Prayer for Protection in a Time of Epidemic

Lord Jesus Christ, our Divine Physician, You came into this world for our salvation. Look kindly on us now, we pray, and be our helper and defender in this day of affliction. We ask You to guard and protect us, so that we, and all those who serve You, might be kept safe from this epidemic.

For all who have died from it, have mercy. For those who are ill now, bring healing. Console those who have lost loved ones to this epidemic. Strengthen and shield the caregivers who are helping the sick. Grant success to those working to contain the epidemic; encourage and enlighten those who search for a cure. To those who are afraid, grant Your peace.

Give us hope and increase our faith, O Lord. Give us the grace to follow You, to serve You, and to trust You without fear or hesitation.

Lord Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Amen

Corona Virus - September 2022

The Church will be available for an hour of adoration prior to the weekday Masses.

No one is required to wear a face mask on diocesan property. Those who wish to wear one are always free to do so.

The Diocese will continue to update you on matters of this nature as information is available.

Please know of our gratitude for your support during the pandemic, and be assured of our prayers.

The Parish Office will open to the public for Mass intentions and gift cards. We encourage all parishioners to continue to do business over the phone or email. The staff will be in the office Monday - Thursday from 9:00 am to 4:00 and Friday 9:00 am to noon. The website will be updated regularly. The bulletin will continue to be posted to the website each week.

Church Visits

  • The Church will continue to be open to the public Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM.
  • Only the main doors on Pershing Blvd. are open.
  • The Bathrooms will be available.
  • Although masks are not mandatory, please continue to observe social distancing of at least 3 feet.

Sunday Mass

  • Weekend masses are as follows:
    •  4:30 PM Saturday
    •  8:00 AM Sunday
    • 10:00 AM Sunday
  • Mass will be in the Main Church.
  • The cry room and choir loft are open.
  • The Bathrooms will be available.
  • The sign of peace should be done with a head nod.
  • There will be one collection during Mass.
  • Communion will take place during Mass.
  • If you are receiving in the hand, please open your hand completely so as to avoid contact.
      • If you are receiving on the tongue, please use the center aisle, open your mouth wide and extend your tongue to best avoid contact.
    • After communion, you may return to your pew.
    • When leaving the church please do so quickly and in a way as to not congregate.

Daily Mass

  • 9 AM Monday, Tuesday, and Friday in the Chapel. 9 AM Mass Wednesday is in the main church.
  • 7 PM Thursday Mass is in the Chapel.
  • You may wear your mask in church if you prefer.
  • The cry room and choir loft are open.
  • The Bathrooms will be available.
  • The sign of peace should be a head nod/
  • Communion will take place during Mass.
    • Returning to the church you will be asked to come forward and continue to observe social distancing.
    • If you are receiving in the hand, please open your hand completely so as to avoid contact.
      • If you are receiving on the tongue, please use the center aisle, open your mouth wide, and extend your tongue to best avoid contact.
      • After communion, you may return to your pew.
    • When leaving the church do so quickly and in a way as to not congregate.

Confessions:

  • Will continue as normal 3:15 PM until 4:15 PM on Saturdays.
  • And Sunday 7:15 AM until 7:45 AM and 9:15 AM until 9:45 AM
  • Or by appointment

Baptisms:

  • Mandatory classes prior to Baptism will be scheduled on the third Sunday of each month. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. 610-266-0695, Ext 202.

Funerals:

Annointing of the Sick:

  • St. Elizabeth will continue to provide the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick to those in imminent need and will proceed with due consideration of the precautions in place.