About St. Peter the Apostle · Park Rapids, Minnesota
St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church in Park Rapids, Minnesota, is a Roman Catholic parish dedicated to helping people meet and know God through sacramental worship and service. The parish serves the spiritual and personal needs of its members and all of God’s people, especially those in need. It is part of the Diocese of Crookston and operates alongside St. Mary’s Church in Two Inlets. The parish offers Mass, Reconciliation, Adoration, youth faith formation, and community ministries.
- Patron
- St. Peter the Apostle
- Rector
- Father Joe Richards
- Diocese
- Diocese of Crookston
Why belong here
Join a community rooted in sacramental worship and the Word of God, offering spiritual support, youth faith formation, and outreach to those in need. The parish welcomes all, especially those hurting, and provides ministries that foster personal growth and Christian service.
Mass times at St. Peter the Apostle
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- 8:00 am
- 4:00 pm
- Saturday
Adoration times
- Thursdays 6:00 am to 1:00 pm
- Summer: Main sanctuary available for personal prayer during regular business hours
Mission & Vision
St. Peter’s Church is a community of faith in the Roman Catholic tradition. The mission is to help people meet and know the compassionate God through personal commitment to the Lord and Christian service to others.
Parish Staff
- Father Joe Richards, Pastor
- Deacon John Zinniel, Spiritual Mentor
- Annette Haas, Youth Ministry and Faith Formation Safe Environment Coordinator
- Lynn Gartner, Secretary and Bookkeeper
- Darryl Hensel, Cemetery Sexton
Mass & Services
Mass is celebrated Saturday at 5:00 pm and Sunday at 8:30 am. Daily Mass times are listed in the weekly bulletin. Reconciliation is available Saturday at 8:00 am and 4:00 pm. Adoration is held Thursday mornings from 6:00 am to 1:00 pm during summer. The Rosary is prayed 30 minutes before each Mass.
Ministries & Outreach
The parish offers youth faith formation, safe environment programs, and community support through the Society of St. Vincent de Paul and the Good Shepherds Conference. These groups assist regardless of religion, creed, gender, wealth, or ethnic origin.