Confession Is Cancelled Due to

COVID-19

We are sorry to have to tell you that we will not be able to have confessions or distribute palms on Palm Sunday. We are following the guidelines expressed by Pope Francis and the Archdiocese and in keeping with the Governor’s mandate for social distancing.  

Here is the message that Pope Francis gave the people in a homily on March 20, 2020:

"Francis cites the Catechism to encourage the faithful to express contrition, and make resolve to return to Sacrament as soon as it becomes possible

Pope Francis took up the question that many of the faithful are wrestling with as they are under lockdown with churches closed: What about confession?

This habit of returning home “takes flesh in the Sacrament of Reconciliation,” the pope explained.

I know that many of you go to confession before Easter… Many will say to me: ‘But Father…I can’t leave the house and I want to make my peace with the Lord. I want Him to embrace me… How can I do that unless I find a priest?’

Do what the catechism says. It’s very clear. If you don’t find a priest to go to confession, speak to God. He’s your Father. Tell Him the truth: ‘Lord. I did this and this and this. Pardon me.’ Ask His forgiveness with all your heart with an act of contrition, and promise Him, ‘afterward I will go to confession.’

You will return to God’s grace immediately. You yourself can draw near, as the Catechism teaches us, to God’s forgiveness, without having a priest at hand." 

Father is including the mass intentions for the week in his daily private masses.  The list of intentions can be found on the website.  We will keep you posted by email or on the website of changes as they come.  Thank you for you financial support is has been very helpful.  God bless you and give you peace.

Pamela Wheeldon

Parish Office Assistant