THE CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

Please join in praying a nine-day Novena (Sept 25-Oct 4) to St. Francis’ intercessory power, asking him to pray for us and for our world.  We have prepared a special bi-lingual Novena prayer booklet that you may print out. A printed prayer booklet will also be available for you to take with you in the Gathering Space this weekend. 

We will also be celebrating our Feast Day of St. Francis of Assisi with other new Franciscan traditions - including:

• a "virtual” choir singing the Prayer of St Francis,
• a “drive thru” Blessing of the Animals (both real and stuffed) at 3PM on Saturday, October 3
• and a tri-lingual format at all the Masses the weekend of October 3 and 4.  More details to come!

IN PERSON:  When you do come to church, a face mask will be required (per the Governor's Executive Order 20-81, people in Minnesota are required to wear a face covering in all indoor businesses and public indoor spaces); to keep the 6 feet social distancing rule (families will be able to sit together in one pew); the entrance to the church is limited to the north entrance by the Gathering Space; sanitizer is available; communion is restricted to the host only.   After each Mass, people will be asked to leave the church for the purpose of cleaning the church, Gathering Space, bathrooms, and doors.

Please Note:  The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains in effect.  The Church continues to be cautious and concerned for all who are vulnerable – the elderly and those with serious health issues – and anyone who feels that they would put their health at risk by coming to church.  Anyone who is not feeling well should NOT come to church. 

Thank you to the 146 families that have already made their pledge.  We are currently over 94% of our goal of $57,800.  Bishop Quinn created a special video to thank our donors for their support of the Catholic Ministries Appeal at https://catholicfsmn.org/vid/bishop-thank-you.mp4.  We encourage everyone’s participation so we may meet and exceed our goal.  You can make your online donation via this link:  https://www.catholicfsmn.org/catholic-ministries-appeal

As always, 100% of the monies reached over our goal are returned to the parish for a designated building project.  Thank you for everyone’s generosity, faith and participation!

Learn more about the Catholic Advocacy Network - an initiative of the Minnesota Catholic Conference.  This network allows a person to easily stay informed about upcoming legislation,and to contact our state representatives to voice our concerns or support.  It includes thousands of Catholics and non-Catholics from Minnesota who are striving to live their faith in a challenging culture.

By joining the free network, you will receive periodic e-mails and a monthly E-Update in order to promote life and dignity. Consider visiting the Catholic Advocacy Network Action Center to join!

DAILY MASS:  7AM (English) Monday - Friday
SATURDAY:  4:30PM (English)
THURSDAY:  7PM (Spanish)
SUNDAY:  8AM (English), 10AM (English) and 12PM (Spanish)