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.

Pope Francis, on June 19th, apointed a new bishop for our diocese, Fr. Michel Mulloy of the Rapid City diocese. You can read about him here. 

Praise God for answering our prayers. We also thank God for Fr. Jim Bissonette who served as the Diocesan Administrator for our diocese during this transition period. Let us pray for Bishop-elect Fr. Michel Mulloy as he prepares to join us here in our diocese, that our people will receive him with open hands and hearts.

Governor Walz signed a new Emergency Executive Order this week for Covid-19. It mandates that all Minnesotans are required to wear a mask at any indoor gathering, especially where physical distancing is not possible or practiced. It also exempts any individual with a medical or mental condition that wearing a mask would compromise their ability to breath. Also those who cannot remove the mask without assitance and children 5 years of age and younger are exempted.

We have made many changes to our churches to make sure we are following the previous mandates from the state. Our churches are setup to keep people who are not related and who do not live together 6 feet apart. We have made changes to the way we distribute holy Communion and other things.

In light of this new executive order, I highly recommend that everyone who wishes to attend Mass in our churches, should wear a mask, especially when entering and exiting the building. Once seated, those individuals with health conditions that would make them uncomfortable or prevent them to breath properly when wearing a mask can then remove them. But they have to remember to put them back on before they leave the pew.

I will start wearing a mask when distributing holy Communion and when greeting people at the end of Mass.

We are all called to be our sisters' and brothers' keepers, and this is one of the ways we can help keep each other safe from the virus. Let us remember the words of St. Paul in this Sunday's liturgy in Romans ;28: "We know that all things work for good for those who love God, who are called according to his purpose."  Every little sacrifice that we make to make those who are and feel vulnerable to the virus will go a long way in our journey to our destination, eternal salvation.

I urge you, sisters and brothers, as you pastor and servant, let us help make each other feel safe and welcomed to our Eucharistic celebration as we seek to serve God through one another.

God bless you all and your families.