Join us for an evening of Praise & Worship Music at St. Francis beginning at 7:00pm. Bring your family and friends for a night filled with uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate faith and community. Our talented musicians and vocalists will guide us through an inspiring musical journey, creating an atmosphere of joy and reverence. All are welcome to this special event. Come and share in the spirit of unity and praise!

St. Francis Catholic church along with our co-host Widseth welcome you all to join us in the gathering space Tuesday, January 28th to attend our first-ever Brainerd Chamber “Business After Hours”. Social hour begins at 4:30 with drinks and appetizers along with several opportunities to tour our church. At 5:30 Chamber president Matt Kilian will be interviewing Father Michael Garry along with Widseth Architect and St. Francis parishioner Erica Marcussen. Please RSVP at the link below to help us anticipate our attendance for the evening. If you have further questions please reach out to Kevin Denny at kevin.denny@duluthcatholic.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
https://business.brainerdlakeschamber.com/ap/Events/Register/wZFxXNNTeCxCw

Join the Knights of Columbus after the 7:30 am and 9:00 am Mass at St. Francis on the following dates: October 6th, December 15th, January 26th, and February 2nd for a delicious pancake breakfast! Enjoy a variety of breakfast essentials, including french toast, pancakes, sausage, and eggs. All proceeds from the event will support various ministries and groups at St. Francis & All Saints. We look forward to seeing you there!

This year's March for Life will take place on Wednesday, January 22nd. 

Please join us in protecting the most vulnerable among us. Be their voice!

TOGETHER, we stand for the unborn.

TOGETHER, we can create a world where the beauty and dignity of every human life are valued and protected.

TOGETHER, we march for life.

Join us for an evening of Praise & Worship Music at St. Francis beginning at 7:00pm. Bring your family and friends for a night filled with uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate faith and community. Our talented musicians and vocalists will guide us through an inspiring musical journey, creating an atmosphere of joy and reverence. All are welcome to this special event. Come and share in the spirit of unity and praise!

All are invited to join us at St. Mathias for an evening of reflection and fellowship.

Join the Knights of Columbus after the 7:30 am and 9:00 am Mass at St. Francis on the following dates: October 6th, December 15th, January 26th, and February 2nd for a delicious pancake breakfast! Enjoy a variety of breakfast essentials, including french toast, pancakes, sausage, and eggs. All proceeds from the event will support various ministries and groups at St. Francis & All Saints. We look forward to seeing you there!

The next St. Mathias Church-sponsored Red Cross Blood drive is scheduled for December 13th! Click here to make your appointment!

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=StMathias

** Please note the date has changed from December 6th to Saturday December 7th) **

Join us for an evening of Praise & Worship Music at St. Francis beginning at 7:00pm. Bring your family and friends for a night filled with uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate faith and community. Our talented musicians and vocalists will guide us through an inspiring musical journey, creating an atmosphere of joy and reverence. All are welcome to this special event. Come and share in the spirit of unity and praise!

St. Andrew’s and St. Mathias youth grades 4 and over are invited for an evening of education, formation, and prayer.

RSVP by emailing st.andrews@lakescatholic.org or calling the Parish Office at 218-454-2927.

Everyone is warmly invited to a special Mass honoring the Feast of St. Andrew. Come and join us on Saturday, November 30th, 9:00am at St. Andrew's Church.

Beginning Saturday, the beautiful Christmas Anticipation Prayer is traditionally recited fifteen times a day until Christmas. This is a very meditative prayer that helps us increase our awareness of the real focus of Christmas and helps us prepare ourselves spiritually for His coming.

Join us at St. Mathias on Sunday, November 24th, at 1:30pm in the St. Mathias Social Hall. All are welcome for an afternoon of food, fellowship, and BINGO!

Join us at St. Andrew’s on Saturday, November 23rd after the 4:30pm Mass in the Social Hall. All are welcome for an evening of fun, food, and BINGO!

Get ready for the Annual CCW St. Francis Fall Bazaar! Saturday November 16th beginning at 8:30am-1:30pm in the St. Francis Social Hall. Enjoy crafts, raffles, baked goods, lunch and get some early Christmas Shopping done!

The St. Mathias annual Deer Hunter Mass will take place on Saturday, November 9th at 8:00pm. All are welcome! St. Hubert, pray for us.

Save the date for the highly anticipated 4th annual Artisan Fair at All Saints! Whether you are a talented and crafty Artisan showcasing your creations or someone who is simply looking to shop early for delightful Christmas gifts, this is an event you definitely won’t want to miss out on! Join us for a day filled with unique handmade goods and community spirit.

November 9th at All Saints Catholic Church 9:00am-3:00pm.
16898 Carlson Lake Rd, Brainerd, MN 56401

Artisans please contact Sue at 651-336-9242
Volunteers needed to help set up please contact Bonnie Staples at 218-892-0308

Join us for an evening of Praise & Worship Music at St. Francis beginning at 7:00pm. Bring your family and friends for a night filled with uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate faith and community. Our talented musicians and vocalists will guide us through an inspiring musical journey, creating an atmosphere of joy and reverence. All are welcome to this special event. Come and share in the spirit of unity and praise!

The Mass of Remembrance for St. Francis & All Saints will be held at the 5:00pm. Mass on November 2, 2024 at St. Francis Church in Brainerd, MN (9th and Juniper).

The candle lighting ceremony begins at 4:55pm. There will be a designated space to place a a picture of your loved one or a small bouquet of flowers. Please RSVP below if you plan to attend. For those who cannot attend, we will be live-streaming on our homepage.

For St. Andrew’s & St. Mathias Mass of Remembrance on November 3, 2024 during the 10:30AM mass. Please RSVP with the St. Andrew’s Parish Office at 218-454-1625.

Join the Knights of Columbus for a French toast and sausage breakfast on Sunday, October 20th after the 8:00am Mass at St. Mathias! Proceeds from the event will support the St. Francis of the Lakes Catholic School 8th grade trip to Washington D.C. All are welcome!

Meet our speakers!

Connie Bruesch I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I love God the Father, Jesus the Son, and the Holy Spirit. My ministry experience includes Director of High School Youth Ministry, Director of Middle School Faith Formation, Director of Ministry at Pacem in Terris Retreat Center, Founder and Executive Director of Transformed by Love Ministries, Chaplain at St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Chaplain for Pohl’s Pediatric Hospice.

Fr. Scott Padrnos
Fr. Scott grew up on the edge of Brainerd and Nisswa. His parents, Dan and Sue, owned and operated a small resort on Gull Lake, where Fr. Scott and his four siblings grew up working. After graduating from Brainerd High School in 2008, he went to St. John’s University in Collegeville for his undergraduate studies. He graduated with a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and returned to the resort in 2012. After a brief stint at Aerotech as a recruiter for businesses in the St. Cloud area, Fr. Scott returned home with plans to remain at the resort. However, the Lord had other plans. After an encounter with the living God, the desire to become a priest continued to grow. A few months later, he started the application process for seminary. He was ordained June 24, 2022, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Rosary in Duluth. In Fr. Scott's words, “I have fallen in love with Jesus Christ and desire to spread that fire of His love to everyone I encounter!”

Join us for an evening of Praise & Worship Music at St. Francis beginning at 7:00pm. Bring your family and friends for a night filled with uplifting melodies and heartfelt lyrics that celebrate faith and community. Our talented musicians and vocalists will guide us through an inspiring musical journey, creating an atmosphere of joy and reverence. All are welcome to this special event. Come and share in the spirit of unity and praise!