Welcome the Website of Our Three Linked Parishes and School

Our three linked Catholic parishes of St. Mary in Guttenberg, St. Joseph in Garnavillo, and Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista are all located in beautiful northeast Iowa. We also support St. Mary Immaculate Conception Catholic School which is a Pre-K through 8 grade school, with a strong tradition of faith and excellence in education.

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What's New on This Website?

Dates to Remember

  • Faith Formation Classes for St. Mary, Immaculate Conception, and St. Joseph students grades 2-8 and St. Mary and Immaculate Conception students grade 9-12 begin at 9:00 AM, and end at 11:00 AM on Sunday mornings (click on this link to download a schedule).
  • First Communion for our 3 linked Parishes will be Saturday, April 27th, 4:00 PM at St. Joseph's in Garnavillo, and on Sunday, April 28th, 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista, and on Sunday, April 28th, 10:00 AM at St. Mary's in Guttenberg. Bread Making and First Reconciliation will be April 6th at St. Mary's in Guttenberg. The time will be announced..
  • Confirmation for our 3 linked Parishes will be (To be Announced).
  • St. Mary Immaculate Conception School Alumni Banquet will by Saturday,  (To be Announced).. The Heritage Room will be open at 4:00 PM. Mass will be offered at 5:30 PM. Social hour begins at 6:15, and dinner served at 7:00 PM.

Liturgy of the Hours

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Mass Times and Confession Times

  • Saturday, 4:00 PM at St. Joseph's in Garnavillo, 5:30 PM at St. Mary's in Guttenberg, Sunday, 8:30 AM at Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista, and 10:00 at St. Mary's
  • Confessions before the 4:00 PM and 8:30 AM Masses. Confessions after the 5:30 PM and 10:00 AM Masses. Confessions also available by appointment.

Staff

  • Pastor: Father Marvin Bries,  563-252-1247
  • Deacon: James Pfaffly,  563-252-3553,   jbpfaffly@gmail.com
  • Faith Formation Leader for St. Mary Parish, Immaculate Conception Parish, and St. Joseph Parish: Deacon James Pfaffly  563-252-3553,   jbpfaffly@gmail.com​
  • Link to the Staff Page of St. Mary IC School

How to Become a Catholic Christian

If you are learning more about the our three linked parishes (St. Mary in Guttenberg, Immaculate Conception in North Buena Vista, and St. Joseph in Garnavillo) or the Catholic Church in general, we invite you contact Father Bries (who is listed above). If you are also invited to click this text and to read more about become a Catholic Christian.

Saint of the Day

Click on this link for the saint of the day from AmericanCatholic.org

View the Promotional Movie for St. Mary Immaculate Conception School

This video is available on YouTube, and it features the eight grade class from St. Mary IC School as newscasters and reporters.
Click on the following link to upload the video at medium resolution.  http://youtu.be/HibQBPUmQqw
Click on the following link to upload the video at high resolution.  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjjlmoVFXY0

YouTube Video Featuring Archbishop Jackels

From Catholic News Service:  Archbishop Michael O. Jackels of Dubuque, Iowa, reflects on the challenge of being both Catholic and American today. Click on the following link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1E0hE6JBw3w&feature=c4-overview&list=UUDfNrxA5dMp0co1siQOLrjg

Archdiocese of Dubuque

Click on this link to connect to the Archdiocese of Dubuque.

National Conference of Catholic Bishops

Click on this link to for the website of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops. This also includes a searchable Bible.

Vatican Website

Click on this link for the Pope's website. It is a fascinating website to visit.

Mass Times Through the United States

Click on this link to connect to a site which will let you determine mass times throughout the United States.

Downloadable Catholic Calendar for the Mac

Click the following link to download a Catholic Calendar for the Macintosh.

Downloadable Catholic Calendar for the PC

Click the following link to download a Catholic Calendar for the PC.

Enjoy the Slideshow of Our Youth Ministry Students, Eighth Grade Graduates, and Confirmandi.

This slideshow includes photos of St. Mary Immaculate Conception Youth Ministry graduates, St. Mary Immaculate Conception Eighth Grade Graduates, and the Confirmation students. The first Confirmation photo includes students from all three parishes, the second photo shows the St. Mary Confirmation students, the third photo shows the St. Joseph Confirmation students, and the fourth photo shows the Immaculate Conception Confirmation students. You should be able to download copies of these photos. If you need a copy of an individual's Confirmation photo please call Deacon James Pfaffly at 563-252-3553.
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