SJ23 Catholic Comeback Update                                                         September 4, 2020

It has been nearly six months since the pandemic hit, and as you likely recall, the opportunity to attend Mass in person was initially eliminated. Once enough time passed to get a better handle on this unprecedented situation, in person Mass attendance was restored, albeit on a significantly limited basis. In particular, attendance could not exceed 25% seating capacity. This limitation has been in place ever since but is being dropped effective September 14, 2020.

With this change in mind, we are altering our weekend Mass admission process beginning with the weekend of September 19/20 as follows:

1. For all those who make a reservation, we are guaranteeing admission up to 25% capacity (IC – 73, SM – 143, SM – 118, Total – 334).
2. Once capacity is reached, we cannot guarantee admission, but if our ushers believe space remains to allow for additional attendees to be safely seated (minimum one pew in between and at least six feet apart within same pew), they will be admitted. Otherwise, admission will be denied.

Coinciding with this change in procedure, please be aware that as of September 14, 2020, the dispensation from weekend Mass attendance Archbishop Listecki has extended since this past March is ending.  Moreover, we will be further transitioning from the summer to fall seasons, a transition that usually results in greater Mass attendance.  Consequently, we encourage parishioners all the more to make a reservation to attend Mass so you may be assured of a seat by either:

1. calling the parish office at 262-284-4266 or
2. going to our website (https://www.stjohn23rd.org/) and clicking on the “Sign up for Mass” icon directly below the home screen welcome.

Along with making a reservation to attend Mass, be sure that you and your same household guests have masks.  In addition, if you believe your Mass experience will be enhanced by having a worship guide, you may access one on our website directly below the “Sign up for Mass” icon to either print a hard copy or view on your phone/tablet.

Knights of Columbus Council 2035 has started a Go Fund Me page to assist organizations in our community that support training, education, and work placement of people with intellectual disabilities.  We started the page because of our inability to raise funds in our normal and successful Tootsie Roll campaign because of Covid 19. All monies will go to the 3 organizations the Knights Council 2035 would traditionally sponsor that have been impacted the most financially, Portals Inc., Balance Inc., and the Friendship Club. Donate Here Now!

St. John XXIII Catholic Church - Parish Office - Mailing Address
1800 N. Wisconsin St.
Port Washington, WI 53074 

St. John XXIII Catholic Church - Immaculate Conception Church Site
140 W. Church St.
Saukville, WI 53080

St. John XXIII Catholic Church - St. Mary's Church Site
451 N. Johnson St.
Port Washington, WI 53074

St. John XXIII Catholic Church - St. Peter of Alcantara Church Site
1802 N. Wisconsin St.
Port Washington, WI 53074

Click HERE for a map to Immaculate Conception