It has been a pleasure to share with you this season of Advent and Christmas. I joined the staff as Parish Administrator in early December and have witnessed the spirit of Joy, Peace, Hope and Love in your worship that are the results of your relationship with Jesus Christ.

I have enjoyed meeting some of you and look forward to the time when we will all meet in person...[click the heading to read more]

I have been privileged to serve alongside an amazing staff, and with all of you, for 8½ years in my role as Parish Administrator for St. Richard’s Catholic Church. We have journeyed together as we supported three different pastors, raised over $1.2 million dollars to make several capital improvements throughout our campus, and evolved to make sense of what ministry means during the coronavirus pandemic... [read more]

St. Richard is now a teaching parish, collaborating with the Saint Paul Seminary to form future deacons and priests!

Farewell Car Parade for Fr. Mark on Saturday, June 27, 9:00am-10:00am

My name is Fr. Jim Liekhus, and I’m very excited to be your new pastor [effective July 1, 2020]. A number of you have already reached out to welcome me to your parish, which lines up perfectly with what Fr. Mark has told me about you: you are very welcoming. And chatty. Fr. Mark calling other people “chatty” is saying something. I am looking forward to getting to know you and the parish’s personality.... [click the heading to read more]

Do you know someone is energetic about parish life, experienced with buildings and grounds, and ready to embrace hands-on management in a team structure? Our parish is looking for a new Facilities Manager, as Tom Flood prepares to retire.

Did you know that Isidro is our longest-serving full time staff member?

Sheryl believes that our talented staff and committed parishioners are a team. We work together to make the day-to-day operations of the parish function and collaborate in ministry and service to our parish community. Keep reading...

Betsy is the longest-serving member of our professional staff. If you have attended a liturgy at St. Richard in the past 17 years, you have heard the fruits of her ministry.

We are running an occasional summer series in our bulletin with profiles of our professional staff. We hope this makes you feel even more at home when calling on the team who are here to serve St. Richard’s Catholic Church!

The church and school will be closed on Monday, January 15.

Want to experience a more meaning-filled Lent? Sign up for Lent Small Groups! Reflect, dialogue, and take action. Small group times are available on weekdays and weekends. Your friends and neighbors are most welcome!

It is in darkness and silence that abuse occurs and all too often it is only later that we realize that there were symptoms. Lay ministry volunteers, parents and catechists are in a special position to recognize signs of potential abuse suffered by children, the elderly or vulnerable adults, and bring it into the light. Won’t you join us in proactively protecting our most vulnerable community members? On Saturday, February 25, we will host safe environment training here at the church. All are welcome! Please pre-register online.

We have a Community News section in our bulletin highlighting everything from retreats and education events, to local dinners and volunteer opportunities.

Take the next step in 2017 - make St. Richard’s Catholic Church your parish home! Registration allows us to communicate with you about parish programs and record emergency contact information, as well as helping us to get an accurate view of who our parishioners are and how our resources should be allocated to best serve our community in 2017!

On May 14 & 15, we will be holding our second annual Gifts Celebration. During all Masses, our giftedness will be affirmed and blessed. In the Social Hall there will be tables showcasing a variety of ministries and programs that take place at St. Richard’s Catholic Church. It is an opportunity to acknowledge all the things that take place and all the people who make our parish home. Come help us celebrate—and maybe discover a new gift of your own!

This week, we are pleased to welcome our new Director of Faith Formation! Susie has provided us with a little intro to help us get to know her...

We are delighted to announce that we have hired a full time Director of Faith Formation effective January 5!

New this year - complete your registration online!

Please know that the St. Richard’s Church leadership is 100% committed to Youth Faith Formation and that we fully intend to hire a new director to replace Terri Hunt. Until a new director begins, Beth Gaetz will serve as Interim Coordinator of the Pre-Kindergarten through 8th grade Sunday morning program.