Knights of the Altar is for boys and young men who wish to serve for Holy Mass. As altar servers, they assist the priest at the altar and learn the sacred order and solemn beauty of the liturgy while growing in reverence, virtue, responsibility and leadership.
Boys (3rd-12th grade) who have received their First Holy Communion and have been confirmed are invited to join.
Altar server training is the first Saturday of the month (Oct-Apr) from 10:00-11:30am (pizza after the training). New servers are paired with experienced ones as they learn. Opportunities to serve are Sunday and weekday Masses, funerals and weddings.
Handmaids and Mary Marthas is a vibrant community of young ladies in grades 4-12. United in their desire to live a virtuous life, they appreciate their dignity as beloved daughters of the Heavenly Father, celebrate their femininity, learn about virtues and the saints, strive to understand womanhood in relationship with our Heavenly Father and our Lady, and learn practical ways to serve in the parish and community. United in friendship, faithfulness, and joyful service, the group seeks to imitate our Lady’s humble declaration “I am the handmaid of the Lord” and to live in the spirit of Sts. Mary and Martha through prayer and active love.
Meetings take place the first Saturday of the month (October-May) from 10:00am-11:30/noon in the Cathedral Social Hall or Wanzek Center.
Activities have included but are not limited to:
Learn about parish ministries
Help at food pantries
Take field trips
Baking activities
Host Mother’s Day breakfast
Help set up for St. Nicholas Festival and Spring Celebration
For more information, contact: Teresa 218-396-0838
St. Mary’s Youth Group is an up-and-coming group at the Cathedral, welcoming youth ages 13-20. Its primary goal is to foster authentic friendships and a strong sense of Catholic community through fun, meaningful gatherings, and service opportunities. Activities include but are not limited to:
Worship nights
Field trips
Escape rooms, lock ins, game nights, and dances
Participation in parish and diocesan events
Whether you're new or returning, this is a place to grow in faith, connect with peers and joyfully serve the Church.
For more information or to volunteer, contact: Claire 701-936-4106