About St. John the Baptist · Excelsior, Minnesota
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish is a vibrant faith community in Excelsior, Minnesota, serving the Lake Minnetonka area under the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. The parish is led by Father Carlson, who personally welcomes and registers new families. It is home to a Perpetual Adoration Chapel open around the clock and supports St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School. The parish also played a formative role in the establishment of Holy Family Catholic High School.
- Patron
- St. John the Baptist
- Rector
- Father Carlson
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Why belong here
St. John the Baptist offers a welcoming, family-centered parish where the pastor meets personally with new families, the Blessed Sacrament is adored continuously in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel, and parish life is anchored by strong Catholic education and Lake Minnetonka community ties.
Mass times at St. John the Baptist
Weekly Mass schedule
Confession times
- Tuesday: 5:00pm - 5:20pm
- Wednesday: 7:30am - 7:50am
- Thursday: 7:30am - 7:50am
- Friday: 8:30am - 8:50am
- Saturday: 8:30am - 9:30am
- Saturday: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adoration times
- 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Welcome
St. John the Baptist Catholic Parish in Excelsior, Minnesota, is a Lake Minnetonka faith community in the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis. Father Carlson serves as pastor and meets personally with families who wish to register.
Worship & Sacraments
The parish celebrates daily and weekend Masses and offers regular Reconciliation. Its Perpetual Adoration Chapel is open to all 24/7.
- Daily Mass Tuesday through Saturday
- Weekend Masses Saturday evening and Sunday morning
- Scheduled Reconciliation throughout the week
- Perpetual Adoration Chapel open continuously
Education & Community
St. John the Baptist supports Catholic education through its affiliated Montessori school and has deep roots in the founding of Holy Family Catholic High School.
- St. John the Baptist Catholic Montessori School
- Founding discussions for Holy Family Catholic High School began at the parish in 1995
History
A detailed founding history and year were not available from verified sources. The parish is named for St. John the Baptist and has served the Excelsior area for generations.