Current Mass Schedule
ST. JOSEPH
Sunday Morning - 9:00 a.m.
Seating capacity - 78
TRI – PARISH MASS TIMES
St. Charles:
Saturday-5:00 p.m.
Sunday-8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. in Spanish
Tuesday - 8:30 a.m.
Seating capacity - 140
St. Mary:
Saturday-4:30 p.m.
Sunday-7:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m.
Friday - 8:30 a.m.
Seating capacity - 190
Face Masks are required by state mandate.
Even though Archbishop Listecki has reinstated the Sunday obligation for all Catholics to attend Holy Mass, all those who are age 60+ or under 7, have underlying health conditions, are anxious about the virus, or have any symptoms of illness are encouraged to stay home and watch Mass on TV or social media.
Reconciliation: 1st and 3rd Saturdays at St. Charles starting at 4:00 p.m. in the Cry Room. You may also call one of the priests to schedule a convenient time for you.
Current Office Hours
Offices are in the Parish Center - 6068 Water Street
Please wear a face mask during your visit.
Emergency? If you have a pastoral emergency and need to reach a priest, please call our emergency after-hours number at 262-210-9588
Staff
- Very Reverend Jim Volkert, Pastor
- Reverend Sergio Rodriguez, Associate Pastor
- Deacon Anton Nickolai, Permanent Deacon
- John Ivan, Director of Music
- Rita VanSchyndel, Director of Religious Education
- Tami Koenen, Parish Secretary
- John Gabaldo, Trustee - Secretary
- Mary Henningfield, Trustee - Treasurer
January Events
Mass For the Protection
of the Unborn
St. Mary - Burlington
Friday, January 22
7:00 p.m.
January 22 is day of prayer for the victims of abortion and for those who have had abortions. We also pray that our nations’ leaders might be cognizant of the needs of the unborn, establishing laws to protect them. On this day, let us remember that all life is sacred - from womb to tomb.
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee invites you to join other parishioners in prayer for the legal protection of unborn children at a special Mass, one to be held in each deanery of the archdiocese. Ours will be at St. Mary.
February Events
Lenten Study
Lent is a special time Church in her wisdom has set apart for us to grow stronger spiritually. She sends us forth with the message “Repent, and believe in the Gospel,” on Ash Wednesday. What does it mean to be truly repentant? What does it take to believe in the Gospel? Do we take this seriously? Does it produce a change of heart even when we make a sincere effort?
Please consider joining an on-line Lenten study as we delve into this deeply. Lessons will be offered on Mondays from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. through Zoom, beginning February 1st. Contact Soly Johns at [email protected] or 262-581-0055 with any questions.
Mass on Radio or Television
Two Sunday Masses at the Cathedral are celebrated without an assembly. The 9:00 a.m. Mass is available on Radio 920 AM, W.O.L.F. and the 11:00 a.m. Mass is live-streamed on the Cathedral website.
Other TV Masses are available on WVTV, My24 at 7:00 and 9:00 a.m. and on WITI, Fox 6 at 5:30 a.m.
Donate Online!
St. Joseph Church has made Online Giving available for our weekly offerings, as well as other parish collections. Donating is simple, safe, and secure and takes less than five minutes.
You’ll be able to give to any of our collections and view complete financial records at any time. Set up a one-time or recurring donation by following these three easy steps:
- Click on the Online Giving link.
- Select the collection you wish to donate to
and click to make a donation. - Enter your payment information.
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q: Which payment methods are accepted?
A: Contributions from checking accounts, savings accounts, debit cards, and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, American Express) are all accepted.
Q: Do parishioners receive receipts for their donations?
A: Yes, all contributors enrolled for online giving will receive receipts via e-mail.
Q: What if parishioners feel uncomfortable not having something to physically drop into the collection basket?
A: We provide printable donation slips that can be placed into the collection basket.
Q: Is WeShare safe?
