! Join us for fellowship at 6:00 p.m., video presentation at 6:30 p.m., small groups at 7:00 p.m., with dismissal at 7:30 p.m. Come as you are and enjoy an evening of faith, friendship, and encouragement!

08/25/2026

Backpack Blessings & Faith Formation Registration for St. Mary Church - Strawberry Point; Saint Joseph Church - Elkader; Sacred Heart Church - Volga; St. Mark Church - Edgewood; St. Patrick Church - Colesburg.

August 29th (Registration and Backpack Blessing)
• After the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church, Elkader
• After the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mark Church, Edgewood

August 30th (Registration and Backpack Blessing)
• After the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark Church, Edgewood

September 2nd (Registration and Potluck)
• After the 5:30 p.m. Opening Faith Formation Mass at St. Mary Catholic Church, Strawberry Point

08/25/2026

Join us on Wednesday, September 2nd, as we kick off our 2026–2027 Faith Formation year! 🙏📚

What better way to begin a new year of growing in faith than by gathering together for Mass? If you’re unable to join us on Wednesday, simply attend Saturday or Sunday Mass in Elkader and Edgewood and stop by the registration table afterward.

Potluck & Fellowship Following Opening Mass Wednesday, September 2nd at St. Mary Catholic Church- Strawberry Point, IA
After Mass, everyone is invited to join us in the church basement for a potluck! Bring a dish to share and come enjoy an evening of fellowship as we begin a new year of growing together in faith. ❤️

Families attending Opening Mass can register for Faith Formation during the potluck or throughout the weekend.

Backpack Blessings & Faith Formation Registration

📅 August 29
• After the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Joseph Church, Elkader
• After the 4:00 p.m. Mass at St. Mark Church, Edgewood

📅 August 30
• After the 8:00 a.m. Mass at St. Mark Church, Edgewood

Whether you’re new to Faith Formation or returning for another year, we’re excited to welcome you! Come celebrate, connect, and grow in faith together.

We look forward to seeing our Faith Formation families, students, catechists, and parishioners from across our pastorate! 💙

Let’s begin the year together!

08/24/2026

Are you ready for Lasagna? St. Joseph in Elkader is now taking orders for their Taken 'n' Bake Lasagnas. Also, If you have produce or ground beef or pork to donate please call the parish office or one of the lasagna committee members. Visit https://www.vibrantcatholic.com/lasagna for order forms.

08/24/2026

Be sure to bring your backpacks to church this weekend for a blessing. Keep your backpacks with you on the end of your pew.

08/18/2026

Did you know the homily and Mass from each weekend are available as a podcast to listen to? Visit Apple Podcasts, Podbean App, Spotify, Amazon Music or iHeart Radio and search for "Emmaus Pastorate".

Recordings of Sunday homilies, special liturgies, and other messages from the Emmaus Pastorate.

08/18/2026

Unscheduled Event