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- July 1 Marks the End of the Dispensation in Minnesota
  
  Click here
  for the Bishops of MN Announcement of the lifting of the Dispensation.
  
  Archbishop Hebda invites all the faithful to come together as one Church, with everyone welcomed and encouraged to return to their parish.
  
  Find FAQ's about safely returning to Mass now that the social distancing restrictions have been lifted at places of worship.
- Live Streaming of All SEAS Events Ended June 27.
  
  Even after the dispensation ends on July 1, reasons remain why a Catholic could have a dispensation from the Sunday obligation, including when he or she is ill or serving as caretaker for one who cannot attend Mass. The faithful who do not attend Mass in person are asked to find a Mass on TV, the radio or online and make a Spiritual Communion. Where that is not an option, it would be appropriate to pray the Liturgy of the Hours or the Rosary.
  
  Read about this decision, and find examples of special circumstances when a dispensation would still apply, in recent letters from Archbishop Hebda and the Minnesota bishops.
  
  Below is a list provided by the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Mpls. that includes parking lot, TV, and radio Masses.
  
  Click here for the list.
  
  You can always access our SEAS Sunday homilies! Fr. Dave's Homilies Fr. Matt's Homilies Deacon Rod's Homilies
- A Frequently Asked Question: Back to Mass
  
  Since resuming public worship in May 2020, parishes have taken great care to ensure safety protocols are followed by staff, as well as Mass-goers. With the rise in percentage of the population vaccinated, cases are decreasing and we are starting to see the light at the end of the pandemic tunnel. For these reasons and more, Gov. Walz announced in Executive Order 21:21 that social distancing will no longer be mandated indoors beginning Friday, May 28 – meaning that parishes prepared to do so may open at full capacity at that time.
  
  SEAS opened for full capacity the weekend of May 29&30.
- Catholics and the Vaccine
  
  For more on the pontiff's view, read this article.
  
  Worried about the vaccine's possible connection to cells from aborted fetuses?
  Read more from the Holy See.
  
  Here's information from the USCCB on the issue.
  
  Here is more from the Catholic News Service, and the latest opinion on the Johnson and Johnson vaccine..
- The Surrender Novena
  
  Don Dolindo, one time spiritual director for St. Padre Pio, received from Jesus the words of the Surrender Novena. It is a nine day prayer that is especially timely now, when world events feel out of control and we are trying to grow in trust and abandonment to God’s providence. This novena is all about letting go of the outcome you desire and letting God manifest His will. Find it here.
- Most Groups are Meeting Again!
  
  Still on hiatus until further notice: The King's Men, our Mens' Group, and Women at the Well. All other groups are meeting in person again.