An Update: Resuming the Sacramental Life

Mass
We resume daily Masses this week on Monday, Tuesday and Friday at a temporary new time: 8:30 AM. For the next couple of weeks, it will help us prepare to have you sign up if you would like to attend. This is a temporary measure. There should be no problem in having a place available for you.
 
We will add a third Sunday Mass on August 16 at 12:00 PM. We’re hoping to add a Saturday Mass either Saturday, August 29 or September 5.
 
First Holy Communion
On Saturday, August 1, we had the last of four Masses where our children were able to receive Holy Communion for the very first time. They now join us at the altar every time they’re able to make it to Mass.  What a blessing!
 
Sacraments of Initiation
We usually bring people fully into the Church during the celebration of the Easter Vigil, which we could not do this year. On August 2 at a special noon Mass we’ll have the celebration of Baptism, Confirmation and First Holy Communion—all in one special and joyful gathering.
 
Confirmation
Our pastor emeritus, Fr. Bob Rizzo, will return home on August 8 to confirm our young people who have been ready and waiting for Confirmation. We’ll have two Masses that day, followed by two more on August 15.
Fr. Mike will preside on the 15^th.
 
Reconciliation & Eucharistic Adoration
Confession is offered every Tuesday between 5:00 and 7:00 PM. The church is also open for private prayer and adoration at the same time. We are blessed our parishioners of all ages are coming in to receive the powerful grace of God’s forgiveness.
 
Marriage
We have been working with couples as they navigate all the challenges of having a wedding and a celebration afterward.  We had two weddings in July and have two weddings a month between now and December. Please pray for our engaged couples who are going through a lot as they navigate through these times.
 
Baptism
Since early June we’ve been welcoming in families with their newborn children for the celebration of Baptism. Each baptism is private with the family gathered together.  So, our Sundays have become rather full, but what a great and joyful way to celebrate the Lord’s Day!
 
News About Our Seminarian, David Jameson
David will join us for Masses on August 2. He was on his pastoral internship last Spring in Grand Rapids when the stay-at-home orders changed all of our lives—including his.  He said most people would think he had nothing to do, but it turned out to be just the opposite. It will be good to see him again and to hear about his ministry in the midst of the pandemic.