The Catholic Communities of Immaculate Conception, St. Louis and St. Mary's

Weekend Mass - Saturday at 4:30 PM
Confessions - 4:00 PM or by appointment.
Weekday Mass - Thursday at 8:30 AM                                                                                                Note: Mass at Villa Vista suspended until further notice.

Physical Address: 5944 Highway 210, Cromwell, MN. 55726

Mailing Address: P.O Box 378, Floodwood, MN.  55736

Driving Instructions here.

Weedend Masses

Saturday - 6:30 PM

Sunday Mass - 10:30 AM
Confessions -  10:00 AM or by appointment
                          Saturday 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Weekday Masses - Tuesday & Wednesday at 8:30 AM

Physical Address: 105 4th Avenue East, Floodwood, MN 55736

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 378 Floodwood, MN 55736

Driving instructions here.

Sunday Mass:  8:00 AM
Confessions:  7:30 AM or by appointment
Weekday Mass:  Friday at 8:30 AM followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament and Benediction.

First Saturdays in honor of the Blessed Virgin Mary - 8:30 AM

Physical Address: 9999 Highway 133, Meadowlands, MN 55765

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 378 Floodwood, MN 55736

Driving instructions here.

As the world goes through these difficult times with the widespread of the Coronavirus, it is most helpful to remember that God lives. God, good as he is to us, only desires the best for us. That doesn't mean that he will not allow evil like the coronavirus to happen. Let us remember that the coronavirus is man-made and not made by God. It is when we use our freedom and our talents in a way that is sinful and against the plans of God for us that disaster and epidemics happen.

God also provides protection and refuge for us in times like these. Apart from the prayers and intercessions of our Blessed Mother, the "Help of Christians" and "Refuge of sinners", there are numerous saints who have set great examples for us and have obtained healing for many believers over the centuries who have asked for their intercessions. Read about two of such saints here.

I pray that you stay safe and healthy until all calms down and we can get together again around the altar to celebrate God's love in the Holy Eucharist.

I am posting the new directives for the Diocese for us to follow and the timeline for it to be effective. You can read it here in this letter from Fr. James Bissonette to the clergy. 

In the May 13 press conference from the CDC, it is stated that "....fully vaccinated people no longer need to wear masks or physically distance in any setting except where required by federal, state, local or teritorial law or rules..."

From the Office of governor Walz on May 14: "Governor Tim Walz today announced the end of Minnesota's statewide mask requirement, aligning Minnesota with the new CDC's guidance on face covering. Minnesotans who are not fully vaccinated are strongly recommended to wear face coverings indoors."

From the City of Duluth Communications Office (May 14): "Beginning today, the City will no longer enforce the mask ordinance.......It is also important to remember the CDC's guidance on easing mask wearing is for fully vaccinated people, and that some business sectors and nonprofits are still required to wear masks within their spaces and may require the public to do the same."

January 22 is the anniversary of the passing of that horrific abortion law that caused the death of millions of un-born babies in our country alone through abortion. Every year, at the anniversary of Doe vs Wade, the Pro-Life Movement have organized a 'March for Life' in numerous cities in our country. You can read about the Movement and many other articles about the effects of abortion, and also testimonies of people who were involved in the industries and what brought about their conversion here. 

As Catholics we should all be concerned about life and the preservation of life. We should all be praying for an end to this horrific and heinous sin against life and God. We should be advocates for the millions of the voiceless and powerless human beings in the womb who cannot speak or fight for their own right to live.

I urge you to pray for President Biden and his administration that they be advocates for life and do what every good Catholic should do, defend the dignity and sanctity of every human life at every stage.

The content of this website is updated regularly so find out more about the Pro-life movement.

You can access the Pro-Life website by going to www.pro-lifeatricles.org.

Growing in our faith requires Knowing our faith. Here are some resources that you can use to learn more about your Catholic faith. Some of these websites offer a great deal of information on matters of the Catholic faith and also suggestions on how to pray in order to better our personal prayer life.

• FORMED: Our parishes pay for an annual subscription to FORMED. Every parishioner can sign up for a personal account using this parish code - GPTWNB - to access all the programs that they offer. We have been using FORMED for RCIA, Marriage Prep, Community Adult Faith Formation (we started both at St. Louis and St. Mary's but with poor attendance) and some of youth programs. Make use of this subscription, after all we are paying for it. Click the link here to access it now www.formed.org
• St. Augustine Institute: Great and more profound insights into a variety of issues and questions that Catholics face today. It is free and you can also buy material online. The site is https://www.augustineinstitute.org/
• Faith Walk: Another free website is https://www.myfaithwalk.org. It offers great a deal of answers to many of your faith questions and prayer ideas.