St. Anthony of Padua 

Catholic Church

The obligation to attend Mass in the Diocese of Fargo has been reinstated by decree of Bishp Folda, beginning May 1, 2021. Based on this decree, the following exemptions apply:

• Those who are ill;
• Those who have reason to believe they were recently exposed to Covid-19 or another serious or contagious illness;
• Those who are confined to their home, a hospital, or a nursing facility;
• Those who care for the sick, the infirm, and the homebound;
• Those who are unable to attend Mass through no fault of their own;
• Those with underlying health conditions or in a high-risk category;
• Those who have significan fear or anxiety of becoming ill by attending Mass.

Please note our current Mass guidelines:

1. Masks are expected.
2. We are using every pew but ask you to maintain physical distancing as much as possible  between families.
3. We are still omitting the Exchange of Peace.
4. When it is time for Holy Communion, please try to maintain physical distancing between families while processing to the front.
5. We will continue to livestream the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass via Facebook and also have past Masses available on our St. Anthony’s YouTube Channel.
6. We will distribute communion at the Main Entrance to the church at the 9:00 AM Sunday Mass.