Enclosed is the rundown of services, including all Masses, Penance Services, and Stations of the Cross within the Come to the Water ACC for St. Nicholas Church in Belle River, Immaculate Conception Church in Osakis, and The Church of St. Mary in Alexandria. For information on Fish Frys within the ACC, click here. To learn […]

This spring take a trip throughout the Midwest to see several Marian Shrines.  Travel to Illinois to see the Shrine of the Grotto of the Redemption (The visionary creation of Father Paul Matthias Dobberstein, a German-born priest.) Next see the marvel that is the St. Louis Arch in Missouri.  Follow that up with a tour through […]

This November, Verso Ministries and Fr. Matt will guide you on a pilgrimage to some of the most amazing Marian apparitions in Europe.  Travel to Spain, France and Portugal and pray the holy rosary in the grotto where Mary appeared to St Bernadette and at the healing baths in Lourdes. Attend Mass in the Cathedral-Basilica […]

Enjoy a fun day out on Smith Lake.  It’s a celebration of all three of our ACC Parishes: Immaculate Conception Church, St. Nicholas Church, and The Church of St. Mary.  Sunday, FEBRUARY 15, from 1:00-3:00 PM ON Smith Lake, between Alexandria and Osakis. It’s on a lake, so we might as well fish, right? But […]

The annual Fish Frys are set for each Friday in March.  Each Fish Fry runs from 4:30 – 7:00 pm.  MARCH 6 – The first one begins in Osakis with Immaculate Conception Church hosting at the Osakis VFW. MARCH 13 – The second Fish Fry is scheduled for St. Nicholas Church in Belle River.  (Stations […]

Register now for the upcoming Catholic Men’s Conference on Saturday, February 28 at St. John’s University in Collegeville.  The keynote speaker is an old friend of The Church of St. Mary, Craig Gould.  The theme of the conference is Walking Together as Brothers: A Call to Authentic Accompaniment.”  The conference runs from 8:30 am to 4:30 […]

Get ready for a fun night with an old friend of The Church of St. Mary, Craig Gould.  Thursday, February 26, from 6:30-8:30 pm, Craig will be the speaker during a special “Theology on Draft” night at Willy T’s (Inside the Holiday Inn).  The Diocese of St. Cloud, in partnership with One in Christ ACC […]

Enter Lent and walk through these 40 days with help from Sister Miriam James Heidland, SOLT.  Click here for a preview. To learn more, or to register for this healing journey, by contacting Lori at 320.760.3454 or catholicwomenstudy@gmail.com

The next Beans & Bingo will be held Saturday, February 21, after 5PM Mass in the Great Hall. Youth who are attending the Damascus Summer Camp and Steubenville are helping. Included in your meal will be delicious chili, along with all the fixings.  For dessert enjoy bars. It is free will donation. *For a tease […]

Join other families from around the diocese to celebrate your Catholic faith. The day includes a carnival, sessions for children-teens-parents, lunch, service projects, Mass and more! Parent/Caregiver Sessions – Designed to address the needs of parents today, with multiple topics to choose from, pick one that meet your needs. Teen Session – Intended to engage teens in […]

All Catholic women are invited to gather on the last Monday of the month for WINE (Women in the New Evangelization).  It begins with Mass at 5:30 pm and ends in the Great Hall with fellowship and socializing at 6:30 pm.  All are welcome.

Young adults from our Come to the Water ACC are invited to get-together with each other, every Tuesday Night starting at 6:00 pm.  MOST gatherings will be at the Lighthouse (just north of The Church of St. Mary). Enjoy anything from games, movies, Rosary walks, community, prayer, plus snacks and conversation. It’s an opportunity to […]