St. Francis
About St. Francis
Part of the Catholic community of Brainerd, Minnesota, in the Diocese of Duluth, St. Francis offers a full weekly rhythm of worship, with daily morning Masses, a Thursday evening Mass, a Saturday vigil, and three Sunday liturgies at 7:30, 9:00, and 11:15. Many weekday and weekend Masses are also live-streamed, and First Saturday devotions and post-Mass adoration are part of parish life.
St. Francis is a Roman Catholic parish in Brainerd, Minnesota, part of the Diocese of Duluth. The parish offers Mass 10 times per week, including Sunday at 7:30 AM and 9 AM and 11:15 AM. Confession is available on Monday, Thursday, Saturday. View the full schedule below.
Mass Schedule
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Mass and sacrament times can change for holy days, seasons, and special events. Please confirm directly with the parish before visiting.
Confession Schedule
Monday
Thursday
Saturday
Programs & Ministries
RCIA / OCIA (Becoming Catholic)
RCIA / OCIA
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
FUSE
AdultsFUSE 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!
Faith Formation & Religious Education
Faith Formation
Faith Formation Director 218-829-1340, ext. 2923 djohnson@lakescatholic.org FUSE is a renewed faith formation avenue for adult education, aiding in both the evangelization and revitalization of faith
First Reconciliation Preparation
ChildrenSchedule: seasonal
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.
First Communion Preparation
ChildrenSchedule: seasonal
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.
Youth Ministry
Confirmation Prep
teensSchedule: seasonal
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.
Rosary Groups
Rosary Group
Schedule: Sunday
Men's Groups
Men's Group
Women's Groups
Women's Group
Choir & Music Ministry
Choir
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the Mass times at St. Francis? ▼
St. Francis Mass times: Sunday at 7:30 AM, 9 AM, 11:15 AM. Weekday Mass is also celebrated on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
When is confession at St. Francis? ▼
St. Francis confession times: Monday 7:30 AM - 8 AM, 7:30 AM; Thursday 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, 4:30 PM; Saturday 10 AM - 11 AM, 10 AM. Confession is also known as the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Is there a Saturday Vigil Mass at St. Francis? ▼
Yes, St. Francis celebrates Saturday Vigil Mass at 5 PM. The Saturday Vigil Mass fulfills the Sunday Mass obligation for Catholics.
Does St. Francis have daily Mass? ▼
Yes, St. Francis offers daily Mass on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. Common weekday Mass times: 8:15 AM, 5:30 PM.
Where is St. Francis located? ▼
St. Francis is located at 404 N. 9th Street, Brainerd, MN 56401. Get directions using the "Directions" button on this page.
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