From the Pastor

Bishop McElroy has determined that there will be no public Masses beginning Monday, March 16th, until further notice. All large gatherings have been cancelled including catechism classes and Stations of the Cross.  However, the church will be open from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. every day for private prayer. The bishop has dispensed all Catholics of the diocese from the Sunday Mass obligation for the duration of the crisis. However, we are always obliged to sanctify the Lord’s Day. You may do so, for example, by spending some extra time in prayer (either at home or at the church), you may watch Mass live streamed (go to LiveMass.net), you may spend some time on Scripture reading and reflection. Although you won’t be able to receive Holy Communion, you can make a spiritual communion. This is done by prayerfully asking Our Lord to come into your heart spiritually. You can use your own words or find a suitable prayer on the internet. During these final days of the novena in preparation for the feast of St. Joseph, please pray that through his powerful intercession, the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) will cease, and that all those who have contracted it may recover.

Our Lady, health of the sick, pray for us!