Upcoming Youth Events
Dinner Club, July 20
Summers are made to connect with friends. Here are several remaining opportunities to connect your spirit AND your stomach this summer. Dinner Club begins each of these nights with Mass at 5:30 pm at The Church of St. Mary, followed by a meal at a local restaurant.
All ACC Youth in Grades 8-12 are invited.
DATES ARE: July 20, August 3, and 17, 2026.
*If you need a ride, call Cassie at 320.460.5325 or text 320.808.9599
Be one of 7 students from the Come to the Water ACC who dive deeper into their faith through Net Ministries' Lifeline Upper Room during the 2026-2027 school year. Be a part of five "Upper Room" experiences and a three-day Upper Room Retreat. Get special presentations, Q & A with the Lifeline speakers, time for worship, and much more.
Sign up here. Registration is $200.
*Questions call Cassie at 320.460.5325 or text 320.808.9599
MCCL's 2026 Life Leadership Camp will take place June 22-25 (for grades 9-12) and Aug. 9-12 (for grades 6-8) in Paynesville, Minnesota. Registration is now open.
Life Leadership Camp is MCCL's annual pro-life summer camp for young people. Please note that, in a change from past years, we're now offering two different camps—one for middle school students and one for high school students. Students and parents should make plans now!
Life Leadership Camp — middle school: August 9-12 at Koronis Ministries (Paynesville, MN)
For students who will enter grades 6-8 in the fall. Register now.
Life Leadership Camp — high school: June 22-25 at Koronis Ministries (Paynesville, MN)
For students who will enter grades 9-12 in the fall. Students must be under the age of 18. Register now.
Make sure the summer fun includes you!
2025-2026 6th-12th graders are invited to Valleyfair on Monday, July 27. Friends Welcome! Cost is $65 and includes Valleyfair entry and bus fees.
Pick up for Parkers Prairie will be at 7:15 am at St. Williams Church. Others will meet at St Mary's in Alexandria on 4th Ave E at 7:45 am.
Approximate return time in Alex is 7:15 pm; Parkers Prairie is 7:45 pm. Bring breakfast, lunch and snacks, or money for food. Valleyfair is cashless. See below for more info and plan accordingly.
https://www.valleyfair.com/cashless.
A total of 47 spots are available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so sign up early. Deadline is Monday July 20. Chaperones are needed. Reach out to Cassie or Amy or include in your youth sign-up.
To register, click HERE.
Learn about and participate in our faith through weekly Faith Formation classes at The Church of St. Mary. In addition to class time, students will hear great Catholic speakers on a host of topics, participate in various volunteer projects with non-profits in the area, and participate in the Sacraments of the Eucharist, Confession, and eventually Confirmation. All this, while having fun too. Parents are encouraged to participate in their child's faith, but on several nights during the faith formation year, you are welcome to join us for special family nights.
Youth Ministry Staff
Tammy Huss
Director of Faith Formation
320-460-5324
Cassie Klimek
Youth & Young Adult Minister
320-460-5338
Jodi Vanderheiden
Family & Faith Formation Coordinator
320-460-5324
Alexandria, MN
420 Irving St., Alexandria MN
320-763-5781
stmary@stmaryalexandria.org
Weekend Mass:
Saturday 5:00 PM
Sunday 8:00 & 10:00 AM
Weekday Mass:
Monday 5:30 PM
Tuesday 8:30 AM
Wednesday 8:30 AM
Thursday 5:30 PM
Friday 8:30 AM
Osakis, MN
306 West Oak St., Osakis, MN
320-859-2390
info@icosakis.org
Weekend Mass:
Saturday 4:00 PM
Sunday 10:30 AM
Weekday Mass:
Thursday 9:00 AM
First Friday of the Month 8:00 AM
Carlos, MN
9473 Co Rd 3 NE, Carlos, MN
320-852-7041
stnickbelleriver@gmail.com
Weekend Mass:
Sunday 8:30 AM
Weekday Mass:
Wednesday 8:30 AM