About St. Thomas of the Pines Chapel · East Gull Lake, Minnesota
St. Thomas of the Pines Chapel is a small Catholic parish located at Madden’s Pine Beach East in East Gull Lake, Minnesota, serving the local community with regular worship and sacramental life. Though modest in size, it is part of the larger Brainerd Catholic cluster and shares resources and clergy with neighboring parishes. The chapel offers Mass, confession, and adoration, and is supported by a dedicated staff and volunteer ministry team. It is a place of spiritual nourishment for those in the Brainerd Lakes area, especially those near the lakefront.
- Patron
- St. Thomas
- Rector
- Fr. Michael Garry
- Diocese
- Diocese of Duluth
Why belong here
Join a welcoming community that offers regular Mass, sacraments, and opportunities to serve through ministries. Whether you’re new to the area or a lifelong parishioner, you’ll find support, fellowship, and spiritual growth at St. Thomas of the Pines Chapel. The parish is part of a larger network of parishes in Brainerd that share resources and clergy, making it easy to connect and participate.