The Catholic Communities of St. Edward, Elmdale, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis & St. Mary, Upsala
Pastor: Fr. David Grundman (320) 309-4174 Bookkeeper: Randi Klassen Secretary: Jessie Johnson
Office: St. Mary's, 308 S. Main Street, P.O. Box 249, Upsala MN 56384 Phone: (320) 573-2132 Email: 238catholic@sytekcom.com
"Jesus told her, "I am the resurrection and the life; whoever believes in me, even if he dies, will live." Jn 11:25
Fifth Sunday of Lent




Adoration Schedule
St. Mary's - Weekly-Thursdays 12 - 9 pm St. Edward's - First Fridays 12 - 9 pm
St. Francis - Second Tuesdays 7 am - 7 pm
Holy Thursday Adoration Schedule:
6:00 p.m. Mass with Adoration until 9:30 p.m 8:00 p.m. Mass, St. Francis with Adoration until 11:00 p.m.
No Adoration on Good Friday
St. Edward's Catholic Church
8550 MN-238 Bowlus, MN 56314
Mass Times
Saturday Mass 8:00 p.m.
Confessions
Saturday 7:15-7:45 p.m.
St. Francis Catholic Church
44055 State Hwy 238 Freeport, MN 56331
Mass Times
Sunday Mass 8:00 a.m.
Confessions
Sunday 7:15-7:45 a.m.
St. Mary's Catholic Church
308 S Main St Upsala, MN 56384
Mass Times
Sunday Mass 10:00 a.m.
Confessions
Sunday 9:15 - 9:45 a.m.

Chrism Mass: March 30th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Individual Confessions: April 2: 7-9 p.m. St. Edward April 3: 7-9 p.m. St. Francis April 4 7-9 p.m. St. Mary's April 5th & 6th: 12-1 p.m. St. Mary
Stations of the Cross
Tuesday: 6:30 p.m. St. Mary 3/28, 4/4 Wednesday: 8:30 a.m. St. Francis 3/29, 4/5 Thursday: 8:30 a.m. St. Edward 3/30
Triduum Easter Mass Schedule
April 6th, Holy Thursday: 6:00 p.m. St. Mary's * Adoration until 9:30 p.m. 8:00 p.m. St. Francis * Adoration until 11:00 p.m.
April 7th, Good Friday: 12:00 noon St. Mary 3:00 p.m. St. Edward April 8th, Easter Vigil: 8:00 p.m. St. Edward April 9th, Raster Sunday: 8:00 a.m. St. Francis 10:00 a.m. St. Mary
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Confirmation: April 11th All Saints-St. Hedwig's at 7:00 p.m.
First Communion: April 30th St. Mary's, Upsala 10:00 a.m.
Totus Tuus Our Diocese is looking for college age students to lead Totus Tuus groups. Totus Tuus will be the week of July 8th-14th at St. Mary’s, Upsala. Youth from our cluster and surrounding parishes are welcome to attend. Totus Tuus offers them an intense summer of growing in their faith and sharing it with the younger generation. Click on the 'Totus Tuus' button to learn more. You can fill out an application by clicking the button.
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Tickets for the Smelt Fry Raffle can be purchased after Mass or in the St. Mary's Central Office.
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Young Women's Night for 11th & 12th grade: Our Fellowship and Bible Study meets every other Sunday 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. St. Mary's, Upsala Next meeting: March 19th. Contact: Brooke (320) 630-3215.
Rural Catholic Young Adult Group: New ! Join us for prayer, topical information, discussions, and social activities for Young Adults ages 18-30 who are looking to socialize with others. We meet a 7:00 p.m. on third Saturdays alternating between All Saints-St. Mary's, Holdingford and St. Mary's, Upsala. The April 15th meeting is at All Saints-St. Mary's, Holdingford. Call Janel (320) 290-2877 for more information.
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Where do we come from and where are we going? These questions are DECISIVE for understanding what it means to be human and how to orient our lives and our actions toward authentic fulfillment. Join Christopher West and Mike Mangione as they creatively weave together dynamic presentations with live music, movie clips, YouTube videos, and sacred art for an evening of beauty and reflection on the meaning of life, love, and human destiny. You will come away with a faith-filled vision of hope that will instill in you the sheer wonder and joy of being alive… For More Information: Cheryl Hellermann/ccarceneau@hotmail.com 320-248-6268
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Rural Catholic Singles Group: Join us for prayer, topical information, discussions, and social activities for single people ages 30-60 who are looking for support and socializing with other singles. We meet on the second Saturday of each month at 8:00 p.m. at All Saints-St. Mary's Church basement in Holdingford . Our next meeting is April 8th. Call or text Janel (320) 290-2877 for more information.
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Protect Life from the beginning to the end.
Rosary Walk for Life: All Saints-St. Mary's, Holdingford Please join us inside and outside church to pray for life. on March 28th from 4-5:00 p.m.
Grow in your Faith
Upcoming Bread Talk: April 16th at 2:00 p.m. at Thousand Lakes Brewing, Parkers Prairie with George Jay and special guests. Click on image for more places and dates.
Beginning in January, the Eucharistic Revival initiative is hosting a series of “BREAD Talks” in the diocese’s five regional deaneries, each at a different brewery. At each of the events, modeled after the popular Ted Talks, local speakers will share brief testimonies — their “eucharistic love stories.” Following their sharing, a main speaker will give a longer talk, about 20-30 minutes, on a eucharistic theme. These are in-person-only events. Come join us for these free, faith-filled gatherings
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CENTRAL OFFICE
St. Mary's Catholic Church
308 S Main St
PO Box 249
Upsala, MN 56384
320.573.2132 • 238catholic@sytekcom.com