St. Nicholas Catholic Church of Carver, MN

 

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Church History
The Church of St. Nicholas is located on a bluff overlooking the town of Carver and the scenic expanses of the Minnesota River Valley.  From the early 1850's to 1868 the area was a mission territory of the Benedictine priests of Shakopee.  In that latter year Fr. Magnus Mayr, O.S.B was appointed the parish's first pastor.  Under his direction the current church was built, and dedicated on the Feast of St. Nicholas, December 6, 1868.

A parish school was founded in 1876 and remained in operation until 1917.  In 1973 a Parish Education Center was constructed by parish volunteers under the direction of Fr. Evan Eckdorff, O.E.M., the parish's 28th pastor.  The parish also has two cemeteries, one about a mile west of the church (founded in 1872) and the other adjoining the church (dating from 1935).

In recent years, the interior of the church has undergone major renovation, and a project to add onto and remodel the old stone rectory has just been completed.

From 1876 to 1987, the parish was served by Fransciscan priests, either from nearby Chaska or from Sacred Heart parish in St. Paul.  Since 1987 it has been under the pastoral care of diocesan clergy.

The Parsh has an active Parish Pastoral Council, Finance and Property Board and R.E. program, and strong lay involvement in the worship life of the community.
Church Location

St. Nicholas is located at:
412 W 4th Street
Carver, MN 55315 
Food Shelf
Sunday, 20 January 2008
The parish council would like to invite all the kids no matter what age to help build the food shelfs.  The first Saturday and Sundy of every month bring an item and place it in the food shelf basket that will be place on the floor in front of the alter.  This will take place just after the lector has read the petitions and Father says the offertory prayer.  Once he sits down bring up your item.  The ushers will wait to do the collection until all the kids are back in their seats.

Any questions call a member of the Parish Council.
Last Updated ( Sunday, 20 January 2008 )
 
Reception of the Sacraments
Tuesday, 06 February 2007

   

Baptism:    Second Sunday of the Month, 11:15 AM

                    (Call Rectory regarding Pre-Baptismal program)

Penance (Reconciliation): Saturday 6:00-6:30 PM or by appointment

Marriage: Call pastor six Months in advance to make arrangements

Sacrament of the Sick:    Any time - Call pastor at 952448-2345 
Last Updated ( Sunday, 25 February 2007 )
 
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