St Mary's Catholic Church

Northern Lakes Catholic Communities is a welcoming Catholic community in Eagle River, Wisconsin, consisting of five parishes: St. Albert, St. Kunegunda, St. Mary, St. Peter, and St. Theresa. Learn more about their mission.

Northern Lakes Catholic Communities is a vibrant Catholic community in rural Wisconsin, bringing together five parishes into one spiritual family. The community emphasizes worship, fellowship, and faith formation for all ages. With a focus on accessibility and inclusivity, the churches offer a range of services and programs to support spiritual growth and community engagement.

The community is served by two priests, Father Ron Serrao and Father Raja Birusu, and a dedicated staff who manage various ministries and outreach efforts. Meet the staff.

Worship Times

• St. Albert (Land O’Lakes): Mass on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 9:15 a.m. More details
• St. Kunegunda (Sugar Camp): Mass on Thursday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 10:30 a.m. More details
• St. Mary (Phelps): Mass on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m. More details
• St. Peter (Eagle River): Mass on Friday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 11:00 a.m. More details
• St. Theresa (Three Lakes): Mass on Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. and Sunday at 8:30 a.m. More details

Ministries and Services

The community offers a variety of ministries, including faith formation for children and youth, sacramental preparation, and outreach programs. Faith Formation includes classes for all ages, with a focus on engaging families in spiritual growth.

Facilities

Each parish has its own church and associated facilities, including a thrift shop and community spaces for events and gatherings. St. Peter Thrift Shop and St. Theresa Thrift Shop are popular community resources.

Events

The community hosts various events throughout the year, including golf tournaments and youth benefit events. Upcoming Events are listed on the parish calendar.

Newcomers are warmly welcomed, and the community encourages participation in various ministries and outreach programs. Learn more about being new.

St. Mary's Catholic Church in Phelps, part of the Northern Lakes Catholic Communities, offers a traditional Mass experience with clear service times and a family-friendly approach to faith formation. The parish emphasizes inclusivity and community engagement through ministries like Youth Ministry and Dinner Angels, alongside accessible facilities and annual events that foster fellowship.

Pros

• Clear, posted worship times for St. Mary's parish (Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. and Sunday at 7:30 a.m.)
• Welcoming environment for newcomers with explicit emphasis on fellowship and community
• Faith formation programs for children and families
• Accessible facilities including community spaces and thrift shops
• Active outreach initiatives like the Dinner Angels ministry
• Annual events such as the golf tournament and Celebrate the Sound music gathering