St. John The Baptist

Sun 8am: Mass | Mon 8am: Mass | Tue 6pm: Youth Group Meeting | Thu 7pm: Choir Practice | Fri 5pm: Adoration

Oct 31: All Saints Day Mass at 5pm | Nov 2: All Souls Day Memorial Mass at 6:30pm

Join the St. Rose of Lima Rosary Group on Thursday, October 15th from 9-11am in Xavier Hall to make rosaries.

On November 1, during the 8:30am Mass, we will remember those who have passed away in the past year. Please contact the parish office by October 26 to include a loved one's name.

Please pray for the intentions of Alicia, Meghan, Michael, Allen, Paul, Mary, Joe, and others. Contact the parish office for more prayer requests.

Confession times this week: Wed 7:45am at St. Donatus, Thu 4:30pm at St. Paul’s, Fri 6:45am at St. Francis de Sales, Sat 3:00pm at St. Paul’s, Sat 5:30pm at Sts. Peter & Paul, Sun 7:45am at St. Alexius, Sun 9:30am at St. Francis de Sales. Make time for reconciliation.

Join us on Tue, Oct 13th at 5:30pm at St. Paul’s for a Memorial Mass in remembrance of Infants Gone Too Soon. A meal will follow the service. Let us pray for these little ones and their families.

Need prayers? Contact the St. Alexius Prayer Chain at 320-815-6199. Our parish is here to support you through the power of prayer.

Experience perpetual adoration at St. Faustina Chapel of Divine Mercy located in the lower level of St. Paul’s Church. Visit

for the adoration schedule.

Mass cancellations: Wed, Oct 14th at St. Donatus, Thurs, Oct 15th at St. Paul’s, Fri, Oct 16th at Our Lady of the Angels. Please make note of the changes in the Mass schedule.

In today’s Gospel, Jesus tells us the parable of a landowner who planted a vineyard and entrusted it to tenants. Their responsibility was to care for it and produce good fruit. Reflect on what God has entrusted to you and how you can bear good fruit for Him and others.

Mon 10/12: 8:00 am Mass in memory of Tony & Rose Schindele. Tue 10/13: Reparations to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary at 9:00 am. Wed 10/14: Holy Spirit Mass at 9:30 am. Thu 10/15: St. Teresa of Jesus celebration at 8:00 am.

St. Augustine Christian Women's Rummage Sale on Fri, Oct 16, from 8:00 am-4:00 pm. Donations accepted on Thu, Oct 15. Wedding Banns for Jeremy Delaney-Peterson & Emily Peetz on Oct 31 at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Join the St. John Cantius celebration on Sun, Oct 18, starting with a Mass at 10:45 am followed by a silent auction, potluck, and bingo. Bring a dish to share and enjoy the festivities!

Mass of Remembrance at St. Anthony and Holy Spirit on Sun, Oct 18 and Sun, Oct 25 respectively. A candle will be lit in memory of loved ones who passed away this year. Please join in prayer and remembrance.

Confession times are as follows: Wed 7:45am at St. Donatus, Thurs 4:30pm at St. Paul’s, Fri 6:45am at St. Francis de Sales, Sat 3:00pm at St. Paul’s and 3:30pm at Sts. Peter & Paul, Sun 7:45am at St. Alexius. Perpetual adoration is available at St. Faustina Chapel of Divine Mercy.

Important notices: Mass at Sts. Peter & Paul in Elrosa on Oct 10th is moved to 4pm with confession starting at 3:30pm. CURA Nursing Home Mass scheduled for Oct 8th switched to Oct 9th at 10:15am. Mass at St. Paul’s on Oct 15th at 8:15am is canceled. Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s on Oct 31st for all those who passed away this year.

Sat, Oct 10th: Serve at Evening For Life event from 4:30-8:30pm. Sun, Oct 11th: Rosary at the St. Alexius Rosary Garden at 7pm. Bible Study session 2 on Oct 8th at the parish center.

Rise Youth Group activity for Grades 6-12 on Oct 4th. Mission Trip to San Lucas, Guatemala from Feb 11-18, 2027. Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine on Jan 18-22, 2027. Faith In Action event for 6th-8th graders on Oct 24th. Grief support group on Tuesdays at Centre for Christ.

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