About Sacred Heart of Jesus · Poy Sippi, Wisconsin
Sacred Heart of Jesus is a small Roman Catholic parish in the village of Poy Sippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the Diocese of Green Bay. The church sits at 2304 Liberty Street and is a sister parish to Saint Mark Church in nearby Redgranite, with which it shares a pastor, parish secretary, bulletin, and pastoral council. The two linked parishes describe their shared mission as 'Disciples becoming Saints through the love of Jesus in the Eucharist.' The parish offers a traditional round of weekend and weekday Mass, Eucharistic Adoration on first, second, and fourth Fridays, the Holy Rosary before Mass, and First Saturday devotions, and serves the rural Catholic communities of the Poy Sippi area along the western shore of Lake Poygan.
- Patron
- Sacred Heart of Jesus
- Rector
- Rev. Fr. Jaya Prakash (J. P.) Nemali (Administrator)
- Diocese
- Diocese of Green Bay
Why belong here
Sacred Heart of Jesus offers a warm, traditional Catholic home in rural Waushara County. Weekend and weekday Mass, regular Eucharistic Adoration on first, second, and fourth Fridays, the Holy Rosary before Mass, First Saturday devotions, and Reconciliation every Saturday afternoon make it easy to build a deep prayer life. The parish shares its pastor and community with neighboring Saint Mark Church in Redgranite, so families and individuals join a wider fellowship of disciples committed to becoming saints 'through the love of Jesus in the Eucharist,' supported by active lay initiatives like a CCW scholarship program, a Prayer Chain, and a gift-card ministry to local food pantries.
Mass times at Sacred Heart of Jesus
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Saturday 3:30 – 3:55 pm (at Sacred Heart, before the 4:00 pm Mass)
- During Eucharistic Adoration
- Ask Father at any time
- Or contact the Parish Office
Adoration times
- 1st, 2nd, and 4th Fridays, 9:00 – 10:00 am (at Sacred Heart, after the 8:30 am Mass)
About Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish
Sacred Heart of Jesus is a small Roman Catholic parish in the village of Poy Sippi, Waushara County, Wisconsin, in the Diocese of Green Bay. The church is located at 2304 Liberty Street and serves the rural Catholic communities of the Poy Sippi area along the western shore of Lake Poygan. Sacred Heart is a linked parish with Saint Mark Church in nearby Redgranite: the two share a single pastor, a single parish office, and a single bulletin, and together describe their mission as 'Disciples becoming Saints through the love of Jesus in the Eucharist.'
History of the Parish
Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church has been an established presence in the Poy Sippi community for more than a century. Published obituaries from the 1960s and 1970s record priests such as Rev. John Quigley and Rev. Hubert Wojak officiating weddings and funerals at the parish, and the Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery of Poy Sippi township is documented in regional genealogical and cemetery records. In more recent decades the parish has been administered by Father Kyle Sladek (while still a parochial vicar at St. Pius X, Appleton) and currently by Rev. Fr. Jaya Prakash (J. P.) Nemali as Administrator.
- Long-established Catholic parish in Poy Sippi, Waushara County, with documented activity from the early-to-mid 20th century onward.
- Sister parish to Saint Mark, Redgranite — sharing pastor, office staff, and bulletin.
- Documented Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Poy Sippi township.
- Past administrators include Father Kyle Sladek and the present administrator, Fr. Jaya Prakash (J. P.) Nemali.
Parish Staff and Clergy
The two linked parishes of Saint Mark (Redgranite) and Sacred Heart of Jesus (Poy Sippi) are served by one priest-administrator and one parish secretary/bookkeeper. The parish office is located next to Saint Mark Church in Redgranite and can be reached by phone or email during posted office hours.
- Rev. Fr. Jaya Prakash (J. P.) Nemali — Administrator (cell: 920-621-7816; [email protected])
- Cyndi Getchius — Secretary & Bookkeeper ([email protected])
Sacraments
Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage, Anointing of the Sick, and Holy Communion to the homebound are all arranged through the parish office. Confession follows the regular Saturday schedule or is available on request.
- Baptism, Confirmation, Marriage — contact the Parish Office.
- Anointing of the Sick — ask Father at any time or contact the Parish Office.
- Holy Communion for the homebound or ill — contact the Parish Office.
- Confession — Saturday 3:30–3:55 pm, during Adoration, or by appointment.
Parish Ministries and Outreach
Like many small rural parishes, Sacred Heart of Jesus is sustained by an active lay faithful. The bulletin lists liturgical ministers, a Prayer Chain, a Council of Catholic Women (CCW) scholarship program, a gift-card outreach to local food pantries, and the regular 'Free, Food, and Fellowship' time after weekend Masses.
- Council of Catholic Women (CCW) — scholarship applications for confirmed, active high-school graduates of St. Mark and Sacred Heart parishes.
- Prayer Chain — Jane (920-987-5507) and Carol (414-403-4038).
- Liturgical Ministers for Sacred Heart (named in the bulletin).
- Gift-card outreach: gift cards to Dollar General, Walmart, Kwik Trip, etc., distributed to those in need through local food pantries.
- Holy Rosary and Eucharistic Adoration as standing parish devotions.
- First Saturday devotion at Sacred Heart.
- Holy Communion brought to the homebound and ill.
- Parish Office support (Cyndi Getchius, Secretary & Bookkeeper).
Parish Office, Location, and Contact
Although Sacred Heart of Jesus Church stands at 2304 Liberty Street in Poy Sippi, the shared parish office is located next to Saint Mark Church at 228 Church Avenue, Redgranite, WI 54970. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm, or by appointment. The mailing address for both parishes is 228 Church Avenue, Redgranite, WI 54970.
- Parish Office address (mailing): 228 Church Avenue, Redgranite, WI 54970.
- Office hours: Monday–Thursday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm (or by appointment).
- Telephone: (920) 566-4442.
- Fr. Nemali cell: (920) 621-7816.
- Email: [email protected] (parish office); [email protected] (Fr. Nemali).
- Sacred Heart of Jesus Church: 2304 Liberty Street, Poy Sippi, WI 54967.
Saint Mark Cemetery
The shared parish bulletin for the Saint Mark and Sacred Heart of Jesus cluster lists the Saint Mark Cemetery address as 1203 County Road EE, Redgranite. The Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery itself is also documented in Waushara County records as a separate burial ground associated with this parish.
- Saint Mark Cemetery: 1203 County Road EE, Redgranite.
- Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery: documented in Poy Sippi township, Waushara County.
Pastors & rectors through the years
- Rev. John Quigley
Presided at a wedding at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Poy Sippi, in 1963 (per published obituary).
- Rev. Hubert Wojak
Presided at a funeral at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Poy Sippi, in 1978 (per published obituary).
- Father Kyle Sladek
Former parochial vicar of St. Pius X; served as administrator of St. Mark, Redgranite and Sacred Heart of Jesus, Poy Sippi.
- Rev. Fr. Jaya Prakash (J. P.) Nemalicurrent
Current Administrator of the linked parishes of St. Mark and Sacred Heart of Jesus.