Welcome to the church of St. Mary of the Lake in White Bear Lake

We are a joyful and welcoming Catholic community centered in the Eucharist–forming disciples who know,
follow and go forth to share Jesus Christ.

Dear St. Mary’s Families and Small Groups,

“Christianity hasn’t been tried and found wanting, it has been tried and found difficult.” (G.K. Chesterton)

My Pastor’s Portions for this weekend is one that I exhort every St. Mary’s Family and Small Group to prayerfully read, discuss, and share. With the division and polarization that are so present in our families, churches, nation, and world today, it is imperative that we heed what Jesus commands of each of His disciples, however difficult it may be to live the full Gospel, as G.K. Chesterton relates. For this reason, I’m asking that every St. Mary’s Family and Small Group pause wherever you are at – just for this week – in your catechesis or book study to prayerfully read and sincerely dialogue about the remedy Arthur Brooks offers to heal our nation. Let us not be afraid to open wide the doors of our hearts to Christ.

Healing the Nation – Read HERE

– Fr. Eilen


Coming Soon!

3rd Annual Praise and Worship Concert: Your Way’s Better

St. Mary’s Music Ministry is excited to bring you another fall concert, this time in collaboration with our high school ministry and a featured children’s choir!  After an hour of […]

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Monthly Next Level Youth Group Gatherings

Next Level is a collaborative high school youth ministry effort of East Metro Catholic Churches. Every month, a different parish will host a gathering for all the teens from all […]

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