To the Domestic Churches of St. James
“Jesus said to them again, ‘Peace be with you. As the
Father has sent me, so I send you.’ And when he had said
this, he breathed on them and said to them, Receive the Holy
Spirit.’” (John 20:21-22 Pentecost Sunday)
I am writing to you to announce the return to celebrating
public Masses at St. James.
Bishop Hanefeldt is extending the
dispensation from the obligation to attend weekend Mass.
Please, stay at home if you are sick, have a fever, are in a
health-risk category, care for someone who is sick or vulnerable
or has been exposed to COVID-19. Gathering in a public space,
including our church, still poses a risk of acquiring or transmitting
the virus.
Anyone who feels safer staying at home, should do so.
Saturday night and Weekday Masses will be livestreamed and
recorded and posted to our website, Facebook page and
YouTube channel. Mass times for the next two weeks.
June 2-5
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 noon and
Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
June 6-7 – Holy Trinity Sunday
Saturday: Confessions 3:30–4:30 p.m., Mass at 5 p.m.
Sunday: 8:30 a.m., 11:00 a.m.
June 9-12
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: 12 noon and
Thursday: 5:30 p.m.
Because we follow the command to love ourselves and
our neighbor we have these expectations of those who attend
Mass at St. James:
Wearing a mask is expected.
Observe 6 feet physical distancing.
Sanitize hands before entering the church. (It is recommended
for you to bring your own hand sanitizer
to use when you enter, at communion time, and as
you leave. Hand sanitizer will also available at the
church entrance.)
Communion will only be distributed in the hand.
A cautious estimate for adequate physical distancing is approximately
150 people at each Mass. It will be helpful if those
who attend Mass choose a time either on a weekday or a weekend
liturgy.
Arrive fifteen minutes early and ushers will guide you to a
seat. If you come as a family or couple, you may sit together.
Every other pew will be marked to remain empty.
Please leave your church contribution in the baskets in the
Gathering Space. You may also donate through the mail, electronic
funds transfer, by bill pay or on St. James website. You
are invited to also bring non-perishable food items for the Jubilee
Center.
I really miss seeing all of you, but I want us to gather safely
with the hope of being together for a long time. Please be patient,
err on the side of caution and always act out of love for
one another! The parish office will be open beginning June 1,
please call if you have questions or needs.
Come Holy Spirit fill the hearts of your faithful!
Fr. Joe Hannappel