Brainerd Catholic
South Cluster
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Saturday
4:30PM - St. Andrew’sSunday
8AM - St. Mathias
10AM - St. Andrew’s -
Tue - 5:30PM - St. Andrew’s
Wed - 8AM - St. Andrew’s
Thurs - 8AM - St. Andrew’s
Fri - 8:30AM - St. Mathias -
Tue - 4:30PM - St. Andrew’s
Sat - 3:30PM - St. Andrew’s
Sun - 7:30AM - St. Mathias (First Sundays only)Confession also available by appointment; call parish office.
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Queen of Peace Adoration Chapel (St. Andrew’s)
Click on chapel link above to view hours.
Parish Info
Online Giving
Forms & schedules
New to our community?
We would love to welcome you as a parishioner at St. Andrew’s or St. Mathias! Fill out our interest form to learn more about registering for a parish.
Worship & Sacraments
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Baptisms
A baptism may be scheduled following preparation classes. The parishes here in Brainerd offer a half-day retreat format for Baptismal Preparation, generally held the second Saturday every other month.
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Becoming Catholic
FUSE is for any adult in the Brainerd Lakes area who desires to dive deeper into the faith and learn more about what our faith really means. FUSE is engaging, truthful, exciting, and at times even surprising!
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Weddings
Engaged couples should contact the parish office and speak with a priest at least 6 months in advance of a desired wedding date. This allows time for the diocesan marriage preparation to be completed.
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Funerals
At the time of death, one should contact the funeral home, who will help arrange all necessary details for care of the deceased and for the funeral rites. After you meet with the funeral home staff, they will contact our parishes to arrange a time for the funeral.
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First Reconciliation
Preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is primarily for 2nd graders, but 3rd-4th grade students who have not received these sacraments may also attend this preparation.
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First Communion
Preparation for receiving the Sacraments of Reconciliation and Eucharist is primarily for 2nd graders, but 3rd-4th grade students who have not received these sacraments may also attend this preparation.
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Confirmation
Confirmation Prep is a three-year high school program to prepare young people to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation as well as teaching them how to live out fully the grace that comes with the Sacrament.
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Anointing of the Sick
Anointing of the Sick is a sacrament of healing for those who are seriously ill, face major surgery, are weakened by advanced age, or are preparing for death. The Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick is offered in our parishes by request.
Get Involved!
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If you are interested in becoming an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, Lector, Usher, Altar Server, Cantor, Choir Member, or Accompanist, please contact the parish office at 218-829-1340.
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St. Mathias Contact: Rosanne Caughey 218-831-3376 or email at rosannecaughey877@gmail.com
St. Andrew's Contact: Liz Holt 218-831-3592 or email at st.andrew.ccw.brainerd@gmail.com
We meet once a month to pray, discuss the month's activities, and enjoy the fellowship of the group. The parish work of CCW is divided so that everyone can participate. There are further service opportunities on deanery and diocesan committees for those who are called to do more. You can be involved as much or as little as fits your schedule.
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Contact: Adam Rademacher at 320-250-0146 or email at aprademacher@gmail.com.
Monthly meetings are held at St. Mathias Catholic Church basement.
It is through six key areas of service - faith, community, family, youth, fellowship, and respect for life - that the Knights of Columbus truly makes a difference. Our faith is our foundation. Dedicated to the Catholic Church's growth and her good works, we support religious outreach and promote vocations in an effort to strengthen the faith that unites us.
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Contact: Parish Office at 218-829-1340
The BeFriender Ministry is a group of trained lay volunteers commissioned by Brainerd Lakes Catholic Churches (BLCC). They offer emotional and spiritual support to those experiencing grief or loss by being a listening presence and a companion on the journey through difficult times.
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Contact: St. Vincent de Paul Society at 218-656-0345
By the grace of God and the blessings of our charitable donors, SVDP assists neighbors, who have exhausted all other resources, to pay utility, rent, car repairs, dental assistance, and more!
The SVDP chapter for Brainerd/Baxter, named St. Teresa of Calcutta’s Conference, meets twice a month at St. Andrew’s Church in Brainerd. Meeting dates are the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 4:00 pm.