Upcoming Youth Events
Gaga Ball & Game Night, Feb. 20
A fun night for Grades 6-12
- Friday, February 20, from 6:30-8:30 am in the SMS School Gym
- The first Friday in Lent
- Held in Alexandria, but open to youth from the whole ACC
- Snacks provided
Beans & Bingo, Feb. 21
A meal and fun for a good cause!
- Following the 5:00 pm Mass at The Church of St. Mary, enjoy a great Chili Supper in the Great Hall. It comes with all the fixings and delicious bars for dessert.
- It is an all you can eat meal with a free will donation.
- Proceeds will help support youth taking part in either the Damascus Summer Camp or the Steubenville Youth Conference.
Overcome challenges young women face.
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Girls in grades 8-12 are invited to participate in a book club. We will be reading Sincerely Stone Heart by Emily Wilson.
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Meeting dates Run from April 9 - July 30 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Lighthouse.
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Books will be provided. $5 donation is asked to cover the cost of the book. Pay at first book club or in Faith formation office.
- Register to be a part of the book club.
Young Life of Alexandria meets for club a couple of times each month; usually at 7:37 pm at the Alexandria Area YMCA.
Young Life's mission is to "Introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and helping them grow in their faith."
Learn more about Young Life HERE, or simply take a chance and go to the next Young Life Club.
Share in this dynamic event!
- Learn from Franciscan Friar, Fr. Agustino Torres
- Leave St. Mary's at 8:15 am for the Twin Cities
- Must sign up to attend.
- Rides will be available.
- Learn more about the speaker and the event on the registration page.
Pickleball, March 14
A fun night for Grades 9-12
- Saturday, March 14, from 7:00-9:00 pm Bling Squirrel Pickelball Courts
- Held in Alexandria, but open to youth from the whole ACC
- Snacks provided
- Bring court shoes
Breakfast with Father, March 18
Enjoy breakfast with Father
- Wednesday, March 18, from 7-8 am in the Great Hall
- Youth from the whole ACC in grades 6-12 welcome
- It is a free, catered breakfast from the Travelers Inn
- Bring a friend, it's a lot of fun, and great rolls to boot!
Spend an amazing three days at the Castaway Club Retreat near Detroit Lakes!
The 2026 retreat, titled "What He Says About You" is an opportunity for students in grades 9-12.
The dates of the retreat are March 20-22, 2026.
Questions: Reach out to Cassie 320-460-5338.
Learn about pay options and processes, as well as all of the amazing adventures and learning that await the 2026 participants!
Here's a video to provide more clarity.
At each Steubenville Youth Conference, teens experience a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that ignites their faith, strengthens their prayer life, and empowers them to live on mission long after the conference ends.
Sign up for the July 10-12, 2026 Conference in Rochester, MN.
A $150 down payment is required. Adults can sign up to chaperone.
Youth Ministry Staff
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