We, the parishioners of St. Francis de Sales Catholic community, strive to grow in faith through religious education and sacramental life by sharing our time and talent and building the Kingdom of God by welcoming all peoples with hospitality and grace.
In 1886, Franciscan Fr. Odoric Derenthal of Ashland traveled to Spooner to celebrate the first Mass in Spooner. Designated a mission parish in 1888, the first church was built on land donated by the railroad company. Under Fr. Louis Nowak's pastorate, the church was demolished and a new church and school were completed in 1958. Under the guidance of Fr. Robert Szyma, a new rectory and administrative center was added to the existing church. In 1997, an addition and renovation of the church was completed under Fr. James Jacksons' leadership. The addition provided a new entry way, gathering space, Eucharistic chapel, reconciliation room, meeting room and preschool classroom.
Since opening in 1958, St. Francis de Sales School has added kindergarten and preschool to its grades one through eight. For many years the parish has been linked with a mission parish in Old Maswa, East Tanzania, Africa, which is directed by Fr. Paul Fagan, a classmate of former pastor Fr. Richard Burzynski.
St. Francis de Sales Parish has grown from 15 families in 1888 to over 320 families in 2022.
409 North Summit Street
Spooner, WI 54801
Prayer Chain: If someone wants to request prayers for themselves or another individual, please contact Carlene Hansen (715) 635-3823 This person will pass along the intention to the others on the prayer chain.
The “first impression” people get walking in with their smiles and hospitality. They seat people when needed and direct them to restrooms, etc. Ushers help with the collection and leave things in order after Mass.
Mike Luedeke (715) 635-9312
Proclaim the Word of God with joy; they invite those present to hear and make their own the words they reverently pronounce.
Parish Office (715) 635-3105
Trudy DeLawyer (715) 468-2956
Youth in grades 3 or older who receive training to assist the priest at mass. Many adults are altar servers, as well. Wonderful way to experience the Mass “up close and personal” and serve Christ in the priest.
Abbie Schmidt (715) 520-2667 or [email protected]
Parishioners who have received the Sacrament of Confirmation and are trained in this ministry will assist the priest at Mass and bring the Eucharist to the sick and homebound.
Parish Office (715) 635-3105