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News
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"I write to you today in the midst of the continued increase of the Delta Variant in our community and throughout the nation. This has resulted in increased infections among children and vulnerable populations, increased stress among healthcare workers and first responders, and a significant decrease of available ICU beds in our community. This concerning reality requires increased vigilance on the part of all Catholics, consistent with our commitment to social solidarity and the common good ..."Read More
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"In light of the spike in COVID infections in our community and throughout the country brought on by the Delta Variant, I met with parish leaders this past week to discuss how we might respond at Lourdes. As you might imagine, a variety of perspectives, concerns, and counsel were expressed to me. Of concern to a number of parish leaders is the potential effect of the variant on children, the elderly, and those with underlying health conditions ..."Read More
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Updates
From Archbishop Bernard Hebda:
I have made the difficult decision to suspend all regularly scheduled public celebrations of Mass in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul Minneapolis, effective immediately. Given both the moral impossibility of attending Mass, as well as the dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass that was extended to the faithful of the Archdiocese last week, please rest assured that the missing of Mass in these conditions should not weigh on your conscience... more at this link.
Archbishop Hebda's comments regarding the "Stay-at-Home" order issued by Governor Walz can be found here.
Archbishop Hebda's April 17, 2020 letter the faithful can be found here.Communications
As we continue our spiritual journey together there are many resources available. Stay in touch with these connections to both Our Lady of Lourdes and other Catholic media:- Our parish website has Mass intentions and readings, news and events, and information about sacraments, ministries, fellowship and community events. Be sure to follow us on social media as well, on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Twitter.
- Each Thursday evening, an email newsletter featuring parish news and events is delivered right to your inbox. Subscribe to the newsletter (a form is at the bottom of this page) for the latest information.
- Consider electronic giving to support our operations and our ministries, particularly at this time.
- The archdiocese has created and maintains a resource page of livestream Masses, prayers and devotions.
As a Precaution
We encourage everyone to practice the personal health precautions, such as hand washing and social distancing, being advised by public health officials. Stay healthy. Stay home.Here are resources to help you stay informed about the virus and answer questions you may have:
The Centers for Disease Control
The Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians
Please pray for physical, emotional and spiritual healing for all who have been affected, as we take these steps to help keep everyone safe.Prayer to Our Lady of Lourdes
Oh ever immaculate Virgin, Mother of Mercy, Health of the Sick, Refuge of Sinners, Comfortess of the Afflicted, you know my wants, my troubles, my sufferings. Look upon me with mercy. When you appeared in the grotto of Lourdes, you made it a privileged sanctuary where you dispense your favors, and where many sufferers have obtained the cure of their infirmities, both spiritual and corporal. I come, therefore, with unbounded confidence to implore your maternal intercession. My loving Mother, obtain my request. I will try to imitate your virtues so that I may one day share your company and bless you in eternity. Amen. -
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Plenary Indulgences