June 2021

Dear Parish Family:I hope this finds you and your families safe, healthy and well. I write again to update you on our progress as we emerge from COVID.

We will never forget all the lives lost to this terrible pandemic, and all of those who continue to fall ill. While we are exceedingly grateful to see light ahead, we are not out of the woods yet.

So here are a few updates and reminders:

Please note that the Vatican's Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has found that it is morally acceptable for Catholics to receive the COVID vaccine. You may read the Vatican's complete statement here. Both Pope Francis and Pope Emeritus Benedict have been vaccinated, as have all of our clergy, our Communion Ministers, and our parish staff.

Masks are always optional if you are fully vaccinated, and parents may make their own decisions on masking for their children.
Parents with children in the Summer PREP program have been contacted by PREP about the requirements of that program.
 

The obligation to attend Sunday Mass remains suspended, and your health should always come first in making those decisions. We continue to live stream our 8 am Masses Tuesday through Friday and on Sunday.

We have also refilled our holy water fonts, resumed our congregational singing, freed our pews from their ropes, and welcomed back our Offertory Procession at Mass.

The Blessed Sacrament Chapel in the Parish House is open for Adoration from 9-4 weekdays when the Parish House is open.

Frozen casseroles and meals for St. John's Hospice and Caring for Friends may still be dropped off without contact on the designated table in front of the Parish House during office hours.