St. Francis de Sales Church

From the Diocese:
In light of Gov. Walz’s announcement yesterday easing pandemic-related restrictions in the state of Minnesota, please note the following:

• Social distancing requirements and capacity limits within religious gatherings end May 28.
• The mask mandate ends July 1 or when 70% of Minnesotans above age 16 have been vaccinated, whichever comes first.
• A new guidance plan with minimal requirements for keeping people safe (cleanliness, etc.) within gathering spaces is forthcoming.
• “Donut Sunday” can return. Likewise, food can be served in larger gatherings than 150.
• Normal course of things expected after July 1, unless Minnesota hits 70 percent vaccination rate sooner.
• Things are on track for unmasked Catholic schooling this fall with far more relaxed protocols.

Bishop Pates offers sincere gratitude for the hard work and cooperation of the priests and their staffs throughout the course of the pandemic. Much has been required of all and a charitable spirit has been shown while enduring the difficulties of this past year. He appreciates continued patience as updated protocols are implemented.

Do you need help buying food, paying rent, or paying other bills? There is a website that can connect you with resources. Click on findhelp.org to learn more.

Join the St. Francis Tigers Youth Softball Team and have fun this summer!  All youth who are completing grades 6th through 12th are welcome to join.  Invite your friends to join the team with you!  Everyone is eligible to join--parishioners and non-parishioners...experienced or inexperienced!
We will meet for a few practices in May and then just for games on Monday evenings through June and July.
Registration forms are available here.  Cost of participation is $40.  Team shirt is $15 (past year's shirts may be worn, if you have one).  Please contact Mary Johnson at 218-790-1584 or ryanmaryjohnson@hotmail.com with questions.

The Father Raul text/email scam has once again reared its head. Father will never text you to ask you to do him a "favor" or to buy gift cards or anything else. If you receive one of these messages, please delete it.

Our Parish Mission Statement

“To inspire all people to know, love, and serve God, by cultivating our faith family,
embracing our cultural diversity,
and serving the greater community.”

Misión de nuestra Parroquia

“Inspirar a todas las personas a
conocer, amar y servir a Dios,
cultivando nuestra familia de fe,
abrazando nuestra diversidad cultural y
sirviendo a la comunidad en general.”

If you would like to go to Confession, please call the parish office at 233-4780 and make an appointment with Fr. Raul.