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Update on New Restrictions
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Dear Parishioners,
The past 15 months have been full of pain. Some of the pain has been direct – the pain of illness or of losing a loved one. Or the pain of losing a job or dealing with a major economic setback.
Some of the pain has been indirect. Like the pain of living, day after day, with a general sense that things aren’t quite right. Or the pain of losing the things we took for granted. I think you also felt pain from being away from Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. For some of you, that pain was obvious. For others, it was more subtle. Maybe you didn’t even notice it until now, as you read this letter.
The Holy Eucharist is a gift from Jesus. It is His true Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity under the mere appearance of bread and wine.
I want you to take a moment right now and think of our quiet church, with the altar, the tabernacle, the crucifix and the candles…and remember the smell of incense and the feeling of peace that washes over you when you’re deep in prayer. Do that, and I think you might start to realize just how much you’ve been missing our parish community. And how painful this past year has been because you were deprived of the Eucharist at Mass and you were deprived of the visible love, friendship and support of your parish family.
Hopefully the pain of this past 15 months helped to focus your attention on what is important in life. Faith. Family. Health. Friendship. Kindness. Community.
We are happy now that we can return to normal and Archbishop Sample has lifted the dispensation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation as of July 16, 2021.
And I want you to know that our parish is ready. We are here to welcome you – and all your friends, neighbors and fellow parishioners – with open arms.
I’ve spent months reflecting on this pandemic, and how it has impacted our Church and community. And as the pain of these dark months subsides, I find myself focused like never before. I’m focused, grateful and excited for everything that lies ahead of us in 2021. God has done so many good things in the 15 months. I see his hand at work – especially now!
Here’s what I know today:- We are coming back from this, and our parish will be stronger because of it.
- We are celebrating our return to the Eucharist and our parish “re-opening” in a big way. I think we could all use a celebration this year, and I personally can’t wait. Stay tuned for more details.
I hope you know that I never take you for granted either. Your support of our parish means the world to me, and I appreciate all that you do.
You and your family are in my prayers, and I hope that I am in yours.
Gratefully in Christ,
Fr. Nicolaus Marandu
Archbishop Sample has lifted the dispensation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation as of July 16, 2021
The new Mass schedule is as follows:
Saturday 5:00 p.m.
Sunday 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday - Thursday 9:00 a.m.
Friday 9:00 a.m. Mass & Adoration
Mater Dei Radio (88.3 FM) has Daily Mass:
5:00 a.m., noon & 8:00 p.m.
FORMED.org
Formed.org has daily Mass, Lenten reflections and great Catholic content
Act of Spiritual Communion
My Jesus,
I believe that You
are present in the Most Holy Sacrament,
I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul.
Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally,
come at least spiritually into my heart. I
embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You.
Never permit me to be separated from You.
Amen.
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Important News
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Sick Calls
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Where to find us
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Pastor - Father Nicolaus Marandu175 South 13th Street
Saint Helens, OR 97051
E-mail: stfred@comcast.net
Phone: (503) 397-0148
Or us Contact Page here
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Mass Intentions
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Office Hours
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Office Manager-Bookkeeper - Phyllis Dahlin
Secretary - Timari Prevish
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Today's Readings
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Reading I 2 Kgs 4:42-44Responsorial Psalm Ps 145:10-11, 15-16, 17-18Reading II Eph 4:1-6Gospel Jn 6:1-15
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Mass Times
- Saturday: 5:00 PM EnglishEnglishEN
- Sunday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN 11:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- TueThu 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN
- Friday: 9:00 AM EnglishEnglishEN Adoration to follow
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