Come to the Water Youth Ministry, High School

Upcoming Youth Events
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Market & Bake Sale, April 11-12

Before and After all Masses on April 11 and 12 at The Church of St. Mary

Support summer programs for Youth Ministry students in grades 6-12 from the Come to the Water ACC and get something in return.

The Market and Bake Sale will take place in the Common Area of The Church of St. Mary before and after the 5 pm, 8 am, and 10 am Masses this weekend.

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Breakfast with Father, April 15

Enjoy breakfast with Father (with Special Guest Sister Laura Suhr)

  • Wednesday, April 15, 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!

 

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MOVIE NIGHT: "All or Nothing: Sr. Clare Crockett"

The compelling story of the vivacious, fun-loving, Hollywood-bound Irish girl who gave it all for Jesus.  See how she eventually said no to all the things that she had dreamed of as a child and found an even better life at the foot of the cross.

"All or Nothing: Sr. Clare Crockett" will be played Saturday, April 18, starting at 6:30 pm in the St. Mary's Lighthouse.

Pizza and snacks provided.

Grades 9-12.

Questions: contact Cassie at YouthMinister@stmaryalexandria.org or at 320.460.5338

Book Club, April-July

Overcome challenges young women face.

  • Girls in grades 8-12 are invited to participate in a book club. We will be reading Sincerely Stone Heart by Emily Wilson.

  • Meeting dates Run from April 9 - July 30 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Lighthouse.

  • 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 Winter & Spring Schedule

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.

Steubenville 2026, July 10-12

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.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  MAY 3, 2026

Current Grades 8-12
Total cost: $500
Includes: Ticket, meals, hotel, transportation, and T-shirt.
When registering, a shirt size is needed for each student signing up.
A $150 down payment is required. Adults can sign up to chaperone.

2026 Vocations Camp

Join Fr. Doug and seminarians for three days on a private residence on Lake Osakis packed with fishing, swimming, frisbee, kickball, confession, Mass, Adoration, lots of bacon and more. Draw closer to Jesus and learn to live a new life, saying with St. Paul, “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.”
Check-in: 9:00-9:30 a.m.
NOTE: Camp families are welcome to join for Mass on August 5 at 11 a.m.. with a potluck lunch to follow.
COST: $50 – Scholarship available
Questions, please contact Julie Jacobs at Julie.Jacobs@gw.stcdio.org or call (320) 251-5001. Deadline: July 13.
Our Mission
We seek to provide an engaging environment where young Catholic men are able to listen to the voice of Jesus Christ. We desire to instill in their lives the faith and trust to follow Him no matter where He may lead.
What to bring to camp:
Tent, sleeping bag, camp clothes, lawn chair, bug spray, flashlight, swimsuit, towel, shampoo, deodorant, tooth-brush, toothpaste, sunscreen, rosary. (please label items, so owner can be found)
What not to bring:
Cell phones.
(The vocations director and the seminarians helping with the camp will be giving out their cell phone number in case of emergency.)
Youth Ministry Staff
Tammy Huss
Director of Faith Formation
320-460-5324
Cassie Klimek
Youth Minister

320-460-5338

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

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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

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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

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