The Catholic Communities of St. Edward, Elmdale, St. Francis of Assisi, St. Francis & St. Mary, Upsala
Pastor: Fr. Jimmy Joseph V.C. Phone: (320) 573-2975 Email: triparishcom@gmail.com Bookkeeper: Randi Klasen 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




St. Francis of Assisi Catholic United Financial Matching Grant Breakfast

February 23, 2020
Council #296













St. Mary Quilt Bingo
Feb. 16, 2020
St. Valentine's Meal
Feb. 15, 2020
Living Rosary
January 26, 2020

Thank you to everyone who attended
Special thank you to Eric & Julie and family for coordinating this event!
2019 St. Francis Fall Festival
August 25, 2019
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The Slewfoot Family Band will be at the 2020 St. Francis Fall Festival too!
Mark your calendar for Aug. 23, 2020!






First Communion
May 5, 2019
Congratulations to the 2nd Graders from all three parishes who received the Body & Blood of Our Lord for the first time! Thank you to Fr. Jeremy Theis and everyone who helped prepare the students for this wonderful Sacrament!


Confirmation
Sunday, March 31, 2019
All Saint - St. Hedwig
Thank you to Bishop Donald Kettler, Fr. Jeremy Theis, and everyone who prepared our young people to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation!

Congratulations:
Adam Blonigen (Sebastian)
Alison Harren (Tabitha)
Raymond Kokett (Vincent)
Laura Lange (Teresa)
Michael Lange (Sebastian)
Anna Lehner (Cecilia)
Devin Prokott (Raphael)
Collin Prom (Joseph)
Abigail Ripplinger (Elizabeth)
Alex Roerick (Francis)
Amber Roerick (Marie)
First Reconciliation
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Congratulations to our young people from St. Edward, St. Francis and St. Mary who made their First Reconciliation!




St. Valentine's Meal
February 16, 2019





St. Francis Christmas Eve Social
December 24, 2018




St. Francis Religious Ed Christmas Party
December 19, 2018



Volunteer & Staff Appreciation Dinner

Sunday, Dec. 16, 2018
Thank you to all the volunteers and staff that help to make the parishes work and run smoothly!

Thank you to Jordie's Trailside Cafe for catering a delicious meal!






Blanket Bingo
Sunday, October 7, 2018
Thank you to everyone who attended our Blanket Bingo! We were able to send a check for $653. 55 to The Eagles Nest in Sauk Centre from the Religious Ed program. A special thank you to all the students who helped tie all the blankets, Bob Theisen for all his help in setting up the Bingo, and Brittany Harren, Jackie Goebel, and Sara MacArthur for making and serving the luncheon afterwards.
“So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10




St. Francis Fall Festival
Sunday, August 26, 2018
Thank you to Bishop Kettler for celebrating Mass and our festival with us!
Thank you to all the volunteers who put in countless hours to put on another great Fall Festival!! Without all your dedication, this celebration would never happen!

The first customer!
Mark your calendars for next year - Sunday, August 25, 2019!!

Preparing food without electricity!
Youth Group July 7, 2018 Bike Trip

Eagles Healing Nest Dinner Fundraiser
June 24, 2018
Thank you to all who came to support the Eagles Healing Nest!


Totus Tuus
June 17 - June 22, 2018
Thank you to all the volunteers who made Totus Tuus possible! It was outstanding!!

Grades 1-6

Grades 7-12
Grades 1- 6
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Grades 7-12
First Communion
St. Francis
May 6, 2018

Congratulations!!
First Communion
St. Mary's & St. Edward's
April 29, 2018
Congratulations!!

Confirmation
April 24, 2018
Thank you to:
Bishop Donald Kettler
Fr. Jeremy Theis
Chantelle Frie
& everyone who helped prepare our young adults for Confirmation


Volunteer Appreciation Dinner
April 22, 2018

Thank you to all our volunteers!
If you have pictures from Parish Celebrations, (Confirmation, First Communions, Breakfasts, etc.) please email them to Webmaster238@yahoo.com Be sure to include a description and your contact information in case more information is needed. Please note - if you send pictures, they will be put on the web for all to see and share in the joy of the celebrations!