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The success of our recent Strengthened in Faith Capital Campaign has put Saint John’s Parish in a position to pay off the existing mortgage. We hope to do that this summer, when the current financial uncertainty in our community settles down.

4:30 PM Saturday Mass will be streamed live via our Facebook page. Be sure to check it out, and get some more updates on church hours during "shelter in place."

Urbi et Orbi Blessing from Pope Francis will be broadcast live from Saint Peter's Square at noon (CDT) Friday, March 27. See the links to both the live broadcast and more information about the associated plenary indulgence here.

Father Tom provides updates on Church and Parish Office hours, ways to give back during this time of isolation, this weekend's hymns and music live (courtesy of Director of Liturgy and Music, Ryan Chimzar), and some amazing digital nuggets of spiritual and emotional hope.

We are actively attempting to update our website to best serve your needs during this important time of COVID-19 self-containment in our homes.

Father Tom is adjusting the liturgical schedule to be in full compliance of the guidelines provided to us by the Archdiocese. 

In this e-newsletter, you will find Saint John's plan addressing the increased risk of Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please note that we are basing all decisions balancing the requirements of the CDC and MDH, in accordance with directives of the Archdiocese. As things are changing hourly, this is the plan as of today, and it might change tomorrow: Alternatives to live Mass Weekly Giving: Now ONLINE! Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction Confessions Revised Parish Office Hours Pastoral Emergencies Health Resources

This post is actively being updated ... Ways to engage in a virtual faith community, offertory giving online and other prayer resources.

Watch Archbishop Hebda's video, and learn more about the Archdiocese approach to COVID-19.

The schedule here at the parish, information about future communication from me and some spiritual direction for this time.

Important schedule updates regarding COVID-19, spiritual guidance for hard times and resources for "praying while distancing."

Visit any of these links to draw closer to God through his Son, Jesus Christ, this Lent and always.

View the latest from Archbishop Hebda regarding the Coronavirus Outbreak in Minnesota here.

Read Archbishop Hebda's letter from March 12 granting a dispensation to all Catholics in the Archdiocese from the Sunday Mass obligation and calling upon all Catholics to increase prayer and fasting.

Join us at 7:00 PM Tuesday, March 10, for the Archdiocesan Holy Hour for Vocations, and witness the blessing of our Crucifixes that will be used in our Vocations Crucifix Program, which launches at Masses on March 14-15.

Ash Wednesday, a day of abstinence and fasting, is coming up February 26. We will have three Masses this year: one at 6:30 AM, one at 9:10 AM with the school, and one at 6:00 PM.

God loves differently than we love, do we know how differently? It can make a profound difference in our own spiritual lives if we get this wrong. We know that sin separates from God, but do we know why? By seeking understanding of these truths, we can grow in our appreciation of just how deep a participation in His love God has called us to and of just how much is offered when He expands our capacity to love like Him.

Changes to our regular Seasonal Mass Times include an earlier "Midnight" Mass on Christmas Eve, at 8 PM December 24, in the Church, and the addition of a Mass at 6 PM December 31, for the Feast of the Mary, Mother of God. Read on for a complete list of Mass Times.

Our annual visit from St. Nicholas of Myra moves into the School Library this year. Be sure to invite a friend, 9:30 AM Sunday, December 8.

"Standing Strong as a Parent or Grandparent" - Advent Retreat with Dr. Ray Guarendi Dec. 13, 5:30-8:30 PM. The world is changing fast. How do I help my children or grandchildren grow up to be the men and women God made them to be? Come find out this Advent. Dr. Ray Guarendi is a Catholic father of ten, clinical psychologist, author, professional speaker, and national radio & television host. His radio show, “The Dr. Is In” can be heard on over 440 stations and SiriusXM® channel 130. His EWTN television series, “Living Right With Dr. Ray” is aired in 140 countries. Dr. Ray has given over 3,000 talks on various topics including parenting, marriage, family and the Catholic faith. He captivates audiences with his compelling humor-laced presentations providing practical advice and proven techniques.