Letter to the Faithful regarding the Coronavirus and the suspension of public Masses March 16 2020
Letter to the Faithful March 17 2020_
Out of an abundance of caution, the parish office is closed and all activities of the parish are suspended until further notice. All of the staff are still available by email or phone, however. Your safety and needs are important to us, so we hope you will reach out to us, just as we will be reaching out to you. We also hope you will continue your contributions by sending your offerings through US Mail or online.
Thanks to modern technology, we invite you to participate in Mass online. Fr. Jorge offers it live at 2 PM, M-F and at Noon on Saturdays and Sundays on our Facebook page. Also on Sundays at 2 PM he offers la Misa en Español. All Masses end with an Act of Spiritual Communion. At 3 PM daily he leads us in praying the Holy Rosary.
Our Diocese has also created a page linked to their website of resources like where to find a virtual Mass & resources for parishioners and staff. The Word of God nourishes, so we encourage you to continue to use the Black Books with your families and continue your Lenten prayers, fasting and almsgiving. If you wish to receive Reconciliation & Penance, please contact one of the priests so an appointment can be made.
We pray for you and ask that you continue to pray that this pandemic and all its associated problems quickly come to an end. A statement has been issued by the Vatican reminding us of our responsibilities, inter-connectivity and our call to solidarity.
As soon as we can resume activities and Mass, you will be informed here, on our Facebook and Twitter feeds and email (if we have yours on file!). We hope you will continue to practice charity by checking on your neighbors and supporting us by giving electronically.
God bless you!
Fr. Leo, Pastor
Here is a prayer to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.
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