The reopening of California this week is welcome news. However, it is important that we remain vigilant, protect ourselves and others as the virus is not yet completely in the past. Archbishop Cordileone is ending the dispensation from attending Sunday Mass effective for the weekend of June26-27. In other words, the Sunday obligation is restored. The Archbishop reminds us that when we are at risk or have fear of being seriously affected by infection, the obligation is dispensed.
We will gradually be returning to celebrating Mass as it was before the pandemic. We are asked to continue wearing masks in church for safety reasons. Social distancing as we have known it in church is ending. However, the Archdiocesan directives ask that different households should be 3 feet apart. We will continue celebrating the 9:00 A.M. Mass in the parking lot and live-streaming the 10:30 A.M. Mass. Both practices will end in the near future if there is continued good news about the pandemic.
Our new church organ has been installed this week. We look forward to hearing it. Also, remember Deacon Nicholas Case in prayer as he will be ordained to the priesthood this Saturday, June 19.
It was a joy to see so many people come to honor Sr. Antonella last Sunday. Sister impacted so many in her 38 years at St. Catherine of Siena School.
Finally, happy and blessed Father's Day to all dads!
Our schedule of Masses is as follows:
Saturday, June 19
5:00 P.M. Public Mass in the church
Sunday, June 20
7:30 A.M. Public Mass in the church
9:00 A.M. Public Mass in the parking lot
10:30 A.M. Live-stream and Public Mass in the church
12:00 Noon Public Mass in the church
Saturday, June 26
5:00 P.M. Public Mass in the church
Sunday, June 27
7:30 A.M. Public Mass in the church
9:00 A.M. Public Mass in the parking lot
10:30 A.M. Live-stream and Public Mass in the church
12:00 Noon Public Mass in the church
