In order to try and minister to as many people as possible, Pax Christi offers three options to participate in Mass:

1. Livestream

Watch Mass from your home on our Pax Christi YouTube channel. These Masses are private so we can include music.  Sunday 8 am and daily Mass Tuesday - Friday at 8 am. No Mass on Monday.

2. Livestream + Communion

Watch the Sunday 8 am livestream Mass on your own device in the Pax Christi parking lot. Immediately after Mass, enter church through the double glass doors and receive Communion. Parishioners may attend each week. You do not need a reservation.

3. In-Person Mass

100 parishioners may register and attend the public celebration of Mass on Saturday at 5:15 pm or Sunday at 10:00 am. Seating will be limited; parishioners must register in advance. An email registration is sent weekly to parishioners. If you are not receiving the email, check your spam folder, sign up to receive emails or call the office if you don’t have email or access to internet. 507-282-8542.

New Weekend Mass Schedule begins August 22/23, 2020

Public Celebration
Saturday 5:15 pm **
Sunday 9:00  & 10:45 am **

** We will continue the reservation system for these Masses.

Private Livestream Mass  with communion immediately following Mass
Sunday 7:30 am
(replaces the 8 am livestream Mass)

Can you give of your time?
Many who volunteered for us pre-Covid are in the age group that is most vulnerable.

If you are able, please
consider helping in these areas: 

• Sacristan - sets up for Mass (15 min.)
• Greeter - prior to Mass (20-25 min.)
• Usher - seat and dismiss congregation (before Mass, Communion, and after Mass)
• Projectionist - advance the PowerPoint (during Mass)
• Reader - proclaim the readings and the petitions (during Mass)
• Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
• Cleaner - assist in disinfecting the church after Mass (15-30 min.) 

From Bishop John Quinn:

“The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains dispensed until further notice.
We care deeply for our parishioners, and cannot offer a 100% safe option to attend Mass. Persons over 65 or with preexisting conditions are strongly encouraged to not attend a public celebration of the Mass."

All Covid-19 positive persons, those who are symptomatic, and those living with them must stay home.

Prior to Mass

• Arrive 20 minutes early, enter through the main double glass doors. 
• Wear a mask at all times; we have a limited number of disposable masks.
• Practice physical distancing.
• Use the provided hand sanitizer upon entering.
• Place donations in the locked box in the Gathering Area. 
• Holy water fonts have been emptied, and hymnals, envelopes, and pencils have been removed.

During Mass

• The cantor will sing the Responsorial Psalm and the Gospel Acclamation. The congregation will not sing; Mass parts will be spoken.
• Please do not engage in physical touch during the Sign of Peace.
• Collection baskets will NOT be passed. Prior to  Mass, place donations in the locked box in the Gathering Area, give online, or mail in your gift.
• Bathrooms use is for one person or family at a time. 
• No food or drink is allowed in the Sanctuary.

Communion

• Ensure you are wearing a mask. The Eucharistic minister will also be masked.
• Refer to the markings on the floor to maintain 6 foot social distancing as you process.
• Use the provided hand sanitizer before Communion.
• After the Eucharistic Minister offers you the Body of Christ and you proclaim, “Amen” they will place the host in your palm. Please ensure your hand is flat to minimize the possibility of contact.
• Step to the side, remove your mask from one ear, consume the host, and place the mask back on your ear. Care should be taken to avoid touching the front of the mask.

 After Mass

• Follow the instructions for dismissal.
• Please do not engage in physical touch while greeting non-family members. 

The Church is open for personal prayer

• Monday-Friday 9 am - 6 pm
• Saturday 5:15 pm Mass
• Sunday 10 am Mass

 In the Gathering Space you'll find:

• Holy Water w/bottles  
• Blessed Candles
• Prayer Resources
• ​​​​​​​Books
• and more!

Private daily Mass Tuesday-Friday and Sunday at 8 am
    Watch live or view on YouTube about an hour after Mass has ended.

Call the Parish Office 507-282-8542 for information about:

Meal Ministry

• Join us to go grocery shopping, make deliveries, and/or make meals for those in our parish who need help.
• If you are in need of assistance, call us!

• Join us to pray for the intentions of others.
• Add your prayer intention.
• Share your intentions on our Prayer Bulletin Board in the Gathering Area.

• Baptisms *
• Weddings *
• Reconciliation - Saturdays 4-5 pm, lower level.
• First Communion - Some received on June 14. Others will receive this fall. 
• Confirmation - Fall date based on Bishop Quinn's schedule.
• Annointing of the Sick - Available for extreme situations.
• Funerals *

Adoration

• The Adoration Chapel is closed.
• First Friday's Adoration has been canceled.
• Jesus is present in the Tabernacle in the main Sanctuary when the church is open for personal prayer.
• Adore online - Diocese of Winona-Rochester YouTube channel.

• We are seeing an increase in scamming activity, please know that our priests, staff, and parish will never email or call you asking for gift cards or to send money somewhere.

For official statements from the Diocese of Winona-Rochester please visit the diocesan website linked HERE.

Permission to post and live stream music:
Permission to podcast/stream the music in this service obtained from One License with license #A-707515

Permission to record/stream scripture readings from the Lectionary:
Excerpts from the Lectionary for Mass for Use in the Dioceses of the United States of America, second typical edition © 2001, 1998, 1997, 1986, 1970 Confraternity of Christian Doctrine, Inc., Washington, DC. Used with permission. All rights reserved. No portion of this text may be reproduced by any means without permission in writing from the copyright owner.

Centers for Disease Control 

MN Dept. of Health