Sacraments and Pastoral Services

Instructions for Emergency Anointing of the Sick
If you or someone you know is in critical condition or near death call the Pastoral Center during business hours (9 am and 4 pm) if after hours call 218 253 2004 (priest's residence) or Sr. Lucille at 218 253 2070.

Daily Mass Schedule- see the weekly bulletin

Mass Intentions
Mass Intentions are scheduled throughout the year. To have a mass offered please contact the Pastoral Center at 218 253 2188. The offering for a Mass is $5.00.

Communion to the Sick
If you or someone you know is sick, hospitalized or homebound, please call the Pastoral Center at 218 253 2188. A Minister of Care will bring communion to those who cannot come to mass.

Pastoral Visitation
If you desire a home visit or counseling services please call the Pastoral Center at 218 253 2685.

Infant Baptism
Parents requesting that their child be baptized must be registered parishioners who are actively participating in the life of St. Joseph's Church. Baptism preparation classes are required if the child to be baptized is the first child in the family.

Marriages/Marriage Preparation and Annulments
Couples seeking the sacrament of marriage must be registered parishioners who are actively participating in the life of St. Joseph's Church. Notification of intent to marry must be provided six months in advance. If you are in need of an annulment of a marriage please call and the process can be initiated. For more information on the marriage preparation process, please call the Pastoral Center at 218 253 2685.

The Sacrament of Reconciliation
The sacrament of Reconciliation will be celebrated individually every Saturday at 4:30 PM at St. Joseph's Church in Red Lake Falls. A communal penance service is scheduled during Advent and Lent. Reconciliation can always be scheduled by appointment also, please call the Pastoral Center at 218 253 2685.

The Gift Shop
The Gift Shop is located in St. Joseph's School in Red Lake Falls and is available to purchase religious articles and cards from September through May. The School phone number is 218 253 2188.

Organizations and Activities
Choirs, Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Word, Worship and Service committees, Guild, Knights of Columbus, Sponsoring Couples for Marriage Preparation, SPIRIT Group, LIFE TEEN and Lay Carmelites. For more information call the Pastoral Center at 218 253 2685.

Brooks Parish Links
Serving the communities of
St. Joseph's of Red Lake Falls & Brooks

Phone 218-253-2685

Mailing Address:
P. O. Box 400
Red Lake Falls, MN
56750-0400

FAX: 218-253-2195

stjosephs@gvtel.com

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