We are a warm, welcoming parish community located approximately 30 miles north of Brainerd, MN in the heart of the Lake Country. We have been established in the community of Emily since 1951. We invite you to come and worship with us anytime you are in the area!
Video From Bishop Felton
Below is a video from Bishop Felton, wishing everyone a happy Christmas season and also explaining the recent release of his pastoral letter. You can find this letter, in it's entirety, by clicking on the "Pastoral Letter" tab in the Main Menu and then clicking the link.
Mass Times
Daily Masses at St. Emily's are:
Wednesdays at 8:30 am and every Friday (except for the first Friday of each month) at 8:30 am.
The Angelus & the Rosary are at 8:00 am before Daily Mass
First Friday Masses are celebrated at Whitefish at the Lakes Senior Living in Crosslake at 10:00 am.
Please check the Parish Calendar for all available Masses for our cluster.
Reconciliation is the first Saturday of each month at 10:30 am, and the second and fourth Sundays of each month before the 10:30 am Mass. You may also make an appointment for private confession by contacting Fr. David.
There will be First Saturday Devotions and Mass on the first Saturday of each month. Mornings begin at 9:45 am with prayers for the Intentions of Pope Francis and recitation of the Rosary. Mass is at 10:00 am followed by confession at the usual time of 10:30 am.
Please DOUBLE CHECK times/cancellations by consulting the Parish Calendar (click the tab above) or look at the Event Calendar listing in the bulletin. Thank you!
Eucharistic Adoration
Eucharistic Adoration will be taking place every Wednesday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm beginning on September 6, 2023. You may stop in to spend some time with our Lord during any of those hours for as long as you have time for. If you would like to sign up to be a regular guardian in a designated, one hour time slot, please see the sign-up sheets in the narthex.
Office Hours
Tuesday Noon- 2 pm
Wednesday 9:30 am-2 pm
Thursday 9:30 am-2 pm
Friday 9:30 am-2 pm
ELECTRONIC GIVING FOR MOBILE DEVICES
IF YOU ARE ON A MOBILE DEVICE & would like to give a donation to St. Emily's electronically, please click the link below:
https://engage.suran.com/stemily/s/give/new-gift
UPDATES
To check for announcements regarding changes or other events, please check the parish calendar by clicking on the Parish Calendar tab above. Events will also be posted to our St. Emily's Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/StEmilysCatholic/.
You may support our parish by mailing in your donations to (St. Emily's Church; PO Box 25; Emily MN 56447) or by going to the "Donate" tab on this website and donating electronically or click on the link in the Electronic Giving for Mobile Devices box on this page.
If you should need to see someone about church business during the summer months please use the north door right outside the office (facing City Park)--during the winter months please use the small entry door at the front of the church.
Please click on the bulletin link to download the most up-to-date copy which will have the latest cancellations and information available about events for our cluster.
Clergy
Fr. David Forsman, Pastor
Deacon James Kirzeder
Deacon Barry Olson
Staff
- Kayleen Fletcher, Office Manager
- Paula Fletcher, Bookkeeper
- James Grimes, Accompanist
- Nancy Hathaway, Accompanist
Our Sister Parish, Immaculate Heart in Crosslake
Safe Environment Reporting
Official Duluth Diocese CCW Site