A: Yes. We implement the safest security standards for online transactions and your privacy is protected at all times. We are certified with the Payment Card Industry (PCI) Data Security Standards (DSS) as a Level 1 Service Provider.
Q: How can I enroll and start donating?
A: Click on the link above or call the parish office for more information.
WeShare Donor Customer Service Phone: 800-950-9952 (press #3 and then press #2)
WeShare Customer Service Email: [email protected]
WeShare Donor FAQ: WeShare Donor Support
Tri-Parish Coronavirus Outreach Program
It appears the Coronavirus pandemic will be affecting our daily life for quite some time. Some of us may find a lot of extra time on our hands while others may need extra assistance during this quarantine. This point in time provides an extraordinary opportunity for us to come together as Burlington area Catholics.
We are able to provide help in the following ways:
- Weekly grocery services – help with ordering online, pickup and delivery
- On-call errand service for any immediate needs
- Neighborhood volunteers to check in on you
These services are open to any parishioner who is isolated in quarantine. This includes parents with young children at home or medically fragile members who do not want to leave their homes. Please do not hesitate to call if you would like help or know a fellow parishioner who may need some! If you would like to volunteer, please call your parish coronavirus outreach coordinator:
St. Charles – Jackie Scholze 262-763-4611 or Mary Labadie 262-206-5569
St Joseph – Jerry Kuta 262-492-1570 or Sue Kuta 262-492-7570
St. Mary – Colleen Schiltz 262-716-2923 or Pam Aldrich 262-716-6324
Weekly Groceries – Brian Daniel 262-492-6026
On-Call program - Kathy Baumeister, 262-763-3441 orStacy Alan 262-210-2226
If you find yourself in a position to help your fellow parishioners who have been negatively affected, please consider sending a donation to the Knights of Columbus at St. Mary’s or St. Charles, or the Helping Hands Committee at St. Charles Parish.
To donate to the Knights of Columbus make your check out to:
Monsignor Heim Council 15665 and send it to: Mark Mandry, 513 Lewis St, Burlington, WI 53105
To donate to the St. Charles Helping Hands make your check out to them and send it to:
St. Charles Parish Office, 440 Kendall St., Burlington, WI 53105
Synod Information and Updates
Mission Statement for the Archdiocese of Milwaukee
To proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through his saving death and resurrection by calling, forming and sending disciples to go and make new disciples.
As a people, we are called to encounter Jesus and grow as disciples through the sacramental life of the Church.
2 Guys and a Gospel
Prepare yourself for this week's Gospel with Fr. Phillip Bogacki and Fr. Ricardo Martin as they brainstorm about their homilies and reflect on the Gospel reading.
Weekly reading


Readings for the week of January 17, 2021
- Sunday: 1 Sm 3:3b-10, 19 / Ps 40:2, 4, 7-8, 8-9, 10 [8a, 9a] / 1 Cor 6:13c-15a, 17-20 / http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/011721.cfm
- Jn 1: 35-42
- Monday: Heb 5:1-10 / Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b] / Mk 2:18-22
- Tuesday: Heb 6:10-20 / Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9 and 10c [5] / Mk 2:23-28
- Wednesday: Heb 7:1-3, 15-17 / Ps 110:1, 2, 3, 4 [4b] / Mk 3:1-6
- Thursday: Heb 7:25—8:6 / Ps 40:7-8a, 8b-9, 10, 17 [8a and 9a] / Mk 3:7-12
- Friday: Heb 8:6-13 / Ps 85:8 and 10, 11-12, 13-14 [11a] / Mk 3:13-19
- Saturday: Heb 9:2-3, 11-14 / Ps 47:2-3, 6-7, 8-9 [6] / Mk 3:20-21
- Next Sunday: Jon 3:1-5, 10 / Ps 25:4-5, 6-7, 8-9 [4a] / 1 Cor 7:29-31 / Mk 1:14-20