THE CHURCH OF ST FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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• Palm Sunday: https://bit.ly/3b7naz4

In order to ensure everyone's safety and maximize seating, reservations will be required to attend Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Vigil/ Sunday Masses and services.  We will be taking reservations until all Masses are full - no one will be admitted without a reservation. Click on the following links to sign up:

PALM SUNDAY MASSES
HOLY THURSDAY 7PM
GOOD FRIDAY/STATIONS
GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
HOLY SATURDAY 8PM
EASTER SUNDAY MASSES

At this time, our church is only able to offer limited seating (175) to allow for proper social distancing. Masks must be worn and social distancing observed.  The signup will ask for the total number of people attending from your household and their names. Attendees will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. If you know a parish family member that does not have a computer, please have them call the Parish Office to reserve a time: (507) 288-7313.  Please note that a livestream option is available for each special day.  Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

2021 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES APPEAL (CMA).  We are off to a great start!  Thank you to the 16 parish families that have already contributed $6250 towards our goal of $50,145 (12%).  The Catholic Ministries Appeal (CMA) provides operating support to help sustain and expand the mission and ministries in the 107 parishes, 23 schools, Catholic Charities, programs and departments of the diocesan church. To make your CMA gift online, click HERE.

As always, 100% of the monies reached over our goal will be returned to the parish for designated projects: 1) refinishing pews and woodwork, 2) upgrading our sound system/wi-fi capabilities in our church. Please join us in being generous together in making our goal and going over to help with these much needed projects.  Let’s Share the Light of Hope together!  Thank you!

Click HERE to hear a message from Bishop John Quinn.

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester has reached a $21.5 million settlement with the Creditors’ Committee representing 145 survivors of clergy sexual abuse.  Please click HERE for the entire letter from Bishop Quinn.

VIRTUAL:  We will be posting the live weekend Masses in English and Spanish to our Facebook page (located at right).
During these uncertain times, we can continue to stay connected to our faith through the technologies available to us.

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); and to keep the 6 feet social distancing rule.  Families should sit together in one pew.

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!

A special THANK YOU to all who are sending in Sunday envelopes or giving online. Your support is especially needed at this time to support our parish and maintain our ministries.  We are grateful for all you do! Click the image below to make a gift:

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