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St. William

Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau

Directions

Address

County Road 806
Gainesville, MO 65655

Website

dioscg.org

About St. William

St. William Parish is a Roman Rite Catholic church located in Gainesville, MO, within the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The parish is named after Saint William of Vercelli, an Italian hermit and monastic founder who lived from approximately 1085 to 1142. He established the monastery of Montevergine.

The parish offers 3 Masses weekly, including one on Sunday. Confession is available at 4 scheduled times. Adoration is not currently listed.


St. William is a Roman Catholic parish in Gainesville, Missouri, part of the Diocese of Springfield-Cape Girardeau. The parish offers Mass 3 times per week, including Sunday at 8:30 AM. Confession is available on Sunday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.

Mass Schedule

Sunday

8:30 AM

Thursday

9:30 AM

Saturday

4 PM

Confession Schedule

Sunday

8 AM - 8:20 AMSummer Schedule 2025 is active
8 AM
8 AM

Saturday

3:30 PM - 3:50 PM
3:30 PM
3:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the Mass times at St. William?

St. William Mass times: Sunday at 8:30 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Thursday, Saturday.

When is confession at St. William?

St. William confession times: Sunday 8 AM - 8:20 AM, 8 AM, 8 AM; Saturday 3:30 PM - 3:50 PM, 3:30 PM, 3:30 PM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.

Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. William?

Yes, St. William celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 4 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.

Where is St. William located?

St. William is located at County Road 806, Gainesville, MO 65655. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.