Welcome to St. Mary Catholic Church!

The mission of St. Mary Parish is to make Christ real in our communities
​by living the Gospel, worshiping together, and serving others.  
2700 Horton Rd | Waverly, IA 50677 | #319-352-2493
Mass Times:
Saturday 5:15 pm
Sunday 8am, 10am

Reconciliation:
Saturdays 4:00-4:50pm

Week Day Masses:
Tues 5:30pm
W-F 8:00am
Daily Masses cancelled
​when a funeral is scheduled.

Upcoming Events & News...

food bank work day Mar 7
When? Saturday, Mar 7 2026
from 9 to 11am
What? NE Iowa Food Bank
group volunteer opportunity
Where? NE Iowa Food Bank, Waterloo

Click HERE to RSVP
​or for more information!
Important Parking Update due to Construction:  All volunteers should use the Food Bank's back parking lot by the NEIFB Community Garden (located at 261 Vinton Street) until further notice. Volunteers will enter through the agency door, which is the door next to our small loading dock, and follow the signage to the agency room between the warehouse and kitchen. Our volunteer team will be in that area with the sign-in tablet and check-in documents for you or your groups to sign in.
Baptism class registration
Parent(s) need to attend a baptism class before their child is baptized. If you have have attended a class in the past 5 years, you do not need to attend.

    Baptism Class RSVP

    $20 donation at the time of class. We will email you when the time of class is set.
Lenten Retreat - March 7
This Lent, pause the noise and spend a day in prayer and reflection, rediscovering God’s presence and peace.   Mark your calendar for a day of retreat on Saturday, March 7th 8 am through 5:15pm Mass.  
​(lunch is provided)  
This retreat is for parishioners and guests, high school, college-age and adults, longing for a quieter Lent .  Join us whether you feel close to God right now or are simply seeking rest, renewal, and a deeper awareness of His presence in daily life.    Register with the QR code, call the office 319-352-2493, or click on this REGISTRATION LINK
Holy spirits - Thurs, Feb 12
All adults welcome to join us for an interesting discussion on Thurs, Feb 12, 7:00 PM at the Waverly Area Vets Post, 1300 4th St NW, Waverly. Free! Beverages available for purchase at the bar. 
No registration necessary. 
Guest Speaker: Archbishop Zinkula.
Consider coming early for a $10 meal by the Vets Post 5:30-7pm; must RSVP by Feb 11 at #319-483-9287.
Lent: Sister water project

Journey in Faith 

  • Updates & Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). Updated regularly: Click HERE
Immigration Legal updates
With the high frequency of immigration policy changes, it can be difficult to stay informed on the complexities and impacts of the United States' immigration system. We invite you to check out these additional links:
Archd. Men's Conference Mar 28
Sat, March 28
Gabriel Castillo as the keynote speaker and Keith Nester as a breakout session speaker. It will take place at St. Pius X Catholic Church in Cedar Rapids.
More info at HERE
What is synodality?
Below is a 3 minute introduction to synodality...
Now that you understand it's meaning, let's listen to Dr Osheim (30 minutes).

Frequently Used Resources

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Welcome! Be sure to register
with the parish so we can
communicate with you and
​send important updates 
​​throughout the year. 

Office Hours

Monday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:00am - 4:30pm
​Friday: 8:00am - 2:00pm
Office hours subject to change. 
Call 319-352-2493 to confirm.

Parish Cemeteries

St. Mary Cemetery
1030 1st Ave NE, Waverly
St. Joseph Cemetery
1004 12th St SE, Waverly