Dear brothers and sisters,
Here we are, our first full day with the Stay At Home order given by Governor Walz earlier this week, and I hope you are all doing well given this very wet weather. I want to share with you all some updates at the parish.
Parish & School Staff:
Due to these challenging days and with the Stay At Home order, with the parish's limited financial resources
and level of work available,
it is with great sadness we have determined that it is necessary to place some of our staff on furlough (temporary layoff) until further notice. What this means is that some of our staff are on leave without pay or have had to shorten their normal working hours. Please keep them and their families in your prayers during this time, as many people throughout our community continue to feel the effects of this virus.
Parish Office Hours:
Due to the Stay At Home order, Parish Offices are closed to the public and only available to essential staff members that need to be in the office. If you need to speak to a staff member, please call or email them. We ask that you be patient as responses may take a little longer than normal.
Parish Office number:
651.777.8116
Mailboxes:
As our office hours are very limited at this time, the Parish Center doors will remain locked. If you need to drop something off, please use the two mailboxes located at the entrance of the Parish Center door (see picture at end of email). A new secured mailbox has been installed on our Parish Center door that can accommodate letter sized envelopes. For anything larger, there is the mail slot built into the window screen to the left of the doors, which can accommodate letter sized envelopes and small packages. Anything else, please contact the parish to arrange a time to meet.
Parish Bulletin:
Our bulletins are still being published and are available online! Please click on the following link and subscribe so you don't miss an issue:
Electronic Giving:
With public Masses and gatherings suspended, I encourage you to prayerfully consider switching to electronic giving.
If you have questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact Jennifer Solis or Sue Reinart at the parish number above.
Mass Times:
Daily and Sunday Masses are being streamed live! Daily Masses are streaming at the normal Mass times: Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 8am and Fridays at 8:45am. Sunday Masses will be at 5:30pm (Saturday) and at 8:30am and 10:30am (Sundays). There is a slight change on Saturdays to allow time for Fr Peter to transition from Reconciliation in the church to setting up for Mass in the Divine Mercy Chapel. Other devotionals may be streamed as well, stay tuned!
Reconciliation
: Reconciliation is still available at its normal time: Saturdays from 4pm-4:45pm. Today, Saturday, March 28th, Fr Peter tried a drive-thru style Reconciliation from the handicap doors of the church facing the rectory garages. It appeared successful, and will continue to be utilized for the time being. How it works: drive your car up to the open doors of the church, where you will find Fr Peter sitting just on the inside of the church. We'll take it from there! This also means that it will be face-to-face. Reconciliation by appointment is still available as well. Stay tuned as more Reconciliation times may open up during the week.
Eucharistic Adoration:
Still available from 2:00pm to 12:00am-midnight, Monday through Friday in the Divine Mercy Chapel located in the Parish Center.
Limited to 4 adorers at one time
. Please follow other instructions posted on the door to the chapel as well.
Holy Water,
is available for pickup at the Parish Center. If you would like to pick up a small bottle or bring your own to fill, please contact Fr Peter.
Know of my prayers for you, please pray for our community and staff during these times. Keep the light of faith alive!
Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us!
God bless,
Fr Peter
Fr.Ly@PresentationOfMary.org
