St. Lawrence

Catholic Church

16180 336th Street SE Mentor, MN 56736

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Mass Times

Friday: 9:00 a.m.
Sunday: 10:30 a.m.
Reconciliation

Before Mass or any time by appointment.

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Today's Readings
- Memorial of Saint Paul Miki and Companions, Martyrs
  
  Reading 1 Gn 1:1-19
  Responsorial Psalm Ps 104:1-2a, 5-6, 10 and 12, 24 and 35c
  Gospel Mk 6:53-56
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