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Bulletin for this weekend  November 29, 2020
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It has been wonderful to have welcomed back some of our parishioners to Mass. While we do so with limited capacity, I am grateful that we are moving forward to some increased activity and toward an eventual reopening of our parish.

I believe the current environment requires some patience, and personal responsibility. While the data from New York about Covd19 has grown increasingly more positive, I believe that caution is still needed.
 We call upon our Lord to help us safely navigate the current situation and pray that the global pandemic will find a resolve sooner than later. Fr. Vernon and I keep each of you in our prayers daily and look forward to the day when all parishioners, can be back to our parish in person.
The following Schedule of Masses, Parish Office Hours, and Instructions for the Reception of the Sacraments will remain in effect for the foreseeable future.
Weekday Mass will be on Mondays, Tuesday, Thursday and Fridays at 9:00am.
Sunday Mass will be at 5:00pm on Saturday (Vigil Mass) and 8:00am, 10:00am and 12:00 noon on Sunday.
The above schedule will allow us to currently have enough time for sanitizing and not overburdening our attendants/ushers who must be present for every church service, including baptisms, funerals and marriages.

Your attendance at Mass requires:

1. Everyone must keep social distance through the Mass. This includes your arrival in the parking lot.
2. Masks must be worn at all times.
3. All must sanitize their hands as they enter the church. A station for this purpose has been provided at the entrance of the church.
4. All should carry their own personal hand sanitizer to be used just prior to the reception of Holy Communion.
5. Only those living in the same household may sit together.
6. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to leave time for seating.

All other particularities for the Mass will be given to you at Mass. Please cooperate with our attendants/ushers.  
Our social distancing seating capacity is about 65 to 70 people,  a little more if we get families who can sit together.  Once we reach capacity, we will need to sadly turn people away.
While the above may seem overwhelming to some, it has already proven to work very well thanks to the dedication of our staff and volunteers, and the cooperation of our attendees.
***Importantly, if you are ill or are at high risk for Covid19, please stay home.
Also, if you are physically challenged and/or have special needs, we encourage you to also consider staying at home. 
Parish Office - The Parish Office will be open on Monday-Thursday from 9-2pm.  In order to limit contact, we are asking that we accomplish as many things as possible remotely, either by email or telephone.
Sacrament of Reconciliation will be Saturday at 4:00pm.
Baptisms, Marriages and Funerals will be discussed with parishioners when they are arranged.
As we are all going through this for the first time (hopefully, the only time), I continue to seek ways to accommodate parish requests and needs as best we can.
To this end, we are having a permanent camera installed in the Church for real time streaming.  I will let you know when we will begin and how you can join us via your computer or TV.
I thank all those who have continued to provide need supplies to families from the Food Pantry and all who have continued their contributions during this time.  I’m gratified and appreciative.
Please feel free to call or email with any needs/concerns or just to say hi.
 
God Bless you all,
 
Fr. John

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Here are a few links, that during this time,  you may find helpful:
 
Mass will be celebrated in Saint Patrick’s Cathedral, and will be available on many cable systems via the Catholic Faith Network and its website: (https://www.catholicfaithnetwork.org),
 
Mass will be livestreamed on the Saint Patrick’s Cathedral website:
 (https://www.saintpatrickscathedral.org/live),

and Mass will be broadcast on the radio on The Catholic Channel of Sirius XM (Channel 129).

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