Please see the exciting news from Archbishop Hebda regarding the limited return of public Mass.
The leadership of St. Michael's and St. Mary's are working towards this goal. Not every parish will be ready to open next week; the bishops are clear that parishes must be prepared to follow the extensive and stringent diocesan protocols.
In Christ,
Father Izen
The leadership of St. Michael's and St. Mary's are working towards this goal. Not every parish will be ready to open next week; the bishops are clear that parishes must be prepared to follow the extensive and stringent diocesan protocols.
In Christ,
Father Izen
From the Catholic Bishops of Minnesota
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
The Catholic Bishops of Minnesota, along with many people of faith, were disappointed in Governor Walz’s May 13 announcement that he would end the Stay-at-Home order to allow more commerce but prohibit religious gatherings of more than ten people. We have attempted to work collaboratively with the Walz Administration up to this time, seeking the guidance of the Department of Public Safety and the Department of Public Health to help us strengthen our specific safety protocols based on the statewide plan. Along with some Lutheran colleagues, we submitted a plan to the Governor on May 8 that detailed the sanitation measures we would take and proposed a cap on occupancy limited to 33 percent of building capacity. Our proposed protocols are based on the work undertaken by a group of national medical experts and theologians, the Thomistic Institute, and they are consistent with the practices that have already been put in place in many dioceses throughout the United States. We continue our willingness to make any necessary adjustments to our safety protocols upon review. Read more.
FUN FEST Super Raffle:
Drawing on Sunday, June 14th!
An opportunity to support our parish and win big! First prize is $5,000 with five other prizes from $2,500 to $500 if all tickets are sold (otherwise 50% of revenue is returned as prize money.)
The drawing will be held on Sunday, June 14th in the parking lot after Mass at 12:15 p.m. We will also live stream the drawing for those unable to join us.
Tickets are $100 each and only 200 will be sold. Until Masses resume, purchase tickets by mailing a check to the parish office (Attn: Liz Junker.) We will mail a ticket stub back to you. Questions? Please contact Liz Junker at ljunker@costm.org.
Daily In-Church Adoration at St. Mary's!
Mondays through Fridays (9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
Sundays (12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
St. Mary's is now open for prayer time with Our Lord present in the Blessed Sacrament. Please follow the guidelines for social distancing and sanitation, especially limiting adoration to a maximum of 10 people at a time. Adorers are needed every day (except Saturday) to ensure Jesus is not left unattended. Please follow your WeAdoreHim.com commitments or sign up for a Holy Hour during the times listed above. If you would like to be a substitute or make an interim commitment, visit WeAdoreHim.com to sign up. Please contact Rick and Connie Hill (612-597-0775 or 612-597-0769) with questions or if you prefer not to attend adoration at this time.
Drive-Thru Confessions
St. Mary’s Parking Lot
Monday - Friday 5:00-5:30 p.m.
Saturday 8:00-8:30 a.m.
Saturday 3:00-4:30 p.m.
The way of Love has a name: It is Sacrifice.