March 19, 2020
Dear Parishioners,

With the suspension of all Masses issued through Archbishop Hebda on March 18, 2020, there are many changes and updates that affect operations at St. Jonn the Baptist Catholic Church. Please read the details below carefully.

All updates shared here will immediately be added to the website for your easy reference.
CAMPUS UPDATES
  • The parish office IS CLOSED, effective Friday, March 20. Door #11 is open daily from 7AM-6PM to receive deliveries and allow entrance for those wishing to pray in church with the Blessed Sacrament.
  • The school office and entire school building IS CLOSED. Open date TBD.
  • The church atrium is CLOSED, effective Thursday, March 19. (updated 3/19)
  • Extreme measures are being taken care of by our maintenance staff to continually sanitize and clean all surfaces to avoid contamination and the spread of germs.
  • Funerals will be limited to immediate family with no visitation and no luncheon. This is an interim protocol determined based on guidelines from the federal government and CDC to not exceed 10 persons in a single gathering.
  • Baptisms will be delayed for the time-being. If you were on the calendar, someone will be reaching out to you. (updated 3/19)
  • Remember, Adoration has been moved into the church as a way to maintain our perpetual adoration, but allow for social distancing. Scheduled adorers will follow normal adoration protocol until directed otherwise.
  • All reconciliation services are canceled. The next opportunity for confession will be Saturday, March 28 at 3:30PM. Additional hours and opportunities are being arranged at this time. (updated 3/19)

Those entering the church to pray or come to adoration should please utilize extreme caution and use the following guidelines:
  • If you choose to come to church, maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other people
  • Do not leave anything in the pews
  • Wash your hands and cover your cough
  • If you are in a high-risk group (age 70+ or have an underlying health condition that puts you at higher risk), please stay home
  • If you are ill or exhibiting symptoms of cold or flu, please stay home
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EVENT UPDATES
Per the mandated suspension of Mass and government issued social distancing order,
no on-site events will occur at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church and School at this time per recommendation by the MHD. As updates are learned and changes are made, they will be communicated through this daily update.
ALL IN resources ... when we are ALL IN(side)
SPIRITUAL HEALTH RESOURCES

Archdiocesan Litany In a Time of Need:

We are asking that every Catholic school in the twelve-county territory of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis send this litany and the letter from the Bishops to every employee and school family, urging them to join us in praying the attached Litany in Time of Need at I l:05am each day. We invite you to tune in to Relevant Radio, l330AM or www.relevantradio.com, where the litany will be broadcast each day at 11:05am.





Join others in the CORONAVIRUS NOVENA which starts TOMORROW, MARCH 20.
RED CROSS NEEDS YOU!

If you are a healthy symptom free individual at least 18 years of age, please consider the life-saving benefits of giving blood. To find a donation location near you, please CLICK HERE.
INSPIRATION
St Joseph the Protector

From heaven, where you now live with Jesus and Mary, Guide and protect the people of God walking toward fullness of life, so that they may live in one Spirit. Lead all Christians to unity in the same faith.
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home.
- Matthew 1:24
DAILY MASS
Relevant Radio is presenting daily Mass options! Mass is at noon central time M-F with weekend options as well. Click the link below to listen!
You are invited you to join us online for daily Mass from Bishop Barron's chapel, celebrated either by Bishop Barron himself or by Fr. Steve Grunow, CEO of Word on Fire. The video will be posted below at 8:15AM ET each day.