Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
As you may know, after nearly three months since the suspension of public Masses and after nearly 21 months since we started our church renovation project, we are finally able to have limited public Masses in our renovated church starting this Sunday, June 14, at 9:00 am with the blessing of our church by Bishop Vann. It is not the grand opening celebration we wanted, but it is a start, and it will allow parishioners to receive Holy Communion inside our beautiful church.
Due to the current maximum attendance limit of 100 people, we are asking all healthy parishioners to gather in the church parking lot for Sunday Masses this weekend. Bring lawn chairs, blankets, sun screen, water, or whatever else is appropriate for the expected weather. Speakers will be placed around the seating area of the parking lot to allow you to hear Mass. You will be able to receive Holy Communion in the church at the end of Mass.
More details and instructions are explained on the button below. Please note we will be livestreaming the Sunday 9:00 am Mass, the 1:30 pm Spanish Mass and the 6:30 pm Vietnamese Mass this Sunday, June 14, for those who are not be able to attend in person.
I know the attached plan is not perfect, but it will be adjusted, as needed. It will also be changed when the Diocesan guidance we receive is updated. You have all been so patient and so generous during these past many months. I hope this small step toward a full resumption of unrestricted Masses will be a positive step for our faith community.
Fr. Joe Knerr, Pastor
